All Obituaries

Loretta M. Fisher Loretta Marie (Schmidt) Fisher of Export, PA, passed away Thursday, January 9, surrounded by family. She was born February 15, 1930, in Beloit, KS, the third of seven children of Valentine Raymond and Katherine Schmidt. Beloved wife of the late Marvin D. Fisher, she is survived by son Gregory M. Fisher, daughter Karen Fisher, son John (Janet) Fisher, daughter Mary (Jeff) Williams, son Brian (Gilda) Fisher and daughter Brenda Fisher, brother Arnold Schmidt, brother Leonard...

Andrew A. “Andy” Reck age 78 of Export died Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Westmoreland Hospital. He was born April 1, 1941 in Export a son of the late Anthony and Lena (Baggozzi) Reck. Andy was a retired heavy equipment operator who enjoyed repairing small engine equipment such as lawnmowers and chainsaws. He possessed the gift of gab and looked forward spending time conversing with family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Ronnie Reck...

Alvin A. “Al” Mariani age 77 of Export passed away suddenly on December 16, 2019. He was born February 4, 1942 in Braddock a son of the late Dominic and Irma (DiSalvatore) Mariani. In addition to his parents Al was preceded in death by a daughter Lori Mariani. He was a hair stylist for 55 years and the proprietor of the former DaLor Beauty Salon in Monroeville. Al was currently working with his daughter Lisa at Bella Shea Beauty Salon in Export. He was a life Master Bridge Player...

Carolyn Thatcher age 55 of Export, lost her courageous batter with cancer on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Canterbury Place Family Hospice with her loving parents by her side. She was born December 1, 1964. Loving daughter of George “Butch” and Carlotta (Biesuz) Thatcher. She was a graduate of Franklin Regional High School and ICM School of Business. She worked in the medical field for years. Prior to her illness she was employed at Walmart in Delmont. She is now rejoicing in...

Carol A. Steigerwald of Greensburg passed away suddenly, Friday December 13, 2019. She was a beautiful soul who was loved by all who met her. Carol is survived by three children; Susan and husband Joe Hixon of Wilkins Township, Carol King of Hunker, and Leroy Woodfill of Trafford; three grandchildren; Noelle Soisson, Nicole Nania and Amanda and her husband Ian Ferree. Also survived by seven well-loved great grandchildren; Dylan, Aliyah, Mya, Logan, Piper, Kylee and Leesa. Carol will be...

Richard J. “Dick” Perfetta age 82 of Export passed away December 13, 2019 at home in the company of his loving family. He was born December 15, 1936 in White Valley a son of the late Frank and Sophia (Mekolajcik) Perfetta. Prior to his retirement, Dick was employed by Export Fuel Co. After retirement he worked at Clover Leaf Golf Course and Gulf Oil both in Delmont. He served in the National Guard of Pennsylvania and was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Export where he...

Rita D. (Rubbo) Faulk age 89 of Export died Thursday, December 12, 2019, just shy of here 90th birthday. She was born January 8, 1930 in Jeannette a daughter of the late Sebastian and Angelina (Scarano) Rubbo. Rita was a member of St. John Baptist de la Salle Church in Delmont. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband Michael A. Faulk, a daughter Lorraine Barton and brothers; Peter Rubbo and...

William F. “Bill” Mears age 65 of Jeannette died unexpectedly December 10, 2019. He was born March 14, 1954 in Greensburg a son of the late Thomas L. and Josephine (Cipicchio) Mears. Bill was employed at General Weldments where he worked as a Journeyman Machinist, Quality Control Supervisor as well as many other duties. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan who enjoyed going to the Casino and spending time with family and friends; including his adored dog, Baybe...

Ophelia Dutch age 89 of Export died Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was born January 8, 1930 in Export a son of the late Gilmore and Ruth (Earnest) Speer. Ophelia was a retired Administrative Secretary for Allegheny County Community College, Boyce Campus and was a member of the Italian American Club, Export. Surviving is a son Roy (Connie) Dutch of Export; step granddaughter, Aubri Lucas of Jefferson Hills and a brother Alex (Dolores) Speer of Export. Friends welcome Saturday from 11 a.m....

William W. “Bill” Wilson age 90 of Murrysville died December 9, 2019. He was born August 9, 1929 in Turtle Creek a son of the late William and Anna (Hall) Wilson. Bill was a retired Railroad Engineer who enjoyed photography, especially wildlife. He was the proprietor of Wilson’s Nursery in Murrysville. Bill was an avid hunter and a Korean War veteran having served with the 330th Commission Recon Co. from 1951 to 1952. Surviving is his beloved wife Marie (Rosenbayger)...