All Obituaries

Of Wilkins Twp., age 76, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Bessie was the loving mother of Charles (Cassie) Declouette of Fl., Richard (Natasha) Declouette of Edgewood and Edward Grant of MI. She was the precious grandmother of Carra, Caidyn, Xavier, Xander and Xya Declouette; Ciera and Andre Key; Troy and Dominique Mobley. Bessie was born in Alabama and raised in both Alabama and Detroit. She was employed as an analyst comptroller for DARPA, a military contractor in ...

Of Wilkins Twp., age 78, died on Monday, April 13, 2026. Jack was born on April 24, 1947 in Braddock, the son of the late John G. and Justine (Sepesy) Hovanec. Jack was the beloved husband of Carol (Weyant) Hovanec for 27 years. He was the caring father of John D. “Jay” (Natalie) Hovanec of Seattle and Josh (Felirose deLuna) Hovanec of Wilkins Twp. He was the proud grandfather of John J. ‘JJ’ Hovanec and Matthew Hovanec. Jack is also survived by his brother, ...

Of North Versailles, formerly of Wilkinsburg, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 13, 2026. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (Cahill) Pusateri. Loving father of Eric (Amanda) Boyd and Melissa (Chase) Kendres.  Cherished grandfather of Parker and Owen Kendres, and Emmalyn, Evan, and Elaina Boyd.  Adored great grandfather of Angela Marie Boyd. Dear brother of Michael Boyd and John (Teresa) Rosemeyer. Preceded in death by his son, Jay Neil Raymond Boyd; his grandson, ...

William P. Modoono, age 77, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with his wife and children by his side. Bill was born on June 4, 1948, in Malden, Massachusetts, a son of Edward and Marjorie (Murphy) Modoono. Bill was a writer. His curiosity and his grace with words shaped his life. He made his career in journalism, covering sports for The Pittsburgh Press and The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and then he became a senior writer for UPMC Health Plan. His words bound ...

  Of Chalfant, age 88, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Lenny was the son of the late Marko and late Catherine (Thomas) Brezarich and was the longtime companion of the late Sheridan Pearcey. He is survived by his beloved siblings, Thomas (late Gretchen) Brezarich of WA, Barbara “Babs” (late Ernie) Farkas of Chalfant, Margaret (late Bob) Kreisel of Penn Hills, Josephine “Josie” ( Chuck) Curran of Murrysville and John (Karen) Brezarich of ...

Obituary of Donald “Don” Keith Zajdel. Big Don was a man best known for his loyalty to family, his humor and karaoke skills, and his ability to put away ice-cold Coors Light like it was his full-time job, passed peacefully surrounded by the people who meant everything to him. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Dolorus (Kaminsky) and Joseph Zajdel; his nieces, Amy and Michele; and his oldest brother the late Joe—who has likely already handed him a beer and told him ...

Of Munhall, a native of East Pittsburgh, age 62, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Ben was the beloved son of Mary (Boros) Kaefer of East Pittsburgh and the late Benjamin J. Kaefer. He was the dear brother of Steve (the late Margaret) Kaefer of East Pittsburgh and Daniel (Heather) Kaefer of Pitcairn. Ben is also survived by nieces and nephews. Ben was a 1981 graduate of Turtle Creek Area High School and attended Clarion University. In his early work career, Ben was a manager for ...

Of Duquesne, age 69, passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Mary was the beloved and precious wife of Timothy J. DeBold, Sr. for 22 years. She was the stepmother of Tabitha Deering of Penn Hills and Timothy J. DeBold, Jr. of Monroeville. Mary was the “Nana” of Mario Borelli, Angelo Borrelli, Mya Borrelli and Ella Hill, and the great-grandmother of Jade Marie Borrelli.   Mary was the sister of Patsy Flanagan, Thomas (late Beverly) Torbich, Donna Torbich, William ...

Age 99, peacefully passed away on March 29, 2026, at her home in Punta Gorda, Florida, surrounded by her family. She was just 35 days short of her 100th birthday. Pauline was born May 3, 1926, in Braddock, PA, to the late Helen (Demchisin) and the late John Dzura of North Braddock. She was the wife of the late Francis “Frank” Kaloski, and the mother of John (Kathy) Kaloski and Kathy (Mike) Mower of Florida. She is survived by her children and five grandchildren; Jeff (Melanie) ...

Of Monroeville, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born the daughter of the late Henry Wegrzynek and the late Dolores (Hochlinski) Wegrzynek. Beloved sister of Nancy (Dean) Miller of Altoona and Richard (Karen) Wegrzynek of South Park. Dear aunt of Amanda (Eric) Smartnick.  Great aunt of Mallorie and Mercedes Smartnick. Lynn devoted much of her professional life to serving others as a speech pathologist for Allegheny County before retiring. In that ...