Overview

• The Steelers announced Sept. 17 that longtime beat reporter Dale Lolley died at 56 after an extended battle with cancer, and he is survived by his wife, Amy, and their three children.
• Over roughly three decades he covered the team for the Observer-Reporter, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Steelers Digest and the Steelers Radio Network.
• He co-hosted the weekday SNR Drive podcast with former NFL scout Matt Williamson, becoming a daily voice for Steelers fans.
• In 2022 he joined Steelers.com as a contributing writer and editor, deepening his presence on the team’s digital platforms.
• Tributes highlighted his mentoring and youth baseball work in Washington County, with public condolences from Steelers.com’s Bob Labriola and the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.