Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, Funeral Home, and Crematory

11/20/2025

Joseph Perozich, age 72, of Brentwood, passed away on November 19, 2025.Joseph found joy in visiting family in Charlotte, NC, and he was an avid supporter of all the Pittsburgh sports teams, often found cheering for the Steelers and Pirates with infectious enthusiasm. He previously worked at Mesta…

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11/20/2025

Thank you so much for this spotlight, Holly April Harris Art. This window honors Mrs. Elmira Soroka’s memory. It measures 27 feet wide by 16 feet high and was made by Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios. We also believe that, “𝐻𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑎 𝑏𝑢𝑟𝑑𝑒𝑛 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑎𝑛 𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑙.” With hindsight, history is presented as a guide for the present and future generations. We are glad when visitors find the hidden gems of history around our grounds.

“𝐻𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑎 𝑏𝑢𝑟𝑑𝑒𝑛 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑎𝑛 𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑙.” — ʟᴏʀᴅ ᴀᴄᴛᴏɴ

When searching for a friend’s final resting place earlier this week, I happened upon the chapel at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery. The huge stained glass window shows the signing of the Declaration of Independence. I was first quite intrigued with the idea of death and freedom being tied together. And then about how remembering the past times with those we have lost is really is, like the quote says, illumination. Thinking in that way, sets the grieving free also.

11/20/2025

Today is Children's Grief Awareness Day, designed to help us all become more aware of the needs of grieving children — and of the benefits they obtain through the support of others. Children's Grief Awareness Day is an opportunity to make sure that grieving children receive the support they need in the way that they need it. 🖤

11/19/2025

Wilma E. McIlrath, 95, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025. She was born on January 23, 1930 and grew up in the South Side of Pittsburgh.

Wilma graduated from South High School in 1948. Following graduation in 1949, she married the love of her life, David McIlrath, with…

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11/18/2025

Elisabeth A. Orvosh, age 74, of Oak Island, passed away on November 7, 2025.
Elisabeth is survived by her children David ( Christin) Orvosh, Scott Orvosh, and Kimberly (Joe) Dollar; grandchildren King and Bodhi Orvosh and Maggie Dollar; sister Linda Atlee.
Elisabeth is preceded in death by her…

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11/18/2025

Michael Anthony 'Mike' Mac, Jr., age 83, of Pittsburgh, passed away on November 17, 2025.

Mike attended Robert Morris University and the University of Pittsburgh where he got his bachelor's degree. He proudly served in the Army, spending time at Walter Reed Hospital where he exhibited the same…

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11/17/2025

Harka Bahadur Gurung, 74, of Irwin, PA., passed away on November 16, 2025.

Harka is survived by his loving wife Chandra Gurung; sons Nar B. Gurung (Sangita Dhungal), Buddha B. Gurung, and Ram (James) Gurung (Narbada Sandhya); daughters Kunti Sunuwar (Dil B. Sunuwar), Suk M. Gurung (Deepak Rai),…

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11/17/2025

We hope you'll join us in person or virtually tomorrow evening for Jefferson Memorial's Holiday Service of Remembrance. Our guest speaker Lorie Davis of Amedisys will speak about Finding Hope in Holiday Grief. We will be lighting memory candles and coming together to remember so many loved one's who were lost over the past year.

As a reminder, refreshments will be served from 6-7 p.m. and the service will begin at 7 p.m. at the Pleasant Hills Church Great Room. Prior to the start of the service, we will play a video tribute that includes submitted photos of your loved ones.

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11/15/2025

11/15/2025

Beautiful, fresh flower bouquets are available right here at the cemetery to help you honor and remember your loved ones on your next visit.

Our on-site selection makes it easy to share your love and respect without leaving our grounds. Stop by our floral station at the cemetery office before heading to your loved one’s resting place while supplies last.