WENZIG BRUCE F. Age 57, of Crafton, on October 8, 2017. Son of Kathleen and the late Fred Wenzig; father of his much beloved daughter, Megan McHaffie; brother of Paul, Lisa (Jack) Gresh, and Erin. No visitation. Memorial Gathering Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. at 1118 Greenlawn Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15220. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHNSON JOAN A. AGE 84, LIFELO...
JOHNSON JOAN A. Age 84, lifelong resident of Carnegie, on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Wife of the late Samuel Johnson; mother of Robert (Robin), Nancy (Donald) Fritz, Thomas (Michele) and Michael (Renee) Johnson; grandmother of ten; great-grandmother of 13. Joan loved bingo, the Steelers and her cat, Buster. Sister of the late Julia Moslen and Edward Krasousky. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at HENNEY, BRADWELL & NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME, 524 Washington Ave., Carnegie where funeral service will be held Wednesday 10:30 a.m. henneybradwellnirella.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GIRGASH PATRICIA A. PATRICIA A...
GIRGASH PATRICIA A. Patricia A. Girgash, age 87, of McKeesport, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 14, 2017. She is survived by her children, Gary (Cheryl) Girgash and Barbara Girgash; grandchildren, Halie and Steven Girgash; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Girgash; and parents, Esther and William Koenig. She was a Sewickley Valley Hospital graduate in 1950, worked in numerous hospitals throughout the Pittsburgh region, and retired from Jefferson Hills Convalescent Home. During her life, she was known as the neighborhood nurse and was a lover of animals. She was an avid boater, enjoyed water skiing, and spending summers at camp. As a youth, she enjoyed sports, such as basketball, and was the captain of the Avalon High School field hockey team. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 2-4 and 6-8 at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Blessing Service will be held Thursday, October 19, 2017, 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends (www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org). Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DRNEVICH JOSEPH AGE 56, OF MAR...
DRNEVICH JOSEPH Age 56, of Mars, PA, on Sat., Oct. 14, 2017, at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born June 3, 1961, in North Versailles with Down Syndrome. Loving son of the late Louis B. and Mary B. (Kutzel) Drnevich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Craig Belancik. He is survived by nine brothers and sisters, Vincent (Roxanne) Drnevich, Ronald (Kathie) Drnevich, Mary Lou (Edward) Janero, Richard Drnevich, Raymond (Marilyn) Drnevich, Catherine (Thomas) Boylan, Lorraine (Jeffery) Turicik, Denise (Gary) Belancik and David (June) Drnevich; 21 nieces and nephews and 20 great-nieces and nephews. Joseph was a very loving, friendly and affectionate person. These attributes combined with his good sense of humor endeared him to his wonderful caretakers and to all who met him. Friends are welcome to participate in a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 200 Leger Road, North Huntingdon at 11:00 a.m. Wed. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery and Mausoleum in North Versailles. If desired, memorial donations may be made in Joe's name to the McGuire Home, 2119 Mercer Rd., New Brighton, PA 15066 where Joe was lovingly cared for in his early years. Entrusted with the arrangements is the OTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin. To send online condolences, please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BALTER MARGIE FIRESTONE THE PI...
BALTER MARGIE FIRESTONE The piano no longer plays its sweet song. The joyful singing has fallen silent. The music stopped when our beloved Margie Firestone Balter, partner, daughter, sister, aunt and kindhearted human being, died October 10, 2017, in Los Angeles. Margie was a one-of-a-kind individual who sang to herself much of the day. She reveled in life and adored her many piano students. She taught almost to the moment of her death. Days before her passing, people were calling for lessons for young maestros and slightly older ones who wanted to perform (or look like they were) in a movie or TV show. Margie died of complications of cancer. She fought a brave two-year battle in her own private way. Please don't remember her for that. Remember her for her gorgeous songwriting, performing and singing, and her daily gratefulness for the simplest elements of life: a sunset, a beach, a swim. Margie was born and raised in Squirrel Hill, graduating from Winchester Thurston School in Shadyside and the University of Washington in ethnomusicology and music. She performed in an African Marimba band for many years in Seattle, before moving to LA to pursue a career in music and composing and performing. Margie was the family member who took care of everyone else. When her father was sick, she spent five months with him in Florida. She took elegant care of her mother, Alma, now age 100, by moving her to LA to help in many ways. Margie showed a younger sister the way to do everything, and protected her always. Margie was an irrepressible optimist, the bright light in everyone's lives, said her sister, Joni Balter. Margie was best known in LA as the piano teacher to the stars,'' including Tom Cruise, Jack Black and Kevin Spacey and rising star, Magnus Ferrell, Will's son. When Holly Hunter won the Academy Award for best actress in The Piano,'' she owed much of her success to Margie's brilliant piano coaching. Margie produced a stunningly beautiful CD, Music from My Heart,'' with an instrumental that aired on an episode of TV show Scandal. She was a voting member of the Grammy Awards. She loved her students more than anyone can imagine and produced many exemplary young players who played at occasional recitals that she turned into huge productions. Margie never lost sight of the fact that music was the one language that could make everyone happy, she really believed in its transformative power,'' her sister explained. Margie is survived by her longtime partner, Roger Mende; her mother, Alma Balter, of Los Angeles; her sister, Joni Balter, and brother-in-law, Timothy Egan, of Seattle; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Margery Balter, of Philadelphia; and nieces and nephews, Sophie and Sam Kintz, Casey Egan, Meredith and Kevin Croy. Services at Rodef Shalom Temple, 4905 Fifth Avenue (at Morewood) on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at 12 Noon. Visitation one hour prior to services at Temple, (11 a.m. - 12 Noon). Interment Temple B'Nai Israel Cemetery in North Versailles. A second memorial in her honor will be held in Los Angeles featuring her music and that of her piano prodigies. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SANSONETTI JOSEPH VINCENT Age 90, formerly of Cypress St., Bloomfield, entered into rest on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at home in Augusta, GA, his home since 2007. Beloved husband for 68 years of Rita Ann Sansonetti (Eduardo), who passed away in December 2015; loving father of Karen Angelo and her husband, Ralph Angelo; Joseph was the brother of Paul Sansonetti (Ann), James Sansonetti (Cathy- deceased), Lena Zanetti (Raymond), and Patricia Ann Carr (Michael), of Philadelphia; and sisters-in-law, Mary Sansonetti and Georgina Koch. He was preceded in death by sisters, Cinderella Rakow, Frances Rudai, Marie Golightly, and Emma Liberatore; and his younger brother, Anthony. Joseph was born on Christmas Eve in 1926, the son of the late Nicoletta and Patsy Sansonetti. Until relocating to Georgia with his wife, Joseph had been a lifetime member of Immaculate Conception Church and was a member of St. Mary's on the Hill in Augusta. Joseph began working in 1943 at the H.J. Heinz Company of Pittsburgh before going into the US Navy in 1944. Joseph was a combat Veteran of World War II where he served aboard USS Oakland (CL-95) and USS Wilkes-Barre (CL-103), light cruisers in the pacific. He was present aboard ship in Tokyo Bay for the surrender of Japan and served through VJ Day until his Honorable Discharge in July 1946. He married Rita in October following his discharge that year. He retired from H.J. Heinz with 42 years of employment in 1986 as a factory worker making vinegar. Joe worked with the evaporators in the distillery. He was a longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He loved dancing at the Elks and Moose Clubs, travelling with the Bloomfield AARP and also enjoyed the delicious cookies and breads his wife made to share with friends and relatives. Family and friends received Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Funeral on Friday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Parish Friendship Campus Church, at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHNSON MARILYN C. (CHAMBERLAI...
JOHNSON MARILYN C. (CHAMBERLAIN) Age 81, of Ross Twp., passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Wilbur L. Pete Johnson; loving mother of Elizabeth (Scott Rose) Bailey, Carolyn Lynn Grapsas, David K. Johnson, Daniel L. (Pati) Johnson, Ronald C. (Mary Jo Sobocinski) Johnson, Judy (Thomas) Borick, Lisa Barto and Rebecca (Larry) Buchholz; she is also survived by fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a niece, Ann Marie Chamberlain; as well as her dear friends, Donna, Sally, Pat and Dee. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Chamberlain; and her sister, June Chamberlain. Prior to her retirement, Marilyn forged a career in the Financial Services, working as an Investment Planner. Marilyn was a longtime member of Ingomar Church, where she was a former secretary, was a member of the bible study group, the Halo's and the small group book study. She was a member of the Couples Gourmet, Sealarks, Welcome Wagon and the Smokenders, where she was also an instructor. She was also a former volunteer with Passavant Hospital and enjoyed attending the performances of the Pittsburgh POPS. She loved her family dearly and was always willing to drop everything and travel to be with them. She made sure to spend holidays with her family and attended the High School graduations of all her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a strong, wonderful person who was always there when you needed her. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy, Ross Twp., 412-364- 4444, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Ingomar Church, 1501 W. Ingomar Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Condolences may be offered at: brandtfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KELLY ANN LOUISE UNLESS LIF...
KELLY ANN LOUISE Unless life is lived for others, it is not worthwhile. These are the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta that Ann Louise Kelly lived by. She was our love and support through good and bad, all the while thinking of and helping others. Ann Louise Kelly made her final act of love by passing peacefully October 14, 2017, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage, PA, after enduring Parkinson's disease for 23 years. Her husband, Tom, is surely thrilled that she has joined him on the big Cruise Ship in the sky! Louise enjoyed working to help others. She was a million dollar realtor for ReMax, where she strived to find the perfect home for her clients. Before being a realtor, she was the director of volunteers at Delaware Valley Medical Center, where she boosted volunteerism fourfold. She accepted every challenge with a positive determination that led to her success. Louise was born on February 22, 1935, in Bristol, PA, to Nicola Vincenze and Mary Giagnacova Fandozzi. She lived in Bristol until her marriage to Tom Kelly in 1953. Louise and Tom were among the original residents of Levittown, PA, where they raised their four daughters. They were founding members of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Levittown. Louise was active in Levittown's Junewood Women's Club, through which she made lifelong friends. In 1992, they moved to Wexford, PA, to be closer to their grandchildren. There, they became founding members of Sts. John and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Sewickley, PA, where Louise was a Eucharistic Minister and Faith Formation Leader for many years. Ultimately, Louise and Tom moved to Hermitage, PA, in 2012 and resided at St. John XXIII Home. They were together there until last year, when Tom passed away. Louise was well known at St. John XXIII for being positive and upbeat, despite the challenges she faced from her advancing Parkinson's disease. There were so many facets to Louise and a commemoration of her life would not be complete without mentioning at least a few: She was a huge advocate of mental health. Through example, Louise instilled a strong faith in her daughters and grandchildren, and taught them the value of being kind to others. She was devoted to The Blessed Mother and said the Rosary often. She visited the St. Therese National Shrine and St. Mary's Seminary, both in Chicago, often. Louise taught everyone she met the value of being kind to others, especially those in need. Many a new neighbor, sick friend, parishioner and priest, was the recipient of Louise's delicious meatballs, beef burgundy, chicken cacciatore, and/or her Pizzelles! Her beautiful Christmas cookie trays were much coveted in the Levittown neighborhood and at 3M Bristol, where Tom worked. Ann Louise is survived by her four daughters The Kelly Girls: Janet (Tim) Magner, State College; Mary Jo (Gary) Lackey, Hermitage; Carolyn (John) Conversa, Elmhurst, IL; and Barbara Jean (Tom) Pistella, Libertyville, IL; 11 grandchildren: Tom and Grace Magner, Patrick, Dennis and Greg (Liz) Lackey, Maria, Julia, and Domenic Conversa, and Matthew (Lyndsay), Maggie, and John Pistella; and a great- granddaughter, Arya Pistella. Also surviving are a sister, Betty Charlton, Newtown, PA; and a sister-in-law, Loretta Fandozzi, of Ventnor, NJ. Louise was also adored by many nieces and nephews. Ann Louise was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Pasquale J. Fandozzi. Her upbeat and positive attitude despite her ailments was much admired by the residents and staff at St. John XXIII. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the St. John XXIII staff for all the love, heartfelt warmth, and compassion they have shown Louise, Tom, and the rest of us over the last five years. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Ann Louise's memory to St. John XXIII Home Memorial Fund, 2250 Shenango Valley Freeway, Hermitage, PA 16148. Calling hours will be 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass Thursday, October 19, 2017, in the Roncalli Center of St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday, in the Roncalli Center, with Rev. Sean P. Kerins, Director of Campus Ministry of Kennedy Catholic High School, as celebrant. Entombment: St. Rose Mausoleum, Hermitage. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JONES DAVID L. Age 81, of Pittsburgh, on Friday, October 13, 2017. He was an avid gardener. Husband of Rev. Lota C. Jones; father of Kimberly Vernon and Rev. David A. Jones; grandfather of Ashley Jones and Jeremy Vernon; brother of the late Virginia Mahoney, Robert and Walter Jones. Friends received STEPHEN D. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Route 51 (Large), Jefferson Hills (412-384-0350) Wednesday from 24 and 79 p.m. Funeral Service in Windover Hills United Methodist Church, 6751 Ridge Road, South Park on Thursday. NOTICE OF TIME LATER. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Family suggests donations be made to Windover Hills United Methodist Church. www.windoverhillsumc.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FAULDS WILLIAM G. BILL WILLI...
FAULDS WILLIAM G. BILL William G. Faulds Willie, Bill, Super Willie age 84, of West Mifflin and formerly of West Homestead, died peacefully with his family by his side on Oct. 15, 2017. A veteran of the Korean War, Bill was an active member of his church, Saint John Mark Lutheran Church, a lifelong member of the Skyview Volunteer Fire Department in West Mifflin #4 (Station 296) and an employee of U.S. Steel for 34 years. An avid bowler, Bill once bowled a perfect (300) game. He was always quick with a joke and after retiring, he and his wife of 59 years enjoyed traveling the world. The beloved son of the late George and Bertha Faulds, Willie will be remembered as a loving husband to the late Marion J. Faulds (Dely); a beloved father (Daddy) to MaryLou (the late Jim) Newman, Donna (Eddie) Lohrer, William 'Beezy' (Patricia) Faulds and Michael (Angie) Faulds; a loving pap to Sean (Emily) Lohrer and Ryan (Dana) Lohrer; a loving great-pap to Calvin Lohrer; a beloved brother of Donald Faulds; a best friend and beloved brother-in-law to Fred (Luana) Dely; a loving uncle to Joyce (Harvey) Tyson, Fred (Kori) Dely, Jr., and Lori (Gary) Kuchta; and a beloved great-uncle of Melissa and Brian Kuchta. Additionally, Willie was an honorary father figure to Richard Proud, Karen (Tim) Havics, Kenny (Chris) Proud, Kathy (Bill) Mitro, Gary (Linda) Proud and Bobby Proud; and an honorary uncle to their children. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Saint John Mark Lutheran Church or Family Hospice and Palliative Care (50 Moffett St. Pgh. 15243). Friends received Thursday 2 -8 p.m. at R.V. ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 315 E. 10th Avenue, Homestead, 15120. Funeral Service Friday 11 a.m. St. John Mark Lutheran Church. Condolences at www.rvandersonfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BERG FREDERICK T., Sr. FRED Formerly of Oakmont, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at his residence after a longtime battle with cancer. Born in Pittsburgh on July 30, 1956, he was a son of the late Peter and Dorothy (Bahr) Berg. Father of Frederick T. (Melissa) Berg, Jr. of Cranberry and Ryan Berg of New Kensington; grandfather of Brianna and Liam; brother of Karen (Tom) Bayne of Springdale, Peter (Barbara) Berg of O'Hara Twp. and Darlene (James) Shaw of Jupiter, Florida. Fred is also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives will be received on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. during a memorial visitation at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC.,421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont. Private interment will be in Deer Creek Cemetery, Harmar Twp. Donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GEIGER VINCENT A. AGE 96, OF M...
GEIGER VINCENT A. Age 96, of Murrysville, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017. He was born March 31, 1921 in Export, son of the late William Russell and Clara Remaley Geiger. Colonel Vincent A. Geiger, a retired officer in the United States Army, served four years on active duty in the United States and European Theatres during WWII and 28 years stateside in the U. S. Army Reserve. In World War II, he was drafted into the Army in 1942 as a Private, emerging four years later as a Captain. His entire career was as an Infantryman helping activate the 75th Infantry Division at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, then through maneuvers in Louisiana before shipping to Europe as a Replacement Officer. He fought as a Rifle Platoon Leader and quickly became a Rifle Company Commander with the 95th Infantry Division through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany during which he was awarded the Silver Star (the 3rd highest award for valor), the Bronze Star and Combat Infantry Badge. During the European Theatre of Operations (ETO), he participated in the Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace and Central Europe Campaigns. Col. Geiger is a member of the Hall of Valor in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Oakland, PA. He was a graduate of the Infantry School at Ft. Benning, GA as well as the Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, KS. Returning from combat in 1946, he joined the Army Reserve as an Infantry Instructor in the Pittsburgh USAR School advancing in position and rank, eventually advancing to the School Commandant and a Colonel. He retired from the military in 1974. Pre-World War II and following European Combat, he was employed by the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States in various mortgage and real estate assignments in Pittsburgh and the Middle Atlantic States among which was a stint as Regional Property Manager of Gateway Center, developed in the 1950's as part of the first Pittsburgh Renaissance. Following his military and civilian retirement, he continued working as part owner and operator of the Murrysville Golf Club, one of the oldest public courses in Western Pennsylvania. He also had life memberships in the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Reserve Officers Assn., the Retired Officers Assn. and the Military Order of the World Wars in most of which he held various offices. He was an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Murrysville, Trustee of the Murrysville Cemetery and an active member of the Murrysville Export Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow. Vincent was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Betty Noble Geiger in 2000. He is survived by three children, James (Sharon) Geiger, Kathryn (Fred) Shuster and Robert (Lori) Geiger; his second wife, Doris Stokes Geiger; four grandchildren, Allyson (Kevin) Doorley, Bradley (Leigh) Geiger, Gregory (Rachel) Shuster and Jeffrey (Lesley) Shuster; four great- grandchildren; and two brothers, Edward (Helen) Geiger and Louis W. Geiger. Visitation 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the HART FUNERAL HOME INC., Murrysville. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the First Presbyterian Church of Murrysville. Everyone please meet at the church. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Murrysville Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Murrysville, the 95th Division Foundation or the Murrysville Export Rotary Club. www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GAAB ARLENE J. AGE 87, OF CANO...
GAAB ARLENE J. Age 87, of Canonsburg, formerly of Bethel Park, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late William J. Gaab; loving mother of David (Kathy) Gaab, Jan (Ron) Kachuriak, Rick (Sue Ellen) Gaab, Tim (Debbie) Gaab, and Karen (Toby) DeBause; also survived by 24 cherished grandchildren; and 14 cherished great-grandchildren. If you ever met Arlene you met Jesus because she displayed His love to everyone she met. She made everyone feel like you were her favorite; like you were the only one who had that special bond with her. Arlene was strong in her FAITH in Jesus, unending HOPE and unity for her family, and unconditional LOVE for others. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211, Thursday 4-8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be celebrated Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Waterdam Church, 208 Galley Rd., Canonsburg, PA 15317. Inurnment private. Family suggests memorial contributions to Waterdam Church Kitchen Fund. Please view or add tributes at www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ERIKSEN TAGE FINN ON MONDAY, O...
ERIKSEN TAGE FINN On Monday, October 16, 2017, beloved husband of Bonnie Dombrosky-Conley Eriksen; survived by his family, Colleen (Terry) Bimle, Katie (Bob) Zimmerman and Maureen (John) Linkosky; father of Michael and Kenneth Eriksen; grandfather of Adam Bimle, Hannah (Dan) Wright, Jesse (Catherine), Thomas (Collette), Zach (Caris), Miles (Abigail), Alex, R.J. and Joseph Zimmerman, Sara, Kate and John Linkosky; also survived by great-grandchildren. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. SZAFRANSKI-EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas More Church on Friday at 10 a.m. Burial in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TABACHNICK NORMAN H. ON MONDAY...
TABACHNICK NORMAN H. On Monday, October 16, 2017, beloved husband of the late Gladys B. Tabachnick; treasured father of Sallee (Morry) Silverman, Barbra (Yossi) Shmueli, Saralyn (Kathryn Toth) Tabachnick, Gene (Toby) Tabachnick and the late Kenneth Tabachnick; brother of the late Dr. Ted (Barbara) Tabachnick; brother-in-law of Philip (Roberta) Brown, Fay (late Warren) Kardon and the late Gloria (late Warren) Friedlander; cherished grandfather of Franny, Scott, Laura, Tehila, Tanyah, Elisha, Esther, Avishag, David, Aharon, Reggie, Zoe, Dori and R.J.; and dozens of great-grandchildren. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Wednesday at 1 p.m. NO PRIOR VISITATION. Interment Poale Zedeck Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Poale Zedeck Congregation, 6318 Phillips Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or a charity of the donor's choice. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHN MARION R. (RIETHMULLER) P...
JOHN MARION R. (RIETHMULLER) Peacefully on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, age 97, of Glenshaw, went on to be a willing angel for her Lord and Creator. Marion was born Sept. 18, 1920, to the late Elmer and Clara (Tessmer) Riethmuller; sister to the late Robert C. Riethmuller. Survived by her husband of 68 years, Roy H. John; son, Craig and daughter-in-law, Zoie; granddaughter, Sarah Mei, all of Freeport, Maine; son, Kent and daughter-in-law, Beverly John both of Cranberry Twp. Marion was a seventh grade school teacher at the former Braun School in Shaler Twp. A longtime active member of the Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, taught Sunday School there for 30 plus years, until the age of 85. Friends will be received on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. a the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 12 noon with the Rev. Dr. Dirk Lesnett presiding. A private family interment will follow. Memorials gratefully received for the Scholarship Fund, c/o Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA 15116. For a more in depth obituary, please visit: www.bockltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STEFANCIS RUBRIGHT PATRICIA L....
STEFANCIS RUBRIGHT PATRICIA L. (ECKENROD) Age 78, of Wendel, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. She was born December 22, 1938 in East Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sophie (Perello) Eckenrod. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. She worked for over 20 years in housekeeping at the Briarcliff Pavilion in North Huntingdon before retiring. She is survived by her son, Eric (Lisa) Stefancis of Wendel; granddaughter, Brittney Stefancis; brother, Lawrence (Renee) Eckenrod of East McKeesport; and nieces and nephews. Services are private. Arrangements handled by the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. For online condolences please visit: snyderfuneralservices.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PILSZAK GEORGE H., SR. AGE 87,...
PILSZAK GEORGE H., Sr. Age 87, of Etna, on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Husband of the late Dolores (Kloes) and the late Kathleen (Blumer); father of George H. (Deborah) Pilszak, Jr. of Millvale and Mark Pilszak of Pittsburgh; grandfather of Mark; also survived by one great-grandchild; preceded in death by one sister and four brothers. George was a gifted glass etcher and a talented cartoonist. Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw where a Blessing Service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ANDERSON TERRI J. PEACEFULLY O...
ANDERSON TERRI J. Peacefully on October 13, 2017, is survived by her mother, Ada Anderson; son, John Anderson; sisters, Rhonda and Glennie; six grandchildren; one niece; one nephew; other beloved family and friends. Visitation Thursday, October 19, 2017 10 a.m - 11 a.m. at St. James A.M.E. Church with services to follow at 11 a.m. Arrangements in care of HOUSE OF LAW FUNERAL HOME, INC. WWW.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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YAKOPEC STEVE AGE 85, OF HARMA...
YAKOPEC STEVE Age 85, of Harmar Twp., passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017. Born in Harmarville on September 22, 1932 to the late Michael and Agnes (Ribaric) Yakopec. Beloved husband for 61 years of Anne (Grossek) Yakopec; loving father of Stephen (Cheryl) Yakopec of Lower Burrell, Shelley Winter of Fox Chapel, Mauree (James) Thordahl of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the late Myra Lynn Stellabotte; grandfather of nine; and great-grandfather of one; brother of the late Margaret Kushon and Louis Sonny Yakopec. He was a member of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Church, American Legion Post 868 of Lower Burrell and a life member of VFW Lower Burrell Post 92. Steve was a proud US Army Korean War Veteran serving in the 82nd Airborne. Steve was a coach for the Harmarville Hurricanes along with his brother, Louis Sonny Yakopec and retired as an employee of Allegheny County. Friends and relatives will be received on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 3-8 p.m. at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREAMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, October 20, 2017, 10:30 a.m. St. Pio of Pietrelcina Catholic Church with Father Joseph Keenan officiating. Interment will follow in Deer Creek Cemetery, Harmar Twp. Donations may be made in his name to a charity of one's choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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