All Obituaries

Anna Weiss Age 94, originally of Pittsburgh, passed away at her residence in Columbus, OH, on Saturday, November 21, 2020, after contracting COVID-19.  Anna was a woman ahead of her time, proud of her career as an executive secretary in downtown Pittsburgh in the '50s and '60s, when it was rare for a woman to have board level corporate responsibility and access.  Always a fashion plate, and known for her iconic blonde beehive hairdo and spike heels, "Aunt Nush"...

Albert "Al" C. Clontz Age 79 formerly of Plum, on Friday, July 23, 2021.  Beloved husband of 51 years to Mary Lou (Imhoff) Clontz; loving father of Pamela Ovamio (Bo), Stacy Covert (Kevin) and the late Shaun Clontz (surviving, Denise); cherished grandfather of Amber and Samantha Chelser, Jordan and Alexis McIntire and Bryce, Ashlyn and Madison Clontz; adored great grandfather of Carter Nesky and Baby Brody who is on the way!  Brother of Emil (May), Ernest (Donna)...

James A. DiMond Age 82 of Cheswick, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. James was born on June 27, 1939 in Pittsburgh, and was the son of the late Wilbert and Clara (Gaston) DiMond. He is survived by his children, Barbara (Ed) and Martin (Patty); cherished grandfather of Ryan (Tiffany), Amanda, and Cody; dear great grandfather of Reyna, Kain and Damien; also by his best friend Robert Cole and his dog, Baby. James was a member of the Allegheny Gun...

Margaret Schneider Simpson Age 96 of Lighthouse Pointe at Chapel Harbor in O’Hara Twp.,  died on Saturday, July 3, 2021 after a brief illness.  Peggy was born in Pittsburgh on May 27, 1925 to the late Paul and Madelyn (Larkin) Schneider. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Horne Simpson (1925-2012). Margaret is survived and will be greatly missed by her daughter, Ann Simpson (Rick) Landesberg and her granddaughters, Rose and Hannah...

Janice L. Jennings Age 48 of Aspinwall, on Monday, June 28, 2021.  Beloved Daughter of Mary Ann and the late Charles Jennings; loving mother of Joshua Jennings, Jared Lankes, Sara Jayne Lankes, Ella Jennings and JD Wetmore; dear sister of Mary Jennings (Todd) and the late Sara Marie Jennings; aunt of Delaney Williams and significant other of Jack Wetmore. Friends received Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall, where...

Margaret E. Gray   Age 86, passed peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, June 26, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Gray; loving mother of Timothy J. (Cynthia) of O'Hara Twp. and Karen L. Gray of Bluffton, SC; cherished grandmother of Angeline Mauro (Bob), Jessica Katica (Chris) and Zachary T. Gray; great grandmother of William and Natalia;  sister of Dorothy Claus, Jacque Scholl and the late Jean Milliken and Glenn...

Thomas “Tom” Cosgrove Age 96, of Fox Chapel passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Beloved husband of 66 years to the late Josephine Brent Cosgrove; loving father of Sallie B. Cosgrove of Kalamazoo, MI; brother of J. Casey Cosgrove (Paula) of Lake Bluff, IL and the late William H. Cosgrove, Jr. (Cam), Mary Cosgrove McKean (Skip) of Oakmont, and Mark Cosgrove; brother-in-law of the late Sallie Brent, Camille Mainwaring (Bill) and Lawrence Brent; also survived by many nieces...

Dorothy Anne Hockaday Age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021. She was born on December 12, 1936 in Halifax, North Carolina to the late Al Hockaday and Cora Isles Hockaday. Dorothy was a graduate of John Armstrong Chalner High School, and joined Quinkey Baptist Church at and early age. She lived in Roanoke Rapids, NC most of her life before moving to Pittsburgh. Dorothy retired from Kane Regional Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Stardra...

RoseAnn (Napoli) Marsico Age 84, of Aspinwall passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2021.  Beloved wife of 63 years to Peter D. Marsico; loving mother of Elena Marsico (Mark Flemm), George (Debbie) Marsico, Rosemary (James) Bartoszewicz and Pete (Kelly) Marsico; cherished grandmother of Alexandra, Marisa, George, Jr., Steven, Abbey, Jake, Mallory, Madison and Mia; great grandmother of Dominic and Owen.  She was the daughter of the...

Arthur “Bud” McSorley, Jr. Age 92, of Fox Chapel, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 with his daughter by his side. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Nancy, daughter Holly McSorley, brother John McSorley, and sister Peggy Ann Kiesel. He is survived by son William “Art” McSorley (Beth Conlin), daughter Christine Bell (Donald), daughter Susan McSorley, brother Richard McSorley (Susie), and grandchildren Alli and Cassie McSorley, and Caitlin and...