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Obituaries

Local obituaries for Oakmont, Pennsylvania.

Mark Steven Kern

Mark Steven Kern

May 26, 2026

Mark Steven Kern, 63 of Herndon, VA and formerly of Penn Hills, passed peacefully on Tuesday May 26, 2026. Mark is the son of Judy Kern of Oakmont and the late Edward Kern. Loving brother of Edward Michael (Wendy) Kern and uncle of Jaxon and Sophia.

Mark had a passion for working out and fitness. He loved all sports including basketball...

Joe Pavlik III

Joe Pavlik III

May 23, 2026

Joe Pavlik III, age 77 of Plum Boro, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday May 23, 2026. He was the son of the late Cornelia and Joseph Pavlik Jr. Beloved husband of 38 years to Lisa (Radovich) Pavlik. Loving father of Todd (Julie), Phil, and Mike (significant other Diana). Grandpa of Noah and Sam. Brother of...

Donald Berger

Donald Berger

May 22, 2026

Donald Berger, age 73, of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 22, 2026 — his birthday — surrounded by the love of his family and the many memories he created over a life deeply rooted in friendship, humor, and connection.

Born and raised in Wilkinsburg, Don later lived in Baldwin before settling in Oakmont. No matter where life took him, he...

Judy Keener

Judy Keener

May 22, 2026

Judy Keener, age 72 of East Vandergrift and formerly of Oakmont and Verona, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday May 22, 2026. 

She was the daughter of the late Dorothy and Paul Miller. Beloved wife of the late Aaron Keener, Sr. and current significant other and companion for the past 30 years or Harry Hollis. Loving mother of Tracy...

Eric Vaughn Schott

Eric Vaughn Schott

May 22, 2026

Eric Vaughn Schott, beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on Friday May 22, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. 

Born on April 4, 1951, Eric was raised in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, a community he cherished deeply throughout his life. He often shared fond memories of growing up in Oakmont and spending summers at the Willows Pool, memories that remained...

Carole Coleman

Carole Coleman

May 21, 2026

Carole Coleman, 83 of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday May 21, 2026. She shared 60 wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Bill Coleman, and was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.

She was the proud mother of Sharon Lichota (Jamie), Kimberly Boris (John), Dan Coleman (Jina), and...

Jean Ann Dubyak

Jean Ann Dubyak

May 21, 2026

Jean Ann Dubyak passed away, Thursday May 21, 2026 at the age of 83.

Private services entrusted to the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont. 

Mary Anne Dimasi

Mary Anne Dimasi

May 18, 2026

Mary Anne Dimasi (nee Maloney), 93, passed away on May 18, 2026, in Georgetown, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Louis Dimasi, and is survived by her children Joseph Dimasi of Oakmont, Pennsylvania and Susan Schoenbaechler of Georgetown, Texas and their spouses, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her brother John Maloney, and many nieces and nephews.

Mary...

William "Bill" R. Charlesworth, Sr.

William "Bill" R. Charlesworth, Sr.

May 14, 2026

William "Bill" R. Charlesworth Sr., one day shy of his 84th birthday, passed away peacefully at his Verona home surrounded by his family on Thursday May 14, 2026. He was the son of the late Sarah and Arthur Charlesworth. Beloved husband of 61 years to Donna (Zentz) Charlesworth. Loving father of Denise (John) Walsh and William (Elaine) Charlesworth, Jr. Grandfather...

Carolyn Hills

Carolyn Hills

May 10, 2026

On the morning of May 10, 2026, Carolyn Hills entered her final rest. Carolyn was born on January 3, 1944, to Tracey Wendell and Leone Rosella Shepherd née Sorensen. In college, Carolyn love folk dancing and met her husband at the Ribbons and Spurs folk dance club at the University of Utah. They married June 24, 1964, and made their...

Sean Daly Ferris

Sean Daly Ferris

May 10, 2026

Sean Daly Ferris, 78 of Pittsburgh (Penn Hills), PA passed away Sunday May 10, 2026, at Shadyside Hospital, after a 3 1/2-year courageous battle with Metastatic Bone Cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 22, 1948, in Natrona Heights, PA, the son of Richard P. and Mary Jane (Daly) Ferris.He lived in Northern Ireland as a child...

Michele "Chele" Kuhn

Michele "Chele" Kuhn

May 8, 2026

Michele “Chele” Kuhn passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family, following a brief illness.

Michele was the heart of her family — a devoted wife, loving mother, proud Grammy, caring sister, aunt, and loyal friend. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, James Zelahy; her daughters, Christen Bovienzo and Jodi Trebilcock (Tim); her son...

Laurie Jean Matassa

Laurie Jean Matassa

May 8, 2026

Laurie Jean Matassa, 73, of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 8, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of warmth, generosity, and quiet strength that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Laurie was a vibrant, kind, and gentle soul whose spirit shone brightly despite facing a multitude of health challenges throughout her adult life. She met every difficulty with a...

John J. Stecik, Jr.

John J. Stecik, Jr.

May 8, 2026

John J. Stecik, Jr., 73 of Verona, passed away peacefully at home on Friday May 8, 2026. He was the son of Joan (Angelo) Stecik and the late John J. Stecik, Sr. Beloved husband of 53 years to Jeannette V. (Altman). Loving father of J.J. (Heather) and Jason (Danielle). John was proud and honored to be the grandfather of Kiersten...

John Paul Wojtyna

John Paul Wojtyna

May 5, 2026

John Paul Wojtyna passed away Tuesday May 5, 2026, he was born on May 17, 1950, in Butler, PA to Edward & Helen Wojtyna. 

He was the middle child between firstborn Kathy Wojtyna Durbin (Ray) and little sister Carol Wojtyna Hutzley (Brian). He relayed stories of playing on the hillside across from their house, and antics with his many cousins.

John graduated...

Margaret "Sugar" F. Parise

Margaret "Sugar" F. Parise

May 4, 2026

Margaret "Sugar" F. Parise, 89 of O'Hara Twp., passed peacefully on Monday May 4, 2026. Daughter of the late Anna and Harry Wagner. 

Loving mother of Stephanie (Jack) Gundlach-Chess, Doug Gundlach (Patti Flanagan), Joshua (Vanessa) Parise, and Aaron Parise. Grandmother of Shannon, Nikki, Connor, and Emery. Great-grandmother of Luke, Annabelle Grace, Clover, Riverly, and Leonardo. Sister of Dorothy Wagner, and the...

Georgia N. (Stefanakos) Pandeladis

Georgia N. (Stefanakos) Pandeladis

May 3, 2026

Georgia N. (Stefanakos) Pandeladis passed suddenly, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the age 86. Georgia was born in New York City, grew up in Franklin Pennsylvania and was a long-time resident of Penn Hills. 

Beloved wife of the late Nickolas Pandeladis. Loving mother of Leonidas (Leo) Pandeladis and Cathy Elaine Pandeladis. Daughter of the late Konstantinos and Eugenia Stefanakos and...

Fred M. Stock, Jr.

Fred M. Stock, Jr.

Apr 29, 2026

Fred M. Stock, Jr. passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at the age of 94 (forever 39), surrounded by the love of his family. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Mary Ellen, and by his children: Tom (Michele) Stock, Laura (Dave) White, Mickey (Carol) Stock, Doug Kocott, Joe (Sue) Kocott, Pam (Brady) Corcoran, and Michelle (Roy)...

Patrick Allen Ricketts

Patrick Allen Ricketts

Apr 29, 2026

Patrick Ricketts, age 67 of Verona, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday April 29, 2026.

Son of two mothers; one lost early and the other he had time to re-unite with; Anna Ricketts and B. Ricketts-Drodge-Garmer. Husband of the late Donna Ricketts. Father of Michael Ricupero. Pap of Mila, Olivia and Isabella. Brother of Douglas (Nancy) and Debbie (Larry). Sister/Aunt...

Mary Jane Verbanic

Mary Jane Verbanic

Apr 24, 2026

Mary Jane Verbanic, age 92 of Verona passed away peacefully on Friday April 24, 2026 at UPMC Presbyterian surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Martha and Charles Delach, Sr.

Beloved wife of George Verbanic, Jr.

Loving mother of George Verbanic III and Todd (Tricia) Verbanic.

Sister of Al (Helen) Delach and the late Charles (surviving Colleen) Delach, Jr.

Mary...

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