All Obituaries

Joseph W. Katkowski age 95 of Level Green passed away on Tuesday August 6, 2019 in the Harmar Village Care Center, Harmar Twp.  Joe was born on December 29, 1923 in Claridge the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Piesetzkie) Katkowski.  Joe was a veteran of the US Army during WWII as a medical technician.  Joe was a member of the the St. Regis Church in Trafford and he retired as an inspector from WABCO in Wilmerding.  Joe was preceded in death by his wife Margaret A....

Donald S. “Don” Fabyonic age 82 of Bethel Park, formerly of Level Green passed away peacefully on Monday August 5, 2019 at the Paramount Senior Living in Bethel Park.  Don was born on May 7, 1937 in Braddock, the son of the late Michael and Elinore (Rumcik) Fabyonic.  Don grew up in Trafford, PA and, upon marrying Marlene, moved to the family farm in Level Green.  He designed and built their family home on the farm.  After retiring as Project Manager of...

Michael V. Stramenga, 75, of Monroeville, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019. Michael was born on April 4, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Ulysses and Rose (Pascarella) Stramenga.  Michael was a veteran of the US Navy. Michael was preceded in death by his wife Clare Ann (Popowitz); Michael is survived by his children Christopher, Victor, and Emily; and his grandchildren Tabitha, Christopher, Ian, Caden, Weston, and Christopher....

Robert C. Ketenheim, 92, of Level Green, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. Robert was born on December 6, 1926 in Cresson, PA, the son of the late George W and Eva M (Teichmann) Ketenheim.  Robert was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII.  He retired from the Federal Railroad Administration as District Chief; he was a member of the Level Green Lions, Trafford American Legion Post...

Arlynne (Roney) Bossar age 81 of Level Green passed away on Wednesday July 24, 2019 in UPMC East, Monroeville.  Arlynne was born on April 10, 1938 in Penn Twp the daughter of the late Olen and Vera (Ferry) Roney.  Arlynne was the former owner with her husband Ray of the Level Green Mini Mart for over 25 years.  She was a member of the St. Regis Church, former member of the Level Green Vol. Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary, and a former Judge of Elections for Westmoreland County in...

Sharon Renae (Osborne) Porter age 66 of Trafford passed away on Friday July 19, 2019.  Sharon is survived by her sons David and Nick Koricich; her siblings Jerry Osborne, Stanley Osborne, Ernest Osborne, Mauritta Moyer and Kathy Jean Osborne and numerous nieces and nephews.  Sharon was preceded in death by her husband James W. Porter, her parents Ernest H. and Erma Jean (Morris) Osborne.  Family and friends will be received on Saturday (July 27) for a memorial visitation from...

Sandy Schweikarth age 68, of Level Green, passed away on Sunday July 14, 2019 at her home.  Sandra was born on November 24, 1950 in Wilkinsburg the daughter of the late Merle and Irene Bielick.  Sandy was a graduate of Trafford High School Class of 1968, then she graduated from WCCC as a Licensed Practical Nurse and she retired from that position after 40 years.  Sandy was a member of the St. Regis Church, a strong fighter, stubborn but loving woman, mother, wife and an...

Elsie L. Asquino age 84 of Trafford passed away on Thursday July 11, 2019 after a courageous fight in her 14 month battle with brain Cancer.  Elsie was born on September 8, 1934 in Braddock the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Carmella Scaramuzzo.  Elsie was an active member of the St. Regis Church in Trafford where she was a former CCD Teacher, volunteer and a part of the Sleeping Bag Sewing Group.  Elsie was a strong woman with deeply religious faith in God and His...

Ruth S. Molt, 97, of Level Green, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in the William Penn Care Center, Penn Township. Ruth was born Feb. 28, 1922, in Ligonier, the daughter of the late Harry E. and Elsie (Noel) Ferry. Ruth retired from Westinghouse as a clerk. She was a member of the Level Green Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Level Green Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Ruth spent more than 20 years at the Slippery Rock Campground, making many friends. She attended...

Lois J. Shay age 86 of Trafford passed away on Monday July 1, 2019 in the Golden Heights Personal Care Home; Penn Twp. Lois was born on November 27, 1932 in Pitcairn the daughter of the late John Clare and Thelma (Keller) Hysong.  Lois graduated from Indiana Teachers College (IUP) and retired as an elementary school teacher with 35 years of service with the Penn-Trafford School District. After retirement, Lois worked as support staff for James Tobin DMD, for 10 years.  Lois was a...