BROVERMAN VERA Age 100, on Monday, September 29, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Saul Broverman; sister of the late Mary (late Lewis) Segal and the late Dorothy (late Rubin) Adelsberg; aunt of Faye Adelsberg, Marlene (Ben) Goldberg, Lee Martin (Anita) Adelsberg, and Harold (Janet) Segal; also survived by many great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Graveside Services and interment will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at 1 p.m. in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEVLIN JAMES D. ON SUNDAY, SEP...
DEVLIN JAMES D. On Sunday, September 28, 2014, age 61, of Verona. Beloved brother of Cynthia (Michael) O'Toole and Bruce (Laura) Dabolish. Survived by his niece, Amy Devlin (and her family); and cousins, Barbara Kaiser and Brian Britza. He was preceded in death by his parents, James D. Devlin, Sylvia R. Dabolish; and aunt, Eleanor Britza. Friends will be received Wednesday, October 1, 2014, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139, where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2014, at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be made to: www.english-funeral-home.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RIHS ROBERT E. AGE 64, AFTER A...
RIHS ROBERT E. Age 64, after a courageous battle with lymphoma, on Saturday, September 27, 2014, of Sheraden. Beloved son of Kathleen (McIver) and the late James R. "Bud" Rihs; brother of James (Nancy), Jan (Maryann) and Jay Rihs, Karen (Owen) Kirby, Dennis (Lisa) Rihs, and Linda (John) Hufnagel; uncle of Jamie, Alison, Joshua, Seth, Kristen, Rebecca, Grace, Olivia, and Patrick; great-uncle of Brody and Eli. Friends received WEDNESDAY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WM. F. CONROY FUNERAL HOME, 2944 Chartiers Ave., Sheraden, where a Blessing Service will be held on Thurs. at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Western PA, www.lls.org. www.wfconroyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEMOR FRANK J. AGE 87, OF HAMP...
DEMOR FRANK J. Age 87, of Hampton, passed away at his home, peacefully surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. He was the beloved husband of the late Katherine (37 years) and Margaret Jean (17 years); loving father of Frank J., Jr., Kathleen, Darlene (Richard) Prendergast, Mary Catherine (James) Belmondo, Russell (K.C.), Lisa (Rex) Ours, Amy Lynn and Beth Ann; brother of Margaret Renner and the late Barbara Micklos and Helen Milkey; grandfather of William (Courtney), Mary Elizabeth and Laura Mae (Ryan). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. From humble beginnings on the North Side of Pittsburgh, where his Croatian immigrant mother supported the family by working in various factories and scrubbing movie house floors in Depression era Pittsburgh. Frank, through his determination, intelligence and hard work, founded Demor's Lincoln-Mercury and always made a comfortable living for his family. He was a prominent businessman in the city of Pittsburgh for many years and will be missed by all that came to know him. Praying for peace, love and happiness, his memories will stay in our hearts forever. Friends will be received on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. in the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the St. Alexis Church, Wexford. Donations may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor or Catholic Hospice. Condolences may be offered at: www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GORE WILLIAM GEORGE, SR. PEACE...
GORE WILLIAM GEORGE, Sr. Peacefully on Sept. 28, 2014, of Penn Hills. Father of William George Gore, Jr. (Lidisset); grandfather of William George Gore III, Lea Gore. Visitation Oct. 3, 2014, 4-8 p.m. at SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 N. Lang Ave. where service will take place Sat., Oct. 4, 2014. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIS-HEYWARD JEAN AUDREY AT ...
WILLIS-HEYWARD JEAN AUDREY At age 89, after a long illness our Buttercup has flown away to be with the Lord. Jean was a former resident of the North Side and member of the Metropolitan Church. She relocated to the Homewood/Wilkinsburg area, and served as a member of Mount Ararat Baptist Church. Wife of the late Edward F. Heyward; mother of the late Edward C. Heyward; sister of the late Paul E. Willis, and Herbert C. Willis; daughter of the late Paul E. and Alice R. Willis. She leaves to mourn sons, Kirby, Brian (Stacey); daughter-in-law, Tawnya; sisters-in-law, Irene Willis and Jane Willis; and granddaughter, Shannon; and a host of family and friends. Visitation Thursday, 4-8 p.m. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206, where service will take place Friday at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 N. Lang Ave., Pgh., PA 15208. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ODEM KEITH AGE 65, OF PLUM, ON...
ODEM KEITH Age 65, of Plum, on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Husband of the late Rose (Oslick); father of Tara Rauch and the late Anton E. Rauch, Jr.; son of Darlene Springer and the late Dilbert Odem. Friends received Friday, October 3, 2014, from 6-8 p.m., at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills. Donations may be made to the Anton E. Rauch, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund at Gannon University. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALBERT LUCILLE M. (KRYMALSKI) ...
ALBERT LUCILLE M. (KRYMALSKI) Age 97, of Castle Shannon, formerly of Lincoln Place, on Monday, September 29, 2014. Wife of the late Arthur Albert; loving mother of Lucille (Ed) Aschley, Emily (the late Fran) Dansevicus, Thomas Albert and Janet (John) Zitelli; also survived by 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- granddaughter. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 1008 Castle Shannon, Castle Shannon THURSDAY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Anne Church Friday morning at 9:30. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Anne School Endowment Fund, 400 Hoodridge Road, Pgh., PA 15234 or Heartland Hospice 750 Holiday Drive, Foster Plaza, Pgh., PA 15220. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CORDERO FRANCES E. OF BROOKLI...
CORDERO FRANCES E. Of Brookline, age 91, on Monday, September 29, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William R. Cordero; loving mother of Richard A. and the late William Cordero; sister of Joan McCann and the late Ruth Barafaldi, Ethel Scott, Mary Ellen Prues, Laura Miller, Romaine Dittmar, Lucia Prues, Frank Prues and Red Prues. Arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Services and interment are private. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Joseph House of Hospitality, 1635 Bedford Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Please view or add a tribute at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NABEREZNY ELLA MAE (BLATZ) ON ...
NABEREZNY ELLA MAE (BLATZ) On Monday, September 29, 2014, of Robinson Twp., age 89. Wife of the late John R. Naberezny; daughter of the late Squire Frank and Ella (Middendorf) Blatz; sister of the late Francis, Charles and Henry Blatz; and many nephews, nieces, great- nephews and nieces, and great-great-nephews and nieces; and wonderful friends and very good neighbors. Ella was a retiree of Highmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield. She was a member of Seniority Groups at Ohio Valley Hospital, AARP Chapter 4820 Montour, Highmark OOTB Retiree Club and Piece and Quilt Club of Coraopolis. Friends received Thursday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at the JOSEPH M. SOMMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5405 Steubenville Pike, Moon Run, Robinson Twp. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Malachy Church on Friday at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SORGI RICHARD V. "SORGE" AGE 7...
SORGI RICHARD V. "SORGE" Age 76, of Boston's South Shore, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Jeanne Muir; loving father of Lynda (Ed) Wrenn, Licia Sorgi, Jon R. Sorgi and the late Deborah Sorgi; grandfather of Jake, Alex, Matt, Nate, Jenny and Callie; brother of Beverly Hall, Diane Sullivan, Dennis Sorgi, Gerald Sorgi, Jack Sorgi and Laura Turell; son of the late Vincent and Flora Sorgi; he also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Richard served in the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer and was aboard the USS Forrestal. He was also a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Services are private. Professional Services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCDONALD RODNEY PEACEFULLY, ON...
McDONALD RODNEY Peacefully, on Sept. 29, 2014, of Pittsburgh. Loving father of Tonya, Latisha, and Rodney; grandfather of Ziare, Dove, Aeriona, Rodney; cherished fiancée, Donna Brown; and brother, Cornelius. Visitation Monday 10 a.m. to 12 noon at SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 N. Lang Ave., Pgh., PA 15208, services following immediately after. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HRABOVSKY JAMES THOMAS, JR. AG...
HRABOVSKY JAMES THOMAS, Jr. Age 48, recently of Edgeworth, died tragically on Saturday, September 20, 2014. Beloved son of Katherine Unger Hrabovsky and the late James Thomas Hrabovsky, Sr.; beloved brother of Kathy Hrabovsky (Michael Oppenheimer) and Sharon Hrabovsky (Robert Serafin); loving father of Kyle, Annie and Mia; beloved uncle of Lily and Andy Oppenheimer; and beloved uncle of Bobby and Katie Serafin. Jim graduated from Chartiers Valley High School in 1983, where he was captain of the baseball team, and graduated from Kent State University in 1987, where he also played baseball and obtained a degree in marketing and sales. Jim went on to work in insurance and sales, most recently at National Oilwell Varco, where he was passionate about his work and excited about the opportunities. Although he loved his work, Jim's greatest devotion was to his faith and his family. Jim built a wonderful life for his children and supported them in their interests, including swimming, gymnastics and therapeutic horseback riding. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service held for Jim by his mother and his sisters at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 218 Alter Street, Carnegie, PA 15106, on Saturday, October 11, 2014, 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in the name of James T. Hrabovsky, Jr. to St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 218 Alter Street, Carnegie, PA 15106 or to Riding for the Handicapped of Western PA, P.O. Box 23, Allison Park, PA 15101-0023, (riding@rhwpa.org, 724-443-4485). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PALMER LEONARD PASSED AWAY, A...
PALMER LEONARD Passed away, at age 86, on September 28, 2014. He was born on January 6, 1928, in Munhall, PA to Leonard Alexander Palmer and Dora Howden Palmer. He grew up there, graduating from Munhall High School in June of 1945. In August of 1945, he enlisted in the Marines and spent a year in post World War II Asia, serving in the China Theater. When he returned from overseas, he attended the University of Pittsburgh, graduating in 1950 with a degree in Political Science. For the next 36 years, he worked for US Steel, rising from the mills to become the supervisor and coordinator of the Eastern Steel Division. Leonard was married for 41 years to Helen Ann Palmer. His stepson, Joe Ripper and Joe's wife, Sharon Ripper; his stepdaughter, Doreen Ripper; and his grandchildren, Brian Ripper and Kira Ripper, survive him. In addition, he leaves behind his brother-in-law, Ken Benner; and his nieces, Kathleen Duble, Lauren Romain and Mara Benner; and a nephew, Bill Martin. Leonard loved to go to the races and was an avid Steelers fan. At his last residence, St. Barnabas Retirement Village, where he had many friends, he loved playing cards and bocce. At age 85, he fulfilled one of his bucket list items and went skydiving. He was a man who was always there for those who loved him, and he will be deeply missed. Friends will be received Saturday, October 4, 2014, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. A Service will be held for Leonard at the same location on Sunday, October 5, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROCCO NANCY J. (FOX) OF MCMURR...
ROCCO NANCY J. (FOX) Of McMurray, age 84, on Monday, September 29, 2014. She was born February 28, 1930, in Butler, a daughter of the late Harry and Marjorie (Nemo) Fox. Mrs. Rocco was a longtime resident of Peters Township and for many years helped cultivate the warm and family-like atmosphere at Rocco's Pharmacy. She enjoyed making flower arrangements, writing, and listening to music. Nancy was the beloved wife for 55 years to the late James C. Rocco; loving mother of James Rocco and his wife, Pamela; adoring Nana of Kimberly Rocco and the late Jimmy J Rocco; and sister of Shirley Amos, Barbara Tomsic, and the late Jack Fox, Harry J. Fox, Gerald Fox, Doris Guidos, Joann Resciniti, and Joyce Horne. Friends will be received on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. in BEINHAUER FUNERAL HOME, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray (724-941-3211), where her Blessing Service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. Entombment in Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Avenue, Ste. E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Please add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WITUSZYNSKI LYDIA (SMITH) AGE ...
WITUSZYNSKI LYDIA (SMITH) Age 88, of Ingomar, on Friday, September 26, 2014. Wife of the late Walter J. Wituszynski, Sr.; beloved mother of Karen Geitner, Walter J., Jr., and the late Gary; grandmother of Kaycee Geitner. No visitation. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Alphonsus Church, Wexford. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., Wexford, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STANISZEWSKI LEAH J. AGE 29, O...
STANISZEWSKI LEAH J. Age 29, of South Park, on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Beloved daughter of Kathy and the late Michael; loving sister of John, Amy, Jill (Sean) McArdle, Emily (her twin sister), and April (Mike) Gitzen; special person who was like a father to her, Lenny McArdle; cherished aunt of Olivia McArdle; granddaughter of Jerry and Sue Geiser, Gertrude and the late John Staniszewski. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park, where Funeral Services will be held Friday 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park. Donations in her memory may be made to The American Liver Foundation, 100 W. Station Square Dr., #215, Pgh., PA 15219. www.henneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MURPHY-BALL EDNA RUTH ON FRIDA...
MURPHY-BALL EDNA RUTH On Friday, September 26, 2014, age 99, of the North Side. Beloved wife of the late William E. Ball; sister of Mrytle A. Butler and Dorothea L. Richardson; also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation with the family 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Avenue, Perry Hilltop. A Celebration of Life service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in the Brown Chapel AME Church, 1400 Boyle St., N.S. Interment Highwood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GARRATT SUE SCOTT AGE 77, OF D...
GARRATT SUE SCOTT Age 77, of Denver, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family. Sue is survived by her children, Allen, Andrew and Wendy Wollard; and brother, Frank Garratt. Memorial Service, Thurs., Oct. 2, 2014, 11 a.m. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2015 Glenarm Pl., Denver, CO 80205. Family requests memorials be made to Susan G. Komen in her name. www.komencolorado. org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ENTERLINE RHODA JEAN (MARSHALL...
ENTERLINE RHODA JEAN (MARSHALL) On September 27, 2014, age 77. Beloved wife of the late Charles Enterline and (former wife of John A. Horne, Sr.); loving mother of John A. (Lynne) Horne, Jr., Margaret J. (Ken) Knaus, Susan L. (John) Dayton. Nun will be dearly missed also by her seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. No Visitation. Memorial Service Friday, October 3, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 161 Sixth Ave., Pgh., PA 15229. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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