All Obituaries

MARSHALL WALTER D., SR. "THE STOVE MAN" Age 79, of Avalon, peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Beloved husband of 51 years to Dorlean (Zimmer) Marshall; loving father of Walter David (fiancé Suzanne Poole) Marshall, Jr., of Phoenix, AZ, Annette Marshall of VA, Denise (Daniel) Solomon of Batavia, OH, Daniel (Kathy) Marshall of CA and Timothy (Kelly, her daughter Christina) Marshall of Evans City, PA; grandfather of Walter David, III and Virginia Marshall, Daniel and...

HERCHENROETHER Daniel David   Age 60, died peacefully on Monday, November 26, 2018 in St. Louis, MO. Beloved father of Amy Herchenroether of St. Louis, MO and Benjamin Herchenroether of Boston, MA.  Son of Henry C. and the late Nell (Young) Herchenroether; brother of Richard Henry (Sue), and Peter Young (Susan) Herchenroether; former husband of Wendy Herchenroether; also survived by nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Dan graduated from Westminster College with a...

ROSENAL Georgette (Cerminara) of Avalon, peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2018.  Beloved mother of Breeann, Justin and Wendy Rosenal; grandmother of Gavin Stroud, Skylar Zavarella, Marcus Meley and Mia Zavarella.  Relatives and friends received Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at McDONALD-LINN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC, 529 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202.  

DRGON Mark A. Age 62, formerly of Avalon, unexpectedly on Sunday, November 11, 2018.  Beloved son of the late Anthony J., Sr. and Margaret (Smith) Drgon; brother of Anthony J. Drgon, Jr., his companion Carol Jo Stenson and Christine Drgon (Ruth Leonard); uncle of Chelsea (Kevin) LaFalce and the late Anthony J. Drgon III. He will also be missed by his dog Huck.  Mark was the owner of Draft Line Cleaning Company and was a former member of the Western Pennsylvania Riding for the...

PETRANTONI Carl R.   Age 66, of Brookline, suddenly on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.  Beloved husband of Jennifer (Baier) Petrantoni. Loving father of Michael (Lisa), Nicholas ( Lynanne) and Sophia Petrantoni.  Relatives and friends received Friday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at McDONALD-LINN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC., 529 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202.  Memorial Service celebrating Carl’s life will be held Saturday 11 AM in Bellevue United...

BOYLES Howard Dewey  "Howie" Age 69, of Avalon, peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 27, 2018.  Beloved husband of Percida "Ivette" (Burgos) Boyles.  Father of James Francis (Christina) Boyles and the late Keisha Lynette Boyles; grandfather of Noella, Amber, Cameron, Nicholas, Gianna and Caden; brother of Doris Duncan, John Boyles, James Boyles, Alexander Boyles and the late Betty Lewis.  Relatives and friends received Wednesday...

SCANLON BETHANY JOYCE Passed October 21, 2018. Beth was preceded in death by her mother, Diane Groetzinger-Scanlon. Beth is survived by her father, R. Terry Scanlon; her brother, Wayne Scanlon; niece, Lacy (Eric) Ziolecki; great-niece, Riley; and aunts, uncles and cousins. Beth worked for the family owned Carol Wayne Chocolates in the North Hills area. A memorial service will be held at 11.30 a.m. Saturday, October 27th, at McDONALD LINN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES,...

Age 82, of Avalon, peacefully at home, on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Meta and the late Walter Lewan.  Loving mother of Steven Lewan, his wife Jacki; grandmother of Amanda Lewan, James Barum and Brianna Barum; sister of Robert Kushner, his wife Shirley and the late Joan Clark, her husband the late Fred Clark; aunt of Gary Clark, Richard Clark, Christine Kushner Pawlak and the late Bob Kushner.  Sylvia loved unconditionally and her...

KITTAN Irene M.   Of Avalon, peacefully on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.  Beloved sister of Theresa Fitzurka, Julia (the late Thomas) Zon and the late Mary (the late Edward) Drexler; also survived by nieces and nephews.  Irene enjoyed her years working at the former Kaufmann’s Department Store in Downtown Pittsburgh. She also enjoyed dining out and shopping. As per Irene’s wishes services and interment are private.  Arrangements entrusted to McDONALD - LINN...

NUSZ Ruth M. (Koerbel) Age 95, of Bellevue, was called home to be with Lord, unexpectedly on Monday, October 1, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Charles Nusz.  Loving mother of Merhle Nusz, Carolyn (Jay) Brickley and Pamela (Chuck) Reader; grandmother of Sherry Durkalski, Lori (Scott) Feely, Michele (Chris) Sholar, Carrie Ann Jarvis, Steven (Britney) Reader, Ryan Reader and Stacy (Micah) Swartz; great-grandmother of Ben, Tanner, Oscar, Nikki, Jessie, Fox and Leo;  great-great...