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Local obituaries for Oakmont, Pennsylvania.

Opsitnick, Joseph A

Opsitnick, Joseph A

Nov 29, 2022

September 20, 1924-November 29,2022 Joe, aka, Dad, Bert, Pap, Big Pap, was born in tiny Crabtree Pa, but grew up in Wilkinsburg. Joe graduated from Wilkinsburg High in 1942 and was an excellent football player and an elite woodworker. A straight shooter, Joe lost the election for Captain of the football team as he did not vote for himself,...

Robl, John P

Robl, John P

Nov 24, 2022

John P. Robl, age 64 of Verona, passed away Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 24, 2022. Son of the late Marguerite and Joseph Robl. Beloved husband for 29 years to Kathy (Chenot) Robl. Loving father of Angel (Sam) Steimer, Michael (Lynn) Hazlett, John (Whitney) Patterson, Will (Stephanie) Patterson, and Joe (Kassandra) Robl. Grandfather to Ashlyn, Margaret, Patrick, Peter, Joseph, Sunny,...

Stewart, Carol A

Stewart, Carol A

Nov 24, 2022

Carol A. Stewart, 81 of Verona, passed away peacefully at her home on Thanksgiving morning Thursday November 24, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Margaret and James Hughes. Beloved wife to the late Gifford Stewart, Sr. Loving mother of David Stewart, Brian Stewart, Gifford (Angela) Stewart, Jr., and the late Kimberly Stewart. Sister to Debra (late Peter)...

Boyd, Adda Mae

Boyd, Adda Mae

Nov 21, 2022

Adda Mae Boyd, 91, former resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and long-time resident of Eaton, died on Monday, November 21, 2022 after a brief illness. Adda was born on October 2, 1931 in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania to Robert and Margaret (Limegrover) Cromie. She was a 1949 graduate of Penn Hills High School and on June 17th, 1950, she married her...

Kurkjian, Katherine S

Kurkjian, Katherine S

Nov 21, 2022

Katherine S. Kurkjian, 97 of Longwood at Oakmont. Daughter of the late Casper and Veronica Sarafian. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Kurkjian. Loving Mother of Gregory (Francesca) Kurkjian and the late Diane Kurkjian. Grandmother of Danielle (Jeffrey) Volpintesta. Sister of the late Richard (the late Joan) Sarafian. The family will hold a private memorial service and burial next...

Nail, Rita L

Nail, Rita L

Nov 20, 2022

Rita L. Nail, 69 of Plum passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at her home. Beloved Wife of the late Charles E. "Chuck" Nail. Step-Mother of Erin (Jack) Wetzel and Justin (Doralee) Nail. Step-Grandmother of Nicholas Wetzel, Sophia Nail, and Michael Nail. Sister of Jerry Heasley, and also survived by nieces and nephews. Sister-in-law of Patricia (John) Innes,...

Molnar, John R

Molnar, John R

Nov 19, 2022

John R. Molnar, 81, of Springdale, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Catherine and Andrew Molnar. Beloved husband for 60 years to Donna (Kusenko) Molnar; father of John (Laurie) Molnar and Michelle (Shawn) Smajda, both of Springdale; grandfather of Jon (Krista) Molnar, Jessica (Josh) Wilson, Sydney,...

Silipo, Mary R

Silipo, Mary R

Nov 16, 2022

Mary R. Silipo, age 86 of Verona, peacefully on Wednesday November 16, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Grace and Joseph Silipo. Sister of Pauline Mullen of Long Island, NY and Joseph (Yvonne) Silipo of Ross Township. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mary was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Verona. She was thankful...

Scassera, Antoinette

Scassera, Antoinette

Nov 13, 2022

Antoinette "Toni" Scassera of Penn Hills, age 95, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2022. She was the loving mother of three and adoring wife of 52 years to late husband Joseph Scassera. Toni was born in 1927 in Sulmona, Italy, daughter of the late Stefano and Angelina Centofanti. At the age of six, she immigrated to the United...

Fusaro, Charles S

Fusaro, Charles S

Nov 11, 2022

On Friday, November 11, 2022, Charles "Chuck" Samuel Fusaro passed away after a brave and valiant battle with Parkinson's disease. Charles was born on February 21, 1941. Son of the late Rose Coarce Fusaro and Frank Charles Fusaro Sr. in Aspinwall, PA. Charles is survived by his wife and favorite person of 43 years, Denise Catherine (Bonaroti) Fusaro; two...

Wehner, Debra L

Wehner, Debra L

Nov 10, 2022

Debra Skatell Wehner "Debbie", age 60 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 10, 2022 with her family by her side, after a courageously fought battle with cancer. She is the daughter of Dolly and Robert Skatell. Beloved wife of 21 years of Michael G. Wehner. Loving Mom of Michael (Katie) Wehner and Nicole (Jared) Kebea. Loving DeDe to...

Hurst, James D

Hurst, James D

Nov 9, 2022

James D. Hurst, 66 of Pittsburgh, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He was the son of the late James and Patricia Hurst. Beloved husband for 45 years of Robin (Duncan) Hurst. Father of James Hurst, Angel (Everitt) Ord, and the late Robin (surviving husband Alexander "Sandy") Meldrum who passed in 2020. Grandfather of Peyton Hurst. Brother of...

Hanus, Richard Thomas

Hanus, Richard Thomas

Nov 9, 2022

Richard Thomas Hanus, age 86 of Oakmont, passed away Wednesday November 9th, 2022 at his home. Son of the late Andrew and Anna Hanus. Beloved husband to the late Darlene (Peneschi). Father of Andrew (Jacqueline) Hanus, Mark Hanus, and Douglas Hanus. Brother of the late Fred Hanus. Grandfather of Evan, Zachary, and Jake. Rick graduated from Duquesne University and...

Fantone, Diane R

Fantone, Diane R

Oct 31, 2022

Diane R. Fantone, 70 of Plum passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022. Daughter of the late Paul and Hazel Roop. Mother of Tim (Lisa) Fantone and John (Tamyka) Fantone. Grandmother of Kyle, Jessie, Dylan, and Morgan. Sister of the late Bonnie (surviving spouse, Daryl) Hayes. Diane was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and enjoyed giving her...

Howard, Willie Ruth

Howard, Willie Ruth

Oct 31, 2022

Willie Ruth Howard, age 89 of Verona, passed away Monday October 31, 2022 at UPMC East Hospital Monroeville. Daughter of the late William and Edna Jennings. In 1953 she married William Howard. Loving mother of Jerrold, Everette, and the late Ricky Howard. Sister of the late Robert Franklin Jennings, Doris Farrow, Louise Dozier and Elice Hutchinson. Grandmother of 9,...

Smith, Alberta

Smith, Alberta

Oct 29, 2022

Oakmont's Candy Lady January 7, 1932-October 29, 2022. It comes with great sadness that on October 29, Alberta Smith, 90, formerly of Penn Hills, entered eternal rest. Alberta was the eldest child of Agnes and Alberto Caruso. Alberta was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and business owner. Other than her family, one of her greatest joys of life was being...

Juliano, Michael D

Juliano, Michael D

Oct 26, 2022

Michael D. Juliano, 26, of New Kensington, passed away on Wednesday October 26, 2022. He was the son of Joseph D. and Patricia A. (Hadel) Juliano of Oakmont, Brother of Joseph D. Juliano and Aaron W. Albert (Danielle), Grandson of Joseph P. Juliano (Joan) and Ann Hadel (Julius) . In addition, Michael is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and...

Dye, William Joseph

Dye, William Joseph

Oct 25, 2022

William Joseph Dye, 80 of Penn Hills passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Son of the late Robert and Margaret (Della Salla) Dye. Beloved Husband for 57 years of Frances Dye. Loving Father of Bill (Krista) Dye and Michele Cherry. Grandfather of Alexis Cherry, Brian Dye, and Michael Dye. Brother of the late Robert Dye and Raymond Dye....

Costa, Ann Y

Costa, Ann Y

Oct 21, 2022

Ann Yvonne Costa (Vonnie) passed away on October 22, 2022 at The Willows at Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont. She was 91 years old. Vonnie was the daughter of the late Michael Ricci and the late Carmela Falcone Ricci. She grew up in East Liberty, the vibrant Italian section of Pittsburgh, with her brother, the late Michael Ricci and...

Murphy, Diane

Murphy, Diane

Oct 21, 2022

Diane A. Murphy, 78, of Murrysville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 21, 2022. She is survived by Dennis Murphy, her beloved husband of 56 years. Loving mother of Christina (Steve) Sadoski, Tim (Donna) Murphy, and Jeff Murphy. Sister of Dave (Mary Edith) Cicola and the late Father Alfred Cicola. Grandmother of Aidan, Colin, Ethan, Keira, Gemma, and Rowan...

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