All Obituaries

MICHAEL J. CONROY Age 77, of the South Hills, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2019, surrounded by his family. Beloved son of the late Michael J. and Katherine M. (Fitzgerald) Conroy; cherished father of Kelly Rump, Erin Conroy and the late Sean Conroy; dearest brother of Kathleen Flannigan (Kenneth Wells); grandfather of Ricky, and Ryan Rump, and Chase Hochendoner. Chase was a very special part of his life; treasured uncle, cousin and friend of many. Mike honorably served our city...

Patricia B. Wilson (Sorger), 82 years old of Baldwin passed away peacefully at Family Hospice on February 2, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph Sorger and Christina (Kovach) Sorger. Mother to the late Christopher C. Wilson.  Survived by sister Gloria Marie Simony, grandchildren Jessica, Angela (Scott Caddy), Christopher R. Wilson and 2 great-grandchildren Mia Caddy and Jack Campbell.  There will be no viewing.  A private memorial will be held by family.

Roseann M. (Teska) Yeso   Age 62 of Brookline, on November 14, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Loving wife of Peter.

JOSEPH E. WALTERS, JR. Age 60, passed at his lifelong home in Beechview on November 16, 2018. Loving husband of Lisa (Lake); beloved son of the late Joseph E. Sr. and Harriette W. (Holtgraver); cherished father of William (Laura), Aimee Bates (David). Joseph E. III (Chevonne) and Jennifer (John Watt); dear brother of Juanita Forrest (Robert), Paul (Joyce), Patrick (Bonita), Robert (Eleanor) and Rose Stagemeyer (Brian); adoring grandfather of Anna Savic, Kayleigh Geiger, Helen and Ally...

Michael Anthony Maiorano, Age 69, of Brookline, on November 9, 2018, surrounded by his family. Beloved son of the late Michael and Antionette (Biancanello) Maiorano; loving father of Michael A. Maiorano (Gigi Vereb) and Angelo (Linda Lattner); dear brother of the late Stephen Maiorano; adoring grandfather of Michael IV, Jenna and Angelo Maiorano Jr.; cherished friend of Joseph Blyth; treasured uncle, cousin and friend of many. Friends and family will be received Monday, November 12, 2018...

Elaine J. Cardwell, 75, passed away peacefully November 9, 2018, surrounded by family and friends.  Loving and devoted wife of 55 years to Dick. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Marjorie Pearson, brother, Paul, and sisters Carlene Miller and Marjorie Krohe.  Cherished Mother of Sharon, who preceded her in death, Cindy, Maureen Jones (Keith) and Eric ( Carey).   Loving BaBa to grandchildren Matthew Jones (Jamie), Elliott Kaylor and Ryker and Rhys Cardwell;...

Patricia A. Beyer – Age 88   Passed peacefully at Kane Hospital, Scott Twp.  Born to Ernest and Katherine (Ford) Smith on March 2, 1930 in Pittsburgh.  Widow of Edward A. Beyer.  Sister of Emma Jean Kocis of Manassas, Virginia and Judy Tabacchi of LaVerne, California. Step mother to: Larry Beyer of Harrisburg, PA and Richard Beyer of York, PA.  Mother to: Linda O’Neil of Bakersfield, California, Donna Kolodziek-Todd (Ron) of Scott Twp., Kathy Beyer...

RICHARD ROSATO      Age 71, of Overbrook, at his home surrounded by his family, on October 21, 2018. Loving husband of Patricia (Sciulli); cherished father of Jeanne McConnell (Shawn), Gregory and Susan; dear brother of Jack, Joseph (Mary Jean) and Marianne; adoring "Pap" to Kayla, Josh, Matt, Haley, RJ and Jack; treasured "Pap Squared" to Ryder, Zander and Jaxon. A host of other family and friends that loved and will truly miss him. Rich...

JOHN JOSEPH O'ROURKE, JR.     Age 61, of Brookline, on October 1, 2018. Beloved son of John J. Sr. and the late Bernadette (Hren); loving father of Heather O'Rourke and Shannon Willard (Brian); dear brother of Kevin, Kerwin, Sean and Kellianne Marfisi (Mark); adoring grandfather of Travon, Da'Shaun, Dennis, Brian, Braylon and Nahtalia; treasured great-grandfather of Tyjear. John proudly served our country...

MICHAEL “JIKE” BRONDER     Age 36, of South Park, on September 13, 2018, lost his battle with addiction and was released from the mental anguish he suffered in this world. Cherished son of Julie Bronder Szalla (Ted) and Jude Mihalik (Christy); adoring father of Harper James and Avery Marie; loving fiancé of Gina Zakharin; dear brother of T.C., Tony and Phill (Kelly Mehal) Szalla and Shawn Shelpman; beloved grandson of Leonard (late Marylin), Theodore...