Pittsburgh Post Gazette

SYLVIA JEAN FREEMAN ALISYLVIA JEAN FREEMAN ALI

1933

ALI
SYLVIA JEAN FREEMAN

Sylvia Jean Freeman Ali was born on April 11, 1933, and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her parents were Louis and Irma Freeman. She was the oldest of three children. Her younger brother, Alfie, died at the age of four. Her younger sister, Ruth, died in 2023.

Sylvia was a true...

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ROBERT J. "BOB" AMIANOROBERT J. "BOB" AMIANO

1937 - 2026

AMIANO
ROBERT J. "BOB"

Age 88, of O'Hara Township, passed away peacefully, on March 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 11, 1937, in Sharpsburg, the son of the late Robert J. Amiano, Sr. and Mary R. Martier.

He married the love of his life, Arlene Weber, on July 30, 1960, and together...

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KENNETH F. BAUMANNKENNETH F. BAUMANN

2026

BAUMANN
KENNETH F.

Of South Park, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, age 84. Beloved husband of the late Billie (Brawdy); loving father of Lori Tuttle (Bob), Linda Edwards (Chris) and Leslie Cairns (Sean); brother of Ronald Baumann (the late Margie) and the late John and Robert; grandfather of Jennifer (Tony),...

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WILLIAM LASHAE BOSEWILLIAM LASHAE BOSE

BOSE
WILLIAM LASHAE

William LaShae Bose, 45, passed away at his home in Carnegie, PA after a brave and unrelenting fight against colon cancer - a battle he met with the same determination, strength and love that defined his entire life. William, known as BJ to family, never stopped fighting. Even in the hardest...

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MARY BOSLEMARY BOSLE

1923 - 2026

BOSLE
MARY

Age 102, formerly of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully at home with her son, Kevin, by her side on Friday, March 13, 2026.

She was born on December 8, 1923, to the late Michael and Rose Beresky.

Mary was the wife of Jerome "Jerry" Bosle, who passed away in 1985; the beloved mother to the late...

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DORIS LOUISE SEADER BREWTONDORIS LOUISE SEADER BREWTON

2026

BREWTON
DORIS LOUISE SEADER

Doris Louise Seader Brewton died peacefully at age 96 on March 8, 2026, from natural causes. She was the daughter of Louise Salome Bene Seader and James Adams Seader.

Doris graduated from Cheltenham High School in Philadelphia. She married Robert Godshall Brewton in 1950. After...

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DONALD BRICKERDONALD BRICKER

1938 - 2026

BRICKER
DONALD

Born June 22, 1938, in Pittsburgh, passed away surrounded by family on March 6, 2026. Born and raised in Allegheny County, Donald was a lifelong resident of Wexford, PA, and most recently resided in Linesville, PA.

Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Winifred Ellen Lewis Bricker,...

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HERBERT M. BUETTNER JR.HERBERT M. BUETTNER JR.

2026

BUETTNER JR.
HERBERT M.

Age 80, of Beechview, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Eileen T. (Synan) Buettner. Loving father of Kelly (David) Roberts and Kerry (Ryan) Krane. Loving Pap of Cody, Courtney, Isabella, and Connor. Beloved son of the late Herbert M. Sr. and Rita (Langdon)...

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TIMOTHY LEO BURNSTIMOTHY LEO BURNS

2026

BURNS
TIMOTHY LEO

Age 84, of Canonsburg, formerly of Franklin Park and Kennedy Township, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Patty Burns. He is survived by his son, Timothy B. (Laura) Burns; and stepchildren, Greg (Kathy) Roch and Melaney (Thomas)...

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CONSTANCE "CONNIE" L. BUTLERCONSTANCE "CONNIE" L. BUTLER

1931 - 2026

BUTLER
CONSTANCE "CONNIE" L.

Of Bethel Park, PA, passed away on March 10, 2026.

She was born in McKeesport, PA, on January 23, 1931.

Beloved wife of the late James J. Butler Jr. Loving mother of Barbara A. Crozier (John), Carol S. Stewart and Thomas J. Butler (Pamela). Proud and loving grandmother of Nathan...

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CARROLL A. (MARLOVITS) CERNICKCARROLL A. (MARLOVITS) CERNICK

2026

CERNICK
CARROLL A. (MARLOVITS)

Of McCandless, (formerly of Spring Hill), passed away peacefully, on March 13, 2026.

Carroll is survived by her devoted and caring husband of 64 years, John Cernick. She was a loving mother to Karen (the late James A.) Clark and John M. Cernick; proud grandmother of Jocee Cernick;...

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BRENDA CHELEMERBRENDA CHELEMER

2026

CHELEMER
BRENDA

Of Mt. Laurel, NJ, died March 10, 2026. Wife of Dr. Scott Chelemer, formerly of Pittsburgh. Mother of Joshua (Ava) Nakagawa, Elizabeth (Oneil Levesque) Nakagawa, Samuel (Rachel) Chelemer, and Ben Chelemer. Sister of Michael George, Denise Gallant, and the late Jeffrey George. She is also survived by...

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MARGARET "GERRY" GARLAND COOPERMARGARET "GERRY" GARLAND COOPER

1949 - 2026

COOPER
MARGARET "GERRY" GARLAND

Margaret "Gerry" Garland Cooper passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, surrounded by family and close friends. She was 76. Gerry was born in Pittsburgh on June 15, 1949, to Margaret Gerry Garland and Gregory Gray Garland, Jr. She attended Winchester Thurston School and later...

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HOMER CRAIGHOMER CRAIG

2026

CRAIG
HOMER

Homer Craig, a lifelong Hazelwood resident and dedicated community leader, passed away peacefully, on March 7, 2026, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Ursula; children, Candace, John and Sascha Sr.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pat....

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JANE DANNER CRITCHFIELDJANE DANNER CRITCHFIELD

CRITCHFIELD
JANE DANNER

72 years old, born in Pittsburgh, PA, to parents, Charles Lee Critchfield and Ruth Jane Danner.

Jane grew up in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh and graduated from Peabody High School in 1971. She attended Baldwin Wallace College and (now) Chatham University; she moved to...

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SHIRLEY L. CUMMINGSSHIRLEY L. CUMMINGS

2026

CUMMINGS
SHIRLEY L.

Of Reserve Township, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 9, 2026. She is now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Paul Cummings, after spending four decades apart.

Shirley was the loving daughter of the late William and Marion Kohler; and the dear sister of Leah...

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PHILLIP J. DAVIDSON IIIPHILLIP J. DAVIDSON III

1943 - 2026

DAVIDSON III
PHILLIP J.

Passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. He was 83. Phil, fondly known by friends as "Too Tall" or "Uncle Phil," was born in Pittsburgh on March 12, 1943, to Lora (Peggy) Weidner and Philip J. Davidson. He graduated from Tulane University. He was a member of Fox Chapel Golf Club for over 65...

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BARBARA A. DAVISBARBARA A. DAVIS

DAVIS
BARBARA A.

On Friday, March 6, 2026, at age 83, formerly of Point Breeze. Beloved daughter of the late Kathryn R. and William A. Davis; sister of the late William R. "Billy" Davis. Barbara was a long-time member and former bookkeeper at East Liberty Presbyterian Church. She is survived by dear friends and the...

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JUDY DAYJUDY DAY

1955 - 2026

DAY
JUDY

Judith Ann Day, age 70, of McCandless, passed away peacefully, at home, on March 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 18, 1955, in Scranton, PA, the daughter of the late George and Belinda Baskwell Pope.

Judy is survived by her devoted husband of 48 years, Kevin; her...

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FRANCES J. (PELAN) DELFINEFRANCES J. (PELAN) DELFINE

1933 - 2026

DELFINE
FRANCES J. (PELAN)

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Frances J. (Pelan) Delfine, formerly of Bellevue, passed away at the age of 92. Born November 9, 1933, in Canonsburg to the late Valentine and Karoline (Sajn) Pelan; beloved wife of the late Michael J. Delfine; loving mother of Kimberly (Carlo) Leo, Jami (Jeff)...

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PAULINE "PAULI" DONAHUE (CONTE) (ANGELL)

1934 - 2026

DONAHUE
PAULINE "PAULI" (CONTE) (ANGELL)

Age 91, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 13, 2026, surrounded by her children, Kym Angell (Penn Hills), her constant companion and selfless caregiver of nearly a decade; her son, Sean R. Angell of Huntersville, North Carolina; and Kathleen A. Gallagher...

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RUTH ERLICHRUTH ERLICH

2026

ERLICH
RUTH

Ruth Erlich, an entrepreneur who was often described as ahead of her time, passed away March 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of independence, curiosity, and intellect.

Ruth began her entrepreneurial journey in the 1970s, starting her own business during a period when few women were doing so. Her...

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HENRY W. "BING" EWALT, IIIHENRY W. "BING" EWALT, III

2026

EWALT, III
HENRY W. "BING"

Age 85, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Hampton and Wexford, passed peacefully, on March 5, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family.

Survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Mary Jabsen Ewalt. Father of Andrew Ward (Krislyn Launer) Ewalt and Sarah Marie Ewalt; brother of Sally Jane...

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ANNE H. FEARSANNE H. FEARS

1934 - 2026

FEARS
ANNE H.

Anne H. Fears, 91, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully March 6, 2026, at her home. She was born November 13, 1934, in Elizabeth, Louisiana, daughter of the late Isaac Braxton and Ella Mae (Porcher) Williams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clois D....

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KATHRYN RUTH (DANIELS) FINLEYKATHRYN RUTH (DANIELS) FINLEY

FINLEY
KATHRYN RUTH (DANIELS)

Age 75, of Penn Hills, PA, passed away at home in the company of her daughter, Colleen; and husband, Glenn (Paul).

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to her mother, Ruth Neudorfer Daniels; and father, William T. Daniels, who both preceded her in death. She was also tragically preceded...

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