All Obituaries

Doris M. Barker Miltenberger, age 89, of Shaler Twp., on Oct. 23, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Miltenberger, Jr. Loving mother of Cynthia Kearney (Keith) and Christine Miltenberger. Cherished grandmother of John (Amber) Kearney, Michael (Salome’) Kearney and the late Jason Kearney. Daughter of the late Raymond and Olivia Barker. Sister of the late Ray Barker (Jackie), Tom Barker (Patricia) and Grayce Rengers (Bob). Also many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tues. 2-4...

Chester J. Szymoniak, age 97 of Marshall Township, formerly of Shaler Township, on October 21, 2021.   Husband of the late Carol Ann Szymoniak.   Father of Robert J. (Kim) Szymoniak, Judith Ann (Scott) Dick and Beth (David) Randall.   Grandfather of Andrew, Christopher and Corey Dick and Alexander and Aidan Randall.   Visitation Sunday 2-6 PM at Neely Funeral Home, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw.   Funeral Mass Monday 10 AM at St. Matthew Parish,...

Frances Bollinger Pletcher, age 87, of Shaler Township, on October 20, 2021.   Wife of the late Clifford A. Pletcher.   Mother of Rhonda Ciccone (Patrick), Karen Norris (Steve), Valerie Latzko (John), and Clifford Pletcher.   Grandmother of Allison, Kayla, Courtney, Abby, Alivia, and Adam.   Daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Bollinger.   Frances was the final survivor of numerous brothers and sisters.   Frances was a loving mother, grandmother and...

Robert A. Drwal, age 77 of Wexford , on Oct. 19, 2021. Loving husband of Janice Fischer Drwal Beloved father of Rebecca Ruff (Cecil) and Heidi Wilson-Drwal (Tina) and the late John Drwal Devoted grandfather of Justin Robert, Alexis Taylor, Presley Grace, Piper Madison , Thea and Michael   Son of the late Walter and Vera Drwal Brother of Judy Tappe (Rich) and the late Henry Drwal (surviving Patty). Also many nieces and nephews. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was Founder...

Doris Clair Hess, age 86, of North Versailles on October 9, 2021 Wife of the late Robert Hess Mother of Rusty Hoke (Chris), Wayne Hess (Joyce), Cindy Hill (Michael), Lynda Docherty (David) Grandmother of Patrick, Michael and Jim Hoke; Brandon and Zachary Hess; Ryan and Audrey Hill; Nathan and D.J. Docherty Great grandmother of Ethan and Lorelei; Lucas and Dylan; Jackson and Olivia Daughter of the late Louis F. and Marie P. Heinz Sr. Sister of Louis F. Heinz Jr. and the late Mary...

Angeline Fastuca Och, age 94, of Shaler Twp., on Oct, 8, 2021. Wife of the late Gilbert Och. Mother of Jenny Sue Borman (Donald) and Julie Ann Branchen (Alan). Nana of Nicole Snoke (Chris), Christopher Branchen, Keith (Kelly) Borman, Curtis Branchen, Clinton Branchen, Conrad Branchen, Kraig (Katie) Borman and Carly (Derek) Bunce. Great grandmother of Brandon and Brynlee Snoke, Easton, Emma and Ensley Borman and Tyson Bunce. Sister of Jennie Spinale, Josephine Plunkard and Beatrice...

Lawrence H. “Larry” Smith, age 79 of Hampton Twp., on Oct.5, 2021. Husband of Maryann Father of Michele Flook (Aaron), Noelle Smith, Theresa Chamblee (Jonathan), Heather Szymczak (John)and Kristy Komorosky (Timothy). Grandfather of Sophia, Shalyn, Gabe, Andrew, John-Paul, Braydon, Emma, Joseph, Addy, Cayden and Lizzie. Son of the late Lawrence and Bernice “Bea” Smith. Brother of the late Richard Smith. Larry was superintendent of the Gulf Towers Building for 32...

George William Rooney, Jr., passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at the age of 86. A graduate of Peabody High School, George attended the Wharton School of Business and the University of Pittsburgh before serving as a second lieutenant in the quartermaster corps. After his honorable discharge, he entered a career in sales at USSteel which eventually led to positions with several small businesses. In the second half of his career, he became an expert in major capital fundraising campaigns for...

Robert G. “Bob” Kennedy, age 93 of Shaler Township, on September 28, 2021. He was born April 19, 1928 to the late Charles Lee and Bessie May Altvater Kennedy.   Husband of the late Margaret J. “Peg” Kennedy for 69 years.   Father of Susan Cowley (George), Lee Kennedy (Nancy) and Paul Kennedy (Carolyn).   Grandfather of Ryan Cowley, Rachel Parnell (Keenan), Erin and Ann Kennedy.   Great grandfather of Kolton Parnell....

Lydia G. Schaefer, age 83, of Ross Twp., on Sep. 24, 2021. Wife of Richard J. Mother of Richard J. Schaefer, Jr. (Rose) and Sandra Smith (Blaise). Grandmother of Blaise Jr. and Maximus Smith and McKenzie, Reagan and Morgan Schaefer. Daughter of the late Herbert and Catherine Geisel. Sister of Rodney and Dennis Geisel and also 6 deceased brothers and sisters. Also many nieces and nephews. Lydia was a former Registered Nurse at West Penn Hospital. Visitation Friday 10:00 A.M....