Obituaries

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)...

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

Full obituary to follow.

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),...