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Robert Kudzma (Bob), 81, passed away at St. Clair Hospital on February 24^th after a brief illness. Bob was born April 15, 1939 in Nashua New Hampshire to Joseph Simon Kudzma and Alice Kudzma.   He received his undergraduate degree from University of New Hampshire in 1961.  Bob married his wife, Charlene Yvette Brown, in January 1962 and subsequently enjoyed nearly 60 years of loving partnership. Bob started his distinguished career in meteorology by receiving a Graduate Degree at Texas A&M through the Air Force ROTC program.  He subsequently served in Viet Nam at Tan Son Nat Air Force Base in Saigon as a meteorologist and returned home as a Captain stationed at Andrews Air Force base. After leaving the Air Force, Bob briefly worked for United Airlines as a meteorologist in Chicago before successfully auditioning in 1968 for the role of an on-air meteorologist for KDKA in Pittsburgh.   Bob remained as a meteorologist at KDKA for over 30 years, brightening the days of Pittsburgh television viewers with his warm and friendly personality come rain or shine. After retiring from KDKA in 1998, Bob stayed active in a unique new role – a school bus driver for Bethel Park — that reflected his love of children.  Just as with his television viewers, Bob touched the lives of the many children each day with his unique sense of humor and relentlessly sunny outlook on life. In addition to his beloved wife Charlene of 59 years, Bob is survived by sisters Sally Kahn and Mary Ann Denninghoff; brother Dave Kudzma; son Robert; daughters Kate (Duane) Rieder, Alesia (David) DeChicchis and Kerri (John) Michener; grandsons Bobby Kudzma, Jack and Owen Michener; and granddaughters Tyler and Meghan Michener, Zoe and Scout Rieder. While he touched many lives in his role of meteorologist and school bus driver, nothing brought greater joy than for Bob to be surrounded by loving family bringing smiles and laughs to those around him.

In memory of Dorothy M Davis

Dorothy M Davis, 81, formerly of Andrews, SC passed away peacefully at home on  Monday, February 1st, 2021.

Dorothy was born December 1, 1939 to Henry and Mary Davis in Andrews, SC.  She relocated to Pittsburgh, PA in the 1960’s and has called this home ever since. 

Dorothy dedicated her life in service to others with a more than 30 year career working in health care.  She got her start working as a nursing assistant at the old Presbyterian Hospital. She went on to work for several nursing agencies before settling in with a long term assignment providing private duty care for a husband and wife.  She was so beloved by this couple and their children that she became like family to them.  After caring for the couple for many years until their passing, Dorothy went on to work at the Kane Regional Center, Glen Hazel, from where she would eventually retire in 2003.

And while she gave of herself in service to others,  we would be remiss if we did not speak about her devotion as a Mother,  a Grandmother, Great Grandmother and dear friend. Dorothy supported her family and friends through the many passions and difficulties of their lives.  She knew all too well how the tribulations of life could make even the strong grow weary as she had herself  experienced the bitter sting of suffering early on in her life. She made it her mission to bless others by showing them kindness, empathy and compassion.

Dorothy was a dedicated member of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church having spent over forty years in the ministry.  She loved reading the Bible and singing and praising along to her favorite gospel music.  She enjoyed  going to the YMCA and Planet Fitness to workout and socialize with friends as well as taking walks around her building to stay active. She found  great joy in spending time laughing and trading stories with her neighbors, going to Fortune Star Buffet with her good friend Rose and watching Chicago PD, Blue Bloods and NCIS on television.

Ask anyone to describe her and the words they always use are sweet, loving, and kind. Though she wasn’t always a jokester she did have a great sense of humor and her hearty laugh was always contagious. 

Dorothy will be greatly missed but one thing she always made clear: “home is where the heart is and as long as I love you I will always be home.” So now even as she has transitioned to be at home with the Lord, we know she will always be home with us in our hearts.

Dorothy in humility did not want a fancy going home service instead choosing a very simple remembrance. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dorothy’s name to the Hillman Cancer  Center or other organizations supporting cancer research and resources.

 Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Robert,  and eight  of her siblings.  She is survived by her sister Lee Ella Davis, brother Bethel Davis, her children  Jervy Davis, Theotis Davis, Mary Lou Lewis, Linda Briggs, Edward Davis and Rebecca Hickman as well as many beloved grand and great grandchildren.

David departed this life at is home in Pittsburgh, PA.  He had a love for cars and fishing.  He worked in the US Steel Plants for more than 20 years. Preceded in death by Levins Fancher Sr. (Father), Anna Bell Fancher (Mother), and Tricia Lynn Rattigan (Daughter).  He is Survived by his children Tresa Faye, Angela Williams, Anita Shantel Shaefer, and David Fancher Jr. 2 Brothers, 1 Sister, 10 Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank everyone for your words of kindness and comfort, it is truly appreciated by us all.

Passed away January 14, 2021