All Obituaries

MAYER William E., Jr.   Age 72, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023,  originally of N. Braddock. Beloved husband of Li Mayer; and beloved father of Jonathan, Roddy, and David Mayer. Bill worked for Lockheed Martin as an engineer for over 20 years, he was a good leader with integrity and he was trustworthy. He retired at the age of 62. He liked to help people. He was humble and gentle in the eyes of his family and friends. Bill was a music lover, he enjoyed...

LASCHER Rev. Norman W.   Age 88, Reverend Norman W. Lascher peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Born and raised in Beechview, PA, by Phillip and Bess Lascher: “Stormin Norman” enjoyed playing baseball with his brother Don and was known as the jokester of the neighborhood. Norm graduated from South Hills High School then enlisted into the US NAVY at 19. He then served for 4 years traveling the world (13 countries) on the...

MARCUS Catherine M.   Age 85, on Thursday, January 19, 2023, of Mt. Oliver. beloved wife of the late Alfred S.; beloved mother of JoAnn Cogley, and David (Joanne), Linda Holzer, and the late Matthew Marcus; beloved grandmother of Kevin, Melissa, Maggie, Emily, and Alyson. Will be dearly missed by her family, relatives, and friends.   Friends received WEDNESDAY 6 - 7:30 at TIMOTHY K. SLATER Funeral Services, Inc. (412-381-3337) 425 Brownsville Road, Mt. Oliver, 15210....

HANSON George E.   Age 75, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, of the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Beloved special friend of Beverly Crawford; beloved father of Donnie (Melissa) Hanson; beloved grandfather of Samantha. Will be dearly missed by his family and friends.   Private services.   Condolences at www.timothykslater.com                

SMITH Ella Mae (Hirt)   Age 95, on Friday, January 13, 2023, of Allentown, formerly Mt. Oliver.   Beloved wife of the late Marshall L.; beloved mother of Sandra Smith, the late Susan Heidkamp, and Marshall W., Sr. "Slugger" (surviving spouse, Sandra); beloved grandmother of Thomas, Marshall W., Jr., Erin, Jacklyn, Pamela, Joseph, and Cassandra. sister of William C., III (Rose) Hirt, and the late JoAnn (late Al) Hawk. Will be dearly missed by her family,...

DOERR Martha  J.   Age 85, on Thursday, January 12, 2023, of the Carrick neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Daughter of the late Martha and Dominic Doerr; sister of Donald, Sr., and the late Joseph, Marian Brazen, Audrey Denk, Dorothy Dmitzak, and Robert. Will be missed by her family, relatives, and friends.    

BULLOCK Robert E.   Age 58, on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, originally of the St. Clair Village neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Beloved father of LaTosha Williams, and Robert Dawson; beloved son of Barbara and the late Samuel Bullock, Sr.; beloved brother of Tyrone, Tracy, and Yvette Bullock, and the late Samuel, Jr. Bullock.   Service to be planned for a later date.   Condolences at www.timothykslater.com

MARCANTONI Carmen Iris (Fiumara)   Age 79, on Monday, January 9, 2023, of the Carrick neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Beloved mother of James Ruffing, Carol Nowakowski, Robert, and David Ruffing; beloved grandmother of Nikki, Bobby, Jr., and Madison; beloved sister of Isabel Anderson, Philip, Jr. (Susan), Fernando (Anna), and John (Patricia) Fiumara, and the late Carol Ann (late Clifford) Monz; Will be dearly missed by her family, relatives, including nieces and...

WASHINGTON Tarae C. (Starling)   From the moment she was born on June 9, 1975, Tarae Charease Starling was her mommy’s baby doll and her daddy’s little girl. Her mom, Donna Holmes Starling, loved dressing her up and taking her everywhere. She called her Abbies, a sweet, sing-song nickname that made her smile.  Her dad, Keith Starling, loved playing with her and taking her to the park. Tarae was thrilled when her little brother, Tarren, completed their...

LAWRENCE Lois C.   Age 97, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, of Delmont, originally Jackson, Mississippi.   Family information forthcoming.