Obituaries

Kate McClure Spencer Straccia, of Greensburg, passed away on Saturday, May 14th, 2022, shortly after her 45th birthday. It is impossible to articulate all of the many accomplishments that she achieved, or the lives of those she touched. This is an irony that Kate--a lover of literary prose, a voracious reader and a career Librarian at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--would have appreciated. Kate was a private person and a...

David John LaPorte, PhD, aged 68 years old, and born in Reading, PA on May 9, 1954, passed away in his home on May 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving daughter, her partner, and his wife, in Pittsburgh, PA after a prolonged struggle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved children, Megan J. LaPorte, Kelly Knickelbein, Kyle Zilles, Micaiah Rucker, and Desmond Rucker; his grandchildren Graham and Genevieve Knickelbein; as well as his dear sister and her husband, Joan LaPorte...

Rudolph “Rudy” C. Bocchicchio, of East Pittsburgh, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, at his daughter Lynn’s home where he resided. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy “Dotty” Pezzillo Bocchicchio. He was the father of Lori Beto (John) of Clairton, Lynn Cisneros (Ignacio) of Chalfant Borough, and Leeann Miklos (Matt) of Trafford. After raising three daughters, Rudy became the...

Of Wilkinsburg, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 28, 2022, one month shy of his 97th birthday. Husband of the late Nancy Bielicki who owned Nancy's Restaurant in Wilkinsburg. He was fondly known as "Mr. Nancy". Richard was a WWII Veteran and served in the Army from 1944-1946 in the 795th Military Police Battalion. Richard loved sports, especially golf and baseball and had even tried out for the Pirates. Richard also loved his family and was a wonderful...

Of Millvale, age 81, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Father of David A. Westerman of Allison Park. Grandfather of Philip Westerman of Dravosburg and Erica Westerman Cole (Stephen) of Braddock Hills. Great-grandfather of Logan and Kennedy. Former husband of Myrna Westerman of Verona. Brother of Ronald Westerman, George Westerman Jr., and Elaine Evans. He was the son of the late Dorothy Westerman and George Westerman Sr. In prior years David was a business owner and...

Of Wilkins Twp., age 100, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John Kundrat. Loving mother of the late John Kundrat, Joanne Churak (Greg), and Andrea Opat (Ivan). Grandmother of Jeff Kundrat (Millicent), Tracey Watson (Brendan), Steven Opat, Kristi Opat (Michael Montgomery), and Michael Opat. Great-grandmother of Sarah Kundrat, Mason and Owen Watson, and Harley and Jackson Montgomery. Special aunt of Sonny and Ruth. Emma was a sassy woman who spoke her mind and she...

Of Wilkins Township, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.  Carol was a 1961 graduate of Mount Alvernia High School in Pittsburgh.  She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Soisson, Jr., in 1989.  She is survived by three children, Jeff (Karen), John (Ruth), and Jennifer; eight grandchildren; and sister Mary Beth Flick. Friends will be received at Wolfe Memorial, LLC, Forest Hills...

Of Blackridge, age 92, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Franklin, TN. Loving mother of William H. Liggett, Jr., MD, (Cindy) of Franklin, TN, and Mary Lee Liggett, Esq. of Blackridge. Cherished grandmother of Alexandra P. Liggett of New York, NY, and Benjamin H. Liggett of Franklin, TN. Sister of Joan Rosenfeld of New York, NY, and Tony Wincko (Lou Anne) of Wilkins Twp. Sister-in-law of Martha Wincko. Also survived by many nieces and...

Of Redstone Highlands in Murrysville, formerly of Forest Hills, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Loving mother of John T. Wiley (Sonia) of Ocala, FL, and the late Jay Wiley. Grandmother of Ian Wiley, Dillon Wiley, Aiden Wiley, Shaylen Wiley, and Nolan Wiley. Sister of Mary Moore (the late Barry) of Chicago, IL, the late Jack Gradler (Carol of Mount Pleasant, PA). She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Judson Wiley, III. Anne Marie was the ideal pastor's...

Formerly of Edgewood, age 71, passed away at home on Monday, March 28, 2022. Sister of Robert H. Wimer of Little Compton, RI. Aunt of Sherri Armstrong (Jim) of Murrysville, and great-aunt of Nicholas, Natalie, and Travis Armstrong. Best friend of Marianne Eiseman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew B. Conley. Kathleen worked for Highmark in the corporate office until her retirement. She loved the water and visiting the beach. Services private. Arrangements by Wolfe Memorial,...