James A. Sipes Sr., age 93 of Ross Township passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. He was born on October 9, 1930 and was the son of the late William and Anna Sipes. Beloved husband of the late Eileen Juanita Sipes; loving father of Eileen (Sam) Sipes, Gloria J. Sipes, Nancy L. Sipes, Jamie A. Rusak, James A. Sipes, Jr., and Roy S. Sipes; three grandchildren, Jim “Tank” Rusak, Jordan Rusak, and Shauna Sipes; eleven great-grandchildren, Haven, Faith, Hope, Holden, Ethan, Shaylin,...

Rafael A Burgos was born in Guaynabo, PR to Maria Elisa and Jose Burgos. One of seven of seven children, Rafael quickly found a way to stand out. He learned English as a secondary language and made many life long friends that influenced him throughout his journey. Rafael served in both the US Army and Navy Corps. He loved his country which allowed him to travel the world. After he completed his tour, he moved throughout the US until finding his place in San Francisco, CA. He had an...

Audrey J. (Owens) Chappel, age 88 of Ohio Township, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born on September 27, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Owens.  Survived by her loving son, Timothy Chappel, three siblings, Doris Owens, Thomas (Linda) Owens, and William “Bill” (Eleanor) Owens; and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, James Chappel; two siblings, Bob...

Wayne T. Scanlon, age 58 of Pittsburgh, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born on November 3, 1965 and was the son of the late Regis Terry and Diane (Groetzinger) Scanlon.  Survived by his beloved wife, Melanie (Tabb) Scanlon; loving daughter, Lacey (Eric) Ziolecki; grandchild, Riley Ziolecki; close family friends, Aaron and Nathan McCann; Mother-in-law, Jennifer Tabb; two sister-in-laws, Marjorie Tabb and Danielle Thomas; bestfriends, Brian Young and Stephen...

James Francis Boyles, 41, became a guardian angel on April 9, 2024 while being cared for at Garnet Memorial Hospital. James, affectionately known as "Frankie" was born in Beth Israel Hospital, Manhattan, NY to Howard Dewey and Percida Ivette Boyles. He graduated from St. John's Prep. He was last employed at Monroe Cable Company as an electrician. James was in the midst of moving back to Pittsburgh to start a new chapter with his mom and fiancee, Kasey Dolan. He is survived by...

Arthur Raymond Devine II, age 45 of Ben Avon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born on September 7, 1978 and was the son of the late Catherine (Haney) Devine.  Survived by his loving Fiance, Jaime Ambrass; daughter, Alexis Devine; son, Cody Vari; sister, Lori (Joe) Golob; nieces and nephews, Mercedes (Christopher) Woodard, Shelby Golob, Travis Ambrass, Brayden Ambrass, Mya Ambrass, Rayleigh Ambrass, and great niece Kiara Woodard; and his uncle, John...

Veronica (Jester) Crawford, age 89 Of Avalon, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1934 and was the wife of the late Kenneth R. Crawford.  Survived by four daughters, Sue (Thomas) Byrne, Alice (Leo) Malloy, Tracey (Jeffrey) Eck, and Wendy Crawford; grandmother of Jennifer (Chad) Sabow, Jessica (Allen) Crawford, Devin (Meagan) Malloy Jr.,  Bethany(Aaron) Moore, Julia (Zack) Hubert, Kristie (Will) McCoy,  Jonathan (Cassandra) Crawford, Andrew (Lexi)...

Frances “Frannie” (Butler) Scherle, age 83 passed away peacefully on Thursday March 28, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born on October 14, 1940. Loving wife of 62 years to the late William “Bill” Harry Scherle and daughter to the late Harry Regis and Mary Ellen (Keene) Butler. She is survived by her loving daughters, Laurie (Robert) Kaib and Amy (Sergio) Posterivo; four grandchildren, Mallorie (Don) Longo, William Kaib, Madison and Natalie Posterivo; two...

Crawford Steven Michael Age 23, of Emsworth passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024. He is the beloved son of Kimberly and the late Paul C. Crawford. Dear brother of Jonathan (Cassandra) Crawford and Kevin (Erin) Crawford. Grandson of Veronica (Jester) Crawford and his three loving dogs, Louis, Rover and Nala. Also survived by his aunts Sue (Thomas) Byrne, Alice (Leo) Malloy, Tracey (Jeffrey) Eck and Wendy Crawford and many cousins and the Rockey family. Steven graduated from Penn State...

William “Bill” Harry Scherle, age 81 passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born on April 12, 1942 and was the son of the late William Valentine and Helen Rose (Gawinski) Scherle.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Frances “Frannie” (Butler) Scherle; loving daughters, Laurie (Robert) Kaib and Amy (Sergio) Posterivo; four grandchildren, Mallorie (Don) Longo, William Kaib, Madison and Natalie Posterivo; two great-grandchildren, Hayden and...