Local Obituaries

Dec 22, 2021

Nancy Neiberg Kosanovich, 78, of Nagshead, NC and Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on December 22, 2021 after a long and valiant battle with Kidney Disease, ultimately succumbing to Covid related complications. Nancy went out fighting like the warrior all of those who knew and loved her would have expected. Even on that final day, Nancy was sure that she...

Dec 17, 2021

Dennis J. Dally&

Age 62, on Friday, December 17, 2021. Husband of the late Elizabeth (Giles) Dally. Father of Justin Dally, Kelly Walsh, and Jesse Dally. Grandfather of Liam and Lilah. Son of Rudolph and Catherine Dally. Brother of Linda Boyda and Ronald Dally. Also survived by his Partner in Life, Valerie Hornbake and his Buddy in...

Dec 15, 2021

Helen R. (Ruffing) Paulick& 96 years young, on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, of Whitehall, formerly of Carrick. Wife for 41 years to the late William J. Paulick. Daughter of the late George and Mary (Kiefer) Ruffing. Sister of the late Charles (Betty), Marie (John) Donaldson, Ralph (Helen), Clara (Richard) Andrulonis, Regis (Loretta), George (Frances), Walter (Lois), Rosemary...

Dec 15, 2021

Joanne R. (Downey) Cord, age 74, on Wednesday December 15, 2021 of Overbrook.

Beloved wife of Paul A. Cord.

Loving mother of Sheila (George) Adams, Carmela (Michael) Harms, Barbara (Jim) Legg and Paul (Nicole) Cord.

Cherished grandmother of Hunter, Kayla, Cassidy, Hayden, Austin, Presley and Nathan.

Sister of Paul (Connie) Downey,...

Dec 15, 2021

Crystal (Massung) Silvius&

Age 41, of Carrick, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, in Mercy Hospital, after a brief illness. Wife of the late James Silvius. Loving mother of Brandan and Ryan Silvius. Daughter of Jamie and the late Robert Massung. Sister of the late Shelly Massung. Granddaughter of Margaret and the late Robert...

Dec 11, 2021

Richard S. "The Hulk" Broniecki

Age 80, on Saturday, December 11, 2021, of Carrick. Husband of the late Beatrice "Bunnie" Broniecki for 56 years. Father of Jennifer Blakeley, Michelle McClintock, Melissa Broniecki, Jocelyn (Marc) McGaffic, and Megan (Eric) Konvolinka. Brother of Andrew Broniecki, Georgiann Broniecki and the late John Broniecki. Grandfather of 12 and Great...

Dec 11, 2021

Louis J. Pacini, age 81, on Saturday December 11, 2021 of Carrick.

Beloved husband of Janice M. (Hatfield) Pacini.

Loving father of Leah (Chuck) Kelly and Louis A. Pacini.

Cherished grandfather of Jocelyn and Ashlyn Kelly.

Brother of Maryann Pacini and the late Lorenzo Pacini.

Family and friends received...

Dec 6, 2021

Norma (Lesnieski) Dienert, age 81, on Monday, December 6, 2021 of Carrick.

Wife of the late William W. Dienert.

Cherished mother of William J. (Lori) Dienert, Donald W. (Candace) Dienert, Karen Foley, David (Kathy) Dienert and the late Brian J. Dienert.

Loving grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 12.

Sister...

Dec 5, 2021

Earlene J. (Thompson) Zinkand age 73, on Sunday, December 5, 2021 of Baldwin.&

Daughter of the late Earle and June (Dryer) Thompson.

Wife of the late Robert P. Zinkand.

Cherished mother of Robert Zinkand & Denise Flaherty.

Loving Grandmother of Derek, Angela, Shane and Walter, III. and Great Grandmother of Liam....

Dec 2, 2021

Darla Jean Tragesser

Age 67, of Pittsburgh, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was born on April 13, 1954. Daughter of the late Earl and Alice (Germuska) Tragesser. Sister to Dennis and Sharon Tragesser, Tony and Diane (Tragesser) Cancilla and the late Linda (Derbish) Tragesser. Wonderful loving Aunt to Deana and Danielle...

Dec 1, 2021

Nicholas M. Thomas& and Marcia L. (Carpenter) Thomas

Nicholas Michael Thomas, son of the late Rose Cicchino Thomas and Anthony Thomas, brother of Marietta Thomas. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Nick served in the Air Force (1955-1960), Captain, Ret. Nick was employed by Rockwell International as Director of Aviation until his retirement in 1997....

Nov 30, 2021

Helen K. (Kubis) Danchik

Age 91, on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, of Carrick. Beloved wife of the late George Danchik for 56 years. Daughter of the late Michael and Katherine (Marsalek) Kubis. Loving Mother of Kenneth (Dr. Lisa Pawelski) Danchik, Mary Ann (Donald) Mient, Kevin (Toni) Danchik, Karen (Andrew) Schubert and the late Kathleen and...

Nov 29, 2021

Mary U. Huminski, age 63, on November 29, 2021 of Carrick.

Daughter of the late Albert & Dorothy Uhl.

Loving mother of Amanda and Nicholas Huminski.

Mary is also survived by numerous friends through out the Pittsburgh area.

She enjoyed reading, traveling and really enjoyed her time and involvement within her...

Nov 22, 2021

Donald P. Gross&

Age 66, suddenly on Monday, November 22, 2021, of Carrick. Loving partner of Sandra Getner and her children Stacy (Ed) Mundy and Matthew (Renee) Getner. Brother of Dorothy "Dottie" Gross and Barbara McCall. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitations at the Boron Funeral Home, Inc. , 1719 Brownsville Road...

Nov 21, 2021

Stella L. Godzisz, age 81, on Sunday, November 21, 2021 of Carrick.

Daughter of the late Louis and Stephanie Godzisz.

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There will be no visitations. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Readshaw Funeral Home, Inc.

A Graveside service will be held at Stella's final resting place on Thursday, December 16, 2021...

Nov 20, 2021

Joseph L. Ruffing, Sr.&

Age 98, at home with his whole family by his side, on Saturday, November 20, 2021, of Bethel Park, formerly of Carrick. Loving husband for 68 years to the late Thelma C. (Meihl) Ruffing. Devoted father of Joseph L. Ruffing, Jr., Cheryl Purpura, Nancy (Neil) Lauer, Karen (Rick) Gaydos, Kathy (late...

Nov 18, 2021

Shirley J. (Magyan) Carter, age 90, on Thursday November 18, 2021 of Carrick.

Daughter of the late Elizabeth and Andrew Magyan.

Wife of the late John L. Carter.

Cherished mother of Darlene (the late Frederick) Kekseo, Ronald (Kathy) Carter, Diana (Greg) Nath, Donna (Tony) Gezzi and Glenn Carter.

Loving grandmother of...

Nov 17, 2021

Donald P. "Dunny" Wank Age 89, passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, of Carrick. &Father of the late Donald (Sharon) Wank, David Wank and Leslie Mullner. Dunny of Jason, Donny (Brandy), Jessica, Audra and Randy. Great Dunny of Leana and Logan. Brother of Jeanann Nolla and the late Dick (Dolores) Wank. Visitations Monday 2-4 & 6-8...

Nov 10, 2021

Walter "Vinnie" J. Bubacz, Jr.&

Age 61, on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, of Pittsburgh. Father of Patricia "Tricia" (Tyler Kraska) Bubacz and Alexis "Lexie" Bubacz. Grandfather of Valentine Kraska. Son of the late Betty and Walter Bubacz, Sr. Brother of Barbara (late George) Chervenak, Carol (Randy) Hillard, Patty ("Goog") Capozoli, Jim (SueAnn) Bubacz, Kathy Bubacz,...

Nov 9, 2021

David J. Faust

Age 59, on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, of Bon Air. Loving father of Heather (John) D'Agostino, Brooke, and David (Karina) Faust. Beloved grandfather of Ava, Aiden, Mila, Taylor, and Jaxson. Loving son of David T. and the late Barbara Jo (Stein) Faust. Beloved brother of Melissa (Thomas) Kalogeris. Former husband of Jamie...