All Obituaries

James H. Conaway, age 80, of West Newton, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at home. He retired as a self-employed freelance illustrator and was the former art director at the Pittsburgh Press. He was a former choir director at Glassport United Methodist Church and a former member of Vintage Tin of Western PA. He was a member of Pittsburgh Junior Chamber of Commerce, Alpha Rho Chi, Studebaker Drivers Club and the Upper Room group. Born August 21, 1943 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the...

Guy G. Tobin, age 74, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at home. A Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he worked at Heckinger in West Mifflin before moving to Southern Maryland were he retired as a teacher at Patuxent High School. Born August 21, 1949 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late John and Bellmae (Whipper) Tobin. He is survived by his former wife, Linda Tobin of Elizabeth; son, Nicholas (Tina) Tobin of Elizabeth; grandson, Luke Tobin of Elizabeth;...

Arlene Van Fossen, age 82, of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. A member of St. Joachim & Anne Parish, she was a former clerk at K-Mart in Pleasant Hills and Hills Department Store in West Mifflin. Born May 22, 1941, in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Harry E. and Stella M. (Cheskawich) Van Fossen. She is survived by her siblings, Nancy (the late Larry) Boal of Elizabeth, William (Maryanne) Van Fossen of Elizabeth...

Mary Jane (Hodge) McCorkle, 97, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Jefferson Hills, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Jefferson Hospital. Born October 23, 1926, in Smock, she was a daughter of the late David and Anna Mae (Kennedy) Hodge and loving wife of the late Robert A. McCorkle Sr. Mary Jane is survived by her children, Robert A. (Janice) McCorkle, Jr., of Liberty Borough, PA, David McCorkle of Somerset, PA, Douglas (Marlene) McCorkle of Warren, PA, Scott McCorkle...

Virgie (Pezzoni) Vidil, age 91, of Hopkinton, MA, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at home, surrounded by her family. She grew up in Union Township and was a graduate of the former Monongahela High School, where she was salutatorian of her graduating class. Virgie was a devoted leader of women's ministries for more than 30 years and held leadership roles for Come Together in Jesus' Name and both the Elizabeth and Monongahela chapters of Mary &...

Esther Jean (Nuttle) Pelcharsky, age 80, of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at The Palms at O'Neil. She retired after more than 10 years as a buyer/controller for the Diocese of Pittsburgh and also worked as a manager for the lunch program at St. Michael School. She enjoyed gaming, playing Scrabble and Yahtzee, and trap shooting with her husband. Born September 4, 1943 in Portsmouth, NH, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Ella (Pinkham) Nuttle. She is survived...

Edward "Eddy" Gibson, age 36, of West Elizabeth, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 13, 2024. A graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Eddy was a skilled auto collision technician and painter. He enjoyed motorcycles and spending time with his boys. Born October 15, 1987 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Edward D. (Debra) Gibson of Jefferson Hills and the late Tais (Hutnik) Gibson. In addition to his father, he is survived by his sons, Cameron and Harvey Gibson; brother, Justin...

Mary (Maple) VanFosson, age 88, of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at home. She was a former member Elizabeth Wesleyan Church where she was a pianist. Born November 11, 1935 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (McKay) Maple and wife of the late William H. VanFosson. She is survived by daughter, Bonnie Jo VanFosson of Elizabeth; son, William C. "Butch" (Dorree Gedekoh) VanFosson of Elizabeth; grandchild, Troy (Barbra) VanFosson of...

Elizabeth "Betty Rae" Perrone, age 92 of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and her best friend on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  Born August 6, 1931 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Grace (Cosanella) Perino.  Betty Rae owned her own beauty shop, worked her way up the ladder as an underwriter and eventual vice president at Housing Opportunity in McKeesport, and worked as a waitress and cook for her family's 5th....

Armand J. "Mundo" Pistilli Sr., age 78, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at home. A Navy veteran, he was a retired pipefitter for U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works. He had a passion for golf, was an avid Steelers fan, and in his younger days enjoyed fishing and hunting. Born January 10, 1946 in Bentleyville, he was a son of the late Armand Pistilli. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cathy (Gephart) Pistilli of Harbinger, NC; children, Dawn (Chris)...