All Obituaries

  Walter Michael Tymoczko, 70, of Pittsburgh, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was born Dec. 16, 1950, to his parents, the late Walter and Florence Telford Tymoczko, and has been a longtime resident of the area. Mr. Tymoczko was of the Presbyterian faith and enjoyed boating, water sports, reading and especially spending time with his family and grandchildren. Surviving him are his loving wife, Wendy Lloyd Tymoczko; son, Matthew Tymoczko, of Pittsburgh; daughter, Megan...

Frances A. (McGoldrick) Perz, 83, of Cheswick, formerly of Oakmont, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born Jan. 11, 1938, to her parents, the late Bernard and Josephine Ross McGoldrick, and has been a longtime resident of the Valley. Mrs. Perz worked with her late husband at their car business for many years and enjoyed playing tennis, pickleball, cards and ice skating. Her greatest enjoyment was her children and grandchildren. Surviving her are daughters, Karen (Gary)...

Helen Joan (Zilla) Strama, 96, passed away peacefully Monday, April 5, 2021, at Arden Courts of North Hills in Pittsburgh. She was born May 15, 1924, in Springdale, where she lived most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Andrew J and Pauline (Grossman) Zilla. She attended Springdale High School and worked as a secretary at Scaife's in Oakmont after graduation. She married her soul mate, John, in 1946 and raised three daughters, Paula, Deborah and Gail. Always a caregiver, she...

Edna Mae Mink, 86, of New Kensington passed away April 2, 2021 in her home. She was born May 25, 1934 in New Kensington to the late Harry and Grace Leasure. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Oakmont. Edna is survived by her son, Donald (Wendy) Mink of New Kensington, four grandchildren, Kenneth (Danielle) Mink, Joey Mink, Jennifer Corgnati and Christopher Corgnati, and sister Ruth Mink of Springdale. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Kenneth Mink, her...

Rodney Ervine Shrader, 89, of Springdale, passed away quietly the morning of Thursday, April 1, 2021, at UPMC St. Margaret. He was born Aug. 2, 1931, in Springdale, to the late Glenn and Ann Claypool Shrader. Rodney was a graduate of Springdale High School, a member of Springdale VFW and a steelworker at Allegheny Ludlum for 45 years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Lou; granddaughter, Cassie; and sisters, Carol, Gloria and Gail. Rodney enjoyed a long retirement and spent...

Bela Jayne “Billie” Bruno, 96, of Cheswick passed away peacefully on Sunday March 28, 2021 at Presbyterian Senior Care Home in Oakmont. She was born March 26, 1925 in Duncansville to the late Theodore and Rose Helen Heltzel Stifler. Billie was born and raised in the Duncansville area, graduating from Hollidaysburg High School in 1943. After her Father passed away, she was raised by her Aunt and Uncle, Jennie Mea and John Detwiler. Once she graduated High School, she moved with...

Dorothy M. Price, 77, of Plum Boro passed away peacefully Thursday March 25, 2021 surrounded by her four children at UPMC Shadyside Pittsburgh. She was born September 24, 1943 in Sewickley to the late Christopher and Marie Mason. Dorothy and her husband Dick owned and operated Price’s Corner Tavern in Springdale for over 30 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star.  She was loved and adored by many and most considered her family.  She was very funny and a wonderful...

  Gerry L. (Howard) Graham, 73, of Tarentum, formerly of Springdale, passed away peacefully Monday, March 22, 2021, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was born June 22, 1947, to Peggy L. (Drummond) Howard and the late Melvin H. Howard Sr. Mrs. Graham graduated from Springdale High School in 1965 and worked for Bacharach Inc., where she retired after 20 years. She was of the Protestant faith and a longtime resident of the community. Throughout her life, Gerry enjoyed...

Edwina (Lengle) Akins, 77, of Dorseyville, passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, March 17, 2021. She was born Feb. 6, 1944, to the late Charles and Mary Stankovich Lengle. She was a school bus driver for 34 years. Mrs. Akins was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, and for those who knew her well, knows she loved cleaning. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Nucci, with whom she made her home for the last 20 years; grandchildren,...

William "Bill" Scott Stresky Sr., 70, of Springdale, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021. He was born Oct. 19, 1950, the son of the late William and Doris (Sleppy) Stresky, and was a lifelong member of the community. Scott graduated from Springdale High School, class of 1968, worked for Allegheny Ludlum Steel Mill, Brackenridge, as a grinder for 47 years before retiring, and was a union member of USW Local No. 1196. He was a member of The Krivan Club and enjoyed shooting pool,...