Esther R. James
Nov 27, 2023
Esther Paczkowski James, formerly of Polish Hill, Green Tree and The Cloverleaf Estates West, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. Beloved Daughter of the late Frank Paczkowski and Stella Kuszajewski Paczkowski. Beloved Wife of the late Robert T. James. Loving Mother of Susan (James) Kingerski, Robert (Gail Ann) James Jr., Jennifer (Jack) Bryan and the late Michael James....
Helen Ann Sill
Nov 27, 2023
Age 82, formerly of Mt. Washington, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. Beloved Wife of 49 years of the late Lawrence “Larry” Sill. Loving Mother of Kerry Herron, Kurt ( Fiancé Steve Kooser) Sill, Elizabeth “Liz” (Edward) Zona and the late William Herron. Cherished Grandma of Jacob Musser and Zachary Musser. Beloved Sister of Betty (the late Robert) Weber,...
Jeffrey Michael Hamm
Nov 27, 2023
Age 61, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Mt. Washington, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. Beloved Son of the late Danford and Mary J. (Kohan) Hamm. Loving Brother of Christine M. Hamm, Danford “Dan” P. Hamm and the late Scott B. Hamm and Michelle Hamm. Also survived by many cousins. Jeff had a passion for music, especially R&B and classical...
Bernice Frank
Nov 26, 2023
Bernice Kamisar Frank passed away at age 99 on November 26, 2023. A devoted wife to the late Irvin “Chick” Frank; mother of Susan McClure and Betsie Frank (Ken Nelson); grandmother of Brian McClure and Eric McClure (Erica Sobanski); great-grandmother of Emily and Eva McClure. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Zelda Kamisar along with 5...
Anita L. O'Rourke
Nov 25, 2023
Age 85, of Upper St. Clair, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Anita was the beloved wife of 64 years of John T. O’Rourke; loving mother of Kelly A. Arcieri (Rocco), Erin O. Blechman (William), and Sean T. O’Rourke (Jennifer); adoring grandmother of Sam Blechman, Michael, Matthew (Sara), and Mia Arcieri, and Nicholas, Julia, and Meghan O’Rourke; and sister...
Catherine (Kay) Didycz
Nov 24, 2023
Catherine Didycz, age 90, passed away on November 24, 2023. She was born as Catherine Salapow in 1933 on the Southside of Pittsburgh. Both of her parents were immigrants from Eastern Europe. Her father, Averian, worked in a steel mill and her mother, Mary, cleaned offices. She grew up with her siblings Helen, Nina, John, Bill, Mike, Rose, and Jean....
Jason J. Kalakos
Nov 24, 2023
Jason Kalakos died Friday, November 24th, following complications from emergency surgery performed Monday at UPMC Presbyterian.
He leaves behind his mom, Fotaine; an aunt, Judy; and cousin, Kristen. He was preceded in death by his Uncle John in April of this year.
Jas also leaves behind his beloved friends at BDubs where he enjoyed sporting events and stimulating conversations. He graduated...
Alice Eileen LoBianco
Nov 23, 2023
Of Plum, surrounded by her family on November 23, 2023.
Beloved wife to Robert LoBianco. Loving mother to Mark LoBianco, Michele (Dave) Mead, Matthew LoBianco. Adoring grandmother to David, Eric, and Jonathan Mead. Sister to the late Shirley & Jeanie, as well as many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
Eileen's expansive circle of friends attests to her warm and welcoming...
Bill Ruffing
Nov 23, 2023
William Patrick "Bill" Ruffing,
61, of Bethel Park, PA passed away peacefully with his wife of 39 years at his side on November 23, 2023, at Whitehall Skilled Nursing. Bill was born March 17, 1962, to the late Melvin "Mel" and Dolores "Dolly" Ruffing. As a young man, Bill worked as a carpenter, noted for his strong work ethic,...
Stephen D. "Hootie" Hough
Nov 23, 2023
Stephen D. “Hootie” Hough, 49, of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife, Julia, and several cherished friends.
He was born February 21, 1974, the son of Gary and Patricia (Riley) Hough of Beloit, Ohio. Steve graduated from West Branch High School in 1992. He later attended Pittsburgh Filmmakers' at Point Park College.
Steve and Julia (Moyer) Hough...