Audrey A. Pritchard (O’Rourke)
Age 87, of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Donald “Herk” E. Pritchard; mother of Debbie Wise, Don (Kelly) Pritchard, and Lori (Quang) Nguyen; grandmother of Michelle (Joel) Bubbenmoyer, Jon (Nikki) Wise, Emma Pritchard, and Madison and Sydney Nguyen; great-grandmother of Hudson, Jaxson, and Aubrey; aunt of Tony Serrao and Spencer Jones and many other nieces and nephews; sister of Jack (Shirlene) O’Rourke and the late Jan (surviving Joe) Chiusano; sister-in-law of Dorothy (the late Bob) Mink. She is also survived by her close friends Sally and Rosie and her favorite hairdresser for 30 years, Kathy Powers. Audrey was proud to have volunteered many hours for the Allegheny County Sportsman League. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the UPMC Vision Institute, 203 Lothrop Street, Eye and Ear Institute, Suite 251, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
A private burial will take place in Plum Creek Cemetery.
Marjorie “Margie” Casson
Of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023. Beloved sister of Sylvia (Robert) Brown, Raymond (Donna) Osborne, Eleanor (Larry) Long, Margaret (the late Jim) Tillman, Sharon (Eugene) Jack, and the late Lorraine Parrish, John (surviving Margaret) Osborne, Mary Elizabeth (Archie) Hartin, and David (Susie) Osborne. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the charity of your choice.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 4 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 7 p.m.
Lawrence F. “Larry” Kirchner
Age 77, of Whitehall, formerly of Shadyside, passed away after a long illness with his family by his side Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Debra A.; father of Keith (Vo Thi Kim Thuy) Kirchner and Dylan Kirchner to Larry’s first wife Teresa Sherry; step-father of Megan (Daniel) Corbett; grandfather of Crosby Vo Kirchner and Denzel Vo Kirchner; brother of Paul Kirchner. Larry was a Central Catholic graduate where he excelled in sports. He worked at Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh as a V.P. and retired after 28 years. He was loyal and generous to his many family and friends and always enjoyed a good laugh or a song. Larry loved to golf and will be missed by many sand traps throughout Western Pennsylvania.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 2-4:30 and 6-8 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Laurene “Laur” Alice Saylor
Age 80, of Oakmont, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was the daughter of the late John and Alice Saylor. Laur spent her working years as an electronics technician for Contraves International. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. She is survived by her siblings Shirley (Ray) Wendler, Dee (the late Robert) Shirk, John (Donna) Saylor, Grace (Stephen) Tomcho and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the family for Super Cooper Medical Fund.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 2 p.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 6 p.m.
Brian P. “Murph” Murphy
Age 48, of Penn Hills, passed away, surrounded by his family and friends, Monday, June 12, 2023. Beloved husband of Rebecca; son of Regis and Linda Murphy; brother of Erin Murphy and Lisa (Jeff) Master; uncle of Hayden Pontius, Sophia and Logan Noone, and Logan and Kendra Borkowski; son-in-law of Marc and Gail DeStout; brother-in-law of Lisa (James) Borkowski. He is also survived by his companions Gaia and Graham and Mole and Smokey. He is a graduate of Penn Hills High School and Slippery Rock University. Murph worked many different positions for KDKA for over 15 years. He had a great love for sports, especially baseball. Brian played high school baseball and more recently for Krush Softball team and Pin Pals Bowling League. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the charity of your choice.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Monday, June 19, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 4 p.m. until the time of the Eulogy at 7 p.m.