All Obituaries

Elias “Lester” Betras   Peacefully passed on July 30, 2021 at the age of 94. Lester was the son late James and Anna Betras. He was the loving father of Juanita (late Frank) Wolfe, Christopher (Jody) Betras, Ann (Tom) Hargenrader, the late Joseph Betras and their sister, Valerie (Darrin) Causey. He was the proud grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 6. Lester was a proud United States Army Veteran. He was a member of the Wilmerding Fire Dept. with over 40...

Damian W. Bearley July 17, 2002 - July 10, 2021 Sadly passed on July 10, 2021 at the age of 18. Damian was the beloved son of Brian and Jackie (Petrocelli) Bearley. Loving brother of Zach, Brianna and Gabrielle. Adored grandson of Bill and Hilda Bearley and Bob and Jeannie Petrocelli, great-grandson of Monica and Don Mazik. He was the nephew of Tina (Rich) Tucker, Keith Bearley, Joy Bearley, cousin of Nate and Alivia Tucker. He is also survived by other relatives, many friends and his...

All services will be private. 

Michael A. Elko October 18, 1940 - June 30, 2021 On June 30, 2021, Michael A. Elko was walked home into God’s loving embrace by his three children, John, Michael and Mary, his partner of 25 years Barbara, and his granddaughter Megan. While he has lived a beautiful rags to riches American Dream, Michael put his family above all else. He was quoted as saying “It’s not what you say, but what you do that counts.”  And Michael did it all. He has traveled around the...

Harry "Butch" Slick May 11, 1946 - June 26, 2021 Harry "Butch" Slick - Born May 11, 1946 in Rankin, PA, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Irene Slick and George Blazevich. Beloved brother of Marie Cindric and the late Eugene(Corinne) Slick. Beloved husband of Jacqueline Smith. Loving father of Laurie Rudolf, James, David (Kimberly), Jennifer & Jason Slick. Grandfather of Jason, Allen, Chris &...

Nancy Tomasovich (Belo) Nancy B. Tomasovich of Ross Township, formerly of North Side, passed away on June 14, 2021, at the age of 88.  Beloved wife of Daniel Tomasovich for 61 years; daughter of late Anastasia and late John Belo; loving mother of LynnAnn (Bob) Dunn, Lisa Tomasovich, Nancy (Bob) Topich; devoted Babi and Granny of Daniel (Kayla), Casey, and Devin Dunn and Nikola, Stana, and Sava Topich; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and Kumovi. Proceeded by siblings...

Dolores "Do" (Yelochan) Olszewski April 2, 1934 - June 13, 2021 Peacefully passed on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the age of 87. Do was the devoted wife of the late Stanley “Tim” Olszewski. Loving mother of Shawn (Anita Villasenor) Olszewski; adoring grandmother of Hunter and Courtney Olszewski. In addition to her husband, Do was preceded in passing by her parents, Frank and Rose Yelochan. Do was very devout in her faith. She loved her family, especially her...

RONALD S. KOCH August 24, 1963 - June 3, 2021 Ronald S. Koch, 57, of Harrison City, lost his battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family at home on June 3, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1963, in Wilkinsburg, PA the son of Charles Koch and the late Patricia Kline Koch. Ron was a commercial cabinet maker and a carpenter and could build and design just about anything he put his mind too. His humor and wit was on point and he made everyone laugh. He would always help friends and...

Mary Bernadette (Snyder) Comunale January 27, 1939 - May 31, 2021 Born in McKeesport on January 27, 1939, “Bernie”, was the daughter of Rose Marie (Mulligan) and Walter Paul Snyder. Wife of late James “Fats” Comunale. Beloved Mother of James Comunale (Pam), Constance Darnley (William), Julie Aubin (Lorne), and Lisa Howell (Gary). Grandmother of Brooke and Joshua Howell. Sister of Walter Snyder and Margaret Kraus. She is also loved by many nieces nephews, relatives...

Jean (Berkovitz) Falce July 24, 1929 - May 30, 2021 Jean (Berkovitz) Falce, 91, formerly of North Versailles. She spent the last nine years living with her daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter. Jean died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones, and her favorite cat, Stewie. Wife of the late Reynold Falce. Loving mother of Lisa (Carl) Tuscan and the late Lori (surviving Tom) Wratcher. Grandmother of Gina Tuscan (Greg Buchko). She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and...