Obituaries

Aug 20, 2024

Ida F. Gleeson, age 96 of Oakmont died August 20, 2024.  She was a native of Ford City, Pa., and graduated as Valedictorian from Ford City High School. Ida earned a B.A. Degree in English and Spanish from Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa and graduated with honors. She received additional educational training at Penn State University.

She...

Aug 18, 2024

Raymond "Ray" Santucci, age 99, of Verona, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his home. Beloved husband for 75 years to the late Mildred Santucci.  Loving father of Ray (late Pat) Santucci and Don (late Sue Ellen) Santucci. Grandfather of Kira and Robin. Preceded in death by his siblings, Jenny (late Gino) Santucci, Jim (late Hilda) Santucci,...

Aug 14, 2024

Mary E. (Lizzy) Henry, 67, of Murrysville, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on August 14, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital  in Pittsburgh.

Lizzy was born on July 12, 1957, to the late Robert McCarthy and Lois (Henry) McCarthy.  She is survived by her siblings, Kathy (Jim) Ludwiczak of Murrysville, Mike (Janet) McCarthy of...

Aug 13, 2024

Deborah Ann Beard, 77, of Oakmont, PA and Irvine, CA passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, after a year of health issues related to her kidneys. She was born August 31, 1946, in Oakmont, PA, a daughter of the late George "Doc" and Irene Soell.

She was a 1964 graduate of Riverview High School and was...

Aug 12, 2024

Eva J. (Churchel) Buterbaugh, age 81 of Plum Borough passed away peacefully on Monday August 12, 2024.

Daughter of the late Janetta and John Churchel.  Beloved wife of 53 years to the late Harry T. Buterbaugh.  Loving mother of Janie (David) Beacom of Murrysville, Susan Pernice of Cranberry, and Sandra (James) Leisifer of Plum.  Grandmother of Michael...

Aug 11, 2024

Janice P (Wallace) Zastrow, age 62, passed away August 11, 2024 surrounded by family.

She was born July 10, 1962 in Verona, Pennsylvania and she resided in Sarasota, Florida for over 38 years.

Beloved wife of 34 years to Robert Zastrow and daughter of Richard Wallace and Delores (decd.) Wallace and daughter in law of...

Aug 11, 2024

Paula Tamburro Gent, age 64 of Verona, passed away peacefully surrounded by her caring and loving family on Sunday August 11, 2024.

She is the daughter of late Nick and Rose Tamburro.  Beloved wife of the late Gary Gent who preceded Paula in death in 1998.  Loving mother of Gary (Amanda Lavan) Gent, Anthony (Charleen Singh) Gent,...

Aug 11, 2024

Eileen A. Tonnessen, age 77 of Coraopolis and formerly of New Jersey and Oakmont, passed away on Sunday August 11, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Stephen and Dorothy Menarchik.  Beloved wife of the late Leif Tonnessen.  Loving mother of Dan (Lori) Raab.  Sister of the late Allan Douglas (late Donna Jean) Hess.  Grandmother of...

Aug 10, 2024

Margery Elaine (Dickey) Peffer, age 95, of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024. She was a long-time resident of Pittsburgh, PA, and spent her retirement years at Longwood at Oakmont and more recently, the Residence at Chadds Ford. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on August 19, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Dickey...

Aug 8, 2024

Vince Mainier age 75 of Penn Hills passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024 after recent health struggles. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Joni, his daughter Michelle (Tom) Kochan and son William (Stephanie) Mainier and granddaughters Kennedy, Schuyler, and Hailey.

He is also survived by his sister Carol (Michael) DeSimone and brother William...

Aug 7, 2024

Judy A. Fleishauer, age 85 of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday August 7, 2024. Beloved wife of James F. Fleishauer of 62 years.  Loving mother of James (Nancy) Fleishauer, Theresa (James) Houston, and Steven (Melanie) Fleishauer.  Grandmother of Christopher (Rachel) Rae and Madison Fleishauer.  Great-grandma (GG) of Scarlett Rae.  Sister of Ralph (late...

Aug 6, 2024

We mourn the death of our beloved Michael McQuillan, who was known to a lot of you as "Mikey." He was the last of the strong Irish McQuillan line and he will forever be in our hearts. Michael had a huge heart, and gave openly to others. He dedicated his life to service and as a last act, donated...

Aug 5, 2024

Services are private.  Arrangements by Burket-Truby Funeral Home.

Aug 2, 2024

Virginia Kaus, age 101 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday August 2, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Mary and George Havens.  Beloved wife of the late Paul Kaus.  Loving mother of Paul Dennis Kaus, Susan (Allan) Milgi, Robin (John) Capozzi, and Kathy (Filippo) Surra. Grandmother of Leigh Anne...

Aug 1, 2024

Our lovely and amazing Leslie Ora Artkowsky, 68, of Waynesburg, PA, went to be with the Lord Jesus on August 1, 2024, at home with her loving family by her side. Leslie's radiance came from the love and intimate relationship she had with her Savior. She was truly a woman of "strength and dignity." She is now in the...

Aug 1, 2024

Ruth G. Crumrine, age 96 of Oakmont, PA passed away peacefully on August 01, 2024.  She was formerly of Wooster, Ohio; Roaring Spring and Martinsburg, PA ; Troy, Ohio; and several other communities.

Born August 20, 1927, Ruth spent her nearly 97 years creating a meaningful life. In her early twenties, she entered Church of the Brethren's...

Jul 24, 2024

Mary C. McShea age 97, of Oakmont, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 24, 2024. Beloved wife for 63 years of the late James F. McShea; loving mother of James (Cindy) McShea, Patrick (Amy) McShea, Mary (Paul Geer) McShea, Peggy (Thomas) Lope, Stephen McShea, Michael (Susan) McShea, Eileen McShea- Baeppler, Therese McShea, Brian McShea, and the late Joseph McShea;...

Jul 24, 2024

Robert O. Murphy, 84 of Penn Hills PA, passed away, peacefully on Wednesday July 24, 2024.

Son of Thomas O. Murphy and Ruth (Harper) was born August 6, 1939, in Uniontown PA.  He graduated from St. John's High School in 1957.  He served his country in United States Air Force from 1959 to 1962.  He also attended...

Jul 23, 2024

Carmen DeRiso, age 101 of Verona, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Tuesday July 23, 2024.

He was the son of the late Marie "Katie" and Frank DeRiso.  Beloved husband of 63 years to the late Helen DeRiso.  Loving father of Constance (John) Eddy, Frank (Samantha) DeRiso, and Barbara (Richard Lewis)...

Jul 22, 2024

Robert E. "Bob" Matvya, age 70 of Indianola, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday July 22, 2024.

Son of the late Eleanor and Frank Matvya.  Beloved husband of Thelma (Engster) Matvya of 33 years.  Loving father of Shannon (Robert) Ray, Jason (Tracy) Post, Jennifer (Ryan) Prichard, and Robert J. (Michele) Matvya.  Pap Pap of...