All Obituaries

Marjorie (Jones) Schuck Age 100, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 23, 2023.  She was born on November 12, 1922 in Muncie, Indiana  to Frederick Joshua and Minnie Gladys (Welch) Jones. Margie was active in the Avondale Methodist Church, Muncie, IN  and graduated from Central High School, IN. She then attended Ball State Teacher’s College for 2 years, served in the WAVES from 1943 to 1946, and graduated from Indiana University where she married...

Laurie Batchelar Culbertson passed away quietly in her bedroom early Sunday, January 15, 2023. All three kids – her life’s work – were present to see her off. Galactically appropriate.  Born in Squirrel Hill, Laurie graduated from Ellis School and Wells College in Aurora, NY. She was an excellent athlete and active in sports all of her life particularly tennis and swimming. She dated her husband of fifty five years while in high school. After marriage, she taught...

Keith Edwin Larsen, born in Viborg, SD on January 28th, 1948,  passed away in his home in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at age 74. Keith was the son of Edwin and Gladys Larsen, and grew up on his family’s farm in Irene, SD with siblings Ginger, Sandra, and Curt. He has four children: Ryan Larsen of Harpswell, ME; Stafford Larsen of Seattle, WA; and Joseph and Jennifer Larsen of Pittsburgh, PA. He adored his granddaughters: Maryscott, Elliot, Marin, Theodora,...

Thomas P. Gannon Age 76 of Bellevue, formerly of Aspinwall, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. Father of Shawn P. Gannon (Michelle), Maura L. Gannon and Meagan Loewy (Miles); grandfather of Morgan, Ryan & Donovan Gannon, and Eli & Sydney Loewy; brother of Jack Gannon (Debbi), Jean Ward (John), James Gannon (Maryann), Richard Gannon (Denise) and the late Margaret “Peg” DiPasquale (surviving, husband Tony) and Kathleen Gannon; also survived by many nieces and nephews....

Dolores L. Finlay Age 92 of Harmar Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband, James W. Finlay, MD. Dolores was the loving mother of Mark (Janice), Kevin (Jas), Susan Dugan, Laurie Butler (Richard), and Beth LaHue (Rich).  She also has 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Dolores was a registered nurse, a member of The Stephen’s Ministries, and a member of the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed knitting,...

George S. Richardson, M.D. Age 92, of Longwood at Oakmont, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Son of the late Vernon Staley Richardson and Pearl Stevens Richardson, native of Smithfield, Virginia, husband of the late May Warren Richardson, Father of G. Stevens Richardson, Jr (the late Rosanne Schultz), Carol Warren Richardson Drew (William Martin Drew) and John Garris Richardson (Madeline Sue Carr); Grandfather (known as “HamPa” by his grandchildren)  Evan George...

Normajean (Beck) Fahey Age 84, formerly of Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Beloved partner of Martin Kupferschmidt; fun and loving mother of Nancy (Jeffrey) Tierney, Dawn (Michael) Paterno, Tricia (Brad) Rankin, Kathleen Molinaro and the late Michael Fahey; treasured grossi of Ross, Jennifer, Shane (Lauren), Ryan (Courtney), Casey (Hillary), Devin (Megan), Erin (Dave) and Aidan; also great grossi of eight; sister of the late Kenny (Donna) Beck, Betty...

Peter G. Bolanis   Age 93,  passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Highland Park, where he was born on December 3, 1929. He was the son of George and Contilla Bolanis and the brother of the late William Bolanis: He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Nancy (McQuillan) Bolanis; beloved sons, George (Fran) and Michael, and grandsons, Peter, Henry, Rafe, Andrew, and Cole.  Peter was a graduate of Shady Side...

Shirley M. (Gaghan) Kotchey   Age 92 of Aspinwall, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, December 19, 2022. Shirley was born in Pittsburgh on October 6, 1930 and was a daughter of the late James and Susan (Martin) Gaghan; beloved wife of the late William Joseph Kotchey; loving mother of Susan (Thomas) Esser, Arlene (David) Sabol, Kathleen (Charles) Heckel, Noreen (Patrick) McGrady and Billie Jo Powers; cherished grandmother of Stacy (Daniel) Fotovich, Tracy...