All Obituaries

  Lynne A. Pongrance, 56, of Westlake, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021. She was born Feb. 18, 1965, to her parents, her father, Paul Pongrance, and late mother, Sylvia Kusbit Pongrance. She graduated from Springdale High School in 1983 and later moved to Ohio, working at The Clevland Clinic. Surviving her are her dad, Paul A. Pongrance, of Cheswick; and brother, Paul M. Pongrance, of Cheswick. Per her request, her funeral Mass in St. Vladimir's Church and...

Armella M. Breyak, of Indiana Township, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was born Aug. 31, 1960, to her parents, Lucy Rouggie DeThomas and her father, the late Richard Rouggie. Armella had been a longtime resident of the community and graduated from Fox Chapel Area High School. Armella was co-owner of Breyak Nursery Inc., along with her husband, Michael. She enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving her are her loving...

  Richard T. Jarmul, 71, of Sarver, formerly of Allegheny Township, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 13, 2021, following a courageous battle against mesothelioma. He was comforted by Angela, his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 47 years, as well as his devoted daughters, Amy and Jodi, during his final days. Rich will be remembered by many as an outgoing and vibrant man, a passionate educator and an accomplished outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed hunting and fishing...

Einar Sherosky, 102, of Springdale, died Monday June 21, 2021, in his home. He was born Oct. 2, 1918, in Glassmere, to the late Michael and Stella Sobotka Sherosky and was a lifelong resident of the valley. He was a retired turbine operator for West Penn Power in Springdale. A veteran of World War II, serving in the Army serving from 1941 until 1945 in the Southwest Pacific, he received the Purple Heart with many other medals. A member of Guardian Angels Parish, St. Alphonsus Church in...

Robert M. Armstrong, 83, of Cheswick, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Fawn Personal Care, Fawn Township. He was born Dec. 13, 1937, in New Kensington, to the late Mark and Bertha Moyes Armstrong, and was a resident of the area his whole life. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Army. A retired operating engineer, he worked for River Sand, Penn Builders and Burrell Construction. He was a member of Pollick Lodge Tarentum and the Shriners. Bob was preceded in death by his wife,...

Charles L. Wilson, 91, formerly of Harwick, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at New Haven Court, Greensburg. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret L. Wilson, and his parents, Beryl and Florence (Coburn) Wilson. He is survived by his daughters, Tammy Kline (Ron) and Tracey Wilson (Darrell Arbore), both of Greensburg, and his sons, Michael and Matthew Wilson. He leaves behind eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren who brought him great joy. Mr....

Lisa Marie Miller-Stello, 48 of Oakmont, formerly of Springdale, died at Magee Women’s Hospital surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born December 9, 1972 to Eileen Adams Miller and the late Paul Richard (Dick) Miller.  Lisa was a lifelong resident of Springdale and a 1991 graduate of Springdale High School.  Lisa was formerly employed by Foodland in Cheswick and PNC Bank at multiple locations, and most recently as the director of Employee Benefits at Brian...

Henry J. Kuczyski, 98, of Cheswick, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021. He was born April 2, 1923, in Cherry Valley, Pa., to his parents, the late John and Bertha Kuczynski. He was raised in Russellton and graduated from Springdale High School in 1941. He served in the Army/Air Force during World War II and received an honorable discharge. He worked for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a highway engineer for 30 years until his retirement. He was a member of the American Society of...

William J. "Mac" McFarland lll, 73, of Springdale, passed away at home Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was born June 28, 1947, to his parents, the late William and Lorraine Jena McFarland, and had been a longtime member of the community. After graduating from Baldwin High School, he was drafted and proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Mac was honorably discharged and then became an integral part of the family business, where he was co-owner of Tecklane Manufacturing in...

  Robert "Bob" Laczek, 81, of Cheswick, passed away suddenly at his home away from home in Brookville Saturday, May 1, 2021. He was born Aug. 20, 1939, to his late parents, John and Stella Horenzy Laczek and has since been a longtime resident of the community. Mr. Laczek served in the Army and after his honorable discharge, worked for J&L Steel for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed estate sales, antiquing and camping but his passion was his cars and...