Shirley A. Hartsorn

Oct 21, 2024

Age 87 of Pittsburgh, on Monday, October 21, 2024. Beloved wife of Fred T. Hartsorn. Dear mother of Linda (Arthur) Sidick and Peggy (Lou) Troiani. Loving grandmother of Joshua (fiancee’ Macie DePofi) and Jacob Troiani. Family and friends are welcome 2-4 & 6-8 PM, Thursday, WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220, (412-563-2800). Funeral Service and...

Brenda Jean Avery

Oct 20, 2024

Age 69, of Scott Township, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, James R. Avery. She is also survived by her siblings, Beth Card, Donna Robb (Bill), and Donald Brown (Joyce); her sister-in-law, Lois Hansen (Jack); and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces. 

Brenda’s favorite activities included golfing, water aerobics, gardening, and...

Donald E. Heinz

Oct 19, 2024

Donald E. Heinz, age 90 of Pittsburgh, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Beloved Husband of 70 years to Anne (Duffy) Heinz. Loving Father of Debbie (Matthew) Martin and Diane L. Heinz. Cherished Pap Pap of Amanda (Jeff) Seaton, Staci (Rodney) Eckert, Kyle (Renee) Martin and Michele (Matt) Rich. Loving Great Pap Pap of Ella, Madison, Marcus, Emi, Charlie,...

Virginia Ciesielski

Oct 16, 2024

Age 91 of Pittsburgh, peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Donald T. Ciesielski Sr..  Dear mother of Donald T. (Janet) Ciesielski Jr., Perry R. (Judy) Ciesielski, Robert J. (Linda) Ciesielski and the late Ronald A. (Joanne) Ciesielski Sr. and the late Kenneth (Susan) Carlin. Sister of Judith (Guy) Calissi. Sister-in-law of Rita Ciesielski. Also 9...

David A. Lefler

Oct 16, 2024

David A. Lefler, 74, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Sheraden, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The son of the late William B. and Hazel K. Lefler, he was born on March 21, 1950.  He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Jocelyn, children Michelle (Jim) Jarvis and Kristi (Joe) Cundiff, as well...

Mary “Jean” (Corbett) Donati

Oct 14, 2024

Mary “Jean” (Corbett) Donati. Age 80 of Castle Shannon, passed away peacefully at her home with her 3 daughters by her side, after a brief battle with cancer on Monday, October 14, 2024. Beloved wife of 47 years to the late Anthony J. “Butch” Donati. Loving mother of Jill (Ken) Martin, Leslie (Michael) Malloy and Allison (Matt) Dillon. Cherished Grandma...

Ann C. (Noroski) Korpiel

Oct 14, 2024

A beloved mother and pillar of her Catholic community, Ann Catherine Korpiel, 94, affectionately known to many as “Grandma Ann,” peacefully passed away on October 14, 2024 at home with family by her side while faithfully holding her blessed Medjugorje rosary beads.

Ann lit up every room with her charm, exquisite fashion style, and undeniably quick wit. She was the heart...

Marily J. (Ellis) Mielnicki

Oct 13, 2024

Marilyn J. (Ellis) Mielnicki, 85, passed away on October 13, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA. Born and raised in Conneaut Lake, PA, she moved to Pittsburgh with her late husband Arthur J. Mielnicki.  Also preceding her in death was Sandra, a sister married to Ward Kerlin. Marilyn is survived by two sisters, Lisa, wife of George Groff and Tricia Ellis; and...

John "Jack" Robert Luke

Oct 13, 2024

Age 96 of Carnegie, on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Beloved husband for 59 years of Diane (Finan) Luke. Dear father of John J., Peter A. and the late Elizabeth A. Luke. Loving grandfather of John Henry, Peter J., Margretta and Christian Luke. Brother-in-law of Robert Finan (Barbara), Lynne Cawley (James), Nancy Schwoebel (Joseph), Dr. Marian Finan/Zora (Dr. John), and the...

James R. MacDonald

Oct 12, 2024

James Ramsay MacDonald

July 27, 1929 – October 12, 2024 

James Ramsay MacDonald of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2024.  Born in Pittsburgh, PA, James was the proud son of Scottish immigrants James and Margaret (Brewster) MacDonald from Dunfermline, Scotland. His early years were spent in Greenfield, where he graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School. 

A proud veteran, James served...