Obituaries
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...
George E. McGaw Jr.
May 2, 2025
George Edward McGaw Jr. age 89, of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025 at North Hills Passavant Hospital.The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff for their compassionate care and support.
George was born on February 21, 1936 to George Edward McGaw Sr. and Ruth Mae (Cunningham/Linfoot) McGaw. He attended West View High School,...
Margaret Jane Smith
Apr 29, 2025
Margaret Jane Smith, born February 20, 1939, passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to William Woodbury Ford and Jane Elizabeth (Croyle) Ford, Peggy grew up in Glenshaw, graduating from Shaler High School, Carnegie Institute of Technology (BFA), and the University of Michigan (MA). She later attained an MBA from Rutgers Newark. Peggy was...
George Berg
Apr 20, 2025
George Berg of Glenshaw, PA passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on April 20, 2025. He lived a rich and meaningful life, shaped by resilience, curiosity, and compassion. Born on April 10, 1931, in Berlin to Annemarie and Walter Nurnberg, George left Nazi-occupied Germany as a young boy in 1938. He was raised by his devoted...
Carol Jean Hinds
Apr 16, 2025
Carol Jean Johnson Hinds, born December 31, 1934 and passed on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Born in Pinto, Md to J. Robert and Viola Yoder Johnson, she lived most of her adult life in Allison Park, PA where she died peacefully at home. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Robert N. and sister-in-law Mary Johnson as well...
Albert L. Blaha
Apr 5, 2025
Albert L. Blaha, age 85, of Allison Park, formerly of Millvale, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Beloved husband of 63 years to Arlene (Geist); loving father of Albert (Brenda), Joyce Lukac, and David; Proud Pap-pap of Kristin and Meghan; dear brother of Marie Smith and the late Dorothy Wheeler. Friends will be received on...
Sharyl U. Giel
Apr 3, 2025
Sharyl Dawn (Unrath) Giel, after a two year battle with saracoma cancer, Sharyl Dawn (Unrath) Giel went home with the Lord on Thursday April 3, 2025. Sharyl was born on August 6,1954 to Jane Kirk Unrath Fazden and William F. Unrath, Jr. She was a resident of Glenshaw, and is survived by her loving husband of 47 years James Giel,...
Dora Zinsser
Apr 3, 2025
Dora Zinsser, age 94, of Glenshaw on Thursday April 3, 2025. Beloved wife of 67 years to the late Earl J. Zinsser; loving mother of Harry (Lori) Zinsser, Craig Zinsser, Connie (Richard) Weichel, William (Michelle) Zinsser, Earl “EJ” Zinsser, and Elaine (Thomas) Flecker; proud grandmother of Lauren (Michael) Ikeda, Jordan Weichel, Nicole Zinsser, Anna Zinsser, and Will Zinsser; dear great...
Daniel G. Holecy
Apr 2, 2025
Daniel G. Holecy, age 83, of Shaler Twp., passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Mary Pat; loving father of Christopher and the late Aaron Holecy; dear brother of Harvey (Cynthia) Holecy, Alden (Laurie) Holecy, and Flora (late Frank) Chance. Danny was a proud Army Veteran, an avid reader, and dedicated sports fan. Services will...
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