Obituaries

Sep 15, 2024

Mildred "Millie" Josebeck, age 97 of Verona, peacefully passed at her daughter's home on Sunday evening September 15, 2024.

Daughter of the late Josephine and John Duschel.  Loving and devoted mother to Lisa (Bob) Garia, the late Stanley (late Mary Ann) Josebeck, and the late Sonny Josebeck.  Sister of the late Jay Duschel and the late Betty...

Sep 9, 2024

Angeline T. Doyle, age 98 of Fawn Township and formerly of Verona, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Edward Doyle; dear mother of John (Judy) Doyle, Susan (Thomas) Costa, the late Denise Doyle, the late Edward (surviving Carol) Doyle, and the late Robert (surviving Tammy) Doyle; sister of...

Sep 4, 2024

Ronald G. Sabbio, age 82 of Apollo, passed away on Wednesday September 4, 2024.

Son of the late Rose and Gerald Sabbio.  Husband of the late Pam Sabbio and current partner of Trish Gable.  Dear brother of Dale (Marge) Cratty and uncle of Adam Cratty.  Dale also leaves behind his beloved dog, Mindy.

Private burial...

Sep 1, 2024

BORTOLI – Robert "Bobby" 61, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2024, at Seneca Place, Verona, PA.

Preceded in death by brothers Johnny, Joseph, and nephew Anthony Bortoli.

Survived by parents John E. and Anna Marie Bortoli of Johnstown, PA.  Mother Barbara Bortoli, Uncle Ted Sobol, Brother Brett M. Bortoli (Patty) and loving niece Abby...

Aug 29, 2024

Cynthia J. Hedderman, age 67 of Oakmont, passed away on Thursday August 29, 2024.

Daughter of the late Janice Harvanek.  Beloved and caring mother to Bryan Hedderman and loving Grandma to Madison and Tristan.  Cynthia loved her grandkids deeply and enjoyed spending time with them.

Services private and entrusted to the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION...

Aug 29, 2024

Carol M. Schrock, age 87 of Verona, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning August 29, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Hazel and Clifford VanTine.  Beloved wife of 28 years to the late Leonard L. Schrock.  Loving mother of Billee Kennedy, Hazel (Danny) Bean, Carol (Eugene) McClelend, Lori Moehring, Lisa (Bernie) Stover, and Louella (Wade)...

Aug 26, 2024

Christine M. (Falco) Szwedko, age 63 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully on Monday August 26, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Jerry and Nancy Falco.   Loving mother of Michelle (Brett) Pegler and Robert Szwedko, III. Former spouse of Robert Szwedko, Jr. Loving sister of Jerry (Katharine) Falco, Lorri (Jim) Bennett, Karen (Scott) McQuaid, Donna (Brian) Hanlon, and...

Aug 22, 2024

George Carroll, age 80 of Longwood at Oakmont, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 22, 2024.

He was the son of the late Mary and George W. Carroll. Beloved husband of 54 years to Margel (Righi) Carroll. Loving father of Sean (Jessica Ellis) Carroll. Brother of Kathryn Stevens, Patrick (Jeanne) Carroll, Eileen (Greg) Pater, Rita (Ernie) Madrid,...

Aug 22, 2024

Edward M. Stricker, 1941-2024

Renowned neuroscientist Edward Michael Stricker of Fox Chapel, died at home, at age 83, on August 22, 2024, of kidney disease and Myelodysplastic syndrome. He will be remembered by those who knew him for his frankness, his commitment to his principles, and his sense of humor.

Ed, as he was known...

Aug 21, 2024

David Thompson III, age 83 of Harwick passed away on Wednesday August 21, 2024.  Son of the late Julia and David Thompson, Jr.  Beloved husband of 60 years to Bonnie Thompson.  Loving father of Darby Thompson and Heather Shuttleworth.  Pap-pap of Devon (fiancé Mark Habbershon) Recchia, Lindin Recchia, Madelyn (fiancé Nathan Lutz) Shuttleworth, and Alivia Shuttleworth.

David...

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...