All Obituaries

Bobbi Jo Swartz, 51, of Glassport, formerly of West Mifflin, died June 7, 2021.  She is the daughter of Joanne (Swanson) Swartz and the late Ray Swartz.  She is survived by her fiancé Paul Pipp, children Derrick Tamsula, Dave Tamsula, Dannielle Tamsula and Dehandrea Tamsula; grandchildren Hailee, Addison and Adyn; ex husband David Tamsula; sister Sandy Swartz; brother Allen (Mary Ann) Swartz; mother in law Cynthia Pipp; father in law Mack Clark and many nieces and nephews....

Anna (Bicchetti) Pepe December 11, 1927 ~ May 12, 2021 Anna (Bicchetti) Pepe, 93, of Glassport, PA, age 93, passed away peacefully with her children at her side on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at UPMCMercy Hospital. She is survived by her daughter Maria Cready and husband Ray of West Middlesex, PA, and son Emmett Pepe and wife Leah of Herndon, VA and is the adored grandmother (Nonna) of Brianna Pepe, Amanda Pepe, Angelo Pepe and Amato Pepe and great-grandson Oliver...

Gregory “Flake” J. Zalac, 57 of McKeesport died May 6, 2021.  He is the son of Gertrude (Krol) Zalac and the late George “Tookie” Zalac.  Greg is survived by his children  Brandon, Kristy, Ashley and Karli Zalac; also 2 grandchildren.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.  A private memorial service and celebration of Greg’s life will be held at a later date.

Mary M. Slafka, 100, a lifelong resident of Glassport, died today, May 2, 2021. She was born Christmas Day, 1920 in Port Vue, daughter of John and Anna (Pallof) Janus. Mary was a 1939 graduate of McKeesport High School. She was a former federal employee who worked as an office administrator at the Christy Park Works during World War II. Mary was a member of Queen of the Rosary parish in Glassport, and for many years a bowler on the Merrymakers at the Glassport Lanes. She was an Avon...

Leroy "Pooh" Anthony Richel, 39, of Glassport passed away April 29, 2021 at home.  He is the son of the late Robert and Rose (Danielson) Richel, Sr.  He is survived by his son Robert "Tubbie" Richel of Port Vue; siblings Bobbi Jo (Mark Rupinski) Richel of Glassport, Betty Jo Richel of Glassport, Jody Upperman of Port Vue, Tina (Keith Snyder) Richel of North Huntingdon, Sissy Richel of Port Vue anmd Robert (Jen) Richel, Jr. of Port Vue; brother-in-law Robert...

  Mary E. Kraynak, 99, originally of Glassport died April 23, 2021 at The Palms at O'Neil. Born Oct. 15, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Carr) Chaputa. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Michael Kraynak.  She is survived by her son Jack (Jean) Florko; grandchildren Christopher Florko and Marjorie (Matt) Leaver and great grandson Varian Leaver and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by longtime dear family friend and...

Harold "Skip" R. Smith, 52, of Glassport, died April 16, 2021.  He is survived by his dear friend Terry Vietmeier; sister Melisa (Michael) Danko; brother Donn Smith; nephews Nathan Smith, Scott Stewart, Joshua Danko and Evan Danko and niece Micala Domingo.  Skip was a mechanic and a huge Greatful Dead fan who had a heart of gold.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

Barbara Jean Willard, 81, of Glassport, died April 15, 2021.  She is the daughter of the late Paul and Ella Mae (Boyd) Cupp and wife of the late Frank Willard.  Barbara is survived by her daughters Terry (Rick) Hughes and Cathy (John) Faye; son Frank Willard; grandchildren Abigail, Jordan, Hillary and Ben; sisters Shirley Barclay, Judy Yuhas, Jane Hopkins and Jacqueline Bilan; brother Carl Cupp and John Cupp; also niece and nephews.  She was preceded in death by son...

LaWanda (McDonald/Muscante) Krauth . . . LaWanda's kitchen is now closed!  Born June 22, 1935 in Clairton, Pa went to sleep on April 13, 2021.  Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Emma McDonald, sister Emma Mae Gilligan and husband Dominic A. Muscante.  Also preceded in death by beloved husband, caretaker and best friend, Robert Krauth.  She is survived by her 7 children: Tammy Muscante, Cathy (David) Jay, Falco A. (Gina) Muscante, Anthony Muscante, Anna (the...

Carol "Sis" Stecak, 76, of Glassport died April 12, 2021.  She is the daughter of the late Edmund and Margaret Pacewicz.  She is survived by her beloved husband Paul "Poogie" Stecak, son Mark (Tracey) Stecak; daughter Kelly (Tony) Campitell; grandchildren Marc (Jessica) and Nicholas Stecak, Rachel, Antonio and Angelo Campitell; nephew Jason (Mary) Pacewicz and great nephew Gavin Pacewicz.  She was preceded in death by her brother Bob  Pacewicz and...