Richard "Dick" Feiner
January 14, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Richard "Dick" Feiner passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at age 87. Though born in Cleveland, OH, Dick spent the majority of his life in suburban Philadelphia, PA with his beloved wife of 57 years, Charlene, where they raised their two sons, Adam and Drew. 

After his love for his family, his other personal passions included volunteering with the Oakmont and later Bryn Mawr Fire Departments, first as a firefighter and later as a fire photographer. The latter allowed him to combine his hobby of photography with his love of the fireservice. He was also an avid model railroader and collected O-Gauge model trains from childhood through the time of his passing. Anyone who visited their home in Havertown, PA would easily recall Dick’s authentic five-foot square Pennsylvania Railroad sign mounted to their basement wall and full around-the-room train display. Or they might recall Dick turning on the blue light atop his car as he raced to fight a fire and save lives and property for public service.

Since 2020, Dick enjoyed his relocation to Pittsburgh, PA where he and Charlene cherished their opportunity to meet new friends at New Riverview Towers and spend more time with their son, Drew, daughter-in-law, Maggie, and grandchildren, Caroline, Penny, and Leo. Dick also enjoyed his role as Treasurer of the Riverview Towers Renters Association and of his role designing the annual model train displays he would run every December for all the residents and visitors to see. 

Dick was an electrical engineer, having earned his degree from Villanova University. He joked that he put his training to good use in designing his elaborate basement model train display. 

Dick is survived by his beloved wife Charlene Feiner. He was the loving father of Adam (Tara) Feiner and Drew (Maggie) Feiner, and cherished brother of Viki Roth. He was the devoted grandfather (Pappa) of Caroline, Penny, and Leo Feiner and uncle of David Panzer, Marco Roth, Lauren Burns, and Melissa Panzer. 

Dick’s presence will be sorely missed, especially his warmth, kindness, and sense of humor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association at heart.org/en or the National Volunteer Fire Council at nvfc.org/donate-to-the-nvfc/, both of which support causes meaningful to Dick.

Services for Dick will be held at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM. There will be NO prior visitation. Interment will follow at Homewood Cemetery, 1599 S Dallas Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. 

The family will be sitting shiva Monday, January 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with minyan at 7:00 PM; and on Tuesday, January 20 and Wednesday, January 21 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with minyan at 7:00 PM.Contact Ralph Schugar Chapel at 412.621.8282 for details.  www.Schugar.com

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May his memory be for a blessing. Thinking of you and your family during this time.

Oakmont Fire Company No. 1 23 W. Benedict Ave Havertown, Pa. 19083 January 18, 2026 To the Family of Dick Feiner, On behalf of the officers and members of the Oakmont Fire Company, we offer our heartfelt condolences on the loss of our dear friend and Life Member of 36 years of service, Richard (Dick as he was known) Feiner. Our records show that Dick joined Oakmont Fire Company in 1957 and served until 2012 (on and off during this time). Dick received a Life Member Award to Oakmont in October 1993 for a total of 25 years of service Dick’s devotion to the fire service and to our community was truly remarkable. Whether answering the call in times of need, guiding and encouraging newer members, or capturing the spirit of our work through his photography, he gave generously of his time, talents, and heart. His dedication, integrity, and friendship enriched our company and inspired all who knew him. We will remember Dick not only for his many years of service, but for his warmth, humor, and the pride he took in being part of our fire company family. His legacy will live on in the traditions we uphold, the stories we share, and the countless lives he touched. Dick responded to 2,275 alarms during his time at Oakmont Fire Co. #1. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the cherished memories you hold and in knowing how deeply Dick was respected, admired, and loved by his fire service brothers. With deepest sympathy, Michael J Kelly President Oakmont Fire Company William G Hatton Jr. Fire Chief Oakmont Fire Company