Obituaries

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)...

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,...