GROSJEAN JAMES F. On Tuesday, July 15, 2014, age 83, of West View. Beloved husband for 61 years of Cyrilla (Grundler) Grosjean; father of James J. (Bonnie) Grosjean, Cathryn Winghart and Carol Hance; grandfather of Evan, Eric and Taylor Grosjean, Alicia (Brian) DiGianvincenzo and Andrea Winghart. Family will welcome friends Friday 2-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View, 15229. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Athanasius Church. Jim was a member of Gateway North AARP #3586 and Perrymont North AARP #2991. He was an avid fisherman, camper and gardener. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to St. Athanasius Church, 7 Chalfonte Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15229. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CARLSON WARREN J., SR. AGE 73,...
CARLSON WARREN J., Sr. Age 73, of Pleasant Hills, passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 15, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Karen (Holmstrom) Carlson; loving father of Warren (Denise) Carlson, Jr., Michelle (Shawn) Shannon and Kristin (Ted) Marriner; Pawpaw of Alexandra, Loralei and Rachel; brother of Dorothy Curtiss; brother-in-law of Michael Holmstrom; son of the late C. Walter and Esther Carlson. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, where a service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265 or to the Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, Eighty Four, PA 15330. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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VAN ASCH MARY V. AGE 89, OF WH...
VAN ASCH MARY V. Age 89, of Whitehall, passed away on July 15, 2014. Preceded in death by Donald G. Van Asch, her beloved husband; and parents, Henry and Eleanor Vietmeier. Mary is survived by her four children, Joan (Ed) Filipiak, Carol (Marty) White, Mary Ann (Bill) Junk, and Mary Catherine Marin; grandchildren, Donald (Janet) Ward, Dale Ward, Michael (Laura) White, Maureen White, Andrew Junk, Dexter (Heather) Junk, Adam Hahn and Marissa Marin; six great- grandchildren; sister, Janet (Ron) Neumar. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 17, 2014, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pittsburgh, PA. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, Pittsburgh, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Center of Compassionate Care, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243 or to the Zion Lutheran Church, 4301 Brownsville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Online condolences can be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MEANOR NANCY MARIE (CHAMBERLAI...
MEANOR NANCY MARIE (CHAMBERLAIN) Age 82, of Coraopolis, died on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in her home. She was born in Blairsville, PA on May 3, 1932, the daughter of the late Roy and Elizabeth (Clark) Chamberlain. Nancy graduated from Coraopolis High School in 1950 and was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Coraopolis. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of over 62 years, William Guy Meanor III; a brother; and two sisters. Nancy is survived by her five children, Roy Meanor (Rosemary), Tionesta, Richard Guy Meanor (Patricia), Moon Twp., Rhoda Jane McCoy (Steve), North Carolina, Diane Spence Battista, Hopewell Twp., David Allen Meanor, Moon Twp.; nine grandchildren, Reda, Caroline, Jason, William, Jarrod, Jamie, Brent, Kaley and Richard; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother; and two sisters. Friends will be received on Thursday, July 17, 2014, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the HUNTSMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MOON TWP., (1522 Coraopolis Hts. Rd.) where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. Private interment will take place in Sharon Community Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Moon Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice. www.huntsmanfuneralhomes.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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FIELDER LLOYD C., JR. BUTTERF...
FIELDER LLOYD C., Jr. BUTTERFIELD Age 80, of the West End, formerly of Midland, PA, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth J. Fielder; three daughters, two sons. He was preceded in death by one son; four sisters; and one brother; and survived by a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18, 2014, two hours prior to Service from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219, where Funeral Service will begin at 12 p.m. Interment Highwood Cemetery Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DARBY LEONARD H., SR. ON SATUR...
DARBY LEONARD H., Sr. On Saturday, July 12, 2014, Leonard H. Darby, Sr., age 83, of North Versailles, PA. Served in the United States Army and was a retired employee of the United States Postal Service. Husband of Joyce (Smith) Darby; father of Leonard H. "Lenny" Darby, Jr. and Joanne Darby; also survived by four grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 4 to 8 p.m. on July 18, 2014, at Bethlehem Temple Apostolic Church, 29 South Sixth Street, Duquesne, PA 15110, where the Funeral Service will be held Saturday 10 a.m. on July 19, 2014. Interment Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park. Services of comfort entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104, (412-271-3880). Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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NELSON DIANE AGE 58, OF HOMEWO...
NELSON DIANE Age 58, of Homewood, passed peacefully on July 14, 2014. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Shiloh Community Baptist Church, 6940 Frankstown Ave., Homewood. Professional services entrusted to COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ADAMIAK MARGARET "PEGGY" (CANA...
ADAMIAK MARGARET "PEGGY" (CANAN) Age 86, of Baldwin Twp., on July 3, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Peter; cherished mother of Vicki Gabriel, Janice Robbins, Dani Stanford (Bob), Paulette Caltuna (Nick) and the late Debra; dear sister of Evelyn Wood, Emma Loughry, Dolores Haynos, the late Robert and David Canan; treasured grandmother of 13. Memorial Service Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Kingdom Hall, 325 Lowenhill St., Pgh., PA 15216. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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VERZELLESI RAYMOND T. AGE 85, ...
VERZELLESI RAYMOND T. Age 85, of Bridgeville, passed away peacefully Monday, July 14, 2014. He was born on November 14, 1928, in Bridgeville to the late Blanche and Raymond Verzellesi; beloved husband for 64 years to Ella (Spotti) Verzellesi; loving father of Cheryl Scott, Fred Verzellesi, and Debbie (Larry) Berkich; cherished Pap of Jessica Scott Ovesney, and Christopher (Janette) Scott; adored great- grandchildren, Peter Weigant and Vanessa Ovesney; and dear brother-in-law of Alice Falletta. Raymond worked for over 40 years as a salesman with E.W. Curry Company. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and most of all spending time with his family. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. At the family's request all services will be private. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243, (412) 572-8800. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.cremationfuneralcare.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MUTOMBO PASTOR MALU BAKATAMPA ...
MUTOMBO PASTOR MALU BAKATAMPA Age 55, born August 28, 1958, in Kipushi, D.R. Congo. Born to the late Sherif Shabantu and Mputu Mutombo. Founder and Pastor of African Christian United Fellowship. An elder and leader of the African community affectionately called Papa Malu. Beloved husband of Kaleta B. Mutombo; father of Shimulumbi Betty Elomba, Ntumba Lina Mutombo, Kalubi Irene Mutombo, Aaron Mulenga Mutombo, Shabantu Mutombo, and Mukendi Joseph Mutombo; grandchildren, Alonie Ashley Mutombo, Immanuel Ayodele and Simon Jose Elomba. He is survived by four siblings, Sophia Mutombo, Lenga Mutombo, Kalubi Mutombo, Pascal Mutombo. Family will receive guests Friday, July 25, 2014, 5-9 p.m. at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 250 N. Highland Ave., Pgh., PA 15206. Funeral Ceremony Saturday 11 a.m., July 26, 2014, in the sanctuary. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Arrangements by WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF PT. BREEZE, 412-241-7998. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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RUA JOSEPH A. PETE ENTERED I...
RUA JOSEPH A. PETE Entered into rest, Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Joseph was formerly of Hazelwood. Survived by Dorothy Rua, his wife; and Karen Shields, his fiancée; beloved father of Susan Rua, Joseph A. Rua, and Robert Rua (Chasity). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Friends received Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the JOHN D. O'CONNOR AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5106 Second Avenue, 15207, 412-521-8116. Blessing Service at the funeral home Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MERLINO ELEANOR LINDA (FRANKE)...
MERLINO ELEANOR LINDA (FRANKE) BATTENFIELD Age 90, the widow of Vincent Merlino, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014, while under the compassionate care of Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople. Born November 5, 1923, in Millvale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Theresa (Fink) Franke. Eleanor was an executive secretary in the finance department for the North Allegheny School District. She was the former president of her garden club and former president of her homeowner's association in North Carolina. She kept an active life playing Bridge, taking painting classes, gardening, and sometimes dancing. Family and friends will lovingly remember her laugh, the way she would burst into song, and her overall zest for life. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her four children, Jackie Battenfield and her husband, David Headley, William Battenfield and his wife, Frances, Reah Janise Kauffman and her husband, Hadan, and Eric Battenfield and his wife, Shelly; her two brothers, Herman Franke and his wife, Sandra, and Raymond Franke and his wife, Delora; and her four grandchildren, Drew Headley and his wife, Julie Whitehead, Ian Headley and Matthew and Joshua Battenfield. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at the BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 324 E. Grandview Avenue, Zelienople with Reah Janise and Hadan Kauffman, co-officiating. In lieu of flowers, Eleanor's family kindly suggests memorial contributions in her honor to the Passavant Benevolent Fund/LAS Foundation, 401 S. Main Street, Zelienople, PA 16063. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Eleanor's family at: www.boylanfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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OLSZEWSKI WILLIAM W. AGE 58, O...
OLSZEWSKI WILLIAM W. Age 58, of Shaler Twp., unexpectedly, on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Son of the late Eleanore (Kopczynski) and Edmund L. Olszewski, Sr.; brother of Terry (Michael) Carollo and Edmund L. (Deborah) Olszewski, Jr.; uncle of Eleanore (Josh Palmer), Stephanie, Jane, and Anne. Friends will be received Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Animal Friends or a charity of your choice. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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TATE PATRICIA J. (CRAWFORD) OF...
TATE PATRICIA J. (CRAWFORD) Of Bethel Park, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Beloved wife of 63 years to James F. Tate; loving mother of Jeffrey M. (Lynn), J. Jay (Tammy), and Gregory R. (LuAnn) Tate; cherished grandmother of Caitlin J. Tate and Callie Duncan; sister of Jean (Charles) Dieterle. Family and friends will be received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park, where a Blessing Service will be held Monday 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. www.henneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HANEY EDYTHE (PECORA) AGE 90, ...
HANEY EDYTHE (PECORA) Age 90, of North Hills, on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Mother of Mark (Karen) and Christopher Haney; grandmother of Elizabeth and Alexandra Haney. Friends received Friday 5-8 p.m. at GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Highway, Wexford. Funeral Mass Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Alphonsus Church, Wexford. If desired, the family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LEE THEO M. PEACEFULLY ON JULY...
LEE THEO M. Peacefully on July 11, 2014. Cousin of Gladys Satterwhite and Frank Wilson; grandparents support group: Marilyn Haley, Julia Foster, Emma Thompson, Audrey Woods, Daisy Johnson and Martha Lawson. Visitation Saturday, July 19, 2014, 10-12 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC., where the service will follow. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MUTOMBO PASTOR MALU BAKATAMPA ...
MUTOMBO PASTOR MALU BAKATAMPA Age 55, born August 28, 1958, in Kipushi, D.R. Congo. Family will receive guests THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2014, 5-9 p.m. at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 250 N. Highland Ave., Pgh., PA 15206. Funeral Ceremony FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014, at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Arrangements by WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF PT. BREEZE, 412-241-7998. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LISCOTTI DOMINIC, SR. AGE 58, ...
LISCOTTI DOMINIC, Sr. Age 58, of Penn Hills, suddenly on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Beloved husband of Mary (Casertano); father of Jennifer (Paul) Kostick, Dominic (Erica) Liscotti, Jr., Jaime Liscotti and Edward Michael Zorak; grandfather of Paul, Samuel, Grace, Dominic, Antonio, and Mason; son of the late Anthony and Dorothy Liscotti; brother of Anthony Liscotti and Linda Mitcheltree. In lieu of flowers, contributions acknowledged to The American Heart Association, 4 Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Ave., Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Friends received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, SATURDAY ONLY 10:00 a.m. until time of Service at Noon. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHRANTZ THOMAS J. AGE 76, OF ...
SCHRANTZ THOMAS J. Age 76, of Shaler Township, on July 16, 2014. Beloved husband of Cheryl; loving father of Rita (Alex) Rowady, Tom (Kim) Schrantz, Angela (Bob) Quinn, and Theresa (Tim) O'Donoghue; devoted grandfather of Jackson, Davis, Madison, Thomas, Garrett, Paige, Jack, Kennedy, Hilary, Aideen, Dillon, Conlan, and Eamon; brother of Theresa Waterman, Leonard Schrantz, Paul Schrantz, and Fred Schrantz; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation Friday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m., NEELY'S, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Church, Glenshaw. Donations may be made to North Hills Community Outreach or Good Samaritan Hospice. Please visit us at: www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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NOCK HOWARD M. AGE 86, OF THE ...
NOCK HOWARD M. Age 86, of the North Side, on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Husband of the late Carrie "Pat" (Dunlap) Nock; father of the late Shirley Hudzinski and Geraldine "Sue" Dineley; grandfather of Edward, Jr., Marie, Craig, Danielle and Anthony Hudzinski, and Craig, Jr., Eric and Kirk Dineley, and Sandra Honick; also survived by great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 2-6 p.m. at the T. B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills, where services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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