All Obituaries

Daniel Thomas Ream, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was born April 16, 1989 in Lincoln Park, Michigan, son of Kim Woods & Daniel L. Ream. Daniel had a passion for music and even created his own. He had a big personality that attracted many people and he could make anyone laugh. He had an enormous heart and a wild energy.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Shirley Aronhalt & Daniel “Sonny” Ream, and his maternal...

Frank “Hank” J. Pulpan, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 11, 2021.  Born on February 12, 1936 in Conway, Hank is the son of the late Frank J. Pulpan, Sr. and Mary B. (Kvaternik) Pulpan.  He was also preceded in death by wife, Barbara, an older sister, Josephine Herrold, and a miscarried grandson.  He is survived by his oldest sister, Sylvia Waldenmyer, younger brother,...

Athena (Ethel) Kallas, of Fair Oaks, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 96. She was born on May 9, 1924 in the village of Vasilaki (Olympia) Greece to the late Theodoros and Haralambo Stamos. She was devout in her faith and attended Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Ambridge regularly for 65 years. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her beloved husband, Peter Kallas, her brothers, Andriko and...

Phil Perciavalle, of Leetsdale, PA passed-away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice, Thursday, January 7th.  Friends and family of Phil will remember his love for both his community and his family.  Born and raised in Leetsdale, a 1962 graduate of Quaker Valley High School, Phil spent his life giving back to his community.  An avid Steelers fan, he shared his passion for football by co-founding the midget football program for Quaker Valley and enjoyed watching his son and...

Shirley Ann Vranic, 83, of Baden, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born on December 12, 1937 in Sewickley, to the late Frank and Mary (Pawlack) Bosanac. She was a retired executive housekeeper for Sewickley Hospital with 20 plus years of service. Shirley was an avid Pittsburgh sports enthusiast, a member of Good Samaritan Catholic Church, Ambridge, and was very proud of her Croation-Slovenian heritage. Her passions in life next to her family were attending...

Matthew M. McTighe, 30, of Ambridge, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. He was born on September 26, 1990 in Beaver, to the late Janet (Reed) McTighe and Mark M. McTighe with whom he resided. Matthew was the owner of McTighe Landscaping, Ambridge. He loved the outdoors, restoring furniture, and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. His passion in life was spending time with his family and friends. He is survived in addition to his father, a sister, Dana (Mark)...

Robert J. Piltz, Sr., 68, of Ambridge, entered the gates of his eternal home on Saturday, January 2, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born on May 25, 1952 in New Brighton, to the late Joseph Piltz and Frances (Walter) Piltz of Baden. He was a retired home remodeler for F.D. Strano Sales and Associates with 40 years service and was currently employed at the Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, Ambridge. Robert was a member the New Hope Community Church, Ambridge, FOE Eagles #1365,...

Peter James Kappas of Baden passed peacefully after a courageous battle with COVID-19 on the morning of January 1st, 2021 at the age of 58. Peter is survived by his wife Sherri Kappas (née Cossel), his sons James (Kenya Johns) and Stephen Kappas, his sisters Andrea (Tom) Topolewski of Economy and Diane Kappas (Pam Hammons) of Clarkston MI, his nieces Dr. Constance Topolewski of Danville PA, and Kimberly Topolewski (Bryan Thompson) of Memphis TN, his sister-in-law Linda (Bill) Ulery of...

Robert A. Hladio, 66, of Ambridge passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. He was born on November 17, 1954 in Sewickley, to the late Michael and Nellie Devanzo Hladio, Sr.  He was a retired employee of Grant Oliver Corporation, Pittsburgh International Airport. Robert attended SS Peter and Paul Ukranian Catholic Church, Ambridge and was a member of UNA Branch 120, Aliquippa. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was a sister,...

Joe Macurak, 92 of Hollidaysburg, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was born September 14, 1928, in Ambridge, a son of the late Joseph and Pauline Prostak Macurak Sr.  He was a graduate of Duquesne University, a member of the US Army serving during the Korean War, a longtime member of the St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Ambridge, former member of the BPOE Lodge 344 Oil City, former member and president of the Ambridge BPOE, member of the VFW...