KUBIK
ALEXANDER A., SR.
3/27/1918 ~ 1/30/2003
It's been twelve years of missing you every day. You were my best friend and I love you very much. God bless you from all of us who love you coast to coast.
Your son, Alex, Jr.
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KUBIK ALEXANDER A., SR. 3/27/1...
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COFFMAN DONNA J. (SHERBONDY) O...
COFFMAN DONNA J. (SHERBONDY) Of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Gerald Coffman for 58 years; loving mother of Bruce (Laurie) Coffman, of South Park, and Robin (David) McMasters, of Monroeville; dear grandmother of Lindsey (Max) and Rachael Coffman, Ryan (Kathleen), Sean (Amy), and Kelly McMasters; sister of Karen (James) Potts; and sister-in-law of Donna (Robert) Crosby. Donna devoted her life to providing a warm and loving home to her family, and she was happiest when her beloved grandchildren were around her. She was a gifted singer and pianist, blessing others as she used her talents during her lifelong service to God. Her vibrant personality allowed her to touch lives wherever she went, and she was a caring, compassionate friend to many. She will be dearly missed by her family and a lifetime of friends. Family and friends will be received from to 2-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the L.L. BARTHELS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Second Street, Smithton. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with Pastors John Logan and George Lammay, co-officiating. Burial will be in the Barren Run Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Donna's name to a local church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CLAIR ROBERT V. "BOB" OF WILKI...
CLAIR ROBERT V. "BOB" Of Wilkins Twp., age 50, on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Father of Natalie Pindro of Turtle Creek and Julie Pindro of Florida; dear son of Marion (Hauck) Clair of Wilkins Twp. and the late Gerard V. Clair; brother of Gerry Clair of Wilkins Twp. and Amy (Dan) Mac Donald of Penn Twp.; also survived by his nephew, Sean Clair; and two grandchildren. Friends welcome Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350, where a Blessing Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MEEHAN JOHN DONALD AGE 84, OF ...
MEEHAN JOHN DONALD Age 84, of Murrysville, PA, peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Beloved husband of 63 years to Doris (Jack) Meehan; devoted father of Donna Pisani, Patrick (Rosemarie) Meehan and Erin Lynn (James) Daugherty; seven grandchildren, Lisa (Dan) Stettmier, Lauren Pisani, Sean, Joshua, and Tricia Meehan, James (Melissa) Daugherty, Brittney (Travis) Armstrong; and two great-grandchildren, Aicen Armstrong and Luca Daugherty. John was a US Navy Korean War veteran and an employee of AT&T for 39 years. He loved Florida, and spent 20 years of his retirement winters in Ft. Myers. Family and friends will be received from 2- 8 p.m. on Sunday, at the GENE H. CORL, INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). Funeral services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 305 Freeport St., Delmont, on Monday, February 2, 2015, at 11 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh (for macular degeneration research), 203 Lothrop St., Suite 251, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213 or the American Diabetes Association, 100 W. Station Square Dr., Suite 1900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MITCHELL-PIPILO DOROTHY M. (SC...
MITCHELL-PIPILO DOROTHY M. (SCHUMAKER) Formerly of Pittsburgh, in Scottsdale, AZ, on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Wife of the late Fred Mitchell and Anthony J. Pipilo; beloved mother of Linda Pipilo of VA, Sharon M. Pipilo of AZ and Ronald A. Pipilo of VA; grandmother of Joseph Martier; sister of Thomas G. Schumaker of FL. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California at Cooper Aves., N.S. Funeral Mass in St. Cyril of Alexandria Church Monday, 9:30 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HILLIARD THOMAS J., JR. AGE 94...
HILLIARD THOMAS J., Jr. Age 94, passed away in his sleep early Thursday morning, January 29, 2015. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Audrey Hillman Hilliard. Tom is survived by his sister, Elsie H. Hillman and her husband, Henry L. Hillman; and his five children, Thomas J. Hilliard III, Constance C. Hilliard and Francis Coyne, Elsie H. Humes and her husband, Billy, Peggy H. Martin and her husband, Max, and James F. Hilliard and his wife, Christine; his grandchildren, Colin F. Hilliard, Genevieve G. Hilliard, Thomas J. Humes (Meg B. Humes), Liza H. McNulty (Mike McNulty), Frazer H. Humes, and Elsie McL. Humes, Constance M. Miller (Andrew B.B. Miller), William H. Martin, Marguerite H. Martin, Lilah K. Hilliard, and Frazer LeC. Hilliard; and his great- grandchildren, Cayden B. Hilliard and M. Cabell Humes. Friends will be received at Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Avenue, on Monday, February 2, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. in Calvary Episcopal Church. Interment in Homewood Cemetery is private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 or Shadyside Hospital Foundation, 532 South Aiken Avenue, Suite 302, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOFF WILBUR E. WIGGLES ON TH...
GOFF WILBUR E. WIGGLES On Thursday, January 29, 2015, age 83, of Swisshelm Park. Mr. Goff was born in Ohio on June 7, 1931, to the late Myron and Esther (Grafton) Goff; beloved husband of 44 years to Anna (Bruno) Goff; loving father of Ruth Rogel and husband, Tom, Esther Harris and the late Ada Harris; brother of Russell Goff and wife, Patricia, Evelyn Steer and husband, Gerald, Charlotte Jackson and husband, Les, and the late Raymond and Martha Goff, Roger Goff and surviving wife, Barbara, and Virginia and Paul Stanley. Wilbur served in the U.S. Navy Seabees and retired as a postal clerk in the main office in Pittsburgh. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially at the campsite on Allegheny River, where he loved swimming and riding his boat. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. MONDAY ONLY at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in the Word of God Roman Catholic Church, on Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BENEDICT ANDY J. AGE 92, OF RO...
BENEDICT ANDY J. Age 92, of Robinson Twp., died Monday, January 26, 2015. Born January 1, 1923, in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Andy and Katherine V. Benedict. Mr. Benedict was retired from the Parkway West Area Technical School since 1988. He was the husband of Dorothy Pavolko Benedict. In addition to his parents; and son, Damon S.; his sisters, Mrs. Mary Denuzzio, Mrs. Lucille Mendicino; brothers, Damon, Mark, Derry and Benny preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy A.; sons, Andy John (Margaret), Michael A. (Vicky), George J., and Jon A. (Rose); four grandchildren, Derek (Lindsay), Max (Whitney), Haley (Nick) Heslip, and Megan (Ryan) Melvin; six great-grandchildren, Milana, Natalia and Jack Benedict, Evelyn, Audrey and Nathan Heslip; also survived by his sister, Lena Maruhnich. Mr. Benedict was a veteran of World War II. He graduated from the Stuttgart Army Air Base Twin-engine Flying School with the Aviation Cadet Class of 44-B. He was a Commissioned Officer and the B-24 Bomber Pilot with the Fifteenth Air Force, based at Manduria, Italy. Mr. Benedict attained the rank of First Lieutenant after flying twenty-three missions over Nazi territory: ranging from Toulon, France in the West; Munich, Germany and Vienna, Austria in the North; and to one of the most heavily defended targets in Europe: the Ploiesti, Romania Oil Fields and Refineries in the East. Mr. Benedict participated in the following battles and campaigns: Southern France, Po Valley, Air Combat Balkans, Rome Arno, Northern Apennines. His decorations and citations included: European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Service Medal, Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Unit Citation with Oak Leaf Cluster, World War Two Victory Medal, Chevalier of the Legion of Honor of the French Republic Medal. Mr. Benedict was a member of the 15th Air Force, 450th Bombardment Group, 723rd Squadron Association. Mr. Benedict was active in the community, serving as an umpire in the Robinson Township Boys Baseball League. He was an officer and member of the Robinson Township Water Authority. It was during his tenure that the water treatment plant near Neville Island was built and put into operation. Mr. Benedict was the head of the Bishop Canevin High School Fund Raising Project for Holy Trinity Parish involvement under Reverend Kris Krismalski. After spending sixty years at the graphic arts trade, (he was a member of the International Typographical Union, Local No. 7 for thirty years), Mr. Benedict finished his working career teaching graphic arts at the high school level in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and the Parkway West Area Technical School in North Fayette Township. Mr. Benedict was a graduate, cum laude, of the University of Pittsburgh, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Arrangements by JOSEPH M. SOMMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., Robinson Twp. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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YOUNG IAN O'NEIL AGE 29, OF UP...
YOUNG IAN O'NEIL Age 29, of Upper Burrell, formerly of Monroeville, lost his courageous, lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Ian was a 2003 Gateway graduate and attended postgraduate courses at CCAC. Ian is survived by his father and stepmother, Allen E. and Georgeann Young; mother and stepfather, Jean E. and Chuck DeSabato; brother, Nolan E. (Kim) Young; stepsister, Heather (Chuck) Sneddon; stepbrother, Seth (Donna) DeSabato; grandfather, William S. O'Neil; grandmother, Natalie J. Young; many loving and supportive aunts, uncles, cousins; and his faithful and much loved canine companion, Penny. Ian was an avid motorcyclist and taught PA MSP motorcycle safety courses. Ian was a founding member of Chi Signs & DeSigns and following that, along with a partner, owned Cycle Control, designing and fabricating after market cycle levers until his health prohibited his participation. Ian was kind of a computer geek and also enjoyed tinkering with his cars. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched, including his CF Family at Children's and Presbyterian Hospitals. Friends will be received Monday 2-8 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 celebration of life service will follow the visitation at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 810 River Ave., Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BETHEL RONALD C. PEACEFULLY, O...
BETHEL RONALD C. Peacefully, on Jan. 23, 2015, of East Liberty. Brother of Christine (George) and Patricia Tobias; father of Rhonette and Rhonda; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; uncle of Debra and George, Eric and Earley; three great-nephews and a great-niece. Visitation Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, 11 a.m. Service 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, in the chapel. Arrangements SPRIGGS - WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N. Lang Ave. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUSIN STANLEY AGE 86, OF KENNE...
RUSIN STANLEY Age 86, of Kennedy Twp., on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Mildred (Skepanski); loving father of Justine Hurry; dear grandfather of John, Jordan James and Joslyn; brother of Walter, William, Edward Rusin, Marlene King and the late Joseph Rusin. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Rd., Kennedy Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. MONDAY in Holy Trinity Polish National Church, 200 Grace Street, McKees Rocks. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WOOD NATALIE LAUREN MISS NATAL...
WOOD NATALIE LAUREN Miss Natalie Lauren Wood, 17, beloved daughter of Joseph C. Wood and Leslie Ann Lesoon, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at Wesley United Methodist Church with the Rev. Adam Hilderbrandt officiating. Burial will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Our precious Natalie was a senior at Augusta Prep, who loved music. She played piano, guitar, and the violin and had an angelic voice. Her goal was to be a musical therapist. She is survived by her parents, Joseph C. Wood (Elena) and Leslie Ann Lesoon; her grandmother, Deborah Sellers; her grandfather, Edward John Lesoon (Gail); her stepbrother, Kirill Khasanshin; and stepsister, Ksenia Khasanshin; her aunts, Jennifer Marshall (Mike), Stephne Lesoon Bernacki (Anthony), Andrea Lesoon Rice (Brent), and Courtney Louise Lesoon; her uncles, Edward John Lesoon III and Jonathan Alexander Lesoon; and her cousins, Jordan Marshall, Evelyn Owenby, Samantha Jo Bernacki, Olivia Grace Bernacki, Sam Rice, Skylar Rice, Katie Rice, and Bodie Rice. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jerry C. Wood; and grandmother, Toni June Lesoon. Pallbearers will be Eddie Lesoon III, Jonathan Lesoon, Tony Bernacki, Mike Marshall, Jordan Marshall, and Kirill Khasanshin. If so desired, memorials may be made to the Natalie Lauren Wood Memorial Fund at the American Institute for Suicide Prevention at www.afsp.org. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Please sign the guestbook and send condolences at: www.plattsfuneralhome.com. PLATTS FUNERAL HOME, 337 North Belair Road. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CUNNINGHAM LOIS EMMEL AGE 85, ...
CUNNINGHAM LOIS EMMEL Age 85, died suddenly on January 28, 2015. Lois Cunningham, a woman who got great joy and satisfaction from being a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Left to grieve, her husband of 65 years, George; daughters, Amy (James) Ekmann and Paula Kelly; grandchildren, Joshua and Patrick Kelly and Katrina Ekmann; and a small black mixed-breed dog named Fergus. Born and raised in Carrick, the only child of Paul and Alberta Emmel, after marrying, Lois lived in Whitehall and worked for over 25 years at the Whitehall Public Library where she was known and loved by many. Always attractive and stylish, she took immense joy in reading, cooking, and playing bridge. However, nothing brought her more joy than being in the company of her beloved family and pets. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood, PA 15227, Monday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be private. If desired, family suggests contributions to an animal welfare organization of one's choice. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GILMAN NEIL ROBERT ON JANUARY ...
GILMAN NEIL ROBERT On January 15, 2015, Neil Gilman, 41, formerly of Pittsburgh and Canonsburg, PA, passed away in San Antonio, Texas after a valiant and courageous fight against cancer. Surviving Neil are his beautiful wife, Sherraine; and two lovely daughters, Caitlin and Leila; his parents, Marilyn Gilman of Pittsburgh and Edward Gilman of Flagstaff, Arizona; brothers, Gary Gilman (Kathy Emery) of Canonsburg and Steven Gilman (Julia) of Erie; and five nieces and nephews. Neil was a graduate of Upper St. Clair High School and Duquesne University, and was employed by the Bexar County, Texas, Juvenile Probation Department for the past several years. He loved water sports and life on Indian Lake with his brothers, friends and family. Neil's humor, wit, kindness, and caring for others made the world he lived in a more beautiful and compassionate place. He is dearly missed, and will always be remembered by those whose lives he touched. Memorial Services will be held at Beth Israel Congregation, 265 North Avenue, Washington, PA at 1:00 p.m. on February 14, 2015. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LESKO MARY ANN AGE 76, NOW IN ...
LESKO MARY ANN Age 76, now in God's loving arms, unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, of Churchill. Beloved wife of 54 years to Regis J. Lesko; loving mother of Anna (Nick) Olivier of Virginia Beach, VA and Suzanne Lesko of SW Florida; cherished daughter of Mary Hahalyak Sekela and the late John Sekela; grandmother of Johnathan, David and Grace; sister of the late John Richard Sekela. Mary Ann was very service oriented. During her active years, she dedicated herself to the Churchill area swim club, her local girl scout troop, Bethlehemhaven and the Southwest Florida Nature Conservancy. She was passionate about serving others and knew this was God's plan for her life. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, TUESDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Parastas Service Tuesday at 3 p.m. Funeral Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church, Oakland. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AUGUSTINE LOIS MARIE (STEWART)...
AUGUSTINE LOIS MARIE (STEWART) Age 79, of Hartstown, PA, passed away, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. She was born Sept. 11, 1935, in Washington Twp., Butler Co., PA to Paul D. and Alice (Gates) Stewart. She married Harry C. Augustine Oct. 15, 1954, he preceded her in death May 4, 2002. She's survived by a daughter, Lisa Funk and her husband, Michael of Annville, PA; two grandchildren, Michael and Daniel Funk. VISITATION will be Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at RANDALL FUNERAL HOME, 416 Liberty St., Jamestown, PA and Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Fallowfield United Methodist Church, 3993 Leach Rd., Atlantic, PA. Services will be Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Fallowfield United Methodist Church, Atlantic, PA. Burial will be in Rosewood Cemetery, Ridgeville, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOUGH ODESSA OD AGE 77, OF T...
HOUGH ODESSA OD Age 77, of the Hill District, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2015. Wife of James Henry Hough; also survived by six children; and a host of grand and great- grandchildren. Visitation on Monday from 4-8 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral Service on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the St. Luke Baptist Church, 659 Herron Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NOONE JAMES E. AGE 70, OF PLUM...
NOONE JAMES E. Age 70, of Plum Boro, formerly of Lafayette, IN, on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Beloved husband of Patricia (Seibel) Miller-Noone and first wife, Joyce (Dornstadter) Weinel; father of Jeff (Krista), Jason (Amy), Justin (Lisa) Noone, and Jennifer (Chuck) Devine; stepfather of John (Susan), James (Christine), Joseph (Amber), Jeffrey (Christina) Miller, and Jennifer (Michael) Rhoades; grandfather of Shane, Ava, Kaitlyn, Morgan, Madelyn, Sophia Noone, Julianna, Braeden, and Grayson Devine; step-grandfather of Jeffrey, Nicholas, Meghan, Marissa, Matthew, Greta, Amanda, Logan Miller, and Elliott and Cooper Rhoades; brother of Robert (Karen) and Edward Noone; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by parents, James and Kathleen (Carr) Noone. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. at St. Januarius Church, Plum Boro. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SAMOWICH ALLEN J. ON WEDNESDAY...
SAMOWICH ALLEN J. On Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Anna M. "Sissy" Samowich; loving father of Robert (Bobbie) Samowich of Meriden, CT and Steven M. (Tegan) Samowich of Arlington, VA; son of the late Lena and Frank Samowich; brother of the late Florence Samowich and the late Kenneth and Irene Samowich; also survived by nine cherished grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and beloved friends, Howie and Cheryl Baskin. Mr. Samowich served in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. Services at Temple Emanuel of South Hills, 1250 Bower Hill Road, Mt. Lebanon on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. NO PRIOR VISITATION. Interment Temple Emanuel Section of Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Temple Emanuel of South Hills, 1250 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 or to Charles M. Morris Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 200 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WELLS TYRONE D. AGE 71, OF BRI...
WELLS TYRONE D. Age 71, of Brighton Hts., on January 25, 2015. Beloved husband of Celese Wells; loving father of Shanena Wilmer, Takisha Miyares, Tanea Miyares, and the late Jamon Miyares and Tyrone Wells, Jr.; grandfather of 22; brother of Betty Jean Newton; son of the late Willie and Sadie Wells. The family will receive friends on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, from 12 Noon until the time of a service at 1:30 p.m. at the D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Butler at 46th Sts., Lawrenceville. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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