All Obituaries

Jill (O’Masta) Toomey, 56, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.  Jill, a resident of Braddock Hills, was born on January 23, 1965 to John R. O’Masta and June (Lowe) O’Masta.  Jill was a loving and devoted wife, to Richard M. Toomey.  She will sadly be missed by her precious dog Buddy.  She is survived by her mother, June (Lowe) O’Masta, and was preceded by her father John R. O’Masta.  Jill is survived by...

90, of Braddock Hills passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021.  She was the proud daughter of the late John and Nellie Purvis and the loving sister of the late Helen Purvis Berthold.  Survived by nephews, Crawford (Tracy) Berthold, Doug (Susan) Berthold, Dennis(Patty) Berthold, and her late niece Isabel (Mark) Gast.  She was the "Nannaw" to 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  Isabel was employed by Mellon Bank until retirement.  She was the life...

Ronald Edward Buba, 65, of Braddock Hills passed away suddenly of natural causes on Christmas Eve.  He graduated from St. Maurice grade school and Swissvale area High School.  He worked at Wiegands until it closed.  He was a skilled mechanic and handyman.  Ronald enjoyed hunting as a young man.  He is survived by his loving sisters Marguerite Coury and Beverly Buba.  Dear niece Nicole Coury.  We regret that due to the Coronavirus Pandemic there will be no...

Darlene Bucar, 60, of West Palm Beach, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, after a long battle with cancer.  She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Ethel Bucar of Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania.  She is survived by her long-time and loving partner, Mr. Ashley McDermott of West Palm Beach.  Her loving sister Denise Shellaby of Delmar, Maryland.  Services entrusted to the Robert P. Karish Funeral Home, Inc. 1300 Fourth Street, 412-271-3430.  Visitation and...

87 yrs. of age, of Forest Hills, on Saturday, May 23, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Adam Draskovich; Dear mother  of David (Sherry) Draskovich of Washington, PA, Barry (Valerie) Draskovich of Mission Viejo, Ca., and loving grandmother of  Candace (Alex) Thomas; Sister of Nancy (Tim Tokosh) Alfieri, Carol Lewandowski, and the late Charles Koslovic (surviving wife Betty); Godmother of Raymond Lewandowski and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.  She was preceded in death...

Of Pittsburgh, age 61, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, May 4, 2020.  She was a daughter to the late Charles and Anna (Lehman) Isenberg.  She is the sister of Ann (Charles) Arthrell, Charles (Terry) Isenberg, Peggy (Pat) Spiler, Larry (Karen) Isenberg, Roxie (Rick) Doty and Debbie (James) Goodmen.  Private services and burial will be held for the family only.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Robert P. Karish Funeral Home, Inc., Braddock...

Of Worthington, Pa, died peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the Sugar Creek Nursing Home.  He is the son of the late Elmer and Mary (Sechan) Peterson.  Burial will be held privately for the family, due to the coronavirus.  

  Robert A. Shandrick, age 64, originally from Pittsburgh, PA, of Dallas TX, passed away, Monday, March 30, 2020, at Middle City North Hills Hospital in Texas of the COVID-19.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Angeline (Fonzi) Shandrick, brother, Paul Shandrick, Jr. and great nephew, Cole Shandrick.  He is survived by his brother John Shandrick, sister in-law, Lisa (Dinardo) Shandrick, nephews, John Shandrick, Jr. (Caroline), Ryan Shandrick (Jessica), great...

Of Braddock Hills, peacefully on Sunday March 29, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Michael D. Yazvac.  Dear mother of Michael F. (Celeste) Yazvac, Joseph T. Yazvac, Daniel A. (Betsy) Yazvac and Katherine White.  Sister of Barbara Chioldi and Elaine (Verne) Demich.  Loving grandmother of ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  She was a loving and caring wife and mother, who could be both tough and kind.  She was known for her love of baking, cooking,...

Gloria J. Malerbo, 88, of Braddock Hills, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 18, 2020 with her family by her side.  She was the wife of the late Rocco Malerbo. Dear mother of Rocco (Jodee Shultz)  Malerbo, Jr., of Dormont, Maria (John Eppinger) Getz, of Volant and Fred (Karen) Malerbo, of N. Huntingdon; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Sister of Jackie Gariano, Carmella Buhot, Martha Herbinko, Tony Chieffallo, Chuck Chieffallo, Phillip Chieffallo and...