Obituaries

Jun 10, 2024

Jackson Curtis Tezbir, 10, of Plum Borough, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024 at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He was born on September 2, 2013 to Don and Jamie Tezbir.

Despite the challenges he faced due to lissencephaly, Jackson brought immense joy and love to everyone he encountered. He had a contagious smile that could light...

Jun 8, 2024

Thomas G. Korbanic, 87 of Verona passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Son of the late George and Julia Cimballa Korbanic.  Father of Matthew T. (Patricia) Korbanic, and Alison (Cyrus) Shahan.  Grandfather to Sydney, Henry and Julian.  Step-Grandfather to Ashley.  Brother to the late Janet.

Thomas was...

Jun 6, 2024

Joan K. (Fricke) Lipovich, age 91 of Warrendale and formerly of Penn Hills passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday June 6, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Kathryn and Reinhold Fricke.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph G. Lipovich.  Loving mother of Susan (Marty) Yonnone, Gene (Michele) Lipovich, Julie (Richard) Koeneke, Richard...

Jun 6, 2024

Vincent A. Zuccola, 91, of Las Vegas. NV., passed away on June 6, 2024.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA to Dominick and Rose (Fabrizio) Zuccola on August 9, 1932. Vincent is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dolores Zuccola. He is survived by his sons, Harmon Zuccola and his wife, Catherine Marvel; Marc Zuccola and his...

Jun 6, 2024

Sara Karkowsky, age 89, of Plum, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Karkowsky for 57 years.  Devoted mother of Lisa Keefer, Michael I. Karkowsky, Christopher (JoAnna) Karkowsky, Greg (Jackie) Karkowsky, and Martin Karkowsky, as well as grandmother lovingly referred to as "Bungles" to Christopher Jr. (Charise) and Nick (Michelle),...

Jun 5, 2024

Josephine "Jo" E. Ambrose, age 104 of Fox Chapel passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 5, 2024.

Daughter of the late Cecelia and Frank Shanta.  Beloved wife of 61 years to the late Edward Ambrose.  Loving mother of Edward (Jeannie) Ambrose of Oakmont and Carol (Richard) Killigrew of Fox Chapel.  Meme of Heather (Peter) Stumpp, Elizabeth Ambrose...

Jun 4, 2024

Robert Howard Isherwood, 89 of Wellsburg, WV and formerly Verona and Murrysville, PA; died peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Born on February 11, 1935, in Verona, PA a son of the late William and Grace (Schell) Isherwood.  In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by two brothers, William and David and his sister,...

May 31, 2024

Geraldine "Tootsie" Hanlon, age 85 of Verona, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday May 31, 2024.  Daughter of the late Duff and Hilda Regan.  Beloved wife of 60 years to Matthew Hanlon.  Loving mother of Brian (Donna) Hanlon, Craig Hanlon, and the late Kevin Hanlon.  Grams to Katie (Ryan) Berner, Laura (Jon) Ruperto, Danielle...

May 26, 2024

Antoinette "Dolly" Sacco, age 91 of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Sunday May 26, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Gennaro and Assunta Monfredi.  Beloved wife of 65 years to the late Daniel Sacco, Jr.  Loving mom of Debbie (Don) Iorio, Donna (Chuck) Flinn , and second mom...

May 24, 2024

Janet Moxley Smith passed peacefully in her Oakmont home where she and her family lived for nearly 60 years on May 24, 2024 at the age of 92.

A lifelong Pittsburgher, Janet was born on February 11, 1932, and grew up in Squirrel Hill before attending Penn State University - an Alma mater she and her husband...

May 20, 2024

Jan Harvanek, age 86 of Oakmont, passed peacefully on Monday May 20, 2024, at U.P.M.C. Magee Women's Hospital of Pittsburgh.  Daughter of the late Mildred and Frank Ruskewicz.  Loving mother of Cindy (late Edward) Hedderman, Gregory (Barb) Harvanek, and the late Chris Rae. Grandmother of Bryan.  Great-grandmother of Madison and Tristan.  Sister of the late Chick (surviving Regina) Ruskewicz.  ...

May 16, 2024

Frank James Manza, age 67 of Harmar Township passed away peacefully on Thursday May 16, 2024, at U.P.M.C. St. Margaret's Hospital.  Son of the late Florence Manza.  Loving father of Frank Joseph Manza. Former spouse of Janice Kraus. Also survived by many cousins.

Frank was a sports fanatic, and an avid sports collector including baseball cards and...

May 15, 2024

Robert Thomas McDermott, 65, of Oakmont, previously of Vandergrift, passed away on May 15, after a courageous battle with sarcoma. Bob was born on May 28, 1958, to the late Robert and Joan (Ceraso) McDermott. He graduated from Kiski Area High School where he played basketball and tennis and more importantly met Anne, the love of his life. Bob...

May 9, 2024

Jill Brozek, age 93 of Penn Hills formerly of Swissvale, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 9, 2024.  Born on September 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Clotilde (Brigliadora) and Alessandro Catanzano.  Beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Brozek.  Companion of the late Charles "Bo" Abbott.  Loving mother of Bernard (Francine) Brozek and Gary (Lisa)...

May 6, 2024

Robert "Bob" E. Beresky, Sr., age 89 of Verona passed away peacefully Monday morning May 6, 2024.

Beloved husband of the late Rebecca O. of 54 years; dear father of Rosemary Beresky, Diana (Carl) Ansell, James (Jean) Beresky, and the late Robert E. Beresky, Jr.; brother of Mary (late Jerry) Bosle, and the late Dorothy, Ed, and...

May 6, 2024

Dr. Charles "Charlie" P. Ashe, 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 6, 2024.  Born on January 18, 1935, in Kittanning, Pa, Charlie lived a full and exciting life from beginning to the end and touched the lives of many people along the way.

Charlie had three great loves.  He loved his family and reveled...

May 6, 2024

Audrey "Joan" J. Gunn, age 92 of Plum Borough passed away peacefully Monday morning May 6, 2024, at her daughter's home.

Daughter of the late Elizabeth and William MacFarlane.  Beloved wife of the late Russell Gunn.  Loving mother of Stacey Ambrose.  Sister of the late Robert (late Irma) MacFarlane and the late June (late Vernon) Shaw. Loving...

May 5, 2024

Cipriano Jesus Salazar Garibay, 50, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

Born in Midland, Texas, to the late Edward Flores Garibay and Elisa Minerva Salazar Garibay, he is survived by his wife Elizabeth, daughter Sophia, brother Ed (Vanessa) Garibay and many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, and friends....

May 3, 2024

Margaret S. "Peg" Heiry, age 92 of Harmar Township, passed away peacefully on Friday May 3, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Freida and Elmer Regrut.  Beloved wife for 70 years of the late Charles F. Heiry; loving mother of Linda (Chuck) Hickenboth, of Fox Chapel, Donna (Paul) Kelly, of West Deer, and Charles "Butch"...

May 1, 2024

Frank "Chip" Francis Altmar III, age 66 of Pittsburgh passed away unexpectedly at home on his birthday, May 1, 2024.  Born May 1, 1958 he was the son of the late Jacqueline and Frank Altmar, Jr.  Loving brother of Cameron (Heather) Altmar, Leslie Altmar, and Joyce Schempp.  Uncle of Ryan Schempp, Christian Urban, Shelby Urban, and Patrick Altmar.