All Obituaries

  Age 55, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at home in Dormont, on Friday, June 11, 2021. Daughter of the late Richard and Sharon (Payne) Gibson; beloved wife for 26 years of Robert J. Wentzel; devoted mother of Patrick (Brittany), Luke and Ava; loving grandmother Patrick, Jr. and Bailey. Laura will always be remembered for her ‘Big Heart’ with loving and compassionate care for all. Friends will be welcomed at Laughlin Cremation & Funeral Tributes, 222...

On June 9, 2021, Jeanne L. Shaffer was called home to be with God.  She was a Mt. Lebanon resident for 45 years.  Jeanne grew up in Oakland, where she graduated from Carlow College for her degree in education, and earned her M.S. from Duquesne University.  She taught for over 40 years in the Allegheny Intermediate Unit programs.  Her dedication and commitment to neglected children resulted in numerous accolades and meritorious awards. Jeanne is survived by her husband,...

Age, 84, of Mt. Lebanon, on Sunday June 6, 2021. Born January 6 1937 in Moon Run PA to John and Mary (Slanina) Katshir, John was predeceased in death by his wife of 55 years Marda (Mulqueen) and twin sons who died shortly after birth. He is survived by his two sisters Katherine Kulik and Anna Szarmack, son Gregory and wife Tracy Katshir of Camp Hill PA ; daughter Kim and husband Frank Lapolla of Fairfield Connecticut daughter Laurie and husband Joel McKiernan of Mt Lebanon and...

Age 94, of Oakdale, formerly of Utica, NY, on Friday June 5, 2021. Wife of the late Raymond J. Miller; loving mother of Michele (Steven) Alberico; beloved grandmother of Michael (Emily) Alberico and Christopher (Alex) Alberico; great grandmother of Raef and Miles. Services and interment will be in Utica, NY. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN...

Age 96, of Upper St. Clair, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, died peacefully on June 3, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Tarquinio Colarosa and Ersilia Borrelli Colarosa; beloved wife of the late Albert N. Mance; loving mother of Robert D. Mance (Virginia) and Norma M. Swaney (Jeffrey); cherished grandmother of Cynthia, Patricia and Arielle Mance; Lisa Carrabine (Kyle) and Brian Swaney (Sloan). Great-grandmother of Sabian Mance, Sloane Lydia Carrabine and Gannon...

of Pittsburgh, surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. She Sheung was born in Guangdong Province, China on June 23, 1925, then immigrated to the United States to be closer to his children and grandchildren. Beloved husband for 71 years of Mee Lin Lau; devoted father of Kam Sheung Lee, Kam Cheung Lau, & Kam Wan Lau; loving grandfather of Christina Lee, Susanna Lee, Steven Lau, & Joey Lau.  When not spending time with...

On Thursday May 27, 2021, Patricia S. Kracklauer, 87, passed away surrounded by family in her Mt. Lebanon home. Patricia was born in the village of Rhineland, Missouri in 1934. From a young age, Patricia was known for her tenacity, perseverance, intelligence, and heart. These traits remained apparent throughout her life. Patricia received her B.A. in English from Northwestern University and was a proud member of Alpha Chi Omega. In 1956, Patricia married the late, yet ever-present, Frederick...

Dianne E. Dencler (Davis) of Mt. Lebanon, PA passed away on Thursday, May 27 at the age of 84, with family by her side. Dianne was born in Pittsburgh on June 1, 1936, to Katharyn (Shannon) and Bernard Davis Sr. She was a graduate of Wilkinsburg High School and West Penn School of Nursing. While working as an industrial nurse, she completed her Bachelor’s degree in nursing at the University of Pittsburgh. Following graduation, she continued her nursing career at West Penn Hospital....

Age 93, of Mt. Lebanon, originally from Wilkes-Barre, PA, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Dearly beloved husband for 69 years of Wilma J. (Hoffman) Rheinhart; devoted father of Mark Rheinhart, his wife Elizabeth and Joan MacLurg, her husband Jeff; proud grandfather of Brittney, Alexander Glenn, Laurel (Catch), Kari (Javier), Amanda, Ben, Zach and Josh; great-grandfather of Madison Hope. Glenn was a Sergeant in the U S Army 25th Infantry and served in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He was a...

Age 82, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Brookline and Bethel Park, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, May 24, 2021. Daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Baney Lyons; beloved wife of the late Harry Lowen; devoted mother of Lynne Lowen, Timothy Lowen (Maria) and the late Kelly Lowen; loving grandmother of Lauren, Joey and Emily Lowen ; dear sister of Kathleen Hamel (Al), Nancy Stefan (Al), Patricia White (the late Billy), Mark Lyons and the late...