Obituaries

Apr 14, 2026

Toni Ayala , 41 of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday April 14, 2026.

Loving wife to Jason of 16 years. Daughter of Jeannie and the late Glenn Kunf. Mom of Ava and Jordan. Sister of Leanne, Dana, Edward, and Christina. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.Toni was an incredible person and especially a devoted mom and caregiver to...

Apr 20, 2026

Apr 20, 2026

Sally A. Frick, 73, of Monroeville, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. Sally was a well-known criminal defense attorney in Pittsburgh and a partner in the law firm of Bills and Frick. She was the daughter of the late Jayne and Norman Frick, Jr. 

Sally graduated from St. Francis University and Duquesne University School of Law. Sally is survived by...

Apr 19, 2026

John Porter Watson Jr 71, longtime resident of O’Hara Township, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, after a short illness.

John grew up in Pittsburgh where he attended St. Edmunds Academy before graduating from Blair Academy in Blairstown Township, New Jersey. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and had a successful career in industrial sales for C.A. Turner, where he...

Apr 16, 2026

Pearl Irene (Alston) Gaston, 99, of Penn Hills passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday April 16th, 2026. She was born in Oakmont on March 15, 1927, the daughter of Jacob and Hallie (Watkins) Alston and wife of the late Willie G. Gaston.

Pearl lived a life defined by love, selflessness, and dependability. 

Pearl was an avid bowler...

Apr 16, 2026

David M. Mauro, 72 of Springdale, with his family by his side, passed away at Shadyside Hospital on Thursday April 16, 2026 after a month's long diagnosis and battle with pancreatic cancer. Dave was the son of the late John and June Mauro. Beloved husband and sweetheart of 49 years to Joan (Mackos) Mauro. Loving Girl Dad of Karly, Katey...

Apr 15, 2026

Jack Randolph, age 27 of Cheswick, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 15, 2026. He was the beloved son of Maureen and Mark Babuscio. Loving brother to Kaylee Randolph and Phillip Babuscio. Special and loved grandson to Michael and Judy Morgan and Mark and Pat Babuscio.

Also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jack worked at Presbyterian SeniorCare and was loved...

Apr 12, 2026

David J. Meloni, beloved teacher, coach, mentor, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on April 12, 2026.

David graduated from Oakmont High School in 1953, where he was a standout halfback on the football team. He went on to attend North Carolina State University on a football scholarship, where he excelled as a dual-sport athlete, playing both football and eventually soccer.

His...

Apr 8, 2026

Lynne Carothers, age 79 of Plum Borough passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 8, 2026, at UPMC St. Margaret's. She was the daughter of the late Vivien and George Carothers. Sister of George (late Beverly), Scott (Marty), and Tracy (Tom) Messenger. Special Aunt but more like a second mom to Kevin, Kerri, Brent (Jen), Eric (Leigh), Erin (John), Kurt, Crista,...

Apr 6, 2026

Robert W. Rossi, age 57 of Tarentum, passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 6, 2026. He was the son of Robert Rossi. Son-in-law of Ann Andrews. Beloved husband of 10 years to Tammy M. Rossi. Loving father of Joseph (Sabrina), Thomas (Jocelyn), Crystal (Kyle), Stephanie, and Austin. Pop pop of 12 grandchildren.

Robert loved golf and fishing. He enjoyed a good...

Apr 4, 2026

Justin Orbich, 50 of Oakmont, passed away on April 4, 2026, after a short battle with liver disease. He faced this challenge as he did so many others in his life, with quiet determination, strength, and dignity.

Justin lived each day devoted to caring for his family and friends, always placing others before himself. He was a trusted mentor and a...

Apr 4, 2026

Apr 3, 2026

Dorothy L. Stanley, 98 formerly of O'Hara Township, passed away peacefully on Friday April 3, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Sara and Leon Hoffman. Beloved wife of the late David A. Stanley. Loving mother of Debra L. (Significant other Scott McBroom) Morrison, Pamela J. Stanley, and the late David N. Stanley. Grandmother of Jennifer Holliday, Samantha McMunn,...

Apr 1, 2026

Marianne D. Bullian, age 70 of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday April 1, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Barbara Streb.

Beloved wife of William "Bill" Bullian of 41 years.

Loving mother of Heather (Scott) Harris, Lauren (fiancé Scott Burbidge) Bullian, and Ryan (significant other Dalena Yocca) Bullian. Grandmother of Logan. Sister of Arthur...

Mar 31, 2026

Valetta J. (Sickles) Riley, 100 of Upper St. Clair and formerly of Verona, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday March 31, 2026.

Val was the beloved wife of the late Jack Riley, daughter of the late Frank and Clara Sickles, sister of the late Arnold Sickles. Loving mother of Pamela R. Olivieri, Beth (John) Kayser, and Cynthia (Ronald) Kircher. Also...

Mar 26, 2026

Roberta Helen Houston

1948-2026

Roberta Helen Houston died at her home in the Longwood Retirement Community, surrounded by her brother John Houston and Longwood nursing staff.

As a 1950’s era polio survivor, Roberta was always mobile, using the most contemporary technologies to live a busy and productive life. Roberta lived a life of service, particularly to children with disabilities, working for over 40...

Mar 26, 2026

Brian Patrick Kiser, born on May 27, 1963, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2026.

Brian is preceded in death by his devoted wife of 27 years, Kathy Bosco Kiser; his parents, Clarence “Butch” and Mary Kiser; and his sister, Brenda Sansone. He is survived by his son, Michael Kiser (husband, Matthew Blackey); his siblings, Steven Kiser (wife, Virginia Kiser) and...

Mar 26, 2026

John L. Wermlinger, Jr., 79 of Verona passed away peacefully at home on Thursday March 26, 2026. Beloved husband of Linda A. (Pampena). Loving father of Kimberly Ann Barninger and Johnny Wermlinger.

John enjoyed riding motorcycles and old antique cars. He was a gun enthusiast, a man of little words, but enjoyed the simple things in life.

Arrangements private and entrusted to...

Mar 25, 2026

James Ralph Stitt (Jim) passed away on March 25, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born in Pittsburgh on August 6, 1935, to William and Elsie Stitt. He is survived by the love of his life, his loving wife of 70 years, Georgeanne (Dye), his four children, Keith (Teresa) Stitt, Kerri (Jim) Watson, Kraig (Keely) Stitt, and Kammi (Carl)...

Mar 24, 2026

William J. McElligott, Jr. 84 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 24, 2026 surrounded by his family at the V.A. Hospital of Aspinwall.

Son of the late Florence and William J. McElligott, Sr. Beloved husband of Maureen "Mary" C. (Higgins) McElligott of 58 years. Loving father of Christine McElligott, William S. McElligott, and Erin McElligott. Grandfather of Luke, Liam,...