All Obituaries

Joseph C. Zoscak, 91, of Glassport, died July 9, 2019.  He is the son of the late Joseph and Sophia (Bogush) Zoscak.  He is survived by his brother Carl (Charlotte) Zoscak; nephews Todd, Robert and Michael Zoscak; great nieces Summer Ann and Autumn Dale Zoscak; also cousins.  He was preceded in death by his brother Eugene Zoscak.  Joe was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish and served in the US Army Korean Conflict.  After his retirement, Joe spent his time at his...

Thomas (Tommy) Joseph Mawritz, age 60, of Port Vue, PA formerly of Glassport, PA passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Born on September 11, 1958 in McKeesport, PA he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Campayno) Mawritz. Tommy was a graduate of South Allegheny High School. He was a pre-press manager at Comprint Inc in Gaithersburg, MD. After spending 19 years in the Washington, DC area, Tommy returned home. Soon he became involved in coaching youth football with the South Allegheny...

Stephen V. Gribschaw, 92, passed away May 29, 2019. He was born in Glassport, Allegheny County, PA on December 23, 1926 to the late John and Anna Novotniak Gribschaw of Glassport, PA. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Theresa Josephine Walczak Gribschaw, his brothers and sisters: Ernest Gribschaw, Albert Gribschaw, Andrew Gribschaw, John Gribschaw, Marie Danko, and Cecilia Maher, by his daughter Ann Marie Fiore Soltis, and his grandchildren, Beth Ann Gribschaw and Stephen Michael...

Jennie M. Quintana, 83 of Glassport passed away May 27, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She is the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Palmer and wife of the late Abelardo “Bill” Quintana.  She is survived by her daughter Theresa (Dan) Mawritz; grandchildren Jared Edwards, Tara Braddock, Alina Mawritz and Daniel Mawritz; great grandson Blake Edwards; brother Eugene (Leah) Palmer; sister Eileen Papson; also nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.  Jennie was...

John D'Amico, 77, of Elizabeth passed away peacefully May 1, 2019.  He is the son of the late Francesco and Assunta (Iannotta) D'Amico and beloved husband of the late Natalie (Kochuba) D'Amico.  He is survived by his sons Anthony (Lisa) D'Amico and John (Mary Beth) D'Amico; daughter Tina (Scott) Bryer; grandchildren Tully, Oakley, Reid, Max, Nico, Joseph, Jack, Sophia, Luke, Scarlet and Heinz; sisters Immaculata (the late Andreo) Renzi, Antoinette (Giuseppe)...

June A. Schantz, 76 of Pittsburgh, died April 27,2019.  She is the daughter of the late Logan and Bernette Gardner and wife of the late Jack Schantz.  June is survived by her daughter Kim O'Brien; grandchildren Jordan Rush, Nikola Sigmund and Dustin Rivera; daughter-in-law Pam Rivera; sisters Mary Siegfried and Melissa Gardner; brother David Gardner and Sierra Geist and Daisha Geist, whom she treated as her own grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by sons John,...

Blair M. Wojton, 75, of Glassport died Saturday April 20, 2019. He is the son of the late Matthew and Sophie (Ekiert) Wojton. He is survived by his siblings Carol (Richard) Dziki, Fran (Mike) Hoover, Phyllis (Bill) Beaver, Sta Wojton, Matt Wojton, and many nieces and nephews. Blair was a teacher at South Allegheny and St. Michael's, a member of the Glassport Council, Democratic Committee member, Lion's Club, and he also worked for Macy's and Puff's for many years. Friends...

Wesley P. Galiyas, 64, of Glassport died Saturday April 20, 2019. He is the son of the late Peter Galiyas. Wesley is survived by his mother Amelia (DiLiscia) Galiyas; siblings Mark (Loria) Galiyas of Glassport, Gina (Russell) Grice of Glassport, Mary Jo (Scott) Gacovsky of Elizabeth, Paul (Donna) Galiyas of Glassport; 7 nieces and nephews; and 7 great nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. There will be no service held, arrangements made by the Wojciechowski...

Helen Wrona, 89 of Elyria, OH, formerly of Liberty Boro, died April 1, 2019.  She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Wrona and beloved wife of the late John Wrona.  Helen is survived by her sons Joseph (Anna) Wrona of Elyria, OH and Stanley (Terrie) Wrona of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren Mark, Steve(Kristy), Chester (Kaila), Elizabeth, Joshua(Sarah), Nathaniel(Bonnie) and Kaitlyn and great grandchildren Joseph, Adlyn, Carson, Luke, Audrey, William and...

Cheryl  L. Varna, 68 of Glassport, died March 25, 2019.  She is the daughter of the late Greg and Mary Varna.  She is survived by her daughter MaryAnn (Clinton Fine) Stiehl; brothers Richard (Nancy)  Varna of Safety Harbor, FL and Dan (Kathy) Varna of Cranberry.  Cheryl  was an active member and bartender for Dravosburg No. 1 Volunteer Fire Department.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sun. from 1 to 6 and Mon. from 10 to 11:00 am.