Obituaries
Esther R. James
Apr 7, 1932 - Nov 27, 2023
Esther Paczkowski James, formerly of Polish Hill, Green Tree and The Cloverleaf Estates West, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. Beloved Daughter of the late Frank Paczkowski and Stella Kuszajewski Paczkowski. Beloved Wife of the late Robert T. James. Loving Mother of Susan (James) Kingerski, Robert (Gail Ann) James Jr., Jennifer (Jack) Bryan…
Helen Ann Sill
Oct 9, 1941 - Nov 27, 2023
Age 82, formerly of Mt. Washington, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. Beloved Wife of 49 years of the late Lawrence “Larry” Sill. Loving Mother of Kerry Herron, Kurt ( Fiancé Steve Kooser) Sill, Elizabeth “Liz” (Edward) Zona and the late William Herron. Cherished Grandma of Jacob Musser and Zachary Musser. Beloved Sister of…
Bernice Frank
Sep 24, 1924 - Nov 26, 2023
Bernice Kamisar Frank passed away at age 99 on November 26, 2023. A devoted wife to the late Irvin “Chick” Frank; mother of Susan McClure and Betsie Frank (Ken Nelson); grandmother of Brian McClure and Eric McClure (Erica Sobanski); great-grandmother of Emily and Eva McClure. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and…
Anita L. O'Rourke
May 22, 1938 - Nov 25, 2023
Age 85, of Upper St. Clair, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Anita was the beloved wife of 64 years of John T. O’Rourke; loving mother of Kelly A. Arcieri (Rocco), Erin O. Blechman (William), and Sean T. O’Rourke (Jennifer); adoring grandmother of Sam Blechman, Michael, Matthew (Sara), and Mia Arcieri, and Nicholas, Julia,…
Catherine (Kay) Didycz
May 31, 1933 - Nov 24, 2023
Catherine Didycz, age 90, passed away on November 24, 2023. She was born as Catherine Salapow in 1933 on the Southside of Pittsburgh. Both of her parents were immigrants from Eastern Europe. Her father, Averian, worked in a steel mill and her mother, Mary, cleaned offices. She grew up with her siblings Helen, Nina, John,…
Jason J. Kalakos
May 26, 1971 - Nov 24, 2023
Jason Kalakos died Friday, November 24th, following complications from emergency surgery performed Monday at UPMC Presbyterian. He leaves behind his mom, Fotaine; an aunt, Judy; and cousin, Kristen. He was preceded in death by his Uncle John in April of this year. Jas also leaves behind his beloved friends at BDubs where he enjoyed sporting events…
Alice Eileen LoBianco
Apr 3, 1943 - Nov 23, 2023
Of Plum, surrounded by her family on November 23, 2023. Beloved wife to Robert LoBianco. Loving mother to Mark LoBianco, Michele (Dave) Mead, Matthew LoBianco. Adoring grandmother to David, Eric, and Jonathan Mead. Sister to the late Shirley & Jeanie, as well as many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Eileen's expansive circle of friends attests…
Stephen D. "Hootie" Hough
Feb 21, 1974 - Nov 23, 2023
Stephen D. “Hootie” Hough, 49, of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife, Julia, and several cherished friends. He was born February 21, 1974, the son of Gary and Patricia (Riley) Hough of Beloit, Ohio. Steve graduated from West Branch High School in 1992. He later attended Pittsburgh Filmmakers' at Point Park College. …
Bill Ruffing
Mar 17, 1962 - Nov 23, 2023
William Patrick "Bill" Ruffing, 61, of Bethel Park, PA passed away peacefully with his wife of 39 years at his side on November 23, 2023, at Whitehall Skilled Nursing. Bill was born March 17, 1962, to the late Melvin "Mel" and Dolores "Dolly" Ruffing. As a young man, Bill worked as a carpenter, noted for…
Donald "Rocky" J. Rokicki
Apr 18, 1935 - Nov 21, 2023
Age 88, of Cranberry Twp., formerly of Castle Shannon, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Beloved husband of 56 years of the late Rosalie P. Rokicki (Falcon); loving father of Robert M. Rokicki (Diane), Christine Ann Antrilli (Joe), and Susan Lynn Zajacs (Steve); cherished grandpa of Joey (Caitlin) and Marissa Antrilli and Zachary Zajacs;…
