Obituaries

May 27, 2023

Charles G. Canelakes, age 92 of Harwick, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 27, 2023 with his longtime significant other Barbara Kiser by his side.  He was the son of the late Helen and Louis Canelakes; who were born and raised in Sparta, Greece.  Husband of the late Patricia (McGrady) Canelakes.  Predeceased by his siblings John, Jim, and Mary.  ...

May 25, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Michael Vizzini, 66. A dedicated husband, father, and beloved grandfather, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, May 25th, 2023.

Doug was born on August 29th, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Ross Vizzini and Charlotte Burd. He graduated from Edinboro...

May 25, 2023

Roy A. Weber, age 88 of Rosedale passed away at home on Thursday May 25, 2023.

He was the son of the late Esther (Grimm) Weber and Arthur Weber.  Beloved husband for 62 years to Joyce (Morris) Weber.  Loving father of Allan (Amy) Weber and Noreen Weber.  Brother of the late Olive (late Ralph) Hoebler.  Grandfather of...

May 24, 2023

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May 24, 2023

Michael G. Forbeck, age 65 of Verona passed away on Wednesday May 24, 2023 with his family by his side.  He was the son of the late Martha (Knapp) Forbeck and Maurice Forbeck.  Beloved husband for 31 years to Amy (Von Vreckin) Forbeck.  Loving father of Benjamin and Nathan Forbeck.  Brother of Tom (Kathy) Forbeck, Maureen (late Marv) Walters,...

May 24, 2023

Tom Fusia passed away quietly on May 24 in Somerset, NJ at the age of 97 having lived a full, active, accomplished life.

He was married for 67 years to his childhood sweetheart, the lovely Elizabeth "Betty" Raymond Fusia. She passed in May of 2015.

He was the son of Dr Donald Anthony Fusia Sr...

May 23, 2023

Raymond M. Varassi, age 74 of Allison Park passed away Tuesday May 23, 2023 at home surrounded by his family after a 3 month hard fought battle with esophageal cancer.  He was the son of the late Irene (Reschoff) Varassi and Raymond Varassi.  Beloved husband for 44 years to Beverly (Gilbert) Varassi. Loving father of Melanie (Daryl Mains) Varassi-Mains,...

May 23, 2023

Mae M. Langford, age 74 of Verona passed unexpectedly on Tuesday morning May 23, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Nellie (Vandergrift) Kearns and Louis Kearns.  Longtime partner of Thomas Hughes.  Loving mother of Jody (Christina) Kearns, Janelle (Jim) Whiteman, and the late Jennifer Langford.  Sister of Betty (Sam) Krutz, Vicky (late Dan) Burns, Jeanne (Jeff) Mellon,...

May 16, 2023

Michele L. Siciliano, age 53 of Sewickley Heights passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was the beloved mother of August and Vincent Siciliano IV. Michele was a loving and caring mother who put her boys above all else and devoted her life to them. She enjoyed gardening, baking, and walking her son's dog, Ammo.

The...

May 16, 2023

Richard W. "Rick" (Mel) Cortez "Mel", age 71 passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday May 16, 2023.  He was the son of the late Sylvia (Szurszewski) Cortez and the late Melvin Cortez.  Loving husband of the late Eileen L. Cortez who predeceased him in November of 2021.  Loving brother of James, Robert and Christine Cortez, Noreen (Tom) Oliver, and...

May 16, 2023

It is with deep sadness and much love that we announce the peaceful passing of Patricia Ann (Allegrezza) Moore on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 82 years of age.

She is lovingly remembered by her children: Jill (Dan) Squire of Pittsburgh, PA, Sharon...

May 14, 2023

Eugene "Gene" Rossi, age 67 of Oakmont, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Catherine (Ceoffe) Rossi and Emanuele Rossi. Beloved husband for 41 years to Eileen (Carrigan) Rossi. Loving father of Jennifer (Benjamin) Gebrosky, Stephen (April) Rossi, and Jessica Rossi. Brother of John Rossi, Christi...

May 13, 2023

Eileen Ryder, age 76 of Penn Hills, passed away on Saturday May 13, 2023 peacefully surrounded by family after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Ringheisen) Wakefield and the late Charles Wakefield. Loving mother of Timothy (Michelle) Ryder and the late Colleen Ryder. Sister of Tess Wakefield, Brigid (Terry) Richards, and the late Paul...

May 11, 2023

Dennis J. Trozzo, age 75 of Lower Burrell passed away on Thursday May 11, 2023. He was the son of the late Rita (Larbig) and Dominic Trozzo. Loving brother of David (Beverly) Trozzo, Gary (Malina) Trozzo, and Janet (Steve) Lindberg. Uncle of Brian (significant other Wendy) Trozzo, Kevin (Melanie) Trozzo, David (Ashley) Trozzo, Matthew (Sarah) Trozzo, Amaris (fiancee Devin...

May 9, 2023

John E. (Shorty) (Sid) Stockey passed away on May 9, 2023 at the age of 96. He was the husband of the late Frances (Sally) Stockey for 73 years. Together they raised 4 children, Shirley Golofski (Gerard), Gary (Patricia), the late Deborah Cinefra (Frank) and John Rebecca. Shorty was one of 4 children of John and Elizabeth Stockey whose...

May 8, 2023

Susan A. Koch, age 69 of Export passed away on Monday morning May 8, 2023. She is the daughter of Anne (Panza) Hassler and the late Robert Hassler. Beloved husband to Gerard Koch for 44 years. Loving mother to Emily (Joseph) Gluvna and Jonathan (Lindsay) Koch. "Gah" to Jacob and Joshua Gluvna and Tessa and Tristan Koch. Sister of...

May 8, 2023

Sylvia A. Wilhelm, 84 of East Oakmont passed away peacefully on Monday May 8 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was the daughter of the late Naomi (Elwood) Wilhelm and Thomas Wilhelm. Loving mother of Claudia McCall. Sylvia was the youngest of 5 siblings and was extremely proud to be a 1959 graduate of the Citizen's General Hospital...

May 7, 2023

Ann Mae Baila, formerly of Oakmont passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2023. She was 97 years old. Ann was born in Russellton, PA to her parents, Thomas and Anna (Pokopac) Tady. She was the loving wife of Raymond Baila who passed away in 2007. In her early years, Ann and her sister Becky, known together as...

May 6, 2023

Norm, age 73 of Oakmont passed away peacefully on Saturday May 6, 2023 at the VA Hospital Oakland surrounded by his family. Norm was a dedicated and proud veteran who spent many years doing whatever he could to help other veterans. He was an avid car enthusiast. His kids attended many car cruises throughout life and learned to love...

May 6, 2023

On Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the age of 87, Mary Patricia Sapsara passed away. She was a beloved wife, sister friend, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was also loved like a mother by many nieces and nephews. A graduate of Sto-Rox high school, she enjoyed being a wife and mother for many years. Her dear friend Gerry...