Obituaries

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...

Feb 25, 2025

Helen Mikol, of Clearfield, formerly of Verona, passed away on February 25, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Mikol was born in Renovo, the daughter of the late Joseph Selan and Mary (Pirc) Urbank.

She is survived by her daughter, Christine 'Kris' (Ron) Strattan of Clearfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Mikol is...

Feb 24, 2025

Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Pittsburgh, PA February 14, 1965 – February 24, 2025

Thomas G. Smith, Jr.—known to many as Tommy—was born on February 14, 1965, in Pittsburgh, a city close to his heart.

A 1983 graduate of Fox Chapel High School and Edinboro University, he developed a genuine passion for Pittsburgh's sports teams—the Steelers,...

Feb 23, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Michael John Niemiec of Oakmont, PA announce his peaceful passing on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the age of 74 years.  He will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by his wife of 45 years, Janeann, and his extended family and friends in Chicago, Illinois.  He will...

Feb 21, 2025

Esther B. Swarner, age 98 formerly of Penn Hills passed away on Friday February 21, 2025.  Daughter of the late Martha and James Bourne. Beloved wife of the late William H. Swarner.   Loving mother of Robert (Julie) Swarner of Export and Blaine (Mary Grace) Swarner of O'Hara. Grandmother of Goldie.  Sister of the late Samuel Bourne, James Bourne, Tom...

Feb 21, 2025

Alice "Allie" Overly, one day shy of her 98th birthday, passed away peacefully on Friday February 21, 2025.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Harry, her siblings, and her son. She is survived by daughters Linda (Jeff) Kellner and Betsy (Roger) Rea, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service celebrating Allie's life...

Feb 18, 2025

Private burial at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville.

Feb 18, 2025

John J. "Big John" Carassanesi, age 82 of Cheswick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 18, 2025 at UPMC St. Margaret's. Loving son of the late Nick and Zelinda Carassanesi.  Beloved husband of Hildegard Carassanesi.  Loving father of Nick (Eileen) Carassanesi, John H. Carassanesi, and the late Casey Welch.  Grand-Pap of Nick Jr., Craig, Eric, and James.  Brother of...

Feb 17, 2025

Theresa Ellen Griest, age 65 of Monessen PA passed away peacefully at UPMC Presbyterian on Monday February 17, 2025.  Preceded in death by her mother Patricia Greg and her grandmother Rita Greg. She is survived by siblings Margaret (Free) Simmons, Deborah Smith, Darla Griest, and Jerry F. Griest. She is also survived by her friend Angelo Jordon.

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Feb 14, 2025

John "Jack" V. Kelly, age 65 longtime resident of Oakmont, passed away after a short illness on Friday February 14, 2025. He was the son of the late Joseph L. Kelly, Sr. and the late Mary Jane Kelly.  Survived by his daughter Shannon Kelly, and brother Joseph L. (Kathy Renee) Kelly, II.  Preceded in death by his sister Mary...

Feb 14, 2025

Lori Moehring, age 63 of Verona, passed away peacefully at home on Friday February 14, 2025.  She was the daughter of the late Carol and Leonard Schrock.  Loving mother of Danielle (Cory) Gibson, Michael (Vera) Heilmann, Justin (Kimberly) Heilmann, Casey Moehring, and Samantha Moehring.  She is survived by 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters, and many nieces and nephews....

Feb 13, 2025

Earl Stover, age 63 formerly of Oakmont, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 13, 2025, surrounded by his family after battling cancer for two years.  He was the son of the late Donald and Marsha Stover. Father of Shawn (Erika) Stover, Christopher (Wendy) Stover, and Michael (Nicki) Stover. Stepfather of Jimmy and Joanna Bush.  Pap-pap of Dante, Kiley, Olivia,...

Feb 12, 2025

Emanuel 'Mike' Aivaliotis, of Oakmont, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Apostolos) Aivaliotis. Son of the late Christ and Maria (Pastis) Aivaliotis of Ikaria, Greece. Son-in-law of the late Chris and Henrietta (Moraitis) Apostolos of Ikaria, Greece. Devoted father of Christ (Alice Tullar) Aivaliotis, Maria...

Feb 12, 2025

Patricia Bransky

Dec. 26, 1944 - February 12, 2025

Feb 10, 2025

Kathie Loeffler, age 71 of New Kensington and formerly of Oakmont, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday February 10, 2025.  She was the daughter of the late Catherine and William Loeffler.  Surviving is Kathie's brother Mark (Tracy) Loeffler of Verona, Cory (Samantha) Loeffler, and Amanda (Andrew) Farkus.

Kathie loved to play bingo.  She was a beautiful...

Feb 9, 2025

Jeffrey Raymond Conti, age 67 of Oakmont passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 9, 2025, after several years of health ailments.

He was the beloved son of the late Norma and Raymond Conti.  Jeff was a kind and loving soul with a heart of gold.  He was well known in the Oakmont and Verona Communities.  ...