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Herbert J Tischler

Herbert J Tischler

Mar 17, 2020

Herbert J. Tischler&

Age 86, on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 formerly of Mt. Oliver. Husband of the late Marilyn (Campbell) Tischler. Father of James Pearson, Louis Pearson, Sherri Tischler Clancy and the late Ruth C. Tischler. Also survived by 4 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Heart...

Robert J Cutler

Robert J Cutler

Mar 12, 2020

Robert J. Cutler &

Age 93 Peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020, of Carrick. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Detig) Cutler. Father of Carol (Dave) Seibel and Dennis (Kathy) Cutler. Grandfather of Christopher and Jason Cutler, Stacey Irvin, and Joshua Seibel. Son of the late William and Mary Cutler. Brother of the late Donald...

Paul J Gonzalez

Paul J Gonzalez

Mar 5, 2020

Paul J. "Cook" Gonzalez, age 87, on Thursday March 5, 2020 of Carrick, formerly of the South Side Beloved husband of 54 years to& Maureen (DiElsi) Gonzalez. Cherished father of Kimberly Winterhalter and Gregory Gonzalez. Loving grandfather of Layne & Nathan Gonzalez, Cara & Jade Winterhalter. Great grandfather of Averi Winterhalter. Brother of Robert "Bob" (Marlene) Gonzalez and the...

Joseph E Sporak

Joseph E Sporak

Mar 3, 2020

Joseph E. Sporak

Age 96, on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 of Castle Shannon. Loving Husband of the late Dorothy (Baker) Sporak and Lucille Sporak. Father of Gregory Sporak. Grandfather of Olivia. Brother of Carol Skeegan. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Joe was a World War II Veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corp. Also retired...

Michael T Dominowski

Michael T Dominowski

Mar 2, 2020

Mike Dominowski &

Age 41, suddenly on Monday, March 2, 2020, of Carnegie. Soulmate and best friend of Holly Dey. Devoted father of Caitlyn Dominowski. and second father to Tim Gibson. Awesome son of Thomas and the late Susan Dominowski and his second mother, Arlyne Dominowski. Special brother of Leslee (Steve) Smith. Special uncle to...

Patricia A (Battaglia) Waleko

Patricia A (Battaglia) Waleko

Mar 2, 2020

Patricia A. (Battaglia) Waleko &

Age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2020. Wife of the late Dennis Waleko. Mother of Susan Sobieralski, Cynthia Metzler, and James Sobieralski. Sister of Mary Ann Porter, Judy Henry, Betsy Martin, and Pete Battaglia. Also survived by 10 Grandchildren. Visitations Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the...

Joan M Gitzen

Joan M Gitzen

Feb 26, 2020

Joan M. Gitzen &

Age 70, peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, of Carrick, formerly of Northern Virginia. Daughter of the late Sylvester and Rosemarie Gitzen. Sister of Charles (Jean) Gitzen, Bill (Dennise) Gitzen, and the late Judy Gitzen. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitations Sunday 3-8 PM at the Boron Funeral...

Bernard "Lew" Louis Hite

Bernard "Lew" Louis Hite

Feb 25, 2020

Bernard Lewis "Lew" Hite

Of St. Paul, MN and Pittsburgh, PA passed away on February 25, 2020,&at the age of 81. He was predeceased by his parents, Elwood and Catherine Hite; and brothers Fred, Philip; and sister, Ellen Henry. He is survived by loving brothers, John (Elaine), Richard (Barb), Dave (Eileen); and many nieces and...

Charles "Bud" E Mcdonald

Charles "Bud" E Mcdonald

Feb 24, 2020

Charles E. "Bud" McDonald & Age 83, on Monday, February 24, 2020, formerly of Carrick. Son of the late Cyril and Ruth McDonald. Brother of Michael R. McDonald, Virginia S. Henk, Mary Lynn Walters, Jeanne C. "Murph" Hirsh, Jill P. Burry, Paula Jo McEndoo, and the late Helen Osekowski, Kenneth "Ray" McDonald, Judith McDonald, John C. McDonald,...

Mary Agnes (Bresselsmith) Nara

Mary Agnes (Bresselsmith) Nara

Feb 23, 2020

Mary Agnes (Bresselsmith) Nara

Age 83, on Sunday, February 23, 2020 of Carrick. Beloved Mother of Geoffrey (Louisa) Nara, Roni Owen, and Valerie Nara. Grandmother of Ian and Audra. Daughter of the late "Lefty" and Mildred Bresselsmith. Sister of Lawrence (Pat) and the late Ronald (Barbara) Bresselsmith. Visitations Friday 1-3 and 6-8 PM at the...

Howard E Fosbrink, Jr

Howard E Fosbrink, Jr

Feb 20, 2020

Howard E. Fosbrink, Jr.& Age 82, on Thursday, February 20, 2020, of Baldwin. Loving husband of Joanne (Ligas) Fosbrink for 62 years. Proud father of Lynn (John) O'Brien and Kathy (Dan) Bower. Pap of Chelsey Bower, Lauren (Greg) Price, Amanda (Andrew) Roberts, and Kasey O'Brien. Great Grandfather of Jack Price. Brother of the late James and Donald...

Edward L Redlinger

Edward L Redlinger

Feb 15, 2020

Edward L. Redlinger Â&

Age 71, on Saturday, February 15, 2020, of Carrick. Husband of Patricia A. (Mino) Redlinger. Father of Heather (Ian) Zotter and Kevin Redlinger. Pap Pap of Sadie and Leena Zotter. Brother of Margaret McCann, Diane Link, Kathy Cassady, Thomas Redlinger, Rosemarie Farina, Bernard, Timothy, Regis, David, and the late Leo, August,...

John Patrick Cronin

John Patrick Cronin

Feb 13, 2020

John Patrick Cronin & Age 75, Peacefully passed on Thursday, February 13, 2020, Of Pleasant Hills. Beloved Husband of Mary (Schmidt) Cronin. Stepfather of Kimberly Ford and Richard Klein. Stepgrandfather of Arick, Logan, Gabriella, and Jamie. Brother of Anna Smolak and the late James Cronin and Mary Ellen O'Hara. No visitations. Private interment in National Cemetery of...

Lori Beth (Readshaw) Oswald

Lori Beth (Readshaw) Oswald

Feb 11, 2020

Lori Beth (Readshaw) Oswald, on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 of Pittsburgh. Beloved mother of Randy Oswald, Johnny (Lorraine) Oswald, Neftali (Sara) Marquez and Isaiah Marquez. Loving grandmother of Noah, Dominic, Izabella, Angel and Monroe Beth. Long time wife and& partner of 31 years to Jose Marquez. A Celebration of Lori's life will be held on Saturday February 22, 2020...

Kenneth J Zdrojewski

Kenneth J Zdrojewski

Feb 9, 2020

Kenneth J. Zdrojewski& Age 65, suddenly on Sunday, February 9, 2020, of Brentwood. Son of the late Jane (Baranski) and Michael Zdrojewski. Brother of Gerard "Gary" (Roberta) Zdrojewski, Maureen (Bill) Brant, Michael (Luanne), and Norbert (Cindy) Zdrojewski. Also survived by nieces, nephews, a great niece, and a great nephew. Visitations Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the...

Ralph R Maffie

Ralph R Maffie

Jan 29, 2020

Ralph R. Maffie& Age 98, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, formerly of Mt. Oliver. Beloved husband of the late Grace T. (Mueller) Maffie. Dedicated father of Lucille (James) Heagy and Paula (Terry) Brophy. Loving Grandfather of Megan (Kyle) Lema and Robert Brophy. Proud Great Grandfather of Cecilia Grace Lema. Brother of the late Elizabeth, Paul...

Russell David Deakin

Russell David Deakin

Jan 29, 2020

Russell David Deakin &

Age 67, on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, of Baldwin, formerly of Mt. Oliver. Loving husband of Donna (Sturak) Deakin. Devoted father of Joshua (Amie) Deakin, Rebecca (Eric) Revo, and Gabriella (Tyler) Deakin. Cherished Poppie of Leah, Grant, Sloane, Diana, and the late Eric. Son of the late Ralph and Jean Deakin....

Mary Jane C Mullen

Mary Jane C Mullen

Jan 24, 2020

Mary Jane C. (Santa) Mullen, age 93, on Friday, January 24, 2020 formerly of Mt. Washington. Wife of the late Billy Minor Mullen. Mother of Mark (late Sondra & late Norma) Mullen and Michele (Paul) Fajerski. Grandmother of Sharon, Sean, Patrick, Jason, Jarred, Michael, Lauren and the late Colleen. Great grandmother of Eleven. In keeping with the families wishes...

Rosemary F (Seybold) Matthews

Rosemary F (Seybold) Matthews

Jan 22, 2020

Rosemary F. (Seybold) Matthews Age 90, on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, of Overbrook. Wife of the late Bernard Matthews. Mother of Linda (Al) Iocca, Pat Matthews and Richard (Barb Zerbee) Matthews. Grandmother of Kelly (Cory) Smith and David Iocca. Great Grandmother of Macy and Mallory Smith. Daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Seybold. Visitations at the...

Jean S (Escher) Knechtel

Jean S (Escher) Knechtel

Jan 18, 2020

Jean S. (Escher) Knechtel& Age 91, on Saturday, January 18, 2020, formerly of Baldwin. Wife of the late Frank E. Knechtel. Mother of Lisa Knechtel, Lucinda (George) Nemeth, Bert (John) Wills, Retta (Daryl) Nemeth, Bradley Knechtel, Ena (late Ron) Newsom, and the late Mark Knechtel and Debra Zarecki. Grandmother of Gina, Laura, Dana, Amber, Ian, Ashley, Angela,...