Sister Mercedes entered her new life on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the age of 99. She was the daughter of the late Norman J. and Laura May Berbach, and had two sisters. Mercedes entered the Sisters of Divine Providence on December 27, 1951 from St. Mary Parish in the McKees Rocks neighborhood and made Final Vows on August 10, 1958. She received her BA from Mt. Mercy College (now Carlow) and her MEd from the University of Pittsburgh. Sister’s ministries ...

Sister Marie Dolores, age 95, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. She was the first of three daughters born to Herbert J. and Isabella (Schmidt) Griffith. Sister was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Marilyn Griffith Vessels and is survived by her other sister, Phyllis Griffith McElhinny and the Sisters of Divine Providence and their Associates. Dolores Corinne first entered religious life with the Millvale Franciscan Sisters and later entered the Carmelite Sisters in Columbus, Ohio. ...

Age 72, of Crafton Heights, on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Daughter of the late William D. Tench, Sr. and Rowenna (Ollivierre) McLaughlin. Brenda is preceded in death by her loving partner of over 30 years, Lawrence S. “Larry” Davis, Sr. Beloved mother of LaTonya and Jawanda Tench. Cherished “Nana” of Montaye and Ryan Tench; Ricco and Jaqwala Turner; and Darrell Adams, III. Sister of Brucie and Bernard (Kandis) Tench; Theodore “Pepe” (Joanne) McLaughlin; and ...

Age 71, of Green Tree, suddenly on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Thoms) Matz. Beloved wife of Gregory Thompson. Loving sister of Sr. Kathleen Matz, CDP and Sandra (Bill) Swyka. Cherished aunt of Joelle Ammer, Rebecca Thompson, and Edward Thompson. Sister-in-law of Gerald (Pamela) Thompson. Deb will be dearly missed by many loving friends and extended family. As per Deb’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Friends and family are invited to attend a ...

Sister Emma Jean entered eternal life on the evening of Tuesday, March 3, 2026. She was the daughter of Charles P. and Emma (Wuenschel) Middendorf and has one sister, Marilyn Habick. She joined the Sisters of Divine Providence from St. Martin Parish in the West End of Pittsburgh. Sister spent many years in the ministry of education as a teacher in schools across Pennsylvania, Michigan and West Virginia. Later, she was transferred to the New England Province of the Sisters where she continued ...

Age 77, of Elliott, on Friday, February 27, 2026. Son of the late Henry S. and Lucille (Cywinski) Hoppe. Brother of Edward (Mary Anne) Hoppe and Charles (Kathy) Hoppe. Uncle of Matthew Hoppe.  Friends received 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3rd at ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC., 900 Chartiers Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15220, where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 4th at 11 a.m. Burial to follow in St. Martin Cemetery. To order flowers or to leave a memory of Henry, visit ...

Michael Robert Nelson, affectionately referred to as “Moose,” 59, of Murrysville, PA, was taken suddenly to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Big in stature, but always warm and kind, Michael was born December 27, 1966, and raised in Elliott, PA. He was a son of Janet (Schoeneman) and James Nelson. Throughout his life, and in various roles, he spent time serving in the church. A lover of music my p, he was always ready for praise and worship. His faith in Jesus ...

Age 68, of Imperial, formerly of Elliott, on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Beloved husband Linda J. (Law) Dougan. Loving father of Jamie (Eric) Dougan-Haigh and Jessica (Brendan) Rusbatch. Grandfather of Tyler, Miles, and Roman. Son of the late Harry R., Jr. and Eileen (Coughlin) Dougan. Brother of Patrick (the late Joyce) Dougan, Colleen Dougan, Dennis (Janice) Dougan, Christine (Mike) Hall, and the late Michael (Kim--still surviving) Dougan. Harry will be sadly missed by numerous loving ...

Sister John Ann entered into eternal life on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the age of 84. She was the daughter of the late John J. and Anne (Rzepka) Mulhern and was the second of four children. In 1958, she entered the Sisters of Divine Providence and made final vows in 1966. Sister earned a BA degree from LaRoche College (now LaRoche University) and a MS degree from Clarion State University. For all of her professional life, Sister was an elementary ...

On Thursday, January 29 2026, the day before her 92nd birthday, Sister Lucille went to her eternal reward. Sister was the third of eight children born to Christina Marie McCreary and Adam John Suttelle and baptized Frances Joan. She entered the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1951 from St. John the Baptist Parish in Monaca, Pennsylvania and at her investment ceremony received the name Sister Lucille. During her time of formation, Sister learned culinary skills which she used in the ministry ...