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KATHY A. GLOSS AGE 65, OF VER...

January 18, 2020, 5:01 pm
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KATHY A. GLOSS Age 65, of Verona formerly of Plum, on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Beloved wife of Lonn C.; loving mother of Heather (Matt) Myers and Holly (James) Makin; grandmother of Ian, Kate and Lily; sister of Nancy (Joe) O'Leath, Bill (Katie) Hunter, Betty (Jeff) Harris and the late John Thomas; daughter of the late William and Hattie Hunter; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Kathy graduated from Plum Sr. High School and Connelly Nursing School. She retired from the Plum Post Office after 30 years and from Plum Boro. as a School Nurse. Friends received, Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road) Penn Hills, where a Service will be held, Wednesday 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children's Institute of Pittsburgh. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARTHA J. SANSOTTA AGE 93, OF...

January 18, 2020, 5:01 pm
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MARTHA J. SANSOTTA Age 93, of Shaler Twp., passed away suddenly on January 10, 2020 at her home. Beloved wife of the late Donald A. Sansotta; grandmother of Sarah (Aaron), Andrew (Jaclyn), Matthew, Dominique (Andrew) and PJ; great-grandma of Brandy, Jacob, Ethan, Alyzia and Anthony. She was preceded in death by her parents, John C., and Sophie Dietrich; and three sons, Donald, Larry R., and Gary (surviving Julia) Sansotta. Family and friends are welcome Sunday from 2-6 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Matt Klenk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Martha's name to The American Diabetes Association. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NICHOLAS T. KIM AGE 23, ON JAN...

January 18, 2020, 5:01 pm
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NICHOLAS T. KIM Age 23, on January 15, 2020, of Wexford. Beloved son of Frank Kim and Debra (Beraducci) Kim. Loving brother of Roxanne. Grandson of Kab Kyun Kim, M.D., Hae Young Pak, M.D., and Carol Beraducci. Nephew of Richard (Susan) Kim, Victor Kim, Sebastian (Kelly) Beraducci, Dominic Beraducci and Dorinda Anthony. Cousin of Dylan, Rachel, Derek, Alaina, Ella, Lance, Daniel, Sebastian, Elizabeth and Brian. Nicholas loved reptiles and amphibians, playing volleyball, cinema, theatre and most of all, writing. He unconditionally loved his sister and his family. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. A writing by Nicholas T. Kim: Night walking for Dummies Preface I step out on a cozy summer night. Humidity my blanket. The stars my pillow. I think. I notice. I imagine. Thoughts become much more clear and honest when the night comes around. When people are tucked away and the only things lighting my path are the bulbs in the sky, I can't help but feel alive. Right foot. Left foot. Rule #1: Forget Shoes (Vulnerability) There's nothing quite like experiencing the jagged pebbles of gravel against the toughened skin of bare feet. The raw contact of the body's membrane against the Earth's membrane gives this primal sense of connection that so many people miss. When you night walk, each step becomes a movement worthy of thanksgiving. A connection. A breath of relief. A new appreciation of life. Shoes serve to protect, but they also isolate you from the world. That's the line we walk. Pun intended. But that's also why the night is so great for walking. The line between safety and experience becomes blurred. What you thought was safe becomes dangerous. This flip stimulates an incredible mindset for self-discovery. After all, no one ever discovered anything in their comfort zone. Rule #2: No Phones (Mindfulness) Night walking gives me this state of mind that attempts to absorb all the information surrounding this world while making me question each decision. It's hard today to really be in touch with ourselves. It's much easier and more intuitive to rely on excessive stimulation from technology. There's nothing that dulls the mind and removes it from the surrounding world quite like the pseudo-reality of technology. Technology has invaded our systems as a crutch for perception with the illusion of control. Friends are always by you. Answers are a click away. Entertainment. Security. Fulfillment. I've always felt that while technology can enhance our performance, it kills a certain sense of urgency and awareness within people that cheapens their reality. It's too easy to google an interpretation or reduce the value of a person to a number of likes. But when I walk, I leave that all behind. And even with reduced lighting, I experience the world with more dimensionality. Rule #3: Look Carefully (Complexity) People have always had trouble trying to figure me out. One day I could look like a preppy high-achieving student who runs his organizations with a vengeance in order to match his vision with the group's productivity. The next, I look like an aimless wanderer who refuses to wear shoes and is more interested in understanding people than trying to coerce them. I was the only person at my school to be in Young Democrats and Young Conservatives at the same time. But how was I supposed to know which party I should align myself with when I was 14? That's why I love the night. The night is too dark to scrutinize and characterize the entirety of a person. You can only see so much , and maybe that's why it's so much easier to see the beauty of things. The dark has this forgiving ambiance of mystery that's always enthralled me. But I still don't know just what makes it that way for me. It's not the ghostly stars freckling the atmosphere. It's not the moon exhaling clouds like a chain smoker. It's not even the mellow glow of the sky that smiles so much more forgivingly than the glare of the overly attentive sun. But I don't really have to know what makes the night so mysterious. That's the point. And that's probably why I feel so free at night. The whole world changes. Sight no longer becomes a crutch for reality. You must feel, listen, learn, and live. Conclusion: Right foot. The poetic density of soothing air filtered by shadowy hues invokes reminiscence. Left foot. The culmination of air particles saturating the atmosphere suggests precipitation will follow. I feel, but I still see. Please offer condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RODNEY F. GOWERS AGE 53, OF M...

January 18, 2020, 5:01 pm
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RODNEY F. GOWERS Age 53, of Moon Township, passed away on January 11, 2020. Born on October 27, 1966 to the late Rodney W. Gowers and the late Betty Ann (Barone) Gowers. Rodney was co-owner of the Jailhouse Saloon in Coraopolis and was currently the PA State Constable of Moon Township. He was a 1984 graduate of Quaker Valley High School. Beloved husband for 28 years of Tammy L. (Petroval) Gowers. Also survived by his mother-in-law, Jean Petroval (the late John), of Moon Township; brother-in-law, John (Yvette) Petroval of Moon Township; sister, Robyn Moore of Coraopolis; nieces, Ariel Petroval “his little buddy forever” of Moon Township, Paige Petroval of Robinson Township, Alana McKitrick of Weirton, WV, and Mackenzie Moore of Coraopolis; fur babies, Kahlua and Tito. Service were private at COPELAND'S MOON TOWNSHIP. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations in Rodney's name to Good Samaritan Hospice Heritage Valley Beaver Unit or Animal Friends. The family wishes to thank Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver for their wonderful and loving care. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SYLVIA (TORISKY) KILLIAN ON JA...

January 18, 2020, 5:01 pm
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SYLVIA (TORISKY) KILLIAN On January 8, 2020, 84 years of age. Beloved wife of Glen Killian, resident of New Bern, North Carolina. Daughter of Andrew and Helen Torisky. Survived by her siblings, Evelyn Torisky Heuler and Daniel A. Torisky. Also survived by nephews and nieces, Ronald Heuler, Randal Heuler, Edward Torisky, Danielle Torisky, Rebecca Torisky and Jesse Torisky. A memorial mass was held at Saint Paul's Catholic Church in New Bern, North Carolina. The Funeral arrangements were made by the COTTON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RALPH DESCHWEINITZ SIEWERS, MD...

January 18, 2020, 5:01 pm
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RALPH DESCHWEINITZ SIEWERS, MD. 6/30/35-1/4/20 Harpswell, ME - Ralph deSchweinitz Siewers. III died on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Vicarage by the Sea, an assisted living facility for those with dementia. He was born on June 30, 1935 to Edna Wimmer Siewers and Ralph deSchweinitz Siewers, Jr. in Winston-Salem, NC. As a young man, Ralph prepared to become an agricultural missionary for the Moravian Church, completing a BS in Agriculture at North Carolina State University in 1957, followed by a year at Moravian Seminary in Bethlehem, PA. Choosing instead to become a medical missionary, Ralph obtained an MD degree in 1962 from Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University. He completed an internship in general surgery and two years of residency in thoracic surgery at NC Baptist Hospital before transferring to the University of Pittsburgh to complete his training and become Board Certified in Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. While there, Ralph participated in the first heart transplant conducted in Pittsburgh, the 37 th in the world. Ralph served 2 years in the Army Medical Corps, first with the Surgeon General's Office as Chief of the Shock and Trauma Research Branch and then from 1970-71, at the 24th Evacuation Hospital in Long Binh, Vietnam. After a brief stint as a general surgeon in North Carolina, Ralph joined the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh to specialize in heart surgery. Over the course of his 30-year tenure, he came to focus solely on pediatric repairs, was responsible for introducing surgery under hypothermia into the cardiac program, and built the Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. By the time he retired, Ralph had changed the lives of thousands of children and their families. He often said he loved going to work every single day and felt like the luckiest person in the world to have the job he had. Ralph was a life-long and avid gardener and remained an active participant in his church communities in Winston-Salem, Pittsburgh and finally Blue Hill, ME. He had a decades-long involvement with Outward Bound, and more recently with Atlantic Challenge International. He mentored youth through Big Brothers Big Sisters, championed early childhood education, and served his family, friends, church and community with generosity and spirit. Ralph retired as a Professor of Surgery in 2002 and permanently relocated to Sedgwick, Maine. In 2008, Ralph was diagnosed with dementia. In 2016, he was moved to the Vicarage by the Sea, a dementia care facility in Harpswell, ME. His family is eternally grateful to Johanna Wigg and her staff for making Ralph's final years meaningful, comfortable and active. Ralph is survived by his wife of 36 years, Pamela Nimorwicz Siewers; children, Christine Siewers Gardner, Fredrick deSchweinitz Siewers (Helen) and Andrea “Scottie” Siewers (Christopher Wellins); grandchildren, Mae Gardner, Anna and Maria Siewers, and Zachary and Emma Wellins and his former wife, Christiane Menzel Siewers. A celebration of life will be held at Home Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, NC on February 22, 2020. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Vicarage by the Sea in Harpswell, ME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JANE K. (KINGSBOROUGH) BLACK ...

January 18, 2020, 5:01 pm
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JANE K. (KINGSBOROUGH) BLACK Age 97, of Glenshaw, on January 17, 2020. Beloved wife of 65 years of the late Merle W. "Blackie" Black. Sister of Donald (Alice) Kingsborough. Aunt of Lauren Polvino, Kevin Black, Alan Black Bill Davidson and Barry Sima. Jane loved her cats and dogs she had over the years. She never returned home without a package. "The feathers make the bird," was one of her famous quotes. Services Private. Family suggests memorial donations to Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee, (SBRET) P.O. Box 22482, Knoxville, TN 37933. Arrangements by SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LTD., Bakerstown. Please offer condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBERT L. BURTON OF BETHEL PAR...

January 18, 2020, 5:01 pm
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ROBERT L. BURTON Of Bethel Park, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. Born in 1930 in Louisville, KY, to Allan Parr Burton and Virginia Needy Burton. He is survived by his son, Robert Gregory (Karrie); and brother, Thomas Allan. Bob was predeceased by his wife Shirley, daughter Lisa Elder (Michael); and younger brother, John (Jack) William (Carolyn). From 1965-1985, Bob was a Special Agent for the FBI. He also served in the Marine Corps for 3 years, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. He earned a BA in Education from the U. of Kentucky and taught History at Manual High School in Louisville. Bob has been a treasured member of the Upper St. Clair Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Washington City Mission. Visitation will be held Monday Jan. 20 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PAUL HENNEY CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park where funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 11:00 a.m. with luncheon at USC Alliance Church (2510 Old Washington Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15241) to follow service. There will be no travel to the gravesite. Please visit henneyfuneralhome.com for further details. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARY (MERZ) HENN AGE 60, OF S...

January 18, 2020, 5:01 pm
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MARY (MERZ) HENN Age 60, of South Park, passed away peacefully and put her trust in the Lord taking His hand into heaven on Friday, January 17, 2020, surrounded by family. Mary is the beloved mother of Jacquelyn Henn, Elliott (Shannon) Henn and Nathan Henn; loving grandmother of Derek, Ava, Eli and Rosalie; cherished sister of Brenda (Bob) Katafiasz, George Merz, Carol (the late Paul) Uranker, Janet (August) Michler, Michael Merz, Lori (Brian) Allen and Jennifer Olsen; also survived by her many nieces and nephews and Elliott, the father of her children. Mary was passionate about her faith and closest with her Christian sisters at The Bible Chapel. Family and friends are welcome from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at BEINHAUER FUNERAL HOME, 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray (724-941-3211). A service to celebrate her life will be held at The Bible Chapel on Tuesday at 12 noon. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, PA 15317 or Washington Christian Outreach, 119 Highland Ave., Washington, PA 15301. Please add tributes at beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARY BENO DURKOSH MARY BENO DU...

January 18, 2020, 5:01 pm
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MARY BENO DURKOSH Mary Beno Durkosh, age 92, of West Mifflin, (formerly of Uniontown, Hamilton Ontario, and Ubrez Czechoslovakia), passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. Cherished wife of 66 years to the late Edward D. Durkosh; mother of Patricia (Bill) Cagney, Mary Ellen (Garrett) Gummer and Donald (Judy) Durkosh; grandmother of Julie (Rob Sarracino) Cagney, Michael (Judy Nguyen) Cagney, Maggie (Lorenzo) Stanley, Amanda (Nate) Richard, Kaitlin (Jason Zito) Durkosh and Brianne Durkosh; great-grandmother of Peyton Zoey Stanley; sister of Anne (Joseph) Kucsma; daughter of the late John and Julia (Fagler) Beno. Mary found joy being surrounded by her family showering them with love. She will be missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2603 Old Elizabeth Road, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Spirit Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JAMES RONALD PERRY AGE 78, OF ...

January 18, 2020, 5:01 pm
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JAMES RONALD PERRY Age 78, of Turtle Creek, formerly of Wilkinsburg, passed away on January 16, 2020. Beloved brother of Virginia Lee (wife of the late John) Peters. Loving uncle of Timmy, Billy, Mary "Dee Dee", Gary and Cary Sanfilippo, Matt and Valerie Vroblick and Dan and Tom Peters. Great-uncle to Dakota, Hanna, Destiny, Abbigal and James Sanfilippo, Olivia Vroblick, and Stephanie Thomas. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Virginia (Bobic) Perry; and siblings, Gloria, Roberta, and Robert. James honorably served in the US Army. Friends will be received Monday, January 20th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 118 Shaw Avenue, Turtle Creek (412-823-1950). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Colman Parish. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MICHAEL R. GILIBERTI AGE 70, O...

January 18, 2020, 5:01 pm
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MICHAEL R. GILIBERTI Age 70, of Robinson Twp., passed on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Beloved husband of Rosemary; loving father of Sean Giliberti (Jamie); devoted grandfather of Allison and Phoebe. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. TUESDAY at the McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy Twp. A Blessing Service will be held 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY at Resurrection Cemetery. Michael was a devoted and caring man for his family and friends. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHARLES GEORGE LUTZ AGE 75, O...

January 18, 2020, 5:01 pm
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CHARLES GEORGE LUTZ Age 75, of Bethel Park passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side on January 18, 2020. Born on November 10, 1944, he was the son of the late Elaine and Clement Lutz. He was the father of Karen Lutz, Tara (Barry) Dalton and Lauren Lutz; brother of Ray Lutz; uncle of Tommy and Michael; also survived by many neighbors and friends. Charles was very proud of his career as a project manager for Penn DOT. He was known by family friends as a carpenter/handyman and if anyone needed help he would always be there to lend his expertise. At Charles's request, his body will be donated to science. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 4-8 p.m. at PITTSBURGH CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Masonic Hall Lodge, 297 F. & A.M. of PA, 235 W. Pike St., Canonsburg, PA 15317 or St. Jude Children's Hospital at stjude.org. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at pittsburghcremation.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FRANCIS "FRANK" D. MEREDITH O...

January 18, 2020, 5:01 pm
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FRANCIS "FRANK" D. MEREDITH On Friday, January 17, 2020, age 78, most recently of Cranberry Township, formerly of Ingram, passed away peacefully while under hospice care at Family Services of UPMC Canterbury Place. Born on December 12, 1941 in McKees Rocks, five days after Pearl Harbor, he was the only child of Anna Sobek Dorbenski Meredith and Frank C. Meredith. Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Anne (Foley) Meredith. Frank was the sole proprietor of Meredith Metrology Products, and through that was a manufacturer's representative for many well-known companies. He had a BA in psychology/philosophy from St. Vincent College, '64, and an EMBA from the University of Pittsburgh, '81. When he resided in Ingram, Frank was on the zoning board and was an active volunteer with both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Frank belonged to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the American Society for Quality, through which he was a certified quality engineer, and in the words of his wife, ‘… a certified smart guy!' Loving father of Douglas M., Anne M. (Drew) Swank of Moon Township, and Julia E. Meredith of Fox Chapel. Cherished grandfather of Alexander M. (Abbie) Lindsay, Mara M. Willette, and Katherine V. Willette. Brother-in-law to Sister Gertrude Foley SC of Greensburg and Brian Brosnahan of Cheshire, CT. Also survived and loved by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at BOYLAN-GLENN-KILDOO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS., INC., 130 Wisconsin Avenue/ PO Box 2155, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, 2535 Rochester Road, Cranberry Twp. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, 148 Monastery Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VICKI L. (EVJEN) MCMAHON OF SW...

January 18, 2020, 5:01 pm
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VICKI L. (EVJEN) McMAHON Of Swissvale, age 67, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 17, 2020. Vicki was the beloved wife of William B. “Bill” McMahon for 43 years. Devoted and cherished mother of Michael (Elisa) McMahon of Plum, Shannon (David) Barr of Swissvale, Corey McMahon of Swissvale and Courtney (William) Strouse of Rock Island, IL. Loving and proud grandmother, “Memaw”, of Liam and Mia McMahon; Eleanor “Lenny” Barr; Lana and Ruby Strouse. Sister of Jeff Evjen of Michigan. Sister-in-law of Patti and Denny Gilligan, Richard and Debbie McMahon, Brian and Rosemary McMahon and Mark “Duke” and Aimee McMahon. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Vicki was a graduate of the Duquesne University School of Nursing and received her Master's in Health Care Education from Penn State. Vicki later returned to Duquesne to earn her certification to become a Nurse Practitioner. Vicki began her distinguished and diverse nursing career at the former Central Medical Pavilion as a nurse, and became the Director of Utilization Review. She followed that position by becoming the manager for the cardiology practice of Corpus, Titchworth and Ladoni. Next in her career was a position as Utilization Manager for a system of nationwide prisons. Vicki moved to Cocoa Beach, FL. to become manager of the Brevard Cardiology Practice and later managed for The Little Clinic as it was being formed. She returned to Pittsburgh to continue her career as a Nurse Practitioner, and currently was practicing at Pyramid Health Care in Wilkinsburg. Above all her career achievements, Vicki was most devoted to her family, especially her precious grandchildren. Friends are welcome on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800. Vicki's Funeral Service will be held in the First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood on Friday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JANE (GAVERT) DUFFETT OF GLENS...

January 19, 2020, 12:00 pm
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JANE (GAVERT) DUFFETT Of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. She was 92 years old and lived most of her life in Pittsburgh, PA. Jane was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Charles W. Duffett, Jr. “Chuck” who passed away in December 2014. Jane is survived by her four children, Pam (Birch) Snyder, William (the late Sally) Duffett, Susan (Richard) Schulz, and Joan (Tom) Streiff. Jane had 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Jane graduated from Margaret Morrison Carnegie College and was very active in the Delta Gamma Sorority. Prior to becoming a mother, Jane taught high school then later became a substitute teacher at her children's elementary school. Active in the community, she was President of the Republican Party, on the Board of the Century Club, President of the Newcomer's Club, active at the Crittenton Home and on the Board of Directors at Mars Home for Youth. Jane's greatest joy was her family. She was very involved in her children's and grandchildren's lives. Jane also enjoyed working with children. She was very active at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday School. She was also in charge of crafts for the Vacation Bible School and Sunday School programs. Jane shared her love for art with all those around her and made learning creative and fun for the younger generation. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, Glenshaw. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA 15116. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HENRY HEISER WALLACE IV OF PIT...

January 19, 2020, 12:00 pm
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HENRY HEISER WALLACE IV Of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2020, at the age of 80. “Hank” was born September 28, 1939, to Henry Heiser Wallace III and Genevieve Wallace. Hank received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a Juris Doctorate from Cornell Law School in 1966. He was a prominent Pittsburgh litigator until his retirement in 2016. Special points of pride were his tenure as President of the Western PA Trial Lawyers Association and his many years receiving "Best Lawyers” recognition from numerous Associations and Publications. But his greatest professional honor was the family of colleagues, staff, and clients he created in his law firm. He will be remembered for his love of baseball, cigars, Hemingway, Stone Harbor, fishing, and his dog, Baby. He is survived by his seven children, Jeanne, Lynn, Henry, Lauren, Stephen, Natalie, and Donald; 12 grandchildren, Erika, Ashley, Justin, Aislinn, Keegan, Brenna, Dylan, Clayton, Anna, Elizabeth, Lyra, and Kiran; and three great-grandchildren, Daniel, Christina, and Jersey. He leaves behind his beloved companion, Yvonne Phalen. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the Parlor of Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, Pittsburgh, PA, immediately followed by a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Homewood Cemetery. Memorial donations in his name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of America at www.alz.org. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PAUL BRECHT PAUL BRECHT - SON ...

January 19, 2020, 12:00 pm
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PAUL BRECHT Paul Brecht - son of a mill worker, World War II Seaman, devoted Catholic parishioner and human rights advocate, protector of animals, lover of the arts and North Point Breeze neighborhood - died peacefully on January 12, 2020, twelve days after his 94th birthday. Paul was born in the hard scrabble mill town of Arnold, PA. He would recount colorful stories of witnessing his father and co-workers gathered around the kitchen table in the 1930s discussing union organizing strategies in steel mills. Only eighteen and eager to fight the fascists, Paul enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a signal man on the USS New Mexico in the dangerous seas of the South Pacific. After the war, Paul attended Penn State on the GI Bill and began his career in retail as an employee in a gift shop owned by Ethyl Meserve, who became a lifelong mentor and dear friend. He went on buying trips to New York then and later when he worked in the men's clothing departments at Cox's of McKeesport and Kaufmanns. Always a lover of music, he hitchhiked from Penn State to NYC, to hear the famed French chanteuse Edith Piaf and waited by the stage door to express his deep admiration for her. Later in life, Paul was an ardent supporter of Pittsburgh theater and the symphony. Paul met interior designer Bruce Adlard in 1975 and together they purchased an 1897 “farm house” in North Point Breeze where they made their home for 45 years. Together they established Interior Accents, a sophisticated antique and interior design store in East Liberty. This business led Paul to become a promoter of East Liberty resilience and he served as Executive Director of the East Liberty Chamber of Commerce. Paul and Bruce traveled through Europe and across the US to search out antique treasures for their store. Longtime friend John Ferraro, who moved next to Paul and Bruce when he was in his twenties, describes Paul as “a joy to be around.” “I don't know how many times after work I'd just pop into their serene backyard and join them under the beautiful chestnut tree, relax in an Adirondack chair, sip Scotch and unwind. Paul's amazing positive attitude, his dignity and his ability to spin all that life sent his way helped me gain the self-confidence I lacked and dearly needed as a young man.” John remembers Paul telling him about the time a Japanese Kamikaze plane hit his battle ship killing his closest friend in front of his eyes. “I always admired how he stayed true to his Naval pride and shipmates. He helped organize reunions for these sailors well into his eighties.” “What always shown brightest in Paul for me was his deep loyalties and big heart, especially for animals,” remembers neighbor and close friend Ginny Hildebrand. “I think cats Pudge and Merlin actually ruled Paul and Bruce's household. And these guys donated generously to rescue groups for domestic and ‘exotic' animals. These were the best neighbors ever to my partner Jan Neffke and me. And it was Paul who came up with the brilliant idea for Jan and me to establish our dog grooming shop “Poochini's” across the street. What a gift!” Paul will be remembered as deeply loyal to his family and his working class roots, to his Catholic faith and St. Bede Church, to his moral compass, to his shipmates and to so very many friends. “It's impossible to sum up a man's life,” said Ginny. “But I will always toast his kind, loving and loyal nature. A bright light has gone out on our street, but his warmth endures.” Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Friday January 24, 2020, from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Saturday January 25, 2020, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Mary Magdalene Parish, St. Bede Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Paul's memory to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, the Animal Rescue of New Kensington or St. Mary Magdalene Parish. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NICK J. KOUTOULAKIS AGE 91, ...

January 19, 2020, 5:00 pm
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NICK J. KOUTOULAKIS Age 91, of Valencia, formerly of Conway, PA passed away on January 17, 2020 at his home. Born February 14, 1928 in Rochester, PA, he was the son of the late James Koutoulakis and Georgia Stangas Koutoulakis of Isari, Greece. Nick was a graduate of Rochester High School graduating in 1946. He then went onto Geneva College, graduating in 1955 with a bachelors degree in economics. Nick was a US Marine drafted his sophomore year of college, serving in with 1st Marine Division, 7th Regiment Marines in Korea from 1951-1953. He retired from US Steel, American Bridge division, where he had worked for 30 years as a contract analyst. He worked on many projects most notably the Alaska Pipeline Contract. He was a lifelong member of Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Aliquippa, PA. At an early age, Nick learned the art of candy making at the Palace of Sweets in Rochester from his father and after his retirement, he started Niko's Candies. He made candies that were distributed worldwide, especially the peanut butter pretzel hearts. Surviving are his loving wife of 50 years, Anastasia "Stacy" Amygdalos Koutoulakis; devoted daughter, Diane (Dr. George) Davliakos of Valencia; beloved grandchildren, Leia, Paul, Nick and Theo Davliakos; sister in law, Nancy Koutoulakis; nieces, Julia Finikiotis, Julia Oldenburg, Georgia Cornelius, Mary Cleaver, Kathy Lutz, and Kris Stedeford; nephews, Dr. Michael Finikiotis, Steve Finikiotis, Dr. Michael Amygdalos and Bill Amygdalos; and his goddaughter, Mrs. Sophia Apostolopolous. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Louis Koutoulakis and Aris Koutoulakis; sister in law, Irene Koutoulakis; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Viola and Nick Finikiotis, and Andrew and Maria Amygdalos. Services will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at the Nativity of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Monastery, 121 St. Elias Lane, Saxonburg. Interment with military honors will follow in the Nativity of the Theotokos Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Nativity of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Monastery, 121 St. Elias Lane, Saxonburg, PA 16056. The family would like to express their gratitude for the care Nick received from the UPMC Hospice. FOX FUNERAL HOME, INC., Saxonburg is entrusted with the arrangements. www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALBA JEAN WEAVER Alba Jean Weaver, 86, of Mamont, received her eternal reward on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Jack Weaver and mother to the late Jeffrey Weaver, Sherry (David) Hofmeister, of Glasgow, KY, and Greg (Lynda) Weaver, of Apollo. Grandmother to Kristen (James) Clements, of Glasgow, KY, Stephen (Steffany) Hofmeister, of Clarksville, TN, Matthew Hofmeister, of Burlington, KY, and Lucas and Adam Weaver, of Apollo. Great-grandmother to James David, John Marshall and Henry Clements, and Paxton, Brooks, Maddox and the late Drake Hofmeister. Alba was a longtime member of both Beulah Presbyterian Church in Churchill and Delmont Presbyterian Church. She served as a past Queen of the Daughters of the Nile, and was a longtime member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed singing with the Sweet Adeline chorus and also loved arts, crafts and especially floral arrangements. Most of all, she will be remembered for her devotion and selfless caregiving to her family. Funeral arrangements will be handled by VAIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, 724-468-1177. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Funeral and committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in the funeral home, with the Reverend Lanny Mellinger of Pine Run Presbyterian Church, Apollo, officiating. Interment in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont will be private. To send online expressions of sympathy, obtain grief support information or directions, please visit www.VaiaFuneralHome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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