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David A. Hursen

David A. Hursen

Apr 13, 2025

Age 89, of Shaler Township, he was the beloved husband of the late Lorraine E. (Stupar) Hursen, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Loving father of Richard Hursen of Shaler Township; Joseph Hursen (Antonette) of North Strabane; and Stephen Hursen of Penn Hills. Son of the late Frank and Jane (Toner) Hursen; brother of the late Thomas, James,...

Timothy E. Donovan Sr.

Timothy E. Donovan Sr.

Apr 13, 2025

Age 84, of O’Hara Township on Sunday, April 13, 2025, Mr. Donovan was the beloved husband for 64 years to the late Donna Corrado Donovan; father of Timothy Donovan Jr. (Lynda), Dianne Lutz (Matthew), Shaun Donovan (Connie), Domenic Donovan (Michelle), son of the late Timothy R. and Marie A. Donovan and was raised as a son by his aunt and...

Theresa Fusca Lazzaro

Theresa Fusca Lazzaro

Apr 9, 2025

Of Highland Park on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Mrs. Lazzaro was born May 3, 1938 in Maierato Italy and emigrated to the United States in 1954. Theresa was the beloved wife of the late Guiseppe (Joe) Lazzaro; mother of Anthony Lazzaro (Jacki), Joseph Lazzaro (Doreen and the late Catherine), and Domenic Lazzaro (Nicole); grandmother of Matthew Lazzaro (Colleen), Justin Lazzaro...

Frank J. Rischitelli

Frank J. Rischitelli

Apr 7, 2025

It's with great sadness that we say goodbye to Frank John Rischitelli of Hampton Township, formerly of Monessen, who peacefully passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. Frank was the beloved husband of 55 years of Barbara Geiger Rischitelli; father of Michael Rischitelli (Jamie), Joanna Massetti (Christian), and Lisa Rischitelli (Jason Buck); son of the late Frank A. and Dolly...

David R. Lewis

David R. Lewis

Apr 1, 2025

Age 91, of Shaler Twp., on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Mr. Lewis was the beloved husband of Lois Murphy Lewis; father of David Lewis Jr. (Jeneen); son of the late William and Margaret Lewis; grandfather of Samuel, Jackson, Emma and William Lewis.

Celebrate Mr. Lewis’ life with his family on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND...

Michele A. "Mikki" McElroy

Michele A. "Mikki" McElroy

Mar 24, 2025

Age 68, of Shaler Twp., into the arms of angels, on Monday, March 24, 2025, Mikki was the beloved wife of Howard P. McElroy; cherished mother of Jesse Rae McElroy-Torquato (Christopher); daughter of Marlene M. Toney and the late George E. Jessup Sr. (surv. Joyce); big sister of Leona “Dodi” Corfield, George “Sonny” Jessup Jr., Juanita “Nino” Connor (Michael), Melony...

Marion E. Sauers

Marion E. Sauers

Mar 21, 2025

Marion Elizabeth Sauers died on Friday, March 21, 2025. Beloved wife of 52 years of the late D. Paul Sauers; mother of Paul Sauers (Kathleen Ganster), Kenneth Sauers, Laura Handlow (Robert); grandmother of Amy Cooper (James), Victor Emanuele, Nicholas Emanuele, Christina Rosnick (Eric), Elizabeth Sauers, Vincent DeVito (Sylvia); great-grandmother of Vincent DeVito Jr., Grace Cooper, Ruth Cooper, Hailey Rosnick, Charlotte...

Melanie Lynne Masnack

Melanie Lynne Masnack

Mar 20, 2025

Age 61, formerly of Highland Park, on Thursday, March 20, 2025, Melanie was the sister of Christine Summa, Kelly Masnack Sindrem; aunt of Jon Masnack, Jade Summa, Justice Summa, Rose Summa; dear friend of Tom Jorgensen.

Melanie had a love of reading and spending time at the library. She was a gentle and beautiful soul with a motherly nurturing spirit.

Interment was...

Clyde M. Wolfe

Clyde M. Wolfe

Mar 18, 2025

Age 77, of McCandless Twp., on, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Clyde was the beloved spouse of Donna M. Wolfe; father of Beth Wolfe and Eric Wolfe (Colleen); son of the late Emanuel and Ethel Wise Wolfe, brother of the late Diane Glass (late Bob). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held on March 29th at...

Herbert R. Ketterer

Herbert R. Ketterer

Mar 16, 2025

Herbie passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 16, 2025, at the age of 96 at the VA Hospital, in Pittsburgh. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Monica (Solomon) Ketterer; siblings Chuck Ketterer (Marie), Russell Ketterer (Pat), Ruth Meyer (Rod), Rosemary Hoover (Richard), Dorothy Broadhurst, Irma (Red) Needham; his life partner, Tresa Ketterer, and...

Mariah Lyn Czachowski

Mariah Lyn Czachowski

Mar 5, 2025

Age 19, of Shaler Twp., unexpectedly, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Mariah was the beloved daughter of Vincent Czachowski Jr. and Kristen Greenwald; sister of Dylan Czachowski (Nicolette), Hunter Czachowski, Madison Hoffield, Taylor Czachowski, Evan Czachowski; granddaughter of Vincent and Joann Czachowski Sr., Dennis and Jennifer Matthews, Charles and Kim Vickers; aunt of Dante Hoffield; step-daughter of Linda Czachowski; also...

JoAnne R. "Joey" DeLuca

JoAnne R. "Joey" DeLuca

Mar 5, 2025

Age 67, of Stanton Heights, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Joey was the beloved daughter of the late George and Rita Laverty Farrell; sister of Mary Anne Mansell (late John), Anne Raybuck (Dave), Patricia Casey (John), Robert Farrell (Mariann), and the late Maggie Farrell; also survived by many nieces and nephews, her ex-husband Anthony DeLuca, and fur babies. 

Celebrate Joey’s life...

Kathy R. Tofil

Kathy R. Tofil

Feb 27, 2025

Age 80, of Shaler Twp., on Thursday, February 27, 2025, Mrs. Tofil was the beloved wife of the late John Tofil; mother of John Tofil (Maureen), Brian Tofil; daughter of the late Joseph and Irene Grada Mosakowski; sister of the late Joanie Watkins (Miles); grandmother of Tyler Tofil, Trevor Tofil, Karissa Tofil, Kylie Tofil, Aiden Tofil. 

Services and Interment were Private....

Thelma Clark Shuey

Thelma Clark Shuey

Feb 26, 2025

Age 94, of Hampton Twp., on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Mrs. Shuey was the beloved wife of the late James Shuey; mother of John Shuey (Susan), Kevin Shuey (Allison), Greg Shuey (Nancy) and the late Debbi Bakaj (surv. Dave); predeceased by 7 siblings; also survived by 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. 

Celebrate Mrs. Shuey’s life with her family on Saturday from...

Joseph W. Lubich

Joseph W. Lubich

Feb 25, 2025

With great sadness, the family of Joseph “Joe” W. Lubich announce his death on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 after a long illness. He was 88. Joe’s full and vibrant life was marked by the knowledge he imparted, the joy he brought to others, and the love he shared. 

Joe lived and died in the Cherry City house where he was born...

Jeffrey A. Cavlovich

Jeffrey A. Cavlovich

Feb 25, 2025

Age 58, of Shaler Twp., on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Jeff was the beloved son of the late Edward and Margaret Phillips Cavlovich Sr.; brother of Robert M. Cavlovich (Kathleen), Christopher E. Cavlovich (Sandra), Michael J. Cavlovich (Deborah), Edward M. Cavlovich Jr., Craig S. Cavlovich (Angela Chiappini), and the late George J. Cavlovich (surv. Lisa); also survived by 12 nieces...

Mary Eileen Wagner

Mary Eileen Wagner

Feb 23, 2025

Age 90, of Glenshaw, on Sunday, February 23, 2025, returned to the Lord. Mary was born shortly before her twin sister on August 29, 1935, to parents John “Scotty” and Bridget “Delia” McGuinness. Mary would fondly recall the childhood bond she had with her siblings, the numerous friends she made, and the multitude of activities she was involved with in...

Patrick F. "Pat" Wagner, Sr.

Patrick F. "Pat" Wagner, Sr.

Feb 12, 2025

Age 61, originally of Indiana Twp., on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Pat was the son of the late Joseph J. Wagner, Sr. and Mary Eileen Wagner; father of Melissa Thoma (Dan) and Patrick, Jr. (Wendy); grandfather to Kenzie Thoma; brother of Mary Ann Shields (Bernard), Joseph, Jr. (Jennifer), and Brian (Lisa); also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pat...

Judith A. Mierzwa

Judith A. Mierzwa

Feb 12, 2025

Of Aspinwall, tragically on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Judy was the loving partner of the late George R. Fischer; mother of Patricia Doane (Sam), and Penni Pasikowski (late Jay); sister of the late Donna Johnson; grandmother of Catherine Boone (Gannon), Regina Doane (Zach McGinnis), and Joe Pasikowski (Jordan); great-grandma of A J McGinnis.

Celebrate Judy’s life with her family on Saturday...

Heinz W. Kunz

Heinz W. Kunz

Feb 10, 2025

Age 87, of O’Hara Twp., on Monday, February 10, 2025, Dr. Kunz was the beloved husband of Nancy Israel Kunz; brother of Margrit Zimmermann-Kunz (late Walter), and the late Hilda, Olga, Willie, and Max; also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. 

Dr. Kunz emigrated from Zurich, Switzerland in 1961 to Boston, ultimately settling in Pittsburgh in...

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