Burial Tributes

Barbara Lagnese Czaniecki, 74, of Bethel Park, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born in Pittsburgh on September 20, 1952, a daughter of the late Edward Lagnese and Beatrice Wagner Lagnese. Barbara found comfort in the simple pleasures of life, including reading, cooking, and baking. Nothing made her happier than sharing Baba’s meatballs and gathering her family around the dining room table for Sunday dinners. Those meals were her ...

Robert F. Dippold, Jr. Of Bethel Park, formerly of Indiana Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the age of 74. He was the beloved son of the late Robert F. Dippold, Sr. and Shirley Dippold. Bob was the devoted husband of Patricia Dippold; loving father of Scott and Jessica Rogowicz, the late Raymond Rogowicz, Justin Dippold, and Robert Dippold; and cherished grandfather of Hailey and Drew Rogowicz. He was the dear brother of Cheryl Harper; brother-in-law of ...

Carole Ann Milanek, 88, of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, at Newhaven at Clearview in Butler after a lengthy battle with Dementia. Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania on March 15, 1938, Carole was the daughter of the late Albert and Lucile (Stahlman) Breakiron. Carole graduated from Indiana Senior High School in 1956 and was admitted to the Presbyterian School of Nursing in Pittsburgh to pursue a career in nursing. Upon graduation, she was employed by the Eye and Ear ...

John W. Schuchman, 87, of South Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026. A longtime resident of the community, John was the beloved husband of the late Jean Schuchman. This year would have marked their 66th wedding anniversary. He was a loving and devoted father to John W. Schuchman, Jr. (Gina), Joseph Schuchman (Cindy), and Sharon Malpass (Tate). He was also a proud grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of twelve. John was an avid outdoorsman who found great enjoyment ...

  George W. Aston, 78, of Finleyville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Doloris Aston, and his brother, Keith Aston. He is survived by Shirley Aston, his loving wife of 54 years; his children, Tracey Aston, Brian Aston, and Becky (Alex) Hartos; his grandchildren, Elizabeth and Katelynn Hartos, and Alyssa and Melodee Aston; his sisters-in-law, Nancy (Gino) Fagnilli and Mary Ann (Jim) Johnson; his nieces and ...

Nancy C. Westen Redinger Brill Faulds, 90, of Espyville passed away on September 18, 2026. She was born in Pittsburgh on August 28, 1936, a daughter of the late Emil Westen and Margaret House Westen. Nancy dedicated both her personal and professional life to caring for others. She spent many years working as a nurse’s aide and many hours volunteering for the Salvation Army. She was an incredibly devoted person, and it could clearly be seen in how much she loved her grandchildren and ...

Ruth E. (McElfish) Meyer Of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Devoted mother of Sheri (Gary) Pollock and Erin (Rob) Pryke; loving grandmother of Rachel and Daniel Pollock, and Dorian and Lydia Pryke; sister of Patty Peterson and Cheryl (Tom) Danielson. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Naomi McElfish; her husband, George Meyer; and her grandson, Colton Pryke.   Ruth loved and studied all things nature, from insects, to ...

Gordon R. Lepri   Age 88, Gordon R. Lepri was a longtime resident of Bethel Park and most recently resided at South Hills Square. He passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mary Lepri; his wife, Margaret “Madge” Lepri; and his sister, Beverly Mazza. Gordon is survived by his children, Anita (Rick) Roth and Jude (Sharon) Lepri; his grandchildren, Alex and Tony Lepri and Piper Roth; his sister, Marlene Valvo; ...

Mary Lou Kowalski,  of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Born to the late Raymond and Margaret Wootton, Mary Lou was the beloved wife of 60 years to Norbert J. Kowalski, Jr. She was a devoted mother to Karen (Joseph) Gehrki and Susan (John) Sweazen, and a proud grandmother to Michael (Katherine) Gehrki, Lauren (John) Guggenberger, Katherine Sweazen, and Nicholas Sweazen. She was also the cherished great-grandmother of August Guggenberger and the loving ...

Emily Kristine Johnson Of Bethel Park, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the age of 41. Beloved daughter of Mark and Kathleen Johnson; devoted mother of Jaxson Mark Gasbarrini; and cherished sister of Gregory (Abigail) Johnson. Emily was also the beloved aunt of Spencer Johnson and is survived by Jaxson's father, Dante Gasbarrini, as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, and friends. Emily earned her Registered Nursing degree from Mercy Hospital ...