All Obituaries

Linda Blystone, 70, of Braddock Hills, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 4, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.  A devoted mother, wife, grandmother and sister, Linda will be missed for her quick wit and tough love.  She is preceded in death by her parents Lewis and Margaret (Lydon) Horn, her brother Ronald Horn, and her beloved husband Daniel "Rocky" Blystone.  She is survived by children Russell Blumer (Andrea), Jennifer...

David J. Blackhall, 79, formerly of Bellevue, passed away on Sunday June 6, 2021.  He was a son to the late David and Jeannette (Marfin) Blackhall.  David enjoy music, especially doo-wop, and Elvis Presley and working on his cars.  He is survived by his children, David (Linda) Blackhall, of Forest Hills, Darrell Blackhall, of Beechview, and Janet Blackhall; his grandchildren, David, Noel, Autumn, Brooklyn, Jordan, and Willow; his great grandchildren Skylar and Harmony;...

“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth   Jack Stoner, age 25, of Braddock Hills died unexpectedly on May 17, 2021.  Somewhere behind the athlete, behind the coaches, and behind the hours of practice, is a kid that fell in love with the game and never looked back.  Jack was that athlete, he was the kid you could always find out on the field with his teammates, his band of brothers, doing what he loved most; playing softball. ...

Nancy Manion, 66, of Pittsburgh passed away on Monday May 3, 2021 in UPMC-East.  She was the daughter of William J. and Mary (Wright) Herd.  She is survived by her daughter Leighann Manion, of Braddock Hills and her extended family.  Friends and family will be received for a memorial visitation on Thursday May 6th from 6-8 p.m., at the Robert P. Karish Funeral Home, Inc., Brinton Road and Fourth Street, Braddock Hills. (412) 271-3430. 

Margaret Artim, of Forest Hills, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 4th. Margaret's life will be celebrated with a private visitation and burial by her immediate family only at the Robert P. Karish Funeral Home, Inc. Braddocks Hills, PA. 412-271-3430

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...