All Obituaries

Robert J. Merryman, 93 of Murrysville passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021, surrounded by family, while watching the Masters Golf Tournament.  He was born October 4, 1927 in East Pittsburgh, son of the late Charles and Teresa Balla Merryman.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eleanor M. Merryman; and two son-in-laws, Woody Joe and Timothy Tribou.  Robert served our country in the United States Army during WWII.  Then...

Richard T. Yurick, 87, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021.  He was born April 8, 1934 in Pleasant Unity, son of the late Thomas and Ann Depto Yurick. He was a graduate of Hurst High School where he excelled in baseball and basketball. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dr. Anna Marie Yurick; a brother, Joe Yurick; a sister, Ann Rusnak; and a brother-in-law, John Rusnak.  He is survived by a daughter,...

Leonard L. Holt 79, of Murrysville, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at UPMC East in Monroeville.  He was born December 8, 1941 in Yukon, PA while President Roosevelt’s Declaration of war was being broadcast on the radio.  Son of the late Sherman and Martha Hill Holt. He was a veteran of the US Navy, having served during the Vietnam War.  He proudly served aboard the U.S.S. Taconic as a Senior Electrician Mechanic Operator.  He was honorably discharged in...

David M. Hood Jr., 86, of Murrysville, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Life’s Promise in Ligonier.  He was born February 12, 1935 in North Braddock, PA, son of the late David and Mary Thom Hood.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn L. Hood; and two sisters, Mary Palonis and Margaret “Peggy” Ackerman.  He was a Korean War Veteran and loved walking with friends at Townsend Park.  He was a Boiler Maker for Local...

Vivian A. Galliford, 92, of  Murrysville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2021.  She was born November 9, 1928 in Patton Township (Monroeville) to the late George R. Fitzsimmons and Elizabeth (Brown) Fitzsimmons.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Thomas M. Galliford.  She is survived by her daughter, Jody L. Williams-Vega (Dan); her son, Gregory S. Galliford (Yvonne); and her grandson, Ian S. Galliford.  Prior to retirement she worked for Westinghouse...

Marcia Paulson, 74, of Murrysville, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born September 22, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio daughter of the late James and Carol Roll Wendt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Grace Nelson. She was a member of Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church and was a talented art teacher. Marcia will be dearly missed by her husband, Keith Paulson, who was blessed to spend over 50 years married...

LaVerna P. Newell, 97, of Murrysville, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Harbour Senior Living in Monroeville. She was born November 14, 1923 in McKeesport, PA, daughter of the late Robert C. Long Sr. and Clara May Deneen. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Douglas H. Casbard in 1954; her second husband, William E. Newell in 1976; and a brother, Robert C. Long Jr. LaVerna graduated from Carnegie Tech with a Bachelor’s Degree, pursued graduate...

Roger William Allen, 91, of Plum, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born March 22, 1929 in Westbrook, Maine, son of the late William P. and Georgia Higgins Allen.  Roger served in the US Navy from 1950-1954. He was a graduate of the University of Maine with a degree in electrical engineering and retired from Westinghouse in 1993. Second only to his family, were Roger’s love of golf, football and dancing. In addition to his parents, he was...

Patricia F. Feranchak, 84, of  Murrysville, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at UPMC East, Monroeville.  She was born August 18, 1936, in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Philip and Martha O’Brien Blotzer.  She was a member of Mother of Sorrows Church, was very active in the Ladies Guild and volunteered as an assistant for Mother of Sorrows School for over 14 years.  Prior to retirement, she was a speech therapist for Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. Patricia is survived by...

Bernard “Bernie” T. Hart, 59 of Murrysville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.  He was born July 6, 1961 in Homestead, son of the late William J. and Joan Cuda Hart.  In addition to his parents, Bernie was preceded in death by his nephew, Ryan Hart.  He was a longtime member of Mother of Sorrows Church, Murrysville for the last 20 years.  He had a strong faith in our Lord and Blessed Virgin Mary that guided him through his...