All Obituaries

Arthur “Chuck” Gumbert, 94, of Lower Burrell, formerly of Springdale, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. He was born Nov. 13, 1929, to his parents, the late Victor and Emily Lambermont Gumbert. Mr. Gumbert worked for Duquesne Light for 42 years where he retired. Chuck was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church in Lower Burrell and enjoyed gardening, working on his home, listening to music, and spending time with his family. Surviving him are...

                                   Gertrude B. (Cieslinski) Wanamaker 93 of Springdale passed into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday April 6, 2024, at Presbyterian Senior Care Oakmont. She was born on November 7, 1930, in Natrona, PA to her parents, Joseph and Veronica (Grayek) Cieslinski. Gert was a graduate...

Frank Alexander Mento, 86, of Valencia, passed away peacefully Friday, April 5th, 2024, at his home with his wife and family by his side. Frank was born June 30th, 1937, in Acmetonia, Pa. Frank was the son of the late Frank and Tillie (Gentile) Mento.  Frank graduated from Springdale High School and taught in the school district for 37 years and coached soccer.  He was a graduate of IUP and received a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and served in the Army...

On April 4, 2024, Josephine (Jo, Phenie) Sagan Funkhouser, with joy in her heart, took Jesus' hand in Florida. Heaven gained an angel as we said goodbye to a mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. Our Mom lived her whole life-99 years- in just two neighboring houses in Springdale; she lived her simple life to the fullest, giving of herself to church and community organizations, supporting family and friends in time of great joy and deep sorrow,...

Martha (Mitas) Grottenthaler, 96 formerly of Springdale died Monday April 1, 2024, in Concordia of Fox Chapel. She was born October 19, 1927. in Springdale to the late John and Mary Hussar Mitas. She and her husband Ed moved to Penn Hills in 1957 and lived there for many years. She worked as a Secretary/ Office Clerk for Bell Telephone where she retired. Martha enjoyed shopping, home arts, travel and was a Tour Guide for Pittsburgh History and Landmark Foundation. Survivors include many...

Eugene Joseph Grabowski (Grady) of Springdale passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 96. He was the beloved husband to the late Betty (Granish) Grabowski for 69 years. The youngest brother of the late Walter, Henry and Fritz Grabowski. The son of the late Walter and Laura Grabowski. He was retired from Ingalls Ironworks, Verona, Pa. In his younger days he enjoyed fishing, gardening and golfing. He was a big fan of both the Penguins and Steelers. He was a member of...

On Monday, March 25, Thomas F. Winklmann, 71, peacefully passed on to greener pastures. He was born in 1952 to George A. Winklmann, Sr. and Frances J. (Casavalle) Winklmann. He graduated from Penn Hills High School and was much loved by his brothers and sisters through good times and bad. He enjoyed reading his bible, devising dad jokes, and always seemed to have a good word for everyone he met. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, George A. Winklmann, , Jr....

Betty Jane Andrews, 85, of Springdale, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23. She was born to the late John and Kathryn Krampholz on Nov. 8, 1938. Betty was predeceased by her husband, and one true love, William (Bill) Andrews, who died unexpectedly on April 13, 1982, after almost 20 years of marriage. Betty was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and graduated from Oakmont High School in 1956. After spending time in Paris, France, while Bill was serving in the military, they bought their...

Shirley A. Bentley 67, of Springdale, passed away Friday March 22, 2024, in UPMC St. Margaret with her family by her side.  She was born November 20, 1956, to her parents, the late Roy, and Francis Sarwinski Hughes.  Mrs. Bentley was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed diamond painting, camping with her husband, and especially spending time with her loving family.  Surviving her are: Husband James Bentley Son Jason (Kelly) Bentley Son William (Tiffany) Bentley Son Daniel...

                 Arda Paige Orr, 74, of Greensburg, passed away at home on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She was born November 23, 1949. Paige, as she liked to be called, was adopted as an infant, and always felt the utmost gratitude to her birth mother Gerri for placing her with her adoptive parents, Albert and Grace Taylor, who loved her unconditionally. Paige was employed by Chevron Corporation for many years and...