HUTCHISON ROBERTA J. (BEAM) Age 76, of Lawrenceville, on Monday, December 29, 2014. Beloved mother of Keith Hutchison, Pamela (Brian) Narr, Jamie (Jan) Cavacini, and Kevin Lukitsh; loving grandmother of Christopher Conrad, Nathan and Jordan Narr, Nicholas and Emily Cavacini, and Victoria Hutchison; cherished great-grandmother of Deyton, Jayden, and Caleb; sister of Robert Beam, Gregory (Susan) Beam, the late Jack Beam, Bernice Schmidt, Ruthann (surviving husband Robert "Chick") Jenets; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Maria Goretti Parish, Liberty Campus on Monday at 10 a.m. www.zalewskifuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LATTNER DOROTHY MAE (LEWIS) AG...
LATTNER DOROTHY MAE (LEWIS) Age 84, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Mt. Oliver, suddenly on New Year's Day. Beloved daughter of the late Kathleen Heddinger; wife of the late Regis G.; loving mother of Regis N. (Barbara), Lynette Keller (Jack), Cathy Bernotas, David (Alana), Donna Auberzinski (Matthew), James R. (Peggy), and the late John G. and Michael P.; dear sister of Norma Seid of Florida; treasured grandmother of 11; adoring great-grandmother of 17; cherished aunt of the late Frank Talarico. Dorothy's LOVE, strength and guidance for all her children, grandkids and great-grandkids will be greatly missed. Dorothy was the proud owner of Lattner's Jewelry for over 25 years! She was a longtime member of the Red Hat Society, the Birthday Club, and Bunco. Visitation Mon. 4-8 p.m. at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Pgh., PA 15226, 412-343-1506 or www.ballfc.com. Funeral Mass Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Bernard Church, 311 Washington Rd., Pgh., PA 15216. EVERYONE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RISKA PATRICIA A. AGE 89, FORM...
RISKA PATRICIA A. Age 89, formerly of Scott Township, PA, died Thursday, January 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Riska. Pat is survived by her loving family; her sons, Bill and wife, Patricia, and Charles and wife, Christine. She is also survived by four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.orgnorthcarolina. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MALONE ROSE M. (HELFRICH) AGE ...
MALONE ROSE M. (HELFRICH) Age 90, formerly of East Liberty, Blawnox, and Shaler, passed away December 15, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. She was the beloved wife of the late William R. Malone; loving mother of Rosemary T. (Bill Harris) Malone, W.m. Timothy (Eileen) Malone, and Sean P. (Phyllis) Malone; sister of Catherine (Helfrich) Leffler and the late Raymond A. Helfrich; she is also survived by six grandchildren. Friends and family will be received at THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., 930 Center Avenue, Blawnox, PA 15238 for visitation on Friday, January 9, 2015, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, January 10, 2015, from 11 to Noon. Burial will follow on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 1 p.m. in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 718 Hazelwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693 or the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, 146 Neely School Rd., Wexford, PA 15090. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TAMBURI CAROLYN ON WEDNESDAY, ...
TAMBURI CAROLYN On Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Sister of Robert V. Tamburi, Sr. and the late Rennie Tamburi; sister-in-law of Rita Tamburi; also many nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Monday, January 5, 2015, at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Resurrection, 1100 Creedmoor Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226. Arrangements are entrusted to THE FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARTLEP ELMER E. OF BEECHVIEW,...
HARTLEP ELMER E. Of Beechview, formerly of the South Side, suddenly, on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Beloved friend and husband of Peggy Hartlep; loving father of Donald (Jodi) Hartlep, Gregory (Dina) Hartlep, and Judy (Adam) Smith; dear brother of James (late Joyce) Hartlep and the late Geraldine (late Charles) Amrhein; cherished grandfather of Zachary, Tyler, Hope, and Hannah; also survived by nieces, nephews, and many special friends. Elmer was a Navy veteran, retired from the Pittsburgh Police Department after 29 years of service and was a lifelong member of St. Catherine of Siena Church. Dad was the best husband, father, friend and role model any one could ask for. He enjoyed traveling wherever Mom wanted to go, watching his grandkids play soccer and hockey, attending Penguins games with his son, and most of all visiting with family and friends. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS, 412-531-4000. Friends welcome at 2630 West Liberty Avenue, Dormont, PA 15216, Wednesday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday 9:30 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church. Interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1810 Belasco Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KUNKEL MARGOT DEE PASSED AWAY ...
KUNKEL MARGOT DEE Passed away on December 28, 2014, in Oakmont, PA. Margot was the wife of the late Francis J. Kunkel of Penn Hills and the daughter of the late Leo J. Dee and Angela Volker Dee of Oakmont, PA. She was born in Ossining, NY on June 11, 1915. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn Kunkel Podorson (Roy) of Wilmington, DE and Margaret A. Vargo (Keith) of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew and Meghan Vargo; and great-grandson, Wyatt Vargo. Margot was a 1937 graduate of Carnegie Mellon University where she got her BA degree in drama. She was a charter member of the Penn Hills Players where she acted and directed. She also directed plays at Apple Hill Playhouse and Sherwood Forest Theater. She wrote book reviews for the Pittsburgh Press and was a feature writer for the Penn Hills Progress. She was also a staff writer at the Ossining Citizen Register. Arrangements entrusted to the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139. Online condolences may be made at: www.english-funeral-home.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LONGO KAREN S. ON THURSDAY, JA...
LONGO KAREN S. On Thursday, January 1, 2015, Karen S. Longo, age 56, of Franklin Park. Beloved wife of 36 years of David Longo; daughter of Anna and the late Dwaine Hankey of Franklin Park; mother of David D. Longo and Nicholas (Katie) Longo, all of Ross Twp.; sister of Wendy (Jeff) Dutkovic of Allison Park and Debra (Andrew) Marcocci of Franklin Park; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday 1-5 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Hwy. Contributions may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA.org) or the American Diabetes Association (Diabetes.org). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SAMRENY-ROSINA MARIA (GUERRIER...
SAMRENY-ROSINA MARIA (GUERRIERRO) Age 92, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Dormont, passed on Christmas Day, 2014. Beloved wife of the late James M. Samreny; loving mother of Michael and Gilbert Samreny; grandmother of Cleopatra Doyle, Angelina Samreny, James Samreny, Natasha Samreny, Isabela Samreny and Rachel Rowland; great- grandmother of Luke Doyle, Liliana Grace Samreny, Corban James Doyle, Jaxon Samreny and Evie Joy Rowland. She will be greatly missed, but her memory will live on in our hearts forever. Friends and family received 6-8 p.m. TUESDAY ONLY at BRUSCO - NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Celebration of Life Service on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visit us at: www.Brusco-Napierfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HUSSEY ANNE MARY (CHAIKO) AGE ...
HUSSEY ANNE MARY (CHAIKO) Age 88, of Mt. Lebanon, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 28, 2014, the 68th wedding anniversary with her pre-deceased husband, Carlyle. Anne is survived by her five children, Greg Hussey, Gary Hussey (Karen), Carla VanBuskirk (Peter), Michael J. Hussey and Catherine Hussey; four grandchildren, Christopher Hussey, Rachelle Downey (Jason), Kristen Sherman (John) and Tiffany VanBuskirk; and two great- grandchildren, Jason P. and Kadyn Downey; also survived by her sister, Helen (Chaiko) Paras; her three children, George, Joyce and Greg; several great-nieces and nephews and further extended family. Born to immigrants, Frank and Catherine Chaiko, a tailor and seamstress is how Anne became an accomplished seamstress. Anne spoke two languages and learned English at eight years of age. Throughout school she participated in sports, graduated early with high honors and chaired many committees which foretold of her work later in life. Anne organized and counselled 150 troubled minors, established and organized numerous membership clubs and committees that helped to serve surrounding communities. Two worthy of mention; Coterie Club, West Covina, California and the Southwest PA Chapter of Girl Scouts. Anne's legacy is a loving, devoted wife, mother of five and her selfless giving back to the communities she lived in. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH MYRTLE AGE 93, OF SEWICK...
SMITH MYRTLE Age 93, of Sewickley, passed on December 28, 2014. She was the daughter of Harry and Olive (Graul) Breidau and stepdaughter of Rose Breidau. She joins her beloved husband of 55 years, Wesley E. Smith, Sr., who passed in 1998. Also preceding her in death was a sister, Harriett Thompson. Surviving her are a son and daughter, Wes, Jr. and Pam Smith; grandson, Erik (Yvonne) Smith; great-granddaughter, Erika Smith (Bryan Platt); great-grandson, Jordan Smith; great-great-grandson, Dominick Platt; former daughter-in-law, Mary Carolyn Nash; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015, in the Sewickley United Methodist Church, 333 Broad Street, Sewickley, PA 15143. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church or the Masonic Village at Sewickley, 1000 Masonic Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143. Special thanks to the staff at the Masonic Village for excellent and compassionate care Myrtle received over the last year. Cremation arrangements are by SAUL - GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., and online condolences offered at: www.saul-gabauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TAYLOR AGNES G. (LAUX) AGE 92,...
TAYLOR AGNES G. (LAUX) Age 92, passed away on December 29, 2014. Agnes was born on February 25, 1922, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Russell Taylor; and her beloved sisters and brothers. She is survived by her son, Russell C. Taylor and his wife, Lynn Taylor; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Agnes enjoyed her career as a real estate agent and playing Bridge. She was a devout member of the Catholic Church. The family will receive visitors at HARDESTY FUNERAL HOME, 905 Galesville Rd., Galesville, MD on Friday, January 9, 2015, from 2-6 p.m. Memorial Service will begin at 5 p.m. For further information, please visit: www.hardestyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ANNIN BILLYE A. AGE 86, OF PEN...
ANNIN BILLYE A. Age 86, of Penn Hills, passed away at her residence on Monday, December 29, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Paul Annin, Jr.; sister of the late Josie Sheffield. Billye is survived by Josie's loving family in Georgia. Services and entombment in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont, were private for the family only. Arrangements were made by BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SUEKER KEITH H. AGE 88, OF PEN...
SUEKER KEITH H. Age 88, of Penn Hills, died December 30, 2014, at Longwood, where he shared a home with his friend, Gloria Monks, for the past two years. He is survived by his brother, Jim; daughter, Julie; and grandchildren, Sonja and Flynn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; son, Jim; daughter, Jan; and brother, Wayne. Keith was born in Minneapolis, MN, served in the Navy as a radio operator during WWII, graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with an MS Electrical Engineering, and spent most of his career as a design engineer at Robicon. Memorial Service to be announced in the February IEEE newsletter. Contributions to the Nature Conservancy. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOHMER HAROLD "HAL" DIED MONDA...
BOHMER HAROLD "HAL" Died Monday, December 29, 2014, at home in Tucson, Arizona surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. His profession as a geologist brought him to Tucson for work during graduate school in the 50s and he later returned with his wife Cynthia to retire and bask in the beauty of the mountains. Hal was born in Northampton, Massachusetts in 1930 and attended Williston Academy, now known as the Williston-Northampton School. He graduated from Amherst College following four years of service in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Hal went on to complete both an M.S. Degree and a Ph.D. in geology at the University of Cincinnati where he was awarded two National Science Foundation Fellowships. Later Hal was honored with membership in the scientific research society Sigma Xi. He then worked as Senior Research Scientist for P.P.G. Industries for 34 years. He worked in the research facility in Barbarton, Ohio, and then for the last six years of his career in Monroeville, PA. Research expeditions in Sierra Leone and Greenland were highlights of his career. He retired to Tucson, Arizona, with his wife, Cynthia in 2002. As avid hikers, Hal and Cynthia enjoyed many adventures with their children and grandchildren, as well as numerous off-road geological expeditions with family and friends in his Jeep Wrangler. He was an active member of the Arizona Geological Society. He loved Tucson, the Santa Catalina Mountains, and the wildlife. Hal was pre-deceased by his mother, Doris McKelligott Bohmer; his father, Harold Bohmer, Sr.; and his brother, the Rev. Karl Bohmer. Hal is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Cynthia; as well as his three daughters, Lisa Bohmer, of Los Angeles, CA (Worku Nida), Diana Carson of Lexington, MA (Jon Carson), and Katie Grandy of Redwood City, CA (Jim Grandy); as well as four grandchildren, Mikael, Ian, Owen and Claire Halle. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at St. Philips In the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, Arizona. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EARNEST TILLER NANCY (MCDONOUG...
EARNEST TILLER NANCY (McDONOUGH) Died in Houston, Texas on Thursday, December 18, 2014, after a short illness. She was born on the March 13, 1937, in Turtle Creek, PA to John and Rae McDonough. She leaves her brother, John McDonough and his wife, Aileen of Glastonbury, CT; and her brother, Larry McDonough and his wife, Dolores Koslosky of Pittsburgh, PA. Nancy also leaves her niece, Kathleen McDonough and her husband, John Hickey of Jamaica Plain, MA; her nephew, Kevin McDonough of Glastonbury, CT; and her nephew, Joe McDonough and his wife, Denise Letcher and their children, Luke and Grace McDonough of Pittsburgh, PA. She attended St. Colman's elementary school and Turtle Creek High School. In her senior year of high school she was voted the best female dancer in the senior class. After graduation she danced professionally for two years with the Miriam Sage dancers and performed at various locations throughout the country with well-known celebrities. Nancy then attended the Robert Morris Business College in preparation for an executive secretarial position at U.S. Steel Corporation in Pittsburgh. After her marriage to John Earnest in 1962 they traveled extensively throughout the world in connection with his executive responsibilities with Gulf Oil. They started their married life in Pittsburgh but relocated to Houston for a few years and then relocated to Tokyo. After several years in Tokyo they relocated to London for five years and then moved back to Pittsburgh. They finally relocated to San Francisco in connection with the Chevron/Gulf Oil merger. When her husband retired in the early 90s they decided to return to Houston. John Earnest passed away in May 2001. Later in 2001, a mutual friend introduced her to Grady Tiller. She and Grady connected with each other very quickly as they were most compatible. They were married in 2004; he passed away in 2005. Nancy was not only a beautiful woman but she had a personality to match. She interacted easily and quickly with persons of various backgrounds and carried herself with poise and dignity throughout her life. During her professional dancing career she was said to have "stage presence" and Nancy carried that throughout her entire personal life. She was a voracious reader and loved to go to good movies, attend plays or operas. Nancy also had a strong sense of design that was evident in the clothes she wore and how her houses were decorated. Nancy also was a licensed interior designer and carried out a number of design assignments for clients. While living in Tokyo she took Japanese language lessons and learned how to grow and care for Bonsai trees. She also had a deep appreciation of fine fabrics and was quite accomplished in sewing ladies' clothing to precise specifications. Nancy could also construct a complete man's suit from scratch. All in all, Nancy Earnest Tiller was a well-rounded and beautiful person. A Memorial Service celebrating Nancy's life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2015, in the Jasek Chapel of GEO. H. LEWIS & SONS, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston, 713-789-3005. Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception to be held in the adjacent grand foyer. In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in Nancy's memory may be directed to the charity of one's choice. Please view Nancy's online memorial tribute and guestbook at: www.geohlewis.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HYMAN HARRY AGE 96, OF MT. LEB...
HYMAN HARRY Age 96, of Mt. Lebanon, on December 30, 2014. Beloved son of the late Morris and Rose; loving husband of the late Fay (Tiskowitz) and Betty Focer; cherished father of Daniel A. (Elina); treasured grandfather of Josh, Melissa, and Paul; adoring great- grandfather of Penelope; former father-in-law of Sandy Becker Hyman Strauss. A Celebration of His Life shall be announced later. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HABJANETZ JULIUS J. "JULE" OF ...
HABJANETZ JULIUS J. "JULE" Of Scott Twp., at home, on Sunday, December 28, 2014, age 84. Beloved husband for 62 years of Mary E. Habjanetz; loving father of Julius, Joseph (Debbie) and James (Nima); brother of the late Betty Lou Swogger and Robert; grandfather of Mark and Paul; many nieces and nephews; and also missed by his faithful companions, Gretchen and Beauty. Jule was in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He will be entombed in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with Full Military Honors. Arrangements handled privately by the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, Library. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH FRANK S., JR. AGE 80, OF...
SMITH FRANK S., Jr. Age 80, of Moon Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2014, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born November 3, 1934, in Lynch, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Frank S. and Anna Lee (Wesley) Smith; beloved husband of 54 years to Patricia Pat H. Smith; loving father of Sean W. (Fay) Smith of Scottsdale, AZ and Todd S. (Anne Marie) Smith of Mt. Lebanon, PA; dear grandfather of Joshua, Matthew and Hayley Smith; loving brother of Evelyn (Ralph) Jordan of Duke Center, PA and Katherine Damron of Kent, Ohio; brother-in-law of Carol Zema of Cranberry Twp., PA and William (Elizabeth) Grabania, of West Chester, PA. Frank was a graduate of German Twp. High School class of 1952. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He worked almost 50 years for the Federal Aviation Agency at the Greater Pittsburgh Airport. Burial with full military honors will be held at a later date in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. Memorial contributions may be made to Celtic Health Care, 150 Scharberry Lane, Mars, PA 16046 in Frank's memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.cremationfuneralcare.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUGAN RAYMOND A. ON DECEMBER 2...
DUGAN RAYMOND A. On December 22, 2014, Raymond A. Dugan, age 91, of McCandless Twp.. Beloved husband of 65 years to the late Dorothy Grace Dugan; father of Michael (Darlene) Dugan, Barbara Feit, Dorothy Dugan, Kevin Dugan, Timothy Dugan, and the late Patricia Dugan; also survived by seven grandchildren; and several great and great-great- grandchildren; brother of Edward and Vincent Dugan, Ursula, Grace, Margaret and Marie Dugan, and the late Walter, Barbara, Charles, Jane and Gerard Dugan. Raymond worked at Anvil Products Inc. and was a veteran of WWII. Private arrangements by SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, 7720 Perry Highway. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Southwest Region. 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. www.simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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