Natural Funeral Company

01/20/2026

James Edward "Jim" Parrish, M.D.

Age 95, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, died peacefully at his Northside home on Sunday, January 18, 2026, after a life dedicated to service. Jim was born in 1930 in Pittsburgh to Earl Mathew Parrish and Margaret Murray Parrish. Raised in the Morningside neighborhood, his family then moved to Sewickley and later to Bellevue. His early education took a winding path-by turns at St. James, St. Francis Prep, and graduating from North Catholic High School in 1948. James spent a year at...

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01/14/2026

Doris (Stritzinger) Evans

Of Oakmont, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born May 7, 1932 in Pittsburgh to Hilda (Theis) and Frank Stritzinger. Doris was pre-deceased by her parents, her former spouse Ferguson Webster, and her sister and best friend, Rita Stritzinger Dean. Doris is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Bruce D. Evans, 2 children, 6 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren: daughters Dr. Joan Webster (Oberlin, OH) and Gail Webster Kusbit (Pittsburgh); grandchildren...

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12/21/2025

Carol Ann (Scheidl) Stasik

Of Carrick, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at age 87. Carol was an Educator, Singer, Actor, but most importantly, a wife and a mother. Carol is survived by Michael Stasik, her husband of nearly 57 years, and two sons, Paul (Marla) of Portland, OR, and Mark (Nancy) of Columbus, OH, along with two granddaughters, Megan and Michelle. Also survived by her sister Joan Scheidl Ammon, as well as nieces, nephews, and in-laws. A long-time teacher at St. Albert...

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12/07/2025

Lori Ann Markey

Of Greensburg, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. Lori was born in Bethlehem, PA, on October 16, 1960, the daughter of David and Janice (Becker) Wolfe. She graduated from Black River High School in Ludlow, VT, and attended the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. She worked for the Allegheny County Economic Development Dept., a job she truly loved until she became too ill to work and officially retired in October 2025. Lori...

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10/18/2025

A gift of food is never wrong.

Divorce, death, a big move, illness: Food may not fix anything, but these lovingly prepared meals can bring some much-needed comfort and nourishment. https://nyti.ms/3YeoxVV

09/18/2025

Our last Lunch + Learn of the year is coming up on Saturday, October 4. Registration is required so send us a message if you would like to attend!

08/01/2025

Alkaline hydrolysis, also known as water cremation, is a newer form of disposition that has been legalized in many states, but is not yet legal in Pennsylvania. A facility in Baltimore, Maryland is now offering alkaline hydrolysis and it is about 4.5-5 hours away from Pittsburgh. Is this an option that you would like to have in Western Pennsylvania?

06/11/2025

Writing your own obituary can be a valuable exercise to contemplate life and mortality. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to do it for yourself or a family member:

We created this obituary guide and template to help make writing an obituary for your loved one more manageable and straightforward. Learn more.

05/16/2025

Came across this beautiful newborn butterfly in a cemetery today! Limenitis arthemis, also known as the White Admiral or Red-spotted Purple.

05/15/2025

No cookie cutter services here! We recently had a client family select a mushroom casket from Setaseternalliving (a product certified by the Green Burial Council). With green burial there are so many opportunities for customization to fit your traditions, beliefs, and values, and we are here to help.

04/25/2025

Our Lunch + Learn event is back for the third year! If you've been curious to learn more about green burial or funeral planning in general, this is a great opportunity to get your questions answered.

02/14/2025

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/the-grieving-body/

In a new book, Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor explores the ways grief affects the body, from the heart to the immune system.