Compiled and displayed is a non-inclusive of notable burials at Christ Our Redeemer/North Side Catholic Cemetery, please scroll down to read some of the biographical information compiled about each individual. Information for this area will be updated periodically as additional information is compiled or updated.

RICHARD D. BUCKLEY

BIRTH: Sep. 21, 1858
DEATH: Dec. 12, 1929
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Buckley Played Major League Baseball as a Catcher for the following teams: Indianapolis Hoosiers, New York Giants, St. Louis Browns, and the Philadelphia Phillies for a total of 8 years.

JOHN GARY GERTSCH

BIRTH: Sep. 29, 1944
DEATH: Jul. 19, 1969
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Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the war in Viet Nam as a Staff Sergeant in Company E, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in A Shau Valley, Republic of Vietnam, from July 15 to 19, 1969. His citation reads "S/Sgt. Gertsch distinguished himself while serving as a platoon sergeant and platoon leader during combat operations in the A Shau Valley. During the initial phase of an operation to seize a strongly defended enemy Position, S/Sgt. Gertsch's platoon leader was seriously wounded and lay exposed to intense enemy fire. Forsaking his own safety, without hesitation S/Sgt. Gertsch rushed to aid his fallen leader and dragged him to a sheltered position. He then assumed command of the heavily engaged platoon and led his men in a fierce counterattack that forced the enemy to withdraw. Later, a small element of S/Sgt. Gertsch's unit was reconnoitering when attacked again by the enemy. S/Sgt. Gertsch moved forward to his besieged element and immediately charged, firing as he advanced. His determined assault forced the enemy troops to withdraw in confusion and made possible the recovery of 2 wounded men who had been exposed to heavy enemy fire. Sometime later his platoon came under attack by an enemy force employing automatic weapons, grenade, and rocket fire. S/Sgt. Gertsch was severely wounded during the onslaught but continued to command his platoon despite his painful wound. While moving under fire and encouraging his men he sighted an aidman treating a wounded officer from an adjacent unit. Realizing that both men were in imminent danger of being killed, he rushed forward and positioned himself between them and the enemy nearby. While the wounded officer was being moved to safety S/Sgt. Gertsch was mortally wounded by enemy fire. Without S/Sgt. Gertsch's courage, ability to inspire others, and profound concern for the welfare of his men, the loss of life among his fellow soldiers would have been significantly greater. His conspicuous gallantry, extraordinary heroism, and intrepidity at the cost of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit on him and the Armed Forces of his country". His name can be found on the Viet Nam Memorial in Washington, DC on Panel 20W, Row 019.

WALTER "Walt" KIESLING

BIRTH: May 27, 1903
DEATH: Mar. 2, 1962
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Hall of Fame Professional Football Player. He was a coach as well as played guard. He played for the Duluth Eskimos from 1926 to 1927, Pottsville Maroons in 1928, Chicago Cardinals from 1929 to 1933, Chicago Bears in 1934, Green Bay Packers from 1935 to 1936, and the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1937 to 1939. He coached the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1940 to 1942, and 1954 to 1955. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1966.

ARTHUR "Art" ROONEY

BIRTH: Jan. 27, 1901
DEATH: Aug. 25, 1988
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Professional Football Team Owner. He was the owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

THOMAS EDWARD SCANLON

BIRTH: September 18, 1896
DEATH: August 9, 1955
HOME TOWN: Pittsburgh

US Congressman. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he served in the United States Army during World War I. Elected to represent Pennsylvania's 16th and 30th Districts in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1941 to 1945.

THOMAS J. FOERSTER

BIRTH: Apr. 17, 1928
DEATH: Jan. 11, 2000
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Allegheny County Commissioner

CHIEF WHIRLWIND

BIRTH: Unknown
DEATH: Feb. 18, 1918
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