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PERSIANI ELIZABETH (MORETTI) A...

August 4, 2017, 2:00 pm
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PERSIANI ELIZABETH (MORETTI) Age 94, of Mount Lebanon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Mario Persiani; loving mother of Linda M. Persiani and Lorraine Persiani; loving Nonni of Elizabeth M. Halvorsen and Joseph R. Mihalic III; cherished great-grandmother of Maria and Hayden McGee; beloved sister of Raymond Moretti and the late Erma Caiuzzi. A special thank you to Agnes Oino for her love and support in caring for Elizabeth. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Elizabeth enjoyed reminiscing of her childhood growing up in Italy. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed preparing Sunday dinners for her family, always put family first and everyone's needs before her own. She looked forward to her winter vacations in St. Petersburg, FL with her husband, Mario, over the years. She had a strong Catholic faith. Elizabeth spoke and wrote Italian fluently and would correspond with family in Italy often. Her love of music, classic movies and entertaining at home with friends and family always brought her pleasure throughout the years. Family and friends welcome Saturday 6-8 p.m., Sunday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220, (412-563-2800). Mass of Christian Burial on Monday 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Carnegie. Burial to follow in Holy Souls Cemetery. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LARSON GLORIA MATHILDA (THOMAS...

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LARSON GLORIA MATHILDA (THOMAS) Age 95, of West Mifflin, formerly of Hazelwood, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 3, 2017. Wife of 56 years to Richard Henry Larson; mother of Jon Anthony (Denise) Larson; grandmother of Erika (Mike Podnar) Tkach and Jon (Nicole Sitzman) Larson; great-grandmother of Jon Richard Larson and Emily Larson; sister of Rita Glista, Anna Louise Hunt, Robert Thomas and Gilda Powell; and daughter of the late Antonio Alexandro and Palma Rosa Tomasso. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Pleasant Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PIAGGESI RAYMOND M., SR. OF BR...

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PIAGGESI RAYMOND M., Sr. Of Brookline, age 90, on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Mary A.; loving father of Raymond M., Jr. (Patti), Gloria (Edward) Norkus, Andrew C. (Cecelia) and John A. (Lori) Piaggesi; dear Pop Pop of Elizabeth (Andrew) Rieland, Jennifer (Jeffrey) Cadwallader, Ryan (Cara) Piaggesi, Michelle (Jason) Lander, Breana and Natalie Piaggesi; also 11 great- grandchildren; brother of the late Theresa Pasquinelli, Dominic Piaggesi, Norma Pasquinelli-Utzig, Angelina Serio and Mary Lou DiSimo. Ray served honorably in the Army as a Military Policeman in the late 1940s. He grew up working for the Roma Bottling Works in downtown Pgh. which his father co-founded in 1908. The company which sold Skipper pop operated until 1975. After it's closing, Ray continued to work in the beverage industry for the remainder of his career. Ray fully enjoyed his life spent with his beloved wife, family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Friends and family will be received at the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380 Sunday Only 2-4 and 6-8 p.m . Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10 a.m. in The Church of The Resurrection. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospice, 125 North Franklin Dr., Suite 3, Washington, PA 15301. deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ANKNEY SANDRA LYNN OF NORTH VE...

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ANKNEY SANDRA LYNN Of North Versailles, age 57, on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Loving mother of Claude (Shannon) Ankney; cherished daughter of Janet (Myers) Ankney and the late Claude Ankney; grandmother of Jessica Ankney and Claude Ankney, Jr.; sister of Dennis Ankney, Theodore Ankney, Eileen (Jeffrey) Ofchinick, William (Rita) Ankney, James (Mary Jo) Ankney, Ronald (Cindy) Ankney, Anna (Paul) Gubash and the late Thomas Ankney. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends welcome to a memorial visitation on Saturday from 4-8 p.m. in the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350, where a Blessing Service will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARTMAN MARY ANN (WIEDL) AGE 7...

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HARTMAN MARY ANN (WIEDL) Age 72, peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 3, 2017, of Pittsburgh. Beloved wife of the late Vincent F. Hartman; loving mother of John (Charlene) Lewis and Robert (Diana) Lewis; grandmother of Jacqueline, Jessica, Dalton, Christopher, Austin, and Brandy; great-grandmother of Angela and other great- grandchildren; daughter of the late John and Antoinette Wiedl; sister of Joanne Velemirovich. Visitations Sunday 12 Noon - 5 p.m. at the BORON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1719 Brownsville Road. Funeral Prayers on Monday at 10:15 a.m. Services in Grandview Church of God at 11 a.m. www.BoronFuneralHome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HELBLING ELIZABETH M. "BETTY" ...

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HELBLING ELIZABETH M. "Betty" age 93, of Lower Burrell, formerly of Wilkinsburg, on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Former manager of McCloy's Office Supply. Beloved mother of Christine (Stephen) Scott, Michael (Ellie) Helbling, Cynthia Zwergel and Daniel (Andrea) Helbling; grandmother of Laura and Carolyn Scott, Anna and Aaron Zwergel, Katherine, Stephanie and Danile Helbling; great-grandmother of Adeline; sister of Mary Schmitt, Terrance Halleran and the late Clarence, Patricia, Helen, Joyce and John. Widow of Harry Leo Helbling. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. St. Margaret Mary Church, 3055 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell 15068. www.RusiewiczFH.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RICHARDSON-BEY YVONNE “BONNIE”...

August 4, 2017, 2:00 pm
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RICHARDSON-BEY YVONNE “BONNIE” Age 69, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 3, 2017. Loving mother of Troi Richardson; devoted grandmother of Chaz Cole, Kier, and Paris Richardson; great-grandmother of Brooklyn, London and Chaz, Jr.; caring sister of Cheryl Richardson, Joseph, and Douglas, of Pgh., Nathaniel (Paula), of Florida, and the late James (surviving Della) Richardson; beloved daughter of the late Charlotte and Nathaniel Richardson. She is also survived by best friend, Wilina Walker; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and dear friends. To honor her wishes there will be no viewing. The family is planning a celebration of life tribute at a later date. Arrangements by SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PANZA ROBERT “ROB” AGE 56, OF ...

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PANZA ROBERT “ROB” Age 56, of Allison Park, on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Beloved son of Connie and the late Ernie Panza; dear brother of Ernie Panza, Jr., Eugene (Chris) Panza, and Angela (Larry) Fraysier; also survived by ten nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends will be received on Sunday from 3-8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Ursula Church, Allison Park, on Monday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CASASANTA MICHELANGELO “MICHAE...

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CASASANTA MICHELANGELO “MICHAEL” Of Whitaker, on August 1, 2017, age 92. Beloved husband of the late Angela M. (Veltri) Casasanta; father of Mary Rose Koreny, Michael Casasanta and Tina (Mark) Miletic; brother of Dominica Casasanta and the late Giaciamo Casasanta; grandfather of Brigette Koreny, Mikey Casasanta, Nick Miletic and the late Brian Koreny. Michael was the owner of Michael Casasanta's Barber Shop in Oakland retiring in 1992. Friends received at SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, Sunday 2 to 6 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday, 12:30 p.m., St. Rita Church, Munhall. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POLIS VINCE “JIM” ON WEDNESDAY...

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POLIS VINCE “JIM” On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, of Carrick. Beloved husband of Beryl L. Polis; loving stepfather of Heather (Jeff) Powell; father of Annamarie (Mike) Matuszewski and Vincent (Rachael) Polis; loving Pappy of Alec, Logen, Natalie, Brynn, Lily and Abraham; son of the late Mariano and Candida Polis; brother of Phyllis (the late Pat) Falconio, Patricia (Benny) Provenzano, Eileen (Tom Flaherty) Kelly and the late Chris (survived by Frank) Packard and Marino (survived by Cindy) Polis. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Vince was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of Laborers Local Union 1058, and an avid collector of trains and enjoyed spending time in his local train club. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Sunday from 1-8 p.m., where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. Burial will be held in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with military honors. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HUPE BARBARA LOUISE (SCHUCK) O...

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HUPE BARBARA LOUISE (SCHUCK) Our loving wife, mother, and grandmother, age 85, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Carrick, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, in Arrowood at Southwestern, West Mifflin. Barbara was born April 19, 1932, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Norman and Ruth Schuck, of Mt. Lebanon. She was an employee in the credit department of Joseph Horne's Department Store. Barbara was a graduate of Carrick High School and lived her entire life in the Pittsburgh area. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Schuck. Always with a radiant smile and words of caring and concern for others, Barbara will be greatly missed by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Arthur Bill Hupe; her children, David (Donna) Hupe, of Holland, Michigan, Sandra (Kenneth) Harmon, of Monroeville, Douglas (Linda) Hupe, of Penn Hills, and Darrin (Monika) Hupe, of Beaver; her nine loving grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; as well as various nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A private memorial only will be held. In lieu of flowers and contributions, the family requests prayers of love for Barbara. Remembrances may be made in the form desired by family and friends. Arrangements by WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LIGASHESKY RICHARD H. “WRIGLEY...

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LIGASHESKY RICHARD H. “WRIGLEY” Age 92, of McKees Rocks, went to be with the angels, Monday, July 31, 2017. Beloved husband of 45 years to Barbara (Niedzielko); loving father of Robert (Shelley), Theresa (David) Shields, and Andy; Papap of Mathieu (Emma) Shields, Samantha (Matthew) Mays, Autumn (Adam) Falcsik, Sydney Ligashesky; great-grandfather of Logan, Alexavier, Francis; son of the late John and Catherine; brother of the late John Long and Alex; also survived by nieces and nephews. Wrigley served his country for over 26 years in the US Navy, he was also a member of Sto-Rox Boosters, Elks, and VFW. Friends received Sunday 3-8 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks. Funeral Monday 11:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church, at 12 Noon. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CAMPBELL GARY E. AGE 63, OF PL...

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CAMPBELL GARY E. Age 63, of Plum Boro (formerly of Oakmont), passed away peacefully on Monday, July 31, 2017, in his home. Gary fought a long battle with diabetes. His passion was for care of cars. Melody, his cat companion will miss him dearly. Gary was the beloved son of the late Lorraine and Edward Campbell; brother of Sandra Valdiserri and Holly Campbell; uncle of Ashley Sakosits and Amber Bugielski; great-uncle of Makenna Lorraine Bugielski. Friends and relatives will be received during a Memorial Visitation at the BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, from 4-8 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 8 p.m. in the funeral home at the conclusion of the visitation. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUMANIS EUGENIA "JENNY" (DIBA...

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BUMANIS EUGENIA "JENNY" (DIBANINS) Bumanis, Eugenia "Jenny" (Dibanins) - August 3, 2017 - Beloved wife of the late Francis Bumanis; loving mother of Edward (Susan), Anne (Dr. Norman) Cohen of Pittsburgh, PA and Dr. Peter R. Bumanis of Richmond, VA; dear grandmother of Sarah, Ian, Molly, Evan and Kate Cohen and Jonathan Bumanis; sister of the late Edward Dibanins; aunt of many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave. on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at the Shrine of St. John Neumann Chapel (Englewood and Belmont Ave.) on Monday at 9:30 a.m. Please assemble at Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eugenia's memory to Hospice of Buffalo, Inc. Please share condolences at www.mertzfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROOT DAVID B. AGE 80, OF ERIE,...

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ROOT DAVID B. Age 80, of Erie, and formerly of Pittsburgh and Fairview, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at Sunrise Senior Living following a five-year struggle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Erie on June 17, 1937, a son of the late Paul Bowman and Ethel Bond Root. David graduated in 1955 from the Taft School in Watertown, CT and then went on to graduate from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA. He was a second generation in the P.B. Root and Company in Erie that was established in 1923 which dealt with bonds, investments and real estate development. He then went on to work with his son at D.B. Root and Company in Pittsburgh as a financial consultant from 1988 to 2009. David enjoyed tennis, golf, skiing, squash, gardening, music and playing the clarinet and banjo. He also loved his friends and family and loved to travel. He was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Erie Rotary Club, Kahkwa Club, Erie Club, Aviation Club, and while he lived in Pittsburgh, he was a member of Fox Chapel Golf Club, Pittsburgh Rotary Club, and Christ Church in Fox Chapel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul B. Root, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Marjorie Delavern Root; four sons, David B. Root, Jr. and his wife, Kathy, of Pittsburgh, Scott A. Root and his wife, Cocoa Carter, of Weston, MA, Brad B. Root and his wife, Holly, of Pittsburgh, and Eric D. Root and his wife, Gail, of Fairview; 11 grandchildren, Jesse, Alec, Sierra, Myles, Madison, Tucker, Bradly, Devon, Bowman, Charlie and Tyler; and many nieces and nephews. David was a loving, gentle man and his positive, can-do spirit will be missed. Friends may call at the BURTON WESTLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 3801 W. 26th Street (at Powell Ave.) on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at Burton's at 6:00 p.m. Burial at Christ Church Fox Chapel, PA at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Christ Church Fox Chapel, 630 Squaw Run Road East, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SURDICK TRESSA HILDA HOFFMAN P...

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SURDICK TRESSA HILDA HOFFMAN Pittsford, NY: formerly of Bethel Park, PA, died July 30, 2017, at age 92. Survived by her son, Lawrence (Kathleen) Surdick; daughter, Rebecca (Doug) Surdick-Pifer; four grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren. Tressa was the last surviving family member of ten. Services will be held at the All Seasons Chapel at Whitehaven Memorial Park, Perinton in the near future. To be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lifetime Care Hospice, 3111 Winton Road S., Rochester, NY 14623. To light a candle in remembrance of Tressa, please visit mertonkaysfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PALAIO ATHENA (BAKERTGES) ATHE...

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PALAIO ATHENA (BAKERTGES) Athena (Bakertges) Palaio died peacefully at home on July 21, 2017, in Walnut Creek, CA, at the age of 92. Athena is survived by her son, Nicholas and daugher-in-law, Ruth Keller, of Walnut Creek, CA. She was preceded in death by husband, Paul Palaio, of Coraopolis; brothers, Trefon and George Bakertges, of Aliquippa; and parents, Peter and Victoria Bakertges, of Aliquippa. Athena was born in Aliquippa on December 9, 1924, and was a graduate of Aliquippa High. In 1957, she married Paul, her husband of 47 years. They lived in Center Township and Coraopolis before moving to Sun City, AZ, where they truly loved their time in the Arizona sun. Athena enjoyed her last five years in California near her son and daughter-in-law. A traditional Greek Orthodox funeral was held at St. Haralambos in Sun City, AZ on July 28, 2017. Athena was beloved and will be missed. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCDONOUGH JEFFREY A. AGE 37, F...

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McDONOUGH JEFFREY A. Age 37, formerly of Pittsburgh, died April 17, 2017. A memorial service will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at Shaler Villa Volunteer Fire Company, 960 Saxonburg Blvd., Pgh., PA 15327. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALBINGER LEO J. III “SHORTY” A...

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ALBINGER LEO J. III “SHORTY” Age 86, of Emlenton, formerly of Shaler Township, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 2, 2017. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and a Teamster truck driver by trade. Shorty loved fishing and loved to take his grandchildren every chance he could. He was a member of the Allison Park Assembly of God and loved the Lord. Leo was the son of the late Leo J. and Mary E. Albinger, Jr. He was the loving husband of 58 years to the late Arlene Albinger. He is survived by his five children, Donna (Paul) Barkley, Leo J. Albinger IV, James Albinger, William (Cheryl) Albinger and Darlene (James) Ryan; grandfather of Paul Barkley, Jr., Christa Bjalobok, Cara Coulter, Leo J. Albinger V, Ethan Albinger, Lora Albinger, Jay Albinger, Michael Albinger, William Albinger, Pam Albinger, James Ryan III and Shawn Ryan; great-grandfather of 11. Also many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond Albinger, Robert Albinger; and a sister, Marion Cook. Friends will be received at Lakewood Memorial Park Mausoleum, 943 PA-910, Cheswick, PA 15024 for a Memorial Service on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at 9 a.m. Military Honors to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lighthouse Foundation, 1302 E. Cruikshank Road, Butler, PA 16002. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RICKERT RACHEL SAPIENTE AGE 43...

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RICKERT RACHEL SAPIENTE Age 43, on August 2, 2017, at her home in the Minneapolis neighborhood of St. Louis Park, after a fiercely-fought, three-year battle with triple negative breast cancer. Born April 10, 1974, in St. Louis, MO, seven minutes after her twin brother, Rachel was a graduate of Falk School, Peabody High School, and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Prior to the progression of her illness, she was the creative marketing manager for Sightpath Medical at its corporate headquarters in Bloomington, MN. Our Rachel was an excellent and devoted mother. She is survived by her cherished sons, Ethan Christopher and Elliott John Rickert. She loved them to the moon and back. She is also survived by their father and her caregiver, Brian Rickert; her parents, Rebecca Wallace of Pittsburgh, PA, and Dr. Ronald Sapiente of Marquette, MI; her twin, Andrew Wallace Sapiente (Rebecca Weidman) of Watertown, MA; aunt, Barbara Colaco (Dr. Rudy) of Cranford, NJ; uncle, John Sapiente (Pamela) of Naples, FL; great- aunt, Celia Demyan of Columbia, MD; great-uncle, Father Joseph Borodach of Bradenville, PA; and her dear cousins and in-laws. Rachel's Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on August 8, 2017, at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Edina, MN. We are at a loss to properly thank the many, many people who helped her and her boys in such supportive and generous ways, and who followed her posts on social media as she chronicled her illness. In particular, we would like to express our gratitude to Father Kevin Finnegan of Our Lady of Grace, and to the remarkable doctors and staff of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Donations in Rachel's memory may be directed to the Rachel Sapiente Rickert Trust (on behalf of her sons' educations), c/o Dr. Ronald Sapiente, 233 N. Lakeshore Blvd., Marquette, MI 49855, the St. Louis Park High School Band c/o Director Steve Schmitz, or to Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice, c/o Park Nicollet Foundation, 6500 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55426. "Thy beauty, now, is all for the King's delight: He is thy Lord, and worship belongs to Him." Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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