Richard A. Jones, age 48, of Shaler Twp., after a courageous five year battle with cancer, surrounded by family at home, on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Beloved husband of Stacey (Jarrett) Jones; Loving father of Evan and Landon; dear brother of Holly (Lou), Steven (Mary), and Scott (Lori); brother-in-law of Kim (Jeff) and Michele (Regis); Son-in-law of Sandy and the late Tim Jarrett; Cherished son of the late Rich and Jackie Jones; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:00 and 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd, Glenshaw. Services and Internment will be held privately by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Margaret’s Foundation; Oncology Fund.  Read More...

Kathleen M. (Welsh) Christ, age 85, of O’Hara Twp., joined her loving husband and family on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Carl Christ Sr.; loving mother of Laurann (David) Bleil, Marlene (Thom) Berncic, David (Judy) Christ, Rosalyn Christ, and the late Carl (surv. Donna Capani) Christ Jr.; Proud grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of soon to be eight; She is survived by three and preceded in death by 13 siblings; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Kathleen was a caring and loving mother, loved dancing with her husband, and she enjoyed taking care of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and grand dogs. Friends will be received on Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 AM in St. Joseph Church, O’Hara Twp. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Alzheimer BriTE Wellness: 201 S. Highland Avenue Suite 101, PGH., PA 15206  Read More...

Helen M. Wehrheim, age 95, of Glenshaw, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. Loving mother of Nancy (late Paul) Lukacs; proud grandmother of Lindsay (Bill) Hauck and Brian (Jenna) Lukacs; dear great-grandmother of Madison Grace, Ella Tracy, and Brayden William Hauck, Brody Paul and Tessa Rae Lukacs. No visitation. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Matthew Parish, St. Bonaventure Church, Glenshaw, on Thursday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Humane Society. Arrangements made by the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd., Glenshaw.  Read More...

John S. Klecha, age 82, of Shaler Twp., on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Klecha; loving father of John S. (Carole) Klecha Jr. and Jackie Jordan; Proud grandfather of Carl, Carla, John III, Alek, Stephanie, and Nikki; dear great-grandfather of Damen, Rowan, Belle, Grayson, Eleanor, and Clark; son of the late John and Victoria Klecha. John was a US Army Veteran and retired from HJ Heinz Company. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Matthew Parish, All Saints Church, Etna, on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Internment to follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Donations may be sent to the American Heart Association.  Read More...

Stephen M. “Stevie” Matisz, age 61, of Sharpsburg, formerly of Avalon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice. Steve was an 80’s Rock n’ Roll kind of guy. He was known for his great sense of humor and always saw an opportunity to make a joke to brighten your day. He was always present in the moment, people watching, absorbing the life and people around him. Having Steve be apart of your life was an unexpected joy that only few had the privilege to experience. A warm thank you to all of Steve’s friends and the people around him throughout his life. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, where a Blessing Service will be held at 6:30 PM.  Read More...

Helen L. (Schaeffer) McGoun, age 100, of Shaler Twp. on Tuesday February 2, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Elton G. McGoun; loving mother of Elton “Skip” (Sue) McGoun, Kevin (Mary Ann) McGoun, Myron (Jackie) McGoun and Alain Richardson; proud grandmother of Joshua (Jackie) McGoun, Natasha (Massimo) Lista, Jarrod (Fiancé Lauren Simmons) McGoun, Michael McGoun, Nate Cavlovic and Mitchell Cavlovic; dear great-grandmother of Alessia Lista. Helen was a 1938 graduate of Shaler High School, a 1942 graduate of Carnegie Tech, a First Lieutenant in the US Army Medical Corp during WW II. She volunteered for many years at the Shaler North Hills Library, Glenshaw Presbyterian Church, St. Margaret’s Hospital and for Meals 0n Wheels. Friends will be received Thursday from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd. 1500 Mount Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Service will be held in the Glenshaw Presbyterian Church, 300 Glenn Ave. Glenshaw on Friday at 12:00 Noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to Glenshaw Presbyterian Church or Shaler North Hills Library. Read More...

Frances B. Howe (Thompson) ,Age 86, of Butler, PA, on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Timothy F. Howe.  Bea is survived by her children, Michael Donnelly (Lynne), Daniel Donnelly, Natalie McCloskey (Bob) and Colleen Huber, two nieces, a nephew and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who affectionately referred to her as “Gram.”  Services and Internment held privately by the family.  Arrangements made by the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd., Glenshaw.  Read More...

Mark M. Cieply, Age 71, of Shaler Twp., passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. A lifelong Shaler Twp. resident, Mark was the son of the late Michael and Helen Cieply. Prior to his retirement, he had a long career with the Internal Revenue Service, most recently as a Revenue Officer. A skilled handyman, motorcyclist, and “Car guy”, he was a longtime member of the National Corvette Restorers Society. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine “Gerry” Cieply, daughter, Marissa Cieply of Orlando, FL, sisters, Christie (Scott) Southerland of Ross Twp., and Sylvia Cieply (Bill Swank) of Long Beach, CA; Stepchildren, Brandon Pollak of Squirrel Hill and Kimberly Pace of Basking Ridge, NJ; Niece Susan Swank of Long Beach, CA, and the late Sally Swank. He was devoted bonus grandfather to Oliver and Ada Pollak and Dean and Reid Pace. Funeral arrangements will be held privately. Arrangements made by the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd., Glenshaw.  Read More...