Obituaries

Aug 31, 2023

Services were private for the family.

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

Aug 28, 2023

David Paul Bodnar born, August 6,1933 was one of 13 children, born and raised in the Lincoln- Lemington section of Pittsburgh, later lived in Oakmont.

He graduated from Westinghouse High school and Chicago Technical College. He was a draftsman by trade and worked for Columbia Gas, then Swindell-Rust international.

David proudly served as a corporal...

Aug 28, 2023

MICHAEL SCURO, 99 years old, of Penn Hills, was received into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on August 28, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Michael was preceded in death by his loving and inseparable wife of 67 years, Mary, and his mother and father, Marietta and Nicola Scuro, and his seven brothers and sisters.  He is survived by...

Aug 26, 2023

Ronald D. Renna, age 76 of Verona passed away on Saturday August 26, 2023, at his home.

He was the son of the late Ann and Olympia Renna.  Beloved husband of Gail (Longstreth) Renna.  Loving brother of Paul Renna.  Uncle of Joshua Renna.

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

Aug 16, 2023

Melvin D. Schubert, Sr. (94) of Springdale, PA passed away on August 16, 2023, at the H. John Heinz, III Dept. of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center.

Mel was born in Tarentum, PA on August 24, 1928.  He grew up in the shadow of the Great Depression and World War II.  He joined the U.S. Army and served...

Aug 16, 2023

Laura Alexandria Davis Crawford (known as "Laura Senior" to many), 89 of Oakmont, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, after a brief illness.

Born in Roseann, Virginia on 1/2/34 —a nice memory convenience for those challenged with remembering dates, but a mnemonic that escaped her own notice until her 80th birthday party —Laura is remembered especially for a...

Aug 16, 2023

Patricia J. Georgiana, age 78 of Coraopolis, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday August 16, 2023, surrounded by family.

She was the daughter of the late Miriam and Frank Donovan.  Beloved wife for 49 years to Samuel Georgiana.  Loving mother of Elizabeth (Samuel Lewis) Georgiana, Catherine (Peter) Grenninger, and Margaret (Dustin Giannopoulos) Georgiana.  Grammy of...

Aug 12, 2023

Keegan William Clontz, 12 years old, of Plum, passed away on August 12, 2023 in Plum.

Visitation will be 1:00pm - 8:00pm, Thursday, August 24th and Friday, August 25th at Burket-Truby Funeral Home, 421 Allegheny Ave, Oakmont, PA 15139.

Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Saturday, August 26th at St. John's Baptist Church, 444 St....

Aug 12, 2023

Casey Thomas Clontz, 38, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on August 12, 2023 in Plum, PA.

Visitation will be 1:00pm - 8:00pm, Thursday, August 24th and Friday, August 25th at Burket-Truby Funeral Home, 421 Allegheny Ave, Oakmont, PA 15139.

Funeral services will be held 11:00am, Saturday August 26th at St. John's Baptist Church, 444 St....

Aug 9, 2023

JoAnn Egan age 83, of Oakmont and formerly of Penn Hills, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Daughter of the late Catherine (Tomaselli) and Michael DeMartino; beloved wife for 59 years to the late Thomas E. Egan; loving mother of Karen (Jeff) Jankowski, Sandra (Lorenzo) Frazzini, Lori (Tom) Udanis, and...

Aug 7, 2023

George J. Gerneth, MD, of Point Breeze, a respected member of the medical community and a beloved family man, passed away peacefully at Longwood at Oakmont on August 7, 2023. The cherished husband of Eileen (Jordan) Gerneth for 57 years, and a loving father to Lisanne G. (Brad) Smith and Megan G. (Peter) Bergmann.  He held a special place...

Aug 3, 2023

Dorothy A. (Drinski) Perka, 87 of Buffalo Township (formerly of Etna) passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

Daughter of the late Alojz and Barbara (Martek) Drenski.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas S. Perka, who preceded her in death in 2009.  Mother of Thomas W. (Kendra) Perka and James (Renee) Perka.  Grandmother of Jaymie (Heather), Kayla...

Aug 3, 2023

Bernice Staisey Asmonga

(June 4, 1930—August 3, 2023)

If you ever visited the Asmonga Family's home on top of the breezy hill in Fellsburg, Pennsylvania, you may recall that the kitchen door was always open.  Inside that door was the welcoming Bernice Staisey Asmonga, the wife of Belle Vernon Area High School basketball and baseball...

Aug 2, 2023

Diane Hackett Harrell, 73, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023. A lifelong resident of Oakmont, Diane will be remembered by many for her caring heart, witty humor, endless hospitality, and dedication to her community.

Diane was born to Robert and Betty Hackett on May 30, 1950. She attended Oakmont High School (class of 1968) and graduated...

Jul 31, 2023

Marcella A. Coleman, age 90 of Penn Hills, passed away on Monday July 31, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Alice and Richard Thornton.  Beloved wife of the late John Coleman.  Loving mother of John (Darla) Coleman and Richard (Marie) Coleman.  Sister of Kathy (Walter) Coats and the late George (late Nan) Thornton.  Grandmother of...

Jul 31, 2023

Kathy (Mary C.) Persinger, age 78 of Pittsburgh passed away on Monday July 31, 2023.

She was the beloved wife of the late Henry Persinger.  Loving mother of Melissa (late Chris) Stoner and Michael Persinger.  Grandmother of Drew, Veronica, Fallon, Delanie, and Saxen Persinger.

Mary loved her family and friends as well as gardening, going...

Jul 30, 2023

Barry E. Raabe, age 78 of Plum Boro passed away at his home on Sunday July 30, 2023.

He was the son of the late Oma (Curran) and Robert Raabe.  Loving husband for 36 years to the late Patricia (Porovne) Raabe who predeceased Barry in 2007.  Loving father of Erica (Sean) Brennan and Barrett (Karen) Raabe.  Grandfather...

Jul 27, 2023

Larry R. Sweeney, age 67 of Verona, passed away on Thursday July 27, 2023 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital.

He was the son of the late Ethel (Williams) and Basil Sweeney.  Beloved husband of 38 years to Linda (Schmitt) Sweeney.  Loving father of Donley Sweeney, Shawn (Megan) Sweeney, and Jack Sweeney.  Grandfather of Emmy, Jonathan, and Kayla Sweeney. ...

Jul 21, 2023

The Rev. Norman E. Koehler, III, Ph.D. He died at Longwood at Oakmont on Friday July 21, 2023. Son of a Presbyterian minister; graduated from Johnstown HS in 1952. Graduated from Grove City College in 1956; served in the U.S. Navy for 27 years (2 years reserve and 25 active); became a Naval Aviator in 1958; retired as a...

Jul 18, 2023

Charles J. "Chuck" "C.J." Wintermantel,  age 61 of Oakdale and formerly of Oakmont passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital.

He was the son of the late Sally Ann (Bauer) and Charles Wintermantel.  Former spouse and friend of Patricia Dugan Wintermantel and the surviving Dugan family members.  Loving brother of Cori...