All Obituaries

Mary Vasilakis (November 28, 1925 – June 26, 2022)   It is said that “(s)he who leaves this world a better place is of great personage”.  Mary, was one of these people. She was a woman ahead of her time. Mary graduated with honors in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh and received her Masters Degree in Library Science from Duquesne University. She began her career in biological research at the Mellon Institute, followed by a distinguished 33-year career...

On Friday June 24, 2022, Rosemary E. Pfaller, beloved sister of Bob Pfaller. Daughter of the late Albert J. and Estella E. McCartney Pfaller. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Monday 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Funeral Tuesday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10a.m. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.  

On Friday June 24, 2022, Jerry “Juggy” Logue. Beloved husband of Kimberly A. Logue; father of Tara L Benzing (John) and Michelle A. Neidhardt (Brian); grandfather of John Benzing (Megan), Alex Gross (Ron), Brennan Neidhardt and Brayden “Brady Boy” Neidhardt, great grandfather of Adley Benzing; son of the late Dorothy and Harry Logue; brother of Connie Raspanti (late Jimmy), Bonnie Waters (late Jay), Larry Logue (Donna), Aggie Wosko (Jerry), Cathy Acklin (Dan) and the...

On Thursday June 23, 2022, Mary Frances Costello. Beloved sister of James M. Costello (Regina) and Catherine Kelley (Bernard). Daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Griffin Costello. Cousin of Mary Ann Flaherty-Bennett. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Tuesday from 1-4p.m. Funeral Wednesday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10a.m. In lieu of...

Peacefully, and surrounded by family, Betty Jane Connelly died on Thursday June 23, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Paul Herbert Connelly, mother to Cindy Connelly Ryan and Paul Garrett Connelly.  Grandmother to Conal Ryan, sister to Dolores Hubert (deceased) and John Rhoden, sister-in-law to Ann Connelly, Karen Connelly, Millie Connelly, and Sandra Rhoden; Roy Hubert (deceased), Bill Connelly (deceased), Ben Connelly (deceased), Normal Connelly (deceased), Margaret Connelly...

Mary Jane (Doyle) Bentz passed peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2022, surrounded by family at the age of 88. She was born in Oakland to Joseph and Agnes Doyle.  During her childhood she attended St. Agnes Elementary School and graduated from Sacred Heart High School.  She enjoyed ice skating and was a member of the ice capades training class. Upon graduation, Mary Jane was employed as a secretary for United States Steel Corporation Research Center where she met her husband,...

Francis Anthony Esposito, M.D.   On Monday June 20, 2022, beloved son of the late Marietta and Domenico Esposito; brother of the late Michael Esposito (Elvera), Carmela DeGregorio (late Louis),  John Esposito and Giovone Dunbar (late Thomas); cherished uncle of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Frank was a U.S. Army veteran and a 1959 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Upon completing his Internship and...

Beulah Ann Mougianis   On Saturday June 11, 2022, beloved wife of the late Nicholas K. Mougianis; mother of Dean M. Mougianis; sister of the late Alexander Glaros; cousin of Alexander Perinis (Jeanette) and George Perinis (Heather) and their loving families; Aunt of Anne Glaros, Michael Glaros, and Tina Davis and their families; Godmother of James Xilas, Alexis Cameron and Denise Raptis. Beulah took care of her husband Nick courageously for the 45 years he suffered from Multiple...

Jim passed away peacefully after an extended illness surrounded by family and friends on May 14, 2022 in Roseville, California where he resided for many years. He was born and raised in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Pittsburgh and was the beloved husband of LaVonna “Vonny” Youngberg for 36 years. Jim graduated from Duquesne University and worked in sales for the oil and gas industry. A renaissance man, he enjoyed sports, especially tennis, golf and skiing to mention a few and...

On Friday May 27, 2022, Anne E. Raskosky, age 99. Beloved daughter of the late John and Susan Podhorin Raskosky. Sister of the late Susan Zubik and John Raskosky. Survived by her nephew and Godson; Bishop David A. Zubik, Bishop of Pittsburgh, as well as very faithful friends. Friends will be received Wednesday at the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 from 6-9p.m. and Thursday from 9-10:30a.m. Funeral Thursday, Mass of Christian Burial in the Chapel of...