Obituaries

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...

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...