Susan May Merkner, age 72 of Emsworth passed away at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was born on July 12, 1950 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Robert and Patricia Jackson.  She is survived by her beloved husband; Rev. Richard L. Merkner Sr.; six loving children, Michael Alexander (Sue), Tammy Alexander Oldenburg (Gregory), Emily Merkner Gorlewski (John), Carrie Merkner Walsh (Brian), Matthew Alexander and Richard L. Merkner Jr.;...

David F. Harrington, age 73 of Avalon passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was born on March 18, 1950 and was the son of the late Francis and Lillian (Evans) Harrington.  He was a graduate of Avalon High School and was a star basketball player, known by "the Tree" due to his 6'5"height, and went to play basketball at Duquesne University. He served in the Air Force for 4 years and continued with the reserves for an additional 20 years while working as a North...

Richard A. Brooks, age 87 of Avalon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 21, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1935 and was the beloved husband of 65 years to Janet (Smith) Brooks. In addition to his wife he is survived by five loving children, Brian (Jodi), Candy (Andy), Myia (Mike), Noah (Theresa), and Amy (Michael); ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; sister, Dib Williams; and many nieces and nephews.  Richard Loved God with all of his heart and...

Anthony C. Berwick, 65, of Kilbuck Township passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born on July 10, 1957 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Anthony was the beloved husband of Karen (Downing) Berwick of 42 years.  Anthony is survived by his three loving sons, Clayton Berwick, Travis (Danielle) Berwick, and Ethan (Leann) Berwick; two dear grandchildren, Carly and Ellie Berwick; mother Evelyn (Pancoast) Berwick and his father the late Clyde Berwick;...

Grande, James J. Age 91 passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday March 25th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years Patricia (Pat) Grande (Loeffler). James is survived by his three sons James E. (Kathleen), Frank (Eileen) and Alan (Carol), seven grandchildren Kristy (Kenneth) Meier, Kevin (Sarah), Jennifer (Robert) Rizzo, Michael, Caroline, Jacob and Therese, and two great grandchildren Kenneth Xavier and Gabriel James Meier. Son of Italian immigrants, Nicola...

Alan W. Bogner died unexpectedly Monday March 6, at his home in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He was 63 years old. A native of West View, he graduated from North Hills High School and Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia. Recently retired, he worked in the banking industry. He enjoyed playing his guitars and spending time with his beloved Airedale, Kramer. Son of the late Alan E. and Martha G. Bogner, he is survived by sisters Susan Banks of Brighton Heights and Martha...

Mark Allen Pinto, 57, of Bellevue, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023.     Mark learned a lot from the many adventures of his teenage years, which included everything from climbing cliffs and hopping freight trains to going to punk rock concerts all over Pittsburgh. These experiences made him as good of a resource as any book you could pull off a shelf. He could tell you something interesting about almost anything—especially music. Although Mark always held books and...

Rose Marie Owens (Donovan), age 82 of Ohio Township, went to be with Jesus and her husband, Bob, unexpectedly Wednesday night, February 15, 2023. Daughter of the late John and Mary Rose Donovan, she lived on Eicher Road and attended St. Benedict  Academy.  She graduated in 1958, taking with her not only a diploma, but friendships that lasted a lifetime. In 1959, she married her husband, the late Robert W. Owens, Sr., sharing their love and growing their family for over 60...

Robert (Bob) B. Kording, born November 25, 1942. Preceded in death by, and son of William and Mary (Hill) Kording. Brother of William Kording, Brian (Judy) Kording and Jeffrey (Heidi) Kording. Beloved father of Lisa (Peter) Hess, Melanie Steffler, Jessica (Mike) Kocon, Chelsea Kording and (Matt Nastka), and Robert Kording, Jr. Amazing pap-pap to Brandon (Sydney) Starr, Joseph Hess, Madeline Hess, Kelly Kording (Shawn Savage), Seth Steffler, Noah Steffler, Alyssa Fry, and Hadlee Kocon....

YOUKERS, Donald John Sr. of Bellevue, went to be at home with the Lord at age 94 on February 10, 2023. Don loved his family and the Lord. At age 14, he put on magic shows in his family’s rec room on the North Side of Pittsburgh as send-off parties for the WW II soldiers.  He was also part of a send-off drum corp that marched soldiers to the downtown bridge before boarding the trains. In his teens, he became one of the original members of IBM/International Brotherhood of...