All Obituaries

Donna L. (Skender) Zimmerman, age 90, of Level Green passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in the Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.  Donna was born on October 18, 1932 in McKeesport the daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine (Gellen) Skender.  Donna was an executive secretary for the President of the former WABCO in Wilmerding and then was the medical receptionist for her son-in-law Gary’s doctor’s office in Trafford and she worked in the cafeteria in the...

Mary Jo (Schmucker) Caruso, age 93, of Trafford passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in her home. Mary Jo was born on September 27, 1929 in Latrobe the daughter of the late John T and Frances (Ebersberger) Schmucker.  Mary Jo was a member of the St. Regis Church in Trafford.  She was a part of the Sleeping Bag Ministry and was a volunteer for other church functions. She enjoyed gardening, listening to music and spending time with her grandchildren.  She cherished...

Donald J. Ammon Sr, 86, of Trafford, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 10, 2023. He was born June 25, 1936, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Wilbur and Cecilia (Henkel) Ammon. Donald worked at Westinghouse,  the Allegheny County  Housing Authority and as Maître d’ at the Igloo Club during all Pittsburgh Penguin home games. Donald was preceded in death by his sisters Coletta and Dorothy Lee as well as his daughter-in-law Becky.  Donald is...

Dorothy Marie George, age 83, of Pitcairn passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.  Dorothy was born on December 23, 1939 in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Dennis and Rita (Cooney) Salyards. Dorothy retired from Pittsburgh Corning in Plum.  She was a member of the Pitcairn High School Alumni Association and while in high school she was a majorette.  In addition to her parents Dorothy was preceded in death by her sister Barbara Woomer.  Dorothy is survived by her...

Stephen Paul Bayko, age 62, of Trafford passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 in the Greensburg Care Center.  Stephen was born on August 27, 1960 in Pittsburgh the son of Julia (Portik) Bayko of Trafford and the late Paul Bayko.  In addition to his mother, Stephen is survived by his sister Julie Mellon (Greg); his nephew Michael Mellon (Amanda) and their children Caylyn, Lydia and Bennett all of Trafford.  There will be no visitation.  A private service for the...

Joanne Zimmerman, 83, of Trafford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.  She was born July 3, 1939, in Trafford the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Petrini) Lawrence.  Joanne was a lifelong resident of Trafford and was a graduate of Trafford High School in 1957.  She was employed by Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh as a secretary for the management department.  Joanne was a very warm hearted and forgiving person who was always willing to...

Rockne Louis Laubham, age 87, of Delmont, formerly of Trafford passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in UPMC East, Monroeville.  Rockne was born on October 11, 1935 in McKeesport the son of the late James and Sophie (Bitner) Laubham.  Rockne was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War, he then attended and graduated from Duquesne University with a BS in Chemistry and then worked and retired from Westinghouse as an engineer. Rockne was a member of the St. Regis Church,...

Anthony B. Nigro, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023, three days shy of his 96th birthday, in Arden Courts of Monroeville.  Tony was born on February 14, 1927 in Cleto, Italy the son of the late Nicola and Christina (Arlotti) Nigro.  Tony was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII serving as a Fireman First Class.  He served on the USS Herbert C. Jones and USS Douglass L. Howard Destroyer Ships. Tony previously worked at Nigro’s Cleaners and...

Susan Marie (Urban) Berger, age 61, Trafford passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 in the Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.  Sue was born on August 8, 1961 in Wilkinsburg the daughter of Alice (Berg) Urban of Trafford and the late Joseph A. Urban Sr.  Sue worked with her brother in his former catering business.  In addition to her father Sue was preceded in death by her brothers Joseph A. Urban Jr. and William J. Urban.  In addition to her mother she is survived by...

Bailey Elizabeth Lentz-Veitch, age 16, of Connellsville passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 5, 2023.  Bailey was born on September 5, 2006 in Monroeville the daughter of Robert Veitch and Danielle (Lentz) Mullen.  Bailey was a hard worker and a friend to many and will live on in our hearts.  We were lucky to have her in our lives.  In addition to her mother and father Bailey is survived by her step-father Thomas Mullen; her brother Malcolm Mullen; her maternal...