All Obituaries

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...

Milan “Jemo” Drakulic Sr. age 101 of Trafford passed away on Sunday January 20, 2019.  Jemo was born on October 1, 1917 in Wall the son of the late Djuro “George” and Senija “Anna” (Tarbuk) Drakulic.  Jemo was the Head Chauffeur for Westinghouse Electric headquartered in Downtown Pittsburgh.  He was the only chauffeur they had a retirement party for and never used a watch but was always on time.  He also continued to drive for the...

Judith C. “Judy” Chieffo age 80 of Erie formerly of Trafford passed away on Thursday January 17, 2019 in the UPMC Hamot, Erie.  Judy was born on September 3, 1938 in Trafford the daughter of the late John and Helen (Bayko) Cimbora.  Judy was a former member of the St. Regis Church in Trafford and she retired as a medical reimbursement insurance specialist.  Judy was a member of the Norwin Elks Lodge #2313 and a former member of the Trafford Lions/Lioness...

Joan C. “Webe” Little age 80 of Trafford passed away on Saturday January 12, 2019 in the Harbour Senior Living, Monroeville.  Joan was born on May 17, 1938 the daughter of the late Paul and Clara (Kale) Werber.  Joan was a retired teacher at St. James School in Wilkinsburg.  She was a member of the St. Colman Church in Turtle Creek.  Joan was preceded in death by her husband James D. Little in 1996 and a step-grandson.  She is survived by her...

Lee McCafferty age 60 of Trafford passed away on Friday January 11, 2019 in his home.  Lee was born on March 25, 1958 in Pittsburgh the son of the late John Sr and Betty (Ogle) McCafferty.  Lee was a retired truck drive for various companies and as an owner/operator.  Lee was preceded in death by his siblings Gloria “Jane” McCafferty and John McCafferty Jr.  Lee is survived by his wife Jennie (Viglione) McCafferty; his children Amber Lee McCafferty of Irwin,...

Terrence L. Surmacz age 66 of Manor, formerly of Trafford passed away on Christmas Eve Day, December 24, 2018 at the home of his sister and caregiver Kimberly Wood.  Terry was born on August 1, 1952 in Wilkinsburg the son of the late Leo and Elaine (Brodbeck) Surmacz.  Terry is survived by his brother Dennis (Val) Surmacz of Penn Twp., Mary (Surmacz) Johnson of Weyers Cave VA, Kimberly (Surmacz) Wood of Manor and Michelle (Surmacz) Nichols of Penn Twp.; survived by one niece and...

Joseph R. Nabuda age 92 of Trafford passed away on Monday December 17, 2018 in the Concordia at Ridgeway Place in Plum.  Joe was born in Trafford on May 6, 1926 the son of the late Joseph and Anna M. (Kudravy) Nabuda. Joe retired from Westinghouse Research and Development Churchill and was a member of the St. Regis Church Trafford.  Joe was preceded in death by his wife Athalia A. Nabuda in 2011, his son David Nabuda and his sister Doris Owoc.  Joe is survived by his two sons...

Naomi Ruth Broome of Trafford passed away peacefully on December 17, 2018 at West Haven Manor Personal Care, Apollo.  Naomi was born on December 10, 1936 daughter of the late Elmer and Edna Shirley, one of eight children.  Naomi was preceded in passing by her beloved daughter Debbie Macedone Phillips.  She is survived by her brother Tim Shirley (wife Sally and family) of Florida; her granddaughter Hope Philabaum;  her great grandchildren Savannah and Dalton Stafford; her...

Luther M Behr age 95 of Level Green passed away on Saturday December 1, 2018 in the Golden Heights Personal Care Home, Penn Twp.  Luther was born on August 9, 1923 in Fulda, MN the son of the late Andrew and Clara (Lober) Behr.  Luther was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII serving on the USS Duluth and then he worked and retired from Westinghouse Bettis Atomic Power Plant in West Mifflin as an engineer.  He was a very active member of the Level Green Presbyterian Church and...

Rebecca Lee “Becca” (Fresch) Josephic age 38 of Grove City, formerly of Trafford passed away peacefully on Saturday December 1, 2018 in her home after a courageous battle with cancer.  Becca was born on February 7, 1980 in Pittsburgh.  Becca was a proud mother and former elementary school educator.  She was a member of the Grove City Alliance Church and its MOPS (Mother’s of Pre-schoolers).  Becca also loved family time, photography, anything outdoors...