All Obituaries

On Friday, April 30, 2021, David Thomas Ptak, loving husband, father & grandfather passed away, at the age of 68, due to COVID complications. Dave was born on February 1, 1953 in Sewickley, PA. On August 4, 1979, Dave married Rebecca (Talarico). They raised three beautiful children in Penn Hills, PA. Dave was a member of Unity Community Church in Plum. Dave loved Jesus, baseball, gardening, laughter, good food & spending time with family and friends. He loved the simple...

Born in Donora Pennsylvania on January 29, 1936; graduated from the Donora High School in 1953. Gloria graduated from the Mercy School of Nursing in 1956 and had a 43 year career with Eye & Ear Hospital/ UPMC. In 2012, Gloria began working for Home Instead, in home health care, which she thoroughly enjoyed.She was an active member of Saint Susanna Church in Penn Hills. She served on parish council for four years and in many other capacities at the church. Gloria volunteered at adult...

Nancy "Nan" Seamans Gaydash, 75, of Plum, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on April 26, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Nancy was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania on March 10, 1946. Nancy was a graduate of Big Beaver Falls Area High School, Rochester General Nursing School, and the University of Pittsburgh (Bachelor's degree in Sociology).  Nancy started her career as a Vista Volunteer (now known as AmeriCorps).  She then went on to pursue...

Margaret "Peggy" (Pappa) Will, 72, of Apollo Pennsylvania entered into Heaven's Gates on April 15, 2021 after a month long battle of COVID-19. Peggy was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on March 25, 1949.  Peggy was born on the Catholic Feast Day, The Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Peggy always felt a connection with the Blessed Mother as she would pray to her often for intercessory prayer. Peggy was a graduate of Penn Hills High School Class of 1967. She was a...

Age 87, of Penn Hills; on April 15, 2021; Husband of the late Margaret (Holden) Long; Father of Donald W. Long (Tina); Grandfather of Brianna Long; Brother of the late JoAnne Semach (the late Paul); Uncle of Paul Semach (Diane); Great uncle of Courtney Zimmerman (Tahir), David Semach (Jessie); Great great uncle of Aiden and Alexander Zimmerman, Indiana May, and Waverly Rose Semach; Don was retired from Highway Equipment Company where he was a heavy machinery painter, and a veteran...

Barbara J. (Standfest) Johnson Age 57, of Penn Hills; passed away on April 12, 2021; Beloved mother of Jocelyn Jean Johnson; Wife of Loren K. Johnson; Daughter of the late Robert and Jean Standfest; Sister of Dale Standfest and Ellen Beatty; Barbara loved God. She was the organizer of the first Civil War Soldier’s Fair in Pittsburgh; Friends received Friday, April 16, 2021 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Eastmont, 10 AM until Funeral Service at 12 noon; 1229 Jefferson Heights Road,...

Robert G. Fleischman  Of Penn Hills entered into the arms of his Savior on April 8, 2021, at the age of 84. Robert was born on July 25, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio to William Fleischman and Mildred Adolita Garbart. He was preceded in death by his brother James “Jim” Howard Fleischman and sister Margaret “Peg” Richardson. He married his wife Marion Sabish in 1955 and enjoyed 65 years with her. Together they raised five children Elise “Elly” Philipp...

Age 95, of Penn Hills passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on, March 29, 2021; Beloved wife of Michael Mele; Loving mother of Daniel Mele (Gloria), Maria Wilson (Robert), Virginia Buckwalter (Paul), and Michael A. Mele (Stephanie); Beloved grandmother of Monica Angoff (Robert); Michael T. Mele (Kara); Scott Wilson (Toni), Nicholas Wilson (Tara); Chrisa Kravetz (Tim), Paul Buckwalter (Kelly), Chad Buckwalter (Bekah), Melissa Sargent (Steve), Michael R. Mele, Meredith...

Nov. 3, 1945 - March 24, 2021 Born and lived in Pittsburgh; Beloved wife of the late William F. Sanford (52 years); Mother of Denise (Frank) Guerriero, Kim (Keith) Wingard, and Danielle (Doug) Sanford; Daughter of Melvin and the late Veronica (Graboski) Rearick; Sister of Ken Rearick (Esther); Grandmother of 6, preceded in death by granddaughter Jenny Guerriero   and survived by several nieces, nephews extended family and friends. Friends received Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at...

Age 94, of Penn Hills, on March 15, 2021; Beloved husband of the late Yolanda (Macioce) Gionta; Loving father of Steve Gionta (Patty) and Janet Janke (Robert); Brother of Nilda Mercurio, the late Andrew and Edward Gionta, and Marlene Ionadi; also six grandchildren: Jennifer, Robert, Ryan, Melissa, Holly, and Gina  and six great grandchildren: Caileigh, Gabby, Logan, Kaitlin, Haley and Eliana; Henry was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and retired from the United States Postal Service;...