Obituaries

Dec 27, 2023

Lucinda "Cindy" R. Chapa, age 75 of New Kensington, passed away on Wednesday December 27, 2023, at UPMC Passavant, McCandless.

Daughter of the late Virginia and Forrest Steffey.  Beloved wife of 50 years to the late Daniel Chapa.  Loving mother of Chris (Julie) Chapa and Galen Chapa.  Sister of the late Susan Bowen.

Cindy cherished...

Dec 25, 2023

Patricia A. Young, age 90 of Oakmont, passed away on Christmas Day morning, Monday December 25, 2023, at her daughter's home in Gibsonia.

Daughter of the late Valeria and Thomas Gaines.  Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Young.  Loving mother of Melinda "Mindy" (Edward) Stephany of Gibsonia and Donna (Young) Crawford of Oakmont. Grandmother of Michael...

Dec 25, 2023

Deborah A. "Deb" (Sand) Varasse, age 67 of Verona passed away on Christmas Day, Monday December 25, 2023.

Daughter of the late Shirley and Henry Sand.  Beloved wife of 43 years to the late Robert "Bob" James Varasse who predeceased Deb in February of 2022.  Loving mother of Greg (Mimi) Varasse and David (Jodi) Varasse.  Sister of...

Dec 21, 2023

Elaine M. Diez, age 84, of Verona, on Thursday, December 21, 2023.  Beloved wife of 64 years to the late William Diez; mother of David (Andrea), Jeffrey (deceased), William (Kimberly), and Timothy; grandmother of Michelle, Melissa, Joshua, Jacqueline, Nathan, Jacob, and Elizabeth; great grandmother of Brynne, Camryn, Keira and Kaden; sister of Linda Biel (Stanley), and the late Carol...

Dec 17, 2023

Georgia A. Marci, age 62 of Verona passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday December 17, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Nannette (Thor) Thornton and George Thornton.  Loving wife of 35 years to Richard G. Marci.  Loving mother of Lindsey (Josh) Howard.  Sister of Maureen (late Norm) Bell, Sharon Thornton...

Dec 15, 2023

Rita (Scampone) Paliotta, age 77 of Ross Twp., formerly of East Liberty passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023.

Born in Selvacava, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Josephine (DeBellis) Scampone.

Loving mother of Natalie (Michael) Escourt, Mary Paliotta, Patsy Paliotta, and Mark Paliotta. Devoted Grandmother of Madeline, Samuel, and Sophia...

Dec 12, 2023

Warren J. Bassett, age 84 of Oakmont passed away at home on Tuesday December 12, 2023.

Son of the late Elizabeth (Schafer) and John W. Bassett.  Husband of the late Marilyn Pace.  Loving father of Doug Bassett of Philadelphia and the late Bridget Bassett.

Warren was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, a member...

Dec 11, 2023

Jean, 89, of Oakmont died December 11, 2023. Jean was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, William Mabold. Jean was one of twelve children born to Walter and Helen (Wojcicki) Sadowski of Lawrenceville; sister of Robert Sadowski, Chester Sadowski, Henry Sadowski, Leo Sadowski, Edward Sadowski, Theodore Sadowski, John Sadowski, Laura (Sadowski) Sienko, Cecelia (Sadowski) Schindler, Amelia (Sadowski)...

Dec 9, 2023

Margaret Lynn Stecko was born on July 21, 1949, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023, at the age of 74. She would always crochet and sew things for her family, making baby blankets and hats. She loved to cook, go camping and amusement parks.

She leaves behind her loving children Bill Long,...

Dec 8, 2023

Patricia (Whiteford), age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023, with her family by her side.

Pat was a teacher, writer, and communications consultant.  Her proudest career accomplishment was starting Wagner Communications Consultants which afforded her the opportunity to share her love of communications with others and to travel the world for many years.   She...

Dec 7, 2023

Lawrence E. "Larry" Sullivan, age 78 of Oakmont, passed away on Thursday December 7, 2023, at UPMC Mercy Hospital.

He was the son of the late Eleanor (Dumm) Baenig and Arthur B. Sullivan. Beloved husband of the late Diane (Cameron) Sullivan for 46 years. Loving father of Kathleen (Raymond) Romeo and Brigid (Adam) Brown. Brother of Art...

Dec 6, 2023

Arrangements private and entrusted to BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont.

Dec 5, 2023

Tinamarie Gill, age 64 of Cheswick passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 5, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Annamarie (Ercole) and Lawrence W. Gill Sr.  Loving sister of Larry (Cielito) Gill, Jr. and Shawn Gill.  Aunt to Maria, Amanda, and Matthew Gill.

Tinamarie will be remembered as always giving to everyone -...

Dec 5, 2023

Michael C. Rosfeld, age 60 of Oakmont passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday December 5, 2023, after a year and a half illness with cancer.  Son of Marian Horn.  Beloved husband of 36 years to Catherine (Meyers) Rosfeld.  Loving father of Michael (Michelle) Rosfeld and Calyn Rosfeld.

Mike worked for Verizon for 23...

Dec 2, 2023

Regis W. McGill, Jr., age 68 of Trafford passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday December 2, 2023.

He was the son of the late Mary (O'Shea) and Regis W. McGill, Sr.  Beloved fiancé of Ann Marie Craig.  Former spouse of Jean Anzelone.  Loving father of Regis (Samantha) McGill, III, Tina McGill and Samantha Anzelone.  Brother of...

Nov 27, 2023

Grace M. Orzechowski, age 82 of New Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on Monday November 27, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Helen and Edmond Orzechowski.  Loving mother of Judie (Joe) Bethoski.  Sister of Judith (John) Fesz, Karol (Eugene) Mennow, Patricia (late Charles) Lindgren, Edie (David) Dlubak, and Beth Ann Orzechowski.  Godmother of Jessica...

Nov 26, 2023

Joseph A. Kensinger Jr., age 94 of Oakmont passed away peacefully on Sunday November 26, 2023.

He was the son of the late Alma and Joseph Kensinger, Sr.  Beloved husband of the late Mary Kensinger.  Loving father of Lynne (Ken) Galley, Laurie Haradzin, and the late David Kensinger.  Brother of the late Carol and Robert Kensinger.  Grandfather...

Nov 25, 2023

Dorothea June Rose Lazar, aged 99 of Great Falls, Virginia and formerly of Penn Hills, died Saturday, November 25, 2023, after having lived a rich life full of love, her family and her friends.

Daughter of the late Roy Daniel Rose and V. June Frederickson; beloved wife of the late George C. Lazar; beloved mother of Laura...

Nov 22, 2023

Teresia "Tea" Crawford Mieszkowski , age 76 of Cheswick, died Wednesday November 22, 2023, after complications following back surgery.

She was the daughter of the late John "Jack" Crawford and the late Frances Crawford.  Beloved wife of 32 years to Jerry Mieszkowski.  Loving mother of Tamara (David Kimball) Hudec.  Grandma TT to Angelique Hudec.

Tea...

Nov 19, 2023

Kathleen M. Mueller, age 67 of Verona, passed away on Sunday November 19, 2023.  Daughter of the late Anne and James Sugden.  Beloved wife of the late Fred Mueller, predeceasing Kathleen in 2021.  Loving mother of Samantha and Jake Mueller.  Sister of James (Kathy) Sugden and Anna Marie (Larry) Wright.

Kathleen loved working as a truck driver...