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Brian Russell Vratoric

Brian Russell Vratoric

Aug 16, 2024

 Please keep the family and friends of Brian Russell Vratoric in your thoughts and prayers. Brian was 50 years of age, lived in McKees Rocks and passed away peacefully, August 16, 2024. Brian was born June 2, 1974 to Ellen Poliwczak and John Russell Vratoric. Brian is also survived by his Step-father John Oliver, his son Brian Donald Vratoric (Merina),...

Jeffrey A Kramer

Jeffrey A Kramer

Aug 3, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of Jeffrey A. Kramer in your thoughts and prayers. Jeffrey was 61 years of age, lived in Tarentum, and passed away on August 3, 2024. He was the son of the late William T. Kramer, Sr. and the late Florence P. (Kostick) Kramer. A 1981 graduate of Highlands High School, Jeff obtained his Bachelor’s...

Robin Elizabeth Goodson

Robin Elizabeth Goodson

Jul 16, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of Robin Elizabeth Goodson in your thoughts and prayers. Robin was 65 years old, lived in Sarver, and passed away on July 16th, 2024. Robin was born on April 10th, 1959, to the late Peter Morant and Jo Arlene Robinson Morant. Robin was a strong-willed woman who always put other’s interests before her own....

Margaret Ann Smaglo

Margaret Ann Smaglo

Jul 11, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of Margaret Ann Smaglo in your thoughts and prayers. Margaret was 99 years old, lived in West Mifflin and passed away on July 11, 2024. Margaret was born on September 30, 1924 to the late George and Mary Kasay Serechin. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Smaglo. Margaret loved music, reading,...

John Francis Mannion

John Francis Mannion

Jul 9, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of John Frances Mannion in your thoughts and prayers. John was 69 years of age, lived in Pittsburgh, and passed away unexpectedly at his residence on July 9th, 2024. He was born August 30th, 1954 to the late John Joseph Mannion and Annie Theresa Joyce Mannion. He was the beloved brother of Margaret Ann...

Merle Nelson Mason Jr.

Merle Nelson Mason Jr.

Jul 7, 2024

 

Please keep the family and friends of Merle Nelson Mason Jr. in your thoughts and prayers. Merle was 85 years of age, a lifelong resident of Hazelwood and entered the arms of the Lord on July 7th, 2024. Merle was born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 19th, 1939 to the late Merle Nelson Mason Sr. and Lillian Frances Hartung Mason. 

Merle...

Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith

Jul 6, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of Patricia Smith in your thoughts and prayers. Patricia was 87 years of age, lived in Pittsburgh, and passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2024. Patricia was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 26th, 1936 to the late George Samarco and Ruth Ethel Brown Samarco. Patricia was the wife of the late Guy Smith....

Melvin Brandstetter

Melvin Brandstetter

Jun 23, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of Melvin K. Brandstetter in your thoughts and prayers. Melvin was 80 years of age, resided in Irwin, Pennsylvania, and peacefully passed away on June 23rd, 2024. Melvin was born in Greensburg on June 1st, 1944, to the late Anthony Brandstetter and Mildred Znidarsic Brandstetter. He was the beloved husband to the late...

John Kenneth Hughes

John Kenneth Hughes

Jun 20, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of John Kenneth Hughes in your thoughts and prayers. John was 73 years of age, lived in Hazelwood, and entered into rest June 20th, 2024. He was born June 21st, 1954 to the late James Wilford Hughes and Katherine Mary Stack Hughes. He was the beloved brother of Kenneth Hughes, and the late James,...

Byron  Glenn Davis

Byron Glenn Davis

Jun 18, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of Byron Davis in your thoughts and prayers. Byron, affectionately known as “Pap Pap,” was 67 years of age, lived in Pittsburgh, and passed away peacefully at his home on June 18th, 2024. Byron was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 18th, 1956 to the late William Davis Jr. and Madge Evelyn Nesbit Reidout...

Sandra Jeanne Hopkins

Sandra Jeanne Hopkins

Jun 8, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of Sandra Hopkins in your thoughts and prayers. Sandra was 72 years old, lived in Pittsburgh and was formerly of Clarion. Sandra passed away after a lengthy illness on June 8th, 2024. She was born on May 18th, 1952 to the late Howard and Marilyn Lobaugh Hopkins.

Sandra was a graduate of Point Park University...

Ayten Ilkin

Ayten Ilkin

Jun 4, 2024

Ayten Ilkin, born on January 1, 1934, in Istanbul, Turkey, passed away on June 4, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA, at the age of 90. Nena, as she was affectionately known, was a kind-hearted, compassionate, and loving individual. Her generous spirit and joyful demeanor touched the lives of all who knew her. She was described as sweet, affectionate, and always willing...

James Marshall Cattley

James Marshall Cattley

May 20, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of James M. Cattley in your thoughts and prayers. James was 93 years of age, a longtime resident of West Deer, and peacefully passed away, May 20th, 2024. James was born in Carnegie on January 6th, 1931, to the late Thomas William Cattley and Blanche Della Cattley. He was the beloved husband to the...

Ernest Yeomon Sims. Jr.

Ernest Yeomon Sims. Jr.

May 5, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of Ernest Yeomon Sims, Jr. in your hearts and prayers. Ernest was 84 years of age, lived in Hazelwood, and entered into rest May 5, 2024. He was born November 14, 1939 to Ernest Sims and Florence Chandler Sims. He was the beloved husband of Angeline Lofton Sims. He is survived by his beloved...

Dorothy Rua

Dorothy Rua

Apr 28, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of Dorothy Rua in your thoughts and prayers. Dorothy was 76 years of age, lived in Homestead, and entered into rest April 28, 2024. Dorothy was born July 24, 1947 to the late George and Sophie Wiiliams. She is survived by her partner, John "Ben" Chatman, her children Susan Rua and Kenneth Book; Joe...

Barbara Ann Gillott

Barbara Ann Gillott

Apr 21, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of Barbara Ann Gillott in your thoughts and prayers. Barbara was 67 years old, lived in Hazelwood, and entered into rest April 21, 2024. Barbara was born July 25, 1957 to the late August Foster and Stella Marie Caterino Foster. Barbara loved life to the fullest, enjoying time with family and friends. She was...

Kim Petho

Kim Petho

Feb 29, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of Kim Petho in your thoughts and prayers. Kimmy was 58 years of age, lived in Hazelwood and peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, leaped into Heaven Thursday, February 29, 2024. Kimmy was born October 10, 1965 to Caren Winkler Wilson and the late Clyde Brethauer. Granddaughter of the late Robert and May Ambler...

Johnny Philip Gidel

Johnny Philip Gidel

Feb 23, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of John P. (Johnny) Gidel in your thoughts and prayers. Johnny was a life-long resident of Hazelwood and entered into rest Friday, February 23, 2024. Johnny was born August 15, 1952 to John T. Gidel and the late Doreen Badali Gidel.

Johnny graduated from Bishop Boyle High School, served in the US Army and was...

Barbara  Lee Schreiner

Barbara Lee Schreiner

Feb 19, 2024

Please keep the family and friends of Barbara Lee Schreiner in your thoughts and prayers. Barbara was 77 years of age, lived in Hazelwood, and entered into rest Monday, February 19, 2024. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late John Schreiner; loving mother of Donna Theriault, her husband Paul, and Steven Kremer. She will surely be missed by her...

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