All Obituaries

Sister Genevra Baer (Helen Baer), a Pittsburgh Sister of Mercy for 70 years, died at the Mercy Hall Infirmary of the Convent of Mercy on July 4, 2022. Born in McKeesport, PA, she was 87 years old. Daughter of Stanley and Helen (Schwerha) Baer, Sister Genevra entered the Sisters of Mercy from St. Pius Parish, McKeesport, in 1952 and made final vows in 1957. She earned a BS Ed from Mt. Mercy College (Carlow University) and taught for 15 years at area schools including St. Elizabeth’s...

Lamanti Rose Margaret (Sciulli), 83 of Greenfield. Passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Frank Lamanti; and brother, Richard Sciulli. Survived by her loving children, Angelo (Georgette) Lamanti, David and Gregg Lamanti, and Linda (Jamie) Mazefsky; cherished grandchildren, Matthew and Jonathan Lamanti, and Jaiden and James Mazefsky; and her brother Dominic (Margie) Sciulli. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other...

Sister Cecilia Murphy (Sister M. John Berchmans), a Pittsburgh Sister of Mercy for 65 years, died at the Mercy Hall Infirmary of the Convent of Mercy on June 22, 2022. Born in Latrobe, Pa., she was 84 years old. Daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth (Moelk) Murphy, Sister Cecilia entered the Sisters of Mercy from Holy Family Parish, Latrobe, Pa. in 1956 and made final vows in 1962.   In addition to a BA from Mount Mercy...

Kanai (Fries) Mary Katherine, unexpectedly on Thursday June 16, 2022. Age 74 of Pleasant Hills, formerly of Brentwood. Beloved wife of David M. Kanai. Loving mother of Brian (Pam) and Kevin Kanai. Cherished Grammy of April Kanai. Daughter of the late Thomas and Marcella Fries. Sister of Thomas (Karen) Fries, William (Irene) Fries, Terrance (Lynn) Fries, Ann (Gibby) Goodworth, Marcella (Larry Davis) Fries, and Julie Fries. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws....

Smith, Mary Ann 72 of Jefferson Hills. Passed unexpectedly on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Preceded in death by her beloved parents, Richard and Jane Smith. Survived by her loving siblings Richard (Ann) Smith, Susan (Bill) White, Patricia Smith, and Thomas (Theresa) Smith. Also survived by her cousin Christina (Paul) Armbruster and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. in the Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home 500 Greenfield Ave. 15207. Funeral Friday at...

Halapin Joyce “Joy” 78, of Murrysville formerly of Greenfield. Passed peacefully at home on Wednesday June 15, 2022. Survived by her loving husband of 59 years Thomas Halapin. Beloved mom of TJ (Lisa) Halapin and Jill (Vanessa) Capozzi. Loving Grammy/ Grandma of Lyndsie, Matthew, Madelyn, and Elliot. Beloved sister of Judi Johnston and Tom (Bubba) Ferrante. Also survived by dear friends Sally and Peggy along with numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on...

Dr. Joseph E. Draganosky, 78, of Littleton, Colorado unexpectedly passed away on June The 11th, 2022. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife Alice Bovard and parents John and Anne Draganosky, and is survived by his grandchildren Davis Brandvold, Elise Brandvold, Dustin Brandvold and Madeline Brandvold. Joseph was born on October 14th, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and graduated from Central District Catholic High School. He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy...

Metro Edward 93, of Greenfield. Passed peacefully on Thursday, June 7, 2022. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Dolores; daughter Geraldine Metro; and parents Steve and Mary Metro. Survived by his loving sons Edward J. Metro and Thomas M. (Nancy) Metro. Beloved Pap to Heather Nicole (Michael Kimmel) Metro. Also survived by his brother Charles Metro, and Sister Sr. Mary Lou Metro. Services are private. Arrangements entrusted to the Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home, 500 Greenfield Ave.

Fisher Amanda, 77 of Point Breeze. On Friday, May 27 a whole family lost a beautiful soul and kind spirit. She passed away at Shadyside Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Preceded in death by her parents, Agnes (Moore) and George Toole of the Brookline section of Pittsburgh; mother and father-in-law, W. Russell and Mary Jane (Free) Fisher formerly of Galion OH; and brother-in-law Charles Payne of Galion OH.    Survived by her...

Blicha John 84, of the Run in Greenfield. Passed peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2022. Survived by his beloved children, Stephen J. Blicha, Kimberly (Paul Allen Smith) Blicha, and Karen Lynn (Jeff) Khoury; grandchildren, Stephany, Arik, and Serra; and Sister, Grace Waters. John proudly served as a Pittsburgh Police Officer for 23 years. After he retired, he went on to work for The U.S. Marshalls for 21 years. He took pride in being born and raised in “The Run”. Everyone who knew...