All Obituaries

Age 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Wife of the late Eugene Medwid; beloved mother of Rudy (Jennifer) Musulin III; grandmother of Alexa and Ryan Musulin; sister of Kristine (David) Dzurek, Bob (Donna) Szablewski, Janice (Sean) McCartan, Barbara (Tom) Godesky, and the late Linda Koerbel; predeceased by parents, Theodore and LaVerne Szablewski. Friends received Sunday 2-8 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St., where Blessing Service will be held...

Passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, surrounded in love by friends and family. Francis, also known as "Sonny," "Coffee," and "Franko," was a longtime resident of the South Side. Married in 1948 to Dolores M. (Bosack) Kowalski, Francis worked at the Equitable Gas Company and also operated his own business. Francis loved spending time with his family, playing the piano, and enjoyed gardening. He touched the hearts of everyone he met with his "Pap Pap"...

Age 98, of Baldwin Boro,passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Wife of the late John Erfort; beloved mother of Barbara (the late Joseph) Mangis and Pat (Jim) Putteman; also eight loving grandchildren; and many loving great-grandchildren. Friends received Friday 2-8 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St. Funeral Prayer Saturday 9:30 AM, Mass of Christian Burial in St. Albert the Great Church, Holy Apostles Parish at 10:30 AM.

Age 79, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Husband of the late Judith Sperhac and Charlotte Klemans; dear father of Billy (Chrissy), Sherry (Eddie) and Robbie (Jen) Travis; grandfather of Brad, Jake, Maddi and Brady; brother of Earl (Eileen) Travis. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, 10:00 AM in St. Adalbert Church, Prince of Peace Parish, 160 So. 15th St. Pittsburgh, PA. 15203.

Age 82, formerly of Hazelwood and the South Side passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Beloved mother of Michael (Charlotte), James, Jr. (Chrissy), Vincent (Nancy), Timothy (Dianne), Sharon Gardner, Kathy (Dan) Becker and the late Christopher (survived by Carrie); also many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters. Friends received Wednesday 2-8 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St. Funeral Prayer Thursday 9:00 AM, Mass of Christian...

Of the South Side, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Son of the late Kenneth Bevan and Helen Mielcarz. Don is survived by his beloved partner and best friend for the last 19 years, Eileen Martin; his children, Denise Melczak, Lynn (Chuck) Fievet, Donnie (Jenny), and Kenneth; as well as Eileen's daughter, Michelle Christ; grandchildren, Jennifer (George) Hunt, Kristy Melczak, Marissa (John) Pignatelli, Nicole Fievet, Maura Bevan, Lucas "Lucai" Fievet, Cory,...

Carol S. (Nunn) Shurtz, 75, a former long-time resident of Milton, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2019, in Pittsburgh, PA, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Larry Shurtz for 58 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Crystal (Brian) Lease and their children, Andrew, Abigail, Allison, and Anthony; Melanie (Corey) Sundquist and children, Nicole and Nathan Buck. She is also survived by...

Age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Son of the late Walter and Evelyn; beloved father of James (Shawn), David, Anthony and William (Theresa) Goralzick; also many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; brother of Robert (Donna) and the late Richard (survived by Donna) Goralzick. Friends received Tuesday 12-5 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pittsburgh Veterans Police...

Passed at home comfortably. Loving husband of Catherine; father of Jennifer and the late Jeffrey and Dan Ling; grandfather of the late Danny Ling; brother of Rick and Margie and the late Harry and Lois; brother-in-law of Joe (Lori) and son-in-law of Richard Kleer; also many nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 12-8 PM in Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. 2323 E. Carson St., Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday 10:00 AM in St. Adalbert Church, Prince of Peace Parish, 160...

Age 68, passed away peacefully in his home on April 28, 2019, in Pittsburgh, PA. Loving husband of the late Libby Dougherty and son of the late Virginia Dedig. Paul was a life-long Pittsburgher and lover of history, movies and music. Paul was a family man and could often be seen walking his beloved dogs along the South Side. Paul is survived and will be missed by his brothers, David (Terri), John (Ty) and Mark (Lori); mother-in-law, Shirley Yalch; sister-in-law, Kim (Reuben); and many loving...