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William H. Spottiswood

January 21, 1945 - October 13, 2026

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Obituary For William H. Spottiswood

Age 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, of Whitehall.

Husband of the late Jean (Possinger) Spottiswood; father of Lisa Haggerty and Michael Spottiswood; grandfather of Justin (Patricia), Stephanie (Bryan), Andrew, Zachary, Ian, Evan (Keira) and Riley; great-grandfather of Jonah, Louis, Griffin and Nash; son of the late James and Frances (Monaghan) Spottiswood; brother of Robert (Dorothy) Spottiswood and the late Jack (Carole) and James (Kaye) Spottiswood. Also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He retired after 41 years at Seton LaSalle High School where he taught U.S. Government Studies and where he also served as Head of the Social Studies Departments. He was a lifelong Cubs fan and loved his team. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Friday, October 16, 2026 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Saturday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired, William's family suggests contributions to Seton LaSalle Catholic High School, Education Assistance Fund, 1000 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15226.

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  • October 27, 2026

    Janice Sidun

    Lisa and Family, I am so very sorry to learn of your dad's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Janice Karcher Sidun

  • October 25, 2026

    Michael Mummert

    Bill was my next door neighbor for over 30 years.Bill was the first person I met when my wife and I moved in. You were always a great neighbor and you will be missed by us soo much. Rest in peace. Love the Mummert family.

  • October 20, 2026

    Lorraine Shadle

    So very sorry to learn of Bill's passing. My condolences to his family. Lorraine Shadle.

  • October 15, 2026

    Stephanie Pryor

    May God rest your soul. I love you, my handsome guy 🩷 Love always, Stephanie Frances

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