Obituaries

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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Allison M. Schreiner

Oct 1, 1998 - Mar 11, 2023

Age 24 of Mt. Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Beloved Daughter of Angel Shulin and the late Michael L. Schreiner. Loving Sister of Hailee Blystone and the late Michael M. Schreiner. Cherished Granddaughter of Jolane and Barry Gilmartin and the Late Laverne and Robert Schreiner. Loving Niece of Denny Shulin, Robert…

Lawrence A. Schafer

May 5, 1931 - Mar 11, 2023

Lawrence A. “Larry” Schafer, age 91 of Mt. Washington, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Beloved Husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Schafer. Loving Father of Theodore (Carole) Schafer, Linda (the late Gary) Fabian and Lorraine (David) Jones. Cherished Grandfather of Michael, Melissa and David. Loving Great Grandfather of Mackenzie, Mackenna, Lillian and Adeline.…

Dorothy L. Elmer

Feb 22, 1955 - Mar 10, 2023

Dorothy L. Elmer, passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2023. Raised in Pittsburgh, the loving daughter of the late Patrick and Alice Devine. Sister of the late Raymond Cauley, James Cauley, Regis Cauley, and Patrick Devine. The beloved wife to the late Lawrence Bartley Jr..Loving wife to James M. Elmer, Sr. Loving mother to Ryan L.…

Charles A. "Alan" Saunders

Jun 5, 1949 - Mar 10, 2023

“Mr. Charles” “Coach Charles” Charles A. “Alan” Saunders of Mount Washington passed away in the care of Canterbury Place on March 10, 2023, with his family and close friend by his side. Charles was born and raised in Hazelwood. He grew to become a dedicated and integral part of the Pittsburgh area. Charles was extremely…

Salvatore Reale

- Mar 7, 2023

Salvatore Reale, Age 80, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Son of the late Domenico and Francesca Reale. Loving husband of Caterina Reale. Beloved father of Dominic and Francesca. Grandfather of Dominik (Paige) Reale. Uncle of the late Enrique Chevalier. Brother of Anthony Reale and Victoria Piluso. Salvatore took pride in racing and breeding harness horses. When he first came to America, he was…

Frederick (Terry) Perella

Sep 3, 1948 - Mar 7, 2023

Of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on March 7 with his family by his side. Terry was a beloved husband, doting father, proud grandfather, and friend to so many. Terry’s love for his family was evident in everything he did, and his grandchildren brought him the most joy. His loving immediate family: brother to Albert, wife Gloria, father of Dominic and Sara, grandchildren:…

Takiesha S. Moore

- Mar 6, 2023

Age 44, of Pittsburgh, suddenly on Monday, March 6, 2023.  Beloved daughter of the late William and Ruth (Dixon) Moore. Loving mother of Quintel Moore, DaShaun Dixon, ShounteseFoster, Samuel Roberts and Dai’on Norwood. Special grandmother of six grandchildren and a dear sister.  Family and friends will be received Tuesday, 2-6 p.m. WM SLATER & SONS., INC., 301 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington, where a…

Brian G. Pohl

Jul 23, 1959 - Mar 2, 2023

Of Carnegie, on Thursday, March 2, 2023.  Loving father of John J. Pohl III (Jordan); beloved son of Anne Pohl (Madory) and the late John J. Pohl; brother of John J. Pohl II (Susan), Chris Pohl (Vicki), and the late Warren Pohl (the surviving LuEllyn).  Brian is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other…

Thora Sadler

- Mar 2, 2023

Thora Sadler, age 94, of Mount Washington, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023.  Loving daughter of the late Charles and Ettabell Dahner.  Wife of the late John Sadler.  Loving mother of Sandra (Dennis) Miller and Dale Sadler.  Sister of Nancy Daley and the late Kenneth Dahner and Irma Cresap.  Thora volunteered at the Mount…

Mary C. Dembski

Jul 3, 1927 - Mar 2, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (MA) was born in July 1927 and passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 2nd.  Our mother was married to the late William Dembski who passed away in 1974. The mother of three girls Linda Ruckert (Scott) South Carolina), Cynthia Young (Cranberry Twp), Beverly Feeney(Bethel Park) and grandmother of Lauren…