All Obituaries

William T. Borkoski, On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, of South Side.  Husband of Elaine Borkoski.  Son of the late Frank and Kathryn Borkoski.   Friends received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side on Friday, September 9, 2022 from 3-6 pm.  Funeral Blessing will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 10 am.  

Age 3, was unexpectedly taken from us Sunday, August 21, 2022. She is survived by her mother Amanda Gordon, father Kevin Mickle, older brothers CJ Mikula-Conrad, Bryan McIntyre, nephew B Jr.; Beloved aunt of BJ.; many loving Aunts and Uncles, cousins, godparents and many extended family members. She was greeted in heaven by her dearly departed older brother David McIntyre and her late grandparents. Aubriella was the light of so many peoples’ lives, her laugh was infectious. Her...

On Thursday, August 25, 2022, William George suddenly passed away.  Beloved grandson of Rose George aka Bina, Cyril Esser and Dorothy Esser, and recently Brantley Taylor.  Also survived by his parents Brenda and Joseph Esser, loving Sister Jody Esser (Jason Smith), and Brother Brandon Esser (Claire Bradshaw).  Father of Bryanna Thompson, Brittney Jubak, Bailee Slester, and Brayden Thompson.  Survived by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Niece Britney Smith. ...

On Tuesday, August 2, 2022, formerly of the South Side.  Wife of Robert Lis, Sr. for 74 years.  Mother of Michael Lis (Rebecca Bruder), Francine (Al) Nemetz, Robert Lis, Jr. (Kimberly Mead), and Mary Ann (Donald) Loerlein.  Daughter of the late Mary and Michael Maccine.  Sister of the late Laverne Smith.  Also survived by 11 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren.  Friends received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side on...

Lorraine M. Kowalewski.  1934-2022.  Daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Kowalewski.  Sister of the late Joseph and Edward Kowalewski.  Survived by her neice, Phyllis Shirey and nephew, David Kowalewski.  For over 40 years, Lorraine was an employee of Bell Telephone.  In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a donation to AHN Hospice. Friends and family recieved on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 from 1-5 pm.   Blessing service on Wednesday, July 13,...

Ruthann Malloy passed away peacefully on June 20, 2022 at her home on the South Side of Pittsburgh at the age of 83 years.  She was born on May 12, 1939 in a small town outside of Trenton, NJ, the oldest of three children to Cleveland and Ruth Litzen.  Her childhood was happy but humble.  In school, she excelled academically and upon graduation from high school received a scholarship to the esteemed Bellevue School of Nursing in Manhattan, New York City.  There she...

On Thursday, June 23, 2022 of South Side.  Husband of Susanne Hunt.  Father of Patrick, Brian and Matthew Hunt.  Brother of Larry Hunt.  Also survived by 4 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild.  Arrangements by the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd.

Axel passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2022.  Axel is survived by his Mother, Gail Willhite (Brown) and Stepfather, Wayne Brown.  He is also survived by his Father, Steven Markle, his Grandparents, Tom and Carol Willhite, Richard and Anita Aul, and Thomas and Henrietta Brown.   Axel is also survived by his siblings, Zachary Markle, Autumn Brown, Katie Brown and many friends.  Axel had a way of making everybody feel special.  His compassion for others...

At 96, Margaret passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2022.  Margaret was born in Pittsburgh in 1925, the daughter of the late Mary and Alexander Kovachich.  Wife of the late Albert Wood.  Margaret is preceded in death by siblings Anne Likarevich, Catherine Johe, Stephen Kovachich, and Cecelia Mueser, and is the most beloved Aunt to her nieces and nephews.  Margaret (Woody) loved her family, neighbors, friends, and the many customers she served as a waitress...

On Tuesday, May 31, 2022.  Wife of the late Stephen Hladonik, Sr.  Mother of the late Deborah, Janice (Gary) Bobak, Diana Pai, Stephen (Lynn) Hladonik, Jr., and Mary (Ron Javorsky) Hladonik.  Sister of Catherine Bellan, and the late Dorothy Karpa, Terry Haboush, Albert Miller, Robert Miller, and Virginia Bomba.  Grandmother to Eric, Amanda, Danielle, Stephanie, and Alexandra. Great-Grandmother to Christopher, Anna, Jonathan, Isabella, Warren, Peyton, Owen, and...