All Obituaries

Francis B. "Budd" Gilligan age 85, of Crafton, peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Beloved husband of 62 years to the late Barbara R. (McClarnon) Gilligan. Loving father of Rebecca L. (Robert) Trosky and the late Kelly Ann Gilligan; grandfather of Michael Trosky (Haley Caldwell), Meghan Trosky (Dave Snyder), and Sarah Trosky (Tyler Kutrufis); brother of Sheila Herring, Barbara Campbell, Robin Gilligan, Colin Gilligan and the late Bruce Gilligan;...

Francis B. "Budd" Gilligan age 85, of Crafton, peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Beloved husband of 62 years to the late Barbara R. (McClarnon)...

Mary Perkins Formerly of Crafton

Mary Elizabeth (Burgard) Perkins, age 86, formerly a longtime Crafton resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Charles R. Perkins, Jr. Loving mother of Kathleen (William) Adelman, Janet (Bobby) Novotny, and the late Judith Perkins; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth and Benjamin Novotny; sister of Trudy (David) Estus and the late Patricia Burgard: also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends. Mary enjoyed spending time with...

Mary Elizabeth (Burgard) Perkins, age 86, formerly a longtime Crafton resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Charles R. Perkins, Jr. ...

Roseann Finnerty Crafton, formerly of Sheraden

Roseann Baier Finnerty, age 88, of Crafton, formerly of Sheraden, born on May 30, 1934, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022. Beloved wife of Harry G. Finnerty. Mother of Lauren (Patrick) Corcoran and the late Donald Scott Roney; grandmother of Robyn Corcoran (Jeremiah Jenkins), Parrish (Meaghan) Corcoran, and Victoria Roney. Roseann was a graduate of Holy Innocents Grade School, Langley High School, Pinkerton Business School and obtained a Realtor Certificate from...

Roseann Baier Finnerty, age 88, of Crafton, formerly of Sheraden, born on May 30, 1934, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022. Beloved wife of Harry G. Finnerty. Mother of...

Basil Panasiuk Crafton

PANASIUK Basil C. Basil C. Panasiuk, age 88, of Crafton, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, November 21, 2022. Beloved husband of Nancy C. (Lindenfelser) Panasiuk and the late Terry (Tompkins) Panasiuk. Loving father of Joseph Panasiuk and David (Michelle) Panasiuk; stepfather of Robert (Holli) Lindenfelser and the late Rodger (surviving spouse Angela) Lindenfelser; grandfather of Rosalie, Andrew, Heidi, Laura, Julie, and Holly; also survived by 5...

PANASIUK Basil C. Basil C. Panasiuk, age 88, of Crafton, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, November 21, 2022. Beloved husband of Nancy C. (Lindenfelser) Panasiuk...

Sebastian Dedola Crafton

Sebastian Dedola, age 86, of Crafton, peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Lena (James) Dedola. Loving father of Salvatore “Sam” (Dawn) Dedola and David (Lori) Dedola; cherished grandfather of Salvatore (Katie), Guy (Julia), Dean (Lindy), David (Leah), Dominic, Dante, and the late Mary Dedola; brother of the late Giovanna, John “Tony”, and Petronilla “Patty”; also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, many nieces,...

Sebastian Dedola, age 86, of Crafton, peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Lena (James) Dedola. Loving father of Salvatore “Sam” (Dawn)...

Carol Hollister Mt. Lebanon

Carol J. (Leach) Hollister, age 89, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Beloved mother of David Hollister; loving grandmother of Zachary Hollister; sister of Marianne Napoleoni of Chicago, IL; also survived by many friends. Carol was the former organist at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Washington, PA. Relatives and friends received Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at SCHEPNER-McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC. where the Funeral...

Carol J. (Leach) Hollister, age 89, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Beloved mother of David Hollister; loving grandmother of Zachary Hollister; sister of Marianne...

Santo Rea Crafton

Santo Rea, age 91, of Crafton, peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Beloved husband of Sylvia (Iafrate) Rea. Loving father of Anthony (Laura) Rea and Dean Rea; cherished grandfather of Jessica and Brenda: brother of Loreta, Pasqua, Italia, and Luigi Rea. Santo was dedicated to his craft of Brick and Stone Layer. He was an avid gardener, bowler, and bocci player. He also was a fan of all Pittsburgh Sports Teams. Relatives and friends...

Santo Rea, age 91, of Crafton, peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Beloved husband of Sylvia (Iafrate) Rea. Loving father of Anthony (Laura) Rea and Dean Rea;...

Maureen Stewart La Plata, Maryland

Maureen “Deen” Stewart, 64, passed away at home unexpectedly in her sleep, on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Deen is survived by her children, daughter Lauren Duque and partner Dom Samoraj, of Brooklyn, NY; and son Stewart Duque, wife Janice of La Plata, MD; four grandchildren Liam, Lennon, Lane, and Lula Duque; and nine siblings – sisters Eileen, Joan (Robert), Sally (Pat), Connie (Rick), Clare, Kerry, and brothers Tim, Terry (Marilyn), and Chuck (Kim) and a legion of...

Maureen “Deen” Stewart, 64, passed away at home unexpectedly in her sleep, on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Deen is survived by her children, daughter Lauren Duque and partner Dom...

Rita Schrey Crafton

Rita K. (Kleber) Schrey, age 95, of Crafton, peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Bernard T. Schrey; loving mother of Patricia (Raymond) Brinkman, Richard (Anne) Vance, Laura (Mark) Sewell, and the late Bernard J. (surviving spouse Jennifer) Schrey; sister of Anna Marie Wilkes and Frances Dailey, the late Charles Kleber and Joseph Kleber; also survived by 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. NO VISITATION. Mass...

Rita K. (Kleber) Schrey, age 95, of Crafton, peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Bernard T. Schrey; loving mother of Patricia (Raymond) Brinkman, Richard...

Sylvia Olechowicz West Mifflin, formerly South Side

Sylvia M. (Potocki) Olechowicz, age 87, of West Mifflin, formerly of South Side, peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Beloved mother of Harry A. (Andrea) Olechowicz, Ronald A. (Sandra) Olechowicz, Carol M. (Anthony “Bud”) Pack, Jr., and Richard M. (Sarah) Olechowicz; loving grandmother of Dr. Jessica (Chris) Olechowicz-Zysk, Krista (Maj. Drew, USAF) Beasley, Capt. Kari (Matt) Marquart US Army, Stacey (Mark) Stauffer, Danielle...

Sylvia M. (Potocki) Olechowicz, age 87, of West Mifflin, formerly of South Side, peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Beloved mother of Harry A. (Andrea) Olechowicz, Ronald A. (Sandra)...