Leonard Louis Frauen, 82, of Murrysville, died peacefully on Sunday, June 20, 2021.  He was born October 31, 1938 in Davenport, IA, son of the late Lawrence and Henrietta Frauen. He was a mechanical engineer for various Pittsburgh engineering firms and was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Murrysville.  He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Valparaiso Univ, IN and his Master’s from Duquesne Univ, PA.  Len was active in scouting and swimming when the family was...

Rita Ann Freuchtel, 90 of Delmont, formerly of  Murrysville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg.  She was born September 25, 1930 in Turtle Creek, daughter of the late John and Julia Sullivan Kuth.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles “Sonny“ Freuchtel Jr.; and a sister, Catherine Carpenter.  Rita Ann was a member of Mother of Sorrows Church, Murrysville, where she was...

Beth Ann Ralston, 60, of Murrysville, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born January 13, 1961 in McKeesport, daughter of the late Robert and Beverly Long Osterholm. She was a Nurse Practitioner in the NICU at UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital where she took great pride in caring for many babies. When not doing what she loved at work, Beth enjoyed vacationing at the beach and camping with her family. Beth was an incredible cook and...

Janet Rohaus, 82, of Scott Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 5, 2021.  She was born January 2, 1939 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Edward and Anne Stack Rohaus.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Rohaus.  She worked several years at Ryan Homes in Pittsburgh.   She was also a flight instructor for several years at the Allegheny County Airport.  Janet was well known for her wonderful sense of humor, as...

Carol Klinkenberg, 93, of Murrysville, PA, passed away June 4, 2021 at Redstone Highlands in Murrysville. She was born December 22, 1927 in Waterloo, WI,  daughter of Frank and Clara Brokopp Kietzman. In addition to her parents and two sisters, Anita Reese and Myrtle Haglund, she is proceeded in death by her husband Hubert Klinkenberg, her son Matthew, and her daughter Karla.      Carol had many interests including birding, traveling the world with her husband and...

Raymond “Ray” Ostronic, 81, of Monroeville, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his home. He was born August 30, 1939 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Edward and Margaret Rathke Ostronic. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Wally Ostronic.  Prior to retirement, he was an Electronics Technician for J & L Steel and also PPG Industries. Ray played trumpet in numerous bands around the Pittsburgh area. He will be missed by his beloved wife,...

Zhiwen Xue, affectionately called “Adia” by his family, and “Shoe-shoe” by those loved ones who did not speak Chinese passed away Sunday, May 30th, 2021 at UPMC East, Monroeville. He was born July 23, 1934 in Shanghai, China, son of the late Yishen Xue and famous opera singer Lanchun Lu and youngest of eleven. Adia was a graduate of Saint John’s High School and TongJi University in Shanghai, after which he became a civil engineer for an automobile company in...

Wayne Emerick Sr., 82, of Trafford, PA, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. He was born September 1, 1938 in Patton Twp, son of the late Lester and Ethel Sadler Emerick. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Soles; brother and sisters, Helen, Stanley and Betty. Prior to retirement, he was a Custodial Supervisor for Gateway School District. He was a member of Murrysville Alliance Church and was a veteran, having served in...

Barbara A. Hawk, 70, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully with her devoted husband by her side, Saturday, May 29, 2021 at her home after battling CJD. She was born May 21, 1951 in Erie, PA, daughter of the late Charles and Genevieve Nietrzeba Doria. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Frank Doria and a sister, Cindy Gonzalez. She was the Vice President of T-n-D of Pittsburgh, Waterproofing Company alongside her husband and was a member of the Murrysville...

Matthew John Matesic, 29 of Monroeville passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.  He was born December 17, 1991 in Pittsburgh.  He is survived by his father, Mark J. Matesic of Monroeville and his mother, Audrey F. (Richard) Norris of North Carolina.  In addition to his parents, he is also survived by a sister, Marissa (Jonathan) Holshouser of North Carolina; a niece, Eva Rose Holshouser and his grandmother, Barbara Powers of Plum Boro.  Also surviving are numerous...