Charles Gaito, 91, of Arnold, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at Rosebrook Adult Living, Sarver. Born July 11, 1930, in New Kensington, to the late Anthony and Concetta (Pecone) Gaito, he was survived by his wife of 64 years, Joyce (Moresi) Gaito, Arnold. Besides his parents, he was preceded by two brothers, Ronald and John Gaito; and a sister, Mary Long. Charles was a member of Mt. St. Peter R.C. Church, New Kensington, Holy Name Society of the Church and the men's Bowling...

Eugene "Gene" R. Rosati, 81, of Arnold, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. He was born Oct. 19, 1939, in Arnold, the son of John and Agnes Rosati. Eugene was a 1957 graduate of Arnold High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh where he played football. Gene began his professional career at Alcoa Corp. and eventually started the Southwest Business Forum in Arnold, where he enthusiastically served his customers for 39 years. After his retirement, Gene continued his many...

Mark Leo Heckman, 71, of Lower Burrell, passed away at home Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, surrounded by his immediate family. Mark was the oldest of two siblings, and shared a beautiful bond of friendship with his sister, Mary Lee. He was born in McKeesport and grew up in Whitehall, where he went to elementary school at St. Gabriel's and high school at St. Elizabeth's. Mark graduated with a bachelor's of arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and later also completed his...

Virginia Jones, 88, of Lower Burrell, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at Belair Health and Rehabilitation, Lower Burrell. She was born April 18, 1933, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Joshua and Margaret (Wines) Jones. Besides her parents, she was preceded by one brother and six sisters. She always was the life of the party and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are entrusted to the GIUNTA-BERTUCCI FUNERAL HOME INC., 1509 Fifth...

Raymond "Mwalimu" Warner Sr., born Sept. 15, 1948, in Pittsburgh, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles M. Warner Sr. and Ruthann (Steen) Warner. Raymond was a Sensei of martial arts, a respected leader of the community, a professional musician and a loving father. Raymond loved African culture and was a Master Conga Drummer. As a matter of fact, he could play any instrument he picked up. Raymond had a degree in media broadcasting....

Elizabeth A. Yosinski, 67, of Upper Burrell, died Saturday, Aug.14, 2021, at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Aspinwall. She was born Sept. 29, 1953, in Pittsburgh, to the late James Page and Elizabeth A. (Winkleman) Eaton. She was married to John E. Yosinski Jr., of New Kensington, for 48 years. She enjoyed the Steelers, crafting, board games and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband, John E. Yosinski Jr., of 48 years; son, Richard (Leslie) Yosinski, of South Carolina;...

Karen Margaret (Kucinski) Palochik, 76, of Lower Burrell, passed away unexpectedly at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital on Thursday, August 12, 2021, surrounded by her immediate family. Karen was the oldest of four sisters and grew up in Rutherford, NJ. Karen and her sisters shared a beautiful bond of friendship. She often spoke about how lucky they were to have shared their small childhood bedrooms together. Karen often attended Yankees games with her father, and that love of sports, especially...

Fred J. Moleck, born October 10, 1939 in Keisterville, PA, died June 4, 2021 at Marian Hall Home after many years of convalescence.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen F. and Elizabeth F. (Uram) Moleck, and his siblings, Stephen T. Moleck and Elizabeth P. (Moleck) Poundstone.  After graduating from Uniontown High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Vincent College, Latrobe,...

  Debra Jean Pavshak, 64, of Arnold, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, at Hospice at Canterbury, Pittsburgh. She was born Sept. 15, 1956, in New Kensington, to the late Andrew C. and Earla M. (McFadden) Omecinski. Debra enjoyed going to her camp, traveling to beaches, especially Sanibel Island and the Finger Lakes. Also, she enjoyed cooking, her flower garden and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband of nine years, Ronald A. Pavshak, of Arnold; two sons,...

Josephine (Giuseppa) Iannuzzi, 90, formerly of the Stanton Heights neighborhood of Pittsburgh and more recently of Lower Burrell, died Friday, July 23, 2021, peacefully at the Oakmont Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation with her family by her side. "Nunni Pia," as she was so affectionately called by her grandchildren, was born July 16, 1931, in Porticello, Province of Palermo, Sicily. She was the only child of Nicola D'Aquisto and Rosalia Zizzo D'Aquisto. In search of a...