Obituaries

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...

Jul 15, 2023

Carol A. Conlon age 87 of Plum Borough, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 15, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Anne (O'Connell) and Francis McNamee. Beloved wife of the late Hugh E. Conlon. Loving mother of Colleen (Thomas) Heiles, Hugh (Lori) Conlon, Jr., Brian (Theresa) Conlon, and the late Maureen Conlon. Sister of Geri...

Jul 15, 2023

Surrounded by her family, Delores T. (Rondzik) Spieth of Plum (formerly of Ohio), lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, July 15, 2023.  Born February 17, 1949, to Paul and Helen (Kula) Rondzik in Cleveland, Ohio, Delores grew up to become an educator.  She was a special education teacher in Napoleon, Ohio until her stroke in 1983.  After her...

Jul 14, 2023

Gwen E. Lubatti, age 83 of Plum Boro, passed away peacefully on Friday July 14, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Virginia (Mura) and Albert Mero.  Loving mother of Michael V. Lubatti of Plum.  Grandmother of Stars Marie Shanner, Michael Albert Lubatti, Niko Dominic Lubatti.  Also survived by one sister and three nieces.

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Jul 11, 2023

Alexander McMillan Hill, of Oakmont, died July 11, 2023 at his home in Cheswick, PA.

Alex was born December 15, 1963 with severe and profound Down Syndrome.  He lived at home with his family until age six when he went to Allegheny Valley School in Crafton, PA, and for his remaining years resided with The Verland Foundation...

Jul 9, 2023

Carole "Lee" (McClain) Schultheis, 81, formerly of Monroeville, passed away July 9, 2023, at Greensburg Care Center. Born April 30, 1942 in Redstone, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Mary Ann (Kish) McClain.

Lee was a graduate of Uniontown Senior High School and California State College in California, PA. She was a...

Jul 8, 2023

Brigitte E. Muller, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 8th, 2023, at Longwood at Oakmont, in Verona, PA. Brigitte is survived by her daughter, Petra M. Traini. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wilfried Muller (d. 2021).

Mrs. Muller was born in Breslau, Germany (now Poland), on February 21, 1930, the daughter of the...

Jun 27, 2023

Jesse A. Dapra, Jr., age 75, of Monroeville, PA, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on June 27th, 2023 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Jesse was a man of God and served as an ordained elder of the Presbyterian Church of America. Because of his deep faith and personal relationship with Christ, he did...

Jun 27, 2023

Judith Ann Mason, 74, of Pittsburgh, transitioned to her eternal home with God after a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

She was born November 4, 1948, daughter of the late Robert Mason and Laura Veaney. Judy's passion for life was boundless. Adoring and loving mother of one son, Richard Slaughter (Carolyn) and two...

Jun 26, 2023

Lynne R. Kochmanski, age 78, of Cheswick passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 26, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Evelyn (Jackson) and Fred Rebele. Beloved wife of 52 years to Jan Kochmanski. Loving mother of Doug (Breanne) Kochmanski. Dear Mimi to Oskar and Greta. Sister (and best friend) of the late...

Jun 25, 2023

Jean M. Nevins, age 91 of Oakmont passed away peacefully on Sunday June 25, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Carmela (Intorre) and James Palmieri.  Beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Nevins.  Loving mother of Michele (Richard) Eckert and Frances Scatena.  Grandmother of Christopher, Sarah, and Benjamin Eckert.   Sister of the late Rose Mast,...