Buckley Claude E. Age 91, of Ohio Twp. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 06, 2021.Husband of the late Betty K. (Thompson) Buckley. Survived by his daughter Kimberly and her husband James Brennan. Grandfather of Daniel and Connor Brennan. He had varied interests throughout his life which consisted of collecting antiques and classic cars and horse drawn vehicles. He was a licensed auctioneer of Pennsylvania and held many family and estate auctions throughout the North Hills. As an...

Graham, Genevieve L, “Jean”   August 28, 1937 – January 3, 2021 Genevieve “Jean” Cessar Graham was called home on January 3, 2021 after a brief, but courageous, fight with cancer.  Jeannie was born in Pittsburgh, PA to George M. and Frances (Spoales) Cessar of Lawrenceville.  Jean was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to many.  Between raising six children and one husband, Jean also spent...

Bruce Allen Smith, age 91, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2020.  Bruce was born in Duquesne, PA .  As a teenager, he was a ride operator at Kennywood Park. His father was one of the carpenters who built Noah’s Ark and parts of Kiddie Land.  Also in Bruce’s teenage years, he loved Western movies and novels so much that he spent a summer traveling the American Southwest. Upon graduating high school, he worked for a year in a steel mill then went into the...

Richardson   John Thomas King, III   Age 35, of Ben Avon  passed away suddenly on Tuesday Dec. 22, 2020 at his home. Beloved Son of Dr. Cassandra (Daniel Kemp) Richardson Kemp and John (Donna) Richardson, Jr. Brother of Brandi (fiance Kareef Overton) King Richardson and Chad (Louise) King Wilson, Sr. Uncle of Chad King Wilson, Jr. and Cameron King Wilson. Nephew of Thurman (Linda) King. Cousin of James Abel. Also survived by a host of loving family members. A virtual memorial...

Lynn A. (Boyle) Knecht passed peacefully December 17, 2020, with her Husband of 55 years Harry A. Knecht, her daughter Maureen and her husband Jeff Newcamp by her side. She is survived by her sister Susan (Boyle) Anton, Brother-n-law Rich Anton, Bonus Grandchildren: Jessica, Lisa, Jeff Newcamp Jr.,Tamara (Tim) VanBuren, 7 bonus great grandchildren, a niece and two nephews and many cousins. Lynn was born in Pittsburgh, PA July 28. The daughter of Helen Ribnicky Boyle and Joseph N....

DAVID A. VON KAENEL, SR. Age 78, of Aleppo Twp., passed away peacefully in Allegheny General Hospital, with his loving family by his side on December 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Emma and Andrew Von Kaenel. After graduating from Avonworth School District, he joined the US Airforce and received an honorable discharge. He went on to join the Air National Guard (911) and retired as Lt. Colonel. He received his undergraduate degree from Austin Peay University, where he met...

Haslett Charlene Marie (Stringert) Age 86, of Avalon, PA  passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, December 02, 2020. Charlene was a 1952 graduate of Avalon High School (Proud Avalon Panthers). She meet her husband, Ira Haslett while they were both in high school. Ira was not a Proud Panther but a Bulldog from rival Bellevue High School. Soon after they married and were married for an impressive 64 years. She found her greatest joy in life being surrounded by family and friends....

Dunlap John J. Age 68, of Avalon, PA passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, December 02, 2020. Beloved Husband of Susan Marie Dunlap. Dear Father of Cristi (Rick) Shandy, Shaun (Carmen) Dunlap and Matthew (Jessie) Dunlap. Grandfather of Jarrod (Michelle) and Great Grandfather of Atlas and Jason. Brother in law of Deborah (f`iancee Austin), Ralph ( Maggie) and various nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceeded in death by his brother Chuck Dunlap. He was very loved and will be dearly...

Grothendick Carole Ann Age 58, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Arvada, CO passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Carole was a U.S. Veteran proudly served a four year tour in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. She is preceeded in death by her parents Thomas and Mary MacAulay. She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Nelson and Breeanna (Kamaron) Iwanski. Grandmother of Daniel, Christian, Ethan, Raegan (Elizabeth), Kennedy...

CZAPKO  MICHAEL E.  Age 73, of Avalon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 18, 2020. Dear brother of Richard, Raymond (Deirdra), Robert, and James Czapko; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the McDONALD-LINN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, LLC, 529 California Ave., Avalon, PA 15202. Please view the family's online guestbook: www.mcdonald-linn.com.