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Philip J. Lahr

January 31, 1936 - April 10, 2025

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Obituary For Philip J. Lahr

Age 89, of Whitehall, passed away and went home to the Lord on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Accomplished Artist whose works are displayed in the Whitehall Council Chambers and Whitehall Library, displayed in the State Capitol and at Eat-N-Park in Whitehall to raise funds for Children’s Hospital, large commissioned painting displayed at Slater Funeral Home in Brentwood, and many paintings for Gettysburg which were displayed and sold to raise funds for State Representative Harry Readshaw's program to repair monuments at Gettysburg, Graphic Designer for two Psychological Research Companies (American Institute for Research and Applied Science), Co-owner of Super Print advertising and printing company, Council Member of Whitehall Borough (for 28 years), Whitehall Volunteer Firefighter (over 50 years), Eucharistic Minister at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin, Member of Boards & Commissions, Past Master of Whitehall (794) Masonic Lodge, also Member of Whitehall Dormont Masonic Lodge 864, 1962 Graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, co-creator (with Mayor Ed Brennen) of the The Book of Whitehall published in 2001. In 2023, Phil was honored as Whitehall Boro Person of the Year.

Son of the late Minnie (Werner) and Jacob Lahr Jr., Brother of the late Priscilla (Robert) Helmeier, Husband of the late Donna (Brill) Lahr and the late Barbara (Baker) Lahr. Stepfather of Susan (Chris) Simcoviak, and Cheryl (Pat) McCabe. Uncle of Dean (Elaine) Helmeier, Harry (Peggy) Helmeier, Bobby Lou (Paul) Dillon. Step Grandfather of Abigail and Ryan Carter and Connor McCabe, Special cousin of Suzanne (John) Sullivan and many other cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227, Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Monday morning at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Hope Parish, St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contribution to Our Lady of Hope Parish, 5200 Greenridge Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 or the Whitehall Fire Company, 4400 Clairton Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.

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  • April 15, 2025

    Katelyn Lewis

    Such a great man that I had the pleasure of working with him as his med tech at Overlook Green and he always had a positive attitude and made everyone laugh. His artwork that he kept was amazing, he will be missed

  • April 15, 2025

    Phillip J Levine

    I was honored to serve in the Whitehall Fire Company with Phil and shared so many early memories. We swapped back and forth as President for years, supporting each other. He sure was dedicated to the Fire Company and Whitehall Boro. What a truly great individual. Rest in peace, Phil.

  • April 14, 2025

    nguyen d

    Good and gentle man!

  • April 13, 2025

    Rick Maddamma

    Rest in Peace my dear friend. You were the best friend my father could have. All the wonderful things that you have done for your community are too numerous to mention. I am thankful to have shared our time together on our journey of life. Until we meet again.

  • April 12, 2025

    John Delia

    I have known Phil for over 50 years. There has never been a finer gentleman serving both the Borough and the Fire Company of Whitehall. The good he has done for both will be hard to repeat. If God was looking for another Angel, he certainly has found one. Rest in peace my friend.

  • April 11, 2025

    Traci

    We were so blessed to have Phil become a member of our family when he married Aunt Barb. Rest in peace Uncle Phil. Love Traci, Chris, and the girls

  • April 11, 2025

    Michael Strauch

    I was a member of the Whitehall Fire Company with Phil and always remembered he would always keep us laughing with his jokes. He was a dedicated fireman and will certainly be missed. Rest Easy Brother with the Lord.

  • April 11, 2025

    Sheila & Jim Matragas & family

    Phil will be missed! He was very kind, compassionate, and giving! Prayers for Phil's family! Heaven has gained an angel! We are all blessed to have known Phil! He will continue to watch over all of us from Heaven!