All Obituaries

Louis A. Fanty Sr. age 93 of Trafford passed way Tuesday July 13, 2021 in the home of his daughter Susan.  Lou was born on May 1, 1928 in Trafford the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Martino) Fanty.  Lou and his late wife Helen (Bostedo) Fanty owned and operated the former Rose Flower Shop in Trafford for many years.  He also retired from WABCO in Wilmerding and continued doing many projects up until the end.  Lou and his wife traveled to Florida for 26 years for the...

Jo Ann (Simmons) Booher age 74 of Trafford passed away on Friday June 11, 2021 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Jo was born on June 7, 1947 in Wilkinsburg the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Maurer) Simmons.  Jo retired from the Forbes Regional Hospital, she was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Trafford and was a member of the former Trafford Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and...

Catherine Capan, 93, of Trafford, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021, peacefully in her home.  She was born on August 4, 1927 in Trafford to the late Joseph and Katherine (Vidmar) Capan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Ann Adamik, Helen Pohl, Mary Ondulich, Joseph Capan, Frances Padilla and John Capan. Catherine was a member of the St. Regis Church in Trafford. She worked behind the counter at Islay's in Turtle Creek for many years. She...

Louise J. Sheffler, age 91, of Level Green peacefully went to be with the Lord, Friday June 4, 2021 at Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon campus. She was born November 1, 1929 in Uniontown, PA, daughter of the late Miles Herbert Johnson and Marion Crosby Berry. She was a devoted mother, aunt and dear friend to many. Louise retired from Irwin Bank & Trust (now S&T Bank) in 1991 having served her customers there for over 25 years. She loved her Lord and was a member of the Level...

Helen Louise Swick (Pugliano), age 91, a long-time resident of Trafford, passed peacefully on Monday, May 31, 2021.   She was born on June 9, 1929 in Wall. She is survived by her great-grandson Elliott; loving granddaughter Melissa Louise (Rommel) Calderon; her daughter Helen Jean Pugliano; sister-in-law Jean (Kelly) Swick; dear friends Howard (Kelly) Wagle and many nieces, nephews and friends. Honoring Helen’s wishes, there will be no services.  Memorial...

Patrick Joseph “Packs” McDaniel age 38 of Level Green passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021.  Packs was born on August 30, 1982 in Monroeville the son of Mark J. McDaniel of Level Green and Deborah (Costello) DeBacco (Edward) of Irwin.  Packs was a landscaper by trade.  He graduated from Penn-Trafford High School Class of 2000.  He was a very artistic person, he loved to paint, draw and was a talented musician.  He also loved fishing and the...

James A. Diana, of Level Green, passed away at the age of 95, on Thursday, May 27, 2021.  He was born on March 22, 1926, in Rose Point, PA to the late Andrew and Mary (Marrone) Diana.  Jim was one of 10 children who worked on his family farm, enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and served in the South Pacific until he was honorably discharged in 1946.  He attended trade school to be a diesel mechanic, and after graduation worked as an engineer on a tugboat on the...

Betty J. Rose, 91, of Level Green passed away Saturday May 15, 2021, in UPMC East in Monroeville surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 25, 1929, in Mt. Pleasant. She was preceded in death by her son Ronald Rose; her sister, Dorothy Veis; and Agnes Heller. Betty is survived by her loving daughter, Deborah Rosevitik (Ronald); her daughter-in-law, Joanne Rose; her grandchildren, Erik Rose (Melissa), Ryan Rose (Sarah), Amber Rose (Jake Smith) and Kylee Rosevitik; and also survived...

George R. Mohr, 92, of Level Green passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 4, 2021.  George was born on April 13, 1929 in McKeesport, PA, a son of the late Robert and Ida Mohr.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Ruth Blohm Mohr; his son Neil (and wife Su) Mohr of San Diego, CA., and daughter Diane (husband Dale) Klingensmith of Level Green; grandchildren, Jaison (wife Beth) Klingensmith of North Huntingdon, Samantha Cole (husband John) of Escondido, CA., and Katey...

Aniceta Donovan, age 81, of Trafford passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021.  Aniceta was born on April 25, 1940 in Braddock, the daughter of the late Bernard and Grace (Hunnell) Welsh. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William M. Donovan, and her brother William G. Welsh.  She is survived by her children Gerry (Jennifer), Suzanne McNeece, Donna Donovan, and Jonette Uschock (Gregory); her grandchildren Madeline, Maura, Veronica,...