Obituaries

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...

Oct 16, 2023

Lillian Marie (Symons) Hren age 97, of Longwood at Oakmont, formerly of Regent Square and Swissvale passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Robert Hren.

Loving mother of Karen (Larry) Modena, the late Bobby Wayne Hren, Suzi Chesko and Ellie (Joseph) Perry. Proud and loving Gram of John and Jodi...

Oct 16, 2023

Monte Williams, Jr., born on 12/26/1957, of Verona, Pennsylvania died unexpectedly on Monday, October 16, 2023. He was only sixty-five years old. He was the son of the late Betty (King) Adams and Monte Williams, Sr. and the loving brother of Denise King. He was well known throughout Allegheny County.

Monte spent thirty-two years working in the...

Oct 14, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Davis, age 69 of Dormont passed away peacefully at home on Saturday October 14, 2023.

He was the son of the late Charles J. and Veronica G. Davis.  Much beloved brother of Helen (late Steve) Fialkovich and Veronica (Bill) Franciscus.  Devoted uncle of Megan Fialkovich, Erin (Nick) Tonkay and Matthew (Elise) Franciscus.  Great-uncle to Elijah...

Oct 13, 2023

Nancy C. (Machen) Muka, age 66 of Springdale and formerly of Oakmont passed away on Friday October 13, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was the daughter of the late Alice and Harry Machen.  Beloved wife of 40 years to Richard A. Muka, Sr.  Loving mother of Andy (Megan) Muka and the late Ricky A....

Oct 10, 2023

Marilyn J. Honsperger, age 92 of Verona passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday October 10, 2023, surrounded by her daughters.

She was the daughter of the late Viola (Schultz) and Raymond Long.  Beloved wife of 58 years to the late Freddy Honsperger who predeceased Marilyn in 2009. Loving mother of Lee Anne (Peter) Bankaitis, Jill (George)...

Oct 4, 2023

Ruth L. Leinhos, age 79 passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 4, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Johanna (Schafer) and Kenneth Hawker, Sr.  Beloved wife of the late David Leinhos.  Loving sister of Kenneth (Carol) Hawker, Jr. and David (Margaret) Hawker.  Aunt of six and great aunt of nine.

Ruth was...

Oct 1, 2023

Carlo E. Cuomo, age 89 of Verona passed away on Sunday morning October 1, 2023 at his home.

He was the son of the late Antoinette (Castelli) and Joseph Cuomo.  Beloved husband for 52 years to Elizabeth "Betty" Cuomo.  Loving father of Daniel (Alyssa) Cuomo and Christopher (Stephanie) Cuomo.  Pap-Pap to Emily and Ava Cuomo.  Dear brother...