All Obituaries

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David Cartwright Burt, 61, of Philadelphia, died in hospice care in Pittsburgh on July 2, 2021, of cancer.  He was employed as a research analyst in the development department at Temple University.  Dave graduated from Upper Merion High School in 1977, and studied at the Culinary Institute of America and at Temple.  He worked at various locations in the hospitality industry before his employment at Temple.  He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his...

Age 83, of McKees Rocks, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Alma Schofield. Beloved wife of 40 years to Donald Palm, Jr. Loving mother of Gary (Kimberly Werkheiser) Mays, Penny (Howard) Felton, Donald (Nekisha) Palm, Walter (Mariana) Palm and the late Billy and Randy Mays. Beloved sister of Robert (Kim) Hoffman, Ron (Ann) Schofield and the late Si Hoffman. Joyce was also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of John B. Kelley of Stowe Township, PA at the age of 84 on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He was born on November 25, 1936. He was the son of the late Earl and Mary Kelley. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 64 years, Bernice (Ludwig) Kelley, son, Don (Lisa) Kelley and daughter, Joyce Kelley (Sylvester Hairston). He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Matthew (Carissa) Kelley and Megan (John) Colaiacovo and...

Age 87, of Kennedy Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 14, 2021. Beloved Husband of Patricia A. Bui. Dear Father of Maureen (James) Carlins. Beloved Grandfather of Derek and Nicole Carlins. Brother of Marie Krobot, Adeline Morrow, Dolores Smith and Albert (Lois) Bui. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members. Per Vincent’s request, there will be no visitation. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 17, 2021 Archangel Gabriel...

Age 72, of Stowe Township, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents John A. Tirone, Sr. and Nancy (Costa) Tirone. Beloved brother of Dr. Teresa Pope (Louis Puco) and Rosario (Gina) Tirone. Loving Uncle of Jessica (Michael) Christiansen and Michael A. Tirone. Cherished Great-Uncle to Lucas and Lily Christiansen. Also, proud godfather of Michael A. Tirone. John was also survived by many loving cousins. John was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan...

Battista Ruby S. Age 95, of Kennedy Township, formerly of Stowe Twp. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Eugene F. Battista. Dear Mother of Carolyn ( the late Edward “Sonny”) Moy and Mary Lou (Dennis) Veltre. Grandmother of Jared (Kayla Cassidy) Veltre and Adam (Cara) Veltre. GreatGrandmother of Caden Veltre. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The Battista family would like to thank the staff at...

Michael Skapura passed into eternal rest peacefully, surrounded by family, due to complications of pneumonia brought on by COVID-19. Born in the coal- mining town of Coy Junction, Pennsylvania in 1926, and raised in Homer City, he married the love of his life, Dorothy Markle, in 1949, after being honorably discharged from the US Air Force at the end of World War II. Together, they settled in Murrysville to raise their family. They retired to Melbourne, Florida, in 1994, where they remained...

Russell W. York Sr.    Age 92, of Mt. Lebanon passed away peacefully on Monday morning, June 21, 2021.  Beloved son of the late Wasyl and Mary (Darkoch) Yanicki. Proud father of Russ (Ashley Resko) and Rob (Kamryn) York.  Proud grandfather of 6, Landon, Abigael, Dane, Hannah, Brooks, and Eden York.  Also survived by his sister Dorothy Price and other family members. The family would like to thank the nurses, aides, social workers, and staff at the Paramount Senior...

CLIFFORD Patricia "Patty" A.   Age 54, on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, of Stowe Township. Beloved wife of David W. beloved daughter of Rhoda and the late Larry Sangricco; loving mother of Taylor (Ryan), and Nathan. Will be dearly missed by her family, relatives, and friends.   Friends received SUNDAY 4 - 7:30 pm at ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO Funeral Home, Inc, 941 McCoy Road, Kennedy Twp, 15136, where a concluding service will be held at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers,...