All Obituaries

Crystal Anne Poremski, age 40, of Carrick, PA, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was the loving daughter of John Poremski and late mother, Donna L. Poremski. Additionally, she is survived by Donna Lee Poremski to whom she was a crazy little sister. She was a beloved Aunt to Donna Hays and Angela Sacco, and great-nieces Brianna Jacobs, Gia Lenhart, and great-nephew, Kayden Kelley.  Crystal, you will forever live in all our hearts and will be missed...

ARGENTINA SARA (AVENI) KALVI  Age 92, formerly of Brookline passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, peacefully in her home. She was a beloved wife to the late Louis Kalvi, mother of Stephen (Christina), and the late Michael and grandmother to Anthony. Survived by her brother Louis Aveni and many nieces and nephews. Argie was preceded in death by her twelve brothers and sisters. She enjoyed working at Resurrection Parish in the rectory. She enjoyed singing in Ressi's choir, sewing,...

Charles Martin Bursich    Proudly with grace and dignity, our Mountaineer Charles Martin Bursich entered the gates of heaven on Saturday Jan 15, 2022. Chuck was born March 31, 1943 in Etna, Pa. The loves of his life were his wife Bonnie A Bursich, children Lisa (Phu) Ngo, Charles (Cassie) Bursich, Dana (Michael) Gallaher, Emily (Jon) Androski, Michael (Courtney) Bursich and Jonathan (Liza) Bursich.  He never missed an opportunity to enjoy his grandchildren Nick,...

TIMOTHY BIRKEL   Age 70, originally from the Southside passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, peacefully and surrounded by his immediate family after a short, but hard battle with cancer. Son of the late Elizabeth and Frederick J. Birkel and proud brother of the late Fred Birkel. Devoted husband to Patti (Serafini); loving father to Lizzy (Danny) Bittner and Krissy (Rich) Ferris. Cherished pappy to Hennasey Bittner and Ella, Timothy and Julian Ferris always making it a priority...

TIMOTHY T. SCOTT    Age 53, of Brookline, passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Beloved son of Susan L. (Miller) and the late Walter E. Scott; cherished father of Tim Scott; dear brother of Michael P. Scott; adoring grandfather of Cameron Scott; loving companion of Chrissy Carter; uncle of Sara and Krystal;special friend to Diane Zilaitis; treasured nephew, cousin and friend to many. Friends and family shall be received Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 2-4 and 6 pm...

EDWARD CHARLES GRATTON, SR.  Age 42, of Arlington, passed peacefully on Monday, December 20, 2021. Loving husband of the late Tanya Miller; beloved son of Mary Ann “Mal” (Finnigan) and the late Harry F. Gratton; cherished father of Edward C. Gratton Jr. (Sam) and John M. Gratton: dear brother of Brenda Arms, Harry Gratton III (Lori) and Debby Lewis (Jeff); adoring uncle to Mario Arms (Liz), Megan Stadelman (Nick), Jeffrey Lewis (Sarah), Zachary Lewis (Maryann) and Jamie...

WILLIAM JOHN MARTINKO  Age 78, of Brookline, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Proud owner of Galardi’s 30 Minute Cleaners in Market Square, where he met his longtime friend and father figure the late Joe Galardi. Husband of Rhonda (Darke) Martinko; beloved son of the late Michael and Julia (Koza) Martinko; cherished father of Marla A. (Jeff Rodgers) and William “Butch” Martinko (Christi), dear brother of Edward Martinko (Bonnie), Chris Shiring and...

Victoria (Delis) Gandelsman, age 97, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Lviv, Ukraine, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2021. Mother of Stanislav Boyko and Victoria Kaminsky, grandmother of Igor (Alexandra Susloparova) Boyko, Tanya (Mark) Bernstein and Vladimir Kaminsky, great grandmother of Katherine Boyko, Sophie Kaminsky, Rachel, Benjamin, and Arielle Bernstein. In 1942 at the age of 18, Victoria Gandelsman volunteered to join the Soviet Army as a nurse at the field hospital of the tank...

Tiffany L. Trischler Age 51, of Robinson Twp., formerly of Bridgeville, passed peacefully on Thursday December 2, 2021. Beloved daughter of Claudia (Gaffney) and the late Gregory Trischler; loving companion of Thomas P. Mozuch; cherished mother of Kaitlyn Rossa and Jennifer Mozuch (Chad Stewart); dear sister of Byrin "Beej" Trischler (Shannon); adoring grandmother to Madison Stewart; treasured niece, aunt, cousin and friend; a special friend to many in Beechview. Services...

Linda Blain Daley  Age 69, of North Fayette, passed peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021. Loving wife of the late Donald Andrew Daley; beloved daughter of the late David Thomas and Mary Jane (Katarincic) Blain; cherished mother of Andrew Blain Daley; dear sister of Cathy Heinz (Gary); adoring aunt to Brian Williams and Lindsey Kress; treasured friend of many. Services private. Arrangements by Ball Funeral Chapel, Inc.