GELBKE ROBERT A. Age 86, of Monroeville, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Gelbke; father of Kimberly Zambrano (Eugene), Karen Homa (Daniel) and Kris Innes (Greg); 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; brother of Audrey Gismondi (Kenneth); and brother-in-law of Charles Pringle (Hilda). He was the son of the late Ronald and Ena (Bechtle) Gelbke. Bob earned his master's degree at the University of Pittsburgh and was a longtime Pitt alumni. He was a teacher at CCAC-Boyce Campus and a longtime volunteer at Forbes Regional Hospital. He was a founding member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Friends will be received from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 4503 Old William Penn Hwy., Monroeville, with a memorial service following 11:30 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Arrangements entrusted to the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE. www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GELBKE ROBERT A. AGE 86, OF MO...
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SHOCK GARY E. AGE 67, OF O'HAR...
SHOCK GARY E. Age 67, of O'Hara Township, on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Beloved husband of Carol Shock; loving father of Michael (Sandy) Shock; caring brother of Carol (Bill) Regalski, and Cindy (George) Bober; and son of the late Edward and Helen Shock. Gary was an avid golfer, enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Penguins, and cherished spending time with his family. Visitation on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., at THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, LTD., 930 Center Avenue, Blawnox, where a service will take place on Thurs. at 10 a.m. www.thomasmsmith funeralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LOWMAN ALBERT W., JR. AGE 86, ...
LOWMAN ALBERT W., JR. Age 86, of Bridgeville, on May 28, 2016. Beloved wife of Rosemarie (Sweeney) Lowman for 62 years; loving father of Albert W. Lowman III of Bridgeville; cherished grandfather of Albert W. (Sarah) Lowman IV of Midland and Gayle Lowman of Oakdale; brother- in-law of the late Lawrence (Audrey) Sweeney, the late Edward (the late Bonnie) Sweeney, the late Cathy (the late Steve) Takes, Shirley (the late Bruce) Flavell, John (Cathy) Sweeney, Ronald (Marian) Sweeney and Patricia Gray; also survived by his daughter-in-law, Tina Lowman and many nieces and nephews. Albert was a Mason for over 55 years and a past Commander of American Legion, Post 54. Family and friends received on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412.221.3333), where a service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment and military honors to follow in Forest Lawn Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Blood Bank. View and share condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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YENCHIK JAN AGE 76, OF BRIDGEV...
YENCHIK JAN Age 76, of Bridgeville, on Thursday, May 26, 2016, in his home after a brief illness. Beloved boyfriend to Joyce McCloud; father to Susan (Chris) Petrarca and Mark (Pam) Yenchik; grandfather to Maggie and Abbie Petrarca, and Kyle and Hallie Yenchik. Services by BEINHAUER - FRYER, 412-221-3800. Friends welcome at 430 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, PA 15017 on Saturday for a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Inurnment at Melrose Cemetery. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZNIDARSIC FRANK J. OF NORTH BR...
ZNIDARSIC FRANK J. Of North Braddock, age 88, on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Husband of the late Mary P. Znidarsic; loving father of JoAnn (Joe) Rusnak of North Versailles and Nancy (Joe) Manion of Penn Twp.; cherished grandfather of Jacob and David Rusnak; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends welcome Tuesday 4-8 p.m. in the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112, 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church of Good Shepherd Parish on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Following Mass Frank will be laid to rest in Braddock Catholic Cemetery. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALONGI MARGARET E. (COLEMAN) A...
ALONGI MARGARET E. (COLEMAN) Age 84, of Franklin Park, formerly of Ross, on Friday, May 27, 2016. Loving mother of Eric Coleman and the late Mark Coleman (survived by Susan); proud grandmother of Ryan Coleman (Susan), Kevin Coleman, Keith Coleman and Colleen Kello (Jeff); devoted great- grandmother of James, Katelyn and Jeffrey; sister of Robert, Mary Glenn, the late Franklin and the late Laura; also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be on Thursday at 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC.,806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FREEMAN LEROY AGE 62, OF GARFI...
FREEMAN LEROY Age 62, of Garfield, unexpectedly on May 25, 2016. Friends received Tuesday 3 to 7 p.m. at the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave., East Liberty. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. service will begin at 6 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Professional services entrusted to COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-661-5915. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZUPANC HELEN AGE 88, OF COLLIN...
ZUPANC HELEN Age 88, of Collinsburg, on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Mother of Edward Zupanc and wife, Robyn of Jamison, Richard Zupanc and wife, Gloria of Wexford, and Stacey Vallor of Collierville, TN; grandmother of Jamie Zupanc, Jennifer Vallor Ivy and husband, Sam, and Emily Vallor; and furry grandbaby and namesake, Helenka; and also numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, at which time services will be held, at the J. WILLIAM MCCAULEY, JR. FUNERAL HOME, INC., 901 Vine St., West Newton. Interment in West Newton Cemetery. Condolences at: mccauleyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PITASSI ERNESTINE M. ON SATURD...
PITASSI ERNESTINE M. On Saturday, May 28, 2016, age 93, of Coraopolis. Wife of Ettore Pitassi; mother of Edward (Maria) Pitassi; grandfather of Michael and Christina Pitassi; sister of Pat Batista, Guido Batista, Evelyn DeSalvo and the late Rose Buttera. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in ANTHONY J. SANVITO, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1316 4th Ave., Coraopolis. Prayers in funeral home Thursday 9 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church 9:30 a.m. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARB MARY LOU AGE 88, OF ROSS ...
BARB MARY LOU Age 88, of Ross Twp., formerly of Shaler Twp., on May 28, 2016. Wife of the late Fraley W.; mother of Fralett Sunderland (John), Fraley Barb (Kimberly), Craig W. Bard (late wife Sharon), and the late Gary Barb (wife Debbie); grandmother of Christopher Barb, Wendy Sunderland Sciullo, Jennifer Barb Smith, Kristy Sunderland Koenig, Michael Barb, Amanda Barb, and the late Craig Barb II; great-grandmother of nine. Visitation Wednesday June 1, 2016, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Funeral service Thursday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Please visit us at: www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GILBERT ROBERT CHARLES AGE 31,...
GILBERT ROBERT CHARLES Age 31, of Verona, left for a better place on Thursday, May 26, 2016, after a prolonged and courageous battle with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and Leukodystrophy. Son of Christine A. Peters of Verona and Raymond C. Gilbert of TN; grandson of Rose Peters (Osheka) and the late Patrick A. Peters; nephew of James P. Peters and the late Kenneth A. Peters. He attended Providence Heights Alpha School, Boyce Middle Campus, Penn Hills High School and graduated from Pittsburgh Technical Institute with a degree in Graphic Design. Robert was into Hats and Tatts and was known for his sense of humor, love of drawing, art and poetry. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Private inurnment in Lakewood Memorial Garden. Robert believed in giving back and was a registered organ donor. Memorial contributions in Robert's name may be made to the National MS Society, Keystone Chapter, 1501 Reedsdale Street, Cardello Building, Suite 105, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 or Forbes Hospice, Office of Fund Development, 4818 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Please add a tribute at: www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POPPICK IRENE RENIE OF MURRY...
POPPICK IRENE RENIE Of Murrysville, formerly of Turtle Creek, passed away on May 25, 2016, at Golden LivingCenter of Murrysville. Born July 25, 1927, in Jermyn, PA, daughter of the late John Poppick and Mary Suvak Poppick Dublik. Her father, an immigrant coal miner, died of tuberculosis at the age of 39 in 1931 and was buried in Jermyn, PA. Her mother contracted tuberculosis and was admitted to the Trudeau Sanitarium at Saranac Lake, where she not only recovered but witnessed the 1936 Olympics. At the age of four, Irene was sitting on a wall with some playmates when she was pushed off by a neighbor who did not want them there. It would take several years to discover that she had dislocated her hip. She was cared for first by her mother's relatives and then by the Scranton West Side Hospital for three years, though the medical technology of the day was unable to correct the injury. Her case attracted attention, and she became known in the Scranton Republican and in The Scrantonian as Little Irene. The many Christmas toys donated by strangers to her at the time were distributed equally among the hospitalized children. After leaving the hospital she attended school in Jermyn for three years before joining her mother, sisters, and brothers who were living in Linhart (Wilkins Township), PA. She graduated from Turtle Creek High School in 1947 and then worked in Gordon's Drug store and the Frederick Theater in East Pittsburgh. In 1952 she began work as a secretary at the Westinghouse plant in East Pittsburgh, retiring in 1987. In her later years the multiple joint replacements she underwent did not deter her from extensive travel with her family and with her significant other, the late Robert Plance of Murrysville. Her positive and cheerful personality, despite her troublesome and painful physical condition, were an inspiration to her family and all who knew her. Preceded in death by her mother; her sister, Eleanor Anderson of Sacramento, CA; and her brothers, Andrew of Fresno, CA, and John of Irwin, PA, both combat veterans of WWII. Aunt of David Anderson of Butler, PA, Paula (Tom) Poppick Steiner of Irwin, Daniel (Sandi) Anderson of New Jersey, Dale (Cindy) Anderson of Rocklin, CA, Timothy Poppick of Irwin, Jennifer Jill Anderson of Massachusetts, and Nancy Anderson Bevilacqua of Lower Burrell; great-aunt of Melissa (Sean) Anderson Salsgiver of Glen Campbell, PA, Daniel (Madeline) Anderson of Gibsonia, PA, Taylor Arsenault of Massachusetts, Kyle Anderson of Portland, Dominic and Eric Bevilacqua of Lower Burrell, and Lauren Steiner of Irwin; great-great-aunt of Gwendolyn Marie Anderson of Gibsonia. Private family burial Wednesday in Restland Memorial. A Memorial Visitation and service will be held June 10, 2016, Noon - 2 p.m. followed by a service at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY INC. (MONROEVILLE / PLUM), corner of (445) Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville, (412-856-4747). www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SZWEDKO SANDRA ANN THOMPSON OF...
SZWEDKO SANDRA ANN THOMPSON Of Shaler Twp., on Friday, May 27, 2016, Mrs. Szwedko was the beloved wife of Joseph R. Szwedko; mother of Kim Hunter (Jeff) of West Deer, Tina Stalker of OR, Louis Stalker of OR, Brian Stalker of UT; daughter of the late Louis and Ruth Rogers Thompson; sister of Barb Thompson, Pam Bicker, Louis Thompson (Ann), Richard Thompson (Chris), all of Pittsburgh; six grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services and Interment were private. Arrangements were made by PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rt. 8, Shaler Twp. Leave condolences at: www.permanfuneralhome. com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARTUCCI GEORGE D. UNEXPECTEDL...
MARTUCCI GEORGE D. Unexpectedly on Thursday, May 26, 2016, age 58, of Morningside. Beloved son of the late Michael and Angelina Martucci; brother of Antoinette Ricci (Gino); uncle of Dana Bleasdale (Brian), Melissa Guetta and Gina Casamassa (Giuseppe); great-uncle of Cameron, Collin, Giuseppe and Gino; also survived by several cousins. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Thursday, from 11 a.m. until time of Blessing Service at 12 noon. Inurnment to follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. www.mccabebrothers.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PIENKOSKI WILFRED E., JR. AGE ...
PIENKOSKI WILFRED E., Jr. Age 64, of Munhall, on May 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Cynthia A. (Baranowski) Pienkoski; stepfather of Joseph and Matthew Sedlak; grandfather of Jayden Sedlak; brother of Michael and David Pienkoski and Cheryl Owens; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Private services. Arrangements entrusted to the WILLIAM R. WELSH FUNERAL HOME, Homestead, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ANDERSON MELISSA L. QUIETLY ON...
ANDERSON MELISSA L. Quietly on May 23, 2016. Beloved wife of Ocie J. Anderson; mother of Linda Jordan, Earl (Leslie), Louis (Renee) Hairston, Frank (Pat), Michael Anderson; sister of Mary Butcher; a host of grand and great-grand and relatives. Friends may call Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 4-8 p.m. at the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, of Wilkinsburg, 800 Center Ave. 15221. Funeral ceremony Thursday, June 2, 2016, 11 a.m. at United Vision Baptist Church, 637 Belinda St. 15219. Interment Homewood Cemetery. Arrangements by WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 412-241-7998 . Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GROSS LOUISE GAFFNEY OF HIGHLA...
GROSS LOUISE GAFFNEY Of Highland Park on Monday, May 23, 2016, age 69. Beloved mother of Molly Zuker (Bobby), Katherine Gross (Benjamin Cantor), Anna Gross and Margaret Gross; grandmother of Charlie, LuLu and Rosie; daughter of Lois Brown Gaffney and the late Dr. Paul C. Gaffney; sister of Dr. Paul Gaffney, William Gaffney, Maureen McCann, Ellen Gaffney, Frances Comeau and Dr. Michael Gaffney; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut St., Shadyside, at 12 noon. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MULLIGAN SHAWN PATRICK SHAWN...
MULLIGAN
SHAWN PATRICK
SHAWNY BON
11/11/1984 ~ 5/30/2002
Words can never describe the pain and suffering we have endured over the last fourteen years. The loss of your young life will always echo in our hearts for as long as we live, and remind us of how precious and fragile life really is. As a family, we are grateful to have had you as a son and brother. Until we meet again, we send you our unconditional love and may God Bless you. There is something I would like to add, since this is such a milestone. I feel this is something you would probably say to us, From this wonderful place called heaven, where all my pain is gone, I send a gentle breeze to whisper, 'My loved ones, please go on.'
Love, Mum, Dad, Jerry
and Mike
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BUCCILLE RALPH A. AGE 91, FORM...
BUCCILLE RALPH A. Age 91, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Vera (Sciullo) Buccille; loving father of Patricia A. Cribari (Matt) and James A. Buccille; loving grandfather of Christina A. Cribari; son of the late Ralph and Assunta Buccilli; brother of Romeo Buccille, the late John Buccille, the late Amelia Santini, the late Robert and the late Henry Buccille; also survived by nieces and nephews. He was a WWII Navy veteran serving on the USS Tuscaloosa, also a life member of the Greater PA Carpenter's Union Local #1759. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Susanna Church Friday 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Gary Sinise Foundation, P.O. Box 50008, Studio City, CA 91614- 5001 or online at garysinisefoundation.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EVANS JASPER K., JR. ON SATURD...
EVANS JASPER K., Jr. On Saturday, May 28, 2016. Loving husband of Louise A. Evans; father of Barbara (William) James, Patrick (Gwen) Evans, Douglas (Kesha) Evans and Amy (Mark) Boyd; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; other relatives and friends. Visitation WEST FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2215 Wylie Ave. Thursday 4-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 11 a.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church, 2225 Bedford Ave. Interment National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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