Obituaries

Jan 25, 2025

Richard J. Turk, age 87 of Plum, passed away Saturday morning January 25, 2025.  Son of the late Josephine and Joseph Turk.  Beloved husband of 54 years to Joyce (Hargreaves) Turk.  Loving father of R.J. (Melissa) Turk and Dru (Chistina) Turk.  Grandfather of Richard Joseph III, Emiliah, Ava, and Dru Jr.  Brother of Raymond (Kathy) Turk and Joann (Gary)...

Jan 25, 2025

John William Clarence "Bill" Succop

March 9, 1947-January 25, 2025

John William Clarence Succop, better known as Bill—or "Zukes" to those lucky enough to really know him—passed away after a remarkable 77 years of life. His parents, William Gilbert and Gladys Marie (Deering) Succop, evidently unaware they'd have four more sons, exhausted the family tree...

Jan 24, 2025

Juanita J. (Jackson) Talley, 91 of Indiana Township, passed away Friday January 24, 2025.  She was born September 24, 1933, in Pittsburgh to Mary and Ralph Jackson.  Loving mother of Guy (Tatila Bell) Talley of Monroeville, James Talley of Russellton, Darrell Talley of Russellton, the late Robert Talley, and the late Kimberly Talley.  Aunt of Henry (Sylvia) Abbott, Deborah...

Jan 21, 2025

Rose M. Timko, age 81 of Springdale, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 21, 2025.  Daughter of the late Clara and Andrew Chizer.  Former spouse of the late Joseph Timko.  Beloved mother of Heather (Mike) Wilson and Heidi (James) Miller.  Grandma of Joshua (Leann) Merritt, Courtney (Fiance Justin) Merritt, and Justin (Caitlin) Wilsons.  Great-grandmother of Ava, Briyana, Cole, Demi,...

Jan 20, 2025

Forever in our hearts, Joan Mary Eastley went to the arms of our loving God on January 20, 2025.  (5/26/1939-1/20/2025).

Joan lived in Penn Hills with her adoring husband of 62 years, Patrick Daniel Eastley.  They have three children, six grandchildren and a future great-grandchild.

Daughter, Karen and husband, Gusty Sunseri and their three kids:...

Jan 20, 2025

Luigina "Gena" Meloni, of Harmar, peacefully passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on October 5, 1931, in Endine Gaiano, Bergamo, Italy, Gena was the beloved daughter of the late Giacomo and Rosalinda Meloni. She immigrated to the United States at a young age, carrying with her a deep pride in her Italian heritage....

Jan 18, 2025

Vincent H. Welch, age 95 of Plum, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025.   Son of the late Cleo and Harold Welch.   Beloved husband of 37 years to Bonny Lee (Rearick) Welch.  The late Evelyn Robey and half-brother to the late Robert Apple.   Brother-in-law of Terry (Rose) Rearick and their children, Amy and Charley Rearick.  Survived by cousins Roger...

Jan 17, 2025

Shirley L. Seanor, age 76 of Penn Hills passed away after a sudden illness on Friday January 17, 2025.  Daughter of the late Donald and Laura Kalbaugh.  Beloved wife of 28 years to Glenn Seanor.  Loving mother of Darla (Chris) Burns and Jennifer (Kevin) Oblad.  Grandmother of Lara (Zach), Allison, Stephanie, and Emile.  Sister of Donald (Mary Ellen) Kalbaugh,...

Jan 15, 2025

John (Jack) Oehrle, age 87 of O'Hara Township, passed away on January 15, 2025.  He is predeceased by his wife, Lee R. Oehrle, of 53 years; son Scott (Maureen) and grandchildren, Aidan and Sophia of Fox Chapel and Daughter Jenna Rodrigues (Mark) and grandchildren, Jeremy, Sawyer and Johnathan of O'Hara.   He is also survived by his older sister, Betsy...

Jan 14, 2025

Charlene Mitcheltree, age 71 of Fort Myers, FL and formerly of Verona passed away after a hard fought battle on Tuesday January 14, 2025.  She was the daughter of the late Emil and Florence Caruso.  Beloved wife of 53 years to Daniel Mitcheltree.  Loving mother of Michelle (Jorge) Mazur, Pam (Mike) Wetmore, Kristy (Terrance) Mitcheltree, Jennifer (Andy) Mitcheltree, and...

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.  ...