Local Obituaries
For Families in Pittsburgh, PA
James T Planitzer, Iii
Jun 13, 2020
James T. Planitzer, III, age 65, on Saturday June 13, 2020 of Carrick. Son of the late James and Patricia Planitzer, Jr. Beloved Husband of Kathleen (Morgan) Planitzer. Father of Beth Eiler and the late Mark Eiler. Grandfather of John Eiler. Brother in law of Jack Morgan and Cindy Pisarcik. Friends received at the Readshaw Funeral Home, Inc. 1503...
Lois A (Morris) Barbour
Jun 11, 2020
Lois A. (Morris) Barbour, age 86, on Thursday June 11, 2020 of Baldwin Boro. Daughter of the late Walter and Millicent Morris. Wife of the late Robert B. Barbour. Beloved mother of Robert W. (the late Carol) Barbour, James M. (Robin) Barbour, Scott A. (Virginia) Barbour and E. Donald (Eileen) McIrvin. Cherished grandmother of Robert W., Jr., Nicholas J.,...
Aiden T Powell
Jun 10, 2020
Aiden T. Powell & Passed away peacefully in his parents' arms on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 16 months of age. In his short time with us, he was deeply loved by all who met him. Son of Samantha (Leipheimer) and Daniel Powell. Brother of Austin Powell. Grandson of John and Sandra Leipheimer, and William (Tish) Powell,...
Ronna Lyn (Slebrich) Freund
Jun 7, 2020
Ronna Lyn (Slebrich) Freund
Age 49, suddenly on Sunday, June 7, 2020 of Carrick. Loving Mother of Haley and Heather Freund. Mother-In-Law of Jordan Nichols. Daughter of Janet and the late Robert Slebrich. Sister of the late Jeffrey Slebrich. Ronna was a loving Mother, Daughter, Friend and a cancer survivor. All services are private and entrusted to...
Doris Louise (Houser) Thompson
May 31, 2020
Doris Louise Seibert Thompson of Arlington Heights born July 30, 1932 Passed away peacefully on May 31, 2020.& She is survived by her husband of 22 years Charles Thompson and she was proceeded in death by her late husband William Seibert. Louise is also survived by a niece and a nephew and Charles' children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to...
Joseph T Nerkowski
May 30, 2020
Joseph T. Nerkowski, age 88, on Saturday May 30, 2020 of the& South Side Slopes. Husband of the late Shirley A. (Brown) Nerkowski. Beloved father of Lynn (Philip) Medway and Mark Nerkowski. Loving grandfather of Amy, Samantha and Jordan. In keeping with Joseph's wishes there will be no visitation. Joseph served in the U S Army during the Korean...
Julius P Speicher
May 30, 2020
Julius P. Speicher, age 91, on Saturday May 30, 3020 of Carrick. Beloved husband of Blanche R. (Hatcher) Speicher Loving father of Kenneth J. (Miranda)& Speicher and Wilhelmina Speicher. Cherished grandfather of Justin Speicher (Elizabeth), and the late Kenneth J. (Sara) Speicher. Great grandfather of Riley, Tristen and Vivian Speicher. Preceded by four siblings. Julius was a Sgt. in...
Virginia L (Lucarelli) Schaffer
May 26, 2020
Virginia Louise (Lucarelli) Schaffer& Age 72, passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Daughter of late Anna Mae and Virgil Lucarelli. Stepdaughter of Marie Lucarelli. Loving wife of Edward Schaffer. Mother of Jeffrey (Bunny) Schaffer and Jeanni (Keith) Postlethwait. Grandmother of Brandon Postlethwait and Jeffrey and Macey Schaffer. Great grandmother of Cameron and Tristan. Sister of Janice...
Bernice E (Toner) Rokicki
May 24, 2020
Bernice E. Rokicki, age 82, on Sunday May 24, 2020 of Carrick. Beloved wife of Raymond R. Rokicki. Cherished mother of Rose Firestone, Raymond Rokicki,& Ronald Rokicki, Darlene (Justin) Luzar and the late Elaine Makowski. Loving grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 5. Bernice was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She also enjoyed spending time at her...
Peter R Silvester
May 24, 2020
Peter R. Silvester, age 83, on Sunday May 24, 2020 of West Mifflin. Son of the late Eugene and Marie Silvester. Beloved husband of Vivian (Corrado) Silvester. Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews. Peter was a cab driver for Yellow Cab Co. There will be no visitations and a Memorial Service will be held at...
Anthony M Takis (Haniotakis)
May 22, 2020
Anthony Takis (Haniotakis) Age 83, on Friday, May 22, 2020, of Bon Air. Beloved husband of 53 years to (the late) Thiresia Haniotakis; loving father of Steve, George, Michael, and Deena Takis; and beloved Papou of Joshua (Cait), Jenna, Stephen, Anthony, Nikolis, Michael, Andoni, Val, Timmy and (the late) Selena; great Papou of Leo, Athena and Alex;...
Mary M (Mitchell) Bastien
May 21, 2020
Mary M. (Mitchell) Bastien&
Age 98, on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Loving wife of the late Aldege D. "Baz" Bastien, former general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Devoted Mother of Peggy Bastien (Vince Weis), Mark (Suzanne) Bastien, and Mary Beth Bastien. Also survived by grandchildren, Jason, Heather (Chuck), and Pascal and great grandchildren, Molly, Maddie,...
Phyllis A (Weidenhof) Bourdess
May 21, 2020
Phyllis A. (Weidenhof) Bourdess, age 65, on Thursday May 21, 2020 of Carrick. Wife of the late Joseph Bourdess. Cherished mother of Emily (Thomas) Pastorius, Sr. and Paul Bourdess. Loving grandmother of Jolene and Tommy. Sister of John Weidenhof, Howard (Kim) Weidenhof. Also survived by nieces, nephews and her fur baby Paige. Phyllis enjoyed to cook and will be...
Audrey C (Snyder) Reber
May 21, 2020
A udrey C. (Snyder) Reber &
Age 84, passed peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020, of Baldwin. Loving Wife of the late Jack Reber Sr. Beloved Mother of Mary Jane (George) Brethauer, Debby (Dave) Cerminara, Joe (Karen) Reber and the late John (Deborah) Reber. Daughter of the late Marie and Joe Kirsch. Sister of Nancy...
Teddy V Coleman, Jr
May 20, 2020
Teddy V. Coleman, Jr. age 76, on Wednesday May 20, 2020 of Brentwood. Beloved husband of the late Patricia A. (Bingler) Coleman. Loving father of John and Bob Coleman. Brother of Delphia (Howard) Lockhart and Shirley Coleman. Brother in law of Betty Jane (Wayne) Szydlowski and Nancy (Mark) Hirsh. Also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Teddy V. Coleman,...
Sandra L Schimmel
May 18, 2020
Sandra L. Schimmel, age 73, on Monday May 18, 2020 of Knoxville. Daughter of the late Harold and Alma (Lyons) Schimmel. Loving mother of Darla Schimmel and Deb White-Felgar Grandmother of Dannel, Dylan, Deseree, Jake, Dustin, Cody and Misty. Sister of Thomas Schimmel and Jean Meyer. Arrangements are private and entrusted to the Readshaw Funeral Home, Inc. Send condolences...
Myrna M (Pahler) Mccluskey
May 15, 2020
Myrna (Pahler) McCluskey& On Friday, May 15, 2020. Mother of James and Patrick McCluskey. Grandmother of Anna, Kylee, Karsyn, Jake, and James John McCluskey IV. Sister of Richard J. Pahler, Jr., Anita Powell, and the late Barbara Weiss. Myrna was a nurse and dedicated her life to caring for others. She was strong in her faith in...
Kathleen Marie (Sheehan) Eury
May 15, 2020
Kathleen Marie (Sheehan) Eury &
Age 52, passed away on the evening of Friday, May 15, 2020, after battling cancer for nearly a year. She was the beloved wife of Paul R. Eury and loving mother of Paden A. Eury. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Sheehan. She is survived by her mother, Helen,...
Lois J (Self) Castillo
May 12, 2020
Lois J. (Self) Castillo, age 78, on Tuesday,& May 12, 2020 formerly of the South Side. Wife of the late Ronald Castillo. Beloved mother of Karen (Stephen) Jones and Cathy Sciullo. Cherished grandmother of Nathan Matschner, Emma and Garrett Sciullo. Sister of the late Evelyn Hartz. Also survived by cousins. Lois loved to crochet and anyone who knew her...
Marianne (Zimmerman) Kirchner
May 11, 2020
Marianne (Zimmerman) Kirchner&
Age 68, suddenly on Monday, May 11, 2020, of Collier Township, formerly of Whitehall. Loving wife of Chris Kirchner for 50 years. Mother of Jeff, Shawn (Kim) Kirchner, and Erin (Mark) Cates. Grandmother of Casey, Noah, Jack, Mason, Jenna, and Brendan. Daughter of the late Rita and Jack Zimmerman. Sister of Anita...





