Theresa JoAnn Dover,84 of Murrysville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 23, 2021.  She was born November 5, 1936 in Level Green, daughter of the late Joseph A. and Theresa H. Simola Morris.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles G. Dover in 1994; and a brother, John Morris.  Prior to retirement JoAnn worked in the kitchen at Kings Restaurant for over 25 years.  She was a...

Margery Berretta, of Murrysville, PA, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh. She was born in Mt. Kisco, NY, daughter of the late James and Mary Faller. With a Master’s Degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, Margery had two careers as a music teacher.  She taught in Valley Stream, New York, prior to her marriage, and then in the 1980s she was a popular music teacher in the Gateway and Franklin Regional school districts. Famous for...

Eugene “The  Man” N. Tancreti, 83, of Murrysville, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at Forbes Hospital. He was born July 8, 1938, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Dominic and Ristilda Carlino Tancreti. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his ex-wife and best friend, Lois Tancreti in 2015. Eugene was that dad who pushed his children to succeed and couldn't stress enough the importance of being happy. He was an energetic free spirit who truly...

Robert “Cooky” J. DeFazio, 72, of  Export, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville. He was born August 8, 1949, in Pittsburgh. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Rose DeFazio, a half-brother, Larry Keeno, and his second wife, Kathleen Welsh DeFazio. He was a very proud veteran of the US Marine Corp having served during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his children, Samantha Lauren DeFazio, Cara Marie DeFazio, Michael...

David Bartolacci, 73 of Murrysville, formerly of Plum passed away at home on Friday, October 15, 2021.  He was born July 9, 1948 in New Kensington, son of the late Vito Primo and Helen Leith Bartolacci.  Prior to retirement, David was an Elementary School Teacher for the Plum Boro School District for over 35 years.  In his retirement years, David ushered for the Pittsburgh Pirates and was an avid fisherman.  Most of all, he loved to spend time with his family by cheering...

Norman Altman, 94, of Murrysville, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021.  He was born June 17, 1927, in New York, NY, son of the late Daniel and Sylvia Eisinger Altman.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Joan Cart; and two sons, Michael and David Altman.  A graduate of the US Naval Academy, he served in a variety of sea and shore stations during World War II and Korea.  He served as a volunteer for the food services at...

Ricky David Grimes, 60, of Export, formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 7, 2021, at his home.  He was born December 27, 1960, in Logan, WV, son of Loy Lee Grimes and the late Wanda Jean Messer.   In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by a brother, Charles Lee Grimes.  Ricky was employed by Dick’s Diner for over five years and was loved by everyone.  In addition to his father, Ricky is survived by two brothers,...

J. Robert “Bob” Stemler, 90, of Murrysville, PA passed away peacefully Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Arden Courts in Monroeville, PA.  He was born February 13, 1931, in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Raymond H. and Alma C. (Winter) Stemler.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan L. Stemler in 1997.  Bob and Joan met in Baltimore as high school sweethearts and were married for 43 years.  He and Joan were longtime members...

James Russell Thomas, 93, of Murrysville, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. He was born December 25, 1927, in Pitcairn, son of the late Harry W. Sr., and Elda J. Brendlinger Thomas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, David Michael in 1967; a brother, Harry W. Thomas Jr.; and two sisters, Donna Mae Lacock and Elda C. Kebbel. He was a veteran of the US Army having served during WWII and was a member of Mother of Sorrows...

John “JB” Wilbert Bungert Jr, 63 of Greensburg, formerly of Murrysville, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 1, 2021 surrounded by his family.  He was born October 4, 1957 in Murrysville, son of John W. Bungert Sr. of Seward, Pa. and the late Agnes Frances Butchloski Bungert.  JB was a manager at Bob Evans Restaurant for many years.  He loved spending time with his family and playing golf.  In addition to his father, JB is survived by his...