Obituaries

Sep 29, 2023

William M. "Bill" Koerbel, age 76 of Pittsburgh passed away Friday September 29, 2023 at UPMC St. Margaret's Hospital.  Bill was the son of the late Betty and Louis Koerbel.  Bill was a veteran who served with the United States Air Force in the late 60s.  Beloved and cherished husband for 56 years to Carolyn (McBride) Koerbel.  Loving father of...

Sep 26, 2023

Anthony P. "Tony" Listorti, age 85 of Penn Hills passed away on Tuesday September 26, 2023.  Born in 1938 in Castelbottaccio, Italy, he was the son of the late Incoronata (DeOto) and Michael Listorti.  Beloved and Devoted Husband for 55 years of the late Delfina A. "Del" (Tamburrino) Listorti who predeceased Tony in 2020.  Loving Father of Mark (Lisa)...

Sep 26, 2023

Virginia "Ginger" Siciliano, age of 87 of Oakmont passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday morning September 26, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Anna and August Passafiume.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years Vincent J. "Jim" Siciliano.  Loving mother of Vincent J. Siciliano III, Frederick W. (Renee) Siciliano,...

Sep 22, 2023

Lois K. Alverson, age 92 of Longwood at Oakmont passed away peacefully on Friday morning September 22, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Irene and Frank Krien.  Beloved wife of the late Harry J. Alverson who predeceased Lois in 2009.  Loving sister of the late Frank (late Glenda) Krien and the late Edward (surviving Wilma)...

Sep 21, 2023

Jeffrey E. Stoner, age 52 of Verona Hilltop passed away at home on Thursday morning September 21, 2023.

He was the son of the late Elaine and Ralph Stoner.  Beloved husband of Aimee Hernandez.  Loving brother of Coleen (Craig) Nies.  Uncle of Matthew and Andrew Nies.  Jeff worked at Giant Eagle for over 20 years, enjoyed bowling...

Sep 21, 2023

Clifford Forest Stumpf, 87 of Summerville, SC (formerly a longtime resident of Bedford, Pennsylvania) passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023.  Son of the late Virgil and Ada Stumpf.  Husband of the late Wilma Stumpf.  He is survived by his daughter, Sherri Lucas, Granddaughter Chelsea (Lucas) Brandt, and her husband, Sean Brandt, his Sisters Sara Smith and her husband,...

Sep 19, 2023

Alfred V. Martini, Jr. "Al", age 72 of Verona, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday September 19, 2023.

He was the son of the late Angeline (Pellegrino) and Alfred Martini, Sr.  Former spouse of Nancy Martini.  Loving father of Donnie (Rachel) Martini, Tony (Emily) Martini, and Julie (Chad) Anderson.  Beloved Pappy-Do of nine grandchildren.  Brother of...

Sep 18, 2023

Daniel Roland Chaney, 94 of Verona, Pennsylvania, passed into the presence of Jesus Christ, his Savior on Monday September 18, 2023.  Dan was born on April 12, 1929, to Genevieve and Charles Chaney in the Parker Street home of his grandparents, Daniel and Alice Chaney in Verona, Pennsylvania.  Later his parents moved to their Fourth Street home in Verona,...

Sep 18, 2023

Nancy Hendry, 70, of Plum Borough passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, September 18th, 2023 surrounded by family.  She was born on October 14th, 1952 to the late Gabriel and Ann Mattarochia of Pittsburgh. She married Malcolm Hendry on October 1, 1973 and in their nearly 50 years of marriage, they raised three children together.

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Sep 16, 2023

Victor J. Papale lost his hard-fought battle against cancer on September 16, 2023. Surviving him in death are the love of his life and wife of 53 years, Mary Anne (McDonald), and his two devoted daughters, Emily (Chris) Bosser and Sara (Chris) Cummins. His five grandchildren, Cole, Brady, Abby, Kaitlin, and Quinn will miss their Poppy, the silliest, most...

Sep 15, 2023

Vicki A. Davis, 67, of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 14, 1956, in Pittsburgh, PA. Vicki will be greatly missed by her beloved husband of 42 years, James M. Davis; daughter Jamie (Jeffrey) Rhoades; granddaughter Charlee; mother Patricia Davis; brother Michael (Sheri) Leach; and many cousins and...

Sep 10, 2023

Paula "Polly" Joan Hewitt Kokales

Paula J. Hewitt Kokales, 71, of Plum Boro, formerly Oakmont, Pa, passed away on September 10, 2023. Her soul mate and husband of 49 years, Nick Kokales, was by her side on this day and every day. Polly lived her life as a Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt. Her love for...

Sep 10, 2023

Rev. Hydie Rial Houston

August 4, 1938- September 10, 2023

The Bible records the conversion of Paul on the road to Damascus, when he recounted being visited by a blinding light and spoken to by Jesus. Paul was so moved by the experience that he recast his life's mission.

Similarly, Hydie Houston had...

Sep 9, 2023

Lois Ann Kridle Luxner Hlavac, Ph.D., age 92 of Oakmont, PA, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2023, surrounded by family.

Lois is preceded in death by husbands: James V Luxner who died in 1972, and Theodore E Hlavac, Sr, who died in 1992, also by parents Lena and John Kridle of...

Sep 9, 2023

Josephine P. Labriola, age 87, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning September 9, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Mary (Viglietta) and Pasquale Macioce.  Beloved wife of the late Gerald E. Labriola, Sr. Loving mother of Gerald E. Labriola, Jr., Patricia A. (Richard) Pirollo, and Joyce L. (Tom) Doyle.  Grandmother of Andrew (Dina) Pirollo,...

Sep 6, 2023

David Gene Sipe, 82, of East Oakmont, PA, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Born in Johnstown, PA on March 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Earl and Rosemary Sipe. Dave graduated from Penn State University in 1963 with a Bachelor's Degree in Fuel Technology Engineering. He was employed by Allegheny Ludlum...

Sep 6, 2023

Harry N. Andrews, age 93 passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Wednesday September 6, 2023. He was the son of the late Nicholas and Anna (Xenos) Andrews. Beloved husband for 65 years to the late Angeline E. Andrews, who predeceased Harry just a year ago. Loving father to Anna Maria (Gary) Miller, Michael (Holly) Andrews,...

Sep 6, 2023

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

Sep 5, 2023

Angelo Pennacchia, age 95 of Verona passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 5, 2023, with his family by his side.

He was the son of the late Virginia and Francesco Pennacchia and stepson of the late Antonio Gallo.  Loving and special partner for 42 years to Janet Fields.  Father of Linda (Greg) Ruefle, Terri (Phil) Minnich, Angelo...

Sep 1, 2023

Robertson, Norman

Age 96, of Longwood at Oakmont passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mavis (Strickland) Robertson.  Born August 28, 1927 in London, England,  Norman experienced the Blitz during the Battle of Britain first hand with his father lying on top of him for protection...