All Obituaries

Age 88, of the South Side, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Wife of the late Joseph Sulinski. Beloved mother of Mary (the late Mark) Cindric, Matthew Sulinski, John (Joyce) Sulinski, James (Lori) Sulinski, Margaret (Stephen) Frezza, Philip (the late Judi) Sulinski, Angela Vey, Patricia (Tim) Petrosky, and Jean (Raymond) Demmel. Also 24 loving grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Sister of Thomas (Julie) Lewertowicz and the late Theresa Gunnell. Friends received Sunday...

Age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Dear wife of the late John J. "Butch" Masucci. Beloved mother of J. Checkeye and daughter-in-law Nicole. Sister of Mark (Mary), Mickey, Jack (Melanie), and Kimmy Stehle. Stepmother of Darlene, Michael, Shelly "Peanuts", and Judy Masucci. Also seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends received Saturday 2-4 and 6-8 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St. No visitation Sunday....

Age 64, of the South Side, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, surrounded by her family. Loving Mother of Richard Elder and Joanna Gore (Daniel Falk). Beloved grandmother of Hazel Falk. Dear sister of Barb Milliern, Chuck Zeitlman, John Zeitlman, Jean Corcoran and the late Jimmy Zeitlman and George Zeitlman. Dear companion of Rick Bowers. Friends received Saturday 1-5 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St., where a prayer service will be held Saturday 5:00 PM.

Age 89, on Monday, April 8, 2024, Virginia Louise (Belovich) Kuchta, formerly of Brownsville, PA., peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus, our Savior. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul G. Kuchta Sr. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her three children, Barbara (David) Scarr, Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Yorio and Paul (Margaret) Kuchta Jr. She is survived by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a sister, Madeline Fleegle....

Age 80, of the South Side, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Wife of the late John Bozic. Beloved mother of Lori (David) Freund, Chrissy (James) Gardner, Janel Bozic (Lester Thompson) and John Bozic II. YaYa of Ariana Freund (Nate Evagash), Halie Bozic (Antwan Stanfield) of Florida, Alyssa Freund (Stephen Cassel) of Virginia and Christopher Thompson (Zach Steinbuhler). Sister of Al (Martha) Wisloski, Bill Wisloski, Ray (Lenny Szafranski) Wisloski...

Age 93, lifelong resident of the South Side, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Wife of the late William "Irish" Shields. Beloved aunt of Michele, Mark, Mickey, Jack, Kim and Laura Ann Stehle, Jane Blume and the late Joseph Stehle. Great-aunt of Jay (Nicole) Checkeye and Michael Stehle. She was a good friend of Eileen, Bridget, Darlene, Nancy and Mary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday 12:00 PM in St. Mary of the Mount Church, Mary-Queen of Peace...

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Michele Borowski, a cherished wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend. Born October 25, 1954, she gracefully journeyed to her heavenly abode on Sunday, March 10, 2024, after a courageous fight with cancer. Affectionately known as Mickey, her journey began at Southside Catholic High School, where she cultivated enduring friendships that lasted a lifetime. Her pursuit of higher education led her to Bradford Business College, earning an...

Age 100, of the South Side, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 8, 2024. Dear husband of the late Elizabeth Rugiel. Beloved father of Deborah Rugiel and the late Thaddeus J. Rugiel. Grandfather of Katherine Rugiel and the late Christopher Custer. Great-grandfather of Christopher Flynn. Brother of Dolores Vodzak and the late Lillian Sarama, Adele Schubert and Leonard Rugiel. Visitation Tuesday 8:30 AM until funeral prayer at 9:30 AM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E....

Age 78, of the South Side, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Beloved mother of William Petruskie. Grandmother of Alyssa (T.J.) Skraitz and Ashton Petruskie. Great-grandmother of Amelia Skraitz, Wyatt Skraitz and Savannah Skraitz. Sister of Dorothy Walker and George Snyder. No visitation. Service private. Arrangements by Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home.

Age 93, of Ohio Twp., formerly of the South Side, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Son of the late Demitri Kraniak. Beloved husband of Dorothy Kraniak for over 65 years. Dear father of Kimberly (Robert Highton), Keith (Debbie Reese) and the late Donna (survived by Paul) Kaczmarek. Grandfather of Kirsten (William) Rial, Brittany, Mason, Kaitlyn (Brayden) Rea, Sean and Tasha. Great-grandfather of Alysa and Leaha Rial and Kaiden Rea. Brother of the late Demitri Kraniak....