All Obituaries

SPAGNOLO, Kenneth R., age 62, of Shaler Twp., on Nov. 18, 2019. Father of Katie Grzybowski (Scott). Grandfather of Gracelyn and Liliana. Son of the late Edward A. and Helen Spagnolo. Brother of Carol McElroy, Edward M. (Joni) Spagnolo and the late Beverly Spagnolo-Klauscher (late Robert). Visitation Fri. 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Neely Funeral Home, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Funeral Service Sat. 11 AM at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA 15116. EVERYONE...

VENT, Monica, age 77, of the North Hills, passed away on Saturday Nov 16, 2019 at Vincentian Home after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s.  She was the beloved wife of Karl Vent.   Monica was born in Uniontown, PA on January 6, 1942 and grew up there.  She was the daughter of the late John and Frances Tajc.  Monica attended St. Johns High School and graduated from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA.  Besides her husband, Monica leaves...

SCHWIRIAN, Austin J. “A.J.”, age 16, of Shaler Twp., on Nov. 16, 2019.   Son of Patricia Kitchen Schwirian.   Brother of Zachary George Schwirian and Jackie Ashley Schwirian.   Uncle of Xavier James, Acelee, Zach Jr., and Ryan Schwirian.   Grandson of the late George and Frances Schwirian and Patricia and Edward Kitchen.   Nephew of Edward J. and James E. Kitchen.   A.J. was known for pioneering House Bill 1960 supported by State Rep. Randy...

THOMAS, Michael Anthony, 74, passed away on Saturday, November 16, with his loved ones surrounding him after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on June 10, 1945,  son of Elizabeth (Capozzi-Thomas) Pometto and Anthony Pometto.   He is survived  by the love of his life and best friend, Theresa, his children Tina and Michael (Valerie) Mengine, and his joy, his Grandaughters, Melanie, Natalie and Jamie, siblings George (Butch), Bob, Maria, Stella and Antionette...

GIARDINO, Mildred H., age 97, of Shaler Twp., formerly of Duquesne, on Nov. 14, 2019.   Daughter of the late Helen and Walter Turkowski Sr.   Sister of Jerome Turkowski and the late Edward and Walter Turkowski Jr.   Aunt of Wayne Turkowski and Jaye McCollum.   Visitation Sun. 2-4 PM at Neely Funeral Home 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd. Glenshaw.   Blessing Service Mon. 11 AM at the funeral home. Memorials suggested to a charity of ones choice.

DUKES, James E., age 73, of Shaler Twp., on November 13, 2019.   Father of Christine, Jennifer and Eric.   Grandfather of 5.   1 Great grandson.   Survived by his longtime girlfriend Dee Gapsky.   Son of the late Samuel A. and Dorothea Dukes.   Brother of Bill Dukes.   NO VISITATION, Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 30th from 1:00 p.m until 4:00 p.m. at V.F.W. 9199, 643 Wetzel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209. 

Peacefully, on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the age of 73, under the loving and skillful care of the beautiful  people at John Kane-Ross, Greta Jean Weppelman Kalchthaler returned to the Love which created, saved and strengthened her. Preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Sarah Weppelman and her husband Robert R. Kalchthaler, Jr.; Greta went Home ahead of one daughter, the Rev. Ing(rid) Kalchthaler, one son, Robert P. Kalchthaler (Mia) and two beautiful young women: granddaughters,...

RINGEISEN, Wayne W., age 56, of Hampton Twp., unexpectedly on Nov. 5, 2019.   Husband of Maria Darmochwal.   Father of Hannah, Mia and Benjamin Ringeisen.   Son of Florence and the late William C. Ringeisen.   Brother of Pauline Spring (Rev. Tim).   Brother-In-Law of Irene Petillo (Glenn), Christine Terpylak (Mark) and Lesia Rehl (John).   Also nieces and nephews.   "Good Guy" understates Wayne's humanity.  Wayne became fast...

NIST, Shirley Ann Gerstner, age 86, of Shaler Twp., on Nov. 5, 2019. Wife of Anthony J. Nist Mother of Terry (Debbie) Nist, Beverly Cook (Robin), Daniel, Gregory, Jeffrey, Keith and the late Anthony and Mark Nist Also 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren Sister of the late Paul Gerstner Visitation Thurs. 6-8 PM at Neely Funeral Home 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd. Glenshaw. Blessing Service Fri. 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home In lieu of flowers make donations to the American Heart and...

WALSH, Thomas W., age 72, of Shaler Twp., on Nov. 5, 2019.   Husband of Janet A. Biermeyer Walsh.   Father of Erin E. Walsh (Nathan Duke).   Son of the late Warren and Antoinette Walsh.   Tom loved hunting and fishing, was a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corp., had a great sense of humor and was kind to everyone.   Visitation Thurs. 4-8 PM at Neely Funeral Home, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw.   Mass of Christian Burial Fri. 10 AM at St. Bonaventure Church....