Missing Rostraver woman found dead
By CHRISTINE HAINES
chaines@yourmvi.com
A Rostraver Township woman who had been missing since Tuesday was found dead Thursday in Allegheny County.
Dina Kotlar, 48, was reported missing by her family Tuesday evening. According to Facebook posts, she was driving a 2011 white Dodge Nitro with a firefighter sticker on the back. The car was reportedly found Wednesday in the Smithdale area of Elizabeth Township.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed Thursday afternoon that it had Kotlar’s body. The cause and manner of death was not immediately released.
Rostraver VFD-Webster, Facebook page had the following post at 2 p.m. Thursday:
“From family posts sadly Dina has been found deceased. We will not share any further specifics. We ask you give the family time to grieve and we thank everyone for their help during the search. The fire department sends out our deepest condolences to the family.”