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….
John S. Kennedy, 87, of Moon Twp., died on Wednesday October 25, 2017 in Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born on November 19, 1929 in Sewickley, the son of the late David & Mildred (McDonald) Kennedy. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Ann (Pugliese) Kennedy. A son Michael Kennedy, a brother David Kennedy, and a sister Ruth Redek. He is survived by two children, Cheryl Yurkowski, Dormont, and Patrick Kennedy (Marci), Crescent….
Karen (Goldbach) Jablonski, 64, of Crescent Twp., passed away on October 23, 2017, in her home. She was born on July 12, 1953, in Washington, PA, to Joseph & Rhea Jean (Sloan) Goldbach. Karen worked as a nurse at Heritage Valley Sewickley for over 40 years, retiring in 2015. In her last few years, Karen spent a lot of time enjoying her children and grandchildren and enjoyed traveling (a lot). She visited Mexico and Canada, both coasts of the US,…
Robert S Gregos, Sr. Age 84, of Moon Township, died peacefully at home on October 20, 2017, in the presence of his loving family. He was born in West Aliquippa, PA on December 22, 1932, the son of the late Joseph and Anna Gregos. He was preceded in death by his loving spouse of 58 years, Barbara (Woods) Gregos. He is survived by four children, Terri Gregos Fitzgerald and husband John of Sewickley, Tammi (Gregos) Stahre and husband, Eric of…
Kathy M. Miller, 68 of Industry, died on Wednesday October 18, 2017 in her home. She was born on September 23, 1949 in Sewickley, the daughter of Earnest H. Corsi and the late Norma Jeanne Morris and stepdaughter of the late Carl S. Morris. She formerly worked for Aliquippa Hospital, Arco Chemical, New Horizon and as a teacher for Beaver County Head Start. She was a graduate of CCBC and Carlow College. She is survived by her husband Victor A….
Penny Kay Kalenak, 68, of Darlington, formerly of Independence Twp. passed away on Tuesday October 17, 2017 in her home. She was born in Morgantown, WV on September 24, 1949 the daughter of the late Roy and Mary Fawley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Daniel P. Kalenak, and numerous brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children: Paul J. Kalenak, Darlington, and Della “Dee Dee” & Mike Martin, Hopewell Twp.; her…
Michael John Hanka, 44, of The North Hills, Died on October 14, 2017 in his home. He was born in Lafayette, IN on February 9, 1973 the son of Susan (Cipa) Hanka and the late John Jerome Hanka. Michael graduated from Baldwin High School in 1991 and Conley Trade School in 1995. In addition to his Mother, Michael is survived by his two sisters: Tracy Ellwood (Jim), Hopewell Twp. & Niccole Adams (Gary), Clinton, and a nephew, Adam Ellwood. In…
Susan C. (Bonzo) Fisher, 72, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away peacefully on October 12, 2017. She was born in Rochester, on April 3, 1945, a daughter of the late Glenn and Velma (McIntosh) Bonzo. She is survived by her children, Bruce (Linda) Bogolea, April (Rocco) Mastrangelo, Kurt Bogolea; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; her brother, Niel (Danette) Bonzo; sister-in-law, Flora Bonzo and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Roy Bonzo. Family and friends…
Zachary R. “Zak” Martin, 30, of Oakdale, Died on October 7, 2017 in his home. He was born in Pittsburgh on October 8, 1987 the son of David & Carolyn (Reich) Martin. Zak worked as a Master Painter with the Painters Union Local # 6. He loved fishing, hunting and camping. He was a “fun uncle” and enjoyed spending time with his nieces & nephews. In addition to his parents, Zak is survived by his wife, Rachel Martin. Sisters, Adrienne…
Diane Mills, 65, formerly of Verona, passed away on October 2, 2017. She was born on May 6, 1952, a daughter of Margaret (Markovitch) and the late Robert Backus. She is survived by her son, Marcus R. (Crystal) Geiser, Sr.; her grandchildren, Rachel Price, Marcus Jr., Devin Moore and Declan Geiser; and her sister, Elaine (Ronald) Mazzoccoli. In honor of her wishes, there will be no funeral services. Arrangements by the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. of Rochester….