Obituaries

Apr 11, 2024

Theresa P. D'Amico, age 94 of Oakmont peacefully at her home on Thursday April 11, 2024.

Daughter of the late Angela and Carl Prince.  Preceded in death by her late husband, Guy A. D'Amico in 2010.  Sister of the late James, Frances, Annie, Jim and Phillip Prince, and also Mary Zula.

Theresa was a member...

Apr 9, 2024

Clemence R. "Clem" Daube, age 85 Of Oakmont passed away on Tuesday April 9, 2024.

Son of the late Josephine and Clem Daube.  Beloved husband of the late Jerry Daube and also the late Roseann Nacco.  Loving father of Carl (Cookie Truschel) Daube and Dan (Marci) Daube.  Grandfather of Ryan Reed.  Brother of JoAnn (late Robert) Ruszkowski...

Apr 4, 2024

Melissa A. "Missy" Mileski, age 49 of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 4, 2024.

Beloved wife of Matt Mileski, Sr. of 26 years.  Loving mother of Briana, Matthew Jr. and Taylor.  Grandmother of Maggie, Laylia, and Fiona Rose. Melissa will be remembered by all who knew her especially her special bond with her son Matthew...

Apr 4, 2024

Jesse Albert Price, age 37 living in Pittsburgh and formerly of New York, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday April 4, 2024. Loving son of Scott and Marie Price.  Loving brother of Jason, Stephen, Joelle, Ally, Jackson and their families.  He is also survived by two grandparents, 16 aunts and uncles, 25 cousins, and 6 nieces and nephews.  He dearly...

Apr 4, 2024

Ruth H. Rapetti, 102 of Cranberry, on Thursday April 4, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Daughter of the late Augusta and Christopher Ringston.  Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Rapetti.  Loving mother of Paul (Donna) Rapetti, Edward, Barbara (John), Jeanne (Michael) , and the late Christine (surviving spouse Geoff).  Grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 6.  ...

Apr 3, 2024

Amelia "Millie" Sgambati, age 97 of Aspinwall passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning April 3, 2024.

Daughter of the late Lucia and Joseph Nardozzi.  Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. "Spike" Sgambati.  Loving mother of Robert Sgambati, John (Mary Ann) Sgambati, and Darlene (Brian) Marx, Sr., Grandmother of John (Marie) Sgambati, Tony (Danielle) Sgambati, and Brian...

Apr 2, 2024

The Post-Gazette lost one of its most loyal readers, William Ernest Wengerd, on April 2, 2024.

William was a quiet, humble man who valued hard work, and honesty.  He was born in Springs, PA on July 18, 1940 to Allen and Alta Wengerd.  His work ethic began at a young age when he was able to participate...

Apr 1, 2024

Barbara "Babs" Susanne Frick, 65, peacefully passed away on April 1, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Barbara treasured the simple things in life and, as an avid gardener, enjoyed spending time outdoors bringing color and beauty to the world through her flower gardens.  Barbara was also an excellent baker and made holidays special by decorating extravagant cakes...

Mar 31, 2024

Donna Healy Amini, born November 13, 1947, and entered eternal paradise on Easter Sunday March 31, 2024.  Preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Bergensky, Aunt Nina (Taliani) Bergensky, and her Uncle Chuck Bergensky.

Donna loved nature and was an advocate for animals and protecting the environment.  She treasured the simple things in life and was lifted...

Mar 31, 2024

John Youk, 93, of Verona, PA, passed away on Easter Sunday March 31, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 6, 1930, in Verona, PA to Catherine Kinder and John Youk with his twin sister Francis Lucas.

John served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, demonstrating bravery and commitment to his...

Mar 30, 2024

Joe Saflin, 92 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday morning of Easter weekend March 30, 2024.

Beloved husband of the late Mary Saflin of 49 years; loving father of Josie Zischkau and Nicholas (Melanie) Saflin; Pappy of Kelsey Zischkau and Forrest Zischkau. Brother of Nick (Josephine) Saflin and Mary (Saflin).

Joe...

Mar 27, 2024

Joseph J. Skwortz, Sr., 71, of Harmarville, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was born to the late Elizabeth (Geiser) Skwortz and James Skwortz. Joe is survived by his beloved partner Marian (Zarnich) Skwortz, and remembered as the loving father of Joe Jr. (Kelly), Jim, Gene (Marilyn), and Ben (Lisa) Skwortz. He is survived by his...

Mar 26, 2024

KATHLEEN 'KATHY' CAROL VAUSE (DUNCAN WESSEL) quietly passed away on Tuesday March 26, 2024. She was born on October 10, 1946, to her late parents, Donald McCleod Duncan and Martha 'Marty' Duncan (Burke Kocher). In 1949 Kathy's mother, Martha, divorced Donald and later married her stepfather, the late Charles Howard Wessel. In 1953 her name was legally recorded as...

Mar 23, 2024

Jane A. (McKinley) Henshaw, 1-21-40 to 3-23-24 of Rosedale PA, passed peacefully at her residence at Waldensview Personal Care Home where she was a resident the past few years.

Jane was married to Richard A. Henshaw for many years and had 4 children; Diana Henshaw Kiesel, (David), Richard R. Henshaw, (Sherry), Ronald G. Henshaw, (Susan) and Matthew...

Mar 18, 2024

Services are private and entrusted to the Burket-Truby Funeral Home, Cremation and Alternative Services, Inc., 421 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139.

Mar 17, 2024

David Michael Messina, 64, passed away on March 17, 2024, with his loving family by his side.

He was born June 3, 1959, in Pittsburgh and lived most of his life in Springdale.

David graduated from Riverview High School in 1978. He was a licensed stationary engineer and skilled carpenter, but his true passion was...

Mar 14, 2024

Sylvia Jean Hartley Malone, 83 of Boalsburg, Pa passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Concordia at Rebecca Residence, Allison Park, Pa.

She was born November 22, 1940, in Centre Hall, Pa, a daughter of the late Theodore Levi and Betty Ann Hartley.

After high school, Sylvia earned her cosmetology license.

Sylvia was...

Mar 12, 2024

Junior G. "Jules" Lucia, age 89 of Oakmont passed away on Tuesday March 12, 2024, at U.P.M.C. St. Margaret's.

Son of the late Mary and Gulio Lucia.  Beloved husband of the late Doris Lucia.  Jules is survived by his good friend Joe Asturi and his large extended Hoffstot's family.

Jules was a member of St....

Mar 12, 2024

Suzanne K. Stewart of O'Hara Township passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, after a long battle with dementia.  She was born 1949 in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA.  Survived by her husband of 51 years Donald "Don" Stewart; Sister Barbara (Dan) Motto; brothers James (Lisa) Kelley and Harry Lee Kelley plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Suzanne...

Mar 8, 2024

Darleen (Schrecengost) Eden on Friday March 8, 2024.  Wife of the late Theodore "Ted" Eden.  Darleen was born in Berea, OH.  Daughter of the late Doyle and Pearl Schrecengost.  S

he grew up near Marienville, PA and graduated from East Forest High School and from Bryant & Stratton Business Institute in Buffalo, NY.  She came to Pittsburgh...