Obituaries
Marian "Ya Ya" Sweeney
Aug 21, 2026
Marian “Ya Ya” Sweeney, age 72 of Venetia, Pennsylvania, went to be with Jesus on Friday, August 21, 2026. Her high school sweetheart and beloved husband of 54 years, Ronald Sweeney, remained by her side in the hospital.
She was born on July 22, 1954, a daughter of Mary (Jurisevich) and Michael Mateskovich of Pittsburgh, PA.
Marian was a beautician of many...
Gilbert Adams
Aug 18, 2026
Gilbert “Gibby” Adams, age 89 of Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Jefferson Hospital after a brief illness. Gibby, formerly of Elrama in Washington County, PA, was born on December 11, 1936, in West Elizabeth, PA, Gilbert David Adams, Jr., one of two children of Gilbert, Sr. and Ida (Maple) Adams.
He was a member of...
Sylvia Ann Mayher Sikora
Aug 17, 2026
Sylvia Ann Mayher Sikora, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, nurse, advocate and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She fought for every last minute with the same strength, grace and determination with which she lived her life.
Born on September 14, 1936, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Sylvia grew up in...
Nancy Lee Larkin
Aug 2, 2026
NANCY LEE LARKIN (FORMERLY BICKERTON, HOUT)
Nancy Larkin (age 87 of Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania) passed away surrounded by her family on August 2nd, 2026.
Born in Finleyville, PA on December 3rd, 1938, Nancy was one of three daughters born to Edwin Everett Hout and Alberta Ann Hout (Sphar). She grew up in Elrama and graduated from Clairton High School in 1956. In...
Theresa Henderson
Jul 23, 2026
Theresa (Zitney) Henderson, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, July 23, 2026
Born on April 13, 1936, in Monessen, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John M. Zitney, Sr. and Pauline (Kassa) Zitney. Theresa graduated from Clairton High School in 1954 and began her career at PICCO before later working for JCPenney.
Theresa...
Marlene Elizabeth White
Jul 11, 2026
Marlene White, age 79 of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026. She was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on December 7, 1946, one of four children of Joseph and Elsie (Fetter) Gumbetta.
Marlene grew up in West Mifflin and graduated from West Mifflin North High School in 1964. Just after high school she married her high school sweetheart,...
Carl "Skull Rider" Williams
Jul 9, 2026
Carl E. Williams, age 70, of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. He was born March 2, 1956, in McGaheysville, Virgina to the late Nancy Lee Williams.
Carl worked for Jefferson Hills Borough for over 30 years. He had a passion for riding, collecting and restoring Vintage Harley’s. He loved to go on long rides with his many...
John Louis Dranko
Jul 1, 2026
John Dranko, age 92 of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Arrowood Senior Living in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. He was born John Louis Dranko on November 6, 1933, in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, a son of Louis and Mildred (Roberts) Dranko.
He grew up in the Jefferson Boro area and graduated from Clairton High School. He served in...
Marianne (Fishburn) Fedela
Jun 28, 2026
Age 75, of Jefferson Hills, PA originally of Baldwin Borough in Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 28, 2026, after a lengthy illness, while under hospice care. We are so glad she is finally at peace.
Beloved wife for 54 years of Allan R. “Fuzzy” Fedela; daughter of the late Patricia B. “Gay” (Jancsar) and the late...
Henrietta Jester
Jun 18, 2026
Henrietta Jester, age 99 of Jefferson Hills, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Residence at Arrowood in West Mifflin, PA. She was born Henrietta Sestito on May 26, 1927, to Enrico and Therese (Iervasi) Sestito.
Henrietta enjoyed a blessed childhood and teenage years growing up in Clairton, PA during its heyday and was doted upon by...
Robert A. Bonacchi
Jun 13, 2026
Robert Bonacchi, age 94 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was born on October 29, 1931 in Clairton the only child of Brunello and Emma (Ghelardeschi) Bonacchi.
Robert was an Electrical Engineer for US Steel at the Clairton Works, and in his retirement was a consultant for Comstock Engineering. For relaxation he loved listening to Jazz...
Thomas "TJ" Layhue
Jun 3, 2026
Thomas "T.J." Layhue age 53 of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He was born on February 22, 1973, in Uniontown Pennsylvania to George Layhue (Diane) and the late Evelyn Stutzman (Terry).
T.J. is survived by his devoted wife, Christina (Cole) Layhue; siblings George Layhue (Sue Shipley), Elmer Layhue (Lynn Rush), Leeann Layhue, Roseanne Vaughn, George Jay...
Holly Marie McKee
May 29, 2026
Holly Marie McKee, 45 of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, formerly of Baldwin Borough in Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Born on December 26, 1980, to Jeffrey and Kathleen McKee of Baldwin, Holly was a 1999 graduate of Baldwin High School and furthered her education at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
Holly lived her life with a heart full of compassion,...
Geraldine Z. Barone
May 27, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Geraldine Barone, age 93, of the Baldwin–Whitehall area, who died on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Born on January 20, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Geraldine Agnes was the daughter of the late Stanley and Rose Zbikowski.
A graduate of South Hills High School, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She...
Nancy Richey
May 22, 2026
Nancy J. Richey, age 87 of Jefferson Hills, formerly of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 14, 1938, in Duquesne, Pennsylvania one of two daughters of Francis Joseph Yaest and Hazel Adelaide (Hugan) Yaest.
Nancy graduated from Duquesne High School, where she met Duane Robert...
Michael "Mike" Daley
May 10, 2026
Michael Joseph “Mike” Daley, 73, of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, sailed into the mystic peacefully at home on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
He was born before the wind in Pittsburgh on November 5, 1952. Mike was one of four children born to the late Thomas L. and Anita Constance (Ernest) Daley. He grew up in Brookline and attended South Hills High School...
Barbara (Bandi) Noll
May 1, 2026
Barbara Noll, age 83, of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026. She was born Barbara Ann Bandi on December 28, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Joseph Charles Bandi and Veronica Rita (Tyman) Bandi.
Barbara was one of the sweetest, most selfless, loving, and devoted people her family ever knew. She had a kind heart, a...
Larry G. Williams
May 1, 2026
Larry G. Williams, 84, of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026. Born on December 31, 1941, in Washington, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Francis Charles Mesta and Agnes Marie Johnson, and one of three children.
Larry was raised in Clairton, where he graduated from Clairton High School in 1960. He later made his home in...
Gregory P. Smith
Apr 21, 2026
Gregory Paul Smith lived a life of love and devotion and died in his sleep at home in Pleasant Hills, PA on April 21, 2026 at the age of 73.
To all who knew him, Greg was a source of strength and comradery. To his kids he was the “original GPS” long before GPS was a smart phone feature. He knew...
Richard "Dick" Amato
Apr 20, 2026
Richard “Dick” Amato, 87, of Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. He was born Richard Sylvester Amato on December 16, 1938, in New York, one of five sons of Sylvester and Elizabeth (Galle) Amato.
He grew up in Sharon, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Sharon High School, Class of 1956. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Education...
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