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Dorothy Ruth Reinstadtler

Dorothy Ruth Reinstadtler

Dec 11, 2025

Dorothy "Dolly" Reinstadtler Age 85 on Thursday, December 11, 2025 of Bon Air. Wife of the late George Reinstadtler. Mother of Michelle (Lee) Maxwell, George (Sheri) Reinstadtler, and the late Ricci Reinstadtler. Grandmother of Jodi, Alyse, Stephanie, George Jr., Ashley, and Kayla. Great Grandmother of Rylee, Ariana, and Levi. Daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy Hanzel.

Helena Schreiner

Helena Schreiner

Dec 11, 2025

Helena Schreiner

Age 75, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, of Bridgeville, formerly of Germany. She was the beloved wife of the late William Schreiner, survived by former companion John (Nuke) Trovato Jr.  also a devoted mother to the late William Scott Schreiner, Matthew Dean Schreiner, and John Joseph Trovato III. Helena was a cherished Bube...

M. Leona (Nona) Murawski

M. Leona (Nona) Murawski

Dec 7, 2025

M. Leona (Nona) Murawski

Age 90, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Formerly of the South Side, she was the beloved daughter of the late Henry L. and Anna M. Murawski. Leona was predeceased by her siblings Paul F. Murawski, Edward R. Murawski, and Ruth Ann Murawski. She is survived by her brother Henry (Hank) J....

Glenda M. Rieger

Glenda M. Rieger

Dec 4, 2025

Glenda M. Rieger, aged 82, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Baldwin Borough. She was the loving wife of Frank Rieger and a devoted mother to Lori (Dale) Conley and Paul Gerringer. She was predeceased by her son, Trace Gerringer. Glenda was a cherished grandmother to Shela Hutchinson and a beloved stepmother to Ronald...

Kenneth M. Doerschner

Kenneth M. Doerschner

Dec 3, 2025

Kenneth M. Doerschner Age 98, peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, formerly of Allentown. Husband of the late Ida (Zwick) Doerschner. Father of Kathryn (Gerard) Rothhaar and Susan (late Larry) Janasik. Grandfather of Karen and Kenneth. Great Grandfather of Jacob, Logan, Eloise and Beau. Ken was a longtime employee of B & O Railroad, an avid bowler and member...

Jason Frances Fajerski

Jason Frances Fajerski

Nov 29, 2025

Jason F. Fajerski 52, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Proud father of Hayley Fajerski and Mason Fajerski (Mother Michelle Fajerski).

Beloved son of the late Paul and Michele Fajerski.

Cherished brother of Jarred (Janna Mahoney) Fajerski, Michael Fajerski and Lauren (Nick) Judson.

Nephew of David (Sherry) Fajerski, Frannie (Bill)...

Mary C. Sutter

Mary C. Sutter

Nov 25, 2025

Mary C. Sutter Age 87, on Tuesday November 25, 2025, of Bon Air. Beloved wife for 57 years to the late Herbert J. "Sonny" Sutter. Loving mother of Kimberly (Mike), Stephanie (Tom) Stein, Brian (Margie) Sutter, Herb Sutter, and the late Mark Sutter. Grandmother of Jessica (Tarren), Nikki (Jamaal), Mark (Brenda), Jason (Molly), Scott (Jenna), MaKayla, and Leland. Great...

Bobbie Jean Joyce

Bobbie Jean Joyce

Nov 25, 2025

Bobbie Jean Joyce Age 80 on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 of Pittsburgh. Wife of Walter Joyce. Mother of Jean (Thurman) Cafandi, Jennie (Jeff) McArdle, Joann (Ray) Meyer, and Walter Joyce. Grandmother of Frank (Inna) Cafandi, Maggie (Joe), and Daniel (Tara) McArdle. Great Grandmother of Kahli and Ricky. Great Great Grandmother of Rylie, Alex, Jamie and Jackson. Great Great Great...

Stephen Greg Hussar

Stephen Greg Hussar

Nov 23, 2025

Stephen Gregg Hussar Age 81, on Sunday, November 23, 2025, of Pittsburgh. Husband of the late Donna N. (Kraus) Hussar. Father of Lauren Hussar and Steve Hussar. Grandfather of Noell and Kesara. Son of the late Stephen and Helen Hussar. Brother of Danny (late Mary Ann) Hussar and Tommy (Mary Ann) Hussar. Relatives and friends are welcome on Friday...

Elvera G. Naberezny

Elvera G. Naberezny

Nov 22, 2025

Elvera (Gannon) (Praza) Naberezny

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the age of 99, of Carrick. Known to all as "Elvy" she was the daughter of late Frank and Mamie Gannon and beloved wife of the late Martin Naberezny. Loving Mother to Linda Praza Zemba. Cherished Grandmother to Craig (Michelle) Zemba, Stacy (Bob) McClune,...

Francis Niespodzianski

Francis Niespodzianski

Nov 20, 2025

Frank A. Niespodzianski (Neiss)

Age 92, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, of Carrick. He was born and raised on the South Side of Pittsburgh and a graduate of South High Class of 1952.

Frank married his high school sweetheart Rose Salapow. She was his loving wife and companion for 68 years. Prior to his 30...

Margaret A. "Peggy" Pistorius

Margaret A. "Peggy" Pistorius

Nov 19, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" A. Pistorius, age 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Arlington. She was a beloved mother to Matt Pistorius, Chrissy Pistorius, Shawn Wilk, Mike Pistorius, Erin Wilk, and Tony Pistorius. Peggy was a cherished grandmother to Chelsie, Jonathan, Robert, Destiny, Raquel, Allysa, Aubrey, Talan, Michaela, Cassidy, and Quinn. She was...

Donna Lee Dapprich

Donna Lee Dapprich

Nov 18, 2025

Donna Lee (Breen) Dapprich

Age 81, peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, of Baldwin, originally from Carrick. Wife of the late James W. Dapprich. Mother of William (Jayna) Clasper II and Lisa Richko (Matt McCabe). Grandmother of Jeffrey (Erica) Richko, Chelsea Richko (Patrick), Camden Clasper and Abrielle Clasper (George). Great Grandmother of Zeke, Sylas...

Dorothy G. Hilley

Dorothy G. Hilley

Nov 16, 2025

Dorothy G. (Gierczynski) Hilley

Age 84, Peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday. November 16, 2025, of Pittsburgh. Wife of Harry D. Hilley. Mother of Gemma (Michael) Ruggiero, Harry J. (Terri) and Anthony E. (Toni) Hilley, Marie (William) Fraas and Maryanne Schrader. Also survived by 9 Grandchildren and 1 deceased grandchild and 3 Great grandchildren. Sister of Carol...

Michael T. Lewis

Michael T. Lewis

Nov 14, 2025

Michael "Weiner" Lewis

Age 67, on Friday, November 14, 2025, of Carrick. Husband of Sue Ann (Zebra) Lewis. Father of Michael (Sara) Lewis and Justin (Kelli) Lewis. Pap Pap of James, Francesca and Meredith. Son of the late Howard and Lois Lewis. Brother of Donna (George ) Kratina, Daniel (Denise) Lewis and Ruthann (Frank ) Romano. Brother-in-Law...

Janice A. Nalitz

Janice A. Nalitz

Nov 11, 2025

----------------- **Obituary for Janice A. Nalitz** It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Janice A. Nalitz, aged 70, on November 11, 2025 of Carrick. Born on December 13, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Janice dedicated her life to educating others as a teacher within the Catholic Church, embodying a spirit of devotion that touched the hearts of...

Samuel James Love

Samuel James Love

Nov 11, 2025

Samuel J. "Sam" Love

Age 81, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, of Baldwin. Father of Susan (Tom) Powell and the late Robert Love (Marlene Booth). Son of the late Same Love and Helen Watson. Former Spouse of Mary Kamp. Brother in law of John Ernst, Allen (Patty) Ernst, Roy Ernst, Judith (Tom) Donnelly and the late Thomas...

William Francis Shaw

William Francis Shaw

Nov 11, 2025

William "Bill" Shaw

Age 78, Peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 of Carrick. Loving Husband of Sharon (Kochanski) Shaw. Cherished Dad of Susan (Dwayne) Miller, Bill (Hope) Shaw, and Ryan (Brenna) Shaw. Pap of Wyatt, Amelia, Everett, and Talon Shaw. Son of the late Earl and Frances Shaw. Brother of Earl (Janet) Shaw, and the late Gwen...

Georgia M. Boehm

Georgia M. Boehm

Nov 10, 2025

Georgia M. Boehm

Age 90, on Monday, November 10, 2025, of Carrick. Daughter of the late Walter and Coletta Boehm. Sister of Lillian Kocuba,Carol Funk, Marion Mason, Stephen Boehm, and the late Viola Kohl, Walter Boehm Jr. , Coletta Roth, Lawerence Boehm. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Basil Church of Blessed Trinity Parish on Saturday December...

Joseph Clarence Reutzel

Joseph Clarence Reutzel

Nov 10, 2025

Joseph C. Reutzel

Age 76, peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, November 10, 2025, of Carrick. Loving Husband of the late Shirley A. (Macsurak) Reutzel. Devoted Father of Joseph (Elizabeth) Reutzel. Son of the late William and Evelyn Reutzel. Brother of Audrey (late Robert) Olszewski, Charlotte (Stephen) Bigos, Wayne (Lisa) Reutzel and the late William (Marlene) and...