Obituaries
Michael R. Chergi
Aug 6, 1940 - Feb 8, 2013
Of Pittsburgh, surrounded by family and friends, passed peacefully at 72, on Friday, February 8, 2013. Beloved husband of Gerry A. Chergi; loving father of Michelle (Bob) Monte and Stephanie Chergi; son of the late Michael R. Chergi, Sr. and Anna (Sawchak) Chergi; dear brother of Carol (Victor) Zakowski and the late Edward Chergi. Mr.…

Lila Francine Rupinsky
- Feb 8, 2013
Lila Francine Rupinsky, aged 8 days, passed away in her parents' arms on February 8, 2013. She is the cherished and beloved daughter of Mike and Jenny (Fiorenzo) Rupinsky. Lila was born on January 31, 2013 in Pittsburgh, PA weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. She is the answer to their…
Michael W. Murray
Nov 11, 1939 - Feb 5, 2013
On Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Born in Newark, NJ on November 11, 1939. Son of the late Grace Earl and James Murray; beloved husband of June (Loesner) Murray; father of Michael Murray (Erin) and Laura Tracy (Edward); grandfather of Kayla Murray, Michael, Matthew, and Mary Kate Tracy and Zachary Hess-Murray; brother of Sheila Murray, SSI,…

Stella Gielarowski
Jul 30, 1926 - Feb 4, 2013
Age 86, of Westwood, on Monday, February 4, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Henry S.; loving mother of Debbie (Bob) Zandona, Ron Gielarowski, Sr., Bob (Donna) Gielarowski, Frank (Marilyn) Gielarowski; and Diana (Joe) Frick; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Stella was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved and…

William A. Closs
Sep 16, 1922 - Feb 4, 2013
Age 90, of Mt. Washington, on Monday, February 4, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy E. (Gross) Closs; loving father of Joanne (Jim) Lint, John (Jill), Jim (Patsy), Joe (Roben), and Janet Closs; grandfather of five; and great-grandfather of five. Friends welcome Wednesday 7-9 p.m. Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at WM. SLATER &…

Mary Stella Rose
Jul 7, 1928 - Feb 4, 2013
Guest BookBe the first to share your memories or express your condolences in the Guest Book for MARY STELLA ROSE. View Sign ROSE MARY STELLA 84, of Bethel Park, on Monday, February 4, 2013. Loving companion of 45 years to Bill Cassoon; dear sister of the late Genevieve Smith, Eleanor Moran, Kitty Jean Kirby, Aquin…
Robert Wesley Doherty
- Feb 3, 2013
Robert Wesley Doherty, of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania and Honor, Michigan passed away peacefully February 5, 2013. He was 77. Bob was born in Detroit in 1935, and spent nearly every summer of his life in northern Michigan. Over the years he developed a deep connection to the land and people in northern Michigan; this bond…

Mary Frances O'Donnell
- Feb 1, 2013
93, of Mt. Washington, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul J. O'Donnell; daughter of the late Jefferson A. and Helen (Mckenzie) Whalen; mother of Michael, Mary Beth, Ann (Gregg) Hart, James (Helen), Jane (Jim) Skiff, Rosemary (Michael) Donohue; grandmother of the late Scott O'Donnell, Sean Hart,…

Columbia Margaret Thomas
Jun 29, 1933 - Jan 31, 2013
Age 79, of Mt. Washington, on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Wife of the late William H. Thomas, Sr.; beloved mother of Mary (Richard) Carter, William H. Jr., Daniel (Tracy), Michael E., Barbara J. Hill and Joseph E. Thomas; sister of Mary Ann Kernan, and the late Alex Fanelli; cherished Gram of Lynell, Leonard, Stefanie, Robert,…

Myrtle Elizabeth Rectenwald
Jun 10, 1921 - Jan 31, 2013
Age 91, of Mt. Washington, on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Wife of the late Robert L. Rectenwald; beloved mother Verna (Michael) Culan, Janis (John) Eriksen, Robert L., Jr., Richard N., Diane M., Roy J. Rectenwald and the late Ronald L. Rectenwald. Preceded in death by two brothers; and three sisters. Also survived by 10 grandchildren;…