RAGO
MARY D.
1/15/1917 - 2/20/2014
One year has passed since that sad day,
When our dear Mother,
whom we love, was
called away.
God took her home, it was
His will,
But in our hearts she lives there still.
Sadly missed by your
devoted family
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RAGO MARY D. 1/15/1917 - 2/20/...
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MCCOY CRAIG L. PEACEFULLY ON T...
McCOY CRAIG L. Peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2015, age 69, of North Versailles. A son of the late Merle and Gertrude McCoy; beloved husband of Denise (Vinsick) McCoy; dear father of John; grandfather of Krista; son-in-law of Sally Vinsick; brother-in-law of Nick (Melissa), Joe, and the late Renee; uncle of Shawn, Vanessa, and Nathan. Preceded in death by a sister, Doris McCoy. Family and friends are being received in the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, 412-824-4332, on Sunday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. A Blessing Service will be in the funeral home on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Restland Memorial Park with military honors. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AMENT HERBERT C. AGE 88, OF NA...
AMENT HERBERT C. Age 88, of Natrona Heights, on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Catherine M. Wayland Ament; beloved father of Sandra J. Ament and the late Susan Ament; brother of the late John Ament and Louise Ament Gibbons. Visitation Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the CICHOLSKI - ZIDEK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1522 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. Funeral service Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALTERS ELNORA R. ELNORA, AGE 8...
ALTERS ELNORA R. Elnora, age 89, of Oakdale, died Friday, February 20, 2015, in Caring Heights Home. She was born May 20, 1925, in Hickman, PA, a daughter of the late Edward and Ida Catherine Chappel Webster. Mrs. Alters was a retired sales clerk for Kmart and was a member of Federal United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughters, Sue Carol (Robert) McCullough of Clinton, Debby (Paul) Czambel of Oakdale; grandchildren, Nathan McCullough, Sean Czambel. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Alters (1964); four brothers; and six sisters. Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 and 6-7 p.m., the time of service, in the THOMAS - LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 5000 Noblestown Road, Oakdale (724-693-2800). A private burial will be held at a later date. Please sign the guestbook at: www.thomas-littlefuneralservice.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BATTISTINI DOLORES T. OF BROOK...
BATTISTINI DOLORES T. Of Brookline, on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Wife of the late Clement; beloved mother of Nancy (Robert) Puharic; and the late Carol Battistini; grandmother of Amanda McAdams and the late Robert McAdams. Friends and family will be received at THE FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380, Sunday only 2-6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Smallman St., Pittsburgh. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243, FamilyHospicePA.org. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BALESTRA JOSEPHINE M. AGE 93, ...
BALESTRA JOSEPHINE M. Age 93, of Polish Hill, on Feb. 19, 2015. Loving mother of Kathy, Paul and the late Gary Janusiewicz; grandmother of Rachel (Adam) Tash; great-grandmother of Cole Tash. Funeral private. Professional Services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOBSON JOHN P. AGE 78, OF ROBI...
HOBSON JOHN P. Age 78, of Robinson Twp., peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Beloved husband of Marguerite Laepple; father of James P. Hobson and Jay P. Hobson; three grandsons, Travis, Christopher and Jacob Hobson; brother of Mary Ann Hobson and the late Jane Snyder; also survived by nieces and nephews. John was a U.S. Army veteran and worked in sales with Business Machines for over 20 years, his last employment being with the Canon Company until retirement. As per John's wishes, there will be NO VIEWING. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Philip Catholic Church. Arrangements by SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, Noble Ave., Crafton. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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IGNASKY ALBERT F. IGGY AGE 7...
IGNASKY ALBERT F. IGGY Age 78, of Brookline, formerly of the South Side, unexpectedly on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Beloved husband of Aggie (Suska), his highschool sweetheart and love of his life for 55 years; loving father of Albert (Denise), Kenneth (Marie), and Gary (Joyce) Ignasky; cherished grandfather of Albert, Andrew, Jeffrey, Chelsea, Angela, Adam, Jessica, and Sean; cherished great-grandfather of Nora; also survived by many nieces and nephews; son of the late Anthony and Pearl Ignaczewski; dear brother of the late Jean (Alfred) Portogallo, Edward (Geraldine) Ignasky, Carolyn (Paul) Larimer, Ralph (Alberta) Ignasky, Florence (Charles) Magilson, Leona (Eugene) Sebastian, Bernice (Clement) Lacava Lupori, Louise (Otto) Gigante, Emily (Ray) Krzasczak, Joan (William) Young, and Richard Ignasky; brother-in-law of the late Michael (surviving spouse Sharon) Suska, Sr. Al was a steel worker for over 40 years from J & L/LTV Steel. He loved the theater, cooking, puzzles, Westerns, his family, and granddog, Missy. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2630 West Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000, Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Resurrection. Interment in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Please view or add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAYPORT AMELDA AGE 96, OF SOUT...
LAYPORT AMELDA Age 96, of South Hills, passed away on February 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert O. Layport. She is survived by her children, Ronald Layport, Cheryl Bruce (Douglas), and Robert Layport (Wendy); she was the loving grandmother to six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; she is also survived by her loving sister, Anne Sivard (James), Hudson, Ohio. Visitation will be held at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 on Saturday from 1 - 2:30 p.m., with the Service to follow in the Funeral Home Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be posted at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SIGNORE RENE MAY 7, 1936~FEB. ...
SIGNORE
RENE
MAY 7, 1936~FEB. 21, 2008
Yesterday I heard your voice
Today I heard it too
It's been seven years since you've left
I still can't believe it's true
Yesterday I remembered
your smile
The one thing I won't replace
Tonight when I close my eyes and dream
We will come face to face
I'll wait to see you in
my dreams
And we will dance to the music above
I'll hold you tightly in my arms
Because you are my one
true love
Love, Paul, and children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
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MIZENKO ANDREW BARRY BARRY, AG...
MIZENKO ANDREW BARRY Barry, age 69, of Imperial, died Wednesday, February 18, 2015, in his sister's home. He was born October 8, 1945, in Sewickley, a son of the late Andrew and Sophie Jurasko Mizenko. Mr. Mizenko worked side by side with his late wife as the owners of Andy's Candies. He was a US Navy veteran and was a member of St. Columbkille R.C. Church in Imperial. He enjoyed hunting, golfing and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his sons, Brent (Linda Liptak) Mizenko of McDonald, Jason Mizenko of Moon Twp., Kevin (Shannon) Mizenko of Cecil Twp.; grandchildren, Abby, Elizabeth, Heidi, A.J., Jaden, Talan, Logan, and Tanner; sister, Letitia Mizenko "Aunt Tish" of Bavington; sister-in-law, Jean Sacco of Oakdale, brother-in-law, Gary Sacco; and mother-in-law, Olga Sacco of Bridgeville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. Sacco Mizenko (December 15, 2012); brother-in-law, William Sacco, Jr.; and father-in-law, William Sacco. Friends will be received Monday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 305 Main Street, Imperial (724-695-2800). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in the St. Columbkille R.C. Church, Imperial. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Please sign the guestbook at: www.thomas-Iittlefuneralservice.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WITHERSPOON DAVID L. 12/15/194...
WITHERSPOON
DAVID L.
12/15/1948 - 02/21/2003
God knows how much we miss him, My heart cannot tell what to say, God alone knows how we miss him, In a home that is lonesome today. 12 years sadly missed by loving wife, parents, six children, grandchildren, nephew Ronnie, and family.
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DEBELLIS NICHOLAS R. AGE 88, O...
DeBELLIS NICHOLAS R. Age 88, of Penn Hills, on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Betty (Kennedy) DeBellis; father of Mark N. (Shirley) DeBellis and Joann F. (Matthew) Dumbaugh; proud grandfather of his only grandson, Nathan Dumbaugh; brother of Angie (and the late Joe) Iezzi; also survived by several nephews. Honored US Navy Seabees during WWII. Nick was a member of the Local Union #249. 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 12:30 p.m. at St. Bartholomew Church. Interment private. A special thank you to Golden Living, Monroeville, PA, for all of their loving care in taking care of our father over these years, Mark, Joann, and family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEWIS CLIFFTON DAVID AGE 43, D...
LEWIS CLIFFTON DAVID Age 43, departed this life suddenly on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at his residence in Churchill, Pennsylvania. He was born on February 24, 1971, in Denver, Colorado to the late Louaudrey Lewis. He was the grandson of the late Viola and David Amaker of Pittsburgh. He is survived by his loving wife, Stacey Eisner; her daughter, Emily Askin (Rob Fuchs); and his two sons, whom he loved dearly, Ryu and Shin Lewis, of Japan. He is also survived by his beloved aunts, Mary Gray, Dorcas Amaker; cousins, Shelley Fisher, Derek (Rev. Melana Nelson-Amaker), Darel, and Daria Amaker. He is also survived by Faye Jones and family; as well as his best friends since college, Young Lee and Steve Ferazini, of New York City. Cliff earned his B.A. in mathematics and film studies from Dartmouth University. He led a full career as a financial services professional, holding positions in stock and trade for over 17 years. After graduating college, Cliff worked as a trader in New York for three years. He then moved to Tokyo, where he lived for 14 years. In Japan Cliff worked in sales for international corporations Lehman Brothers, BNP, and Citigroup. He moved back to Pittsburgh in 2012 from Denver, Colorado. Most recently, Cliff worked as a Family Service Representative at the Homewood Cemetery. Cliff's love of music, theater, and the arts came from his nurturing mother, Louaudrey. He played the guitar, and was an artist in many different mediums. He had a great sense of humor, and was one of the purest souls one would meet. He would always go out of his way to help others. Cliff was a loving husband and father, devoted to his wife, family, friends and Church. Cliff and Stacey attended Bethany Baptist Church. Church and God were always a large part of his life; this gives us peace, that he is at peace. In honor of Cliff, in his memory, please donate to a cause that is dear to your heart. Live a selfless, loving life paying blessings forward. Cliff's memory will live on in all of us. He will be missed by all whose lives he has touched. Services will be held in the Homewood Cemetery Chapel, 1599 South Dallas Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMOLEY WILLIAM OF WHITAKER, ON...
SMOLEY WILLIAM Of Whitaker, on February 19, 2015, age 89. Beloved husband of 67 years of late Olga (Peha) Smoley; father of Dennis (Barbara) Smoley, Raymond (Diane) Smoley, and Donna (Ron) Jaworski; grandfather of Megan Smoley, Melissa (Chad) Seamon, Jonathan Smoley, Raymond Smoley, Angela Jaworski, and Emily (Greg Steinmetz) Jaworski; brother of John J. (Dolores) Smoley, Leona (late William) Hawke, Frances (late Andrew) Zatorsky, and predeceased by 5 brothers and 5 sisters. William sang in the St. Nicholas Church choir where he met his wife, was past President of St. Nicholas Church Men's Club, and proudly served in the Coast Guard during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. Family and friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, on Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with a Panachida Service held on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Homestead. Those wishing to make memorial contributions in William's name may do so to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REED ROBERT G., SR. BEAU AGE...
REED ROBERT G., Sr. BEAU Age 86, of the Hill District, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2015. Husband of the late Marian Reed; father of Robert G., Darian J. and the late Mark G. ; grandfather of 13; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation on Sunday from 2 - 6 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral Service on Monday at 11 a.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church, 2629 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GREEN DAVID LEE UNEXPECTEDLY P...
GREEN DAVID LEE Unexpectedly passed after a brief illness on Monday, February 16, 2015. He is the son of the late Stafell and Rosa Lee Green; brother to Anna Green and Kim (Bill) Duban and the late Arthur (Pauline) and Marlene Green; loving father to Cornell, Collin, David Green, and Michael Hall; uncle to Tiffany (Jared) Roberts, Eric, Kenneth (Kwoalana) and Rachel Eleam, Neil (Shannon) Green, and Lauren Ben Coombs. He leaves to mourn, his grandchildren, Omari, Branson, Janessa, Calliope, David, Joseph, and a host of family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Allegheny Center Alliance Church on February 28, 2015, at 2 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to HOUSE OF LAW, INC., in Penn Hills. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUSSO THOMAS J., SR. AGE 95, O...
RUSSO THOMAS J., SR. Age 95, of Monroeville, born in Monongahela, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Beloved husband of Anita (Shento) Russo; loving father of Tom Russo, Jr. of Monroeville, and David Russo (Julie) of Murrysville; beloved grandfather of Jennifer Plasencia (David) of Naperville, IL and David Russo and Daniel Russo of Murrysville; dear brother of Isabelle Farrar and Ann Ferrero, both of who preceded him in death; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Tom served as a Sergeant in WWII in the Army Air Corps, primarily in the Asiatic Pacific Theater, from 1942 through 1945. Tom graduated from Duquesne University with a Business Degree and was the Controller for Schreiber Trucking before he became an auditor for the Interstate Commerce Commission. He was a devoted family man and passionate about cooking and created many fond family traditions highlighted by special meals. Friends and family will be welcome Sunday from 1-5 p.m. at JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE/PLUM CHAPEL), corner of (445) Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville (412 856-4747) where a Blessing Service will be held Monday, 10 a.m. Entombment with Military Honors will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. The family kindly suggests contributions may be made to the Family House, 5001 Baum Blvd., Unit 545, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PHILLIPS MARY GRACE OF PITTSBU...
PHILLIPS MARY GRACE Of Pittsburgh, on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at the age of 81. Born on June 17, 1933, to immigrant parents from Spino, Italy. Mary attended Westinghouse High School and worked for Bolan's Family Restaurant & Candy Co. in East Liberty as a cook and candy maker for 20 years. In 1982, she created Phillips Catering and begun a successful business offering homestyle cooking, including her famous fried chicken. Some of her clients included Mellon Bank & Westinghouse. She was instrumental in raising money to dedicate a statue for Medal of Honor winner Leonard A. Funk. Beloved wife of the late John S.; loving mother of John (Liz) Phillips and Shirley (Lenn) Oberdick; dear grandmother to Rae-Ann, Amber Lynn, Spencer Roman, Sophie Grace, and Layla Harriet. Family and friends received at ROBERT P. KARISH FUNERAL HOME, Brinton Rd and 4th St., Braddock Hills (412-271-3430), SUNDAY 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church-Good Shepherd Parish on Monday 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOBRO SCOUT THEA NAIOMI (KOSTO...
BOBRO SCOUT THEA NAIOMI (KOSTO) "I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello..." Scout Thea Naiomi Bobro, infant daughter of Heather L. Kosto and Martin M. Bobro. "Scouty-Bear" was born over three months prematurely on October 9, 2014, at West Penn Hospital. On February 16, 2015, after a beautiful, peaceful day of singing Beatles songs and being held by her big sisters, her mom, and her dad, Scout passed away at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, in her mother's arms, with a first taste of chocolate on her tongue and a smile on her lips. Our "L.B.A.," was preceded in death by her grandfathers, David A. "Butch" Kosto and Thaddeus F. "Ted" Bobro. In addition to her Mama and Daddy, her memory will live on through her surviving family: Biggest Sister Celeste Delaney and Bigger Sister Bianca Rose Bobro (at home in Fombell); grandparents Trina M. Kosto (Monaca) and Mary H. (Bobro) and David M. Kopp (Fombell); aunts Jennifer Kosto and Darlene (John) Cutlip; uncles Chuck, Tim, Matt, and Dwight Bobro and Mike (Cheryl), Scott (Tina), and Ben (Carrie) Kopp; her "Aunt" Amanda and "Uncle" Brian, "big brothers" Isaiah and Julian Little; her "Superhero" Gabriel Paraniuk; her special friend, Boo Anderson; and many, many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Despite only having been here for four months and one week, and never having been outside of a hospital room, she was beloved by people in numbers too many to count. Scout was a beautiful baby with a very wise, very old soul that epitomized her namesake in the book "To Kill a Mockingbird." With an attitude and eyebrows that were able to speak volumes without saying a word, her last words of advice to anyone and everyone were, "Don't worry about a thing, 'cause every little thing is gonna be alright." Her memorial will be held Sunday from 12 - 5 p.m. at SIMPSONS FUNERAL HOME (1119 Washington Ave., Monaca, PA, 15061) with a short service following; friends and family are invited to gather afterwards at Monaca Fire Hall #5 (800 Jackson Ave., Monaca, PA 15061). In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made through Scout's memorial fund via GoFundMe.com. To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit: simpsonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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