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Victoria "Vicki" R Verscharen

Victoria "Vicki" R Verscharen

Dec 15, 2019

Victoria R. "Vicki" Verscharen, age 23, died tragically on Sunday, December 15, 2019 of Baldwin, Boro. Beloved daughter of Kurt and Kathy (Kirk) Verscharen. Sister of the late David Michael Christman, Jr. Granddaughter of Janet Verscharen (the late Joseph W.) and Patricia Kirk (the late Paul R. Kirk). Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Vicki...

Michael T Baker

Michael T Baker

Dec 14, 2019

Michael Thomas Baker, age 50 after a long battle with heart failure, on Saturday December 14, 2019 of Brentwood Boro. Loving husband of Tammy L. (Nort) Baker. Amazing father to Steven and Katie Baker. Son of Bernard and Margaret (Kappler) Baker. Brother of Rick and Jim Baker. Best buddy to Coco. Michael loved drag racing, music and movies. Michael...

Geraldine (Sewell) Dalzell

Geraldine (Sewell) Dalzell

Dec 13, 2019

Geraldine (Sewell) Dalzell, age 82, on Friday December 13, 2019 of Bon Air. Wife of the late Robert Dalzell. Beloved mother of Roberta Wilkins, Karen (Richard) Boncek and Terrie (Mark) Gillenberger. Loving grandmother of Richard, Jr., Julia, Kimberly, Brian, Alyssa and Scott. Also survived by numerous Great Grandchildren. Sister of the late Irene, Joseph, Elsie and AnnaMae. Geraldine was...

Robert J Peterson

Robert J Peterson

Dec 11, 2019

Robert J. "Bob" Peterson& Age 81, on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, of Castle Shannon. Beloved husband of Eileen (Shade) Peterson. Father of Rob (Michele) and Michael Peterson. Please meet in St. Paul of the Cross Parish at St. Anne Church on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM for his Mass of Christian Burial. No Visitations. Arrangements...

Regina M (Siwak) Sikora

Regina M (Siwak) Sikora

Dec 11, 2019

Regina "Virge" (Siwak) Sikora& Age 91, of Carrick, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Sikora Sr., to whom she was married for 66 years. Regina is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rose Siwak, her sister and two brothers, and her son,...

Kerry A Kincaid

Kerry A Kincaid

Dec 11, 2019

Kerry A. Kincaid "KiKi", age 55, on Wednesday December 11, 2019 of Brentwood, formerly of Carrick. Loving daughter of Calvin J. and Barbara A. (Mattiko) Kincaid. Beloved mother of Melissa Yocolano. Cherished Grandmother of Darrell, Michael, Baby Ray and Serenity. Sister of Dane (Cathy) Kincaid, Randy Kincaid, Roseann Morris and the late David, Patrick and Edward Kincaid. Loving Aunt...

Marc A Grimm

Marc A Grimm

Dec 2, 2019

Marc A. Grimm &

Age 51, suddenly on Sunday, November 3, 2019, in Tulsa OK, formerly of Pittsburgh PA. Father of Justin Grimm. Son of the late Richard and Annabelle Grimm. Brother of Gaylene Slair, Richard Grimm, Wayne Grimm, William Grimm, Coleen Willard, Robert Grimm, Jacqueline Grimm, Jennifer Watson, and the late Gary Grimm and...

Judith A (Hill) Wycoff

Judith A (Hill) Wycoff

Nov 28, 2019

Judith A. (Hill) Wycoff, age 76 on Thursday, November 28, 2019 of Carrick. Daughter of the late Rowland J. and Lillian M. (Reiche) Hill. Beloved wife of&James W. Wycoff. Loving Mother of Beth Lynne (Scott) Cahill andTerri Lee (Rich) Gerber. Sister of Karen Davis(The late John). Aunt of Jay Davis andSara Davis. Aunt Judy "The Great" to William Davis....

Viola M (Zinn) Kania

Viola M (Zinn) Kania

Nov 22, 2019

Viola M. (Zinn) Kania, age 97 on Friday November 22, 2019 of Baldwin Boro. Wife of the late Joseph J. Kania. Beloved mother of David J. Kania. Sister of Margie Garcia Family and Friends received Monday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Readshaw Funeral Home, Inc. 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick, where a Funeral& Service will be held on Tuesday...

William Heidkamp

William Heidkamp

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...

Nancy Mae (Hamel) Zinnikas

Nancy Mae (Hamel) Zinnikas

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,...

Dorothy M (Oleracki) Hale

Dorothy M (Oleracki) Hale

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...

Carl E Brickner

Carl E Brickner

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...

Clifford A Karolak

Clifford A Karolak

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...

Shirley L Bash

Shirley L Bash

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...

Donald F Staszewski

Donald F Staszewski

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,...

Byron D Painter, Jr

Byron D Painter, Jr

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,...

Patricia A (Rooney) Vietmeier

Patricia A (Rooney) Vietmeier

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...

Marie "Joanne" Papariella

Marie "Joanne" Papariella

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...

Arthur L Gholston

Arthur L Gholston

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....