James R. Clements II, 72, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Forbes Hospital.  He was born October 23, 1950, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Herbert and Maxine (Baldwin) Clements.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Rachel Clements; a grandson, Michael Ramsey.  He was a life member of the Murrysville Volunteer Fire Department and an avid camper and gardener who...

Earl M Smith, 78, of Plum Borough, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born August 21, 1944, in Wall, PA, son of the late Earl and Clara (Byrd) Smith.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brother-in-laws, Albino Muro and James Skinner. Earl grew up in Pitcairn and graduated from Gateway High School and CCAC with degrees in mechanical and electrical engineering while working at the Union Railroad as a...

Ruth Claire Marie Rafeew, 89, of Monroeville, formerly of Scott Township, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born October 17, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Stefan and Anna (Paulovkin) Krakovsky. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Rafeew; eight brothers and sisters, Helen (Steve) Golovich, Irene (Otto) Witzorreck, Joan Gorham, Robert (Lynette) Krakovsky, Edward Krakovsky, Steven Krakovsky,...

Roger Delano Jones, 83, of Murrysville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born January 9, 1939, in Brownsville, PA, son of the late Donald and Ruth Jones. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Gilbert (Sharon) Jones and Donald Jones, and nieces Denise Jones VanSickle and Kimberly Jones Kelbel. After graduating high school, Roger enlisted in the Navy in 1958. He served four years, active...

  John J. Todaro, 65, of Trafford, PA, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born June 20, 1957, in Pittsburgh, son of the late John and Rachel Todaro. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his late wife, Patricia “Tish” Gulentz Todaro. John was a stationary engineer for St. Francis Hospital, and he retired from Gateway Center. He was a Union Steward for Local 95 for many years. John enjoyed hunting and...

Harold “Gene” Eugene Duncan, 92, of Williamsport, formerly of Delmont, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Gene was born on November 26, 1929, in Wilkinsburg, PA, son of the late Harold and Dorothy Jackson Duncan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois “Jean” Bub Duncan in 2002; his senior partner and companion, Evelyn Ewing in 2019; along with his parents, two brothers and sister. Gene’s 38 year career as a golf equipment sales representative fostered a...

Geraldine Hixon, 80, of Salem Twp, Delmont, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Mountain View Memory Care in Greensburg. She was born October 1, 1942, in Churchill, PA, daughter of the late William and Anna Porado Walker. She was a member the Free Bible Institute of Export and enjoyed sewing and painting. Geraldine is survived by her husband, John Hixon. Visitation and services are private for the family only. Entrusted with the arrangements is Hart Funeral Home, Inc....

Richard I. Mort, 89, of Trafford, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, at Juniper Village, Monroeville. He was born May 18, 1933, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Charles and Ketura Miller Mort. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Marlene DePastino Mort. He worked for many years as a Supervisor for Westinghouse Electric Company and also enjoyed pouring concrete for over 50 years.  He was skilled at archery and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and...

Paula J. Norwich, 64, of Tarentum, PA, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. She was born June 28, 1958, in Niagara Falls, NY, daughter of William J. Norwich of Pittsburgh and the late Betty J. House.  Paula graduated from Elmhurst College and worked in the publishing industry, first in accounting and human resources for a newspaper company, and more recently in accounting and purchasing for a Christian book publisher and distributor. She enjoyed reading...

William J. Lane, 61 of Murrysville passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 22, 2022.  He was born September 5, 1961 in Pittsburgh, son of the late John J. and Dolores K. McCann Lane and earned his degree from Penn State.    Bill owned and operated Lane’s Hardware stores for many years. He was a valued member in the community and was always willing to help others. Bill was known for his postive attitude and his enthusiasm for life. He was an active member of St....