All Obituaries

On Friday, July 16, 2021, Regis Henry Schilken, Jr. passed peacefully at his home in Bethel Park surrounded by family, love, and music. Regis was born in Pittsburgh on August 19, 1939, to Florence Jacob Schilken and Regis Henry Schilken, Sr. He enriched his own quest for answers and education through completion of the seminary program at Saint Vincent College and an advanced educator’s program at the University of Pittsburgh. He gave back his...

Evelyn L. Starkey of Penn Hills, age 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021, at Woodhaven Care Center in Monroeville. She was born May 28,1949, in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of Frank and Margaret Starkey. Mother of Dennis and David Vosachlo and grandmother of Delia Vosachlo. Dear sister of Harold Starkey (Debra) of Murrysville, and beloved aunt of Adam Starkey, Matthew Starkey, and Sarah Lassiter. Evelyn worked at J.C. Penny CCSC (Catalog Customer Service Center) for over 30...

Dr. Jane Feuer passed away at her home in Pittsburgh on Friday, January 8, 2021, after a battle with cancer. Dr. Feuer was born in Cincinnati on April 24, 1951, and grew up in Ohio. She completed an undergraduate degree in English at Indiana University in 1973 and then went on to earn both a master’s degree (1975) and doctorate (1978) in broadcasting and film from the University of Iowa’s Department of Communication. In 1981 Dr. Feuer joined the Department of English at the...

Geraldine "Gerrie" Albert, age 78, of Brighton Heights, died Sunday, November 8, 2020, at her family home on Neville Island.  Gerrie was born September 18, 1942, in Butler, Pennsylvania, to Alfred and Regina (Murray) Riesmeyer.  She was a Registered Nurse and worked at many medical facilities in the Pittsburgh area including St. Francis Hospital and Ohio Valley Hospital where she helped deliver many of her beloved grandchildren. Gerrie was a proud and active...

Private interment in Penn Forest Natural Burial Park.         

On Friday, August 7, 2020, age 69, of Squirrel Hill. Beloved wife of Jane Feuer for 38 years. Survived by her three sisters, Paula Ferraro Hudson, Ella Ferraro Dempsey, and Betty Ferraro Walter. Kathie graduated from Chatham College and Carnegie Mellon University. Her jobs focused on computer science and technical writing. Throughout her life she was a fierce, informed, and vocal advocate for social justice, civil rights, women's rights, and political accountability. Her sharp...

Pittsburgh Architect, Urban Designer & Preservationist. 1922 - 2020 David Lewis, an architect, professor, and pioneering urban designer, who championed community-based planning in thinking about historic preservation and the built environment, died on June 29. He was 98. Most prominently known for starting Urban Design Associates, a studio of architects and designers that celebrates the process of listening to community voices as a key component of design and placemaking, Mr....

When it came to being a music fan and supporter, Don Patterson’s enthusiasm was off the charts. The Cleveland native, who moved to Pittsburgh in 1983 to attend the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, became a bustling player in the city’s jazz, R&B, funk and soul scene as a promoter, educator and dreamer. Mr. Patterson, who died Saturday at 61 after suffering from heart disease, was one of the founders of The Soul Show on WYEP and over the years worked at both the Kingsley...

It is with great sadness that the trustees of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art announce the death of Betsy James Wyeth on April 21, 2020. Betsy was a catalyst in the creation and opening of the Brandywine River Museum of Art and was a visionary in the worlds of art and architecture. She was also a published author, art collector and a driving force in the career of her husband, artist Andrew Wyeth—serving as his muse, business manager and chief archivist of his work....

Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at his home in Marshall Twp., age 70. Chris was a software engineer with interests in audio, music, electronics, amateur radio, and photography. Most of all Chris was a dedicated and loving friend who was always willing to help, listen, and talk to those he loved. His infectious laugh, sharp wit, and selfless nature will be missed dearly by those who loved him. Chris was preceded in death by his father, Robert Marquardt; mother, Ruth...