Obituaries

Jul 21, 2026

Michele (Frank) Hughes, age 55 of Pittsburgh formerly of Sharpsburg, passed away suddenly on Tuesday July 21, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Nevil E. Frank and Barbara (Ferguson) Frank. Former spouse of David Hughes. Significant other of Sunil Dixit. Loving mother of Courtney (Tom) Hilliard. Grammy of Kiley and Arianna. Sister of Sean (Anita) Frank, Erin (Russ)...

Jul 19, 2026

Jul 15, 2026

Kenneth John "Kenny" Edgar, , 70 of Verona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 15, 2026 with family by his side. Son of the late Kenneth Edgar and Audrey Aleprete. Father of Victoria (Andrew) Costa, Danielle (Joe) Lobo, and Terry. Brother of Joy, Nancy, James, William, Mark, Audrey, and the late Sandy and Terry.

Kenny was a truck driver for over...

Jul 15, 2026

Tim Wetmore, 59 of New Kensington, passed away suddenly on Wednesday July 15, 2026 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was the son of Pete and the late Myrna Wetmore. Beloved husband of 23 years to Lisa Wetmore. Loving father of Cary (future daughter-in-law Julia McArdle-Coe) Flenory. Brother of Tammy Wetmore. Brother-in-law of Joe (Debra) Ryan. Also survived by...

Jul 14, 2026

Daniel F. Schultheis, 69, of Verona, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Dan was the beloved son of the late Richard and Margaret Schultheis; devoted husband of the late Jeanne DiCicco Schultheis; loving father of Logan and Roxanne Schultheis; proud grandfather of Nova Morris; and cherished brother of Mark and Charlie Schultheis and the late brother of Ronnie, Steven, Mary,...

Jul 14, 2026

Rita Bucci, 86 of Oakmont passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday July 14, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Lina and Rocco Antonecchia. Beloved wife of the late John Bucci. Loving mother of John Bucci, Christine Shafer, and Joseph (Julie) Bucci. Loving Nonne of Tori, Noah, Katie, Christian, and Jonathan. Sister of Romeo...

Jul 14, 2026

Dennis "Denny" Ayres age 80 of Verona, passed away peacefully Tuesday July 14, 2026. 

Denny spent his life working as a machinist at Edgewater, and enjoying time with his loving wife Mary on the porch. Denny is survived by his wife Mary Ayres, son Dennis Ayres (Melissa), daughters Karen Moses (John), Amanda Wood (Shane), Stephanie Neuf (Shawn) and step children Robert...

Jul 14, 2026

Ann H. (Knight) Meme Capuano

July 16, 1936-July 14, 2026

Beloved wife of the late John T. Capuano

Loving mother of Deborah (Late Earl) McClain, Linda (Gary) Cannon, Theresa (Phillip) Nutter, Janet (Scott) Kolar, Joan (Todd) Massack, and John (Natalie) Capuano.

Cherished grandmother of 24 grandchildren and spouses.

Adoring great grandmother of 15 great grandchildren.

Former Cafeteria Manager at Riverview School District and Caregiver at Longwood...

Jul 9, 2026

Gary Metz, 74, of Verona, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Mary (Harmon) Metz of Cheswick, Gary lived a life defined by dedication, hard work, service, and love for those around him.

Gary proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War aboard...

Jul 8, 2026

Jeffrey Duncan passed away at home on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Jeff was a retired security officer who dedicated over 30 years at LifeCare Hospital of Pittsburgh. Jeff was a life member of the National Rifle Association and Allegheny Country Rifle Club. Jeff was a marksman with the .357 Magnum revolver. As a member of multiple social clubs, Jeff could be...

Jul 6, 2026

Denny Ann Wharton Criss, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026.

Born on November 16, 1948, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Denny was the beloved daughter of William Wharton and Madeline Murray Wharton.

Denny was raised in Aspinwall and graduated from Fox Chapel Area High School in 1966. In 1971, she married the love of her life, Russell Caldwell Criss, and together...

Jul 4, 2026

Ralph B. Zanella, 84 of Verona Pennsylvania, passed away on the Fourth of July, 2026 after his illness and struggle with a neurological disease of the nerves. Ralph was the beloved husband of Carole L. Zanella of 55 years. Father of James M. Zanella of Trento, Italy. Ralph was the son of the late Battista and Anna Zanella of Verona....

Jul 2, 2026

Charles Peter Hemingray, aged 81, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 2, 2026. His final days were filled with celebration of his daughter Julia's recent marriage, spending time with the family he loved.

Peter was born on March 13, 1945, in Leicester, England, to Charles Owen and Ivy Hemingray, who always planned on calling him Peter but chose to...

Jun 30, 2026

Richard E. Leppold, 91, of Verona passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 

Preceded in death by his parents, Florence (Yearm) Leppold and Leo J. Leppold, brother Coleman (Bernadette) Leppold, sister Virginia Leppold, and close friend Helen Suchevich. Survived by nieces and nephews Maureen, Stephen, Edward, Judith and Lynne; great nieces and nephews Molly, Claire, Alex, Marc, Ira and Mara; and...

Jun 28, 2026

Sarah "Sally" K. Steele, 82 of Plum Boro, passed away at home on Sunday June 28, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Evelyn and Ralph Parry. Beloved wife of 28 years to Robert "Bob" Steele, Jr. Loving mother of Mark (Leslie) Runkey, Ramie (Tim) Runkey, the late David Runkey, and the late Jamie Runkey. Grandmother of Michael (Hannah),...

Jun 27, 2026

Victoria "Vicky" Mae Rochna, 52 of Verona, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 27, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Barbara (Vokes) Beere. Loving sister of Hope (Dave) Novak and Cathy (Steve) Poppish. Aunt of Zachary Poppish. Preceded in death by her birth father Frank Mitchelltree, her step-father Frons Beere, brother Ronald Rochna, step-brother Frons Beere, Jr., and step-sister...

Jun 23, 2026

William "Bill" T. Shockley, 90 of Penn Hills, died on Tuesday June 23, 2026 at Seneca Place.

He was the son of the late Margaret and John Shockley. Husband of the late Kathleen Shockley.

Father of Erik (Melissa) Shockley and the late Jason and the late Lisa Shockley. Grandfather of Anna, Emma, and E.J. Great-grandfather of Brian. Brother of Peggy and John.

Arrangements...

Jun 22, 2026

Mark S. Gleeson, age 99 of Oakmont, PA, died June 22, 2026. He was born in Kokomo, IN and his family moved to Ford City, PA, where he attended Ford City High School. Mark earned a B.S. Degree in Biology from Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA, in 1949 and a M.A. Degree in Social Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania...

Jun 21, 2026

Carlo DiBon, age 72, resident of Fort Lauderdale FL since 1973 and raised in Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026 at his Florida home. He was born on August 31,1953 to Carlotta and Umberto DiBon. He was the loving brother of Cathy (Dave) Rodgers, and uncle to Chelsea (Jordan) Crescenzi. Great-uncle of Roman and Rocco.

Carlo was a...

Jun 18, 2026

Debra Ellen Bixby, née Goldman, known lovingly to family and friends as Debbie or Deb, passed away on June 18, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, just two days after her seventy-first birthday. Born on June 16, 1955, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Sylvan Goldman and the late Barbara Goldman, née Miller.

A lifelong Pittsburgher, Debbie was a graduate...