Robert Gary Krohner
KROHNER: Robert Gary Krohner, age 67, of Pittsburgh, passed away on March 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born Sept. 4, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, to Harry and Faye (Grunt) Krohner. Rob attended Hillel Day School of Detroit, Southfield Lathrup High School, Michigan State University, Wayne State University and the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. This was followed by a residency in anesthesia and critical care medicine fellowship. Rob practiced the majority of his career at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, both at the Eye & Ear Hospital and Magee-Women’s Hospital, finishing his career as an associate professor. During his tenure at UPMC he was actively involved in patient care, as well as teaching both anesthesia residents and medical students until he retired in 2021. In his spare time, Rob was a sports enthusiast both as a participant and a spectator. He enjoyed kayaking, biking and boating with his wife and family. Rob leaves behind his wife Karen (Marrich) Krohner, children Matthew Krohner (Hannah), Noah Krohner (Kelsey) and Gavrielle Kasznel (Zachary); grandchildren Eliza, Lucille, Hendrix and Otto; sister Linda Friedlaender (Gary); sister-in-law Lisa Gordon (Robert); brother-in-law David Simon; Aunt Libby (Grunt) Newman; and a large extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Faye Krohner, in-laws Donald and Ghinda (Friedenberg) Marrich, brother Martin Krohner and sister-in-law Diane (Marrich) Simon of blessed memory. Funeral will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, beginning at 10:45 a.m. for visitation with family followed by services at Homewood Chapel and Cemetery. The family kindly requests that memorial gifts be made to one of the following organizations: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network pancan.org; United Hatzalah israelrescue.org; Beth El Congregation of the South Hills bethelcong.org. PJC
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