Edward Michael Lutheran of West Mifflin on September 14, age 41. Loving father of Lily Grace Lutheran. Beloved son of Edward and Donna (Carey) Lutheran. Brother of Marilyn (Steve) and Nancy Lutheran. Uncle of Alan. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends received Savolskis-Wasik-Glenn Funeral Home, 3501 Main St. Munhall Wednesday 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Funeral Service to be held Thursday 10 AM at New Wine Harvest Church in Baldwin. Ed was an electronic technician in the...

Of Lincoln Place, on September 15, 2019, age 81.  Beloved wife of 59 years to the late Joseph W. Kruszka; loving mother of Shirley (James) Baxter and the late Joseph M. Kruszka; sister of Helen Oross, Peggy Seigle, Mary Baker, Roy McMahon and the late Rich, Esther, Tad, Gina and Jimmy.  Friends received Savolskis-Wasik-Glenn Funeral Home, Inc., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm.  Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:30 am, Holy Angels Church, Hays.

Of Munhall, on September 6, 2019, age 87.  Beloved husband of 60 years to Bernadette Smider (Gazda); father of Mark (Debbie Hill) Smider, Denise (George) Glumac, Brian (Terri) Smider and David “Sam” (Mary) Smider; brother of Charles (Marge) Smider and the late Michael (late Nancy) Smider; father-in-law of the late Colleen Smider; also survived by 15 grandchildren.  John retired from Pittsburgh Public Schools as Vice Principal of Langley High School and was an Army...

Beverly Ann (Vangura) Cavacini, 74, a longtime resident of Harmar, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2019, surrounded by love.   Born August 12, 1945, in Braddock Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John Joseph and Helene (Bache) Vangura.  Her beloved Enzo Acquafondata and their animals shared 34 beautiful years on their farm together. Beverly was many things to many people.  She was the youngest sister to her three siblings, the  favorite Aunt...

Gary James Kuhl, Hampton Township, a real gentle-man passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 after fighting two formidable diseases.  Born March 19, 1945 on the North Side, Gary was raised by a single mom (Catherine D. Blanck) whom he regarded as a woman determined to make life work.  Gary attended Perry High School, served as a Quartermaster in the Navy 1965-67 receiving a Vietnam service medal.  He returned home to attend University of Pittsburgh, completing his...

Of West Mifflin, on September 2, 2019, age 87.  Beloved wife of the late John Byrne; mother of Robert (Becky) Johnen and the late Susan (late John) Palfy; sister of Helen Bentley, Michael Solomon and the late Robert Solomon; loving grandmother of John Michael Palfy; also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Elsie was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan, an active member of St. Elias Church and retired from Forbes Field and Three Rivers Stadium where she held various positions...

On August 30, 2019.  Beloved daughter of David and Lindsey Shope; sister of Evelyn and Natalie; granddaughter of Robert and JoAnna Shope, Mary Ann Tupman and the late Alan Tupman.  Friends received Savolskis-Wasik-Glenn Funeral Home, Inc., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, Saturday 9 am to 10 am, where a Blessing Service will be held at 10 am.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Emma’s Footprints or West Penn Hospital NICU. 

True or False?  William Carter Glenn age 75 of Munhall passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019. Born on September 18, 1943, to William and Camenza (Dean) Glenn. Loving husband of 53 years to Lucille (Lulu) Savolskis Glenn; father to Carter (Charity) Glenn, Rebecca (Paul) Caimano, Matthew (Jeanne) Glenn, Jonathan (Brandy) Glenn, Lucas (Lora) Glenn; loving PaPa to 22 grandchildren.  Predeceased by his parents and a sister, Marcia (Bernie) Bartek.  Bill graduated from Munhall...

James Harper, Age 85, of West Mifflin, died on August 28 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Carol (Gorney) Harper of 60 years. Devoted father and grandfather. Survived by his son James Harper, brother Ralph Harper and grandchildren Carmen and Madaline whom he dearly loved. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Savolskis-Wasik-Glenn Funeral Home Inc., 3501 Main St. Munhall Friday 1-4 PM and 6-8 PM where a service will be held at 1PM. A service at the cemetery...

Mark D Semk, of Pleasant Hills on August 26, age 67. Son of the late Stanley and Eleanor (Blasko) Semk. Husband of the late Carolyn (Buffkin) Semk. Father of Regina Beair and the late Angela Semk. Fiance of Jeanette Mehring. Friends received Savolskis-Wasik-Glenn Funeral Home Inc., 3501 Main St. Munhall Thursday 4 – 8 PM where a Blessing service will be held at 7:30 PM. Mark was an employee of the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Plant.