Pittsburgh Post Gazette

BARBARA BEACHAM ANDERSONBARBARA BEACHAM ANDERSON

1941 - 2025

ANDERSON
BARBARA BEACHAM

Barbara Beacham Anderson, 84, of Mt. Lebanon, PA, and formerly of Manhasset, NY, and Erie, PA, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025. Born August 28, 1941, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Josephine (Grossman) Beacham.

Barbara grew up in Erie and graduated...

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MARY A. ARMBRUSTERMARY A. ARMBRUSTER

1926 - 2025

ARMBRUSTER
MARY A.

Age 99, of St. Pete Beach, FL, passed away on November 10, 2025. Mary was the wife of the late Joseph F. Armbruster, her loving husband of 70 years. Mary was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 19, 1926, to the late John J. and Bridget (Flaherty) Joyce.

Mary is survived by their four children, Bob...

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WILLIAM ARTHURS, JR.WILLIAM ARTHURS, JR.

William "Bill" Arthurs - our husband, dad, and Pap, left this earth at 86 years old after living a full, joyful, and deeply loving life. To know Bill was to feel welcomed. He could make a friend in the grocery store aisle, in an airport line, or on a quiet morning walk. He had a way of drawing people in with his...

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LOIS L. (GADD) AULLOIS L. (GADD) AUL

2025

AUL
LOIS L. (GADD)

Age 74, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, on Saturday, November 8, 2025. We find comfort in knowing that she and Ava Elizabeth are reunited in love and light. Devoted wife of 53 years to John "Jay" R. Aul; beloved mother of Kimberly (Ed Bartek) Aul, Lindsey (Kevin)...

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JOHN R. "JACK" BALDAUFJOHN R. "JACK" BALDAUF

Of Bethel Park, died on Monday, November 10, 2025, age 88. Jack was a dedicated husband of 65 years to his beloved, Dorothy (Tatomir). He was a loving father of Mary Thomas (Rick), Rebecca Kerrigan (David), Suzanne Bowler (Keith) and Kathleen Thomas (Luke). Brother of James Baldauf (deceased) (Mary Ann) and Joyce...

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DOLORES RITA (HOFFMANN) BERNERDOLORES RITA (HOFFMANN) BERNER

BERNER
DOLORES RITA (HOFFMANN)

With heartfelt love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt, Dolores R. Hoffmann Berner. She was a gentle, kind, and loving soul, whose warmth touched every life she encountered.

She devoted her life to her family, offering unwavering...

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DEBBIE BESWARICKDEBBIE BESWARICK

June 21 - 2025

BESWARICK
DEBBIE

Age 73, a woman of unwavering faith, passed away on November 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 21, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Thomas A. and Frances B. Brewer. She was the beloved wife of David J. Beswarick for 52 years; the loving mother of Kelle Bremmer (Bob) and Jon Beswarick...

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JULIAN PETER BURGANJULIAN PETER BURGAN

1993 - 2025

BURGAN
JULIAN PETER

Julian Peter Burgan, 32, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on November 10, 2025.

Julian was born on April 16, 1993, in Clifton, NJ, to Debra (Pankiw) and Jerry Burgan. To all who knew Julian, he was known for his good sense of humor and easygoing nature, his caring and generosity, and his...

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HOWARD S. BURNS, JR.HOWARD S. BURNS, JR.

2025

BURNS, JR.
HOWARD S.

Howard Samuel Burns passed away on the evening of Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He had been recovering from foot surgery and had become ill a few days before his death. He was taken by ambulance when his heart stopped. He was taken to Passavant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His sister,...

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LORAINE (YUNGWIRTH) CALIGIURILORAINE (YUNGWIRTH) CALIGIURI

2025

CALIGIURI
LORAINE (YUNGWIRTH)

Age 61, of Verona, PA, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Born in Penn Hills, to the late Joseph and Loretta (Burns) Yungwirth, Loraine was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose warmth and kindness touched everyone around her.

She is survived...

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REV. WILLIAM VINCENT CALLERY, JR.REV. WILLIAM VINCENT CALLERY, JR.

1941 - 2025

CALLERY, JR.
REV. WILLIAM VINCENT

Reverend William Vincent Callery, Jr., affectionately known as Father Bill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 84.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Vincent and Nora Coyne Callery; his sister, Mary Virginia Orner; his...

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KENNETH R. CHAPPELKENNETH R. CHAPPEL

CHAPPEL
KENNETH R.

Age 78, of West View, on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh to the late Aaron and Sally Belle (Houck) Chappel.

Beloved husband for 25 years of late Sandra Lee Chappel; loving father of Brian K. Chappel and Kimberly B. Hanlon (Patrick); father figure to Larkin Marro and Taylor...

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MELANIE JILL COHENMELANIE JILL COHEN

COHEN
MELANIE JILL

On Sunday, November 9, 2025. Loving daughter of Marlene Terkel and the late Howard Cohen. Step-daughter of Denise Cohen. Cherished sister of Lori Schiller. Aunt of Sophie and Allie Schiller. Niece of Marilyn (Roger) Galbraith of Irwin and Martin (Shelly) Kaufman of New York. Melanie will be loved...

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JESSICA "JESSIE" M. CONDONJESSICA "JESSIE" M. CONDON

1995 - 2025

CONDON
JESSICA "JESSIE" M.

Age 30, went home to be with the Lord, on November 4, 2025, at Heritage Valley, Beaver. Born on February 23, 1995, in Pittsburgh, PA. Jessie was known by all who loved her as a bright light, very strong, fearless, and full of life.

Jessie had a warrior's spirit and faced every...

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MARGARET A. "PEGGY" COTRONEOMARGARET A. "PEGGY" COTRONEO

2025

COTRONEO
MARGARET A. "PEGGY"

Margaret A. "Peggy" Cotroneo, age 73, formerly of Shaler Twp., passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Janna (Kenny) Cohen; proud "girlfriend" of Peyton, Carson, Parker, and Greyson; dear sister of the late Jack...

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MERTON JAMES CRICHTONMERTON JAMES CRICHTON

2025

CRICHTON
MERTON JAMES

Merton James Crichton passed away on November 3, 2025, after a long full life. Mert was born in Uniontown, PA, the son of Merton Wygant and Sofi (Clark) Crichton. To the Crichton family he was fondly known as Jimmy. He grew up in Uniontown, and then moved to Pittsburgh to attend the University...

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DAVID CHARLES "DAVE" DALSASSDAVID CHARLES "DAVE" DALSASS

1947 - 2025

DALSASS
DAVID CHARLES "DAVE"

Age 78, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully, on November 12, 2025. Born on April 30, 1947, he grew up in Verona and graduated from Verona High School. After graduating, he enlisted into the U.S. Marine Corps and served from 1966 to 1968 including 13 months in Vietnam. After his...

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CHARLENE A. DAYCHARLENE A. DAY

1944 - 2025

DAY
CHARLENE A.

Age 80, of Trafford, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in her home. Charlene was born on December 1, 1944 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Charles and Edith (Walton) Youngman. Charlene was a prolific artist and educator. She was a member of the American Society of Botanical...

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DIANA LYNN (STEWART) DeMASSODIANA LYNN (STEWART) DeMASSO

1957 - 2025

DeMASSO
DIANA LYNN (STEWART)

After a long and courageous battle, Diana Lynn (Stewart) DeMasso, 68, of Moon Twp., died on November 12, 2025, in Harmony at Diamond Ridge, Moon Twp. She was born in McKees Rocks, PA on February 25, 1957, the daughter of Betty Jane (Bruno) Stewart & the late William C. Stewart.

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BARBARA (GEIGER) DEMPSEYBARBARA (GEIGER) DEMPSEY

DEMPSEY
BARBARA (GEIGER)

Age 87, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Lifelong resident of Edgewood. Mom went peacefully, surrounded by her family and her favorite kitties. Loving wife of the late Lewis Carl Dempsey. Loving mother of Pamela Lynn Dempsey Wright (Joseph James Christl, Jr.) and the late Steven Lyle Dempsey....

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BARBARA A. DINICOLABARBARA A. DINICOLA

DINICOLA
BARBARA A.

Age 81, of Scott Twp., on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy Dinicola; sister of the late Jack (surviving, Marge) and Lou (surviving, Alice) Dinicola. Also survived by many nieces, nephews; and "reared in the home," Pam. No Visitation. A Celebration of Life...

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ALICE RITA DIVENALICE RITA DIVEN

2025

DIVEN
ALICE RITA

Alice Rita Diven, our beloved matriarch and nurturer, passed away peacefully from our arms into the first impressions of morning on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Major Daniel Charles Diven (WWII and Korea). Together, they travelled that post-war...

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CHARLES "CHUCK" A. DODDCHARLES "CHUCK" A. DODD

1952 - 2025

DODD
CHARLES "CHUCK" A.

Age 72, of Robinson Township, formerly of Crafton, PA, passed away on November 9, 2025.

Born on December 21, 1952, in Bellevue, PA, he was the beloved son of Charles "CC" Dodd and the late Catherine Dodd.

Chuck was the devoted husband of Kathy Dodd for 16 wonderful years. Loving father...

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ROBERT M. DOLLISHROBERT M. DOLLISH

DOLLISH
ROBERT M.

Age 87, on November 10, 2025, of Baldwin.

Cherished husband of Carol (Hungerman) Dollish; loving father of Robert W. (Rose) Dollish, Caren (Russell) Lang, Richard (Rae Ann) Dollish and Heather Motts Pipes; loving pap of Robert (Melody) Lang, Christopher Lang, Nicole (Brian) Lloyd, Jonathan and...

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JOHN DANIEL DONOVAN, SR.JOHN DANIEL DONOVAN, SR.

Age 90, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. John was born in Pittsburgh on February 24, 1935, in the elevator at St. Joseph Hospital on the Southside. He was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Donovan; and brother to the late Edward (Audrey) Donovan. John was married to the late Ruth...

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