Dr. Douglas Rauch

Dr. Douglas Rauch, 83, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Sharon Regional Medical Center. Dr. Rauch was born on January 27, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Harwood and Marie (Murphy) Rauch. He was a 1960 graduate of Baldwin High School in South Hills and studied Pre-Med at the University of Dayton (OH). He then matriculated at the University of Bologna in Italy, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his internship at the former St. Francis Hospital and a three-year residency at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, before starting his practice in the Shenango Valley. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Sharon Country Club and enjoyed golf trips with his friends. He was also a lifelong fan of Pittsburgh sports and loved to travel. He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Carol (Feick,) two sons, Kevin and his wife, Kate, of Hummelstown, PA, and Keith and his wife, Sarah, of Bryn Mawr, PA; four grandchildren, Jordan, Haley, Henry and Lilly; a sister, Nancy Berenda, of Allison, Park, PA; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Ockerman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to First Presbyterian Church of Sharon, PA, or Penn State Health Children's Hospital (https://www.cmnhershey.org/) Calling hours will be noon to 2 p.m. Friday (06/27/2025) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon. Funeral service will immediately follow at 2 p.m. Friday, in the funeral home, with Rev. Dr. Glenn Hink, officiating. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Dr. Douglas Rauch, please click here to visit our sympathy store.