All Obituaries

Janet Jones Ferrante Age 83, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2019 in Gastonia, NC. She was born in Pittsburgh on August 7, 1935 to the late Charles W Jones, Sr and Mary Gilderenew Jones. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, William John Ferrante; siblings, Edward, Charles (Sonny) Jones, Mary Silvasy(Joan), Edna Hansen. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who will be greatly...

Age 92, of Longwood at Oakmont, formerly of Penn Hills. Beloved husband of the late Doris T. Schultz. Loving father of Gregory R. Schultz (Linda), Stephen J. Schultz (Laurel), and Barbara A. Hedegore (Jeffrey); Brother of the late Audrey Cooper and Ruth Lamarca; Beloved grandfather of Jeffrey, Michael, and Daniel Schultz, Patricia Wolfe, Deborah Morgan, Kathryn Yaw, Jeremy and Justin Hedegore. Also 6 great-grandchildren. Bob was an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, an active member of Hebron...

Elena M. Tumolo  Age 95, of Plum, formerly of Oakland; on December 17, 2018; Beloved wife of the late Ralph Tumolo; Loving mother of Mary Elena Sniezek (Fred), Gerard "Jerry" Tumolo (Linda), and Ralph Tumolo (Lynne); also 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; Elena worked at Kingsley House and Pittsburgh Housing Authority; No local services; A Blessing Service and Interment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Runnemede, NJ: Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen of...

Sherrie T. Fix Age 78, of Plum Borough, formerly of Penn Hills, went to be with the Lord Dec. 6, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of Carl Edward Fix Jr. for 59 years; daughter of the late Kathryn(Nolan) and James Tonsic; loving mother of Tracy Barbarino (Clem); Kerrie Cressler (John); adored grandmother to Jarrad Barbarino(Nicole); Andrew Cressler, Jason Barbarino, Nolan...

Karen Lee Vargecko Age 72, of Penn Hills; on December 6, 2018; Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Vargecko; Loving mother of Mark Anthony Vargecko (Stacy Iezzi) and Tina Marie Long (Donald William Long); Sister of Earl Andrew Schifino (Thomas E. Merchant) and the late Nicholas Lee Schifino (Marion Beech); Sister in law of Geraldine Slear (the late Leon Slear), Patrick Vargecko (Sharon Vargecko) and the late Elizabeth Kocak (Raymond Kocak); Loving grandmother of Brianna Marie Long and Ryan...

Dolores (Griffis) Lauer Age 90, of Penn Hills, on November 28, 2018; Beloved wife of 54 years of J. Henry "Hank" Lauer; Mother of Bruno Lauer; Sister of the late Bertha Quinn and Evelyn Wright; Aunt of her caregiver nieces: Donna and Judy Fisher, and many other nieces and nephews; Dolores was the longtime secretary of St. Gerard Majella Church in Penn Hills, where she and Hank volunteered and coordinated many church functions. Friends received Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at...

Edward W. Hill Age 85, of Penn Hills, on November 23, 2018; Beloved husband of Elizabeth Hill; Father of Anthony Hill and Debra Hill; Grandfather of Elizabeth Ann Hackel and Toni Lynn Shawkey; Edward worked for Nabisco for over 35 years and was a volunteer at Penn Hills Senior Center and for Rep. Anthony DeLuca. By his request, No Visitation or Services. Arrangements entrusted to: TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., Penn Hills  

Carole Sue Nicholes  On November 19, 2018; survived by her partner, Paul Banks; cousins Dan Durbin and Mary Durbin Shopnitz; grandsons Eli Howard, Ryan Banks, and Ethan Banks; Born and raised in Colorado before moving to Pittsburgh, Carole devoted her professional life working as an educator and counselor; Traveling, gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends were just a few of her leisure activities; She will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known...

 Arthur “Art” J. Marino, Jr. Passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 30, 2018. A Carnegie Mellon Chemical Engineering grad, Art’s technical writing career spanned 40 years at PPG where he retired Manager, Public Relations. He taught business writing for a decade at Point Park University. Art proudly served Army Reserves for 28 years retiring Lt. Col. He will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature and wit. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Patti,...

Harvey S. "Butchie" Learn, III Age 69, of Penn Hills; on November 4, 2018; Father of Tracy Mango, Thomas Learn, Jennifer Learn Depanicis, and David Learn; also 3 grandchildren; Brother of Marilyn Hezir (Greg), Brother in law of Neil Besterman: Nephew of Carol Castellano; Uncle of Kimberly Williams (Chad); Harvey was a Marine Veteran of the Viet Nam War; Friends received Thursday 2-6 PM at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills; Blessing Service at...