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Obituaries

Local obituaries for Oakmont, Pennsylvania.

Ferrari, Karen

Ferrari, Karen

Jul 12, 2022

Karen Jean Ferrari, 71 of Penn Hills passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Daughter of the late Karl and Jean (Scholl) Wagner, Jr. Beloved Wife for 49 years of John "Rich" Ferrari. Loving Mother of Justin Ferrari and Jamie Ferrari. Sister of the late Karl Wagner, III. Karen is also survived by many nieces and nephews and her...

Hollinger, Joan

Hollinger, Joan

Jul 11, 2022

The family held a private viewing followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Verona.

Truby, Russell E

Truby, Russell E

Jul 4, 2022

Russell E. Truby, 67, of Oakmont, formerly of Springdale, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, which he loved, on his favorite holiday, the Fourth of July, 2022, one day before his 68th birthday. Born July 5, 1954, he was the son of the late Russell O. (Sophie Green Truby) and the late Violet Truby. He is survived by his...

Mueller, David J

Mueller, David J

Jul 2, 2022

David J. Mueller, 81 of Penn Hills passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at his home. Beloved Husband for 35 years of Elizabeth "Betsy" Mueller. Father of Mary Mueller, David (Laurie) Mueller, Kristen (James) Greiner. Step-Father of Eric (Dellaney) Snyder, and Brian (Allison) Snyder. Grandfather of Anna, Mary, Ethan, Samantha, and Maxwell. Brother of Arthur (Adella) Mueller, Gloria...

Mckalip, John D

Mckalip, John D

Jul 2, 2022

It is with great sorrow that our brother passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022. John D. "Jack" McKalip, age 81 was a lifelong resident of Oakmont, never leaving Fifth Street. He was of the Fifth Street Gang. He was born to the late Martha Ruth and John C. McKalip of Oakmont. He was a Steeler and Pirates fan,...

Juran, James M

Juran, James M

Jun 29, 2022

James M. Juran, 74 of Penn Hills passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Son of the late John and Dolores (Hertzog) Juran. Beloved Husband for 50 years of Colleen (Baker) Juran. Loving Father of James M. Juran, Jason W. (Jessica) Juran, and Nicholas J. (Angela) Juran. Grandfather of Jacob T., Xandre I., Ethan J., and Isaac J. Juran....

Michael, Richard

Michael, Richard

Jun 25, 2022

Richard "Monk" Michael, 78, formerly of Penn Hills, died Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Anna Michael, and his former wife, Sally. He is survived by his daughter, Monica, of Plum; brother, Jim (Joyce); and two nephews and a niece, of Upper Holland, Pa. Although only completing 9th grade in school,...

Riddinger, Warren

Riddinger, Warren

Jun 25, 2022

Warren Riddinger, 90, of Calabash, NC, formerly of Penn Hills entered his eternal home on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Marjorie (Stanton) Riddinger and the beloved father of Deborah (Bill) Beatty, Patricia (Carl) Hindman, Valerie (Bob) Swearingen, and Bob (Mary Alyce) Riddinger. Preceding him in death were his siblings Blair Hildebrand, Hannah...

Saxinger, Joseph F

Saxinger, Joseph F

Jun 24, 2022

Joseph F. Saxinger, 79 of Penn Hills passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. Beloved Husband of the late Barbara Saxinger. Loving Father of Joseph (Danielle) Saxinger and David Saxinger. Grandfather of Brittney (Ryan) Wallace, Rachel, Hunter, Brooke, and Jake Saxinger. Great-Grandfather of Connor Wallace. Brother of Barbara (the late Robert) Lyons. He is also survived by his grandpuppy,...

Abram, George C

Abram, George C

Jun 23, 2022

George C. "Butch" & "Abe" Abram, 79 of Penn Hills passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Cherished Husband for 54 years of Arlene (Natolino) Abram. Loving Father of Michelle (David) Gallagher and Michael (Nancy) Abram. Beloved Papa of Haley, Gabrielle, Tyler, and Ryan. Loving Uncle of Kristen Kavannaugh and Karolyn Dector. Brother of James (Joyce) Abram. He received...

Johnston, Bruce Arthur

Johnston, Bruce Arthur

Jun 23, 2022

Bruce Arthur Johnston, 66, of Edgewood passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Cherished son of the late Arthur and Beverly (Stein) Johnston. Beloved Husband of Charles Blair Wessel. Loving Brother of Deborrah Lynn Johnston (David Kammenzind). Uncle of Laura Thompson, Caroline Tobin, Debra Varrati, and Nicole Collier, in addition to many loving great nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law, cousins,...

O'Malley, Eileen R

O'Malley, Eileen R

Jun 14, 2022

Eileen R. (Anker) O'Malley, 85, of Penn Hills, passed away Tuesday evening, June 14, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia (Watson) Anker; wife of the late Ernest E. O'Malley; mother of Daniel E. (Elisa) O'Malley, Mark J. (Florian) O'Malley and Coleen (the late James) Austin; sister of Cathy (William) Johnston and the late Martin...

Messina, Elsa

Messina, Elsa

Jun 14, 2022

Elsa Jean Messina, quietly departed this life on June 14th 2020, at the age of 91 years, with her family and friends by her side. She was born May 22, 1931, in Oakmont, PA where she lived most of her life. Elsa graduated from Oakmont High School in 1949 and married her high school sweetheart, Samuel Messina, in November...

Duffy, Dorothy

Duffy, Dorothy

Jun 12, 2022

Dorothy Duffy (nee Fortunata Minutolo), 94, passed away on June 12, 2022 in Shelby, NC. She was surrounded in her final days by her loving family, caregivers and friends, and the capable and caring doctors and staff of the Atrium Health Hospital in Shelby. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Roger F. Duffy, who...

Dezort, James W, Sr

Dezort, James W, Sr

Jun 10, 2022

James W. DeZort, Sr., 82 of Plum (formerly of Oakmont) passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022. Beloved Husband of the late Lorraine H. DeZort. Loving Father of James W. (Kim Charlmers) DeZort, Jr., Timothy (Karen) DeZort, and Cindy (Mark) Salvas. Father-in-law of Christine DeZort. Brother of Charles "Chickie" DeZort and the late Ruth Ann DeZort. Grandfather of Christi...

Donnelly, Joan W

Donnelly, Joan W

Jun 2, 2022

Joan W. Donnelly, 91 of Verona passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Wife of the late Edward L. Donnelly. Mother of Joe (Paula) Donnelly, Larry (Cindy) Donnelly, and John (Imelda) Donnelly. Grandmother of Aubrey, Catherine, Christopher, Mary Grace, Jack, Bridget, Ian, and Erin. Great-Grandmother of Nelly. Sister of Carol (Thomas) Black and the late Betty (the late Daniel)...

Gianfrancesco, Christopher

Gianfrancesco, Christopher

Jun 1, 2022

Christopher W. Gianfrancesco, 73 of Harmar (formerly of Verona) passed away on June 1, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father and step-mother, Felice and Phyllis Gianfrancesco, and his father and mother-in-law Louis and Mary Carlino. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, daughter Amanda (Chris) McKibben, and granddaughter, Vivian McKibben. He is also survived by his...

Kensinger, David A

Kensinger, David A

Jun 1, 2022

David A. Kensinger, 61 of Oakmont passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Dear Son of Joseph Kensinger and the late Mary Ann (Gavel). Father of Erin Kensinger, Brother of Lynne (Kenneth) Galley and Laurie Haradzin, Uncle of Joseph Galley and Alyssa Haradzin. Services and interment were private for the family in Penn Forest Natural Burial...

Mcmarlin, Mary Grace

Mcmarlin, Mary Grace

May 31, 2022

Mary Grace McMarlin, 91 of Penn Hills passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Daughter of Leo T. Panick and Mary (Hahner) Panick. Beloved Wife of the late James W. McMarlin. Loving Mother of Susan (Dave) Redding, Bill (Diane) McMarlin, Sandi McMarlin, and the late Kathy McMarlin. Grandmother of Melissa Redding. Sister of the late Leo Parrish, Donald Parrish...

Peoples, William A

Peoples, William A

May 30, 2022

William A. "Billy" Peoples, 78, a lifelong resident of Oakmont passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on Monday, May 30, Memorial Day, his favorite holiday. Beloved Husband for 35 years of Susan "Suzie" Peoples. Brother of Marian (the late Wayne) Ritchey, the late Lettie (the late Gilbert) Eiler, and the late Dale (surviving spouse, Mary Jo)...

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