Obituaries

Oct 16, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Silvio, age 63 of Verona, passed away on Wednesday October 16, 2024.

Loving wife of 36 years to Thomas Gent.  Loving mother of Amber (Douglas) Pander and Joseph Gent.  Grandma of Evelyn.  Sister of George (Beth) Ballock and the late Rosemary Kane.

She will be remembered as a loving mother and spouse.  Private...

Oct 16, 2024

Joseph C. Robinson, Sr. 83 of Cheswick passed away, Wednesday evening, October 16, 2024, in St John Specialty Care Center, Mars surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 14, 1941, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Joseph A. and Olive H. (Logan) Robinson.

Joseph is survived by a daughter, Denise L. Baer...

Oct 12, 2024

Thomas "Tommy" W. Tate, age 48 of Oakmont, died accidentally on Saturday October 12, 2024.

He is the son of Mary Ann Tate and the Late Jimmy Tate.  Special partner of Christina Smith.  Loving father of Lisa Tate.  Brother of Vicky (Tim) Otley and Danny Tate. Uncle of Alana, Andrew, and Ian. Tommy will be remembered as...

Oct 12, 2024

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Oct 7, 2024

Michael A. Preisach, age 60 of Verona passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning October 7, 2024.

He was the son of the late Nancy and Arthur Preisach.  Loving partner of Kimberly Horne.  Father of Chelsea and Courtney.  Grandfather of 5.  Brother of Dale, Dana, and the late Mark Preisach.  Uncle of 3.

Michael...

Oct 2, 2024

Elisa Rosado Medina, age 81 of Verona, passed away in her hija's home with her familia by her side on Wednesday October 2, 2024.  Hija of the late Isabel Medina Colon and Victor Rosado Ortiz.  Beloved esposa of 64 years to the late Mario Hernandez Cruz who preceded Elisa in passing on June 26 of this year.  Loving mami...

Oct 1, 2024

Rose Ann (Amodeo) McNeil, age 88 of Verona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning October 1, 2024.

Daughter of the late Mary and Leo Amodeo.  Beloved wife of Charles E. McNeil.  Loving mother of Carl (Tracey) Jeffreys.  She is survived by 10 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Rose was also preceded in death by her brother Sam (late Kaaren)...

Sep 29, 2024

On, Sunday, September 29, 2024, James Donald Sykes, 83 of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, formerly of New Kensington, died at the Presbyterian SeniorCare after a battling a series of health challenges.

He was the husband of Jane Kathleen (Sowden) Sykes; father of Jamie (Judene) Sykes and Chase (Monica) Sykes; Grandfather of J.D., Alexis, Siddaly, Chloe, and Matthew Sykes, all...

Sep 27, 2024

Chris Dattola, age 66 of Cheswick passed away peacefully on Friday evening September 27, 2024.

He was the son of the late Ann and Elmer Dattola.  Loving husband of 34 years to Mary Dattola.  Loving father of Jena (Taylor) Oakes, Michael (Katie) Wehner, Nicole (Jared) Kebea, Ronald Dattola, and Cori Shirey.  Grandfather of 14.  Brother of Dr....

Sep 23, 2024

Katherine Joanne Pampena

On September 23, 2024, Katherine Joanne Pampena's battle with esophageal cancer came to a peaceful end at home as she passed with family by her side. On January 5, 1949, Katherine (Kathie) was born to Joan Bergamasco and James Paisley. Kathie was the oldest sibling to a whole bunch of kids that were known...

Sep 23, 2024

Robert "Bobby" J. Noone, age 77 of Penn Hills, passed away on Monday morning September 23, 2024.  Son of the late Kathleen (Carr) and James Noone.  Beloved husband of of 49 years to Karen (Traiman) Noone.  Loving father of Kelly Noone, Patrick (Samantha) Noone, Ashley (Michael) Hecker, and the late Shawn Noone.  Pap (Bobby) of Abigail, Alexandra, Willow, Harlow,...

Sep 22, 2024

James "Jim" A. Shemroske, age 79 of Cheswick passed peacefully at home on Sunday September 22, 2024.

He was born on June 4, 1945, the son of the late Catherine and John Shemroske.  Loving father of Mary "Deann" Hazlewood, Kimberly (Don) Queen, Toni Marie (Henry) Dunker, and James (Rachel) Shemroske, Jr.  Papa of Jimmy Hazlewood and Emersyn...

Sep 21, 2024

Dorothy Jane (Blatnick) Scarpino, 95, of Verona, PA left this kingdom for the eternal kingdom on Saturday the 21st of September 2024. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Emedio Scarpino (2001) and her son, Michael Scarpino (2004).  Survived by Michael's son Ronald (Paula) of California.

Dorothy is survived by son Dominick (Lorraine) Scarpino of...

Sep 21, 2024

R. Banks Smith passed peacefully at the age of 93 on September 21, 2024, in his Oakmont home where he and his family lived for nearly 60 years. A lifelong Pittsburgher, Banks was born on November 9, 1930, and grew up in Mount Lebanon before attending Penn State University - an Alma mater he and his late wife shared...

Sep 19, 2024

Surrounded by loved ones, Nancy Alice Reese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania passed gently on September 19th, 2024 in Brattleboro, Vermont.   She was 68 years old.

Nancy was born February 5th 1956 at Magee Hospital to Alan and Betty (Thomas) Reese.

Nancy graduated from Hempfield High School in 1974 and subsequently received a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Sep 15, 2024

Victor George Erhart, Jr., 100, formerly of Penn Hills, PA, passed away on September 15th in Tucson, AZ. He is reunited with his beloved wife of 62 years, Grace Mahoney Erhart, and his cherished daughters, Laurie Porterfield and Barbara Erhart.

Victor leaves behind a loving family, including his daughters Joyce Strattan, Mary Stalker, Lois Schindler, and Ginny...

Sep 15, 2024

Douglas D. Brannock, age 87 of Harmar Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday morning September 15, 2024.

Son of the late Irma and Douglas Brannock.  Beloved husband of Miriam R. (Taylor) Brannock.  Loving father of Erik Brannock and Douglas (Kim) Brannock.  Grandfather of Erik Michael and Leann Marie Brannock.

Doug was dedicated to reading his...

Sep 15, 2024

RUTH "BUBBLES" ELIZABETH REGAN

Ruth Elizabeth Regan passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was affectionately called Bubbles by everyone who knew her.  She was born on September 19, 1932, to the late William and Hilda Regan. Preceded in death by her brothers James, William, Thomas, Robert, Ernest Regan...

Sep 15, 2024

Priscilla J. Bardakos, age 76 of Shaler Twp., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday September 15, 2024.

Daughter of the late Margaret and Joseph Perrone.  Beloved husband of the late George Bardakos.  Loving mother of Chris (Karin) Bardakos, Maria Bardakos, and Joe (Madi) Bardakos.  Nana of Nolan, Byron, Ava, Ronnie, Charlotte, and Presley.  Sister of...

Sep 15, 2024

Sean Collins, age 34 of Verona, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday September 15, 2024.

He is the son of Bernard "Fife" and Lynne (Sylba) Collins.  Loving brother of Bernie (Amanda) Collins, Jamie Collins, and Justin Collins.  Nephew of Paul Sylba, Layne Sylba, Steve Collins, Edward Collins, Michael Collins, the late Karen Vergara, the late Jane Jakielo, the...