All Obituaries

  Joan (Stephano) Nelson of the Knoxville section of Pittsburgh, was born June 17,1931, to the late Ted and Elizabeth (Biernacki) Stephano in Mt. Oliver Boro above Ted’s Lunch at what is now the little parklet on Brownsville Road. Joan passed away peacefully at home at the age of 92 on April 6, 2024 among her family.  Predeceased by husband John (Jack) Nelson and siblings Catherine, Andrew (Doris) and Anthony Stephano as well as her beloved grandson Johnny.  Loving...

Mary Frances Podolak, age 72 of Bethel Park, formerly of South Park, passed away on April 2, 2024.She was born in Pittsburgh on May 22, 1951, one of four children of Vincent and Margaret (Chamberlin) McFarren.She served as Human Resources Manager of the Brentwood Giant Eagle prior to her retirement. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Lisa and all three of her siblings, Margaret “Peggy” Pallus, Vincent McFarren Jr, and Sarah Kerr.Mary...

KLOTZ Donald "Don" L.   Age 63, on Monday, March 18, 2024, of Mt. Oliver. Beloved son of the late Helen (Busby) and Louis Klotz, Jr.; beloved brother of Ray (the late Denise), and Kenny, Sr.; beloved uncle of Ray, Jr. (Kristi), Diane, and Kenny, Jr.; beloved great-uncle of Hope, and Willow. Will be dearly missed by his family, relatives, including many cousins, friends, and "sister-in-law", Cathy.   No services to be held.

GEIGER James "Jim" J.   Age 82, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, of the Bon Air neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Beloved husband of Mary B. for 61 years; beloved father of the late Terry (surviving spouse, Jim); beloved "Pappy" of Kristy (Mike) Gillespie, and Amy (Ron) Stokes; beloved great-pappy of Connor, Hayden, Alexis, and Trenten. Will be dearly missed by his family and friends.   Friends received SATURDAY 2 - 5pm at TIMOTHY K. SLATER Funeral Services,...

FREEMAN Marquese L.   Age 20, on Sunday, March 3, 2024, of Mt. Oliver borough. Beloved son of Michelle "Shelby" Freeman (Jeremiah Glanton, Sr.), and the late Jerrell Revis, Sr.; beloved father of Amari; beloved brother of Anthony, 5 sisters, and 7 brothers; beloved grandson of Beverly Freeman, Sharon Randolph and Michael Dawson, Sr., and the late William Morris; Will also be dearly missed by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, and especially...

ROGINSKI John "Jack"   John “Jack” Roginski of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in Pittsburgh, at the age of 82. He was born March 9, 1941 in the Stowe Twp, Pennsylvania. He retired from the federal government and the Air Force Reserves. Jack was a Vietnam Veteran. He found interest in many hobbies. His top hobbies were volleyball, and racquetball.  He played both as long as he was able. He is survived by his wife of 54...

MADEJA Steffany A. "Steffie" (Butler)   age 57, on Monday, February 12, 2024, of the Arlington neighborhood of Pittsburgh.   Beloved mother of Savannah, and Gabrielle (Joseph); beloved "Gammy" of Kingston; beloved daughter of Donna Jean Granger, and the late Joseph J. Madeja; beloved sister of  Cheryl Ann (Rowland) Madeja-Rattigan,  MaryAnn (Paul) Madeja-Gaus, Michael (Lindsay) Madeja, and Tracey Madeja; beloved aunt and great-aunt of...

NESS Philip Eugene, Sr.   Born in York, PA, to Marlet and Ruth (Ebersole) Ness on June 2, 1930.  Both preceded him in death, as well as siblings Marlet and Faith.  Phil went to his heavenly reward on January 31, 2024, surrounded by family.  Phil’s formative years were spent in York. His family moved to Bridgeport, CT, while he was in high school, and he went on to attend Springfield College. His time at Springfield was interrupted by honorable service in the US...

KAUTZ Richard J. "Dickie", Sr.   Age 81, on Sunday, January 21, 2024, of Mt. Oliver Borough. "In loving memory of Dickie, my dad, a cranky character who added his unique flavor to every moment. He was a master at cranking jokes, always ready with a witty 'colorful' remark to keep us on our toes. Despite his tough exterior, his heart was filled with love, especially for the one who stole his heart – His Marilyn. Dickie passed away peacefully in his...

PICKELS Jennifer R.   Age 50, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, of the South Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh, formerly Greenfield.   Beloved daughter of the late Clarence and Carol Pickels, Jr.; beloved sister of Kevin (Angie) Pickels; beloved aunt of Matt, Libby, Ben, and Jack. Will be dearly missed by her family and friends, including Terry Hillie, and Monja Harrison.   A messege from her friends.... "In loving memory of Jennifer Pickels. She leaves behind...