All Obituaries

RUCH Betty Ann (Altvater) Age 71, of Ben Avon, peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2018.  Beloved mother of Douglas (Luciann) McIntyre and Michelle (Michael) Yeiser; grandmother of Derek and Shawn McIntyre and Isabelle and Ava Yeiser; sister of Ruth (David) Downing and the late John "Buck" (surviving spouse Margaret) Altvater; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Betty was an avid Pittsburgh Sports Fan.  Relatives and friends received Thursday 2-4 &...

MIRANDA Virginia Ruth (Butler) "Ginny" Age 83, of Bellevue, went home to be with Jesus and her beloved husband, Jim, on Tuesday, August 7, 2018.  Ginny was the only child of the late James and Sophie Butler.  She was preceded in death by her husband James who passed away in 2017.  She had a long and impressive career as a top-notch secretary working for a senator, a district attorney, an airline executive and retired as a public servant for Allegheny County. ...

      SUTTER Dr. Marian D.   Of Hummelstown, PA, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, one day before her 75th birthday.  Marian was born July 26, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late William G. and Margaret E. (McNally) Sutter.  Marian is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Paul E. and Lou Ann Sutter of Pittsburgh, PA., her cherished nieces and nephews, Eden L. Reynolds (Jim) of Jacksonville, FL, William G. Sutter, III (Marci) of...

MATTHEWS D. Bruce "Bubba" Age 71, of Avalon, peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2018.  Beloved father of Donna Lynn, Samuel Scott, Steven Allen and Michael Patrick; grandfather of Mariah Matthews; father-in-law of Angela Nicotra; son of the late Shirley Matthews; also survived by the mother of his children Esther Matthews-Morgenstern.  Bruce was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Pirate Fan. He enjoyed oldies music, western movies and western books.  He was a former Dark...

EAST Catherine (Hatton) Of West View, peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2018, just short of her 90th birthday.   Beloved wife of the late  Joseph F. East.  Loving mother of Diana (Kim) Hyde and Donna (Joe) Rocco; grandmother of Lynn, Jean and Joseph Hyde and Julie and Jonathan Graham; sister of Betty Jo Rollins and Sally Blosser.  Catherine was preceded in death by four brothers.  Service and Interment Private.  Donations in Catherine's memory may be...

BAGLEY Diana W. (Thomas) Age 74, of Bellevue, peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018.  Beloved wife of Ernest G. White.  Loving mother of Stephanie Bagley, her husband Steve Whitsel; grandmother of Brianna, Chelsea, Nyielah, Stevie, Alexis, Lauren and Caitlen; sister of Frances (Alan) Edmunds, William Thomas, Jr., Sylvia Jean Thomas and the late Mary Ann Fesler; also survived by 4 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Diana was a volunteer for the former Suburban General...

Grande Robert J. Age 75, of Avalon, peacefully on Thursday, July 12, 2018.  Beloved son of the late Joseph and Julia (Cuda) Grande.  Brother of Rose Marie (the late Henry) Runsa and the late Nicholas (the late Sylvia) Grande; uncle of Gina (George Perilli) Brandon,  Dean (Elizabeth) Grande and Lee Ann Snyder; great-uncle of Dylan Solar and Julia Snyder.  Loving known as Dr. Bob, he was a fun loving kind person and a great storyteller.  He also enjoyed spending time...

McGinnity Robert J., Jr. “Bob” Age 87, of Avalon, peacefully on Monday, July 2, 2018. Beloved husband of 67 years to Shirley (Moran) McGinnity. Father of Gary (Christine) McGinnity, Scott (Susan) McGinnity and Laura (Anthony) Dubato. Grandfather of Heather (Steve) Rosfeld, Ian McGinnity, Nicholas (Jeanine) Dubato, Michael (Julie) McGinnity, Megan McGinnity, Anthony (Shelby) Dubato, and Kaitlin Dubato. Great-grandfather of Anne Rosfeld and Matthew McGinnity. Uncle of Cheryl (the...

Of Avalon, on June 30th. Predeceased by his parents, Elliott and Elizabeth Martin, Bob was survived by his beloved wife, Ruth. Bob was retired from Equitable Gas Company where he was Assistant Corporate Secretary. Bob was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Perrysville. He was an avid golfer. Viewing Thursday morning, July 5 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. McDONALD-LINN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, 529 California Ave., Avalon, PA 15202. In lieu...

Age 96, of Avalon, peacefully on Saturday, June 23, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Lewis Klicker. Dear mother of Edward (Karen) Klicker and Russell (Patricia) Klicker. Grandmother of Joshua Klicker, Julie Barton, Daniel Klicker, Lori Bradley, Liesl Barker, Joy Klicker and Abigail Klicker. Also, 13 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Vivian was very active in the Orchard and Emsworth United Presbyterian Churches. Family and friends received Friday 2-4pm and 6-8pm at...