Obituaries

Oct 1, 2025

Thomas James Mettrick, 84 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home on Wednesday October 1, 2025.  He was the son of the late Florence and Thomas Mettrick.  Beloved husband of 25 years to Annamae Beardshall.  Loving father of Laura (John) Mainarich and Kathleen (David) James.  Pap-pap to Patrick (Tina) Lucas, Shannon (Kai) Lucas, Julie (Ethan) Kibbe, and...

Oct 1, 2025

Donna L. Shaffer, 92 of Cheswick, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday October 1, 2025.  She was the daughter of the late Christina and Michael Watts.  Beloved sweetheart wife to Gerald J. "Jud" Shaffer who preceded Donna in passing in 2020. Loving mother of Sandy (Rich Sipes) Shaffer and Sherry Shaffer. Bamma of Nick (Lisa), Tyler (Lauren), Alex,...

Oct 1, 2025

Robert A. Pica

May 22, 1946 – October 1, 2025

Robert "Bob" A. Pica, 79, of Verona, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday October 1, 2025.  Born on May 22, 1946, in New Castle, PA, Bob was the son of the late Anthony Frank and Mary Margaret (Print) Pica.

Bob...

Sep 30, 2025

Anita C. Earnest, age 76 of Plum Boro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 30, 2025.  She was the daughter of the late Lydia and Frank Cerchiaro.  Loving mother of Susan Ryan of Plum.  Grandma of Hailey (partner Mar Chand) Ryan and Christopher Ryan. Sister of Frankie (Nancy) Cerchiaro.  Preceded in death by 3 siblings.

Anita loved...

Sep 30, 2025

Donald E. Keefer

July 18, 1936 – September 30, 2025

Donald E. Keefer, 89, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, surrounded by his family

in Ogden, Utah.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 18, 1936, Don graduated from Shaler High School in 1954 before attending Carnegie Institute of Technology, where...

Sep 30, 2025

Bernadette R. Sosovicka June 27, 1934 – September 30, 2025

Bernadette R. Sosovicka, 91 of Springdale, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, with family by her side. A lifelong resident of the area, she was born on June 27th, 1934, to Frank and Hattie (Zaleski) in New Kensington, and graduated from New Kensington High...

Sep 24, 2025

Kathleen Joyce Miller

May 22, 1951 – September 24, 2025

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Kathleen Joyce Miller, who left this world on September 24, 2025, at the age of 74. She passed peacefully with her son by her side, his hand in hers as she took...

Sep 21, 2025

No obituary.  Services private for family.

Sep 18, 2025

Thomas Henry Rocke, 81, passed away on September 18, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born on September 11, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he lived a full life, with a long career in the Philadelphia Fire Department, where he made lifelong friends and began his long-standing skiing hobby. Known affectionately as "Pop," since 2012, he was cherished for his kindness and...

Sep 15, 2025

Janet Raymond Fusia, 97 of Oakmont, passed away September 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Joseph Fusia, her parents Hugh and Clare Raymond, and older siblings Bob Raymond and Betty Fusia (Tom).  She is survived by her children Megan Wentland (Barry), Tod (Maureen) Fusia, and Tyler (Joan) Fusia.  Also survived by 8 grandchildren and...

Sep 14, 2025

Nicholas Venuti Sr., of Verona, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 14, 2025.

He was known by all as one of the hardest working men you could ever meet.

His work ethic was unmatched, but his true strength was in his heart…he would do anything for anyone. If a neighbor, a friend, or even a stranger...

Sep 10, 2025

Kathryn "Kathy" Alene Fonner June 28, 1956 – September 10, 2025

Kathryn "Kathy" Alene Fonner, 69, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025.

Kathy was born on June 28, 1956, at UCLA Hospital in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in Santa Monica and later made her home in Lake Isabella, California,...

Sep 7, 2025

Ruth Rae (Righi) Clements, 87 of Longwood at Oakmont and known as "Cheech" to family and friends, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 7, 2025.   She was the daughter of the late Alex and Helen Righi.  Survived by her beloved childhood sweetheart and husband Ralph of 67 years.  Also survived by siblings Margel F. (late George) Carroll and Alex...

Sep 6, 2025

Patrick Vincent Pallatto Sr., 87, of Verona, passed away peacefully at Harmar Village Health & Rehab Center on September 6, 2025.

He was the son of the late Mary Cataldo and Anthony Pallatto Sr. Patrick is survived by his former spouse, Bonnie Lee Huber, with whom he had three beloved children; his late wife, Anna Marie (Seibel)...

Sep 5, 2025

Joseph Patrick "Pat" Dalsass, 78, of Washington Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5th, 2025. Born on April 30th, 1947, he grew up in Verona and graduated from Verona High School.

He was a proud alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1973. He began his career at...

Sep 1, 2025

Donald N. McDade, 75 of Plum, and formerly of Oakmont and Verona passed away after a 4 year illness with dementia on Labor Day, Monday September 1, 2025.   He was the son of the late Gladys and George McDade.  Loving father Rita (late Manuel) Porter, Teddy McDade, and the late Thomas McDade.  Pap of nine grandchildren and great-grandfather of...

Aug 28, 2025

Edwin "Ed" Yessler

December 7, 1925 – August 28, 2025

Edwin "Ed" Yessler, age 99 of Pittsburgh PA passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on August 28, 2025, following a lengthy illness.  Born on December 7, 1925, Ed grew up during the Great Depression.  In 1942 he enlisted in the...

Aug 28, 2025

Thomas (Tex) K. Ritter, 75 of Verona, passed away on Thursday August 28, 2025, after a 6-month battle with various health issues.  He was the son of the late Patricia and Joseph Ritter.  Loving husband of 42 years to Mary Ann (McCall) Ritter.  Father of Thomas (Christina) Ritter and Joseph Ritter.  Pappy of Jack, Carson, and Aleta.  Brother of...

Aug 28, 2025

Terry L. Donley, age 57 of Verona, passed unexpectedly at home on Thursday August 28, 2025.

He is the son of the late Betty and Beurford Donley.  Beloved husband of 24 years to Rebecca A. Donley.  Father of Amanda and Anthony Province.  Grandfather of Abram and Jacob.  Loving brother of Ray (Sherry), Judy (Randy), Vicky (Michael), Connie...

Aug 26, 2025

Macie Jean Thompson was born an angel in Heaven on August 26, 2025.

Her parents are Michael and Megghan Thompson, and she has 2 sisters, Madelyn (9) and Mira (3).

Her life will be celebrated by many loved ones in a private gathering at Crosspointe Church in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, August 29.

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