All Obituaries

James A. Connelly, Sr. (Big Jim), age 73 of Melbourn, FL, previously of Verona passed away on Thursday January 19, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.  Much loved father of James (Lisa) Connelly and the late Sarah Connelly.  Beloved son of the late Arthur and Lorraine Connelly.  Dear brother of Thomas, Maureen Macquire, Richard, Elaine (Jim) Wolfe, Anita Madden, Keith, Kevin, Patrick and the late Gerald Connelly and Linda Maydak; also many nieces and nephews.  Jim...

Andy Munster (aliases: Chief Farting Fox, Dr Grandad) age 76, of Swissvale, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday January 5, 2023.  Andy enjoyed the simple things in life, including riding his bike on the C&O trail, playing the piano, and spending quality time with his family.  He is loved dearly and will be missed tremendously, both by those in his family and by the many others he touched during his life.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Cheryl...

Laverne Mae Byzek, age 71, of Braddock Hills passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday January 13, 2023.  She was born in McKeesport to the late George and Vera Smith.  Laverne was preceded in death by her husband James Byzek.  She is survived by her son Paul (Denise) Byzek of Braddock Hills and her grandchildren Bridgett (Cris Sharpley) Byzek and Savannah Byzek, both from Braddock Hills.  Sister of Kathleen (Beach) Aten of...

James (Jim) C. Zeitlman, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 3, 2022, at the age of 52.  He was an avid motorcycle and car enthusiast and was passionate about his many "toys", including his RC hobby.  He enjoyed spending time fixing and riding his motorcycles, as well as spending time hunting.  James was a former police officer with the Rankin Police Department.  A job which gave him much joy before leaving the...

62 of Wilkins Township passed away suddenly on November 28, 2022.  He was employed at UPMC for 35 years.  David enjoyed going to Broadway musicals, polka dances, and traveling.  He especially enjoyed taking his mom “Char” out for date night.  He was the President of the Slavonic Social Club in Braddock and a member of the Polish Clubs of Braddock, Trafford, Connellsville, and the North Braddock Amvets.  David was preceded in death by his father Michael F....

George E. Thompson, Jr, age 55 of Edgewood, passed away peacefully on Monday December 1, 2022.  He is the dear son of George Sr. and Patricia (Kirk) Thompson of Edgewood. He is the beloved brother of Colette Schulze of Forest Hills and Shannon Cuzzorea of Forest Hills and Kathleen Ingersoll of England and 10 nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Thompson.  Family and friends will be received on MONDAY December 5, 2022 from 4-8 pm at the...

Mary “Joan” VonHoene, 96, passed away on Thursday October 27, 2022.  She was born in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Robert H. and Martha (Sauer) VonHoene.  She resided in Edgewood Acres in Forest Hills her entire life.  She attended Atlantic Avenue grade school, in Forest Hills and graduated from Sacred Heart High School.  She attended Seton Hill University from 1944 to 1946, where she joined the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.  She then transferred to the...

Honora (McCreanor) Schmider, 94, formerly of Wilkinsburg, passed away surrounded by her loved ones in her home after a spirted battle with cancer on Wednesday July 27, 2022.  Nodie worked at Forbes Health System as an Administrative Secretary for the Head of Nursing.  She was the wife of the late James Schmider, Sr.  Honora was the beloved mother of Kathy (John) Sabat, Judi (Ben) Faiella, James Schmider Jr., Mary Lou (Dave) Herd and Richard Schmider.  She had nine...

John J. Weber, 47, formerly of Braddock Hills, passed unexpectedly in his home in Youngstown, Ohio on June 3, 2022.  He was born in 1974 to the late Richard and Janet (Hardin) Weber of Braddock Hills.  He was a graduate of Woodland Hills High School.  John worked for over 30 years as a truck driver and was attending welding school prior to his passing.  He spent the last few years focusing on his faith and family, volunteer work and was a prominent member of his...