Local Obituaries

Apr 2, 2020

Anna Messina, 97, formerly of Norwich and Syracuse, but more recently of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away at the Grand Residence in Upper St. Clair Township, PA.

Born on January 4, 1923, in Norwich, Anna was the daughter of John and Catherine (Biviano) Messina. After graduating from Norwich High School, Class of 1941, Anna attended Syracuse Memorial School...

Apr 2, 2020

Donna (Larson) Wittmer

Age 68, on Thursday, April 2, 2020, of Carrick. Mother of Shane (Kaleigh) and Courtney Kelly. Grandmother of Eryn and Kynlee. Sister of Patricia (Larry) Bresselsmith and Richard Larson. Services are private and entrusted to Boron Funeral Home, Inc ., 1719 Brownsville Road. In desired, donations can be made to...

Mar 31, 2020

Mary Lou (Jablonski) Bova, age 72, on Tuesday March 31, 2020 of Overbrook. Daughter of the late Henry and Florence Jablonski. Beloved husband of Marc D. Bova. Loving mother of Lorrie (William) Reynolds, Robin, Rocco, Eric (Shauna) Bova& and the late Marc Anthony Bova. Cherished grandmother to 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Sister of Rose Marie Hilton, Dorothy...

Mar 30, 2020

On March 30, 2020, Mark Colt Burkhart, of Bethel Park (formerly of Brentwood), passed away peacefully at home due to natural causes.& He was born December 12, 1956 in Pittsburgh. Best friend and husband of 40 years to Kyle Marie (McSparren) Burkhart. Cherished father of the late Mark Charles Burkhart. Loving son of the late Charles W. and Florence...

Mar 29, 2020

Dr. James Maynard Stright, D.C. On March 29, 2020, Dr. James M. Stright passed away due to complications from a stroke. He was 72 years old. James was born January 11, 1948 to Marshall and Mary Stright. He graduated from Swissvale High School and went on to Palmer College of Chiropractic and got his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. Jim...

Mar 25, 2020

Mary S. (Snyder) Holzer &

Age 98, on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late William M. Holzer. Dear mother of Marilyn (Jim) Stokes, Diane (late Jim) Canavan, and Judy (Robb) Ciotti. Gram of Jim (Carol) Stokes, Michelle Canavan, Mark (Becki) Stokes, Kristen (Mike) Tague, and the late Holly Canavan. Gigi of Maya,...

Mar 23, 2020

Mildred "Millie" (Burik) Banaszak& Age 91, peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020, of Carrick. Beloved wife of the late Edward Banaszak. Loving mother of Edward (Adrian) and Larry (Donna) Banaszak and Mimi Emanuel. Gram of Alexis, Kristin, Matthew, Gail, Stefani, Ross, Dana, and Alissa. Great Grandmother of Brooks, Blair, Drew, Cameron, Brighton, Jordyn, Gabrielle, and Aiden. Also...

Mar 22, 2020

Norma Jean (Mancuso) Rossi& On Sunday, March 22, 2020, of Carrick. Wife of the late Robert D. Rossi. Mother of Mary E. Lopez, Robert C. Rossi, and the late Denise Yenchek and Elizabeth Rossi. Sister of Rose Marie Walch and the late Anna Mae O'Leary and Carmen Mancuso. Also six grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Our dear...

Mar 18, 2020

John F. Pouch & Age 84, on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, formerly of Mt. Washington and Carrick. Husband of the late Patricia A. (Spain) Pouch. Father of John M. (Janet) Pouch, Michael A. (Susan) Pouch and Melissa M. (John) Simmons. Grandfather of Justin Zanolli, Nicholas J., Tyler, and Brandon Pouch, and Zachary Simmons. Great Grandfather of Rhyann....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...