All Obituaries

Larry E. Fritz, 89, of Springdale passed away April 14, 2026. He was born September 30, 1936, in Mayport, PA to his parents, Harold (Peck) Fritz and Sarah Mowry. He worked for US Gypsum in Oakmont, PA as Plant Supervisor. Larry married the love of his life, Hazel (Monty) Harman on August 24th, 1957. They enjoyed 68 wonderful years together. He loved his in-laws, Vicke and Rod Case and Terry and Gloria Harman. He was a huge sports fan and especially loved the Springdale Dynamos, Pittsburgh ...

Mary Ellen McKenna 87, of Cheswick, passed away Monday April 13, 2026, in Northland Heights Senior Living.  She was born October 2, 1938, to her late parents Thomas and Mary Fahrbuechel McKenna and has been a lifelong resident of our community.    Mary graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Natrona Heights as class valedictorian and later from Mount Mercy, now Carlow University with honors.  She worked for Westinghouse Credit Corporation as a Treasury ...

Dave Harrison, 71, of Cheswick, passed away surrounded by family on April 9, 2026. Dave was born on November 1st, 1954, to Clarence and Gertrude Harrison of Sharpsburg. After Dave graduated from North Catholic in 1972, he went on to study education at Slippery Rock. After graduating college Dave began his career of 35 years working as a highway foreman for PennDOT. In 1981, Dave and Lynne began their love story. Dave and Lynne went on to have 2 children, Jason and Megan. In 2010, Dave ...

Wade W. Clark Sr. 86 of Springdale passed away April 4, 2026.  He was born July 8, 1939, in New Jersey to his parents, John Cervice and Helen Zessweiss.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. from 1957 to 1959.  After his discharge from the service, he worked for Allegheny Valley School District as a custodian and later maintenance Supervisor and married the love of his life, the late Josephine Tomaszewski Clark.  He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, camping ...

  Patsy A. Thompson 90, of Springdale passed away peacefully at home on Monday March 30, 2026.  She was born November 10, 1935, to her late parents, Harry and Doris (Dunn) Thompson and has been a lifelong resident of the valley.  She was a Sunday school teacher at the United Methodists Church of Springdale. Mrs. Thompson worked for many years as a Registered Nurse and eventually retired.  She enjoyed going to Northeast and spending time at the lake, especially with her ...

Joseph E. Volk Jr. 76 of Harmar Township passed away March 24, 2026.  He was born on September 15, 1949, and has been a lifelong member of the community.  Mr. Volk worked for Allegheny Ludlum where he eventually retired.  Joe enjoyed reading, walking, watching Jeopardy and the Pittsburgh sports teams.  He especially liked tending to his flower garden and vegetables.  Surviving him are: Daughter’s Tara (Edward) Matis of ...

Edward Breyak Age 95 of Indiana Twp passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 8, 1931, in Harwick Pa, the son of late Aniela and John Breyak. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Dororthy Bossola Breyak. His children are Cynthia Diethrich (Paul), Michael Breyak (the late Armella), Linda Brush (Stephen), Cheryl Rosewell (Rick).  Grandchildren Laurel Petraglia (Angelo), Lindsey Breyak Terihay (Alex), Lexie Brush Cassels ...

Patricia (Patty) Burger Yaworsky, 73, died Monday March 9, 2026.  She was born May 23, 1952, to her late parents, Frank and Rachel (Dalcherone) Burger in New Kensington.  She lived all of her life in the Springdale and Cheswick areas.  She graduated from Springdale High School in 1970.  Patty spent most of her life taking care of others and her beloved pets who she considered her “Children”.   For all of her difficulties, she always stayed true to who ...

Frances Bologna 90, of Harwick, passed away March 7, 2026, in her home.  She was born the daughter of the late Stanley and Felexia Stasik Krason.  Mrs. Bologna worked as a hair stylist for many years, eventually becoming self-employed and working from home.  She enjoyed shopping on QVC  and always wearing nice clothes.  Surviving her is her Son Randy S. Bologna. Besides her parents, she was preceded by 7 sisters and 2 brothers. Mass of Christian burial and ...

Christine A. (Knurek) Jones 75, of Lawrenceville, passed away March 2, 2026, at home with her family at her side.  She was born in New Kensington on July 30, 1950.  Christine drove school bus for ABC, formerly Laidlaw, for Fox Chapel School district where she eventually retired.  She enjoyed boating, rescuing stray cats and taking road trips with her sweetie.  Christine is survived by her loving husband Robert J. Jones Jr. Her brother Paul (Donna) Knurek Son’s ...