All Obituaries

57, passed away on April 3, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on May 20, 1965. Beloved daughter to the late Edward and Margaret Stepanek. Loving sister to the late Charles Stepanek, Edward Stepanek, Kenneth Stepanek, Lori Stepanek Zielmanski and Merrie Stepanek. Also survived by many loving Nieces, nephews and Friends. Melinda was loved by all that knew her, she was a huge animal lover and her dogs were her children. She served as a nanny for many years and loved all the children she helped raise....

84, the matriarch of the family passed away on April 6, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on May 30, 1938. Oldest of 9 siblings to the late Regis and Dora McLaughlin. Loving wife of 22 years to the late Edward Hancock who passed in 2009. Caring mother to Robert G Bereksazi, James A. Bereksazi, Beth Ann Ward, Melaine J. Zeitler and Bernard Bereksazi Jr. Proud grandmother to 9 and great-grandmother to 10. Sister to Mary Louis Monheim, Regis D McLaughlin and Christine McLaughlin. Also survived by many...

93, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on July 28, 1929. Beloved daughter to the late Michael and Josephine Dellostretto. Loving wife to the late Joseph Cianflone who passed in 2006. Caring mother to Michael (Carol) Cianflone and Joseph Cianflone. Proud Grandmother to Amy Thomason, Carisa Cianflone, Liana McCaffrey and Jon Cianflone. Great-grandmother to Alyssa, Kayleigh, Kiera and William. Step Great-grandmother to Nate and Addie Malock. Aunt to Kim Dellostretto...

84, passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on August 18, 1938. Beloved son to the late Henry and Anna Slaterback. Loving husband to Candace L. Slaterback. Caring father to Sandra L Slaterback. Brother to MaryAnn (Ron) Charf. Brother in law to Barbara I. Slaterback and Barbara Slaterback. Also survived by one nephew Ken Slaterback and one niece Shelly (Alex) Ayers. Preceded in death by two brothers Henry Slaterback and Gerard Slaterback. A memorial service will...

78, passed away on March 24, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on March 1, 1945. Beloved son to the late Chester and Ruth Biedrzycki. Loving husband of 57 years to Dorothy Burke. Caring father to Candice, Brandon and Garrett. Proud grandfather to Savanna, Emma, Nathan and Ian. Brother to Regis, Timmy and Ruth (Tammy). Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.   A memorial service will be held at a later date at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with...

Our beloved mother Amelia fell asleep in the heavenly house of the Lord on February 13, 2023. Born in a small coal mining town, Hutchinson, PA on October 28, 1926. Beloved daughter to the late Stevan and Evdokia Klipa. Loving wife to the late Milan Opacic. Caring mother to Maria (Milan) Stanojevic, Rade (Patti), Danielle, and Luke (Darinka). Baba to Mirce, Melina, Maia, Marko and Maksim. Sister to Peter (Clara), Mary Silianoff. Sister in law to Georgeann Klipa and Richard Raczkiewicz....

87, passed away on February 1, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on November 29, 1935. Beloved daughter to the late Milos and Anne Kosanovich. Loving wife to Philip Catanzaro who passed in December. Caring mother to Anne (Ralph) Edwards, Mitch Catanzaro and Philip (Jennifer) Catanzaro. Proud grandmother to Julia (Mike), Jennifer (Sheaun), Vincent (Anna) and Sophia. Great-grandmother to Isabella, Aiden, Vinnie, Brooke, Logan, Blake and Anthony. Also survived by many loving nieces,...

89, Passed away on January 30, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on April 7, 1933. Beloved son to the late John and Anna Pitt. Loving brother to Dennis (Emma) Pitt. Also survived by many loving cousins, friends and extended family members. Friends will be received on Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 2-7 pm. at the Cieslak & Tatko Funeral Home and Cremation Services; 2935 Brownsville Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15227. A funeral service will be held 7 pm. Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Cieslak & Tatko...

84, Passed away on January 26, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on July 15, 1938. Beloved daughter to Frank and Marie Denk. Loving wife to the late Sigmund Kovach. Caring mother to Michael (Kathy) Kovach, Mary Ellen (Stuart Chisholm) Houston and John (Michelle) Kovach. Proud grandmother to Kara (David) Butler, Katie (Matthew) Kovach, Karlie Kovach, John Houston and Emily Houston. Great-grandmother to Sadie Butler, Sheperd,  Holden and Liam Moeslein. Sister to Frank (Darlene) Denk, Mary Lou...

86, passed away January 3, 2023.  She was born December 7, 1936  to Anna and Andrew Brody in the Southside of Pittsburgh overlooking the steel mills, the youngest of 11 children.  Married to her lifelong partner Joe for over 60 years before he went to be with the Lord, they resided in Baldwin and she still was able to remain in her home with the help of her sons until her health declined.  She is survived by her children Paul, Joey, Dorothy (Vincent), Greg Vincent, and...