All Obituaries

Steven F. Povanda age 55 of Turtle Creek passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2021.  Steven was born on August 20, 1965 in Pittsburgh the son of the late Stephen and Colleen (Williams) Povanda.  Steven was a carpenter by trade.  He absolutely loved teaching people about anything he knew about.  He was obsessed with hunting and fishing.  Just an overall great guy who loved to make people smile and laugh.He loved helping people - even if he would complain about it a...

John H. Wilson age, 56, of Level Green passed away on Tuesday February 9, 2021 in the Whitetail Springs Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, Pittsburgh. John fought a courageous battle against Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease with incredible dignity and grace. John was born on August 21, 1964 in Jeannette the son of Julie (Miano) Wilson and the late John H. Wilson.  John was a graduate of St. Vincent College, earned his MBA from Duquesne University and was a Certified Public...

Charles “Chud” McLeod age 77 of Trafford passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Chud was born on November 16, 1943 in Level Green the son of the late Fred and Inez (Brunson) McLeod. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Ronnie McLeod, as well as his siblings Fred, Mildred and Maryann. Chud is survived by his loving wife Vera, his daughters Kellie Munda, and Jaime McLeod (Melissa); and his grandchildren Savannah Palazzo, Silas McLeod, and Lydia McLeod....

Agnes Ann (Glushenko) Scarano age 91 of Trafford passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021.  Ann was born on February 9, 1929 in Renton the daughter of the late Alexander and Anna (Novak) Glushenko.  Ann was retired from University of Pittsburgh in Oakland and was a member of the St. Regis Church, Trafford. Ann loved and enjoyed time with her family.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Daniel S. Scarano Sr., and her two siblings Mary Skwortz...

Joseph J. Frydrych Jr. age 86, of Trafford passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 in the Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.  Joe was born on November 30, 1934 in Wilmerding the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Kozubal) Frydrych.  Joe graduated from Trafford High School in 1953. He attended Clemson University on a football scholarship and played in 1954.  He then served in the US Army.  Prior to retirement Joe and his late wife Juliann L. (Bayko) Frydrych,...

Daniel J. Gerkin age 75 of Trafford passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.  Dan was born in Pittsburgh the son of the late James and Mary (McWilliams) Gerkin.  Dan retired from US Steel as a project analyst.  He is survived by his loving wife Robin (Roberta) Gerkin; his children Sherry Stokes (Terry), Judy Grady, Heather Centurion (Juan) and Jason DeCaro (Nicol); his grandchildren Ashley, Amanda, Chris, Justin, Jocelyn, CJ, Tyler and...

Elizabeth A. Ducay age 87 of Monroeville passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Elizabeth was born on December 19, 1933 in Glassport the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Rosa) Ducay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Kindschi, her daughter Camille and her son-in-law Randy Wagner.  Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Janelle Wagner; her granddaughters Jessica and Holly; and her great-granddaughters Mack and Brayden. All services are...

Leonard Pokriva age 91 of Trafford passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2020 in his home.  Leonard was born on July 29, 1929 the son of the late Leon and Pearl Pokrzywinski.  Leonard retired from Bethlehem Steel and was a member of the St. Regis Church, Trafford.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Stella Parzyk, Helen Yanovick, Josephine Pesto and Christine Suley.  He is survived by his loving wife Irene (Capets) Pokriva; his children...

Debra Prosser age 61 of Pitcairn passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. Debra was born on March 16, 1959 in Pitcairn the daughter of the late Richard “Dick” and Edwina “Winnie” (Mance) Walton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Richard “Dickie” Walton.  Debra is survived by her husband Robert “Bob” Prosser; her two sons Robert “Bobby” Prosser (Andrea) of Pitcairn and Jesse James Prosser...

Kathleen Moroz Baird, of Level Green, age 93, daughter of the late Harry and Blanche Schockling, passed away January 24, 2021.  She was preceded in death by husband George Moroz and Husband Al Baird; three brothers, Don, Clyde and Bob Schockling; a son Kevin Moroz and her grandson Dan Puzio.  Kathleen belonged to numerous service groups and rarely missed dancing to the oldies with her dear friend Jim Diana at Bob's in Murrysville.  She retired from J.C. Penney's...