All Obituaries

Sister Mary Ambrose Wozniak, 81, a Felician Sister for 63 years, died in UPMC Passavant-McCandless Hospital, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 20, 2021.  The former Theresa Wozniak was born to the late Mack and Martha (Desser) Wozniak on October 14, 1940, in Erie, Pennsylvania.  She was a member of Holy Trinity Parish in Erie, PA.  She entered the Buffalo Province of the Felician Sisters on July 2, 1958, and professed perpetual vows on August 16, 1966.  She...

Kim O'Brien of Moon Township peacefully passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer at the age of 47.  Kim was the beloved daughter of Ray and Karen Stokan; proud and devoted mother of three children; Cody, Kayla and Kadence O'Brien; sister of Kathy Giovannini; and granddaughter of Lois (late Bill) Duncan.  Kim is also survived by several nieces and nephews.   Kim was a 1992 graduate of South Allegheny High School and received an Associates Degree...

Helen, age 89, lifelong resident of Coraopolis, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021. “Dolly” was a loving daughter, sister and aunt who loved and was devoted to her family.  Beloved daughter of the late Harry and Rose Dilisio, she is survived by her nieces, nephews and their families.  Dolly’s career spanned working at Dilisio Grocery Store and J. H. Gillis Furniture Store in Coraopolis.  Dolly was the youngest of ten siblings.  She was...

David C. Salvitti, of Moon Township, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda (Wilson) Salvitti, his sons, Michael and David; brother in law to Roy (Valerie) Wilson and Janet (Chee Meng) Yap; numerous cousins, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Katherine (Lisko) Salvitti, and his brother Russell. David was a consummate family man. He cherished the...

         Patricia Wilde died on July 17, 2021, at age ninety-three following a brief illness. A first-generation ballerina of New York City Ballet, she was also a teacher and coach, as well as artistic director of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, remaining professionally active until her final years.  The youngest of five children, Wilde was born on July 16, 1928, in Ottawa, Canada, and grew up in the city’s rural outskirts. Her father, John...

Angelo’s garden has closed. Angelo Colaianni, 83, of Moon Township passed away peacefully at his home on July 3, 2021. Angelo was born April 27, 1938 in Abruzzo, Italy in the small farming village of Onna. He was the son of Rocco and Anatasia Colaianni. As a child, he endured the atrocities of World War II outside his own front door. He is also a survivor of the massacre of Onna, which took place on November 6th, 1944. In July of 1963, he married his childhood sweetheart, Gemma...

Billie F. (Betzold) Fichera, age 61 of Coraopolis passed away on June 16, 2021.  Billie is survived by her husband Todd, stepson Todd Jr. (Michele), stepdaughter Christina, and sister Barbara (Jim-Jim) Mauser.  She was preceded in passing by her parents William and Loretta Betzold, and her sister Susan Betzold Vasbinder. Funeral Services are private. Memorial donations can be made in her name to: Guide Dogs of America 13445 Glenoaks Blvd. Sylmar, CA  91342

Donald “Duncan” Keith Fortney Jr. of Proctor, WV., formerly of East McKeesport passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021.  Donald was the brother of Russell Duncan of Oneida, NY.; the late Richard Duncan Jr. of East McKeesport; and the late Judy Hoover of Pasadena, MD.; Fiancé of Patricia Welch of Proctor, WV.; Father of Sabrina (Joey) Fortney of Scottdale, PA.; Donald Keith (Susan) Fortney III of Pittsburgh; and Stepfather of Marjorie (Mark) Madonna of Myrtle...

Gianna Vincenza Lynn Price was born an angel on the morning of June 7, 2021 at West Penn Hospital.  Gianna was the daughter of Anthony and Nichole Price of Coraopolis, PA.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Carson; her fur brothers Archie and Giroux; her grandparents, Steve and Kelly Heffern of Cooperstown, PA and Anthony and Karin Price of Green Lane, PA; her uncles, Jackson (Ashley) of Painesville, OH and Kyle (Jeff) of Oil City, PA; and numerous friends...

Yola Mae Ciarletta, age 88, passed away on May 31, 2021.  Yola lived her entire life in Coraopolis and never considered living anywhere else.  She was devoted to St. Joseph Catholic Church and she was a care-giver to her parents and sister.  For three decades, Yola worked as the credit manager for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Yola is survived by her brother John A. Ciarletta (wife Rosemarie) and many nephews and nieces. Yola was preceded in death by her parents John B....