HELFFRICH KEVIN T. KEEV Age 27, of Shaler Twp., quietly, on Monday, July 17, 2017. Beloved fiancé of Corri Scott; loving son of Paul Helffrich and Janet Helffrich; dear brother of Adam (Tracie); uncle of Natalie, Dominic, and Benjamin; grandson of Dorothy Helffrich; soon to be son-in-law of Paul and Amy Scott; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Friends will be received Thursday from 12 noon to 7 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, where celebration of life service will be held at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to C.A.S.T. at www.castforkids.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHULMAN HARVEY ON WEDNESDAY, J...
SHULMAN HARVEY On Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Beloved husband of Anne Shulman; beloved father of Amy B. Shulman and the late Marc B. Shulman; brother of Elaine (late Harold) Newman and Barbara (Gerald) Chotiner; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Harvey was a loving husband, wonderful father, and uncle. He had many friends and all that knew him loved him. Services and Interment PRIVATE. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BEADLING RICHARD S. AGE 63, OF...
BEADLING RICHARD S. Age 63, of South Fayette, on June 21, 2017. Beloved husband for 54 years of Paulette (Corrick) Beadling; loving brother of Jeffrey (Luisa) Beadling, Chaz (Gina) Beadling, Connie (Bill) Kennick, the late John (late Donna) Beadling, and the late Joe Beadling; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Friday, July 21, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., everyone please meet at the cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Bridgeville (412.221.3333). View and add condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ACTON MARY (SOLOMON) AT 95, TH...
ACTON MARY (SOLOMON) At 95, the heart that loved and welcomed so many has faded away. Mary Solomon Acton died July 18, 2017, at her home in Monongahela. During her final days and hours she was surrounded by adoring family and friends. Mary was born December 11, 1921, the eighth of nine children. Her parents, Michael and Habos Namie were Syrian immigrants who owned Namie's Confectionery on East Main Street in Monongahela located among a block of businesses where Sheetz now stands. During World War II, Mary traveled by train to California where her fiancé, George Solomon was stationed with the U.S. Marine Corps. The couple married shortly before George shipped out to the South Pacific and Mary returned home to Monongahela. The family still treasures the wartime correspondence and photographs exchanged between the newlyweds. After the war ended, George and Mary started their family, raising seven children. Their home in "Mon City" was a warm and welcoming gathering place filled with family, friends, and neighborhood children. George died suddenly at age 61 in February, 1979. Mary would continue her career in retail that began in the late 1960s. Mon Valley shoppers may remember her friendly smile and stylish appearance during her three decades at Cox's and Miller's department stores in Charleroi and later Eisenberg's in Monessen. Twenty years after George's death, Mary found love again with Joe Acton, himself recently widowed. They wed in 1997, when Mary was 75. With Joe active in Masonic and veterans events, the couple enjoyed seventeen wonderful years of travel, banquets, conventions, and reunions. Joe passed away on his ninetieth birthday in July 2014. Mary was a lifelong member of Saint Michael Antiochian Orthodox Church in Monessen. Her beautiful voice resonated in the church choir and she was active for many years in the ladies' club. When the church closed in May 2017, Mary was its oldest living parishioner. Mary is survived by her children, Sondra (Larry) Marche, of Monongahela, Cynthia Solomon, of Las Vegas, Michael (Victor Rottner) Solomon, of New York City, Thomas (Rosemary) Solomon, of Lake Worth, Florida, David (Marilyn) Solomon, of Forest Hills, George Solomon, of Los Angeles and Mary Kay Borowski, of Monongahela. Her grandchildren are Christopher (Macrina Xavier) Solomon, Michael (Greg Lutz) Solomon, Megan (Ryan) Phillips, Thomas Solomon, George Solomon, and Rachel Borowski; and great-granddaughter, Elise Xavier-Solomon. She was preceded in death by all eight of her siblings, Helen Issac, Mike Namie, John Namie, Norma Obade, George Namie, Bill Namie, Frances Restivo and Tom Namie. Mary was a beautiful soul, beloved by those who knew her for years and those she'd just met. She baked a darned good loaf of Syrian bread. Friends will be received on Thursday, July 20, 2017, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Friday, July 21, 2017, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the FRYE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 427 W. Main Street, Monongahela. Trisagion services will begin in the funeral home on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. in the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, 508 High Street, Monongahela with the Rev. Fred Pfeil as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery. Trisagion services will be held on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Antiochian Village Camp Scholarship Fund, 140 Church Camp Trail, Bolivar, PA 15923. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRAYNIK KAREN ANN AGE 59, OF C...
KRAYNIK KAREN ANN Age 59, of Cranberry Twp., suddenly on Monday, July 17, 2017, at her home. Mrs. Kraynik was born on August 8, 1957, daughter of Robert and Marjorie Fergus. Beloved wife of Charles E. Chuck Kraynik, whom she married on May 3, 1980; loving mother of Allison (Jeremy) Draskovich, John (Lauren) Kraynik, and Steven Kraynik; dear sister of Ken Fergus; adoring grandmother of Cole, Gavin, Mila, Bradley, and Henry; also survived by her niece, Gabrielle Prince. Family and friends will be received Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, Cranberry Twp. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Children's Hospital in Karen's name. Please visit www.devlinfuneralhome.com to view this tribute and send online condolences. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KLAVORA SAMANTHA MAE Of North Versailles, age 24, tragically on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Loving daughter of Greg Klavora, of Adamsburg and Christina "Tina" Sandor, of Brookline; companion of Dominic Seman, of North Versailles; granddaughter of Edith Mae Klavora, of Irwin and Frank Klavora, of Harrison City; sister of John Klavora, of Realton and Jessica Klavora, of Brookline; also survived by one niece and one nephew. Friends welcome Thursday 2-7 p.m. at the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112, 412-824-8800, where a Blessing Service will take place on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARKLE LEO "LEE" M., JR. OF DE...
MARKLE LEO "LEE" M., Jr. Of Delmont, formerly of Turtle Creek, age 90, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Lee was the beloved husband of Gerry (Doyle) Markle for 57 years; loving father of Leo M. Markle III, of Indianola, PA, Christine "Tina" (Michael) Kalpich, of West Deer, PA, and Carol (Ed) Kachurik, of New Kensington, PA; proud grandfather of Michael (Kathy) Kalpich; and great-grandfather of Noah and Keir Kalpich. Lee is also survived by his brother, Byron "Pinky" Markle. Lee was a proud Navy veteran and was blessed throughout his life as a talented carpenter and handyman, always eager to help others. Those favorite hobbies of his were the theme of the way that he lived his life. His gifts as a carpenter led to his proud membership in the Local 2274 Carpenters Heavy Construction Union. He enjoyed building custom-made clocks as gifts for many of his friends. He truly took pride in his talented craft and never left anything undone. In addition to his gifts as a handyman and woodworker, he enjoyed creating, solving, and framing puzzles, riding his John Deer lawnmower, and spending time with his best friend, Benji the dog. There will be no visitation at the funeral home for Lee. A private memorial service will be held for him at a later date where he will be rendered his military honors. Arrangements proudly entrusted to PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, Turtle Creek/Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMPSON YVONNE PEACEFULLY ON ...
THOMPSON YVONNE Peacefully on July 15, 2017. Mother of Kenneth, Shakela, Sha'ddi Hayward; sister of Raymond and John Thompson, Jerome Belcher, Lucinda (Ralph) Stewart, Constance Barr, and Dorothy Knight; grandmother of six. Visitation Friday, July 21, 2017, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC., where Service will be held Friday at 1 o'clock. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TUTTLE JENI (KARISH) AGE 65, O...
TUTTLE JENI (KARISH) Age 65, of Texas, formerly of Braddock Hills, PA on July 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert F. and Dolores (Balkovic) Karish. Beloved wife of John Tuttle; stepmother of Brian, Matthew (Catherine), and Stacey Tuttle; dear sister of Robert P. (Donna) Karish, Melanie (Bob) Pampena, and the late Randy Karish. She will be greatly missed by many family and friends. Jeni was a retired flight attendant for American Airlines with 38 years of service. A Memorial Remembrance Mass will be held in St. Maurice Church on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. Inquiries directed to ROBERT P. KARISH FUNERAL HOME, 412-271-3430. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCGOVERN JOHN E. JACK, JR. A...
McGOVERN JOHN E. JACK, Jr. Age 73, of McMurray, peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Loving husband of 24 years to Lorraine Frantz; devoted father of John E. McGovern III and Katherine Katie McGovern; dear brother of Ann Marie Bowman, Elizabeth Simons, Dolores McGovern, and Tom McGovern; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Jack had a fulfilling career teaching French in the Mt. Lebanon School District and was also a Eucharistic Minister at St. Benedict the Abbot. He was dedicated to his family and his biggest joy was being a stay at home Dad to John and Katie. Arrangements by BEINHAUER, 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, (724) 941-3211. Friends welcome Friday 2-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 a.m. in St. Benedict The Abbot Church. Interment will immediately follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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METZGER WILLIAM REGIS BILL A...
METZGER WILLIAM REGIS BILL Age 86, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017. Preceded in death by devoted parents, Theckla and Jerry; kindred spirit, Sr. Regina Mary, Kate Okeefe-Aupke; treasured former wife, Barbara; loving father of Bill, Jr. (Carol); stepchildren, Dan, David, Paul and Mary Ellithorpe. Survived by beloved grandchildren, Jennifer and Joey Metzger, Jimmy King and other step- grandchildren, friends and relatives; special cousin, Roseann Finnerty; friend, Carol Hollister; cherished brother of Darlene Martch (Ted). Bill was a 1948 graduate of St. George's, attended St. Mary's Seminary, then The Dominican Order. Music and the Arts were Bill's passion. He was gifted with a magnificent melodic tenor voice. With sincere gratitude and appreciation, the family would like to thank Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Paul, Our Lady of Peace Hospice for their compassionate care. Memorial Service to be held at LSP Chapel on July 26, 2017, in St. Paul, MN. Arrangements by CRESCENT TIDE & CREMATION, St. Paul, MN. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BEBB JANET LOUISE AGE 82, OF W...
BEBB JANET LOUISE Age 82, of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at her home in River Bluffs. Born January 20, 1935, in Pittsburgh, PA, she is a daughter of Leola Brown and Howard Davis McPeake. Janet is survived by her husband, Raymond J. Bebb; her son, Don and Margaret Bebb and their children, Ryan and Gregory; her daughter, Amy and Bill Sutton and their children, Christopher, Katy, and Luke; her son, Gregory and Kim Bebb and their children, Anika, Mackenzie Kate, Joshua, Hadden, Calvin, and Hannah Grace. Janet was a beautiful and devoted wife of 60 years, mother, grandmother, and caring friend to all. She was born a teacher. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science Degree and a teaching certificate. She taught for more than 40 years, the majority of her teaching was done at Winchester Thurston Academy in Pittsburgh. Her compassionate and caring ways inspired her students to love the art of learning. Her creative mind inspired her to write Greek musicals and Shakespeare plays. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and also rooted for the Cleveland Cavaliers. She stayed sharp through her passion for playing bridge, working crossword puzzles, reading all genres, studying the stock market, and playing tennis. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and helping her family in any way possible. She loved her church, dear friends from Pittsburgh and Wilmington, and most of all our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She will be lovingly remembered as everyone's BB. She was the epitome of beauty, grace, and a true servant of the Lord. A funeral mass and celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017, at St. Mark Catholic Church with a reception to follow in the parish hall. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mark Catholic School, 1013 Eastwood Rd., Wilmington, NC 28403 or Coastal Christian High School, 1150 The King's Highway, Wilmington, NC 28409. Condolences to the family may be made at www.andrewsmortuary.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHAW ROBERT DUWAYNE OF MOON TO...
SHAW ROBERT DuWAYNE Of Moon Township, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Ohio Valley Hospital. He was born in New Brighton, PA on May 17, 1930, to the late Owen DuWayne and Margaretta (Stewart) Shaw. Beloved husband for 62 years to Emily Johanna (Doepp) Shaw; loving father of Jerry Shaw, of Coraopolis, Peggy Shaw, of Moon Township, and Bobbie (Michael) Metzler, of Columbia, South Carolina; proud grandfather of Jonathan and Joshua; cherished brother of Tom (Donna) Shaw, of Glen Mills, PA and Jim (Jan) Shaw, of New Carlisle, OH. Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a retired instrument mechanic from US Air (formerly Allegheny Airlines) and was a member of F & AM#630, Doric Lodge, Syria Shriners, and US Airways Retirees. As a member of the Gold Association, one of Robert's hobby was panning for Gold going as far as Alaska and Costa Rica. His other hobbies included scuba diving, square dancing, golfing, and clogging. Memorial visitation on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, from 11:30 a.m. until a Memorial Blessing Service 12:45 p.m. at COPELAND'S MOON TOWNSHIP, 981 Brodhead Rd., with inurnment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at 2 p.m. with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Disabled American Veterans. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOORE DONALD E. AGE 86, OF BRI...
MOORE DONALD E. Age 86, of Bridgeville, on July 20, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Betty Jean (Gardner) Moore; son of the late Esther L. (McKahan) and Grant E. Moore; preceded in death by siblings, Grant Moore, Jean Schagner, Grace Naylor and Nellie Luellan; and beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Don was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Army. He was a member of Bridgeville First United Methodist Church, an employee of Universal Cyclops and volunteered for Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed traveling, bowling, golfing and helping others. Don was known, and will be remembered for his sense of humor. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Bridgeville First United Methodist Church. Arrangements entrusted to the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Bridgeville (412-221-3333). View and share condolences at www. warcholfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JENKINS JOHN ROBERT, JR. AGE 7...
JENKINS JOHN ROBERT, Jr. Age 78, of Oakdale, PA, formerly of Aliquippa, PA died July 18, 2017. Services will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 7600 Steubenville Pike, Oakdale, PA 15071. Visitation 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Memorial Service 1 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCKENNA THOMAS G. OF ROSS TWP....
McKENNA THOMAS G. Of Ross Twp., on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Beloved husband of 57 years to Alice (Clements) McKenna; loving father of Kevin T. McKenna (Molly), Christopher J. McKenna (Sharon Joffe), Elizabeth Rose McKenna (Patrick Bachtell) and Andrew McKenna (Kiley); proud grandfather of Amanda, Ashley, Liam, Kelsey, Claire, Dylan, Kieran and Matty. Friends received Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa of Avila Church Monday 10 a.m. Tom worked at Mellon Bank for 23 years retiring as VP of marketing and advertising in 2000. He was a friend of Bill Wilson. Memorial contributions may be made to Regis High School in New York City via www.regis.org. Please go to www.devlinfuneralhome.com to view this tribute or make an online condolence. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAMLIN EDWARD B. AGE 86, OF HO...
HAMLIN EDWARD B. Age 86, of Homestead, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2017. He is survived by children, Deirdre Hamlin, Edward R. (Sandra Oates) Hamlin, Dawn Hamlin, Kimberly Hamlin Tracie Bey; ten granchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the TUNIE FUNERAL HOME, 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead, where Funeral Services will start at 1 p.m. Interment Homestead Cemetery. tuniefuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WHITAKER MARY L. (HEURICH) AGE...
WHITAKER MARY L. (HEURICH) Age 87, of Murrysville, formerly of Monroeville, died on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at her residence with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Whitaker, Sr. D. Div.; loving mother of Lois (the late William) Gregg, Nancy (Paul) Newbury, Robert E. (Pat) Whitaker, Paul (Terri) Whitaker, John (Naomi) Whitaker and Mark (Melissa) Whitaker; also survived by 26 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren; sister of Gertrude Panza and the late Henry Heurich, Loretta Meacham and Caroline Connolly. Mary was the faithful wife and companion of Robert Whitaker to whom she was married for 51 years until his death in 2012. She supported him as he founded and built the Christian publishing and distributing companies, Whitaker House and Anchor Distributors. Together they enthusiastically raised six children as one of Bob's favorite sayings was, "Children are a heritage of the Lord. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them." Mary was the delight of her 26 grandchildren and she delighted in her ten (so far) great-grandchildren. Mary was friendly to all she met. Her husband, Bob, said he was always surprised that even strangers stopped to talk and smile at her and that strangers were just friends she hadn't met yet. She had many loyal friends and neighbors whom she met through bowling, playing bridge, playing 500, and through the many activities of her children. She loved traveling and especially loved the ocean. Her faith in Jesus Christ helped her through difficult times. She will be deeply missed. Friends will be received Friday 4-8 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE / PLUM CHAPEL), corner of (445) Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville (412-856-4747) and Saturday 9-11 a.m. at the Monroeville Assembly of God, followed by a service. Private interment to follow in Allegheny Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sheep, Inc. Health Care Center, 4561 Old William Penn Highway, Monroeville, PA 15146, checks payable to SIHCC. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SEXTON VIRGINIA AGE 91, FORMER...
SEXTON VIRGINIA Age 91, formerly of Mt. Washington, on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Wife of the late Thomas L. Sexton; mother of Deborah (Thomas) Kreutzer and Thomas J. (Elizabeth) Sexton; grandmother of Samantha Chop. Friends will be received at LAUGHLIN CREMATION & BURIAL TRIBUTES, INC., 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon on Sunday 1-4 p.m. only and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Bernard Church on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pgh., PA 15237. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JEFFRIES WILMA VISITATION FRID...
JEFFRIES WILMA Visitation Friday, July 21, 2017, 4-8 p.m. at Spriggs & Watson Funeral Home, 720 N. Lang Ave. Service Saturday, July 22, 2017, 11 a.m. New Life Family Worship Center, 1301 Davis Ave., North Side. Arrangements by SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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