Mr. DeSantis, who died of cancer on Saturday, also was a prominent figure in Pittsburgh's historical community.
From sports figures to union leaders, from doctors to homemakers, the deaths of these people left a profound sense of loss.
A former Pittsburgh Pirates coach collapsed suddenly on Monday and could not be revived.
Renay Mandel Corren will have a "very disrespectful and totally nondenominational memorial," according to her obit.
The coach died after suffering a medical emergency last week.
The former successful Major League Baseball player and Bucs player and manager has died, the team announced.
Aliah Johnson was a junior at Gateway High School and her friends say she was a very loving, caring, and helpful person.
The owner of this well-known neighborhood tavern has died at 74.
“Everybody loved him. You could walk in there and not one person would have anything bad to say about Art."
Mr. Moffat spent 48 years in law enforcement with the city of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.
Mr. Franceschini, a friendly and familiar face behind several East End bars, was 63.
A police sergeant has become the third member of the force to recently die from the virus.
A celebration of life was held for Louis Vignone, a staple in the Collier Township community of Rennerdale.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is mourning the loss of another officer to the coronavirus.
The proprietor of a well-known Pittsburgh tavern was "a consummate host to every patron," according to one online tribute.
Officer Brian Rowland died Sunday from coronavirus complications.
A Pittsburgh police officer died Sunday following a brief illness.
The founder and architect of the Howard Hanna real estate empire died Saturday at the age of 101.
Dr. Fu was the architect of UPMC’s famed sports medicine program.
A man who brought joy to countless children as a Pittsburgh-area mall Santa has died.
The longtime Steelers player and announcer succumbed to ALS.
The longtime labor leader died Thursday, the AFL-CIO announced.
Lee Weber died while saving his son, according to a family member.
Dr. Joshua Perper served as county coroner for 14 years.
The local broadcasting legend's career spanned decades.
The body of Nicole Duran-Manishirov has been found more than two weeks after the partial collapse of her Florida condominium.
The body of Ruslan Manashirov, 36, has been identified, authorities said. The body of his wife, who is presumed dead, remains missing.
Kate Barr of Bridgeville leaves behind three other children.
A veteran University of Pittsburgh police officer has died after a lingering illness.
A former Pittsburgh disc jockey died unexpectedly this week.
Thomas Raith of Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood is remembered after his oxygen system failed during Sunday’s power outage.
He was a staple on the local airwaves for more than two decades.
The brother of Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt died Wednesday evening, authorities said.
The longtime owner of the legendary Pittsburgh comics and record shop died of coronavirus complications.
A former Pittsburgh Pirates star famous for a once in a lifetime feat has died.
A former disc jockey at a legendary Pittsburgh radio station has died unexpectedly.
For more than 70 years, Coyne was an usher at Forbes Field, Three Rivers Stadium and PNC Park.
The news anchor worked at WPXI for more than three decades.
Mr. DeFazio became Allegheny County Council president after his successful wrestling career.
He was the station's chief meteorologist for decades.