Lawrence A. Schafer
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. Beloved Brother of the late...
Dorothy L. Elmer
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. Bartley and Rebecca L. Fonner...
Charles A. "Alan" Saunders
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 active in many not-for-profit organizations...
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 a tailor and later became a...
Frederick (Terry) Perella
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: Dominic Jr., Carlos, Angelo and Brodie.
Terry was...
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 Funeral Service will follow at...
Brian G. Pohl
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 loving family and friends. He...
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 Washington food bank for many...
Mary C. Dembski
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 Stremple (Chris) (Upper St Clair)...
Jerome R. “Jerry “ Smith
Feb 26, 2023
Born and raised in Pittsburgh PA and living 50+ years in Houston TX, Jerry passed away peacefully after 12 years of living with complications from several strokes. Taught by IHM Sisters in St. Mary of the Mount School for 12 years, he graduated in 1961. Spent summers plying the rivers as a towboat deckhand to earn tuition for Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green KY, graduating...