All Obituaries

Jack "Butch" Arin, 94, of Pittsburgh, fell asleep in the Lord peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born in Duquesne, January 8, 1930, he was the son of the late Anasin Arashinko and Anna Doroshenko Arashinko. Mr. Arin was a member of St. Gregory Russian Orthodox Church of Homestead, he also was a retired co-owner of the former White Oak Florist, a member of the GBU of Duquesne and the American Croation Club of Duquesne. Mr. Arin proudly served...

Frank G. Sprentz Jr., 73,of McKeesport Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Born November 10, 1950 in McKeesort, he was the son of the late Frank G. Sr. and Irene McClure Sprentz. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Leona Zabelsky Sprentz, he was also survived by two loving sons, Zack (Lindsay) Sprentz of Rincon, GA and Brad Sprentz of Brooklyn, NY, a sister, Sue (Steve) Braunfield of Naples, FLA. and Cleveland, Ohio, and many neices, nephews and friends. He...

Barbara Vereb, 85, of Duquesne peacefully passed into eternal rest on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. Born on June 14, 1938 in Duquesne, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Mary (Pastor) Vereb. Barbara was a member of the former Holy Name Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Barbara worked until retirement as an executive secretary for Mellon Bank, but her true passion was in musical theatre and the arts. Barbara was a former Coloratura Soprano Opera...

Neil S. Salopek, 44, of West Mifflin passed away surrounded by his loved ones in the comfort of his home on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Neil was born on December 17, 1979 to the late Duane (Duey) and (late) Cindy Salopek. He was raised in West Mifflin (Riverview Homes) with his sister, Nicole (Brandon Nathan) Salopek, where he met his closest friends to this day. Neil was a loving husband to Stefanie (Schlutz) Salopek and a proud father to his beautiful daughters, Lia (16) and Adilee (14). He...

Janine (Kocur) Persichetti, 54, of West Mifflin passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born March 16, 1969 Janine was the daughter of Ron Kocur of West Mifflin and the late Mary Lou Woolheater. She spent many years working for Lutheran Distributors, UPMC, Premier Medical and Value City Furniture. Besides her father she is survived by her loving Aunt Carol Barsotti and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. She had a special...

Mary Ann Andrejcak,(Sestile,Wintermyer)Graham Age 82 Passed away peacefully in her home on January 15, 2024 after a very short and brave battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Graham; her daughter Marie Elaina Sestile, Shepherd; her parents Ann Gonchar Andrejcak & Michael Andrejcak. She is survived by her 3 brothers, Michael(Ann), Elmer(Judi) and David(Stephanie); her son John Sestile and daughter Angela Sestile, Hitchcock; her grandchildren Amber Lynn...

Janet L.Ducar (Palmer), 88, of Whitaker peacefully rested in the hands of the Lord surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 12, 2024. She is preceded in death by her son Bernard J and her parents Mary and William Palmer.  Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband Bernard E. Ducar of 68 years and her loving children William (Joanne), Robert, Denise (late Dean), Deborah (Ronald), and Mary Beth; Grandmother of Christi (Billy), Jessica (Jason), Katie, Joshua, Jared...

Edward J. Balombiny, 74, of West Mifflin, entered into eternal rest at home on Thursday January 11, 2024. Born in Homestead on May 12, 1949 to the late Edward and Verna (Hankowitz) Balombiny. Mr. Balombiny was a retired machinist for McKesson Medical Manufacturing and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by a daughter, Heather (Frank) Mayer, two grandchildren, Hunter and Mckenzie Mayer, an aunt, Mary (late Ray) Balombiny, and several cousins. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in...

Anna Cecilia (Ballough) Carek, 83, of Dravosburg, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Duquesne, August 11, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Budia) Ballough. Mrs. Carek was a member of St. Joseph Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Mrs. Carek was a retired  manager for Century Square Shop-N-Save, West Mifflin. Beloved wife of the late Edward Carek, she is survived by her loving son, Edward and his wife Hope...

Bruce L. Shields, 57, of Duquesne passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at home. Born in McKeesport on February 19, 1966. he was the son ofthe late George R. and Pauline (Hrizo) Shields. Mr. Shields was a former clerk for Monzak's Service Center and a former employee at the Village Shop and Save. He is survived by a sister, Toni (Late Randy) Vranick, a brother, Jon Shields, an aunt, Clara Massropian and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Shields was also preceded in...