BARCH MARGARET H. (HALLERAN) Of McCandless Twp., on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at age 90. Loving mother of Douglas R. (Elaine F. Barch), Donald R., Davis R. (Nina Lewis), and Daniel R. (Judy Barch); beloved companion of Stanley Walker. Preceded in death by her granddaughter, Eva McDonald; also survived by seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren . Friends will be received Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC ., 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARCH MARGARET H. (HALLERAN) O...
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THOMPSON JACK AGE 88, OF ...
THOMPSON JACK Age 88, of Shaler Twp., on Jan. 24, 2019. Beloved and loving husband of Carol G. Thompson; loving dad to Keith E. Morrison; beloved son of the late Hazel B. Thompson; also cousins in Tennessee. Jack served in the Marines during the Korean War. He retired as a Mechanic for U.S. Airways after 35 years. Jack was an avid hunter and a member of Three Rivers Leathernecks Detachment Marine Corps League. Visitation Sat. 2-5 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Military honors service at 3 p.m. with a funeral service following at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of ?owers, memorial contributions may be made in Jack's name to Three Rivers Leathernecks Detachment, 310 Marine Corps League, P.O. Box 15433, Pgh., PA 15237 or to a charity of one's choice. Please visit us at neelyfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BORGAN LILLIAN AGE 97, OF ...
BORGAN LILLIAN Age 97, of Shaler Twp., on Jan. 24, 2019. Mother of James Borgan (Mary); grandmother of James Justin Borgan; also many nieces and nephews. Lillian was the former dining room manager at the Cafe Plaza Restaurant in the Carlton House from the day it opened until the day it closed. Visitation Sun. 12-4 p.m. with a Blessing Service at 2:30 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Please visit us at neelyfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCANLON JAMES P. AGE 84, O...
SCANLON JAMES P. Age 84, of the Northside, on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Beloved husband for 54 years of Cassy (Joyce); loving father of Colleen Helander (Gary), James Scanlon, Jr., Kathleen Comini, Catherine Regan (Jamie), Kelly Ann Hoffman (Grant), and the late Maureen Vojtash (survived by Tony); also survived by many loving grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by his many siblings. Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-8 p.m., at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC ., 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial will be in St. Peter Church, 720 Arch St., Pgh., PA 15212, on Monday 9:00 a.m. In lieu of ?owers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter Church or Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pgh., PA 15212. Jim's family and friends will always fondly remember his favorite saying: "I'd rather be here than at work!" Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BEATTY ALBERT AGE 92, OF ...
BEATTY ALBERT Age 92, of Franklin Park, entered into his heavenly home on Thursday, January 24, 2019. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 70 years, Vivian (McKeen) Beatty; loving father to sons, Gary (Kathy) Beatty, J. Randall Beatty, Jeffrey Beatty; and daughter, Terry (Greg) Carns; adoring grandfather to Steven and Nicole Beatty, Michael and Daniel Carns; preceded in death by granddaughter, Michelle Beatty; along with his four sisters and two brothers. Bert, a WWII U.S. Army veteran, was a lifetime resident of Franklin Park and a dedicated Life Member of the Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Co. He will be fondly remembered for his devotion to family, service to his country and community, and the loving twinkle in his eyes. The family suggests donations to McGuire Memorial or Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Co. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VOTODIAN SARA R . (FONZI) BORN...
VOTODIAN SARA R . (FONZI) Born Rose Damico, on January 25, 2019, age 92, of Munhall. Beloved wife of the late Michael Votodian; loving mother of Michael (Doreen) Votodian, Maryann (Robert) Moran, Francis (Sandy) Votodian, Daniel (Lisa) Votodian, Robert (late Toni) Votodian and Patricia (Mark) Revak; cherished grandmother of 14; and great-grandmother of many great-grandchildren; sister of the late Erman Fonzi. Friends received on Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday 10 a.m. in St. Therese R.C. Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GROCHALSKI MARY LOU (LASCOLA) ...
GROCHALSKI MARY LOU (LASCOLA) Age 67, of Lawrenceville, formerly of the Strip District, on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Beloved wife of 49 years of Robert F. Grochalski; loving mother of the late Robert E. and Jason R. "Jug" Grochalski; cherished grandmother of Dante Yobst; sister of the late Mary Ann (surviving husband Anthony) Ceoffe and Anthony (Betty) Schultz; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville on Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 2-7 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAGAN DANIEL J. AGE 72, ON...
HAGAN DANIEL J. Age 72, on January 24, 2019, at home, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Kristina; beloved father of Kelly (Greg) Zimmerman and Daniel Joseph Hagan III; Mr Hagan is the loving Pappy of Amanda, Sarah, Hayden, Ryan, and Tori, his loving godchild; beloved brother of James D. (Charlotte) Hagan, Patricia (Bernard) Murray, Joannie Guemble, Marty (Louie) Waldschmidt, Lorraine (Swav) Rybak, and David Cuda. Family and friends received at the JOHN D. O'CONNOR AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., Patrick Vereb, FD, 5106 Second Avenue, 15207, (412) 521-8116, Sunday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Stephen Parish Church, Monday at 10 a.m. In lieu of ?owers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BETZ MARY LOUISE KENNEDY OF S...
BETZ MARY LOUISE KENNEDY Of Shaler Twp., passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife for 54 years of the late George C. Betz, Sr.; loving mother of Mary Margaret Peggy Baxter, Christine Conley (the late Lloyd), Jeanne Marie White (Jeffrey), George C. Betz, Jr. (Belinda), Katie Steckel (Bruce), Bernadette Chestnutt (Bruce), and John Betz (Mary Ann); also survived by 16 grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews; sister of John T. Kennedy and the late Bernadette Green, Leo Kennedy, and James Kennedy. Visitation Sun., 6-8 p.m. and Mon., 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 2510 Middle Rd., Glenshaw, on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Memorials suggested to Seton Hill Sisters of Charity, 144 Depaul Center Rd., Greensburg, PA 15601. Please visit us at neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GERNER CHARLES E . "CHUCK", JR...
GERNER CHARLES E . "CHUCK", Jr. Of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 23. He was born January 19, 1943 in Pittsburgh; he was a son of the late Charles E., Sr. and Eleanor Piech Gerner, and was a 1960 Graduate of Connelley Vocational High School in Pittsburgh. An Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, he served from 1960 to 1964 as a member of the 815th Transportation Squadron Strategic Air Command, attaining the rank of Airman 2nd Class E-3. A boilermaker for 30 years, he belonged to Local 154 in Pittsburgh, retiring in 2001. He was a member of the American Legion Post 868 of Lower Burrell, and was an avid gardener and beekeeper. He was known as the bee man to many friends and neighbors, and also the people he sold honey to. He and his wife enjoyed hiking in many different places throughout the country, including the Appalachian Trail, parts of Newfoundland, Alaska, Aruba, and different parts of Canada. Survivors include his children, Laurie (Keith) Franco, Charles E. (Kelly) Gerner; siblings, Glen (Betty) Gerner, Gary (Pat) Gerner, Ed (Elaine) Kedzierski, Pam (Mike) Baird, Sharon (Don) Wank; two grandchildren, Madison and Hunter; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Karen Gerner, in 2011; and sister, Pat Rowsick. Friends will be received on Monday, January 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) in the ROSS G. WALKER FUNERAL HOME LTD., 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington. Burial will immediately follow in Plum Creek Cemetery, Plum Boro with full military honors. To send an online condolence, visit www.rossgwalker.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LANGHURST CALVIN C. ON JANUARY...
LANGHURST CALVIN C. On January 23, 2019, of Ohio Township, passed away peacefully. He is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Colleen Langhurst; also survived by his children, Larry (Patricia) Langhurst, Sharon (Steve) Neilson, Steven (LeeAnne) Langhurst, and Myrna (Sam) Haschets; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Diane Langhurst; and son Jeffrey Langhurst. Calvin was a devoted father, loving grandfather, and WWII Navy Veteran. He worked at TWA for over 40 years, retiring as Chief of Communications. He was a skilled craftsman and had a deep passion for woodworking and cabinet making. As a member and deacon, Calvin worked tirelessly on woodworking projects renovating and maintaining Mt. Nebo Church. Friends received Sunday, 1-4 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Highway. Funeral Services will be Monday, 11 a.m. at Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church, 1828 Roosevelt Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 www.simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GUTHRIE DENNIS AGE 72, OF ...
GUTHRIE DENNIS Age 72, of the Northside, formerly of Green?eld, passed away on January 24, 2019. Beloved husband of Maria Guthrie (Santiago); loving father of Denise Argote, Victor Guthrie, and Xenia Guthrie; brother of Patricia Jennings. Dennis was passionate about his work as an engineer, loved music, and was a devoted family man. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4-8 p.m. at BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 920 Cedar Ave. (Across from AGH). A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Church, Northside. Everyone please meet at church. In lieu of ?owers, memorial donations may be made in Dennis' name to the Alzheimer's Association. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SNYDER PAUL K . "SONNY" AGE ...
SNYDER PAUL K . "SONNY" Age 83, unexpectedly on Thursday, January 24, 2019 of Whitehall. Beloved husband of 32 years to the late Bonnie J. (Kehrer) Snyder; loving father of Michael (Diane) Snyder, Coleen (Kevin) Conboy, Timothy (Kelli) Snyder, and Julie Ann (Ken) Chapel; proud pap-pap of Nathan (Amanda), Jenna, Ryan (Bri), Leah, Evan, Casey, Courtney, and Carson; great-grandpap-pap of Rogan; brother of Howard Snyder and the late Clara Siefert, Francis William Snyder, Dorothy Lieb, and Lawrence Snyder; also loved by many nieces, nephews and their families. Sonny served in the U.S. Army post Korean War and was stationed in Germany. He was a proud member of IBEW Local #5. Sonny was a generous man, an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, loved vacations and everything with his family. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., (412) 881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227 on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. and on Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WTORKIEWICZ VALENTINE M. AGE ...
WTORKIEWICZ VALENTINE M. Age 88, of North Huntingdon, on Thurs., Jan. 24, 2019 at his home. He was born July 30, 1930 in Braddock to the late Anthony and Aralia (Langiewicz) Wtorkiewicz. He is a retired Tool and die maker from Westinghouse-Bettis Atomic Research, Dravosburg. He had ?ve patents registered. He was a member of the St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon and the Emerald Club; he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, of Jeannette. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Karako. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Edith (Antrilli) Wtorkiewicz; six children, Mary Free and her husband, Jerry, of South Greensburg, Dolores Dee Patton and her husband, Rick, of New Caney, TX, Anthony Wtorkiewicz of Hutchinson, Valerie McCarthy and her husband, John, of Penn Twp., Theresa Arnold of Los Angeles, CA, Valentine M. Wtorkiewicz, Jr. of Acme; 11 grandchildren; ?ve great-grandchildren; a sister, Stella Markowitz; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 8:30 to 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, at which time parting prayers will be held in the funeral home, followed by a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in the St. Agnes Church. Interment will follow in the Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon. The family suggests that in lieu of ?owers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To send online condolences, please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TRUZZI FRANK B. "TUT" AGE 74...
TRUZZI FRANK B. "TUT" Age 74, of Bridgeville, on January 25, 2019. Beloved husband of Sandra (Harter) Truzzi; loving father of Frank (Amy) Truzzi, Jr. and Eric Truzzi; brother of Vivian Collier and Linda Truzzi; cherished grandfather of Abigail and Gabrielle; also many nieces and nephews. Tut was an avid pool player. All services private, arrangements entrusted to the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412.221.3333). View and share condolences at www.warcholfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LUNAK RICHARD AGE 91, OF ...
LUNAK RICHARD Age 91, of Bell Acres, died Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was born July 11, 1927, in Sewickley, PA to the late Joseph and Frances (Randa) Lunak and was raised in Fair Oaks. He was a self employed auto repairman and owned and operated Lunak Auto Body in Bell Acres for many years. He was an avid bowler and built, owned, and operated Fair Oaks Lanes. He was very proud of bowling a 300 game. His passions in life next to spending time with family and friends were working in his garden and doing things around the house. Richard was a member of the Merchant Marines during World War II. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were an infant brother, Jerry Lunak; and a brother, Rudolph Lunak, a ?ghter pilot that was killed in World War II. He is survived by his loving wife, Jenny (Mantzaris) Lunak; three children, Roberta Lunak and David He?in of Bradford, PA, Larry Lunak of Doylestown, PA, and Richard R. (Leeann) Lunak of Wexford; ?ve grandchildren; and one great- grandaughter. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced in Tuesday's edition of the paper by the JOHN SYKA FUNERAL HOME, 833 Kennedy Dr., Ambridge, PA. Online condolences may be made on www.sykafuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VENTO NICHOLAS A. AGE 88, ...
VENTO NICHOLAS A. Age 88, of Morningside, on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Beloved husband of 46 years of Patricia A. (Whitelock) Vento; loving sister of Teresa Vento; also survived by nephews. Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME , 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Monday, January 28, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Raphael Church on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ELLIOTT NORMAN W., SR. AGE 8...
ELLIOTT NORMAN W., Sr. Age 80, went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of January 24, 2019. Norman was born July 22, 1938, son of Herbert and Susan Loy Elliott of Mt. Washington . Upon graduation from South Hills High School in 1956, he immediately entered an apprenticeship with the American Iron and Steel Institute at Mellon Institute and then completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at University of Pittsburgh. His passion for innovation led him to be one of the founders at Datagraphics Incorporated and subsequently started his own company, Chem-Bac Environmental Systems Incorporated which he lead for 40 years. He honorably served in the United States Army Engineer Corps from 1961 to 1969. Norman was an avid collector of model trains, stamps, coins and vintage toys. Norman is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Janet P. (Jasick) Elliott; his two children Janet S. Palek (Richard Palek), Norman W. Elliott, Jr. (Julia Elliott); and three beloved grandchildren, Tyler W. Elliott, Tory L. Elliott, and Kennedy Ann Palek. Viewing for friends and family will be on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at PITTSBURGH CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE (McMurray) from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Respects can be paid on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Our Redeemer Luther Church (McMurray) at 10 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. In lieu of ?owers, memorial contributions can be made in Norman's name to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or Wounded Warrior Project. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HORNAK RICARD JOHN AGE 89, ...
HORNAK RICARD JOHN Age 89, died on January 26, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Agnes H. (Kuchel) Hornak; twin daughters, Marcie Reese (Barry), Cheryl Saylor (Michael); four grandchildren; one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Robert A. Hornak. Visitation and interment will be private. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HERTWECK JAMES "JIM" R . AGE ...
HERTWECK JAMES "JIM" R . Age 75, of North Hills, on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Alice (Dell) Hertweck; loving father of Alison Hertweck, Robert James (Eileen) Hertweck, Kristi (Shawn) Zugai, and Ryan (Carlos) Hertweck; proud grandfather of Luke, Sophia, Jack, James, Madison, and Riley; brother of Dave, Marilyn, Gary, Roy, and Mark; also survived by a dear friend, Mary Ann Nardina. Jim donated a lot of his time at Little Sisters of the Poor and loved traveling, speci?cally to Florida and Italy. He also inspired family and friends with his love of music. Above all, Jim was a devoted family man and friend to many. Our deepest gratitude goes to the medical team at Allegheny General Hospital and Vincentian Home. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 1 to 8 p.m. at THE BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at a later time in St. Teresa of Avila, Pittsburgh. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Little Sisters of the Poor. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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