All Obituaries

James Francis Feyrer March 13, 1934 – March 4, 2026 Visitation: Sunday March 8, 2026, 2PM-5PM at the McDonald Aeberli Funeral Home, 238 Crowe Avenue, Mars, PA 16046. Service: Monday March 9, 2026, 10:00 AM at the McDonald Aeberli Funeral Home. James Francis Feyrer James Francis Feyrer, 91, of Cranberry Township and Valencia, PA, went to be with his Lord on March 4, 2026.  Born March 13, 1934, in Batavia, New York, son of the late Pastor Joseph and Nellie ...

Sandra L. Williams Meanor, age 80, of Cranberry Twp., passed away on Saturday morning, February 28, 2026 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 5, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Wanda Snodgrass Greynolds. Sandy was a hair dresser and owner of Sandy's Hair Shop in Mars. She was a social member of Mars V.F.W. Post 7505 and the Cranberry Chapter of the Red Hat Society. She was an avid card player and enjoyed bird ...

Carl E. Pietrusinski, age 87, formerly of Wexford, passed away at St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars on Friday morning, February 27, 2026 Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 17, 1938, he was the son of the late Edmund and Anna Frankowski Pietrusinski. Carl graduated from Duquesne University with a business degree in 1960. Carl had been a grocery store manager for 45 years, most recently at BiLo in Zelienople and Giant Eagle in Ellwood City. He was a member at St. Aiden Parish at St. ...

Martin Francis “Marty” Gaynord, III, age 66, of Middlesex Twp., passed away on Thursday morning, February 26, 2026 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 6, 1959, he was the son of the late Martin and Barbara Pelkofer Gaynord, Jr. Marty was a 1977 graduate of Mars High School and St. Vincent College in Latrobe. He had worked in the produce department of Giant Eagle in Gibsonia. He was a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish at Holy ...

Jeffrey L. Lawther, age 57, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday morning, February 26, 2026 at UPMC Jamison Hospital in New Castle. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 21, 1968, he was the son of the late William and Barbara Haefner Lawther. Jeff had been a welder for various metal fabrication companies in the area. Surviving are his son, Hunter Lawther of Mars, and three brothers, Raymond (Beth) Lawther of Ellwood City, Robert Lawther of Wexford and Gregory (Tammy) Lawther of London, ...

David Charles Lipke, age 84, of Richland Twp., Gibsonia, went home to be with his Heavenly Father—the God he loved and faithfully served on February 22, 2026, following a courageous six-year battle with cancer and congestive heart failure. David was born on January 15, 1942, in Bellevue, Pennsylvania, to Shannon Edward Lipke Sr. and Claire Marie (Jonnet) Lipke of Ben Avon, PA. He now rejoices in heaven with his parents; his brothers, Shannon Edward Lipke Jr. of Coraopolis and John ...

Dr. Roy H. Schmitt, D.C., age 84 of Mars, passed away on Saturday afternoon, February 21, 2026 in the comfort of his home with his wife at his side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Ray and Margaret Salasek Schmitt. Roy was a member of the first graduating class of North Allegheny High School in 1960. He graduated from National College in Lombard, IL in 1965 and was a board certified Orthopedist. Roy was a long time Mars chiropractor and owner of Mars ...

Steeler Great Michael R. "Mike" Wagner, age 76, of Pine Twp., Mars, PA, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, February 18, 2026 at Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods. Born in Waukegan, Illinois on June 22, 1949, he was the son of the late Robert and Irna Mitchell Wagner and was the step-son of the late Martha Wagner. He was a graduate of the Western Illinois University and later earned an MBA from Pitt. Mike played as a safety with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1971-1980, winning four ...

Gail G. Pierce, age 74, of Evans City, formerly of Cranberry Twp., passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at AHN Hospital in Wexford. Born in Norfolk, Virginia on May 29, 1951, she was the daughter of William W. and Norma M. White Granger. A homemaker, Gail had also worked at several area child care centers. She was a member of Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church.  Surviving are her daughter, Kelly M. Goetz (Jared) of Evans City, her beloved grandchildren, Taylor, ...

Elizabeth Dempster Ringler, age 86, of Middlesex Twp., Valencia, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 10, 2026 in the comfort of her home. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 23, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Fairfield and Catherine Elizabeth Caddle Atwood. Elizabeth had been a registered nurse and had worked at Boston General and Magee Hospitals. She was a member of Glade Run Presbyterian Church in Cooperstown. Surviving are four sons, William (LuAnn), James ...

Ethan J. Brooks, age 27, of Saxonburg and Bridgeville, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday evening, February 9, 2026 at St. Clair Hospital. Born in Butler, PA on November 12, 1998, he was the son of Leslie Bridgeman and the late Edward T. Brooks. Ethan was a 2017 graduate of Knoch High School, where he played Lacrosse. He also graduated from Penn State Behrend with a Mechanical Engineering Degree.  He was an Eagle Scout at Cooperstown B.S.A. Troop 58. Ethan was a ...

Lorraine K. Harbusch, age 77, of Cranberry Twp., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at UPMC Passavant Hospital. She was the daughter of late Robbie Stephens Reynolds Monroe, of Cortland, NY., and the late Irving E. Reynolds Jr.. Lorraine had a heart of gold and always put others first before herself. She was all about family, and her love for her Lord and Savior. She is survived by her loving husband Kenneth Harbusch; her daughter Jackie Lindsey ...

Doris Jean Van Housen Feyrer, 92, of Cranberry Township and Valencia, PA went to be with her Lord on February 5, 2026. Born September 14, 1933 in West Pittston PA, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Myra Josephine (Winters) Van Housen, of Wilson, NY. She was the adored wife of James Francis Feyrer for 70 years. She was also the loving mother of James R. (Cathy) Feyrer of Elizabeth City NC, David J. Feyrer of Butler PA, Daniel B. (Nancy) Feyrer of Allison Park PA, Doreen M (Douglas) ...

Loretta Irene Irwin, age 85, of Valencia, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, while under the care of AHN Wexford Hospital. Born December 30,1940, she was the daughter of the late John Andrew Fisher and Emma Emaline Kahl Fisher. From the age of 18 to 72, Loretta was employed as a Registered Nurse working in various departments at several hospitals in the Pittsburgh area.  She enjoyed quilting and was an avid book reader. She loved hosting holiday gatherings, above all her ...

Cecilia A. "Cil" Salomone, age 84, of Mars, passed away on Saturday morning, January 31, 2026 in the comfort of her home with her husband at her side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 11, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Flora T. Sylvester Greco. Cil was retired from Industrial Appraisal Company in Pittsburgh, where she had worked for over 50 years. She was a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish at St. Kilian Church in Cranberry Twp. Surviving are her ...

Robert J. Barr, Jr., age 70, of Middlesex Twp., Valencia, passed away on Sunday afternoon, January 25, 2026 at St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 2, 1955, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Marion McGurk Barr, Sr. Bob had been a Sales Rep for Sugardale and Eckridge. He was formerly the Head Coach for Mars Baseball for many years. Surviving are his son, Brad Barr (fiancé Lauren Wright) of Middlesex Twp., his daughter, Marisa Woodard (Greg) ...

Carolyn A. Kunzler, age 80, of Penn Twp., Butler, passed away on Friday morning, January 23, 2026 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 14, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Charlotte Andrews Fisher. A loving wife and mother, Carolyn was a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish at Holy Sepulcher Church. She enjoyed scrapbooking and decorating. She was a member of the Mars V.F.W. Post 7505 Ladies Auxiliary. Carolyn also ...

Clyde M. "Skip" Gray, Jr., age 77, of Wellsburg, W.VA., formerly of Mars, passed away on Friday evening, January 23, 2026 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 23, 1948, he was the son of Clyde M. "Rosie" and Clara Kristian Gray. Skip worked for 34 years as a custodian and maintenance man at the Mars Area School District. He had served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was a member of Mars V.F.W. Post 7505 and the Mars ...

Donna M. Turner, 78, of Adams Township, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was born April 5, 1947, a daughter of the late C.A. and Ada (Marshall) Hays. Donna was a homemaker who enjoyed classic cars, water dowsing, and collecting coffee grinders. She and her late husband, Rodger, were Life Members of the Richland Township Volunteer Fire Company, where she served as past president of the Ladies Auxiliary and was well known for providing refreshments to firefighters at emergency ...

James Paul Bender, age 61, of Valencia, passed away on Friday afternoon, January 16, 2026 after unknowingly developing a duodenal ulcer. He fiercely fought a month-long ICU stay until ultimately his God called him home to live eternally without pain and suffering. He died peacefully surrounded by those he loved and who loved him deeply. Jim is survived by his wife Tammy, a 32 year marriage overflowing with happiness, love and devotion. His father and mother-in-law, Ken and Debbe Vail, ...