Obituaries

Col. (Retired) Mark C. Flake, IV Col. Mark C. Flake, IV, of Givens Estates in Asheville, NC, formerly of Salem, OH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 28, 2023, after a long illness. He was born on April 26, 1940, in Berkley, California, to Mark C. Flake, III and Jane P. Flake. Mark had a rewarding career in the United States Air Force for 27 years before retiring in 1989 and enjoyed being stationed both stateside and overseas. After his retirement, Mark...

Of Churchill, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Arden Court in Monroeville, at the age of 100. He was the beloved husband of 65 years of Virginia E. Ursin. Loving father of Cheryl Wood (Brad) of Dublin, OH, and Kim Jusino (Arnold) of Wexford, PA. Dear grandfather of Lauren Mach (Alex) of Dublin, OH, Evan Wood (Ella) of Chicago, IL, and Hailey, Julia, and Kristen Jusino, of Wexford. Great-grandfather of Kaley and Madelynn Mach. Preceded in death by his 3 sisters, Anne Kania, Olga...

Linda Louise (Qualley) Walch, of Monroeville, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the age of 61. She is preceded in death by her beloved mother Helen (Childrey) & father John Qualley. Linda was born in Cincinatti, Ohio. As a child, her family relocated to the Pittsburgh (Plum) area. In 1983 she married and settled down in the neighboring town of Monroeville. She was a caring woman with a deep love for family, compassion for animals, and drive for helping others. Linda took pride in...

Nancy Richards Zagorac passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at home in Savannah, GA, at the age of 83. Nancy was born in Pittsburgh as the first of four siblings to Edward L. Richards and Edna J. Brooks Richards. She graduated from Beaver Area H.S. in 1957 and subsequently attended and graduated from Presbyterian University Hospital School of Nursing in 1960 earning her nursing degree. Nancy married her first husband, Dr. Dick Gash, and subsequently moved to Philadelphia where she worked at...

Sarah Marguerite Moore, daughter of Ruth Neuhoff Moore and the late Professor Richard A. Moore, died peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2023, with family by her side. She is survived by her brother, Peter Moore (Anita Monga), sister, Susan Moore McJunkin; her nieces, Jessica Ongala, Genevieve Rhodes (Jeffrey), Leslie Hoover (Zachary), & Emily Randen (Jared); her grand nephews & nieces, Levi, Nathalie, Hudson, Charlie, Jack & Hadley; as well as her beloved dog, Brutus. Sarah had a quick...

Of Verona, age 81, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital with his family by his side. He was the beloved companion of 22 years of Myrna E. Westerman. Father of Paul E. Simonovitch, III, (Cyndi) of Greensburg, and step-father of Doreen Pawlowski (Joseph) of Plum and Timothy Doman of Pittsburgh. Grandfather of Paul, Tyler, Jesse, Jonathan, Brianna, Tim, Rocco, and Santino. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Alicia Picciafoco, and his second wife, Constance...

Of Naples, FL, and Wilkins Twp., age 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Beloved wife of 66 years to Ronald M. Puntil. Loving mother of Ronald Jr. (Cheryl), Daniel (Kathy), Glenn (Kimberly), and Susan Certo. Grandmother of Claire Puntil, Colin Certo, Max Puntil, Laura Puntil, Emily Certo, Caroline Certo, Mark Puntil, Julia Puntil, and Tommy Certo. Maureen was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Joyce) Palmer and she was raised in Stanton Heights...

Of Forest Hills, age 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Eleanor Ann Rodrigues was born in McKeesport, PA on December 28, 1947, the daughter of Marion and Anna Marie Srdoch.  As a young woman, Eleanor loved to learn. She enjoyed spending time with her mother, learning how to cook, clean, and keep the house. She cherished the Croatian culture, traditions, and language of her parents and grandparents. Her love of learning only increased at...

Of Churchill, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Shadyside Hospital, the same hospital where he was born. Beloved husband of 61 years of Mary K. LaFace. Loving father of Gregg LaFace, Karen LaFace, MD (Andrew Getzin, MD), Beth LaFace (Herv Galic), and the late Linda LaFace. Proud grandfather of his cherished grandchildren, Nicole LaFace, Zoe Getzin, Lucy Getzin, Quentin Getzin, and Isabella LaFace. Also survived by his former daughter-in-law Laura LaFace, numerous...

Of Wilkins Twp., age 79, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Beloved husband of 50 years of Janet Bolte Donofrio. Loving father of Lisa Luptak (Josh) and the late Anthony Daniel Donofrio, Jr. Proud grandfather of Mya and Brendan Luptak. Brother of Madeline Papale (Ron) and Rose Hudson (Steve). Brother-in-law of Charles Bolte (Jackie). Also survived by nieces and nephews. Tony was a precision machinist and partner in J & J Manufacturing in Glenshaw since 1989. Friends...