All Obituaries

We report with heartfelt sorrow the passing of Dorothy Teresa Henle Rescher on September 18, 2023. Age 81, resident in Regent Square (Swissvale), Dorothy was born on November 28, 1941. She is predeceased by her parents, Frank and Sophia (Dubrawski) Henle, her brother Conrad Henle, and sister Jaqueline Henle Brown. Beloved relation of the Henle, Brown, and Angemeer families, Dorothy is survived by her devoted husband, Dr. Nicholas Rescher; her three loving children, Mark, Owen, and...

Mary Kleissas, a formidable 97-year-old, died peacefully on Monday September 18th. She was preceded in death by her parents, Angelo and Artemis Aspromigos, husband Gus, brother Nick and sister Johanna Spanos. A beloved mother, she was survived by her children Harriet (Vic) Bertolina, Nick (Amy) Kleissas, and Vangie (Arthur) Anastopoulo. The grandchildren who lit up her life were Katie (Matt) Haynes, Dean (Lauren) Kleissas, and AJ and Gus Anastopoulo, in addition to...

Shirley Lacey Weber, of Fox Chapel, passed away peacefully at home on  Thursday September 7th at age 86. Shirley was born in Binghamton, New York to Howard and Margaret Lacey. She attended Drexel University where she met the love of her life, James Weber. They were married for 67 years until Jim’s passing in March of this year. Jim and Shirley lived in Heidelberg, Germany, Lansdale, PA, Potomac, MD, and Philadelphia, PA before settling in Fox Chapel in 1976. Together they...

Bill died in Presbyterian University Hospital early Monday, September 11, 2023, some 30 hours after a fall at home. He was 82 but went to the office every day when he wasn’t on the golf course. To the end, Bill celebrated life with his wife, Sharon Semenza, their son, Will Robinson, and his legion of devoted and, in many cases, lifelong friends. Bill was born June 30, 1941 at Shadyside Hospital to Joseph G. and Frances K. Robinson. Over the course of his life - ranging from...

On Wednesday September 13, 2023. Daughter of the late Frank and Antoinetta Lamanna.  Beloved sister of the late Robert B., Robert V. and survived by siblings Mary Wolf (the late Robert), Helen McKinley (the late Earl Jr.) and Louis J. Lamanna (Marlene).  Loving aunt of 12 nephews and nieces. Jean lived in Shadyside her entire life and graduated from St. Paul Cathedral High School in 1954.  She worked more than 40 years for Mine Safety Appliances in various roles including...

On September the 2nd, 2023, Elizabeth “Jackie” Powell walked on to join many elders eagerly awaiting her from the “other side.” Jackie was born on April 16, 1928 to parents Henry and Margaret Powell, each of whom was a physician in Colorado Springs. Jackie’s parents were an inspiration to her and she fondly remembered riding horses with family members in the Garden of the Gods, a spectacular and massive rock formation right near her home in Colorado...

On Friday September 8, 2023, Mary Louise Griffin. Beloved sister of Sarah G. Trimbur and the late Patrick E. Griffin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday October 21, 2023, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10a.m. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

Margaret Varley Harris died unexpectedly, but peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday September 10th , 2023, at the age of 78. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Charles Harris, her parents Margaret and Myles Varley, and sisters Geraldine and Patricia. She is survived by her children Tanya (Todd) Ebert, Charles (Tanya) Harris, and Allyson (Kris) Moore; her grandchildren Tyler, Taylor, Tara, Trent, Paige, Sullivan, Griffin, and Fletcher. The most...

Richard W. Moriarty, M.D.  Dr. Richard W. Moriarty died peacefully on September 7, 2023 at the age of 83.  A native Pittsburgher, he was born and raised in Lawrenceville. Following graduation from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor Degree in Science, he attended the University of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine where he obtained his Degree in Medicine in 1966. He was an Intern (1966-1967) and Resident (1967-1969) in Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh...

Marion T. "Micki" Lynch On Tuesday August 29, 2023, beloved wife of the late Hilary G. "Mac" Lynch; mother of Michelle Gans Lynch (Sean O'Sullivan) and Kevin McKenna Lynch (Patricia Antezana); grandmother of Hilary A. Lynch; great-grandmother of Thomas James Lynch; sister of the late Eugene and Gerald Tenaglia. Micki was a long-time resident of the East End of Pittsburgh where she was a member of the Pittsburgh Golf Club and former member of The Rolling Rock Club....