All Obituaries

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. 

Jennifer Dziakdyk on Thursday, August 9, 2018, of Pittsburgh, PA.  Wife of the late Mykola (Nick) Dziadyk and Aunt of Christine (Ed) Malanowski.  Friends and family received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, Southside, Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. and Blessing services will be held on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

Eric M. Kuczma of South Side, died suddenly on July 27, 2018.  Eric was greatly loved by friends and family and touched the lives of many.  Son of Catherine and Norbert Kuczma; Brother of Natalie (Joshua) Hanna and Rebekah Kuczma; Beloved of Lucy Alton and her son Jude; Life Long Friends of Joe Kuchta and Tim Concannon; Nephew of Barbara Ehrlich.  Friends and family received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side...

Brother Matthew (Andrew) Krawchyk, 85, peacefully passed on to his next life, with loved ones by his side, on July 26, 2018. He was the first born to Andy and Eleanor Krawchyk on August 28, 1932, and was named after his father. After graduating from West Allegheny High School in 1950, he enlisted in the PA Air National Guard and began a career as an aircraft mechanic. In 1958, he felt the need to do more, and entered the St. Paul of the Cross Monastery in Pittsburgh, to begin life as a...

Age 77, on Sunday, June 17, 2018, wife of the late Paul Plutnicki, mother of Rhonda Plutnicki and Paul Plutnicki; sister of Bernice Radzanowski, Bridget Hahn and Glenn Radzanowski; Grandmother of Shannon Plutnicki. Friends and family received at JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 South 15th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 on Thursday, June 21, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Blessing Services to be held on Friday, June 22, 2018,at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home.

Age 77, on Sunday, June 17, 2018, wife of the late Paul Plutnicki, mother of Rhonda Plutnicki and Paul Plutnicki; sister of Bernice Radzanowski, Bridget Hahn and Glenn Radzanowski; Grandmother of Shannon Plutnicki. Friends and family received at JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 South 15th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 on Thursday, June 21, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Blessing Services to be held on Friday, June 22, 2018,at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home.

Age 94, on Friday, June 15, 2018.  Husband of the late Leona Moskiewski Lijewski; Father of Harry E. (LaVerne), David R., Robert J. (Deborah), and Darlene E. (Walter) Sokol; Grandfather of Michelle, Rob, Lori, Dana, Bryan, Michael, Eric, Devon, Daniel, Matthew, Jason and Melissa; Also survived by six Great-Grandchildren.  Friends and family received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side on Monday, June 18, 2018 from 4-8 pm and Tuesday, June 19,...

Age 66, on Thursday, June 7, 2018, Wife of George Howell, Mother of Nathan and Joseph (Asia) Howell; Sister of Roberta (Richard) Valentine and Janet (Peter) Talak.  Also survived by Toast and Shaunice among many other adopted sons and daughters.  Friends and family received at John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15203 on Monday, June 11, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, June 12, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.  Funeral prayer...