All Obituaries

Wilson, Fletcher, 89, of Greenfield, Passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2021. He Had been under hospice care while battling a brief unexpected illness. Born Feb 10, 1932, he was raised by his mother Brazelia Poole on Soho St. in The Hill. He was always the supportive husband of Gail (Layman), and the loving father of Keith, Craig, and Susannah (Joel) Stein. Brother of Edward (Helen) Poole and the late Frances Striblin. Uncle of dear niece Cynthia Jackson. Also survived by James...

  Gerard “T.C.” Szeszak, 68, from Greenfield, died suddenly on April 15, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  He is proceeded in death by his parents, Stephen Szeszak and Margaret Scarpino. Loving father of son, Jason Szeszak and daughter, Brianne Ferreiro (Tony), and doting grandfather of grandsons, Dylan, Chase and Logan Ferreiro who lovingly referred to him as "Pata".  Also survived by his former wife, Kat Szeszak, his sister, Irene...

Age 96, formerly of Hazelwood. Passed peacefully on Friday, April 2nd, 2021 at the Baptist Home Nursing Home in Castle Shannon. Her sister Hilda was by her side. Helen is preceded in death by her brothers, Albert and John; and cousins Joseph (formerly of Greenville, PA) and Mary. Helen is survived by her sister Hilda, nephew Joseph of Huntington Beach, CA, and numerous cousins, family, and friends. A Funeral Mass will be held at a later date at St. Stephen's Catholic Church on...

Piraino Vincent D. “Vince” 86 of Bethel Park, formerly of Greenfield and Texas. Passed suddenly on March 31, 2021. Preceded in death by his beloved parents Domenico Piraino and Mary DeMaria-Piraino and sister Rose Marie Spagnolo. Survived by his loving sisters Caroline Trautman and Florence Spagnolo. Beloved uncle of JoAnn (Tom) Ondrey, Leonard (Judith) Spagnolo, Mary Lou (Ron) Polakowski, Leo (Leslie) Spagnolo and Janice Celedonia. Great uncle of Renee (Jeff) Carlucci, Len...

Granger Catherine B. “Gi Gi” 85, of Greenfield. Passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Preceded in death by her daughter Sharon Granger. Survived by her loving children Cassie, Richie, and Tommy Granger. Catherine is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home, 500 Greenfield Ave. 15207. Closing prayers Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home, followed by a...

Sarah E. “Sally” Blake, 87 of Hazelwood. Passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles “Chuck” Blake. Survived by her loving children Martin (Beverly) Blake, and Helen Blake; cherrished grandchildren Justin, Heather, Stephanie, Samantha and the late T.J. Sally is also survived by numerour nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Sunday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home, 500 Greenfield...

  Defazio Kathy, 63 of Export formerly of Swissvale. Passed Peacefully on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Loving wife of Robert “Cookie” Defazio; devoted mother of Michael Wade, Samantha, Cara, Thomas and John; Sister of Debbie, Mary, Beth, Joey and the late Wade. Kathy is also survived by numerous other family and friends. Friends will be received on Saturday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home, 500 Greenfield Ave. 15207. A Blessing Service will be held at...

Hutchison Barbara “Bonnie” 65 of Greenfield. Passed suddenly on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Preceded in death by her siblings Margaret “Peggy”, Michael James, Patrick J. Hutchison, and companion Robert Gormley. Survived by Robert (Ursula) Hutchison, Thomas (Sandra) Hutchison, Kevin (Theresa) Hutchison, and Mary Ann (Regis) Zirngibl. Bonnie is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. in the Edward P....

Bernadine “Betty” (Kuba) Bowler. Of Plano, Tx formerly of Greenfield. Died on March 16, 2021. Wife of 79 years to the late Edward “Eddie” Bowler. Mother of Marleen (John) Byrne of Plymouth, MI and Carol (Frank) McElligott of Plano, TX. Nana to grandchildren John (Kristin) Byrne of Troy MI, Rebecca (Steven) Schiffer of McKinney Tx, and Edward “Bowie” McElligott of Plano, TX. Great-grandmother to Sarah (Jesse) Avendano of East Lansing MI, Justin Byrne of...

Metro, Robert “Bob” age 83 of Greenfield passed away peacefully on March 4, 2021. Beloved husband of 63 years to Jane Metro. Cherished father of Bob (Sharon) Metro of Penn Township. Loving grandfather of Ryan Metro. Son of the late Andrew and Helen Metro. Preceded in death by his two brothers Richard Metro and Andrew (Joann) Metro. Survived by his brother and sister-in-law William and Gwen Martin, Barbara (late Russell) Joseph, Jane (David) Mosack, Mary “Cuzzy” Lester...