All Obituaries

Thomas S. Schwarz, age 54, of Mars, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, November 7, 2018 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp., of natural causes. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 3, 1964, he was the son of the late William L. and Shirley A. Andrews Schwarz. Tom was an I.T. Technician for Pittsburgh Glass Works. He was an avid model railroader and enjoyed traveling to train shows. Surviving are two brothers, David Schwarz of Parrish, FL and Daniel Schwarz in Pittsburgh...

Marion T. Sauer, age 90, of Gibsonia, Richland Twp., passed away on Sunday morning, November 4, 2018, at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp., with her family by her side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 22, 1928, she was the daughter of the late  Carl B. and Clunon Luntz. Marion had been the bookkeeper for her husband’s company, R. & E. Manufacturing in Valencia. She was a member of St. Richard’s Church in Gibsonia. Surviving are a daughter, Linda...

Louis A. Thalhofer, age 99, of Glenshaw, passed away on Sunday morning, November 4, 2018 at Concordia of Cranberry. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 19, 1919, he was the son of the late Louis and Amelia Thalhofer. Louis was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Glenshaw. He served as a Sgt.in the United States Army during W.W. II. He was a member of St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church in Glenshaw. Surviving are a daughter, Carol Thalhofer...

Timothy Paul "Tim" Rowan, age 68, of Clinton Twp., Saxonburg, formerly of Mars, passed away on Sunday morning, November 4, 2018 in the comfort of his home. Born In Oil City, Venango County, PA on January 25, 1950, he was the son of the late John E. and Esther Marie Schimp Rowan. A career veteran, Tim had served in the United States Navy and then the United States Army during the Vietnam War and also Operation Desert Storm, reaching the rank of Major (4). He was a member of the...

Monte R. Moody, age 86, of Mars, passed away on Saturday evening, November 3, 2018 in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 17, 1932, he was the son of the late Robert and Frankie Christy Moody. Monte was the owner of M.R. Moody Sales and Service, Inc. in Mars. He was a founding member and Rules Chairman of the East Coast Four Wheel Drive Association and also belonged to the Pennsylvania Snow Seekers Snowmobile Club. He attended the Valencia...

Bridgit J. Utz, age 57, of Mars, formerly of Baden, passed away on Thursday evening, November 1, 2018 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Born in Sewickley, PA on October 21, 1961, she was the daughter of Barbara Schoch Muha and the late John Raymond Muha. Bridgit worked in retail sales for several area retailers. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown and also belonged to the Wexford Bowling League. Surviving are her husband, Howard R. Utz, who she...

Carole A. Kennedy, age 76, of Mars, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at home. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 19, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Mary Gray Hackney, step-daughter of E. Patricia Hackney, all who preceded her in death. She was a 1959 graduate of Pine Richland High School and a 1963 graduate of Indiana State Teachers College (IUP).  She was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority.  She retired from the Mars Area School...

John Martin Trbusich, age 71, of Mars, passed away on Thursday evening, October 25, 2018 at his camp in Greenville, PA. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 30, 1946, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Martin Trbusich. He was a machinist for Contravis-Goertz, Inc. in Blawnox. Surviving are his wife, Gina Iwanicki Trbusich, two sons, John Trbusich (Kristine) of Oil City and Michael Trbusich (Darla) of Valencia, a daughter, Joyce Coon of Mars, his grandchildren, John, Kristen,...

Joan E. Rihn, On Tuesday, October 23, 2018, age 84, of Butler, formerly of Glenshaw, wife of the late Clair Rihn, mother of Jeffrey Rihn (Julia), John Rihn (Kelly) and Christine Keller (Russell), grandmother of Katie Keller, David Keller, Andrew Rihn, Nathan Rihn, Hilary Rihn, Megan Rihn and Alyssa Rihn, great grandmother of Emma Ellis, sister of Joseph Egleberger (Loraine) and the late Mary Wallace. Joan was a member of Holy Sepulcher Church.  Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian...

Ginny L. Glatz, age 56, of Mars, formerly of Valencia, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 23, 2018 at the Butler VNA Inpatient Hospice after a long battle with cancer. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 28, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Margaret Orenish Glatz. Ginny had been a Ceramic Tile Installer for Glatz Tile and had also worked at Paul’s Chrome Plating and Quality Gardens. She was a member of the Valencia Presbyterian Church. Ginny had served in...

David J. Toomey, Jr., age 81, of Richland Twp., Gibsonia, passed away on Saturday morning, October 20, 2018 in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 17, 1937, he was the son of the late David J. and Emma Kellar Toomey, Sr. Dave was a truck driver for West Penn Laco in Millvale. He attended the Valencia United Methodist Church, and was a member at the Mars Rod and Gun Club and the Lakevue Racquet Club. He loved his garden, was an avid gardener,...

Raymond J. Krepin, age 74, of Mars, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at his home. Born on May 28, 1944 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Virginia J. Lulinski Krepin. Raymond was a mechanic for the Allegheny County Port Authority. He also served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Mars American Legion Post  787. Surviving are his wife, Rita A. Counahan Krepin, who he married on March 7, 1970; his son, Joseph...

Donald B. Levesque, of Mars, succumbed to cancer surrounded by his family and closest friends on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts on December 11, 1936, he was the son of the late Lionel and Lauretta Menard Levesque. After graduation from Prevost High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Seville, Spain. Afterwards he also served as a member of the National Guard. Upon completion of his military service, Donald joined Pratt and Whitney...

Theresa C. Kennedy, age 77, of Mars, formerly of Hazelwood, passed away on Sunday October 14, 2018 surrounded by family. Born on May 24, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Stephanie Belic Paul. Surviving are her daughters, Theresa Marie (Dennis) Redding of Pittsburgh and Stephanie Lynn (Shirley) Hunter of Killeen, TX; her grandchildren, Scott (Stevie Lee), Danielle (TJ), and James; her great-grandchildren, Shannon, Britney, Carlee, Dylan, and Patrick; a brother, Frank Paul,...

Marie D. Thalhofer, age 98, of Glenshaw, Indiana Twp., passed away on Friday morning, October 12, 2018 at Concordia of Cranberry. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 8, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marcella Mock Zoeller. A homemaker, Marie was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Glenshaw and the Christian Mothers there. Surviving are her husband, Louis Thalhofer, who she married on April 24, 1946, a daughter, Carol Thalhofer (Carl Pfeifer) of...

Nancie was born in Evans City on Nov. 1, 1936 to Walter F. Rahiser and Alma Wagner.  Nancie was a graduate of the Evans City High School, class of 1954.  While there, she was both a drum player and a majorette. Nancie’s working career started with Step Saver in Evans City.  She later moved to Zelienople where she began work with the Herman Corporation as a secretary.  She later moved to Coraopolis to work at Elkem Metals Corp.  Her position there encompassed...

Joseph A. Bajuszik, Sr., age 95, of Middlesex Twp., Valencia, passed away on Thursday morning, October 11, 2018, at Paramount Senior Living, with his family at his side. Born in United, PA on January 6, 1923, he was the son of the late George and Anna Lucas Bajuszik. A State Trooper, Joe was a Corporal with the Pennsylvania State Police in Butler and on the PA Turnpike. He had served in the United States Army during W.W. II and was a life member of the Mars V.F.W. Post 7505. He was a...

Cynthia A. Massini, age 59, of Mars, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at her home in Adams Twp. Born on March 4, 1959 in Wilkinsburg, she was the daughter of Anthony and Margaret Bennion Traficante. Cindy was a retired Mineral Processing Engineer at Neo-Solutions in Beaver. She was a member at the Oxford Athletic Club. Surviving are her husband, Nick Massini, who she married on September 6, 2015; her daughters, Taylor Berresford of Columbus, OH, Jordan...

Judith E. “Judi” Bierau, age 79, of Richland Twp., Gibsonia, died Thursday afternoon, October 4, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born in Braddock, PA on August 17, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John and Etha Kitchen Payne. Judi had been a floral designer for several local florists. An avid camper, Judi also loved fishing, cooking and baking, bowling and especially skating. Surviving are her husband, William J. Bierau, who she married on July 2, 1965, her...

Thomas E. “Tom” Shaw, Jr., age 79, of Mars, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 2, 2018, at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born in Johnstown, PA on May 24, 1939, he was the son of the late Thomas E. Shaw, Sr. and Ethyle Pink Shaw Steinke. Tom was the owner of Shaw’s Heating and Cooling and At Your Service, Ltd. in Mars.  He was a member of the Plumber’s and Steamfitters Union. Tom had served for five years in the United States Navy. He was a member, Elder and...