THOMAS RICHARD Of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly Vanport, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 19, 2017. Beloved husband to Adel Fougnies; stepfather to Kenneth and Aaron (Katherine) Miller; grandpa Richard to George, Grace, and Annie Miller, of Boston; brother to Joan and Eugene Thomas, Jeri Tallon, Janet (John) Harris, and the late Joyce Thomas; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Richard was greatly loved by all who knew him and will be surely missed. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations be made to City of Asylum/Pittsburgh Jazz Programming, 330 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Family and friends will be welcome at Calvary United Methodist Church, 971 Beech Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233, on Saturday, May 27, 2017, beginning at 9:30 a.m., service will follow at 10:30 a.m. Luncheon will follow the service at the church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BALOG JOSEPHINE S. AGE 88, OF ...
BALOG JOSEPHINE S. Age 88, of West Deer, on May 23, 2017. Wife of Edward J.; sister of Leonard A. Stringhill. Visitation Fri. 10-11:30 a.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 a.m. Fri. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 2510 Middle Rd., Glenshaw. Please visit us at: neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COLE RICHARD L. DICK RICHARD...
COLE RICHARD L. DICK Richard L. Dick Cole, age 86, of Delmont, formerly of Cochranton and Level Green, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by parents, Richard S. and Edith Cole; sister, Evelyn Masters, brother, Clifford; son-in-law, Bill Bertolo; mother and father-in-law, Charles and Mildred Gray; several brother and sisters-in-law; and his beloved dog, King. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, T. Joyce Cole; daughters, Connie (Art) Legge, Tammy (Jim) Bracco, Wendy (the late Bill) Bertolo; grandchildren, Cole and Cameron Legge, Patrick and Michael Bracco, Hannah Bertolo; one great- granddaughter; brother, Bill (Terri) Cole; sister, Lois (Don) Swigart; sisters-in-law, Donna and Ethel Gray; and many more nieces and nephews. Dick was a Navy veteran, conservationist for French Creek, member of Monroeville's Mason Lodge, and a proud US Steel employee for over 30 years. He befriended everyone and could put a smile even on a stranger's face. There will be no Memorial Service as per family wishes. Family asks memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org. THE WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Pitcairn, is assisting family with arrangements. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FASSBINDER GRACE REID AGE 86, ...
FASSBINDER GRACE REID Age 86, of Bethel Park, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 23, 2017. Grace is survived by her beloved husband, Charles J. Fassbinder; daughter, Karen (Michael R.) Cheberenchick; grandchildren, Michael (Michelle) and Brandi Lynn Cheberenchick; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert J. Reid, Sr. and Florence E. Reid; and brothers, Robert J., Jr., William H., Albert E., and James Reid. Former Vice President of Jefferson Memorial Park. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, May 25, 2017, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday, May 26, 2017, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Funeral Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 27, 2017, 10:00 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Angelmans Syndrome Foundation in the name of her niece, Heather Reid at www.angelman.org or Family Hospice and Palliative Care at www.familyhospicepa.org. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BELL MILTON A. AGE 81, OF PITC...
BELL MILTON A. Age 81, of Pitcairn, on May 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Jean Mock Bell; father of Paul D. Bell; also survived by sister and brother-in-law, Dodi and Fran Asti; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Milton G. and Nellie Gotschall Bell; sister, Ida Mae Beam; nephew, Duane Beam; and niece, Pauline Asti. Special thanks to nephew, Nelson Beam who spent many hours at his bedside. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements entrusted to the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of Shaw & Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek (412-823-1950). Memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Church of Pitcairn, 312 Highland Ave., Pitcairn, 15140. www.jobefuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VANCE QUINTON PETER AGE 50, OF...
VANCE QUINTON PETER Age 50, of Harrisburg, PA died unexpectedly, May 16, 2017. Anyone who knew Q will remember the Guitar-slashing-Daddy-braggin' TELL IT LIKE IT T-I- IS brother that he was. Please join his loved ones in welcoming PETE home one last time at a memorial service Saturday, May 27, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church, 659 Herron Avenue, Pgh., PA 15219. Arrangements entrusted to THE RAPP FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BELLAMY ROBERT P. AGE 96, OF P...
BELLAMY ROBERT P. Age 96, of Penn Hills, on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth R. Betty; father of Bonnie (William) Weimer, John (Sharon), and the late Terry Bellamy; grandfather of Lyn (Michael) Huffman, William Weimer, Nicholas (Kathy), and Neil (Kira) Bellamy; also survived by three great-grandchildren. Service and Interment Private. Arrangements by WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CICCHINO FLORA (THOMAS) AGE 98...
CICCHINO FLORA (THOMAS) Age 98, of Pleasant Hills, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Wife of the late Nicholas M. Cicchino; loving companion of the late John P. "Jack" Spicuzza, Sr.; devoted mother of Lucia Spicuzza (the late John P. "Jack", Jr.), Flora Nicola Nikki Busch (Bob) and Michele Cepko (Rich); beloved grandmother of Amanda Thompson (Casey), Charles Cepko (Molly), Terri West (Rob), Jack P. Spicuzza, III (Suzanne), David Spicuzza (Tracy), Donna Garabo (Bryan), Christopher Talbot (Glori) and Heather Cambest (Jason); sister of Loretta Cicchino and the late Mary Cicchino, Eleanor Grass, William, Gaetano "Guy", Ercole "Dan", Anthony "Tony", Peter, Jennie and Robert Thomas; also survived by her 14 great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, on Friday, May 26, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Thomas A' Becket Church, 139 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donatins may be made to Family Hospice, 50 Moffett St., Pgh, PA 15243 or to Lone Survivor Foundation, 2636 S Loop West, Suite 280, Houston, TX 77054. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KUBRICK LORRAINE BECKY (BEC...
KUBRICK LORRAINE BECKY (BECKER) On Tuesday, May 23, 2017, Lorraine, age 86, of Monroeville, passed away. Daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Toth) Becker; beloved wife of the late Robert N. Kubrick. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements by the JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, 107 4th Ave., Rankin, PA 15104 (412) 271-6322. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 9:30 a.m. Word of God Roman Catholic Church, 446 McClure Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15218. Interment will follow at All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Word of God Roman Catholic Church. kutchfuneralhome.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARTIN THOMAS J. OF SHALER TWP...
MARTIN THOMAS J. Of Shaler Twp., on Friday, May 19, 2017, Mr. Martin was the beloved husband of the late Beverly Hufstetter Martin; son of Kathleen Lucas Martin and the late Joseph J. Martin; brother of Joleen Meinert of Hampton Twp., James J. Martin (Helene) of Maui, HI, Dennis M. Martin (Jackie) of San Diego, CA; also survived by nieces and nephews. Celebrate Mr. Martin's life with his family at a Memorial Mass on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Glenshaw. Arrangements made by PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rte. 8, Shaler Twp. The family respectfully requests donations be made to Duquesne University Basketball Team, Department of Athletics, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282. Leave condolences at: permanfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHORT ROBERT H. AGE 95, OF BET...
SHORT ROBERT H. Age 95, of Bethel Park, formerly of Castle Shannon, on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Husband of the late Mary Jane (Hast) Short; father of Robert H. II, James Regis, Donald Raymond and Mary Ann "Sis" Short-Moskal; brother of Geraldine Marone; also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. There will be no public visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Anne Church, Friday 9:30 a.m. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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YEAGER BEATRICE CLARA (VLAHOVI...
YEAGER BEATRICE CLARA (VLAHOVICH) Age 89, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017, at the Hospice by the Sea, in Boca Raton, FL. She was born on February 29, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA. Bea was the youngest of three daughters and was preceded in death by her two sisters and best friends, Ann Ceranic and Dorothy Geragi. She was the beloved wife of George Yeager and grew up on the North Side of Pittsburgh and was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan. She was retired from Betsy Ann Candy and moved to Delray Beach, FL in 2009 where she lived with her nephews. In her spare time she enjoyed crafts, baking nut horns and spending time with her family. She was tenderly referred to by her loved ones and friends Queen Bea. Bea was compassionate, kind, and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her. She is survived by her nephews, Ronald Geragi of Boca Raton, FL, Richard and Charles Geragi of Delray Beach, FL, and John W. Ceranic of Pittsburgh. Friends may call Friday, May 26, 2017, at 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at O'BRIENS, 3724 California at Cooper Aves., N.S. Funeral Mass in St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, Saturday 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUBENHEIM ROSE (MURN) FORMERLY...
BUBENHEIM ROSE (MURN) Formerly of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late George H. Bubenheim for 57 years; mother of Joy (Richard) Snyder, George R. (Joyce) and Jeff J. (Diane) Bubenheim; grandmother of Heather, Megan, Theresa, George, Jim, Aaron, and David; also survived by seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters. Friends will be received on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon in the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. Condolences may be offered at www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WASHINGTON CARL PITTSBURGH'S O...
WASHINGTON CARL Pittsburgh's own Basketball Legend passes, peacefully on May 16, 2017. Father of Carla Hall and Carl Lambert Washington. Visitation Friday, May 26, 2017, at HOUSE OF LAW, INC., FUNERAL HOME, 5-8 p.m., where a homegoing service will be Saturday, May 27, 2017, 10 a.m. Interment Homewood Cemetery. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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START SUZANNE B. AGE 91, OF SE...
START SUZANNE B. Age 91, of Sewickley, passed into the loving arms of her Lord on May 17, 2017. Born in Lost Creek, West Virginia to Dewey and Mabel Bacorn. Sue spent most of her life in Sewickley, PA as a mother, grandmother, and and nurse at Sewickley Valley Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Joseph J. Start, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Dr. Jay Start (Carol) of Vandergrift, PA and Dr. Jefrey Start (Jayne) of Pella, IA. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Caitlin Aiello (Anthony), Carrie Start, Zachariah Start (Amanda), Robert Knarr, Samuel Knarr (Amy), Joseph Start, Julie Start, Daniel Start, and Andrew Start. Services will be held at a later time. Interment will be in Saint James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, she requested that donations be made to either Sewickley (Heritage) Valley Hospital or the Sewickley Presbyterian Church. The RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 328 Beaver St., Sewickley, PA 15143, has been entrusted with arrangements. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRAMER DOROTHY J. DOTTY PEAC...
KRAMER DOROTHY J. DOTTY Peacefully on May 24, 2017, at the age of 69. She was a resident of McCandless. Loving wife of Glenn Kramer; beloved mother of Scott (Stephanie) Doughtery and Bryan (Cleydes) Doughtery; she is also survived by her grandchildren, Lauren, Isabella, Matilda and Kilian. Friends will be received Friday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SPERLING FUNERAL HOME, 700 Blazier Dr., McCandless Twp. 15090 where a funeral service will take place Saturday time of service later. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Animal Friends at www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org. Remembrance can be left at www.sperlingfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POWELL CAROLE JEAN AGE 80, OF ...
POWELL CAROLE JEAN Age 80, of McDonald, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Carl J. and Edna (Redd) Powell; sister of Marsha Powell, Cherie Coles, Judith Powell, Gracemary (David) Allen, Katryn Powell, Charles (Diane) Powell, and the late Carl Joseph Powell; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. All services are private and under the direction of NATION FUNERAL HOME, INC., 218 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald. Online condolences, photos and additional information are available at www.nationfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GUNNELL SCOTT J. AGE 51, ON TU...
GUNNELL SCOTT J. Age 51, on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, of Ross Township, formerly of Mt. Washington. Husband of Michelle; loving father of Haley (Rich) Collins; excited expectant grandfather of "baby" grandchild; beloved son of Patricia Harrison Gunnell; beloved brother of Paul Gunnell; beloved grandson of the late Ruth and Albert Maerkle. Will be dearly missed by his family and many relatives and friends. Friends received Friday 2 - 7:30 p.m. at TIMOTHY K. SLATER FUNERAL SERVICES, INC., (412-381-3337), 425 Brownsville Road, Mt. Oliver, 15210, with funeral service following. In lieu of flowers, any donations may be made for funeral expenses. Condolences at www.timothykslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HENDERSON SARAH ELIZABETH (KRA...
HENDERSON SARAH ELIZABETH (KRAMS) SALLY Passed quietly on May 24, 2017, with her family around her. Preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Meade Krams and her father, Aland A.C. Krams; and her brother, Charles (Chick) Krams. Survived by her family. Wife of Donald Henderson; mother of three children, Libby (Bob), Aland (Miyuki) and Jean-Louise (John); grandmother of Brian (Laurel), Casey and Cody; and great-grandmother of Allison. Sally was a favorite teacher for 25 years at Bethel Park High School as an English Teacher, where she mentored many people who went on to do great things. She also took on the theater department and helped people develop lifelong skills. Sally was a woman of many talents from Attending Eastman School of Music on a full scholarship to receiving a degree in English from the University of Rochester, where she also won the heart of her husband of 65 years. She held many interesting jobs including Working at Convair, in San Diego on the F102 jet. Moving to and working in Idaho being part of the birth of nuclear power with Westinghouse and later working at the SL 1 Nuclear Power Plant. Moving to Pittsburgh continuing her work with Westinghouse in the Nuclear field and later became a teacher. Sally and her husband were original members of Stage 62 South Hills Community Theater starting with the production of "Tea House Of The August Moon". After retiring, Don and Sally traveled for 25 years in their RV and took cruises to corners of the earth. Friends and family will be received on Friday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, 1:30 p.m., St. Paul Episcopal Church. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Sivitz Hospice, 300 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. www.henneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARRISON MARIE (DIXON) AGE 90,...
HARRISON MARIE (DIXON) Age 90, a native of North Carolina, recently of Plum, went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 22, 2017. She was the loving mother of Gail (Alex Martinez) Harrison and the late Dean E. Harrison; beloved sister of Allen (Wanda) Dixon and the late Riley Dixon. She is also survived by nieces and nephews and their families, as well as many surrogate grandchildren. Marie was a devout Christian and loved her Lord. She raised her family with love, laughter and joy. After moving in with her daughter, she lovingly earned the title of official crazy cat lady. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church of Murrysville, 3202 N. Hills Rd., Murrysville, PA 15668. Friends will be received from 1 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the HEALY - HAHN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Condolences may be offered at www. healyhahnfuneralhomes.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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