ESTERMAN BENJAMIN Age 86, of Scott Twp., on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Beloved husband of Beverly (Kolasa); dear father of Ilene Gruberger, Beth (Kevin Montieth) Levy, Robert (Carol) Esterman and Bruce (Rebecca) Esterman; also ten grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and his good friend, Zel. Preceded in death by his brothers, Leon and Samuel Esterman. Service and burial were held privately by the family. If desired, memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, E. Central Division, Greater Pittsburgh Unit, P.O. Box 568, Pgh., PA 15230-0568 or Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Arrangements entrusted to WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, Scott Twp. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KIMMELL TESS HAPPY BIRTHDAY MU...
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Happy Birthday Mum-Tess
We love and miss you always,
Your children,
The late Jack Kimmell
Mary Lou Kimmell
Bill Kimmell
Pat Kimmell Bradley
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BALINT ROBERT F. HAPPY BIRTHDA...
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ROBERT F.
Happy birthday, Bobby. We miss you, Christian and Cat.
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MALOY CAROL L. (STANISH) AGE 7...
MALOY CAROL L. (STANISH) Age 71, of West Deer Township, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014. Born October 19, 1942, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Theda (Hasson) Stanish. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John E. Maloy; her children, Jennifer A. (Daniel) Stegeman of Quincy, IL, John E. Maloy, Jr., Frank J. Maloy, Michael S. (Jamie) Maloy, and Caroline A. Maloy, all of Pittsburgh; granddaughters, Molly, Meaghan, Patty, Bridget, Mary and Emily Maloy; grandson, Tyler Jarvis. Carol's family will welcome friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2014, at KING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2841 Woodland Circle in Allison Park. A Memorial Mass will be held be at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014, at the St. Catherine of Sweden Roman Catholic Church, 2554 Wildwood Road in Wildwood, with Father Steven V. Neff, officiating. PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Carol's family at: www.kingfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHIARAMONTE CLARE F. AGE 89, O...
CHIARAMONTE CLARE F. Age 89, of Richland Township, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Clare was the son of the late James and Mary Chiaramonte; and husband of the late Ruth (Hamilton) Chiaramonte. A WWII Navy veteran, Clare was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the American Legion, VFW, and Sportsman's Club. He is survived by his two daughters, Virginia "Gini" (Jim) Longwell of Richland Twp. and Judy (Vince) Stunja of West Deer Twp.; five grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. Clare's family will welcome friends from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at the KING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2841 Woodland Circle in Allison Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at the St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road in Gibsonia, with Father Thomas Sparacino, officiating. He will be laid to rest at the Lakewood Memorial Gardens in Cheswick. If desired, memorial donations may be made in his honor in support of the American Heart Assoc./American Stroke Assoc., 15120 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693. Please visit: www.kingfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SNEIDER SARAH SALLY ON SUNDA...
SNEIDER SARAH SALLY On Sunday, October 5, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Suzie (Bill) Clark, Karen (Bill) Paxton, Bobbie (late Ray) Spanos, Becky (Dan) Cordell, Mary (Edmund) Vojtas, Sally (John) Beck, and Barbara (Paul) Brown; sister of the late William Palmer; also 24 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Friends received 6-8 p.m. Wed. and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thurs. at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. A Funeral Mass will be held in Mt. Assisi Chapel, Bellevue on Fri. at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Mt. Assisi Convent, 934 Forest Ave., Bellevue, PA 15202. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ERDELJAC MARIE A. (HAJENIC) A...
ERDELJAC MARIE A. (HAJENIC) Age 92, of Oakmont, crossed over peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2014, at Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont. Marie was the proud mother of Joseph, Jr. (David Belanger), Robert (Nancy Sloan), Charles (Susan), Mary Catherine (Richard) Lear, Donna Marie Erdeljac and John (Celeste) Erdeljac. Marie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph, in 1968; her parents, Stephen and Catherine Hajenic; two sisters, Amelia Milcic and Ann Belshock; and her brother, Joseph Hajenic. Marie's delight was her 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Marie was employed by Blaw-Knox Steel and by Tomanetti's Food Products. Marie's vocation was as a loving wife, devoted mother, and awesome Grandma and GG. She created beautiful pieces of ceramic pottery and cross-stitch, enjoyed knitting, and she loved to read suspense novels. Marie was known by family and friends for her hospitable home, sense of humor, beautiful singing voice, and strong character. Her family enjoyed her homemade holiday cookies and delicious pies. Marie was a member of St. Irenaeus Church in Oakmont. Friends and relatives will be received at the BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, from 6-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 a.m. October 9, 2014, St. Irenaeus Church. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, O'Hara Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, 387 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.burket-truby.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOORE HARVEY B., SR. PEACEFULL...
MOORE HARVEY B., Sr. Peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2014. Father of Harvey, Jr. (Jacqueline), James (Carolann), Doris Stephen, and Theresa Thurman (Russell); brother of Lillie Mae Robinson and Beulah Thomas; nine grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday, October 8, 2014, from 4 to 8 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC., where Service will be Thursday at 11 a.m. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CAWLEY CHRISTOPHER DIXON "DICK...
CAWLEY CHRISTOPHER DIXON "DICK" Age 96, died peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2014, at his home in Whitehall, of heart disease. Born March 29, 1918, in Pittsburgh to Nora J. Dixon and Francis G. Cawley, Dick was one of five children. He graduated from Peabody High School and attended Duquesne University. In 1946, Dick married Loretta Meredith, who preceded him in death in 2004. Dick was a World War II veteran, serving as a staff sergeant in the 87th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, participating in the campaigns of Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe, and including the Battle of the Bulge. He earned an EAME Theatre Ribbon with three Bronze Stars, a Bronze Star Medal, and a Combat Infantry Badge. In addition to his four years of military service, Dick worked for six years at Eastman Kodak and 38 years at Heyl and Patterson. Dick was a member of St. Gabriel Parish in Whitehall for 64 years, where he served as an usher and member of the bingo committee. Over the years, he enjoyed golf, summers at Lake Erie, and Pittsburgh sports, but most of all being with his family. Dick is survived by his four children, Suzanne Cawley (George Greenberger), Robert (Susan) Cawley, Richard (Heath) Cawley (all of Pittsburgh), and Patrick Cawley of Utah; he had seven grandchildren, Erin Cawley, Megan Cawley, Dan Greenberger, Jeremy Greenberger, Corryn Cawley, Claire Cawley, and Meredith Cawley; and two great- grandchildren, Andrew and Adam. Burial private. No visitation. Memorial Mass at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin in Whitehall on Monday, October 13, 2014, 10 a.m. Donations to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, Northampton, MA or charity of choice. Arrangements through TIMOTHY K. SLATER FUNERAL SERVICES, INC., (412-381-3337), 425 Brownsville Rd., Mt. Oliver, PA 15210. Condolences at: www.timothykslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LANDY NAOMI IDA ON MONDAY, OCT...
LANDY NAOMI IDA On Monday, October 6, 2014. Beloved daughter of the late Lillian and Samuel Landy; loving sister of Annette (Glenn) Ulrich and Corrine (late Horst) Cahn; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and two great-great- nephews; aunt of the late Steven Cahn. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at 12 Noon. Visitation one hour prior to services (11 a.m. to 12 Noon). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to ViaQuest Hospice, 610 Park Avenue, Monongahela, PA 15063. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PELLO JOHN BERNARD MSGT JOHN B...
PELLO JOHN BERNARD MSGT John Bernard Pello, USAF, ret., age 89, on October 2, 2014, formerly of McKees Rocks, PA. Preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Pello; and a brother, Robert C. Pello; survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Ford and Mary Ann Palecki, both of Pittsburgh, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at K.L. BROWN MEMORY CHAPEL in Anniston, AL, (256)-231-2334. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Forestlawn Mausoleum. Online condolences may be made to the family at: www.klbrownmemorychapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRUENER DOLORES M. DEE AGE 8...
GRUENER DOLORES M. DEE Age 89, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2014, at Family Hospice in Pittsburgh. In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Robert F. Gruener. Dolores is survived by her brother, John; sister, Eileen; son, Robert; daughter, Kathy; four grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at HILE FUNERAL HOME, 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton, PA 16373. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Emlenton, with Rev. William R. Barron, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Emlenton. Information, directions and condolences may be sent by visiting: www.hilefh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LUMPP SISTER FRANCESCA, CSJ ...
LUMPP SISTER FRANCESCA, CSJ Age 89, died Sunday, October 5, 2014, in Villa St. Joseph, Baden, in her 72nd year as a Sister of St. Joseph. The daughter of Raymond and Margaret Dickinson Lumpp, Sister Francesca entered the Congregation from St. Ann Parish, Cleveland, Ohio. For more than 50 years, Sister Francesca ministered in the field of nursing. She served as Nursing Instructor and Director of Nursing at the former St. Joseph Hospital, South Side, from 1951-1963, and as Director of Nursing and Assistant Administrator at Georgetown University Hospital from 1963-1971. She then ministered as Director of Nursing Services at the Catholic Hospital Association in St. Louis from 1971-1974. She was a lecturer at Catholic University, Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois in Chicago, and had a fellowship in Bioethics at Georgetown University Hospital. After returning to the Pittsburgh area, Sister Francesca served as Supervisor of Nursing and then as Assistant Administrator of John J. Kane Hospital from 1980-83, and as Staff Development Director at John J. Kane Regional Centers from 1991-96. She ministered as Director of Nursing at Villa St. Joseph in Baden and then as Nursing Educator from 1999-2005. She also served in leadership as a Council Member for the Sisters of St. Joseph and a Board Member for Villa St. Joseph. During her years of retirement, Sister continued as a volunteer at Villa St. Joseph and as Board Member Emeritus. As a teacher, Sister Francesca endeavored to influence students to love the profession, to treat people with great dignity, and to be competent, efficient nurses. As a supervisor and an administrator, she continued to instill these same values. Sr. Francesca had a good sense of humor, enjoyed playing scrabble and often recalled, with delight, attending Madame Butterfly and Aida at the Carnegie Music Hall. Sister is survived by one brother, William, of Canton, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; grand-nieces and nephews; and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden. Friends will be received Tuesday from 1-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 11:00-3:30 p.m. at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Motherhouse Chapel. Burial will follow in the Sisters' cemetery on the Motherhouse grounds. Donations in the name of Sister Francesca may be sent to the Sisters of St. Joseph Memorial Fund, St. Joseph Convent, 1020 State Street, Baden, PA 15005. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MURPHY CHARLES M. ON FRIDAY, O...
MURPHY CHARLES M. On Friday, October 3, 2014, Charles M. Murphy, age 79, of Ross Township. Beloved husband of 56 years to Barbara A. (Funk) Murphy; loving father of Janice (Jim) Wagner, Edward (Lora) Murphy, Kenneth Murphy, and Denise (Mike) Zwick; brother of William (Dee) Murphy, Thomas (Daisy) Murphy, Kathleen (Mac) Murphy, and the late John (surviving wife, Barbara R.) Murphy; grandfather of Kelly (Andrew) Newell, Justin Murphy, Sarah Wagner, Ryan Murphy, Shannon Zwick, Patrick Zwick, Shane Murphy, and Christopher Zwick. Charles was a US Navy veteran. Family will receive friends from 2 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2014, at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Incarnation of the Lord Church on Friday, October 10, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson Foundation, 3468 Babcock Blvd., Pgh., PA 15237. www.ltmillerfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BENDER RUTH L. (YOUNGHANS) AGE...
BENDER RUTH L. (YOUNGHANS) Age 90, of Monroeville, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Bender; loving mother of Kathleen L. (Bill) Judge of Plum; wonderful grandmother of Amy Judge, Erica (Jeffrey) Yoder, and Amanda (Michael) Stover; adored great-grandmother of Rebecca, Bethany and Collin. Preceded in death by four sisters. Ruth was a longtime member of the former First United Presbyterian Church in Turtle Creek. A private visitation and service were held at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek, (412-823-1950). Interment followed in Saxonburg Memorial Cemetery. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHOTT MARY LOUISE AGE 94, ON ...
SCHOTT MARY LOUISE Age 94, on Sunday, October 5, 2014, formerly of Pleasant Hills. Sister of the late Charles W. and John S. Schott and Anna Mae Finnan; aunt of Stephen (Jenny) Schott, Kathy (Tom) Leonardo, and Paul (Bev) Schott; also survived by many great-nieces and great- nephews. Mary Louise worked for U.S. Steel as a secretary, was an officer of the Catholic Daughters of America, and was a real estate agent. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227, Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to St. Elizabeth Church, 1 Grove Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCAFFERTY RUTH ANNE (MAYS) PE...
McCAFFERTY RUTH ANNE (MAYS) Peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2014. Beloved wife of Leo J. McCafferty, Jr.; loving mother of Michael W. (Dena) Hoffman and Deborah L. (Ralph) Jedd; sister of Lou (Barb) Mays, Bill (Cathy) Mays, Fay (Bill) Lash, Bob Mays and the late Ted Mays; loving grandmother of Brad, Paige, Reece, Peter, Michael, Liza, Matthew, and Andrew; great-grandmother of Leo and Dax. Ruth loved to travel with family and friends. Family and friends welcome Wednesday 2-8 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Blessing Service Thursday 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment to follow in Jefferson Memorial Park. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAIR MARIE CATHERINE (JONES) A...
BAIR MARIE CATHERINE (JONES) Age 91, of Wilkins Twp., passed away peacefully on October 2, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Albert H. Bair, Jr.; loving mother of Albert H. Bair III of Lebanon, Robert L. (Suzanne) Bair of Port Richey, FL and Ronald W. (Linda) Bair of Wilkins Twp; loving grandmother of Robert (Jaclyn), Daniel (Kali) Christopher and Kaitlyn; great- grandmother of Lukas and Kamryn; predeceased by two sisters; and three brothers. Marie was a member of Turtle Creek Senior Citizens, Friends of Eastmont and the Hillcrest AARP. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek, (412-823-1950). Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Fisher Parish Friday 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUSHA MARGARET J. (FEDORAK) AG...
BUSHA MARGARET J. (FEDORAK) Age 88, of Emsworth, on October 4, 2014, Margaret J. (Fedorak) Busha. Wife of the late Edwin H. Busha; dear mother of Edwin H. Busha, Jr. of Emsworth and Diane H. Walker of Florissant, CO; sister of Nick Fedorak; grandmother of Lori; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the McDONALD - LINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 529 California Ave., Avalon. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Emsworth. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SYNOWIEC ROBERT J. OF BROOKLIN...
SYNOWIEC ROBERT J. Of Brookline, on Sunday, October 5, 2014. Beloved husband of Ruth (Baldauff); father of Judith A. (Andrew) Sovitski, Robert P. (Leah) Synowiec, David A. (Andrea) Synowiec, Rebecca (William) Geyer, and Michael J. Synowiec; brother of Jerome F. Synowiec (Catherine Carrubba); grandfather of Elizabeth, Abigail, Noah, Emily, Brooke, Allegra, Luke, and William. Friends may call at THE FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Loreto Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Association for Down Syndrome. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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