All Obituaries

On Sunday, September 16, 2018, age 97, of Wilkins Twp. She was born October 25, 1920, in Darbyshire, England, the youngest of seven children of Harry and Ellen Alexander Carpenter. She served in the British Army in WWII where she met her husband, William H. Thompson Jr. She was the loving mother to quadruplets, Madeliene Henderson (James), the late Maureen Hill (Gordon), Michael Thompson (Molly), and the late MacDonald Thompson. Cherished grandmother of Jill Welsh (Sean) and Scott...

On Wednesday, September 5, 2018, age 95, of Forest Hills. He was born in Sharpsburg on June 18, 1923, the son of Joseph & Angelina Danile. In his youth, Sam worked as a golf caddy at Oakmont and served in the US Army during WWII in the Pacific Theater. He was a co-owner of Vallino's Atlantic Station and retired from US Steel in 1984. Sam was a member of St. Maurice Parish and resident of Forest Hills since the 1950s, and traveled extensively with his wife. Preceded in death by his...

Sue Nellis Johnson, age 88, died peacefully at home in Churchill, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Beloved wife of Walden Johnson, and loving mother of Cathryn Munshower (Roy) of N. Huntingdon, Charles Johnson of Churchill, and Robert Johnson of Monroeville. Grandmother of Ryan Munshower of N. Huntingdon, Branden (Brooke) Munshower of Westchester PA, and Ashley Munshower of N. Huntingdon. Sue was an active member...

Andrew Sager Neilson, age 39, died on Monday, August 27, 2018, peacefully at his home in Forest Hills following a brain aneurysm. Loving father of Keeghan and Quentin. Beloved son of Joanne E. Peterson of Pittsburgh and Richard R. Neilson (Waltraud) of New Port Richey, FL. Brother of Marian E. Neilson of Pittsburgh. Adopted brother of Rachel Cannon and Nathan Ellis. Stepbrother of Ulf and Glenn Skreppen. Andrew was a devoted social member of the Rankin Croatian Club and...

On Thursday, August 23, 2018, age 71, of Forest Hills. Loving mother of Lisa Schaeffer (G.J.) of Pittsburgh and James Brizzi (Chrissy Lee) of Chalfant. Sister of Mary Jane Griffin (Eamon), Joseph Ryan (Adelita), Sharon Harmon (Edward), and the late Joan Getz. Beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Edna Ryan. Friends received at Wolfe Memorial, LLC, 3604 Greensburg Pike, Forest Hills PA 15221, on Sunday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Mass of...

Jane Geimeier Keyser, age 96, passed away quietly in her sleep on August 11, 2018, in Winston-Salem, NC. Born in Forest Hills, PA, Jane was a nurse for many years. Believing in service to others, she delivered Meals on Wheels, coordinated travel for and provided lodging for Those Who Wait (for families of organ transplant patients). She was a lifelong active church member first of Forest Hills, then Beulah, and finally Clemmons Presbyterian Churches. She was preceded in death by...

Sylvia Shiner, gifted musician and teacher, passed peacefully of natural causes on Friday, August 10, 2018. The Forest Hills resident is preceded in death by her father, noted trombonist Matty Shiner, mother LaVerne McGuire Shiner, and husband, Robert Bock. Sylvia’s love for music was surpassed only by her dedication to education, acting as music teacher for South Park School District. She also offered private lessons to students at low or no cost so children of all...

On Tuesday, August 7, 2018, age 62, of Churchill. Beloved husband of Diane Jurewicz. Loving father of Nicole Jurewicz of Pittsburgh and step-father of Aaron Binstock (Lindsey) of Arlington VA and Matthew Binstock (Cali) of Pittsburgh. Grandpa Ray to Brooke, Jonah, Levi, and Jude. Brother of Mary Berman (Larry), Peggy Santelli, and Nina Jurewicz. Ray was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a physical therapist in private practice. He was a longtime member...

Age 89, on Friday, August 3, 2018, of Verona, formerly of Wilkins Twp. Wife of the late Harry Elinsky Sr, mother of Gay Nikrandt Schiff (Paul Baumgartner), Mark Nikrandt (Leslie), and Wayne Nikrandt (Jaqueline). Sister of Henry “Hank” Wagner, David Wagner, the late Joseph “Bud” Wagner, and the late Marjorie Merck. Grandmother of Anthony Butelli, Lindsey Manns (Gary), Justin Nikrandt and Wayne Nikrandt Jr. Great-Grandmother of Jackson and Carson Manns. Friends and...

Unexpectedly, on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, age 33, of Forest Hills. Beloved husband of Sarah Rosato and amazing father of Isabella & Nicholas III. Son of Elaine and Nicholas Rosato Sr. of Wilkins Twp. Oldest of 4 brothers: Marc (Megan), Bryan, and Francesco. Proud uncle of Valentino and Meadow. Grandson of Pauline Bellisario and the late Richard Bellisario, and Francesco Rosato and the late Gloria Rosato. Also survived by his parents-in-law James and Nancy Kneff of Wexford, and...