Obituaries
Ralph F. Gasperich
Aug 19, 2025
Ralph F. Gasperich P.E. age 96, of Glenshaw, Pa passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara A. (Kump) Gasperich for 69 years. He was born and raised in Calumet, Michigan, son of the late Peter and Christine Gasperich and brother of the late Ernest J. Gasperich. He is survived by his...
William J. Erdlen
Aug 18, 2025
William J. Erdlen, age 99, of Allison Park on Monday August 18, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Hood) Erdlen; loving father of Linda (Paul) Stewart, William E. Erdlen, Richard J. (Kelly) Erdlen and Dennis M. (Chris) Erdlen; proud grandfather of Stacey, Jenny, Emily, Elea, Hailey, April, Nathan, Amy, Abbey, Alise and great-grandfather of Ryan, Rachael, Trevor, Brooke, Zach,...
CDR John "Jack" J. Stack
Aug 18, 2025
CDR John “Jack” J. Stack, USN, Ret. Age 75, of Allison Park, PA, passed away peacefully, on Monday, August 18, 2025. Son of the late John and Lois Stack, Jack grew up in Penn Hills and was a proud graduate of Central Catholic HS (class of 1968). He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law David and Theresa Stack and...
Charles M. Russell
Aug 17, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Russell passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Pittsburgh on July 21, 1937, Chuck is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn; his sons, Mike (Tami) and Pat (Kim); his grandchildren, Madison (Kayla), Shane, and Brooke; and his brother, Terry (Francine). He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles “Bus” and...
Willard V. Brown
Aug 13, 2025
Willard V. Brown
Age 94, of Glenshaw, passed into his Lord’s presence on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He was the devoted husband of 62 years to Barbara Logan Brown (deceased).
Loving father to Warren (Lynn) Brown of Carnegie, Marjorie (Craig) Linner of Pittsburgh, Beverly (Ciro) DeMarco of Moxee, WA and Rebecca (Greg) Pletz of Gibsonia.
Survived by his grandchildren Eric Brown, Alex (Melissa)...
Philip F. Petraglia
Aug 7, 2025
Philip F. Petraglia, 91, passed on Thursday, August 7, 2025. He was born on December 14, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA and was the son of Frank and Mary (Cafaro) Petraglia. Upon graduation from St. Mary of the Mount High School in 1951 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy from September 1951 through October 1954. He served as a radio operator...
Sondra Elizabeth Schwartz
Aug 7, 2025
Sondra Elizabeth Schwartz, fondly known as Sondy, peacefully passed away at her family homestead surrounded by family on the morning of Thursday, August 7, 2025. A Pittsburgh native, she arrived in this world on January 20, 1946. Her parents proceeded her in death Betty (Hanlon) and Howard S. Auld, Sr. She is survived by her siblings: Howard S. Auld, Jr.,...
Nelson Presley Smolter III
Jul 22, 2025
Nelson Presley Smolter, 72 of Shaler Township, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Pittsburgh on January 8, 1953 to Nelson Presley Smolter II and Elizabeth McChesney, he was proceeded in death by brother Anthony Ganster (Carol), Betty Lang (Earl), and Peter Smolter. He was a proud veteran of...
Joseph E. Felitsky
Jul 21, 2025
Joseph E. Felitsky, age 83, of Allison Park, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, after courageously battling multiple illnesses. Beloved husband of 63 years to Beverly (Ziringer) Felitsky; loving father of James Felitsky and the late Joseph C. (surviving Jeanne) Felitsky; proud Pap of Lauren, Katie and Emily Felitsky and Ashley, Anna, and Joseph Felitsky; dear brother of...
Aileen A. (Richard) Walter
Jul 14, 2025
Aileen A. (Richard) Walter, Age 90, of O’Hara Twp., formerly of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, July 14, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Harry V. Walter; loving mother of Debra Bishop and Kim Walter; cherished grandmother of Michelle Ranney (Brandon Darnell); dear sister of Liane Richard.
Dear Michelle,
This is my wish for you…leave a...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Dugan
Jul 8, 2025
Jackie (Hyland) Dugan was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 9th 1932 and died July 8th 2025 surrounded by her family. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband Eddie, her son Edward, and daughters Lori Joe and Terry Lynn. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Mildred Hyland and was sister to her late eight siblings. She...
Donald E. Fleissner
Jul 4, 2025
Donald E. Fleissner, age 69, of Etna on Friday July 4, 2025. Loving father of Christopher; brother of Diana, Donna and James. Don joined the Steamfitters Union Local 449 and had a 30 year career retiring early due to an injury. He enjoyed the last 15 years being retired and spending his time volunteering at the Bread of Life Food...
Edith (Thill) Nemeth
Jul 3, 2025
Edith (Thill) Nemeth, age 89, of Shaler passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Edie was the beloved wife for 63 years of the late Donald Nemeth. Edie was the loving mother of Sharon (Doug) Opperman and Nancy (Rob) Gleyze; proud grandmother of Leanne (Jeffrey) Homza, Rachel Opperman, Emily Opperman, Michael Gleyze, Daniel Gleyze and Steven Gleyze; great-grandmother of Evan...
Mary I. Heitzenrater
Jul 2, 2025
Mary Irene Heitzenrater (McGee), age 92, of Etna, born May 17, 1933, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Predeceased by her loving husband William Keith Heitzenrater; parents Telford and Blanche McGee (Stiffler); and infant son Richard; loving mother to Randy, Rene (the late John) Lang, and Rhonda; loving grandmother of the late Erik Von Heitzenrater, Rachel Snyder, (Steven Justus), Andrew...
Marianne Elder Altenbaugh
Jun 28, 2025
Marianne Elder Altenbaugh, beloved wife of Dr. Richard J. Altenbaugh and devoted mother of Ian and Colin, died on Saturday, June 28. Her gentle nature and generosity will be greatly missed. Marianne and Richard, college sweethearts, met fifty-six years ago, been in love for fifty-five, and married fifty years this July. They renewed their vows in 2000 to mark their...
Kenneth F. Kushner
Jun 24, 2025
Kenneth F. Kushner, age 93, of Shaler Twp., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Beloved husband of 49 years to Margaret; loving father of Kathy (David) Gieraltowski, Thomas (Sandy) Fischerkeller, and James (Christie) Fischerkeller; proud poppy of eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Ken proudly served his country in the Army as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean Conflict. Service...
Robert C. Critchlow
Jun 17, 2025
Robert C. Critchlow, age 91, formally of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania. passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025. Born on July 8, 1933, Robert was a proud graduate of Shaler High School. Following graduation, he served honorably in the United States Army. He went on to build a long and respected career as a Shop Superintendent at both National Valve and Greulich,...
Tiffany L. Kruper
Jun 16, 2025
Tiffany L. Kruper, age 45, of Shaler Twp., passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Monday, June 16 2025. Beloved wife and dedicated companion of 19 years of Dustin; loving and devoted mother of Landon and Sidney; sister of Chris (Miko) and nieces Heidi and Jessie; daughter of John and Diane Witkemper; daughter in law of...
Daniel R. Exler
Jun 13, 2025
Daniel R. Exler, 57 years old, originally from Morningside & now Shaler, passed from this world on June 13, 2025 with family by his side. A proud military veteran, Dan loved this country & served it honorably. Dan was the son of Thomas E. (Gene) Exler, Jr and Mary (Kennelly) Exler, who are united with him again in Heaven. Married...
Sarah Jane "Sally" Wheatley Kotch
Jun 7, 2025
Sarah Jane “Sally” (Wheatley) Kotch passed peacefully to the embrace of Our Lord Jesus on Saturday June 7, 2025. Sally was born to the late Gertrude M (Conley) and George N Wheatley on July 22, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA. Sally was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 72 years John D “Danny” Kotch, her brother Lloyd R “Pete”...
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