Richard Bissell Ames Passed away suddenly, on Monday, August 3, 2020.  Mr. Richard “Dick” Ames, son of the late Richard Ellsworth Ames and Kathryn Bissell Ames, was born in New Kensington, PA and attended Kiski Prep, where he was captain of the swim team.  Richard then graduated from Wake Forest University where he excelled as a NCAA Division 1 golfer, passing his knowledge and heart for the sport down to his sons.  He then served in the National Guard...

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Johnston Virginia “Toss” Age 75, of Oakmont, passed away peacefully, on July 27, 2020. Beloved wife of 49 years to Karl D. Johnston, Esq.; loving mother of the late Mark S. Johnston; sister of Teddy Fitzwater and Eugenia Kellner; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Ellwood City, Toss graduated as Salutatorian from Lincoln High School in 1961, and went on to attend IUP and Grove City College. Over the years she enjoyed collecting dolls and other...

Francis, James J. Age 94, of Englewood FL, formerly of Penn Hills, and Oakmont, passed away, on July 18, 2020. He was the youngest of nine siblings. Husband of Lillian Waters Francis and the late Mardell Francis; Father of James (Kathy) Francis and Marilyn (Jim) Galek; Grandfather of the late Brian Francis, the late Ryan Galek, and Kristin (Cates) Culpepper; Great Grandfather of Noah Ruiztagle and Riley Galek. James was a proud Navy Veteran, an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, a car and truck...

Vanover Carroll M. “Babe” Age 84 of Penn Hills, formerly of Verona, on Friday, July 17, 2020. Loving father of Lori (Jeff) Gasparik and Steve Vanover; son of the late Frank and Josephine Vanover; brother of Elizabeth “Cookie” Klucinec, the late Theresa Wernert, and the late Paul Vanover. Carroll was employed by the Verona Post Office as a mail carrier for 35 years and was an avid golfer in his spare time. Friends will be received Tuesday, July 21, 2020, from...

  Calhoun, Jada Jeanne Age 44, of Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh, passed away in her sleep from natural causes on June 11, 2020. Wife of Chuck Turkaly, mother of Charles, Jacksonville FL, and Neil, of Beaver Co, grandmother of Leo Xavier, loving daughter of Adrienne Gildersleeve Siciliano and stepdad Joseph D. Siciliano, loved biological daughter of Charles S. Calhoun, CA, half-sister of brothers Nolan, Logan and Harley, dear niece of aunts and uncles throughout the country....

Favo Frederick R. “Fred” Age 87, of Oakmont, on June 8, 2020. Fred was born on March 11,1933 to Fred and Sarah A. (McInerney) Favo. Beloved husband of Maureen Daley (deceased) and Anne Finnegan (deceased). Devoted father of Frederick M. Favo, Christopher M. Favo (Allison), Karen M. Walsh (Charlie), Michael S. Favo (Renee), Timothy J. Favo (Cathy), Maureen A. Favo, Kathleen D. Finke (Jon), Jennifer McGowan (Robert), Loraine P. Zatawski (Keith) and stepchildren, Eileen McGrath,...

Straw John C. “Bud” Age 92, of Plum Boro, formerly of Wilkinsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Straw; loving father of Jeffrey (Karen), William, and Donald (Dawn) Straw; grandfather of Benjamin (Amanda) Straw and Michele (Jason) White; great-grandfather of Jason Straw, Emelia Straw, and Joseph White; brother of the late Anna Marie Good. John was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served in WWII. He was employed as a senior...

Spano, Nell R. Age 99 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully with her niece, Kathleen Ferno by her side on May 17, 2020. Wife of the late Anthony Spano; Sister of the late Joseph Bosco, Elizabeth Pezone, Trena Gatti, Phyllis Morrow, and aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services and interment are private and are entrusted to English Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 378 Maryland Ave. Oakmont PA 15139.

Mary Catherine (Vertullo) Cava Age 96, of Verona, formerly of East Liberty, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 of natural causes.  Beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Marie (Van Horn) Vertullo. Cherished wife of the late Frank Cava. Preceded in death by nine siblings and her dear niece, Dorothy Cavins (Jim). Mary is survived by her devoted sister, Eleanor Donahue, beloved goddaughter Maureen Stagno, and many loving nieces and nephews. Mary worked as a salesclerk-turned-model at...