All Obituaries

Joyce Ann Jesiolowski Santilli passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. She was born Dec. 18, 1957, in Pittsburgh, by the late Helen Rose Rebilas Jesiolowski and Norbert John (Butch) Jesiolowski. Survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Nicolas Anthony Santilli; dedicated mother to Nicolas Anthony Santilli Jr. and Nicole Helene Santilli-Grotefend (William Grotefend); beloved grandmother to Cavin and Brayden Kindler, of Springdale; sister of Gloria Jesiolowski (Karl) Lewis and Sandra...

  Robert L. Watychowicz, 87, of Indianola, passed away at home Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. He was born March 26, 1935, to his late parents, Stanley and Mabel Gray Watychowicz, and has been a lifelong resident. Robert graduated from West Deer High School and then served in the U.S. Army as a medic. After his discharge, he worked for Beckwith Machinery and most recently, Grainger Building Supply, where he retired. Mr. Watychowicz was a member of Indianola United Presbyterian Church, where he...

Patricia Ann Wojtczak, 82, of Harmar Township, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. She was born Oct. 16, 1940, to her parents, the late Joseph and Mary Lanyi, and has been a longtime resident of the area. Mrs. Wojtczak was a former member of Christ the King Parish and enjoyed her flowers and gardening, sunning at the pool and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving her are her loving husband of 61 years, Francis C. Wojtczak; son, Michael J....

  Elsie E. Miller, 106, of Cheswick, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Concordia of Wexford. She was born Nov. 7, 1916, to her parents, the late William and Pearl Brown Andrews, and has been a lifelong resident of the community. She was a former member of Our Lady of Victory Church in Harwick and enjoyed sewing, baking, singing and dancing and playing 500 bid with her friends and family. Surviving her are her daughters, Elsie Overly, of New Kensington, Pat Brunner, of...

Richard E. “Rick” Mickelic, 64, of Natrona Heights died Tuesday November 15, 2022, in his home. He was born April 25, 1958, in Natrona Heights to the late Donald and Ann Novosel Mickelic. Rick was a retired Crisis Manager for ATOS out of Ohio with over 20 years. He is survived by his wife Mary Beth Jenson Mickelic, daughter Kelley Mickelic Emerick of Butler, and two stepdaughters, Heidi Roup of Fox Chapel, and Rachel Cosentino of Lower Burrell, nine grandchildren, and one sister...

John C. Durkot, 64, of McCandless Twp. (formerly of Springdale and Cheswick) died Sunday November 13, 2022, in UPMC Passavant. He was born March 22, 1958, in New Kensington to the late John and Margaret Hudak Durkot. John loved soccer, as he played High School, and College and then Coached. He was a retired Insurance Underwriter for number of different companies. He is survived by his four children, sons, Jacob Durkot of Monroeville, and Matthew Durkot of Hampton Twp.: his daughters Rachel...

Paul A. Pongrance, 88, of Cheswick, passed away Nov. 3, 2022, in Concordia Residence, Allison Park. He was born Aug. 13, 1934, in Soldier, to his late parents, Paul and Susan Pongrance. He lived in Rural Ridge until 1962 before moving to Cheswick. He was a graduate of Springdale High School, Class of 1952. He served in the Army and was in the 125th Signal Corp. and the 458th Eng. Corp. After his discharge, he worked for Gulf Research for 23 years and later for U-Park. Mr. Pongrance belonged...

  Thaddeus A. Grebb, 97, of Cheswick, formerly of Lawrenceville, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Thaddeus was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Sophie Gzebienowski, his beloved wife, Anna, infant daughter, Roseanne, and his siblings, Edward Grebinoski, Hermina Oles and Emily Grebb. Thaddeus is survived by his children, Regina, Audrey, Carol, Timothy and Thomas, his brother, Raymond Grebinoski, sister-in-law, Rosemarie (Richard) Settnek, and numerous nieces...

  Cory P. Schmidt, 40, of Cheswick, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 15, 2022. He was born Sept. 21, 1982, to his parents Richard and Gina Ortoleva Schmidt. Cory graduated from Springdale High School and served in the Army. He worked as a mechanic, always helping anyone and everyone who would ask. There wasn't anything he couldn't fix and he enjoyed what he did. He loved to restore classic cars, especially for the Pittsburgh Grand Prix. He was involved with children's sports...

Elizabeth "Bettie" J. (Mulley) McMillen, 79, of Indiana Township, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. She was born March 27, 1943, in Sharpsburg, to her parents, the late Richard and Anna Mae (Yerkins) Schmidt, and had been a lifelong resident of the Valley. She attended Sharpsburg High School. She was employed for many years by Annette Ganassi Automobile Dealership as a receptionist. She was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed fishing, camping, going to flea...