All Obituaries

Of Forest Hills, age 103, died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Albina was born on December 8, 1916 in East Pittsburgh, daughter of Sam and Anna (Clarich) Lusetich. Beloved wife of the late Stephen H. Scrock for 71 years. Loving mother of Mark (Dorothy) Scrock of Knoxville, TN, Karen Scrock of Bethesda, MD and Marcia Scrock of Wilkinsburg. Treasured grandmother of Mark Scrock of OH, Karen (Tracy) Latham of TN, David (Danielle) Shibuya of NJ and Steven Shibuya of San...

Of East Pittsburgh, originally from Wyoming, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Nelia was the mother of Sheri (Cliff) Hawley of Idaho, Sharon Morris, Franklin Morris and the late Delmar Morris. Special friend of Tammy Davis with whom she resided. Nelia is also survived by her brother, Leroy (Donna) Sherrell and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her sister Leota Brockman. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all of Nelia’s services...

Of Braddock Hills, age 95, on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Martin was born in Braddock on October 11, 1924, a son of the late Martin Valko, Sr and Anna (Macuga) Valko. Beloved husband of 60 years to the late Anna (Paich) Valko. Loving father of Martina “Tina” Antolik and her husband, Mark; and Martin “Mark” Valko and his wife, Janine. Treasured grandfather of Stephanie (Scott) Park, Jason (Casey) Antolik, Scott Valko and Alexis Valko. Proud great-grandfather of Cody...

Age 65, of Gibsonia, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020. He was the beloved husband for 31 wonderful years to Marilyn (Kanagy) Schano; loving father of Ashley (Travis) Bissett of West View and Nicholas Schano of Gibsonia; adored Opa of Adrian Bissett; brother of Janice Schano and Dolores Schano; brother-in-law of Marian (Floyd) Hartzler; and uncle of Michelle and Bradley Hartzler. Chuck worked at Matthews International for over 30 years before retiring in December 2019. He was a member...

Of East Pittsburgh, for the past 7 years a resident of St. Therese Apartments in Munhall, age 92, died on Friday, April 3, 2020. Dear brother of Mary Jane (late Gilbert) Bartman of West Homestead. Treasured uncle of Beverly (Robert) Mannion of West Homestead and Dr. Barbara (Dr. Ernest Moy) Bartman of MD. Proud great uncle of Justin Moy. Jack was a WW II Army veteran and a graduate of East Pittsburgh High School. He was a member of the East Pittsburgh Economic Development Corporation and...

Of Baldwin, formerly of Monroeville, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Loving father of Victoria (Doug) Hassler of TX and the late Robert J. Elizeus, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Heather (Austin) Hassler-Courmier and Jessica Hassler. Brother of Sue (Dale) Campbell and Judy (Chet) Price. Preceded in death by siblings; Frances Ann (the late Pat) Pino and John Elizeus; his parents; Johnny Elizeus and Marie Kosmach; and his step-mother, Stella Bajgier Former spouse of Joanne...

Of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of East Pittsburgh, age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2020. Gene was a great husband, father, and friend.  Born on May 28th, 1943, in North Braddock, he was the son of the late George Polacek and late Mary Pluebell. Beloved husband of 56 years to Vicki (Morenzi) Polacek and loving father of Rob (Shannon) Polacek of Plum and Brad (Ashlee) Polacek of Fort Myers.  He was a wonderful grandfather to Nathan, Riley, and Kaden; brother of Bill...

Of Turtle Creek, age 72, on Friday, March 27, 2020, he was finally reunited with the love of his life. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Liz” (Sfanos) McCaskie for 44 years. Loving father of Matthew (Pam) McCaskie and Sarah (Carlo) Ciappetta. Grandfather of Ryan (Paige) Gizzi (U.S. Army stationed in Honolulu), Hannah McCaskie and Dylan McCaskie. Great grandfather of Landon Gizzi. Brother of Debbie (Rich) Wengrzyn, John (Jeannie) McCaskie and Diane McCaskie. Art was a...

Of North Braddock, originally from Wilkinsburg, age 101, died peacefully at his son Tom’s home in North Huntingdon. Tom was born on November 27, 1918 during the Spanish Flu epidemic and died Saturday, March 28, 2020 during the Covid-19 epidemic. Beloved husband of the late Annabel (Powers) Leach. Loving father of Thomas (Georgetta) Leach, Jr. of North Huntingdon, Patrick (late Jane) of Penn Hills and Daniel Leach of Wilkinsburg. Tom was also survived by 8 grandchildren and 9...

Of Penn Hills, formerly of Holly Hill, FL., age 85, on Friday, March 27, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Collins. Mother of Cathy J. (Jan) Matthews of Monroeville, Keith Collins of Penn Hills and the late John Collins. Stepmother of Kathleen (Charles) Hoffee of Wilkins Twp., Michael Collins of Germany, and the late twins, Kenneth and Kevin Collins. Carol is also survived by several grandchildren. Sister of the late Gloria Jean Ferguson and the late Helen Christopher. Carol was a...