All Obituaries

  KATHERINE M. CUNIC Age 61, of Penn Hills, formerly of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Beloved wife of Archie Buckner; loving mother of Corey Buckner and the late Kaitlyn Buckner; dear sister of Steve, Robert, and Timothy Cunic; dear aunt of Alicia and Stephen Cunic. Preceded in death by her parents Stephen and Grace Cunic. Family and friends will be received 1-3 & 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021at the STEPHENS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1501 Lowrie...

Margaret (Yuratovich) Donlan Age 97, died in her sleep, on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Quality Life Services-Mercer. Margaret was born on the North Side of Pittsburgh and lived there with her late husband of 63 years, Thomas E. Donlan, before moving to Mercer. She was the loving mother Thomas (Katherine) Donlan and the late Ronald Donlan; dear grandmother of Kelly, Brian, Heidi and Ross Donlan; devoted sister of the late Florence Ziccarelli, Anna Rodella, Elsie Yuratovich, Rosemarie, Thomas...

Robert F. “Bob” “Rob” Cernick Jr. Age 51, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Spring Garden, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Beloved son of Robert F. Sr., and Jacqueline (Abijanac) Cernick; dear brother of Rebecca (Jeff) Csurilla and Rochelle (David) Reese; dear nephew of Michael, David and Michele Abijanac and Ronald Cernick; also survived by numerous cousins and friends. Family and friends will be received Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 12-1 p.m. at the...

ALAN J. KARPA Age 64, formerly of Castle Shannon, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 12, 2021. Son of the late Elias Karpa and Virginia (Karpa) Olzak; dear father of Amanda M. Karpa and Samantha A. Karpa; dear brother of Debra Galmoff, Carolyn Nolte, Christopher Karpa and the late Keith Karpa; also survived by nieces and nephews.  A  Funeral Service will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 1 P.M. at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road,...

Joseph R. Zugec Age 83, formerly of Spring Garden, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Carol D. (Abijanac)  Zugec; loving father of Steve (Beverly) Zugec and Kimberly (David) Cook; loving grandfather of Anthony and Kevin Zugec and Joshua and Jared Cook; loving great-grandfather of Evelyn Otte-Cook; dear brother of John Zugec of Geneva, NY. Preceded in death by his parents John and Mary Zugec. Family and friends will be received  12 Noon - 1 p.m.,...

Mary R. (Baranowski) Laubham Age 97, of Mt. Troy, on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Laubham; dear sister of Eugene Baranowski and the late Paul Baranowski, Frances Marchewka, Joseph Baranowski, Irene Galati and Chuck Baranowski; cherished aunt of 14 nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews. Visitation will precede Mass at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, in Most Holy Name Church, 1520 Claim Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-Troy Hill, where...

James J. Yocubik Age 95, of Bellevue, formerly of North Side, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. beloved husband of the late Frances J. "Frenchy" (Trybus) Yocubik; also survived by nieces and nephews. Burial private at this time. A Memorial Service may be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC. - STEPHENS MEMORIAL CHAPEL - Troy Hill. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Assisi Place 934 Forest Avenue, Pittsburgh,  PA 15202....

Kent A. Zielinski Age 57, of Mt. Troy, unexpectedly on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Beloved son of Donald Zielinski and the late Donna Zielinski; dear brother of Karen (Ray) Fryer, Kevin Zielinski, Grace (Rich) Winters and the late Keith Urschler; also survived by nieces, nephews and many friends. Services were held privately. Kent was a member of the Steam Fitters Union Local #449. Arrangements entrusted to the STEPHENS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1501 Lowrie Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-Troy Hill....

Betty B. (Helt) Gerst Age- 96, formerly of Spring Hill/North Side, on Monday, March 2, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Richard N. Gerst; dear daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Kearns) Helt; dear aunt of Dona Zagorski.  Family and friends will be received 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. FRIDAY ONLY, March 6, 2020 at the STEPHENS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 1501 Lowrie Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 - Troy Hill. Where a Funeral Service will be celebrated on Friday March 6, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.  Please visit...

Carol D. (Abijanac) Zugec Age 80, formerly of Spring Garden, passed way on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Beloved wife of Joe Zugec; loving mother of Steve (Beverly) Zugec and Kimberly (David) Cook; loving grandmother of Anthony and Kevin Zugec and Joshua and Jared Cook; loving great-grandmother of Evelyn Otte-Cook; dear sister of Jackie Cernick, Michelle, Michael and David Abijanac. Preceded in death by her parents Michael and Dorothy Abijanac. Family and friends will be received  12...