Pittsburgh Obituaries
Finding and honoring the life of a loved one is an important part of the grieving process. Our Pittsburgh obituaries page is designed to help families and friends easily find, share, and remember those who have passed in the Pittsburgh area.
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Phyllis Frediani
Apr 19, 1934 - Jul 11, 2026
Philomena (Helen) Benaquista (Hovan) Frediani, affectionately known as; Phyllis, Phil, Mima, Grandma Meema, and BooBoo passed away peacefully July 11th, 2026 at 92 years of age. Born on April 19th, 1934, in Bloomfield, PA to Lorenzo and Angela (Pennacchia) Benaquista, Phyllis was part of a 1st generation, hardworking, proud Italian American family. The 4th of 5…
Albert “John” Welch
Feb 1, 1947 - Jul 9, 2026
John passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026 with his wife beside him. John was born in Erie, PA on Feb 1, 1947 to Bud and June Welch. John and his brother Jim were preemie twins and the first babies in St. Vincent Hospital to be placed in an incubator. His parents relocated to…
James D. Ferina
Jul 27, 1947 - Jul 8, 2026
James D. Ferina, age 78 of Green Tree, formerly of Mt. Washington, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Beloved husband of 57 years to Linda S. (Digiacomo) Ferina. Loving father of James J. Ferina and Denise L. Ferina. Cherished Pappy of James J. Ferina Jr. Jordan T. Ferina and Carlee Y. Ferina. Beloved son…
Arthur J. Katz
Feb 27, 1932 - Jul 4, 2026
Arthur J. Katz, age 94 of Mt. Lebanon, PA passed away on July 4th, 2026 following a long battle of dementia, cared for by his beloved son Larry Katz, daughter Barrie Gayle Katz, niece Susan Kinger and sister-in-law Loretta Lundy Kinger. He was the beloved husband of the late Rhea E. Katz, married 57 years.…
John Stephen Chamberlin
Mar 19, 1942 - Jul 3, 2026
J. Stephen Chamberlin, age 84 of Bethel Park PA, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, with his family by his side. Steve lived a life defined by love, integrity, and an unwavering devotion to family and education.Born in Brooklyn to Elna (Challman) Chamberlin and Dr. Gordon Chamberlin, Steve was a 1960 graduate of the…
Carol Ann Leary
Jun 28, 1948 - Jul 3, 2026
Carol Ann (Beachy) LearyAge 78 of Scott Twp., formerly of Mt. Lebanon, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. Beloved wife of R. Bruce Leary. Dear mother of Peter (Katie) and Patrick (Crystal) Leary. Loving grandmother of Megan, Brooke, Joshua, Mikayla, Irelyn, Travis and Mason. Sister of Edwin (Marjorie) Beachy. Preceded in death by her…
Mary Louise Lacenere
Feb 27, 1945 - Jul 3, 2026
Mary Louise LacenereFebruary 27, 1945 - July 3, 2026On Friday, July 3, 2026, Mary Louise Paladino Lacenere, 81 years of age, passed away with her three daughters by her side. She was the loving mother of Monica (Timothy) Ware, Marlo (Todd) Lancaster and Marci (David) Clark. Beloved Grandmother to Jessica, Luke and Victoria Ware, Jack…
Edison R. Nye
Aug 4, 1942 - Jul 2, 2026
Edison Richard Nye, age 83, of Mt. Washington passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Nye. Beloved Father of Scott (Cynthia), Darin and the late Keith Nye. Loving Grandfather of Joya, Scott Jr., Sienna, Demaris, Asja, Mikia and the late Darin, Jr., and 6 Great-Grandchildren. He is survived by nephew Peter (Joan) Yelorda,…
Joseph Edwin Burke
May 5, 1948 - Jun 30, 2026
Joseph Edwin Burke III, 78, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Sara Burke. Joe was the devoted husband of Joanne “Praksti” Burke and the proud father of Joni (Vico) Innocenti, Jennifer (Mike) Kosanovic, Jessica (Tommy) LoPresti, and…
William H. Betts
Feb 29, 1924 - Jun 30, 2026
William H. Betts, of Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh, died on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at age 102. He was the beloved husband of the late Ann R. Betts and father of William R. (deceased), Jeanne (Doug) Powers, Marcia (Robert) Thornburg, Daniel L. (Linda), and Trisanne (Charles) Smetana. He was the grandfather of Sandy, Rebecca, Will, Coy…
