Local Obituaries

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.

Mar 12, 2016

Richard D. Strittmatter On Saturday, March 12, 2016, of Baldwin. Loving husband for 57 years to the late Annamarie (Kaczmarski) Strittmatter. Beloved father of David (Carolyn) of Newark OH and Denis O. Strittmatter. Proud grandfather of Brandon and Ashley. No visitations. Arrangements entrusted to Boron Funeral Home, Inc., 1719 Brownsville Road. Contributions may be made to Holy Angels Parish....

Mar 11, 2016

Russell R. Conley, age 67, Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War, after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, March 11, 2016 of Beltzhoover.

Beloved husband of Kathy (Goob) Conley.

Father of Raymond (Elizabeth) Conley, Harry (Sunday) Conley and Polly (Russ) Daugherty.

Cherished grandfather of Aaron, Shane, Ashlyn, Phoebe, Noah and Penny.

Mar 8, 2016

Robert J. Weiss, age 77, on Tuesday March 8, 2016 of Carrick.

Son of the late Albert and May (Alston) Weiss.

Beloved brother of Ruth (Mark) Deer, Audrey Weiss, William (Mary K.) Weiss, Norman (Barbara) Weiss and the late Nancy (George) Logue.

Also survived by Nieces and Nephews.

Friends received Friday...

Mar 7, 2016

Anna Marie (Miller) Preusser On Monday, March 7, 2016. Wife of the late Harry J. "Pete" Preusser. Mother of Wayne H. (Barbara) Preusser. Sister the late LaVerne Rittiger. Auntie of Patty, Donna, Karen, and Kim. Visitations Thursday 5-9 PM at the Boron Funeral Home, Inc., 1719 Brownsville Road. Funeral Prayers on Friday at 10:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial...

Mar 5, 2016

Barbara Jo Faust Age 73, peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2016, of Bon Air. Beloved wife of 55 years to Dave Faust. Loving mother of David and Melissa (Tom) Faust. Grandmother of Heather, Brooke, and David. Great Grandmother of four. Daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Stein. Sister of Marlene (late Paul) Stocke, Joyce (Gene) Fisher, Linda (Jim)...

Mar 5, 2016

Mercedes (Devers) Wess, age 87 of Whitehall, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2016.

Wife of 64 years of the late Elmer F. Wess.

Beloved mother of Christina Grzybowski.

Loving grandmother of Kristin (Adam) Zeppuhar.

Proud great grandmother (GG) of Ryan, Austin and Gavin Zeppuhar.

Sister of the late...

Mar 5, 2016

Doris W. (Welsch) Englert Age 91, on Saturday, March 5, 2016, of Overbrook. Wife of the late Gerald W. Englert. Mother of Cynthia Allmon, Mark (Susan) Englert, Linda McClory, Nancy (Al) Odierno, and Bruce (Colleen) Englert. Sister of the late Ruth Beck. Also survived by 14 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. Visitations Tuesday 6-8 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and...

Mar 4, 2016

Karen A. (Benedik) Rabinek Age 58, peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2016 of Cranberry. Wife of Joseph Rabinek. Mother of Mark, Brandee, and Lacey. Grandmother of Camron, Daelin, and Dean. Daughter of Carol Ann and the late Eugene Benedik. Sister of Michael (Sharon) Benedik and Lynn (Gene) Pendzich. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitations Monday 2-8 PM...

Mar 2, 2016

Ritae (Harbert) Hutson Age 87, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, of Baldwin, formerly of Brentwood. Wife of the late J. Clifford Hutson. Devoted mother of Timothy (Chris) Hutson, Brian Hutson, Lisa (Greg Boustead) Barone, and Kevin Hutson. Loving Grandmother "Jam" of Thomas, Michael, Vincent Barone, and Connor Hutson. Great Grandmother of Giavonna Barone....