Local Obituaries

Nov 19, 2019

William Heidkamp, age 87 on Tuesday November 19, 2019 of Carrick. Son of the late William and Theresa (Lobalzo) Heidkamp. Beloved husband of Joyce (Schweitzer) Heidkamp. Loving father of Edward (Diane) Heidkamp, Patricia (Tom) Bauwin and Lisa (Todd) Breuer. Grandfather of Tommy, Laurie, Alex, Saje and Adler. William served in the US Army during the Korean War, retired from...

Nov 17, 2019

Nancy Mae Zinnikas, 89, passed away on November 17, 2019. She was born to and reared by the late Kenneth and Ida Hamel on Charcot Street, Pittsburgh, PA. After her marriage, she moved with her husband to Meadville, PA, where they reared their four children. In recent years she lived with and was cared for by her daughter, Linda,...

Nov 17, 2019

Dorothy M. (Oleracki) Hale& On Sunday, November 17, 2019. Wife of the late Walter Hale. Sister of the late Stella Galiszewski, Frances Tananis, Mary Lopata, Helen Koval, and Viola Evanov. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitations at the Boron Funeral Home, Inc. , 1719 Brownsville Road on Thursday 9 AM until his Funeral Prayers...

Nov 13, 2019

Carl E. Brickner&

Age 78, on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in Franklin PA, formerly of Pittsburgh. Beloved companion of the late Debbie Olsen. Son of the late Carl and Catherine (Geis) Brickner. Brother of Margaret "Peggy" (late William) Grove and Betty (Andrew) Siwik. Beloved uncle of Kelly Ann (John) Holden, Tammy (Linda) Laidlaw, Amy (late...

Nov 12, 2019

Clifford A. "Cliff" Karolak & Age 65, after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, Cliff passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, of Whitehall, formerly of Allentown. Loving husband of Darlene Karolak. Devoted father of Donnie Deering, Clifford, Chris, and Eric (Hannah) Karolak. Pap of Zayne, Derek, Declan, Brenna, Nora, and Jada. Son of...

Nov 11, 2019

Shirley L. (Mudron) Bash age 83, of West Mifflin, died peacefully at home on Monday November 11, 2019. Daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine (McCoy) Mudron. Wife of the late Thomas A. Bash. Beloved Mother of Tracey Malloy, Terri (late Dennis "Flap")& Stajger and Thomas (Karen) Bash. Loving Grandmother of Rachel Bash, Tom Bash and Aubrei Malloy. Sister...

Nov 10, 2019

Donald F. Staszewski &

Age 77, on Sunday, November 10, 2019, of Baldwin. Beloved husband and soulmate of Jean A. (Bycura) Staszewski. Son of the late Chester and Anna (Bac) Staszewski. Father of Mark D. of FL., Robb D. of NC, and Craig D. (Deborah Thompson) of SC. Brother of Rev. Robert Staszewski, Susan Staszewski,...

Nov 8, 2019

Byron D. Painter, Jr., age 93 on Friday November 8, 2019 of Brentwood. Son of the late Byron D. and Dorothy (Hammer) Painter, Sr.& Dear husband of the late Rosemarie (Imber) Painter. Loving brother of Marion (Jack) Harrington, Alice Laverick and the late Lois Lauritzen, Dorothy DeVault, Mariette Pearson, Boyce A. Painter and Wilma Pfiefier. Also survived by Nieces,...

Nov 7, 2019

Patricia A. (Rooney) Vietmeier, age 78, on Thursday November 7, 2019 of Mt. Oliver Wife of the late Donald R. Vietmeier, Sr. Beloved mother of Don, Jr., George, Mike, Bob (Heather), Tom (Brenda) Vietmeier and the late Debbie Kanewski Grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Sister of the late& Charles Rooney and the late Dorothy Dukovich. Friends...

Nov 6, 2019

Marie "Joanne"& (Boccella) Papariella Age 85, on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, of Carrick. Wife of the late Joseph Papariella Sr. Mother of James (Barbara Singer) Papariella, Mark (Gerry) Papariella, and the late Joseph "Joey" Papariella Jr. Grandmother of Joey and Lisa, Amy and Paul, and Justin and Tai. Great Nana of Jordan, Cailey, Lexi, Tyler, Max, and...

Oct 29, 2019

Arthur L. "Art" Gholston, age 95, on Tuesday October 29, 2019 of Wilkinsburg. Husband of the late Glatius Gholston. Survived by Nieces and Nephews. Art served in the U S Navy during WW II, was an avid Steeler fan, loved McDonalds and wrestling. All services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Readshaw Funeral Home, Inc. 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick....

Oct 27, 2019

Mary B.(Renzi) Tate, age 92 on Sunday, October 27, 2019, long time resident of Bon Air. Wife of the late Arthur C. Tate, Sr. Cherished mother of Arthur C. (Rita) Tate, Jr. and the late Larry (Merchelle) Tate. Sister of Nancy Seward and the late Fred and Joe Renzi. Loving Grandmother of Brian, Arthur "Chip", Tara, Cameron, Craig and...

Oct 27, 2019

Thomas J. Rahuba& Age 63, suddenly on Sunday, October 27, 2019. Son of the late Cecelia (Stadler) and Eugene Rahuba Sr. Brother of Lois (Andrew) Nau, Eugene (Nita) Rahuba Jr., Donald (Donna) Rahuba, Cheryl (Jerry) Winterhalter, Donna (John) Schmidt, Linda Rahuba, David (Alison) Rahuba, and Lisa (John Wilson) Rahuba. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Services are...

Oct 25, 2019

David Lee Keller age 60, on Thursday October 25, 2019 of West Newton, PA formerly of Pittsburgh. Son of Irene (Siters) Keller and the late Herbert Keller. Beloved husband of Carina (Riboli) Keller. Brother of Janet McCrommen, Nancy Ailshie, Barbara Wolowicz and Larry Keller. David will be dearly missed by his step children Toby Wendell, Tracy Reynolds and 4...

Oct 23, 2019

Robert A. Chiappino, age 36, on Wednesday October 23, 2019 of Coraopolis. Beloved son of Linda (Mike) Ankrom. Cherished Father of Dontae Robert and Kellen Tyree Chiappino along with their mother Tabatha Carter. Loving Brother of Lexy (Tony) Hlista. Grandson of the Late Ethel (James) McWilliams and the Late Mary (Vince) Chiappino. Loving Nephew of Susan (EJ) Walsh, Marianne...

Oct 20, 2019

Patricia H. (Martineau) Hromiko, age 64, on Sunday October 20, 2019 of Carrick. Daughter of the late Dr. Perry and Ferne (Wheeler) Martineau. Beloved wife of Lawrence A. Hromiko. Loving mother of Barbara Hromiko, Rebecca Hromiko, Andrew (Ashley) Hromiko and Matthew Hromiko. Cherished grandmother of Tyler Beck, Everly and Elliana Hromiko. Sister of& Dr. Clark (Judy) Martineau, Jacqueline (Charles)...

Oct 19, 2019

Robert M. "Bob" Powers Jr.

Age 81, on Saturday, October 19, 2019 of Bethel Park. Formerly of the South Hills. & Beloved Husband of the late Mary Lou (Rametta) Powers. Loving Father of Jacqui (Ken) Kozlowski, Debbi Somerhalder and Chris (Linda) Powers. Pappy of Rachel, Sammi, Zak, Hunter, Emily, Abby, Sierra and Brett. Great Grandpappy...

Oct 14, 2019

George 'Pete' Petro Age 99, on Monday, October 14, 2019. Husband of the late Rose V. (Sakely) Petro. Father of Kenneth M., Jeffrey A. (Mona) and the late Michael G. Petro. Grandfather of Scott, Sarah, Benjamin, Kristina (Jack) Velasco-Mills, Neal and the late Luke Petro. Special Extended Family of Katie (Kris) McDonough and Clay Mucha. Pete proudly...

Oct 14, 2019

Joan A. Heinecke, age 87 on Monday, October 14, 2019 of Brentwood. Daughter of the late Michael and Mary Maloney. Wife of the late William O. Heinecke. Sister of the late Robert Maloney. Aunt of Kate&& Beth. Survived by numerous Cousins. No visitations. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday Oct. 19, 2019 at 12:30 PM in the Holy...

Oct 10, 2019

Anna Marie Seman & Age 72, on Thursday, October 10, 2019 of Baldwin. Mother of Dorn Laux Jr. and Veronica Laux. Grandmother of Harley Laux, Justin Laux, and Haven Vaira. Daughter of the late Marie and Joseph Seman. Sister of the late Thomas J. Seman. No Visitations. Please meet in Holy Apostles Parish at St. Wendelin Church...