All Obituaries

James R. Chrise age 81 of Trafford passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in the company of his family at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.  Jim was born on November 26, 1938, in Homewood, the son of the late Clarence and Alberta (George) Chrise.  Jim was preceded in death by his wife Rosella “Rose” (Fiorentino) Chrise.  He is survived by his two loving sons James E. Chrise and wife Dianna of Franklin Park and Thomas N. Chrise and wife Michele of Harrison City; his...

Eileen J. (Zorick) Parry age 89 of Trafford passed away on Monday January 6, 2020 in Brookdale Senior Living of Penn Hills.  Eileen was born on November 16, 1930 the daughter of the late George and Anna (Mihalovich) Zorick.  Eileen was retired from the Wilkinsburg Penn Joint Water Authority.  She was a very active member of the St. Regis Church, the Level Green Sr. Citizens, a member of the former Trafford Beautification Club and the International Women’s...

Michael A. Riehl age 94 of Jeannette passed away on Monday January 6, 2020 in the Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.  Mike was born on March 8, 1925 in Jeannette the son of the late Patsy and Florence (Casario) Riehl.  Mike was a veteran of WWII serving with the US Army Air Corps, a member of the Ascension Church Jeannette.  Mike graduated from St. Vincent College and earned his Master’s Degree from University of Miami, FL.  He retired as an educator...

Janet Irene George Szekely of Irwin died, at the age of 87, on January 3, 2020, in her daughter’s home in Grasonville, MD. She passed peacefully surrounded by family. Janet was born July 6, 1932 in Pitcairn, the daughter of the late Joseph Adam George and Marie Matilda Rietzel George. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Gerald Andrew Szekely, who passed only weeks before; and her eldest daughter Carol Martin (James) of Trafford. She is survived by her remaining...

Gerald Andrew Szekely (Jerry), of Irwin died, at the age of 88, on December 19, 2019, in his daughter’s home in Grasonville, MD.  He passed peacefully in his sleep beside his loving wife Janet and surrounded by family.   Jerry was born July 29, 1931 in Pitcairn, the son of the late Andrew Albert Szekely and Lavina Lina Smith Szekely both of Pitcairn.  He was preceded in death by his eldest daughter Carol Martin (James) of Trafford.  He is survived by his wife...

Lawrence R. “Larry” Lencki of Level Green passed away on Wednesday December 18, 2019 at the Golden Heights Personal Care Home in Penn Twp.  Larry was born on August 13, 1938 in Erie the son of the late Walter S. and Agnes M. (Jaskiewicz) Lencki.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force, having served during the Vietnam War Era.  He developed his career as a computer programmer and systems analyst in the Washington D.C. area and then in San Jose, CA area before...

Elizabeth “Betty” Funk age 92 of Level Green passed away on Monday December 16, 2019 in Hillside Manor, Turtle Creek.  Betty was born on August 19, 1927 the daughter of the late Elmer and Mary Alice (Mann) Dahlstrom.  Betty was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Funk, her son Larry D. Funk and her sister Josephine Harris.  She is survived by her children Lisa Ruffo (Jim) and Jeffrey Funk; her two grandchildren Steffanie Krah (John) and Jamie Ruffo (Derek...

William D. Ruffner Jr., 88, of Trafford, passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in his home. Bill was born Aug. 3, 1931, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late William D. and Mary (Stark) Ruffner Sr. Bill was a veteran of the Air Force, and he retired from U.S. Steel as an engineer. Bill was a member of the Norwin Elks, Trafford American Legion Post 331, the St. John Kanty Lodge 881 in Trafford, and the Irwin Masonic Lodge. Bill was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann P. (Lubanovich)...

Dorothy M. (Cimbora) Zyhowski age 91 of Trafford passed away on Thursday December 12, 2019 in Manor Care of Monroeville.   Dorothy was born on June 19, 1928 in Trafford the daughter of the late John and Helen (Bayko) Cimbora. Dorothy was a member of the St. Regis Church in Trafford.   She was preceded in death by her husband John P. Zyhowski in 2016; her granddaughter Tara Zyhowski and her sister Judith C. Chieffo.  Dorothy is survived by her children Gary Zyhowski...

Rose “Doll” Todaro passed away peacefully at her home in Trafford on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  Doll is survived by her devoted sister, Eva Schweikarth, and her cherished nieces Bonnie Lou Ricard (Dr. Mark A.), Kim Boura (Ralph), Belle Florence, Helen, Janice Reres (George); nephews James (Karyn), & Anthony (Debbie); great-nieces Sabrina Oberkofler (Matt), Amanda, and Nikki; great-nephews, Mark Louis, Zachary, and Tony; and great-great-twins Olivia and Henry.  She...