Obituaries

Aug 25, 2025

MARGUERITE DOZZI IOLE

Peacefully, with her family by her side, Marguerite passed away at the age of 96 on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Born in Pittsburgh, she was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Jennie (DiLucchio) Dozzi, her husband of 63 years, Anthony Iole and her brothers Peter (Terry) Dozzi and Eugene Dozzi,...

Aug 24, 2025

Virginia M. Bertha of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Bertha. Loving and devoted Mother to the late Brant Bertha (Karen Rau) and Glenn Bertha (Julie Behm).  She was the cherished and adored grandmother of Emily, Alexander, Matthew and Jenna Bertha. She is also...

Aug 23, 2025

Thomas Paul Teague, of Verona, 90 passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, after a long battle of health problems.

He is survived by his loving wife, of 23 years, Deborah (Werntz); his twin brother, Ted; his sister Nickie (husband Mike) Doukas; daughter and granddaughter, Emily and Lily Conners along with many dear family members and friends....

Aug 21, 2025

Gene F. Funk, Jr., age 68 of Churchill, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 21, 2025.  He was the husband of Cindy (Wolf) Funk.  Father of Gene III, Michael, and Shannon. Grandfather of two.  Brother of Susan and Lorraine.

Gene was a proud former member of the United States Marines and Air Force.

He will...

Aug 21, 2025

Ralph C. Milcic, on Thursday August 21, 2025 at the age of 96 of Verona. Son of the late John Sr. and Margaret Milcic.  Beloved husband of 68 years to the late Dulcie A. (Pennacchio) Milcic.  Brother of Elizabeth (late Bob) Hower, the late John Milcic Jr., Helen Gable, Joseph Milcic, Rudolph Milcic, Mary Walsh, Katherine Rodgers, Mildred Cassidy,...

Aug 18, 2025

William "Bill" R. Klawinski, age 80 of Plum Boro, passed away in Forbes Hospital on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Bill was the son of the late Raymond and Laura Rolka Klawinski.  Beloved husband of Mary Morgan Klawinski.  Loving father of Thomas Klawinski (Francine) of New Kensington, Dawn Miller (Donald) of Jefferson Hills, William Klawinski of Fredonia, and...

Aug 18, 2025

Cynthia Corrigan, 77 of Verona, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday August 18, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Caroline (Walker) and Raymond Michael. Beloved wife of 40 years to the late William R. Corrigan, Sr. Loving mother of William (Anne) Corrigan, Jr. and Michelle (Richard) Greece. Grandmother of Cameron, Peyton , and Evan...

Aug 11, 2025

Mary Grace Simpson-Crew, age 83 of Murrysville, passed away peacefully at home on Monday August 11, 2025 surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of the late Anne Musto Gallo and Orazio Ignelzi.  Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Simpson and cherished wife of Albert W. Crew.  Loving mother of Robbin (Marty) Simpson-Greenberg and Bob (Debra) Simpson.  ...

Aug 10, 2025

Kenneth M. Keener 71 a longtime resident of Verona and Oakmont passed away on August 10, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh on November 10, 1953 to the late Lonnie H. Keener Sr. and Ruth (Cook/Houck) Keener.

Kenny was proceeded in death by his brothers Lonnie H.(Jr.),Howard L. and Richard E. Keener He is survived by his son, Josh...

Aug 9, 2025

Victoria Carlson, 60 of Oakmont passed away suddenly at home on Saturday August 9, 2025.  Daughter of the late Stella and William Mink.  Loving mother of Sara Carlson and Lexi Carlson. Sister of Terri (David) Hanley.

Vicki will be remembered for her quick sense of humor, she loved to laugh, and she was special in making light...

Aug 8, 2025

Margaret "Alice" Sommerfeld age 83 of Verona passed away peacefully at home on Friday August 8, 2025.  Daughter of the late Margaret and John Innes.  Mother of Karen (Joe) Castillo, Kasper (Tom) Pittman, and Leet Sommerfeld.  Grandma of Brandon, Jordan, Rachel, Amanda, Kayla, Trey, Peach, and Mark.  Alice was preceded in death by her granddaughter Katie.  Great-grandmother of six.  ...

Aug 4, 2025

William "Bill" A. Bolam, Jr., age 71 of Verona, passed away peacefully Monday August 4, 2025, at UPMC East Monroeville.  Son of the Margaret and William A., Sr.  Beloved Husband of Nancy Bolam of 19 years. Father of Michel (Nicole) Bolam.  Grandfather of Matthias, Kirsten, and Johannes.  Brother of Peggy and Louis.  Stepfather of Carol, Cammie, Cathy, and Cristy....

Jul 29, 2025

William "Buckeye" H. Altman, Jr., age 73 of Oakmont passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday July 29, 2025. He is the son of the late Patricia and William H. Altman, Sr. Husband to the late Lisa (Flanagan) Altman. Father of Melissa (Tim) Metz, Jillian (Dan) Fitzhenry, the late John Altman, and the late Chris Altman. Granddad to Zoey,...

Jul 27, 2025

Lauren R.  Yaklich, 49 of Penn Hills passed away on Sunday July 27, 2025, at Family Hospice Inpatient Unit at Canterbury after a brave battle with cancer. Lauren was born on Oct 28, 1975, at Magee Women's hospital to Paula S. Yaklich (Spence) and Daniel J. Yaklich. Lauren was a graduate of Cheswick Christian Academy Class of 1994. She...

Jul 26, 2025

Vincent P.  Gagetta, 93 of Oakmont born July 25, 1932, and passed away one day after his 93rd birthday on Saturday July 26, 2025, at UPMC St. Margaret.

Preceded in death by his parents, Dante & Susan Gagetta and brothers Daniel and Raymond.

Survived by his wife of 57 years, Dolores (Dee) Gagetta & son...

Jul 24, 2025

Adam Balawejder, 40, of Pittsburgh, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on July 24, 2025.

Adam used to joke that he only expected to live until his 40th birthday, and that any time after that was a bonus. He exceeded his own estimate by exactly nine months. No one ever found this joke particularly funny,...

Jul 23, 2025

Rose Marie Fischetti, 94, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born to the late Francesca and Francesco Geramita, Rose was a loving and devoted wife to the late Vincent J. Fischetti, Jr.

Rose's legacy lives on through her children: Vincent J. (Lisa) Fischetti, III., Michael (Michael McManus) Fischetti,...

Jul 23, 2025

Debra Lou Kern Pavlock, 71, of Verona, formerly of Greensburg and Connellsville, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She was born on September 28, 1953, in Connellsville, daughter of William L. Kern and the late Clara Lou Murphy Kern.

Debbie was a graduate of Greensburg Salem Senior High with the Class of 1971 and West Virginia...

Jul 18, 2025

Dolores C. (Craig) Holden, age 95 of O'Hara, passed peacefully Friday morning July 18, 2025. Daughter of the late Edna and Russell McNeil.  Loving wife, the late John Craig, Jr. and the late James H. Holden, Jr.  Loving mother of Thomas (Donna) Craig and William "Red" (Deb) Craig.  Stepmother of Barb (late Barry) Rose.  Grandmother of six and great-grandmother...

Jul 16, 2025

Charles E. McNeil, Sr. age 88 of Verona passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 16, 2025, at UPMC St. Margaret's.  Son of the late Emma and William McNeil.

Loving father of Denise McNeil Tarasi, the late Dawna McNeil, and the late Charles McNeil, Jr.  Stepfather of Carl (Tracey) Jeffreys.  Brother of the late William McNeil, Jr. and...