Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Obituary: Steven Theis (Pitt Ortho '74)

Obituary

We learned of the passing of Dr. Steven Theis (Pitt Ortho Alumni '74).

Steve Theis passed away at home, where he wanted to be, on Friday January 8, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 77.

He is survived by his wife, Raine; and his three daughters, Kimberly (Joseph) Sgroi, of Portland Ore., Melissa McVeigh (Jeffrey) of Portland Ore., and Allison (Brian) Dolan of Pittsburgh; two stepchildren, Betsy (Manuel) Dominguez of Savannah, Ga., and Blake (Allysum) Chunko of Pueblo, Colo. He is granddad to fifteen wonderful grandchildren, Lydia McVeigh, Megan McVeigh, Matthew Sgroi, Caroline Sgroi, Anna Catherine Sgroi, William Sgroi, Anne Dolan, John Dolan, Mary Grace Dolan, Peter Dolan, Katherine Dolan, Luke Dolan, Clara Dolan, Jordi Dominguez, and Axel Dominguez. He is also survived by his siblings, Margaret Atkinson, Philip (Linda) Theis, Elizabeth McNulty, and Catherine Sutula; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his fur babies, Sophie, Macie Grace, and Bella, who miss him terribly.

Because of COVID and at his request, there will be no funeral. A memorial service will be held at a safer time. Donations can be made to The Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, Ga. 31406.Please sign our guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Savannah, Georgia