All Obituaries

Age 96, of the South Side, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Wife of the late John T. Wolanin; beloved mother of Robert Wolanin, Deborah (Albert) Lopata, Richard Wolanin and the late John A. "Jack" Wolanin; grandmother of Amanda, Shawn, Sonny and David; sister of the late Edwin and Raymond Golebiewski; also many nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday 12-5 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St. Funeral Prayer Monday 9:00 AM, Mass of...

Age 56, of the South Side, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Son of the late James and Marie Wade; dear brother of Melodie, William (Annette), Christina (William), Lorraine (Glen), Johnny (Brenda) and the late Colleen; also many loving nieces and nephews. Friends received Saturday 4-7 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the UPMC Liver Transplant Program.

On January 9, Debbie Crighton went home to her Heavenly Father. She was surrounded by members of the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh where she made her home for the past twenty-six years. She is now reunited in heaven with her parents, James and Marguerite Crighton and her sister, Eileen. Debbie is survived by her brother, Robert; several nieces and nephews; her housemate and dearest friend, Diane, and many other members of the Emmaus Community including Direct Support Professionals, staff,...

Of Brentwood/Whitehall, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021, at the age of 91 at Paramount, South Hills. Helen was the youngest daughter of Valent and Anna (Klimchak) Pavlik; also predeceased by her siblings, Joseph, Sister Henrietta, VSC, John, Andrew and Stephen. Helen was devout in her Catholic faith, praying countless rosaries daily for all who asked for her prayers. A longtime member of Prince of Peace Parish, South Side (formerly St. Matthew Parish). Helen served as a choir...

Age 69, of the South Side, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Beloved mother of Garrett Stillwagner; longtime companion of Jerry Kissel; daughter of the late Arthur and Shirley McKnight; dear sister of Jane McKnight and the late David Mcknight; aunt of Shannon and India and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends received Monday 2-8 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

Age 84, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Son of the late Henry C., Sr. and Hilda Berberich; beloved brother of Hildegard Nowicki and the late Gerome Berberich, Harry C. Berberich, Jr., Elizabeth Schrader, Robert Berberich, Anna Marie Cianca, Francis Berberich, Virginia Zima, and Helen D. Waldo; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Friends received 4-8 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St. Funeral Mass private in St. Basil Church, Blessed Trinity Parish.

Of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2021, with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Edward Lanetz of over 55 years; devoted mother of Kimberly Gatti, Keith (Marge) Lanetz and Edward (Jennifer) Lanetz; dear grandmother "Bubby" of Justin, Joshua, Breanna, Hunter, Jessica, Mackenzie, and Jeweliana; sister of Sandy (the late Robert) DeCello and the late Mary Ann (Michael) Mervosh; daughter of the late Simon and Mary Saveikis; also many nieces and...

Age 89, of Whitehall, passed away as a result of the ravages of COVID-19 on January 1, 2021. Devoted and beloved husband of 60 years to Mara (Wujnovich); loving father to Mark and Matthew (Daniel Foust); best friend to his granddogs, Woody and Alice. Predeceased by his parents, Mile and Stella (Evosevich); five sisters: Mary (Moe) Cannon, Nellie (Ralph) Burns, Mildred (Paul) Ostovich, Anna Mae (Pete) Drobac, and Rose Cheran; and two brothers: Nick (Norma) and George (Claire) as well as his...

Age 55, unexpectedly, on Sunday, December 20, 2020, Paul joined his Father in heaven. Paul resided in Daytona Beach, Florida, but was a lifelong resident of the South Side. Beloved father of Paul Regis (Tracey) Mackay. Dearly beloved son of Mary Jane (Pachuta) Mackay and the late Robert Mackay. Dear brother and best friend of Robert Mackay, Karen (Mark) Hornak, and Mary Mackay. Beloved nephew of Paul G. (Carol) Pachuta and Carole (Pachuta) Funaro. Proud uncle of Noah, Rebecca, Geoffrey,...

Born August 12, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully in Graham, NC on Friday, December 25, 2020. Louisa was best known for her dedication to the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cathedral and her beautiful soprano voice, singing with the Serbian choir. Her laugh. Oh, her laugh. Anyone who knew her knew her laugh. It was wonderful, infectious, engaging anyone around her and guaranteed to put a smile on her face, she was a loyal member of the Serb National Federation and volunteered for...