Obituaries
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...
Ina Claire Lloyd
Apr 17, 2026
Ina Claire Lloyd, age 92 of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, died on Friday, April 17, 2026. She was born Ina Claire Dagger on October 14, 1933, one of three children of James Abraham Dagger and Margaret Regina (McNeil) Dagger.
Ina Claire grew up in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 1951. She worked in various positions over her...
Jerry Dean Petrovich
Apr 14, 2026
Jerry Petrovich, age 62, of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 14, 2026. He was born on September 14, 1963, in McKeesport Hospital, 1 of 4 children of the late Ted and Elizabeth (Courtley) Petrovich.
Jerry worked for the Clairton Municipal Sewage Authority.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Stacey (McCurry) Petrovich; son Jacob...
Nick Holomshek
Apr 11, 2026
Nicholas “Nick” Holomshek, age 60 of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, died suddenly on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Nick was born in the Blythedale area on January 17, 1966, one to Nicholas and Janice Joyce (Chiesi) Holomshek. He graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Secondary Education from California University of Pennsylvania.
Nick was a proud Paramedic...
Cheryl (Bowers) McCready
Apr 8, 2026
Cheryl McCready, age 72 of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania died suddenly on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. She was born, Cheryl Ann Bowers on January 31, 1954, in Homestead, Pennsylvania, one of three children of Frederick L. and Josephine C. (Lazor) Bowers.
Cheryl grew up in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania and graduated from West Mifflin North High School in 1972. She moved to Waynesburg in...
Robert F. Mills
Mar 31, 2026
Robert Mills, age 82 of Elizabeth Borough, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was born Robert Frederick Mills on June 23, 1943, in Arlington, Virginia, a son of Robert Mortimer Mills and Mary A. (Parizek) Mills.
Robert graduated from Washington and Lee High School in Arlington and served in the US Air Force in the Vietnam War...
Terry L. Stanton
Mar 23, 2026
Terry L. Stanton, age 73, of Driftwood, Elk County, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. He was born April 24, 1952, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the son of Michael and Helena Irene (Prisbylla) Stanton.
Terry proudly served in the United States Navy, where he often shared stories from his time aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid. Following his service, he...
Hannah (Diess) Cichinelli
Mar 17, 2026
Hannah (Diess) Cichinelli was 28 years old when she passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
She grew up in the Pleasant Hills and Jefferson Hills area attending Thomas Jefferson High School.
Hannah had a great singing voice and liked gymnastics. She was talented at drawing and became a tattoo artist.
She will be so incredibly missed by her family and friends....
Michael Paciullo
Mar 6, 2026
Michael Anthony Paciullo, Jr, age 73 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Michael was born on July 30, 1952, in Bronx, New York, one of nine children of Michael Anthony Paciullo, Sr and Ursula (Bonacorso) Paciullo.
Michael grew up in the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx, he is survived by his eight siblings: Johannna, Dominic, Rosemarie,...
Matilda Brindza
Mar 1, 2026
Matilda “Tillie” Brindza, 85, of the Floreffe area in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born on March 15, 1940 in Donora, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Michkanin) Pazej. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, William “Bill” Brindza, brother John (Maryann)...
Rocco Samuel Ragone
Feb 25, 2026
Rocco Samuel Ragone, 98 of Clairton, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter, Roxanne Oberst in Gibsonia, PA on February 25, 2026. He was surrounded by the love of his family. He was born to Francesco “Frank” Ragone and Carrie (Krutz) Ragone on the 31st of January 1928 and was the youngest of seven children.
As a young boy,...
Robert "Bob" Dora
Feb 23, 2026
Robert "Bob" Dora, a master storyteller and lifelong resident of the area, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. He resided in Finleyville, Pennsylvania and was formerly of Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania. Bob was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on July 15, 1952, a son of Joseph and Marie Julia (Potersnak) Dora.
Bob is survived by his daughter, Whitney Dora; his nephew, Jason...
John "Jack" Neel
Feb 22, 2026
John “Jack” Neel, age 74 of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in the Bridgeville Rehab-Care Center in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.
Jack, born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on May 25, 1951, was the only child of Edwin C. and Blanche (Bellis) Neel. He had his own Barber Shop in Glassport, Pennsylvania, cutting customers’ hair from the late 1970’s to...
Chet Lee Fragassi
Feb 18, 2026
Chet Fragassi, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his home in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. He was born March 6, 1964, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to his parents, the late Chester Lee Fragassi and Mary Catherine (Przywarty) Fragassi. Chet brought joy and warmth to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A passionate individual, Chet found comfort and...
Dolores "Dolly" Fletcher
Feb 8, 2026
Dolores “Dolly” Fletcher, of Jefferson Hills, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with her family by her side. The love and attention she received, particularly at this time of her life, is a testament to the love and attention she always offered to others.
Dolly was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Fletcher, Sr...
Rose Mary Lawrence
Feb 4, 2026
Rose Mary Lawrence, age 79 of Jefferson Hills, PA and formerly of Latrobe, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from Endometrial Cancer. Rose Mary was born on August 21, 1946, in Nicktown, Cambria County, PA and was currently residing with her son, Kevin, in Jefferson Hills. She was 1 of 7 children of Joseph...
Lisa Morris
Jan 22, 2026
Lisa Morris, age 60 of West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was born on December 16, 1965, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, one of 3 children of Merle and Patricia (Smith) Morris.
Lisa, a lifetime resident of West Elizabeth, loved gardening and baking. She dedicated herself to West Elizabeth and serving the community. She served...
Raymond A. Kolar
Jan 12, 2026
Raymond A. Kolar, age 84, of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on January 12, 2026, with his loving wife, Mary Ann, by his side. He was born January 14, 1941, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 1 of 5 children to the late Andrew & Helen Kolar.
Ray proudly served his country for 4 years in the United States Navy, spending 3...
Dr. William G. Braun
Jan 5, 2026
Dr. William G. "Bill" Braun, age 101, of Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 2, 1924, in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Walter "Hoosier" and Mary “Mae” Braun.
Bill was a highly decorated, devoted WWII soldier. He served in the Third Infantry Division, 7th...
John E. Cmar
Dec 12, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that the family of John E. Cmar announces his passing on Friday, December 12, 2025. John, 70, of Pleasant Hills, formerly of North Braddock, passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of his devoted wife, following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was the beloved husband of Suzanne “Suzie” Burns Cmar; the loving father...
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