PATTERSON
DOLORES VATTIMO
7/13/1929 - 2/19/2014
We miss and Love you
so very much.
Love always, Tony, Phyllis, Nina & Family
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PATTERSON DOLORES VATTIMO 7/13...
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JORDAN HAZEL M. (BURKHOLDER) O...
JORDAN HAZEL M. (BURKHOLDER) Of Turtle Creek, age 95, on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Hazel was born January 10, 1920, in Ligonier Twp. (Darlington), the daughter of the late Earl, Sr. and Margaret (Wedge) Burkholder. On February 24, 2009, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Gilbert James "Gibby" Jordan. Dear mother of Sandra (John) Hearn of Elizabeth Twp., Thomas (Paula) Jordan of Turtle Creek, and Deborah (Donald) Watt of Monroeville; cherished grandmother of Megan Jordan Capalongo, Dustin (Sara) Watt, Darren (Sherri) Watt, and Dana Watt; bonus grandmother of Robert Tyler Long; proud great- grandmother of her Bubbas, Mikey Capalongo, Darren R., Mason and Cooper Watt; sister of Margaret Borgo of Penn Twp. Preceded in death by brothers, Earl "Bud", Robert and Charles Burkholder; sister-in-law of Matilda "Anne" Burkholder and Janet Burkholder; also survived by nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends and neighbors. Hazel was a 1937 graduate of Ligonier High School. She was a retired cost clerk for Mine Safety Appliance in Wilkinsburg. She loved to read, do crosswords, go to the beach, and was known for baking her famous chocolate chip cookies. Friends welcome Saturday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday in the Electric Heights United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is asked to gather at the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Electric Heights United Methodist Church, 601 James Street, Turtle Creek, PA 15145. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SANCTIS LOIS (JOOS) AGE 59, OF...
SANCTIS LOIS (JOOS) Age 59, of Westwood, peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Loving and devoted friend of Eric Ellis; beloved sister of Paul (Janice) Joos; aunt of Thomas and Daniel Joos; also sorely missed by great-nieces and nephews, Jessica, Lance, Cloe, Dylan, and Danielle. Lois worked in the hotel industry for over 35 years, locally at the Westin William Penn and Wyndham Grand Hotel. Celebrate Lois' life SUNDAY ONLY 1-3 p.m. at which time the Blessing Service will be held at the SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Immediately following the Blessing Service, there will be a memorial luncheon at the Craftonian Hall, next to the funeral home. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MATURE PATRICIA FROST AGE 83, ...
MATURE PATRICIA FROST Age 83, of Beaver and formerly of Bellevue, PA, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015, in UPMC Passavant-Cranberry after a short illness. Born June 13, 1931 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late George B., Sr. and Rosalia A. (Ganther) Frost, and was a resident of Beaver since 1986. A graduate of Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, with a B.S. in Education (cum laude) in 1964 and M.S. in Education in 1966, she was a retired educator after 31 years of teaching at Avonworth Elementary, Emsworth Elementary, and Rochester Institute of Technology. She was a member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR), The Thistle and Twig Club, Cornell Lab of Ornithology-Cornell University, and a member of Saints Peter and Paul Church, Beaver. She loved birding and herb gardening, was an avid reader who also enjoyed sail boating with her husband in the Chesapeake Bay. She is survived by her husband, Alvin Mature, with whom she celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on February 15, 2015, and were grateful for the good wishes extended to them in honor of the love they shared. She is also survived by a brother, George B. Frost, Jr. (Mary Lou) of McMurray; two sisters, Rosemary Holusha (George) of Phoenix, AZ and Beth (Elizabeth) Evans of Harrisburg; ten nieces and nephews, a very special niece, Amy Evans, David, Daniel, Mary Ellen and Timothy Frost, Jennifer Stahl, Terry Hurley, Molly Evans, Scott Evans, and Shannon Kobinsky; seven great-nephews; and four great-nieces; and a special cousin, Jean Stokes, New Jersey. Friends will be received Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. in the NOLL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 333 Third St., Beaver. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Saints Peter & Paul Church, with her pastor, Father Robert J. Miller officiating. Private entombment will be in the Christ the Redeemer North Side Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be forwarded to any of the following in Pat's name: Cornell Lab of Ornithology-Cornell University, Duquesne University or Saints Peter and Paul Church, Beaver. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCQUILLAN BRIAN "BIG B" 11/15/...
McQUILLAN
BRIAN "BIG B"
11/15/1964~02/20/1984
It's been 31 years ago today that you were suddenly taken away from us, not a day goes by that we don't think about you. Understand and always believe it's not ourselves for whom we grieve, we cry for the years you never knew, the dreams that never came true. Sadly missed by your family.
Til our chains link back
together again, RIP.
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SPADAFORE VIRGINIA MARY GOD HA...
SPADAFORE VIRGINIA MARY God has called our loving mother home. Virginia Mary Spadafore earned her wings on February 17, 2015, her soul was welcomed by her husband, Ralph Spadafore, Sr., and their children, Ralph, Jr., Sue Riek, and Paul Peters. Ginny will be missed by her children, Virginia Sanders, Jim and Amy Spadafore, Nancy Peters, Patty and Joe Spadafore. As well as her grandchildren, Kaytee Riek, Jess Peters-Rooney, Janina Peters, Vanessa Peters, Sara Riek, and Nick Spadafore. There will be a private service in Columbus, Ohio, as that was where Virginia shared her last months in the home of her children. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to OhioHealth Hospice, 800 McConnell Dr., Columbus, OH 43214, 888-389-6231. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FATZICK MARY ELIZABETH BETTY...
FATZICK MARY ELIZABETH BETTY Age 88, of McMurray, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Fatzick, Jr.; loving mother of Nancy Fatzick (Allen) Smith, Karen (Jeff) Rothgeb, Michael Hurst (Christine) Fatzick, and Laura B. (Dustin) Reinsmith; dear sister of Evelyn Peterson; also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty enjoyed playing Bridge and was a member of the Bye Bye Birdies Golf Club. She was an active supporter of Community Youth, as well as a volunteer for the Blind Association, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family and supporting their activities. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Benedict the Abbot Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Please view or add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHIEFFE GRACE B. (GROTICELLI) ...
CHIEFFE GRACE B. (GROTICELLI) Age 92, of Bellevue, formerly of North Port, FL on Tuesday, February 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Edward Chieffe; loving mother of Sandra Chieffe, Peg Holzgrafe (Michael) of Quincey, IL, Debbie Clark of Knoxville, TN, Denise (Doug) Estep, Lorry (Bob) Perkins and the late Gary Chieffe; mother-in-law of Katie Chieffe; sister of Florence (Jeny) Miley and the late Adeline (late Jim) Alexander; also 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Grace was an avid bowler, enjoyed reading, knitting, crossword puzzles and telling jokes. Services were held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arden Courts of North Hills - Activities Fund, 1125 Perry Highway, Pgh., PA 15237. Arrangements entrusted to ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1014 California Ave., Avalon, PA 15202. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEHRHEIM URSULA MARIE FORMERLY...
WEHRHEIM URSULA MARIE Formerly of Morningside on Thursday, February 19, 2015, age 96. Beloved daughter of the late Val and Anna Wehrheim; sister of the late Loretta Carlson and Louis, William and Charles Wehrheim; dear aunt of William Wehrheim; also survived by three generations of nieces and nephews. Ursula worked at Mansmann's Department Store in East Liberty for her entire career. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 5300 Penn Avenue, Bloomfield, on Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where Funeral will commence on Monday at 8:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raphael Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. www.mccabebrothers.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ADAMS HENRY CHARLES, JR. AGE 8...
ADAMS HENRY CHARLES, Jr. Age 80, Harrisburg, PA, entered eternal life Sunday, January 25, 2015, while in Tampa, FL. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor D. Adams; son, Charles W. Adams, both of Harrisburg; nephew, David Adams of Pittsburgh; niece, Lynn Adams of Birmingham, AL; other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, Harrisburg, with viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment was held in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Professional services were entrusted to WALLACE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, Harrisburg. www.wallacefd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BENNETT MERYL ON WEDNESDAY, FE...
BENNETT MERYL On Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Irving Bennett; beloved mother of Dr. Richard (Nancy) Bennett, Paul Bennett, Dr. Alan (Jayne) Bennett, Dr. Charles (Amy) Bennett, and Russell (Claire) Bennett; sister of Dr. Jack Pincus; cousin of Marcy Ripling; sister-in-law of Ann Bennett; grandmother of Laura, Emily, Michael, Jonathan, and Andrew; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Sunday at 10 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (9-10 a.m.). Interment Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOLMES CHARLES C. CHARLES, 86,...
HOLMES CHARLES C. Charles, 86, of Florida, died Sunday, February 15, 2015, in the Lane Purcell Hospice House, Sumterville, FL. He was born January 30, 1929, in Crafton, a son of the late Charles Holmes, Sr. and Sarah (Mahaney) Holmes. Mr. Holmes was a retired chief dispatcher with US Steel. He loved his family and was an avid hunter and outdoors man. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth (Orel) Holmes, with whom he celebrated his 59th wedding anniversary on February 14, 2015; children, Charles C. (Gayle) Holmes, Jr. of Texas, Deborah (Benjamin) Hernandez of California, Kimberlee (Mike) Fuller of Pennsylvania, Jeffrey A. Holmes of Florida; brother, Donald (Jill) Hillebrand of Pittsburgh; he was also survived by four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Anthony Orel; sisters-in-law, Nancy Rank and Rose Scumaci. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2015, in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CEMETERY. Arrangements are entrusted to THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 305 Main Street, Imperial (724-695-2800). Please sign the guest book at: thomaslittlefuneralservice.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GALLO RITA L. (FISCHERKELLER) ...
GALLO RITA L. (FISCHERKELLER) Age 96, of Aspinwall, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Wife of the late Francis Gallo; mother of Diann Gallo, Phyllis Allen, Karan Custer and Francis Bruce Gallo; grandmother of Shelly Custer, Jamie Custer, Jordan Custer, Tana Allen and Jason Allen; also survived by eight great-grandchildren; and one great - great - granddaughter; sister of Lou A. Fischerkeller, and the late Charles, Albert and James Fischerkeller. Mrs. Gallo was a Girl Scout Troop Leader in Aspinwall, in the 1950s-1960s. Family and friends will be received Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Avenue, Aspinwall, where a Funeral Service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HANNON ELEANOR JEAN AGE 77, OF...
HANNON ELEANOR JEAN Age 77, of Pleasant Hills, passed away on February 18, 2015. Eleanor was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas L. Hannon; one brother, Howard "Pete" Jeffries (Millie). She was a devoted mother to Thomas M. (Kathy), James J. (Rosanne), Edward J. (Kristi), Jeffrey W. (Dawn); dearly loved grandmother of nine; also survived by one sister, Marilyn McHardy (John). Visitation will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, where a service will be held on Monday at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. John Barker officiating. Interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be donated to the Pleasant Hills Public Library, 302 Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Condolences may be posted at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WINSLOW THOMAS BRONDER AGE 84,...
WINSLOW THOMAS BRONDER Age 84, peacefully with his family by his side, on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Born February 14, 1931, a son of the late Thomas and Claretta (Bronder) Winslow; devoted father of Marie-Elaine (Bruce) Fawcett, Stephen (Loreen), Cecile (William) Englert, Jonathan (Adrienne), Valerie (Tom) Jesick, the late Christopher and Matthew; father-in-law of Karen Winslow; also survived by eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, a cousin, John Gillespie and the mother of his children, Mary-Dorothy Winslow; brother of the late David Winslow. Tom had a thirst for learning and many talents. He was a woodworker, photographer, and for many years a printer for the Holy Childhood Association on the North Side. Tom worked as a contractor, restoring and preserving many historic homes in the Pittsburgh area which he loved. His passions included the outdoors, gardening and traveling. He would take his family to many historic sites throughout the country, particularly those involving the Civil War, in a station wagon and tent camper. He had a great imagination and expertise with woodworking which he shared with his sons when he built a convertible crib, clocks, and many gifts for family members. Tom renovated his own home and The Homestead next door, where most of his family was born. Tom had a kind and thoughtful heart, always thinking of others, doing whatever he could for family, friends, and strangers. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon, Sunday afternoon from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Norbert's Church, Monday morning at 10 o'clock. If desired, memorials may be made to Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHOWALTER SHIRLEY A. ON FEBRUA...
SHOWALTER SHIRLEY A. On February 18, 2015. Wife of the late James Showalter; beloved mother of Melinda Bonham, Juli Wagner and James Showalter; also survived by brothers and sisters, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation Saturday only 2-7 p.m. at STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 920 Cedar Ave., (across from A.G.H.). Services 4 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIAMS EVERETT K. SUDDENLY D...
WILLIAMS EVERETT K. Suddenly departed this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Son of Barbara Williams-Jones (Edward) and Nathan Sims; father of Everett Williams and Ivonna Riley-Williams; grandson of Helen Williams; nephew of Glenda Williams-Younger (Curtis), Thomas (Maura) and Kevin Williams; and a host of other family and friends. Visitation with family Sunday, February 22, 2015, 1 to 3 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC. Service will follow at 3 p.m. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STERNGLASS DR. ERNEST J. AGE 9...
STERNGLASS Dr. ERNEST J. Age 91, formerly of Pittsburgh, on Thursday, February 12, 2015, in Ithaca, NY. Husband of the late Marilyn Seiner Sternglass. He leaves his son, Daniel; and daughter, Susan; and grandchildren, Russell, Andrew, Claire and Aurelius. After escaping Nazi Germany, he attended Cornell University where he received his Ph.D. in Applied Physics. His long career at the Westinghouse Research Laboratories and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine resulted in research and inventions which produced the cameras that sent back the first live pictures and videos from the lunar surface (including the iconic live video of the Apollo 11 astronauts walking on the moon seen around the world), as well as pioneering work on digital x-ray imaging. From the early 1960s, he also began a lifelong effort to research and publicize the detrimental health effect of low-level radiation from nuclear bomb testing and nuclear power on public health. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Sunday, February 22, 2015, at 2 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services, (1 - 2 p.m.). Interment Homewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Radiation and Public Health Project, P.O. Box 1260, Ocean City, NJ 08226 www.rphp.org. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PAUL BETTY S. AGE 90, OF MT. L...
PAUL BETTY S. Age 90, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Castle Shannon, went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late George L. Paul; loving mother of Christine Bickel (Larry), George Lincoln Paul, Jr. (Kathy), Jeffrey Paul; sister to the late Judy Dunlap; caring grandmother of Stephen Bickel (Leigh), Lauren Bickel Dawson (Abe), Dana Bickel Maloney (Brian), Brooke Paul Stanley, and Aubrey Paul; proud great-grandmother of Brianna, Zachary, and Jacob Bickel, Olivia and Lylah Stanley, Cora Maloney, Gene Dawson. Memorial Service will be on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. in JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Inurnment Jefferson Memorial Park. Online condolences: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARVARD JOHNNIE L., JR. ON FRI...
HARVARD JOHNNIE L., Jr. On Friday, February 13, 2015, age 56, of Pittsburgh. Visitation with the family Saturday at 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. in the Damascus Church of God and Christian Church, 524 East North Avenue, N.S., where a Celebration of Life Service will be held promptly at 11:00 a.m. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Avenue, Perry Hilltop. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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