Obituaries
John F. Fabian, Sr.
Feb 21, 1941 - Sep 28, 2025
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, age 84, of Shaler Twp. Beloved husband of the late Karen Fabian. Loving father of Stephen Fabian (Mary Ann), Paul Fabian (Ann), and John Fabian, Jr. Grandfather of Allison Best (Jacob) and Jessica (JP). Great grandfather of Brooklyn Fabian. Predeceased by his first wife, Mary Fabian. John was a long-time…
Ricky Howard
Aug 9, 1957 - Sep 10, 2025
Ricky Howard of Sharpsburg passed away peacefully on Wednesday. He was the loving Son of Rich and Dolly DeSabetino; Brother of Joe, Debbie, Susie, Sandy, Johnny, and David. Cousin to all, as well as Uncle and Great-Uncle to many wonderful nieces and nephews in addition to many amazing close friends. Friends received Thursday, September 18,…
Vincent A. Ranalli
Jul 19, 1938 - Sep 4, 2025
VINCE A RANALLI, AGE 87, OF PITTSBURGH PA. WENT HOME TO THE LORD PEACEFULLY ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 AT ARDEN COURTS IN MONROEVILLE. VINCE GREW UP IN ETNA, PA. HE WAS THE SON OF FRANK RANALLI AND MARY ANN (PUGLIESE). VINCE ATTENDED NORTH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL AND CONTINUED HIS EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH.…
Josephine A. Ferraro
Jun 15, 1941 - Sep 1, 2025
Josephine A. Ferraro died peacefully surrounded by her loving children Monday, September 1, 2025, in UPMC Shadyside. Loving wife of the late Louis A. Ferraro, Jr, daughter of the late Elizabeth Graczyk and Anthony Crisanti, sister of the late Vincent Crisanti. Josephine was loved and best friend to her children and grandson, Susan Ferraro (Joe…
Anna Marie Miller
Feb 1, 1954 - Aug 29, 2025
Anna Marie Miller, age 71, of Sharpsburg, PA, passed away on August 29, 2025. Anna was born February 1, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of John H. Daniels and Marie Manchor. Remaining to cherish Anna are her children Joann Miller and John Paul Daniels; grandchildren Brandon Miller, Alissa Wyant, Malinda Wyant, Alaina Augustine, Charish Chambers, and…
Laura M. Novacic
Feb 26, 1962 - Aug 17, 2025
Laura “Laurie” Kelly Novacic, 63, entered into eternal rest on August 17th, 2025, after courageously battling breast cancer for nearly 4 years. The daughter of the late Thomas Kelly and the late Lauretta Tormenti Kelly, she spent her childhood and school-aged years in Shaler, PA. Laura later returned to her hometown of Sharpsburg, PA, where…
Michael C. Miller-Pantone
Aug 14, 1983 - Aug 17, 2025
Michael Charles Miller-Pantone, 42, of Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 17, 2025. He was born on August 14, 1983. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Catherine and Robert Miller, his paternal grandparents, Colette and Anthony Pantone Sr, and uncle, Anthony “Tony” Pantone Jr. He is survived by his parents, Cathy Miller…
Jack L. Merchant
Apr 29, 1946 - Aug 13, 2025
Jack L. Merchant passed away on August 13, 2025, in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. Beloved brother,uncle and friend. He was born on April 29, 1946, in Brackenridge, PA to William E. Merchant, Sr. and Esther “May” Merchant (Gibson).Jack graduated from Tarentum High School in 1964, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served as an Ammunition…
Rev. Joseph Clifton Hill, C.S.Sp.
Jul 20, 1936 - Aug 12, 2025
Date of Birth: July 20, 1936Date of Profession: August 22, 1959Date of Ordination: June 3, 1965Date of Death: August 12, 2025Fr. Joseph Clifton Hill Jr., C.S.Sp. of Bethel Park, a member of the Congregation of the HolySpirit, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Peter’s Township Nursing Home,McMurray, PA. He was 89 years old.Father…
Gregory M. Yerkins
Nov 24, 1961 - Aug 6, 2025
Gregory Yerkins, 63 years of age, passed on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was diagnosed with MS in 2007 at the age of 45 and fought the disease courageously over the last 18 years. He was born November 24, 1961 in Pittsburgh to the late Bud Yerkins and Shirley (Labate) Yerkins. He is survived by…