WALAT WANDA MARIE (RADZYMINSKI) Wanda Marie Radzyminski Walat, age 92, of Kennedy Township, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Wanda was born on January 3, 1925, in Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania. Her parents were John and Helen (Rachocki) Radzyminski. Beloved wife of the late husband Edward and devoted mother of the late son Darius (surviving wife Susan). Wanda was the loving mother of Damian (Shirley). Wanda was a loving grandmother to Bryce, Kristin, Cassandra, and Candace; and great- grandmother to Emmaline. Wanda had five brothers and one sister whom she loved dearly. She loved her sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews. Wanda and Ed loved working at their Walat's Market for 35 years where they met many nice customers who became lifelong friends. Wanda was a longtime member of the Polish Cultural Council and the Kosciuszko Foundation. She loved singing on Polish Hill, Polish Day at Kennywood, and the Bal Polonaise. Wanda's faith, family, friends, and Polish heritage were her treasures. Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen Street, McKees Rocks. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church, 200 Grace Street, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Family wishes everyone please meet at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church. The Walat family would like to express our sincere gratitude for all of the love and care that was given by so many people to Wanda over the years. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAFFERTY MICHAEL D. AGE 66, O...
LAFFERTY MICHAEL D. Age 66, of Carnegie, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Husband of Lori L. (Millington) Lafferty; father of Sean Lafferty and Emilee (Andrew) Roman; grandfather of Macie Lafferty; brother of Judith (Alex) Nagy, Patricia DelFrate, Kathleen Lafferty and the late Kevin Lafferty. No visitation, Service Private. Arrangements entrusted to the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, Carnegie. www. leohenneyfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FISHER PAULINE F. AGE 85, OF C...
FISHER PAULINE F. Age 85, of Cranberry Twp., died peacefully Friday morning, September 15, 2017 at UPMC Cranberry Place in Cranberry Twp. Born April 11, 1932 in Waynesburg, PA, she was the youngest child of the late Thomas O. Seals and Hazel Catherine LaDone. Of her siblings, Pauline is survived by a brother, Charles Archibald Seals of Brisbane, CA; and two sisters, Virginia Betty Grill of Murrysville, and Mary Leigh Sciulli of Edgewood. Pauline is also survived by four children, three daughters, Kelley G. (Ronnie) Wade of Allen, TX, Dawn P. (Thomas) Wilson, Jr. of Crosby, TX, and Kimberly A. Marshman of Costa Rica; a son, Scott A. Grady of Rochester; and a beloved daughter-in-law, Eleanor Jean Grady, of Kingsland, GA. Pauline was preceded in death by her son, Mark A. Grady, one day before her own passing. Pauline was grandmother to ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and aunt to two nieces and one nephew. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 1 p.m. until the time of a celebration of life service at 2 p.m. at the BOYLAN-GLENN- KILDOO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS., INC., 130 Wisconsin Ave., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. She will be laid to rest at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park in Rochester. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Pauline's family at: boylanfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PIERSON CARL J. CARL, AGE 62, ...
PIERSON CARL J. Carl, age 62, of Oakdale, North Fayette Twp., died Saturday, September 16, 2017, in his home with his family by his side. He was born May 5, 1955, in Pittsburgh, a son of Nancy Jellison Pierson of Pittsburgh and the late Joseph Pierson. Mr. Pierson was retired mailer with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and was a US Army veteran. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Mary Ann Knott Pierson of Oakdale; children, Preston Pierson of Cokeburg, PA, Shannon Pierson of McCandless, PA, Tom (Rhonda) Lococo of Industry, PA, Matthew (Susan) Lococo of NC and Jessica (Ray) Hrapczak of South Fayette. Also surviving are grandchildren, Jaxon Pierson, Sara, Stephen, Carlee, and Caitlyn Lococo and Kara and Amy Hrapczak; brothers, Eric (Joan) and Mark (Lynn) Pierson. At the request of the deceased, 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 thomas-littlefuneralservice .com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WOOLHANDLER AGNES P. AGE 103, ...
WOOLHANDLER AGNES P. Age 103, of Point Breeze, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Harry W. Woolhandler; mother of Dr. Robert A. Woolhandler (Cherry) and the late Cindy Kolenda; also survived by two grandchildren; sister of Lenore Radler. Funeral and interment private. Arrangements McCABE BROS INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NOVAK OLIVE MARIE AGE 92, OF N...
NOVAK OLIVE MARIE Age 92, of New Kensington, died Fri., Sept. 15, 2017. Daughter of late Carl and Catherine Chrzanowski Martynowski; mother of Pamela C. (Thomas) Wilczek and the late Scott B. Novak. Member of St. Mary Church, New Kensington and worked for Westmoreland County Courthouse Treasurer's Office. Private funeral services by THE RUSIEWICZ FAMILY OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS, Arnold and Lower Burrell. www.RusiewiczFH.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MUCK SISTER ANNA MARIE, CDP AG...
MUCK SISTER ANNA MARIE, CDP Age 89, of McCandless Township, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Sister Anna Marie was born on November 13, 1927, and baptized at St. Martin Church in West End, now Crafton Heights neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. She entered the Sisters of Divine Providence on December 10, 1944, received her religious name, Sister Jean Baptist, at Investment on July 3, 1945, and professed final vows on August 12, 1950. Sister Anna Marie earned both Bachelor and Master degrees in education from Duquesne University and ministered as teacher and principal in several elementary schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Archdioceses of Detroit and Boston. Her longest assignments were at St. Sylvester in Brentwood, PA (1971-78), and Providence Heights Alpha School from 1986 until her retirement. She was the youngest of 11 children of John B. Muck and Rose Gasser and was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Theodore, John, Herman, Charles, and Albert Muck, Dorothy Bauer, Mildred Novak, Rose Lucot and Agnes King. Sister Anna Marie is survived by a brother, William Muck; many nieces and nephews; and the Sisters and Associates of Divine Providence. Visitation will take place at Providence Heights on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation Wednesday 12-3 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 4 p.m. in Mother of Divine Providence Chapel, 9000 Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park, PA 15101. Memorial contributions may be sent to Sisters of Divine Providence, 9000 Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park, PA 15101. Arrangements entrusted to ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC. Add a tribute at: www.staabfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GLASER CHARLES E. AGE 55, OF B...
GLASER CHARLES E. Age 55, of Brookline, formerly of Mt. Washington, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Beloved son of Delia (McDonough) and the late Charles E. Glaser; loving brother of Delia Glaser Hook, Maureen Hansen, John A. Glaser, Nora Khachatoorian, James F. Glaser and the late Michael Knute Glaser and Arthur C. Glaser; special brother and friend of Frank and Camille Crosby; also survived by nieces, nephews and his Emmaus family. Visitation Tuesday 1-9 p.m. WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., 301 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington 15211 (412-381-3345). Funeral Mass in St. Bernard Church, Mount Lebanon, Wednesday 10 a.m. burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, 2821 Sarah St., Pgh, PA 15203. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRISTAN ROBERT VINCENT AGE 81,...
KRISTAN ROBERT VINCENT Age 81, on Aug. 10, 2017, in his beloved city of NY. MA in journalism, Duquesne University, Pgh. Son of the late Vincent and Mary Kristan. Survived by his sister, Marilyn Godlesky; nephews, Mark and Charles Godlesky; niece, Leanne Guy, their spouses and children. Service Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier's Church, Manhattan, NY. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CAMPBELL PAUL J. AGE 92, OF MO...
CAMPBELL PAUL J. Age 92, of Monroeville, PA passed away at his home with family by his side on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Beloved husband of 68 years to Marilyn E. Campbell; loving father of Kimberly Haraburda, Lisa Miller, Christine (Jules) Seibel, Gregory (Nancy) Campbell, Mark (Kathy) Campbell, Paul (Dianne) Campbell, Jeffrey (Lynne) Campbell, and the late Brian Campbell; devoted grandfather of 24; great-grandfather of 28; cherished sisters, Eileen Ainsworth, RoseMarie Taylor, and Rita Heiry, and late brothers, Joseph, Regis, Bernard, William, and Edward; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was a veteran of WWII, having served in the Marine Air Corps. He had a career at Westinghouse spanning over 35 years. Friends will be received at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE /PLUM CHAPEL) corner of Beatty Rd. & 48 North, Monroeville, (412-856-4747), on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette Parish in Monroeville on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, https://donate3.cancer.org. Please view online tributes at www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEGNER ELIZABETH BETTY ROTH ...
WEGNER ELIZABETH BETTY ROTH Elizabeth Betty Roth Wegner passed away on September 13, 2017. A Singular beauty with a heart of gold, she was the epitome of the girl with the it factor, who was voted the Queen at age 19 by 400 sailors of the USS Franklin Delano Roosevelt aircraft carrier. But more significantly, her indomitable spirit and grace helped countless people in Al Anon and as a trainer in BACODA. Betty also contributed her time and energy to her chosen faith, as a founding member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Beloved by her many friends, her cheerful countess was source of happiness to all who encountered her. Her large extended family is grateful for their time with Betty and her constant love that she showered on them throughout their lives. An extraordinary wife, mother and grandmother, Betty will forever remain in our hearts. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. at CROWDER FUNERAL HOME, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, TX 77598, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Funeral Mass will be 10:30-11:30 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 15500 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062, the following day. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to the American Lung Association. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMAS ETHEL M. (LEACOCK) AGE ...
THOMAS ETHEL M. (LEACOCK) Age 99, of Carnegie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Wife of the late Joseph J. Thomas. She is survived by her son, Wayne E. (Marguerite) Thomas; granddaughters, Nicole Thomas (Pat), Lynn LaMarca (Paul); great-granddaughters, Angelina and Brianna LaMarca, and son, Ronald J. (Tina) Thomas; three granddaughters, Chris, Cheryl, and Cindy; and many great-grandchildren; and loving niece, Carol Gorman. She was preceded in death by brothers, Henry, Bill, Jim, and Homer Leacock and a sister, Dorothy McCabe. Friends are invited to call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie, where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RAPNETH RAOUL C. III AGE 70, O...
RAPNETH RAOUL C. III Age 70, of Morningside, suddenly on Friday, September 15, 2017, at the family cabin in Tionesta, PA; beloved husband of Linda Bassett Rapneth; father of Lisa Tabaka (Thomas) and Raoul C. Rapneth IV; grandfather of Robin Lynn Reitz (Tyler), Julie Leann Rapneth and Michael Anthony Rapneth; brother of Suzanne Sunseri and Vincent M. Rapneth; also survived by nieces and nephews and the Graff and Scanlon families. Raoul was a retired City of Pittsburgh Narcotics Detective for 30 years. FOP Services and Masonic Services Tuesday evening. Friends received at McCABE BROS FUNERAL HOME , 6214 Walnut St., Shadyside on Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where Blessing Services (Reverend Thomas J. Burke, presiding) will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GALUSKA ROSE ANN AGE 89, OF PE...
GALUSKA ROSE ANN Age 89, of Penn Township, died Friday, September 15, 2017. She was born on October 3, 1927, to the late John and Mary (Florek) Galuska. She is survived by two sisters, Kathryn (late Gil) Hancock and Diana (Dan) Jagiello; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth (Ray) Terkoski; and a brother, Edward L. Galuska. There will be no visitation. LINDSAY - JOBE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Harrison City, (724-744-2721) is in charge of arrangements. www.Lindsay-JobeFuneral Home.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JAMES DEBRA LEE CLAYPOOL AGE 6...
JAMES DEBRA LEE CLAYPOOL Age 61, of Verona, passed away on September 14, 2017. Beloved mother of Chad and Jacob Claypool; sister of Roberta Ackerman, Connie (Walt) Robinson, and Patty Truckley; loving grandmother of four grandchildren; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and good friends, Dave Means and Wayne Inzinga. Preceded in death by her son, Bradley Claypool; and her parents, Robert and Violet James. Debbie enjoyed traveling and was a loving nurse for UPMC for many years. She always put others before herself and will be dearly missed by all. A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2017, from 2-8 p.m. at ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139. Online condolences may be made to: www.englishfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRIFFIN SUSIE NOV. 11, 1922 - ...
GRIFFIN SUSIE Nov. 11, 1922 - Sept. 9, 2017. Survived by nieces, Jane M. Burgess, Sandra L. Roberts, both of Pittsburgh; nephew, Carlton Burgess of Pompano Beach, FL; many great and great-great-nieces. Services are private. Professional Services are Entrusted to SPRIGGS - WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 N. Lang Ave. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HILL HARVEY N. AGE 83, OF THE ...
HILL HARVEY N. Age 83, of the Hill District, passed away on September 12, 2017, son of the late Benjamin and Ruth Hill; brother of Mayota and Ronald Hill; father of Gregory, Dana and Regina Hill and Scott Gibson; also survived by three grandchildren; one goddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation prior to the service on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Interment Restland Memorial Park. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KING REVEREND ALONZO, JR. QUIE...
KING REVEREND ALONZO, Jr. Quietly on Sept. 13, 2017, at his residence. Husband of the late Madeline King; beloved father of Alonzo III and Ronald King, Annette (Keith) Cash; brother of Barbara Brown and Nancy Jones; twelve grand; 21 great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives. Family will receive guests Tues., Sept. 19, 2017, 4-8 p.m. at First Emanuel Apostolic, 671 Bryn Mawr Rd., 15219. Funeral Ceremony, Wed., Sept. 20, 2017, 11:00 a.m. Burial at Allegheny Cemetery. Arrangements by WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 412-241-7988. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCOMAS RUTH D. AGE 63, OF CLI...
McCOMAS RUTH D. Age 63, of Clinton, on September 13, 2017. Beloved wife of Scott E. McComas, Jr.; mother of Carissa McComas; sister of Ronald and Donna Reitz, Rebecca and Roger Reynolds and Mary and Robert Garis, Jr.; sister-in-law of Pam Reitz. Preceded by two brothers, Daniel and David William Reitz; also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the MOODY FUNERAL HOME, Rt. 30, Clinton, Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Everyone is asked to meet at the Clinton Wesleyan Church, Monday, September 18, 2017 where services will be held at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'NEILL BETTY R. (DUFFY) AGE 9...
O'NEILL BETTY R. (DUFFY) Age 90, of Lawrenceville, on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Edward O'Neill; loving mother of Maureen (Tom) Kozdron, Flo (Herk) Regan and Mary Ellen (the late Dan) Ross; cherished grandmother of Karyn (John), Tom (Stephanie), Jim (Shannon), Sean, Tim (Mandy), Ryan (Kristina), Erin (Braden) and Rocky; great-grandmother of Jonathan, Tommy, Neely, Brendan, Courtney, JJ, Kylie, Logan, Dylan, Ryan, Hayden, Jeremy, Zack and Logan; sister of Jane (Bob) Jones, Pat Wipper, Kathy (Larry) Gasior and Barry (Gayle) Duffy; preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters; like a mother to Audrey Siciliano and George Smiley. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Parish, St. Augustine Church on Thursday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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