FRALEY EUGENE R. Age 84, of West View, on Monday, November 6, 2017. Husband of the late Grace (Golan) Fraley; brother of the late Joseph Fraley, Francis "Smokey" Fraley, Esther Collins, Florence Carey, Mary Kishur, and William Fraley. Eugene proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, Donation Processing Center, P.O. Box 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007-8001. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FRALEY EUGENE R. AGE 84, OF WE...
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POTTS RUTH B. (GROSS) AGE 92, ...
POTTS RUTH B. (GROSS) Age 92, of West Mifflin, on November 7, 2017. She was born November 18, 1924, in Ambridge, PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret (Pfoff) Gross. She was a former bank teller for Mellon Bank and retired after 17 years as an admitting clerk at Montefiore Hospital. She was a proud graduate of Munhall High School Class of 1942 and often talked about the attack on Pearl Harbor. She also studied at Duff's Business School. Beloved wife of the late George L. Potts; mother of Ray Potts of West Mifflin, Diane (Ron) Lombard of Murrysville and Carole R. Kruszka of Gilbert, AZ; grandmother of Adam Lombard, Benjy Lombard, Shamarene Donato, Tara (Fred) Herrmann, Aaron (Laura) Kruszka and Kimberley Mendoza; also numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Minnie, Helen, Elsie, Willie, Elmer, Albert, Eddie, Freddie and Rita; and also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, November 9, 2017, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300 where services will be held at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Homestead Cemetery. As per Ruth's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DANFORTH JEAN DREHER JEAN DREH...
DANFORTH JEAN DREHER Jean Dreher Danforth was born on January 18, 1925, in Stamford, CT, the only child of Henry Melville Dreher and Eulalee Finney Dreher. As a young girl, she loved riding horses, meeting her future husband, Robert Douglas Danforth, at the Laddin Rock Stables. After a USMA wedding at West Point, NY in 1943, Jean traveled the world with Bob as an Army wife for the next 30 years. During their journeys the family grew: Robert Douglas, Jr. (West Point, NY), Nancy Holmes (Tokyo, Japan), Margaret Elizabeth (Ft. Knox, Kentucky), Patricia Martin (Bangkok, Thailand), William Henry (Athens, Georgia), John Martin (Balboa Canal Zone), and Sarah Jean (Ft. Meade, Maryland). They eventually settled in Coraopolis, PA during Bob's last military assignment at Oakdale Army Installation - - the house full of children, dogs and cats. Jean was active with the Oakdale Officers' Wives Club, serving as President and then as a member, the Coraopolis Memorial Library, and the Travelers Aid Society at the Pittsburgh International Airport. Her greatest joy was being a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader for many girls in the Coraopolis/Moon Township areas. In her later years, she visited Girl Scouts Troop dressed as Juliette Low, to teach the girls all about the founder of Girl Scouts. Jean and Bob spent summers in upstate New York with friends they had made over some 80 years. Continuing her love of learning and history she became involved in The Hadley-Luzerne Public Library and the Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society. She and Bob loved their friends in the Adirondacks. Jean is survived by her seven children, 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Many thanks to her friends, especially Christina McCartney from Baden, PA, a wonderful friend, caregiver and considered a member of our family. The Funeral is scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 2017, at COPELAND FUNERAL HOME, 981 Brodhead Road, Moon Township. Visitation will be Friday, November 10, 2017, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 11, 2017, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. with her service at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her name to an animal shelter of your choice, The Girl Scouts of America or the Hadley-Luzerne Public Library. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LABRIOLA JOHN C., JR. ON NOVEM...
LABRIOLA JOHN C., Jr. On November 7, 2017, age 94, of Wexford. Beloved husband for 67 years of Catherine (Frasca) Labriola; father of Carole (George) Watters and Barbara Papson; grandfather of Alexander (Emily Richert) Papson and Maxwell Watters; great- grandfather of Georgia Ann; brother of Louis (Arlene), Richard (Ada), Robert (late Martha) and the late William (late Rosemary), Donald (surviving Antoinette), Gerald (surviving Josephine). Also survived by nieces and nephews and their families. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143 (Franklin Park/Wexford). Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Sts. John & Paul Catholic Church Friday at 10:00 a.m. Please offer condolences at www.schellhasfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DONALDSON GEORGE WILLIAM AGE 8...
DONALDSON GEORGE WILLIAM Age 84, of Monroeville, passed away on November 6, 2017, due to complications following lung cancer. Mr. Donaldson was born on August 27, 1933, to the late Robert and Catherine Donaldson. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Edith Donaldson; his son, Gregory Donaldson (Nancy) and his daughter, Marci Chrismon (Scott); grandfather of Nicole Fike (Christopher), Jack and Theo Chrismon; great- grandfather of Tristan, Parker and Zooey Fike. He was a senior electrical engineer at Westinghouse Electric, Adtranz and ABB Daimler Benz Transportation for 29 years. He served in the US Navy from 1952-1960. Friends will be received Thursday 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), and where services will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Interment following in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Please visit www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUNN MARGARET AGE 85, ON SUNDA...
DUNN MARGARET Age 85, on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Highland Park Care Center, formerly of Aspinwall. Beloved mother of Joseph Krist (Damaris), Edward Krist (Emily); grandmother of Alex, Nicholas, Brando, Cambria; sister of Pat Burchill (Frank). A Memorial Mass at Saint Scholastica Church on Nov. 11, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DIXON WANDA JONES ON SUNDAY, N...
DIXON WANDA JONES On Sunday, November 5, 2017, age 66, of McKees Rocks. Visitation with the family Friday 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the Second Baptist Church, 204 Locust St., McKees Rocks, PA 15136 where a Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday. Interment Chartiers Cemetery. Arrangements by the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Avenue, Perry Hilltop. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FORSMAN ANNA MAY (BISSERT) AGE...
FORSMAN ANNA MAY (BISSERT) Age 93, of Hampton Township, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Born December 22, 1923, in Kleinheubach, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Dauphin) Bissert; and wife of the late William Forsman. She is survived by her daughter, Annette Edwards; son-in-law, Gary Edwards; son, William Forsman; grandchildren, Nicole (Scott) Fetzick, Kaitlin (James) Brinser, and Deanna Edwards. Beloved wife and mother, Anna May's worn out, much used heart gave out after a lifetime of sharing her home and hearth with a legion of friends, family, strays and anyone who passed through her yard. She embraced life and leaves behind a legacy of love, honesty, burnt meat, and playing cards. Love you, Madi, Mom, Oma, Aunt Anna May. Anna May's family will welcome friends from 4 -8 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017, at KING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2841 Woodland Circle in Allison Park. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road in Sewickley. Please meet at the Church. She will be privately laid to rest in Allegheny County Memorial Park in Allison Park. The family suggests memorial donations in Anna May's honor may be sent to the charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Anna May's family at www.kingfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOERBER BRIAN L. "AUTOGRAPH KI...
KOERBER BRIAN L. "AUTOGRAPH KING" Age 41, suddenly on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, of South Hills. Loving father of Madison Lynn Richard; beloved son of Janis and loving stepfather, Richard Hovanec, and the late Dennis M. Koerber; loving brother of Valerie Lynn Beaver Wietrzykowski, Stacy, Misty, and Rikki; loving grandson of the late Patricia and James Kerr and the late John and Bernice Koerber. Brian was also loved by his great-grandparents; nephew of James R. Kerr, Deborah Stepanek, Sharon Harris, and Kevin Kerr; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Brian was an extreme animal lover and will be missed by "Daisy" and the late IsaBoo." In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial contributions to be made in Brian's name to any animal shelter of your choice. Friends received Friday 2-8 p.m. in the READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick. Funeral Prayers will be held Saturday at 9:45 a.m. followed by A Mass of Christian of Burial 10:30 a.m. in the Holy Apostles Parish, St. Basil's Church. Send condolences to readshawfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GREENWALD ELSIE ON TUES., NOV....
GREENWALD ELSIE On Tues., Nov. 7, 2017, age 92, of Jefferson Hills. Beloved mother of Cathy G. (James) Blank, Jeanne G. (Jeffrey) Reed, and Ross (Deborah) Greenwald Jr.; grandmother of Dr. Elizabeth A. Blank, Kaylan (Michael) Shen, Erin M. Greenwald, Corporal Adam (Nicole) Reed, and Amanda L. Reed; sister of Grace Celestino and Duane Lloyd; sister-in-law of Ina Claire Lloyd and Ruth Greenwald; also, nieces and nephews. Friends received in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, on Fri., Nov. 10, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter, 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Offer condolences at bekavacfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WALKER WILLIAM D. "DOAK" "STOR...
WALKER WILLIAM D. "DOAK" "STORK" Age 78, of Stanton Heights, on Monday, November 6, 2017. Beloved husband of 54 years of Emily (Delach) Walker; loving father of Ellen (Randy) Collins, of Lehigh Acres, FL and Kenneth (Helen) Walker; devoted pap-pap of Lauren Collins, Luke Walker, and Tabitha Walker; son of the late H.P. Walker and Anna Schlagel; brother of Harry and Jimmy Schlagel, and the late John Paul Walker. Stork proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a proud City of Pittsburgh Firefighter who retired from a job that he truly loved after 34 years of service. Stork enjoyed hunting, bowling, trips to the casino, and spending time at the cottage at Canadohta Lake for over 36 years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Firefighter Honor Guard Final Farewell on Friday at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Raphael Church on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. followed by an interment with Military Honors in Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GARDNER DAVID D. AGE 48, OF PI...
GARDNER DAVID D. Age 48, of Pittsburgh, passed away on November 7, 2017. Son of Frances and the late William H. Gardner; brother of William M. (Leslie) Gardner and Gail Gardner- Niespodzianski; and uncle of the late Leonard J. Bilski, Jr., Colin (Nicole) Leber, Nicholas Niespodzianski, Gemma Bilski and Syndey Leber. David was an avid motorcyclist and will be missed by many. Family and friends will be received on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Pleasant Hills. A Funeral Ceremony will be held Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OSIECKI PETRONELA (MLYNARSKA) ...
OSIECKI PETRONELA (MLYNARSKA) NELLIE Age 90, of Lawrenceville, on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Zygmunt Osiecki; loving mother of Zygmunt V. (Kathleen) Osiecki, Thomas R. (Diane) Osiecki and Barbara M. (Timothy) Peffer; cherished grandmother of Zigmunt V. Osiecki, Jenny V. Osiecki, Kristin V. Osiecki, Zakkarri R. Peffer, Melissa Osiecki and Christina Osiecki; sister of Helen Wrona; aunt of Richard (Bozena) Wrona, the late Bogdan Wrona and Jerry (surviving wife Marie) Legowik; great-aunt of Diana (Mark) Abel and Brian Legowik; also survived by many loving friends. Known by many as "Nellie", she spent many of her years helping and visiting friends, elderly folks and the sick. She always had a smile on her face and loved to share laughs with everyone. She was proud to become an American citizen, enjoyed reading and also writing poetry. Nellie had quite the eventful life from surviving World War II in Poland and Germany, speaking several languages, performing in local theatre groups, dancing with the Polish Falcons at various events, including old time West View and Kennywood Parks, singing in church choirs, and treating many around Lawrenceville to her homemade soups and pierogi. She was an avid fan of Lawrenceville and Pittsburgh, loving to watch our sports teams and especially getting nervous watching Pittsburgh Penguin playoff hockey. She loved her family and friends fiercely and enjoyed seeing and sharing the holidays with them. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Friday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Parish, St. Augustine Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LANDO SHIRLEY BRAUNSTEIN ON WE...
LANDO SHIRLEY BRAUNSTEIN On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late David L. Lando; loving mother of Phyllis and Mark Rosenfield, of Pittsburgh and Michael and Ruth Lando, of Sarasota, FL; sister of Gladys (late Robert) Burstein, Harriet (late Murray) Shapiro, late Melvin (late Elsie) Braunstein, and Harry "Buddy" Braunstein; "Grammy" of Amy Rosenfield, Louise (Brian) Schwartz, Rebecca Lando (Kit Pennebaker), and Max (Stephaine) Lando; great-grandmother of Jordan and Leah Schwartz; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may meet at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, on Friday at 1 p.m. and then proceed to Beth Shalom Cemetery for 2 p.m. Graveside Services. Contributions may be made to the Caregiver Connection c/o Jewish Family and Children's Services, 5742 Bartlett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 1251 Waterfront Place Floor # 5, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. www.schugar.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MASENGILL ROBERT EARL AGE 87,...
MASENGILL ROBERT EARL Age 87, of Monroeville, passed away on November 5, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Opal I. (Beighley) Masengill, for over 50 years. Father of David and his wife, Patricia; and granddaughter Rachel Masengill, all of Chesapeake, VA; also survived by Ruth Masengill, wife of the late James F. Masengill of Murrysville; sisters-in-law, Isabell Masengill of Pittsburgh and Ruth Moore of Irwin; nieces, Diane Disk of Murrysville and Diane Moore of Connecticut; and nephews, James Masengill of Pittsburgh and Bryan Moore of Ohio, and their families. Bob graduated from Turtle Creek High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh and University of Michigan. After his honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, and his graduation from the PA Institute of Barbering, he opened a popular barber shop in Turtle Creek, and later went into business as Masengill's Barber Styling in Penn Plaza. His many activities included membership and active participation in McMasters United Methodist Church; the Barbers and Beauticians Association, Masonic Lodge #613 in Turtle Creek, Knights of Malta, Optimists Club, Boy Scout Troop Leader, and Vice President of Council for Redstone Highlands Residences. Friends will be received on Sunday, November 12, 2017, from 3 - 6 p.m., at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek (412-823-1950), where funeral service will be on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 11 a.m . Interment to follow in Murrsyville Cemetery. www.jobefuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WORHATCH ELIZABETH "BETTY" (RI...
WORHATCH ELIZABETH "BETTY" (RISKA) Age 94, on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, of Whitehall. Beloved wife of the late Peter L. Worhatch; loving mother of Lee Ann Worhatch; sister of the late Genevieve (Edward) Hensler, Virginia (Harry) Poth, Edward (survived by Elvira) Riska, and Leonard Riska; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and special caregiver, Sr. Susanne Sutton. There will be no visitation. Arrangements made by JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, where a funeral prayer will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FLYNN RONALD W. ON WEDNESDAY, ...
FLYNN RONALD W. On Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Beloved husband of Dorothy J. Flynn; father of Ronald (Shannon) and David (fiancée, Natasha Calhoun) Flynn; grandfather of Ronald Paul Flynn; brother of Robert and Jeff Flynn, Janice (Gerard) Salac, Judy Pecoraro, and Debra (Mark) Fashion; also many nieces and nephews. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Funeral on Saturday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Church at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARRACCINI MIRIAM ON WED., NOV...
MARRACCINI MIRIAM On Wed., Nov. 8, 2017, age 85, of Elizabeth. She was the beloved wife of Dante Marraccini; mother of Colleen (Paul) Hennigan, Michelle Knuth and Dante Marraccini; grandmother of Sean and Brennan Hennigan, Clifton and Shannon Knuth, Danielle (Nick) Druga, Jesse DeRosa, and Max Marraccini; great-grandmother of Bryce Carter; also nieces and nephews. Friends received in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Fri., Nov. 10, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in St. Michael Parish. Offer condolences at: bekavacfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRICKER DORIS A. AGE 67 OF HAR...
BRICKER DORIS A. Age 67 of Harwick, PA passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017. She was born January 20, 1950 and was preceded in death by her father, Charles L. Bricker in 1983. She was a member of the Holiday Park United Methodist Church. Doris is survived by her mother, Susan G. Bricker Finley of Monroeville; a brother, Kevin (Sharon) Bricker of Murrysville; a nephew, Daniel (Sarah) Bricker; and two nieces, Eva Rose and Alexis Grace. Visitation with the family from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the HART FUNERAL HOME INC., Murrysville. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Tony Fallisi officiating. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GIESEY WAYNE F. AGE 83, OF PEN...
GIESEY WAYNE F. Age 83, of Penn Hills, on November 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Frances (Dimling) Giesey; loving father of David Edward Giesey (Julie); grandfather of David Edward, Jr. and Daniel Zachary Giesey; brother of the late Winifred Carmack. Friends received Friday 6-8 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Funeral Service at the funeral home, Friday 8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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