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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Mary Steimer Dale

Mar 8, 1929 - Oct 10, 2023

Age 94, of Mt. Lebanon, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, after a wonderful life filled with love for family, friends and adventure. Having grown up in a large, happy family in Duquesne, PA, Mary raised a family with husband Earl in Irwin, where they were highly involved in youth sports and where Mary held multiple…

Morris E. Ragus

Jun 17, 1936 - Oct 10, 2023

Age 87, passed away on October 10, 2023, a resident of Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born in Transylvania, LA on June 17,1936, a son of the late Edwin H. and Mabel Ragus and a brother to two late siblings, Herman Ragus and Claire Tweety. He is survived by his wife, Sally (Kramer) of 31 years;…

Geraldine "Gerry" R. Burton

Nov 23, 1939 - Oct 9, 2023

Age 83, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Earl J. Burton, loving mother of M. Diane Burton (Tom Smith) and Patricia Riccardi; grandmother of Mallory, Madeline, Phoebe and Santo; also, grandmother of Abby and Henry Smith; and sister of Robert “Bo” Roman (Kate), and the late Francis “Chick” Roman…

Richard V. DeMaio

Sep 17, 1956 - Oct 8, 2023

Richard “Rich” Vincent DeMaio, age 67, of Scott Township, PA, went home to the Lord peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones on October 8, 2023. Rich was born on September 17, 1956, in Carnegie, PA to the late Eugene and Gloria (Baker) DeMaio and grew up in Green Tree, PA. He was a graduate…

Bill E. Shue

Sep 7, 1939 - Oct 7, 2023

Age 84 of Pittsburgh, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer and Marian as well as an infant sister. He is survived by his dear friend and companion, Annette McGanka, and daughter Milissa K. Shue. He was born in Harrisburg, PA and moved to Newark, Delaware as…

Jeffrey “Jeff” Tripodi

Feb 13, 1961 - Oct 5, 2023

Age 62, of Mt. Washington, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Beloved Son of Catherine “Rene” (Pesavento) and the late Anthony J. “Tony” Tripodi Sr.  Loving Brother of Donna (the late Ronald) Ruffalo and Anthony J. “Tony” (Michele) Tripodi Jr. Cherished Uncle of Kenny, Christian (Alba), Steven Tripodi, Renae ( Scott) Ruffalo Emreschak and…

Richard C. Briggs

Mar 28, 1927 - Oct 4, 2023

Age 96, of Westwood, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.  Beloved husband of 66 years to the late Mary (Bonasso) Briggs; loving father of Ron (Joanne) Bonasso; loving grandfather of Lindsay Bonasso; son of the late Moody and Ella Briggs; and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on…

Russell J. Flaherty

Jun 1, 1933 - Oct 2, 2023

     Age 90 of Duquesne Heights, passed peacefully on Monday, October 2nd 2023, born June 1st, 1933. Beloved son of the late Nellie Myrtle and Joseph Francis Flaherty. Loving brother of Gladys Flynn, Patricia Hoffman, Norman, Clifford, Robert Flaherty, and the late Myrtle L. Devoted father of Edward (Nancy) of Colorado, Steven (Maureen) and…

Shirley A. Meta

Nov 26, 1934 - Oct 2, 2023

Age 88, of Bethel Park, formerly of Jamestown, PA., passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Frank P. Meta Sr. Loving Mother of Renee (Clyde) Marsch, Melanie (Najeeb) Basher, Jeannine Meta (Bob Halley) and Frank P. (Mary) Meta Jr. Cherished Gram of Melissa, Greg (Kerri), Jeff (Amanda), Sarah, Nasser (Natalie),…

Thomas M. Leonard, Jr.

Mar 11, 1938 - Oct 2, 2023

Age 85, formerly of Upper St. Clair, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023.  He was the loving and devoted husband of 65 years to Nancy Lee Leonard (Riley); father of Thomas Leonard (Debbie), Lee Ann Woltz (Dave), and Susan Crane (Jeff); grandfather of Lindsey Maser (Loren), Caitlin Leonard, David Woltz, Matthew Woltz (Courtney),…