All Obituaries

Helen L. Heckathorne, 96, died Sarurday November 18, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Julius and Helen (Ondreko) Rack. Is is survived by her son Ernie (Betty) Ferency; grandchildren David James "DJ" (Desiree) Ferency; and brother Fritz Rack. She was preceded in death by her son David Ferency and both husbands Ernest J. Ferency and George Heckathorne. Arrangements by the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home.

Elizabeth "Betty Ann" A. Petrozza, 67, of Cranberry Township, died Nov. 15, 2023.  She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Muranyi) Yuhasz and beloved wife of the late Neal T. Petrozza.  She is survived by her daughter Allison L. Petrozza; son Christopher N. Petrozza; grandson Dylan; brothers Joseph Yuhasz and Stephen Yuhasz; also nieces and nephews.  Betty Ann was a member of St. Ferdinand's Church in Cranberry.  Funeral arrangements by the...

John P. Darnay Jr., 70, of Port Vue died Sunday October 8, 2023. He is the son of the late John P. Darnay Sr. and survived by his mother Olga Ballas Darnay. John is also survived by his sons JR Darnay and Michael (Erin) Darnay; daughter Marissa (Bryan) Darnay; and grandchildren Emma, Bryce, and Blake. Friends will be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Inurnment will be private.

Grace A. Nedzbala, 87, of West Mifflin, died Sept. 3, 2023.  She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Maiolo and beloved wife of the late Frank (Francis) Nedzbala.  Grace is survived by her brother Jim (Vincent) Maiolo and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her sisters Rose Campbell and Anna May Rascjok and brother Joseph Maiolo.  Grace was a retired hairdresser, an active member at Holy Trinity Church, and a member of the...

Donna E. Fahey, 76, of White Oak, died July 18, 2023.  She is the daughter of the late George "Bus" and Dorothy (Cunningham) Fogerty and beloved wife of the late Thomas Fahey.  She is survived by her son Michael Fahey; nieces Nicole (Timothy) Hanna and Heather Smith; great nephews Eric (Rebekah) Hanna and Gage Smith; great niece Savannah Smith.  Beloved sister in law of the late Richard and late Maureen (Quigley) Fahey; loving aunt of Linda (William) Steen, Kathleen...

Virginia Pons, 84 of Whitaker, passed away on Thur. July 13, 2023.  She is the daughter of the late John and Mary Gretz and beloved wife of the late Mickey Pons.  She is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Richard) Marecic; sisters Beverly and Stephanie; brothers John and Frank; grandchildren Jonathan, Melissa, Jake, Paige and Vincent and great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her sons Michael and Gino Pons.  Virginia was a member of St. Rita's Church in...

San Juana "Juanita" Chuba, 76 of West Mifflin passed away on Saturday June 3, 2023.  She was born in Tampico, Mexico in 1947 and came to America at the age of 5.  She is the daughter of the late Andrea (Larraga) and Selicio Gutierrez and separated wife/friend of Michael J. Chuba.  She was the loving and devoted mother "Mama Juanita" to four children, her daughters, Deanna (Frank) DiPaolo, Alena (Tom) Grace; her sons Michael (Keely) Chuba and Tony (Amy)...

Mary Catherine Duvall, 89, of North Huntingdon died Tuesday April 11, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Matthew and Catherine (Kutch) Gracan. She is survived by her beloved husband Robert Duvall; sons Robert (Ann) Duvall and David (Lori) Duvall; grandchildren Jacob, Marissa, and Olivia Duvall; brother Matthew (Melba) Gracan; niece Kelly Bongartz; and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Patricia (James) Bongartz. Mary Catherine grew up in Whittaker before...

Mark E. Miller, 52, of Elizabeth Township, died March 26, 2023.  He is the son of William F. Miller and the late Marlene (Godine) Miller.  He is survived by his wife Kimberly (McConville) Miller; stepchildren Darrel E. (Heather) Honick, K.C. (Ariel) Gonzalez, and Adam (Elizabeth "Izzy" McCullough) Honick; granddaughter Harley Q. Honick; brother William F. (Trish) Miller, Jr.; sister Michelle (Aaron Brantley) Miller; niece Amanda Miller; nephews Anthony, Joshua and Gabriel...

Dolores R. Gricus,  94, of West Mifflin, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023.  "Dolly” was born October 31, 1928, the eldest daughter of Bert and Irma (Kapolka) Ponsock.  In addition to her parents, those preceding her in death are brothers, Bert and Leon and sisters, Lillian Gyure and Evelyn Bouras. She is survived by her youngest brother, William. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Stephen Gricus for 59 years. She is survived by five...