ELIZABETH L. (GLASSBURNER) GOCSO "BETTY LOU" Age 93, of West View, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Daughter of the late Rodney M. and Helen (Beitel) Glassburner; beloved wife of the late John A. Gocso; mother of Thomas A. Gocso; also survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews. Family will welcome friends on Wednesday from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., (West View), 388 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229, where a service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. Betty Lou was a 1944 graduate of West View High School. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Sharing Pearls Ministry, C/O Pastor Abraham, P.O. Box 97939, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Please offer condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARIE "DOLLY" LISS AGE 87, ON ...
MARIE "DOLLY" LISS Age 87, on Sunday, June 23, 2019, of Brentwood. Beloved mother of Connie (Alan) Weitz and Gary (Nancy) Liss; proud grandma of Amy (Keith) Mack and Jason and Justin Liss; great-grandmother to Kelsey and Derrick Mack and Tyler Liss; sister of Nicholas Mainos and the late Michael and John, Jr. Mainos; also survived by her nieces, Bernice and Judy; cousins and friends. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9:00. Mass of Christian Burial in Resurrection Church in Brookline at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RITA KRONENBERGER AGE 78, OF M...
RITA KRONENBERGER Age 78, of Mt. Oliver, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 23, 2019. Rita is survived by her beloved brother, Tom Kronenberger, and wife, Peg; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cherished friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Gertrude Kronenberger; sister, Carol, and her husband, Gene Benedik. She was an active member of Holy Angels Parish. She retired from US Steel and Duquesne University. She was good hearted and an excellent caregiver to her mother. She was very generous to her family and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, June 27, at 10:30 a.m., at Holy Angels Parish, Hays. Interment will follow at St. John Vianney Cemetery, Carrick. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation (alzfdn.org). Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OLIVIA GRACE "LIV" KILKEARY AG...
OLIVIA GRACE "LIV" KILKEARY Age 14, of Wexford, passed peacefully in her parents arms on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Beloved daughter of Kevin and Julie (Schafer) Kilkeary; loving sister of Faith, Kevin, Jude, and Lucia Kilkeary; granddaughter of Kevin and Kathleen Kilkeary and Mary and the late Gary Schafer; niece of Kelly (Frank) Rich, Jake (Christine) Kilkeary, Mark (Christy) Schafer, Jennifer (Dennis) Rodgers, and Lauren (Matthew) Metarko; cousin of Frankie, Madelon, and Grace Rich, Ashley, Riley, Chloe, Nolan and Nellie Rodgers, and Brady and Jake Metarko; also survived by caregivers, Emily Heiser, Elena Flores-Noel; and countless other special angels that worked for countless hours and sacrificed so much while helping Olivia and her family. Family will welcome friends Friday, June 28th 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 at St. Alexis Church on Saturday, June 29th at 10:00 a.m. Olivia was an extremely happy individual who enjoyed attending the Western PA School for the Blind, and Camp INSPIRE at the Woodlands. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made payable to the Olivia Grace Kilkeary Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 428, Wexford, PA 15090, which will be used to help the programs that she enjoyed so much. Please leave condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHN "JACK" IRVIN SMITH, II AG...
JOHN "JACK" IRVIN SMITH, II Age 79, of Bedford County, PA, formerly Pittsburgh, died Saturday, June 22, 2019. He was born on June 4, 1940, son of the late John Irvin Smith and Mary (Sullivan) Smith of Greenfield. John graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School in 1958 and received a BS in Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 1973. He is survived by his loving wife of over 45 years, Patricia Ann (Michel) Smith; proud father of John I. Smith, III (Rachel), Carole Lucchesi (David), Matthew Smith (Diane Jane), and Amanda Ebersole (Adam). He is further survived by eight grandchildren, Sarah Smith, Jacob Smith, David Lucchesi, Elizabeth Lucchesi, Xander Harris, Ivy Sperling, Alia Ebersole and Annika Ebersole; and five great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Vincent, Isabella, Tia and Egan. At the request of the decedent, there will not be any services. However he didn't mention anything about a celebration of life so, at the idea of his daughter who is a lawyer, a get together to celebrate him will be held at a later date. If you would like to be notified of details please send an email with your contact information to CelebrateJacksmith@yahoo.com. No flower donations are needed; as there will not be a service but if you wanted to make a contribution in his memory, please donate to the American Lung Association (www.lung.org). Arrangements by DALLA VALLE FUNERAL SERVICE, 22 Main Street, Everett, PA 15537, dallavalle-everett.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOSEPH HARRIS ON WEDNESDAY, JU...
JOSEPH HARRIS On Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Joseph Harris, 62, of North Versailles, PA. Brother of Joanne Harris and Joetta O'Neal. Also survived by other family members and friends. Visitation Wednesday, on June 26, 2019, from 4-8 p.m., at First Church of God in Christ, 700 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104, where the funeral service will be held, at 11:00 a.m., on June 27, 2019. Interment Homewood Cemetery. Services of comfort entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104. (412) 271-3880. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PAUL E. STEITZ AGE 98, OF MT. ...
PAUL E. STEITZ Age 98, of Mt. Lebanon, on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Born November 22, 1920. Beloved husband of the late Miriam H. Steitz; son of the late George and Rose Steitz; loving father of Mary Sargent, W. Hardie Steitz, David P. (Kathy) Steitz, and Jane B. (Jeffrey) Steitz Banaszak; dear grandfather of 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Paul was drafted into the United States Army in 1942 and served during WWII. Private Steitz served as a rifleman in Company I, 175th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division. He fought in France and Belgium at the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Paul later received an Engineering Degree from Carnegie Tech, now Carnegie Mellon University. He was employed at Mesta Machine Company as a Mechanical Engineer. After retirement, Paul was a beloved Crossing Guard for Hoover Elementary, serving for 15 years. Friends welcome Tuesday, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 412-563-2800, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220. Funeral Service, at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, in the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors to follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the Allegheny Health Network (Hospice), Office of Fund Development, 4818 Liberty Ave., Pgh., PA, 15224. www.slaterfuneral.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FLORENCE F. (SPISAK) SEBESTA A...
FLORENCE F. (SPISAK) SEBESTA Age 96, a longtime resident of Whitehall, PA, surrounded by her loving family, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Born on November 19, 1922, she attended East Pittsburgh High School and graduated valedictorian of her class. While presenting her speech, she fell in love with her future husband, Dr. Charles F. Sebesta, who applauded her wildly without hesitation. They were married directly after World War II. Florence also attended business school and worked for the steel union in Pittsburgh. Together, she and her husband raised six loving children. One child, Bernadette F. Sebesta, preceded her in death. Florence is survived by her children, in order of birth: Mary Margaret (Dr. Julius) Redling, Charles F. (Judith D.) Sebesta, John A. (Anne) Sebesta, David O. (Debbie) Sebesta, and Jerome T. (Kimberly D.) Sebesta, along with four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Florence is the sister of Andrew (Norma) Spisak, the late Mary (Charles) Spisak and the late Raymond Spisak. During her life, she loved her Lord, her husband and her family. She enjoyed and celebrated every birthday and holiday, especially Easter and Christmas, and always made them special for her family and friends. Florence enjoyed seeing her grandchildren and spoiled them with love during their youth. She also enjoyed traveling and was a great cook. When her husband passed, she remained at home up until the last three years of her life. She then enjoyed the community at Paramount Senior Living, located in Bethel Park, PA. She was very much loved by everyone and will be dearly missed. Friends will be received at JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Saturday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10 a.m. Florence had requested in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the St. Gabriel Catholic School Fund, 5200 Greenridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, the home church of the Sebesta family. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARGARET MARY (ROGERS) CLEMENT...
MARGARET MARY (ROGERS) CLEMENTS On Monday, June 24, 2019. Beloved wife of Daniel J. Clements; loving mother of Theresa, Margaret, Daniel, Mary, Brian, Kathleen, and Sean; devoted grandmother to 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, William Rogers and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her mother, Sarah (Fitzpatrick) Rogers of Galway, Ireland; her father, William Rogers of Londonderry, Northern Ireland; and her sister, Sara Rogers. Margaret (Peggy) had a full life anchored in faith and family. She traveled the world, but her greatest joy was found at home with those she loved. Peggy was raised in Pittsburgh where she attended Sacred Heart School. After graduating she continued her education and worked in accounting. She married Daniel at Sacred Heart Parish where their journey together began. Later she became an active member at St. Victor Parish, was involved in the West Deer Garden Club, and was a member of the Tuesday Night Zodiac Bowling League. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 5864 Heckert Rd., Box 143, Bakerstown, PA 15007. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Victor Parish on Thursday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Victor Parish Women's Guild or faith formation department. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DANIEL C. DENNIS AGE 72, OF M...
DANIEL C. DENNIS Age 72, of McKees Rocks, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was the beloved husband of over 20 years to Peggy Dennis; loving father of Brandi (Rich) Arlott and Amber (Jay) Byrnes; cherished grandfather of Allyson, Kaitlyn, Aidan and Lily; and uncle of Josh (Megan) Stephens. Family and friends may visit WEDNESDAY, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, where a service will take place THURSDAY, 11:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ADAM SCHIABLE ON SUNDAY, JUNE ...
ADAM SCHIABLE On Sunday, June 23, 2019, age 39, of North Braddock, died unexpectedly at Jefferson Hospital, due to complications from surgery. He is survived by his mother, Molly K. Hyatt and his grandmother, Mary E. Heimbaugh, both of Knoxville, TN; his aunts, Joan (Darvin) Yoder of Reedsville and Lila (Larry) Schaaf of Vira and cousins, Chris Yoder and Sara Smith, and his girlfriend, Sabrina Rourke of Ross Township. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, David Heimbaugh. Calling Hours with the family will be on Wednesday, June 26, from 6-8 p.m., in the SCHLEIFER FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., (412-271-1361), 534 Jones Avenue, North Braddock. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted in the funeral home immediately following Calling Hours. Please visit our website at schleiferfuneralchapel.com for complete obituary. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMAS G. DORN AGE 69, A MOON...
THOMAS G. DORN Age 69, a Moon Township resident for 32 years, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at UPMC Shadyside. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 21, 1950 to the late Gleyn Adele (Ward) Dorn. Beloved husband for 49+ years to Rosemary (Dailey) Dorn; loving father of Christy Nyiri (Joseph), Carolyn Dorn and Tom Dorn (Christine); proud grandfather of Carly, Alexa, and Thomas. Thomas, a do-it-yourself handyman would be in the garage for hours working on his custom-built show truck. He loved anything dealing with automotive. He was a Jack of all trades, who could fix anything, build anything, even things he knew nothing about, and it always came out right. He loved his dogs and his kids were his best friends. This gentle giant with the big heart will be missed greatly by his loving and devoted family along with many friends. Visitation Thursday, June 27th 2-4, 6-8 at COPELAND'S Moon Township, 981 Brodhead Rd. Thomas requested a private Blessing Service and burial at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations in his name be made to the American Cancer Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUTH ANN BAIR AGE 76, OF PENN ...
RUTH ANN BAIR Age 76, of Penn Hills, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019. She was born March 30, 1943, to the late William Delbert Conner and Annabelle (Coughlin) Conner. Ruth was the beloved wife of Paul Dutch; mother of Debbie (Clarence J.R.), Paula (Gregg), Tom, Michael, Erica; sister of the late William Conner, Jack Conner, Donna Mativa, Stanley Tykarski (Laura), and Daniel Tyarski; grandmother of Gregg, Jr. (Sara), Amber (Josh), Hannah, Anna, Alexis, Ryleigh, and Paul. Ruth also had many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends and family received Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./ ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills, where a Blessing Service will be held Friday, 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EDWARD D. PAYTAS, JR. AGE 58, ...
EDWARD D. PAYTAS, JR. Age 58, of McCandless Twp., suddenly on June 24, 2019. Son of Catherine (Skillen) Paytas and the late Edward D. Paytas; brother of Daniel Paytas, Lynne O'Connor, Lisa Paytas, Ken Paytas, and Kate Paytas-Kraus and the late Dennis Paytas. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Services are private. Arrangements are entrusted to SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen Street, McKees Rocks. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NICOLA BALESTRA, JR. ON JUNE ...
NICOLA BALESTRA, JR. On June 25, 2019. Beloved husband of Amy Balestra; father of Jocelyn (Nate) Stemen, Nicola (Bry) Balestra III, Joseph (Ashley) Balestra; five grandchildren; and five siblings. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Funeral on Friday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Parish, Immaculate Conception Church at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RICHARD C. GAINEY AGE 65, OF P...
RICHARD C. GAINEY Age 65, of Pgh., on June 20, 2019. Professional Services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARGARET "PEG" (OSTERHOLM) BEL...
MARGARET "PEG" (OSTERHOLM) BELAJAC Age 96, of Monroeville, PA went to her heavenly home on June 24th. Beloved wife of the late John P. Belajac. She was the dear mother of Karen Kelly of Monroeville, Kathi McGrath (Paul) of McMurray, Kristi Tunder (late Michael) of Penn Hills and Jo Ann Buskey (late Robert) of Saltsburg. She is survived by 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by grandsons, John A. Dzuriak and Brian McGrath. Peg's career covered a span of forty years. Her first work experience came while she was a student at the University of Pittsburgh. After graduation in 1944 she continued with the Brashear Association full time and also served as an assistant in the Senior Nursery School at the Falk School in Oakland. In 1947 her first job as a teacher was with the Irene Kaufmann Settlement Nursery School in the Hill District. She worked there for seven years and later became the Director of the Y.M. and W.H.A. Irene Kaufmann's Center's Preschool and Day Camp Program in Squirrel Hill for another seven years. She was hired in 1966 as an Assistant Coordinator in the Board of Education's Head Start Program and later became the Director of the Program. In 1976 she entered the Pittsburgh Board's Kindergarten Program teaching in Colfax and Horace Mann schools. John Morrow school was one of six schools selected to pilot the full day Kindergarten program in 1979. Peg was chosen over a number of candidates vying for this position. She remained in that capacity for six years at John Morrow School until retirement in 1985. After retirement John and Peg spent their winter months in the St. Petersburg KOA in Florida which they dearly loved. Friends will be received Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 1-4 and 5-8 p.m. at the GENE H. CORL, INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Hope Lutheran Church, Forest Hills. (Everyone please meet at Church). Interment following in Cross Roads Cemetery. A special thank you to Sharon Leviege R.N. from Heartland Hospice who always gave my mother hope, and Dr. Muthappan for his dedication, healing, and caring for the elderly. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hope Lutheran Church 353 Ridge Ave., Forest Hills, PA 15221. Please visit www.corlfuneralchapel.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAVID A. COUCH AGE 77, WENT TO...
DAVID A. COUCH Age 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 20, 2019. He was born January 11, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, to David Couch and Dorothy (Musgrave) Couch. After his father's passing, his mother remarried and he was stepson to Dr. L. John Powell, stepbrother to David Powell and the late Jack Powell. David attended Mt. Lebanon High School and went on to graduate from Ohio University. His fondest memories from college were joining Phi Delta Theta fraternity and singing in the group the Hi-Phi's. David's greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with his daughter and granddaughters. He will be remembered by his kindness, charisma and sense of humor. David is survived by his daughter, Leah (Couch) Cwynar; granddaughters, Olivia and Isabella Cwynar; brother, Thomas Couch; and best friend, Vicki Couch. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date to honor him. Anyone wishing to memorialize David is invited to contribute to The Parkinson's Foundation. www.parkinson.org. Arrangements have been entrusted to the R. CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FLORENCE G. "FLO" (PAVLIK) HAR...
FLORENCE G. "FLO" (PAVLIK) HARTFORD Of North Huntingdon, formerly of Braddock, age 90, on Monday, June 24, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Hartford; loving mother of Gary Hartford and the late Charles A. (surviving wife, Denise) Hartford; cherished grandmother of Dina (Keith), Carmen (Amy), Charles Chaz (Amanda) and Roseangela; precious Bubba of Santino, Nicholas, Brianna, Marilyn, Lindan, Avery, Tatum, Carissa and Garrett; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Flo will be remembered for her kindness and her ever smiling face. She was quick witted and an excellent cook! She loved her family; especially her great-grandchildren; each having a Bubba-given nickname. Her hobbies included playing BINGO, doing word search puzzles, going to the casino, attending family events, watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. Flo worked as a restaurant manager, at a child care center, and as a server at a local retirement community. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Parish. Friends welcome Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; Turtle Creek / Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday in Good Shepherd Church at 10:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LILLIAN D. (WAGNER) DALLA PIAZ...
LILLIAN D. (WAGNER) DALLA PIAZZA Age 93, of Bridgeville, on June 24, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Armando V. Herman Dalla Piazza; loving mother of Elsie Dalla Piazza, Arthur (Marsha) Dalla Piazza, Robert Dalla Piazza and Nita L. (Edward) Buczo; cherished grandmother of Christopher (Mandy) Dalla Piazza; sister of Irene (late Henry) Bourg, Jean (John) Endler and Alice Shepherd. Lillian was a lifetime and active member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A funeral service will be held Friday 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Banner Fund. View and add condolences at www.warcholfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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