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Pittsburgh Obituaries

Finding and honoring the life of a loved one is an important part of the grieving process. Our Pittsburgh obituaries page is designed to help families and friends easily find, share, and remember those who have passed in the Pittsburgh area.

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Geraldine A. Ruggieri

Jul 8, 1955 - Feb 21, 2013

Age 57, died Thursday, February 21, 2013 after a valiant battle with Primary Peritoneal Cancer. She was the beloved daughter of the late Flora Gismondi Ruggieri and Mario J. Ruggieri; devoted and loving sister of Maureen Norcie and the late Rosina Ruggieri; cherished aunt and Godmother of Gregory Norcie of Bloomington, Indiana; favorite sister-in-law of…

Mary Alice Shenefiel

Jan 8, 1938 - Feb 21, 2013

75, of Pittsburgh on Thursday, February 21, 2013. Beloved wife of the late David Shenefiel; daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Grace (Nigro) Chilleo; beloved mother of Kara (David) White, Romy (Scott) Wightman, and Andrew (Veronica) Micco; stepdaughters, Pamela (Joe Sorresso) Shenefiel and Caryn (Richard) Kammann; grandmother of Calli, Sam, Julia, Trevor, Paige, Jack,…

Donald Jack Bennett

Oct 25, 1932 - Feb 20, 2013

Donald Jack Bennett, 80, died Wednesday February 20, 2013 at Ohio Valley General Hospital in McKees Rocks, PA following a brief illness. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 52 years, Veletta (Krebs) Bennett; his daughter Karen Benko and her husband, John, of Butler; his daughter Sherri Zimmerman of Harrisburg; his sons Darren…

Helen Devault

Nov 5, 1919 - Feb 19, 2013

Age 93, a lifelong Mount Washington resident, closed her beautiful blue eyes for one last time on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Daughter of the late George Ogg, Sr. of Aberdeen, Scotland and Nellie Gallagher Ogg of Dungloe, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Birch L. DeVault, Sr.; dear mother of Birch L. DeVault, Jr. (Jan)…

Nancy Spikula

Apr 15, 1928 - Feb 18, 2013

84, of Vanadium Woods Village, formerly of the South Hills. Wife of the late Robert J. Spikula; dear mother of Karen, Mark, (Dottie), Daniel (Rosellen), and Robert (Amy) Spikula; Bubchi of Rachel, Emma, Christen, Kathryn, Chloe, and Mason; sister of Gene (Ruth) Pretka; sister-in-law of Judy Pretka; also many wonderful nieces and nephews. Bubchi will…

Eleanor B. Roth

Feb 21, 1926 - Feb 16, 2013

Age 86, of Whitehall, on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Beloved wife of William B. for 64 loving years; sister of Elsie Wilk Kemmler (late Jack), Karl Herman Wilk (Mary), Janice Ruth Lundmark (David); loving aunt of Patricia, John, Jim, Nicole, and Nannette. Eleanor was employed by Gulf Oil Corporation for 41 years. Friends welcome Tuesday…

Anthony Zambrano

Dec 29, 1942 - Feb 16, 2013

Age 70, of Robinson Twp., formerly of East Liberty on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Beloved father of Angel Zambrano, Toni (Brent) Brown, Bernard Zambrano, and Sharon Zambrano-Kulhman; grandfather of Jordan, Anna, Antonio, Nina, Francesca, Gianna, Antonia, and Kayla; brother of Carmen (Stella) Zambrano; also nieces and nephews. Anthony was a driver for the Post Gazette.…

William Frank Krobot

Oct 14, 1931 - Feb 15, 2013

Age 81, of Scott Twp., on Fri., Feb. 15, 2013, He was a son of the late Frank and Anna (Fundanell) Krobot. Beloved husband of Annabelle (Timchak); dear father of Will (Doris) Krobot, Debbie (Larry) Krobot-Poglein, and the late Kevin (Jane) Krobot; grandfather of Kim (C.J.) Carney, James, Brittany(Jason) Cardillo, Andrew, John, Michael, and Kathryn;…

Elsie P. Craddock

Feb 25, 1934 - Feb 12, 2013

On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, went to be with the Lord. Beloved wife of the late Edgar B. Craddock; loving mother of Marilyn Craddock-Palladino (David), Patricia Ashley (John), Wendy Ivol; grandmother of Amy, Kelly, Stephanie, Katie, and Jack; a special thank you to the many caregivers for your compassion, tenderness, and kindness. Memorial Service to…

Mary Commendatore Costanzo

Dec 4, 1919 - Feb 11, 2013

93 Years Young, of Green Tree. Dear wife of the late James E. Costanzo, Sr. Devoted mother of James E. Costanzo, Jr. and Marie Brandebura. Loving mother-in-law of Deborah Costanzo and Danny Brandebura. Cherished sister of Frances (late Victor) Mosesso. Doting grandmother of Angela Costanzo, Jeffrey D'Alessandro, Gina Marie and Joshua Cox, Brian and Michelle…