Pittsburgh Obituaries
Finding and honoring the life of a loved one is an important part of the grieving process. Our Pittsburgh obituaries page is designed to help families and friends easily find, share, and remember those who have passed in the Pittsburgh area.
Here, you can search recent Pittsburgh obituaries and leave messages of remembrance for families.
Ann K. Salerno
- May 27, 2017
Age 79, of Scott Twp, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Salerno; loving mother of Joseph (Dawn) Salerno, Caroline (Phil) Gifford, Anita (Donald) Edkins, and Juliet Salerno; cherished grandma of Megan, Dina, and Aaron Edkins, Joelle, Christopher, and Cara Salerno; loving great grandmother of Mia Eggert; beloved sister…
Della L. Hodge
- May 26, 2017
Age 74, of Scott Twp., on Friday, May 26, 2017. Beloved wife of 55 years to Fred C. Hodge; loving mother of Carole Ann Hodge; daughter of the late Ernest and Elizabeth M. (Barnhart) Bedillion; sister of Evelyn (Tony) Wozny, Jane (Bob) Nixon, Shirley (Bob) Schade, Butch (Judy) Bedillion, John Bedillion, and "Grand Dog" Cali.…
Louis J. Grippo
- May 25, 2017
Age 86, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Beloved husband of 28 years of Renee B. (Bertini) Grippo; loving father of Jennifer N. Grippo, James Grippo, Louis J. (Connie Sissalaar), Grippo, Jr., Jodi (Rick) Watling, Janice (Lindel) Hodge, Cynthia (David) Robbins, and the late Debbie Grippo; beloved son of the late…
George T. "Sandy" Phillips
- May 23, 2017
Age 73, of Carnegie, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Cherished husband of 47 years of Jeanne (Lubic) Phillips; dad and best friend of Linda N. Phillips and the late Mark Aaron Phillips; loving "brother" of Eugene and Linda Frediani, Gregory and Debbie Lubic, George "GK" and Regina Lubic, Gary and Sue Lubic, Robert…
Rock Gregory Rauterkus
- May 21, 2017
Rock Gregory Rauterkus, 56, of Crafton Heights, unexpectedly on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Son of the late Joseph A. and Claire (Erny) Rauterkus; beloved husband of Kathleen (Johns) Rauterkus; loving father of Hannah (Josh) McCue, Sarah (Josh) Cattell, Rocky and Claire Rauterkus. Grandfather of Alexii Cattell; brother of David (Maria) Rauterkus, Joseph (Minnie) Rauterkus, Leo…
George L. Balker
- May 20, 2017
Age 92, of Upper St. Clair, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Beloved husband of 61 years of Jo Ann (Glod) Balker; loving father of Pamela, Patricia and Susan. Cherished granddad of Kristen; uncle of Mark and Carol.
Lillian Laurin
- May 20, 2017
Age 93, of Pittsburgh (Green Tree), on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Thurston E. Laurin; dear mother of Dale (Barbara) Laurin of New York, NY and Ken (Barbara) Laurin of South Fayette, PA; loving grandmother of Jennifer (Josh) Fuoco and Erica (Andre) Dickson; special great- grandmother of Caleb Fuoco, Katelyn Dickson,…
Steve Rippe
- May 20, 2017
Age 88, of Pittsburgh, on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Teresa (Coyne) Rippe; dear father of Stephen A. Rippe and Teri (Alan) Jones; loving grandfather of Stephen M. Rippe; brother-in-law of Margaret (Coyne) (late Jack) Krest. Steve was a Korean War Navy Veteran and a retired printer with the Pittsburgh Press.
Helene Marie Brandy
- May 20, 2017
Suddenly on Saturday, May 20, 2017, age 25, of Coraopolis and until recently, Upper St. Clair, was tragically taken from us in a kayak accident. Helene is the very loved daughter of Kathie Benz Brandy and Bruce A. Brandy; cherished granddaughter of Heidi and Joe Benz, Jackie and John Komidar, and the late Ruth and…
Rita M. Lanetz
- May 17, 2017
Age 89, of Mt. Washington, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Lanetz; loving mother of Michael J. Lanetz; beloved sister of the late Hank and John Bechtold and Catherine Bittner. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends welcome Thursday 6-8 p.m., Friday 2-4 and…

