September 4, 1943 - June 17, 2019. Of Zelienople PA, formerly of Pittsburgh, Titusville, and Oil City, PA. Born in Sharon, PA to loving parents, Paul and Anna Mary (Shaffer) Gamble, who preceded her in death. Lee was raised in New Wilmington, PA and graduated from Wilmington Area High School in 1961. She graduated from Westminster College in 1965 and was married to Ross Dillon of Columbiana, OH that same year. She is survived by her husband; her son, Greg Dillon and his partner,...

Age 97, a longtime resident of Avalon passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday morning, May 29, 2019 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Donald E. Palm Sr.; dear mother of Donald (Joyce) Palm Jr., Joyce Briscoe, Muriel (Clarence) Singleton, Deborah (James Jr.) Robinson, and the late David I. Palm; also survived by 12 grandchildren, four deceased grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; sister of James Powell, Harry Powell, Joanne Payne and Thomas Powell; also...

IRVING Robert G.   Age 90, of Emsworth, peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou (Conaway) Irving. Loving father of Susan G. (Charles) Gerdes of Ben Avon and Robert G. “JR” (Kristen) Irving, Jr. of Harrisburg; brother of Ellen Little, Roberta McCullough and Mildred Utt; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 12 PM until time of Funeral Service at 4 PM at...

McDONALD Sara Jane   On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, age 88, a lifelong resident of Avalon.  Sara Jane was the daughter of the late Lester C. and Elizabeth Chandler McDonald.  Surviving is a sister, Dorothy E. Linn (the late Alan L.) of Vero Beach, FL and a brother , Richard L. McDonald (the late Barbara W.) of Ohio Township, PA; also surviving are three nephews, Jeffrey M. Linn, David A. Linn, and Douglas W. McDonald and one niece Jaime E. McDonald.  Sara Jane was a...

SAVICKAS Angelina M. (McGaha)   Age 51, of North Side, peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2019.  Beloved wife of Erik J. Savickas. Loving mother of Sophie, Angie and the late Antoinette Savickas.  As per Angelina’s wishes service and interment are private. Arrangements entrusted to McDONALD-LINN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC, 529 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202.  Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook...

TAYLOR Rose I. (Lowe)   “Grandma Rosie” reunited with her beloved husband Russ on April 15th, his birthday. She was born on December 7, 1924 in Pittsburgh PA to Albert Lowe and Eleanor Anderson Lowe. Rose spent her life as an inspiration and loving caretaker to her siblings, her husband and children, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all the living creatures around her. She cared for the elderly and infirm at the Vincentian Home in Pittsburgh, where she worked...

LUCKAN Helen A. (Schoen)   Age 90, of Ross Township, peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Luckan, Sr. Loving mother of Robert E. (Bonnie) Luckan, Jr. of Bell Acres and Nancy (Bob) Pollack of Ross Township; grandmother of Stephanie (Michael) Brining, Lewis Luckan, Lisa Luckan and Stacy (Josh) Lyons; also survived by three great-grandchildren Kylie, Chloe and Delaney; daughter of the late Emil and Alice Schoen; sister of the late Jean Schoen,...

WALKUSKI Althea R. (Pomeroy)   Age 61, of Bellevue, formerly of Mt. Washington on Thursday, March 21, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Henry P. Walkuski, Jr. Mother of Veronica R. Walkuski; grandmother of Noland; sister of Paul “Rich” Pomeroy; also beloved friend of Sam Smith.   A memorial service celebrating Althea’s Life will be held Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 5 p.m. at New Life Community Church, 45 North Fremont Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15202....

MOSBERGER Marion E. (Jacobs)   Age 88 of Ross Township, quietly and peacefully passed away into heaven on March 13, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late William B. Mosberger.  Mother of Joseph (Kathy) Mosberger, Carol (Glenn) Bohn and the late WIlliam Mosberger; sister of the late Roy E. Jacobs, Jr. and Jean Honsaker;  daughter of the late Roy E. and Sarah E. (Cole) Jacobs, Sr.  Service and burial are private.  Celebration of Marion's Life  will be held...

BUSSE Magdeline P. “Maggie” (Pogozelec)   Age 78, of Ben Avon, peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.  Beloved wife of 54 years to John C. Busse. Loving mother of Amelia (Eric) Cheever, John Paul Busse, Claire (Jack Tabor) Busse and Emily (Kevin) Schwartz; grandmother of Abigail, Kristen, Fiona, Ramsey, Phoebe and Cyrus; sister of Bernard and Michael Pogozelec; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many honorary children who needed a...