Joseph E. Kolc
Jan 12, 2025
Of Sharpsburg, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 27, 1935 to Joseph Kolc and Stella Kolc, Joseph “Joe” Kolc, 89, was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a man of faith and loved by all who knew him.
Joe’s greatest accomplishment was the family he created with Elaine (Santalucia) Kolc,...
Inez M. Pilarski
Dec 24, 2024
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Inez Pilarski (of Sharpsburg), became our Christmas Angel on December 24, 2024. She passed peacefully with her eldest daughter, Karen, by her side. She was 93.
Inez was the heart of our family and home. She was married for 62 years to her soulmate, Joseph, who preceded her in death. She will be forever missed by...
Frank Harkiewicz
Dec 18, 2024
Age 88, of O’Hara Township passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024. Frank is survived by his loving wife of +57 years Alice Rose (Drapela), his son Joseph and many nieces and nephews.
Frank was predeceased by his parents and siblings Joanne, Helen, Theresa, Michael and Vincent.
Frank’s life adventure started by enlisting in the Army. After serving his country, Frank attended...
Geraldine "Gerri" R. Panza (Meinert)
Dec 1, 2024
Age 92, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, after a long illness. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore J. Panza. A loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and neighbor. A musician and a prolific artist. A woman of strong faith and determination. She is survived by her seven children, Terry Mausser (Jim) of Glenshaw, Tom of Butler, Michael...
Joann Krzewinski
Dec 1, 2024
Joann Krzewinski, age 79, of Shaler Township passed away suddenly at home. Born June 23, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Daughter of the late John Blaze and Stefanja “Stella” (Przeracki) Kulkowski. Also preceded in death by her brother Stanley (Irma) Kulkowski, and nephew Ray Kulkowski. Survived by her husband of 59 years Alexander Krzewinski; Children Brenda (Peter) Maruhnich, Castle Shannon, Pa,...
Theresa Ann Capone (Ross)
Nov 29, 2024
Theresa Ann (Ross) Capone, age 80, of O’Hara Township, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024. Born June 7, 1944, to the late Francis and Rita Ross of Sharpsburg. She is survived by her loving husband, Anthony Capone, and her children Francis Capone, Andrew Capone, Christine (David) Kaniecki and Cynthia (Jeff) Kerecz. She is also survived by the grandchildren she...
Carol F. Gradkowski
Nov 26, 2024
Carol "Babe" Gradkowski, a cherished member of the Sharpsburg community, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born on January 2, 1942. Carol is preceded in death by her mother and father Francis and John Przeracki and sister Geraldine (Bucky) Yester and leaving a legacy through her brother Jack (Lois) Praski, daughters Carla Duerr and Anita Scuticchio...
Shirley A. Thens
Oct 28, 2024
Shirley Ann Catherine (Hart) Thens, 83, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, in her home in Etna, Pennsylvania. Born on November 13, 1940, in Albany, New York, Shirley grew up in Rensselaer, New York where she became a lifelong fan of the Brooklyn (later L.A.) Dodgers, Boston Celtics, Notre Dame and Syracuse college teams. The youngest of three children,...
Judith A. Ferson
Oct 22, 2024
Judy Ann (Panza) Ferson, age 73, passed away on October 22, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. Born September 23, 1951 to her late parents Michael A. and Carmella R. Panza. She is the sister to the late Mary T. (Panza) Patterson.
Loving wife to Ron. Loving mother to Michael Streb, Erin Richards, Carmella Ferson, and Corey Ferson. She was...
Esther I Popovich (Morrissey)
Oct 20, 2024
Age 83, On Sunday October 20, 2024 of Shaler formerly of the South Side. Born in Waukegan, Illinois. Passed away with her beloved family and loyal cat Bella by her side.
Loving wife of the late Eugene W Popovich, Mother of Helen L (Michael) Aluise, John E (Kim) Popovich, Nancy L Popovich. Proud Grammie to Matthew and Gina Aluise, Scott (Holly),...