Chuck Diederich

Chuck Diederich traveled to his heavenly home on April 2, 2024, after 74 happy years in this one. He died peacefully with his wonderful wife, Mary, at his side as she had always been since their meeting in 1972 while working at a suburban newspaper company. Besides Mary, Chuck  leaves his son Joe, and daughter Beth (Cristián), granddaughters Olivia and Emilia.

Chuck was born and lived almost his entire life in The South Hills of Pittsburgh where he always felt he was home. Following medical training he opened a solo practice in the Banksville area. Chuck defined his life using three Fs:  faith, family and food. Mary was the most instrumental influence in developing his Catholic faith which he cherished. He was active in his church, serving on many  committees and taking Communion to shut-ins. Chuck relished his children and spent as much time as possible attending or coaching sports teams, helping with schoolwork or playing family games. He particularly enjoyed their annual vacation to Myrtle Beach, not so much for the water but for the family’s daily mini-golf tournaments. Mary and the children were the reason he kept his medical practice small so he would have plenty of time for them. Family was always more important than work. Chuck loved to cook and took particular pleasure in preparation of large family meals especially Thanksgiving. Chuck volunteered with a group that served the homeless by baking 200 cookies for their (weekly) bag lunches.  He always felt that he got more from this ministry than did the homeless. 

Visitation at Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care, Peter’s, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317 on Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Funeral mass will be held at St. Louise de Marillac Church in Upper St. Clair on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 10:30 am with burial to follow.