All Obituaries

Cheryl L. Massimino, 73 of Springdale, formerly of West Deer Township, died Tuesday July 7, 2026 at UPMC St. Margaret. Cheryl was born May 17, 1953 in Natrona Heights to the late Joseph and Dolores I. (Michel) Massimino. Cheryl lived in West Deer most of her life until she moved to Springdale 10 years ago. She was a 1972 Graduate of Deer Lakes High School. Cheryl worked for the Verland Foundation as a nursing assistant in West Deer for many years, and then held several other jobs, retiring ...

Vivien Kania, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at the age of 92. Vivien lived a life marked by kindness, grace, and unwavering love for her family. She had a gentle spirit and a warm smile that made everyone around her feel welcome. Her greatest joy was spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, creating cherished memories that will live on for generations. She found ...

Michael E. Smith, 61 of Russellton, West Deer Township died Tuesday June 30, 2026 at his home. He was born March 30, 1965 in Holyoke, MA to Edward D. Smith, with whom he lived and the late Sherry D. (Thalman) Smith. Mike grew up traveling with his family as his father was transferred from different Army Bases until they moved to West Deer. He was a 1983 graduate of Deer Lakes High School. Mike went to work in the Oil and Gas Industry, moving up the line being a Field Technician to a Project ...

Ethel “Jean” (Pochiba) Prignon Horak, 88, of West Deer Township, passed away peacefully at home July 1, 2026 with her loving family by her side. She was born August 28,1937 in West Leechburg to the late late Joseph & Mary (Murchak) Pochiba. A devoted homemaker who found joy in cooking and baking, especially known for which many considered the very best stuffed cabbages. An avid NASCAR and STEELER fan. She found joy watching and caring for her hummingbirds and rarely ...

Hugh W. Riscoe, Jr., 67 of West Deer Township, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born September 19, 1958 in Pittsburgh to Carol J. (Lytle) Riscoe and the late Hugh W. Riscoe, Sr. Hugh grew up and has lived in West Deer all of his life. He was a 1976 graduate of Deer Lakes High School. Following high school, he attended Slippery Rock University. Hugh was a postal worker for the US Post Office Bulk Mail Center, Warrendale. Hugh was a ...

Timothy L. Carlisle, 51 of Pittsburgh, formerly of Murrysville, died Wednesday June 17, 2026 at his home. He was born November 15, 1974 in Pittsburgh to James R. and Emma M. (Hummel) Carlisle. Tim grew up in the Murrysville area attending Franklin Regional High School. Tim worked in the landscape business. He enjoyed watching movies, and sports, playing basketball and was a 2-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate taught by his father. Survivors include his parents James R. and Emma M. (Hummel) ...

Louis A. Vidic, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in UPMC St. Margaret’s Hospital.  He passed peacefully, surrounded by his entire family.  Lou was the first son of Louis and Josephine (Czaplicki) Vidic of Russellton, PA., born on June 13, 1937. Lou was a 1955 graduate of West Deer High School, where he was class President, and played football and basketball.  He continued playing football at Brandeis University in Massachusetts, graduating in 1959 (BA), Pratt ...

Diana K. (Lincoln) Common, 60 of Springdale Township, died Friday June 19, 2026 at her home with her family and her dog Pepe Sue by her side. Diana has lived in Springdale Township for the past 10 years. Diana was born April 21, 1966 in Natrona Heights to the late Paul R. Lincoln and Betty Marie (Hoak) Lincoln of Frazer Township. Diana was a 1984 graduate of Deer Lakes High School. Following high school, she attended the Allegheny Valley X-Ray Technician School. Following graduation, she ...

Suzanne M. (Sallows) Stevens, 74 of West Deer Township, passed away, Wednesday May 20, 2026 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh with her family by her side. She was born February 2, 1952 in Pittsburgh to the late James M. and Glorus J. (Wood) Sallows. Suzanne grew up and lived in Penn Hills graduating from Penn Hills High School in 1970. Following high school, she went to St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing obtaining her associate degree in 1972 and her Registered Nursing License. ...

Helen Hrobak, originally of the village of Acmetonia in Harmar Township, passed away peacefully in the morning of May 18, 2026 at the Hunt Community Home in Nashua, NH. Helen, the daughter of the late John and Suzanne (Lucas) Kerestan was born at home on April 17, 1932, and raised on her family’s farm in the heavily coal-mining town of Russellton, West Deer Township, about 25 miles outside of Pittsburgh.  After attending West Deer High School near her home, she met, fell in love ...