Recent Local Death Notices

SCHERBICK, Andrew J., 89, of West Mifflin, died January 27. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

SHALLENBERGER, Gerry, 91, formerly of Pleasant Hills, died January 26. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

SIMONY, Gloria M. (SORGER), 93, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Pleasant Hills, died January 31. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

SMARILLI, Jean (MALISE), 97, of Monongahela, died February 14. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home in Monongahela.

SMITH, Jack Leroy, 95, of Malvern, PA, formerly of Finleyville. died January 25. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

STARR, Mercedes G., 93, of Baldwin, died February 18. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

STEFFAN, Robert Francis, 79, of Jefferson Borough, formerly of Bethel Park., died February 10. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

SZEJKO, Joseph, 97, of Bethel Park, died February 14. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

SZUHOZA, Russel J. “Cuz”, 83, of West Mifflin, died January 30. Arrangements by Griffith Funeral Home, Inc. in South Park Township.

TRACY, Gloria, 94, of Bethel Park, died February 17.

Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park.

URDA, Margaret C., 96, of Charleroi, died January 25. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

VERNET, Linda Cappelli, 72, of Rostraver, formerly of Charleroi, died January 26. Arrangements by Melenyzer Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. in Roscoe.

WILLIAMS, Arlene Carmella (LEONA), 85, of Pleasant Hills, died February 18. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

WYDA, Martha D., 88, of Bethel Park, died February 12. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home in South Park.

YANKO, William “Will”, 58, of Forward Township, died January 28. Arrangements by Stephen Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills.

ZELENSKI, Marlene A., 71, of Fallowfield, died January 31. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi.

ZIEFEL, Margaret E., 91, of Bethel Park, died February 3. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.

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50 Years Ago – Ringgold Hoops Ruled the WPIAL

The Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame would like to recognize the 50 year anniversary of the 1972-73 WPIAL champion Ringgold boy’s basketball team. The socks were high, the shorts were short, and the hairstyles were groovy – but with a 29-2 record, this team was a force to be reckoned with. (And YES – that’s a young Joe Montana in the front row wearing #12).

Clairton’s Iyanna Wade Reaches 1,000 Points –And is Just A Sophomore!

By Matthew Peaslee

Just a sophomore, Clairton girls basketball player Iyanna Wade has already made a name for herself. The skilled shooter and strong ballhandler reached 1,000 points for her career in early February. That mark came as she has played in just 36 games at the varsity level.

She reached 1,000 on Feb. 6 against Greensburg Central Catholic, one of the top teams in Westmoreland County. Wade tallied 35 points in the game, which included draining six 3pointers.

Wade averages around 35 points per game and had a career-high 50 points in a single game this season, coming in a 70-32 victory over Steel Valley.

She stands at just 5 foot, 3 inches but plays much bigger than her size. She isn’t scared to drive the line and fights for all rebounds, loose balls and tipped passes.

According to WPIAL Today, Wade “makes everything look easy on the court. She has an excellent shooting stroke and great handles. She will stop and pop from anywhere. She can dribble drive and finish at the rim. She can also facilitate and play some defense.”

Wade averaged 25 points as a freshman and has accelerated her career this season. Twice this year she has gained notoriety across the state and the nation. In January, she was named SBLive’s National Girls High School Basketball Player of the Week from Jan. 2-8. And for the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 4, she was named Pennsylvania’s Girls High School Basketball Player of the Week. The sky is the limit for one of the top players in the class of 2025.

Mens’ Softball League Registration Open

Registration is open to teams and/or players wanting to play in the Mens' Church Softball League of the South Hills. Games are played as Doubleheaders on Saturdays and sometimes makeup Fridays based on schedule and requests. Normal season generally runs from May through July and into August. Games are played in Bethel Park or Bridgeville. Entry fee is per team or by individual. For more info: Contact Bob Keibler, League Commissioner at 724-518-6072 or rkeibler@nacahtech.com.