All Obituaries

lifelong resident of Chalfant Boro, age 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023, in Forest Hills surrounded by her family. Annette was the loving wife of the late William J. Puskar. She was the cherished mother of Richard (Nancy) Puskar of North Myrtle Beach, Patricia (late Robert) Ronczka of Gibsonia, Maureen (Angelo Baiocchi) Puskar of Forest Hills, and Marian (late Wade) Welsh of Wilmington, NC.  Preceded in death by children, Kathleen Puskar and William...

Of Forest Hills, age 94, died on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Dolly was the wife of the late Curtis C. Lowery, Sr. and the dear, precious mother of Curt Lowery, Jr. Dolly was preceded in death by her parents Benny and Rina (Volzony) Zecca and 12 Zecca brothers and sisters. She was the last survivor of 13 children. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dolly was a career homemaker. She enjoyed her favorite pastime of reading and, being a very social and friendly woman, she...

Of North Braddock, age 74, died unexpectedly at home, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Beloved husband of Georgette (Bruno) for 53 years. Loving father of Carrie (the late Michael) Ondike of Braddock Hills, and DJ Abernathy of North Braddock. Grandfather of Ashley Purcell. Great grandfather of Mia Shearer. Uncle Uncle of Alyssa (Jesse), Maria (Eli), Paul, Andrea, Scott (Alyssa), Christina, Joe (Jenna), and the late Brittany. Great uncle of Violet and Cooper. Brother in law of the late...

We are overwhelmed with sadness to announce the passing of Norine (DiLucente) Sepesy, age 91, wife of Richard Sepesy, Sr. who passed just 8 days ago. Norine was born on October 1, 1931 to Antonio and Nicoletta DiLucente of Rankin. Norine graduated from St. Thomas High School (class of ’49) and then from Seton Hill College (class of ’53) with a teaching degree in languages.  Norine was preceded in death by her parents Antonio & Nicoletta, her husband Dr. Richard Sepesy,...

Gus C. “Coke”  Halvatzis was a loving and compassionate husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023. He was born to Chrysostomos and Zenovia Halvatzis on February 10, 1938, in East Pittsburgh, PA. He was deeply devoted to his faith and grew up an altar boy in the Greek Orthodox Church. Gus graduated from East Pittsburgh High School in 1955 and went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts at California State College of...

Age 93, formerly of Braddock and Forest Hills, prior to living with her daughter in Jefferson Hills, was reunited to dancing polkas in heaven with her beloved late husband John “Fatty” Senkow on Sept 13, 2023. John passed away in 2001 after 50 wonderful, magical years of marriage with Irene. Irene was born in Braddock on October 29, 1929, to the late Jennie (Szczepanski) and John Palenchak. She was the dearest Mom of John “Jack” (Lisa) of Plum, Keith (Peg) of...

Of Turtle Creek, age 85, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Liz was the beloved mother of Jeannine (Dominic) DePaola of Harrison City. She was the treasured grandmother of Anthony (Marissa) DePaola, and Nicholas (Joseph) DePaola and loving great grandmother of Aurelia DePaola. Sister of Mike (the late Pearl) Missentzis of MI, and Marian (Ned) Stokes of Hempfield. Liz is preceded in death by her siblings: Dolores Ulichne, Gus Missentzis, and John Missentzis. Liz is...

Formerly of the North Side and Bellevue, most recently of Wilkins Twp., age 90, died on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Paul was the beloved husband of the late Jacqueline (Ley) Egan for 65 years until her death in 2021. He is the father of Sandra (Thomas) Burg of Forest Hills, Paul (Tammy) Egan of Keyport, WA and Patrick (Susan) of West View. Paul was the proud grandfather of Dr. Gregory (Rebekah) Burg, Ryan (Kassandra Morgavo) Burg; Noah Layton, Anthony Egan; Nicole and Brandon Egan and...

 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Richard S. Sepesy Sr. at his home in Monroeville. He died on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Richard, 92, was born on March 12, 1931 to Joseph E. and Mary (Lukas) Sepesy in Braddock, PA. He attended St. Vincent Prep School in Latrobe (class of ’48) and St. Vincent College (class of ‘52). Richard enlisted in the Army after graduation and spent 15 months in Korea as a cryptographer. He married Norine DiLucente of Rankin...

A longtime resident of North Braddock, Mary Elizabeth died on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home, 6 months after her 100th birthday. She was born on March 2, 2023 and worked as a domestic during her life. Mary Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, John Johnson and her siblings, Ernest and James Stanton, Willene Stanton, Dorothy Stanton, Florence Flowers and Ethel Clanagan. She is survived by nieces and nephews. There will not be a visitation or service. Arrangements are...