All Obituaries

Dolores Spezialetti, 97, of Coraopolis, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, April 28, at Heritage Valley Hospital Sewickley. The youngest daughter of the late Ilario and Consiglia (Coniglia) Spezialetti, Dolores was a lifelong resident of Coraopolis and recently, Hillview Home. She attended Coraopolis Schools and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. As a young woman she worked at the Consolidated Lamp and Glass Company of Coraopolis. She was preceded in death by her brother...

Richard D. Topor, of Moon Township, formerly of Utica, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the age of 85.  He was the son of the late Stanley and Julie Topor; beloved husband of the late Elaine J. (Myrda) Topor; loving father of Sharon J. Topor, Richard M. (Diana L.) Topor, and James E. (Samantha J.) Topor; loving grandfather of Lauren, Britney, Jessica and Jennifer Topor; brother of Ronald (Donna) Topor, Roger (Cheryl) Topor and the late Robert (late Martha)...

Barabara Grimm Steinmetz, daughter of the late Leroy and Vivian Grimm, was born on January, 25th 1942 in Leechburg Township of Westmorland, PA. She completed her earthly journey, after a season of illness, on April 17, 2024. Barbara attended the local elementary and middle schools, and although a shy student made friends of some of the neighborhood children. She grew up in the Pennsylvania community and graduated from Moon Township High School.  Barbara’s Sister was friends with...

June Gargaro Henry, just weeks shy of her 70th birthday, passed into the spiritual realm on Thursday April 11, 2024, after a lengthy and courageous struggle with COPD. June was always filled with laughter. She doted on her niece Brittany Papas (Tony) and their three daughters and showered everyone with affection and generosity. Her career was spent at David E. Williams Jr. High, effectively teaching reading to hundreds of children. In her youth, June was an accomplished dancer, lending her...

Rita M. Feeny, born on July 6, 1935, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away on April 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, James Edward, her sons John Allen and Joseph Terrance, her parents, Anthony and Roselin Birgel, and brother Robert (Eileen) Birgel. Rita dedicated her life to caring for others as a Registered Nurse at Ohio Valley Hospital. Her compassion and kindness touched countless lives, and she always saw the true essence of a person beyond...

Charles Michael Lucci, Sr. beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024, in Pasadena, Maryland. Born on January 7, 1932, in Coraopolis, PA, he was one of eight siblings, born to a loving family. Charles was a man of remarkable athleticism and courage. Despite being earmarked for a promising football career at the University of Pittsburgh, he chose to serve his country, enlisting in the United States Navy during the Korean War. In the...

Carole Witkowsky, age 63, of Moon Township, unexpectedly passed away at home on Monday, March 11, 2024.  Carole was the daughter of the late Norman F. and Lucy (Coccoli) Witkowsky; mother of Aria Witko; sister of Cyndi Clements and aunt of Nina, Annette and Lisa.

Louise "Lou Ann" Weber of Moon Township, passed away suddenly on March 10, 2024 at the age of 82.  Lou Ann was the daughter of the late John and Antoinette (Scopel) Riccio; beloved wife of 60 years to George Weber; loving mother of Kimberly (husband Andrew) Zerance; and sister of the late Charles and David Riccio. Lou Ann touched many young lives during her 15 year career at the St. Margaret Mary Church Child Care Center.  She was a proud member of St. Margaret Mary and...

Robin Battaglini, of Coraopolis, passed away at Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at the age of 53.  Robin was born in Washington, PA. to the late Dale and Robin Bane and was the daughter-in-law of Yola Battaglini and the late Antonio Battaglini.  Robin is survived by her beloved husband of 35 years, Anthony Battaglini; loving mother of Susan (Don) Fortney and Ciera Battaglini; sister of Rocky (Jen) Bane; also survived by sisters-in-law,...

Our father, Oliver Lepore, after 101 years on earth, received the message from God it was time to go home.  Our Dad accomplished many things in his 101 years.  He was an usher for almost 70 years at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He worked at the local YMCA to raise money for any improvements.  He was a little league coach even though he had no sons and refereed basketball games for many years! His passion for woodworking gave him and anyone that was gifted one of his...