All Obituaries

Marilyn Mensch, 80, of Valencia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022 at Concordia Fox Chapel. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Robert Bruce Mensch; her son, Greg Mensch (Rita) and their two children, Leah (23), Abigail (20); and son, Brian Mensch (Wendy) and their two children, Brady (16), and Brianna (13). Marilyn was born December 28, 1941 to J. Elwood Fugh and Ruth E. Fugh in Hampton Township, Pennsylvania. Her two brothers, J. Elwood Fugh Jr. and...

John H. “Jack” Ellis, age 80, of McCandless Twp., North Hills, passed  away on Monday morning, December 5, 2022 at AHN Wexford Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 9, 1942, he was the son of the late John and Angie Ellis. Jack worked for Duquesne Light and enjoyed the retiree’s lunches.  He also loved the McKnight Road McDonald’s coffee group. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Unitarian...

Robert E. Stanford, age 83, of Zelienople, Jackson Twp., passed away on Sunday morning, December 4, 2022 at the Grove at Harmony. Born in Sewickley, PA on July 17, 1939, he was the son of the late James Arthur and Bertha Henrietta Safreed Stanford. Robert had served in the United States Navy during peacetime. He had been an aircraft inspector for U.S. Air for 33 years.and was a member of the Machinist's Union. Surviving are his daughter, Denise Shostak (Russell) of Pell City,...

Rosa Arzetta Wareham, age 89, of Mars, formerly New Kensington, passed away on Sunday afternoon, December 4, 2022 at St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars. Born in Squire, W. VA on April 24, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Victoria Peery Caudill. Rosa Arzetta had been a nurse’s aide with Presbyterian Senior Care for many years before moving back to Mars. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Surviving are a brother, Roger Caudill of Mars, a sister,...

Philip C. Indovina, age 89, of Richland Twp., Gibsonia, passed away on Friday afternoon, December 2, 2022 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 26, 1933, he was the son of the late Angelo and Rose Guardalabene Indovina. Philip worked in computer sales for Sperry Univac Corporation. He had served in the U.S. Army during peacetime. Surviving are his wife, Carol Kerstien Indovina, who he married on September 2, 1963, by a daughter, Kristi Grimm of...

O. Yvonne Fleming, age 86, of Mars, passed away on Thursday morning, December 1, 2022 at St. Barnabas Nursing Home in Gibsonia. Born in Person County, N.C. on April 19, 1936, she was the daughter of McKinley and Mabel Martin Stuart. Yvonne had been a home care companion at St. Barnabas Health System and had also worked in the print shop at SAE. She had attended LifePointe Alliance Church in Mars. She was a proud and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She was very...

Catherine Sadie Nilles Franze, age 87, our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed  away surrounded by family on Sunday November 27, 2022 after a short illness and a well-lived life.  She lived in Mars. She was born April 2, 1935 to the late Carmella Gorga Nilles Mikluscak and Bernard Ralph Nilles, but she called the late Anthony Mikluscak the father of her heart. Catherine was predeceased by her husband and the love of her life, Augustine S. “Gus”...

Alfred A. “Al” Grove III of Gibsonia went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2022, at the age of 83. He was a native of Pittsburgh, PA, born April 22, 1939, to the late Alfred A. II and Isabelle Pullen Grove. Al will foremost be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and leader to his family. He established and regularly reinforced a set of Grove Family Values, which has been a source of inspiration and unity across the generations. He was a man of strong...

Harold Francis Kennedy, age 85, of Valencia, passed away on Friday morning, November 25th, 2022 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp., after enduring a stroke. Harold was born in Adams Twp, PA on November 21st, 1937. He was the son of the late Honorable H. Francis and Martha Everett Kennedy. He was also preceded in death by his son, H. Robert Kennedy and step-son, Marshall Adam Cranmer. Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Judy Cranmer Kennedy, his daughters, Diane (Craig) Edwards...

Joseph C. McKinney, age 69, of Saxonburg, formerly of Valencia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, November 17, 2022 at Butler Memorial Hospital of natural causes. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 8, 1953, he was the son of the late Charles Clyde and Naomi Elizabeth Chritchley McKinney. Joe worked in sales in the steel industry for years ending his career with  Paul Wurth International and was active in many steel industry associations. An avid golfer, he belonged to many...

Joan Reed Ewart,  passed away peacefully on November 16, 2022 at the age of 93. She had a full and vibrant life helping people all along the way, devoting her wisdom to community advocacy. She graduated from The Ellis School in Pittsburgh, before going  on to Wheaton College where she earned a degree in Philosophy and then on to Radcliffe College to receive a Masters in Business. Later in life she attended The Western Theological Seminary of  Pittsburgh, graduating with a...

Donald A. Krebs, age 80, of Forward Twp., Renfrew, passed away on Sunday evening, November 13, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia of Cabot. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 28, 1941, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Gertrude Kunz Krebs. A jack of all trades, Don had been an electrician and most recently was a truck driver for Cranberry Supply. He had served in the United States Army during peacetime. Surviving are his wife, Joyce L. Baker Krebs, who he married on...

Etha (Cookie) Lila Wolfe, 79 passed away peacefully in her daughter & son-in-law’s home in Evans City, PA on Friday, November 11th 2022 after a ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Cookie was born on April 22, 1943 to the late, John David Payne and Etha Lila Payne of Gibsonia, PA. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Mary K. Yoakum, son, Timothy C. Yoakum, sister Judith Bierau and brother-in-law, Bill Bierau. She is survived by her husband Michael J. Wolfe,...

Kurt J. Beitler, 68, of Mars died Wednesday November 9, 2022, peacefully in his home.  Born in Pittsburgh, January 11, 1954, he was the son of the late John Joseph and Claire (Kraus) Beitler.  He retired in January 2020 after a long career at W.J. Beitler Company. Kurt was an avid runner, completing multiple races and two half marathons. He enjoyed barbecuing and was known for his smoked brisket and turkey. He loved spending time at the beach and was proud of his German...

Mike Trugan, age 98, of Middlesex Township passed away November 9, 2022. He was born March 7, 1924 in Madera, Clearfield County Pa. Son of the late George and Susan Trugan. He attended and graduated from Bigler High School. After graduation he joined the Army/Air Force and became a gunner in a B-17 and flew 17 successful missions over Germany in World War II and was honorably discharged. He then attended Utilities Engineering School in Chicago. Mike worked for Beckwith Machinery Company...

Mary Werner Marburger (Marma) died Sunday, November 6, 2022, surrounded by her five children and under the loving care of Concordia Lutheran Ministries. She was four days shy of her 92nd birthday. A cancer survivor and fiercely independent, she lived in her family home of nearly 70 years until a very recent case of pneumonia and finally kidney failure. Born on November 10,1930, into the Charles and Rachel Werner family of Mars, Pa., Mary was the youngest of 10 surviving children and the...

Mary C. Hanovick, age 94, of Mars, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, November 2, 2022, at Valencia Woods. Born on the family farm in Adams Twp. on July 30, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Yolanda Retrovata Molinaro. Mary had worked as the housekeeper at Mars Medical Clinic for Dr. Rubio for 30 years. She loved gardening and working in her yard. Mary especially loved playing cards and going to the casino.  The daily number was a favorite.  She adored spending...

Diana K Scott, age 87 of Gibsonia, PA and Sanibel, FL, passed away Saturday October 29, 2022 in Estero, FL. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 20, 1934; she was the daughter of Dr. Adolphus and Sarah Dennison Koenig. Diana is survived by her husband of 71 years, William E. Scott, Jr., her daughter Diana J. Scott and her husband Gregory J. Jonas of Wolfeboro, NH, sons David K. Scott of Estero, FL and Richard A. Scott of Murraysville; grandchildren Sean D. Scott of Ft. Myers, FL,...

Marlene L. Kroll, age 85, of Richland Twp., Gibsonia, passed away at The Grove at Harmony on Sunday evening, October 30, 2022. Born in Bakerstown, PA on October 2, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Minnie Staley Landstedt. Marlene had worked as a home care companion at St. Barnabas. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown. Surviving are her daughters, Deborah Fuhr (Rich) of Slippery Rock and Michele Dickman (Doug) of Saxonburg, her son, Jeff Pauls...

Our hearts are saddened to announce the passing of David J. Barber, the beloved husband of Celeste Barber. David, 60, of Valencia, went home to be with the Lord on October 28th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones after a 9 month battle with cancer. Born on July 12, 1962 in Harrison Twp, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Glenn Sr. and Marcella Barber. David had a lifelong passion for the turf grass industry showcased through his work as Superintendent at Cranberry Highlands Golf...