Obituaries

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...

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

Full obituary to follow.

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...