All Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Maureen "Mumu" Kusturiss With faith in the Resurrection, we share the passing of our beloved Maureen "Mumu" Kusturiss into eternal life on April 11, 2024, after a valiant three-year struggle with ALS, during which she remained both faithful and cheerful.  Maureen was born on September 20, 1952, to Fernanda and Silvio Tonti in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania who predeceased her. She is survived by her devoted husband, Michael E. Kusturiss, Jr., whom she...

Barry E. Stopperich, 79, of Canonsburg, died peacefully, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in his home. He was born June 4, 1944, in Canonsburg, a son of Herbert and Christine Hardy Stopperich.  Prior to his retirement, Barry worked as a millwright for Cooper Industries. He was a member of St. Oscar Romaro Parish, and also attended the Legacy Baptist Church.  Barry enjoyed small engine repair, fishing, gardening, Tuesday night bowling and spending time with his family and his pugs. On...

Mary Jane D'Amico Neish, 90, of Canonsburg, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, in her home. She was born June 11, 1933, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Donato and Mary Dellorso D'Amico.  Mary Jane was a faithful member of St. Oscar Romaro Parish, St. Patrick Church, where she was active with the Christian Mother's and served as a Eucharistic Minister. She loved cooking and baking nut rolls. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker. Prior to her retirement, she worked most...

Adele N. Krupa, 79, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, March 14, 2024. She was born August 12, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Joseph and Ida Carmello Carlomangno.  Prior to her retirement, she worked as a receptionist at South Hills Optical. Surviving are her son, Matthew Joseph Krupa, of Pittsburgh; her daughter, Julie Ann (Joseph) Meluskey, of Collierville, Tennessee; grandchildren, J. Alex Meluskey, and Anthony Meluskey. In addition to her parents, Adele was preceded in death by...

Carol Lee Zoog, 79, of Pittsburgh, died on  March 22, 2024 in her home with her wife and niece by her side.    She was born on June 20, 1944 to  George and Jessie Dolanch. Carol worked at Hornes as a Counter Manager for Elizabeth Arden. Carol spent over 30 years with Judi Little and on August 8, 2016 they were married. Carol enjoyed walking her dogs Lexie, Dexter, and Max. She loved shopping, cosmetics and watching Fox News keeping up on all politics.  In addition...

Robert "Beaver" Simms, Jr., 67, of Canonsburg, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, peacefully with his daughter, Kara by his side. He was born August 12, 1956, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Robert and Mary Casacchia Simms.  Mr. Simms proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed cooking and fishing, and was an avid gardener. He loved his grandchildren and loved being a pap pap. Robert was a member of the White Eagles and French Club in Canonsburg....

Dorothy M. Grisnik, 91, originally of Clairton, died Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born January 20, 1933, in Clairton, a loving daughter of John and Stella Popovich Parach.  Dorothy loved life, and would always say, "I just love people". She enjoyed telling stories of her life, and the people that she met. Dorothy was known for never forgetting a detail. She married her husband, George W. Grisnik, in 1954, and created a family. She loved her family deeply, and always made...

Maria Kavoulakis, 90, of Mt. Lebanon, died  February 29, 2024.   She was born March 8,1933 to Zissiou Zisi and Despina Xenakis Zisi.  Maria worked in the Chelsea School District in Boston as a teacher and then vice principal. She was a member of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church where she taught Conversational Greek in the Greek School Program for many years.  In her retirement, Maria also worked at Visit Pittsburgh greeting visitors to the city at the Greater...

Bernadette "Bebe" (Krolczyk) Johnson, lately of Cecil but always of Pittsburgh, returned to the Lord on February 20th, 2024. Bebe was born in Pittsburgh to Frank and Anna (Volchak) Krolczyk as a first-generation Polish-American Pittsburgher on January 25th, 1933, back when her Pirates still played at Forbes Field. She was raised on Jane Street in her beloved South Side. It was there that she bucked the trend set by her older sisters Rita and Dorothy by spending her allowance going...

David L. Cushey, 82, of Finleyville, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He was born February 6, 1942, in Finleyville, a son of David and Violet Trunzo Cushey.  Prior to retirement, David worked as a Carpenter. On July 26, 1967, he married his loving wife of over 56 years, Victoria "Vicky" Olah Cushey, who survives. Also surviving are his sons, David Cushey, of North Strabane, Denis O'Neil, of Brownsville, and Dean O'Niel, of Las Vegas, Nevada; his daughters, Terri...