All Obituaries

Mary A. Putz October 8, 1930 - September 11, 2021 Peacefully passed on September 11, 2021 at the age of 90. Mary was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Wohar) Putz. She was the last surviving sibling of Margaret Cross, Michael Anthony, Marlene Klingensmith and Melvin Putz. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Barbara Putz, nieces and nephews, John Klingensmith Jr., Nicole Klingensmith, David Putz and Michelle Drakulic.  Family and friends are welcome to attend a Blessing...

  Nancy "Nisty" (Petrocelli) Yothers June 28, 1922 - September 2, 2021 On a bright September 2nd morning, Nancy “Nisty” Yothers went quietly to meet her Lord. She lived a good long life, being a friend to everyone and a helping hand to those in need. Nisty, as she was known, was preceded in death by her parents, Patsy and Florence Petrocelli, her brothers, Joe and Anthony Petrocelli, and her sister, Josie. But most in her heart was her beloved husband,...

The Dash October 8, 1939 - August 30, 2021 Those dates, yet significant, are just two days in the vibrant life of Robert Mrdjenovich. The dash between those dates doesn’t get the attention it deserves. The dash is where all the good stuff is; the peanut butter and jelly, the turkey, swiss, and mayo, the ham and cheese. Without the “good stuff” all you’ve got are two pieces of dry bread.  What we do with our dash is entirely up to us. We can squander, be wasteful,...

All services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Alfieri Funeral Home, Inc., Wilmerding, Please visit us www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences. 

Rose M. (Basa) Patella January 4, 1931 - August 19, 2021 Peacefully passed in her life long home, on August 19, 2021 at the age of 90. Rose was the loving mother of Antoinette (Ed) Zyma, Lisa Patella and John (Lisa) Patella. She was the adoring grandmother of Jennifer Hopper, Daniel Zyma, Anthony (Marne) Patella and Nick Patella; great-grandmother of Sophia, Eric and Nathaniel Hopper, Santino, Luca, Gia and Roman Patella. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Pavlecic, nieces,...

Florence A. Horvath  January 7, 1931 - August 15, 2021 Florence A. Horvath, Age 90 of East McKeesport passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born January 7, 1931. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Julius M. Horvath, and her parents, Maurice and Helen McCarthy, her brothers, Maurice and John McCarthy, and her sisters, Eleanor Volturno and May Helen Kramer, and her son in law, John Bruno. She is survived by her children, Debra Bruno of Greensburg, Ardele...

There will be no visitation. Services will be private. 

Anthony Joseph Lazzaro better known as “Opie”, 37 died peacefully on August 10, 2021. Born June 26, 1984 in Monroeville, PA. Survived by parents Phillip A Lazzaro, Dolores J Lazzaro (Crisanti), Natalie Lazzaro, and Stephanie Adeniran his sisters. Uncle Tony to Samson T Adeniran. Anthony could be found shooting pool or playing golf with any of his many friends. He was well loved in Pitcairn where he grew up and graduated from Gateway Senior HS class of 2002. Friends and family...

Gail (Bobich) Pristera, 79, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in Kissimmee, Florida. Gail was born December 2, 1941, in Braddock, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late George Bobich and Mary Cvihanovich. Gail was the loving mother of, and is survived by, her children Lisa Saunders, Lori Pristera, Richard Pristera, Leslie (Preston) Pristera-Lee. She was a doting grandmother to Dylan Zayonc, Daniel Molina, Gabrielle Pristera, Morgan Molina, Madison Pristera, Duvall Lee,...

Patricia L. “Pat” Smeltz August 25, 1931 – August 6, 2021 Peacefully passed on Friday, August 6, 2021, at the age of 89, of Turtle Creek. Pat was the beloved daughter of Evelyn (Auel) and Clyde Smeltz Sr. She is survived by her sisters, Charlotte (late Steve) Langford and Joan (Dale) McClelland, 2 sisters-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in passing by her brothers, John, Eddie,...