Adam M. Trosell ,48, of Trafford, formerly of Murrysville, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.  He was born on May 22, 1974 in Pittsburgh, son of Kenneth Trosell of Delmont and the late Ilse E. Trosell.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his aunt, Rita Mihatsch.  Adam graduated from Franklin Regional High School in 1992 and went on to Culinary School in Pittsburgh to become a Chef.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and cooking...

David A. Smith, 82, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family Monday, August 8, 2022, at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville. He was born August 9, 1939, in Greensburg, son of the late Sylvester and Gertrude Lieb Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Pearl Smith, and his daughter, Karen Christine Smith.        “Dave” attended The Pennsylvania State University where he...

Craig Frederick Busse, 79, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family, on August 5, 2022.  He was born on November 6, 1942 in New Orleans, son of the late Norman and Margaret Busse.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Angel Busse.  Craig had a passion for traveling, skiing, boating, blackjack, and loved his pug dog, Binky.  He grew a successful Commodity trading company in the meat business, Craig Trading...

Dorothea Kay Murphy, 76 of Murrysville passed away peacefully on Monday, August 1, 2022 after a hard fought battle with cancer.  She was born on October 5, 1945 in Natrona Heights, daughter of the late Frances Richard and Mary Stella Kalinowski Plocki.  Prior to retirement Dorothea was a realtor with Coldwell Banker for over 25 years.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, sitting on her back porch, and playing with her bird, named “Bill”.  She...

Richard David Oskin, 71, of Murrysville, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at AHN Forbes Hospital, Monroeville of complications due to GPA/pulmonary fibrosis.  He was born February 14, 1951, in New Kensington, son of Richard F. Oskin and the late Mildred Cashell Oskin.  In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by a brother, Emil Oskin and his father-in-law, Thomas Michels Sr.   Rich is a graduate of Plum High School and Penn State University.  He spent the...

Leila Anne Young Welborn, 88, of Murrysville, passed away, Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She was born May 10, 1934, in Topeka, Kansas, daughter of the late James H. Young II and the late Ruby Irlene Young. She married Gerald E. Welborn on February 20, 1955. Mother of three children, Brian K. (Marie) Welborn, Lori A. (Nathan) Duer, and Lisa A. (Joseph) Sinegra. Her family consists of 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Leila graduated from Topeka High School. She worked as a...

Betty Louise Knudsen Carr, 91, of Murrysville, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Redstone Personal Care. She was born June 26, 1931, in Fort Morgan, CO, daughter of the late David and Ella Hunley Randels. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Irving Knudsen; a grandson, Joshua Rizzo; and a brother-in-law, Joe Whitehead. Betty was a member of Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church in Murrysville and prior to retirement, she was a Pediatric Nurse...

John B. Phelan 59, of Cosmos Pizza in Murrysville, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born December 13, 1962, in Pittsburgh, son of Catherine Conley Cappelli and the late John Walter Phelan. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his stepfather, Guido Cappelli Jr.  He loved working and running the pizza shop. He loved the customers that came in, making time to talk and get to know everyone and helping those who couldn’t afford to...

Sharon Ann Jones, 60, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at her home.  She was born November 11, 1961, in Pittsburgh, daughter of Eileen O’Donnell Jones Blanner of Murrysville and the late Robert A. Jones.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, John R. Blanner in 2021.  Sharon enjoyed being with family, bird watching and loved her cat, Noah.  In addition to her mother, Eileen O’D Jones...

Robert Gerard Allen, 69, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Monday, July 18th, 2022.   Born in Hampton, Pennsylvania, Robert was the son of the late Bruce and Dorothy Allen and brother of the late Bruce Allen.   He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn, of 43 years, son, Jonathan, his daughter-in-law, Liza, grandsons, Parker and Max, and sister-in-law, Lucy.  Robert was happiest when he was with his family and...