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Obituary: Adena J. Davis | Beat racism to become first Black graduate of Pitt nursing program
Adena Davis was a pioneer during a time that many Pittsburghers probably would like to forget. That’s because while the South was rife with segregation... → Read More
Obituary: Paul S. Fleming | Managed several Pittsburgh movie houses
Paul Fleming was a relic of an era when slipping out for a matinee was a cherished delight and a night out at the movies was a rare treat. “Everybody... → Read More
Obituary: The Very Reverend George L. W. Werner
Wherever the Very Rev. George Werner found himself stationed as an Episcopal priest, his presence always brought positive change. Though he served as dean... → Read More
Henry J. Gailliot, Ph.D. A giant among supporters of Pittsburgh's arts
A devoted supporter of culture and the arts, Henry Gailliot was a philanthropist and financier whose impact in Pittsburgh will continue to be felt for... → Read More
Ann Moliver Ruben, Ph.D.: Psychologist was inspired by Dennis the Menace's Margaret
As a pioneer of feminism, Ann Ruben always dreamed of seeing a woman in the White House. In the 1990s, she strived to normalize the conversation about... → Read More
Obituary: Rev. Rodgers Taylor ‘Rodge’ Wood
Rev. Rodgers “Rodge” Wood had one pretty simple goal in the latter part of his life. It was one that he detailed on his LinkedIn social media... → Read More
Obituary: Albert W. 'Al' Dudreck | The brains behind many local advertising campaigns
Remember Kathy Svilar, the “Shop ‘n Save lady?” Or that triangle-shaped, mountain logo at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, or those billboards... → Read More
Obituary: Bernard Markovitz | Bankruptcy judge credited with keeping Penguins in Pittsburgh
When retired U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Bernard “Bernie” Markovitz talked, people listened. A tall man with a solemn gaze, white hair and... → Read More
Obituary: Rhodora Jacob Donahue | Philanthropic matriarch, supporter of faith-based education
Rhodora Donahue was a difference-maker in this world. A proud member of the “Greatest Generation,” she was a beloved matriarch and philanthropist... → Read More
Obituary: Dona George Edwards | Pittsburgh's 'Candy Lady' known for her 'realness'
Dona Edwards was the kind of person who was welcomed wherever she went. It was her endearing disposition and “realness” that friends... → Read More
Obituary: Peter Calaboyias | Shadyside artist's Olympic sculpture shielded Atlanta bombing victims
Through his sculptures, installations and public art projects, Peter Calaboyias gave viewers a window into his world of powerful and vivid imagery. “I... → Read More
Obituary: Thaddeus B. ‘Ted’ Massalski
Thaddeus “Ted” Massalski was a fighter, a scientist and a patriot. But, more than anything, he was a survivor. As a teen, he escaped his hometown... → Read More
Obituary: Judith 'Judy' Barricella
Judith “Judy” Barricella was a powerhouse advocate for disability rights, achieving much in a lifetime devoted to bringing about justice... → Read More
Daniel Andrew Torisky: Champion of the nation's autistic population
Daniel Torisky was a parent of a child with special needs and an advocate who lobbied unflinchingly to improve the lives of those with autism and their... → Read More
Obituary: Anthony J. Gialamas, MD | A dedicated pathologist known for his sense of humor
From his early days as a boy working in a West Virginia steel mill, to a long and successful career as a pathologist and self-made man, Dr. Anthony “Tony”... → Read More
Obituary: Jay Romano | Bedrock of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
The next time you enjoy a performance at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, spare a thought for Jay Romano, one of the people who, working behind the scenes,... → Read More
Obituary: David R. Cashman | Long-serving Allegheny County criminal court judge
It takes a special person to sit in judgment of others, to sentence someone to the ultimate punishment -- death -- and to hear the series of agonizing,... → Read More
Obituary: Mary 'Joan' VonHoene / Westinghouse researcher, longtime worker at Horne's
Joan VonHoene was a woman ahead of her time. A lifelong adventuress, the local tennis champ studied French at the Sorbonne in Paris and earned two degrees... → Read More
Obituary: Lewis H. Kuller, M.D. | Longtime chair of Pitt epidemiology department recalled as 'giant in his field'
A visionary scientist and researcher who never stopped learning, Dr. Lewis H. Kuller built a top-notch Department of Epidemiology at the University of... → Read More
Obituary: Theodore J. Wolfe Jr. | World War II Marine, insurance salesman and late-life college grad
When illness took both of his beloved wives at relatively young ages, Theodore “Ted” Wolfe found himself stepping in to raise his six children... → Read More