Obituaries
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 (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”...
Robert W. Koch
Jun 4, 2025
Robert W. Koch, age 82, of Glenshaw, passed away peacefully to our Lord on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Beloved son of the late Chester and Muriel Koch; loving brother of Mary (Jim) Bleil, Paul Koch, and Rosemary (Robert) Graham; dear uncle of Julie, Brian, Christopher, and Rachel Wagner and Kimberly (Jeff) Penta. Robert was an elementary school teacher and later...
Richard J. Gallagher
Jun 4, 2025
Richard J Gallagher, 75 of Ross Township, went home to his Lord and Savior on June 4, 2025. For those who knew him, he had three passions in life – his love for Jesus Christ, his Memorial Park Church family and friends, and his Pittsburgh sports teams. Richard grew up in Shaler, PA and was a staple at local high...
Dorothy L. 'Dotty" Johnson
Jun 4, 2025
Dorothy L.”Dotty” Johnson, age 87, of Ross Twp., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. She was born in Pittsburgh to Alfred E. Thomson Jr. and Dorothy (Schmelz) Thomson. Dotty was a lifelong resident of the North Hills and a graduate of Grove City College. She managed a professional real estate career while being a...
Ronald C. Hahn
May 31, 2025
Ronald C. Hahn, of Shaler Township, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Ron was born November 6, 1932 in Cleveland, OH. In his very early years, his parents Roy and Helen Hahn moved to Pittsburgh, PA, where his father was employed in the printing industry. He graduated from Avonworth High School and joined the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1951....
Thomas J. Simon
May 31, 2025
Tom Simon, of Allison Park, died suddenly on Saturday May 31, 2025. He led a full life but unfortunately could not stick around long enough to see his beloved Cleveland Indians/Guardians make one last push for an elusive World Series championship. He was born and raised in Erie, graduating from East High in 1965 and then Penn State University four...
James J. Harvey
May 28, 2025
James J. Harvey, age 88, of Allison Park, headed to heaven on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Marlene (Lang) Harvey; devoted father of Charlotte (Dave) Scott; proud Pap of Deanna (Jim) Beacom and Dave Scott; dear great grandpap of Jimmy and Levi Beacom; brother of the late Dr. Bill Harvey, Claire Rathke and Nancy Mulkern; also...
Carl S. Criss III
May 17, 2025
Carl S. Criss III, age 71, of Shaler Twp., departed from his earthly family on Saturday, May 17th 2025 to be with his heavenly loved ones. Beloved husband of 44 years to Prissy; loving father of Carl (Casse) IV, Ashlee (Fiancé Brandon Harrison) Phelps, Jamie (Leah), and the late Michael David Criss; proud G-Pap of Damian Harrison and Carl V;...
Robert "RL" Dunmire
May 17, 2025
Robert “RL” Dunmire died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at age 75. Born on October 12, 1949, he was the devoted husband of 52 years to Joyce (Bendyk) Dunmire; Father of Lori (Tim) Hess, Kristy Finley, and Erin (Tom) Sergi; Loving Pap Pap to Eugene, Eva, and Cecelia; He is preceded in death by his brothers,...
Mary M. (Gally) Szarmach
May 16, 2025
Mary M. (Gally) Szarmach, age 86 of Allison Park on Friday May 16, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Norman F. Szarmach; loving mother of Richard Szarmach, Darlene Szarmach and the late Sharon Meier; also survived by 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; sister of Donald Gally and Jean Marinick. Friends will be received on Thursday from 10:00 AM until...
Arlene Butera Ferrante
May 8, 2025
Arlene Butera Ferrante, 83, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long and brave battle with renal failure. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Arlene embodied the strength, independence, and integrity that defined her life. A proud graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, she charted her own course with clarity and purpose. Arlene...
Dolores M. "Dee" Moore
May 5, 2025
Dolores M. “Dee” Moore, Age 86, of Shaler Twp., passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. Beloved wife of Robert E. Moore; loving mother of Robert L. (Cindy) Moore and Kevin E. (Patty) Moore; proud grandmother of Keith, Ian, Jennifer, and Arianna; dear sister of Carol Vivaldi, Dan Wiegand, and Marsha (Walter) Foreman. Dee was a retired nurse at Passavant...
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