All Obituaries

Robert C. Murdock, 93, of Cheswick, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Rebecca Residence of Concordia. He was born July 29, 1928, in Springdale, to his parents, the late Theodore and Mary Seronka Murdock and he grew up in Springdale. Mr. Murdock worked at PPG Industries as a maintenance mechanic for 43 years, where he eventually retired. He enjoyed being "Mr. Fix-It" for his family, and he especially loved his grandchildren and their sports activities, never missing a chance...

William P. Henke Formerly of Springdale William "Bill" Paul Henke was born Nov. 1, 1929, in Springdale, the youngest of six children to Alfred and Mathilda (Nicholas) Henke. He passed from this life Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Winter Park, Fla. Upon graduating from Springdale High in 1947, Bill enlisted in, and was honorably discharged from, the Army, then continued his education, earning a BS in both industrial engineering and mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh, as...

Georgia Homer, 73, of Penn Hills died on September 16, 2021. Georgia was a graduate of Springdale High School and earned a degree from Carlow College on full scholarship. As an educator within Allegheny Valley School District, Georgia helped and influenced many young people. Her legacy will live on. She was an avid golfer, world traveler, active at her country clubs and enjoyed all finer things in life. Georgia was loyal and dedicated to her beloved cats. She was a character and enjoyed...

Thomas "T.J." J. Mellon Jr., 35, of Mars, passed away at home unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. He was born March 28, 1986, to his father, Thomas Mellon Sr. and his mother, Connie Edgington Vuckovic. He worked as a landscaper for Treesdale Landscaping Co., and enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. Surviving him are mother, Connie (Stan) Vuckovic, of Springdale; father, Thomas Mellon Sr., of Springdale; children, Nichole, Thomas, Shyanne and Kiele; sister, Tawnya (Larry)...

John F. Cooper, 94, of Cheswick, passed away at home Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. He was born Nov. 19, 1926, to his parents, the late Ralph and Lenora Cooper, and has been a lifelong resident of the community. Mr. Cooper served in the Navy and later worked as a truck driver for the former Allegheny Label Co., where he eventually retired. He enjoyed riding his Harleys and once rode from San Francisco to Pittsburgh in 48 hours in the rain. He was a hard worker and liked to tend to his garden and...

  Veronica (Gasper) Hotkowski, 97, of Sarver, formerly of Indianola, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Concordia of Cabot. She was born June 23, 1924, to her parents, the late Michael, and Mary Rogozinski Gasper. Mrs. Hotkowski was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Mary's of Czestochowa in New Kensington for many years. She worked at the Parnasas A&P as a cashier and then The Aspinwall Veterans Administration, where she eventually retired. Ronnie was a devout board...

Cathleen (Shevlin) Weiland, 61, of Scott Township, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. She was born Oct. 28, 1960, to her father, David Shevlin and her mother, the late Joanne Damico Shevlin. Mrs. Weiland graduated from Penn Hills High School and later realtor school, and she went on to work as a real estate agent. She was very artistic and loved to make floral arrangements for weddings. Cathleen loved to travel the world and enjoyed sunbathing and listening to music, as well...

Gene A. "Gino" Polsinelli, 65, of Springdale, formerly of Arnold, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. He was born Nov. 26, 1955, to his late parents, Gino and Ruth Myers Polsinelli, and was a lifelong resident of the Valley. He was a devoted husband, loving uncle and proud to have served Springdale as both a police officer and council member. Gino will be remembered by those who love him as a car enthusiast, pizza connoisseur, and a man who loved his...

Sophia (Olczak) Salyers, 101, of Cheswick, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. She was born April 5, 1920, in Natrona, to her late parents, Bronislaw and Eva Domaza Olczak, and had been a lifelong resident of the community. Mrs. Salyers was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church/ Guardian Angels Parish for many years. She was a strong, hardworking, compassionate woman and her family will always love and miss her forever. Rest in Peace Mommy. Surviving her are son, Thomas (Tasha)...