Obituaries

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...

Jul 15, 2025

Scott Judson "Judd" Moorhead, 65, of Mercer, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Judd was preceded in death by his mother Donna J. Moorhead; his son David J. Moorhead; and his cats Tiger, Checkers, Sabrina, and Bo.  He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Laura E....

Jul 13, 2025

Michael Pappa—Nessy, Mike, or as he preferred, just Pappa, age 37 of Shaler and formerly of Oakmont, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 13, 2025. He was cherished by everyone who knew him. No matter what name you knew him by, he created a place in your heart that no one else will ever fill.

He was...

Jul 13, 2025

Mary Louise (Orne) Harrison, age 97 of Longwood at Oakmont, a retirement community in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 13th, 2025. Wife of 54 years to the late Dale E. Harrison, daughter of Stephen and Theresa Orne, all formerly of Fostoria, OH.

Survived by sons Stephen (Dana) of Holland, MI, Bradley (Jana), of Newburgh,...

Jul 11, 2025

Stanley Earl Phillips, 91, a lifelong resident of Oakmont passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Known by his nickname of Corky, Stan was born 04/19/1934 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, the son of James Phillips and Bertha (Shaney) Phillips and brother to James F. Phillips.

Stan graduated from Oakmont High School...

Jul 10, 2025

Full obituary to follow.

Jul 10, 2025

Judy G. Ryan, age 82 formerly of Verona passed away peacefully Thursday July 10, 2025.

Daughter of the late Alice and Robert (Clair) Blystone.  Loving mother of James (Megan) Ryan.  Sister of the late Donald Blystone.  Grandmother of Seth Ryan of Plum and Elisabeth Ryan of Natrona Heights. Great-grandmother of Ezekiel Ryan of Natrona Heights.

...

Jul 8, 2025

Richard Nolan March 15, 1940 – July 8, 2025

Beloved husband of Mary Murock, loving father of Richard (Kathy), Regis (Carolyn), Dan, Sarah Christen, and Liz Keller (Dan).  Grandfather of Zachery Nolan, Sarah Nolan, Jimmy Christen, Regis Keller and Quinn Keller. Preceded in death by his wife, Margret, and six brothers, a sister and a still born...

Jul 8, 2025

Edward J. Bartosiewicz, aged Seventy Three, of Oakmont, PA. December 5th, 1951 - July 8th, 2025.

Son of the late Edward and Regina (Gollon) Bartosiewicz.  Survived by his Children Matthew & wife Danielle, Lucas & wife Alison, and Cecelia; and grandchildren, Warren Edward and Gunnar Varek. Brother of Frances Saxon & the late George. Elizabeth Mahoney &...

Jul 6, 2025

Dr. James Peter Zaccardi, M.D.

April 2, 1936 – July 6, 2025

Dr. James "Jim" Peter Zaccardi passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 2, 1936, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jim dedicated his life to caring for others, both personally and professionally.

Jul 6, 2025

Jason R. McLean, age 53 of Pittsburgh, passed unexpectedly on Sunday July 6, 2025.  Son of Gordon and Katherine McLean.  Brother of Jesse J. McLean.  He also leaves behind two beloved cats.

For many years, Jason was an avid bicyclist, racing all over the country and working at bike stores.  He was a 12-year member of the...