All Obituaries

Age 96, formerly of the South Side and Carrick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Wejner; dear mother of Irene (Paul) McGuire, Adolphine (Gene) Birescik and the late Carol (Bob) Dawson and Paul Rinker; and step-mother of Herbert (Ruth) Wejner Jr., Janet (Maurice) McAdam and the late Pauline (Stanley) Bobro; survived by many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Friends received Thursday 4-8 PM in...

Age 66, of the South Side of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away surrounded by family on September 14, 2022, after a 10 year fight with Chordoma, a rare bone cancer. Charles passed due to complications from pneumonia. Charles was a Pittsburgh native who enjoyed living and building his life here with his life-long love, Ann. Charles' love for the city transcended his life of service to others and his family, and community, and through his employment as a Civil Engineer for the Urban Redevelopment...

Age 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2022. Wife of the late Ronald A. Szymkowiak; beloved mother of Tara (Mike) Williams and Jennifer Szymkowiak; grandmother of Evan Williams; sister of Linda Wallace, Diane Zion, and the late Gary Piso and Dennis Piso. No visitation. Service private. Arrangements by Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home.

Age 72, of the South Side, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Beloved wife of Phillip Salzmann. Dear mother of Jennifer Salzmann. Busia of Mila, Eliana and Quinton. Dear sister of Michael (Carol) Wardzinski, Bernadette (the late Donald) Stromberg, Jean Kress, James Wardzinski and the late Robert (survived by Marlene) Wardzinski. Also many loving nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday 12-6 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St., where service will...

Beloved son of Jacqueline and William R. (deceased). Loving brother to Terry, Deb, and Judi (Dwight Smith). Luna and Riley adored their fun-loving uncle Bill. Much loved by his aunt and uncle, Darlene and Denny Skosnik; and his cousins Brandon Skosnik, Brittany Skosnik (Kat Fort), and Noble Fort-Skosnik. Bill was someone who was good at striking up a conversation wherever he went. He had many friendships throughout his life, but Dwayne, Robbie, and Jimmy were especially good friends in...

Age 75, of the South Side, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Mary Poellot. Dear father of Raymond (Nancy) Poellot and Michelle (Paul) Johns. Grandfather of Michael, Brandon, Brittany, Alyssa and Paul. Great-grandfather of Tyler, Michael, Paytin and Eli James. Brother of Don and the late George and Mary Ann. Also many nieces and nephews. Friends received Saturday 2-4 and 6-8 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St. Family suggests everyone...

Age 75, of the South Side, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 19th, 2022. Beloved daughter of the late Leonard and Mildred (Mislanovich) Krieger. Dear sister of the late Marcia Krieger. Niece of the late Pete, Steve, Amelia and Sophie Mislanovich, Ann Leavey, Marie Casali, and Henry Krieger, also many loving cousins and friends, and special cousin of Steven Mislanovich. Friends received Thursday 2-8 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St. Where Funeral Service...

Jack Phillips Jack Phillips, lovingly known as "Pap Jack", 86, of the Southside, passed away surrounded by his family on July 10th, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Barbara H. Phillips. Survived by his four children, Jack (Mary Ellen) Phillips, Mary Beth (Tom) Gugliuzza, Jim (Rhonda) Phillips, and Kevin (Donna) Phillips; seven grandchildren, John, Deanna, Sarah, Ian, Kevin, Nicole, and Nick; eight great-grandchildren, Jakob, Michael, Makenzie, Jimmy, Kalani, Azarah, John, Liam...

Age 38, formerly of the South Side and Baldwin Township, passed away at home after a courageous seven year battle with brain cancer. Best friend of 14 years and husband of 8 years, to Amy (Moore). Loving father of Brayden. Son of Kim (Kolenda) and Carl Herschk, brother to Cory (Jessica) and Jarrod (Katie). Uncle to Caden and Gianna. Son-in-law to William and Diane Moore, brother-in-law to William II (Chelsea). Brett is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and his close group of...

Passed away peacefully on July 6, 2022. Barb was born on September 20, 1943 to Andrew and Anna Gales. She was a true South Sider through and through, having lived her entire life in the house she was born in; she also raised her family there. Barb worked for the City of Pittsburgh first as a crossing guard, and then retiring as a parking enforcement officer. She was known by everyone. In her neighborhood, she was the first to greet a new neighbor, collect packages, or offer advice on fixing...