Obituaries

Jul 18, 2013

Ruth Phillips

Ruth A. Phillips, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on July 18, 2013. She was born June 17, 1948, to the late John and Dorothy Pikulin, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. She was an instructional tutor at a juvenile detention facility for 19 years. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her sons, Jason Baxter...

Jul 15, 2013

REVEREND SUSAN NILSEN

The Reverend Susan Shira Nilsen, age 76, of Bridgeville, PA passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013 in Nashville, TN with her two sons by her side.  Susan was born November 3, 1936 in New Castle, PA daughter of C. Leroy and Edna Shira.  She graduated from New Castle High School, Denison...

Jul 11, 2013

ALFRED  "AL"  KAMPERT

Alfred Leroy “Al” Kampert, age 53 of West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 11, 2013.  Al was born February 28, 1960 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, one of six children of John and Ethel (Withers) Kampert.  He was retired from Westinghouse as an Electrical Engineer.

He was preceded in death...

Jul 3, 2013

DENINE  "MISSY"  MENOZZI

Denine Marie "Missy" Menozzi, age 49, of Clairton, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 3, 2013.  Missy is survived by her husband, Joseph F. Menozzi; one son, Matthew E. Menozzi also of Clairton and one daughter, Medina  M. Menozzi of Bridgeville.  She is slso survived by a faithful dog, Maxie; two cats; three...

Jun 28, 2013

Jean  Anderson WEST MIFFLIN

Jean Anderson, age 88, of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania died on Friday, June 28, 2013 in Arden Courts of Jefferson Hills, Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania.  She was born Jean Reed Manor on September 30, 1924 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania a daughter of John Russell Manor and Ola Martel (Fleming) Manor.  Jean managed the Candy Department in...

May 31, 2013

GLENN M. FARBER, SR.

Glenn Minford Farber, Sr., age 91 of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, died on Friday, May 31, 2013.  He was born on January 25, 1922 in Jefferson Township (now Jefferson Hills Borough) Pennsylvania, one of three children of Elgie C. and Jeane Farber.  Glenn was a Chemical Operator for US Steel at the Clairton Works,...

May 27, 2013

BOYD M. CONNOLLY JEFFERSON HILLS

After a life spent diligently marching to a different drummer, Boyd Michael Connolly, age 65, of Jefferson Hills went to be with his Lord on May 27, 2013. Beloved husband of Jacqueline (Kersul) Connolly, loving stepfather of William (Laura) Howley IV, grandfather of Brianna, Marisa & Billy, great-grandfather to Kaylin, Mia, and...

Apr 24, 2013

SAMUEL  C.  LIVINGSTON

Sam Livingston age 93 of Pleasant Hills in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.  He was born Samuel Cleland Livingston on March 23, 1920 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, one of five children of Dr. Milton W. and Amy (Garvin) Livingston.  He was a World War II Army Veteran and worked as...

Apr 9, 2013

Ronald “Ron” J. Cathell, Sr. Jefferson Hills

Ronald J. Cathell, Sr. age 70 of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Port Vue, on Tues. April 9, 2013 at the Center for Compassionate Care in Mt. Lebanon with family by his side. Ron was born Feb. 17, 1943 in Etam, WV 1 of 2 children of Elmer J. & Marie (Peaslee) Cathell....

Apr 8, 2013

LAVERNA  BAKORI

Laverna May (Young) Bakori, 94, formerly of West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania passed away April 8, 2013 in Coral Springs, Florida.  Born April 8, 1919 in West Elizabeth, Laverna was one of five children of John and Jennie Payne (Furlong) Young.

She attended West Elizabeth Elementary School, graduated from Clairton High School and...

Apr 8, 2013

FRANK  WILLIAM  STEVENS

Frank Stevens, age 87, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, formerly of West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania died on Monday, April 8, 2013.  He was born on February 28, 1926 in Jefferson Township (now Jefferson Hills), Pennsylvania, one of five children of James Simon Stevens and Nellie Adra (Boyd) Stevens.  Frank worked as an Operating Engineer for...

Apr 1, 2013

NORBERT RUFFING

Norbert F. Ruffing, age 86, Of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, died on Monday, April 1, 2013.  He was born September 15, 1926 in Clairton, Pennsylvania one of seven children of Leonard C. and Emma P. (Bildhauser) Ruffing and was a Supervisor at Continental Can Company in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.

He was preceded...

Mar 25, 2013

Melissa “Missy” Lynn (Sharp) Grimes, 43 Jefferson Hills

Melissa “Missy” Grimes, formerly Melissa Lynn Sharp, born September 15, 1969 in Pittsburgh, passed away suddenly at the age of 43 on Monday, March 25, 2013. She is survived by her beloved husband, David Mark Grimes and loving sons Ryan and Brent Grimes. She is also survived...

Mar 18, 2013

JOHN “JACK” LYMAN

Age 51, of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2013.  He was born John Michael Lyman on April 17, 1961 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is the beloved husband of René Dauk Lyman; loving son of Francis J. (Norma) Lyman and the late Loretta (Wolititch) Lyman; brother of Francis Gary (Diane) Lyman and...

Mar 15, 2013

JEFFRY PAUL MASON

Jeff Mason, age 57, of Pleasant Hills in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, died suddenly on Friday, March 15, 2013.  Jeff a   self employed landscaper in the Pittsburgh area was born, Jeffry Paul Mason, on May 9, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois a son of Edwin  Stanley Mason and Alice Jean (Loefgren) Mason.  In addition to his parents...

Mar 13, 2013

HARRY ANTON, JR.

Born June 2, 1964, he went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2013.  Age 48, he was a lifelong resident of the West Jefferson Hills area and a 1982 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School.  Harry was the precious first born son of Harry, Sr. and Donna Anton; the loving husband...

Mar 10, 2013

MAFALDA "MUFFY" (CERASOLI) PUMELLO

Muffy Pumello, age 90, formerly of West Mifflin, died Sunday, March 10, 2013.  She was born December 22, 1922 in Clairton a daughter of Massimino and Donata (Chelli) Cerasoli.  She loved cooking, baking, gardening and reading history.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Mar 9, 2013

GRACE M. LAVERICK

Grace Laverick, age 88, of Rostraver Township, Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, died Saturday, March 9, 2013.  She was born Grace Margaret Furlong on January 27, 1925 in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania one of three children of John William Furlong and Margaret Rebecca (Atkinson) Furlong.  Grace retired in 1990 as the Postmaster of the West...

Mar 5, 2013

ANNA (STANCHAK) FARINA Anna Farina, age 99, of Hays, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Lawson Nursing Home in Jefferson Hills.  She was born in Wickhaven in Fayette County, Pennsylvania on September 2, 1913 one of nine children of Andrew and Sophia (Korbelek) Stanchak.  Anna was a longtime member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Hays and loved...

Feb 11, 2013

CALVIN  S.  FELIX

Calvin S. Felix, age 87, of the Cochran Mill area of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, died Monday, February 11, 2013 in Southwestern Assisted Living in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.  He was born February 19, 1925 in Elm Grove, West Virginia one of four children of John and Olive (Black) Felix.  Calvin was a member of Operating...