The Obituary Section

Nellie Neal Travis

Clairton, Pennsylvania

Nellie B. Keys was born on December 28 1932 in Greenwood Mississippi to the late Emmett and Alma I. Keys. In addition to her parents preceding her in death were her daughter Alma D. Jackson her brother Emmett L. Keys Jr. and her nephews Steven L. Keys and Clifford Nabors. Mother Travis received her education through the Greenwood Public School System graduating from Broad Street High School in 1953. She furthered her education at Mississippi Vocational College earning a degree in Practical Nursing in 1956. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age while attending the Mitchell Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Greenwood Mississippi with her mother. Her faith became the firm foundation upon which she built her life and guided every season of her journey. After completing her college education Mother Travis relocated to Detroit MI. On June 5 1966 Mother Travis united in holy matrimony…

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Joseph Bozic

Cheswick, Pennsylvania

Joseph J. Bozic 85 of Cheswick passed away Saturday February 14 2026 in Harmar Village. He was born November 18 1940 to the late Joseph and Rosella Deptula Bozic and has been a longtime resident of the community. Mr. Bozic served in The U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge he worked as a body man in the automotive industry. He enjoyed drag racing fishing and riding dirt bikes throughout his life and especially spending time with his family. Jason Bobbi Bozic of Vandergrift Friends will be received on Wednesday February 18 2026 from 37pm. in THE CHARLES B. JARVIE SPRINGDALE FUNERAL HOME INC. 801 Pgh. St. Everyone is asked to please dress casually in honor of Mr. Bozic. www.jarviefuneralhome.com

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Jean Pastorek

Cheswick, Pennsylvania

February 1, 2026

Jean Alice Pastorek age 96 passed away on February 2 2026 at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh with her family at her bedside. Born August 14 1929 to John Howard and Alice Kemper Kiser in New Kensington PA she was one of four children and graduated from New Kensington High School in 1947. In 1955 she married pharmacy graduate Edward Grajcar and settled in Cheswick where they would raise their three children and where she lived for the rest of her life. She hosted Thanksgiving Dinner there for her family for 70 years. After her husbands passing in 1974 she studied nursing at St. Francis School of Nursing in Pittsburgh and went on to work at Allegheny Valley Hospital and later at Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont where she helped to establish the pharmacy. Jean married Frank Pastorek in 1978 and later cared for him at home for over a year…

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Joseph Cascio

Carnegie, Pennsylvania

Age 75 of Imperial North Fayette Twp. PA on Sunday February 15 2026. Son of the late Anthony J. and Lillian Cascio brother of Anthony J. Cascio Jr. Rose Henke Joseph Nancy Wissel Joseph Anita Cascio David Brannan Marie Bogats Brian and the late Christine Cascio. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Private visitation. Arrangements by Henney Bradwell Nirella Funeral Home Washington Avenue Carnegie.

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Ned Deforrest

Carnegie, Pennsylvania

February 6, 2026

Ned DeForrest was born in Three Springs Pennsylvania on January 22 1939 and died on February 7 2026 at the age of 87. Ned was the son of Robert Fiann DeForrest and Mary Elizabeth Cohick DeForrest. He was predeceased by his brother Ronald C. DeForrest. Ned is survived by his wife of 58 years JoAnn Farinella DeForrest his son Ned Leon Lee DeForrest of Key West Robert Fian Bob DeForrest and his partner Crystal Hitchings of Cherryfield Maine and his grandchildren Jaina Dallas and Jad DeForrest. Ned was a loving brotherinlaw to Margaret Peg DeForrest Carol Jean Snell and the late Rosemarie Minella and uncle to many nieces and nephews. His talents were boundless. He grew up in Central PA and was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hike fish and hunt through the woods behind his childhood home. He even fabricated his own bows and guns that he hunted…

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Richard "Dick" Kraft

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Richard "Dick" Kraft death notice and obituary, Friday February 13, 2026. Paul Henney Cremation and Funeral Tributes Inc. Bethel Park, PA 15102

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Lynn Tassos

Bakerstown, Pennsylvania

Lynn J. Tassos age 71 of Gibsonia PA died peacefully surrounded by family on February 14 2026. Born in Pittsburgh PA on August 31 1954 son of the late Patrick Tassos and Ruth Ward Tassos. Beloved husband of the late Louise Slozak Tassos. Loving father of Lauren Tassos and loving dog dad to Slinky and loving pops to his granddog Bachi. Daddio I dont know what Im supposed to do without you. I know Mom was surprised to see you and I am glad you two are together again but it has left a giant hole in my heart. You are such an amazing Dad and human being. The things you taught me and instilled in me as a person are things I will forever carry with me and try to make you proud. I will try to find my calm like you told me to. And I promise to…

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Tex Weston

Bakerstown, Pennsylvania

Following a long battle with Parkinsons disease Tex Weston age 80 of McCandless Twp. died peacefully February 14 2026 at home surrounded by family. Born in Dallas TX on May 24 1945 son of the late Harold Buck Weston and Gayle Myers Weston. Beloved husband for 26 years of Phyliss Nemeth Weston. Loving father of Cristopher Cody Weston and the late Collin Asher Weston. Brother of Rev. Gary Weston Bev Cheryl Pattinson Jim Kim Michaels Russ and the late Jo Bethea Ray. Stepfather of Toby Jurecko Melanie Holly Jurecko Meghan Maxwell Dan Alexis Jurecko Johnson Aaron and the late Jason Jurecko. Stepgrandfather of Madeline Richey Garrison Danni Grace Luke and Lucy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A graduate of North Hills High School Tex attended Edinboro State College and Penn State University before entering the U.S Army and serving in Vietnam. Tex was the former president and CEO…

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Patricia Nazak

Bakerstown, Pennsylvania

Patricia A. Walker Nazak age 83 of West View passed on Sunday February 15 2026. Born in Somerset County on April 19 1942 daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel Baughman Walker. Beloved wife of the late Michael Nazak. Loving mother of Keith Nazak proud grandmother of Andrew and Megan Nazak. Also survived by 3 brothers and sisters. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 24 68pm at Schellhaas Funeral Home 388 Center Ave. Pgh PA 15229. Service will be held at St. Lukes Evangelical Lutheran Church 305 Center Ave Pittsburgh PA 15229 on Thursday at 11am. Pat was a member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church.

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