All Obituaries

Mary Theresa (Konieczny) Ondish Peacefully, on Tuesday, July 16, age 90, formerly of East McKeesport. Mary was born on Christmas Day 1928 to the late Albert and Caroline Konieczny. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Ondish. Loving mother of Bernadette (Ken) Haase and the late Carole A. Ondish. She was predeceased by her sisters, Helen Skweres, Jane Iskat and Dolores Lenart. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by her sister, Virginia (Norman) Tamewitz, sister-in-law...

Ellare M. (Hackworth) Cortazzo On Friday, July 12, 2019 age 83 of North Versailles Twp. Ellare will fondly be remembered as a woman of faith who loved children and dedicated her life to her own children and grandchildren and was the former owner of the Happy Home Day Care. She worked as a nurse’s aide and was a dispatcher for the former Wilmerding Police Dept. She was civic minded and was a Past President of the Allegheny County Federation of Women’s Clubs as well as past...

Peacefully on July 9, 2019 of Murrysville. Beloved husband  and best friend of Marcia (Christafano) for 51 years. Son of the late John and Anna Suhosza. Brother of the late Bernadette “Bernie”  Yushinski. Brother  in law of Judy Christafano. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Jack will be missed by many people. He loved to travel and dance with his beautiful wife, Marcia. Family and friends will be received in Alfieri Funeral Home Wilmerding 412-824-4332...

Gomer (Ed) Davis III Age 96 died on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at L.G.A.R. Nursing and Rehab Center. A lifetime resident of E. McKeesport, Gomer served our country as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army/Air Corp. During WWII he was a B-17 pilot with the 15th Air Force, 301st Bombardment Group, 353rd Squadron, stationed in Foggia, Italy. Gomer was a lifetime member of the White Oak Rod and Gun Club, a longtime member of the American Legion, and the Air Force Alumni Association. He was preceded in...

Helen Isabelle (Kasper) Murray Peacefully, on June 20, 2019, age 93, of North Versailles. Helen devoted wife of the late Daniel Murray and loving mother of Eileen Murray. Helen was preceded in passing by her parents, Stanley and Helen (Folta) Kasper and sisters, Regina (Dr. Albert) DeStefano and Dorothy (Walt) Lauterbach. In addition to her daughter, Helen is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends welcome in the Alfieri Funeral Home, Inc., 201 Marguerite Ave,...

Roy E. Young Peacefully on June 20, 2019, age 82, of Wilmerding. Roy was born in Mahaffey, Pa to parents George and Alta (Owens) Young. Roy was the loving husband of the late Maxine (McWilliams) Young. Devoted father of Royanne (Pete) Grbach, Robin Nania, Randy (Leslie) Young and Renae Young. Proud grandfather of Brandon (Carolyn) Grbach, Austin Grbach, Shanna Grbach, Caden Grbach, Tara Nania, Brianna (Jeremy) Dawson, Ashley (Andy) Fabrizi, Joshua (Chelsea) Young, Stephanie Young (Fiance,...

Philomena (Travisano) Palmieri Peacefully, on Friday, June 14, 2019, age 94 of Monroeville, formerly of Wilmerding. Philomena was the wife of the late John Palmieri. Loving mother of Jane (late Joseph) Falkowski, Toni Simon, Michael (Cheri) Palmieri and James (Rosemary) Palmieri. Beloved Grandmother of Kristen (Nathan) Wells, Jenifer (Steve) Freedman, Amy (Jeff) Gardner, Steven (Dana) Price, Holly (Dustin) Bradford, Nick, Michael, Joe, David, Michaela Palmieri and numerous great...

Camille (Tardio) Comunale Unexpectedly, on Saturday June 8, 2019, age 69, formally of Wilmerding. Camille was the daughter of the late Sarah Cortazzo. Beloved wife of Fred A. Comunale Sr. She was the loving mother of Fred Jr (Jodi)., and the late Lauren Comunale, grandmother of Lia and Vincent Comunale. She is also survived by her brothers, Angelo (Rosemary) and Anthony (Sharon) Tardio, other relatives and friends. Family and friends welcome in the Alfieri Funeral Home, 201 Marguerite Ave,...

Caroline (Destefano) DiBiase Peacefully, on June 8, 2019, age 95 of Wall. Daughter of the late Mark and Orsala Destefano. Beloved wife of the late Louis DiBiase. Loving mother of Donna (Thomas) Kearns and Robert DiBiase; grandmother of Bobby (Doug Marciniak), Rebecca (Kyle Boss) DiBiase, Stephen and Michael Kearns; mother-in-law of Cheryl DiBiase. Caroline and her husband were the owners of the former Dibiase’s Bar and Lounge in Wall. In her free time, Caroline enjoyed bowling and...

On Wednesday June 5, 2019 age 80 of North Versailles and formally of Wilmerding. Frances was the daughter of the late Frank and Lena (Satulina) Gretok. Wife of the late Eugene Rizzo. Loving mom of Greg (Tina) Rizzo, Frank Rizzo, James Comunale and Mark Comunale. Special grandma of Krystin, Olivia, Kasey, Alec and Julia. Sister of Irene Stackiewicz and the late Jean Gretok, late Dolores Brill, and late Thelma Comunale.  Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family and...