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REED JAMES D. AGE 56, OF MT. W...

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REED JAMES D. Age 56, of Mt. Washington, on January 16, 2015. Son of Howard M. and Ruth M. (Hammerle); husband of Bertha (Glenn); father of James E.; brother of Linda Sciubba (Ricky), Bob (Renee), Billy (Joanne), the late Howard Reed and Debbie Komoroski (Gary); uncle of Lauren, Paul Kennedy, Bobby, Jessie, Billy, Mikey, Carrie and Kristy Komoroski; great-uncle of Larissa and Arianna Sciubba. Jimmy lost his short but very difficult three-month battle with cancer, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. He will be remembered for being the most caring and good-hearted father, brother and uncle. He was so kind, fun loving and full of life. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Memorials to the Development Dept. of Family Hospice, 50 Moffett St., Pgh., PA 15243. Services private. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

TURNER MARGARET T. AGE 95, OF ...

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TURNER MARGARET T. Age 95, of Wheeling, WV, died Saturday, January 24, 2015, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was born December 23, 1919, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Mike and Kate (Lucko) Mazur. She was catholic by faith and was a former member of St. James Catholic Church in Wilkinsburg, PA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Turner, Sr.; and two brothers, Stanley Mazur and Mike Mazur. She is survived by one son, George E. (Paulette) Turner, Jr. of Wheeling; two brothers, Ed Mazur, Sr. of PA, and Richard Mazur of California; three grandchildren, Tricia Turner Marchand, Mark Turner, and Eric Turner; and six great- grandchildren. Friends will be received on Thursday, January 29, 2015, from 12 p.m. until time of funeral service at 2:30 p.m at the ALTMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling, with Rev. Douglas Ondeck, officiating. Interment will be held in All Saints Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at: www.altmeyer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

REAMS BERNADINE M. (WIEPRZKOWS...

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REAMS BERNADINE M. (WIEPRZKOWSKI) Age 96, of Reserve Twp., formerly of North Side, on Monday, January 26, 2015. Born August 4, 1918, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Ladislaus and Helen Weiprzkowski. Beloved Wife of the late Henry J. Reams; mother of the late Gerri (Edward) Chmura; grandmother of Michael (Tracy) Chmura, Marci Chmura, and Mark Chmura; great- grandmother of Melissa, Edward, Jeramey, Henry, Caelan, Nathan, Jordan, and Cassidy; great-great- grandmother of Daphne, Alyssa, Dorian, Kylie, EJ, and Gavin. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, West View, 388 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15229. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. She was a member of the 1941 Auxiliary Policewomen class, as well as the Christian Mothers of St. Peter Parish, and the Oasis Club. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association at 110 Liberty Ave., Suite E201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Please pay tribute with our online condolences at: www.schellhaasfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

TAKSEL JOSEPH CHARLES AGE 67, ...

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TAKSEL JOSEPH CHARLES Age 67, of Pittsburgh, on Sunday, January 25, 2015, at Forbes Hospice. Joe was the son of the late Maurice and Feig Taksel. He grew up in his family's bakery, where he honed his skills in European bread and pastry baking. Joe worked tirelessly his whole life on behalf of animals and the environment. For recreation, he took great pleasure in riding his motorcycles, Moto-Guzzi, Ducati, and finally Harley-Davidson. Joe is survived by his three sisters, Rebecca Taksel, Martha Ruschman, and Elizabeth Beswick; his brother, Myer Taksel; and his very special friend, Rebecca Fenson. Funeral arrangements are private. Professional Services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville. Those who would like to honor Joe's memory are invited to send contributions to the Animal Rescue League, (6620 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206) or Forbes Hospice (4800 Friendship Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

VACHINO JEAN E. (BAILEY) AGE 6...

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VACHINO JEAN E. (BAILEY) Age 62, of Bethel Park, on January 26, 2015. Loving wife of Roy L.; cherished mother of Melissa Kennedy (Chris), Andrew Cingle (Kathleen), Gabriella and Anthony Vachino; adoring grandmother of Caelah, Caisie, Wyatt, Oliver and Eli. Memorial Service Fri. at 9:30 a.m. in Hilltop Baptist Church, 1540 Rosebury St., Pgh., PA 15216. Interment 11 a.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

EVANS BETTY JANE (MILLIGAN) AG...

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EVANS BETTY JANE (MILLIGAN) Age 81, of Portersville, went to be with Our Lord, Friday, January 23, 2015. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Herbert F. Evans; two daughters, Denise (Dave) Erfort, and Kathy (Curt) Hallberg; her grandchildren; and a sister. Friends received Friday from 4-8 p.m. in TATALOVICH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2205 McMinn St., Aliquippa, PA 15001. Services Saturday at 11 a.m. in Aliquippa Baptist Temple, 2105 Main St., Aliquippa, PA, where a service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

POSA RALPH J., JR. ON THURSDA...

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POSA RALPH J., Jr. On Thursday, January 22, 2015, of Baldwin. Preceded in death by his son, Michael Robert Posa. Survived by daughters, Donna Lynne Posa and Darla Ann Cross; sister, Rose Posa; nephews, David and Bobby Posa; and several grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Ralph loved camping, fishing, drawing, and listening to oldies music. He was loved dearly and will be missed so very much. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements handled by the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

ZIHMER CURT D. AGE 58, OF NORT...

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ZIHMER CURT D. Age 58, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday, January 25, 2015. He was a son of the late Albert J. and Marie Teresa Zihmer, Jr. He was an inspector for the PA Department of Agriculture and was a certified instructor for APICS National. He was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy James Zihmer. He is survived by his brother, Albert J. Zihmer III of North Huntingdon; two sisters, Kim Vockley (Joseph) of Damascus, MD and Beth Ann Burik (Joseph) of Greensburg; nieces and nephews, Christopher, David and Dana Vockley, and Mason Zihmer. Friends will be received at JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, North Huntingdon. Interment Brush Creek Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Westmoreland County Food Bank. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

GLASS LAWRENCE E. "LARRY" AGE ...

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GLASS LAWRENCE E. "LARRY" Age 55, of Plum, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 24, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born on August 18, 1959, at Braddock Hospital, a son of the late John J. and Patricia (Mattiko) Glass. He was the loving husband of Carol (Kuehn) Glass and cherished father of Amber E. Glass of Morehead City, NC and Nicholas Glass of Plum. He was stepfather of Katherine E. and Ryan S. Kuehn, both of Monroeville. Larry was also grandfather of Wyatt, son of Katherine. He is survived by his brothers, John J. Glass, Jr., James P. Glass, and Paul E. Glass. He was uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was a 1977 graduate of Plum High School and attended Warner University, where he received a B.S. degree in business management. He also earned an A.S. degree in fire science technology. Larry dedicated his life to fire service and was currently Fire Chief of Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department in Plum. He was an advocate in educating children and parents in fire prevention. Larry took great pride and satisfaction in the training, mentoring and development of firefighters so they could better serve the community. He was a member of the International Fire Chiefs' Association and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local #85. He was employed at the Port Authority of Allegheny County as a bus driver and was later promoted to dispatcher. Friends and family will be received 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at MAURICE L. KNEE, LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Rd. (across from S & T Bank) Plum, PA 15239. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 a.m., Our Lady of Joy Church, 2000 O'Block Rd., Plum. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Entombment will follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Monroeville. In lieu of flowers, the Glass family suggests contributions to a college fund set up for Nicholas at Citizens Bank, Rt. 286, Plum. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

O'KELLY ANDERSON, JR. AGE 76, ...

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O'KELLY ANDERSON, Jr. Age 76, of Morgan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on January 23, 2015, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Friends received Wednesday 10 -11 a.m., at which time a Homegoing Service will be held at 11 a.m., in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). View and add condolences at: www.warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

ROBISON MATTHEW E. ON SUNDAY, ...

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ROBISON MATTHEW E. On Sunday, January 25, 2015, age 39, of Verona. Beloved husband of Amy E. (Cullumber) Robison; loving father of Andrew, Owen, and Mariana; son of Mary Ann Spehar; brother of Patricia Steinbach and Jeannette Robinson. Friends will be received Thursday, January 29, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, INC., 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015, 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Parish, Verona. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial contributions be made to help with the children's education fund. Online condolences may be made to: www.english-funeral-home.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

KAINZ BERNICE C. (PLATT) AGE 8...

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KAINZ BERNICE C. (PLATT) Age 89, of Millvale, PA, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015. Beloved wife of 67 years to George Kainz; mother to Karen Ann (William) Muller; grandmother to William (Dana), Jr. and Scott (Julie) Muller; great-grandmother to Jackson and Colby Muller; and cherished sister of Wilbert A. Platt. Our forever caretaker will be laid to rest Thursday, January 29, 2015, 2-8 p.m. at HAHN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 123 North Ave., Millvale. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, January 30, 2015, 12 Noon at Holy Spirit Church, 608 Farragut St., Millvale, PA 15209. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

KLEEB LOIS S. AGE 88, OF SHALE...

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KLEEB LOIS S. Age 88, of Shaler Twp., on Jan. 26, 2015. Wife of the late George F.; mother of Thomas (Linda) and Robert (Linda) Kleeb; daughter of the late Theodore Russell and Miriam Hickler Schroth; sister of the late Naomi Rabold Fincke; grandmother of Kelli and Jeffrey Kleeb, Talia Gilrain and Kristin Johnson; six great- grandchildren. Lois was the former owner of Bendot's Beauty Shop and also sang in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Choir and the AARP Chorus. Visitation will be Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw. Service Thurs. 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Etna. Please visit us at: www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

PRESSLEY DORIS E. PEACEFULLY O...

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PRESSLEY DORIS E. Peacefully on Jan. 24, 2015, of East Liberty. Mother of John Pressley (Carolyn) and Dr. Cynthia E. Hudson; granddaughter, Jaimee Grinage; grandsons, Robert Grinage and Freddie Hudson III; great-granddaughter, Marlee Grinage; sister of Charles, Ernest Johnson (Edell), and Ethel Gray. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Wed., Jan. 28, 2015, SPRIGGS - WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N. Lang Ave. Service 11 a.m. Kodush Emanuel Church, 2601 Centre Ave., Hill District, Jan. 29, 2015. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

SHERMAN NINA SALAPOW AGE 90, F...

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SHERMAN NINA SALAPOW Age 90, formerly of Bellevue and Avalon, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015, at the Ellwood City Hospital. Born August 20, 1924, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Averian and Maria Trochanowska Salapow. She was married to the late Norman Sherman. Mrs. Sherman was a loan officer at Mellon Bank in Bellevue. She enjoyed quilting and was a member of the North Pittsburgh Quilters Guild. Survivors include a daughter, Emma (Drue) Fischer of Ellwood City; four sons, Norman (Burdell) Sherman of FL, Tom (Ruthann) Sherman of VA, Jim Sherman of NC, David (Martha) Sherman of Berlin, PA; four siblings, Catherine Didycz, Rose Neiss, Jean Goldbach, and Michael Salapow, all of South Hills; 16 grandchildren; and 29 great- grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Logue. A Memorial Service will be held at the PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, 1014 California Ave., Pittsburgh, Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu, of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetics Association. Online condolences may be sent to: www.marshallsfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

ROBINSON SANDRA “SANDY” AGE 61...

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ROBINSON SANDRA “SANDY” Age 61, on January 23, 2015, of Moon Twp. (formerly of N.S.). Sandy was manager for over 30 years of the Shamrock Inn in N.S. Devoted mother of Kimberly (Orhan) Dogan, Kerri (Michael) Schoemaker and Ashley Robinson; beloved daughter of Dorothy (McElhaney) and Joseph Mayoros; sister of Scott Robinson, Jolie Caldwell and the late Butch Robinson; nunny of Joey, Haley, Mikey and Kelle; aunt of Christopher, Cassie, Lindsey, Beccka and Tyler. Visitation WEDNESDAY ONLY 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 920 Cedar Ave. (across from A.G.H.). Funeral Service Wednesday 4 p.m. with interment Thursday at Valley Presbyterian Cemetery, Imperial, PA 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

HARRIS WILLIAM E., SR. “BILL” ...

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HARRIS WILLIAM E., Sr. “BILL” Age 92, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2015. Husband of the late Catherine C. Harris; father of Pauline, William E., Jr., Robert (the late Deborah), Marie, Cynthia, Kimberley, Maurice, Catherine “Cat”, Timothy, Gerald, and the late Deborah, Anthony (surviving Janet), and Kenneth; brother of the late Woodrow Davis and Mildred Bishop; grandfather of 34; also survived by a host of great and great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral Service on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Macedonia Baptist Church, 2225 Bedford Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Interment Greenwood. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

BORDAS WILLIAM AGE 91, OF MCCA...

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BORDAS WILLIAM Age 91, of McCandless, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Martha Ellen (Schaffer) Bordas; cherished father of William (Agnes), Mark (Laura), Lisa (Ed) Rosenbusch and Paul (Brenda); also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bill was an avid fisherman, woodworker and enjoyed spending time on the river with his family, friends and neighbors. Friends will be received on Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. At the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Alexis Church on Friday at 10:30 a.m. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marian Manor, 2695 Winchester Dr., Pgh., PA 15220 or St. Alexis Church, 10090 Old Perry Hwy., Wexford, PA 15090. www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

HOLTGRAVER VIRGINIA M. “GINNIE...

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HOLTGRAVER VIRGINIA M. “GINNIE” (MARTIN) Peacefully, with family by her side, on Friday, January 23, 2015, age 58, of Ross Twp. Loving mother of Justin (Tera) Holtgraver and Alex (Ashley) Holtgraver; Granny “G” of Ryan and Karson Holtgraver; daughter of Louise and the late Al Martin; sister of Michael and Patrick Martin; niece of Marie Barrett and her daughter, Stephanie Barrett Klima; also survived by many loving friends and her dog, Nikki. Family and friends are welcome to attend a Memorial Service Wednesday 7 p.m. at the HEARD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4047 Perrysville Ave., Observatory Hill. Burial will be private. Ginnie will be sadly missed. Family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

KIRKPATRICK CHRISTINE M. AGE 8...

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KIRKPATRICK CHRISTINE M. Age 80, formerly of Level Green, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, at Kane Community Hospital. Daughter of the late Walter G. and Pauline L. (Dawley) Eschrich; wife of the late John D. Kirkpatrick; mother of Kathy (Charles) Beattie of Bradford and Gail (Edward) Lesoon of Pittsburgh, Terry (Maria Lucia) Kirkpatrick of Melbourne, FL, and Aaron Kirkpatrick of New Kensington; grandmother of Kristy and Megan Hilbert, Courtney and Jonathon Lesoon, Sydney Kirkpatrick, and Hope and Faith Smail; sister of Cora Jean Kirkpatrick, of Nampa, ID, and Mary (Keith) Wright of Smethport, Walter Paul Eschrich of Smethport and Frank (the late Elizabeth) Eschrich. Friends are invited to call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2015, in the HOLLENBECK-CAHILL FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 33 South Avenue, Bradford, where funeral and committal services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2015, with Rev. Raymond Gramata, pastor as Celebrant, officiating. Burial will be in Kerr Hill Cemetery in Titusville. Online condolences may be made at: www.hollenbeckcahill.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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