Obituaries

Mar 23, 2025

Robert "Bob" W. Purcell, age 72 of Plum Boro, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon March 23, 2025, after a year's battle with cancer.  He was the son of the late Sally and Raymond Purcell.  Loving husband of 23 years to Barbara Purcell.  Loving father of Jeffrey (fiancé Valentina) Purcell and Timothy (Heather) Purcell.  Grandpap of Caden, Addison, Elizabeth, and...

Mar 21, 2025

Carrie Ann Smith, age 53 of Arizona City, AZ and formerly of North Huntingdon, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 21, 2025.  Daughter of the late Walter G. Smith and Victoria J. Smith.  Loving sister of Amy (Jamie) Daugherty.  Aunt of Athena and Kamryn Daugherty and Marsala Krupp.

Carrie was a manager of finance.  She loved...

Mar 20, 2025

Marilyn J. Yonick, age 88 of Oakmont passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Daughter of the late Mary and Walter Buch. Beloved wife for 66 years to the late William "Bill" Yonick. Grandmother of Michael Letson and Mark Letson, Great-Grandmother of Owen, Ellie, Ryan, and Claire Letson.

Friends and relatives will be received on Monday March...

Mar 20, 2025

Paul Robert Rubel, age 77 formerly of Oakmont, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 20, 2025, at the Heinz VA Hospital in Aspinwall.  Son of the late Paul and Fern Rubel.  Preceded in death by his cousin Larry.  Paul is survived by dear friends Harry Helwig, Joe Tomas, Tom Alberti and many others.  This group liked to get together...

Mar 19, 2025

Annette (Opasinski) Kukieza, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025.  She was a loving wife to Rudy for 53 years, and a loving mother to their three sons; Greg, Tim (Katie), and Dennis.  She was a wonderful grandmother to Annie, Megan, and Cristiana.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Annette on Saturday,...

Mar 17, 2025

William "Bill" J. Pazman, Sr. age 85 of Cheswick, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday March 17, 2025.  He is the son of the late Katherine and Charles Pazman.

Devoted husband of 56 years to Jean Pazman.  Loving father of William "Bill" J. (Rachel) Pazman, Jr. of Oakmont and Dr. Michael (Kristen) Pazman of...

Mar 13, 2025

Nancy Sekera Roth, age 78, originally from Verona, passed peacefully on March 13, 2025, after years of struggling with chronic health issues.

Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late John and Mildred Sekera (Radovich), and sister of the late John P. Sekera, all of which she missed dearly.  Nancy is survived by her 2 daughters, Tammy...

Mar 11, 2025

Maria Louise Raimondi of Beaver Falls, died peacefully on March 11, 2025, surrounded by her siblings. Beloved daughter of the late Pietro (Pete) Raimondi and the late Sara M. Raimondi (Spoltore). She is survived by her siblings: Joseph (Christine), Albert (Linda), Joanne (Richard) Chesnos, Paul (Gabriela), John (Susan), and her nieces and nephews: Christopher (Amy), Angela, Kathleen (Michael) Faringer,...

Mar 11, 2025

Rose Marie (Mooney) Melle, age 86 of Verona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning March 11, 2025.

She is the daughter of the late George and Rose (Panion) Mooney.  She was preceded in death by her husband Chip Melle and daughter Jill Klinko. Loving mother of Ronald (Madonna) Melle and Lynn (Donald) Kendrick. Grandmother of Katherine, Richard,...

Mar 8, 2025

Florraine (Panza) MacDowell of Harmar Township passed peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 84.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Gary MacDowell, her parents Philip and Florence (Lamparski), and her brothers Richard and Wayne Panza.  She is survived by her son Philip (Tara), and grandson (Maddox), her brother Phil Panza,...

Mar 7, 2025

Justin McCullough, age 41 of Penn Hills passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 7, 2025.  He was the son of the late Patricia and Bill McCullough.  Loving father of Kaylee Ziegler.

Justin loved the outdoors and especially liked to fish.

Friends and family will be received on Friday March 14, 2025 from 12 - 2...

Mar 4, 2025

William "Bill" Edward Novakovic, Jr., age 80 of Oakmont passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 4, 2025 at the Oakland VA Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Son of the late Mary and William Novakovic Sr.  Loving husband of Lynn (Merkiel) Novakovic of 42 years.  Loving father to Julia (Josh Gruenberg) Novakovic, Bob (Lauren) Novakovic, and Billy (Rebecca) Novakovic.  Grandpa of Lev,...

Mar 4, 2025

Violet M. Szitas 98 of Plum Bork passed away March 4, 2025.

Arrangements entrusted to BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES INC., Oakmont.

Mar 3, 2025

Lifelong Oakmont-Verona resident, John (Monenti) Young, age 93 died on Monday March 3, 2025.  A Korean War veteran, he was a member of St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, the Verona Eagles, and the Oakmont Elks.  A retired foreman from Allegheny Label Co. in Cheswick, he was the charter president of its Pittsburgh Union.

His community involvement included appointments...

Mar 3, 2025

Richard "Rich" Green, 78, of Verona, PA, peacefully passed away at home in the early hours of Monday, March 3, 2025.

Rich was born on March 19, 1946, and raised on Centre Avenue in North Oakland, PA, as the only child of Norman and Helen (Dodds) Green. He is survived by his devoted wife of almost 52...

Mar 2, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" M. Hodil, age 58 formerly of Penn Hills passed away peacefully at Forbes Regional Hospital on Sunday March 2, 2025.

Loving father of Ashley Hodil, Krista Hodil, Benjamin Hodil, and Amy Hodil.  Brother of Michael (Michelle) Hodil and Stacey (Gordon) Isherwood.  Uncle of four.

Ken was a former longtime member of the Point...

Mar 1, 2025

George T. Yu, Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, renowned globally for his many contributions in the field of East Asian and African studies and distinguished career at the University of Illinois spanning four decades, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Oakmont, PA.  He was 93. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Priscilla, brother...

Feb 27, 2025

Harry Wesley Pavone passed away on February 27, 2025, in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, with his loving wife by his side.  His courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma is complete.

He was born on February 16, 1945, and raised in Verona as the first child of Helen and Samuel Pavone.  He is survived by his devoted wife of...

Feb 27, 2025

Martha Josephine Tabacek Hornick Lawver of Harmarville, PA, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, after a full and active 98 years of life.  She was born in Springdale, PA, on July 28, 1926, to Josef and Caroline (Mikusik) Tabacek, and was the last remaining sibling of Joseph, Ann, August, Andrew, Rudolph, and Regina.

Martha grew up in Springdale...

Feb 26, 2025

Mildred "Mitzie" C. Harvatin, age 72 of Verona, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday February 26, 2025.  Daughter of the late Mary Jane and Joseph Martinko.  Beloved wife of 54 years to Louis "Lou" J. Harvatin, Jr.  Loving mother of Louis J. (Jessica) Harvatin III.  Grammy of Ivy June.

Mitzie loved working with kids especially recently...