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ELEANOR SPEAR DIP

DIP
ELEANOR SPEAR

On Thursday, June 19, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Manuel M. Dip; mother of Diane Dip; daughter of the late Frank and Stella Spear. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS INC., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street, on Monday, from 9:00 A.M. until a Blessing Service in the funeral...

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DANIEL R. EXLER

2025

EXLER
DANIEL R.

Daniel R. Exler, 57 years old, originally from Morningside, and now Shaler, passed from this world on June 13, 2025, with family by his side. A proud military veteran, Dan loved this country and served it honorably. Dan was the son of Thomas E. (Gene) Exler, Jr. and Mary (Kennelly) Exler, who are...

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BARRY KENNETH BOWSER

1944 - 2025

BOWSER
BARRY KENNETH

Of Shaler Twp., age 81, passed away peacefully, on Monday, June 16, 2025. Beloved husband of 25 years of Catherine "Cathy" A. (Grabiak) Bowser. Loving father of Barry Bowser, Jr. (Joy) of SC, Lisa Ball of Natrona Heights and Scott Bowser (Dana) of Natrona Heights. Stepfather of Marla Harris...

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RAYMOND H. NALEPA

1937 - 2025

NALEPA
RAYMOND H.

Raymond H. Nalepa, age 87, of Gibsonia, formerly of Chicora and Valencia, passed on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 5, 1937, and raised in Lawrenceville, he was the son of the late Henry Nalepa and Helen Cadach Nalepa. Beloved husband of Gail Schumacher Nalepa (m....

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ROBERT C. CRITCHLOW

1933 - 2025

CRITCHLOW
ROBERT C.

Robert C. Critchlow, age 91, formerly of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025. Born on July 8, 1933, Robert was a proud graduate of Shaler High School. Following graduation, he served honorably in the United States Army. He went on to build a long and respected career...

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DONNA SENKEWITZ

1941 - 2025

SENKEWITZ
DONNA

Of Churchill, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Beloved wife of 49 years to James "Jim" Senkewitz. Loving mother of Dawn Williams Dupont (Jim) of Forest Hills. Grandmother of Kyle Kendall (Monique) of Greenfield and Brandi Gagner (John) of Penn Hills. Great-grandmother of Kyle, Jr.,...

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RICHARD WILLIAM STEC

2025

STEC
RICHARD WILLIAM

Age 78, passed away, on June 12, 2025. Son of the late Henry and Mary Stec; father to Sydney (Conor) Craig and grandchild, Mackenzie (Greg Gaither) Stec, Hayden (Sarah) Stec, Ethan Stec and the late Nathaniel Stec; brother to Patricia (Joseph) Bench; uncle to David and Denise; great-uncle to...

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RAYMOND MICHAEL PIAGGESI JR.

1949 - 2025

PIAGGESI JR.
RAYMOND MICHAEL

Age 76, of Brookline, peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, on Monday, June 16, 2025, at St. Clair Hospital.

Born on June 7, 1949, in Pittsburgh, Ray was a proud graduate of Resurrection School in Brookline, South Hills Catholic High School and Duquesne University. A...

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DWIGHT DONALD FOSTER, JR.

2025

FOSTER, JR.
DWIGHT DONALD

Don Foster passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family in his home on Father's Day, June 15, 2025. Born in 1931, Don was a lifelong Pittsburgh resident. After Linden School, then Shady Side Academy, he graduated from Yale in 1953 and joined the Air Force, training to fly the F-80...

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ALICE T. (BREK) McGUIRE

1930

McGUIRE
ALICE T. (BREK)

Age 94, of Upper St. Clair, born on August 5, 1930, in Gary, IN, and passed away on June 15, 2025. Alice was married for 57 years to her husband, who predeceased her, Thomas F. McGuire. She was a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, IN and was employed as a math and grammar...

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ROBERT TYNES SMITH IV

2025

SMITH IV
ROBERT TYNES

Age 83, of McCandless Township, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025.

Beloved husband of 60 years to Marie Anthony "Toni" Smith; loving father of Robert Tynes (Laura Arcadia) Smith, Jr., Bill Smith, and Tim (Michael McElmury) Smith.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Lois Jameson...

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ELAINE M. "BUFFY" ELBORNE

2025

ELBORNE
ELAINE M. "BUFFY"

Age 57, of Bloomfield, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Beloved mother of Michael Fedzen and Matthew (Bianca Charity) Fedzen; loving Grammy of Michael, Jr. and Ryan; cherished sister of Theresa (Michael) Gill, Lois Elbornetti, Maureen Greer and the late Leah "Beth" Elborne; special...

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RALPH P. BUZZELLI

BUZZELLI
RALPH P.

Of Bloomfield, peacefully passed, on Monday, June 16, 2025. Beloved brother of Raymond Buzzelli and the late Alphonse (surviving wife Frances) Buzzelli, Vincent (surviving wife Dolores) Buzzelli and Anthony (Catherine) Buzzelli; loving father of Anita (Chuck) Cook; also survived by grandchildren,...

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DR. RONALD LEE ZIMMERMAN

1936 - 2025

ZIMMERMAN
DR. RONALD LEE

Dr. Ronald Lee Zimmerman was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passing away peacefully at his home in Allison Park, on June 16, 2025. Ronald was born in Lewistown, PA, on July 31, 1936, son of the late Pearl and Lee Zimmerman; beloved husband of Patricia Mores...

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REV. KENNETH ARDEN McBURNEY

1931 - 2025

McBURNEY
REV. KENNETH ARDEN

Age 93, passed away peacefully, on March 10, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Born on May 26, 1931, in Beloit, Kansas, Kenneth spent his early years in Beloit and Hill City, and later, Quinter, Kansas. He graduated from Quinter High School in 1949. His academic journey continued at...

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RICHARD MARTIN KROTZER

2025

KROTZER
RICHARD MARTIN

Richard Martin Krotzer, age 89, of McCandless Township, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of 67 years to Patricia Krotzer.

Loving father of Kimberly (Thomas) Englert, Daniel (Karen) Krotzer, and Lisa (Shawn) Major.

Cherished...

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RAYMOND THOMAS LARGE

2025

LARGE
RAYMOND THOMAS

Raymond Thomas Large, 85, of Finleyville, PA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 15, 2025.

Raymond worked for many years as an Ironworker with the Local #3. In his spare time, he was a small boat Captain and avid fisherman. He especially loved fishing in Naples, FL, where he...

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BERNADETTE M. "BERNIE" (VARGO) NUSIDA

2025

NUSIDA
BERNADETTE M. "BERNIE" (VARGO)

Age 77, passed away, Friday, June 13, 2025. Daughter of the late Joe and Ann Vargo; beloved wife of John C. "Jack" Nusida, Jr.; mother of Mike (fiancée Julie Bercaw) Nusida and Brian (Nicole) Nusida; grandmother of Alexis (Joe) Diehl, Sara Nusida, Meghan Nusida, Joey Nusida...

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DOROTHY ANN (GIDA) CORTAZZO

1937 - 2025

CORTAZZO
DOROTHY ANN (GIDA)

Dorothy Ann (Gida) Cortazzo, beloved wife of Joseph A. Cortazzo, died at home, Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born January 9, 1937, in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Kustra) Gida and grew up and lived her entire life in East McKeesport. She graduated from East...

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ROBERT WERTZBERGER

1969 - 2025

WERTZBERGER
ROBERT

Robert Wertzberger, age 55, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 14, 2025.

He was born in Pottsville, PA, on October 2, 1969, to the late Robert and Kathryn (Rosenberger) Wertzberger.

Robert was a graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School in 1988. After high school...

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ESTHER R. ROLLEY

2025

ROLLEY
ESTHER R.

Age 80, of Scott Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Rolley. Loving mother of Sherry (Don) Michelucci and Dina (James) Tompkins. Cherished Nana of Joe (Dallas), Anthony, Nicole (Anthony), Shane, Parker, Skylar, and Chase. Loving great-Nana of Davis, Lucca,...

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JAMES LESLIE GLATZ

2025

GLATZ
JAMES LESLIE

Age 83, of Carnegie, passed away, on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Husband of Lois (Dow) Glatz. Father of David Glatz. Grandfather of Brianne McCormick. Great-grandfather of Nova. Brother of the late Ronald and William Glatz. Family and Friends are being received on Tuesday, June 17, from 2-4 and 6-8...

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SHIRLEY JEAN PRONKO

2025

PRONKO
SHIRLEY JEAN

Shirley Jean Pronko, age 71, of Carnegie, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Mother of Jennifer (Matthew) Hall. Daughter of the late Harry and Jennie Pronko. Sister of Andrew and the late Gloria and Jean Marie Pronko. Family and friends are being received on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 5...

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KATHYRN M. BANN

2025

BANN
KATHYRN M.

Kathryn M. Bann, age 81, beloved wife of James Bann of Valencia, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Kathy was born and raised in Pittsburgh.

After graduating from Penn State University, she worked for the Superior Court of Pennsylvania until her retirement as Recorder of Judicial...

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DR. DONALD SPRAY GRIFFIN

2025

GRIFFIN
DR. DONALD SPRAY

Dr. Donald Spray Griffin, age 95, of Pleasant Hills, PA, passed away on June 3, 2025, after a long and productive life. Don graduated from Cornell University in 1951, where he was a member of the varsity rowing team. He received his Ph.D. in structural mechanics from Stanford University in...

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