Obituaries

Edgar R. "Little Eddie" Paulus

Edgar R. "Little Eddie" Paulus

Oct 16, 2025

Edgar R. “Little Eddie” Paulus, age 95, formerly of Northside, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Norma “Bunny” Paulus; loving father of David (late Adrienne), Dellanie (late Robert) Moneck, Dawn (Michael) Grindland, and the late Deborah (surv. Alex) Nagy, Dale Paulus, Deanna Paulus, and Darlinda (late James) Tschudi; proud grandfather of 12, great...

Alberta O. Meinert

Alberta O. Meinert

Oct 15, 2025

Alberta O. "Bert" Meinert, born in 1933, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed peacefully after a short hospitalization following complications from a heart procedure. Preceded in death by her husband, Henry F. Meinert Jr., her parents Harry and Anna Osterritter, her siblings Anna Mae Heiles and John F. Osterritter, MD. Survived by her children Alan (Carrie), Richard (Kris),...

Dr. Peter R. Johnson

Dr. Peter R. Johnson

Oct 1, 2025

Dr. Peter R. Johnson, born on November 3rd, 1942, in Illinois, was sent to his eternal home in heaven on October 1st, 2025. He was the husband of his lifelong companion, love of his life, Joanne (Bollinger) Johnson. Along with his beautiful wife, he raised his family in Pittsburgh PA, moved to Wheeling, WV, then migrated to Port Richey, FL....

Richard C. Rush

Richard C. Rush

Oct 1, 2025

Richard C. Rush, Age 78, of Allison Park, after a brief cancer diagnosis, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Beloved husband of Beverly (Dobson); loving father of Stephanie Williamson and Jaime (Donald) Gallo; proud and devoted pappy of Cora, Salvatore, Evelyn, Saverio, and Silvio Gallo; dear brother of Cindy (Joe) Harris and the late William and Dennis; he is...

Deborah L. Whitezell

Deborah L. Whitezell

Sep 24, 2025

Deborah (Debbi) Lynn Whitezell passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025. Debbi was raised in Allison Park and was part of a large family of Whitezells, Lorchs, and Magills. At her birth, she completed five generations of females, a cherished family milestone. She is survived by her four beloved children, as well as two brothers, Dan Whitezell (Debby) and Bill...

Dr. Joseph "Joe" K. Puthenpurayil

Dr. Joseph "Joe" K. Puthenpurayil

Sep 19, 2025

Dr. Joseph K. “Joe” Puthenpurayil, age 93, of Pittsburgh, originally of Kerala, India, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025. Beloved husband of 55 years to Arlene (Swartz); loving father of Lisa (Steve) Myles, Kurian (Michelle), and Leslie (Rob) Purchase; proud papa of eight. Joe was a dedicated professor for Penn State where he taught Organic Chemistry, he was also...

James V. Costanza

James V. Costanza

Sep 11, 2025

James V. “Jimbo” Costanza, age 68, of Ross Twp. passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Beloved friend of 40 years to Edie Haughton; dear brother of Jeannie (Mike) Lape and Martin (Denise) Costanza Sr.; also survived by many loving cousins and friends; preceded in death by his parents James and Ruth and cherished...

Janice Louise Lauer (Hicks)

Janice Louise Lauer (Hicks)

Sep 2, 2025



Janice Louise Lauer (Hicks) passed away Tuesday evening September 2 at age 61. She was born February 9, 1964 to Edward and Jeri Lauer. She was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and attended Shaler High School. Rarely ever seen without a colorful, bedazzled ballcap, she loved anything purple. She enjoyed watching the Steelers or the Penguins, regardless of...

Gregory J. Katich

Gregory J. Katich

Sep 1, 2025

Gregory James Katich, 64, of Etna, passed away suddenly. Loving father of Corinne Katich (Nick Baker) and proud grandfather to Charlotte, Skylar, and Trey Baker. Devoted partner of the late Debra Kimball. Survived by siblings John (Susanne), Dave (Debra), Mark (Joyce) and sisters Beverly (Eugene) Gazdik, Anita, and Lisa Katich Szalinski and many nieces and nephews; preceded in death by...

Darla Earlene (Miersch) King

Darla Earlene (Miersch) King

Aug 28, 2025

Darla Earlene (Miersch) King, Age 84, of Shaler Twp., passed away at home on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth; loving mother of Heather King and Melody Lynch; proud grandmother of Aria King; dear sister of the late Darryl (Surv. JoAnn) Miersch. Friends will be received on Thursday, September 4th from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at...

Kimberly S. (Newport) Trapani

Kimberly S. (Newport) Trapani

Aug 28, 2025

Kimberly S. (Newport) Trapani, age 65, of Allison Park, formerly of Bloomfield, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Carmen; loving mother of Dena (Mark) Burchell; proud grandma of Chase and Easton; cherished fur grandma of Jezzie; dear sister of Babsie (Greg) Kramer, Ricky (Josette) Newport, and Debbie Yeschke; loving aunt...

Ralph F. Gasperich

Ralph F. Gasperich

Aug 19, 2025

Ralph F. Gasperich P.E. age 96, of Glenshaw, Pa passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara A. (Kump) Gasperich for 69 years. He was born and raised in Calumet, Michigan, son of the late Peter and Christine Gasperich and brother of the late Ernest J. Gasperich. He is survived by his...

Haralambos "Harry" Carl Andromalos

Haralambos "Harry" Carl Andromalos

Aug 18, 2025

Haralambos ‘Harry’ Carl Andromalos

November 25, 1941 - August 18, 2025

Haralambos ‘Harry’ Carl Andromalos, age 83 passed away on August 18, 2025 in Birmingham AL. He was the son of the late Peter and Marjorie Andromalos. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Harry was raised in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania.

After high school, Harry worked for Greyhound Bus before settling in Meadville, Pennsylvania, where he spent...

William J. Erdlen

William J. Erdlen

Aug 18, 2025

William J. Erdlen, age 99, of Allison Park on Monday August 18, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Hood) Erdlen; loving father of Linda (Paul) Stewart, William E. Erdlen, Richard J. (Kelly) Erdlen and Dennis M. (Chris) Erdlen; proud grandfather of Stacey, Jenny, Emily, Elea, Hailey, April, Nathan, Amy, Abbey, Alise and great-grandfather of Ryan, Rachael, Trevor, Brooke, Zach,...

CDR John "Jack" J. Stack

CDR John "Jack" J. Stack

Aug 18, 2025

CDR John “Jack” J. Stack, USN, Ret. Age 75, of Allison Park, PA, passed away peacefully, on Monday, August 18, 2025. Son of the late John and Lois Stack, Jack grew up in Penn Hills and was a proud graduate of Central Catholic HS (class of 1968). He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law David and Theresa Stack and...

Richard G. Yahres

Richard G. Yahres

Aug 17, 2025

Richard G. Yahres, age 84, of Shaler Twp. on Sunday August 17, 2025. Beloved husband of Sharon (Storts) Yahres; loving father of Nicole (Abel) Lombera and the late Bonnie Sue Yahres; grandfather of Tobias and Aviya; brother of the late Jean James. Rich was a retired Draftsman at Tippens, Etna. Friends will be received Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM...

Charles M. Russell

Charles M. Russell

Aug 17, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Russell passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Pittsburgh on July 21, 1937, Chuck is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn; his sons, Mike (Tami) and Pat (Kim); his grandchildren, Madison (Kayla), Shane, and Brooke; and his brother, Terry (Francine). He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles “Bus” and...

Willard V. Brown

Willard V. Brown

Aug 13, 2025

Willard V. Brown

Age 94, of Glenshaw, passed into his Lord’s presence on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He was the devoted husband of 62 years to Barbara Logan Brown (deceased).

Loving father to Warren (Lynn) Brown of Carnegie, Marjorie (Craig) Linner of Pittsburgh, Beverly (Ciro) DeMarco of Moxee, WA and Rebecca (Greg) Pletz of Gibsonia.

Survived by his grandchildren Eric Brown, Alex (Melissa)...

Philip F. Petraglia

Philip F. Petraglia

Aug 7, 2025

Philip F. Petraglia, 91, passed on Thursday, August 7, 2025. He was born on December 14, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA and was the son of Frank and Mary (Cafaro) Petraglia. Upon graduation from St. Mary of the Mount High School in 1951 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy from September 1951 through October 1954. He served as a radio operator...

Sondra Elizabeth Schwartz

Sondra Elizabeth Schwartz

Aug 7, 2025

Sondra Elizabeth Schwartz, fondly known as Sondy, peacefully passed away at her family homestead surrounded by family on the morning of Thursday, August 7, 2025. A Pittsburgh native, she arrived in this world on January 20, 1946. Her parents proceeded her in death Betty (Hanlon) and Howard S. Auld, Sr. She is survived by her siblings: Howard S. Auld, Jr.,...