Obituary Listing

Mar 16, 2023

EDWARD P. NEMES, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 16, 2023.  Beloved husband of Christi (nee Peabody) for 31 years; loving father of Caitlin Nemes and Daniel Rodemann (Kristen); son of George and Bonnie (both deceased); dearest brother of Nancy (deceased), Matthew (deceased) (Sue), Becky and her dog Popogigio; dear uncle and friend of many.  Ed was...

Mar 16, 2023

JOHN DEMICO, age 83; beloved husband of Kathleen (nee King) for 43 years; loving father of Kimberly Culler (deceased), Scott Demico, Jim Griesmer (Stacy) and Greg Griesmer (Susan); devoted grandfather of David Culler, Nick Culler, James Griesmer (Emily), Danny Griesmer (fiancée, Tiffany), Emmy Waller (Lucas), Breanna Griesmer and Mackenzie Griesmer; great-grandfather of Isla Griesmer and Evie Griesmer; brother of...

Mar 14, 2023

Father Pasquale (Paschal/ Pat) Rosca, O.de M.- age 88

After receiving the consolation of the sacraments, Fr. Pasquale passed away Tuesday, March 14th at Regina Health Center where he was a resident for nearly two months.

Fr. Pasquale was born February 9, 1935 to Michele and Camilla Corlito in San Nicola Baronia, Avellino, Italy.  He...

Mar 13, 2023

MARIA CHAANINE, Age 39; beloved wife of Ashby Scott; loving daughter of Antoine and Najat (nee Naoum) Chaanine of Lebanon; dearest sister of George Chaanine and Chimene Chaanine (Chad Abou-Rjeily) of Lebanon; dear aunt of Charbel, Charelle and Cherlie of Lebanon; niece, cousin and friend of many in the United States, Canada and Lebanon. Mass of Christian Burial at...

Mar 13, 2023

NORMA J. GIESE (nee Maxwell), age 82, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Wilbert; loving mother of Ed Workman (Janet) and the late Betty Leach (Kenny); dearest grandmother of Ava Workman, Clifford Workman, Amanda Craven, Melissa Krohen and Crystal Haas; great-grandmother of 12; daughter of the late Spencer Maxwell and Beatrice Beers; sister of...

Mar 13, 2023

ABEER SAYAGE, age 60; beloved wife of Jeson for 34 years; loving mother of Shadie Sayage, Amanda Sayage Velasquez (Mark) and Sabrina Sayage; cherished Teta of Amir Sayage and Alaina Velasquez; daughter of Yousef and Lamia Musallam; dear sister of Rimona Musallam (Sam).  Funeral service at St. Elias Church, 8023 Memphis Ave., Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 10:30 a.m....

Mar 11, 2023

CHARLES “CHUCK” SLOAN, age 84, beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Sroka). Loving brother of Peggy Englert (Tom), beloved brother-in-law, uncle, neighbor, and dear friend of many. Chuck was a proud US Air Force veteran and Steelers fan. He enjoyed being with people and will be remembered for his sense of humor and great joke telling. Contributions may be made...

Mar 11, 2023

KENNETH E. FORTUNE, age 83, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023.  Beloved husband of Betty (nee Mozolits) for 38 years; loving son of Edward and Eleanor (nee Voigt) (both deceased); dearest brother of Carol Crandall (deceased) (Jim); uncle, great-uncle, great-great-uncle and dear friend of many.  Ken was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, member of the American Legion Joseph J....

Mar 10, 2023

ANDY RIVERA. age 37, loving father of Savana Rivera and Andy Rivera Jr.; beloved son of Orlando and Aida Rivera (nee DeJesus); dear brother of Grabielito Rivera (Jessica), Amanda Rivera, Orlando Rivera, and Maria Rivera; grandson of Rosa M. Gomez and Aurelio DeJesus (deceased). Maria Calderon and Francisco Rivera (both deceased); uncle of many nieces and nephews. Service at...

Mar 9, 2023

ROSEMARY SAUS (nee Mallinak), age 93; beloved wife of the late Joseph for 67 years; loving mother of Rita Torres, Cheryl Garren (Frank), Gary Saus and Joseph R. Saus (Joy);  devoted grandmother of Kimberly Hach (T.R.), Marcie Garren and Stephanie Saus; great-grandmother of Kaley Hudson and Nathan Garren; sister of James Mallinak.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests...

Mar 9, 2023

LEONARD A. FERRANTE, PhD, age 85; loving son of the late Leonard A. Ferrante, Sr. and Rose Ferrante (nee Longo); beloved brother of Jon Ferrante; cherished life partner of Wayne Francis; loving uncle. Leonard was caring and encouraging to all of his family members, friends and students that he taught at Capital University.  Family and friends will be received...

Mar 4, 2023

REV. JOHN G. CRAWFORD, Age 90, retired in residence at St. Francis De Sales Church. Beloved son of the late John and Agnes (nee Bahler); loving cousin of Dan and Joann Castle and family. Fr. Crawford was born February 20, 1933 and passed away March 4, 2023. He was ordained May 18, 1963. During his ministry Fr. Crawford was...

Mar 3, 2023

JOHN “JACK” G. LANCASTER, age 95; beloved husband of the late Josephine M. (nee Perkovich) for 68 years; loving father of Janice Stefanik (Robert), John G. Lancaster, Jr. (deceased) and James G. Lancaster (Jeanne); dearest grandfather of Andrew Stefanik (Jamie), Christina Stefanik, Nicholas Stefanik (Gina), Benjamin Lancaster (Olivia), Alexander Lancaster (Nicole) and Rachel Albright (Alexander); great-grandfather of five; brother...

Mar 3, 2023

WALTER (SKIP) BUCZEK, age 86, loving husband of Carol (nee Boyko), dear father of Ed Buczek (Hala); grandfather of Jake Buczek, and Gabriella Buczek, brother of Adelbert Buczek (deceased) (Jean), Bob Buczek (Angie, deceased), Ron Buczek, Claudia Kasab (Ron), Mary Jane Roberts (Bill). U.S. Army Veteran; Skippy’s first love was to his wife Carol to whom he was married...

Mar 3, 2023

LAWRENCE E. HARUBIN, SR., Age 84; beloved husband of Margaret Mary (nee Keane) for 62 years; dear father of Diane Jens (William), Lawrence, Jr. (Maryann), Peggy, Patrick, Karen, Joseph (Kimberly), Rita, Eileen Jackson (James) and Gregory (Jamie); grandfather of nine; Son of the late Joseph and Stephania (nee Rosinski) Harubin; deeply loved brother of the late Genevieve Ciecierski, Stella...

Feb 28, 2023

WAYNE LEE, age 80; beloved husband of Carol (nee Benton) for 61 years; loving father of Charlotte Barkett (Cary), Scott Lee (Brenda) and Melody Bynum (Rodney); devoted grandfather of Anastasia Barkett (Corbin Thompson), Natasha Barkett, Elizabeth Barkett (Greg Kliment), Cary T. Barkett (K.D.), Sebastian Barkett, Breana Lee, Curtis Lee (Katie), Seth Lee, Austin Bynum and Benjamin Bynum; great-grandfather of...

Feb 28, 2023

RAYMOND A. CHERNANSKY, age 95; beloved husband of the late Lucille (nee DiBello) for 50 years; loving father of Linda Reinhart (Robert) and Carol Krantz (Timothy); dearest grandfather of Christopher Reinhart (Shela), Alyssa Falsey (John), Andre Reinhart, Carlton Reinhart, Noelle Reinhart and Nicole Krantz; great-grandfather of Ava Grace Falsey; son of the late Antone and Stephanie; brother of the...

Feb 27, 2023

THOMAS ROLINC, age 69; beloved husband of Karen (nee Zielinski) for 41 years; loving father of Joe (Jen), Brian (Becca) and Andy (Chelsea); devoted grandfather of Jonathan, Jake, Tommy and Riley; brother of Tim (Claudia); loving brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2023...

Feb 26, 2023

JAMES GELETKA, Age 52, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday February 26, 2023; husband of Jennifer Reilly; beloved father of Matthew James Geletka; cherished son of Barbara O’Boyle and the late Peter Geletka; brother of David Geletka (deceased) (Theresa), Joel Geletka (deceased) and Dana Oberacker (Tim); half-sibling of Renee Zaghet (deceased), David Zaghet and Lisa Zaghet; Uncle...

Feb 26, 2023

BIAGIO “GINO” IANNAGGI, age 77; beloved husband of Elga (nee Costanzo) for 55 years; loving father of Frankie (Lauren Iannaggi), Vincent (Scott), and Gino (Joanna); cherished nonno of Kirsten, Antonia, Frankie, Enzo, and Gianna.  Gino was a proud Navy veteran, having served in the Vietnam War.  He worked as a millwright at Ford Motor Company for 35 years, retiring...