Obituaries

Dec 6, 2025

James "Inky" H. Monroe, Sr., age 80 of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 6, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.  He was the son of the late Emily and George Monroe.  Beloved husband of Sarah M. (Senatore) Monroe.  Loving father Michelle Monroe, Jim (Tina) Monroe, Jr., Theresa Monroe, and Yvonne Monroe. Pap-Pap of Daviea, Chris,...

Dec 6, 2025

Douglas V. "Doug" Hendricks, 75 of Poland, OH and formerly of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday December 6, 2025.  Son of the late Glee and Wilson Hendricks.  Beloved husband of Sharon (Patterson) Hendricks.  Loving father Gina (Daniel) Altman.  Grandpa of Luke and Gregory Altman.  Brother of the late Greg (surviving Donna).

Doug was...

Dec 5, 2025

Charlotte Bandi, age 95 of Oakmont passed away peacefully at home on Friday December 5, 2025. She was born September 9, 1930, in Universal, IN to Clem Lawson and Thelma Dalton Lawson Gianotti.  She loved Jesus and is now serving God in Heaven.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Michael Raye, her brother Bob...

Nov 13, 2025

Steven Paul Kokal, aged 41, of Mars, PA, passed away on November 13, 2025, in Southampton, England. He was born on May 11, 1984, in Pittsburgh, PA to Robert P. Kokal and Patricia A. Kokal (Gess).

He was a graduate of Mars Area High School (2002) and Westminster College (2006). He joined the United States Air Force...

Dec 4, 2025

Garrett A. Flotta, 44 of Plum Boro and formerly of Penn Hills, passed away on Thursday December 4, 2025.

He is the son of Lou (Vicki) Flotta and Sondra Moyer.  Father of Luna. Brother of Cory (Kim) and Eric.  Uncle of Ryan. Nephew of Vince Sr. (Debbie) Flotta and the late Patrick (surviving JoAnn) Flotta.  Also survived...

Dec 2, 2025

It is with great sadness, we announce that John Charles Sonner, 58, of Forest, VA, formerly of Penn Hills, PA passed away on December 2, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. Born on November 11, 1967, to the late Janet Ruth McDonald and James Franklin Sonner. John lived a life marked by service, devotion and quiet...

Dec 1, 2025

Darlene "Dar" Skillen, Age 73 of Verona, passed away surrounded by family on Monday December 1, 2025.  Beloved wife for 50 years of the late Ronald W. Skillen, Sr.  Loving Mother of Lisa (Mark) McCague, Ron Skillen, Jr., and T.J. (Lauren) Skillen. Proud Grandmother of Ashley (Jake), Hannah (Jeruel), Chris, Summer, Joey, Laney, Aiden, Abigail, Annie, and A.J. Great-grandmother...

Nov 30, 2025

After 89 full years, Barend (Ben) Stadler Louw of Barkly East, South Africa passed away peacefully on the 30th of November after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. He will be lovingly remembered by his friends around the world, and especially by his family — his children, Marti, Marc and Babita, grandchildren Mitra and Nikou, his first wife Francisca and...

Nov 30, 2025

Bertha I. Flynn, 84 of Harmar Township, passed peacefully Sunday evening November 30, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Isabel and Clarence Beers.  Loving mother of Bertha Weisensee, Charles F. (Monica) Weisensee, Jr., Paul D. (Michelle) Weisensee, and Renee Flynn.   Grandmother of Allyssa Weisensee, Kaylee, Christopher, and Shannon.

Preceded in death by her brother Paul...

Nov 25, 2025

Herbert F.  Byrns III ("Chip" as he was sometimes known) passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his residence.  Herb was born to Herbert F. Byrns Jr and Dorothy Katherine Byrns on a fortuitous day in August 1959 at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  He is survived by Debbie (Wingblade) Byrns, his wife of 37 years and...

Nov 21, 2025

Emil "Dick" Frohnert, Jr. age 100 of Dorseyville, passed away peacefully at home on Friday November 21, 2025.  He was the son of the late Millicent and Emil Sr.  Beloved husband of the late June Frohnert.  Loving father of Rick (Betty) Frohnert and Carol (significant other Bob) Frohnert.  Grandpa of Ashley (Tony) and Renee (fiancé Brad). Brother of Ken...

Nov 20, 2025

A Blessing service will be held Monday, November 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Burket-Truby Funeral Home, Cremation and Alternative Services, Inc. 421 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont, PA.

Burial will follow at Deer Creek Cemetery.

Nov 18, 2025

Cheryl A. Slipski, 75 of Oakmont passed peacefully at home on Tuesday November 18, 2025.  She was the daughter of the late Helen and Lee Eckstein.  Beloved wife for 49 years to the late Norbert A. "Norm" Slipski.  Loving mother of Norm (Jill) Slipski, Laura Slipski, and Jessica (Steve) Weiss.  Grandmother of Harrison, Brayden, Ian, and Charlotte.  Sister of...

Nov 15, 2025

Anthony A. Pesci, age 79 of Pleasant Hills, passed peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025.  He was born on October 3,1946 in Pittsburgh. Anthony was the son of the late Pierina and Giacomo Pesci, the cherished husband of 54 years to Scharmayne Callahan Pesci, and the brother of Joan Pesci (Steven Daum).

Anthony graduated from the Kiski...

Nov 12, 2025

Full obituary to follow.

Nov 12, 2025

Judy England, age 83 of Verona passed peacefully at Concordia Fox Chapel on Wednesday November 12, 2025.  She was the daughter of the late Margie (Grady) and Frank Coulter, Sr.  Beloved wife of 61 years to Norm England.  Loving mother of Sandy (Jeffrey) Stonebrook. Grandmother of Matthew (Samantha), Ashley, and Colleen.  Great-grandmother of Paxton, Sylvie, and Bishop.  Sister of...

Nov 12, 2025

David Charles (Dave) Dalsass, 78, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully on November 12th, 2025. Born on April 30th, 1947, he grew up in Verona and graduated from Verona High School. After graduating, he enlisted into the U.S. Marine Corps and served from 1966 to 1968 including 13 months in Vietnam. After his service, he attended CCAC. He retired after...

Nov 11, 2025

Rosemary Christy Neely, age 76, passed away peacefully with family by her side in the afternoon of November 11, 2025. Up until the end, Rosemary maintained her spunk, humor, appreciation of beauty, and love for her family and friends. Rosemary was the heart and soul of the family. She was always giving her time to others and incorporated that...

Nov 11, 2025

Elaine Yialouris,  age 75 of Oakmont passed peacefully at home on Tuesday November 11, 2025.

Daughter of the late Mario and Patricia Yialouris.  Loving sister of Lana Yialouris.

Elaine was a retired elementary school teacher.  She taught in the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese at St. Paul Cathedral and St. Agnes School in Oakland for 30 years.  ...

Nov 8, 2025

Jan Karol Kochmanski, 78, of Cheswick, has left us. He passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, in his home, shoes off, TV on (at MAX volume, of course). He was planning to come to his grandson's soccer game, tomorrow. But… the universe had other plans.

He was the eldest son of the late Thaddeus "Ted" and Leokadia...