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Obituaries
Local obituaries for Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
Richard J. Foster
Jan 15, 2026
Richard J. Foster, 82 of Penn Hills passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday January 15, 2026. He was the son of the late Katherine and John Foster. Beloved husband of Josephine (Ricciuti) Foster. Loving father of Richard (Leanne) Foster of New Castle and Jennifer (John) DeMann of Gibsonia. Grandfather of five; Jacob Timothy, Sarah Giuliana, John...
Stephen J. Sturm
Jan 15, 2026
Stephen J. Sturm, age 90 of Fox Chapel passed away peacefully at home on Thursday January 15, 2026 with his wife and son by his side. He was the son of the late Eloise and Herman Sturm. Beloved husband of 53 years to Bernadine (Nuelle) Sturm. Loving father of Stephen E. Sturm (Tracy) and Christopher Sturm. Grandpa of three. Brother...
Barbara J. McGovern
Jan 15, 2026
Barbara J. McGovern, age 79 of Verona passed away peacefully at home on Thursday January 15, 2026 surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late Verna and Warren McMillen. Beloved wife of the late Wayne McGovern. Loving mother of William McGovern and Christy (Edward) Watts. Mimi of Connor Philpott and Cayleigh Watts. Sister of Ann Follette. Also survived by nieces,...
Robert S. Lytle
Jan 9, 2026
Robert S. Lytle, age 99 of Plum, and formerly of Squirrel Hill, passed away peacefully Friday January 9, 2026. Son of the late Jean and Earl Lytle. Beloved husband of the late Joan (Kelly) Lytle. Loving father of Robert S. Lytle, Jr. (Diane Nystrom), Pamela S. Ferchak (Raymond), Earl M. Lytle (Rebecca), and Lynn Ann Ley (Leo). Also survived by...
Cynthia "Cynth" A. Bovienzo
Jan 8, 2026
Cynthia "Cynth" A. Bovienzo, age 82 of Oakmont, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday January 8, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Lillian and Lionel Zoller. Beloved wife of the late Dominic Bovienzo. Loving mother of Dawn Bovienzo. Mammy of Emily Bolton and Andrew Bolton. Sister of the late Alan C. Zoller and Audrey Zoller. Survived...
Diane E. Miller Gustavson
Jan 6, 2026
Diane E. Miller Gustavson, age 80 of Plum Borough passed away peacefully at home after a battle with breast cancer on Tuesday January 6, 2026. Daughter of the late Leona and George Ford. Former spouse of the late Alvin R. Miller III and the late John R. Gustavson. Loving mother of Alvin R. Miller IV (Caryn) and Elizabeth Mowry (Kenneth)....
Anthony "Tony" Kozlosky
Jan 6, 2026
Surrounded by his family, Anthony "Tony" Kozlosky of Oakmont Pennsylvania succumbed to old age and peacefully passed away on January 6, 2026. He was 101 years old.
Tony was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ann (Smolik) of over 68 years of marriage. He is survived by his children Joan Parcher (Paul Montenegro) of Providence RI, Tom Kozlosky (Elaine Kozlosky)...
Carl Paul Bongiovanni
Jan 6, 2026
Carl Paul Bongiovanni passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at the age of 94. He was under the compassionate care of his caregivers at Longwood and, in his final days—as throughout his life—was surrounded by the love of his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Natalie Sokulski Bongiovanni; daughters Michele Bender (John) and Paula Wight...
Mark D. Groggel
Jan 5, 2026
Mark D. Groggel, age 71, of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 5, 2026, surrounded by his family, after courageously overcoming multiple severe illnesses since the summer.
Mark was born in East Lansing, Michigan, and was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Mary (Harger) Groggel. He grew up with a strong work ethic and competitive spirit, playing football and...
Laureen "Reenie" AnnaMarie Zwipf-Frazier
Jan 4, 2026
Laureen (Reenie) AnnaMarie Zwipf-Frazier, 73, of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, found eternal peace on January 4, 2026, at AHN Forbes Hospital surrounded by the warmth of her family and held in love until the end.
Reenie was known for her gentle and kind heart and her sense of humor and touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She had a deep devotion...
Gary J. Matassa, Sr.
Dec 31, 2025
Gary J. Matassa Sr., 78, of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 31, 2025. Known throughout Oakmont, Verona, and the surrounding neighborhoods as the trusted local handyman and beloved coach, Gary touched countless lives with his generosity, strength, and unwavering commitment to others.
For nearly 40 years, Gary worked at Edgewater Steel, where he forged lifelong friendships and earned the respect...
Eric Meade
Dec 31, 2025
Eric Meade, age 65 of Penn Hills passed away suddenly at home on New Year's Eve, Wednesday December 31, 2025. He was the son of the late Susan and Gary Meade. Loving brother of Mindi (Rob) Battiste, Erin Meade, and David (Lorraine) Durley. Uncle of Joel (Ashley) Battiste, Kassidy Battiste, and Jesse Meade. Preceded in death by three siblings, Terry,...
Robert "Bob" Doman
Dec 30, 2025
Robert "Bob" Doman, age 93 of Oakmont passed peacefully on Tuesday December 30, 2025. He was the son of the late Elizabeth and John Doman. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (Kirchner) Doman, who preceded Bob in death in 2017. Loving father of Gabriel (Kelly) Doman and Gayle Murphy. Pappy of Paul, Jeff, and Steve. Brother of Fred (late Carol)...
Mercedes "Mar" A. Bradley
Dec 30, 2025
Mercedes "Mar" A. Bradley, age 95 of Millvale, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 30, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Anna and Ralph Ayala. Loving mother of Steven (Ann) Bradley, Martin Bradley, and Karen (Paul) Decker. Grandma of Samuel (Lori) Bradley, Sarah (Colin) Martin, Jessica (Michael) Higgins, Lauren Bradley, Bradley Decker, and Christy Williams. Great-grandma of Bennett,...
Mary Lloyd Thompson
Dec 29, 2025
Mary Lloyd Thompson, 86, passed away peacefully in her home at Highpointe in Allison Park on December 29, 2025. Just days earlier, she had celebrated a joyful Christmas surrounded by her family — a final gathering filled with laughter, warmth, and the comforting presence of Blackie 5, her beloved dog.
Born on August 10, 1939, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Mary Lloyd...
Leon "Leo" Gefert
Dec 29, 2025
Leon (Leo) Gefert, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025. Born on December 2, 1931, Leo lived a long and meaningful life defined by dedication, service, and devotion to his family.
Leo was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia M. Gefert; his parents, Francis and Genevieve Gefert; and his brothers, Stanley Gefert, Edward Gefert, and Henry Gefert.
Leo...
Patty Ann Broskey
Dec 29, 2025
Patty Ann Broskey, age 47 of Penn Hills passed away peacefully on Monday morning December 29, 2025 at Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh. She is the daughter of Carol and the late Joseph E. Broskey. Loving sister of the late Joseph M. Broskey. Significant other of Dean Mroz.
Patty was a beautiful young soul. She cherished her relationship with her baby cat...
Anita L. Berardi
Dec 26, 2025
Anita L. Berardi, age 79 of Verona, PA passed away peacefully at home on Friday December 26, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Antoinette and Ralph Berardi. Loving sister of Rosemary (late James) Bauer. She is also survived by Tina and Steve Mellish, who looked up to Anita as a mother figure. She was a fantastic god mother...
Virginia A. Humphrey
Dec 24, 2025
Virginia A. Humphrey, age 80, residing at Concordia at Cabot, Concordia Lutheran Ministries, and formerly of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Jessie (Berthold) Pearce. Beloved wife of 60 years to William A. Humphrey. Loving mother of William “Bill” (Dawn) Humphrey and Peter (Terri) Humphrey. Grandmother...
Barbara Cook
Dec 22, 2025
Barbara Cook, age 63 of Allison Park, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Monday December 22, 2025. Daughter of Nancy and the late Samuel Porco. Beloved wife of 37 years to James Cook. Loving mother of Samantha (fiance Jeremy Struhar) Cook and Sarah Cook. Sister of Daniel (Peggy) Porco and Kim (Matt) D'Onofrio. Aunt of David, Matt, Tina (Simrit), Jacob,...
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