All Obituaries

Michael D. Minton, M.D. Age 68, formerly of Fox Chapel, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Nancy M. Minton; loving father of Lauren (Shane) Tierney and Alex S. Minton; cherished grandfather of Aubrey, Tristan and Hudson Tierney; dear brother of Cynthia Minton (Steve Piatt). Michael was a retired physician. No Visitation. Funeral Mass and Entombment Private. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to Susan G....

Theresa P. Wierzbowski Age 88 formerly of McCandless Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday May 29, 2023. Daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Demase) Wierzbowski; sister of the late Edward Wierzbowski (surviving wife, Barbara) of O'Hara Twp. and the late Anna Gallagher; niece of Rita Szymanski, JoAnn Calabria and Henry “Sonny” Demase; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 1st from 3 p.m. until a blessing...

Dorothy K. Monahan Age 92 of O'Hara Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 with family by her side. Beloved wife of 67 years to the late Donald E. Monahan; loving mother of Michael Monahan, Donna Haywood (late Jeffrey), Thomas Monahan (Jillian), Erin Monahan and the late Daniel Monahan; cherished grandmother of Daniel and Timothy Haywood; dear sister of Ruth White and the late Eleanor Hoke, Harold Kramer and Lloyd Kramer; also survived by nieces and nephews. Other...

Harry J. Jenkins Age 75 passed away peacefully with family at his side on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Son of the late Harry and Clara (McCray) Jenkins; beloved husband of 53 years to Barbara (Mitnick) Jenkins; loving father of Todd (Patti) Jenkins; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth and Katherine Jenkins; dear brother of Becky (late Dick) Marks. Donald (Theresa) Jenkins, Bruce (Kelly) Jenkins, Linda (Timothy) Radcliff, David Jenkins, Timothy (late Pam) Jenkins and Gene (Theresa) Jenkins;...

Joan Ehler Ammer, M.D., 89, of Fox Chapel, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023.  Joan was a proud alumnus of the class of 1954 at the University of Pittsburgh and later graduated from the University Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1958 before completing her internship at Shadyside Hospital. She went on to complete her psychiatric residency at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh, as well as the University of Utah during...

James Ernest Vernon Age 76, of O'Hara Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023. James was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 3, 1946 and was the son of the late Andrew and Margaret (Mitchell) Vernon. James was a retired social worker. He was an Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War, where he received the Purple Heart and the National Defense Service Medal. James was proud to serve his country. He is survived by his siblings, Gladys Davis of Philadelphia, Mary...

Mary Miller was a professional modern dancer, choreographer, artistic director, and dance teacher.  Miller moved to Pittsburgh in 1982 after performing and teaching in Chicago, New York City, and Eugene, Oregon.  In Pittsburgh she established and served as the Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer (1984-2018) of the Mary Miller Dance Company. Her work included collaborations with poets, composers, musicians, fiber artists, writers, sculptors, and a robotics expert. ...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Frederick Tabor November 30, 1964 - May 10, 2023 Age 58 of Fox Chapel, passed away at home with family at his side on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Beloved husband of 24 years to Cynthia H. Tabor; dear son of William and Beverly Tabor of Macungie, PA; loving father of William Joseph Tabor, Robert Evan Tabor and George Frederick Tabor; brother of Kristin (Thomas) McMahon of Coopersburg, PA; also survived by in-laws Thomas McMahon, Jeffery and Patricia Wolverton of...

Jacqueline A. Scholl Age 79 of Sharpsburg, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. Daughter of the late Glenn C. and Mabel (Schreckengost) Thompson; mother of Ronald A. Scholl of Athens, AL and Rebecca A. Cook of Natrona Heights; grandmother of Danielle Scholl, Braden and Jared Thompson; sister of Dorothy Claus of Indiana Twp. and the late Jean Miliken, Glenn Thompson and Margaret Gray; also survived by nieces and nephews. No visitation. Service and Interment private. In lieu of flowers the...

Lynn R. Plavan Age 78, of Hampton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Born September 28, 1944, in Detroit, she was the cherished daughter of the late James C. and Miriam S. Roberts; beloved mother of Katherine L. Plavan and the late Kevin J. Plavan; wife of John C. Plavan; sister of the late Stephen M. Roberts; sister-in-law of: Marlene Thomas, Elaine Linkenheimer, Frank and Trena Plavan, Juliana Anthony and Karen Plavan. She is also survived by many extended family members...