Obituaries

Ralph Drew Kistler, age 90, of Providence Point, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, passed away on November 30, 2022 after a very full life. Drew was born on April 25, 1932 in Chicago to Ralph and Lillian Kistler.  Drew and his older sister Laurielle grew up in northern NJ; Hinsdale, IL; and Pittsburgh, PA.  He graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1950 and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1954 with a BS in Economics.  While at Penn, he was a member of...

Karen Lightell, 63, of Mt. Lebanon died peacefully with her family at her side after living with cancer for 25 years. She was born in Greentree and was a graduate of Keystone Oaks High School and Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. Daughter of the late Wilbur and Estella Lightell; loving mother of Dillon (Natalie Slack) and Andy (Lacey Barker) Baker; sister of the late Gwen Miller and Susan (Jimmy) Despinis; aunt of Stephanie (Brad) Wilson and great aunt of Stella Wilson; she is also...

50, of Upper St, Clair, passed away unexpectedly at his parent’s home, on Monday, November 28, 2022; beloved son of Margaret Jean and Ralph Hilbert and the late George William Reid; dear brother of David Paul Reid (Elizabeth), Danielle Marie Hilbert Palmieri (Nick) and the late Ralph Edward Hilbert, Jr.; loving uncle of Mila, Brinley, Carmen and Cameron Palmieri; also survived by his uncles, aunts and cousins. Viewing hours have been omitted. Service and Interment will be private. In...

Passed peacefully in Beavercreek, Ohio on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Ann was born July 27, 1930 in Port Colborne, Ontario, a daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Killoran) Morrow, the 5th of 7 children. She grew up in Copper Cliff, Ontario and attended St Michael’s college at University of Toronto. After graduation from the University of Toronto, Ann married Dr. Robert L. Kay (deceased 2018) on September 20th 1952 and moved to New York City where she became an actuary in...

Age 29, of Mt. Lebanon,  passed away suddenly on Friday, November 25th, 2022. Nicole was born on May 5th,1993,  daughter of Mary Pat Hirschfield (John Naylor) and Devon Parms; very loving mother of Jordan and Jaylen Walters; wonderful big sister of Johnathan, Amareona, Kimberly and Carmela Naylor; Damere and Daminica Parms; beautiful granddaughter of Mary Pat and the late James Hirschfield and Michelle A Naylor; beloved niece of Nicki Hirschfied, Mariah Miclens, Jamie, Michael,...

“Rita” Gallagher, age 94, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday November 24, 2022. Rita was the loving wife of James A. Gallagher until his death in 1993. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Graham Kane. Rita was a proud Member of the Daughters of Erin, The Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Castle Shannon Seniors. She worked tirelessly and lovingly with her many friends in these organizations for decades. Rita is survived by her...

Age 95, formerly of Dormont, on Wednesday November 23, 2022. Wife of the late Norman J. Nichols and John McAfee, Jr. Mother of John McAfee, III, Kitty (Frank)  Pattinato and the late Michael McAfee; preceded in death by six siblings; also survived by eleven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Mary Lou formerly worked at the House of Cards in Dormont. Friends will be received at Laughlin Cremation & Funeral Tributes 222 Washington Road Mt. Lebanon on...

The last living child of Martin and Mary Szott of Mine 3, Stanley J. Szott, age 97, of Castle Shannon, PA passed away on November 19, 2022. Brothers and sisters, Joe (born in Poland), Blanche, Ted, Bill, Ethel, Stella, Stan and Dolly are all deceased. Stan was a proud man that he was a Duquesne University graduate, proud to be from Polish descendants, loved his family, respected his faith, and honor his time to support his country in WW II. Stan was married to Helen Szott until her death in...

78, of Pittsburgh, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Devoted husband of Christy Long Walton; son of the late William P. and Grace Faraone Walton; loving brother of William J. Walton and Ronald P. Walton; dear son-in-law of Marcia J. Long and beloved brother-in-law of Lesley C. Long; also survived by his nieces and nephews and their families. Fred was an Air Force Veteran and was a retired Senior Systems Analyst for UPMC. At the request of the family, his...

Sue Neubert, age 96, formerly of Dormont, passed peacefully to the kingdom of Heaven on Monday, November 14. Sue loved swimming, Scrabble, and sports – but her greatest joy was her grandchildren: Christopher (April) Kasten, Lauren (Michael Pesta) Neubert, Marcie (Dan) Hyde, Laura, Becki, and Patrick (Melissa) Martinelli. Sue worked at Pediatrics South for more than 40 years and was an active member of Dormont Presbyterian and Unity Presbyterian churches. She was preceded in death by...