All Obituaries

  Robert K. Hamel, (85), Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on September 6, 2023 with his wife Joann at his side.  Bob was a career USPS employee, avid biker, stained glass maker, gardener, and kindest person we all hope to be. Bob is survived by his wife Joann of 64 years, his five children: Diane, Dan, Ron, Jim and Jan, his 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.  Bob was predeceased by his parents Ken and Ida. Holding to Bob’s wishes there will only be a private...

  95, of Baldwin, passed away on August 12, 2023. Born in Windber, PA on March 12, 1928. Beloved daughter to the late Andrew and Mary Syko. Loving wife to the late Peter Zlokas Jr. Caring mother to Dawn (Don) Stanis and Crystal (Ron) Weber. Proud grandmother to Heather Pieffer, Amber (Nathan) Arthur, Aprille (Andrew) Will and Reena Weber. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and family members. Preceded in death by two daughters Starr (Lou) Pieffer and Robin Zlokas and siblings...

75, passed away on August 10,2023 with his family by his side. Born in Sellersburg, Indiana on 07/14/1948. Beloved son of the late William L. Guernsey and Wilma Creamer. Loving husband to the late Roberta M Guernsey who passed in 2016. Caring Dad to Kimberly (Bernie) Matuszak, Billy (Marie) Fraas and Laura Hunt. Proud Pap to Matthew (Jessica) Long, Amber (Matthew) Miller, Corey Fraas, Colyn Fraas, Cayla Fraas, Tyler Hunt, Jessica Hunt, Michael Miles and Raeanne Rusnic. Great grand Pap to...

62, of Baldwin Boro, passed away on August 2, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on March 17, 1961. Beloved son to the late Arthur Varney and Alice (William) Sommer. Loving father to Thomas (Kaidia) Varney, Meghan (Joshua) Conley, Kaleigh Varney and Liam Varney. Proud grandfather to Jack Gilbert Conley. Brother to Dianne (Paul) Ruffner, Lisa (Jim) Kirk, and step-siblings to Mark (Audra) Sommer, Matt (Julie) Sommer and Sommer (Andrew) Lilja. Also survived by many loving Nieces, Nephews, Coworkers and...

64, of Brentwood, passed away on August 1, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on August 21, 1958. Beloved son to the late Harry and Lois Toal. Loving husband to Colleen Sabolcik Toal. Caring father to Melissa (Alan) Waldron, Rachel (Nikki) Toal and Eric (Tom Brewer) Toal. Proud grandfather to Alexa Waldron and Oliver Toal. Brother to Patricia Toal and Harry Toal. Also survived by many loving Nieces, Nephews, and his beloved pets Boo and Misha. Preceded in death by three sisters Joanne Morgano, Martha...

On Monday, July 24 at the age of 79, Patty of Baldwin Boro passed. Born in Pittsburgh on October 7, 1943 beloved daughter to the late George and Anne (Oranetz) Bycura.  Loving sister to Jean (Donald) Staszewski. Dear aunt to Mark (Winter Park, FL), Robb (Charlotte, NC) and Craig (York, SC). Also survived by three Godchildren, many cousins, friends and neighbors. Friends will be received on August 4, 2023 from 2-6 pm. with Panachida at 5 pm. at the Cieslak & Tatko Funeral Home and...

92, passed away on July 7, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on April 11, 1931, beloved daughter to the late Charles T. and Salome McConnell. Loving wife of 54 years to the late Harry E. Kozlowski. Caring mother to David E. Kozlowski, Dr. Elaine M. Hylek, Lee Ann Reiter, Gerald A. Kozlowski and Eric (Joanne) Kozlowski. Grandmother to 11 and Great-grandmother to 8. Sister to Marion Woodward and Gerald McConnell. Also survived by special friends Pete Micheli Jr. and Randy Hylek. Preceded in death by...

  77, passed away on July 13, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on December 3, 1945 beloved daughter to the late Frank and Regina Heckman. Loving wife to the late David W. Guckes. Caring mother to Juliann (Robert) Ravas and Jamie Guckes Willis. Proud Grandmother to Jemma Mary (Derek May) Willis, Chad Gregory Ravas and Katelyn Mary Ravas. Sister to Patricia Crowley, Francis E. Heckmann, Barbara Kolas, Anna Mary Lynch, Angie (Jim) Bruner, Robert Heckmann and Cecilia Anderson. Preceded in death by...

64, passed away on July 13, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh on December 22, 1958 beloved son to the late Joseph and Dorothy Schmitt. Loving father to Jason, Cody and  Joey Schmitt.  Proud grandfather to Avery and Presley. Brother to Jim Schmitt. Preceded in death by his siblings Joe and Maureen. Forever friend and beloved mother to his children Sandra Grosz. Also survived by many loving extended family members John was a great man. A Charismatic, Intelligent, Passionate, Sun worshipper...