Current Obituaries

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...

Carole Ann Volpe

October 29, 2020

Private interment in Penn Forest Natural Burial Park.

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 - 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...

Don Patterson

June 27, 2020

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...

Betsy James Wyeth

April 21, 2020

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...

Christopher D. Marquardt

January 5, 2020

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,...

Dr. Robert T. Hauman

July 20, 2014

Dr. Robert T. Hauman, of Butler, formerly of Chicora, went to be with God Sunday, July 20, 2014. He was born July 22, 1943, in Lubbock, Texas, the son of the late Lena Ruth Rymer Hauman Higgins and Robert T. Hauman Sr. He was the beloved stepson of Robert E. Higgins. Ted was an active member of Zion Church...