All Obituaries

Elmer C. Ernst Suddenly on Monday, November 28, 2022, formerly of Troy Hill. Beloved husband of the late Jean A. (Lieb) Ernst; devoted father of Russell J. (Mary) Ernst, Richard D. Ernst, Linda (Steve) Spielman, David C. (Janice) Ernst, Donna M. (and the late Mark) Snyder, Patricia A. (Luke) Neice, Marie A. “Bunnie” (Dan) Skaggs. Preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Agnes Ernst. He was the cherished grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear brother...

Marian G. "Dutchie" (Lunz) Lorenz Age 89, formerly of Reserve Twp., passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Richard A. "Dick" Lorenz, loving mother of Richard W. "Rick" (Sharon) Lorenz; dear grandmother of Rick (Maree) Lorenz and Katelyn (James) Majewski; devoted great-grandmother of Richard "Ricky", Leo, Monica and Clare Lorenz and Abigail Majewski; dear sister of Bernadette Kryl and Edwin Lunz; also survived by many...

Lawrence J. "Larry" Pope Age 65, of New Sewickley Twp., formerly of Troy Hill, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Beloved husband of Lisa M. (Geist) Pope; loving father of Katie (Dan) Limbacher and Emily Pope; dear brother of Kathleen Pope and William, Jr. (Helen) Pope; dear uncle of Michael (Kristen) Pope and Colleen (Sean) Deafenbaugh; great uncle of Will and Ben Pope. Services will be held privately. Larry enjoyed spending time with his dog and horses. Please post...

ESTHER (ENGEL) WINTERS Age 87, of Troy Hill, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Ralph R. “Barrels” “Bags” Winters; loving mother of Ralph Winters Jr., Richard (Grace) Winters, Tim Winters, Dan (Sherry) Winters and Bill Winters; dear grandmother of Phillip, Brandon (Leslie), Kari, Brandon (Amanda) and Dylan (Paige) Winters; dear great-grandmother of Kaylie, Caiden, Juliana, Amelia, Connor, Lorelei and Waylen Winters; dear...

Marie R. "Snooks" (Leindecker) Brittner Age 81, of Reserve Twp., passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022. She is the beloved wife of Frank W. Brittner III; loving mother of Steven (Luann) Brittner and the late Scott William Brittner; loving grandmother of Stephanie (Tyler) Montabon, Andrea Brittner, Megan-Rose Brittner, Scott Brittner and Zachary Brittner; dear great-grandmother of Cohen, Josephine, and Jane Montabon; dear sister of Tommy, James, Eddie, Lenny, Rege, and the late...

LAWRENCE J. “LARRY” PUSATERI Age 75, of Spring Garden, on Friday, August 19, 2022. Dear brother of Michael (and the late Elaine) Pusateri; uncle of Tobiann Mousessian and Jillian (Beau) Botwright; cousin of Linda (Rich) Sutter; also survived by one great-nephew, great-nieces, cousins and friends. Services will be held privately. Larry was a U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran. His family extends a special thanks to Pat and Cheryl for all their help. Arrangements entrusted to the...

Janice L. "Beans" (Gehry) Touchtone Age 58, of Northside, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 8, 2022. She is the beloved daughter of the late George R. and Doris R. Gehry; loving mother of Bryan (Janelle) Touchtone, Anthony Touchtone, Joshua Touchtone, and Timothy (Jessica) Touchtone; loving grandmother of Anna, Anya, Leah and Jalen Touchtone; dear sister of George (Lori) Gehry, Robert (Janet) Gehry, Keith Gehry, Tammy (Danny) Schell, and Ronald (Robin)...

GARY FRANCIS KAPETANOVICH On Saturday evening, July 2, 2022, Gary Francis Kapetanovich of Reserve Township passed away at the age of 66, (born January 24, 1956). The third son of the late Stephen Joseph Kapetanovich (March 14, 1995) and the late Beatrice Marie (Skornicka) Kapetanovich (December 3, 2011). Gary was a great athlete, Baseball & Golf, and a fine brother. He was pure, clean, kind - never hurt anyone even a little bit. Gary walked through life with Pure Innocence,...

Edward J. Murdy Sr. Age 88, of Troy Hill, on Monday, June 27, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Barbara J. "Jean" (Lockhart) Murdy; loving father of Linda J. Yeskatalas (Rich Akscyn), Diane L. (John) Meyers, Edward J. Murdy II (Debbie Lubert), George T. Murdy (Shari Campbell), dear grandfather of Amy, Becky (Jesse), Drew (Meghan), Melissa (Chad), Sarah, Edward III (Jesse), Joey (Amanda), Justin (Alyssa), Jessica (Adam), Sean (Natalie); dear great-grandfather of Christopher,...

Barbara J. "Jean" (Lockhart) Murdy Age 83, of Troy Hill, on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Beloved wife of Edward J. Murdy Sr.; loving mother of Linda J. Yeskatalas (Rich Akscyn), Diane L. (John) Meyers, Edward J. Murdy II (Debbie Lubert), George T. Murdy (Shari Campbell), dear grandmother of Amy, Becky (Jesse), Drew (Meghan), Melissa (Chad), Sarah, Edward III (Jesse), Joey (Amanda), Justin (Alyssa), Jessica (Adam), Sean (Natalie); dear great-grandmother of Christopher, Hayden, Lucy,...