Obituaries

Nov 16, 2024

Arthur D. Sweet, Sr., 93 of Springdale.  Burial private at Deer Creek Cemetery.  Services handled by Burket-Truby Funeral Home, Oakmont.

Nov 16, 2024

William "Bill" P. Christian, age 72 of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 16, 2024.

Son of the late Patricia and Joseph Christian.  Beloved husband of Dana Christian for 49 years.  Loving father to the late Amanda Christian.  Brother of Anna (John) Moses, Joe (late Louise) Christian, the late Judith Fox, and the late Patricia...

Nov 14, 2024

Robert John "Bob" Steinmeyer, age 80 of Carrick and formerly of Verona, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 14, 2024.  Son of the late Mary and Kilian Steinmeyer, Jr.  Beloved husband of Anne (Kolezynski).  Loving father of Daniel R. (Carissa) Steinmeyer and Brian M. (significant other Kelly Ventrone) Steinmeyer.  Brother of the late K. Paul (late Sue) Steinmeyer.  Brother-in-law...

Nov 14, 2024

Orlando Frederico Gabriele, M.D., age 97 died peacefully at his Fox Chapel home on Thursday, November 14, 2024.  He was the son of the late Assunta (Cascia) and Federico Gabriele.  Beloved cherished husband to Denise Kalinowski, M.D. and former spouse of the late Margaret St. John.  Also preceded in death by his sister, Yolonda Kearns.  Survived by his children;...

Nov 13, 2024

David Edmund Tibbens went home to his savior and Lord on November 13, 2024.  He was born December 30, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA and resided in Pittsburgh all of his days.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeanette Horner (Clarence) and Frederick Tibbens, Sr., and his brother Frederick Tibbens.

He graduated from Peabody High School.  ...

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...