All Obituaries

Dorothy Louise Boyd age 93 of Murrysville died Monday, April 9, 2018. She was born September 27, 1924 in Export a daughter of the late Clarence and Florence (Lape) Klingensmith. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by a son Raymond Boyd, Jr., and brothers; Dean, Alfred, Warren, Clarence and Everett Klingensmith. Survived by her children Debra Welsh, Ronald (Teresa) Boyd, Richard (Dawn) Boyd and Terry Boyd; sister Evalyn Marsiglio and daughter In-law Joyce Boyd. Also...

Paul J. Strapple age 53 of Apollo died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He was born November 8, 1964 in Pittsburgh a son of the late Donald J. Sr., and Madeline (Urda) Strapple.  Paul was a Masonry Restoration worker and a member of the local bricklayer’s union. Surviving are his siblings; Donna (Frank) Gardone, Patricia (the late Michael) Pitts, Donald J. (Cindy) Strapple, Jr., James Strapple, Robert Strapple and Cheryl (Lee) Downey; 12 nieces and nephews and 8...

Rosemary Pavliak passed away at the age 66, at home, Monday April 2, 2018 in Delmont, PA. She was born December 11, 1951. Rosemary graduated from Franklin Regional High School where she excelled in the arts. She attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she used her creative ability to become an amazing artist. She resided in Havre, Montana for 13 years and touched many students as an art teacher at Havre High School and Rocky Boy Indian Reservation. She relocated to Florida and...

Nokah A. “Annie” (Yobp) Moose age 85 of Murrysville died April 1, 2018 on Easter Sunday in Forbes hospital Monroeville. She was born December 10, 1932 in New Kensington a daughter of the late Harry and Anna Marie (Camp) Yobp. Nokah enjoyed cooking, baking and was an enthusiastic Pittsburgh sports fan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband James R. Moose and a daughter Carol Moose. Surviving is her loving daughter Jamie A. (Bob) Stallard of...

Richard A. “Rich” Speranza age 83 of White Valley died peacefully March 10, 2018 in Redstone Highlands, Murrysville with his loving family by his side. He was born March 27, 1934 in Avonmore a son of the late Ferminio and Lena (Ridicco) Speranza. In addition to his parents, Rich was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Growing up he worked on the family farm in Saltsburg with his brothers and sisters. In 1979 he established Speranza Machining, Inc. in the garage...

Jeanne Ann Byrne age 87 of Delmont formerly of Murrysville died March 8, 2018 peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. She was born July 26, 1930 in Hyde Park, New York the daughter of the late Manny and Lillian (McGuire) Isaacs. Jeanne was a breast cancer survivor and was an active member of St. Barbara Church in Penn Township and was a former member of St. Mary Church, Export where she enjoyed knitting bonnets and blankets for newborns. She will be remembered as a loving...

Richard G. Queen, Sr., age 76 of Sarver died February 12, 2018 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born December 9, 1941 in Natrona a son of the late Walter J. and Carrie E. (Stiver) Queen. Rich was a retired Brick layer for the local #9 in Pittsburgh. He was a United States Army veteran who enjoyed wood working, fishing and golfing but most of all enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be sorely missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews...

Mira (Visnick) Bryant age 65 of Export died Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at William Penn Care Center, Penn Township in the care of Heartland Hospice. She is the daughter the late Nick “Casey” Visnick and Ann (Mixinotch) Visnick of Export. Mira was a graduate of Edinboro University with a degree in Mathematics. She was employed as an Industrial Engineer for  Westinghouse Electric and later Blue Cross in Washington, DC before working as a teller for Mellon Bank in...

Elsie Hockenberry age 80 of Export died Friday, February 2, 2018. Beloved wife of the late David Hockenberry; loving mother of Dora (Michael) Spielman of Bairdford, Edna (Ed) Hartman of Apollo and Peg (Harry) Ward of Rilton. Also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. Respecting Elsie’s wishes services will be private. Wolfe-von Geis Funeral Home, Inc., Export is assisting the family with arrangements. To send...

George Slavnik age 91 of White Valley died Wednesday, January 31, 2018 in Redstone Highlands, Murrysville. He was born October 12, 1926 in White Valley a son of the late Peter and Mary (Klovanich) Slavnik. George was a retired Systems Analyst for Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh and was a member of the White Valley Amvets and the White Valley Athletic and Social Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening but most of all enjoyed spending time mentoring and sharing life stories...