All Obituaries

Age 82, passed away peacefully, after a short illness on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Alice Scarpaci. Beloved sister of Carmen Scarpaci, Gregory (Rosie) Scarpaci, Marcia (the late Richard) Lamanna, William (Debra) Scarpaci, John Scarpaci (Ann Tomer), Lisa (Richard) Suess and the late Joseph "Sonny" Scarpaci, Rosalie Bodnar and Maureen Sudomerski. Dearly loved by scores of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends received Tuesday...

Age 69, formerly of the South Side, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Beloved mother of Samira Mounir (Demetrious Roberts). Loving grandmother of Demetri and Saydi. Beloved sister of Tom (the late Linda) Banks, Susan (Yush) Krzyzanowski, Janice (Doug) Moeller, David (Mindy) Banks, and Timee Banks (Laura Boehm). Loving aunt to many nieces, nephews, and a friend to all. Friends received Sunday 1-6 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323...

Age 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Beloved wife of Paul A. Kaczmarek. Dear daughter of Don and Dorothy Kraniak. Sister of Kimberly and Keith. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Donna was a long-time parishioner of St. Mary's Orthodox Church. Friends received Thursday 2-8 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St. A Parastas Service will be held Thursday 7:00 PM in the funeral home. Funeral Service will be held Friday at 10:30 AM in St....

Age 67, formerly of the South Side, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022. Beloved husband of Shirley Iwanonkiw. Dear father of Raymond (Carrie) Iwanonkiw,Jr., Brian Iwanonkiw, Amy (Shane) Checkan and Dana Iwanonkiw. Stepfather of Wendy Parsons and Kevin Costello. Grandfather of Isabel, Simon and Ty Iwanonkiw and Grayson and Zoe Checkan. Step-grandfather of Tyler and Austin Parsons and Santino Genock. Brother of John Iwanonkiw. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter...

Age 99, from the South Side of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2022. She was born in Poland and permanently separated from her family at age 16 and endured several very hard years in captivity/forced labor camps. Anna was one of the last survivors of the WWII atrocities, but lived her life to the fullest after relocating to South Side in 1951. To all who knew Anna, she was the kindest but toughest woman they ever met. She would give anyone a home-cooked meal or her...

Age 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Stepfather of Jamie Betten. Beloved brother of Julane Frankert, Alan Betten, Julete Kirby, John Betten and the late Paul Betten. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Gary was the previous owner of Hot Metal Diner and Bob's Diner/Eggs R Us. Friends received Friday 3-8 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St., where a Blessing Service will be held Saturday 11:00 AM.

Age 81, of the South Side, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Dearest companion of Carlos Serrano and Pancho. Beloved mother of Sofia "Nikki" Hurney and Keith Capozoli. Grandmother of Kimberly (Tim), Leon (Kelly), Gerry (Val), Lydia (Daniel), Kathleen (William), and Vincent. Great-grandmother of Sophie, Emma, John, Lena, Samantha and Wyatt. Sister of the late Joyce Hartlep and many other family and friends. Visitation Thursday 5-7 PM in Thomas J....

Age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Raymond and Catherine Dutkiewicz. Spouse of Douglas B. Loadman, Sr. Beloved mother of Amber (Matt) Dingus and Douglas B. Loadman, Jr. Grandmother of Matthew, Christian, Tyler and Connor. Sister of Virginia (Charles) Mauro and the late Robert "Kip" (survived by Dorothy) and Raymond "Duke" (Millie) Dutkiewicz. Special friend of Catherine Manson, Nancy Phillips...

Age 56, of Indiana Twp., formerly of the South Side, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2022. Beloved husband of Cathy Michael. Dear father of Paige Michael and Riley Michael. Dear brother of Shana Michael and Kelly (Bill) Filipponi. Son of the late Homer and Johanna Michael; and sister, Tara Michael. Nephew of Kitty Greeno. Survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Thursday 4-8 PM and Friday 2-8 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St., where...

Age 69, of the South Side, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Beloved son of the late Edward and Anne (Busczko) Vidunas. Brother of the late Donald A. Vidunas. Survived by many loving cousins. A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 13th from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, 100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 450, Pittsburgh, PA....