All Obituaries

Richard “Dick” P. Grotefend, 86, of Cheswick, passed away peacefully of Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  He was born October 2, 1937, to the late Wallace and Marie Krisch Grotefend and has been a longtime member of the community.  Dick was a proud veteran serving in the U.S. Army.  After his discharge, he worked for AT&T International for over 35 years, and then Home Depot. Through his travels he had the opportunity to visit the Great Wall of China and many more...

FREDERICK JOHN PENT MARCH 22 1948 - APRIL 16 2024  With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Frederick John Pent on April 16, 2024. Frederick was born March 22, 1948, on the Northside of Pittsburgh, the son of Betty Fox and Frederick John Pent Sr ( both deceased). He was a charismatic member of the community and everyone knew him by name. His family fondly called him Derf, Daddio, Pops, and Pap pap, to everyone else he was Freddie.  For the past 34 years, he shared...

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...

Irene T. Block 77, of Springdale, formerly of New Kensington, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 9, 2024.  She was born September 8, 1946 to her parents, the late Jack and Martha Rochna Block.  She worked for A. Folino Construction for many years where she eventually retired.  Mrs. Block was a former member of St. Alphonsus Church in Springdale and loved her pets and spending time with her family.  Surviving her are: Brother John block of Minn. Sister...

                                   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....