OBITUARIES

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 ...

In Loving Memory of John Michael Pateras   John Michael Pateras, 73, of  Upper St. Clair, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 30, 1952, John lived a life defined by love, generosity, hard work, and an unwavering devotion to the people he cared for most.   John was married to the love of his life, Chrissy Pateras, for just shy of 50 years. Together, they built a life and a family filled with love, memories, and devotion. He was a beloved ...

Janet Lee Sprague  (Kaczorowski, Olson) Janet Lee Sprague, of Mt. Lebanon, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of 84. She was the loving mother of Todd (Jodi) Kaczorowski; caring stepmother of Carrie Olson, Carol(Bernard) Hanna, Ted(Mary) Kaczorowski; Diane(William) Roche, Robert(Susan) Kaczorowski, Jim(Michelle) Kaczorowski, David(Amy) Kaczorowski and Dana(John) Snyder ; and cherished “Baba” to Kennedy, Caden, and Finnegan Kaczorowski, Gavin, ...

Faye Bonaccorsi Of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania Faye Bonaccorsi, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Bonaccorsi and the loving mother of Bill (Lu Ann) Bonaccorsi, Joyce Bonaccorsi, John “Jackie” (Leslie) Bonaccorsi, Mark (Melody) Bonaccorsi, and Janice (Brian) Allemang. Faye was the cherished grandmother of 15 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, ...

Richard H. Opferman, Jr. Of South Park, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 58 years to Rita Opferman; loving father of Richard "Rick" Opferman and Darla Opferman; proud Pap Pap of Lauryn (Thryceton) and Blake; cherished great-grandfather of Beckett. He is also survived by his sister, Joan (Domenico) Folino, as well as many nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Leona Opferman, Sr., and his brother, ...

Victor A. Battiste, 83, of Bethel Park, passed away on August 22, 2026. He was born in Wilkinsburg, December 20, 1942, a son of the late Victor Battiste and Helen A. Fabel Battiste. Victor was a 1971 graduate of Point Park University. He went on to become a wireman and turret lathe operator for Westinghouse Electric Corporation and Westinghouse Airbrake Company. Later, he worked for National Draeger as an electronics assembler from 1990 to 1997. He enjoyed collecting model trains and was ...

Daryl M. Bates Stawartz, 80, of Jefferson Hills, previously of Baldwin, passed away on August 20, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born August 21, 1945, a daughter of the late Earl Martin Bates and Alma White Bates. Daryl was an incredibly bright individual who valued education above all else. She was a member of MENSA and nurtured the pursuit of knowledge in younger generations by becoming a teacher at Baldwin-Whitehall school district. Her hard work and dedication earned her ...

Barbara Kay Morrison Hoover, 76, of Bethel Park, passed away on August 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born November 3, 1949, a daughter of the late Robert B. Morrison and C. Katherine Schoepf Morrison. Barbara worked in the legal field for over 30 years as a legal secretary and billing administrator. She retired from K&L Gates in 2015 after 18 years. On November 26, 1983, she married the love of her life, Ken Hoover, who survives. Barbie and Ken became parents in 1984. ...

Raymond R. “Ray” Rogowicz Of Pittsburgh; age 48; passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026; loving son of Patty and Bob Dippold and the late Raymond P. Rogowicz; brother of Scott (Jessica) Rogowicz; uncle of Hailey and Drew; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.   Ray was known for his sense of humor and someone you can always count on.  He enjoyed sports, especially watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates.   A celebration of his life ...