All Obituaries

Lorraine A. Greb passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024 after a slow decline from Alzheimer's disease.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward and her son, Eric.  She is survived by Frances (Eric), David and Mary of Leesburg, Virginia, Marilyn (Jim Bronson), and her sister, Sister Mary Philip Kwolek of Buffalo, New York.   Lorraine had 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  She embodied the best of qualities, unconditional love, strength of...

Father Jerome Francis McKenna, a Passionist priest of the St. Paul of the Cross Province of the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ, died on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Born on April 13, 1930, he was 93 years of age. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Francis Joseph McKenna and the late Gertrude Foley McKenna. Father Jerome was pre-deceased by his brothers, Thomas, Jerome Matthew, and Patrick. In addition to the members of his Congregation, Fr....

Theresa D. Maslanka, beloved Mother of Ruth Cornelius, Mark (Kathy) Steimer, and Beth (Thane) Johnson, passed into the arms of Jesus on March 27, 2024.  She is survived by her brother, Joseph (Theresa) Smith, and her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.  Theresa was a 1951 graduate of South Side School of Nursing and spent her career as a registered nurse.  Friends and family received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South...

On February 22, 2024, at the age of 77, Gail Kelly passed away peacefully with her daughter, Kim by her side.  Gail was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Misko.  Gail was a sibling to multiple brothers and sisters.  She is predeceased by her husband, Harry Kelly, and long-time companion, Raymond "Lo Lo" Loeffert,  She will always be remembered as "Gammy Gail" to Allie Lynn Perella and Marianna Mae Rutherford.  Gail was a dedicated...

Margaret peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024.  Wife of the late Charles W. Jae.  Mother of Charles F. (Christina), Raymond E. (Denise), William P. (Suzanne), and Kenneth T. (Donna).  She is also survived by her sister Kate.  Margaret is also survived by many grand-children, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Friends received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd, on Thursday, February 22, 2024  from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. ...

John went peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.  John grew up on the South Side on Windom Street.   Husband of the late Bernadette Krestian.  Son of the late John and Anna Krestian.  Father of Virginia Brandt, John Krestian III, and the late James Krestian.    He was predeceased in death by his brothers and sisters, Mary Sipe, Ann Ziemski, George Krestian, and Steve Krestian. John was a Corporal in the U.S. Army where he served in the Korean War. ...

On Sunday, December 24, 2023 of South Side.   Father of Stacy (Christopher) Neill and Susan Hawrylak.  Son of the late Gertrude and Louis Hawrylak.  Brother of the late Patricia Novak.  Grandfather of Justine, Lauren, Vanessa, and Kylie.  Great-Grandfather of Taylor, Lukas and Hadley.   Friends received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side on Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm.  Funeral Prayer...

Bernard (Fr. Mike) Harcarik died peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Marian Manor, Greentree. Son of the late Michael and Sophie Harcarik. Brother of Thomas Harcarik (and the late Donna) and Marie (Paul) Messineo. Uncle of Paul (Terri) Messineo, Jr., Michele (Rick) Astle, Lori (Scott) Kusluch, and Tom (Shandra) Harcarik. Also survived by many great nieces and nephews. Bernard Harcarik was born on November 19, 1936, in Forest Hills, PA and attended St. Colman Elementary School and St....

On Wednesday, November 22, 2023.  Wife of the late Walter Ketter.  Mother of Francis (Dorene), Ken (late Melissa), Gary (Janet), and Mary Ann.  Daughter of the late Herman and Mary Stiefvater.  Sister of 13 Brothers and 3 Sisters, all deceased.  Grandmother of Jeremy (Sarah), Justin (Chrissy), Mark, Cody (Alicia), Samuel (Maria), Kristie, and Kiersten (Austin).  GiGi of Maddie, Abby, Jacob and Sophia.  Friends received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home,...

Ronald "Chipper" Solarczyk was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 6, 1936.  He was the son of Ignatius and Loretta (Kuzniak) Solarczyk and the youngest of four brothers.  He graduated from St. Adalbert High School where he starred playing basketball.  Chipper was a gifted athlete who remained active most of his life.  He enjoyed softball, golf, ping pong, playing cards, horseshoes, and bowling.  After briefly attending the University of Pittsburgh, Chipper...