LANDEFELD KATHERINE KAY Age 97, of Longwood at Oakmont, formerly of Massillon, Ohio, passed away December 27, 2014. She had been the beloved wife of Ed for 52 years; and mother of Craig of Detroit, MI, Bruce (Annelle) of Williamsburg, VA, and Robin (Frank) Almendinger of Oakmont. She was preceded in death by Ed; her parents, Craig and Leola Forsythe; and her brothers, William and John Forsythe. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Jeff, Adam, Jill, Kate, Laura, and Scott; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial celebration of her life will be held at Longwood at Oakmont, 909 Coxcomb Hill Road in Plum on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Presbyterian SeniorCare Foundation, 1215 Hulton Road, Oakmont, PA 15139 for the Longwood Memorial Garden. Arrangements by BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont, (412) 828-3535. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAZARO JOHN M., JR. AGE 79, OF...
LAZARO JOHN M., Jr. Age 79, of Sharpsburg, on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Loving husband of 55 years to Ann (Nucera); beloved father of John (Karen), Philip (Marylynn) and Daniel (Colleen); proud grandfather of John Wyatt, Daniel, Kelly, Nicole and Jenna; brother of Robert and the late Toney. There will be no visitation. Services and interment will be private. WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-782-2211. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JEWETT CLARENCE, JR. PEACEFULL...
JEWETT CLARENCE, Jr. Peacefully, from Pittsburgh, PA. Services private. Arrangements by SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N. Lang Ave. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CLOUD GARY LELAND DIT AGE 65...
CLOUD GARY LELAND DIT Age 65, of Monroeville, formerly of Apollo, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Beloved husband of 45 years to Dianne (Naylor) Cloud; loving father of Nathan Cloud, Lisa Cloud, and Sheila Woods (Bruce); beloved Papa of Adam, Tatiana and Jalen Cloud; brother of Donald H. Cloud, Jr. (Audrey). He is also survived by nephews, Christopher Cloud, Kevin Johnson (Shante), Michael Warren (Donna); a niece, Kimberly Cloud Wagner (Shawn); and a host of other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald H. and Ruth Mae (Knight) Cloud; and his sister, Esther Johnson. He had been employed at U.S. Steel in Saxonburg, Allegheny General Hospital, and Amguard Security. There will be no visitation, and services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the GENE H. CORL, INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE. www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ONUNKWO DR. EMANUEL PEACEFULLY...
ONUNKWO DR. EMANUEL Peacefully on Jan. 5, 2015, of Columbia, SC. Graveside Service 1 p.m. Allegheny Cemetery, Thurs., Jan. 15, 2015. SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., entrusted with Homegoing. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SKALSKI SUSAN (GOETZ) OF O'HAR...
SKALSKI SUSAN (GOETZ) Of O'Hara Twp., passed away at home, with family at her side, on Monday, January 19, 2015. Beloved daughter of Patricia L. and the late Richard C. Goetz; loving companion of Thomas L. Goucher, Jr. and his children, Lauren and Corey; cherished sister of Richard (Darlene) Goetz, Jr., Theresa (Donald) Finch, Christina (Edward) Snodgrass, Sandra (Ronald) Morgan and Judy Goetz; aunt of Stephen, Jonathan, Derek, Kaelyn, Ryan, Taylor, Amanda and Ryan; great-aunt of Joshua, Jacob, Jonathan, Noah, Luke, Riley, and Derek; and her loving dog, Curtis. Friends received Wednesday, January 21, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave,. Aspinwall, where a Parting Prayer will be held Thursday at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Christian Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, O'Hara Twp. In lieu of flowers, Susan and her family respectfully suggest memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SYLVESTER MARY G. BABE (CAPU...
SYLVESTER MARY G. BABE (CAPUTO) Age 88, on Sunday, January 18, 2015, of South Baldwin. Wife of the late Stephen L. "Fibbie" Sylvester; mother of Nancy Nestor (Jerry Osgood) of Las Vegas, Maria Sylvester of Baldwin and Stephen (Marlen) Sylvester of Chicago; daughter of the late Ferdinand and Pia Caputo; sister of the late Nancy Caputo and Norma DeRoma; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227, Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Monday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity Catholic Church at 10 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to UPMC Cancer Center, JMRC Suite 404, 575 Coal Valley Rd., Jefferson Hills, PA 15025. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILDER GLORIA J. AGE 72, OF C...
WILDER GLORIA J. Age 72, of Carrick, on January 17, 2015, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. Mother of Carla (Jeffrey) Carter, Portia Wilson, Marcillia Tompkins. Visitation Wed. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Lighthouse Cathedral Church, 810 Fisher St. Service Thur. 11 a.m. Interment McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery. Transitional services of love entrusted to CALVIN L. SHEFFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 1125 Allegheny Ave. (near the North Shore) Pittsburgh, 412-322-2530. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WALEKO DAVID M. SUDDENLY, AGE ...
WALEKO DAVID M. Suddenly, age 61, on Saturday, January 17, 2015, of South Side. Beloved husband of Diane (Kolodziej) Waleko; father of David C. (Jennifer) Waleko; stepfather of Christian and Peter; son of Betty Waleko and the late Joseph Waleko; brother of Joseph and Alan Buddy Waleko; grandfather of Brianna, Brooke and Bella Waleko; step-grandfather of Julia, Christopher, Savannah, Bryce, and Cierra; also three great-grandchildren. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 South 15th St., South Side, on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Friday morning at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Peter's Church, Prince of Peace Parish at 10 a.m. www.gmiterfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'REILLY CATHY M. (BEECH) AGE ...
O'REILLY CATHY M. (BEECH) Age 67, of Trafford, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was born on December 5, 1947, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late James and Margaret Peg (Weidow) Beech. Cathy was retired from WABCO in Wilmerding and ServiceMaster in Pitcairn. She was a member of the St. Regis Church, Trafford. Cathy is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Patrick J. Pat O'Reilly; her loving children, Colleen McNay (Scott) of Belleair, FL and Patrick L. O'Reilly (Lisa) of Penn Twp.; her precious grandchildren, Ashley McNay, Irelyn O'Reilly, Brooke McNay and Kelton O'Reilly; her caring sister, Peggy Moore (Lamont) of Trafford; and her special nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 702 7th Street (Rt. 130), Trafford, 412-372-3111. Parting Prayers will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Regis Church, with Fr. David Nazimek, as celebrant. Entombment will follow in the New St. Joseph Mausoleum, N. Versailles. www.dobrinickfhinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MANNELLA DOROTHY A. (GALL) ON ...
MANNELLA DOROTHY A. (GALL) On January 17, 2015, at age 89, passed away. Wife of the late James M. Mannella; mother of Jim (Cindy) Mannella of Lake Worth, FL, David (Sharon) Mannella and Diane (Kevin) Beatty; grandmother of Jennifer, Stephen and Zachary Mannella, Lauren (Michael) Manning, Michael Thomas and James Schaefers; step- grandmother of T.J., Katrina and Abby Beatty; step- great-grandmother of five . Friends received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi) Road), Penn Hills on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOGAN GEORGE W. AGE 57, OF SHA...
HOGAN GEORGE W. Age 57, of Sharpsburg, on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Beloved son of Rose Marie Hogan and the late Dr. Edward Hogan of McCandless; loving father of Andrew Hogan; brother of Des Hogan (Mindy); uncle of Wesley and Caty Hogan. He dedicated his life to helping others, and in his three decades of Social Service, he helped to pioneer Milestone's Community Involvement Programs for intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals. Friends received TUESDAY 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Sharpsburg. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Animal Friends of Pittsburgh or the East End Cooperative Ministries. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CANDELORE NORMAN ROBERT, SR. A...
CANDELORE NORMAN ROBERT, Sr. Age 82, of Elizabeth Twp., died Sunday, January 18, 2015. He was born December 12, 1932, in Industry and was the son of the late Venturino "Benny" and Loretta Monica Candelore. He was a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church in Elizabeth Twp. Norman was a graduate of Indiana University and received his Master's from the University of Pittsburgh. Known as Mr. C, he began his career as a School Teacher at the former Junior High School in Elizabeth. He joined Westinghouse Bettis as a Advisory Scientist in 1958 and retired after 36 years of service. Norman had many interests. He founded the Elizabeth Athletic Association and managed Little League and Pony League baseball during the 60s and 70s. He was part owner of Recap Record Co., with his brother, Tony. Together they recorded six records with the group, Nobleman 4. He went into business with his wife and son and opened Reflection III clothing stores and Custom Computer Services which later changed to Dot Software, Inc. In 1982, he developed customized fundraising software for Bill Sarris, owner of Sarris Candies that is still used today, 33 years later. He worked for Sarris up until his death. He was a loving husband and father. Even though he had one son, he was Dad to so many others. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Gelotti Candelore; son, Norman R. Candelore, Jr., and his wife, Cindy, of Canonsburg; grandchildren, Norm III, Kelsi, Nicolas and Michael; brother, Dom Candelore, of Bunola; sister, Lena Renckly, of Elizabeth Twp.; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Jesse, Lou, Guido and Tony Candelore; and sisters, Edna Mink, Mary Kerston Soriano and Julia Bruni. Friends are welcome Wednesday, January 21, 2015, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at the GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St. Michael Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, January 22, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., with The Rev. Thomas Wagner, officiating. Condolences may be made at www.gilbertfuneralhomeand crematory.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALBERT MARGARET COOK PEG PEA...
ALBERT MARGARET COOK PEG Peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2015, age 81, of Point Breeze. Beloved wife of Walter E. Albert; mother of Jennifer A. Macioce (Ernie) and Bryan W. Albert (Andrea Spahr); grandmother of Sarah and Jimmy Ryan; also survived by nieces and nephews. Private interment in Penn Forest Natural Burial Park. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Animal Rescue League, Forbes Hospice or Funeral Consumers Alliance of Western Pennsylvania. Arrangements by McCABE BROS., INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOBDA MARGUERITE AGE 88, OF KE...
DOBDA MARGUERITE Age 88, of Kennedy Twp., passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015. She was the beloved wife for over 49 years to the late John Dobda. Marguerite is survived by her two loving sons, John (Diane) Dobda and Michael (Carol) Dobda; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her five siblings, Mildred, George, John, Dorothy, and Alberta. Friends may visit WEDNESDAY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Rd., Kennedy Twp., where a service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KALOGERAS ARETA "RITA" ON SUND...
KALOGERAS ARETA "RITA" On Sunday, January 18, 2015, of Ross Township. Daughter of the late James and Julia (Geanous) Kalogeras; sister of Efthalia (Lynn) Barker; aunt of Christian and Sean Barker; also survived by many cousins. Family will welcome friends Wednesday 1-4 and 5-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View, PA 15229. Trisagion Service Wednesday at 6 p.m. Funeral Service in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 985 Providence Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (across from Passavant Hospital) Thursday at 10 a.m. Rita taught instrumental music for 33 years at North Hills, where she also served as band director of the North Hills Marching Band from 1989-2008. In March 2015, Rita will be inducted into the P.M.E.A. Hall of Fame. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 985 Providence Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237, Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 4376 W. Lake Rd., Erie, PA 16505 or North Hills Instrumental Parents Association, checks made payable to NHIPA, c/o Len Lavelle, North Hills High School, 53 Rochester Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15229. Please pay tribute at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JONES DEREK STEVENS PEACEFULLY...
JONES DEREK STEVENS Peacefully, Jan. 11, 2015, of Middletown, Connecticut. Visitation 11 a.m. to 12 Noon, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N. Lang Ave., Pgh., PA 15208, where services will be held 12 Noon. He will be truly missed by his mother; wife; two sons, Dereck and Elijah; brother of Clarence (Carmyn) of Hartford, CT; and a host of relatives and friends. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DALLY JANET (MCMASTER) FORMERL...
DALLY JANET (McMASTER) Formerly of Sewickley, Ben Avon, and Osborne, age 94, died peacefully at Sherwood Oaks on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. She was born in Sewickley on September 1, 1920, to the late George C. and Elisabeth (Lambie) McMaster. Janet was a 1938 graduate of Sewickley High School and had obtained her bachelor's from Wilson College. She married her beloved husband, Charles A. Dally III, on March 12, 1949, and he passed on March 4, 2006. Loving mother of Elisabeth Dally (Jim Houser), Mary Susan Dally, Charles A. Dally IV (deceased), and Kate Dally Shriver (Scott); grandmother of Steven, Helen, Sadie, and Violet. The family would like to thank both the former and current staff of Sherwood Oaks for their many years of care. Burial was in Sewickley Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held later. Memorial contributions to World Vision. Arrangements by COPELAND'S SEWICKLEY. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MAZON ROSEMARY AGE 88, ON SUND...
MAZON ROSEMARY Age 88, on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Dorothea Mazon; sister of the late Charles, James, and Robert Mazon, Dorothy Altmeyer, Nancy Condron and Mary Jane Mazon; survived by many nieces and nephews. Burial on Friday, January 23, 2015, at Calvary Cemetery at 12 noon. Arrangements McCABE BROS. INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BANAI EMERENCIA EMELIA EMMA (TOKE) Of Troy Hill on Friday, January 16, 2015. Wife of Steven Banai, Sr.; mother of Stephen Banai, Jr., Alexander Joseph Banai, Sr. and Emerencia Judy Torma; mother-in-law of Michael Torma; also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Gyorgy and Borbála (Pálfy) Toke; sister of the late Peter, József and Ferenc; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins residing in Hungary. She escaped Communist Hungary after the fallout of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution with her husband and two sons age six and three at that time and came to Pittsburgh after arriving in the United States. She retired from B&J Catering in Greentree as head chef after 32 years of employment. Of all the catered events she prepared, she was extremely honored to prepare a catered event for past President George H.W. Bush on one of his many campaign fundraisers. She was a continuous inspiration to her family that life in America was a privilege not to take lightly. She brought a smile to all who encountered her presence. Her passion in life was her children and family in Hungary. She was dedicated and worked tirelessly to provide love, support and a happy home life. Most of all, she poured her heart and sole into cooking, whether for her family, workplace or friends. She did so with a smile and love that will be deeply missed. Family to receive friends 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1501 Lowrie St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 - Troy Hill. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Most Holy Name Church, Troy Hill friends invited. At her family's wishes, her interment will be held privately. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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