YURKOWSKI JULIA (MARMURA) Age 90, of Coraopolis, on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas; mother of Nancy (Ray) Jaquette and Steven (Lynn) Yurkowski; grandmother of Ian N. and Brianne Jaquette and Nicholas, Matthew, and Katherine Yurkowski; daughter of the late Michael and Caroline Marmura; sister of Helen Hulak and the late Anna Wasilko, Josephine Bahny, Amelia Pawlawski, Nicholas Marmura, and Walter Marmura; sister-in-law of Mildred Marmura; godmother of Robert Marmura; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Friends received Saturday 6-8 p.m., Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks. Parastas Saturday and Sunday 7 p.m. Trisagion Service will be held Monday 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Requiem Service in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church at 10 a.m. Officiated by Reverend Thomas Soroka. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration, 321 Monastery Lane, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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kvorjak albert r. of braddock ...
KVORJAK ALBERT R. Of Braddock Hills, age 92, on Independence Day, July 4, 2013. Devoted husband of Grace P. (Lichka) Kvorjak for 66 years; loving father of Grace Kvorjak, Albert R. Kvorjak, Jr (Frances). and the late Carol Kennell (surviving spouse, Tom); dear grandfather of Patrick Kennell, Mark, Michael and Matthew Kvorjak; also survived by nieces and nephews. Al was the last survivor of ten brothers and sisters. Al was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran with the rank of Master Sergeant. He served as Crew Chief on the B-24 known as "The Sod Buster". For his meritorious service, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, along with numerous other medals. After WWII, he became employed at the Edgar Thomson Plant of US Steel and later graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, where he attended on the G.I. Bill. He retired from US Steel as the Supervisor of Power and Fuel at the E.T. Plant. Al also served as a member of the Braddock Hills Borough Council for 8 years and as President of the Braddock Hills Senior Citizens for 15 years. Friends welcome Saturday, 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave., East Pittsburgh (412-824-8800) Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maurice Church on Monday at 10 a.m. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Braddock Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Maurice Church, 2001 Ardmore Blvd., Pgh., PA. 15221. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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palashoff ryan edward age 36, ...
PALASHOFF RYAN EDWARD Age 36, after a courageous battle with ALS, on July 3, 2013, of Brentwood. Beloved son of Marlene (Kenneth) Prince Kelemen and Ronald Palashoff; proud father of Nicole Lynn Palashoff. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227 on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Saturday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to the ALS Association, 416 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15209. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ondechek joseph j. age 83, of ...
ONDECHEK JOSEPH J. Age 83, of Duquesne, on July 3, 2013. Son of the late Joseph and Helen (Sabol) Ondechek and stepson of the late Geraldine F. (DeWitt) Ondechek. He was a retired foreman for US Steel, Homestead Works Structural Department. After retiring, he drove a schoolbus for Bamford Motor Express. He proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. During his illness, he was loved and cared for by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Beloved husband of 60 years to Helen C. (Dobransky) Ondechek; father of Jay (Monica) Ondechek of Blandon, PA, Lynn (Eddie Eicheldinger) Popovich of West Mifflin, Terry (James) Marraway of Pittsburgh, Joey Ondechek, Jr. of Duquesne, and Colleen Ondechek of West Mifflin; proud Pappy of Ronald (Beth) Faulds, Sharon (Matt) Mols, Cathlene (Bryan) Ondechek, Cierra Raymond, and Chassidy Raymond; great-grandfather of Devan Faulds and Brielle; brother of the late William Ondechek, Susan Fonzi, and John Ondechek; also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY -SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 12 noon at Resurrection Church, West Mifflin. Burial with military honors to follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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kinser harry j. age 73, on wed...
KINSER HARRY J. Age 73, on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, of Whitehall Boro. Beloved husband of Sandra (Weber) Kinser; father of Keith P. (Shannon) Kinser and the late Harry E. Kinser; grandfather of Keith and Chance Kinser. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 777 Penn Center Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Send condolences to: www.readshawfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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jackson gizella (marcinko) 90,...
JACKSON GIZELLA (MARCINKO) 90, of McKeesport, PA, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Seneca Place in Verona, PA. Born May 8, 1923 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Andrew Marcinko and Mary Peckar Marcinko and wife of the late Joseph A. Jackson; sister of the late Mary Muncie Petrowski, Helen Borovick and Albert Marcinko. A Member of Corpus Christi (former St. Stephen's Church) Parish in McKeesport, where she was a Christian Mother. She was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary, White Oak Legion. Surviving are her son, Joseph A. (Katherine) Jackson of Plum Boro; granddaughter Caitlin and nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JAYCOX- JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2703 O'Neil Boulevard, McKeesport, PA 15132. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 a.m. in Corpus Christi Church with Rev. Stephen A. Kresak as celebrant. Interment will follow in New St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles, PA. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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fawcett william o. age 81, of ...
FAWCETT WILLIAM O. Age 81, of Stowe Twp., on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Beloved brother of Myrtle B. Fawcett and the late Betty Baumgartel. Friends received Friday 2-4 at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks, where Services will be held on Saturday 12 noon. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ballard hampton "max" iii age ...
BALLARD HAMPTON "MAX" III Age 65, of Gibsonia, unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2013. Dear son of Emilie Cherry; beloved husband of Melanie Reiter Ballard; loving father of Emilie Gaeta (Joe), Sara DiDomenico (Anthony), Rachel Divens (Michael), Zachary Ballard, and Jacob Ballard; brother of Bruce Ballard (Carol); papou of Lorena and Isabella DiDomenico; also survived by a large extended family. Max was a physician's assistant specializing in neurosurgery since 1980 and worked in the Pittsburgh and Butler areas. Friends received Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Highway, Wexford. Funeral mass Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Alphonsus Church, Wexford. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Hampton Ballard, Ballard Grandchildren Education Fund c/o Citizens Bank, 11060 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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kaymark walter age 79, of craf...
KAYMARK WALTER Age 79, of Crafton, formerly of Sheraden, unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Beloved husband of 59 years to Dolores (Temer) Kaymark; loving father of Marcella Weaver, Kathleen (Alex) Schrecengost, and Thomas (Kellie) Kaymark; sadly missed by three grandchildren, Mara and Dale Weaver and Michael McGrath; dear brother of Alberta Calorie and the late Frances Klug and Albert Kaymark; also survived by nieces and nephews. Walter was formerly employed by the H.J. Heinz Company and a member of the U.F.C.W. Local 23. Friends received Sunday 2-8 p.m. at the SCHEPNER -McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Monday in St. Philip Catholic Church. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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shanabarger j. lewis "jay" age...
SHANABARGER J. LEWIS "JAY" Age 91, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in Palm Coast, FL, formerly of Dormont for 63 years. Beloved husband for 67 years of Mary Kathryn Sunny Shanabarger; devoted father of Ellen Kay Stucky (Richard) and Janet Susan Smith; brother of the late Betty Ellen Lochner. Jay was born October 15, 1921 in Point Marion, PA, a son of the late Alvin H. and Edna (Miller) Shanabarger. He graduated from Randolph-Macon Academy, Front Royal, VA and attended West Virginia University. A WWII Air Force veteran, Jay served in New Guinea for 4 years and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Distinguished Unit Badge with 2 Oak Leaves and the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with 3 Bronze stars. After returning from overseas, he married Mary Kathryn Van Gilder in 1946. He worked at Crucible Steel and J & L Steel Co. until he retired. Jay was past commander of McCormick-Dorman VFW post #694, was a member of the American Legion, was a charter member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Fraternal Order of Elks Lodge # 2213. In addition, he was a member of the Dormont Volunteer Fireman Association from 1960-1986 and served as President from 1972-1986. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon SUNDAY 4-7 p.m. Service in the Funeral Home Chapel Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Mount Lebanon Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made VFW Post #694 or the Dormont Volunteer Fireman's Association. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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peters adesta dolly of corao...
PETERS ADESTA DOLLY Of Coraopolis, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at her home. She was born in Hazelwood, PA on June 23, 1927 to the late Joseph P. and Marie E. (O'Biecunas) Peters. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Rita D. Peters and Marie Sis Corcoran; beloved aunt of Rita Daley, Frank J. Corcoran (Linda) and Gregory Corcoran (Lynn); great-aunt of seven and great-great-aunt of nine. Dolly's hobbies included knitting, crocheting afghans and tassel hats for Bethany House and bowling (over 50 years). She was a member of St. Joseph Church, National Slovak Society and Moon Twp. AARP. She had worked for Homestead Industries as switchboard operator, receptionist and clerk. Visitation Sunday 2-4, 7-9 at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave., where prayers will be recited on Monday at 9 a.m. followed by Mass at St. Joseph Church at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery. Family suggests donations in her name to Make A Wish Foundation. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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craig david h. 75, of imperial...
CRAIG DAVID H. 75, of Imperial, on July 3, 2013. Father of Ronald Craig and Christine Fetchin; brother of Tom (Dot) Craig of Imperial, Kenneth (Kay) Craig of Clinton, Peggy (Bill) Wilson Clinton, Carol (Tony) Keller of KY, Barbara (Carl) Noyes of MO, and the late Francis, William, and Donald Craig; also five grandchildren, David and Rachel Craig, Zachery, Sara Jo, and Jake Fetchin. A veteran of the US Army. He worked at the Aliquippa and Southern Railroad as a conductor. Friends received in the MOODY FUNERAL HOME, Rt. 30 Clinton, Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Graveside Services will be held Monday 11 a.m. in the Clinton U.P. Church Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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marcantonio kathleen a. age 62...
MARCANTONIO KATHLEEN A. Age 62, of New Kensington, on July 3, 2013, in her residence. She was born on October 16, 1950 in Pittsburgh to the late Otto and Assunta (Fazio) Mariani. Wife of Paul J. Marcantonio for 40 years. A member of Mt. St. Peter R.C. Church, New Kensington. She volunteered at the church foodbank, trash and treasure, fish fry, and the Festa. She also volunteered at Habitat for Humanity. She enjoyed shopping, collecting antiques, jewelry, cooking, and taking good care of her family. Mrs. Marcantonio retired after many years as Office Manager for AK Valley Chiropractors in Lower Burrell. She is survived by her husband; son, John Paul Marcantonio, VA, daughter, Gina (Joseph) Sacriponte, Pittsburgh; two sisters, Beatrice (Ron) Wheeler, New Kensington, Darlene Kuhn, Export. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Family only Saturday 7-9 p.m. Friends and family will be received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the GIUNTA-BERTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, INC., John Paul Bertucci, Supervisor, 1509 Fifth Ave., Arnold. Prayers of transfer will take place Monday, 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Mt. St. Peter R.C. Church. Burial Greenwood Memorial Park Mausoleum, Lower Burrell. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ferraro martha a. on wednesday...
FERRARO MARTHA A. On Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Beloved wife of Paul F. Ferraro; dear mother of Paul M. Ferraro, Alisa A. Ferraro, and Nicole D. Ferraro; sister of James and Robert Lascher; grandmother of Jenna N. Ferraro, Olivia J. Ferraro; great-grandmother of Mason T. Mathis. Friends received Saturday 12-5 p.m. REX T. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 2860 Perrysville Ave., at Marshal service at 5 p.m. Interment will be private. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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micola charmaine i. (querio) "...
MICOLA CHARMAINE I. (QUERIO) "BUNNY" Age 85, a resident of the Commons at Stonebrook Village in Pittsburgh, McCandless Township, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, while under the care of UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born June 13, 1928 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mrs. Ruth (Smith) Querio; she leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving daughter, Paula Jean Micola; her grandson, Dana Edward Boehmer; her three great-grandchildren, Dana Elizabeth (Boehmer) Carver, Justin Paul Boehmer and Courtney Nicole Boehmer and her three great- great-grandchildren. In addition to her mother, Bunny was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Paul Micola, who passed away on January 23, 2004 and her dear son, Dana Jon Micola, who passed away on April 16, 1966 while serving his country during Vietnam in the U.S. Army. Services will be held privately by Bunny's family. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the GLENN-KILDOO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 130 Wisconsin Avenue, Cranberry Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor in support of the Disabled American Veterans, Attention: GIFT PROCESSING, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Bunny's family at www.glennkildoofuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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helwig catherine kate hall ...
HELWIG CATHERINE KATE HALL 89, of West Chester and formerly of Ocean Pines, MD, passed away on June 30, 2013 at Barclay Friends Nursing Home in West Chester, PA. Born in June, 1924, in Oakmont, PA, Kate was the daughter of Edna McFadgen and Daniel Hall, both deceased. Kate was an avid bridge player with a generous and magnetic personality who strongly influenced those who knew and loved her. She was a wonderful cook who loved to entertain. She traveled the world, living in Tokyo, Japan and Seoul Korea, as well as Ocean Pines, MD, The Villages, FL and Pittsburgh, PA. Kate instilled in her children and grandchildren a love of travel, fine food and entertaining. She was the beloved wife of 62 years of the late Ralph W. Helwig of Millersburg, PA, who preceded her in death in 2007. They met at Gulf Research, where they were both working, during World War II. Kate was the loving mother of Ralph D. Helwig, M. William Helwig, Catherine H. Schneider and Lee H. Broderick; loving grandmother of Alise W. Baer, William F. Broderick and Robert M. Broderick; and beloved sister of Daniel R. Hall. A Funeral Mass in celebration of Catherine's life will be held 8:30 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1351 Paige Pl., Lady Lake, FL 32159, 352-753-0989. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Barclay Friends, 700 N. Franklin Street, West Chester, PA 19380. Arrangements by the DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000. Online condolences at: www.donohuefuneralhom Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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karnbauer robert b. 66, of bal...
KARNBAUER ROBERT B. 66, of Baldwin Boro, on Monday, July 1, 2013. Dear father of Laura (Steve) Beck and Jennifer (Justin) Leapline; cherished grandfather of Owen and Grayson Beck and Lila Leapline; dear brother of Keith Thomas Karnbauer, Deborah Faucett and the late David Karnbauer. NO VISITATIONS. Graveside military honors at The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Monday, July 8, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. EVERYONE MEET AT the CIESLAK & TATKO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2935 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 412-881-2300 by 11:15 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bob Karnbauer to "VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System", Voluntary Service (118V-A), 1010 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Please be sure to include: "Bob Karnbauer" and his daughter's name and address, Jennifer Leapline, P.O. Box 584, Mars, PA 16046, so that the VA can acknowledge the gift. To sign the online guestbook, please visit: www.cieslaktatko.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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jamieson virginia ginny (nun...
JAMIESON VIRGINIA GINNY (NUNGESSER) 94, of Scott Twp., formerly of Mt. Lebanon and long-time volunteer at St. Clair Hospital. Died Wednesday, July 3, 2013. No viewing hours are planned. Entombment in Resurrection Cemetery will be private. A Memorial Mass in St. John Capistran Church is planned for August and the day and time will be published at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to Scott Twp. Public Library, 301 Lindsay Rd. Carnegie, PA 15106 or to a favorite charity. LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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butts thomas age 92, of scott ...
BUTTS THOMAS Age 92, of Scott Twp., on July 2, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Dolores; loving father of Thomas W. (Maureen), Carol Ann (William) Moore and Robert (Jeanine). Thomas was preceded in death by his three brothers and four sisters; grandfather of Kelly, Kristin, Thomas, Ryan, Brandon, Jenna, Jocelyn and Jillian; and great-grandfather to Sydnie, Sean, Rylee, Tyler, Tommy, and Kaylie. Dad loved to fish as well as spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He served under General Patton in the Battle of the Bulge, and was awarded a Bronze Star. Friends welcome Friday, 2-8 at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SVC. (4125632800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., where a Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Thomas' name to Carnegie Primitive Methodist Church, 640 Dow Ave., Carnegie, PA 15106 or Macular Degeneration Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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chandler dean andrew 62, of at...
CHANDLER DEAN ANDREW 62, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on June 29, 2013. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 2, 1951 to the late Casper and Henrietta Chandler, he graduated from, and taught in the Penn Hills School District. He leaves to cherish his memory daughter, Perri (Michael) Chandler Wall; grandson, Chandler Hines Wall; siblings, Charlene Priddie, Joyce Best, and Kevin (Monica) Chandler; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Memorial Service Saturday, July 6, 2013 1 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW INC., 9406 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15235. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Odyssey Atlanta (www.odysseyatlanta.org). www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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