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Local obituaries for Oakmont, Pennsylvania.

O'Leary, Donald R

O'Leary, Donald R

Apr 29, 2023

Don O'Leary, a man lovingly shaped by faith, family, hard work, and a sparkling sense of humor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29 at age 90 in Verona, PA, with loved ones at his side. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, the second of two boys, Don grew up in a cozy, full household with his mother, brother, grandparents,...

Karnavas, Alexander J

Karnavas, Alexander J

Apr 28, 2023

Alexander John Karnavas, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away April 28, 2023 at his home in Tarpon Springs, FL. Alex will be remembered for his passionate faith, love of nature, and strength of character. Originally from Pittsburgh, he was a valuable mentor in college and then medical school in Belgium, and enjoyed extreme sports: mountain climbing, diving, aviation,...

Gensler, Kenneth C

Gensler, Kenneth C

Apr 28, 2023

Kenneth C. Gensler, age 63 of Plum, passed away on Friday April 28, 2023. He is the beloved son of Charles Gensler and Marlene (Leon) Gensler. Loving brother of Christopher Gensler, Patty Conn, and Diane Gensler Block. He is the Uncle to 4 and great-uncle to 4. Ken loved working on cars as an auto mechanic. Private interment will...

Demonaco, Lawrence J

Demonaco, Lawrence J

Apr 28, 2023

Lawrence James DeMonaco ("Larry"), 79, of Fox Chapel, passed away on April 28, 2023, peacefully at home with his family. Larry was born on July 7, 1943, to Herman and Mary DeMonaco in Bloomfield, PA. After graduating from Central Catholic High School in 1962, he went on to study at Gannon University, graduating in 1966 with a degree in...

Reuss, Felicia

Reuss, Felicia

Apr 25, 2023

Felicia B Reuss "Lee", age 94 of Oakmont formerly of Penn Hills and Plum, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 25, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Catherine and Hilary Badolato.  Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Reuss.  Loving mother of Edward (Cecelia) Reuss of Cincinnati, Larry (Michele) Reuss of Fox Chapel, and Brian (Kimberly) Reuss...

Bradburn, Kathleen

Bradburn, Kathleen

Apr 22, 2023

Kathleen M. Bradburn, age 74 of Plum (formerly of Oakmont), passed away on Saturday April 22, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of the late George and Gloria Bradburn. Loving sister of Michelyn "Mikey" (Dave) Morrison of Upper Burrell, Judy Litzinger of Cheswick, Tim (Rhonda) Bradburn of West Mifflin, Jim Bradburn of New Kensington, and the late George "Skip"...

Stapel, James W

Stapel, James W

Apr 21, 2023

James (Jim) Stapel ,74 of Oakmont, formerly of Spring Hill passed away peacefully on Friday April 21, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Marlene (Messmer), son Jon (Casey), daughter Jennifer (Sal), sister Susan (Bob), grandchildren Nathan and Corey, step-grandchildren Sal, Jr., David, Nicole, Madison, Brady, step great-granddaughter Harper...

Hagmaier, Dolores A

Hagmaier, Dolores A

Apr 17, 2023

Dolores A. (Farina) Hagmaier, age 89 of Penn Hills passed away peacefully on Monday morning April 17, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Antoinette and Donato Farina. Beloved wife of the late William E. Hagmaier for 56 years. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Rochelle) Hagmaier, Thomas (significant other Michelle) Hagmaier, Daniel (significant other Mariana) Hagmaier, and Linda (Craig)...

Ricketts, Edward L, Jr

Ricketts, Edward L, Jr

Apr 16, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved uncle, Edward Ricketts of Aspinwall on Sunday April 16, 2023. He was the beloved uncle of Lisa (Jim) Endler, Dr. Deborah (Dan) Gilman, and Cindy (Lou) Simpson. Great-Uncle of Sean, Zach, Chester, Emma, Finnegan, and Logan. He was a kind, generous, and loving man whose...

Pecze, Joseph E

Pecze, Joseph E

Apr 14, 2023

Joseph E. Pecze, Sr., age 91 formerly of Verona, passed away on Friday morning April 14 2023. He was the son of the late Catherine (Mikula) and John Pecze. Beloved husband of the late Betty Pecze. Loving father of Joanne (Mathew) Riberich, Karen Saucier, and Joseph (Jodi) Pecze, Jr. Brother of the late Irene Barnhart, late Stephen Pecze, and...

Schuelke, Patricia A

Schuelke, Patricia A

Apr 14, 2023

Patricia A. Schuelke, age 91 of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully at home on Friday April 14, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Anne and Conrad Denne. Loving mother of Robert Schuelke, Thomas Schuelke, Patty (John) Scott, the late Michael B. (surviving spouse Susie) Schuelke, late David (surviving spouse Selena) Schuelke, the late...

Duderstadt, Belinda

Duderstadt, Belinda

Apr 13, 2023

Belinda Duderstadt, age 64, of Verona PA, formerly of Corpus Christi TX, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023. She was born January 18th, 1959, to her late parents, Alfredo and Beatrice (Lopez) Rodriguez. She graduated W. B. Ray High school in 1977 and worked for Byada Home Health Care as a certified nurse's aide. Growing up in Corpus...

Dr. William (Bill) Garove, Jr.

Dr. William (Bill) Garove, Jr.

Apr 12, 2023

Dr. William (Bill) Garove, Jr. passed away on April 12, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill is survived by his wife Lee Yount-Garove, children, Bobby (Cheryl) Garove, Susan Garove, and Shelly (Jeff) Kick. Stepdaughters Christina and Darcie Yount. Grandchildren Zach, Jake, Anna, Zane, Skyler, Vivienne, and Jackson, three great grandchildren and a sister, Judy.

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Cugini, Rita

Cugini, Rita

Apr 12, 2023

Rita (Rondinelli) Cugini, 93 of Morningside passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Born in Alvito, Italy on June 3, 1929 she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Victoria (DeCarolis) Rondinelli. Beloved Wife of the late Vincent Cugini, who preceded her in death in 2006. Loving Mother of Rocco (Sue) Cugini and the late Anthony (surviving spouse,...

Mcgregor, April

Mcgregor, April

Apr 8, 2023

April Joy (Kroll) McGregor, age 56, of Johnstown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 8, 2023. She was the daughter of Judy Kroll and the late Richard Kroll, beloved wife of Kevin McGregor, proud and loving mother of Samantha Jo (Matt) Bradburn, Alexis Rae (Bill) Beckwith, and the late Madison Bradburn, and stepmother of Bella McGregor. April was a...

Zalar, Dolores

Zalar, Dolores

Apr 7, 2023

Dolores D. Zalar, age 93 of Oakmont passed away on Good Friday April 7, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Violet Cartwright. Loving mother of Larry (Vicky) McNeil and Sherry McNeil. Loving grandmother of Jake (Heather) McNeil and Mindy (Josh) Jendrasik. Great-grandmother of Lily McNeil, Sara Real, and Allie Jendrasik. Dodie was apart of the Democratic National...

Metar, James J

Metar, James J

Apr 7, 2023

James J. Metar "Jim", age 75 passed away on Good Friday April 7, 2023. He was the son of the late Sophie and John Metar of Wilkes-Barre, PA. Beloved husband for 50 years to Marilyn (Koby) Metar. Loving father of Heather (Ben) Trotter. Grandfather to Tristan and Bryn Trotter. Jim was President, owner, and operator of Kabinet Koncepts, Inc....

Leppold, Bernadette C

Leppold, Bernadette C

Apr 7, 2023

Bernadette C. Leppold of Verona passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 7, 2023, at the age of 88. She was the daughter of the late Mary and Martin Barrett. Beloved wife of the late Coleman L. Leppold. Loving mother of Maureen (Mike Janesko) Kowalski, Stephen (Kay) Leppold, Edward Leppold, Judith (Herbert Ho) Leppold, and Lynne (Adam) Mercer. Cherished...

Davis, Elizabeth D

Davis, Elizabeth D

Apr 6, 2023

Elizabeth (Liz) Doughton Davis, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023, at the age of 92. She was the loving mother of Thomas (Susan) Greulich, of Sykesville, MD, Elizabeth (Kevin) Gilleland, Raleigh, NC and Margaret (Michael) Morris Champion, PA. Liz was born on February, 16, 1931, to Lewis and Elizabeth (Eagle) Doughton in Waco,...

Basgall, Jarett R

Basgall, Jarett R

Apr 3, 2023

Jarett R. Basgall "Ray", age 37 of Verona, passed away on Monday April 3, 2023 after fighting illness his entire life. He is the beloved son of Sharon (Chuck) Baskin and Steven (Significant other Barbara Jean) Basgall. Loving grandson of Vonna (late Hubert) Basgall and the late Jack (late Maxine) Odom. Loving step-brother to Shane (fiancee Kelsey) Baskin and...

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