All Obituaries

Nancy (Geiger) Zatezalo age 82 a lifelong resident of Export died Saturday, June 16, 2018 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born October 15, 1935 in Export a daughter of the late Clair E. and Florence E. (Griffin) Geiger. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband Nick “Todd” Zatezalo, infant granddaughter; Nicolette Nutter, sister; Miriam Painter and sister in-laws; Paulene Geiger and Dorthea Geiger. Surviving are her...

Mark M. Manovich age 62 of Export died Monday, May 21, 2018 in Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. He was born May 10, 1956 in Wilkinsburg the son of the late Nick and Mary (Wuslich) Manovich. Mark was the owner of Master Auto in Export and served as the youngest Mayor of Export at the age of 25. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and spending time with his cherished family and friends. Surviving are his wife Julie (Yanko) Manovich and children Derek Nicholas Manovich and Courtney Lynn Manovich all of...

Millicent “Millie” Brennen age 73 of Montoursville died Monday, May 14, 2018 in Geisinger Medical Center. She was born January 15, 1945 in Greensburg a daughter of the late Frank and Martha (Kukich) Zerkowsky. Survived by her beloved husband of 50 years John “Jack” Brennen; loving sister Martha Heider and best friend Arlene Brumbaugh and husband Denny. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Millie enjoyed volunteering her spare time to various charities...

Marlene D. Askey age 81 of Export died Friday, May 11, 2018 at William Penn Care Center. She was born May 9, 1937 in Export a daughter of the late Ignatius and Mary Djubek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Edward R. Askey. Marlene was a retired bank manager for First Common Wealth bank with 40 years of service and  was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Surviving are her loving children; Kevin Askey and his wife Patty, Ron Askey and...

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...