ETZI MARTHA L. Age 93, of Clearwater, FL, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 2, 2018. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Nicholas Etzi. She is survived by daughters, Clara Etzi of Brooklyn, NY, Martha Fagan (Daniel) of Allison Park, Dr. Janet Etzi (late Dr. Henry Berger) of Philadelphia, PA; son, Mark Etzi (Marylou) of Sewickley, PA; grandchildren, Daniel Fagan, Frank Fagan (Concetta), Michael Etzi (Rochele), Thomas Etzi, Bethany Skaggs (Steve), Christopher Etzi (Emily); and great-grandchildren, Brea, Reece, Aria, Carson, Anna, and Cole. Martha, with her husband, Nick were co-owners with her sister, Maryjane and husband, Angelo Palladini of the Courtesy Bar and Restaurant, Coraopolis, PA. Later years were spent in Florida, where she accompanied her husband, a musician, entertaining in various community centers, retirement and nursing homes. A private family gathering will be held in Pittsburgh. Announcement by COPELAND'S OF SEWICKLEY. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WENZEL DENNIS DENNY F. AGE 7...
WENZEL DENNIS DENNY F. Age 72, of Baldwin, passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2018. Beloved husband of 33 years to Donna Rae; father of Robert (Jen), Sara Bench (Tom), Melissa Stranko, Michael (Jolene), Noah (Leanne), and Hannah; grandfather of Crystal Stranko, Brittany Knous (James), Nicholas and Ian Bench, and Ariel Wenzel; great- grandfather of Xavier, Abigail, Adaline, and Allison; brother of David C. (Judy), Diana Soltis, and the late Dorothy and Donna; son of the late Cyril (Buck) and Mary. Denny was a lifetime member with Option Fire Hall, owner of Wenzel Plumbing, and helped in Boy Scout troops 210 and 338. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial donations may be made in Denny's name to the Parkinson's Foundation or Option Fire Hall. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MIKOLS RONALD FRANCIS AGE 80, ...
MIKOLS RONALD FRANCIS Age 80, of Beechview, on Friday, February 9, 2018. Cherished husband for 52 years to Carole (Krauss); dear father of Renee (Bubba) Demino, Sherri Mikols, and Gayle (Shawn) Malloy; devoted grandfather and proud Pap to Cory and Jordan Demino, Griffin and Alayna Malloy; brother of James (Merrilynn) Grodecki. Preceded in death by his parents, Francis (Louise) Mikolajczyk and Sally (Tony) Grodecki. Ron was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a devoted member of St. Pamphilus Parish, past President of the Holy Name Society, and was a Lector for 42 years. Friends welcome Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pamphilus Church Wednesday 11 a.m. Burial with honors at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Pamphilus Parish Share, 1000 Tropical Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEPIETRO FRANK AGE 92, OF WILK...
DePIETRO FRANK Age 92, of Wilkinsburg, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Kay (Gluch) DePietro; son of the late Frank and Nicolina Nellie (Cambria) DePietro; preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Monday, February 12, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills. Blessing Service held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WHEELER THERESA MARIE (DEMICH)...
WHEELER THERESA MARIE (DEMICH) Age 62, of Crescent, passed away peacefully, Saturday February 10, 2018, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 24, 1955, in Sewickley, she was the daughter of Florence (Kosmalski) Demich and the late Michael Demich. Terry was a graduate of Penn State University, and was a retired employee of the former Aliquippa Hospital. Surviving in addition to her mother is her husband of 36 years, Frank T. Wheeler; two sons, Stephen (Nicole) and Brandon; grandson, Matthew; and brother, Mike Demich. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in TATALOVICH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 2205 McMinn St., Aliquippa, PA 15001. Blessing service Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KUZNAR EUGENE OF TURTLE CREEK,...
KUZNAR EUGENE Of Turtle Creek, age 83, on Monday, January 15, 2018. Brother of Helen (late James) Worthington of Monroeville, the late Stella Indyke, and the late Isabel Harnegy; also survived by five nephews, Bob Harnegy, Greg and David Indyke, and James and Barry Worthington. Eugene was a retired employee of both Koppers and Carnegie Mellon University. There will not be a visitation. Friends are welcome to a Memorial Service on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at 2 p.m. in PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., Turtle Creek/Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave., Turtle Creek 412-823- 9350. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FORSYTH MARY PATRICIA PAT (B...
FORSYTH MARY PATRICIA PAT (BARCHIE) Mary Patricia "Pat" Barchie Forsyth, age 89, of Bethel Park, formerly of McKeesport and North Huntingdon, died February 8, 2018. She was born in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Alberta (Stratton) Barchie. Pat was a member of Corpus Christi Church (formerly St. Pius V). She was a retired secretary at Jefferson Hospital. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul J. Forsyth. Pat is survived by three daughters, Susan Forsyth, Patricia (Jim) Walk and Janet Amato; four sons, Paul (Mary Paul), John (Eugene Alcala), Tom (Shirley) and Jim (Valerie) Forsyth; and grandchildren, Jacquie (Nathan) Jones, Paul (Leah) Forsyth, Andy (Josie) Pichora, Justin (Kristin) Pichora, Dalton Amato, TJ Forsyth, Sara Amato, Colin Forsyth, Ashely Forsyth, Nick Forsyth, Carson Forsyth, Victoria Forsyth and Carter Forsyth; and great- grandchildren, Andrew, Noah, Juliana and Penelope Pichora, Cooper Jones and Davis Forsyth. She is also survived by sister, Betty (Pat) Shriane; and brothers, Tom (Joy) and Paul (Leann) Barchie. She was predeceased by brother, Nick Barchie; and sisters, Alberta Dulac, Teresa Barchie, RSM and Eunice Pollak. Friends may call Sunday from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the WILLIAM H. CRAIG FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Versailles Ave., McKeesport, PA 15132. Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. in Corpus Christi Church, McKeesport. Burial will follow in New St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations in her name to https://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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IRWIN LEIGHTON BRAITHWAITE SUR...
IRWIN LEIGHTON BRAITHWAITE Surrounded by family on February 9, 2018, age 69, of McCandless, formerly of Penn Hills. Father of Eric L. (Jennifer) Irwin and Daren (Brandon) Busch; brother of Jane (Chuck) Bruton; grandfather of Addison and Owen Busch, Emmett Irwin, and Corrigan Adkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Bud Johnson; and brother, Timothy Irwin. Leighton served in the US Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a retired bus driver for the Port Authority of Allegheny County, and most recently worked as a school bus driver for the North Allegheny School District. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends, and beamed with Steeler Pride. Leighton will be remembered as a kind and generous man who put the needs and well-being of others before his own. Friends received Tuesday, February 13, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Hwy., where a Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America, an organization that Leighton believed in and supported. simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FLOWERS ALEXANDER V., JR. AGE ...
FLOWERS ALEXANDER V., Jr. Age 68, of Hampton Township, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018. Born April 10, 1949, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Alexander and Clara (Lenhart) Flowers, Sr. He married his beloved wife, Irene on July 20, 1968, at Transfiguration Church in Russellton. Alexander was a Navy veteran and worked for the US Postal Service for 37 years. He was a member of St. Catherine of Sweden Catholic Church and the Russellton Owls Club. Alex liked to cook and watched Pittsburgh sports. He enjoyed hanging out with his buddies. He loved his grandson and his faithful dog, Sammy. He is survived by his wife, Irene (Grzybek) Flowers; daughter, Pam Juliano and her husband, John, of Richland Township; grandson, John Juliano of Richland Township; sisters, Sandy Jaeger of Ross Township and Carol Kochan and her husband, Stan, of Richland Township; and many nieces and nephews. Alex's family will welcome friends from 1-8 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2018, at KING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2841 Woodland Circle in Allison Park. A Blessing Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at the King Funeral Home, with Father Steven V. Neff officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Alex's family at: www.kingfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COULSON RANDY SUDDENLY ON FRID...
COULSON RANDY Suddenly on Friday February 9, 2018 age 49 of East McKeesport. Son of Curtis and the late Julia (Sadvary) Coulson. Loving dad of Danielle Kurka, Shawn Coulson, Dominic Coulson and Tiffany Coulson. Special grandfather of 8. Dear brother of Sherry (Bernard) Brown. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Randy was a volunteer fireman for several communities, devoted father and grandfather and an avid Steelers fan. Friends welcome at ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding 412-824-4332 on Tuesday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. A service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Randy will laid to rest in Restland Memorial Park. Visit us at www.alfieri funeralhome.com for online condolences. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GEBET FRANCES M. DIED PEACEFUL...
GEBET FRANCES M. Died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 10, 2018, of the Frick Park area of East End. Wife of the late Joseph Gebet; mother of Ronald (Mary Ann) Gebet and Gary (Natalie) Gebet; grandmother of Jacqueline Gebet. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 South 15th St., South Side, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Parastas on Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Vladimire Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Ambridge. www.gmiterfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BEYERBACH PAUL G. PAUL, AGE 74...
BEYERBACH PAUL G. Paul, age 74, of McDonald, North Fayette Twp., died Saturday, February 10, 2018, in the Family Hospice & Palliative Care, Mt. Lebanon. He was born May 18, 1943, in Noblestown, a son of Henry and Margaret Klien Beyerbach. Mr. Beyerbach lived and worked his entire life on the family farm raising cattle and chickens and having a large vegetable garden. He was also previously employed as a custodian at West Allegheny Schools and was a member of Noblestown U.P. Church. Surviving are 11 nieces and nephews, several great and great-great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Henry, Russell, Edward, William and James Beyerbach; and sister, Regina Kalaski. Friends will be received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the THOMAS - LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 5000 Noblestown Road, Oakdale (724-693-2800), where funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Please sign the guestbook at: thomas-littlefuneral service.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SNYDER JOHN A. AGE 74, OF ROSS...
SNYDER JOHN A. Age 74, of Ross Twp., peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Eileen (Pefferman) Snyder; loving father of Michelle (Tom) Bish, and the late Renee (Glenn) Shaw; proud grandfather of Michael Nutter, Joseph Kamon, and Amanda Bish; dear brother of William and Michael Snyder, Patricia Lipinski, and Steve and Christine Kokoruda. Family and friends will be received Monday from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Michael Robinson. Interment will follow in United Cemetery. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project. Please visit www.devlinfuneralhome.com to view this tribute and send online condolences. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LUDWIN MARY L. (RANKL) AGE 81,...
LUDWIN MARY L. (RANKL) Age 81, of Castle Shannon, formerly of the South Side, on February 9, 2018. Beloved wife of Wayne Lee Ludwin; loving mother of Debby Morrison, Carl Ludwin, Mark (Bethany) Ludwin and Wayne (Carie) Ludwin, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Amber, Matthew (Aly) and Carolynn; and great-grandmother of Brayden and Elijah; daughter of the late Francis and Mary Rankl; and sister of the late Jerome Moe Rankl. Mary was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins and Steelers fan, she enjoyed coloring and always put others before herself. She was a strong and courageous woman and she never complained; even while fighting her battle with cancer for 35 years. Family and friends received on Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333), where a service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. View and share condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOYD MARY E. MARY E. (VISLAY) ...
BOYD MARY E. Mary E. (Vislay) Boyd, age 62, of Monongahela, Carroll Twp., died Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Friends will be received at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, www.marshallmarrafuneralhome.com, from 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Funeral prayers will begin in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2018, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10 a.m. in St. Damien of Molokai Parish with Father William Terza as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LIVINGSTON WAYNE UNCLE AGE 6...
LIVINGSTON WAYNE UNCLE Age 64, of West Newton, PA passed away the morning of February 9, 2018. Wayne was a highly skilled craftsman in the construction field who completed an endless number of small to large projects and specialized in fencing for both residential and commercial applications. Wayne was a passionate hunter all his life and had a truly impactful and charming personality that if you met him you would never forget him. He is survived by his wife, Adele; brother, David; three children, Chrissy, Jon, and Mike (Paty); as well as five grandchildren, Charissa, Bryan, Lucy, Gaby, and Sammy. He will be missed dearly by all. Posting of memories of Wayne would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick. Send condolences to: readshawfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCALISE VIRGINIA (PAMPENA) AGE...
SCALISE VIRGINIA (PAMPENA) Age 97, of Brentwood, on February 10, 2018. Beloved wife of the late James Scalise; loving sister of the late Frank Pampena, Angelina DeBattista, and Anna Colosimo; cherished aunt of Marlene Dragovich, Elaine Debattista, Mary Kay Colosimo-Kain, Mike Colosimo, Anthony Colosimo, Joseph Barone, James Barone, Ross Scalise, and the late Sandy Dees and Frank Pampena, Jr.; great aunt of Frank Pampena, III; she is survived by many other nieces, nephews and friends. Virginia was a longtime manager of a very well-known drapery business. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Holy Child Parish, Bridgeville. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Arrangements entrusted to the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC. View and share condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOFFMAN AUDREY MARIE (GARRITY)...
HOFFMAN AUDREY MARIE (GARRITY) Age 79, of Franklin Park, gone home to be with the Lord, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018. She was the beloved wife of James Hoffman for 61 years. She is also survived by her son, Jim (Cindi) Hoffman, of McCandless Township; daughter, Gwen (Jim) Neely, of Richland Township; son, Keith (Maria) Hoffman, of Florida; grandchildren, Jennifer (Brent) Grebinoski, Tony Hu, Andrew (Danielle) Neely, Jodi (George) Hackett, Jim, Ben, Nicole, Zach, Angela, Shelby and Sydney Hoffman; and four great-grandchildren. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents; and by her brother, Marty Garrity. Audrey was a member of Northgate Church. She loved to garden and to care for her family. She was truly tender hearted and caring. Friends will be received from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at KING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2841 Woodland Circle in Allison Park 15101. She will be privately laid to rest. Everyone is welcome to a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at Northgate Church, 238 West View Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15229. Audrey suggested in lieu of flowers Memorial donations be sent to Northgate Quilting Ministry at Northgate Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EVANOSKI GENEVIEVE "JENNY" AGE...
EVANOSKI GENEVIEVE "JENNY" Age 86, of Monroeville, formerly of Glassport, is now in good hands with our Lord, and her Heavenly Family: her loving husband, Boleslaw "Pickles"; and her daughter, Debra; her mother and father, Rose and Joe Gattone; sisters, Phyllis and Jean; mother and father-in-law, Martha and Raymond Iwanoski; sister and brothers-in-law, Edna, Harry "Mushroom", Bruce, Gertie and Podge, Lou, Bob and Jim, Gus, Margie, Ronnie, and Delores Ann. Survived by son, Robert (Evelyn) Evanoski; daughter, Janet (Robert) Jackson; grandchildren, Chris (JoAnn), Tammy (Jim), Michael (Cory), Bobby, Terry (Kim), and Sunshine; eight great-grandsons; sister, Rosemarie (Frank); brother and sister-in-law, Chester, Joe (Maryann), Ed (JoAnn), Babe (Bob); as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A special Thank You to Carolyn and Sherry at Heritage Hospice who helped give Jenny Quality of Life until the end. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jenny's honor to Heritage Hospice, 2400 Leechburg Road, #300, New Kensington, PA 15068. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Blessing Service will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m., in the funeral home's chapel. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EICHOLTZ ANNA MAE (OLEY) AGE 9...
EICHOLTZ ANNA MAE (OLEY) Age 90, of St. Anne Home, Greensburg, and formerly of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 11, 2018. She was born in Braddock on April 3, 1927, the daughter of the late John and Anna Oley; and the wife of the late Arthur J. Ike Eicholtz. She lived in Glassport for many years before marrying Arthur and moving to West Mifflin. She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne. A former member of the Christian Mothers of Holy Name Church, Duquesne Senior Citizens Council, Fellowship Club of Duquesne, and the Knights of Columbus Senior Citizens. She was the credit manager for Busy Beaver Building Projects for many years until her retirement. Anna Mae was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be sadly missed. She was blessed with three children who loved her dearly, Kathryn (Jim) McMichael of Ruffs Dale, Arthur Eicholtz, Jr. of West Mifflin, who passed away in 2012, and Jeffrey (Suzie) Eicholtz of West Mifflin. Her grandchildren were the love of her life and they loved their Grammy, Jimmy (Katie) McMichael of Greensburg, Kimberly (Travis) Snyder of Scottdale, Sara (Jonathan) Monkelis of Youngwood, Ian (Samantha) Eicholtz of Orlando, FL, Craig Yogan of West Mifflin, and Chad Yogan of Hershey. She found so much joy in the company of her great-grandchildren, Maddox Monkelis, Henry McMichael, Brianna Monkelis, Samuel McMichael, and Jagger Eicholtz. She is also survived by her loving sister, Florence Laychak of Glassport; many nieces, nephews, and relatives. In addition to her husband and son, she was preceded in death by three brothers, John Oley, Stephen Oley of Glassport, and Lawrence Oley of Georgia, (formerly of Glassport). Family and friends received on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300. Blessing Service at the funeral home on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m. with Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Anne Home, 685 Angela Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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