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GEORGINA C. PIONPION GEORGINA C. Georgina Cornwall Barr Pion, affectionately known as "Dottie," passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024, at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving children. Formerly of College Heights, Loretto, Dottie spent her last few years in the extraordinary and loving care of Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg. She...Obituary
THERESA "TERRI" SONICKSONICK THERESA "TERRI" Happy Birthday. You left us with beautiful memories, to guide us through these years without you. Thank you for all you've done for all of us. Loving and missing you everyday, Rosemarie, Jack and FamilyIn Memoriam
ROBERT J. SCHULERSCHULER ROBERT J. Age 89, of Collier Twp., on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Son of the late Joseph and Coletta Schuler. Beloved husband of Rosemarie (Mammolite) Schuler. Dear father of Linda (late John) Celli and Laurence (Amelia) Schuler. Loving grandfather of John (Michelle) Celli, Tara (Marc) Foster and Samuel...Obituary
GEORGE JOHN McBRIAR 1954 - 2024McBRIAR GEORGE JOHN George John McBriar, born on February 14, 1954, in Blawnox, Pennsylvania, to George Frederick McBriar and Helen Panza McBriar, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on July 23, 2024. Born on Valentine's Day, George embodied love and compassion for his family, friends, and the...Obituary
STEVEN SANSONETTI 2024SANSONETTI STEVEN Steven Sansonetti, 74, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at home. He is lovingly remembered as a father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. As the oldest of five siblings, Steve had a terrific sense of humor and was a practical joker. He loved to...Obituary
DEBRA SUE (FARRENKOPF) BIANCOBIANCO DEBRA SUE (FARRENKOPF) Age 63, of Bloomfield, on July 22, 2024. Beloved wife of Roger Bianco, Sr.; loving mother of Roger Bianco, Jr., Steven A. Bianco, Michael R. Bianco and Jayden R. Bianco; cherished grandmother of Maxx Bianco and Zoey Bianco; daughter of Gloria and the late Linwood Farrenkopf; sister of...Obituary
DALE G. PATTERSONPATTERSON DALE G. Age 73, of Collier Twp., on Monday, July 22, 2024. Beloved husband for 47 years to the late Linda (Kurchina) Patterson; devoted father to Sarah White (Kevin). He is also survived by his sister, Janet Daschbach (Herb); and nephews, Brad and Josh Cramer. Dale served on the flight deck of the USS...Obituary
RUTH J. LONDINO 2024LONDINO RUTH J. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Ruth J. Londino at the age of 96, on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Ruth was a woman of strong Christian faith, who lived her life with deep love for her savior, Jesus Christ. She found great comfort knowing she would one day be welcomed...Obituary
PAUL N. "SONNY" TOMKO 1939 - 2024TOMKO PAUL N. "SONNY" With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce that Paul N. "Sonny" Tomko, 85, of Swissvale, unexpectedly left this world on Monday, July 22, 2024. Born April 9, 1939, in Braddock, on a beautiful Easter Sunday with the sun shining so brightly, Paul's grandmother nicknamed him "Sonny". Sonny...Obituary
CARMEN J. MORANTE, JR. 2024MORANTE, JR. CARMEN J. Age 89, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 23, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (Mikeska) Morante; loving father of Anthony J. Morante (Tammy) and Lisa M. Morante (Jim Jarrett); grandfather of Justin and Angelique Morante; brother of Eugene and...Obituary
MARIAN J. (BAJGIER) KAZUSKY 2024KAZUSKY MARIAN J. (BAJGIER) Marian J. (Bajgier) Kazusky, 91, of Wilmerding, died Saturday, July 20, 2024. Sister of Walter (the late Mary Ann) Bajgier and also survived by nieces, nephews, and many cousins. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her former husband, Edward Kazusky. Marian worked for...Obituary
ELIZABETH "LIBBY" (LOUNSBURY) RYANRYAN ELIZABETH "LIBBY" (LOUNSBURY) Age 100, Elizabeth "Libby" (Lounsbury) Ryan joined her beloved late husband, Edward J. Ryan, on July 19, 2024 having lived a long, full, and giving life. Loving mother of Kerry J. Ryan (Roza); and grandmother of Colleen Woodhull (Michael) and Daniel Ryan. Friends received at...Obituary
JOHN PAUL FERNSLER 2024FERNSLER JOHN PAUL John Paul Fernsler, 83, of Urbana, IL, died at 6:24 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon, IL. His ashes will be interred at St. John the Divine, in Champaign, IL on July 27th at 3:00 p.m. For more information, visit:...Obituary
JENNIFER GIOTTO 1965 - 2024GIOTTO JENNIFER Jennifer Giotto, 59, of Sewickley, passed away comfortably in her home on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Born on January 15, 1965, in West Point, New York, she was the daughter of Joe and Nancy (Fox) Otto. Jen lived in Sewickley for most of her life. She attended Sewickley Academy until she moved to...Obituary
BENEDICT JOHN GESSLER 1926 - 2024GESSLER BENEDICT JOHN Benedict John Gessler, formerly of Hampton Township died Friday, July 19, 2024 at the ever-young-at-heart age of 98. Ben was the youngest of four children born to Hungarian immigrants, Emerick and Katherine Merl Gessler in Youngstown Ohio on April 3, 1926. All of his siblings (Emerick Gessler,...Obituary
DIANE MARIE (MARTIN) KAZMIERCZAK 1965 - 2024KAZMIERCZAK DIANE MARIE (MARTIN) Age 59, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024 with her husband by her side. She was born on June 2, 1965 to the late Wilfred Martin and Gladys (Casella) Martin. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Andrew Joseph. Diane was the loving sister of Kathleen (Daniel) Spochacz, Wilfred...Obituary
SISTER M. THERESE (SISTER M. FLORITA) VAULET 1939 - 2024VAULET SISTER M. THERESE (SISTER M. FLORITA) Sister M. Therese Vaulet (Sister M. Florita), a Sister of Saint Francis of the Neumann Communities (Millvale) died on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at The Waters of Wexford. She celebrated her 102nd birthday in May of this year. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph...Obituary
WILLIAM A. MERLINO 2024MERLINO WILLIAM A. William "Bill" Merlino, 91, of Shaler Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Upon passing, Bill was reunited with his beloved wife of 59 years, Claire (Mooney) Merlino. He is survived by his son, William (Janet) Merlino; daughter, Lisa (Bill)...Obituary
ROSE FRANCES (BACIK) TAKACS 1931 - 2024TAKACS ROSE FRANCES (BACIK) Rose Frances (Bacik) Takacs, 93, of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital. Born July 12, 1931, in Pittsburgh and raised in Hazelwood, she was a daughter of the late Martin A. and Agnes H. (Kuralsky) Bacik. Rose was a...Obituary
BECKETT OLIVIA HOWE 2024HOWE BECKETT OLIVIA Beckett Olivia Howe, age five, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She is survived by her parents, Christopher and Brooke (Owens) Howe; three siblings; her grandparents; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. All are welcome Friday, July 26, 2024 from 4-8 PM, WILLIAM...Obituary
DR. JOSEPH A. MARASCO, JR. 2024MARASCO, JR. DR. JOSEPH A. Joseph August Marasco, Jr., M.D., 92, of Amelia Island, FL (formerly Pittsburgh, PA) died peacefully with his family nearby on July 15, 2024. A man of strong faith, devoted to family, loving and kind towards friends, business associates, and acquaintances, Joe lived a long and fulfilling...Obituary
ROBERT VERNE BLISS 1944 - 2024BLISS ROBERT VERNE Of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Pittsburgh. He was born to Verne and Louella Bliss on July 6, 1944, and passed away at age 80 on July 17, 2024. Bob graduated from Baldwin High School in 1962, and attended Grove City College. Bob was a proud veteran having served in the United States Army. Bob had...Obituary
RAYMOND E. SAMSTAG 2024SAMSTAG RAYMOND E. Age 91, a lifelong resident of Mount Washington, passed on Monday, July 22, 2024. Beloved husband of 40 years to Audrey (Brink) Samstag. Loving father of Raymond "Skip" (Cheryl) Samstag, Steve (Marcy) Samstag, Chuck (Barb) Samstag, Tom (Diane) Samstag, Mary Beth (Brian) Kern. Stepfather of Audrey...Obituary
ANTHONY T. GIONTAGIONTA ANTHONY T. Anthony T. Gionta, age 43, of Ross Township, on July 21, 2024. Son of Ronald E. and Rosemary T. (Pavlick) Gionta. Brother of Andrea L. Gonsman (Adam). Grandson of the late Eugene and Esther Gionta and Francis and Mary Jo Pavlick. Nephew of Christopher A. Gionta, Mary Beth Holthaus, Nancy J....Obituary
LOUIS K. FIXFIX LOUIS K. Age 77, of Zelienople, formerly of Etna and Virginia Beach, VA, on July 16, 2024. Son of the late Louis and Alma Fix. Brother of Ethel Karen (James Nelen), Douglas Fix (Kathy), Robert Fix (Karen), Christopher Fix (Veronica), Daniel Fix, Ann Michelle (Tony Vesci), and the late David W. Fix. Uncle to...Obituary

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