All Obituaries

On Friday, September 6, 2019.  Son of Samuel F. and the late Leila (Bunny) Scatena.  Brother of Kelly Scatena and Gary Scatena.  Brother-in-law of Mohammed Alibrahimi.  Father of Teresa Cyan Scatena and Julia Marie Shelton.  Friends received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 11:30 am and 3 pm. Funeral Prayer will be held on Saturday at 12 noon.   

On Monday, September 2, 2019.  A Life-long South Side resident, Anthony A. Yankus celebrated his 101st birthday on March 11, 2019.  A retired crane operator from Jones & Laughlin Street.  Tony and his late wife Mary (Smith) raised nine children in St. Casimir (now Prince of Peace) Parish and has nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.  He lived in the house he purchased in 1949.  Mr. Yankus earned a Bronze Star serving in the 337th Infantry Regiment, 85th...

Suddenly on Monday, August 26, 2019 of South Side.  Beloved Sister of the late Lillian Pasniewski, Matilda Vasial, Regina Bondi and Joe Fuchs.  Beloved Aunt of the late Mary Ann (Dean) Lenhart and Kimberly Buck.  Friends received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm.  Funeral Prayer on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 9:00 am.  Mass of Christian Burial in St. Adalbert Church...

On Saturday, July 27, 2019, of South Side, formerly of McKees Rocks.  Father of Brennan (Lauren) Reilly; Brother of the Late C.J. Reilly; Pappy of Julia Reilly.  Friends received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm and 8 pm where funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 10 am.  Interment to follow at 11 am at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies,...

Peacefully at home on Friday, July 26, 2019, formerly of South Side.  Wife of Robert J. Reimond.  Mother of Coleen (Randy) Cumer; Darlene Schubert, Thomas Reimond and the late Robert Reimond, Jr.  Also survived by 6 Grandchildren.  Friends received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side on Monday, July 29, 2019 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Funeral Services on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 11:00 am.

On Wednesday, July 10, 2019, of the South Side.  Wife of the late William C. Schmotzer; Mother of Randy (Anna) Schmotzer, Kevin Schmotzer, Doug (Brenda) Schmotzer and Colleen (Kante) Schmotzer; Grandmother of Samantha, Amber, Cody, Shane, Dylan, Ben, Taylor and Justin.  Friends received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side on Sunday, July 14, 2019 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm where funeral services will be held on Monday, July 15, 2019 at 10...

On Monday, June 24, 2019 of South Side.  Wife of the late Stephen B. Kuzma.  Mother of Barbara (Dr. John) Affolter, Stephen S. (Deborah) Kuzma, Bernard R. (Darlene) Kuzma, Matthew (Charlene) Kuzma , Sr., Marsha (Eugene) Thiebaud, and Jerry (Isobel) Kuzma.  Mrs. Kuzma was a member of Christian Mothers Guild.  Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.  Friends received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South...

On Wednesday, June 19, 2019 of Pittsburgh.  Beloved Wife of the late Michael Korenoski.  Dear Mother of Michael J. (Mary Frances), Theodore “Ted” (Judy) and Robert (Cynthia).  Grandmother of Michael F., Melissa A, Christopher C. and Jennifer A.  Great-Grandmother of Amerina, Mackenzie, Maddox, Joey, Parker, Layla and Soon-to-Be ?.  Friends received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side on Friday, June 21, 2019 from...

Formerly of the South Side.   Wife of the late Joseph V. Sears; Mother of Nancy (Van) Rankin; Daughter of the late Andrew Pilipczak and Catherine Jadzak Pilipczak; Sister of the late John Philips and Spouse Betty Jane; Aunt of Laurin, Holly and Brian and their families.  Also survived by Brent and Blake Rankin, two grandchildren.  Friends and family received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. and...

John Victor Griffin   Our beloved John Victor, 33, passed away suddenly on May 23rd, 2019.   He is preceded in death by his Mother, Paulette Javorsky-Griffin; Grandfather, Theodore Javorsky and uncle, Jackie Javorsky.  He is survived by his Brother, Jay;  Busia Virginia Javorsky;  Aunts; and Uncles Buddy (Rosanne) Javorsky, Tina Javorsky (Dale Pfennigwerth), Maria (Michael) Healey;  and first cousins, Zachary Javorsky and Becca Healey.  He is also...