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03/04/2026

Barbara Beacham (Volk) Johnston

Barbara Johnston possessed an unwavering zest for life. She was stylish and adventurous, endlessly curious and well read. She loved family, nature, summer camp, history, art and music, as well as collecting memories and treasures from her travels. Barbara was born in Regent Square to Dr. Earle Beacham, a dentist, and Clara McClellan Beacham. The family soon moved to Irwin, where Barbara spent her childhood and teen years. She graduated from Chatham University in 1954 with a degree in nursing...

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02/13/2026

Robert C. Wittig

A Life of Devotion Robert took his final walk at age 79 on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was the son of George Wittig and Evelyn (Tobin) Wittig Connelly. He regretted leaving his wife of 55+ years, Mary Ann (Kicinski). She was and always will be his best friend. He will also miss his three children: Kimberly; Robert Jr. with Tara; and Jeffrey with Erika. He equally misses his grandchildren: Kaden, Kyler, Cassidy, Sophia and Bryce. Robert was the eldest...

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02/03/2026

Hanna du Plessis

"I'm a lover of life. I rub myself on life like a cat against your leg." That's how Hanna du Plessis described herself. She died on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, surrounded by beloved community. She was 49 years old. In the three years between her diagnosis and death, she completed two books, enrolled in an MFA program in creative writing, and held the center of a remarkable, caring community. Even while dying, Hanna insisted on her full...

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02/01/2026

Local Death Cafes are finally making a resurgence after the pandemic slowdown. We have sponsored many Death Cafe events so let us know if you have a group or facility that would like to host one. We will sponser you with support and cake!

Strangers are coming together over cake and tea to chat about death.

01/20/2026

James Edward "Jim" Parrish, M.D.

Age 95, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, died peacefully at his Northside home on Sunday, January 18, 2026, after a life dedicated to service. Jim was born in 1930 in Pittsburgh to Earl Mathew Parrish and Margaret Murray Parrish. Raised in the Morningside neighborhood, his family then moved to Sewickley and later to Bellevue. His early education took a winding path-by turns at St. James, St. Francis Prep, and graduating from North Catholic High School in 1948. James spent a year at...

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01/14/2026

Doris (Stritzinger) Evans

Of Oakmont, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born May 7, 1932 in Pittsburgh to Hilda (Theis) and Frank Stritzinger. Doris was pre-deceased by her parents, her former spouse Ferguson Webster, and her sister and best friend, Rita Stritzinger Dean. Doris is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Bruce D. Evans, 2 children, 6 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren: daughters Dr. Joan Webster (Oberlin, OH) and Gail Webster Kusbit (Pittsburgh); grandchildren...

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12/21/2025

Carol Ann (Scheidl) Stasik

Of Carrick, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at age 87. Carol was an Educator, Singer, Actor, but most importantly, a wife and a mother. Carol is survived by Michael Stasik, her husband of nearly 57 years, and two sons, Paul (Marla) of Portland, OR, and Mark (Nancy) of Columbus, OH, along with two granddaughters, Megan and Michelle. Also survived by her sister Joan Scheidl Ammon, as well as nieces, nephews, and in-laws. A long-time teacher at St. Albert...

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12/07/2025

Lori Ann Markey

Of Greensburg, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. Lori was born in Bethlehem, PA, on October 16, 1960, the daughter of David and Janice (Becker) Wolfe. She graduated from Black River High School in Ludlow, VT, and attended the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. She worked for the Allegheny County Economic Development Dept., a job she truly loved until she became too ill to work and officially retired in October 2025. Lori...

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10/18/2025

A gift of food is never wrong.

Divorce, death, a big move, illness: Food may not fix anything, but these lovingly prepared meals can bring some much-needed comfort and nourishment. https://nyti.ms/3YeoxVV

09/18/2025

Our last Lunch + Learn of the year is coming up on Saturday, October 4. Registration is required so send us a message if you would like to attend!

08/01/2025

Alkaline hydrolysis, also known as water cremation, is a newer form of disposition that has been legalized in many states, but is not yet legal in Pennsylvania. A facility in Baltimore, Maryland is now offering alkaline hydrolysis and it is about 4.5-5 hours away from Pittsburgh. Is this an option that you would like to have in Western Pennsylvania?

06/11/2025

Writing your own obituary can be a valuable exercise to contemplate life and mortality. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to do it for yourself or a family member:

We created this obituary guide and template to help make writing an obituary for your loved one more manageable and straightforward. Learn more.