KASSEP HILDA J. (de ARMAS) Age 85, of Mt. Washington, on Friday, December 12, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Peter Kassep; loving mother of Yvonne Sherman, Berna Cristi, Peter Kassep, Jr. and Frank Kassep; devoted grandmother of Michael (Kristen) and Ashley Kassep, Katie and Jonathan Sommerer and Erica Cristi; caring mother-in-law of Gwen Kassep, Rich Cristi and Michael Sherman; cherished sister of Edelmira Fernandez de Armas in Cuba and the late Humberto de Armas; dear friend of Elsa in Chicago. Services and Interment will be private. Arrangements by the BRUSCO - FALVO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 214 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington (412 381-2323). www.bruscofalvo.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KASSEP HILDA J. (DE ARMAS) AGE...
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NUGENT BARBARA A. (ERDLEN) AGE...
NUGENT BARBARA A. (ERDLEN) Age 83, of Allegheny Twp., formerly of Glenshaw, on Dec. 19, 2014. Born on October 13, 1931, daughter of the late William and Barbara (Vukelka) Erdlen; beloved wife of the late Philip E. Nugent; sister of William (Ruth) Erdlen, Paul (Marian) Erdlen and the late Anna Marie Cokus; proud aunt of Brett (Jennifer) Geibel and Dean (Laurie) Geibel; loving great-aunt of Ashley Petrouski and Morgan Geibel. Friends welcomed Sun. 2-6 p.m. and Mon. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5864 Heckert Rd., Bakerstown, PA 15007, where services will be held Monday 12 p.m. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCLANE DONALD C. "KIP", JR. AG...
McLANE DONALD C. "KIP", Jr. Age 61, of Steubenville, Ohio, died Friday, December 12, 2014. He is the son of Phyllis L. Gresmak McLane of Panama City Beach, FL and the late Donald C. McLane, Sr. Kip served many executive positions in banking and finance in the Ohio Valley and Pittsburgh area. Kip was a 1975 graduate of Duquesne University. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his daughter, Catherine L. "Kate" McLane of Steubenville; three brothers, Kerry A. (Candy) of Panama City Beach, FL, Terry A. (Kathy) of Asheville, NC and Jeffry M. of Charleston, SC; one nephew, Kristopher; four nieces, Carissa, Carla, Kelley and Alexandra; and the mother of his daughter, Patricia Dalesio McLane of Steubenville. Kip had a prolific career in basketball at Catholic Central High School, which continued at Duquesne University. He was a member of the Duquesne Alumni Association. Services were held in Steubenville and entombment was at Ft. Steuben Burial Estates in Wintersville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Church, 2608 Hollywood Blvd., Steubenville, OH 43952. Offer condolences at: www.mostifuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CAPPUCCIO SAM F. AGE 88, ON FR...
CAPPUCCIO SAM F. Age 88, on Friday, December 19, 2014, of Churchill, formerly of East Liberty. Beloved husband of 59 years to Eleanor; adored father of Cheryl (deceased husband, Nick) Fazio of Florida, Ron (Annette) Cappuccio of Monroeville and Jeffrey (Debbi) Cappuccio of Moon Twp.; brother of Dante, Fred and Peter Cappuccio; grandfather of C.J. and Anthony Cappuccio; step-grandfather to Trey and Tylor Balson and Amanda Freedline. Sam was a proud WWII Navy veteran and a longtime active member of Forest Hills Lions Club. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL INC., FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, SUNDAY ONLY, 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial St. John Fisher Church Monday 11 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH SHEILA ROSLYN (SIMON) OF...
SMITH SHEILA ROSLYN (SIMON) Of Penn Hills, age 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Sheila was preceded in death by her husband, William Smith; and her parents, Max and Marie Simon. She is survived by her brothers, Lee (Janet) Simon and Grant (Cindy) Simon. Sheila was intelligent, artistic, and loved to read. She collected dolls and miniatures. Sheila was a kind soul who loved her pet mice. She also enjoyed fishing with her friend, Dolly. Lee and Janet want to thank the staff at both Golden Living Center, Murrysville and Forbes Regional Hospital for their kindness and compassion. We extend our special thanks to Dolly and Lorraine for the love and assistance they gave to our sister for many years. They have been a blessing. Sheila struggled bravely with many health problems throughout her life. She could not defeat A.L.S. Friends welcome Sunday 2-6 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Avenue at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800, where a Funeral Service will follow at 6 p.m. A private interment will take place in Restland Cemetery on Monday. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BLAZEVICH ANTOINETTE C. TONI...
BLAZEVICH ANTOINETTE C. TONI Jan. 9, 1941, to Dec. 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by husband, Paul. Survived by children, Sabrina Pauley (Dale), Mary Blazevich (Steve Geskey), Joe Blazevich (Libby), John-Paul Blazevich, and Nadia Blazevich; 12 grandchildren; brothers, Jim (Gaye), John (Chris), and Rich Capellupo; numerous nieces, nephews, and her Pittsburgh family. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 21, 2014, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with VIGIL SERVICE at 7 p.m., all at the West Center Chapel of HEAFEY HOFFMANN DWORAK CUTLER MORTUARIES in Omaha. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Monday, December 22, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church (Creighton Campus), 2500 California Plaza, Omaha. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to organizations focused on assisting and supporting autistic children in public schools. The donations may be directed to MI Connections, LLC, Fifth Third Bank, 1833 Coolidge Road, Berkley, MI 48072. Arrangements by Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124, 402-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BECKEL SISTER INEZ MARY, SC SI...
BECKEL SISTER INEZ MARY, SC Sister Inez Mary Beckel, age 102, died at Caritas Christi, the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, in Greensburg, on December 18, 2014. A native of Altoona, PA, Sister Inez Mary entered the congregation of the Sisters of Charity on September 8, 1932, from St. Leo Parish in Altoona. Preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Stella (Vaught) Beckel; three brothers, Edwin, Norman, Walter; and two sisters, Regina and Sister Stella Marie Beckel, SC; she is survived by nieces and nephews. She earned a bachelor's degree in piano, a master's degree in music education from Duquesne University, and was a certified librarian. Sister Inez Mary taught elementary school students in the dioceses of Altoona - Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Tucson and the Archdiocese of Washington. After her retirement from the classroom, she volunteered her services at Seton Hill University as a librarian and as sacristan. In reflecting on her life as a Sister of Charity, Sister Inez Mary said, "Living religious life in the presence of God is the fullness of joy. May I live in this presence until eternity dawns." Visitation Sunday, December 21, 2014, 3-7 p.m. and Monday, December 22, 2014, 2-7 p.m. Vigil Sunday, December 21, 2014, 7 p.m. Funeral Monday, December 22 , 2014, 7 p.m. Caritas Christi Motherhouse, Mt. Thor Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Charity, De Paul Center, 144 DePaul Center Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. For more information visit the website, www.scsh.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KELLY J. CRILLEY AGE 67, OF CA...
KELLY J. CRILLEY Age 67, of Cambridge Park, PA, died on December 18, 2014. J. was an attorney and fiancé of Maureen Vissat and was the husband of the late Terry Curtin Kelly, and son of the late Emmett J. Kelly and Claire Crilley Kelly. He was a graduate of Duquesne University and the Georgetown University Law Center. During his legal career, J. held the positions of assistant corporate secretary of Gulf Oil Corporation; staff attorney of Westinghouse Electric; assistant general counsel of Rockwell International; vice president and senior corporate counsel of Federated Investors; senior counsel of U.S. Steel; and secretary of the U.S. Steel and Carnegie Pension Fund. In 2014, J. was admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar. Over the years, J. was affiliated with numerous educational, civic, and cultural organizations. He taught at the Duquesne University Law School, in the MBA programs at the Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA, and the Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, served as a trustee for St. Francis University, Loretto, PA for over 20 years; was president of the Pennsbury Village Boro Council for eight years, and was a member of the board of advisors of the Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival. There will be no visitation. Services and interment are private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis University, P.O. Box 600, Loretto, PA 15940. Arrangements McCABE BROS, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GROSS DAVID L. AGE 67, OF WEST...
GROSS DAVID L. Age 67, of West Mifflin, formerly of Bridgeville, on December 18, 2014. Beloved husband of Philomena (Rajakovic) Gross; father of Al Lengyel of Dravosburg and Brian (Jackie) Lengyel of West Mifflin; brother of Danny (Dolly) Gross of Washington, PA and the late Dawna French; son of the late Louis and Elvira (Durbin) Gross; he also leaves behind his beloved puppies, Zoey Pooh and Shea Shea. David was a former engineer for I C F Kaiser International, former owner of Duquesne Village Lanes, and a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Pgh. South, a proud U.S. Army veteran. Friends received on Saturday 4-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday at 10 a.m. in Resurrection R.C. Church, West Mifflin with Fr. Nicholas Mastrangelo. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHMIDT STAN THE MAN AGE 77,...
SCHMIDT STAN THE MAN Age 77, of Redington Shores, Florida, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, of natural causes. He was one of a kind and he enjoyed his life to its fullest. He was the founder of S.H. Schmidt Company and worked with his family to help grow the business. His greatest times were spent sailing around Deep Creek Lake in his Flying Scott and playing softball with his team The Gulfport Boomerangs. He was a graduate of Taylor-Allderdice High School '55, and The University of Pittsburgh. In addition to his parents, Sarah Laifer Schmidt and Theodore Hertzel Schmidt, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Capets Schmidt; his brother, William Schmidt; and his nephew, Phillip Schmidt. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Jo Schmidt; and his son, Louis Schmidt; his daughter-in-law, Kim; and granddaughter, Hannah Marie Schmidt; stepdaughters, Jessika Strauss and Viki Liscinsky; his nieces, Lauren and Taylor Andrew; and his dog, Roxy. There are no formal funeral arrangements per his request. A Wake and Facebook tribute are in the works. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations to the American Cancer Society, or the ASPCA would have been appreciated by Stan. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAWSON MARY V. (NAPOLITANO) AG...
DAWSON MARY V. (NAPOLITANO) Age 80, of Beechview, on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Beloved wife of the late John E. Dawson, Sr.; loving mother of Patricia Najafabadi, Michael (Elke) McCauley, Diana (Ray) Orsi, Jacqueline (Tim) Kramer, and John E., Jr. (Linda) Dawson; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; sister of the late August, Albert, William, Andrew Napolitano, Antoinette Capelli and Jean Sobol. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday only at BRUSCO - NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Siena Church on Monday at 10 a.m. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visit us at: www.brusco-napierfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAROUERE BROTHER ROBERT A., S....
LAROUERE BROTHER ROBERT A., S.J. Age 80, died Dec. 15, 2014, in Manresa Hall of St. Joseph's University. He is survived by his brother, Placid Larouere of Bethel Park, PA; and his sister, Anne Blotzer of Turtle Creek, PA. Reverend clergy, religious, relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Sat., Dec. 20, 2014, in Manresa Hall, 261 City Ave., Merion Station, PA 19066. Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, Delaware Co., PA. Friends may call at Manresa Hall (address above) on Saturday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. Condolences to: www.dinanfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KISER ROBERT E. AGE 93,OF LEES...
KISER ROBERT E. Age 93,of Leesburg, FL, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on December 11, 2014. Born in Eau Claire, PA, March 1921 to John and Martha McCandless Kiser; he was the husband of 67 years of Marylou Pepper Kiser; father to Louanne (Robert) Henchir; grandfather to Jeremy, Kristie, and Bryan; great-grandfather to Kate, Becca, and Alison. In addition to his parents, three brothers and two sisters, he was preceded in death by his son, Specialist 4th Class Robert T. Kiser. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. In 2012, he was part of a group of veterans that traveled to the WWII memorial in Washington, D.C. as part of the Honor Flight. A Memorial Service will be held at Holiday Park in Leesburg in January. Memorial contributions may be made to: www.honorflight.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHNSON VIRGINIA MAE EZELL AGE...
JOHNSON VIRGINIA MAE EZELL Age 58, passed peacefully on December 17, 2014. Friends may call Sunday, December 21, 2014, 2-6 p.m. at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF PT. BREEZE, 7204 Thomas Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Funeral Ceremony Monday, December 22, 2014, 11 a.m. in the chapel. Interment Homewood Cemetery. She will be loved and missed by her family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KUCHENBROD RONALD L. AGE 73, O...
KUCHENBROD RONALD L. Age 73, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Beloved husband of 44 years of Selma (Ramsey) Kuchenbrod; brother of the late Clarence Kuchenbrod. Ron served in the US Air Force and retired from the GSA after 20 years. Friends will be received Sunday, 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE / PLUM CHAPEL), corner of (445) Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville (412-856-4747) where a service will be Monday 11:30 a.m. Entombment with Military Honors to follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EDWARDS ELIZABETH M. ELIZABETH...
EDWARDS ELIZABETH M. Elizabeth, 77, of Oakdale, North Fayette Twp., died Thursday, December 18, 2014, in her home. She was born March 1, 1937, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Mathias Krummert and EIizabeth Evhard. Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Resurrection Lutheran Church. She enjoyed bowling, dancing and watching birds. Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Edward Edwards; children, David Himme of Imperial, Lynn Monroe of N. Fayette, Elizabeth (Tim) Klinkner of Imperial, Christine Edwards of Imperial and Edward (Karin) Edwards II of Hankey Farms; also surviving are 18 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kathleen Himme Manchester; son, Raymond Himme; sisters, Charlotte Schwartzmier, Marlene Vocci, Carolyn Pace; and brother, Mathias Krummert. Friends will be received 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday in the THOMAS - LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 305 Main Street, Imperial (724-695-2800) where Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at: thomas-Iittlefuneralservice.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAGER II ALEXANDER SMITH PONC...
HAGER II ALEXANDER SMITH PONCHO Age 89, of Homewood, after a lengthy illness, on December 17, 2014. Beloved husband for 63 years of Anthanette; father of Mavin Parker and Anthony Hager and the late Alex Smith Hager III; grandfather of six; great- grandfather of nine; one sister, Emily Davis; and the late Lottie Sherman; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. He was the first African American stock car driver to race at Heidelberg Race Track. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. and Service Monday 11 a.m. at SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N. Lang Ave. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARBOUR REGINALD OF GARFIELD, ...
HARBOUR REGINALD Of Garfield, peacefully on December 14, 2014. Leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Denise; children, Chris, Latosha, Brooke, Reginald, Jr., Renisha, and Raven; mother, Gertrude Ellis; four grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday, December 22, 2014, 4-8 p.m., SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N. Lang Ave. Service Tuesday 11 a.m. at Valley View Presbyterian Church, Black Street in Garfield. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DIXON MARGARET AGE 86, OF SHAD...
DIXON MARGARET Age 86, of Shadyside, on December 16, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, John I. Dixon. Loving stepmother of John I. Dixon, Jr., Steven H. Dixon and Alexander F. Dixon; she is also survived by her sister, Elizabeth Franklin; her niece, Maureen Drether; and nephew, Stephen A. Lewins. Margaret was born in Gateshead County, England in 1928 to Henry and Elizabeth Dobson. She and her twin sister, Liz were evacuated during the war years to a place in the English countryside where they were cared for until after the war. Margaret migrated to South Africa in 1964 where she worked as a librarian until 1972 when she met and married her late husband, John. Friends will be received Sunday, December 21, 2014, from 1-4 p.m. at the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC, 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139, where a Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2014. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Third Presbyterian Church, 5701 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Online condolences may be made at: www.english-funeral-home.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BROWN MARY LOUISE AGE 88, OF P...
BROWN MARY LOUISE Age 88, of Penn Hills, on December 18, 2014. Beloved wife of the late George O. Brown, Jr.; mother of Martin (Marge) Brown, Laurel, MD, Beverly (Tim) Bitler, Murrysville, Joann (Dave) Delozier, Wilkins Twp., the late Raymond (Linda) Brown, Melbourne, FL, Bernard (Gail) Brown, Reardan, WA, Barbara (Gary Doc) Legge, Penn Hills, Patti (John) Springer, Allegheny Twp., and Mary Beth (Jeff) Meyers, North Huntington, PA; she was the beloved grandmother of 13 grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; and also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Sunday, December 21, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. and Monday, December 22, 2014, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2014, in St. Joseph Parish, Verona. Interment will follow in Plum Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at: www.english-funeral-home.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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