Obituaries

Oct 16, 2025

Richard V. Caffas, age 69 of New Bethlehem, and formerly of Oakmont passed away unexpectedly on Thursday October 16, 2025. He was the son of the late Helen and Gus Caffas.  Loving father of Rich (Alanna) Caffas, Jr., Sean Caffas, and Amanda Bowser. Loving grandfather of many.  Survived and preceded in death by several of his siblings.

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Oct 15, 2025

Sara Ann "Sally" Carlberg, 67 of Oakmont, passed peacefully Wednesday, October 15, 2025, after battling for several days at UPMC St. Margaret's.  She was the daughter of the late Garnett and Roy Carlberg.  Sister of Margaret Carlberg, the late Susan Podgers, the late Roy Carlberg, Jr., and the late Marie Carlberg Heard. Survived by her niece Sydney (Greg) Shafer,...

Oct 13, 2025

Mark F. Meade, 64 of Cheswick, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday October 13, 2025.  He was the son of the late Penelope (Ober) Iozzi and Gary Meade and raised by Penelope and Mario Iozzi, Sr.   Significant other of Janet L. Clark.  Loving father of Luke, Elizabeth, and John Meade.  Loving brother of Mary (Gary) Mazur, Mario...

Oct 10, 2025

James "Damien" Zdarko passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Born December 12th, 1949, to Joseph and Mary Zdarko in Titusville Pennsylvania. He was the fifth of seven children.

He proudly graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1967. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Shelton,...

Oct 6, 2025

Dorothy "Dot" (Hollinger) Murray

April 6, 1927 – October 6, 2025

Dorothy "Dot" (Hollinger) Murray, 98, of Plum Borough, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on April 6, 1927, Dot was the daughter of the late Theodore W....

Oct 3, 2025

Margaret Foulkes, 75 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully at home on Friday October 3, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Anna and Michael Swentkowsky.  Beloved wife of 52 years to John Foulkes.  Loving mother of Josh, Seth, and Michelle Foulkes.  Grandma of Harlow, Francesca, and Grissom.  Sister of Betty Lou Swentkowsky.

Margaret will be missed...

Oct 3, 2025

Ronald J. Cicchinelli, Sr., 89 of Oakmont passed away peacefully on Friday October 3, 2025 at St. Margaret's Hospital.  He was the son of the late Virginia and Oreste Cicchinelli.  Beloved husband of the late Janice Cicchinelli.  Loving father Ronald J. (Joanne) Cicchinelli, Jr. and Marco M. (significant other Andrea Shreve) Cicchinelli.  Grandfather of Domenic, Julia, Damiano, Dante, and...

Oct 3, 2025

Clara S. Oskin, 96, of Oakmont and formerly of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at the Presbyterian Care Center in Oakmont.

She was born Oct. 19, 1928, in Penn Hills. She attended school in Penn Hills and later took business courses while owning Suzanne's Fashions in Monroeville, which she opened in 1976.After retiring from...

Oct 2, 2025

Victor M Peruzzi December 5, 1934 — October 2, 2025 Victor Mario Peruzzi came into this world on December 5, 1934. He left it on October 2, 2025, some 90 years later. A good, long run. Yet still not nearly long enough for those who were fortunate enough to have him grace their lives. Vic was a devoted husband,...

Oct 2, 2025

Kathy (Kathleen) Bosco Kiser died on October 2, 2025. She was diagnosed with brain cancer on August 15, 2025. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Mario and Sallie Hajel Bosco. She is survived by Brian Kiser, her husband of 28 years, and Brian's son, Michael, as well as her other love, Willie, their dog. Kathy had four...

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...