All Obituaries

William J. DePace, a life-long resident of Coraopolis, made his journey to meet his Lord, peacefully on Tuesday evening, May 26, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital with his wife and sister by his side. He left us way too early, dying from complications of heart and kidneys. He was born in Sewickley on May 14, 1961, son of Carmella (Calabrese) DePace and the late Anthony DePace. Beloved husband for 20 years, Charlene (Matuke) DePace; cherished son of Carmella DePace; loving brother of LuAnne...

Thomas Richard Zito, 72, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2020. Born in Niagara Falls, New York on June 30, 1947, he was the son of the late Dominic and Elizabeth Zito. Since 2012, he fought a hard, long battle with cancer and kidney disease and has remained positive and never complained. Tom was a Harley Davidson man and loved his pride and joy, his 1957 Panhead. He was an animal lover and loved birds, especially woodpeckers. He was an avid Steelers fan. Tom was the most humble, happy...

Ethel Marie Trostle (Paha) Resident of Masonic Village in Sewickley, Pa and formerly of Allison Park, Pa and Ft Myers, FL. Ethel passed away peacefully May 23, 2020, recently reaching her 98th birthday. Last September she celebrated her golden anniversary with husband John (Jack) Trostle, who survives Ethel. She was the beloved mother of the late Cathy Lee Sterling (Greg Sterling) of Cranberry and Carol Ann Mader (Steve Mader) of North Andover, MA, and grandmother to Kelsey Sterling Onder...

Curtis James Brown Ben Avon, formerly of Ellwood City   Curtis James Brown passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. After graduating from Lincoln High in Elwood City, Curt joined the United State Navy where he served on submarines around the world.  Upon returning to civilian life Curt returned to Western PA, eventually moving to Sewickley where he sold luxury cars at Ascot Imported Cars. He went on to found Curt Brown Racing.   A lifelong athlete, Curt was a passionate...

Naomi Doughty, 82, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2020. She was born at home on February 20, 1938 to the late Ruth and David Doughty. Naomi was a deeply religious woman and was a member of New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a sister Joan, brother Charles, nieces Carolyn (Buddie) and Roberta (Paul), great-niece Traci (John) and great-nephews Chip and Corky. She was preceded in death by her parents and 8 siblings. Services for Naomi will be held privately. Arrangements...

April Ann (Fitzgerald) Smith was called home on May 22, 2020 at the age of 50. Born on April 30, 1970, she was the daughter of Louis Fitzgerald, and the late Marlene and Ronald Tucker. She worked as a bartender and had a great passion for music. April had a bubbly personality that would always light up the room and was always optimistic and open-hearted. Always putting her family and her grandchildren before all. April will be greatly missed by all who knew her. April is survived by her...

Antonio M. Alfonso, age 78, of Sewickley, passed peacefully at Heritage Valley Sewickley on Thursday, May 21, 2020. He was born in Pasig Rizal, Philippines on March 14, 1942 to the late Mariano S. and Cristeta (Marquez) Alfonso.  Tony is survived by his wife of 53 years, Benilda “Ibie” (Limjuco) Alfonso; his cherished sons: Anthony (Cynthia Walentosky) Alfonso and Noel L. Alfonso; loving sisters Annie (the late Nestor) Virata, Vicky (Payne) Chow and Alice (Eddie) Jose; also...

Penelope (McGee) Marshall, 63, of Sheraden, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 21, 2020 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital. She was born in Pittsburgh on April 23, 1957 to Frances (Golembiewski) and the late David McGee. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brother James McGee and wife Carol; her former spouse Dr. J. Ashby Marshall; two nieces Katie McGee and Kelly (Rob) Neal; and two great nieces Delaney and Kendall. In addition to her father, Penny was preceded in death by her...

Marcella P. (Kumer) Bennett, joined her mother and grandson on Monday, May 18, 2020 as she went home to her Lord and Savior, from Sunnyview Nursing Home. Marcella was born in Sewickley on April 18, 1945 to the late Bernard and Phyllis (Maruca) Kumer. Beloved mother of Loretta Safranek; loving grandmother of Kimberly (Donald), Richard (Danielle), Lukus (Jamie), Cheyenne (Robert) and the late Bernard; cherished great grandmother of Haley, Austin, Mason, Avery, Levi, Isabella, Aubriee, and...

Mary Constance Papantonio, 90, a long-time resident of Edgeworth, most recently of Emsworth, was taken home to heaven as she was sleeping on Monday, May 18, 2020. Mary, born on October 22, 1929 in Ambridge, PA, was the oldest of eight daughters to the late Konstantino G. and Anna (Beozubiak) Papantoneou.  In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by three sisters: Isabelle Graham, Georgene Papantonio, and Evangeline Papantonio.   Mary is survived by...