All Obituaries

Nancy Jean Ginanni, 61 of Clairton, formerly of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in McKeesport on October 3, 1960, to Yolanda (Benedetti) Ginanni of Clairton and the late Emo Ginanni. She is survived by her mother Yolanda as well as her sister Janet (James) Cerqua of Clairton. Further survivors include nieces Melissa Cerqua and Danielle (Matthew) Jellison, great nieces Christina and Michelle, great nephews A.J., Jacob, Ryan,...

Charles Albert “Chuck” Zwingler III, 66 of West Mifflin, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital. He was born in McKeesport on July 1, 1955, to Lois (Cochran) and the late Charles A. Zwingler Jr. Chuck was the loving husband of 21 years to Luanne (McWilliams) Zwingler. He is survived by his mother Lois Zwingler of Clairton, wife Luanne of West Mifflin, sons Charles IV and John (Alexis) Zwingler of Jacksonville, Florida, stepson Matthew (Suzanne) Hickey...

It is with great sadness that the family announces the unexpected death of Ruth “Ruthie” Cochran Ulmer on January 4, 2022 at the age of 90, after a short, hard-fought battle with cancer. Ruth was born September 30, 1931, to the late Edward “Ted” and Ruth V. Coulson Cochran of Coal Valley in Clairton, followed closely by the birth of her devoted sister, Lois Jean, nineteen months later. Ruth was the loving wife of 57 years to William C. Ulmer, whom she lost in 2008....

Sherri Lynn “Reenee” Kearney, 52 of Pittsburgh, formerly of Clairton and Jefferson Hills, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at her home. She was born in Panama City on October 29, 1969, to Linda (Neal) Davis of Belle Vernon and the late Frederick (Cathy) Kearney, Sr. Sherri was the loving wife of 19 years to Brian R. Peternel of West Mifflin. She is survived by her son Shawn Peternel of West Mifflin and her daughter Joelle Kearney of Glassport, as well as her brother Fred...

Andrew Lawrence “Peach” Petrik, 71 of Glassport, passed away on Saturday, January 1st, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital. He was born in McKeesport on November 30th, 1950, to the late Frank and Pauline Ihnat Petrik. Andrew was the loving husband of 42 years to Denise V. Petrik. Andrew is survived by his wife Denise of Glassport, his son Travis Petrik of Glassport, daughter Alissa (Dave) Lloyd of Elizabeth, his grandchildren Mason and Carson Lloyd, his brothers Kenneth Petrik of...

John Charles Bumba, 56 of North Versailles, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at UPMC East. He was born in Braddock on December 30, 1965, to the late Dennis Sr. and Pearl Remias Bumba. John was the loving partner of over 25 years to the late April Cincarik. He is survived by sisters Priscilla (Bob) Burdelski and Lisa (Bobby) Crispens, as well as his brother Dennis (Melissa) Bumba, Jr., as well as nephews Michael Otterson Jr. and Trevor Williams and nieces Elayna Burdelski, Krystyna...

April Marie “Hey” Robbins Cincarik, 64 of North Versailles, formerly of Turtle Creek and Glassport, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at her home. She was born in McKeesport on July 15th, 1957, to the late Eugene Emerson Robbins and Marion Elizabeth Gibson. April was the loving partner to the late John C. Bumba. She is survived by her daughters Deana Ridge of Butler and Darci Cincarik (Paul Sachs) of Penn Hills, and her son Daniel (Lindsey) Cincarik of Brackenridge, as...

Ralph Edwin “Ralphie” Falk, 77 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at his home. He was born in McKeesport on December 31, 1943, to the late Jack and Mary Jane Nacey Falk. Ralph was the loving husband of 55 years to Donna L. D’Antonio Falk. He is survived by his wife Donna as well as his children Tracy L. Williams of Pleasant Hills, Ryan C. (Johnetta) Falk of Pleasant Hills, and Kevin A. (Christina) Falk of Jefferson Hills. Additional survivors...

Jacqueline Lee “Mert” (Tuttle) Kerr, 84 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at her home. She was born in Clairton on November 15, 1937, to the late Walter and Emma Maude Hindman Tuttle. Jacqueline was the loving wife of 58 years to Albert W. Kerr. She was a member of the Pine Run United Methodist Church and enjoyed dancing, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family. Jacqueline worked at Irvin Works for 2 years before working in the Men’s...

Santeaun Nicholas “Sant” Sims, 26 of Forest Hills, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at his home. He was born on June 16, 1995, in Pittsburgh to Claude S. and Michele R. Sims of McKeesport. Sant is survived by his brothers Xavier (Jasmine) Means of Clairton, C.J. Sims of McKeesport, and Diego Sims of McKeesport. He is further survived by sisters Courtney Sims of Clarksburg, Maryland, Claudia Sims of McKeesport, Lennox (Garrett) King of Greenbelt,...