Obituaries
Arlene M. Sachs
May 16, 2025
Age 92, of Indiana Twp., on Friday, May 16, 2025, Mrs. Sachs was the beloved wife of the late Charles J. Sachs, Jr.; mother of Kathy Klein, Kim Capriani (Mark), and Charles Sachs; sister of John Scott (Dorothy), Robert Scott (Pat), late Richard Scott; sister-in-law of Dorothy Sachs; Nan of Autumn Klein, Alex Capriani, Mary Capriani, Charles Sachs, Matthew Sachs...
Florence V. Biedrzycki
May 14, 2025
The daughter of Constantine and Veronica Kaminski, Florence was raised in Lawrenceville, PA with her brother Zygmund and sisters Josephine, Jane and Helen. She met her husband, Eugene Biedrzycki after he returned from WWII. They enjoyed a 72 year marriage until Eugene’s death in 2020. They raised six children in Glenshaw, PA. Florence worked for PNC downtown and enjoyed city...
Rita V. Weiss
May 13, 2025
Age 94, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Concordia at Rebecca Residence in Allison Park, PA. Rita was born on March 11, 1931, in Pittsburgh to the late Gregory and Irene Victoria Mazza. She married the love of her life and next-door neighbor on Ward St., Saul Martin Weiss. The couple were...
Denise Lynn Flavin
May 10, 2025
Age 67, of Polish Hill, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, Denise was the wife of Michael J. Flavin; mother of Sara Fuss, Ryan Flavin; sister of the late Richard Fuss, Gary Fuss, Debbie Fuss; grandmother of Jayla, Jerrod, Jullian, Aniya, April, Ry’Ann, Robert; special friend of Jeff Campbell. Denise was a lover of horror movies. She enjoyed sitting on her...
Carlo Iasella
May 7, 2025
Age 95, of O’Hara Twp., on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Mr. Iasella was the beloved husband of Norma Jean Buzzelli Iasella; father of Carlo Luigi Iasella (Zita), Gino Iasella (Jeanne), Mario Iasella (Kim), Adria Scott (John), and the late Dino Iasella; son of the late Domenico Luigi and Elvira Colaianni Iasella; brother of the late Nelda, Linda, Gemma; grandfather of...
Robert C. Ashbaugh Jr.
Apr 27, 2025
Robert “Bob” C. Ashbaugh, Jr., age 69, of Gibsonia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Son of the late Robert C. and Lilyen (Gerber) Ashbaugh, Sr. Beloved husband of over 51 years to Janet Ashbaugh, his best friend and soulmate, who he loved beyond measure. Devoted father to Robert “Bobby” III (Bridget),...
Charles W. "Chuck" Knapp
Apr 25, 2025
Chuck, age 76, of Hampton Township passed peacefully on April 25th, 2025 surrounded by his family and loved ones. He is survived by his beloved children William Knapp, Philippe Knapp, Helena Knapp, and their mother, Inah. He is the son of William Edward Knapp and Dorothy Lytle Altgelt and little brother to Corday Mensch and Linda Sumser. He is further...
Diane L. Chapman Schlag
Apr 21, 2025
Age 59, of Indiana Twp., on Monday, April 21, 2025, Diane was the beloved mother of Brandon Schlag, Ashley Schlag (Justin) and Connor Mazzoni; sister of Robert Chapman (Pat), Luann Vula (Brian) and Janice Belke (Kenneth), grandmother of Xander Schlag, Kaleb Krappweis and Kassidee Krappweis. Diane was a longtime member of Tuchux, a medieval reenactment group.
Celebrate Diane’s life with her...
David Staab
Apr 17, 2025
Age 80, of Bloomfield, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, Mr. Staab was the beloved father of Jeffrey Staab, Michael Staab; son of the late John and Ruth Staab; brother of Edward Staab (Trish), and the late John Staab, Lois, Raymond Staab (surv. Mary Ellen), and Joann; grandfather of Avery Hronas, Summer Staab.
Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by PERMAN...
Joseph D. Lavrich Jr.
Apr 14, 2025
Not every successful man is a good father. But every good father is a successful man. – Robert Duvall
Joseph D. Lavrich, Jr., a hard-working, dedicated family man, died suddenly at home on Monday, April 14, 2025. He was 86.
Joe was born on January 24, 1939 in White Valley, the son of Joseph and Jennie Senchur Lavrich.
After serving as an U.S....
David A. Hursen
Apr 13, 2025
Age 89, of Shaler Township, he was the beloved husband of the late Lorraine E. (Stupar) Hursen, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Loving father of Richard Hursen of Shaler Township; Joseph Hursen (Antonette) of North Strabane; and Stephen Hursen of Penn Hills. Son of the late Frank and Jane (Toner) Hursen; brother of the late Thomas, James,...
Timothy E. Donovan Sr.
Apr 13, 2025
Age 84, of O’Hara Township on Sunday, April 13, 2025, Mr. Donovan was the beloved husband for 64 years to the late Donna Corrado Donovan; father of Timothy Donovan Jr. (Lynda), Dianne Lutz (Matthew), Shaun Donovan (Connie), Domenic Donovan (Michelle), son of the late Timothy R. and Marie A. Donovan and was raised as a son by his aunt and...
Gloria Jean (Goldie) Reyes
Apr 12, 2025
Age 74, of Lawrenceville, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, Gloria was the beloved wife of Felix “Marty” Reyes Jr.; mother of Lisa Fisher (Mark), Roxanne Gumpf; sister of Rosemarie Simelis (late Bartholomew), Veronica Geiser, Joseph V. Goldie, and the late Ronald Goldie; grandmother of Timmy Fisher, Andrew M. Fisher, Katie Fisher, William Rafaloski, Michael Rafaloski, Stephiena Brace; great-grandmother of William...
Theresa Fusca Lazzaro
Apr 9, 2025
Of Highland Park on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Mrs. Lazzaro was born May 3, 1938 in Maierato Italy and emigrated to the United States in 1954. Theresa was the beloved wife of the late Guiseppe (Joe) Lazzaro; mother of Anthony Lazzaro (Jacki), Joseph Lazzaro (Doreen and the late Catherine), and Domenic Lazzaro (Nicole); grandmother of Matthew Lazzaro (Colleen), Justin Lazzaro...
Frank J. Rischitelli
Apr 7, 2025
It's with great sadness that we say goodbye to Frank John Rischitelli of Hampton Township, formerly of Monessen, who peacefully passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. Frank was the beloved husband of 55 years of Barbara Geiger Rischitelli; father of Michael Rischitelli (Jamie), Joanna Massetti (Christian), and Lisa Rischitelli (Jason Buck); son of the late Frank A. and Dolly...
David R. Lewis
Apr 1, 2025
Age 91, of Shaler Twp., on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Mr. Lewis was the beloved husband of Lois Murphy Lewis; father of David Lewis Jr. (Jeneen); son of the late William and Margaret Lewis; grandfather of Samuel, Jackson, Emma and William Lewis.
Celebrate Mr. Lewis’ life with his family on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND...
Michele A. "Mikki" McElroy
Mar 24, 2025
Age 68, of Shaler Twp., into the arms of angels, on Monday, March 24, 2025, Mikki was the beloved wife of Howard P. McElroy; cherished mother of Jesse Rae McElroy-Torquato (Christopher); daughter of Marlene M. Toney and the late George E. Jessup Sr. (surv. Joyce); big sister of Leona “Dodi” Corfield, George “Sonny” Jessup Jr., Juanita “Nino” Connor (Michael), Melony...
Marion E. Sauers
Mar 21, 2025
Marion Elizabeth Sauers died on Friday, March 21, 2025. Beloved wife of 52 years of the late D. Paul Sauers; mother of Paul Sauers (Kathleen Ganster), Kenneth Sauers, Laura Handlow (Robert); grandmother of Amy Cooper (James), Victor Emanuele, Nicholas Emanuele, Christina Rosnick (Eric), Elizabeth Sauers, Vincent DeVito (Sylvia); great-grandmother of Vincent DeVito Jr., Grace Cooper, Ruth Cooper, Hailey Rosnick, Charlotte...
Melanie Lynne Masnack
Mar 20, 2025
Age 61, formerly of Highland Park, on Thursday, March 20, 2025, Melanie was the sister of Christine Summa, Kelly Masnack Sindrem; aunt of Jon Masnack, Jade Summa, Justice Summa, Rose Summa; dear friend of Tom Jorgensen.
Melanie had a love of reading and spending time at the library. She was a gentle and beautiful soul with a motherly nurturing spirit.
Interment was...
Clyde M. Wolfe
Mar 18, 2025
Age 77, of McCandless Twp., on, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Clyde was the beloved spouse of Donna M. Wolfe; father of Beth Wolfe and Eric Wolfe (Colleen); son of the late Emanuel and Ethel Wise Wolfe, brother of the late Diane Glass (late Bob). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on March 29th at...