All Obituaries

Helen Anna (Pinazza) Caruso age 91, of Trafford, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2020 in the St. Ann Home, Greensburg in the company of her daughter.  Helen was born on April 4, 1929 in Pleasant Valley (PennTwp) the daughter of the late Louis and Helen (Farlen) Pinazza.  Helen was a member of the St. Regis Church, Trafford.  Helen co-owned and operated Helen & Ida Inc., a cleaning service company for many years with her friend.  She loved to garden,...

Revella M. (Blackstone) Vuick “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) age 89 of Level Green passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 in the Transitions Health Care of N. Huntingdon.  Revella was born on June 22, 1930 in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Elmer and Esther (Reitzel) Blackstone.  Revella was a retired cafeteria aid for the Penn-Trafford School District at the Trafford Middle School and was the former owner of the Level Green Roller Rink. She was a member of the Word of...

Betty J. “Betsy” Wasko age 73 of Penn Twp passed away on Wednesday April 1, 2020 in her home.  Betsy was born on July 18, 1946 in Braddock the daughter of the late Regis and Peg (Hensel) Walter.  Betsy retired from the Penn-Trafford School District working as a cafeteria worker and was a member of the Community United Methodist Church in Penn Twp.  Betsy is survived by her loving husband Joseph Wasko; her daughter Michelle Hill of Hempfield; her grandchildren...

Anita Louise Sima age 81 of Swissvale passed away on Saturday March 21, 2020 in the UPMC Presbyterian-Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Anita was born on August 3, 1938 in Braddock the daughter of the late Adam and Anna (Hruby) Sima.  Predeceased by her beloved sister Mary Ann and Mary Ann’s husband Dick Chislak.  Anita retired from the Westinghouse in E. Pittsburgh and was a member of the St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland.  Anita is survived by her brother Richard E....

Julia A. Kline age 94, of Trafford passed away on Friday March 20, 2020 in the Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Twp.  Julia was born on February 24, 1926 in Trafford the daughter of the late Daniel and Lena (Lucciano) Traficante. She was a member of St. Regis Catholic Church, Trafford. She was preceded in death by her loving husband James Kline; her children James Kline Jr., and Karen Bostick; her sister Dolores Grassi and brother Joseph Traficante.  Julia is survived by her sisters...

Dominick N. Ciarolla age 90, of Level Green passed away on Thursday March 19, 2020 in his home, he joined his wife Ruth and to be with his Lord and Savior.  Dominick was born on October 14, 1929 in Universal the son of the late John and Mary (Delladonne) Ciarolla.  Dominick served with the US Marine Corps during the Korean War.  He retired from the Union Railroad for 42 years as an engineer.  He was a member of the St. Regis Church.  He was preceded in death by his...

Paul Haurilesko age 87 of Level Green passed away on Thursday March 12, 2020 in his home.  Paul was born on June 26, 1932 in Rankin the son of the late Michael and Anna (Takach) Haurilesko.  Paul served with the US Army during the Korean War. Paul retired from Gulf Research and Development Corp. as a chemist.  He was a member of the St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, E. Pittsburgh and he was a former treasurer for the church.  Paul was the past president of the Level...

Marianne Holshue, 79, of Trafford, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, March 10, 2020. Marianne was born on December 2, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Frank and Lillian (Ruppen) Hess.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years John “Bill” Holshue as well as her first husband Eugene Francis Filia; Marianne is survived by her children Marianne Filia, Jeffrey Filia, Michele Filia Cottier (Nelson), and Terry...

Edward A. Erwin age 87, of Trafford passed away on Monday March 9, 2020 in the William Penn Care Center, Penn Twp.  Due to the recent issues with the Coronavirus Pandemic Ed's family has decided to suspend the memorial visitation and celebration of life service on Sunday March 22, 2020.  This decision was made for the safety of all of Ed's family and friends that will be attending. A celebration of Ed's Life will hopefully take place some time in the summer...

Mary (Ryce) Mence age 76 of Trafford, formerly of Turtle Creek passed away on March 7, 2020 in her daughter’s home.  Mary was born on January 25, 1944 in Braddock the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Handoga) Ryce.  Mary is survived by her husband of 52 years William James Mence Jr.; her children William James Mence III (Vicki Young LowMiller), Ruth Ann Ivory (David) and Erik Mence (Heidi Smeltzer); her grandchildren Ethan, Emelia and Liam; and a brother Michael Ryce...