All Obituaries

Eunice-Ann Fisher Grove, 83, lately of Santa Clarita, CA, but from Glenshaw, Ligonier, and Pittsburgh, PA for the first 80 years of her life, peacefully passed away at her home in the early hours of April 29, 2024.  The daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Fisher, Euniann graduated from Ligonier High School in 1959. She graduated from Seton Hill College in 1963, and began her career as a teacher of primary school children which would last for the next 25 years. Euniann married John A....

Walter William Peterson Jr., of Shaler Township, died at age 63 on April 29, 2024. He is survived by his sister Lisa Peterson of University Heights, Ohio; and preceded in death by his parents Ida and Walter William Sr.  Born in Pittsburgh, Walt worked for many years on Wall Street before returning home to care for his parents in their later years.  He then pursued a second career as a baker at Giant Eagle.   Walt was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in the North Hills....

Dana M. Knopp, age 65, of Shaler Township on April 29, 2024.  Wife of David Knopp. Mother of Christina Knopp (Anas Shargawi). Grandmother of Alia Knopp.  Sister of Jay Morrissey and Michael (Patricia Morrissey).  Daughter of Mary Castriota and the late John Morrissey. Visitation Wednesday May 1st from 4 PM until time of Blessing Service at 7:30 PM at Neely Funeral Home, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd. Glenshaw, PA 15116. 

Rowene G. "Rene" Vetter, age 88, of Gibsonia, formerly of Shaler Township, on April 25, 2024.  Wife of the late William N. Vetter. Mother of Bruce Vetter (Kelly) and Rebecca Mack (Lee Dixon). Grandmother of Adam Mack (Hannah), Alex Mack (Jill), Carter Mack (Mckinley), Corey Mack, Kelsey Vetter, and Jessica Vetter.  Daughter of the late William and Clara Keneweg Griffith. Sister of the late William E. Griffith (Surviving Judy). Rowene was a Pittsburgh Pirate fan,...

Milton Dean Ross Jr., age 72, of Shaler Township on April 19, 2024.  Husband of Collette Ford for 49 years.  Father of Anthony Ross and Emma Ross.  Brother of Andrew Ross, Amy Pennock, Emily Key and the late Jeffry Ross.  Visitation Thursday April 25th from 5-7 PM at Neely Funeral Home, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd Glenshaw, PA 15116.  Funeral Service Friday the 26th at 11 AM at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to a charity of ones choice.

Ronald E. Castello, age 85 of McCandless Township on April 18, 2024.  Husband of the late Kathleen E. Castello.  Father of Brian Castello (Pamela) and Jeffrey Castello (Joanna).  Grandfather of Maria Helen Castello, John Ernest Castello, Steven Joseph Castello and Kate Lucia Castello.  Son of the late Ernest and Helen (Nixon) Castello.  Brother of Ernest Castello (Linda), Thomas Castello, Patricia Castello and the late Edward Castello.  Ronald was a U.S....

Thomas Byrnes Roche, age 58, of Shaler Township on April 14, 2024.  Husband of Suzette Moore Roche.  Father of John Henry Roche and Shannon Morgan Roche.  Son of Jeannette “Sis” and the late John “Jack” T. Roche.  Brother of Jack (Julie), Sally Ollio (Joe), Jim (the late Dana), Bill, Bob (Mary), Kelly Flannigan, and the late Michael Kevin and Kathleen Bauman (surviving husband Ed).  Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Everyone...

Fred A. Monaco, age 80, of Hampton Township on April 12, 2024.  Husband of Linda L. Poppenhouse Monaco.  Father of Michele Riley (James).  Grandfather of Megan (Trey) Wertz and Jessica Riley (Monte Mellott).  Great grandfather of Jane Wertz and Caden Wertz.  Son of the late Michael and Angeline Monaco.  Brother of Martha Monaco.  Fred was the Director of Vocational Education for Pittsburgh Public Schools for over 30 years, professor at IUP and...

Mary Ann Johnson, age 94, of Shaler Township, on April 9, 2024.  Wife of the late Roy T. Johnson.  Daughter of the late Harry Curl and Annie Mae Curl (Garret). Sister of Jackie Williford (Frank).  Mother of Randy Johnson (the late Mariinha), Cyndi Welton (Michael), David Johnson (Kathy) and Laura Mann (John).  Grandmother of Frank Shaffer the 3rd (Samantha), Sarah Pelkofer (Joe), Nicole Johnson, David Johnson, Daniel Smullin (Barbara) and Amy Boop...

Carol J. Sohn, age 77, of Shaler Township, passed away on April 5, 2024 with her husband and beloved dog, DJ by her side.  Loving wife of Donald Sohn.  Daughter of the late Paul and Velma Speer.  Sister of Shirley Torok, Linda Speer and the late Paul Speer (surviving wife Carol).  Beloved aunt of Bobby and Randy Torok, Kevin Pedatella, Lori Steier, Tara Keibler and Hollie Meckler.  Also many great nieces and nephews.  Carol loved going camping and sewing...