Obituaries

  Paul Vernon Scopel, 82, of Bethel Park, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, September 29, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Kathleen (Homitz) Scopel, his son Michael Scopel of Pittsburgh, his daughter Lee Cinna (Adam) of Mt. Lebanon, and grandsons Ryder and Keller Peet of Mt. Lebanon.  Paul is also survived by a brother, Larry Scopel of Mt. Lebanon, a sister, Lynn Robinson (Jeff) of Roseville, CA, a nephew, Tyler Robinson (Katie) of Anchorage, AK and many...

The former Bethel Park Mayor, Clifford Alan Morton 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday Sept. 28th in the Artis Memory Care Facility in Bethel Park. He was born on September. 23, 1933 to Jay Sidney and Irene Stover and grew up in farm country in Northern Pennsylvania where he attended Spartanburg, High School. He attended Allegheny College as a freshman where he met his wife Joan Mitchell. After serving three years in the Marine Corp., he went on to receive...

Robert B "Bob" Donnelly   Of Venetia, formerly of Bethel Park, age 73; passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023; son of the late Robert A and Eleanor Donnelly; loving brother of Linda (Marty) Tokarczyk; also survived by several cousins. Bob worked for 5 Star Tire in Bethel Park for many years.  He enjoyed old cars including his Corvairs.  Family and friends will be received Thursday from 5-8 at Paul Henney Cremation & Funeral Tributes, 5570 Library Rd.,...

Jason A Biernacki Of Baldwin; age 44; passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 23, 2023; beloved son of Wallace ”Butch” and Jean(Rudman) Biernacki; brother of Dan Biernacki; grandson of the late Wallace “Kid” and Margaret Biernacki and the late Eli and Elizabeth Rudman; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Jason was proud to be a Steamfitter,  he was a member of Local #449 and currently working for SSM Industries.  He was an...

Jane Bean, 74, of South Park, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, with her husband John by her side. She was born on April 19, 1949, to the late Nathan and Vivian (Burdick) DeSantis. Jane is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, John (Rick) Bean Sr.; three children, Joelle (Dennis) Dixon, John (Erin) Bean Jr., and Christine (Allen) Rowing; and grandchildren, Jake, Alexandra, Jack Dixon, (the late Emma), Peyton and Morgan Bean, Lucy, Jack, and Grace Rowing. Also surviving are...

Eric Palmer Crofford, 76, of Baldwin Borough, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.  He was born on September 2, 1947, to Ted and Shirley (Scott) Crofford. Eric was a graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School.  He was a proud Veteran, serving in the Unites States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a life member of VFW Post 1940. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Lynne Crofford; his brother, David Crofford; and his nephew, Josh...

Robert A “Bob” Stewart Of South Park; age 84; passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023; beloved husband of 58 years to Pat(Cipriani); father of Jeff and the late Russell; grandfather of Chris, Derek and Garrett(Kali); brother of Shirley and the late Gil, Ralph, Walt, Earl and Linda; Known affectionately as "Stretch" to friends and family due to his 6’4”, 2:30 lb frame, Bob was a man with a big personality, sharp wit and great sense of...

 Elizabeth “Betsy” Waite Prine, age 82, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania died on September 6, 2023. Betsy Prine was born December 14, 1940, in Warren, PA. She was the first of two cherished daughters of James A. Waite and Elizabeth Douglass Waite, both life long educators and members of the Presbyterian Church community. She spent her childhood, and most of her life in the Pittsburgh area. Along with her sister Nancy, Betsy enjoyed a close family...

Vogel Leon P.  Of Bethel Park; age 73; passed away on September 3, 2023; son of the late Charles and Joan Vogel; beloved husband Patti Clokey-Vogel; loving father of Bridgette(Pete) Smith and Missy Vogel; grandfather of Chelsey, Dominique, Brandon Lee, Bonny, Audrey and the late Angela and Richard ; great grandfather of Isaac and Ellie; brother of Charlene Paisley, Sherill, Jean, Kimberly  and the late Charles Vogel, Jr., and Karen; step father of Brandon, Johnthen and Austin;...

  Virginia G. “Jinny” (Gault) Walker Age 97; of Upper St. Clair; passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2023; beloved wife of 73 years to John Walker; loving mother of Rebecca(Sandy) Plotner, Kenneth Walker, Robert “Luke”(Amy) Walker and the late John “Jack”(surviving his wife Roxanne) Walker; adored grandmother of Lindsay(Joe) Senge, Aly, Ben and Luke Walker, Leslie(John) Ford, Chris(Becca) Walker, Jeff(Courtney) Plotner and Brian Plotner;...