Stuart Emry, a Pittsburgh television reporter for more than 30 years, died Thursday, April 14, 2022, at age 88.
Emry was born in Limington, Maine, in 1934. His mother, Hazel Emry, moved her family to Indiana following his father, Marion, death in 1939.
After graduating from Indiana University in Bloomington with a degree in psychology, Emry served in the Army as a lieutenant and rifle platoon leader in Germany.
Stuart Emry worked with WEDO in McKeesport and KDKA radio before landing a job at WTAE-TV, where he worked as a reporter for about 20 years.
He later worked at KDKA-TV for about 10 years before retiring in 2000.
Stu Emry Obituary
January 17, 1934 – April 14, 2022 (88 years old)
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Stuart Emry of South Park, Pennsylvania, born in Limington, Maine, who passed away at the age of 88, on April 14, 2022.
He was predeceased by: his wife Susan C. Emry; son Michael Stuart Emry; parents, Marion Emry and Hazel Emry (Thornburg); and his sister Lucy Emry Hack.
He is survived by his daughters, Betsy Emry Benson (John) and Jennifer Susan Goga (Matt); and his grandchildren, Nicholas Goga, Dan Goga, Michael Goga and Annie Benson.
A reception will be held on Monday, April 18th, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 at 12:00 PM at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc. (4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.