It is with great sadness that the family of Frank Peter Morgiewicz announces his unexpected passing on Jan 8, 2018 due to medical complications. Frank was born on July 11, 1953 to Eleanor Brogdowski and John Morgiewicz in Port Jernis, NY. Frank was a graduate of Port Jernis High Scool, class of 1971, a graduate of SUNY Albany and obtained his master’s degree at the University of Coral Gables at Miami, Florida. His professional achievements are many. The most recent…
Jean Marlene (Street) Gillie, 78, of Moon Twp., died on January 7, 2018, at home with her family. She was born on April 2, 1939 in Philipsburg, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph & Louise (Tubo) Street. Jean worked at Robert Morris College for over 22 years and was a member of the Twenty Year Club at the college. She was also a member of the Presbyterian Church of Coraopolis. She is survived by her husband of 62 years,…
Stanley J. Sieracki, 71, of Moon Twp. died peacefully on January 7, 2018. He was born in Washington, PA on September 4, 1946 the son of the late John and Jennie (Kurdy) Sieracki. Stanley was a graduate of Trinity High School and loved following local sports. An avid fisherman and DIY’er, he was constantly trying new hobbies after retiring from the river barge industry—at the time of his passing, he was learning to play the ukulele; previously he grew tomatoes…
Wolfgang Bitterolf, 76, of Crescent, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at U.P.M.C. Shadyside. He was born in Vienna, Austria on June 15, 1941, the son of the late Karl and Hilda (Weiner) Bitterolf. Wolfgang spent most of his youth in Caracas, Venezuela. He travelled to Austria at 16 to continue his education before returning to Caracas for a career in marketing. It was here that Wolfgang met this cute Catholic girl from the U.S. Her name was Faith….
Waldo A. Shelton Jr., 82 of Raccoon Twp. formerly of Moon Twp., passed away on Wednesday August 31, 2017 in Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab. He was born on February 14, 1935 the son of the late Waldo & Anna Shelton Sr. He worked with the Local 66 of Operator Engineers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Jim Shelton in 2013 and a brother Henry Shelton. He is survived by his wife Mary…
Ruth L. Myers, 83, of Crescent Twp. (formerly of North Versailles, PA and Maitland, FL), passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2017. She was born in Turtle Creek, PA on July 23, 1934 the daughter of the late Richard R. & Helen (Ament) Saul. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joe, sons Joseph and Patrick, siblings Virginia, Richard, and Robert and her parents-in-law Joseph and Velma Myers. Ruth’s passions included spending time…
Lawrence D. Michalik, 72, of Robinson Twp. and Punta Gorda, FL, Passed away on June 1, 2017. He was born in Butler on October 1, 1944 the son of the late Lawrence & Mary Michalik. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Susan (Henzler) Michalik. Son Jake Michalik (Georgia Green), Pittsburgh. Daughter, Larra Daniels (Jim), Moon Twp. Two cherished grandchildren, Aidan & Delaney Daniels. His passion in life was fishing and his dogs. Friends are invited to…
Michael “Zese” Bruzzese, 33, of Moon Twp. died on April 18, 2017. He was born on October 31, 1983 in Sewickley, the son of Terri (Manning) Bruzzese and the late Domenic Bruzzese. Michael served his country in the US Navy and was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan. In addition to his mother, Michael is survived by a daughter, Gianna Marie Bruzzese, brother, Steven Bruzzese, and his dog, Diesel. Friends will be received on Monday April 24, 2017 from 4PM until…
Born Pietro Natale on Christmas Day, 1921 to Carmela (DiMarco) and Lorenzo Altobelli in Marianna, PA. He crossed over on April 5, 2017 at the age of 95, at Family Hospice and Palliative Care in Mt. Lebanon, surrounded by his family. Pete graduated from Charleroi High School. When he applied to the local coal mine where his father worked he was told, “You don’t want to work here, you’re too little.” He enlisted in the Army and played in the…