Obituaries
Helen Gross Pontius King
Mar 31, 1955 - Sep 22, 2024
Helen Gross Pontius King, 69, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania died peacefully at home in Churchill surrounded by her family after a sixteen-year battle with cancer on September 22. Helen was born in Houston, Texas in 1955 to Mary Lou and Robert Gilmore Pontius and moved to Pittsburgh in 1957, where she lived throughout the rest of…
Clifford L. Hess
Jul 13, 1945 - Sep 15, 2024
Clifford L. Hess, age 79, of Sharpsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024 surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Diane (Cozza) Hess. Proud father of Clifford (Carla), MaryAnn, Michele, Christine (Gabe), Lisa, Robert (Carrie), and Christopher. Brother-in-law of Charlotte (James) Reddinger, the late Gloria and Frank Schneider, and Marie Cozza. Grandfather of 24…
Michael A. Geletko
Apr 10, 1951 - Aug 10, 2024
On Saturday, August 10, 2024, age 73, of Sharpsburg. Loving father of Amanda Geletko. Brother of Elizabeth Ulm, JoAnne Kaskin, Patricia Hvozdik, Richard Geletko, and the late Edward, Joseph, John, William, Thomas, and Francis Geletko. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Michael loved spending time with his cat Luke, and his friends at…
Charles W. Egler
Oct 10, 1929 - Jul 26, 2024
Charles W. Egler, age 94, of West View, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Alice Egler. Loving father of Ken (Kathy) Egler, Tom (Barb) Egler and Cindy (Dan) Maybee. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Charles served in the U S Army during the Korean War.…
Christian V. Imhof
Oct 10, 1994 - Jul 26, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Christian Imhof on July 26, 2024. Known for his unwavering kindness and ability to make others smile, He touched the lives of everyone he met with his generous heart and joyful spirit. Christian was a beacon of light in the lives…
Francesca Bonavita Posa
Sep 18, 1927 - Jul 18, 2024
Francesca Bonavita Posa, 96, of Sharpsburg passed peacefully with her children at her side on Thursday, July 18th. Francesca lived a singular life that can be best represented by the values she instilled in her family. After growing up working on her family’s farm in Calabria, she married her husband Michele and eventually immigrated with…
Donna Corrado Donovan
Jul 31, 1942 - Jun 23, 2024
Donna Corrado Donovan, age 81, of Sharpsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Donna was the beloved wife of 64 years to Timothy Donovan, and a loving mother of 4 children; Timothy Jr. (Lynda), Dianne (Matthew) Lutz, Shaun (Connie), and Domenic (Michelle). Donna was the loving grandmother of Timothy III…
Maria C. Ferraro (Napoli)
Apr 3, 1934 - Jun 6, 2024
Maria Carmela (Napoli) Ferraro, 90, of Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 6, 2024.Maria was born on April 3, 1934, in San Pietro in Guarano, Italy, and immigrated to the United States in 1966. She was a kind and loving Italian immigrant and a proud naturalized American citizen. In Italy, Maria owned a home-based business where…
Charlotte Pugliese-Siwicki
Sep 30, 1947 - May 26, 2024
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, age 76. Beloved sister of Patricia Urbash (Raymond), Shirley Zilka (Dave), Larry Pugliese (the late Debbie), and Darlene Wells (Len). Loving companion of Jack Kremel. Preceded in death by her son, Billy Pugliese. Funeral services are private. Arrangements entrusted to Slater Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. Sharpsburg.
Lawrence "Larry" Pilarski
Sep 24, 1953 - May 20, 2024
On Monday, May 20, 2024, age 70, of Sharpsburg. Beloved husband of Mary Frances Pilarski. Loving father of Charles Pilarski, Julie Marks (Mike), and Maren Pilarski. Grandfather of Carys, MJ, and Maren Marks. Brother of Maryann Ihrig (David). Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Stella Pilarski and his siblings Bernadette Szafranski and Leonard…
