Obituaries

John E. Cmar

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...

Geraldine L. Orebaugh

Geraldine L. Orebaugh

Dec 10, 2025

Geraldine Orebaugh died peacefully of natural causes on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. She is survived by her son, Steven Orebaugh (Jennifer) and daughter, Kathleen Orebaugh, both of Pittsburgh, and her granddaughter, Olivia Orebaugh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, who died in 1983, and by her brother William Kelsey, and sisters Carolyn Morrison and...

John Anthony Capocciama

John Anthony Capocciama

Dec 10, 2025

John Anthony Capocciama, 88, a kind gentle soul of Clairton, peacefully went to the lord Dec. 10, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. 

John was born on Aug. 1, 1937, to the late Patsy & Anna (Pholar) Capocciama.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Patelis and brother, Donato “Dan” Capocciama. 

A lifelong resident of Clairton, a city he was so...

Jeanne Carla (Lako) Rihn

Jeanne Carla (Lako) Rihn

Nov 19, 2025

Jeanne Carla Rihn, age 68 of Forward Township, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania on November 12, 1957, and was 1 of 4 children of Nicholas and Marianne (Kmetz) Lako. Jeanne in the Elizabeth Forward area graduating from Elizabeth Forward High School and then pursuing nursing school, graduating from the Mercy School...

Daniel Mrochek

Daniel Mrochek

Nov 11, 2025

Daniel Mrochek, age 81 of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born Daniel Francis Mrochek a son of Daniel and Mary Ann (Ondic) Mrochek on July 7, 1944, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania.

Daniel was a retired Steel Worker who worked for US Steel’s Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. He loved to hunt, fish and snow...

Carole Ann Kostrub

Carole Ann Kostrub

Nov 3, 2025

Carole Ann Kostrub, age 79, of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, passed away surrounded by her loving family, at her home on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Carole was born September 11, 1946, in Homestead, Pennsylvania, and graduated from West Mifflin North High School in 1964. She had worked for the Bell Telephone company for eight years and was a homemaker most of her...

Gina Marie Muscante

Gina Marie Muscante

Oct 27, 2025

GINA MARIE MUSCANTE

Gina Muscante, age 60, of Lincoln Borough, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior as a young adult. While we are devastated by her death, we rejoice in the promise of eternal life.

Gina was born on February 1, 1965, one of two children of Janet Evans and Frank...

Rev. Robert "Bob" Koschik

Rev. Robert "Bob" Koschik

Oct 26, 2025

Reverend Robert “Bob” Koschik, passed away peacefully at his home in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Bob was born Robert William Koschik in Braddock, Pennsylvania on November 13, 1947, one of two sons of Carl Andrew Koschik and Anna Susan (Wlahofsky) Koschik.

He was a graduate of Churchill High School, Point Park College and the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary....

Pamela (Shea) Huff

Pamela (Shea) Huff

Oct 14, 2025

PAMELA L. (SHEA) HUFF

Pamela “Pam” Huff, age 65 of Rostraver Township, Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1960, Pamela Louise Shea, in Torrance, California, one of four children of Richard and Clara Shea.

Pam grew up in Torrance and played high school soccer. She met her husband, Don when he came...

David "Moose" Massaro

David "Moose" Massaro

Oct 7, 2025

David John Massaro, age 77, of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Dave was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on October 9, 1947, one of six children of Martino Milan Massaro and Dora (Heaps) Massaro.

Dave grew up in Clairton, Pennsylvania and graduated from Clairton High School. Early in his...

Raymond J. Kloock

Raymond J. Kloock

Sep 25, 2025

Ray Kloock, age 93 of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, died on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born Raymond Joseph Kloock in New Salem, Fayette County, Pennsylvania on March 18, 1932, one of nine children of George Samuel Kloock and Catherine Gertrude (Lawler) Kloock. Ray grew up in the Masontown area of Fayette County and graduated from All Saints High School.

Ray...

Robert Wesley Griffith

Robert Wesley Griffith

2025

Robert Wesley Griffith (Bob)

Beloved Father, Outdoorsman, and Friend

Age 63, of Canonsburg, PA, passed away suddenly, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and treasured memories.

Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Tracy Griffith, as well as his cherished dog, Kenya, and cat, Pretty Boy. He is survived by his devoted son, Robert G. Griffith, and daughter-in-law, Sara...

David Lawrence Grimes

David Lawrence Grimes

Sep 16, 2025



David Lawrence Grimes, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Bellbridge, Pennsylvania, passed away September 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born and raised in Lincoln Boro (Bellbridge), he grew up with a modest upbringing that instilled in him the values of hard work, faith, and love of family. From a young age, he developed a passion for gospel and...

William H. "Bill" Donnelly

William H. "Bill" Donnelly

Sep 14, 2025

William H. “Bill” Donnelly, age 91 of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 14, 2025. He was born William Henry Donnelly on March 6, 1934, in Clairton, Pennsylvania one of three children of John Joseph Donnelly and Martha Lee (Stillwagon) Donnelly.

Bill grew up in Clairton, Pennsylvania and graduated from Clairton High School in 1953....

Dale B. Withers

Dale B. Withers

Sep 11, 2025

Dale Withers, age 75 of the Floreffe area in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, died on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1950, one of four children of Blandon and Louise (Bonnell) Withers.

Dale worked as an Overhead Craneman for US Steel at the Clairton Works during the late 1960’s to the early 1980’s; he worked for the Laborers...

James Edward Miscavage

James Edward Miscavage

Sep 4, 2025

With great sorrow we announce the passing of James Edward Miscavage, Esquire, aged 70, of Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania on September 4, 2025. He passed peacefully with his loving family by his side.

He is survived by Heidi, his wife of 40 years, their daughter Madeline and her husband Kenny Fox, and their son Benjamin. He is also survived by his mother,...

Edgar John Dawson, Jr.

Edgar John Dawson, Jr.

Sep 1, 2025

ED DAWSON

Edgar J. Dawson, Jr., age 72 of Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, died on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born, Edgar John Dawson, Jr., on July 14, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, one of five children of Edgar John, Sr. and Patricia Lois (Tate) Dawson.

Ed grew up in Baldwin Borough and graduated from Baldwin High School and served in the US...

Bradley "Boo" Dawson

Bradley "Boo" Dawson

Sep 1, 2025

BRAD “BOO” DAWSON

Brad “Boo” Dawson age 38 of Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, died on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born Bradley Alex Dawson on September 23, 1986, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania one of two children of Edgar John, Jr. and Barbara Jean (Dziamniski) Dawson.



Brad grew up in Pleasant Hills and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 2005 and Waynesburg University...

Max Jan Stanton

Max Jan Stanton

Aug 29, 2025

Max Stanton, age 88 of the Calamity Hollow area in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. Max Jan Stanton was born on October 9, 1936, in Jefferson Borough (now Jefferson Hills), PA, one of four children of Max and Stella (Lesofsky) Stanton.

Max attended Clairton High School, graduating in 1955. He worked for over 44 years as...

Beverly "Huffy" Coll

Beverly "Huffy" Coll

Aug 19, 2025

Beverly “Huffy” Coll, age 93, of Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born on March 30, 1932 in the South Side section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, one of three children of the late Raymond and Margaret Huff.

She was a member of Triumph of The Holy Cross Parish, L.A.O.H. and the Southwestern PA...