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Richard Kotar Obituary

Richard E. Kotar, 82, of Muse, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in McMurray Hills Manor, McMurray. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are entrusted to Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Sep. 11 to Sep. 12, 2025.

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Bruce ONeil

September 13, 2025

Big Rich,
Rest in Peace My Friend
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Renee Battistone -Linn

September 12, 2025

So sorry for your loss , your dad was a pillar to the community and will be greatly missed by everyone . Thoughts and prayers to you and your family .

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Sep

13

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317

Sep

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317

Sep

14

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317

Sep

14

Memorial service

7:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317

Sep

15

Funeral service

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317

Sep

15

Burial

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Forest Lawn Gardens

3739 Washington Rd, Canonsburg, PA 15317

Funeral services provided by:

Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317

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