All Obituaries

John J. “Jack” Ryan age 93 of Level Green passed away on Thursday April 18, 2019.  Jack was born on June 12, 1925 in Trafford the son of the late Andrew and Margaret (Heubel) Ryan.  Jack was a veteran of the US Navy Amphibious Forces as a Motor Machinist Mate 2nd Class serving in the Pacific Theatre.  He was an owner and operator with his family of the former Ryan Moving and Storage and was a member of the St. Regis Church in Trafford.  Jack was preceded in...

Robert J. Mitcheltree age 66 of New Alexandria passed away at home on Saturday April 13, 2019 after a battle with ALS.  Bob was born on October 16, 1952 in Wilkinsburg the son of the late Robert B. and Marjorie (Adams) Mitcheltree.  Bob was a mechanic and service manager in the car service industry and also a Farrier by trade.  He loved horseback riding, taking care of his grandchildren and loved working on vehicles.  He also was a member of the former Rough Riders Saddle...

James A. Cortazzo age 87 of Level Green passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2019 in the William Penn Care Center, Penn Twp.  Jim was born on September 28, 1931 in North Braddock the son of the late Anthony and Olga (Sjoman) Cortazzo.  Jim was veteran of the US Navy Reserve.  He retired from Elliot Company in Jeannette as a machinist with 35 years service and was the owner of High Hat Family Cue in Pitcairn.   Jim was an active member of the St. Regis Church, Trafford, a...

Michael Manalovich Jr. age 83 of Trafford passed away on Sunday March 10, 2019 in the Forbes Regional Hospital Monroeville.  Mike was born on December 3, 1935 in Pittsburgh the son of the late Michael ad Millie (Karlovich) Manalovich Sr.  Mike was a veteran of the US Army, also he retired from J & L Steel in South Side Pittsburgh, an avid Steeler fan going to the games and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Mike also was a member of the CFU Lodge #541 Trafford, he and his...

Donna M. Kovac age 79 of Level Green passed away on Friday March 8, 2019 in Concordia of Monroeville.   She was born on March 16, 1939 in Turtle Creek the daughter of the late Joseph and Donna (Posavetz) Kovac.  In addition to her parents Donna was preceded in death by her brother Joseph L. Kovac Jr.  Donna is survived by her brother Louis D. Kovac (wife Sherylann) and several nieces and nephews.  Family and friends will be received on Monday from 5-8 PM in...

Martin A. Tamasy Jr. age 53 of Saltsburg died unexpectedly on Wednesday March 6, 2019.  Marty was born on July 18, 1965 in Greensburg.  He graduated from Penn-Trafford High School in 1983, where he attended Vo-Tech and studied plumbing, heating and ventilation.  Following graduation he worked for Tamasy Brothers in this capacity.  Marty was a 35 year member the Plumbers and Pipefitters Labor Union #354 in Youngwood.  He was an avid Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins...

Joseph John “J.J.” Pacelli, a child of God, went home to the Lord on Friday, March 1, 2019.  A “Son of the Greatest Generation” he was born on June 24, 1925 the son of the late Phillip and Mary Pacelli. An eventual educator and journalist, Joe graduated from Jeannette High School in 1943 in the midst of WWII.  He then entered the United States Navy and served as a petty officer aboard the USS Virgo, an amphibious attack vessel which participated in the...

Mark A. Capets age 63 of Herminie passed away on Wednesday February 27, 2019 in his home with his family.  Mark was born on May 23, 1955 in Wilkinsburg the son of Dolores (Bigler) Capets and the late Edward J. Capets.  Mark spent his lifetime caring for others as a registered nurse for 23 years.  His passions included hunting, fishing and gardening which he instilled into his children and grandchildren.  In addition to his father Edward, he was preceded in death by a...

Agnes M. (Harper) Doyle age 88 of Trafford passed away on Wednesday February 20, 2019.  She is survived by her sons Robert M. Doyle (Tish Chamberlain) and C. Douglas Doyle (Kimberly Guy); the grandmother of five Jamie, Matthew, Justin, Rebecca and Bandon and nine great-grandchildren.  Agnes was preceded in death by her husband James F. Doyle, her son James F. Doyle Jr. (Carolyn Valentine) and her late brother and sister-in-law Donald (Helen) Harper.  Family and friends will be...

Helen (Bostedo) Fanty age 89 of Trafford passed away on Thursday February 7, 2019 in the UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Helen was born on September 13, 1929 in Braddock the daughter of the late Harry and Catherine (Boyle) Bostedo.  Helen was the owner with her husband Lou of the Rose Flower Shop in Trafford for many years.  Helen and Lou traveled to Florida for 26 years for the winter months and enjoyed traveling to Ireland and toured the country for almost 30 years in their...