David George Dunkis, age 89, of Moon Township, left for his Heavenly home January 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born in McKeesport, PA, March 24, 1935. He is predeceased by his mother Mary (Russin) Dunkis, his father Charles Dunkis, and his daughter, Nancy Dunkis. David was an Army veteran in the Color Guard during the time of the Korean War. He Graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and he was…
Gary Basil Paul Marten, 82, of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, from complications associated with lung cancer he suffered with for two years. Alongside Gary at his passing, were his wife, his son’s, and his brother. Gary was born February 7, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Milton and Loreen (Cimaglio) Marten. Being part of a close-knit family, his early years were spent around his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends for Sunday dinners,…
Matthew “Matt” John Varley, 48, of Castle Shannon died on January 17, 2025, in UPMC Mercy Hospital. He was born in Pittsburgh on November 27, 1976, the son of the late John Mark and Patricia Ann (Smith) Varley. Matt was a graduate of Moon Area High School class of 1994 and of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was last employed at UPMC, where he found comfort in the job’s enjoyable routine and in the good friends, he made there over…
Palma P. (Pollice) Simonette, 95, of Ingram, died on January 15, 2025 in The Willows, Oakmont. She was born in Coraopolis on July 7, 1929 the daughter of the late Dr. Adelmo & Mary (DeJuliis) Pollice. Palma is survived by her son Joseph Felix Simonette (Chris), Ross Twp. Four Grandchildren: Amber Myers, Joseph Simonette, Sabrina Simonette & Santino Simonette. Four great grandchildren: Ameira, Maisie, Joseph & Olive. Her sister Jill Mowry will miss her as well. In addition to her…
Somesh C. Bose, 84, of Moon Township passed away on December 25, 2024. He was born in Patna, India on July 23, 1940, son of the late Amaresh Bose and Renuka (née Sen) Bose. He had a long and successful career as a civil and structural engineer. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from the Bengal College of Engineering and Technology (B.E. College) in West Bengal, India. He left India as a young man to pursue higher education in the U.K.,…
Raymond C. Lenz, 92, of Moon Twp. passed comfortably at his home on January 7, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh on September 11, 1932, the son of the late Carl Lenz & Katherine “Dolly” (Moore) Lenz. He served his country with honor in the US Army during the Korean War. Ray graduated from Langley Highschool in Pittsburgh, PA and after an Honorable Discharge from the Army he completed his career with Bell Atlantic Telecommunications as a Systems Analyst in…
June M. (Jacob) Scherer, 95, of Moon Twp., died on December 25, 2024, in her home. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 17, 1929, the daughter of the late John & Margaret (Wadas) Jacob. With a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother, June bestowed the gift of faith on her entire family, always encouraging them, no matter the challenge, to “put it in God’s hands.” Her abundant love was shown in many ways, but especially when spoiling her family…
Margaret Alice “Peg” (Platts) Porada, of Robinson Twp., died on November 27, 2024 in Tapestry Senior Living, Moon Twp. She was born in Pittsburgh on May 24, 1938 the daughter of the late John & Katherine (Skiles) Platts. Graduate of Langley high School Peg is survived by her son, David Frank Porada Jr. (Kim), Coraopolis and daughter, Beth Schogren (Tim) Pittsburgh. Seven Grandchildren, Cassady K. Adams, Maddy E. DeAngelis & Kristina R. Soltez, Timothy D. Jr. & Heather Schogren, Daughter…
Jane Erdene (Hainley) Schuliger of Moon Township passed away and her soul went to heaven on Saturday, November 16, 2024. She was born on May 15, 1933 in Marsteller, PA to the late George John and Emma Lowell (Hysong) Hainley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Robert, Donald, and Gary Hainley. Jane was a 1951 graduate of Ebensburg High School. Following graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she became the secretary to…
Rita L. Napoli entered eternal life with our Lord on October 20, 2024 joining her husband Joseph who passed away on January 2, 2013. She is survived by her children, Maria (Mike) Altrudo of Saint Louis, Missouri, Joe (Sandy) Napoli of Phoenix, Arizona and Jim (Karen) Napoli of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania along with her seven grandchildren, Michael, Christina, Laura, Jonathan, Rachel, Tim and Becca. She had fourteen great grandchildren. Born Rita Louise Sylvester in Monaca, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1924, she…