Obituaries

Claudia J. Agnew Of Blackridge, age 80, entered into Heaven on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, after a difficult year long illness. Beloved wife of Paul E. Agnew for 61 years. Loving mother of Amy Nickol (Craig) of Crozet, VA and Jon Agnew (Pamela) of Seven Fields, PA. Proud Grammy of Connor, Emma, Derrik, Dillon, and Alexa. Sister of John “Jack” Jones (the late Betty) of Frankfurt, KY. Claudia was born in Swissvale on April 28, 1943, to Clyde and Bernice “Gigi”...

Kenneth Paul Lucas Of Swissvale, age 75, passed away peacefully with his brother by his side on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after a brave struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Paula Derence Lucas of Wilkins Twp.; his children Christie Marciszko and her husband Marcin of York, SC, and Vinnie Lucas and his wife Ana of San Diego, CA; his grandchildren, Ava, Caleb, Tony, Sam, Maria, and John; his brother Ronald V. Lucas of Whitehall; and his nieces, Deborah Serene and...

Madeline R. (Teaman) Brandon   Age 97, peacefully, at Juniper Village in Forest Hills, on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Wife of the late Gilbert L. Brandon and former husband Edward J. Teamon. Daughter of the late Frank S. and Ruth V. Brandon. Loving mother of Brian Teaman (Karen), Barbara Teaman (Sharon), and the late Terry Teaman. Step-mother of Sally Brandon, Holly Brandon (Gary), the late Barry Bark, and Bruce Brandon. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren....

Reverend Carl J. Gentile Age 88, peacefully, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, met his Lord and Savior. Born and raised in Homestead. Beloved son of the late Caterina Logozzo Gentile and Carlo Gentile. Loving brother of the late Amelia Tirpak (the late Dr. Edward Tirpak) and the late Anthony Gentile. Brother of Nicholas Gentile (Geraldine), Rina Thomas (the late Edgar Thomas), and Dr. Anthony F. Gentile. Uncle of Nancy, Patricia, Laura, Edward, Nicholas, Ann, Vincent, Stephen, Renee,...

Sallie Lockwood Walsh, of Churchill, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at age 54. She was the beloved and devoted partner of Colleen Reilly for 9 years. Sister of Mary Jo Elchik (Thomas) of Lower Burrell. Aunt of Anna and Benjamin Elchik. Preceded in death by her only child, Joshua, in 2018. She will be missed by so many cousins, friends, and chosen family whom she truly loved. She was born in McKeesport on November 27, 1968, to William Stanley Walsh and Anna Ellen...

Mary Martha Truschel went to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 27, 2023, after a brief illness. Born on January 17, 1956 to the late Eugene John “Jack” Truschel and Mary Margaret O’Connell “Micky” Truschel, she was a graduate of Allegheny College and the Dickinson School of Law. She had a distinguished 33 year career as a lawyer for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, counseling and representing all aspects of the department from mining...

Of Churchill, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Beloved sister of Jane Pellegrini of Churchill and Connie Polichio of Lawrenceville. She will be missed by everyone in her large extended family. Esther was devoted to her family and helped raise her nieces and nephews, as well as their children, and she was so proud of all their accomplishments. Esther was very patriotic and proud of her Italian heritage. She was a keen gardener and avid reader. She taught...

Of Forest Hills, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Loving mother of David J. Stratiff of Forest Hills. Stepmother of the late Col. Robert R. Stratiff, James L. Stratiff of Virginia, and the late Janet L. Marola. Grandmother of Leigh G. Stratiff (Mary) of Penn Hills. Great-grandmother of Phoebe and Willow. Sister of Patricia Burroughs of Gladewater, TX. Aunt of Clayton Burroughs of Gladewater, TX, and Faith Duckworth (the late Noel) of Richmond, TX. Alberta was a...

On Thursday, July 27, 2023, age 78, originally of Murrysville, a resident of Beechview and Mercer, PA. Beloved wife of the late William F. Allebach.  Loving mother of Thomas (Alicia), Joseph (Kathy), and Mark (Amanda). Loving Grandma to Rylee. Survived by brothers John and Joseph Schwarzel, and sister-in-law Judy Schwarzel. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Janet was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth L. Schwarzel and Mary Evelyn Shelby, and siblings Kenneth Schwarzel...

We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, Thomas Joseph McCool, departed this life on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, following a battle with leukemia.  Tom is survived by his wife of 41 years, Maria; his children, Rachel and Timothy, and daughter-in-law Kira; and his siblings Robert (Susan) and Jane (Peter). He was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Maureen McCool, his loving in-laws John and Lillian Sutej, his daughter Julia Anne, and...