Obituaries

Aug 7, 2024

Judy A. Fleishauer, age 85 of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday August 7, 2024. Beloved wife of James F. Fleishauer of 62 years.  Loving mother of James (Nancy) Fleishauer, Theresa (James) Houston, and Steven (Melanie) Fleishauer.  Grandmother of Christopher (Rachel) Rae and Madison Fleishauer.  Great-grandma (GG) of Scarlett Rae.  Sister of Ralph (late...

Aug 6, 2024

We mourn the death of our beloved Michael McQuillan, who was known to a lot of you as "Mikey." He was the last of the strong Irish McQuillan line and he will forever be in our hearts. Michael had a huge heart, and gave openly to others. He dedicated his life to service and as a last act, donated...

Aug 5, 2024

Services are private.  Arrangements by Burket-Truby Funeral Home.

Aug 2, 2024

Virginia Kaus, age 101 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday August 2, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Mary and George Havens.  Beloved wife of the late Paul Kaus.  Loving mother of Paul Dennis Kaus, Susan (Allan) Milgi, Robin (John) Capozzi, and Kathy (Filippo) Surra. Grandmother of Leigh Anne...

Aug 1, 2024

Our lovely and amazing Leslie Ora Artkowsky, 68, of Waynesburg, PA, went to be with the Lord Jesus on August 1, 2024, at home with her loving family by her side. Leslie's radiance came from the love and intimate relationship she had with her Savior. She was truly a woman of "strength and dignity." She is now in the...

Aug 1, 2024

Ruth G. Crumrine, age 96 of Oakmont, PA passed away peacefully on August 01, 2024.  She was formerly of Wooster, Ohio; Roaring Spring and Martinsburg, PA ; Troy, Ohio; and several other communities.

Born August 20, 1927, Ruth spent her nearly 97 years creating a meaningful life. In her early twenties, she entered Church of the Brethren's...

Jul 24, 2024

Mary C. McShea age 97, of Oakmont, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 24, 2024. Beloved wife for 63 years of the late James F. McShea; loving mother of James (Cindy) McShea, Patrick (Amy) McShea, Mary (Paul Geer) McShea, Peggy (Thomas) Lope, Stephen McShea, Michael (Susan) McShea, Eileen McShea- Baeppler, Therese McShea, Brian McShea, and the late Joseph McShea;...

Jul 24, 2024

Robert O. Murphy, 84 of Penn Hills PA, passed away, peacefully on Wednesday July 24, 2024.

Son of Thomas O. Murphy and Ruth (Harper) was born August 6, 1939, in Uniontown PA.  He graduated from St. John's High School in 1957.  He served his country in United States Air Force from 1959 to 1962.  He also attended...

Jul 23, 2024

Carmen DeRiso, age 101 of Verona, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Tuesday July 23, 2024.

He was the son of the late Marie "Katie" and Frank DeRiso.  Beloved husband of 63 years to the late Helen DeRiso.  Loving father of Constance (John) Eddy, Frank (Samantha) DeRiso, and Barbara (Richard Lewis)...

Jul 22, 2024

Robert E. "Bob" Matvya, age 70 of Indianola, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday July 22, 2024.

Son of the late Eleanor and Frank Matvya.  Beloved husband of Thelma (Engster) Matvya of 33 years.  Loving father of Shannon (Robert) Ray, Jason (Tracy) Post, Jennifer (Ryan) Prichard, and Robert J. (Michele) Matvya.  Pap Pap of...

Jul 17, 2024

Robert "Bob" W. Yots, Sr. age 93 of Penn Hills passed away peacefully Wednesday morning July 17, 2024.  Son of the late Fanny and John Yots.  Beloved husband of the late Evelyn Yots.  Loving father of the late Sue and Robert Yots, Jr. Also survived by his nephews, nieces, and sister-in-law.

Bob was a member of St....

Jul 17, 2024

William W. Cooley, age 94, of Longwood at Oakmont, passed away July 17, 2024. Bill was the beloved husband of 69 years of Cynthia, father of Warren (Anita Klein) and Robin (Jennifer Sanders), grandfather of Megan Cooley-Klein (Matt Desrochers), Michelle Cooley-Klein (Emily Winner), and Olivia Kelly.

Bill was born and raised in West Bend, WI.  He received...

Jul 15, 2024

Donald L. Kuhn, founder of Don Kuhn Auto Body, born on July 15, 1942, and passed away exactly 82 years to the day of his birth on July 15, 2024.

He was surrounded for two days by the love his life for 64 years, his wife and best friend, Sara Jayne (Blose) Kuhn, his two sons Donald...

Jul 12, 2024

Eleanor ("Gishie") F. Scully of Squirrel Hill and Ligonier died July 12 surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. She was born October 27, 1930 in Pittsburgh, daughter of Dr. George Vance Foster and Eleanor Vail Lewis Foster. She is survived by her brother, Briar Foster and his family, all in Canada, her nephew George McCullough, whose...

Jul 9, 2024

Services and burial private at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Arrangements by Burket-Truby Funeral Home.

Jul 8, 2024

John Clifton Schmidt, 82, of Allison Park, formerly of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 8, 2024.

John was born on July 29, 1941, to John and Pauline Schmidt in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

John was the beloved husband of Cheryl Cronin Schmidt for 62 years.  They had three children, Laurie Patterson, Lynda (Robert) Corlett, and John...

Jul 8, 2024

Mary Lou Barbaro, age 93 of Oakmont passed away peacefully on Monday July 8, 2024.  Daughter of the late Aquila and Michael Miglio.  Beloved wife of the late Nicolas Barbaro.  Loving mother of Nicholas (Sue Ellen) Barbaro of Austin, TX and Nancy (Joseph) Mastandrea of Penn Hills.  Bella of Eva (Omer), Michael (Meagan), Monica, and Nicole.  Great-grandmother of Ella...

Jul 7, 2024

James R. "Jim" Fiore, age 61 of Natrona Heights passed away on Sunday July 7, 2024 with his family by his side.  He was born on July 16, 1962 to Rhoda (Gardner) and the late Roland Fiore.

Jim was an avid outdoorsman and excelled at hunting and fishing.  He was a generous soul who would give you...

Jul 2, 2024

Martha J. Hamer, age 97 of Longwood at Oakmont, passed peacefully on Tuesday morning July 2, 2024.

Daughter of the late Alice and Daniel White.  Beloved wife of the late Willam "Bill" Hamer, Jr.  Mother of the late William Hamer III.  Martha is survived by Curtis "Mac" (Karen) McLaurin of Oakmont and Kathy and George Steber.

Jun 29, 2024

Mary Lee (Arnold) Kukulski, age 81 formerly of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 29, 2024.

Daughter of the late Lela Bell and Earl Arnold.  Beloved wife of the late Dennis R. Kukulski.  Loving mother of Jenefer (David) DiPalma and Jon (Lily) Kukulski.  Mimi of Allison, Katherine, Margot, Charlotte, and Frances.   Sister of Jerry (Sandy)...