All Obituaries

Deceased Name:  Gretchen Katherine Rasp   On Thursday February 25, 2021, beloved wife of the late William J. Rasp. Gretchen, a resident of Oakland was predeceased by her parents, Martha and Richard Rimbach, and her siblings, Richard Rimbach and Martha Gallik. She is survived by her niece and nephew, Gretchen Byrne and Victor Gallik and her great nieces, Martha and Katherine Byrne, as well as her late husband Bill’s nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation, funeral...

Harriet Frances Sawtelle Ratchford Schach died peacefully on Tuesday, February, 23rd surrounded by family at her home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born May 23rd, 1928 in Baltimore, Maryland, Harriet began her life on Gibson Island and spent her childhood in Baltimore with her brother Bill. She graduated from Longwood College with a degree in Psychology and has enjoyed close, meaningful friendships with her Class of ’50 to the present day. In fact, Harriet is descended from Dr. Benjamin...

On Monday February 22, 2021 Florence W. Palmieri. Beloved wife of the late Edward M. Palmieri; Mother of Arlette M. Miara (Michael John), Michael E. Palmieri, E. Douglas Palmieri (Kimberly); Grandmother of Carissa, Michael, Anna, Alex, and Evan; Sister of Gracelyn Ross, and the late Arlette O’Connor. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Wednesday 2-4 and...

Robert J. Scheib, Jr. at 89, after a courageous battle with amyloidosis, passed peacefully to be with his Lord while at home in O’Hara Township with family by his side on February 19, 2021. “Bob” was born to Robert Sr. and Eileen (Smith) Scheib on March 21, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Bob attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Central Catholic High schooled in Christianity and a strong work ethic. At the age of 14, Bob met the love of his life,...

Douglas Wainwright Reid of Naples, Florida passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Longwood at Oakmont.  He was born December 1, 1948 in Pittsburgh, the eldest child of Anice Ridall (Sugar) and Charles Allen Reid Jr.  He was predeceased by his parents and his grandparents, Anice Daniel and Edmund Wainwright Ridall Sr. and Billie Ellwood and Charles A. Reid Sr.   Doug was educated at Shady Side Academy from the Junior School, through the inauguration of the Middle School...

William Robert McHattie   On Sunday February 7, 2021, beloved husband of 64 years of Loretta McHattie; beloved father of Lori Clougherty & William P. McHattie; father-in-law of Mark Clougherty & Cindy McHattie; loving grandfather of Elaina Clougherty, William R., Ian, & Melissa McHattie. Bill was a proud U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Friends will be received John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Ave at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Sunday from...

On Friday February 5, 2021, beloved husband and best friend of the late Eileen O’Toole Carey; father of Kathleen A. Carey (Barry), Bryan P. Carey (Mary Ellen), Colleen C. Knecht (Robert), Maureen E. Carey, Kevin M. Carey, James O'Toole Carey (Ashley) and the late Thomas M. Carey; grandfather of Brendon, Carey, Katie, Riley, Mary, Michael, Seamus, Quinn, Ruby, Maeve and Thomas. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Johanna Carey and brothers, Paul and James; also...

Christine M. Sciullo age 58 of Bloomfield lost her courageous battle with cancer on Monday February 1, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents John J. and Connie Sciullo. Christine is survived by her sisters Joanne Huber (Joe), Linda Sciullo, Lisa Sciullo, Angela Hollihan (Sean) and her beloved nephews John. Colin and Michael Hollihan. She is also survived by her aunts Peggy Degnan and Janet Crouch and best friends Suzie Magliocco, Kathy Thompson, Holly Parkinson and her goddaughter...