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August R. Dentel

July 26, 1932 - September 30, 2023

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Obituary For August R. Dentel

Age 91, of Whitehall, formerly of Brentwood, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Beloved husband of Charlotte (Lippert) Dentel for 57 years; loving father of Stephen (Mary Ann) and Glenn (Susan); cherished Pap Pap of Kevin Torchia, Stephen, Jr., Nathaniel, Nicole, Linnea, Levi and Jacob Dentel; son of the late Albert and Minnie Dentel; brother of the late Albert Dentel, Jr., Elizabeth "Betty" (the late Clyde) Lotz, Aloysius "Butch" (the late Rita) and Frederick "Fritz" Dentel. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Gus was an employee of H.J. Heinz for nearly 50 years until his retirement. He was an active bowler, card player, singer for the church choir, and attended St. Paul's Retreat Center for many decades.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Friday morning at 9:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Trinity Parish, St. Sylvester Church at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to St. Paul of the Cross Monastery Passionist Retreat Center (stpaulsretreatcenter-pittsburgh.org/donate-retreat-center) or 148 Monastery Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.

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  • October 07, 2023

    Christine Ganter-Symanski

    Glenn and family, so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Sending you love and sympathy. Chrissy Ganter. Also my father Val sends his sympathy to your mom and your whole family.

  • October 06, 2023

    MaryLou Felbinger

    Charlotte: I was so sorry to hear of Gus' passing. He was a delightful man, and I enjoyed my interactions with him at St. Sylvester's Church. I'm grateful to have known him. ~MaryLou Felbinger

  • October 05, 2023

    Adam Ziedonis

    Sorry to hear about your father Glenn. I enjoyed reading about him. It sounded like he had a great life that is well worth celebrating, and a nice big family. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

  • October 05, 2023

    Bill and Marie Landon

    We enjoyed not only singing with Gus but his humor about life. He was always so positive and enjoyed his time in the St. Sylvester Choir. We were happy to be in the choir with him and have many memories of him. We will keep him and his family in our prayers.

  • October 05, 2023

    david rule

    Glenn the thoughts and prayers of my family and church are with you in your families time of loss. Take comfort in knowing you will be joined to him again Dave Rule

  • October 05, 2023

    Christine Fragman

    Glenn & Family - I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It sounds like he lived a very full life filled with love. There are no words that one can share to ease the sorrow that you and your family will endure, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Peace be with you.

  • October 04, 2023

    Keith Heater

    My thoughts and prayers are with you Glenn and family on the passing of your father. May he now sing with the Angels and being a bowler myself, may he roll a few games with his old bowling partners in heaven.

  • October 02, 2023

    Joyce Cipollone

    I loved singing in the choir with Gus. He was my father's cousin and he was always so kind. May God be with you and your family.

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