All Obituaries

Janet L. Smith Peacefully, on Saturday, September 14, 2019 age 73 of Wilmerding, formerly of Pitcairn. Janet was the loving wife of Ray Smith for 40 years. She was a volunteer at U.C.P, with children with disabilities, President of Pittsburgh Rivals Social Club, she also was on a bowling League for U.C.P. She also helped start Access Transportation. There will be no visitation. Please visit us at, www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences.

Dolores G. (Susella) Lusi Peacefully, on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, age 93 of Leechburg, formerly of Bloomfield and Turtle Creek. Dolores was the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Margaret (Gorman) Susella. She was the wife of the late Joseph Popyak and the late Dominic Lusi. Dolores is survived by her daughter, Mary (Clyde) Stone, grandchildren, James “Jim” and Joseph “Joe” (Stephanie) Stahl, great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jillian, Jonah and Hailey. She is...

Patrick Anthony “J.J.” Smith (Toney) Patrick. Age 64, of North Versailles was taken from us suddenly on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife, Catherine M. LoChiatto-Smith. He is the son of the late Reposa (Bryan) Chin and Adolf Smith. Loving father of Patrick Anthony Smith Jr, Christopher Smith, Sherae Smith, Gino Smith, and Jason James. Devoted grandfather to many grandchildren. Dear brother of Wayne, Dennis, Angela. Joan, Audrey, Annette, Michelle,...

Kevin Dean Kolesar Kevin, age 60 of North Versailles was taken from us suddenly, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Kevin was the son of the late Alfred “Al” Kolesar and the late A. Dolores “Dolly” (Kramer) Kolesar. He is survived by his siblings, A. Duane (Sue) Kolesar, Darell (Mark) Nassis and Beth Ann (Steven) Burke. Kevin is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Derek Nassis, Lauren (Matt) Bordogna, Steven Mark Nassis, Danielle Kolesar Fairbaugh, great-nephew...

Steve Papula  On August 31st, 2019, Steve Papula passed away peacefully in his sleep.  Steve was the former husband to Crystal Shriver and loving father to Christian, Makayla, and Conner.  Steve is survived by his mother, Helen Montedoro, father, Steve Papulaof California, brothers, Don and Jason Montedoro, sister, Jessica Sindorf and step sister Josie.  He is also survived by uncles Michael (Jean) Montedoro, William...

Per Carole's wishes, there will be no services. She was laid to rest in Jefferson Memorial Park. Please visit us at, www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences.

Peacefully on Aug 11, 2019 of Wilmerding. Beloved husband of Marcy (Hunter) Cynkar. Loving dad of Ronda (Stuart) Sivak and Louis (Debbie) Andelmo.  Special grandfather of Emily Sivak, Nicholas Sivak, Adrienne (Mike) Burda, Brian (Shannon) Andelmo and Christien (Curt) Bish. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends welcome in Alfieri Funeral Home Inc. Wilmerding 412-824-4332 on Wednesday from 2-8 Pm. A blessing service will be held on...

IDA (OROSZ) MIHAL On Saturday July 27, 2019 of North Versailles Pa. Wife of the late Robert C. Mihal. Loving mom of Pamela ( late Ben) Oliver of South Carolina and Diane (Paul) Nowakowski of Greensburg. Special grandma of Kimberly (Ben) Morehouse of Amelia Ohio, Timothy (Megan) Nowakowski of Largo FL and Matthew Nowakowski of Greensburg. Sister of John Orosz of North Carolina and the late Irene Balogh. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Ida was a longtime member of the Hungarian...

There will be no visitation for Mary. 

Patty E. Shawley, age 64, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at West Penn Hospital. Born on July 23, 1954 in Pittsburgh, Pa to John and Violet Fortney, she was the youngest of nine siblings.  Patty had a zest for life and truly lived hers to the fullest through simple pleasures: spending time with family and friends, enjoying camp life, and her many, many “aventures” that often-included Bacardi and Cokes.  Patty had a caring heart, a welcoming soul, and an infectious...