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Richard L. McDonald, Jr.

November 27, 1922 - October 10, 2025

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Obituary For Richard L. McDonald, Jr.

McDonald, Richard "Dick", age 102, on Friday, October 10, 2025, of Whitehall. Beloved husband of the late Kay; father of Ann (James) Pitassi, Teresa (Bruce) Caldwell, Mary (Donald) Guthrie, Martha McDonald (Alex Baker), Thomas McDonald (Jennifer Corwin) and the late John and Richard McDonald. Also survived by ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Dick grew up in Midland, PA and was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. He graduated from Notre Dame University and worked in the Employee Benefits Department of the Travelers Insurance Company for 38 years. He was a faithful member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church, serving as an usher, money counter, and member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Dick was devoted to his family, his church and his friends. He will be remembered by all for his smile, his laugh and his unflagging good humor. A special thank you to Friendship Village Health Center and Gallagher Hospice for their compassionate care. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Wednesday at 9:15 with Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Hope Parish, St. Gabriel Church at 10:00 a.m. The family suggests memorial contributions in Dick's name to be made to Gallagher Hospice, 1370 Washington Pike, Suite 401B, Bridgeville, PA 15017.

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  • October 14, 2025

    joan wallisch

    My brother told me of the passing of your Dad. So very sorry to hear that. I enjoyed conversations with him at first Saturday masses at St. Gabe's when I lived in Whitehall.. Our families had connections through kids and parents. Deepest sympathy to all of you.

  • October 13, 2025

    Tim Hennessy

    Dick was an inspiration to all of us in the St Gabe's Golf League! Incredible how well he could still play till a few years ago! Tim Hennessy

  • October 12, 2025

    Linda Knorr

    A true gentleman, and great neighbor. So nice to run into Dick on a daily walk, and to be able to chat with him while we walked. During Covid was happy to share homemade soup with him. He loved split pea. He's been gone from the neighborhood for a few years, but was still nice to join him for lunch. He will be sorely missed. A life well lived.

  • October 12, 2025

    Chuck Vallor

    Good friends are a treasure I was invited by Dick many years ago to join him and others for coffee/ breakfast at Gianna Via's. This event happen after 8 am mass at st gabs, these senior gentleman and golfer would sit for hours talking enjoying each others company. They accepted me as their friend even though there were many years between us. Dick is the last of these gentlemen. I had the privilege of taking The Eucharist to Dick for many years, his love of receiving the Eucharist was contagious. Thank you Dick for your friendship through the years and your time spent on the golf course with your friends. Rest in peace my friend

  • October 11, 2025

    Kent Reichert

    My condolences to the McDonalds. Love Kent

  • October 11, 2025

    Vera Croitoru

    I knew Dick at South Hills Square, remembering his delightful smile and happy manner. My sympathy to his family on your loss. May his memory be eternal. Vera Croitori

  • October 11, 2025

    Raymond F. Hess

    All of you are in mine and my sister's thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Dick was a good friend of mine who I met when I moved into South Hills Square Resort Retirement. I shared many wonderful times together. I will never forget him. I am so glad that God put him into my life. Rest in Peace, Dick ! Raymond F. Hess, Pittsburgh, Pa