In Memorium

Ralph L. Vojtecky

Age 82, of Ross Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025, with four nieces by his side. Ralph was born in McKees Rocks on October 24, 1942. He was a faithful Catholic, so much so that he went to seminary. When he left and started a new job, he met the love of his life, Susan, who once studied to become a nun. A match made in heaven! Ralph had many enjoyments, including watching the Steelers, playing golf (he had two holes in one!), reading, trying new restaurants, talking politics, and volunteering. Spending time with his family and friends was his most favorite activity and included planning his famous (a.k.a. rigged) Easter egg hunts, playing with everyone’s toys on Christmas morning, and opening up his garage door to welcome in his neighbors. Ralph had a generous and jocular spirit and provided unparalleled advice. An official/unofficial family poll confirmed that Ralph was the G.O.A.T. as an uncle and a human. Anyone who met him was better for it! He was preceded in death by Susan (Stern) Vojtecky and his brothers and sisters. Ralph was a past Grand Knight, Financial Secretary and faithful active member of the Bellevue Council 1400 Knights of Columbus. He is survived by in-laws and many nieces and nephews, including Marci (Vojtecky) Minear, Lisa Vojtecky, Lois Chesky, John Chesky, Daniel Chesky, Lou Caruso, Linda Caruso, Martin Vojtecky, Virginia (Vojtecky) Bernaciak, Dana (Magnone) Jenkins, Jennifer Schaupp, Robert Magnone, and Al Ladesic. Friends and family received Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Lawrence T. Miller Funeral Home, Inc., Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am, Friday, August 22, 2025, at Regina Coeli Parish, Church of the Assumption. In lieu of flowers, donations accepted at his favorite charities: Library for the Blind, Capuchin Franciscan Fathers, and Regina Coeli Parish-Church of the Assumption.

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James "Jim" R. Beachem, Jr.

Age 72, of Ross Township, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Beloved husband of Midge (Joseph) Beachem; step-father of Lori Unver (Utku), Tara Hall, Steven Hall (Amy), and the late Robert E. Hall, Jr.; grandfather of Shane Seamon, Hailey Hall, Rachel Hall, Berk Unver, Bridgette Hall, Baran Hall, and Benjamin Hall; brother of Carol Ann Beachem Cabana, Richard Alan Beachem, and the late Rodger Brant Beachem and Wayne David Beachem.

Family will welcome friends on Monday August 4th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc., 388 Center Avenue, West View, PA 15229. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday August 5th at 10am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Teresa of Avila Church.

Jim was a faithfull member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1400 in Bellevue. He loved running marathons and had a big passion for baseball and sports. He was one of those people who could strike up a conversation with anyone and make you feel like an old friend. But above all, Jim was a wonderful dad-always kind, supportive, and full of love. He will be missed by everyone lucky enough to know him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Legacies Alive: https://legaciesalive.com/donate/

 

David Michael Veneziale

On Friday, November 22, 2024, David Michael Veneziale of Bellevue, passed away at the age of 87. Beloved husband of 65 years of Anna Marie (Soley) Veneziale; beloved father of David Veneziale, Marybeth (Mike) Harris, and Dan Veneziale; brother of Mary Fogt; brother-in-law of Jerry Matthews; grandfather of Raeann, Gloria, Bernadette, Hannah, and Elizabeth Veneziale, Rachael, Lauren, and Olivia Harris, Dan Sunday, and Isabella Veneziale. Member of Bellevue Council 1400 Knights of Columbus. David was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran. A memorial mass will be held at a later date. Arrangements by LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Ave, Bellevue, PA 15202.

 

William Davin

Bill Davin has passed away on Monday October 20th. He will be put to rest at Christ the Redeemer cemetery November 1st, no exact time available. it is on Cemetary Lane near the Perrysville exit of 279.       
There will be a Mass intention on his birthday - August 26th - at Assumption Church. No further information is available at this time.

 

John R. Gerlach

Age 79 of Bellevue passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Born on February 28, 1944 and was the son of the late John and Lauretta Gerlach.  While attending St. Joseph Grade School in the Manchester section of Pittsburgh, Jack began taking piano lessons from Sister Gregory, a Benedictine Nun. He became proficient at the keyboard and was encouraged to consider learning to play the pipe organ at the parish church. From then on, he excelled in church music, including Gregorian Chant, Latin Mass Propers, and traditional and modern hymns. 

John was a member of the Bellevue Council 1400 Knights of Columbus and dedicated his life to providing beautiful inspiring music for many churches in the Pittsburgh Diocese. He continued sharing his talent for over 50 years.   He had a special place in his heart for Sacred Heart Parish in Emsworth where he was an organist for 41 years. 

Survived by his classmates and Friends, Francis J. Naderhoff and Emil Payer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandmother Didi Henderson. 

Family and Friends will be received on Friday January 19, 2024 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at the McDonald-Linn Funeral Home, 529 California Ave., Avalon, PA 15202. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 11:00AM at Sacred Heart Church-Regina Coeli Parish. Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Little Sister of the Poor, (1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh PA, 15212). 

 

Robert A. Wunderlin, Sr.

Age 85, of West View, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on June 18, 1938, son of the late Frank W. and Mary D. (Miller) Wunderlin. Beloved husband for 50 years of the late Maxine M. (Schuler) Wunderlin; father of Rachelle Newman (Todd), Nanette Wunderlin, Denise Seng, and Robert Wunderlin, Jr. (Erin); grandfather to Mathew Newman (Nicoline Van de Haterd), John Cummings (Sarah), Trent Newman and Kayleigh Seng; great-grandfather to Jadeyn Rae Stenger-Newman and Carleigh Cummings; brother of Margaret "Peggy" Bachman and Michael Wunderlin, preceded in death by six siblings. Member Bellevue Council 1400 Knights of Columbus.

Family will welcome friends on Friday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Avenue, West View, PA, 15229. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Athanasius Church. Robert was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council in 1400.

 

James S. Scisciani

After a courageous battle, James (Jim) Scisciani, of Bellevue, PA passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Jim was born on March 31, 1932, in Carnegie, PA to the late Samuel and Margaret (Mulholland) Scisciani. He was a loving father to Linda Weger, Susan (Doug) Bradley, Darlene Bauer, Mary (Tony) Scafede, and Jimmy Scisciani; and a dear brother to Angela Santavicca. Jim was also a proud grandfather to seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Jim was preceded in death by brothers John, Arthur, Leo, and Samuel; his nephews John Sr., Arthur Jr. (Dino), Albert Jr. (Buddy), Kevin, and Victor; and his special friend Rebekah Bennett.
After owning his own trash hauling business in Carnegie in the 1960s, Jim began his career working as a salesperson for Arbuthnet Stevenson, Gimbles, Hahn Furniture, Sterns, and Dream Waterbeds, and eventually as a dispatcher for Kane Regional Centers of Allegheny County where he retired in 1997.
Jim was an active member of Assumption church, former usher and Hospitality Minister, a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus, served as a member and President of Bellevue Council, the Democratic Bellevue Chair, served on the Bellevue Civil Service Commission, member of Kiwanis International Pennsylvania District, member of the North Suburban Chamber of Commerce, and many other service and political organizations throughout the years where he volunteered his time and resources to help his church, neighbors and those in need. He was known for his patience, goodness, and steadfast dedication to his family, friends, and community. Jim will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit will live on in the hearts of those he touched.
Family will welcome friends on Friday, January 5, 2024, from 12pm-3pm and 5pm-8pm at Lawrence T. Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on January 6, 2024 at 11:30am at The Church of the Assumption - Regina Coeli Parish, 45 N Sprague Ave, Bellevue, PA 15202.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following charities:
Society of St Vincent de Paul Council of Pittsburgh
3048 Pioneer Avenue. Pittsburgh, PA 15226 (https://svdppitt.org/donate/donate/)
or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 333 E Carson St # 441E, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (https://diy.lls.org/inmemoryofjims)

 

Frank J. Mayer

Age 96, of Wexford, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Beloved husband for 56 years of Betty Mayer; father of Carolyn Mayer, Jeffrey Mayer (Jeanne), Gregory Mayer (Susan), and second daughter Margie Hayden; grandfather of Lauren (Bryan) Kamin, Daniel Mayer, Kasey Mayer, and Josey Mayer; great-grandfather of Jacob and Benjamin Kamin; brother of the late Edward Mayer.

Family will welcome friends on Monday December 11, from 2-4 & 6-8 at Schellhaas & Sons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143 (Franklin Park/Wexford). Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 12pm in Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St Athanasius Church.

Frank was a World War II veteran and served in the Philippines. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Bellevue COuncil 1400, Post Commander and an active member of the VFW for many years. He did the financial duties for St. Athanasius Athletic Association, a member of the Usher Club at St. Athanasius, and a member of Cranberry Rotary Club. Frank enjoyed reading, golfing and spending time with family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to either the Wounded Warrior Project: www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org or to Tunnel to Towers Foundation: www.t2t.org/donate

 

Joseph Pecyna

"It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph F. Pecyna of Glassport, Pennsylvania, who passed away on August 31, 2023, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph F. Pecyna to show support.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 12th 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the H. P. Brandt Funeral Home (1032 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15237). A mass of christian burial was held on Wednesday, September 13th 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Church of the Assumption (45 N Sprague Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202). The military honors was held on Wednesday, September 13th 2023 at 11:00 AM at the same location.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Knights of Columbus."

 

Joseph P. Hepburn

On Thursday, August 3, 2023, Joseph P. Hepburn, of Bellevue, passed away at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Linda (Gall) Hepburn; father of Mark Hepburn; brother of the late Margaret Taylor. Joe was a graduate of North Catholic High School, St. Francis College, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus 1400. He was a retired employee of Allegheny Health Network. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in the Chapel of Mt. Royal Cemetery, 2700 Mt. Royal Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Association of Western PA, P.O. Box 6760, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212.

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