MOORE JOHN R. John, 90, of Oakdale, died Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Martinsburg, PA. He was born February 22, 1926, in Oakdale, a son of the late Wesley A. and E. Anna Ross Moore. Mr. Moore was the third generation former owner of Moore's Hardware in Oakdale for over 40 years. He was a member of Good Shepherd U.P. Church where he served as a deacon; he was a member of the Oakdale Borough Council, and was a life member of the Oakdale Vol. Fire Dept. Mr. Moore was a World War II Army veteran. He participated in the Oakdale Community Band as a drummer in the 1950's and assisted with Oakdale Cub Scout Pack 848 and was active in the administrative operations activities of Oakdale Boy Scout Troop 248. Surviving are his wife of over 68 years, Audrey (Farrar) Moore; son, Gary (Kathleen) Moore of Entriken, PA; daughter, Betty Ann (Richard) Hays of TN; grandchildren, Beth Ann (Sean) Yargus, Robert Cowden, Barbi (Eric) Wright, Beverly King and Douglas J. (Kristi) Moore; he is also survived by 11 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. All arrangements are private and are entrusted to THOMAS - LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 5000 Noblestown Road, Oakdale (724-693-2800). Please sign the guestbook at: www.thomas-littlefuneral service.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
MOORE JOHN R. JOHN, 90, OF OAK...
↧
ABRAHAM HENRIETTA J. JACKIE ...
ABRAHAM HENRIETTA J. JACKIE Age 70, formerly of Pittsburgh, peacefully on May 31, 2016, in Miami, FL. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Gregory Abraham; mother of Keshia and Kyle Abraham. Jackie was retired from the Pittsburgh Public Schools System where she held various positions from teacher to principal. She was an active member of her beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the NAACP. Friends received on Monday at 10 a.m. in the Rodman St. Missionary Baptist Church, 6111 Rodman St., 15206. Funeral service to begin at 11 a.m. The Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony (A.K.A.) will begin at 9:50 a.m. Professional services entrusted to COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 412-661-5916. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
HOETZLEIN MARY LOU AGE 77, OF ...
HOETZLEIN MARY LOU Age 77, of Murrysville, formerly of Monroeville, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Hoetzlein and the late Walter J. Janczewski; loving mother of Thomas J. Hoetzlein, Deborah Amoroso (the late Frank), Mary Anne Wells (Geoff), Barbara Gongloff (Thomas), Leandra Gargiulo, and Christine Myers (David); grandmother of Tom, Briana, Ryan and Cole Gongloff, Ben, Drew, Luke and Madison Myers, Katie, Christina and Michael Wells, Brandon and Leila Gargiulo, Rose, Mao, Tom, Zandra and David Hoetzlein; also three great-grandchildren; sister of the late Thomas Chleboski (surviving wife Trudy), Ronald Chleboski (Kay) and Carol Staley (the late James). There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at North American Martyrs Church. (Everyone please meet at church). Interment following in Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Brigham and Women's Hospital Cardiac Amyloidosis Program, BWH Development Office, 116 Huntington Avenue, 5th floor, Boston, MA 02116. For more information please visit: www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
BROSEY JOANNE (MADELINE) FEBRU...
BROSEY JOANNE (MADELINE) February 14, 1930 - June 1, 2016. Joanne (Madeline) Brosey, age 86, a resident of Colorado Springs and formerly of Munhall, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at the home of her daughter in Colorado Springs. She was a retired manager at Bell Atlantic Telephone Company. Joanne Bennett was born on February 14, 1930, in Bobtown, Pennsylvania to the late Eldon (Slim) and Luanna (Bee) Bennett. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Peggy Lawrence and husband, Chuck Brosey. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Betsy and Jim Gibbons; a grandson and his wife, Matthew and Dawn Bixler; two great- grandsons, Austin and Zachary Bixler; her son-in-law, Bob Lawrence; her brother, G. Stanley Bennett; her sister, Edith Ricciutti; and a number of nieces and nephews. Arrangements by THE SPRINGS FUNERAL SERVICES, Colorado Springs, Colorado. www.tsfs.co Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
SILIPIGNI CONSTANCE FIELD A M...
SILIPIGNI CONSTANCE FIELD A memorial will be held to celebrate Conny's life at Providence Point, 300 Madison Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15243 on Saturday, June 11, 2016, from 3 to 5 p.m. Arrangements by BEINHAUERS. 412-531-4000. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
GRANT CHARLES A. AGE 92, OF PI...
GRANT CHARLES A. Age 92, of Pittsburgh, passed away on June 3, 2016. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Olive Grant. Charles is survived by his loving children, Evelyn Grant, Barbara Drake, Charlotte Jobes, Deborah Bell, Sharon Collins and Bonnie Newland; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild as well as many adoring nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills 15236. A funeral ceremony, officiated by Rev. Steven J. Myers will be conducted on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Allegheny Health Network Hospice Program, 4818 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 . Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
RUSSELL JAMES CULLEN AGE 87, ...
RUSSELL JAMES CULLEN Age 87, originally of Duquesne, PA, who in later years resided in Chagrin Falls, OH, Williamsburg, VA and Chicago, IL, passed away on Memorial Day, May 30, 2016. Preceded in death by his wives, Myrtle Botkin and Carol Mauter; loving father of Jill Russell (Victor) Wolbrink of Chicago and Bradley (Kathleen) Russell of Atlanta; stepfather of Doug (Lori) Mauter of Winter Springs, FL and Timothy Mauter of Columbus, OH; proud grandfather of Meg Russell, Madeline Russell (Jon) Depiano, Caroline Russell, Luke (Laura) and Rhea Wolbrink, and Jack, Samantha, Julia and Kyle Mauter. After three years serving his country as a lieutenant in the US Army, Jim spent more than 30 years with the General Electric Co., subsequently retiring to Williamsburg, VA. Per his wishes, a brief service with military honors was held in Chicago at Lake Michigan for immediate family. Contributions may be made on his behalf to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, nationalmssociety.org. Arrangements by CREMATION SOCIETY OF ILLINOIS, 773-281-5058 or cremation-society.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
NORRIS DAVID CLARK AGE 89, FOR...
NORRIS DAVID CLARK Age 89, formerly of Glenshaw, PA, passed away peacefully May 26, 2016, at Keystone Villa, Douglassville, PA. Born to Ben C. and Emma Morgan Norris in New Milford, PA, David married his beloved Dorie (Doris Selman Norris) on April 30,1955. With Dorie, he lovingly raised three daughters, Barbara E. Norris (Scarborough, ME), Lisa N. Traugott (Peter, Oley, PA), and Amy N. Reynertson (John, Geneva, IL). He greatly enjoyed his grandchildren, Ian, Jack, David, Katie and Scott. Dorie died in August 2006. Two brothers, Charles M. Norris, Sr., and Paul M. Norris, Sr., also preceded him in death. David is survived by his siblings, Janet N. Williams and Ralph B. Norris. He treasured close bonds with each of his brothers, his dear sister, and his many nieces and nephews. David was Valedictorian of the New Milford High School class of 1944 and then served in the U.S. Army (1945-1946). After matriculating at Penn State, he enrolled at Temple University Medical School, where he earned his degree in 1952. Upon completing his intern training in 1954, David was a physician with Westinghouse in Pittsburgh, PA. He soon established his own general practice in the area; sometimes he took a young daughter on house calls. He later specialized in psychiatry, his focus for the majority of his career. David retired in 2010 after 57 years in practice and over 50 years on the staff at West Penn Hospital. Medicine was his true calling. This gifted healer gladly tended to all in need of care, with compassion and respect. A gentle man who preferred to stay behind the scenes, David took pleasure in simple things like singing in choir, gardening, and other outdoor activities, stargazing, reading poetry, and playing cards and games with his family. His involvement and closeness with his church family brought him joy. He loved attending music and theatrical productions, and especially time with family and friends. He and Dorie also enjoyed traveling together. Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle Dave, Doctor Dave, Mentor, Neighbor, Friend, he was beloved by all. His legacy is simple: Be guided by faith and integrity; serve with love and kindness. Take delight in the wonders of the every day. Services will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1719 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA. Visiting hours will be held at the church on June 17, 2016, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, 10-11 a.m. STITZEL FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, Oley, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome either to BELC/1719 Mt. Royal Blvd./Glenshaw, PA 15116 (ATTN: Renovation Fund, in memory of David C. Norris); OR to The Alzheimer's Association, online or by mail (P.O. Box 96011/Washington, DC 20090-6011). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
YOST MIKE W., SR. ON THURSDAY,...
YOST MIKE W., Sr. On Thursday, June 2, 2016, age 58, of Spring Garden. Beloved husband for 39 years of Elaine D. (Reiner) Yost; father of Kelly L. Wilson, Michele A. (Joseph) Cunic, Amanda L. (Steve) Grzybowski, Jessica M. (Tiffany) Madden, Elaine D. (Dave) Bandi and Mike W. (Nicole) Yost, Jr.; brother of Kathy (Tony) Hart, Kerrie (Alex) Fadick, Connie Carso, Mark (Lois) Yost, Matt (Patty) Yost, Kyle (John) Klinger, Bern (Kim) Yost, Witt (Sandy) Yost, Bart (Patty) Yost and the late Kitt (surviving George) Fish; also survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Family will welcome friends Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS SERVICES, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View, 15229, where service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. Please offer condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
HALLI ANTOINETTE (ZACCARDI) WA...
HALLI ANTOINETTE (ZACCARDI) WATERS Age 96, of the North Hills, formerly of Carrick, passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Wife of the late Bernard Waters and Jack Halli; mother of the late Bernard Waters, Jr.; beloved grandmother of Tammy Jordan and Shawn Waters; loving great-grandmother of Sean and Daniel Jordan; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Toni volunteered for many years at Passavant Hospital. Visitation will be held Monday from 10:30 a.m. until the Service at 11:30 a.m. in JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
KILROY BERNARD F. BUD AGE 94...
KILROY BERNARD F. BUD Age 94, formerly of Oakland, on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Beloved son of the late Bernard and Helen Kilroy; loving brother of Margery Rogers, Jane Kilroy and the late Betty Kemmer and Helen Sis Kilroy; cherished uncle of three nephews, one niece; great-nieces and nephews. Family and friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, June 10, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Mount Church. Burial will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements entrusted to WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., Mt. Washington, 412-381-3345. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
STEELE JOHN EDWARD JOHN PASSED...
STEELE JOHN EDWARD John passed peacefully on November 19, 2015, after a long battle with Dementia. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jeane (Tocci); children, Bonnie Rossi (Bud), John Steele (Deanna), Nancy Kemper (James), Daniel Steele (Susan), Timothy Steele (Colleen), Amy Baird (William); grandchildren, Elizabeth and Michael Riel, Joseph and Katelyn Rossi, Alexander Rossi, Jessica and Stephanie Steele, Brian and Lisa Kemper; and great- grandson, Fitzgerald, Matthew and Katelyn Kemper, Lauren, Kimberly and Daniel Steele, Ryan and Tyler Steele, Dylan and Nicholas Hewitt, Daniel and Emily Baird. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph; and sister, Kathleen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Laura; brother, Barry; and grandson, Kyle Hewitt. John was born in Indiana, PA. He attended Indiana High School and North Carolina State College playing his favorite sport, football. John enlisted in the US Navy in 1952 and served as an electronics technician aboard the USS Sigourney for two world cruises and the final days of the Korean Conflict. John lived most of his life in Monroeville, PA where he raised his family. He worked for Westinghouse Corporation, Fisher Scientific and Sears and Roebuck Co. managing the bicycle repair shop. He retired with his wife to Pawleys Island, SC in 2005 where he lived until his death. John will be fondly remembered as a kind man, hardworking father, and proud US Navy veteran. He selflessly donated his body to science in hopes of contributing to Alzheimer's/ Dementia research. The memorial service was held on June 4, 2016, in Oakland Cemetery, Indiana, PA, where his ashes were buried beside his mother. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
MCNALLY RICHARD MAC ON MONDA...
McNALLY RICHARD MAC On Monday, May 30, 2016, age 65, of Kennedy Twp. Son of the late Raymond and Florence McNally; brother of Dolores (the late retired Col. Dean) Lindley, Donald J. (Grace) DeVenzio, Celeste (the late Richard) Young and Sandra (the late Taz) Tuszynski; Mac had 19 loving nieces and nephews. Mac was an avid tennis player and a connoisseur of good beer and wine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Malachy Church on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 10 a.m. Arrangements by ANTHONY J. SANVITO, INC., FUNERAL HOME, 412-264-3050. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
RUTKOWSKI STANISLAUS STANLEY...
RUTKOWSKI STANISLAUS STANLEY Age 80, of Lawrenceville, on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Born in Modlin, Poland, lived in Warsaw during WWII under German occupation and subsequently under Russian dominated Poland. Stanley graduated from the Warsaw Polytechnic with a Master of Science degree in Sanitary Engineering and worked for the Polish Ministry of Health in overseeing operation of water/waste water treatment plants. He arrived in the US in 1967, became a naturalized citizen and a registered professional engineer in PA. He founded Hydroproject Consulting Engineering and was employed by several engineering firms, including Chester Engineers, Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering and Wodzianski Engineering. He was an avid salt water sailor and swimmer, enjoyed fishing, playing bridge and dogs, especially Caro, his favorite Dalmatian. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jozefa; father, Mieczyslaw Rutkowski, Lt. Col. in the Polish Army; and his brother, Mieczyslaw, P.E., PhD. He is survived by his wife, Dzitka; daughter, Eva; his cousin, Olgierd Al Wodzianski, P.E., Professor Miroslaw Skibinewski, PhD; and numerous friends. There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be at a later date. His remains will be taken to Poland. Arrangements by WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
IUNI MICKEY 1955-2015 IT'S BEE...
IUNI
MICKEY
1955-2015
It's been a year and you are greatly missed by all for your bright and shining personality.
↧
MAY CAROLE LEAH (LEWIS) PASSE...
MAY CAROLE LEAH (LEWIS) Passed away at the age of 73 on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Carole was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 21, 1942, to Jack and Leah Lewis. She graduated from Oliver High School in 1960, and lived in Pittsburgh until 2007, when she moved to Los Angeles. Carole was the proud mother of her three children and loving grandmother to her five grandchildren. Carole was preceded in death by her brothers, Jack Lewis and Jim Lewis. She is survived by her sisters, Diana Kania of Pittsburgh, PA, and Mary Kraus of Red Bank, NJ; children, Kent May, Kerry Labsuirs and Kathryn McBride of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren, Jarrah (17), Liana (14), Ellie (12), Ava (eight) and Maren (five). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
SIMCHAK GERALD T. PEACEFULLY, ...
SIMCHAK GERALD T. Peacefully, at his home on Sunday, May 29, 2016, Gerald T., age 66, formerly of New Jersey and McKees Rocks. Beloved son of the late George B. and Rita Simchak; dear nephew of Marion Simchak; and cousin of Thomas R. (Cheryl) Simchak, Carol J. (Wally) Protch, Janice and Jim (Margo) Lansel and Debbie (Daryl) Rorison. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service at the Patricia Hillman Miller Campus (PHMC) of Allegheny Valley School, 315 W. Prospect Ave., Pgh., PA 15205 Tuesday at 11 a.m. Private inurnment, beside his parents, will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. The family wishes to express their gratitude for the loving care given to Gerry by the staff of the Allegheny Valley School. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Allegheny Valley School, PHMC. Arrangements entrusted to the HERSHBERGER - STOVER INC. FUNERAL HOME, Crafton. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
SALUATORA JOHN JOSEPH DIED DEC...
SALUATORA JOHN JOSEPH Died December 14, 2015, in Florida. He is survived by his wife, Dolores; children, John (Michelle), Susan M. Figliola (Frank), Steven (Diane); six grandchildren; five great- grandchildren. Mass will be held at Our Lady of Most Blessed Sacrament Church of Natrona Hts., PA on Friday, June 10, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
FRUIT JENIFER RAE POWERS AGE 3...
FRUIT JENIFER RAE POWERS Age 31, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at her residence, following an 18-month illness. Had received her doctorate at University of Pittsburgh and was employed with UPMC. Survivors include her husband, Byron; her parents of East Palestine; a brother and a sister, Justin and Juliette Powers, both of East Palestine; as well as her grandparents. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at the Centenary United Methodist Church, East Palestine, OH. Arrangements were with the OLIVER - LINSLEY FUNERAL HOME. oliver-linsley.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
SCHROEDER ALBERT F. BUZZY AG...
SCHROEDER ALBERT F. BUZZY Age 67, of Shaler Twp., on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Loving companion of Dorothy Hambright; father of David and Beth; brother of Edward (Maryellen) Schroeder; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Al was a US Navy veteran during Vietnam, a retired crane operator, an electrician and was willing to use his talents as a jack of all trades to help family and friends. Friends will be received Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧