All Obituaries

Mary Ellen Borland, age 79, of Mars, formerly of Gibsonia, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 2, 2021 at Vincentian Home in McCandless Twp. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 17, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Charles and Lucille Margaret Reisch Borland. Mary Ellen had worked as a nurse and had served as a nurse in the United States Navy. Mother of Paul Dickey and the late Earl Scott Dickey, sister of Jan Hutchison, and Keith and David Borland. Also two grandsons. Preceded...

Algernon B. D. “Gernie” Parker, Jr. It is with personal sadness but spiritual joy that we announce the death of Algernon Bell Dickson Parker, Jr., age 92. He died as he wished, in his home in Muddy Creek Township in Butler County in the loving presence of his family on Thursday, February 18, 2021.  Affectionately known as “Gernie”, Mr. Parker was previously from Zelienople, Dallas, TX and his home town of Avalon. He was a veteran of the United States Army,...

William N. Volk, age 90, of Mars, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 16, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 22, 1930, he was the son of the late Andrew and Hettie Garlock Volk. Bill had been a truck driver for William J. Brown Trucking. He also drove for Butler Motor Transit. He had served in the United States Army Air Corp during the Korean War. He was a member of LifePointe Alliance Church in Mars. Surviving are four grandchildren,...

June Eyman Sowers, age 91, of Saxonburg, passed away on Monday evening, February 15, 2021 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Born in Etna, PA on June 24, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Francis W. and Pauline Christ Eyman. June had worked as a Realtor at West Realty and was a homemaker. She was active in Through The Bible (TTB.org). Mother of Gwen Jackson of Saxonburg, Sally (Jim) Moreno of Three Bridges, N.J., Faith Nussdorfer (Bernd) of Chardon, Ohio, Eric Sowers...

Gretchen V. Cavitt, age 79, of Bradfordwoods, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Grace Manor at North Park. Born in Natrona Heights on March 5, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Christopher and Dorothy Donahue Affrica. Gretchen was an administrative assistant to the President of Communication Division at Westinghouse in Pittsburgh. Survived by her daughter, Kristin (Larry) Cohen of McCandless Twp., her daughter-in-law, Kimberly Cavitt of Pine Twp.; and her grandchildren,...

Argeres “Artie” Frangos, age 89, of Mars, passed away on Monday morning, February 8, 2021 at Manor Care in North Hills. Born in Piraius, Greece on January 7, 1932, he was the son of the late Lambros and Pagona Frangos. A general contractor, he owned Art Frangos Contracting. He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.  He enjoyed WWE Wrestling and Western shows, especially John Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Barbara K. Ellis Frangos, who he married on November...

Lieselotte Klara “Lilo” Bloss, 91, of Cranberry Township, PA passed away peacefully at her residence at Sherwood Oaks on February 6th, 2021.  She joins her husband Karl Heinrich Bloss who left us in 2013.  She is survived by her daughter Lieselotte Laly “Liz" Bloss-Kwasnik and son-in-law Frank Kwasnik as well as son Karl Friedrich “Friedel” Bloss and daughter-in-law Kristina Bloss with Lilo's two grandchildren Julia and Alex...

Lemoyne C. “Lee” Shrock, Jr., age 63, of Valencia, formerly of Mars, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, February 2, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 9, 1957, son of the late Lemoyne and Joan Shreve Shrock. Lee had been an Iron Worker for Union Local #3 in Pittsburgh. Beloved husband of Debbie Shrock, loving father of  Tricia Clark (Chris), Stephanie Shrock, Katie DeCubellis (Dominic, Sr.) and Bill...

Barbara E. Henicheck, age 83, of Mars, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, February 1, 2021 at her home. Born in New Castle, PA on January 5, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Grace Bauder Wiley. Barbara had been an Elementary School Teacher for the Mars School District. She was an active member of the Harmony-Zelienople United Methodist and had been a member and a Past Worthy Matron for the Mars Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.  She also had volunteered...

Constance "Connie" Smith Reilly, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021 at 67 years old. Born in Pittsburgh in May 1953, Connie was a native of Squirrel Hill where she raised her family and spent most of her life. She was a loving mother, caring sister and friend and devoted Grammy. In her professional life she was a dedicated social worker. Connie had a kind heart and a gentle spirit. She was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all. She was...

Edward George Franceschina, age 77, of Huson, Montana, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 in Montana. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 23, 1943, he was the son of the late Edward and Mercedes Schaudel Franceschina. He attended Highland Grade School and graduated from Mars High School in 1961 and St. Regis College in 1984. He was a retired Chief Master Sgt. for the United States Air Force. He was a long time member of RMEF and enjoyed hunting and fishing, traveling, his dogs and...

Judith Ann (Hays) Sims, 74, of Glenshaw, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, January 24, 2021, at her daughter Nicky’s home in Mars, after a year-long battle with cancer. Born in Baldwin, Pa., June 14, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Henry Albert Hays and Phoebe Elizabeth (Reese) Hays and sister of Debra (Philip) Ross. Her favorite things to do were to knit everyone everything and spend time with her family. Judy was the beloved mother of Michele Renee (Dougherty) Papakie...

Arlene D. Sloan, age 69, of Penn Twp., passed away on Tuesday morning, January 19, 2021 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Born in McKeesport, PA on July 27, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Jane Grau Cricks. Arlene had been an International Sales Manager for S.A.E. in Cranberry Twp. She was a member of Glade Run Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband, William B. Sloan, who she married on February 14, 1987, her sons, Bryan DeHart (JoAnn Echtler) of...

Margaret M. Maloni, age 91, of Valencia, North Hills and Manchester, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 19, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 22, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James and Mae Mahoney McNulty. A homemaker, Margaret was a member of St. Sebastian's Catholic Church in Ross Twp. Surviving are a daughter, Carol Blahnik (Thomas) of Valencia, with whom she made her home, two sons, Richard Maloni (Patty) of Mars and Larry Maloni of...

Richard C. Lehman, age 85, of Mars, formerly of Burgettstown and St. Clair, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 19, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born in Appleton, WI on May 22, 1935, he was the son of the late McDonald Griffith and Kathryn Simon Lehman. Richard had been a pharmacist and later a Sales Manager for Eli Lilly Company, covering Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. He and his late wife, Shirley moved across the United States, eventually settling on a beautiful...

Pamela G. Chapple, age 77, of Valencia, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 19, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Austin and Helen Ruda Graham. In the 1970’s Pam was the Director of Special Events for Kaufman’s Department Store in Pittsburgh where she developed many personal contacts throughout the city. For many years she was an active member of the Twentieth Century Club and for a number...

Wayne C. Park, age 92, of Middlesex Twp., passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 12, 2021 at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born in Valencia, PA on August 18, 1928, he was the son of the late William D. and Maude E. Martin Park. He grew up on the family farm with his five siblings and discovered that his future was in the family farm. Wayne graduated from Mars High School in 1946. He worked for the family dairy, Valley View Dairy, for 35 years.  He then found a second...

Richard David Brubach, age 69, of Valencia, died Thursday, at home on January 7, 2021 after months of declining health. “Rick” was born October 27, 1951 in Pittsburgh, PA, to Joanne Louise (Knapil) and David George Brubach III, both of Pittsburgh. He was raised in McCandless Twp, attended North Allegheny High School and was a life resident of the Pittsburgh area. Rick had a passionate, life-long love for animals, nurturing and caring for, not only dogs & cats; but rabbits,...

Betty P. Danner, age 85, of Middlesex Twp., Valencia, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, January 6, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot, with her family at her side. Born in Middlesex Twp., PA on February 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late William D. and Maude E. Martin Park.  Growing up in a large Christian, faithful farming family, she learned the value of hard work, sacrifice and serving others. Betty graduated from Mars High School in 1953. She had worked at...

Robert L. Lambert, age 72, of Mars, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, January 3, 2021 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Born in Mars, PA on February 21, 1948, he was the son of the late Roy and Florence Brandt Lambert. He had served in the United State Army from 1968-71, during the Vietnam War. Bob was a chemical mixer at MSA/BASF in Callery, PA for 37 years before retiring in 2010. He was very active in Mars Area Recreational Sports, serving as President and a...