The Saints Triumphant ... The Members Zion Lost in 2023
We Mourn the Loss of Lois Dittmer
It has pleased the Lord to call unto Himself our sister in Christ, Lois Dittmer. May the Lord comfort Lois' niece, Kathleen Conn, and the rest of their family with His peace that surpasses understanding.
Obituary of Lois Dittmer
Dittmer, Lois (Funaiock) Age 91 of Washington, formerly North Strabane Twp., Lois passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry W. Dittmer, Jr. for 66 years and was the daughter of the late Catherine Marie (Babe) Schneider and Frederick H. Funaiock. She was also preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law Sarah (Norma) Funaiock and James K. Lynch. She was the loving aunt of Keith (Betty) Lynch, Kelly (John) Henrichs, Kathleen (Wayne) Conn and Karen (Scott) Snyder; great aunt of 8 and great-great aunt of 2. Lois was a long-time member of Zion Lutheran Church in Bridgeville. She retired from Colt Industries/Crucible Steel after 41 years. Lois loved to travel and, after retirement, she volunteered with the local AARP chapter as their travel coordinator and newsletter publisher for several years.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, January 19 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412.221.3333), where a funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Interment to follow at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. View and share condolences at www.warcholfuneralhome.com
We Mourn the loss of Thomas Carthy
November 8, 1958 — April 7, 2023
Pittsburgh
Thomas Carthy, age 64, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 7, 2023, after a difficult battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly.
Tom was born on November 8, 1958, in Calgary, Alberta. He was the son of Theresa and James Carthy and brother to Maureen Carthy. Tom attended St. Francis High School and went on to study commerce at the University of Calgary. After graduation, he was hired by Nova Corporation, where he worked in finance and built his career for over 40 years, eventually becoming Vice President of Corporate Financial Planning and Tax services.
Tom married his wife, Lynn, on August 6, 1983. They were blessed with 40 years of love, devotion and tremendous respect for one another. Together they raised their two sons, Sean and Stephen (Ali). In March 2000, Tom was transferred to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh quickly became home for Tom and his family.
Tom was so loved and will be missed by many. He was an intelligent man with a sharp, dry sense of humor. He was extremely tender hearted, generous, loving and nurturing. Despite his shyness, he was very gifted at connecting with people in the most sincere manner. He was an avid reader and especially fond of anything historical. A man of strong faith, he loved the simplest things in life – sharing good food and wine with people he loved, sitting on the deck watching the rain fall, going for brisk walks in the morning, having crazy analytical conversations with his wife, fishing with his boys at the cottage, and going to bed surrounded by a menagerie of furry friends.
On Saturday, April 29, visitations will be held at 10:30 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, followed by a church service at 11:00am, and a luncheon immediately following in the fellowship hall. Zion Lutheran Church is located at 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017.
Arrangements Entrusted to WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, Scott Twp. (412-563-2800) www.slaterfuneral.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Thomas Carthy, please visit our flower store.
We mourn the loss of Gladys J. Cimarolli
Cimarolli Gladys J. (Herman) Age 93, of South Fayette Twp., on June 9, 2023. Beloved wife for 60 years of the late Harry J. Cimarolli, loving mother of Beth (Bill) Paviol, cherished grandmother of Sarah Paviol, sister of Hannah (David) Veydt and the late Thomas (Bonnie) Herman, siter-in-law of Thelma (late Louis) Cimarolli.
Gladys was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville. Friends received Thursday morning, June 15, from 10 – 11 am, at which time a service will be held at 11 am, at the Warchol Funeral Home, Inc., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Gladys to Zion Lutheran Church, 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville 15017
We Mourn the Loss of Tom Bicusky
Anthony Thomas Bicusky Jr., 91, of Bridgeville entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 2, 2023.
He was born January 7, 1932 in McDonald; a son of the late Hefen lglar (Paul Waz) and the late Tony Bicusky.
Tom was a graduate of South Fayette High School's Class of 1949. He went on to serve in The United States Army. After his time in the service, he worked as a salesman for Williams & Company in their steel tubing department, retiring after 30+ years.
He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and gardening in his spare time. Tom was quite the pool shark and often challenged his friends to a game to see if they could win. Most times, they did not!
Back in the day, you could find Tom singing in various clubs and dancing the jitterbug, waltz, and polka to his favorite bands.
His wife of 42 years, Janet Flint, preceded him in death in 1994. His second wife of 15 years, Shirley Hayes, passed in 2014.
Tom is survived by two daughters, Bonnie Semenick (Richard) and Tammy Metzger (John); along with seven grandchildren, and eight great- grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters, Irene Webb (Kenneth) and Dorothy Irwin (John). Another sister, Virginia "Sally" Kress (Arthur) is deceased.
Family and friends will be received from 11 to 1 p.m. Friday, July 7, at Nation Funeral Home Inc., 220 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald, PA 15057 with a service being held at the funeral home immediately following visitation. Burial will take place at Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray, PA.
The family would like to thank Enhabit Hospice and the staff and caretakers at Celebration Villas at Lakemont Farms for the care and compassion provided to their loved one.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory can be made either online or by mail to Enhabit Cares Foundation, 6688 N. Central Expy, Ste 1300, Dallas, TX 75206.
We Mourn the Loss of
Rose Marie (Oelschlager) Steranko
Rose Marie Steranko, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3rd, 2023 at her home in Scott Township surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her husband, Raymond, her son Michael Steranko, grandchildren Caroline, Georgia, and Cormac Steranko, her daughter Marilyn and husband William Stone, sister-in-law Diana Anderson, and brother-in-law Ronald Skarupa. Rose was preceded in death by her sister Ruth and brother-in-law Robert Steranko, and sister in-law Madeline Skarupa. She was born in Bridgeville, PA on November 10, 1938 to Mary (Mamie) and Harry Oelschlager. She graduated from Bridgeville High School and went to Thiel College. Rose married Raymond Steranko on September 30, 1967. Her first job out of school was at Alcoa as an administrative assistant as well as other companies. She was a devout member of Zion Lutheran Church and was a long-time volunteer for the Altar guild. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends including her fellow bridge players. In her youth she enjoyed cheerleading, dance, skiing, and traveling. Her family and soul-mate Raymond of 55 years gave her the most joy in her life. In lieu of flowers, donations to Zion Lutheran Church are welcomed (website: zlcb.org / address: 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville PA 15017).
From Bagnato Funeral Home: To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Rose Marie (Oelschlager) Steranko, please visit our floral store.
We Mourn the Loss of Marian Lorraine (McCollough) Siek
Marian Siek passed from this life on September 29, 2023, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.
Marian was born in Laramie, WY, on November 27, 1942, to Albert and Helen (Harris) McCollough. In 1946 the family moved to New York, where sister Kimberly was born. They lived in East Bronx, Queens, and East Meadow, Long Island. Marian graduated from Earlham College in 1964 and went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Microbiology at Oregon State University. It was here that she met her future husband, Theodore Siek. Marian went to work at University of California Berkeley as an instructor in Microbiology. But she soon returned to Corvallis, OR, where she and Ted were married on June 29, 1968.
Shortly after, the newlyweds moved to Hartford, CT. In the following years, they moved to Richmond, VA, where son Kevin was born in 1971, and then to Vienna, VA, where daughter Amy was born in 1974. The family of four then lived for several years in Aurora, CO, where Marian enjoyed hiking and skiing. They then settled in Southampton, PA, where Marian was a dedicated mother who volunteered in the school library and as a Girl Scout leader. She also worked tirelessly as the office manager for the laboratory where Ted served as founding director. After their retirement, they moved to Pittsburgh, PA, and called the community of Friendship Village their home.
Everywhere that Marian and Ted lived, she was an active member at their local Lutheran Church. She was a member of various women’s circles, and served in children’s programs. She loved hymns and listening to radio programs. Marian often knew just about all the answers on her favorite TV show, “Jeopardy.”
Marian was an encouragement and conduit of God’s love to those around her. She is remembered by many for her sincerity, patient disposition, and for the grace with which she faced her Parkinson’s Disease for over 25 years. As she faced many physical challenges, she was never known to complain. Quiet but not silent, she let her voice be heard when needed. She placed her trust in her Savior to the very end, saying, “God is good.”
Marian is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Theodore (“Ted”), son Kevin (Jennifer), daughter Amy Sarkett (Greg), sister Kimberly Thurler (John), sister-in law Doris Merrithew and family, and grandchildren James, Jessie, Ryan, Jenna, Evan, Kassidy, Keith, Caden, Nolan, Kimberly, and John.
The family wishes to thank the medical staff of Friendship Village, Concordia Visiting Nurses, and The Wound Center at St. Clair Hospital for their kindness and care of Marian.
A service of resurrection hope will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017, at 2:30 PM on Friday, October 6. Visitation prior to the service from 1:30-2:30 PM at Zion. Burial will be private at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements entrusted to Warchol Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Foundation, Compassion International, or Lutheran Hour Ministries.
Obituary of Ronald G. Valentino
from Warhol Funeral Home
Age 84, of Collier Twp., formerly of South Fayette Twp., on October 3, 2023. Beloved husband of Betty (Sheldon) Valentino, loving father of Richard Valentino and Susen (Joseph) Radovich, cherished grandfather of Ronald (Aubrie Ensinger) Radovich and Melissa (Jacob) Radovich – Magdich, brother of Nancy (John) Livesay, Roberta (Eugene) Dellarso and the late Raymond Valentino and his wife Carrie, who survives, the late Ruth Spalla and her husband Gerald, who survives and the late Wayne Valentino and his wife Debbie, who survives. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Ron was a retired employee from Mayview State Hospital. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and golfing. He was also a former South Fayette youth baseball coach for many years.
Friends received Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 pm, at the Warchol Funeral Home, Inc., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A Funeral Service will be held Friday, 10:30 am, at Zion Lutheran Church (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017.
Roxanne Burgh
July 8, 1956 - October 20, 2023
Roxanne Burgh, 67, of Washington, died in her home on Friday, October 20, 2023.
She was born July 8, 1956, in Lakewood, CA, to the late Richard and Lois Roe.
A 1974 graduate of Lakewood High School, she married the late J. George Burgh, of Hill Station, PA, on October 26, 1974, in Long Beach, California on the RMS Queen Mary.
Roxanne was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church’s congregation and choir in Bridgeville, PA.
Among her hobbies were collecting anything from the Wizard of Oz, Disneyland, and flower gardening. Her favorite hobby was spending time with her California family and friends, and most importantly, her grandchildren.
She is survived by her two children, Salina (Greg) Howcroft of Houston and Paul Burgh of Canonsburg; three grandchildren, Carson and Brandon Burgh, and Nathan Howcroft; her sister, Jane Richmond; along with several nieces and nephews. Her dog, Dixie, will miss her dearly.
Preceding her in death were siblings, Rick, Ted, and twin sister Renee Roe, along with dogs, Toto and Glinda, who were her faithful companions.
Family and friends will be received Thursday, October 26, 2023, 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301. The service will be on Friday, October 27, at 10 am with Rev. Dr. Edward Grimestein officiating.
Interment will be private in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
Obituary of Mildred (Calgaro) Thielet
(From Warchol Funeral Home)
Age 99, of Bridgeville, on October 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Thielet, loving mother of Donald (Deana) Thielet and Marianne (Brent) Miller, grandmother of Rebecca (Ross) Godlove, Gina Thielet, and Julia (Roe) Vanderford, also 4 great grandchildren, sister of the late John, Lena, Peter, Victor, Andrew, and Adolph “Cal” Calgaro, Clara Milavec, Rita Herceg, and Jennie Myers; dear friend of the late John Schneider, Jacque (the late Jack) Oelschlager, and Bernice (the late Bob) DeBoe. Millie was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville.
Friends received Friday, 3-7 pm, at the Warchol Funeral Home, Inc., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, 10 am, at Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Zion Lutheran Church.
Judy Meier
(Details forthcoming)
It has pleased the Lord to call unto Himself our sister-in-Christ, Judy Meier, last evening (Saturday December 30, 2023). Funeral details will be forthcoming. Please continue to pray for Ron and family, that the Lord would comfort them with the assurance of eternal life in Him.
