Obituaries
Diane (Roberts) Skertich
Nov 30, 2024
Diane (Roberts) Skertich, age 77, of Shaler Twp., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Cherished wife of 59 years to Jack Skertich; loving mother of Lori (Todd) Stephany and Denise (Brian) Grabowski; proud Gram of Nina (Matt) Donnelly, John Peluso, Tyler Stephany, and Veronica (Micheal) Messmer; beloved GiGi of Finnegan and Delaney Donnelly,...
Colleen A. Quatman
Nov 29, 2024
Colleen Anne Quatman, age 48 of Shaler Township passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Colleen was born on February 27, 1976 to Margaret (Peggy) and the late Robert Quatman. Colleen was the proud mother of Kayla Meador. She was the sister of Eric Quatman and his wife, Amy. She was the beloved aunt...
Judy Tappe
Nov 29, 2024
Judy Tappe, age 73, of Shaler Twp. on the evening of Friday November 29, 2024 died peacefully surrounded by her family. Judy was the loving wife of Richard C Tappe, Jr, her high school sweetheart, for 53 years. She was the loving mother of Richard M. (Tammy) Tappe, Carrie (Doug) Schreiber and Renee (Jason) Mertz. Affectionally known as Grammie to...
Charlotte C. (Wills) Dickinson
Nov 27, 2024
Charlotte C. (Wills) Dickinson, age 86, of Shaler Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Joe A. Dickinson; loving mother of Lori Ellen (Larry) Reuss and Lynda Jean (Ron) Brooks; proud grandma of Zachary Joseph Reuss and David Michael Brooks; dear sister of Leta Rose Downs, Nancy Jean Wills, and the late Selina...
Patricia Efremenko
Nov 22, 2024
On Friday, November 22, 2024, Patricia “Patsy” Efremenko, 84, of Allison Park, Pa, peacefully reunited with her best friend and one true love, Sergej, in Heaven. Patricia was born in NYC in 1940 to Maurice and Fernande Smith. In youth, she played softball with the boys, and you’d best believe she held her own. While attending Jamaica High School in...
Julia E. Miller
Nov 19, 2024
Julia E. Miller (Connell/Emricko), 81, of Ligonier, Swissvale, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday November 19, 2024, after a full-life and strong fight against pulmonary fibrosis, surrounded by her loving family. Julia was born on November 20, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Julie Kristofsky and Michael Emricko. In 1959, she was married to Edward Connell (d. 1985),...
John J. Millburn
Nov 18, 2024
John J. Millburn, age 67, of O’Hara Twp. passed peacefully with his family by his side on Monday November 18, 2024. Beloved husband of 44 years to Donna (Templer) Millburn; loving father of John R. (Caryn) Millburn; loving grandfather of Madi Millburn his pride and joy; son of John H. and the late Marie E. Millburn; brother of Michelle (Bill)...
Steven J. Pavlick
Nov 13, 2024
Steven J. Pavlick, age 57, of Wexford, passed away suddenly to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2024; Beloved husband and best friend for 34 years to Denise (McCartney) Pavlick; the best father of Madison and Marlea, which he loved more than life; loving brother of James (Carole), Gail (Gary) Weismann, Gary (Lori), and the late David Pavlick;...
Richard J. "Little Ricky" Nethen
Nov 8, 2024
Richard J. Nethen, Age 66, On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Nethen family suffered the earthly loss of their brother, Little Ricky!. He is reunited with his mom and dad, his partner Rob Stoltenberg and other friends, and family! He is survived by his daughter Kristen and her mother Lauren Nethen, his siblings: Mary Kay (Steve) Knechtel, Bill (Janet), Bob,...
Jeff F. Koski
Nov 7, 2024
Jeffrey “Jeff” F. Koski, 80, of Shaler Twp., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 7th, 2024. Born January 9th, 1944, in the Beltzhoover neighborhood of Pittsburgh, son of the late Edward and Irene Koski. Beloved husband of 50 years to Mary (Hollern) Koski; loving father of Nicholas (Diana), Sarah (Morgan), and the late Zachary (Pepper); cherished...
Joseph W. Tutchko
Nov 6, 2024
Joseph W. Tutchko, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Beloved husband of 64 years to Mary Lou (Klepin); loving father of Mary Jo Tutchko, Sandy (Paul Golembiewski) Krizmanich, and Terri (CJ) Rapp; proud grandfather of Sara, Kelly (Derrick), Nicholas, and Holly; dear brother of Thomas (Susan) Tutchko. Joe had a successful 40-year career in banking, retiring...
Carl S. Tabacjar
Nov 4, 2024
Carl S. Tabacjar, Sr. 94, of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. Carl, son of the late Paul and Mary Tabacjar was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mary Jane, who we know was eagerly awaiting him to celebrate their 68th anniversary in Heaven on November 17th. He was...
Dorothy J. Werth
Nov 2, 2024
Dorothy J. (Schomburger) Werth, age 97, died in the Lord on Saturday, November 02, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Jackson Werth; loving mother of Karen L. Werth, missionary to Indonesia, Mark R. (the late Peggy) Werth of Allison Park, Carol L. (Kenneth) Finley of Allison Park, and the late Pastor Jack A. (surviving Rayna) Werth of Cranberry Twp.;...
Susan Ann Brown
Oct 30, 2024
Susan “Sue” Brown, age 75, of Shaler, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Beloved wife of 57 years to Robert “Bob” Brown; loving mother of Bobby Brown, Melissa Brown, and Michele Tutro (Mike); proud grandmother “Grammy” to Victoria, Andrew, Jordan, Elizabeth, and Ava. Sue was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, and moved to Lawrenceville when she was 10. There,...
Joseph D. Massimiani
Oct 22, 2024
Joseph D. Massimiani, age 52, of Baden, formerly of Shaler Twp., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Proud father of Joseph (Chaslin Hoover), Zachary, and Jake Massimiani; beloved son of Louis and Janet Massimiani; cherished brother of Julia Massimiani and Louis (Leah Cullen) Massimiani; dear uncle of Mia Sipple (Tyler Robbins) and Lennon Massimiani; also survived by many...
Phyllis Marie Hwostow
Oct 21, 2024
Phyllis Marie (Varlotto) Hwostow, age 83, formerly of Hampton Township, PA, passed away on October 21, 2024, while under the care of Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA. Born November 12, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Varlotto and was preceded in death by her sister Joan Hudak and husband Anthony Hwostow. Phyllis was...
George K. Hagopian
Oct 16, 2024
George Hagopian, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, passed the evening of October 16th with his most treasured wife Helen and family surrounding him. George’s story is that of a true American Dream. His parents escaped the Armenian Genocide immigrating to America. He was very proud of his Armenian heritage and would refer to himself as a “thoroughbred” (wife and...
Catherine I. Bigler
Oct 12, 2024
Catherine I. (Smith) Bigler
Age 67, of Butler, formerly of Fox Chapel, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Beloved daughter of Frances Sullivan; loving mother of Jeremy (Jean) Bigler, Jessica (Robert) Hardesty, Jaqueline (Stephanie) Bigler, and Janelle (Bryan) Touchtone; dear grandmother of Caroline, Emily, Christopher, Sophia, Anna, Angelica, and Leah; dear great-grandmother of Cecilia and Natalie; dear sister of James...
Joyce Ann Jobe
Oct 12, 2024
Joyce A. Jobe, age 72, of Shaler Twp., passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Beloved wife of 38 years to Charles Jobe; loving mother of Jason and Timothy and step-mother of Charles III, Robert and Thomas Jonathan; she is also a proud grandma and great grandma; sister of Bill Dipner. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 6:00 to...
Janet E. (Giger) Metzger
Oct 7, 2024
Janet E. (Giger) Metzger, age 89, of Hampton Twp., passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. Beloved wife of 69 years to Robert E. Metzger Jr., loving mother of Cathy (Jim) Lewis and Robert E. Metzger III; proud grandmother of Justin R. Lewis, Rebecca L. (Jason) MacKay, and Robert E. (Trish) Metzger IV; dear great grandmother of Ben Hannan, Ava...

