It is with great sadness that the family of Nicholas David Ackerman announce his passing on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the age of 40. Nick was born on May 24, 1981 in West Mifflin, but grew up with friends and family in North Huntingdon.  He was active in sports and loved growing his collection of sports memorabilia. Nick was a 1999 graduate of Norwin High School and a 2005 graduate of Duquesne University.  A natural leader, Nick was proud to take his skills and personality into the...

Sherry Lee Lachappell (Colligan), of Lincoln Place, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the age of 71. She was the beloved wife of fifty years of Gary F. Lachappell; loving mother of Craig (Karen) Lachappell of Castle Shannon and Mark (Sarah) Lachappell of Rochester, PA; sister of Cindy (George) Stallard, and the late Gary (wife Sandy survives) Colligan and David (wife Mindy survives) Colligan. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Sherry was a former...

Of West Mifflin, on May 16, 2022, age 88.  Daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Povazan; beloved wife of 65 years of the late Donald Lakatos; mother of Donald (Susan) Lakatos of Pleasant Hills, David (Michelle) Lakatos of Hampton Township and Diane Todd of Leesburg, VA; sister of Ellie Pingrie; loving grandma of Michael, Valerie, Stacey, Amy, Megan, Kristin, and Elizabeth; great grandmother of Maddux and Owen.  Dorothy’s greatest joys were spending time with her family,...

Diane Leigh (Dixon) Drash was born in Washington, North Carolina on October 23, 1941. A longtime resident of Shadyside, she was the daughter of the late Hal Hayworth Dixon and Mildred Leigh (Dixon) Hodges and step father William Gray Hodges.  Diane attended Lake Erie College for Women and graduated from N.C. State University with a degree in teaching.  She went on to teach in North Carolina and Ohio before moving to Pittsburgh with her husband, Allan L. Drash (August...

Vladimir Fishman, of Homestead, formerly of Kyiv, Ukraine, passed away on May 16, 2022, at the age of 83. He is survived by his children, Tatyana Yezhova and Nikolay Yezhova. He was preceded in death by his wife, Galina N. Yezhova. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 5-8 PM and Thursday, May 19, 11 AM - 12 PM at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, Pennsylvania 15120. Vladimir will join his wife, Galina, at the Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh,...

Of West Mifflin, John went to be with his Lord and Savior, on May 12, 2022, age 68.  Son of the late George and Matilda (Bodnar) Galanis; beloved husband of 38 years of Martha (Rudy) Galanis; loving father of Christina, Bill, Debi, Susan and the rose of his life, Talia; brother of Patricia, Julie, Barbara, and the late George; Grandfather "Pap John" of Hunter, Stone, Cody, Austin, Travis, Grace, and Valentina; also survived by his loving nieces and nephews. John worked at the...

Of West Mifflin, formerly of Natrona Heights, on May 8, 2022, age 76.  Daughter of the late Vincent and Muriel (Kingman) Macurdy; beloved wife of 50 years of Dennis Fitz; mother of Chris (Joanne) Fitz of North Huntingdon, Lisa (Rob) Kerr of Hollywood, FL and Ryan (fiancé Sadie) Fitz of Pleasant Hills; sister of Dale (Carol Korty) Macurdy of La Moine, ME and the late Dian (late George) Benes and Mary (late Robert) Reitz; loving Grandma Bettie of Justin, Matthew (Carrie), Krystal...

Mauri L. Doyle, of New Kensington, formerly of Munhall, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at the age of 62. She was the mother of Eugene "Buddy" (Carolyn) Doyle, Abbey Doyle, and Jordyn Ulicny; grandmother of Gianna and Emelia Fetsko, and Ernest and Rose Doyle; daughter of the late Arthur and Dorothy (Vargyas) Guerra; sister of Donald (Lynn) Guerra; former spouse of Gene Doyle.  Mauri was a loving mother and grandmother "Ma" and she adored her...

The Very Reverend Father Robert John Karl, a retired priest of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, fell asleep in the Lord in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh on May 3, 2022. A priest for 65 years, he served in many parishes and contributed much to Religious Education and to the creation of the original God With Us catechetical series used in Eastern churches throughout the United States. A founder of the Eastern Catholic Eparchial Directors of Religious Education (ECDE), he also was the...

Stephen G. Kish, formerly of Munhall, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 06, 2022, at the age of 93. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret M. (Chvasta) Kish; father of Marjorie (Andrew IV) Glaid, Joyce (Andy) Kish, Stephen (Tyler) Kish, Judith (Jim) Farmakis, Robert (Maria) Kish, and David Kish; grandfather of Julia (John) Hill, Jonathan (McKensie) Kish, Daniel (Meaghan) Kish, Joshua (Julianna) Kish, Patrick (Morgan) Kish, Michelle Glaid, Dr. Christopher...