All Obituaries

On Wednesday, November 7, 2018 formerly of the South Side.  Wife of Daniel Ford; Daughter of the late Marie and Thomas Kuczma; Mother of Jacqueline Yee and Son-in-Law Jeffrey Yee; Sister of Henry (Hank) Rodman;  Grandmother of Jenna, Jessica and Jadeyn Yee.  Friends and family received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 S. 15th Street, South Side on Monday, November 12, 2018 from 2 – 4 pm and 6-8 pm  Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Parish at...

Suddenly on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 of the South Side.  Beloved son of the late Bernardine and Albert Capozzoli; loving Brother of Cassandra (late Robert) Krauss, Regis (Stephanie) Capozzoli, Beverly Meyer and Mary Germaine Capozzoli; loving Uncle of Raschael, Bobby, Richard, Candice, Joshua and Zacharey; cherished Cousin of Dolli Dura; also survived by many great-nieces, nephews and cousins.  Friends and relatives are welcome to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, November 3,...

On Sunday, October 14, 2018 of South Side.  Wife of the late Leo J. Polakowski; Mother of Leo Polakowski and Kathy Toner; Twin sister of the late Ann Rodgers; Grandmother of Michael, Dana, Cortney and Michele.  Memorial service to be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 10:00 at St. Adalbert Church (Prince of Peace Parish).  Arrangements made by the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd.     

Age 91, passed away October 12, 2018.  Wife of the late Henry “Babe” Zola.  Beloved Mother of Kenneth (Lisa Taylor) Zola, Darryl (Barbi) Zola and the late Barbara Lipinski; Sister of Margaret Bills and the late Arthur Gerkey; Aunt of Clair Abraham; Grandmother of Trevor (Hillary), Darren (April), Derrick (Jess) and Elton Zola, Rayna (David) Derbish and Jessica Lipinski; Great-Grandmother of Tanner, Tegan, Kara, Dylan and Alayna Zola.  Friends and family at the John...

Age 55, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.  Formerly of South Side, cherished son of Josie Hennessy and the late Rege Hennessy; beloved brother of Kathy (Tim) Andreychek; dear Uncle of Kelly (Ryan) Shoplik; loving husband of Leslie for 23 years.  Mike loved life and was a loyal friend to everyone he met.  Friends received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side, Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 1-7 p.m.  Funeral...

Age 99, peacefully on Saturday, October 6, 2018.  Visitation on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 4 – 7 pm at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street.  Funeral service on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 9 am at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Church, 1720 Jane Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15203.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Byzantine Church, 1720 Jane Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15203. Reception after the...

On Wednesday, October 3, 2018 of South Side.  Wife of the late Raymond Dailey; Mother of Marion Meyer, Bev Hammack and Elaine Lutty.  Also survived by six Grandchildren and four Great-Grandchildren.  Friends and family received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm where funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 10 am.  In lieu of flowers, family suggests...

William “Charlie” Gedzar, Age 70, on Thursday, September 6, 2018, of South Side.   Father of Scott Gedzar, Laurie Syfert, Kelly Gedzar and Christy Parker; Brother of Irene McManus, Anna Givens and Jeanne Harris; Uncle of Rachael McManus.  Also survived by nine grandchildren.  Friends and family received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side Monday, September 10, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. and 6 -8 p.m.  

Age 72, on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 of South Side, after a long fought battle with cancer.  Daughter of the late Helen and John Serpinskas, Sister of Marlene (Ron) Held.  Also survived by beloved nieces and nephews.  Friends and family received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side, Friday, September 7, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.

On 8/23/2018, formerly of Uniontown, Pennsylvania.  Son of Roland and Faye Springer.