John Edward Elder Obituary
In loving memory of John Edward Elder of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who departed this world on January 12, 2026 at the age of 63. John Edward leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Paul and Mary Elizabeth Elder (Cassidy); and his siblings, Richard Elder, Louise Rush and Suzy Elder.
He is survived by: his wife Rosanna Elder (Pietrzak); his children, Chrissy Elder, Jennifer Gostic and Steph Elder; his grandchildren, Ashanti, Ava Scott, Collin Cramp, Wyatt and E. J. Gostic; his great grandchildren, Amontay, Sean and Princeston; and his siblings, Billy Elder and Shirley Fincun.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or http://www.stjude.org.
