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JOSEPH WAYNE ADLERJOSEPH WAYNE ADLER
1940 - 2026
ADLER JOSEPH WAYNE Joseph ("Joe" / "Jofie") Wayne Adler of Squirrel Hill died of Parkinson's disease on February 5, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Sharon, PA, to Natalie ("Nettie") and Isaac Edward ("Bim") Adler on July 13, 1940, Joe grew up in Sharon, East Pittsburgh, and Squirrel Hill. At nine, he was struck in...
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THOMAS R. "TIM" AHEARN, JR.THOMAS R. "TIM" AHEARN, JR.
1939 - 2026
AHEARN, JR. THOMAS R. "TIM" The beautiful life of Thomas R. "Tim" Ahearn, Jr., 86, ended peacefully on February 10, 2026, at Asbury Heights Senior Living Community in Mt. Lebanon. Many family members were with him daily during his courageous battle against dementia, especially his faithful and caring wife,...
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...
BRUCE NOEL AMBROSEBRUCE NOEL AMBROSE
2026
AMBROSE BRUCE NOEL Age 84, of Upper St. Clair, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bruce was the beloved son of the late Wilma and Frank Ambrose. He was the devoted husband of 57 years to Carol Ambrose; a loving father to Allison (Chris Stefano) Ambrose, Braden Ambrose, and...
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...
EDWARD M. ANDERCHAKEDWARD M. ANDERCHAK
ANDERCHAK EDWARD M. Of Plum, age 76, died peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, after a long and a valiant battle with lung cancer. Ed was the beloved and cherished long-time significant other of Mary B. Stauffer. He was the loving and treasured father of April (Ron) Schwenning of Plum. Ed was the proud...
CAROL RUTH ANDERSONCAROL RUTH ANDERSON
February 13
ANDERSON CAROL RUTH We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Carol Ruth Anderson, after a courageous battle with health issues over the past few months. She passed on Friday, February 13, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her wife, Polly Keener; son, Gunner Anderson-Keener (Daina);...
PATRICIA ANNE RUZAKOWSKI ATHEYPATRICIA ANNE RUZAKOWSKI ATHEY
1957 - 2026
ATHEY PATRICIA ANNE RUZAKOWSKI Patricia Anne Ruzakowski Athey, age 68, passed away on March 1, 2026, at the Skilled Nursing Health Pavilion of Oak Hammock in Gainesville, FL. Pat was born on November 29, 1957, in Baltimore, MD, to the parents of the late Henry C. and Patricia Guilhen Ruzakowski. She is survived...
WILLIAM JOSEPH AUTH JR.WILLIAM JOSEPH AUTH JR.
AUTH JR. WILLIAM JOSEPH Age 62, of Plum Borough, passed away unexpectedly, and is reunited with his father, William, and leaves behind a legacy that will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Virginia; and his beloved wife, Shelly Farren, who stood by his side through life's joys...
DOLORES J. BAGINSKIDOLORES J. BAGINSKI
BAGINSKI DOLORES J. Age 85, of Bloomfield, PA, surrounded by love, went peacefully home, on Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was reunited with her late beloved mother, Gertrude; brother, Sonny; husband, John; and nephew, Darren. Her ferocity, generosity, and compassion will be carried on by her children, John...
DORIS JEAN (LAZZARI) BARRUSODORIS JEAN (LAZZARI) BARRUSO
1934 - 2026
BARRUSO DORIS JEAN (LAZZARI) Doris Jean (Lazzari) Barruso passed peacefully, on February 23, 2026, with her family by her side. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandma, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, godmother, trusted colleague and treasured friend to many. Born in Belle Vernon, PA, to Dorothy (Treater) and...
VERONICA MESHANKO BARTMANVERONICA MESHANKO BARTMAN
1938 - 2026
BARTMAN VERONICA MESHANKO Veronica Meshanko Bartman, 88, of Ligonier, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at her home. She was born January 14, 1938, in Braddock, a daughter of the late Carl and Helen Peszek Meshanko. Veronica was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church of Ligonier and was a retired...
WAYNE F. BASSETTWAYNE F. BASSETT
BASSETT WAYNE F. Wayne F. Bassett, age 76, of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by family on Monday, February 16, 2026. Beloved husband of 50 years to Jan (Munson) Bassett; loving father of Jennifer (Matt) Abel, Danielle (Brian) Hilgert and Kristen (Nick) Pantano; proud Pap Pap of...
RETIRED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS COLONEL CARL L. BATTISTONE, SR.RETIRED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS COLONEL CARL L. BATTISTONE, SR.
1928 - 2026
BATTISTONE, SR. RETIRED UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS COLONEL CARL L. Retired United States Marine Corps Colonel Carl L. Battistone, Sr., 97, passed away peacefully on Feb 21, 2026. Carl is the son of the late Domenico and Mary (Napolitan) Battistone, and has been reunited with Ruth, his beloved wife of 72 years, and...
KENNETH F. BAUMANNKENNETH F. BAUMANN
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),...
BERNARD "BERNIE" BELANBERNARD "BERNIE" BELAN
BELAN BERNARD "BERNIE" After a lifetime full of love and laughter, our Bernard "Bernie" Belan departed this world on February 7, 2026, at the age of 73. Bernie was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Munhall High School in 1970 and Indiana State University of Pennsylvania in 1974 with a degree in...
THOMAS BENICTHOMAS BENIC
BENIC THOMAS Thomas Benic, of Fox Chapel, died unexpectedly on February 14, 2026, after a series of medical complications that led to sepsis. Tom had a long and varied career as a journalist, photographer and after retirement, a very active community volunteer. Tom graduated from Washington & Jefferson...
MARY ANN (ENRIGHT) BENTONMARY ANN (ENRIGHT) BENTON
1955 - 2026
BENTON MARY ANN (ENRIGHT) Age 70, of Brookline, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Born March 4, 1955, in Pittsburgh to the late Thomas and Grace (Galvin) Enright; cherished mother of Thomas (Tracy) and Marcie Benton; dear sister of Thomas Enright (LaRue) and Timothy College (Kim); adoring...
ROBERT "BOB" BERGROBERT "BOB" BERG
BERG ROBERT "BOB" It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" M. Berg, 72, of Robinson Township, PA, on February 15, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan (Spisak) Berg; his daughter, Paige (Berg) Brownlee; and his cherished granddaughters, Ella Berg and Skylar Harrell, who brought...
AMY JO BERRESFORDAMY JO BERRESFORD
1952 - 2026
BERRESFORD AMY JO Age 73, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away after a 13-month battle with pancreatic cancer, on Monday, February 9, 2026, in her home. Born August 9, 1952, in Beaver Falls, PA, she was raised in Darlington, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Jane (Heeter) Berresford. She graduated from Northwestern...
HOWARD WILLIAM BESTHOWARD WILLIAM BEST
1941 - 2026
BEST HOWARD WILLIAM H. William "Bill" Best, age 84, of Gibsonia, PA, died February 14, 2026. Bill was born in Pittsburgh, on April 29, 1941, to the late Howard and Margaret (Brose) Best. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Industrial Engineering and he worked at Alcoa and Munroe for 34...
LAWRENCE "LARRY" A. BIANCHINILAWRENCE "LARRY" A. BIANCHINI
BIANCHINI LAWRENCE "LARRY" A. Age 82, born and raised on the Southside of Pittsburgh, Pa, passed away on March 2, 2026. Son of the late Lawrence and Eufrosina (DelDotto); beloved brother of Aldo (Dolores) Bianchini and Lola Chojnacki; loving uncle of Mary Catherine (Rob) Cheeseman, Beverly Slogan (the late Mike),...
RONALD E. BICKELRONALD E. BICKEL
BICKEL RONALD E. From Glenshaw, PA, passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 84. Mr. Bickel was the son of the late well-known pianist, Bill Bickel, and the late Irene Bickel. He is survived by his wife, Grace (Pajerski); and children, Douglas Bickel, Donald (Monica) Bickel, Elise (Craig) Tauber; and...
JANET M. (HOFFMAN) BIERTEMPFELJANET M. (HOFFMAN) BIERTEMPFEL
BIERTEMPFEL JANET M. (HOFFMAN) Age 83, of Shaler Twp., passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Robert P. Biertempfel; loving mother of Robert A. (Denise), Craig E., and Laura M. (Todd) Bowser; proud grandmother of Julia and Claire Biertempfel, Alice, Irene, and Edward Bowser; dear sister of...
MARGARET "PEGGY" BILLANDMARGARET "PEGGY" BILLAND
BILLAND MARGARET "PEGGY" With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and nurse, Margaret "Peggy" Billand. Peggy was a devoted wife for 54 years, sharing a beautiful life of love and partnership with her husband, Bob. Their marriage was a true example of...
