All Obituaries

Charles W. Hearp age 75 of Level Green passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday June 21, 2019.  Charles was born on August 24, 1943 in Pittsburgh the son of the late John T and Bertha (McKissick) Hearp.  Charles was a veteran of the US Navy during the Vietnam War serving on the USS Liberty.  He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Masters of Education in Psychology.  He worked as a chemist/lab technician for Westinghouse Corp.  He and Sunil G....

Peggy C. Sepe age 76 of Penn Twp passed away on Thursday June 6, 2019 after a courageous two year battle with Cancer in the William Penn Care and Rehabilitation Center, Penn Twp.  Peggy was born on April 12, 1943 in Greensburg the daughter of the late Richard Cavanaugh and Duella (Fennell) Lindsay.  Peggy was a member of the St. Barbara Church, Harrison City.  She also was an avid Penguins Fan especially Marc-Andre’ Fleury and an avid Steelers fan especially Troy...

Grace Kellman, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Grace was born on May 24, 1923 in Penn Township; she resided in Wilmerding and East McKeesport before returning to Penn Township for her final years. She was employed at the Westinghouse Airbrake as a key punch operator and was a life-long member of the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Larimer. Grace was the last surviving member of her siblings and was preceeded in death by her parents and husband, Adolph Kellman. She...

Mary (Arendas) Kochanov age 93 of Trafford passed away on Saturday June 1, 2019 in the Monroeville Manor Care.  Mary was born on December 25, 1925 in Wall the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Slepsky) Arendas.  Mary was a member of the St. Regis Church in Trafford and was a member of its former Altar Rosary Society.  Mary was preceded in death by her husband Martin Kochanov; her infant son Robert Kochanov; her siblings Ann, Elizabeth and Stephen Arendas.  Mary is...

Alfred Daniel Novak Sr., of Trafford, aged 66 years, died May 27. 2019 after a two plus year battle with cancer. He is the son of the late William and Dorothy Novak. His passions were family, hunting, fishing, drag racing & work (self-employed flooring installer). In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter Andrea, his brothers Ernest, William, Stanley and John; his sisters Patricia (Pattie Dee), Pauline and Marti. He is survived by his wife Pamela (Pammy) Novak;...

Lisa Marie Ginsburg, age 63 of Level Green, passed away on Tuesday May 21, 2019 at the Forbes Regional Hospital Monroeville.  Lisa was born in Pittsburgh on May 23, 1955 the daughter of the late Frank and Virginia (Persichetti) Marasco.  Lisa was a Clinical Dietician at Kane Hospital, Murray Manor and the UPMC Montefiore Hospital.  She was the past president of the Community Women’s Club of Level Green, volunteered at the Level Green Fire Dept Bingo, a founding member of...

Lorraine (Schmidt) Arlotti age 95 of Trafford passed away on Sunday May 19, 2019 in the LGAR Home, Turtle Creek.  Lorraine was born on May 4, 1924 in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Harry P. and Beatrice C. (Curtin) Schmidt.  Lorraine was a member of the St. Regis Church and its former Altar Rosary Society and the Level Green Sr. Citizens.  Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband Michael V. Arlotti Sr.; her siblings Norma Spirk and John Schmidt.  Lorraine is...

Martha Jean (Pcolar) Wiatrowski age 74 of Level Green passed away on Wednesday May 15, 2019 in the UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Martha was born on April 18, 1945 in Braddock the daughter of the late John and Anna (Hrehovchak) Pcolar. Martha retired as a special education teacher.  Lovingly referred to as “Gray” by those who loved and adored her – she was our everything.  No one set a better example of how to be a good person. She was kind, smart,...

Frank Lovre age 94 of Trafford passed away on Tuesday May 14, 2019 in his home.  Frank was born on November 12, 1924 in Trafford the son of the late Pete and Mary (Benich) Lovre.  Frank retired from Westinghouse Bettis Plant, was a member of the St. Regis Church and CFU Lodge #541 in Trafford.  In addition to his parents Frank was preceded in death by his siblings Marie Malovitz, Elmer Lovre and Lillian Grgich.  He is survived by his brother John (Evelyn) Lovre of...

Mary (Hearn) Ireland age 67 of Trafford passed away on Monday May 13, 2019.  Mary was born on November 22, 1951 the daughter of the late Leo and Noreen (Desmond) Hearn.  Mary was a graduate of Trafford High School class of 1969.  Mary retired from Parkvale Savings Bank and after retirement she filled her free time working at the Level Green Cogo’s where she made many new friends and very much enjoyed the regular customers. She was a member of the Trafford American Legion...