Obituaries

Jan 14, 2025

David Albert Progar of O'Hara, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach, and friend, passed away at the age of 81, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and impact on all who knew him.

Preceded in death by parents, Genevieve and Joseph Progar and sister, Genevieve Patla.  Beloved husband of 56...

Jan 12, 2025

Paul R. Herrle, age 98, formerly of Oakmont for 70 years and Wexford for the last year, passed away on Sunday January 12, 2025, 25 days short of his 99th birthday.  Beloved husband of the late Ruth Herrle, father of Jim (Jan) of Garfield, Kitty (B.J.) Jehn of Cochronton, Dennis (Karen) of Tuscan, AZ, Rich (late Susan) of Wexford,...

Jan 10, 2025

Regis E. "Tank" Burgman, 89, of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, January 10, 2025.  Beloved husband of Barbara ("Sissy") Burgman; loving father to Jeffrey Burgman, Linda Bisceglia, Daniel (Sally) Burgman, Carleen (Gene) Malinowski, Gregory (Gary) Burgman, Barbara (Jerry) Biberstine and Andrew (Cristie) Burgman; brother of Eileen (the...

Jan 10, 2025

JoAnn Zietz, age 70 West Deer passed away peacefully on Friday January 10, 2025.  Daughter of the late Phyllis and Kennth Berkoben.  Beloved mom of Autumn Weihrauch and Amy (Fiancé Nathan Howell) Zietz.  Grammy of Chase, Brody, Summer, Max, Olivia.  Sister of Terry (Patty) Berkoben and Jeff (Ilona) Berkoben.  She also leaves behind her beloved cats, Fluffy and Tiger....

Jan 8, 2025

James Michael McCormick "Mike", age 77 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 8, 2025.  He was the son of the late Esther and Frank McCormick.   Beloved brother of Kaye Forbes of Oakmont and the late Patti McCormick.  Uncle of Lara Jordan.

Michael was a member of Hebron Church in Penn Hills.  He was a member...

Jan 7, 2025

John D. Lewis, age 102 of Verona passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 7, 2025.  Beloved husband of 68 years to the late Katherine "Kay" (Kanakis) Lewis.  Loving father of Sandra Patrinos (late Theodore) Cardullias (Peter) of Naperville Illinois, Gus (Carol) Lewis of Plum, and Karen (late Dan) Affrica of Allegheny Township. Loving Papou of John (Andrea) Patrinos, Jason...

Jan 5, 2025

Mary Massabro, age 94 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 5, 2025.  She was the daughter of the late Maria (Sangiacomo) and Raffaele Gallo.  Loving mother of Lori (Lars) Hummel, Maria Pollard, and Gina (significant other A.J. Vargo) Scampone.  Grandmother of Anthony, Sarah (Jordan), Gregory (Natalie), Michael (Monica), Gino, and Jeffrey.  Great-grandmother of Cecilia Taradash, James Taradash,...

Dec 31, 2024

Cletus H. Lee, age 91 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2024.  He was the son of the late Julia and Cletus Lee, Sr.  Beloved husband of 43 years to the late Marianne C. Lee.  Loving father of Janine (Jack Jr.) McVay, Mark (Anne) Lee, and Tony (Jenny) Lee.  Grandfather of Katie, Leo, and...

Dec 30, 2024

Robert W. "Bob" Rudy, age 75 of Oakmont, passed away suddenly on Monday December 30, 2024.

He was the son of the late Robert and Edith Rudy.  Beloved husband of Patricia "Patti" (Wetmore) Rudy of 41 years.  Loving father of Shannon (Jeff) Hatcher, Robert Rudy, Tammy Mitchell, and Michael Rudy.  Grandpap of Reed and Colbie.  Brother of...

Dec 28, 2024

Andrew J. "Andy" Phillips., age 90 of Oakmont passed away peacefully to the arms of his savior Jesus Christ on Saturday morning, December 28, 2024.  Son of the late Mary and Edward Phillips.  Beloved husband of Linda (Brow) Phillips.  Loving father of Andrew W. (Marcia) Phillips.  Grandfather of Kelly Phillips. Andy was best known for his kindness and compassion.  ...

Dec 28, 2024

Nancy Marie Santek passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born September 18, 1932, in Pittsburgh to Aime and Marthe Berard.

A graduate of South Hills High School, Nancy served in the Civil Air Patrol in the early 1950s. She married her true love, Leonard Bernard Santek, on January 15, 1955. She was a...

Dec 24, 2024

Orlando J. Presutti, age 84 of Indianola and formerly of Oakmont and Verona passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Christmas Eve morning, Tuesday December 24, 2024.

He was the son of the late Mary and Nevin Presutti.  Beloved husband of the late Thelma Lee Presutti.  Loving father of Paula Presutti, Tom Presutti, Chris...

Dec 24, 2024

Charles C. King, Jr., a life-long resident of Dravosburg, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

He was born August 21, 1941, to the late Charles C. King, Sr. and the late Dorothy Hanlon King Harris.

Charles graduated from McKeesport High School in 1950.

He served in the U.S. Army...

Dec 22, 2024

Susan C. Miller of Oakmont, aged 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep the evening of Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Seneca Manor Assisted Living Facility in Verona after a years-long battle with progressive dementia.

Susan was the loving mother of four, Jeffrey (Laura) Regan, Pamela Wolfe, Michael (Jeanne Gorfinkle-Wiley) Regan and Gary (Sandra) Regan, grandmother of...

Dec 20, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Watkins, age 66 of Plum died at home after an extended illness on Friday December 20, 2024.  Son of the late Peggy and Ronald Watkins.  Beloved husband of Anita (Scalise) Watkins.  Loving father of Stephanie (fiancé Nikolas Sekerka) Watkins and Dylan Watkins.  Pap-Pap of Declan, Oakley, and one on the way.  Brother of Pat (late Mark) O'Toole...

Dec 11, 2024

Herbert Charles "Chuck" Schultheis, age 75 of Oakmont, died peacefully at home on Wednesday December 11, 2024.

He was the son of the late Marjorie and Herbert Schultheis.  Beloved husband of Joy Ann Schultheis.  Loving father of Maggie Rae Schultheis.  Brother of Tom, David, Jeffrey, and the late Marsha.  Chuck was a Vietnam veteran; he had many...

Dec 9, 2024

Raymond "Chip" Roy Melle, age 89 of Verona, passed away peacefully on Monday morning December 9, 2024.

He is the son of the late Mary and Joseph Melle.  Beloved husband of Rose Marie Melle.  Loving father of Ronald (Madonna) Melle, Lynn (Donald) Kendrick, and the late Jill (surviving William) Klinko. Grandfather of Katherine, Richard, Mary Catherine, and...

Dec 3, 2024

Jane Kathleen (Sowden) Sykes, 80 of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, died on December 3, 2024, at the UPMC Family Hospice after a long battle with cancer. She was the wife of James D. Sykes, the daughter of the Reverend Charles K. Sowden and Mary Louise (Haywood) Sowden, and sister of Beth (Sowden) Tuck, who all proceeded her in death. She is...

Nov 29, 2024

Gregory Keith Ireland, age 69 of Perrysburg, OH, and formerly of Springdale died unexpectedly on Friday November 29, 2024.

He is the son of Shirley Ireland and the late Samuel Ireland.  Beloved husband of Mary Jo Ireland.  Loving father of Kaitlyn and Hannah Ireland.  Brother of Michele (late Robert Salsbury) Ireland, Michael Ireland, and Gary (Diane) Ireland....

Nov 28, 2024

Joseph Clemente, age 93 of Verona, passed peacefully at home on Thanksgiving morning Thursday November 28, 2024.  Son of the late Daniela and Frederick Clemente. Joe is survived by his dear companion Lora Bracken and numerous nieces and nephews. Services private and entrusted to Burket-Truby Funeral Home, Inc., Oakmont.