All Obituaries

Henrietta G. Barricella, Suddenly on September 24, 2020. age 83, of Shaler Township, PA. Beloved wife of Richard R. Barricella Sr. Loving mother of Richard (Loretta) Barricella, Jr., Linda (Beanie) Hixenbaugh, DC (Christopher) Barricella, Deborah (Joe) McGivern, Jeff (Tracyjo) Barricella and the late Jimmy (surviving wife Jane) Barricella.   Proud grandmother of 19 and great grandmother of 23. Sister of Joanne (Leo) Steedle, Frederick (Guida) Rueger and Carole (Tony)...

Joseph John Kobus, age 88, of Shaler Twp. on Sept. 19, 2020.   Husband of the late Winifred (Strong) Kobus.   Father of Kathy (James) Poole, Jodi (Arlen) Singer, Mary (Douglas) Smith and the late Bonnie Giel (surviving husband Gary).   Brother of the late Marcella Barber, Dorothy Strusienski, Thomas Kobus, and Margaret DeLuca.   Proudly called PapPap by James and Kelsey Poole, Mary Chase, Allie and Joseph Giel, and Laura and Megan Smith.   Devoted...

Donald J. Shields, US Air Force Retired, 23 years, Master Sergeant, age 68, of Shaler Twp., on Sept. 19, 2020.   Husband of JoAnn Adamosky Shields.   Father of Kimberly Gerhart (Charles) and Karrie Shields.   Grandfather of Benjamin.   Son of the late Raymond and Maxine Shields.   Brother of James Shields, Darlene Blickendorfer, and the late Raymond Shields.   Member of VFW Post 9199, Member of Blue Knights PA7.   Visitation Wednesday 2-4...

Harley “Bud” J. Hollis, age 85, of Hampton Township, on Sept. 18, 2020.   Husband of Connie.   Father of Thomas H. Hollis (Cynthia), Melinda Seger (Dave), and Terrilynn Halbleib. Step-father of Dennis (June) Hill and Mike Hill.  Five grandchildren, six great grandchildren.   Brother of Connie Hollis and two late sisters.   Visitation Monday 2-8 PM Neely Funeral Home, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw.   Funeral Service Tuesday 11 AM at...

Jacquellyn Ann Tarasi, age 68, of Sharpsburg on Sept. 17, 2020 after a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer.   Daughter of the late Richard Paschel Sr. and Jacquellyn Paschel.   Sister of Richard Paschel Jr. (Debbie Woolley), Leonard Paschel (Valerie), and Michael Paschel (Janet).   also several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.   Jacquellyn was an avid baker, enjoyed crafts, and had previously worked for Joseph Horne Co. and TJ Maxx. She also enjoyed...

Paul M. Auman, age 93 of Valencia, PA, formerly of Murrysville, PA, peacefully passed on September 17, 2020. Born October 20, 1926, in Johnstown, PA, the son of the late George M. and Sarah (Updegrave) Auman, and preceded in death by his beloved of wife 68 years, Rebecca (Becky) Auman and brother George William (Bill) Auman. Paul was the loving father to Nancy Scrimizzi (Anthony) of Richmond, VA and Elaine (Alan) Oley of Allison Park. He dearly loved his grandchildren, Leslie (Sidney)...

Patricia A. Wright, age 83, of Shaler Twp., on Sept. 17, 2020. Wife of the late Earl W. Wright Jr. Beloved mother of her “3 P’s”, Patricia E. Wright (the late Randy S. Skalski), Pamela J. Wright (Daniel Brashler), and Paula J. Fronce (Jack E. Fronce Jr.)  Grandmother of Jack E. Fronce III Sister of Fay A. Michael (the late Lynn W. Michael) and the late Howard Domke. Pat and her sister were more than just family; they were the best friends and constant companions....

Joseph J. Kohler, Jr., age 93, of Shaler Twp., on Sept.13, 2020. Husband of Jane Hart Kohler. Father of two sons and a daughter. Grandfather of two grandsons and three grandaughters. Great grandfather of one great grandson. Brother of one surviving and one deceased brother. Also 6 nieces and nephews. Joseph went to St. Raphael Grade School, Central Catholic High School and Duquesne University earning a Bachelors in Accounting. He was an Accountant with H.J. Heinz Company for 48 years...

Thomas D. Steiger, age 81 of Hampton Twp. on September 12, 2020. Husband of Beverly Cokewell Steiger Father of Debbie O’Bryan (David), Bonny Pressdee (Michael) and Thomas S. Steiger (Tina) Grandfather of Melissa, Megan, Heather and Rachel Great grandfather of Miles and Ronan Son of the late John and Cecilia Neusser Steiger Brother of Mary Life and Beverly Burroughs Also his dog Buddy Thomas was a retired plumber and member of Plumbers Local 27 for 63 years. He was also an...

Scot A. Taylor, age 51, of Hampton Twp., on Sept. 8, 2020. Father of Liam Richmond and Jamie Alexander Taylor. Son of Thomas and Ann Taylor. Brother of Susan Thompson (Joseph A.). Uncle of Rebecca Thompson. No visitation. A Private Memorial Service will be held on Sat. Sept. 12, 2020 at 2 PM at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.  Please do not attend in person, the service will be live streamed on the church website, Facebook page and their youtube page...