All Obituaries

Linda T. (Talmage) Emerson, 70 of Indiana Township, died Sunday August 14, 2022 at Family Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Pittsburgh. She was born August 15, 1951 in South Hampton, NY to the late David L. Talmage and Jane P. Talmage of East Hampton, NY. Linda grew up on Long Island graduating from East Hampton High School and then receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Mathematics Education - from SUNY- Oneonta. She was a member of Dorseyville Alliance Church. Linda has lived...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Josephine Frances (Burns) Wagner at the age of 79. She passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022, in her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was a devoted, loving and selfless wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Thomas, and their three children: Mary (Donald) Kelley, Thomas (Lori) Wagner, and Joseph (Nancy) Wagner. She is also survived by her five grandchildren: Reagan, Krysti,...

Thomas J. McCarthy, 84 of West Deer Township, died Thursday August 11, 2022 at UPMC Passavant, McCandless. He was born January 2, 1938 in Pittsburgh to the late John F. and Mary A. (Murray) McCarthy. Tom grew up in the Sheridan section of Pittsburgh graduating from St. James High School in the West End. He received his Bachelor’s Degree, from Duquesne University, and while he was teaching, earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Penn State University. Tom was an Elementary...

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our brave warrior, Noah Alexander Latronica. Noah passed away early in the morning of August 9th, 2022 held lovingly in the embrace of his parents’ arms. Noah was born June 9th, 2016 to parents Nicolas and Sara Latronica in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He radiated compassion and resilience from the moment the world met him. Noah is survived by his parents Nicolas and Sara, his adoring brother Theo, his great grandmother...

Richard R. Cesaretti, 93 of Frazer Township, died August 2, 2022 at Concordia at Rebecca Residence, West Deer. Rich was born June 17, 1929 in Russellton to the late Amedeo and Esther (Coccetella) Cesaretti. He grew up in Russellton graduating from West Deer High School in 1948. Rich served his country during the Korean War in the US Army achieving the rank of Corporal, stationed in Korea and Japan. Returning to the states, he went to work for US Gypsum Company where he was the supervisor in...

Gary M. Smith, 85 of Blanchard, West Deer Township, died peacefully, Monday August 1, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot. He was born April 25, 1937 in Oakridge, Armstrong County to the late Michael F. and Helen F. (Shumaker) Smith. Gary moved to New Kensington as a young boy and graduated from New Kensington High School. He has lived in West Deer for the past 60 years. Gary was an A-1 Blacksmith for the former Edgewater Steel in Oakmont working there over 33 years. He was a 32nd degree...

Richard A. “Rick” Seybert, 60 of Clinton Township, passed peacefully Saturday July 30, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He worked as an auto mechanic all his life, and the last 15 years at Millerstown PIC-A-Part. Rick enjoyed hunting, spending time at camp in Tionesta where he held an annual Patriot Fireworks display for family and friends. Rick loved spending time with “his boys” his grandsons. Rick will be deeply missed by his loving wife Diane, his son Allen...

Mary Jane (Fleck) Boris, 75 of Buffalo Township, formerly of West Deer died Friday July 22, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born October 2, 1946 in North Hills to the late Elmer and Margaret (Stritzinger) Fleck. She has lived in Buffalo Township for the past 52 years and in West Deer prior. She was a 1965 graduate of West Deer High School and former member of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, St. Victor Church and the Red Hat Society in Sarver. She worked...

Frank D. Lubatti, 75 of West Deer Township, died Wednesday July 6, 2022 at UPMC Passavant. He was born April 7, 1947 in Natrona Heights to the late Martin and Frances (Dominici) Lubatti. Frank grew up in Rural Ridge graduating from Fox Chapel High School in 1965. Frank worked as a truck driver for Glassmere Fuel for over 10 years and as a truck driver for various other companies as well. He enjoyed woodworking, puzzle books and caring for his dogs, though his greatest joy in life was being...

Richard J. “Rhino” Vance, 49 of Dorseyville, Indiana Township, died suddenly, Wednesday June 22, 2022 at the home of a friend. He was born November 9, 1972 in Pittsburgh to the late Richard E. Vance and Alice J. (Flaherty) Vance of Dorseyville. Rhino grew up in Dorseyville and graduated from Fox Chapel High School in 1990. He worked off and on as an Iron Worker for over 13 years. He recently began working at Gatto’s Harley Davidson Cycle Shop, Tarentum as a service and...