Obituaries
Jerry D. Thomas
Jul 28, 1941 - May 24, 2025
Jerry Donald Thomas, 83, of Bulger, passed away on Saturday evening May 24, 2025 in UPMC Washington Hospital surrounded by his loving family.He was born on July 28, 1941 a son of the late Charles E. Thomas, Sr. and Frances DeCook Thomas.A 1959 graduate of the Union High School in Burgettstown, he enlisted in the…
Deborah Louise Hoberek
Nov 11, 1961 - May 24, 2025
Deborah Louise "Debbie" Hoberek, 63, of Burgettstown, passed away after a lengthy hard fought illness on Saturday morning May 24, 2025 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.She was born on November 11, 1961 a daughter of Carole McFarland Scruppi of Cherry Valley and the late David Scruppi.A 1979 graduate of the Burgettstown High School, Debbie also…
Brenda E. Bombard
Dec 9, 1962 - May 21, 2025
Brenda E. Bombard, 62, of Burgettstown, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday May 21, 2025 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.She was born on December 9, 1962 in Fairmont, W.V. a daughter of Gundi Litl Bombard of Oakdale and the late Franklin Bombard.Brenda was very well known in the area as a server…
Catherine Joyce Nicksick, Ph.D.
Jan 22, 1949 - May 6, 2025
CATHERINE JOYCE NICKSICKCatherine Joyce Nicksick, Ph.D., 76, of Burgettstown, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh.She was born January 22, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas, a daughter of Bogdan and Elizabeth Fliton Nicksick.Dr. Nicksick graduated from Union High School in Burgettstown. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from West Liberty University…
Marissa Pappas Kotouch
Oct 8, 1985 - May 2, 2025
Marissa “Maris” Pappas Kotouch, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 2, 2025 in West Palm Beach.Marissa was born on October 8, 1985 in Atlanta, GA. She is the daughter of Charles Pappas, Jr. of Burgettstown and the late Michele Cannan Pappas who preceded her in death on August 18, 2010.A 2004 graduate of the…
Carol Jo Gruphofer
Aug 22, 1944 - Apr 29, 2025
Carol Jo Gruphofer, aged 80, passed away on April 29, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital with her beloved great-granddaughter, Abby, by her side. Born on August 22, 1944, she dedicated over 30 years to her career as a Customer Service Representative at Time Warner Cable before retiring.Carol was a proud graduate of South Hills High…
Sandra Irene Allison
Oct 20, 1948 - Apr 26, 2025
Sandra Irene Allison, 76, passed away during the early morning hours on April 26, 2025 at North Strabane Skilled Nursing Facility. Sandy had been residing in this skilled nursing home after having been hospitalized due to a stroke in December 2024.She was born on October 20, 1948 a daughter of the late Frank Allison, Sr.…
Shirley Maye Vallina
Nov 14, 1929 - Apr 13, 2025
Shirley Maye (Coffey) VallinaNovember 14, 1929 – April 13, 2025Shirley Maye Vallina, 95, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday April 13, 2025 at her home in Langeloth, PA. She was predeceased by her husband Johnny Vallina in 1999.Shirley is survived by six children, 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren: Her sons, Jon L.and Ruth…
John & Angelika North
Apr 8, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025
John Andrew North, 77, and Angelika Jung North, 71, of Burgettstown; Jefferson Twp., passed away on April 8th & 13th, 2025, respectively.John was born on August 22, 1947 the only child of the late John H. North and Louise Rivett Marcolini and Angelika was born in Grossauheim, Germany on July 27, 1953 a daughter of…
Elfi Schubert Roberts
Aug 4, 1939 - Apr 11, 2025
Elfi Schubert RobertsAugust 4, 1939 – April 11, 2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elfi Schubert Roberts, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who departed this life on April 11th at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ludwig and Anna Schubert, and brother, Ludi…
