JONES FRED JB, Jr. Fred JB Jones, Jr., 77, of Pittsburgh, passed away on November 3, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Rita Jones; survived by his loving daughters, Julia M. (David) Case and Angela L. Jones; and his grandchildren, Zachary W. and Zoey M. Case. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Military Service will be held graveside on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Park. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KEENER ALBERT H. "COOKIE" AGE ...
KEENER ALBERT H. "COOKIE" Age 65, of Shaler Township, formerly of Bloomfield, after a three year courageous crusade against cancer, on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Beloved husband of Lorraine (McGuire) Keener; loving father of April (Dan) Garfinkel; devoted pappy of Josh, Jack, and Emily; brother of the late Raymond Keener; brother-in-law of Carol McGuire, Pat (Jill) McGuire, and Larry (Tina) McGuire; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Cookie was a retired City of Pittsburgh Firefighter with over 30 years of service. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at All Saints Church on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BONNAURE GILBERT WARREN, SR. G...
BONNAURE GILBERT WARREN, Sr. Gilbert, age 92, of McDonald, North Fayette Twp., passed away on November 5, 2017, in Concordia of the South Hills. Mr. Bonnaure was born June 28, 1925, in Sturgeon, the son of the late August and Rose (DePasse) Bonnaure. He was a WWII Navy veteran, a retired brick layer, a member of the former Noblestown Methodist Church, where he served as trustee, and was also a member of the McDonald VFW. One of his favorite hobbies was playing golf which he did until he turned 90. Gilbert was the beloved husband of the late Doris (Bastide) Bonnaure who passed away December 25, 2010. Surviving are his children, Gilbert (Lisa) Bonnaure, of Maryland, David (Frances) Bonnaure, of Weirton, Judy Bonnaure, of Oakdale, Robert (Kimberly) Bonnaure, of McDonald, and Richard (Lisa) Bonnaure, of Bridgeville; grandfather of 14; and great-grandfather of 16; brother of Paul (Kay) Bonnaure, of McDonald. He was preceded in death by his brother and sisters, Evelyn Bastide, Leah Balmer, August Bonnaure, and Clarice Delaney. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 314 W. Lincoln Ave., McDonald, PA 15057, where a Funeral Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. On Thursday. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the McDonald United Methodist Church or the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Please sign a guest book at thomas-littlefuneralservice.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUCKLEY I. JEAN OF CASTLE SHAN...
BUCKLEY I. JEAN Of Castle Shannon, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-greatmother, passed away suddenly. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Buckley; mother of Richard (June) Buckley, Kevin (Jeanne) Buckley, Therese (Ross) Tassari, Christopher (Diane) Buckley, Mary Falls (Tim Coeyman) and Mark Buckley. Jean was blessed with seventeen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She retired after a career of teaching. Jean was an accomplished watercolor artist and held memberships with the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society, South Hills Arts and Whitehall Arts League. She enjoyed many hobbies such as gardening and knitting. Jean was an active member of St. Anne's Parish in Castle Shannon. Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at LAUGHLIN CREMATION AND FUNERAL TRIBUTES,1008 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15234. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St Anne's Church on Wednesday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to St. Ann's The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Pittsburgh. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARRIS ISAAC MONROE PEACEFULLY...
HARRIS ISAAC MONROE Peacefully passed on October 29, 2017. He was the son of Eloise and Ellis Harris, of Tazewell County, Virginia. Isaac is survived by his wife, Olivia; stepchildren, Regenia Gardner, Mario Harkness, William Henderson, Michelle Jay, Donna Harkness, and Richard McClain; his loving grandchildren include, Olyvya Gardner, Kyia Pride, Olyver Gardner, Mario Harkness, Richard McClain, India Jay, and China Henderson; his loving brother and sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pinkard, Mary Riggins, Mildred Tanerhill, and Carolyn Harris; he will also be missed by a host of nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Preston Gill. Isaac had a special angel watching over him, a daughter, Triena Elizabeth Harris (deceased). It will be a Happy Father's Day in heaven as they meet again. There will be no funeral arrangements at the deceased's request. Please forward all condolences to Olivia Harris. The Harris Family would like to thank everyone for your support and love during these hard times. Arrangements by Patrick Vereb, F.D., JOHN D. O'CONNOR AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5106 Second Avenue, 15207, 412-521-8116. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WHITE WILLIAM F. BILL AGE 67...
WHITE WILLIAM F. BILL Age 67, of North Hills, on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Husband of Lydia; father of Richard and William White, Heather Reading and Kristy White; grandfather of Shane and Cameron; son of the late William F. II and Elizabeth White; brother of Barbara White. NO VISITATION. Services and interment private. Arrangements by THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave., Pgh., PA 15212. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WARCHOLA MILDRED (PATTON) AGE ...
WARCHOLA MILDRED (PATTON) Age 91, of Elizabeth, on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Millie was a self-employed Beautician in the Elizabeth area. Wife of the late Steve Warchola; mother of Pam (Dave) Warcola of Jamestown, PA; sister of Marion Bonno and the late John Patton III. Friends received STEPHEN D. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, Jefferson Hills (412-384-0350) on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 3-7 p.m. For more information and condolences visit: www.stephendslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WRIGHT ROBERT O. AGE 92, OF WE...
WRIGHT ROBERT O. Age 92, of West Elizabeth, on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Commercial Display Artist owning his own company, Wright Displays. Husband of the late Margaret Rita (Zando) Wright; father of Bob (Nancy) Wright, Derek (Kathy) Wright and the late Shawn Wright; father-in-law of Cheryl Wright; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Friends received Wednesday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. STEPHEN D. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, Jefferson Hills (412-384-0350) where his funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. Burial with Military Honors The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Family suggests donations be made in Bob's name to any local library for the purchase of audio books. For more information and condolences visit: www.stephendslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'SHEA CONNELLY CHARLOTTE J. 8...
O'SHEA CONNELLY CHARLOTTE J. 85, of Pittsburgh, Born March 7, 1932 beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys Stanton. Caring wife to the late Francis Skip O'Shea and Paul Connelly. Loving mother to R. Michael (Cheryl) O'Shea, Kathleen (Chuck Gregord) O'Shea, Thomas (Beth) O'Shea and James (Cynthia) O'Shea; proud grandmother to Teresa, Amanda, James, Michael, Amber, Rebecca, Luke and Emily; great-grandmother of five; sister to Robert and James Stanton. Preceded in death by one daughter Roseanne Windstein and one grandson James Thomas. A blessing service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Cieslak & Tatko Funeral Home and Cremation Services; 2935 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Interment will be held at St Michaels Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUFF ALEX AGE 69, OF HAZELWOOD...
DUFF ALEX Age 69, of Hazelwood. Passed peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Alex is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Patricia (Furlong) Duff. Preceded in death by his beloved parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Duff; and in-laws, Patrick and Sally Furlong. Brother of Margaret (Ken) Hutzler, John Duff, and Elizabeth (Tom) Kelly and the late Thomas G. Duff; also survived by sister-in-law, Janice (Steve) Murphy; and brother-in-law, Patrick Furlong. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Alex was a proud Navy Veteran who served aboard the USS Independence. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-7 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave., 15207. Funeral Thursday at 9:15 a.m. with funeral mass at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen Church. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked donations be made to St. Stephen Catholic Church, 5115 Second Ave., Pgh., PA 15229 Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RAMSEY JOSEPHINE MOTHER JOSEP...
RAMSEY JOSEPHINE Mother Josephine Ramsey was born on December 17, 1926 in Guntersville, Alabama to the late Rev. James and Eula Murray. As a teenager the family relocated to Tennessee and she remained there until she was joined in matrimony to her late husband, Melzie D. Ramsey. To this union were four children. Mother Ramsey moved to Coraopolis in 1956 and remained here for over 60 years. She was an active member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church for over 40 years until her illness prevented her from serving. She was a member of the Fellowship and Senior Choirs and Sybil E. Dickerson Missionary. With only having an 8th grade education she worked her way up from Janitor to an Administrative Assistant at the Pittsburgh International Airport employed by Allegheny County. Josephine was preceded in death by her two sons, Darryl and Charles Ramsey; and her siblings, Maxine Battles, Mable Murray, James E. Murray and Joe L. Murray. She leaves to cherish her memory two loving daughters, Phyllis Jackson and Barbara Ramsey Sharp; along with six grandchildren, Tarino Northcutt (Kelley), Phillisa Buchanan (Lanny), Jermaine Jackson (Andrea), Eboni Taylor Tue (Paul), Aakea Sharp and Latinya Jackson Lee; sixteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter and devoted niece, Rita Battles; and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the COPELAND CORAOPOLIS FUNERAL HOME and on Saturday at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church,1201 Hiland Ave., Coraopolis from 10:45 a.m. till 11:45 a.m. where a Service will be held at 12 noon. Humbly submitted by the Family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GEISER GERALD T. JERRY AGE 8...
GEISER GERALD T. JERRY Age 85, on Sunday, November 5, 2017, of Baldwin. Beloved husband of 63 years to Sue Geiser; loving father of Kathy Staniszewski, Debbie Daum, Jeannine Blake and the late Tom Geiser; caring grandpap of eight and proud great-grandpap of six; brother of Jim (the late Eva), Marlene (George) Olszewski and Dick (the late Donna). Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Thursday, November 9, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Friday morning at 9:00. If desired, family suggests contributions to Whitehall United Presbyterian Church, 4935 East Willock Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AUSTIN MAUREEN (LANE) AGE 89, ...
AUSTIN MAUREEN (LANE) Age 89, of Bethel Park, died November 6, 2017. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Lloyd Austin; dear mother of John, Mary Ann (Dick Davis), and Lloyd (Paula); devoted grandmother of Laura (Salvatore Desiano), Richard (Stephanie), Benjamin, Matthew (Emily), Jade (Peter Mersing), Kimberly (Scott Shoemaker) and Nate; and loving great-grandmother to Matthew, Austin, Michelangelo, Cassidy, and Hunter. The only child of Mark and Mary Lane, Maureen developed a lifelong love of music while traveling the mid-Atlantic region with her father, a big band musician. Maureen grew up the in South Hills and graduated from South Hills High School in 1947, and she and Lloyd married that same year. A founding and active member of Christ United Methodist Church in Bethel Park, she also worked as Youth Director for many years at Brentwood Presbyterian Church. She also dutifully served on the Pennsylvania Grand Jury in Harrisburg for two years. Maureen was a lively part of her community, a renowned hostess and cook, and creative home decorator. She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Friends and relatives will be received at JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227, Wednesday, November 8, from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial Service will be held at Christ United Methodist on Friday at 11 a.m. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Saint Clair Hospital Memorial Fund, 1000 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BENEDICT LINDA (ROEMPFER) ON S...
BENEDICT LINDA (ROEMPFER) On Sunday November 5, 2017. Linda age 73 of Monroeville passed away. Daughter of the late Ewald and Lilli Roempfer; beloved wife of the late Mel Benedict; sister of the late Harry E. Roempfer. Former owner of the Hotel Benedict in Pitcairn with her husband Mel. She will truly be missed by family and friends and will be remembered for her huge heart and generosity. No Viewing, Service Private. Arrangements by the JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY 433 Lincoln Hwy., East McKeesport, PA 15035. (412) 823-4054. www.kutchfuneralhome.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAMLYN MICHAEL JOHN MICHAEL JO...
HAMLYN MICHAEL JOHN Michael John Hamlyn, 81, of Beaver, passed away peacefully November 3, 2017. Michael was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a true citizen of the world. A memorial service will be held in the NOLL FUNERAL HOME INC., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009 on Thursday November 9, 2017 at 10 a.m. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LOUGHRAN JANET A. (MCLEAN) AGE...
LOUGHRAN JANET A. (McLEAN) Age 84, of Monroeville, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Daughter of the late Clarence and Edna (Vogel) McLean. She was the beloved wife of 60 years to John D. Loughran; loving mother of Pamela Gentile (Patrick), John D. Loughran, Jr. (Karen), Timothy Loughran (Edward Cancino), Kelley Loughran (Laura Richardson), Courtney Salter (Mark) and Brian Loughran (Susan); proud grandmother of Sarah, Tess, Max, Paige, McLean Mac, Carley, Caity, Rylie, Ryan and Morgan; sister of Edna Miller (Charles), Patricia White (the late Charles) and the late Dennis McLean. Janet enjoyed visits with her children and grandchildren, talking for hours with old friends and watching old classic movies. Everyone will miss her infectious laughter. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GENE H. CORL, INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike, (412-372-2100). Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at North American Martyrs Church, with Father Joseph Luisi as celebrant. Interment following in Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to North American Martyrs School. Please visit: www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PETERMAN JOSEPH W. SR. AGE 80,...
PETERMAN JOSEPH W. SR. Age 80, of Plum, on Sunday, November 5, 2017, unexpectedly at his home. Husband of the late Kathleen; father of Linda Alloway, Joseph W. (Sue) Peterman, Jr., and Karen (Ed) Usko; grandfather of Ryan, Shane, Evan, Haley and the late Brandon. Joe was the owner of Cheers in Oakmont, where he will be greatly missed. Friends received, Wednesday, 2-4 p.m . & 6p.m. until Blessing Service at 8p.m. in Soxman Funeral Homes, Ltd./Roth Chapel,7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road) Penn Hills. Interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery at a later time. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LIJIA MICHAEL J. AGE 64, OF NO...
LIJIA MICHAEL J. Age 64, of North Huntingdon, died Monday November 6, 2017. He was the son of the late Jack B. and Marilyn E. (Markley) Lilja. Husband of Linda R. (Patton) Lilja; father of Amber Lynn Fiore and her fiancé Lance Vivio, and Kimberly Lynn Lilja and her fiancé Stephen Wise; grandfather of Noah and Zachary Fiore, Brayden Vivio, and Evan Wise; brother in law of Hugh (Patricia) Patton; cousin of Trudy (Tom) Welch. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Thursday in Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VERIKAS KYLE A. AGE 29, OF MAR...
VERIKAS KYLE A. Age 29, of Mars, on Nov. 4, 2017. Born on July 14, 1988 in Florence, SC, he was the son of Laurene Zupancic Verikas and the late Regis Verikas; grandson of R.F. and Patricia (Kopec) Zupancic; brother of Kristin Verikas and Kevin (Britany) Verikas; uncle of Kevin and Tyler Verikas; nephew of Marilyn Zupancic, Wayne (Rebecca) Zupancic, Karen Zottola, Bruce (Mindy) Verikas, Dale (Bernie) Verikas, and the late Michael (Becky) Zupancic; also survived by many cousins and dear friends. Friends received Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5864 Heckert Rd., Bakerstown. Memorial services private. Kyle ultimately lost his battle with drug addiction and struggled with substance abuse for many years. He will be dearly missed by his family, nephews, many friends, and loved the years with his beloved beagle mix, Max. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gaiser Center, 315 Liberty St., Butler, PA 16001, gaisercenter.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KARNOFSKY FLORENCE E. AGE 100,...
KARNOFSKY FLORENCE E. Age 100, of Mt. Lebanon, on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Beloved wife of the late George Karnofsky; loving mother of Ellen Hubbard and the late Joel Karnofsky; cherished grandmother of Sarah Gabbai; cherished great-grandmother of Ari and Tali. Florence was a loving mother, a dedicated teacher and admired by all who knew her. Services and inurnment private. Arrangements by BEINHAUERS, 412-531-4000. Please view or add tributes at: wwww.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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