All Obituaries

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...

Nicholas Frick, Jr., of Knoxville, PA and Apex, NC.  Nick passed away on September 1, 2023 at the age of 66 after almost a year of fighting to stay alive.  He is a much loved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Brother-in-Law, Uncle, Great Uncle, Good Friend and Co-Worker!  Nick is survived by his Wife Cheryll, Son Anthony, and Daughter Megan. Nick is also survived by his Sisters Theresa Kepple, and Marie Frick, plus Nieces and Nephews.  He is the Son of the late Helen and...

Cynthia Lou Caffardo (Momchilovich), 64, of the South Side, with all the grace and beauty of a bull in a china shop, declared to the heavenly host that she decided to eternally shack up with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as of August 21, 2023.  A Steelers fan, collector of practical jokes, and a dog lover.  Cindy leaves behind her partner-in-crime, Joseph Caffardo.  Preceded into eternity by her parents Samuel and Arlene Momchilovich and William and Rose Ella Walker and...

Dorothy passed away peacefully at the age of 86 surrounded by her family on Monday, August 14, 2023 at her home in Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh, PA.  Dorothy is survived by her husband of 67 years, Richard R. Huber; eight children: preceded in death by her three sons, Kenneth Huber (Gloria), Glen Huber, and Timothy Huber (Crystal Huber Rizzo); five surviving children: Richard A. Huber (Kathy), Jacqueline Knerr, Jeffrey Huber, Nancy Huber, and Douglas Huber; Grandchildren: April Semplice...

Janet, 86, of South Side, on May 31, 2023.  Born September 14, 1936, daughter of the late Paul and Kathryn McLaughlin.  Beloved sister of Nancy (the late, Richard) Lindley, and the late Paul McLaughlin and Lila McLaughlin.  Aunt to Karen Lindley, Clayton (Melissa) Lindley, and the late Colin Lindley.  Cousin to Berniece (Robert) Boyle.  She is also survived by many devoted friends.  Endearing pet mom to her beloved dog, Shea.  Friends received at the John...

Elisabeth Wesolowski, formerly of South Side, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2023.  Wife of the late John A. Wesolowski.  Mother of Ray (Nancy), Jack (Judy), and Steve (Michelle) Wesolowski.  She was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 5 sisters.  Grandmother of Ray (Andrea), Joe (Becky), Nicole (Garett, Sr.) Vanscoy, Cory (Brytnee), Ryan, Krysten (Arthur) McCague, Savannah, Jason, and Eric.   Great-Grandmother to many great-grandchildren. ...

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, of South Side.  Husband of the late Alice Flanigan.  Father of Linda (Fred) Kruse, Kathy Palmer, and Bernadette Flanigan.  Brother of William Flanigan, Michael Flanigan, and the late Patrick, Charles and Susan.  Also survived by two grandchildren, Austin and Casey Kruse.  Friends received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm.  Funeral prayer on...

On Sunday, May 14, 2023, of South Side.  Husband of the late Diane Hnath.  Brother of Theresa Jackson.  Also survived by loving nieces and nephews.   Friends received at the John J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Ltd., 119 South 15th Street, South Side on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm.  Funeral prayer on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11 am.   Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Mount Church, Mary, Queen of Peace Parish on Friday, May 19, 2023...

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the world lost a shining light when Carole A. Bonura, 76, of Pittsburgh passed away after a long illness.  Born May 28, 1946, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Marion (Kish) Nolfe.  She grew up in the North Side and graduated from Allegheny High School.  Carole was an operator for Bell Telephone (later Verizon) for more than 35 years. She enjoyed the long-lasting friendships she made there and sharing fond memories of...