Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Many people knew Doty through his years in the optical business.
Lee Doty, of McMurray, died Monday, Feb. 11 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Mina Doty; father of Lee Thomas (Marie) Doty, Parker James Doty, Karen (Mark) Stopperich, Barbara (Richard) Edgar, and the late Bruce Phillip Doty; grandfather of Joshua, Renee, Derek, Kim, Scott, and Tammy; great-frandfather of Lindsay, Nicky, Mitchell, Alexis, Sean, Amanda, Holland and Landon; brother of the late Virginia (Paul) Brand; uncle of Dorothy (Bill) Harr, Nancy (George) Madison, and the late Bob Brand. Doty spent many years in the optical business, retiring to Sandbridge Beach, VA and eventually returning to McMurray. Funeral services will be private. You can leave your condolences in the comments below.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Rev. Breakiron served as an ordained minister in various communities in southwestern Pennsylvania, North Dakota, and Maryland over a period of 68 years.
Rev. Dr. Jacob Henry Breakiron, 92, of McMurray, formerly of Carmichaels, died on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Georgetta (Woodward) Breakiron; a loving father of Esther "Sue" (Russel) Wert of Davidson, N.C., Karen Page of Edinburg, P.A., and Diane (David) Altieri of Canonsburg; a cherished grandfather of Kristen (Dan) Wert Kaplan, Kimberly (Matt) Wert Schrader, Stephen (Sonya) Wert, Michael Bacorn, Tammy Bacorn, Bradley Altieri, and Stefanie Altieri; brother of the late Grace, John, James Elmer, Alice, and Lloyd. He is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Rev. Breakiron served as an ordained minister in various communities in …
Friday, January 11, 2013
Ruth F. Nirella: Age 98, of Cecil Township, formerly of Carnegie, on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.
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Friday, January 11
Ruth F. Nirella: Age 98, of Cecil Township, formerly of Carnegie, on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Nirella; loving mother of Russell J. (Susan) Nirella; daughter of the late Chatham and Jeannetta Fulton; also survived by four grandchildren Joane (Joshua) Griffith, Joshua (Laura) Nirella, James (Stefane) Nirella, and Judith (Keary) Hiers; 11 great-grandchildren Isabella, Noah, Rocco and Meadow Griffith, Isaac, Elan, Lydia, Sienna, Daniel, Alexa, and Kalina Nirella. Ruth taught music for many years in the Carnegie school district. She was the choir director at the Carnegie United Presbyterian church for a number of years. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 pm Friday, 9-11 a.m. Saturday at HENNEY BRADWELL & NIRELLA FUNERAL …
Monday, December 17, 2012
Mr. Scarsella died on Saturday.
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Monday, December 17, 2012
Philip Scarsella, 83, died on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, peacefully in his sleep. A long-time resident of Peters Twp., many years were spent there raising his family. He was a graduate of Geneva College. Phil retired from Washington Steel after 35 years. Phil was previously married to Dorothy Scarsella, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Philip J. (Judith) Scarsella of Cary, N.C., Paul J. (Linda L.) Scarsella of Bethel Park, Denise A. (Elbie) Yaworsky of Ambridge, Debra (Patsy) Pitzarella of North Strabane, and Diana (Sgt. Maj. Randy) St. Cyr of Sumter, SC; sisters, Helen Reindl of Kissimmee, Fla., Mary Jane Monks and Rose “Roe” Stiffey, both of Midland; a brother, John A. Scarsella of Richmond; grandchildren, Amy, Jennifer, …
Monday, December 10, 2012
Here are details for those wishing to attend the annual event.
Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes will hold its Annual Remembrance Service is approaching. The Remembrance Service is held annually for families who have lost a loved one. The event will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. The program, which is open to the public and is provided at no charge as a community service, will be held in the Beinhauer Funeral Home Community Room, according to the company's website. The Beinhauer Funeral Home is located at 2820 Washington Road McMurray.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
A Mass of Catholic Burial will be celebrated Wednesday.
Gunes “Nikki” Marra, 58, a resident of Peters Township for 20 years, died on Sunday, Dec, 2, 2012. She was the beloved wife for 30 years to Fred Marra; loving mother of Lisa Marie Marra; cherished grandmother of Maison and Sophia; and is also survived by other family members, Anthony (Barbara) Marra, Michael Marra, Ralph (Nancy) Casciano her brother and sister-in-law, and nieces and nephews. Nikki was the store manager of Fortunes Coffee Roastery in the strip district for 13 years. Funeral arrangements by Beinhauers. Friends are welcome at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray (724-941-3211), from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4. A Mass of Catholic Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Benedict the Abbot Church. Entombment in …
Monday, December 3, 2012
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated this morning.
Patricia Ann Eiter, 79, of Peters Township, died on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Eiter. She is survived by her children, Patricia (Greg) Griffith, Carolyn (John) Carlisle, and Thomas (the late Kathy) Eiter; her sister, Sister Marion Corrigan; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Beinhauers (724-941-3211). Family and friends were welcomed for a Celebration of Life at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 15317 on Monday, with a Vigil Service being said. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 at in St. Benedict the Abbot, 120 Abington Drive, McMurray, 15317. Burial will follow in Queen of Heaven …
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Trucks can be donated at Maddox Derkosh's funeral Mass at St. Bernard Church in Mt. Lebanon on Friday.
The Derkosh family of Whitehall Borough is asking that interested parties, in lieu of flowers, give toy construction trucks to be donated to a children's Christmas charity in the memory of 2-year old Maddox Derkosh, who died at the Pittsburgh Zoo on Sunday. The trucks will be accepted at Derkosh's funeral Mass at St. Bernard Church in Mt. Lebanon at 10 a.m. on Friday, according to Maddox's obituary on the William Slater II Funeral Service website. Before Friday's funeral and toy trucks collection, friends will be welcomed for a viewing of Maddox at the Slater Funeral Service in Scott Township from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Maddox was visiting the Pittsburgh Zoo with his mother when he fell from the top of a platform railing to the ground …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Trucks can be donated at Maddox Derkosh's funeral Mass at St. Bernard Church in Mt. Lebanon on Friday.
The Derkosh family of Whitehall Borough is asking that interested parties, in lieu of flowers, give toy construction trucks to be donated to a children's Christmas charity in the memory of 2-year old Maddox Derkosh, who died tragically at the Pittsburgh Zoo on Sunday. The trucks will be accepted at Derkosh's funeral Mass at St. Bernard Church in Mt. Lebanon at 10 a.m. on Friday, according to Maddox's obituary on the William Slater II Funeral Service website. Before Friday's funeral and toy trucks collection, friends will be welcomed for a viewing of Maddox at the Slater Funeral Service in Scott Township from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Maddox was visiting the Pittsburgh Zoo with his mother when he fell from the top of a platform railing to …
Sunday, October 14, 2012
The former U.S. Senator died Sunday morning.
Former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter died Sunday morning due to complications from non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Specter was 82. The Pennsylvania senator was elected to the Senate in 1980 and served for 30 years, which is longer than any other Pennsylvania senator. He lost the seat in 2010, after switching from the Republican to the Democratic party. Specter suffered a number of illnesses over the past two decades. For a full report from CNN, including a brief biography, click here. Numerous sources are reporting on his life, career, and death, including KDKA, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Pittsburgh Tribune Review.
Anna
7:49 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
I am profoundly sorry for this unspeakable tragedy. I will continue to pray for this family. more ›