Current Obituaries

Mar 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...

Sep 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...

Sep 11, 2022

Private burial in Penn Forest Natural Burial Park.

Sep 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...

Aug 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...

Jul 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...

Jul 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....

Jun 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...

Apr 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,...

Mar 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...

Jan 22, 2022

Private Burial in William Penn Cemetery, Churchill.

Nov 5, 2021

Jon Francis Quinlisk, 82, of Wheeling, WV, died peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home.

Jon was born February 26, 1939, the only child of the late Francis and Genevieve (Quinn) Quinlisk of Forest Hills, PA. He was a graduate of Slippery Rock University, University of Maryland, and West Virginia University. He taught...

Sep 6, 2021

Sherry Anne Schuster, of New Kensington, age 43, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2021, after a battle with cancer. Devoted wife of 13 years of Adam Schuster. Beloved daughter of Mary Kremer of New Kensington and the late William Kremer. Loving sister of William (Charla), Donald, Mary, Michael, and Kathleen Kremer. Cherished aunt of Micaela, Nico, London,...

Aug 22, 2021

Services private.

Aug 10, 2021

Beloved wife, mother, and daughter, Allison "Ali" Elizabeth Hildebrand Fee, age 39, passed away at home in Edgewood on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, after a two-year struggle with breast cancer. Ali was born to Deborah Wiemann and Daniel Hildebrand in Pickerington, OH, on September 23, 1981. She graduated from Pickerington High School in 1999. She earned a bachelor’s degree...

Jul 16, 2021

On Friday, July 16, 2021, Regis Henry Schilken, Jr. passed peacefully at his home in Bethel Park surrounded by family, love, and music. Regis was born in Pittsburgh on August 19, 1939, to Florence Jacob Schilken and Regis Henry Schilken, Sr. He enriched his own quest for answers and education through completion of the seminary program at Saint Vincent ...

Mar 26, 2021

Evelyn L. Starkey of Penn Hills, age 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021, at Woodhaven Care Center in Monroeville. She was born May 28,1949, in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of Frank and Margaret Starkey. Mother of Dennis and David Vosachlo and grandmother of Delia Vosachlo. Dear sister of Harold Starkey (Debra) of Murrysville, and beloved aunt of...