McGRODER Jo-ANNE Age 80, of Bradfordwoods, on Thursday, February 27, 2014. Wife of James F. McGroder; dear mother of James P. McGroder (Carol), Mary Theresa Morkunas (George), Shawn J. McGroder, and Kathleen Ann McGroder; sister of the late Dr. Robert F. Trageser, Arthur M. Trageser, and Patricia Hindmarch; also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Highway, Wexford. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Alphonsus Church, Wexford. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Alphonsus Church, 201 Church Rd., Wexford, PA 15090. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MCGRODER JO-ANNE AGE 80, OF BR...
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PHYTHIAN JOHN MCCLURE, JR. OF ...
PHYTHIAN JOHN McCLURE, Jr. Of Freedom, formerly of Coraopolis, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014. He was born on June 30, 1941, in Frankfort, KY, to the late John and Evelyn (Jones) Phythian, Sr. John served as a marine in Vietnam and proudly gave 24 years of service to his country. He retired from the Air Force as part of the 171st Air Refueling Wing in Pittsburgh. He spent his civilian career with US Air, where he worked 23 years as a mechanic and inspector. He retired in 2003. John and his wife of 18 years, Linda Rose (Casaceli) Phythian, traveled extensively and enjoyed seeing the world together. They also volunteered for Heartland Hospice. John cherished time spent with friends and family while golfing, dining, or sharing a good laugh. He was a member of Victory Family Church in Cranberry Twp., PA. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two stepsons, Richard Kasowski of Coraopolis and Paul Kasowski and his wife, Janel, of Gibsonia; three grandchildren, Maximus, Macalister, and Jemma; his sister, Patricia Badgett of Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife of 24 years, Virginia Phythian. Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the COPELAND MOON TWP. FUNERAL HOME, 981 Brodhead Rd., where a service will be held Monday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Paul Peterson of Victory Family Church, officiating. Flowers will be accepted or donations to Wounded Warrior Project will be appreciated. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BELLISARIO GIUSEPPINA C. JOSI...
BELLISARIO
GIUSEPPINA C.
JOSIE SCIULLI
In Loving Memory
I can't believe it's been 8 years since you left us. We all miss you and love you so much in our hearts. I hope one day we will be together in heaven. You are with all my Cuginos cousins Pisanos friends and you are everybody's Guardian Angel Ciao Bella!
We always Love you, by your son Al Fonzi & your husband Domenico Bellisario & Family.
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DEMEO CARMINE J., SR. OF TURTL...
DeMEO CARMINE J., Sr. Of Turtle Creek, age 94, on Friday, February 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Gerry (Vogan) DeMeo for 67 years; loving father of Madeline (Bob) Pedley of Aiken, SC, Gerry (John) McLaughlin of Monroeville, and the late Carmine J. DeMeo, Jr.; grandfather of Lauren (Chris) Klein, Rob (Robbin) Pedley, John (Marianne) McLaughlin, and Ryan (Joeleen) Pedley; great- grandfather of Alex Short, Sydney Shearer, Aidan and Julia Conway, Austin Kocsis, Jacob and Ella Pedley, and the expected baby girl of Ryan and Joeleen; brother of John (Betty) DeMeo of Pittsburgh. Preceded in death by his brothers, Albert, Charles, Richard, and Robert DeMeo; and sisters, Philomena, Pauline, and Jeannie DiRocco. Carmine was a WWII Navy veteran and a retired brakeman from B&O Railroad. Friends welcome Sunday 2-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Colman Church on Monday at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors will be at Good Shepherd Cemetery. Carmine's family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staffs of both the Southwestern Veterans Center and the VA Hospital in Oakland for the compassion and care given to Carmine. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MANES MILTON, PH.D. 95, DIED O...
MANES MILTON, Ph.D. 95, died on February 27, 2014, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born in New York City, he graduated from City College (New York) in 1937 and received a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Duke University in 1947. In Pittsburgh, he was a physical chemist with the U.S. Bureau of Mines, Koppers Company, and Pittsburgh Activated Carbon Company, and head of the Adsorption Fellowship at Mellon Institute. In 1967, he went to Kent State University as professor in the Chemistry Department. He returned to Pittsburgh on his retirement in 1985. He is survived by his wife, Carol; a son, Stephen (Susan Kocik); and a daughter, Eleanor (Siegfried Wevering). Arrangements are private. Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor's choice. Many thanks to the Home Instead caregivers. Professional Services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DOMBROWSKI YOLANDA M. 91, OF L...
DOMBROWSKI YOLANDA M. 91, of Lower Burrell, died Fri., Feb. 28, 2014. Born July 26, 1922, daughter of late Lodovico and Carolina Ferrarri Rastelli. Wife of the late Frank S. Dombrowski, Sr.; mother of Frank S. Dombrowski, Jr. of Lower Burrell, Keith A. (Tracey Maier) Dombrowski of Coraopolis; grandmother of Riley, Chase, Aidan, and Connor. A member of St. Margaret Mary Church, Lower Burrell, and worked for PPG Glass, Creighton. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at RUSIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME, 3124 Leechburg Rd., Lower Burrell. www.RusiewiczFH.com. Christian Funeral Mass Monday 11:30 a.m. St. Margaret Mary Church. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DEVINE WILLIAM D., JR. AGE 93,...
DEVINE WILLIAM D., Jr. Age 93, peacefully, and surrounded by family, on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, of Brookline and Brentwood. Beloved husband of the late Ann (Ballaban) Devine; loving father of William (Jacqueline), Timothy (Ann) and Patrick; proud grandfather of Julia, Austin, Nathaniel, Patrick and Madelyn; son of the late William D., Sr. and Alice Devine; brother of the late Grace Scott, James and Robert Devine; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Bill worked for the United States Postal Service for 33 yrs. until his retirement. He was a volunteer for St. Elizabeth food pantry as well as Mercy Hospital, and was a member of Pleasant Hills Men's Club. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227, Monday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Tuesday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ROSSER WILLIAM P. ON TUESDAY, ...
ROSSER WILLIAM P. On Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Father of William and Robert (Lisa) Novak; loving brother of Carole (James) McMahon and Linda (John) Grazulis; grandfather of Jake, Trent and LeAnn Novak, Dalton and Dylan Pence; uncle of James and Roy McMahon, Joseph and Lori Grazulis. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 at the SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie, where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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RALPH EUGENE STEVENS PEACEFULL...
RALPH EUGENE STEVENS Peacefully passed, February 24, 2014. Loving son of Eva Ralph and the late Fred Ralph; loving husband of Linda Dennis-Ralph; loving father of Tracey Webster, Eugene Ralph II (Lashawn), Rhonda Dennis, Christopher Ralph (Antoinette), Tiana Ralph, and Kativa Sullins (Rod); grandfather of 20 grandchildren; loving brother of Beverly Moriarty (William), Olivia John (Carl), Harold Ralph (Vernell), Marsha Monroe, Julius Lee Ralph (Denise), Nicole Hull (Marc), Antoine Ralph (Devron), the late Adley, Freddie, Charles, and Lavard Ralph; loving godfather of Darius Jeffries, Shayla Cross, Audra Gibson, Marc Hull, Jr., and Kevin Duncan; son-in-law of Rosie Dennis; and brother-in-law of Joyce Walters (Vernon, Sr.), Barbara and Carol Dennis, and Regina Dennis Walker (D'Lon). Friends may call Monday from 4-8 p.m. at Northside Institutional COGIC, 302 West North Ave. Funeral Ceremony Tuesday 11 a.m. at the church. Interment in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements entrusted to WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF POINT BREEZE, 412-241-7998. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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PERSIN JEFF MUGSY 7/17/68-3/...
PERSIN
JEFF MUGSY
7/17/68-3/01/12
Today marks two years without you, but we miss you
every moment.
Love & Miss you Forever
Mom, Dad, Jani, Johnny, & family
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PRINCE RALPH M. OF DUQUESNE, O...
PRINCE RALPH M. Of Duquesne, on February 27, 2014. Survived by wife, Eloise Prince; mother, Gladys Cambric; stepchildren, Barbara, Betty, Dronis, Londer, and Darlene (Bufus); brothers, Willie (Sherdina), Alfred and Ira; host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Tuesday 10 a.m. until Service at 1 p.m. SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 N. Lang Ave., E.E. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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FERRANTE CARMALT M., PHM1C 4TH...
FERRANTE
CARMALT M., PhM1c
4th Marine Division KIA,
Iwo Jima, March 1, 1945.
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KOCH KARL C. AGE 81, ON WEDNES...
KOCH KARL C. Age 81, on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, of Swisshelm Park. Beloved husband of 47 years to Mary (Rugani) Koch; son of the late Karl and Ida Koch; brother of Tom Koch (Susan), Donald Koch, and the late Paul Koch and his surviving wife, Janet; uncle of many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Karl was a member of St. Anthony's Lyceum, served his country proudly in the Army, and retired from Westinghouse Research & Development Department. Friends received Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Rite of Christian Burial in St. Anselm Church, Word of God Parish, Monday 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to St. Anselm Church, Word of God Parish, 7446 McClure Ave., Swissvale, PA 15218. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ODEM ROSE (OSLICK) AGE 58, OF ...
ODEM ROSE (OSLICK) Age 58, of Plum, on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Beloved wife of Keith Odem; mother of the late Anton Rauch, Jr., and Tara Rauch; sister of John (Mary Ellen) Oslick, Martha Shamburg, and Thomas (Linda) Oslick; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received Monday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., with a funeral to follow 8 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Anton E. Rauch, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund at Gannon University. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HARRIS SHAMERA C. MERE MERE ...
HARRIS SHAMERA C. MERE MERE Age 12, passed away on February 23, 2014. Beloved daughter of Carla C. Harris; nieces of Shawn and Todd Harris; granddaughter of Joyce Harris; many other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, where Services will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to GEORGE A. WARDEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1100 N. Homewood ave., Pgh., PA 15208, 412-241-3838. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MAHON ROSE (MCINTYRE) AGE 89, ...
MAHON ROSE (McINTYRE) Age 89, of Garfield, on Monday, February 24, 2014. Wife of the late Earl P. Mahon, Jr.; mother of Michael Mahon (Lynne), Earl Buddy Mahon (Kathy), Roseanne Denham (Michael), Daniel Mahon (Joanne), and the late Lawrence, James, Maryann, and John Mahon; also survived by 22 grandchildren and 34 great- grandchildren. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the caring staff of Highland Park Care Center. Friends will be received at McCABE BROS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 5300 Penn Ave., Bloomfield, on Sunday 2 to 8 p.m., where funeral will commence on Monday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Church, Penn Campus, at 10:30 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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GRUBER MARK J. WHITEY MARCH ...
GRUBER
MARK J. WHITEY
March 1, 1965 -- March 3, 2009
"Happy Birthday" Mark, It will be five years that you have been gone from us. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name, your resting place we visit and place flowers and say a prayer. No one feels the pain when we turn and leave you there. You may be gone, but will never be forgotten.
Love always, Mitzi, George,
Family & Friends
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GRUBER MARK WHITEY MARCH 1, ...
GRUBER
MARK WHITEY
March 1, 1965-March 3, 2009
Time slips by and life goes on,
But from our hearts you're
never gone,
We think about you always, we talk about you too,
We have so many memories, but we wish we still had you.
Forever in our hearts
Love, Mom, Dad, Mary Carol,
Rosanne, Billy & Christine
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KLOS LOUIS J. AGE 95, OF ST. B...
KLOS LOUIS J. Age 95, of St. Barnabas, formerly of Lawrenceville, on Friday, February 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Helen (Fucich) Klos; father of Louis J. (Linda) Klos, Carol L. (James) McDevitt, Ronald A. (Cynthia) Klos, Judith A. Irdi, and Teresa L. (David) Peterson; also nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; three step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren; brother of the late Laura Urbanek and Edward Klos. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville, Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Angels Parish, St. Augustine Church, on Monday at 11 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DEBELLIS ARMAND JAMES JIM AR...
DeBELLIS ARMAND JAMES JIM Armand James DeBellis, known as Jim, was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on April 11, 1924, and died on Feb. 26, 2014. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Sally Jane McKinley DeBellis; father and mother, Louis and Frances DeBellis; and sister, Delia DeBellis Gerace. He is survived by his daughters, Margaret DeBellis Bruce and husband Jay and Barbara DeBellis Kennedy and husband Mark; grandsons, Benjamin Louis Kennedy and James Mathew Kennedy; sister, Aida DeBellis Pacella; and a large, extended family. Jim was a World War II veteran, serving in the 34th Infantry Division, 135th Regiment and participating on the front line in Italy. He earned the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Infantry Badge. After returning from the war, Jim went back to Grove City College, where he graduated in 1949 with a degree in economics and business administration. He worked for 18 years with the Allegheny Power System, where he rose to manager of public relations for the Potomac Edison Company. In Sept. 1970, Jim was appointed the first Economic Development Director for the City of Virginia Beach. He was responsible for establishing and directing the city's programs for business development, tourism, and convention promotion. During his tenure, the Lynnhaven Mall project was completed, the Pavilion Convention Center was built, and many industrial sites were developed to attract national and international companies. He pointed with pride the location of the many companies he helped locate here which provided jobs for Virginia Beach residents. Jim was active in peer organizations; he served as President of the Southern Economic Development Council, was founding president of the City/County Marketing Assoc., was president of the Southern Community Development Council, served as chairperson for committees of the American Development Council and the Industrial Development and Research Council. He chaired the VA Chamber of Commerce Industrial and Tourism Committees. He served on the VA Tourism and Travel Commission, appointed by three governors. He served as vice-chair of the Commonwealth of VA Tourism and Travel Advisory Committee and was president and life member of the VA Travel Council. His work in VA Economic Development earned him the prestigious Cardinal Award. After retirement, Jim remained active in many organizations and did consulting work in Virginia and elsewhere. Jim was also an active community member. He was a past president and member of the VA Beach Rotary Club, where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was honored to be named a 1989 Neptune Festival Triton. He was on the board of the Virginians for the Arts and a past chair of the VA Beach Arts and Humanities Commission. He was a former board member of the VA Thanksgiving Celebration at Berkeley Plantation. He was a member and elder of Providence Presbyterian Church. He was appointed to serve on the VA Beach School Board in 2000-2002. He was a past member of the VA Beach Education Foundation Board and a member of the General Advisory Committee for Career and Technical Education. He also served as co-chair of the Norfolk Sentara Nursing Center Advisory Committee. He worked diligently to make a difference and contribute to his city and his community. He loved Virginia Beach and was her biggest cheerleader. He willingly lent his expertise, creativity, and sense of fairness to all of his endeavors which benefitted so many organizations and individuals. As important as his achievements were, even more important to Jim was his family whom he loved beyond measure. His sense of humor and love of life will inspire all who knew him and will serve as a tribute to his memory. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 2, 2014, at SMITH & WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Kempsville Chapel. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2014, at Providence Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Honor Flight Network, Providence Presbyterian Church, or the VA Beach Youth Crisis Home in Jim's memory. You may offer condolences to the family at: www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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