Obituaries

Nov 12, 2024

Donna L. Tamburro, age 74 of Verona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 12, 2024.  Daughter of the late Ruth and John Irvin.  Mother of Alisa (Edward) Williams, Rebecca (Jeremy) Pott, and Fritz Tamburro.  Nana of Christian (Sydney), Abigail, Jackson, and Lucas.  Great-grandmother of Savannah and Scarlett.

Donna will be remembered for her love of music, dancing,...

Nov 12, 2024

Laurie Haradzin, 60 of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Tuesday November 12, 2024.  Daughter of the late Mary and Joseph Kensinger.  Loving mother of Alyssa Haradzin.  Sister of Lynne (Ken) Galley and the late David (surviving Beverly .  Aunt of Joe Galley and Erin Kensinger.

Laurie would give you the...

Nov 11, 2024

Carol Butler, age 78 formerly of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly on Monday November 11, 2024.  Daughter of the late Sara and Francis Buchser.  Beloved wife of late Donald Butler.  Loving mother of Amy Klaus and Carol (Ronnie) Howes.  Loving Nun of Ella and Abbey. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Sister of three and preceded in...

Nov 10, 2024

Mary Simone, age 98, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully Sunday morning November 10, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Sarah and John Molloy.  Beloved wife of the late William M. Simone.  Loving mother of Marie (Tom) Aliberti, Debbie Traficante, Brian (Cindy) Simone, and Noreen (fiance James Ward) Simone.  Loving nanny of Lisa (Chuck), Frank (Kelly),...

Nov 10, 2024

Matthew Hanlon age 89 of Penn Hills passed away Sunday November 10, 2024 peacefully surrounded by loving family. Loving Husband for 60 years to the late Geraldine Hanlon. Loving father of Brian (Donna) Hanlon, Craig Hanlon, and the late Kevin Hanlon.  Grampap aka "pap" to Katie (Ryan) Berner, Laura (Jon) Ruperto, Danielle Hanlon, and Zachary (significant other Acelynn Zimmerman)...

Nov 5, 2024

Margaret Schonbachler, age 82 of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday November 5, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Lyda and Kemmer Stoyer.  Loving mother of Karen (significant other Tom Hart) Schonbachler, Rick Schonbachler, Tim (Michelle) Schonbachler.  Grandma of Brooke, Ryan, Meaghan, Alyssa, and Chase.  Sister of Jim (Sharon) Stoyer.

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Nov 4, 2024

Frank Peter Difatta, 93 of Cheswick, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday November 4th, 2024.

Frank was born on June 29, 1931, to Dominic and Margaret (Simco) Difatta in Oakmont, PA.  After graduating from Oakmont High School, Frank went on to serve in the Navy and then technical school where he learned to be an electrician.

Oct 29, 2024

Jonathan Michael Lear "Jon, Jon Mike, JET", age 40 of Oakmont, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday October 29, 2024.

Jon leaves behind his loving and supportive family; parents Mary and Rich Lear of Oakmont, siblings Jennifer (Jonathan) Brenza, Stephen (Kate) Lear, and Zachary (Casey) Lear, his niece, Gianna, and his dog, Porter, "Bubba". He is also survived...

Oct 28, 2024

Billie D. Tucker, age 89 of Verona, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday October 28, 2024.

Son of the late Pansy and Perry Tucker.  Beloved husband of Marlene L. Tucker.  Loving father of Debbie (Mike Schwertz) Shaffer, Mark Tucker, and Kathlene Tucker.  Grandpa of Walt (Melissa), Kimberly (significant other Evan Conner) Jessica (Jim), and Samantha...

Oct 27, 2024

Clarice "Reesie" Kendrick, 67 of Russelton, PA, died Sunday, October 27, 2024 at St. Margaret's Hospital.  She was born on May 13, 1957, daughter of the late Edith Hatton and Leroy Hines.

Reesie loved being around people, especially her roommates.  She liked to play games and do building activities.  She could be found relaxing in her home...

Oct 26, 2024

Edwin H. Tarr, 90, of Danville, PA, formally of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from complications of Alzheimer's disease.

He was born on June 29, 1934 to Edwin H. and Ethel Mae (Lanyon) Tarr in Pittsburgh, PA. After attending local public schools, Edwin worked briefly at Kress Pattern Company.

In 1955,...

Oct 26, 2024

Richard M. Giovanetti "The Rock", age 86 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 26, 2024.  Son of the late Mary and Michael Giovanetti.  Beloved husband of the late Sharon Giovanetti.  Loving father of Richard (Suzanne) Giovanetti, Ron (Lori) Giovanetti, Celeste (Brian) Burke, and the late Michael (surviving Patricia) Giovanetti.  Nono of Nicholas, Chloe, Monique, David, Richard, Jennifer,...

Oct 25, 2024

Marian L. Mitcheltree "Mitch", age 76 of Verona, passed away peacefully at home on Friday October 25, 2024.

She is the daughter of the late Evelyn and Bert Mitcheltree.  Loving sister of Daniel (Charlene) Mitcheltree, Cathy (late Ray) Bashaw, and the late Bert (surviving Margie) Mitcheltree.  Also survived by her nephew Matt and other nieces and nephews....

Oct 25, 2024

Catherine "Cathy" A. Bonaroti, age 75 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday October 25, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Edward Omecene of Verona.  Beloved wife of Frank A. Bonaroti for 49 years, they were married on Valentine's Day. Loving mother of Tara (Domenic) Mangieri, Dean (Jessica) Bonaroti, and David...

Oct 23, 2024

Lawrence A. Scafuri, Jr. (Larry)., age 80 previously of Larimer Ave., East Liberty and also of Oakmont, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 23, 2024.

He was the son of the late Irene and Lawrence Sr.  Husband of the late Mary Scafuri.  Loving father of Lawrence (Donna) Scafuri, III, Irene Scafuri, and John Scafuri.  Pap of...

Oct 20, 2024

Mary Jean Passant, age 84 of Plum, passed away on Sunday October 20, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Ralph Passant.  Loving mother of Frank S. (Rhonda) Passant and Daniel R. Passant.  Sister of Karen (late Nick) Carlisano and Cathy (Lenny) Hasson.  Mary will be deeply missed by her caregiver and daughter she never had, Donna Shaffer....

Oct 19, 2024

Joseph S. Rich

1931 – 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a very proud Marine.  On Saturday, October 19th, at the age of 93, from Cranberry Township, Emlenton, PA, and Leesburg, FL.

Grandson of the late Julia & Joseph Rich, Sr.  Preceded in death by his wife...

Oct 19, 2024

Matthew William Berkoben passed away peacefully at home with his family on October 19, 2024 at age 51.

Matthew is survived by his wife of 24 years Heather, children Aubree and Andrew, parents Terry and Christine, and brothers Sean and Michael. Matthew was born in March 1973 and was a proud graduate of Penn Hills High School...

Oct 18, 2024

Mary Lou Ruffner, 80 of Gaithersburg, MD passed away Friday afternoon, October 18, 2024, at her daughter's home in Gaithersburg, MD.

She was born August 17, 1944, in McKeesport a daughter of the late John R. and Mary B. (Ballas) Pastor.

She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.

Mary Lou...

Oct 17, 2024

Mary Jane Kelly, 101 of Oakmont, passed away Thursday morning, October 17, 2024, in UPMC St. Margaret, Pittsburgh.

She was born May 8, 1923, in East Brady, Pa a daughter of the late Vincent and Josephine (Amato) Barranco.

Mary Jane was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, Oakmont, where she volunteered in...