Age 86 of Penn Hills, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Son of the late Anthony and Mary Zatek, beloved husband of the late Patricia Hall Zatek, father of James (Lynelle) Tunstall, Jeff (the late Valerie) Tunstall, Marcia Tunstall Dimara, Greg (Cindy) Smith. Grandfather Lisa, Patty, Jimmy, Dakota, Michael, Anthony, Dominic, Angelo, Jace, Matthew and Chris. Daniel is survived by 15 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Brother of the late Annie, Emil, Marian, Katherine, Paul, John, Dorothy, Margaret, William and Elizabeth. Brother in law of Sheirley Socci and Dorothy Slovina Zatek also survived by 3 nieces and proceeded in death by one niece. Friends received Monday, April 14, 2025, 10am till time of service at 11:30am at the Rose Funeral Home & cremation Service 10940 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Audrey P Williams
“To live in hearts we leave behind, is not to die”
Audrey Williams, age 82, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully in her home, on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Born the daughter of the late James Roy and Ida Mae Williams (Dudley).
Beloved mother of Elliott (Lee) Williams and Mark Williams. Cherished grandmother to Lorenzo Williams. Adored sister to William F. Williams (Jacqueline Williams) of Chicago, Illinois, Daryl Y. Gregg of Johnstown, PA and Brady A. Williams of Pittsburgh, PA, who called her Augie or Augie Podgie.
Audrey was preceded in death by five other siblings, Yolanda Ptomey, Hugh E., Donald J., Alice Hall (Alexander “AD” Hall), Janice Warren (Harland) and Mildred G. (Mil).
Affectionately known as Aunt Audge to niece, Melanie and her children; and aunt Audrey by a host of other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and loving friends.
Audrey attended Soho Elementary School in Pittsburgh’s Soho District and Fifth Avenue High School. Audrey’s family later moved to the East End, where she graduated from Westinghouse High School in 1960. Audrey worked as a Lab Assistant at St. Margaret’s Hospital, then pursued her nursing aspirations at St. Francis School of Nursing, where she graduated from in 1973. She received the school’s award for Highest Achievement and graduated as class Valedictorian.
Her care, compassion and love to help other inspired her 33 year-long career at the VA Hospital, where she retired in 2002. Audrey’s work ethic would not allow her to rest in retirement. She also had a two year career as school nurse for the Penn Hills School District. Keeping true to her need to always work and fulfill her God-given purpose, Audrey was a volunteer for the Garden City Food Bank in Monroeville, PA for many years, and was currently still serving as a volunteer up to Thursday, April 3, when she was scheduled to assist with the unloading and organizing of local donations received.
In her youth, Audrey loved poetry and was an avid reader, which lasted the entirety of her life. She was also the “champion” at Jacks (her long nails helped), Monopoly and RISK. She would play these games until her opponents were exhausted, then she would allow them to quit but only if they left the game in the current status, to return the next day, so that she could win.
Audrey’s nursing prowess made her a stalwart of the family when it came to ailments and medical conditions. Young and old could go to her for advice, compassion and care. Audrey believed she was put here to administer to others and she did so with every bit of her soul. She will be sorely missed by so many, but she will forever remain in our hearts.
Friends received on April 10, 2025, 4 pm-8 pm, at ROSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 10940 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Funeral service will be held Friday, April 11, 2025, at 11 am, at Garden City United Methodist Church, 500 Laurel Dr., Monroeville, PA 15146.
Audrey’s Favorite Scriptures:
Psalm 27:1-4
1. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
2. When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell.
3. Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war may rise against me, in this I will be confident,
4. One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple.
Psalm 27:8-14
8. When You said, “Seek My face,” my heart said to You, “Your face, I will seek.”
9. Do not hide Your face from me; do not turn Your servant away in anger, You have been my help; do not leave me nor forsake me, O God of my salvation.
10. When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me.
11. Teach me Your Way, O Lord, and lead me in a smooth path, because of my
enemies.
12. Do not deliver me to the will of my adversaries; for witnesses have risen against me, and such as breathe out violence.
13. I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
14. Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait I say on the Lord!
James P Smith
Age 85, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025. Son of the late Alex and Leona Smith. Beloved husband of Rose Smith. Devoted father of Dana Smith, James P. (Ni’mat) Smith II, Wynona Chapman Bey, Shanell (Jerry) Washington and the late James P. Smith, Jr.
Brother of Qwendolyn Ciffelli, Marion Smith-Reynoso and the late Alex Smith and Carl Lee Smith. Also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Friends received Monday, April 7, 2025, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at ROSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 10940 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Mass will be held Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at St. James Church – St. Mary Magdalene Parish, 718 Franklin Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Marian Juanita Boone Allen
Marian Juanita (Boone) Allen
October 5, 1935 – March 13, 2025
Marian passed away in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at age 89, leaving a void her family and friends cannot fill.
She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 5, 1935, to Edward and Roberta Boone and was the seventh of nine children. Marian attended the Penn Township (Penn Hills) school system and graduated from Penn Hills High School. She worked at St. Francis Hospital, the Department of Welfare, and the US Postal Service, initially sorting mail and working her way up to an administrative position in the Pittsburgh Post Office’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office.
Marian enjoyed travel, especially overseas, with her mother and sisters in her younger life and with her children in later years. She stayed active into her older age and participated in bowling leagues for many years. Marian was skilled in sewing and creative in crafting, which she passed on to her daughter and granddaughter. She loved her community and spent many hours volunteering with children in after-school reading programs and with child evangelism clubs.
Those who knew Marian would call her faithful. As a devoted member of St. Mark AME Church, she served the Lord faithfully as a member of the Anna Curry Missionary Society and supported many other Christian ministries. She was faithful to her family, passing along values of diligence, kindness, and honesty.
Marian is survived by her sister Edna Richards, son Cornell (Norma) Allen, daughter Celeste Allen, grandchildren Benjamin Allen and Christina Allen, and numerous nieces and nephews, who will never forget the love she brought to their lives. She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Allen, parents Edward and Roberta Boone, brothers and sisters Daniel Boone, Hazel Hassen Bey, Beatrice Perry, James Boone, Walter Boone, Joseph Boone, and Mary Wooten.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, 7th June, at 1 p.m. at St. Mark AME Church, 1409 Montier Street, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221, followed by a repast. Please RSVP to tentruewords@gmail.com by May 20th to help us plan. Also, visit to leave your thoughts or memories.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Institute for Cancer Research (https://www.aicr.org/) in her name are appreciated.
Robert Gray Krohner
Age 67, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on March 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born September 4, 1957, in Detroit, MI, to Harry and Faye (Grunt) Krohner. Rob attended Hillel Day School of Detroit, Southfield Lathrup High School, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, and the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, IA. This was followed by a residency in anesthesia and critical care medicine fellowship. Rob practiced the majority of his career at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, both at the Eye & Ear Hospital and Magee-Women’s Hospital, finishing his career as an associate professor. During his tenure at UPMC he was actively involved in patient care, as well as teaching both anesthesia residents and medical students until he retired in 2021.
In his spare time, Rob was a sports enthusiast both as a participant and a spectator. He enjoyed kayaking, biking, and boating with his wife and family.
Rob leaves behind his wife, Karen (Marrich) Krohner; children, Matthew Krohner (Hannah), Noah Krohner (Kelsey), and Gavrielle Kasznel (Zachary); grandchildren, Eliza, Lucille, Hendrix, and Otto. Sister, Linda Friedlaender (Gary); sister-in-law, Lisa Gordon (Robert); brother-in-law, David Simon; aunt, Libby (Grunt) Newman; and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Faye Krohner; in-laws, Donald and Ghinda (Friedenberg) Marrich; brother, Martin Krohner; and sister-in-law, Diane (Marrich) Simon of blessed memory.
Funeral will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, beginning at 10:45 a.m. for visitation with family followed by services at Homewood Chapel and Cemetery. The family kindly requests that memorial gifts be made to one of the following organizations: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, pancan.org United Hatzalah, israelrescue.org Beth El Congregation of the South Hills, bethelcong.org Arrangements by ROSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS SERVICES, INC.
Ruth Kramer
Passed away February 19, 2025