Robert Henry Stanger, MD
May 19, 1937 - August 21, 2024

DR. ROBERT H. STANGER: 87, passed away in his sleep on August 21st after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Andrea Stanger, his loving children Lee-Ann Stanger-Nelson (Les Nelson) of Johnson City, TN, and David Stanger (Susheela Nemani-Stanger) of Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, and his grandchildren, Angelina Nelson and Ravi Stanger.

Born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to Sidney and Mary Stanger, he later moved to Queens Village and attended Stuyvesant High School. He majored in English Literature at Guilford College, where he first met his wife, Andrea Rogin (Stanger), who, to everyone's surprise, also hailed from Queens, NY. Robert went on to earn his M.D. at Emory University in 1964 and completed his internship in Neurology at Bowman Gray School of Medicine.

He served as a US Army Captain and Preventive Medicine Officer in Vietnam. His experiences during those challenging years solidified his commitment to helping others heal from trauma and fueled his lifelong dedication to the practice of Psychiatry.

Dr. Stanger completed his residency in General Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he later taught as a Clinical Assistant Professor. He established his private practice in General Psychiatry in 1970 and was Director of Psychiatric Services and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at Allegheny Valley Hospital. Additionally, he was affiliated with Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Citizens General, and Forbes Hospitals.

A strong advocate for the field of Mental Health, Dr. Stanger was an active executive member of both the Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania Psychiatric Societies and served as a delegate to the American Psychiatric Association.

He and his family have been active members of Temple David in Monroeville since 1977. A lover of all animals, he found solace in nature, often taking long walks with his Chocolate Lab, Buddy, who was his constant companion in recent years.

He leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and healing. He will be deeply missed by those who were touched by his kindness and acts of service.

Services at Temple David, 4415 Northern Pike, Monroeville, on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 11 AM. Visitation one half hour prior to services (10:30 AM to 11 AM). Interment Homewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com 

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Dr. Stanger will be sorely missed by family and friends. He was a truly dedicated professional who treated all his patients with compassion and care. He knew both psychoanalysis and talk therapy and used both effectively with his patients. I was under his care for 20+ years and counseled me through an arduous Ph.D. Program at the University of Pittsurgh, while suffering from major depression and anxiety. I admire and respect this gentleman for all the positive impact he has had on hundreds of patients. Sincerely, Dennis M. Spinella, Ph.D.