John K. "Jack" Kerr

Apr 19, 2024

John K. “Jack” Kerr, age 94, died peacefully on April 10, 2024, joining his wife, Carole, who passed away just 12 days before.  Although dearly missed by his family, they find comfort knowing Jack and Carole are together again.  Jack was born December 5, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late John and Glady Kerr.  A proud Pittsburgh native, he...

Clare M. (Reis) Pachavis

Apr 12, 2024

Clare M (Reis) Pachavis

On Friday, April 12, 2024 following a brief illness, Clare died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family after 104 years of a full life. Being a lifelong Pittsburgher and true Pirates fan (except when Richie Hebner hit her with a foul ball), it was fitting she died on 412 day. She was born on December 23,...

Melissa A. Carothers

Apr 11, 2024

It is with a broken heart that we share the passing of our beloved Melissa Carothers, 71. Melissa left us peacefully with her sister by her side on the morning of April 11, 2024, after suffering from two strokes in February. 

Melissa, or Lisa as she was affectionately known, was so special, so loving, and so damn funny.  She was a...

Carolyn A. “Dolly” Petrolio

Apr 10, 2024

Carolyn A. “Dolly” PetrolioAge 82, of Mount Washington, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Petrolio. Loving sister of Dennis Mahoney and the late Patrick (surviving spouse Shirley) Mahoney and Bernadette (Jerome) Makowski. Loving Aunt of Terry (Bob) Knuth, Michael Makowski, Eric Makowski and Ed (Christine) Makowski. Cherished great aunt of Lauren Knuth, Claire...

William G. Rabatin Sr.

Apr 8, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of William "Billy" George Rabatin Sr., aged 53, on April 8, 2024. Preceded in death by his beloved parents, George and Regina Rabatin. He is survived by his daughter, Jordan, and son, William (Leah) Rabatin Jr., whom he adored and treasured beyond measure. William was not only a devoted father and son...

Geraldine S. Sacco

Apr 8, 2024

Gerry left us today,  Monday, April 8, 2024.  It is not a sad day but a day to celebrate her. Never the world traveler or any kind of traveler…Gerry appreciated the simple things in life… a morning cup of coffee, a rainy day, a good murder mystery, a joke… dirty or clean and her new found love of false eye...

Helen A. (Rauch) Surloff

Apr 6, 2024

Helen Audrey (Rauch) Surloff, age 105, died peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024 after complications from a fall. Cherished wife of the late Milton Surloff for sixty-five years. Loving mother of Shelley (late Russell) Hilton and Grandmother of Nicholas (Maria) Hilton. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and their children. Helen was born in South Fork, PA to parents Abram and Rose...

Rita Anne Magill

Apr 4, 2024

Rita Anne Magill, born Rita Anne Maio, age 100, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, in PalmHarbor, Florida. She was born on March 31, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York. Rita was a warm and givingwife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished time spent with her family and manyfriends. She enjoyed celebrating holidays with members of her extended family and...

Bruce J. Schramm

Apr 2, 2024

Beloved Husband of Kathryn Rector for 37 years (he kept his last name), Bruce J.  Schramm (age 77) passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, April 2, 2024.  Bruce is survived by his wife Kathryn, his daughter Lisa Gannon (Ray), pre-deceased by his daughter Carrie Still (Berry), and survived by step-sons Jonathan Bayat (Yulia) and Benjamin Bayat (Meg Frost), and grandchildren...

Sandra L. Chase

Apr 1, 2024

Blessed be the Holy and Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, Mother of God.  Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.  Our Mother, have pity on us.  Our Lady of Lourdes, heal us, for the love and honor of the Holy Trinity.  Our Lady of Lourdes, heal us, for the conversion of sinners.  Health of the Sick, pray for us. O Mary, conceived without...