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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.

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Robert Wesley Doherty

- Feb 3, 2013

Robert Wesley Doherty, of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania and Honor, Michigan passed away peacefully February 5, 2013. He was 77. Bob was born in Detroit in 1935, and spent nearly every summer of his life in northern Michigan. Over the years he developed a deep connection to the land and people in northern Michigan; this bond…

Mary Frances O'Donnell

- Feb 1, 2013

93, of Mt. Washington, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul J. O'Donnell; daughter of the late Jefferson A. and Helen (Mckenzie) Whalen; mother of Michael, Mary Beth, Ann (Gregg) Hart, James (Helen), Jane (Jim) Skiff, Rosemary (Michael) Donohue; grandmother of the late Scott O'Donnell, Sean Hart,…

Columbia Margaret Thomas

Jun 29, 1933 - Jan 31, 2013

Age 79, of Mt. Washington, on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Wife of the late William H. Thomas, Sr.; beloved mother of Mary (Richard) Carter, William H. Jr., Daniel (Tracy), Michael E., Barbara J. Hill and Joseph E. Thomas; sister of Mary Ann Kernan, and the late Alex Fanelli; cherished Gram of Lynell, Leonard, Stefanie, Robert,…

Myrtle Elizabeth Rectenwald

Jun 10, 1921 - Jan 31, 2013

Age 91, of Mt. Washington, on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Wife of the late Robert L. Rectenwald; beloved mother Verna (Michael) Culan, Janis (John) Eriksen, Robert L., Jr., Richard N., Diane M., Roy J. Rectenwald and the late Ronald L. Rectenwald. Preceded in death by two brothers; and three sisters. Also survived by 10 grandchildren;…

Josphine P. Funaro

- Jan 30, 2013

Age 84, of Mt. Washington, on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Born May 28, 1928 to the late John and Lydia (Raffaele) Juliano. Wife of the late Samuel R. Funaro; beloved mother of Gabriel (Karen) Funaro, Joseph Funaro, and Lydia Willig; loving grandma of Paul (Jen), Amanda funaro, Alyssa, and Sam Willig; cherished great-grandma of Josie,…

Steve W. Boyan

Jul 30, 1940 - Jan 28, 2013

Age 72, of Bethel Park, on January 28, 2013. Beloved husband of Kay (Edgell) Boyan for 50 years; loving father of Susan (Steve) Totin, Bob Boyan, Chris (Annick) Boyan; brother of Gerry Zeitler, Ron, Don, Evelyn Lesniakowski, and the late Jim Boyan; grandfather of Steve J., Sarah Totin, Max Boyan; and great-granddaughter, Leia Totin. Steve…

Ann Moore Nolan Hoskins

Sep 28, 1946 - Jan 26, 2013

66, of Sewickley (formerly of Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair and St. Simons, Georgia). Ann passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Beloved mother of Fabio (Courtney) Hoskins and Andrew Hoskins. Dearest sister of Jane Nolan (Indru) Punwani and Nancy Nolan (Roland) Wade. Cherished aunt and great aunt to nieces…

Karen Sue Helbig

Apr 14, 1954 - Jan 25, 2013

58, of Dormont, peacefully called home by our Lord on Friday, January 25, 2013. Loving wife of James Helbig for 23 years; devoted mother to Joshua (Rachel) Watkins, Danielle Watkins, and James Helbig II; loving grandmother to Brady and Colton Watkins; daughter of the late Robert and B. Dale Meyer; sister of Bob (Pam) Meyer,…

Olga Pearle Cawley

Aug 10, 1924 - Jan 25, 2013

On Friday, January 25, 2013, at St. Clair Hospital. Born August 10, 1924, the daughter of the late Patrick and Pearle Cawley. She was a graduate jof St. Justin High School and the University of Pittsburgh. She was a retired City of Pittsburgh teacher. She also taught swimming and dance. She lived most of her…

Donald L. Ruschmeyer

Jun 3, 1933 - Jan 24, 2013

Age 79, of Green Tree (Rook Station), on Thursday, January 24, 2013. Beloved husband of Clara L. (Rivit); dear father of Lynn Bailey; and loving grandfather of Melissa Bailey; brother of Bill and Betty. Don was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Friends welcome Sunday 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL…