CONNOLLY RICHARD BERNARD Richard Bernard Connolly finished his brave battle with cancer on August 20, 2017. Rich was known to all for his window cleaning days, love of El Caminos and hilarious sense of humor. He leaves behind his children, Richard Connolly, Jr., Steven Mangone (Tami Mangone) and Crystal Mangone (Brian Seyler); also, his grandchildren, Chastity, Steven, Jr., Colt, Ray, Tyler, Kylie, Emma and Kyle. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. at the SPERLING FUNERAL HOME, 700 Blazier Drive, McCandless Twp. Remembrances can be left at: www.sperlingfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JAMISON JEFFREY W. AGE 54, OF ...
JAMISON JEFFREY W. Age 54, of Beechview, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Loving father of Jeffrey C. Jamison; beloved son of James H., Jr. and the late Donna (Hughes) Jamison; loving brother of James H. Jamison III, John (Suzanne Angheloni) Jamison, Jay M. (Leslie Ann) Jamison, and Dina A. Jamison; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends. Visitation Wednesday, 10 a.m. until time of Service at 11 a.m. WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., 301 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington, 15211, (412-381-3345). Burial will be private to the family. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DREW NANCY C. (MACHALIC) PASSE...
DREW NANCY C. (MACHALIC) Passed peacefully with her family by her side on August 20, 2017. Wife of William Doak; mother of Cindy; Nana of Brittany and Tyler. Services private. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HICKS CHARLES PATRICK BORN MAR...
HICKS CHARLES PATRICK Born March 17, 1965, passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2017, after a three year fight with esophageal cancer. He owned his own business, Reliable Sewer and Drain Cleaning, for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Janice Hicks; daughter, Casey Hicks; mother, Mary Margaret Galdes; and his three brothers and one sister. He was preceded in death by his father, John (surviving Marilyn) Hicks. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Allegheny Cancer Center Third Floor, 320 E. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Friends received in the WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road), Penn Hills, where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. Visitation with the family Wednesday 3-8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'NEIL GARRETT AGE 28, OF SHAL...
O'NEIL GARRETT Age 28, of Shaler Twp., on August 20, 2017. Husband of Emily Golacinski; father of Lacy and Colton O'Neil; son of Elaine Lawniczak and the late Leo O'Neil; brother of Rachel O'Neil; stepson of Douglas Donnick; grandson of Carol (the late Raymond) Lawniczak and the late Leo and Arlene O'Neil; also many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation Wednesday 2 p.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Garrett's family to aid in the support of his children. Please visit us at neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STAUDINGER ELIZABETH D. AGE 95...
STAUDINGER ELIZABETH D. Age 95, of Pittsburgh, peacefully embarked on her next adventure on August 19, 2017. Elizabeth is survived by her son, Lawrence Staudinger, daughter, Rosalind (Thomas) McGee; grandchildren, Bridget (Tim) Lang, Thomas (Emily) McGee, Jr., Megan (Tom) Smith; six great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry A. Staudinger; and parents, John A. and Mary T. Holzer. A Funeral Ceremony will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 10:00 a.m., at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MEYER MILDRED "MILLIE" (MILLS)...
MEYER MILDRED "MILLIE" (MILLS) Age 92, of Brookline, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Donald "Skip" Meyer; loving mother of Carol (James) Higgins, Donna Wilson, Janet (William) Beck, and Robert (Jean) Meyer; grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of 18; and great-great-grandmother of four. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at Resurrection Church, 1100 Creedmoor Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226. Professional Services Trusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., (Blawnox). www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DONATELLI DON JOSEPH DON JOSEP...
DONATELLI DON JOSEPH Don Joseph Donatelli passed away, August 19, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 23, 1944, in Oklahoma City, OK, the eldest son of Herman and Catherine Donatelli, both deceased. He was raised in Aspinwall, Pittsburgh, and attended Catholic schools and graduated from North Catholic High School in 1963. He attended Virginia Technical Institute and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1967. He was recruited by the former Talon, Inc. of Meadville and worked there for five years in their design engineering department while taking night classes at Penn State Behrend for a Master's Degree. Having always wanted to start a business, the first North Street Auto Supply opened November 7, 1971. Don pursued and eventually built the new 10,000 square foot facility on Mead Avenue, and in ten years expanded to 16,000 square feet with double decking. The business was very successful and he sold it on March 23, 2000, and worked for several years with the new owners. He took early retirement and along with his wife, Cathy, traveled the world by cruising, by land tours, and traveled 45 of the states from the eyes of his motor home. In addition to his loving wife, Catherine (McCaughtry) Donatelli; survivors include two daughters, Lisa M. Anantarow, of Pittsburgh, Kara M. Donatelli and her husband, Brent Cray, of Lubbock, TX; one grandson, Kaden J. Anantarow; two brothers, James Donatelli and Paul Donatelli, both of Pittsburgh. Don was preceded in death by a nephew, Frederic P. Stark; and a sister-in-law, Marcelline J. Gibbs. Don will be laid to rest in New Lebanon Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of MIZNER FUNERAL HOME, Meadville. Share a memory or condolence at www.miznerfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NAVADAUSKAS FLORENCE L. AGE 92...
NAVADAUSKAS FLORENCE L. Age 92, of Castle Shannon, on Saturday August 19, 2017. Wife of the late John J. Navadauskas; loving mother of Russell (Sue) and Robert (Kathy Welding) Navadauskas; sister of Sylvia Bronsky and the late Ray Borkowski; dearest "Grammy" of five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. There will be no public visitation. All are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anne Church on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Committal services will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LIESCH GRANT HARLAND, JR. GRAN...
LIESCH GRANT HARLAND, Jr. Grant, age 66, of Sturgeon, PA died Saturday, August 19, 2017. He was born February 4, 1951, in Sewickley a son of the late Grant H. Liesch and Maria Louise Bryan Liesch. Mr. Liesch was a retired US Army Vietnam veteran and was a member of the McDonald VFW. Surviving are his wife, Roberta Yoder Liesch and his children, Ed, Denise, Chris and Andrew (Danielle) Liesch; grandchildren, Emily and Ethan Liesch and Patience Martin. He is also survived by two sisters, Marian (Dan) Yoder and Becky Martin. Friends will be received Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the THOMAS - LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 314 W. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald (724-926-2800). Interment will be held in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA. Please sign the guestbook at thomas- littlefuneralservice.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JACKIM ROBERT R. BOB BOB JAC...
JACKIM ROBERT R. BOB Bob Jackim, of Moon Twp., died August 18, 2017. Bob was born on August 11, 1948, in Salem, MA to Zigmund J. and Ann S. Jackim who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Baldwin High School, Whitehall, PA, Salem College, Salem, WV, and the University of Pittsburgh where he earned a Master's of Public Health degree. Bob's employment included NUS Environmental Corporation and Weirton Steel Corporation as an Industrial Hygienist. He was Industrial Hygiene Manager at the Department of Energies National Energy Technology Center at Bruceton and was also an Adjunct Instructor at Youngstown State University. He is survived by his brother, John Jackim, of Port Orange, FL and James Jim Jackim, of Moon Twp., PA; as well as a niece and two nephews. Bob was proud of his Polish Heritage and was a member of Pittsburgh's Polonia Song and Dance Ensemble. He also served on the boards of the Pittsburgh Folk and Polish Festivals. There will be no visitation. Bob's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at 10 a.m. in St. Margaret Mary Church, Moon Twp., PA 15108 Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Moon Twp. Arrangements by SANVITO FUNERAL HOME, Coraopolis, 412-264-3050. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RAK JESSE A., SR. AGE 56, OF S...
RAK JESSE A., Sr. Age 56, of Sheraden, on August 16, 2017. Cherished father of Jesse (Tina), Jr., Glenn Shooster, Amanda (David) Stark, and Melissa (Mike); dear brother of Fred (Kathy), Rita, Mike, and Jimmy; adoring grandfather of eleven; treasured uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Friends received Thurs. from 2 p.m. until the 4 p.m. memorial service at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Pgh., PA 15226. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are suggested. 412-343-1506 or ballfc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RYCHORCEWICZ THOMAS AGE 48, ON...
RYCHORCEWICZ THOMAS Age 48, on Friday, June 30, 2017, of Pittsburgh. Son of the late Edward, Sr. and Penelope Rychorcewicz; loving brother of Edward, Jr., Paul, Michael, Mark, and Linda. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation Wednesday 2-7 p.m., with Blessing Service at STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 920 Cedar Ave. (across from AGH). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DIETERLE JEANNINE E. (WALSH) A...
DIETERLE JEANNINE E. (WALSH) Age 73, of Castle Shannon, on July 12, 2017. Loving mother of Eric R.; beloved daughter of James and Gertrude (Campbell) Walsh; dear sister of Mary Jane, Charles, and the late Eileen, John, James, Paul, William, and Edward; treasured aunt, cousin and friend of many. No visitation. Committal service Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at 11 a.m. in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JAKUB FRANK B. AGE 88, OF NORT...
JAKUB FRANK B. Age 88, of North Versailles passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017. He was born on November 15, 1928 in Duquesne, a son of the late Michael and Anna (Banosky) Jakub. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, John, Andrew, Edward, and Michael R. Jakub. He is survived by his wife of over 61 years, Marlene (Timko); children, Karen (husband, John, Jr.) Bielic, Robert (wife, Ellen Losco), and Lynn (husband, Gordon) Vytlacil; grandchildren, Christina (Neil) Pickard and Matthew Bielic; and his brothers and sisters, Albert, William, Florence Jakub, and Dolores Mewkalo. Frank was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the Army Corps of Engineers building bridges. He has lived in North Versailles since 1957, and has worked as a steel mill worker, carpenter, general contractor, a member of the maintenance department at G.C. Murphy's Warehouse in the Christy Park section of McKeesport, PA, and neighborhood handyman. He built homes and garages throughout the Pittsburgh area with the most significant construction being the fur storage facility for the old Green Valley Cleaners in North Versailles. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the FORGIE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport. Interment with military honors will follow at the Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville. Memorial contributions can be made to the veteran organization of your choice. For online condolences please visit: snyderfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MATSKO ROBERT J. (BOB) ROBERT ...
MATSKO ROBERT J. (BOB) Robert (Bob) J. Matsko, age 47, of Pittsburgh, passed away on August 21, 2017. Robert is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Carol Matsko; sister, Tracy (Kevin) Macek; nieces, Madelyn and Bella; nephew, Mason; sister-in-law, Aimee Matsko; as well as many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth A. Matsko. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, August 24, 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 following the visitation at 8 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KELLY LORAINE A. (HIEBER) AGE ...
KELLY LORAINE A. (HIEBER) Age 61, of Shaler Twp., Monday, August 21, 2017. Beloved wife of Bryan B. Kelly; loving mother of Keith (Lynn) and Melissa; dear grandmother of Aubree Sears; sister of Linda Hieber and Larry Hieber; daughter of the late Louis and Louise Hieber. Loraine was a registered nurse who was a 15 year employee at Vincentian Regency. The family would like to thank everyone at Family Hospice and Palliative Care. Friends will be received on Friday from 12 Noon to 8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, Glenshaw (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH). In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, 1520 Butler Plank Rd., Glenshaw, PA 15116. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KEVICKY WILLIAM ON MONDAY, AUG...
KEVICKY WILLIAM On Monday, August 21, 2017, William, age 65, of Wilkins Twp., passed away. Son of the late William E. and Marie Kevicky; beloved husband of Susan (Ruyechan) Kevicky; loving father of Michelle (Patrick) Grabany, Amy (Brian) Doucette, and William (Orpain) Kevicky; brother of Angela Escher, Penny Bober, and Debora (Jeff) Hoffman; grandfather of Quentin Doucette and Ariya Kevicky. Friends received Wednesday 6 p.m.-8 p.m. and Thursday 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, 433 Lincoln Hwy., East McKeesport, PA 15035, 412-823-4054. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11 a.m. St. Colman's Catholic Church, Turtle Creek, with Fr. Matthew Ruyechan officiating. Interment will follow in All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery. www.kutchfuneralhome.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TOBIN PAUL F., SR. AGE 69, OF ...
TOBIN PAUL F., Sr. Age 69, of Moon Twp., passed away at his home with his family at his side on Aug. 20, 2017. He was born in Pittsburgh on Oct. 3, 1947 to the late Paula McConnell and Francis Tobin. He was an Air Force Vietnam combat veteran. Paul graduated from The University of Pittsburgh in August, 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and founded PKMJ Technical Services, Inc., where he worked with his family for 35 years. Paul was a member of St. Margaret Mary Church, the VFW, and the American Legion. Paul was also a licensed private pilot. The highlight of his life was his five children and eight grandkids. He is survived by his wife, Mary Rippole Tobin; five children, Paul (Beckie) Tobin, Kevin Tobin, Matt (Julie) Tobin all of Moon Twp., Joe (Lauren) Tobin of Hookstown and Maggie Tobin of Russellville, AR; eight grandchildren, Grace, Sarah, Colby, Matthew, Avery, Allison, Abigail and Jameson Tobin; four sisters, Pamella Rippole of Kennedy Twp., Colleen (Jose) Aragon of NM, Mary Ellen (Tim) Herman of FL, Patricia Ann (Darryl) Isaac of FL, and a brother, Terry Tobin of FL. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wed. and Thurs. at the COPELAND MOON TWP. FUNERAL HOME, 981 Brodhead Rd. where Prayers will be recited Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret Mary Church. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery with Military Honors will follow. Sendcondolencespost-gazette.com/gb
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GUZAN WILLIAM WILLIE, JR. AG...
GUZAN WILLIAM WILLIE, Jr. Age 89, of Harmony Twp., died Monday, August 21, 2017. He was born January 17, 1928, in Ambridge, PA, to the late William and Eva (Greb) Guzan. Following his graduation from Ambridge High School, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946. He served as a Tech 5 in the General Headquarters, Far East Command Occupation Services in Tokyo, Japan. Bill married Frances Kordas on August 30, 1953, in Holy Ghost Orthodox Church, Ambridge and shared 64 years of marriage. He worked as an overhead craneman for Armco Steel Tubular retiring in 1985, with 36 years of service. He was a member of Holy Ghost Orthodox Church, Ambridge Eagles, and St. John the Baptist Brotherhood #66. Willie had many other talents and abilities. He personally built the two houses he lived in as an adult and helped others build houses. He loved construction projects such as garages, porches, sidewalks, and home improvements. He was well known for creating beautiful Easter eggs pysanka with uniquely intricate and artistic designs. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his two sisters, Elizabeth (Guzan) Sudik and Mary (Guzan) Wright. He leaves his wife, Frances (Kordas) Guzan; three sons, Mark W. Guzan and his wife, Nancy, of Pittsburgh, John (Guzan) Garner, of Phoenixville, PA, William A. Guzan, of Coraopolis; two grandchildren, Emily (Jason) Weisser, of Sewickley, Nick Guzan, of Pittsburgh; great-grandson, Lucas Paul Weisser; brother, George Guzan, of Ambridge; and five nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the JOHN SYKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 833 Kennedy Dr., Ambridge, where prayers will be offered Friday at 1:30 p.m. followed by a church service at 2:00 p.m. in Holy Ghost Orthodox Church. His pastor, The Very Rev. William J. Evansky will officiate. Interment with full military honors provided by the Beaver County Special Unit will follow at 3:30 p.m. in Economy Cemetery. Members of Beaver County Special Unit are asked to assemble at the SS Peter and Paul Cemetery Chapel. A Parastas service will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Holy Ghost Orthodox Church, 210 Maplewood Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003. Online condolences may be made at www.sykafuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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