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Thomas M Rohac

Thomas M Rohac

Jun 24, 2017

Thomas M. Rohac, age 73, on Saturday , June 24, 2017 of Overbrook. Beloved husband of Sharon (Mentzer) Rohac. Father of Michelle (Dennis) Miller, Joseph (Melissa) Rohac. Brother of Patricia Rohac and Marlene (Robert) Gonzalez. Also survived by 6 Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Friends received Monday & Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Readshaw Funeral Home, Inc....

Elizabeth (Walkowiak) Joos

Elizabeth (Walkowiak) Joos

Jun 23, 2017

Elizabeth "Betty" (Walkowiak) Joos

Age 94, on Friday, June 23, 2017. Beloved Wife of the late Earl G. Joos, Sr. Daughter of the late Anthony and Pearl Walkowiak. Sister of Walter and Raymond Walkowiak and the late Frances Tyburski and Edward Walkowiak. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was a dedicated employee of...

Catherine (Cavanaugh) Holzwarth

Catherine (Cavanaugh) Holzwarth

Jun 20, 2017

Catherine (Cavanaugh) Holzwarth age 90, on June 20, 2017 of Meadville, formerly of Carrick. Wife of the Late Regis E. Holzwarth, Sr. Beloved mother of Regis E. Holzwarth, Jr., Judy (Dan) Magee and the Late Robert Holzwarth. Also survived by 9 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren. Sister of the Late Ruth Schnupp. Survived by Numerous Nieces and Nephews.& Also...

Robert P Nath

Robert P Nath

Jun 9, 2017

Robert P. "Cowboy Bob" Nath

Age 97 on Friday, June 9, 2017 of Carrick went to be with his wife after 24 years apart. Loving Husband of the late Rosina Nath. Father of Karen McCauley, Bob (Mary Jo) Nath and Bill Nath. Pap Pap of Daniel (Katie), John, Leeanna & Rene. Great Pap Pap of...

Kathleen M Sanders

Kathleen M Sanders

Jun 6, 2017

Kathleen M. (Jenkins)& Sanders, age 68 on Tuesday June 6, 2017 formerly of Shadyside. Beloved Wife of Martin R. Sanders, Sr. who was a Marine during the Korean War, member of the Bethel Lodge #761 F. & A. M. and Scottish Rite. Loving Mother of Tony (Sherri) Sanders, Kathleen Marie Sanders and Martin Robert Sanders, Jr. Grandmother of Ariana...

Edward Rhad

Edward Rhad

Jun 5, 2017

Edward Rhad, age 83, on Monday June 5, 2017 of Whitehall, formerly of Carrick. Beloved husband of Catherine (McBeth)Rhad. Loving Father of Edward Rhad (Mirella), Michael Rhad (Annamarie), Angela Rhad (Tom Foster), Joseph Rhad, Gina Ruffing (Ron) and Thomas Rhad (Kristin. Cherished grandfather of Mirella, Ryan, Anthony, Scott, Angelo, Alex, Gianna, Sophia, Catherine and Tyler. Brother of the late...

John H Flanigan

John H Flanigan

Jun 1, 2017

John H. Flanigan, age 68, peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, June 1, 2017 of Overbrook. Son of the late Thomas J. and Elva (Heldt) Flanigan. Beloved husband of Roxann M. (Betz) Flanigan. Brother of Walter (Judy), Timothy (Susanne) and Leo (Lori) Flanigan. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the Readshaw Funeral Home,Inc. 1503...

Katherine B (Petz) Wasiecko

Katherine B (Petz) Wasiecko

Jun 1, 2017

Katherine B. (Petz) Wasiecko& On Thursday, June 1, 2017. Wife of the late Frank Wasiecko. Mother of the late Joseph Wasiecko. Grandmother of Mary Kaye (Rick) Glinski, Joe Wasiecko and the late JoAnne McGlynn. Great Grandmother of Carly and Ross Glinski. Aunt of Joseph (Nicki) Amma. Daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Petz. Sister of the...

Dorothy (Zielinski) Mcgartland

Dorothy (Zielinski) Mcgartland

May 29, 2017

Dorothy (Zielinski) McGartlandÂ& Age 91, on Monday, May 29, 2017, formerly of Penn Hills and Polish Hill. Wife of the late Joseph McGartland. Mother of Greta McGartland and the late Thomas Barrenti. Grandmother of Jaime, Christine, Matt, Bessie, and the late Lynette and Thomas Jr. Also survived by 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Services...

Terrell "Bookie" J Chapman

Terrell "Bookie" J Chapman

May 29, 2017

Terrell "Bookie" J. Chapman

He was called to the Heavens unexpectedly on Monday, May 29, 2017. Son of Gladys Coleman. He is survived by his birth mother, Tina Chatman; brother of Levar "Tank" Chapman, Ely Coleman, A'Lisha Andrews, DaShawn Rini, and Zackery Chapman; his Aunts, Terri Swan and Laurie Coleman,& cousins, nieces, and nephews. Preceded...

Mary Ann (Yesko) Lawton

Mary Ann (Yesko) Lawton

May 26, 2017

Mary Ann (Yesko) Lawton &

Age 77, on Friday, May 26, 2017, of Baldwin. Beloved wife of the late Richard F. Lawton. Mother of Lisa (John) Dimitriou, Richard (Theresa), and Jeffrey (Lori) Lawton. Sister of Paul (Darla) Yesko. Grandmother of Peter, Yianni, Alexis, Caitlyn, Christian, Amber, James, Luke, Dylan, Nathan, and Matthew. Visitations Tuesday and...

Emily S (Stroncek) Doublet

Emily S (Stroncek) Doublet

May 20, 2017

Emily S. (Stroncek) Doublet &

Age 87, on Saturday, May 20, 2017, formerly of Carrick. Wife of the late Paul G. Doublet. Mother of Eileen T., Mary Ellen, and Emile G. Doublet. Sister of Frank Stroncek, and the late John and Mary Stroncek, Jean Organist, Mike, and Joe Stroncek. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Byron H Meyers, Jr

Byron H Meyers, Jr

May 19, 2017

Byron H. Meyers, Jr.& Age 85, on Friday, May 19, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Irene L. (Hurm) Meyers. Father of JoAnn (Robert) Christopher, Robert (Georgann) and Thomas (Lisa) Meyers. Grandfather of Jeff, Heather, Scott, and Michael. Brother of the late Donald Meyers and Carol Karleski. Visitations Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Boron...

Barbara (Kerlin) Gallagher

Barbara (Kerlin) Gallagher

May 19, 2017

Barbara Gallagher, 86, of Carrick, passed away Friday May 19, 2017 following a brief illness

She was born February 9, 1931 and was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Kerlin.In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Gallagher, her son, Timothy A. Gallagher, her brothers Thomas and Joseph Kerlin, and...

Anna "Annie" (Muza) Baehr

Anna "Annie" (Muza) Baehr

May 18, 2017

Anna "Annie"& (Muza) Baehr age 87, on Thursday May 18, 2017 of Carrick, formerly of the South Side. Loving Wife of the late Louis A. "Yogi" Baehr. Beloved Mother of Luann McDermott (David) and David Baehr. Mom to her 4 dogs Spot, Schultz, Bambi and Cleo and best grandma to all 14 of her grand puppies, especially Buddy. Sister...

George N Leckenby

George N Leckenby

May 18, 2017

George N. Leckenby &

Age 93, on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Virginia, formerly of West Mifflin. Husband of the late Irene B. (Dell) Leckenby. Father of George (Debbie), Alan (Dawn), and the late Diane Leckenby. Grandfather of Dawn Irene, Lauren Diane, Ryan Alan, and Evan James Leckenby. Great Grandfather of Emily Jean Ferry. Visitations...

Robert F Pillard

Robert F Pillard

May 17, 2017

Robert F. Pillard &

Age 75, of Arlington, unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Mary Alice (Stenglein). Devoted father to Denise and Robin. Cherished grandfather of Nicole (George) Chytil. Brother of Bernadette Metz and the late Dorothy Makowski. Visitations Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Boron...

Suzanne (Staab) Pfaff

Suzanne (Staab) Pfaff

May 15, 2017

Suzanne (Staab) Pfaff&

Age 81, passed away on May 15, 2017 at her home in South Baldwin, PA. She was born on January 4, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA to John "Buck" and Sarah Gallupe Staab. Suzanne grew up in Carrick, PA. She graduated from St. Basil High School in Carrick in 1954, and was a...

Irene R (Dunlap) Donofrio

Irene R (Dunlap) Donofrio

May 8, 2017

Irene R. (Dunlap) Donofrio Age 42, suddenly on Monday, May 8, 2017 in Rockford, IL, formerly of Baldwin. Loving Wife of Fred Donofrio. Devoted Mother to Josephine M. Donofrio. Daughter of the late Richard and Rose Ann (Boland) Dunlap. Sister of Diane (Mike) Espy. Aunt of Zackary Espy.& Visitation at the Boron Funeral Home, Inc. 1719 Brownsville...

Carole Anne (Carrodus) Gilchrist

Carole Anne (Carrodus) Gilchrist

May 8, 2017

Carole Anne (Carrodus) Gilchrist& Age 77, on Monday, May 8, 2017, formerly of Carrick. Beloved wife of the late James Gilchrist. Loving mother of Jimmy Gilchrist, Jamie Faust, and the late Sherry Gilchrist. Nana of Ray, Brooke, David, and Tess. Great Grandmother of Taylor and Madison. Daughter of the late Ronald and Eileen Carrodus. Sister of Ronald...