Current Obituaries
Gloria Stoll Karn
July 23, 2022
Gloria Stoll Karn, 98, transitioned to life eternal, at her own home, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Born in New York City, the only child of Charles and Anne Finamore Stoll, Gloria studied at the High School of Music and Art and the Art Students’ League. She began a celebrated career as an illustrator of...
Cheryl Ann Russell
July 4, 2022
Our universes are ripped apart with the abrupt passing of Cheryl Ann Russell, who died on July 4, 2022 from complications of a sudden, aggressive cancer.
Cherie could be relied on for a great conversation about many things—mostly about politics, social movements, family life, insecurities, and mystery and sci-fi novels. She was straightforward and had great insights....
Edith Bell
May 22, 2022
On Sunday, May 22, 2022, Edith Bell died peacefully in her sleep. No power could stop the force of nature that was Edith, not a world war, a global pandemic, or a bad back. At 98, she decided she was ready to go and just stepped out. She left behind a world that she spent her whole life fighting...
Matthew Edward Ometz
May 13, 2022
Of Morningside, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2022. Beloved spouse of Phillip M. Herrington. Brother of Farris Welsh (Joseph) of Ohio and Joseph Ometz (Rosanne) of Ligonier, PA. Brother-in-law of David Herrington (Patrick Journet), Larry Herrington (Laura), Sherri Herrington, and Cheryl Daniels (Paul). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews. Preceded...
Jenny Sue Knighton
May 2, 2022
Jenny Sue Knighton, 61, was a caring and generous aunt, sister, daughter, and friend. Jenny passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Jenny devoted her life to the care of others, helping to raise more than a dozen children spanning three generations. She took great pleasure in reading to children, with a special fondness...
Ted Bailey
April 24, 2022
Originally from Blawnox, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Son of the late Lester and Josephine Bailey. Preceded in death by his sister, Patty Atkinson. Survived by two sisters, Cindi McFadden and Kathy Williams, and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to a graveside service at Penn Forest Natural Burial Park, 121 Colorado Street, Verona PA 15147,...
Bernadeen M. Davies
March 26, 2022
Of Sheraden, age 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Mother of Leslie M. Romano of Leetsdale and Jason Vogel of Sharaden, and step-mother of Jeff Davies (Sheila) of Washington, PA. Grandmother of Dominic, Gabrielle, Emmanuel, and Julian Romano-Topetta, Mindy Unger, Veronica Dinnell, and Jeffrey Davies. Sister of Frank Romano, Jr. (Ruth Ann) of Pleasant Hills and...
Jon Francis Quinlisk
November 5, 2021
Jon Francis Quinlisk, 82, of Wheeling, WV, died peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home.
Jon was born February 26, 1939, the only child of the late Francis and Genevieve (Quinn) Quinlisk of Forest Hills, PA. He was a graduate of Slippery Rock University, University of Maryland, and West Virginia University. He taught...
Sherry Anne Schuster
September 6, 2021
Sherry Anne Schuster, of New Kensington, age 43, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2021, after a battle with cancer. Devoted wife of 13 years of Adam Schuster. Beloved daughter of Mary Kremer of New Kensington and the late William Kremer. Loving sister of William (Charla), Donald, Mary, Michael, and Kathleen Kremer. Cherished aunt of Micaela, Nico, London,...
Allison Elizabeth (Hildebrand) Fee
August 10, 2021
Beloved wife, mother, and daughter, Allison "Ali" Elizabeth Hildebrand Fee, age 39, passed away at home in Edgewood on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, after a two-year struggle with breast cancer. Ali was born to Deborah Wiemann and Daniel Hildebrand in Pickerington, OH, on September 23, 1981. She graduated from Pickerington High School in 1999. She earned a bachelor’s degree...
Regis Henry Schilken, Jr.
July 16, 2021
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 ...
Evelyn L. Starkey
March 26, 2021
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...
Jane Feuer
January 8, 2021
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...
Geraldine E. Albert
November 8, 2020
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...
Kathleen A. Ferraro
August 7, 2020
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,...
David Lewis
June 30, 2020
Pittsburgh Architect, Urban Designer & Preservationist. 1922 -Â 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...
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