All Obituaries

Mary Zetz, 93 of Bairdford, West Deer Township died Sunday November 17, 2019 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born January 16, 1926 in Bairdford to the late Eli and Nellie (Maricic) Zetz. Mary grew up in Bairdford graduating from West Deer High School in 1944. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, Whitehall. Mary worked as a Librarian/Teacher in Tarentum/Highlands Schools for over 40 years. She was a member of the Brother’s Brother Foundation,...

Leo J. “Jack” Albinger, IV, 63 of West Deer Township, died Wednesday November 13, 2019 at UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh with his family by his side. He was born December 1, 1955 in Pittsburgh to the late Leo J. and Arlene (Jenkins) Albinger, III. Jack grew up graduating from Shaler Area High School in 1973. He worked as a welder for Liberty Hose Company in Oakmont for over 40 years. He was an active member of the Bull Creek Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed fishing,...

Megan Ann Butler, 31 of West Deer Township, died Sunday November 10, 2019 at her home. She was born August 19, 1988 in Pittsburgh to Debbie (Joe) Schroat with whom she lived and Freeman Butler of West Deer. Megan has lived in West Deer for the past 7 years, living in Etna for many years. She loved Mini Mouse, but especially loved her family. Besides her parents she is survived by her brother Michael (Allyson) Butler of Shaler and her sister Courtney (Matt) Schroat of Fla. and many loving...

Robert A. Griggle, 74 of Russellton, West Deer Township, died Saturday November 9, 2019. He was born February 26, 1945 in Pittsburgh to the late Joseph and Marion (Jones) Griggle. Bob was a self-employed interior contractor, which he did for over 30 years. He was a member of Transfiguration R.C. Church, Russellton. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 42 years Lisa A. (Letterle) Griggle, children April Tamburiello of Pittsburgh; Martice (Joseph Barnes)...

Harry Shkuratoff, Jr. 67 of New Kensington, died Saturday November 2, 2019 at the Wexford Healthcare Center, Wexford. He was born July 18, 1952 in Natrona Heights to the late Harry and Hedwig (Hauck) Shkuratoff, Sr. Harry grew up in Springdale graduating from Springdale High School in 1970. He worked for the US Post Office as a letter carrier for over 13 years working at the Springdale, Natrona Heights and New Kensington Post Offices. Harry enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Survivors...

Renee J. (Lojak) Zrebny, 55 died Tuesday October 22, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. She was born April 4, 1964 to the late Stanley and Margaret A. "Snook" (Oblinger) Lojak, Jr. Renee grew up in Fawn Township where she has lived all of her life. She was a 1982 graduate of Highlands High School. Renee was of Catholic Faith. She worked as a Paraprofessional for Highlands School District for the past 25 years. Renee was a member of the Outdoor Life Lodge. She enjoyed...

Herman P. Sobotka, 90 of Shaler Township, died October 21, 2019 at the Orion Personal Care Home, Shaler Township. He was born July 28, 1929 in Curtisville, West Deer Township to the late Joseph and Nora (Gadomski) Sobotka. Herman grew up in West Deer graduating from West Deer High School in 1947. He served his country during the Korean Conflict in the US Army achieving the rank of Private First Class. Herman worked for Glenshaw Glass for over 18 years, then went to work for Bell Telephone as...

John J. Troyak, 94 of Jackson, Tenn, formerly of Russellton, West Deer Township, died Sunday October 20, 2019 at the Tenn. State Veteran’s Home in Humbolt, Tenn. He was born December 5, 1924 in Russellton to the late Joseph and Karoline (Kapera) Troyak. John worked over 40 years as a maintenance worker for PPG Industries. He served his country during WWII as a corpsman achieving the rank of Private First Class. He was a member of Transfiguration R.C. Church, Russellton, the PNA, VFW in...

Thomas G. Zenewicz, Jr. 44 of Richland, formerly of Blanchard, West Deer Township, died Sunday October 20, 2019 as a result of an accident on his trike. He was born September 11. 1975 in New Kensington to Thomas G. and Barbara J. (Schmiedel) Zenewicz, Sr. Tom grew up in the Blanchard area of West Deer, graduating from Deer Lakes High School in 1993. He was the Co-owner of Zenewicz Notary, Richland, which he has owned for the past 18 years. Tom was a member of the Allison Park Church, Allison...

Lois J. (Richards) Bizyak, 76 of West Deer Township, died Tuesday October 15, 2019 at UPMC-Magee, with her family by her side. She was born January 12, 1943 in Natrona Heights to the late William H. and Bernice E. (Post) Richards. Lois grew up and graduated from Tarentum High School in 1960. After she married her late husband Jack R. Bizyak, Lois moved to West Deer where she has lived for the past 54 years. Lois worked for PNC Bank for 25 years, working as a branch manager, she then went to...