All Obituaries

Theresa M. (Cecere) Monardo Theresa M. (Cecere) Monardo, age 92, a longtime resident of North Braddock and Wall, Pa, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 surrounded by her family. Loving mother of Judy Monardo and James V. Monardo (Mary Beth) and special grandmother of Josiah J. Monardo. She is also survived by her sister Marianne Berchok. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Albert V. Monardo, her parents, Rose and James Cecere, her...

Thomas L. “Rocky” Kephart Peacefully passed on Friday, February 21, 2020, age 62 of Freeport, formerly of Pitcairn. Rocky was the son of the late John Kephart and Josephine (Zoffuto) Isherwood. Loving father of Amber Kephart and step-father of Robert Siegel, proud grandfather of Latrell. Rocky was the brother of John Kephart III and Tina (Earl) Winkle, and the nephew of Raymond and Rosalie Blehar. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends...

Charles “Chuck” Bukovac  Unexpectedly passed away on 16 February 2020. Lovingly referred to as “Chucky” by his family, he was preceded in passing by his late father Charles A. Bukovac, and he is survived by mother Micha, brother Nicky, sister-in-law Jessica, niece Cadence, and nephew Carter. An amazingly talented and skilled chef from the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute, he was more importantly a loving and caring family member and friend to those fortunate...

Peacefully passed on February 15, 2020 of Wilmerding. Beloved mom of Cindy (Don) Connors, Bonnie (Joe) Crickey, Larn (Beth) and Lou (Melyssa) Alexander. Special and loving grandma of 11 and 14 great with one on the way. Mrs. Alexander was the last surviving of the Andelmo children. She was preceded in passing by her beloved husband; Larry Alexander which she missed so deeply. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Alexander loved to feed everyone, absolutely adored her family,...

Clara G. (Smialek) Kujava Peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord on February 13, 2020 at the age of 99. Clara was the beloved wife of the late Thomas T. Kujava. A daughter of the late John and Mary (Sudol) Smialek. In addition to her husband and parents, she is also predeceased by her siblings, Gladys, Lousie, Edward, Peter, Andrew and Joseph. She survived by her loving son Dennis Kujava, nieces, nephews, and all who loved and cared for her. Family and friends are welcome in the...

Joanne (Jennie) Marie Kelly, Peacefully passed on February 3rd, 2020 at the age of 91 years young.  Joanne was born February 9th, 1928 in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of the late John and Angeline Pici, wife of the late David P. Kelly.  Loving mother of Paul (Jan) Kelly, Jennifer (John) Mucha, Debbie Haley, Cecilia (Chris) Howland, Janine (Dave) Hobi, John (Tracey) Kelly, and Angela (Hal) Kauffman.  Beloved Grandmother of David and Dana Kelly,...

Irene (Pekala) Kachur, age 96, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at Forbes Hospital on February 1, 2020. Irene was born on January 1, 1924 in McKeesport and resided there her whole life. Irene married the love of her life, Joseph Michael Kachur on April 26, 1941. They raised two beautiful daughters, Jane (Kachur) Costello (Robert) and Shirley (Kachur) Mihaljevich. (John). Many memories were made in the house they lived in all their lives. Irene was a devoted and loving mother. She was...

Mary Patricia “Patsy” Folkmire Peacefully passed on Friday, January 24, 2020, age 76 of North Versailles.  Patsy was the beloved wife of the late Jack Folkmire. Loving mother of Danny (Nancy) Giles and Donna L. Giles, grandmother of Alexandra, Adam and Paige, loving great-grandmother of Jack, Claire and Corey.  Patsy is also survived by her siblings, Sean (Dan) Frohlich, Michael (Jeanne) Cahill and Thomas Cahill, numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews...

John J. “Jack” Joyce Peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020, age 87 of North Huntingdon, formerly of Braddock. Jack was the son of the late John and Mary Joyce. Devoted husband of the late Mileva “Eve” (Radjenovich) Joyce. Loving father of Jack, Tommy and Jeanne, proud Pap of Erica Joyce Bacco, Stephanie (Christopher) Alberti, Monica Joyce and Matthew Joyce. Adoring Pap Pap of Silvia  Jon Alberti. He is also survived by his sister, Lois O’Neal, numerous...

John Louis Volpe Jr – Age 60, of West View PA and Sanford FL, died peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Beloved husband of Kelly Hollander; devoted father of Sabrina Volpe (Ross Gilchriest), dear friend and companion Cynthia Surace -Volpe; son of the late John Louis Volpe and Dorothy (Hardin) Volpe; dear brother of Louis (Peggy) Volpe, Guy (Karen) Volpe, and Kathy (Martin) DeRoy. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. John...