Donald “ Dink” Owens, 82, of Mt Nebo - Ohio Township, passed peacefully in his home on February 25, 2021.  He is survived by his sister’s and brother’s  Audrey Chappel (late James), Doris M. Owens, Thomas (Linda),  William (Eleanor), and the late Robert (Rose) Owens. Uncle of Bobby, Tommy, Ron, Tim, Rick, Shari, Kathy, Donna, Sandy, Karen, Duke, and Georgie. He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews, longtime friends, and neighbors. Dink...

Bippus Edward Grant   Age 86, of the North Boroughs, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Beloved husband of 64 years to Lois Bippus. Dear father of Gina Strandlien, Glenn (Judy) Bippus, Linda (David) Oberst, Edward (Christina) Bippus, Amy (Deborah Parr) Bippus and the late Wayne Bippus. Also survived by eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Edward proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was a Carnegie Mellon University...

SILVESTER Daniel Brian Age 52, suddenly on Saturday, February 6, 2021, of Avalon. Beloved son of Margie and the late Joseph C.; Loving brother of Leonard (Marianne); Beloved uncle of Mark, John, Mary, Joseph, Julia, Christine, and the late Caroline; Beloved nephew of Mickey (the late Richard), Leonard (Peggy), and Brian (Posie); Beloved cousin of Leonard, Rachel, Sean, Nicolas, Mary, and Taylor; Dan was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. He will be dearly missed by his family, relatives, and...

Quigley   Maura Nicole       Age 31 of Ross Twp. Passed away peacefully on Thursday January 14, 2021. Beloved daughter of Linda (Kenneth Sines) Quigley and Terry (Christina) Quigley. Cherished sister of Stephanie, Alyse and Julie Quigley. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Family and Friends are welcome for visitation on Monday, Jan 18, 2021 2:00 pm until time of funeral service at 4:00 pm at the  McDonald - Linn Funeral and Cremation...

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...