Local Obituaries

For Families in Pittsburgh, PA


Alice L (Norcott) Miller

Alice L (Norcott) Miller

Dec 29, 2023

Alice L. (Norcott) Miller&

On Friday, December 29, 2023. Wife of the late Kenneth A. Miller Sr. Loving Mother of Tracensa (John G.) Smith, Michael (Mary), Kenneth Jr., and Robert (Charlene) Miller. Sister of the late Kathleen Diesing. Also survived by two grandsons, two granddaughters, and two great granddaughters. Visitations Thursday 3-7 PM at the...

William P Longo

William P Longo

Dec 28, 2023

William P. Longo, age 73, on Thursday, December 28, 2023, of Carrick. Son of the late Anthony and Eva (Felegy) Longo. Beloved husband of Irene "Renee" (Karvanick) Longo. Loving father of Kim (Danielle Lips) Longo, Christy (Wayne) Kiefer, Jr. and Heather (David) Rauenswinter. Cherished grandfather of Kassandra Kiefer, DJ Rauenswinter and Aleah Rauenswinter. Brother of the late Janice Rampero,...

Randy "Chubbs" Vates

Randy "Chubbs" Vates

Dec 28, 2023

Randy "Chubbs" Vates, age 47, on Thursday December 28, 2023 of Baldwin Boro.

Son of the late Randy and Linda (Cuda) Vates.

Brother of Raymond (Carla) Vates and Richard (Erin O'Malley) Vates.

Uncle of Tyler, Layla and Seth.

Companion of Jamie Gilchrist.

Randy was an amazing artist having an...

Thomas R Reed

Thomas R Reed

Dec 27, 2023

Thomas R. Reed&

Age 73, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, of Carrick. Son of the late James and Anne Reed. Brother of Donald Reed, Suzanne (David) Bodrog and the late James J. Reed. Also survived by numerous Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. Services to be held at a later date at the National Cemetery of the...

Herman V Hartman

Herman V Hartman

Dec 24, 2023

Herman V. Hartman, age 85, on Sunday, December 24, 2023, of Brentwood. Born January 1, 1938, in Pittsburgh, to the late Raymond and Catherine (Drag) Hartman. & Loving Brother to Liz (the late John) Helmick and the late Rose Eynon. Uncle to Debbie (Melissa) Eynon, Linda (Patrick) O'Leary, the late Sally (Survived by Howard) McBride and the late Jimmy...

Madeline J (Faggaini/Fajohn) Rakaczky

Madeline J (Faggaini/Fajohn) Rakaczky

Dec 24, 2023

Madeline J. Rakaczky

On December 24, 2023, at age 97, a family lost a loving, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Madeline was born in the town of Boyers PA to parents, Vincenzo "James" Faggaini/FaJohn and& Donatella "Marie" (Diana) FaJohn and lived her life between Pittsburgh and Butler. She was preceded in death by her...

Jenora M (Porterfield) Nea

Jenora M (Porterfield) Nea

Dec 23, 2023

Jenora M. "Sis" (Porterfield) Nea &

Age 95, past peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023, of Pleasant Hills, formerly of Southside and Carrick. Beloved wife of the late Michael Nea. Mother of Jenora (Late John) Baselj, Michael Nea, Shari (Gary) Englert, Kathleen (Bruce) Flavell. Loving Grammie of Jared, Jourdan (Loren), Ashleigh, Mackenzie, Cody, and Alexa....

Robert E Michel, Jr

Robert E Michel, Jr

Dec 23, 2023

Robert Edgar "Bob" Michel, Jr., 75, of Hubert, died Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home. & A boy of Brentwood, PA, just over the Pittsburgh City Line, he remembered days of working with his grandfather, an immigrant bricklayer. The ties that bound many stages of his life was dedication and work. The young parishioner of St. Sylvester's was...

Mary Lou (Mesta) Linke

Mary Lou (Mesta) Linke

Dec 20, 2023

Mary Lou (Mesta) Linke & Age 89, on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, formerly of Carrick and Whitehall. Wife of the late Daniel C. Linke. Mother of Cynthia Morgan and Donna Caylor. Grandmother of Erika Schultz, Amanda Morgan, Ryan Caylor and Allison Caylor. Also survived by four great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. No...

Carleen Sluganski

Carleen Sluganski

Dec 17, 2023

Carleen Sluganski, age 72, on &Sunday, December 17, 2023 of Whitehall, formerly of the South Side.

Daughter of the late Carl and Theresa (Piontek) Sluganski.

Sister of the late Sharon T. "Sherry" (survived by William) Finn, Jr.

Also survived by many other family and friends.

In keeping with Carleen's wishes there...

Paul A Kurzawski

Paul A Kurzawski

Dec 17, 2023

Paul A. Kurzawski, age 83, on Sunday, December 17, 2023, of Carrick.

Son of the late Albert and Florence Kurzawski.

Beloved husband of Helen E. (Price) Kurzawski.

Loving father of Beth (Sam) Nebiolo, David Kurzawski, Kristen Kurzawski and Michael (Diana) Kurzawski.

Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Wyatt and Caleb.

Brother...

Joanne M (Heil) Carey

Joanne M (Heil) Carey

Dec 15, 2023

JoAnne (Heil) Carey& Age 79, of Whitehall, PA peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Friday, December 15, 2023. She will be remembered dearly by her beloved husband of 57 years, Charles Carey, her children Glenn (Teresa) Carey and Cynthia (Richard) Stark, her grandchildren Richard (Brittany), Ashley, Amanda, Samantha, Angela, Abigale, Christina, and her great-granddaughter Sophie. She...

Patricia A (Dusch) Lowrey

Patricia A (Dusch) Lowrey

Dec 14, 2023

Patricia A. (Dusch) Lowrey & Age 73, peacefully and surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, of Maryville TN. Devoted wife of the late Robert Lowrey. Beloved Daughter of the late Joseph G. and Mildred E. (Williams) Dusch. Sister of Mary Ellen (Paul) Bauer, Eileen Dusch, Judy (Phil) Litz, Joseph (Janet) Dusch, James (Susan) Dusch,...

Harry E Hanley

Harry E Hanley

Dec 11, 2023

Harry E. Hanley

Age 74, on Monday, December 11, 2023, of Carrick. Father of Michael Hanley and Jennifer (Joe) Rosato. Grandfather of Madison, Sam, and Jake. Son of the late Babe and Elsie Hanley. Brother of Ken (Jan) Hanley. Visitations Thursday 3-7 PM at the Boron Funeral Home Inc.,& 1719 Brownsville Road. Funeral...

Nancy R (Brunner) Bender

Nancy R (Brunner) Bender

Dec 11, 2023

Nancy R. (Brunner) Bender, age 81, on Monday, December 11, 2023 of Sheridan

Daughter of the late George and Margaret (Gallagher) Brunner.

Beloved wife of Carl L. Bender.

Loving mother of Lynnette (Frank) McMahon, Brandy (Robert) Banal and Shannon Bender.

Loving grandmother of Brady, Madison and Leland.

Great Grandmother...

Sally L Strouss

Sally L Strouss

Dec 7, 2023

Sally L. Strouss, age 70, on Thursday,&December 7, 2023, of Carrick.

Daughter of the lateEmma and John Strouss.

Cherished mother ofTammy (William) Bowman.

Loving grandmother of Cordel, Wyatt, Drakeand Johnny.

Cherished great grandmother of Lanna, Myla and Walker

Sister of Susan Kirch.

Family and friends received Monday,...

Margaret "Margie" M (Coloneri) Gratton

Margaret "Margie" M (Coloneri) Gratton

Dec 4, 2023

Margaret "Margie" M. Gratton &

Age 79, on Monday, December 4, 2023, of Carrick. Wife of the late Charles "Ed" Gratton. Daughter of the late Minnie Nery. Sister of the late John Davis. She was a huge Elvis fan. No visitations. Arrangements entrusted to Boron Funeral Home, Inc. , 1719 Brownsville Road.

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Beverly A Betts

Beverly A Betts

Dec 4, 2023

Beverly A. Betts, age 74, on Monday, December 4, 2023 of Scott Twp.

Daughter of the late Walter G. and Virginia R. "Dolly" (Homer) Betts.

Sister of Jeffrey H. Betts.

Also survived by numerous cousins.

In keeping with Beverly's wishes there will be no services.

Arrangements entrusted to Readshaw...

Joyce Ann Hennel

Joyce Ann Hennel

Dec 3, 2023

Joyce Ann Hennel, age 68, on Sunday, December 3, 2023 of Allentown.

Daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Kiefer) Hennel.

Loving mother of Lindsay Harms and the late Lauren Harms.

Cherished grandmother of Savannah White, Peighton White and the late Marki White.

Loving sister of Debra Baird, Dennis (Sharon) Hennel,...

Linda (Girhiny) Moloney

Linda (Girhiny) Moloney

Nov 28, 2023

Linda (Girhiny) Moloney, age 75 on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, of Mt. Washington, formerly of Mt. Oliver.

Daughter of the late Michael and Violet (Vasil) Girhiny.

Loving mother of Sean M. Moloney.

Beloved grandmother of Tyler Moloney

Cherished sister of Carole Clark.

Aunt of Christopher (Meghann) Clark and Taylor...