Local Obituaries

Apr 18, 2016

Donald "Jolly" McGrath Age 87 peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2016 of Brentwood, formerly of Carrick. Loving Husband of Donna (Nolla) McGrath. Father of Colleen (Ken) Heinecke, Donna (Jack) Backus, Marianne (Don) Revell, Wesley (Christine) Wyse, Faith Ann Wyse, Christine (Ed) Figurski and Chuck (Nicole) Wyse. Son of the late Martin and Helen McGrath. Brother of James McGrath and...

Apr 16, 2016

Sharon Ann (Schiffhauer) Schlick Age 58, suddenly on Saturday, April 16, 2016, of Baldwin. Wife of Charles P. Schlick. Mother of William D. (Traci) Powell, Kristy (Ryan) Breisinger, and Daniel (Samantha) Powell. Loving grandmother of Morgan, Kaitlyn, Andrew, Austin, and Madison. Daughter of Marcella and the late Ronald Schiffhauer. Sister of David (Marlene) Schiffhauer, Barbara (John) Hartung, and Kathleen...

Apr 14, 2016

Robert E. Burke, age 71, served in the U.S. Air force on Thursday April 14, 2016 formerly of Carrick.

Beloved father of Steven M. (Shelia) Burke and Ariane (Tim) Finucan.

Grandfather of Owen, Carter and Phoebe.

Brother of Janice (Tim) Duffy, Pat (Frank) Vesci and James Burke.

No visitations, service private....

Apr 12, 2016

Caleb Mathew Long went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2016. He was one of a kind and touched so many lives during his 3 1/2 yrs. in our world. Caleb had a big personality packed into his tiny body. His sweet smile was heartwarming and his laugh contagious. He will be missed beyond measure by...

Apr 8, 2016

Herman J. "Herm" Niedermeyer, Jr. Age 75, on Friday, April 8, 2016, of Overbrook. Husband of Linda (Ostrow) Niedermeyer. Father of Herman "Jamie" (Lorie) and Joshua Niedermeyer, and the late Joe Reddy. Grandfather of Cody, Bailey, Kendra, Alex, and Josh. Brother of Joan, Joe, Bobby, Carl, and the late Jimmy. No Visitations. Family and friends are invited to his...

Apr 7, 2016

John J. Matter, age 96, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday April 7, 2016 of South Park, formerly of Carrick.

Beloved husband of the late Florence (Tomaseski) Matter.

Father of John (Nancy) Matter and David (Susan) Matter,

Beloved grandfather of Heather (James) McBrier, Paul, Tim (Serena) and Sean Matter and Carrie (Joe)...

Mar 31, 2016

June P. (Smith) Josephs, age 91, on Thursday March 31, 2016, life long resident of Pittsburgh.

Wife of the late Francis A. Josephs.

Beloved mother of Christopher F. Josephs and Cerise Josephs.

Cherished grandmother of Sophie A., Haley P. and the late Sarah Josephs.

Sister of the late Edward Smith.

Mar 30, 2016

Iris A. Suess Peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Hawthorne Woods Assisted Living in Washington PA, formerly of Pittsburgh. Only child of the late Edward and Alyce Suess. No visitations. Please meet in St. Mary of Mercy Church (Downtown at the Point) for her Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Iris was a librarian and...

Mar 29, 2016

Bernice M. Fischer On Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Daughter of the late George J. and Mildred (Meiser) Fischer. Cousin of Norma Devay. Dear friend of Bernadine "Dolly" Wild. Visitations Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Boron Funeral Home, Inc., 1719 Brownsville Road. Funeral Prayers on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Basil Church at...

Mar 23, 2016

Catherine Elizabeth Smith, 97, of Brentwood, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.

Catherine was born in Pittsburgh to Ferdinand and Ida Malsch on August 20, 1918. She went to Carrick High School and graduated in 1936. Shortly thereafter she met the love of her life, Charles Foster Smith, a Brentwood High School graduate and...

Mar 22, 2016

Robert T. Walas, age 72, on Tuesday March 22, 2016 of the Arlington Area.

Husband of the late Joanne C. (Rossman) Walas.

Beloved father of Sharon, Robert J., Jeff (April) and Thomas (Michelle) Walas.

Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Brother of Anna Marie Rethage, Shirley Wyzkowksi, Joseph...

Mar 22, 2016

On Tuesday, March 22, 2016, Bernadette "Bernie" M. Bollman, age 65, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully. Loving and adoring wife of the late Jack C. Bollman; Beloved mother and friend of daughter Sarah Beth Casto (TJ) and stepdaughter Elisa Wallace (Drew); Proud grandmother of Nathan Wallace. Bernie was the daughter of the late Stanley and Lois Kosiba and grew...

Mar 21, 2016

Walter Jack Hinsch, age 85, on Monday, March 21, 2016 of Mt. Oliver.

Son of the late Peter and Elvira (Cooper) Hinsch.

Beloved husband of 58 years to Charlotte (Zilaitis) Hinsch.

Father of D. Scott Hinsch (Marsha) and Steven P. Hinsch (Cathy).

Proud grandfather of Alex, Nick, Marlena and Walter E....

Mar 21, 2016

Bernice M. "Petey" (Lostetter) Owen Age 96 on Monday, March 21, 2016 of Carrick. Wife of the late William K. Owen. Mother of William (Barbara), James (Janet) Owen, Cynthia (Ralph) Mino and the late Robert "Owey" (Mimi) and infant Patricia Owen. Grandmother to 11 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. Sister of the late Mae Amman, John Lostetter, Dolores Englert...

Mar 18, 2016

Robert M. Schrader, Sr., age 60 passed away on Friday March 18, 2016 of Carrick.

Loving husband of Irene Kaylor Schrader.

Beloved father of Lisa Marie Schrader (Ashley Stokes III), Robert M. Schrader, Jr. (Andrea Sholley ) and the late John Jay Schrader.

Grandfather of Sara, Michael, Brittany, Zachary and Brooklynne.

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Mar 16, 2016

Nancy R. Maggs, age 71, on Wednesday March 16, 2016 of Carrick.

Daughter of the late John F. and Mary E. (Farrell) Maggs.

Beloved mother of Kim (Helen) Figurski and Edward (Christine) Figurski.

Also survived by 12 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren.

Sister of the late Dolores Hindmarch and John F....

Mar 16, 2016

Emerick "E.J." Barbustiak, age 93 on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 of Carrick.

Husband of the late Teresa K. (Menges) Barbustiak.

Beloved father of Jane (Mike) Skoglund of Davenport, IA, Kathy Barbustiak of Farmington Hills, MI and Mark Barbustiak of Atco, NJ., and several nieces and nephews.

Loving grandfather of Nicole and Chris Browett,...

Mar 15, 2016

Mathias "Jeep" Holzer Age 84, suddenly on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, formerly of Carrick. Beloved husband of the late Margaret E. (Reed) Holzer. Devoted father of Robert (Gail) Holzer, Barbara (Joseph) Cetnarowski, and the late Karen Kinzler. Grandfather of Jodie, Zachary, Sarah, Christian, and Jill. Also nine great grandchildren. Brother of Howard (late Loretta) Holzer of NC, Elizabeth "Babe"...

Mar 13, 2016

Ty Kesten, age 17, after a motocross accident on Sunday March 13, 2016 of Baldwin.

Beloved son of Thomas E. and Lynnette (Puccio) Kesten, Jr.

Brother of Tommie Lin Kesten and the late Tommy E. Kesten, III.

Grandson of Thomas and Michele (Chesney) Kesten, Sr.

Nephew of Nicole Kesten (Steve) Lavezoli....

Mar 13, 2016

Michael J. Dellostretto All Services Private.