All Obituaries

Anna Marie “Sabol” Trusky, 91, of Braddock Hills passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 10, 2024.    She was born in Braddock to the late Andrew and Mary Sabol.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years Frank Trusky; her brothers Andrew, Michael, John, Paul and Larry Sabol; sisters Mary Martin, Dorothy Knapp and Margaret Comunale.  Anna Marie enjoyed gardening, weekend festivals, walking through the neighborhood and of course...

Sharon E. (Arthrell) Smith, 34, of Forest Hills, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Tuesday December 26, 2023.  Sharon was the beloved mother of Chance and Kinsley.  She was the precious daughter of Roy Jr. and Laura (Varuola) Arthrell; Partner of Corey Jacob; Sister of Roy Arthrell, III (Tracey), James Arthrell (Ashley), Lucas Spieler (Jessica) and Martin Spieler (Angela); Aunt to many. Sharon was a graduate of Woodland Hills High School and worked as a paraprofessional in...

Tina M. (Rapczak), 53, of Hempfield Township passed away peacefully with her family by her side.  She was born on August 4, 1970, in McKees Rocks, the daughter of Elaine and the late Lawrence Rapczak.  She was a long-time employee of the U.S. Postal Service.  Tina was a devoted wife and mother.  In addition to her mother, Elaine Tessier and her husband Mark, she is survived by her beloved husband Francesco ("Frank") Gingerich; four children,...

Francis E. “Moose” Trusky, Sr., 91 of Braddock Hills, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023.  Frank was born in Braddock, Pa. to his late parents Andrew and Susan (Kupetz) Trusky.  He was also preceded in death by his sisters Susan and Pauline; brothers Andrew, Michael, Joseph, Alexander, George, Thomas, Albert, and John.  Frank was a graduate of Braddock High School lettering in Football.  Frank continued his football career at Kansas State until...

Charlene (Robinson) Kazimer, 83 of North Braddock passed away peacefully on Thursday November 30, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Michael (Chip) and beloved son David.  Charlene was a life-long cook working many years at Ruth’s Chris Steak House.  Her talent of cooking provided delicious food for her family.  She enjoyed playing bingo, going to Vegas and attending polka dances, especially with “her” David. ...

Mary "Ida" (Tougher) Hardin, 98, of Braddock Hills passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 29, 2023.  She was a daughter of the late John and Ethel (Burkhart) Tougher.  She was married to the late Charles Hardin and lived all of her life in Braddock Hills.  She is preceded in death not only by her parents, and husband Charles, but all of her siblings, John, Martin and William Tougher, Bernadine Capies and Marcie Flaherty and her grandson John Weber.  Ida...

Lois A. Coffman, 96, of Braddock Hills passed away with her family by her side on Friday, November 24, 2023.   She was a daughter of the late John F. and Geraldine (Yeany) Kirkpatrick.  Lois was raised on a farm in Clarion where she raised chickens in her two-story chicken coop.  Lois loved to cook, but most of all loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Chuckie, who was next to...

William J. Garboden, 76, of Swissvale passed away on Tuesday October 3, 2023.  He was born in Wilkinsburg to the late William and Lydia Garboden.  Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Ruth Ann Frew.  Bill enjoyed playing Santa, fishing at Duck Hollow, volunteering with Boy Scout Troop # 23, family camping, and road trips to Texas to visit family.  Bill worked with mentally challenged adults.  He retired as a Computer Operator/Programmer. ...

Richard M. “Buzzy” Toomey, 73, of Braddock Hills passed away suddenly on Friday September 8, 2023.  He was born in Braddock to the late Richard and Vivian “Pat” (Funk) Toomey.  He was also preceded in death by his brother Daniel Toomey, sister-in-law Nancy Toomey; the mother of his youngest daughter (Gabby) Maria Martino and his wife Jill (O’Masta)  Toomey.  Buzzy is survived by his children Kiersten (Bill) Gibbons, Danielle (Dave) Emerick,...

Dorothy M. (Brant) Hempfield, 99, of North  Braddock passed away peacefully to eternal life on Saturday July 29, 2023 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Derry, Pa to the late Samuel and Hattie Brant.  She was married to the late John Hempfield.  Her greatest love was her family and friends.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.  She leaves to celebrate her life’s legacy, her children. Carrie Washington, Clarence (Tanya)...