All Obituaries

Robert Paul Zgonc of Monroeville passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018. ‘Bobby’ was a world-class accordionist, enshrined in the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame as a Trustees Honor Roll Recipient. He taught himself with a borrowed accordion beginning at age 11 and ascended to recognition as one of the most proficient at playing the model known as the button box, with a sound and energy all his own. Born in Westmoreland City, Pa., to parents of Slovenian descent, he...

James F. Doyle age 89 of Trafford passed away on Saturday June 16, 2018. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 69 years Agnes M. (Harper) Doyle; a son Robert M. Doyle (Tish Chamberlain) and C. Douglas Doyle (Kimberly Guy).  He was the doting grandfather of five grandchildren, Jamie, Matthew, Justin, Rebecca and Brandon; nine great-grandchildren and his loving sister Geraldine Markle. He was preceded in death by his son James F. Doyle (Carolyn Valentine).  James was a...

Ann Orange age 90 of Level Green passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018.  Ann was born on December 22, 1927 in Wilkins the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Skla) Chabala. She enjoyed going to Pitt football games, watching the Pitt band, being in the outdoors, and gardening. She also enjoyed going to Denny’s restaurant 3 times a week for breakfast after dialysis. In addition to her parents Ann is preceded in death by her husband Andrew Orange. She is survived by her children,...

Fredrick W. Henry age 81 of Trafford passed away on Tuesday June 12, 2018.  Fred was born on January 16, 1937 in E. Pittsburgh the son of the late Frank and Matilda Henry.  Fred retired from Westinghouse as a welder.  He was a veteran of the US Marines, a member of the Valley Lodge #613 F&AM and the Scottish Rite Free Masons of Greater Pittsburgh.  Frederick was preceded in death by his son Fredrick A. Henry and five brothers and sisters.  He is survived by his...

Frank E. Lawrence age 86 of Trafford passed away on Saturday June 9, 2018.   Frank was born on November 6, 1931 in McKeesport the son of the late Frank and Mary (Urbanik) Lawrence.  Frank was a veteran of the US Navy during the Korean War, a member of the Trafford American Legion Post 331, a retired Postmaster in East Pittsburgh for the US Postal Service.  He was a member of the St. Regis Church in Trafford. He loved and was devoted to his family.   Frank is...

Deward “Pete” Shearer Jr. age, 65 of Trafford, originally from Pitcairn passed away on Thursday June 7, 2018 in the Transitions Healthcare in North Huntingdon.  Pete was born on March 11, 1953 the son of Deward and Evelyn (Edwards) Shearer.  Pete retired as a security guard for Allegheny County Community College, he was a Charter Member of the Sons of American Legion Post #331 Trafford and loved to fish and hunt.  Pete was preceded in death by his brothers Cliff...

Joan C. (McKenney) Morrison of Level Green had many titles.  She was called Daughter, Wife, Mother, Mom, Grandma, Grandma Joan, Grandma Mommy, Sister, Sis, Aunt, Auntie, Friend and Neighbor. She passed away on June 7, 2018 at the age of 77 in the Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh after a brief illness. Joan was born on November 2, 1940 in Southington, CT the daughter of the late Wilfred and Naomi (Granniss) McKenney. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Morrison...

Janet L. Barleman age 79 of Wilmerding passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 in the Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh.  Janet was born on February 16, 1939 in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Harold and Lillian (Williams) McCall.  She was a member of the New Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroeville.  She was preceded in death by her husband Val H. Barleman Jr. and her two brothers Jan and Sonny McCall.  Janet is survived by her children Vah H. Barleman, Lori...

Barbara H. (Kljucaric) Dimich age 87 of Liberty Borough passed away on Friday June 1, 2018 in Concordia of Monroeville.  Barbara was born on April 4, 1931 the daughter of the late Marco and Anna (Fabijanac) Kljucaric.  Barbara was a loving wife and mother, a baker extraordinaire and a lifetime member of CFU Lodge 146 Versailles.  In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Dimich, her granddaughter Ashley Vasunda and her siblings John...

Beecher W. Dale Jr. age 80 of Trafford passed away on Wed. May 30, 2018.  Beecher was retired from Lineal Industries.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, his four children; his six grandchildren and was predeceased by a grandson.  All funeral services were private. The John M. Dobrinick Funeral Home Inc. Trafford (412) 372-311 assisted the family with arrangements.  www.dobrinickfhinc.com