Obituaries
Joseph G. Torrez
- Oct 8, 2021
Joseph Gabriel Torrez, age 86, passed away on October 8, 2021. Born to parents, Jose Maria and Dionisia Villalobos Torrez in Kanopolis, KS, Joseph served in the US Army after graduating from Rockhurst University. He pursued his Masters of Social Work at St. Louis University where he met his future wife Rita, whom he married…
Gary Plocki
- Oct 8, 2021
Gary Plocki, 68, of Green Tree, formerly from Beechview, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward H. Plocki, Sr. and Florence Adrian Plocki; his brother, Edward H. Plocki, Jr.; and his late wife, Theresa Graham. He is survived…
Robert Michael Green
- Oct 7, 2021
Dr. Robert Green, who practiced medicine in Pittsburgh for more than three decades, died peacefully on October 7, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and friends. He was 71. Dr. Green was born in Buffalo, New York in 1949. He remained close with his childhood friends from School 22 and Bennett High School throughout his…
JoAnn Roberts Brittain
- Oct 6, 2021
Passed away kicking and screaming in her fighting spirit on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. JoAnn was known for her smile, quick wit, and advice. She welcomed everyone into her fold and would be your confidant, biggest fan, and strength when you needed it the most. She was the anchor that would hold the world together…
Carol I. (Augustine) Orkwis
- Oct 5, 2021
Age 79, of Pittsburgh passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Beloved mother of Lisa (Tom) Trudell and Todd (Gina) Orkwis. Cherished grandma of Alex Orkwis, Trevor Orkwis, and Tristan Trudell. Former spouse of Regis Orkwis. Beloved sister of Dolly (the late George) Schworm and the late Beverly Pittek, William "Bucky", Raymond, Frank, and Joseph…
Joanne McAleer Hough
- Oct 4, 2021
It's no surprise Joanne Patricia McAleer was born in sunny Miami as she seemed to radiate warmth and light throughout her entire life. Joanne spent her early childhood in Ft. Lauderdale, where a forever love of the beach began. At age 7, Joanne and her family moved North to Pittsburgh, Pa where they settled in…
Richard Martin Rouse
- Oct 1, 2021
Age 78, of Pittsburgh (Brookline), on Friday, October 1, 2021. Beloved husband of Judith Ann (Dobozinsky) Rouse; son of the late Martin Philip and Edna S. (Poplawski) Rouse; loving father of John Joseph (Samantha) Rouse and Melissa A. Rouse-Stuart; brother of the late Cpl. John (Jack) Rouse and Patricia Rouse. dear grandfather of Joseph Rouse,…
Beverly Ann Abbott
- Sep 30, 2021
Age 82, of Scott Twp., on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Beloved wife of Richard Milton Abbott. Loving mother of Cheryl Theresa Acres, Alexander James Abbott II, Beverly Darragh Abbott (Robert Maccarone) and Richard William Abbott. Dear grandmother of Richard (Jamie) Acres, Brandy Acres, Alexander Abbott III, Jennifer Abbott, Mason Robert Abbott, Beverly Anne Abbott, and…
Kenneth L. Menke
Nov 24, 1926 - Sep 30, 2021
Kenneth L. Menke, of Sewickley, PA, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, passed away September 30, 2021. He was preceded in death Dec. of 2020 by Audrey, his wife of 73 years. He is survived by daughters Karen Menke Paciorek (Michael) of Annapolis, MD and Janice Menke Abraham (Kim) of Alexandria, VA. Grandchildren, Clark Paciorek (Jillian Prior)…
Albert John Stegena
- Sep 27, 2021
Albert John StegenaAge 83, of Pittsburgh, on Monday, September 27, 2021. Beloved husband of Adrienne Hayes Stegena; son of the late Albert and Edith Olare Stegena; loving father of Jay A. (Winifred) Stegena, Vanessa (Richard) Milleman, Jeniffer (Stephen) Vinay, Kimberly (Jason) Brand; step father of Philip (Jamie) Mercurio, Lawrence (Dawn) Mercurio, Erin Hoelzle; brother of…
