All Obituaries

Melanie Kay “Lanie” (Warner) Broome age 71 of Export, was called to heaven on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. In the arms of the Angels, grant us to accept the things we cannot change. She was born September 18, 1950 in Elyria, Ohio a daughter of the late Leo and Genevieve (Arnold) Warner. Lanie was a caregiver for many years. She served as a union worker for SEIU and was a very empathetic and selfless person who made people feel at ease and...

Robert J. "Bob" Strapple age 58 of Monroeville, died at home, unexpectedly on Monday, October 4, 2021. He was born December 4, 1962, a son of the late Donald J. and Madeline C. (Urda) Strapple. Bob enjoyed hunting, Harley's and classic cars. He was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan who enjoyed coin collecting and adored his two cats. Surviving is his daughter Rachel L. Strapple; siblings, Donald (Cindy) Strapple, Jr., James Strapple, Donna (Frank) Gardone,...

Dorothy (née Karp) Galet age 93 of Export,    passed away on Sept 29, 2021.  She was born June 30, 1928 in Export PA   a daughter of the late Nellie and Sylvester Karp, Dorothy was the youngest of 9 children.  She was a proud lifelong resident of her hometown and she and her siblings were a close loving family throughout their lives.  She graduated from Export High School where she was captain of the women’s basketball...

Our Mom, Peggy Jo (Peabody) Lorence of Export, left this world on Saturday, September 25, 2021 on her terms. Always a strong fiercely independent woman who didn’t want to live any other way. She worked on Wednesday, September 15, then the hospital on the 16th and died on the 25th, never having to live one day depending on anyone but herself. Our Mom loved life, her friends, relatives, everyone she met and all animals with all of her being. She especially loved her husband, Andy...

Helen B. (Hanacik) Lattanzio age 97 of Clinton formerly of Export, died September 21, 2021, peacefully surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Export, she moved to Clinton, PA in her later years to be near her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Hanacik; her husband, Ted; daughter, Patricia Santilli and brothers; Frank, Louis, Andy and George Hanacik; sisters, Mary Komperda, Louise Zaccagnini and Mildred Billec. Helen is survived by her precious...

Martha V. Kane age 68 of Murrysville died Monday, September 13, 2021 in Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. She was born July 19, 1953 in New Kensington a daughter of the late Paul E. and Emma E. (Fritz) Sands. Martha was a homemaker who enjoyed, reading, writing poetry, going to the beach and Lighthouses; but most of all she enjoyed spending time with family, especially her adored grandchildren. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Louise Sands and Lois Shaler....

Loretta R. Stimmell age 82 of Export died Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born June 5, 1939 in Export a daughter of the late Romie and Rose (Mangine) Caldrer. Loretta was a retired office manager for the late Dr. Eugene Herron for many years and was an active member of the Delmont Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed gardening cooking and having all the family at home for special events and holidays. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles...

Paul E. von Geis, Jr. age 74 of Delmont died unexpectedly on September 5, 2021 at his home. He was born August 1, 1947 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Paul E. Sr., and Mary Jane (Dickey) von Geis. Paul was a United States Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of IUP and Duquesne Law School. He began his career as a Police Officer with the Wilkinsburg Police force in 1970. After graduating from Law School, he worked as Assistant District Attorney for Allegheny...