Obituaries

Dec 3, 2024

Jane Kathleen (Sowden) Sykes, 80 of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, died on December 3, 2024, at the UPMC Family Hospice after a long battle with cancer. She was the wife of James D. Sykes, the daughter of the Reverend Charles K. Sowden and Mary Louise (Haywood) Sowden, and sister of Beth (Sowden) Tuck, who all proceeded her in death. She is...

Nov 29, 2024

Gregory Keith Ireland, age 69 of Perrysburg, OH, and formerly of Springdale died unexpectedly on Friday November 29, 2024.

He is the son of Shirley Ireland and the late Samuel Ireland.  Beloved husband of Mary Jo Ireland.  Loving father of Kaitlyn and Hannah Ireland.  Brother of Michele (late Robert Salsbury) Ireland, Michael Ireland, and Gary (Diane) Ireland....

Nov 28, 2024

Joseph Clemente, age 93 of Verona, passed peacefully at home on Thanksgiving morning Thursday November 28, 2024.  Son of the late Daniela and Frederick Clemente. Joe is survived by his dear companion Lora Bracken and numerous nieces and nephews. Services private and entrusted to Burket-Truby Funeral Home, Inc., Oakmont.

Nov 24, 2024

Renee Basel, age 53 of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 24, 2024. Daughter of the late Ricky and Charlene Davis.  Loving mother of Ashley Yeager, Sena (Michael Jones) Basel, the late Robert Basel, and the late Marisa Basel.  Grandma of Antwine, Omarion, Jalisa, Savannah, Skylah, and Saxton.  Loving sister of...

Nov 20, 2024

John Joseph Ross U.S. Army Sergeant First Class passed peacefully at his home on Wednesday November 20th, 2024, at the age of 69. John is leaving behind a legacy of service that will be remembered in the hearts of his loved ones and all who had the privilege to know him. He was the son of the late Joanne...

Nov 19, 2024

Florence Caruso, age 93 of Verona died peacefully Tuesday evening November 19th, 2024, at home surrounded by her large extended family. Daughter of the late Evelyn and Woodward Shoop.  Beloved wife of the late Emil Caruso.  Loving mother of Charlene (Dan) Mitcheltree, Sandy (Bob) Browell, and Sherry (Michael) Naumoff.  Grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of 23, and great-great grandmother of...

Nov 18, 2024

On Monday, November 18th, 2024, Richard "Dick" Wallace passed peacefully after 99 loving and fulfilling years.

He enjoyed family gatherings, taking pictures with his 35mm camera, calling Bingo, watching Westerns, going camping, following local sports, eating sweets and telling stories about growing up in North Bessemer. He had a mind like a steel trap, a great sense...

Nov 17, 2024

Robert "Bob" B. Stoner, age 92 of New Kensingston and formerly of Verona, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday morning November 17, 2024.  He was the son of the late Margaret and Christie Stoner.  Beloved husband of 67 years to Martha (Thaner) Stoner.  Loving father of Bob Stoner and Suzanne (Sean) Knapp.  Pap-Pap of...

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.