BRASKO CHARLES E. Age 74, Coraopolis resident and inspector for 21 years with Pittsburgh Forgings, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015, at his home, due to complications of diabetes. He is survived by his loving wife and caretaker, Veronica Ronnie (Szymczyk) Brasko; and his two best friends, Bob Mandara, his mailman and P.J. Snyder, his classmate. He was preceded in death by his mom, Emma (Kezmarsky) Brasko; sister, Pat Bondi; and his well-loved dog, Corky. An avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pitt Panthers, was a 1959 graduate of Coraopolis High School, loved listening to KDKA Talk Radio and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Veronica wants to thank Mother Teresa Hospice for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, donations welcomed by his wife. Services were private. Arrangements by COPELAND'S. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ADELMAN SUE ELLEN (MORROW) AGE...
ADELMAN SUE ELLEN (MORROW) Age 71, of Monroeville, formerly of Rockland, unexpectedly on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Wife of David Adelman; loving mother of Douglas "Bucky" (Connie) Diamond, Heather (Casey) Tolerico, and Amanda (Josh) Parente; grandmother of Alec, Sidney, Maya, Julia, Paytan, and Connor; sister of Dorothy "Dottie" (Dick) Ament and the late Boyd (Jeanne) Morrow; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. Sue was a talented soprano and enjoyed performing in musicals at West Virginia University and The Franklin Civic Operetta. She also enjoyed traveling the world. Celebration of Sue's Life will be held Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE / PLUM CHAPEL) corner of Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville, (412-856-4747). Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110 (www.pittsburghfoodbank.org) or The Rainbow Kitchen Community Services, 135 E. 9th Ave., Homestead, PA 15120 (www.rainbowkitchen. org). www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HEIL GEORGIA K. (MEDVITZ) PASS...
HEIL GEORGIA K. (MEDVITZ) Passed peacefully, on Nov. 15, 2015, at the age of 72. She was a resident of McCandless Twp. Loving wife of Raymond C. Heil; beloved mother of Kelly (Mike) Ortmann and Raeann (Tom) Cameron, sister of George Bo Medvitz, Jr. ; dedicated grandmother of Lindsey and Tyler Ortmann and Ryan, Matthew, Steven and Adam Cameron. Friends will be received Wednesday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. at SPERLING FUNERAL HOME, 700 Blazier Dr., McCandless Twp. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at St. Ursula Church at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation, 3109 Forbes Ave., Ste. 101, Pgh., PA 15213. For more on Georgia's life story and to leave a remembrance, please visit: www.sperlingfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KUBINA JOHN AGE 93, OF SOUTH P...
KUBINA JOHN Age 93, of South Park, passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 15, 2015. He was born in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania on July 29, 1922, to Joseph and Sophia Kubina. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Mary Kubina. John is survived by his three daughters, Shirley Botz, Ruthann Kubina, and Verna Kubina; three granddaughters, Tracy (Arthur) Johnson, Michelle Guza and Megan Guza; three great-grandsons, Ameir, Braylon, and Zavier Johnson; and great- granddaughter, Aubree Mirt. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; five sisters, Catherine Polacek, Verna Pauletich, Mary Bero, Annie Polacek and Josephine Hruby; and two brothers, Martin and Andrew Brandis. John was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, VFW member, as well as a boxer in World War II. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. A Blessing Service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. The family asks for no flowers or plants please. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SEGAL DR. ALAN H. ON MONDAY, N...
SEGAL Dr. ALAN H. On Monday, November 16, 2015. Beloved husband of Liddie Ann Segal; beloved father of Fred Segal and Dr. Jane Segal; brother of Marjorie Segal, the late Charna Midler and Josiah Segal; grandfather of Samuel, Nicole and Adina Segal. Graveside Services and Interment will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Tree of Life Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center, 2010 E. 90th Street, Cleveland, OH 44195. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WHALEN PAMELA (SCHMIDER) AGE 7...
WHALEN PAMELA (SCHMIDER) Age 70, of Pittsburgh, on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Jefferson Aloysius Whalen, Jr.; loving mother of Jefferson A. (Linda) Whalen III and Kellie (Kevin) Laurenzi; cherished gram of Jefferson A. Whalen IV, Garrett Whalen, Brady Whalen, Mia Laurenzi, Mara Whalen and Ava Laurenzi; sister of the late Theodore, Robert and Dorothy Schmider; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews who will mourn her passing. Pamela was a member of S.S. Simon & Jude Church, she was a very selfless person who took care of everyone, and her entire life was dedicated to her family and her faith. Family and friends welcome Wednesday 1-8 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220. Mass of Christian Burial 12 noon Thursday S.S. Simon & Jude Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the St. Mary of Mercy Red Door Fund, 202 Stanwix St., Pgh., PA 15222. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FULLUM JAMES L. 11/17/1953 ~ 1...
FULLUM
JAMES L.
11/17/1953 ~ 1/13/2006
Those we love don't go away, they walk with us every day.
Happy Birthday!
Love you,
Dad, sister and brother.
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WILE RICHARD 07/07/1944 - 11/1...
WILE
RICHARD
07/07/1944 - 11/17/2005
Brilliant intellect, impenetrable integrity, impeccable taste; a consummate gentleman, who was genuine in every respect. We miss you, Richard. Rest peacefully with knowledge that you remain in our hearts.
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KOSTELIC EVA 2/3/1926 ~ 11/17/...
KOSTELIC
EVA
2/3/1926 ~ 11/17/2013
Sadly missed, lovingly remembered and forever in our hearts. Love, Lois, John, Lisa, Tony, Alexis & Ryan.
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POLJAK JOHN BABE ON SUNDAY, ...
POLJAK JOHN BABE On Sunday, November 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Esther (Ward) Poljak; loving father of Mary Jane Waldo (Jeff); cherished grandfather of Brooke and Dolan Waldo; brother of Tom Poljak and the late Charles, Vincent, Nick, Joe and Matt. Services and interment are private. The family suggests contributions to Family Hospice, 50 Moffett St., Pgh., PA 15243 or to the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110. Arrangements entrusted to the BAGNATO FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'KELLY MICHAEL LORING AGE 25,...
O'KELLY MICHAEL LORING Age 25, of Cumberland, MD, unexpectedly passed away on November 9, 2015. Michael leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Ellen Cosby; his uncle, Stanley and aunt, Johnette Matyasik of Cumberland, MD, who adopted him; two sisters, Mikeasha O'Kelly and Chantell Taliaferro; one brother, Eric Taliaferro; one nephew, Bryan Nelson, Jr.; one niece, Brianna Nelson; grandparents, Collus and Joanne Smith; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Homegoing Service Thurs., November 19, 2015, 11 a.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAY JAMES EDMUND ED AGE 80, ...
HAY JAMES EDMUND ED Age 80, of Jefferson Hills, died November 16, 2015, at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth, from an aggressive Lymphoma. He was the son of the late James E., Sr. and Josephine (Hermes) Hay and the husband of Carolyn (Yost) Hay. Ed retired as a Research Physicist with the former Bureau of the Mines, US Department of Interior, after 32 years of service. He received his Bachelor's Degree from St. Joseph College in Philadelphia and pursued his Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics at the University of Pittsburgh. He was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church, where he was Ordained as a Deacon in in 2003, serving for the past 12 years. In addition to his wife, Carolyn, Ed is survived by children, David P. Hay of North Huntingdon and Lynne (Joseph) Buccilli Sutton of Indianapolis, IN; granddaughter, Sofia; in-laws, Kenton (Nancy) Yost of Baldwin, Sylvia Williams of Elizabeth Twp. and Mary Ellen (Robert) Carr of Elizabeth Twp.; and many nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn (Hess) Hay. Arrangements are entrusted to WILLIG FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015, 11 a.m., at St. Mary's Anglican Church, 509 6th St., Charleroi, PA 15022, Arch Bishop Robert Duncan and Fr. Robert Hanna will officiate. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary's Anglican Church, 509 6th St., Charleroi, PA 15022 or the Cancer Research Institute, 55 Broadway, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10006, www.cancerresearch.org. www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LIPPERT MARYELLEN W. ON NOVEMB...
LIPPERT MARYELLEN W. On November 17, 2015, Maryellen W. Lippert, of Franklin Park, beloved wife of 52 years to William E. Lippert passed peacefully at home. Also survived by her two daughters, Nancy (David) Krial of Macungie, PA, and Jerri Lynn Lippert of Franklin Park. Maryellen retired after many years of teaching at Ingomar Middle School in the North Allegheny School District. She was a loving wife and mother, avid gardener and talented pianist. Maryellen was a caring and compassionate friend to many. She will be dearly missed. Friends and family will be received Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Highway, where a memorial service will be held at Noon. simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NOONAN MARYANN J. AGE 61, OF C...
NOONAN MARYANN J. Age 61, of Carnegie, on Monday, November 16, 2015. Beloved wife for 41 years of Thomas P. Noonan; LOVING mother of Kimberly A. Noonan and Sheliah A. (Bob) Heckla; sister of Helen Whewell and John (Janice) Blosl; grammy of Lucy Heckla; sister-in-law of John (Lisa) Noonan; also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. MaryAnn was devoted to her family and pets. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon THURSDAY EVENING 6-8 p.m. and FRIDAY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Germaine Church, Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 333 E. Carson Street, Pgh., PA 15219. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRISBON JOSEPHINE V. PASSED AW...
BRISBON JOSEPHINE V. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2015, age 86, formerly of Phoenix, AZ. Josephine leaves behind a loving family, her daughter, Linda West of McCandless, PA; her son, Emmitt E. Brisbon, Jr. and his wife, Patricia of Worcester, MA; her daughter, Edwinna Johnson of Phoenix, AZ; and her stepdaughter, Carla Maney of Texas. She had 14 grandchildren; ten great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Josephine was born in Toneless, AZ in 1928. Throughout her life, she had an artistic streak making various crafts and jewelry. Being an entrepreneur and an excellent sales person, she ran home businesses selling her creations as well as Tupperware and Avon. She and her husband, Emmitt Brisbon (deceased), ran a neighborhood grocery store for several years before she became a member of the American Express mail room team, retiring in 1994. In 2004, she moved to Pittsburgh to live with her daughter, Linda's family. She loved dogs, old movies, Elvis and Frank Sinatra. A celebration of her life will be held in Arizona in May. Arrangements entrusted to SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., West View. Please visit her online memorial at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FETAH CLAIRE M. (FRIEDBERG) AG...
FETAH CLAIRE M. (FRIEDBERG) Age 83, of Allentown, NJ, passed in peace and serenity with her loving sons, Mark and David, at her bedside on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Claire was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 13, 1931, where she graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School. After attending Seton Hill University, she met her devoted husband, Victor J. Fetah, Jr. and moved to Greensburg, PA, where they were parishioners at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church. In addition to her dear brother, Stanford Friedberg, of Murrysville, PA, Claire is survived by her daughter- in-law, Diane (Van Ness) Fetah, with grandchildren, Zachary and Matthew of Chesterfield, NJ; as well as daughter-in-law, Leah (Nollau) Fetah, of Laguna Niguel, CA, with grandchildren, Kirsten and Maximillian. Claire will forever be remembered for her caring soul and selfless spirit. Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2015, at the VAIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, (724) 468-1177. May her faith and our love for Claire live on through eternity. Services will be held at noon Saturday, November 21, 2015, in St. John Baptist de la Salle Catholic Church, 497 Athena Drive, Delmont, with Father Tom Dansak, as celebrant. Committal and entombment in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont, will follow when Claire will rejoin Victor, her beloved husband of 59 years. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Claire and Victor's names to Tribute Program, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. To send online expressions of sympathy, obtain grief support information or directions, please visit www.VaiaFuneralHome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBERTS SHERRY LEE QUIETLY, ON...
ROBERTS SHERRY LEE Quietly, on November 11, 2015. Survived by her loving family. Friends may call Fri., Nov. 20, 2015, 6-8 p.m. at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF PT. BREEZE, 7204 Thomas Blvd. 15208. Funeral Ceremony Sat., Nov. 21, 2015, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark A.M.E. Church, 1409 Montier St., Wilkinsburg. Interment private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOAL EUGENE AGE 67, OF FINLEYV...
BOAL EUGENE Age 67, of Finleyville, PA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed peacefully on Monday, November 16, 2015. Born on April 2, 1948, he was the son of the late Isabell and Raymond Boal. Loving husband of Carolyn Boal; beloved father of Ryan (Jennifer) Boal and Kimberly (Wayne) Stein; cherished grandfather of Ashley, Austin, and Conner. Eugene will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with a Service at 12:00 p.m. at CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARIANI ANNA ON MONDAY, NOVEMB...
MARIANI ANNA On Monday, November 16, 2015. Wife of the late Edward Bimbe Mariani; beloved mother of Esther (Frank) DiPasquale, Joanna (Robert) DePascale, Maria (Thomas) Mazza, Nina (Michael) Dongilli; sister-in-law of Olga Sciullo; grandmother of Robert (Jessica) DePascale, Natalie (James) Yates, Roseann (Seth) Eckstein, Peter (Jami) DePascale, Dante (Laura) DiPasquale, Angela (Patrick) Reeves, Michelle (Shane) Westerhold, Gabriella, Taresa and Regina Dongilli; great- grandmother of Sophia Rose, Charlie Edward and Nathan Ralph DePascale and William Ennis Reeves. Friends received Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Funeral on Friday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Church, Friendship Campus at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'CONNOR FRED G. "FRITZ" AGE 8...
O'CONNOR FRED G. "FRITZ" Age 86, on Monday, November 16, 2015, of Sheraden. Beloved husband of the late Mary Rose (Weston) O'Connor; father of Kathleen (the late Rich) Panizzi, Michael (Janine) O'Connor, and the late Susan Woessner and Frederick "Rick" O'Connor; father-in-law of Donnie Woessner; brother of Bonnie Bayer; also eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Friends received THURSDAY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WM. F. CONROY FUNERAL HOME, 2944 Chartiers Ave., Sheraden. Funeral Mass in Holy Innocents Church, Friday, 10 a.m. wfconroyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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