Obituaries
October 2, 2021

Peter R. Speicher Sr. – Rostraver

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  Peter R. Speicher Sr., 77, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Sept. 26, 2021, af-ter a lengthy illness. He was born on June 14, 1944, a son of the late Russell and Elizabeth Cunningham Speicher. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and was honorably discharged. He worked for many years at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit prior to his retirement. He is survived by his two sons, Peter (Teresa) Speicher and Patrick (Tricia) Speicher; five grandchildren, Tyler, Benjamin, Emilee, Nathan and Matthew Speicher; four siblings, Joseph (Priscilla) Speicher, Patrick Speicher, Maribeth (Gary) Majetic and Lea Speicher; and a nephew, Joey Speicher. Private arrangements are entrusted to STEPHEN D. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, Jefferson Hills, Pa.

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