Obituaries

Nov 18, 2023

Betty (Houpt) Anderson, age 78, of Oakmont passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2023, with her family by her side.

Betty is survived by four daughters, Lori Pilling of Oakmont, Lisa (Dean) Gerber of O'Hara Township, Dana (John) Heller of Lower Burrell, and Jenifer (CJ) Pearl of Ladera Ranch, CA and son Jeff (Shannon) Anderson of...

Nov 17, 2023

Daniel J. "Dan" Stuthers, age 87 of Oakmont, passed away on Friday morning November 17, 2023, at St. Margaret's Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was the son of the late Jerome and Catherine (Callahan) Stuthers.  Beloved husband of 38 years to Sue Kramer.  Father of Tracy (Mark) Loeffler, Sharon Stuthers, Daniel Stuthers.  Grandfather of Amanda, Tony, and Madison.

Nov 15, 2023

Jeremy D. Gilroy, age 42 of Verona, went to be with the Lord after search and rescue efforts on Wednesday November 15, 2023.

He was the beloved son of Sylvia Zucco and the late David A. Gilroy. Loving brother of Jen (Mike) McNamee. Cherished uncle of Carter and Hallie.

Jeremy was the kindest person you...

Nov 13, 2023

Linda A. Essed age 67 of Verona on Monday November 13, 2023, after over thirty years battling various health issues and cancer.

Loving daughter of John R. Houston and the late Janet P. (Josebeck) Houston.  Wife of Amhmmed A. Essed.  Loving mother of Amira, Adam, and Zac Essed.  Sister of Kristin (Mike) Regalski and the late Bobby...

Nov 13, 2023

Dorothy Patricia (Koval) Morrissey was born on October 3, 1937, to Mary and Joseph Koval in Carteret, New Jersey. She was known as Dot to family and friends. She attended St. Mary's High School in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. After high school Dot went on to study as a registered nurse at Elizabeth General Hospital—pursuing a career in nursing...

Nov 11, 2023

Victoria "Vickie" G. Chaney, 94 of Verona, Pennsylvania passed into the presence of Jesus Christ, her savior on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Vickie was born on May 30, 1929, to Eva and Dan Gabor in Verona.  Her parents immigrated to the United States some years before from Romania.  Romanian was Vickie's first language, and she was always...

Nov 9, 2023

Hannah Richmond Rierson – 94, passed away on November 9, 2023, in her home at Longwood at Oakmont, Verona Pennsylvania She was a lover of life, an avid writer/artist, an adventurous traveler and a lifelong learner.

Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Nancy grew up in North Adams MA, Daytona Beach FL, and Bennington VT and then Jaffrey NH....

Nov 5, 2023

Julia Niemiec, aged 98. of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1925, the youngest of the four daughters of Sophie (Kabaj) and Antoni Sowizdrzal. Her beloved older sisters, Marie (Walter) Micholuk, Jean (Stanley) Oczkowski, and Lottie (William) Frederick preceded her in death. Julia was the loving wife of the...

Nov 5, 2023

Melton S. Sylba III "Bud", age 69 of Verona passed away on Sunday November 5, 2023.  Son of the late Wilda and Melton S. Sylba, Jr.  Loving brother of Paul Sylba, Layne Sylba, Lynne (Fife) Collins, and the late Karen Vergara and the late Jane Sylba.

Friends and relatives will be received at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME...

Nov 4, 2023

Joyce L. Eiler, age 85 of Tarentum passed away peacefully on Saturday November 4, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Nellie (Carroll) Glover and Patsy Glover.  Beloved wife of the late James M. Eiler, Sr.  Loving mother to Jay (Tammy) Eiler, Joyce Eiler, James Eiler, Jr., and the late Jeff Eiler.  Grandmother to Samantha, Jay...

Nov 2, 2023

Deborah C. Arcovio, age 67 of Cheswick, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday November 2, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late George Othites and Bernice Gallagher.

Deborah or "Miss Deb" was the beloved wife and rock of 42 years to Robert "Bob" Arcovio and loving mother of Kathleen (Emily Dee) Pennyway, Megan (Kevin Winch) Arcovio, Robert...

Nov 1, 2023

Patricia, "Pat," Gemellas (Wilson), 80, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully at home on November 1st, 2023.

She was born in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Tom and Stella (Urban) Wilson. She is preceded in death by her sister, Hazel, nephew, Kevin, brother-in-law Dave, and in-laws Florence and Sam.

Pat is survived by the...

Oct 30, 2023

Elizabeth (Betsy) Rose Carr age 72, of Natrona Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 30, 2023.

Betsy was born on July 11, 1951 in Pittsburgh and raised in Sharpsburg Pa.  She is preceded in death by her parents Robert A. Jacobs and Sophie (Costantini).  Betsy is survived by her loving husband James W. Carr of 52...

Oct 30, 2023

Brian E. Webb, Sr, 51, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2023.  Brian is survived by his wife Linda (Schorr) and two amazing children, Brian Jr and Caroline, and grandson Dominic Webb, the apple of his eye.

Son of Karen and Floyd Webb, Darlene Martorella and Mady Bresalier (Florida), brother of Monica Popovich (Sheri)...

Oct 25, 2023

Helen L. (Hause) Stull, age 92 of Murrysville passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday October 25, 2023, at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville.

She was the daughter of the late Annie and Henry Hause.  Beloved wife of the late Howard W. Stull.  Loving mother of Cheryl Stull (Charles) Boggess, David (Linda) Stull, Lisa (Stull Mike) Ramsey, and...

Oct 23, 2023

Greg (George) Chesmar, age 87 of East Oakmont passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning October 23, 2023.

He was the son of the late Anna (Kuchinko) and George Chesmar. Longtime loving partner to the late Jeannine Frantz of over 40 years and previous spouse to Mary Lou Pont.  Loving father of Brett (Debbie) Chesmar, Eric...

Oct 19, 2023

Susanne Nista,

After a long illness has passed away on October 19, 2023. Born in Tulsa Oklahoma on May 30, 1935.

She was the only child of Beatrice Marie Helson and John Donald keifer. She is preceded by her husband of 63 years Dr. Joseph A. Nista. Proud mother of Dr John (Sue) Nista, Mary...

Oct 17, 2023

Patricia Dvorchak devoted her life to raising children, whether it was her two lovely daughters, her five precious granddaughters or the hundreds of youngsters whose lives she touched as a childcare specialist at Waterworks Child Development Center where she was known as Miss Pat.

With tireless energy, she possessed a mother's touch that turned a house into...

Oct 17, 2023

Charles F. "Chuck" Vogtsberger, age 82 of Verona, passed peacefully away at home on Tuesday October 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife and support system.  Son of the late Anna (Court) and Oscar Vogtsberger.

He was the beloved husband of 43 years to Kathleen "Kathy" (Sehovski) Vogtsberger.  Loving father of Lisa (John) Blake, Charles Vogtsberger Jr.,...

Oct 16, 2023

Beatrice J. Youshaw, age 96, passed peacefully on Monday, October 16, in Rochester, NY.

Predeceased by her husband, Harry, and daughter Donna Walls (Dennis), granddaughters Jennifer and Tiffany Walls, and 7 siblings. She is survived by her children, Karen (late Stephen) Iellimo and Robert (Vivian) Youshaw, granddaughters Kristy (Charles) Parish and Julie Iellimo, 3 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews...