Obituaries

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...

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...