Obituaries
Geraldine "Gerri" R. Panza (Meinert)
Nov 27, 1932 - Dec 1, 2024
Age 92, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, after a long illness. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore J. Panza. A loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and neighbor. A musician and a prolific artist. A woman of strong faith and determination. She is survived by her seven children, Terry Mausser (Jim) of…
Joann Krzewinski
Jun 23, 1945 - Dec 1, 2024
Joann Krzewinski, age 79, of Shaler Township passed away suddenly at home. Born June 23, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Daughter of the late John Blaze and Stefanja “Stella” (Przeracki) Kulkowski. Also preceded in death by her brother Stanley (Irma) Kulkowski, and nephew Ray Kulkowski. Survived by her husband of 59 years Alexander Krzewinski; Children Brenda…
Theresa Ann Capone (Ross)
Jun 7, 1944 - Nov 29, 2024
Theresa Ann (Ross) Capone, age 80, of O’Hara Township, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024. Born June 7, 1944, to the late Francis and Rita Ross of Sharpsburg. She is survived by her loving husband, Anthony Capone, and her children Francis Capone, Andrew Capone, Christine (David) Kaniecki and Cynthia (Jeff) Kerecz. She is also…
Carol F. Gradkowski
Jan 2, 1942 - Nov 26, 2024
Carol "Babe" Gradkowski, a cherished member of the Sharpsburg community, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born on January 2, 1942. Carol is preceded in death by her mother and father Francis and John Przeracki and sister Geraldine (Bucky) Yester and leaving a legacy through her brother Jack (Lois) Praski, daughters…
Shirley A. Thens
Nov 13, 1940 - Oct 28, 2024
Shirley Ann Catherine (Hart) Thens, 83, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, in her home in Etna, Pennsylvania. Born on November 13, 1940, in Albany, New York, Shirley grew up in Rensselaer, New York where she became a lifelong fan of the Brooklyn (later L.A.) Dodgers, Boston Celtics, Notre Dame and Syracuse college teams.…
Judith A. Ferson
Sep 23, 1951 - Oct 22, 2024
Judy Ann (Panza) Ferson, age 73, passed away on October 22, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. Born September 23, 1951 to her late parents Michael A. and Carmella R. Panza. She is the sister to the late Mary T. (Panza) Patterson.Loving wife to Ron. Loving mother to Michael Streb, Erin Richards, Carmella Ferson,…
Esther I Popovich (Morrissey)
Jun 30, 1941 - Oct 20, 2024
Age 83, On Sunday October 20, 2024 of Shaler formerly of the South Side. Born in Waukegan, Illinois. Passed away with her beloved family and loyal cat Bella by her side.Loving wife of the late Eugene W Popovich, Mother of Helen L (Michael) Aluise, John E (Kim) Popovich, Nancy L Popovich. Proud Grammie to Matthew…
Enzo Cozza
Oct 21, 1942 - Oct 16, 2024
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, age 81, of Sharpsburg. Loving father of Vince Cozza (Jamie) and Dean Cozza. Beloved partner of Joan Roman. Enzo is also survived by his ex-wife Laura Gumpher, his brother Bob Cozza, his sister Vinicia Schiavone, grand daughter Lori Joscak, great grandson Josh Joscak, stepchildren Lou and Debbie Simon, and many…
Anthony Panza
Feb 28, 1938 - Oct 4, 2024
Anthony "Tony" Panza, born on February 28, 1938, in San Pietro in Guarano, Province of Cosenza, Italy, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, in Sharpsburg, PA. He was the beloved son of the late Augustino and Rosina (Magnelli) Panza and the cherished husband of his late wife, Ruth Marks. Tony dedicated his adult life…
Larry P. Rupert
Sep 26, 1945 - Sep 26, 2024
Larry P. Rupert, age 79, of Etna, passed away on his birthday, September 26, 2024, at his home. Widowed by his wife Donna (Brancato) in 2019. Beloved and devoted father of Amanda (Paul) Burkovich and stepfather to Charles Goessler. Doting grandfather of Brooklynn. Brother of Dorothea Hughes, Noreen Mann, and Janice Moore; also survived by…
