Current Obituaries

September 6, 2023

Alexandra (Lewis) Opal, beloved wife of John Opal, mother of Jack and Magritte Opal, grandmother of Tolan James Opal, died at Donnell House Hospice in Washington, PA, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, after a challenging yearlong struggle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She was surrounded by friends and family during her last days and hours, and she died peacefully with...

August 27, 2023

Of Hermitage, PA, age 69, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, August 27, 2023, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Born November 29, 1953, in Latrobe, PA, to the late Wayne F. and Patricia A. (Luttner) Jackman. She graduated from Latrobe Area High School in 1971 and later received her BA in Accounting from...

August 15, 2023

Of Point Breeze, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

She was born to the late Burton and Lissi Reese on June 18, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Joyce graduated from Wilkinsburg High School and later earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. Joyce’s work career includes the Nabisco Company, the U.S....

June 30, 2023

Anne Cicile Pillion, ending her 33-month-long struggle against ALS, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Friday, June 30, 2023.

Anne had a passion and a gift for shaping young lives. First as a teacher of many subjects, ranging from Religion to Phys Ed (ironic, if you know Anne!), at Most Holy Name Catholic...

May 22, 2023

Rodney Alan Whitacre, age 73, of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2023. He passed peacefully in his home from lymphoma, with his loving family by his side.

Rod was born on December 28, 1949, to Charles and Leah (Keller) Whitacre in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up in Richland, Washington, on...

April 4, 2023

Of Oakdale, age 31, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Beloved daughter of Luann and William J. Watts, III. Sister of Cassidy L. Watts, Lacy L. Watts, and William J. Watts, IV. Cherished granddaughter of Vera L. Sladick and the late Leroy A. Smith, and the late Mary and William J. Watts,...

March 2, 2023

Eileen passed away on March 2, 2023, at the age of 22. She was born in Philadelphia, and lived in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and West Virginia, but it was Upstate New York that she always called home. Eileen loved nature and science. She collected fossils, bones, birds’ nests, rocks and shells, and loved looking for toads, peepers, and...

September 26, 2022

Her color filled spirit has swirled off & upward from the body of Mother Earth.

A tiny prismatic drop returning into illumination of God's brilliance. 75 years of preparation for this lift off, evolving spiritual dance, using white dragon energy as a peace filled warrior, emanating as she traveled with inner city teenagers, inspiring them as they...

September 11, 2022

Private burial in Penn Forest Natural Burial Park.

September 1, 2022

On Thursday, September 1, 2022, at age 80, Jennie Anne Schilken passed suddenly in Pittsburgh surrounded by family, love, and music. Jennie was born in Pittsburgh on August 29, 1942 to Mary Ella Markey (Hughes) and William Hartzel Markey. Jennie completed her post graduate studies at Duquesne University and spent her life enriching the lives of others as a...

August 4, 2022

Formerly of Crafton Heights, age 73, passed away comfortably on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Loving mother of Genevieve Savickas and Tamara Savickas. Grandmother of two. She will also be missed by her two cats, Schnoz and Fifty Shades. Kate was a lover of life and very eco-conscious, a vegetarian and animal lover, and she could usually be found in...

July 23, 2022

Gloria Stoll Karn, 98, transitioned to life eternal, at her own home, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Born in New York City, the only child of Charles and Anne Finamore Stoll, Gloria studied at the High School of Music and Art and the Art Students’ League. She began a celebrated career as an illustrator of...

July 4, 2022

Our universes are ripped apart with the abrupt passing of Cheryl Ann Russell, who died on July 4, 2022 from complications of a sudden, aggressive cancer.

Cherie could be relied on for a great conversation about many things—mostly about politics, social movements, family life, insecurities, and mystery and sci-fi novels. She was straightforward and had great insights....

June 26, 2022

Services private.

May 22, 2022

On Sunday, May 22, 2022, Edith Bell died peacefully in her sleep. No power could stop the force of nature that was Edith, not a world war, a global pandemic, or a bad back. At 98, she decided she was ready to go and just stepped out. She left behind a world that she spent her whole life fighting...

May 13, 2022

Of Morningside, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2022. Beloved spouse of Phillip M. Herrington. Brother of Farris Welsh (Joseph) of Ohio and Joseph Ometz (Rosanne) of Ligonier, PA. Brother-in-law of David Herrington (Patrick Journet), Larry Herrington (Laura), Sherri Herrington, and Cheryl Daniels (Paul). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews. Preceded...

May 2, 2022

Jenny Sue Knighton, 61, was a caring and generous aunt, sister, daughter, and friend. Jenny passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Jenny devoted her life to the care of others, helping to raise more than a dozen children spanning three generations. She took great pleasure in reading to children, with a special fondness...

April 24, 2022

Originally from Blawnox, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Son of the late Lester and Josephine Bailey. Preceded in death by his sister, Patty Atkinson. Survived by two sisters, Cindi McFadden and Kathy Williams, and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to a graveside service at Penn Forest Natural Burial Park, 121 Colorado Street, Verona PA 15147,...

March 26, 2022

Of Sheraden, age 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Mother of Leslie M. Romano of Leetsdale and Jason Vogel of Sharaden, and step-mother of Jeff Davies (Sheila) of Washington, PA. Grandmother of Dominic, Gabrielle, Emmanuel, and Julian Romano-Topetta, Mindy Unger, Veronica Dinnell, and Jeffrey Davies. Sister of Frank Romano, Jr. (Ruth Ann) of Pleasant Hills and...

January 22, 2022

Private Burial in William Penn Cemetery, Churchill.