Obituaries

Nancy Louise (Fish) Hutmire, age 85, formerly of Wilkinsburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 18, 2021, at the Reformed Presbyterian Home. Born November 26, 1935, in Braddock, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Clara (Wandricke) Fish. Nancy graduated from Geneva College in 1957 with a B. A. in elementary education. She taught in public and Christian schools. She opened her home to those in need—for a place to sleep, eat, pray, or study...

Of Churchill, age 92, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Shadyside Hospital. Beloved husband of Jeanne Connelly for over 70 years. Loving father of Cyndie Stratiff of Wilkins Twp. and Ivy Rombout of Monroeville. Cherished grandfather of Leigh Stratiff (Mary), Luke Rombout, and April Robbins (Michael). Great-grandfather of Phoebe and Willow. Gene attended Grove City College and worked as an engineer for US Steel. He loved traveling, dancing, telling stories, and learning and...

Of Seneca Manor in Verona, formerly of Churchill, age 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021, at UPMC East. Albert grew up in Donora, PA, and joined the U.S. Navy during World War II where he served as a signalman, directing planes landing on aircraft carriers. He attended Waynesburg University where he met the love of his life, Louise Patch. One of his proudest accomplishments was writing the fight song for his alma mater. After...

Of Churchill, age 94, born June 19, 1927, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 7, 2021, after a tender moment of kisses from her immediate family and close family friend. She was described by so many of her lifelong friends as “demure”. Always depicted as a gentlelady with unparalleled class and decorum, yet a powerhouse of intellect and fierce commitment to her family, friends, and any task at hand. Maria was an independent spirit her entire life. She excelled as an...

Robert Hugh Montgomery, age 94, of Wilkins Township, formerly of Penn Hills, born in Pittsburgh and raised in Rimer, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Loving husband of 65 years to the late Elsie Burton Montgomery. Devoted father of Beverly McCombs of Keller, Texas, and Kimberly Montgomery of Wilkins Twp. Loving grandfather to James Robert McCombs (Katie). Great-grandfather to James Robert McCombs, Jr., John Ryan McCombs, and Joseph Mark McCombs. Brother-in-law...

Isabelle R. Pyrick, formerly of Forest Hills, passed away at her residence in Sun City, AZ, on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the age of 104. Dear mother of Paulette Pyrick of Scottsdale, AZ, and cherished aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, John Pyrick, her twin sisters, Helen Fuga and Eleanor Sabol, and her brother Stanley Casper. Private interment in Restland Memorial Park, Monroeville. Arrangements by Wolfe Memorial,...

Of Wilkins Twp., age 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at UPMC East. Father of Debi Stemerick (David) of Slickville, PA. Grandfather of Joshua and Zachary Stemerick. Beloved brother of Richard Budol of Irwin. Best friend of Becky Hampshire of East McKeesport. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Budol; his sister, Eileen Gubash Thompson; and his parents, Hilarion and Stanley Budol. Stan had a lifetime career as an esteemed electrical engineer at Westinghouse. He was a...

Born August 12, 1936, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, August 21, 2021, after a years long battle with dementia. Concetta grew up on Fleet Street in Rankin and attended Rankin High. She worked for a number of years as the school secretary at Rankin Elementary and later for the Allegheny County Housing Authority. Connie is survived by her children, Damian R. Ruyechan (Tim Komen) of Wilkinsburg and Renee R. Ruyechan (Cara Fleishman) of Wilkins Twp.; and her nieces,...

Age 93, of Churchill Borough, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Beloved husband of Jane (Polichio) Pellegrini. Loving father of Jean Pasternak (Mike), Casimir J. Pellegrini, III (Beth), John Pellegrini, Jane Miklasevich (Michael Mesoras), and Esther Ungarean (Tim). Grandfather of Jayne, Michael, Stephen, and Esther Pasternak; Casimir IV, Thaddeus, and Mia Pellegrini; Jack and Jason Pellegrini; Joe Chiodo; Matthew, Alex, and Julia...

Of Forest Hills, age 80, went peacefully to the Lord on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Beloved wife of 59 years of Vince Bellini. Loving mother of Diane Miskinis (Al) of Akron, OH; Joseph Bellini (Martha) of Doylestown, PA; John Bellini (the late Veronika) of Forest Hills; Brian Bellini (Colleen Salvatore) of Regent Square; Janet Abrams (Neil) of Wilkins Twp.; and Michele Weber (John Mark) of Huntsville, AL. Proud grandmother of Alena, Aistis, Alexander, Olivia, Carolena, Mariana, Francisco,...