All Obituaries

Josephine M. “Jo” (Fetah) Reilly, age 84 of Trafford, passed away on Friday October 5, 2018.  Jo was born in 1934 in Greensburg to Victor and Josephine (Zelhoffer) Fetah. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jack Reilly.  Jo is survived by her four daughters Laura (Chuck) Ward of Dayton OH, Denise (Scott) Emery of Ligonier, Ann (Todd) Patterson and Jackie (Gary) Sieber both of Irwin.  She was beloved Grammy to Matthew, Courtney and Tyler Emery,...

Everett B. Hutson age 89 of Trafford passed away on Tuesday September 18, 2018 in the UPMC East Hospital, Monroeville.  Everett was born on July 14, 1929 in Buckhannon WV the son of the late Ward and Lula (Cutwright) Hutson.  Everett was retired from Duquesne Light.  He was preceded in death by his wife Sally Hutson and a brother Ward Hutson Jr.  Everett is survived by his children Kerry Hutson of Shellsburg PA and Wendy Kremer of N. Huntingdon; four grandchildren and...

June Swisshelm age 89 of Export, formerly of Trafford passed away on Saturday September 15, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  June was born on May 6, 1929 in Trafford the daughter of the late Elmer and Edna Mae (Horner) Shirley.  June was the matriarch of the family and she retired from Port Authority of Allegheny County as a bus driver.  June was an amazing painter, her drawings and paintings were so beautiful, a wonderful cook and baker. She collected...

Jean Noel age 98 of N. Versailles formerly of Yukon passed away on Thursday September 13, 2018 in her home.  Jean was born on September 3, 1920 in Yukon the daughter of the late Adam and Elizabeth (Barchoff) Agatucci.  Jean was preceded in death by her husband Harvey L. Noel; her daughter Becky Jones; her siblings Richard and Alfred Agatucci and Gloria Hustak.  Jean is survived by her children Harvey Noel (Helen) of Trafford, Bonnie Pickle (Joe) of Irwin, Duane Noel (Donna) of...

David C. Burns age 84 of Level Green passed away in his home on Saturday September 8, 2018.  Dave was born on September 12, 1933 in Boardman, OH the son of the late Clarence and Mildred (Jenkins) Burns.  Dave was a veteran of the U S Army serving as a Sharp Shooter during the Korean War.  He was a member of the Christian Life Church in Trafford, a Born Again Christian man who dedicated his entire life to God and his family.  He enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling....

Virginia A Drost age 93 of Trafford passed away Monday September 3, 2018 in Concordia of Monroeville.  Virginia was born on August 3, 1925 in Trafford the daughter to the late Andrew and Mary (Zigarovich) Drost.  Virginia retired from Westinghouse Printing in Trafford after 46 years, was a member of the St. Regis Church, Meals on Wheels, and the Trafford and Level Green Sr. Citizens.  She loved line dancing, traveling and loved family events.  Virginia is survived by her...

Clara B. (Pedder)Willet age 91 of Trafford passed away on Wednesday August 29, 2018.  Clara was born on August 30, 1926 in Ardara the daughter of the late John R and Lillian Clara Schickel Pedder.  Clara was a member of the Ardara Reformed Evangelical Presbyterian Church and the Level Green Sr. Citizens.  Clara was preceded in death by her husband Charles Willett and her siblings William Pedder, and Ruth Brown.  Clara is survived by her sisters Marcella Grubbs (James) and...

Friederike “Oma” Schiffner age 95 of Fulda, Germany passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 in UPMC East, Monroeville while visiting with her family from Germany.  Oma was born on March 26, 1923 in Udwitz, Germany the daughter of the late Wenzel and Hedwig (Flamm) Ulrich.  Oma was a world traveler.  She traveled from Germany to the States for over 45 years.  She enjoyed cooking and baking and teaching all of her family how to do both.  She was a very...

Helen M. Kociela age 97 of Trafford passed away on Saturday August 4, 2018.  Helen was born on September 1, 1920, the daughter of the late John W. and Agnes (Palesky) Josephic.  Helen was a member of the St. Regis Church in Trafford, the Trafford and Level Green Sr. Citizens, the Trafford American Legions Auxiliary Post 331, Altar Rosary Society, Merry Makers Bowling League, Cub Scout den mother, and was employed by the Edgewood Country Club. Helen was preceded in death by her...

Jane C. (Josephic) Popoloski age 95 of Trafford passed away on Sunday July 23, 2018 in the Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot.  Jane was born on July 29, 1922 the daughter of the late John W and Agnes (Palesky) Josephic.  Jane was a member of the St. Regis Church in Trafford, the Trafford and Level Green Sr. Citizens, Young at Heart, Trafford Lions Club and the Trafford American Legions Auxiliary Post 331.  Jane was preceded in death by her husband Henry Popoloski; a grandson...