All Obituaries

David A. Paola, age 92, lifelong resident of Trafford, passed away July 30, 2022 after a brief illness. Dave was born on May 27, 1930 in Greensburg the son of the late Joseph and Grace (Pascuzzi) Paola. He graduated from Trafford High School in 1948, and was a U.S. Navy veteran from the Korean War serving on the USS Wisconsin. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion and past post commander of Trafford post #331 with 60 years of service. He was a retiree of U.S. Steel with 40+...

Florence A. Gioia, age 93, of Level Green passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  Florence was born on December 12, 1928 in East Pittsburgh the daughter of the late John H. and Mary (Lacy) Hresko.  Florence was a member of the St. Regis Church, Trafford.  Florence loved writing poems, an avid reader, playing bingo and going to the casino.  Florence was also very proud of her Catholic and Slovak Heritages.  In addition to...

Donna Ferguson, age 65, of Trafford passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Donna was born on March 5, 1957 in Trafford the daughter of the late John G. and Lucille E. (Pedder) Ferguson. Donna enjoyed planting flowers, flamingos, family reunions, all things Scottish, and loved her dog Snoopy. She was also a dedicated member of the Presbyterian Church of Pitcairn. She is survived by her siblings Tom Ferguson (Kathy) of Mechanicsville, VA, Ron Ferguson (Debbie) of Pitcairn and Debbie Ferguson...

Martin A. Mallik, age 69, of Trafford passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  Marty was born on August 25, 1952 the son of the late Martin and Wanda S. (Stankiewicz) Mallik.  Marty was retired from Wheaton and Sons in Braddock.  He was a member of the St. Regis Church, Trafford, an avid golfer and member of the Jacktown Acres Golf League, he loved bowling, hunting and fishing.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous aunts and uncles.  Marty...

Elizabeth Jean “Betty” Brletic, age 96, of Trafford passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at her home.  Betty was born on January 17, 1926 in Skellytown (N. Huntingdon Twp.) the daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara (Poth) Futscher.  Betty was a member of the St. Regis Church in Trafford.  Betty was preceded in death by her husband John M. Brletic, Sr.; her sons John M. Brletic, Jr. and Michael Brletic and a grandson Benjamin Brletic.  Betty is survived by...

Suzanne “Sue” (Willey) Zigarovich, age 76, of N. Huntingdon passed away on Monday July 18, 2022 in her home.  Sue was born on October 30, 1945 in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Elwood “Bud” and Kathryn (Brinton) Willey.  Sue was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin, she worked for Biss Chiropractic in Irwin and enjoyed time with her patients and co-workers.  Sue loved to travel, the beach, attending her grandkids functions and...

Betty N. Harp, age 87, a long-time resident for over 50 years of Level Green, most recently Manor Borough, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, July 15 2022.  Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband Doyle Harp whom she was married to for 64 years, their son Robert Harp and their daughter Betsy Anne Harp.  She was survived by her three daughters Sherry Mains (husband Scott), Sandy Wilson and Dee Rellick (husband Curt) and seven grandchildren, Rachel Duray (husband Ron),...

Virginia L. Coulter, age 60, of Trafford passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 13, 2022 in her home.  Virginia was born on March 2, 1962 in McKeesport the daughter of the late Harry and Virginia (Kelly) Coulter.  Virginia is survived by her companion of 33 years Edward J. Tkocs Jr. and numerous friends.  As per Virginia’s wishes there will be no viewing or services.  The John M. Dobrinick Funeral Home Inc. 702 7th Street Trafford 412-372-3111 is assisting the...

Jane E. Penkert, age 75, of Trafford passed away on Friday July 8, 2022 in the Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.   Jane was born on May 4, 1947 in Wilkinsburg the daughter of the late John C. and Blanche (Magusiak) Lawrence.  Jane was a member of the St. Regis Church in Trafford.  Jane is survived by her loving husband of 53 years Ronald H. Penkert; her daughter Ronda Penkert (Richard); her grandchildren Robert A. Harp II and Joannie Plues; her brother David Lawrence...

Donald V. Caruso “Nutch”, age 93, of Trafford passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in the Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.  Donald was born on March 31, 1929 in Trafford, the son of the late Robert and Josephine (Madorma) Caruso.  Donald retired from Westinghouse Electric in E. Pittsburgh, he was a bricklayer by trade and he was a member of the St. Regis Church in Trafford.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Frank,...