Betty Lou Sullivan Mager, age 84, of Jesup, GA, formerly of Glenshaw and Swissvale, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.  She enjoyed playing golf and bridge, and was a loyal fan of the Pittsburgh sports teams.  Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Thomas Mager of Jesup, GA.  Loving mother of Denise (Dr. Gregory) Bittner of Allison Park, PA, Marcy (David) Rosswog of Valencia, PA, and Dr. Sandra Mager (Andrew Wetherington) of Jesup, GA; loving grandmother of Jaclyn Bloom, Brian Rosswog, Tara Lucki, Robyn Turner, Dr. Michael Bittner, Drew and Dylan Wetherington; also survived by eight great-grandchildren.  Dear sister of Dorothy Sharpless of Swissvale.  A Memorial Service will be celebrated in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Glenshaw, on Saturday, August 3^rd at 9:30am.  Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545. Read More...

Pat (McComb) Kutzer, age 83, of Shaler Twp., on Monday, July 22 2019, Beloved mother of Kathy (David) Nagoda and the late Tom (survivng Kathy) Kutzer and Jim (surviving Diane) Kutzer; proud grandma of Jess Pollis and Melissa (Fiance Trevor) Pollis; also survived by grand fur babies Odin, Hector, and Darby; Dear sister of George (Denise) McComb and Dolores (Ken) Tomita. Pat was a longtime Shaler 911 dispatcher and a devoted usher at St. Bonaventure Church. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bock Funeral home, Ltd., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Bonaventure Church, Glenshaw, on Thursday at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. Read More...

Kay (Daugherty) Schmidt, 83, of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, passed at home with family on July 20, 2019, following a courageous battle with dementia and brain injury. She was born to Robert (Doc) Daugherty and Mildred (Staub) Daugherty on New Year’s Eve 1935. She married Albert J. Schmidt, her best friend, chief accomplice, and love of her life, on July 18, 1959. She is loved and missed by her sister and brother-in-law, Mitzie and Bill Lindner; her children, Robert (Kathy) Schmidt, Beth Schmidt, and Patty (Matt) Raymond; her grandchildren, John Borthwick, Stephen Russell, Alex Schmidt, and Hannah Kay Schmidt; and a troop of nieces and nephews. Kay was a retired secretary/office manager, an active volunteer, an avid puzzle solver, a remarkable wife and mother, and a reluctant housekeeper. Her absence will be felt in the neighborhood, at church, at the gym, at card club, at a variety of antique stores, at Denny’s, and at home. She will be remembered fondly forever by cousins, high school friends, the Scouts group, volleyball ladies, bowling friends, and bowling kids. She will be missed on holidays, especially St. Patrick’s Day, and every day of the week, especially Tuesdays.  Join us Wednesday, July 24 (1-3 p.m., 6-8 p.m.), at Bock Funeral Home, Glenshaw, and Thursday, July 25 (10:00 a.m.), for mass at St. Bonaventure Church, Glenshaw, followed by lunch in the social hall. Bring a story or anecdote to share. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested for The Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) or Hope Hospice (hopehospicepgh.org).  Read More...

James E. Montgomery, age 89, of Fox Chapel, died Wednesday, July 3rd after a long illness. He was born on July 15, 1929 in DuBois, PA to Edgar and Mary Montgomery. He married JoAnn (Palmquist) Montgomery on November 23, 1950 in DuBois. Their son, Mark, was born in 1959.He graduated from DuBois High School in 1947. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1951 and served stateside during the Korean War until 1953, rising to the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He then attended Penn State University, graduating with honors in 1957 with a degree in Business Administration. After graduation they moved to Pittsburgh and from 1957-1961 he worked as an accountant for Coopers & Lybrand, receiving his C.P.A. certificate with honors in 1959. In 1961 he took the position of Assistant to the Treasurer at The Gage Company (formerly Pittsburgh Gage and Supply Co.), and ultimately served as president of the company from 1975 until his retirement in 1984. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Integra and Union National Banks for 17 years, and on the Board of St. Margaret Hospital for 20 years.Mr. Montgomery was a charter member of Ambassador Baptist Church in Ross Township, and served both as a deacon and treasurer for many years. In his retirement he assisted several local ministries with their financial programs, volunteered with agencies that offered free tax preparation services, and also served with the MS Society. He was an avid Penn State sports fan, and was a Penn State football season ticket holder for 50 years. He was also a musician. He and JoAnn sang regularly on the Peaceful Goodnight radio program on WCED in DuBois in the late 40's and early 50's. During his military years he sang in Gospel quartets, and after moving to Pittsburgh he sang both in church and with the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh. For many years he led monthly sing-a-longs at Windsor Place (now The Haven) and Arden Courts.Mr. Montgomery is survived by his wife of 68 years, JoAnn; their son Mark (Karen) Montgomery of Pittsburgh; five grandchildren: Kristen (Jonathan) Heisey of Mosnita Veche, Romania, Rhonda (Isaac) Weideman of Spooner, Wisconsin, and Michelle, Marissa, and Joel Montgomery, all of Pittsburgh; four great-grandchildren: Cory and Marci Heisey, and Emery and Konrad Weideman; a sister, Ellen Noker of Mountain Home, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, by a sister, Dorothy Lightell, and by a grandson, Andrew Montgomery. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd. 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM. Memorial contributions can be made to Servant's Heart Camp in Ramey, Pennsylvania.

Frances D. (Lancianese) Weinberger, age 82, of Shaler Twp. on Monday July 1, 2019. Beloved wife of Charles L. “Chuck” Weinberger; loving mother of Frank (Judy) Brucker, Joe Brucker, Bill (Molly) Brucker and Terry (Doug) Lamperski; sister of Mary Jane Crisanti and Linda (Terry) Thorsen; also survived by nine grandchildren. Friends will be received Friday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd. 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd. Glenshaw. The service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Animal Friends or Autism Society of Pittsburgh. Read More...

Ronald F. Burkarth, Age 29, of Shaler, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. Beloved son of Ronald (Tracie Bulka) Burkarth and Debbie Burkarth; dear brother of Dillon (Fiancée Talia) Burkarth; loving grandson of Peggy and the late Fred Hager and the late George Burkarth and Helen Mikszan; loving nephew of Linda Hager Ken (Jeanne) Hager, Marylou Kalisz, and the late Gary Hager; dear godson of Angie (Ron) Beyerl; also survived by numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. Friends will be received on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, where a Blessing service and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Ryanswings.org Read More...

Arthur P. Sallach, age 91, of Shaler Twp. on Thursday June 27, 2019. Husband of the late Joan (Bender) Sallach; father of Elizabeth S. (Rick) Weaver, Christina B. (Dennis) Erdlen, Martin F. (Charissa) Sallach, Andrew H. Sallach and the late Paul J. Sallach; Also survived by ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother of the late Doris Meilahn; special thanks to his caregiver Denise Herbe. Friends will be received Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd. 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd. Glenshaw. A Funeral Service will be held in the Bethel Lutheran Church 301 Scott Ave. Glenshaw on Monday at 10:30 AM  (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH) Burial will follow in Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Indiana Twp. with Military Honors.     Read More...

Pamela J. Bailey, Age 75, of McCandless, on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Beloved wife of Richard H. Bailey; loving mother of Shannon (Michael) Benna and Richard J. (Shannon) Bailey; dear grandmother of Renvie “Libby” Benna and Nicholas Benna; sister of Janice (Gary) Poteat, Gail Jeffcoat, and Johnny Jeffcoat. Pam, a practicing paralegal for over 20 years was the program director of the Paralegal Institute at Duquesne University School of Law. Pam is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, has a paralegal certificate and earned her master’s degree from St. Francis Graduate School of Industrial Relations in 1993. She was a two term President of the National Association of Legal Assistance (1994-1996), a professional association of over 18,000 members. She completed two terms on the American Bar Association School Approval Commission (1997-2003), and served on the ABA Consortium on Legal Services to be Public. She is a former member of the board of directors of the American Association for Paralegal Education and served as its publications chair (2004-2008). Friends will be received on Saturday from 10:30 AM until time of service at 12 noon at the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Burial service will be held in Florence, South Carolina at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Family Links: 401 N. Highland Ave. PGH PA 15206 OR to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank: 1 North Linden St. Duquesne PA 15110. Read More...

William P. McGovern, Age 95, of Shaler Twp., on Friday, June 21, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (Lang) McGovern; loving father of Karen (William) Foster, Craig McGovern, and Alison Higby; dear grandfather of Mike Higby, Nathan Foster, Chad Foster, and the late Phillip Higby. Visitation and Service Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Family Hospice and Palliative Care. Arrangements made by the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd. Read More...

Jospeh M. Kearns, Age 72, of Allison Park, born April 18, 1947, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Beloved husband of Deborah Sloan Kearns. Joe proudly served his country in the US Army during Vietnam. He was a longtime driver for Yellow Freight and enjoyed his years trucking. Service and interment will be held privately. Arrangements made by the Bock Funeral Home, Ltd., Glenshaw.  Read More...