Obituaries

ADAMS
A. DENNIS

A. Dennis Adams, of Valencia, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026. Born on October 22, 1951, to Spurgeon and Phyllis Adams, Dennis was raised in Johnstown, PA before moving to Reading, PA, where he lived and raised his family for over 35 years.


Dennis proudly served his country...

WATSON, JR.
JOHN PORTER

John Porter Watson, Jr., 71, longtime resident of O'Hara Township, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, after a short illness.


John grew up in Pittsburgh where he attended St. Edmunds Academy before graduating from Blair Academy in Blairstown Township, New Jersey. He attended the...

CARLETON
JAMES MICHAEL

James Michael Carleton, of Pittsburgh, PA and North Port, FL, age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 16, 2026. He is survived by his parents, James Carleton (Deborah) and Rose A. Dolan Wyse (the late John "Bucky" Wyse); his siblings, Pam (Paul) Reinheimer, Deborah...

CARTER
JAMES M.

Age 86, of Pittsburgh, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Beloved husband of Mary "Betsy" E. Carter; father of Deborah Haynes, Jennifer (Matthew) Carter-Baker, and Jason (Melissa) Carter; grandfather of Monica Fenrenbach, Isla Baker, Lachlan Baker, and Arianna Carter. Also survived by cousins Joe...

ISACKE, JR.
ROBERT N.

On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, beloved husband of Bonnie W. Isacke; son of the late Robert N. and Mary Beazel Isacke; survived by his brother John Isacke (Hilary) and their three sons, Ross Isacke (Ria) and children Desmond and Eamon; Curtis Isacke (Eve) and children Eliza, Anders, and Thea,...

SINGER
BENJAMIN "MICHAEL"

Age 75, of Bethel Park, passed away on April 16, 2026.


Michael was born in Harlem, New York, on October 26, 1950, to the late Ben and Helen (Tracz) Singer.


He was a proud graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School. Michael furthered his education at Point Park University and attained...

REBHOLZ
ROBERT H.

Age 92, of Pittsburgh, PA, died on Monday, April 13, 2026.


Beloved husband of Jean (Ritchey) Rebholz; father of Robert K. Rebholz and Richard M. Rebholz; grandfather of Kristin, Ian, Katherine and Chance Rebholz; great-grandfather to Liam Rebholz; brother of Lois (Rebholz) Graham (deceased).

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TOTTEN, JR.
JOSEPH CHESTER

Joseph Chester Totten Jr., age 74, of Edgewood, passed peacefully into his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.


He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Cindy Totten; and by his three sons: Joseph C. III (Jennifer) of Pittsburgh, Charles M....

HACKMAN
MELVIN

On Saturday, April 18, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Hackman. Loving father of Jennifer (Raymond) Dunlap, James (Melissa) Hackman and Jill (Gregg Schulemson) Wilson. Cherished brother of the late Judy Engel. Devoted grandfather of Justin Hackman, Samantha Hackman, Bryan (Carlie) Wilson...

HEMMERLE
JAMES "JIM" SIMPSON

James (Jim) Simpson Hemmerle, of Plum, PA, passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 16, 2026, at the age of 64. He was born on July 22, 1961, to Elmer and Betty Hemmerle. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a PH.D in mechanical engineering and worked as a...

BALENTINE
EDITH

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 94-year-old, Edith "Ginger" Balentine. She died peacefully at home, on April 15, 2026. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Joy (Paul Martino) Balentine, Marta (Michael) Metzger; and her brother, James Hoey. Edith was preceded in death by...