Obituaries

Jun 27, 2024

Francesco William Santucci Sr.

"Frank, Nanu, Cisco Kid, Pepperoni Frank"

May 28, 1935 - June 27, 2024

Frank passed away peacefully at his home on June 27, 2024 at the age of 89.

Frank was the beloved husband to Mollie Joyce for 65 years.

He is survived by Mollie,...

Jun 23, 2024

Don Muenchow, age 91 of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday June 23, 2024.

Son of the late Nona and Lester Muenchow.  Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Muenchow.  Loving father of Cynthia (Don) Zuch and Jeffery (Denise) Muenchow.  Pappy of Nicholas, Kelsey (Matt), Hannah (Ethan), Lucas, and Michael (Brianna).  Great-grandfather of...

Jun 20, 2024

Dora M. (Kasavage) Kelley, age 79 of Lower Burrell passed away on Thursday June 20, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late John C. and Martha Ruth McKalip.  Dora graduated from Oakmont High School.  Dora was a survivor and a warrior and was able to accomplish what she wished in life - being a wife, mother, and grandmother.  ...

Jun 19, 2024

Kathleen (O'Hara) Hartwig was born October 25, 1927 and died at the age of 96 on June 19, 2024. Kathleen was born and raised in Indiana. She spent her childhood to adult years in South Bend, a town she held close to her heart. She was a devote Catholic and extraordinary fan of the University of Notre Dame. At...

Jun 17, 2024

Marian L. (Peoples) Altheide Ritchey, age 96 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully on Monday morning June 17, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Florence and Arthur Peoples.  Beloved wife of the late Wayne Ritchey and the late Teddy Altheide.  Preceded in death by her siblings Lettie (late Gilbert), late Dale (surviving Mary Jo) Peoples, late William "Bill"...

Jun 15, 2024

Sandra Lee Russick, age 79 of Apollo and formerly of Penn Hills, passed away on Saturday June 15, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She was the daughter of the late Dorothy and John Stier.  Beloved wife of John H. Russick.  Loving mother of David (Robin) Lindberg, Dan (Sharon) Lindberg, and Derek (Theresa) Lindberg, Jackie (Scott)...

Jun 15, 2024

Jackie Kaminsky, age 94 of East Oakmont passed away peacefully on Saturday June 15, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Helen and Albert Boyer.  Beloved wife of the late Chuck Kaminsky.  Loving mother of Terry Lynn.

Jackie grew up in the mountains with her dad, she loved the outdoors, working out in the yard, crocheting,...

Jun 14, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Fisher, age 80 of Plum Borough, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon June 14, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Bea and Russell Bollinger.  Beloved wife of 62 years to Yourd Fisher.  Loving mother of Bob (Joyce) Fisher, Mike (Marlene) Fisher, and Amy (Gary) Freilino.  Grandma of Justin (Amy), Andrew, Matthew Fisher, Grayling, Riley (fiance...

Jun 13, 2024

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Jun 13, 2024

Ralph Edward Lauff, 67, of New Kensington, PA passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

He was the father to Carlye (Ben) Bramer, Hanna (Stephen) Allwein, Erin (Micah) Helems and Mackenzie Lauff, brother to Peggy Sterling, Ronald (Carol) Lauff, and the late Nancy Lauff, son to the late Carl Harry and Ruth Hannaliese Lauff. Patricia Dunlay was...

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...