CHURCH ANN G. Age 85, on Saturday, February 14, 2015, of Baldwin Boro. Beloved wife of the late Harold "T" Church; loving mother of Thomas F. (Caroline) Church; adoring grandmother of Jordan Ann and Jacob Church; sister of the late Jean Beglin, Dr. Don (Dorothy) Gorby, Tom (Ruth) Gorby, and Blaine (Gay) Gorby; also survived by her brother-in-law, Ernie Beglin; aunt of Cindy Kerns, Dr. Randall (Barb) Kerns, Marianne Gorby, Tom Gorby, Dr. Mark Gorby, and Dan Gorby; great-aunt of Katie, Hannah and Ali Kerns, and Matthew, William and Elizabeth Gorby; longtime friend and neighbor of Mrs. Ro Bower and her late husband, Richard; longtime member of Hamilton Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and served as a Deacon. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 4500 Hamilton Rd., Bethel Park, at 11 a.m. Family suggests contributions to Hamilton Deacon's Fund. Arrangements entrusted to the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood, PA 15227. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHURCH ANN G. AGE 85, ON SATUR...
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WILSON MARILYN MUSE ON SATURDA...
WILSON MARILYN MUSE On Saturday, February 21, 2015, wife of the late George C. Wilson III; mother of Dorothy "Dedee" Wilson (Tad Scheri) and the late Marguerite "Mimi" Wilson; grandmother of Walter and Elliott Scheri; sister of Albert C. Muse and the late Margaret Angevine. There will be no visitation, interment in Allegheny Cemetery will be private. A memorial service will be held in the spring and announced at a later date. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. www.freyvogelfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'NEILL IAN MCGUIRE AGE 29, OF...
O'NEILL IAN McGUIRE Age 29, of Glenfield, on February 21, 2015. Ian McGuire O'Neill, beloved son of Kerry A. O'Neill; nephew of Sharon O'Neill and her husband, Michael Scott, Eugene, Susan and Sara O'Neill, Anne and Jack Toward and Rosemary and Brian Tusa; cousin of Casey, Jodie, Rory, Molly, Sean, Mary and Noah. Friends received on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at the McDONALD-LINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 529 California Ave., Avalon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption, Bellevue. Everyone please meet at church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEFEO IRENE ON SATURDAY, FEBRU...
DeFeo IRENE On Saturday, February 21, 2015, of Castle Shannon. Beloved mother of Angela DeFeo, Irene Lee, Anthony (Stephanie) DeFeo and the late Tracy DeFeo; sister of Richard H. Clark and William Maddock; also survived by seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 S. 15th St., South Side on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Wednesday (time later). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OGLESBY CHARLES R., JR. CHARLE...
OGLESBY CHARLES R., Jr. Charles R. "Bob" Oglesby, Jr., 65, of Eighty-Four, Nottingham Township, died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at his home. He was born October 13, 1949, in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Charles and Olga Stockey Oglesby. Mr. Oglesby was retired as a lead electrician at Bruceton Research Center in South Park. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a member of American Legion Post 613 in Finleyville. Mr. Oglesby had a great sense of humor and enjoyed Doo-Wop music and spending time with his children and family. Surviving are his wife, Dagmar Hansen Oglesby; two daughters, Alexandra and Roxanne Oglesby, both at home; a stepson, Matthew Gazdich of McKeesport; two stepdaughters, Kari Gazdich-Roka (Arjuna) of White Oak and Laura Gazdich (Shawn Minyon) of North Versailles; a brother, John McCoy of Seneca, PA; four sisters, Janice Fontana and Debra Booth, both of Finleyville, Karen Zovko of Pleasant Hill and Denise Colosimo of Pittsburgh; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at KEGEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tim P. Kegel, supervisor, David P. Kegel, director, 3560 Washington Avenue, Finleyville, where a blessing service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015, with Reverend Mark Swoger and Reverend Felix Pyzowski co-officiating. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Cecil Township. Memorial contributions may be made to a veteran's organization of one's choice. Condolences to: www.kegelfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KUNZ JEAN L. ON SATURDAY, FEBR...
KUNZ JEAN L. On Saturday, February 21, 2015, age 81, of Millvale. Beloved wife of 60 years to William J. Kunz; mother of Janice M. (Kathy Kuszaj), Michael W. (Bobbie) Kunz and Kathleen H. (Kevin) Langer; proud grandmother of Jacqueline Langer, Andrew Langer, Patrick Kunz and Paige Kunz. Friends received Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the HAHN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 123 North Ave., Millvale (next to Holy Spirit Church). Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 a.m., Holy Spirit Church. Jean was a member of the Christian Mothers, a lifelong member of Holy Spirit Church and she worked at Scotus Hall at Mt. Alvernia for over 20 years. Family suggests memorials to the Sisters of St. Francis, www.sosf.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRUNINS MARUTA ON FRIDAY, FEBR...
BRUNINS MARUTA On Friday, February 20, 2015. Survived by her loving son, Edward (Elizabeth); her grandsons, Robert, John, and Patrick Brunins; her sister, Biruta (Ivan) Loyola of Coyhaique, Chile; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation and funeral services will be held in Severna Park, MD. Interment will take place on Friday February 27, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. in Grandview Cemetery, 1301 Lincoln Hwy., North Versailles, PA. Remembrances may be made to The National Aviary, Allegheny Commons West, 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. freyvogelfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZINN BARBARA ANN ON SATURDAY,...
ZINN BARBARA ANN On Saturday, February 21, 2015. Wife of the late Charles J. Zinn; beloved mother of Larry (Sunday) Button and Sean Zinn; grandmother of Josh, Devin and Adam; daughter of the late Benjamin and Margaret Franklin; sister of Benjamin and Lauri Franklin, Kris O'Neill, Denise Krzyzanowski, Kathie Krupa, Terry Loeffert and the late Donna Franklin. Friends received Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2323 E. Carson St., where service will be held Thursday 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NATH KAREN ANNE AGE 58, OF WES...
NATH KAREN ANNE Age 58, of West Newton, passed away on February 22, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Anne M. (Hadbavny) Nath; one brother, Ernest J. Nath. She is survived by her father, James M. Nath; two brothers, Richard J. Nath (Helen), Thomas J. Nath. Visitation will be held at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. with the Service to follow at 8 p.m. Condolences may be posted at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUFFY JOSEPH W. AGE 50, OF BAL...
DUFFY JOSEPH W. Age 50, of Baldwin Boro, formerly of Carrick, died on Friday, February 20, 2015. He is survived by Beverly Duffy; loving father of Joey (Pauline) Kellar, Michael and Ashley Duffy; beloved son of Joseph (and the late Barbara) Merkel and Sandra (and the late William) Duffy; cherished brother of J.C. (Sarah) Merkel, Cori Jo Merkel, Patricia (Paul) Gregorius, and the late Thomas (and his surviving spouse Kelly) Duffy; also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Joe was a graduate of Carrick High School '82, served in the US Air Force and was a general manager at Elcon Technologies. He was passionate about riding his Harley Davidson and was an avid fisherman. Visitation will be held on Tuesday 6-9 p.m., Wednesday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. and Thursday from 12 p.m. until the Services at 1 p.m. in the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, PA 15236. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Alliance on Mental Illness, www. namiswpa.org. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHMIDT JULIA M. (CARROZZA) AG...
SCHMIDT JULIA M. (CARROZZA) Age 90, on Saturday, February 21, 2015, formerly of Baldwin Boro. Wife of the late Herman I. Schmidt; survived by her children, Nancy (Val) Kelmeckis and James (Holly) Schmidt; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister of Ronald Carrozza of Florida and John Carrozza of Pittsburgh. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Baptist Homes Foundation, 500 Providence Point Boulevard, Suite 204, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COSTA DOLORES NANA OF PENN H...
COSTA DOLORES NANA Of Penn Hills, on February 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Costa; loving mother of Joseph (Lucy), Dominic (Nancy), Wayne, Kimberly Ringle, Daniel, and John (Patty); sister of Marilu Patterson, Donna Dyczewski, Doreen Smith, and the late Ralph, Anthony, and Joseph Mazza; also survived by many grandchildren; great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, Funeral Mass at St. Bartholomew Church, Wednesday 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRENNAN RONALD G. AGE 82, OF V...
BRENNAN RONALD G. Age 82, of Verona, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2015, at his residence with his family at his side. Preceded in death by his parents, Bernice (Toy) and Francis "Bud" Brennan; and his precious granddaughter, Regina Constable Lloyd. He was much loved and will be greatly missed by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy (Denny) Brennan; his children and their spouses, Cathy Brennan and Barbara Wagner; Richard and Catherine Brennan; Donna and Paul Freeauf; and Daniel and Karla Brennan; his grandchildren, Arthur and wife, Angela Constable, Ronald, Amanda and Joseph Brennan, Daniel Freeauf and Matthew Brennan; and his great-grandchildren, Anthony Lloyd and Hannah, Haleigh, Harmony and Caleb Sitman. He was a loving brother to Nancy and husband, the late Raymond Kness, Charles and wife, Mary Brennan, Carol and husband, the late Richard Visk, Barbara and husband, the late Raymond Coe, Leonard and wife, Bonnie Brennan, and Dennis and wife, Geri Brennan; and many nieces and nephews. He was well- protected and will be sorely missed also by his dog, Patty. Ronald was employed by Westinghouse Electric Company in Turtle Creek, PA from approximately 1957 until the day the plant closed in 1989. He was a devoted, long-standing member of St. Joseph's Church in Verona and a veteran of the US Army. Friends and relatives will be received on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 10 a.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, Verona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 825 Second St., Verona, PA 15147. Visit us online at: www.burket-truby.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZIFF STANLEY AGE 92, OF DELRAY...
ZIFF STANLEY Age 92, of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away on February 19, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife, Judith; son, Harvey; daughters, Marjorie Ziff-Levine, Nancy Ziff, Suzanne Capps; daughter-in-law, Kathy Del Conte; sisters, Sylvia Landay and Janet Schindler; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Clarissa Popkin, Violet Slesinger, and Gladys Miller. Buddy was born in Pittsburgh, graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School, and was a proud and dedicated alumnus of Penn State University. He made his home in Philadelphia, working in the Sales Departments of Green Valley (apparel) and Thalheimer Brothers (metal brokers) until his retirement. He resided in Delray Beach for the past several years. A chapel service will be held on Monday, February 23, 2015, at 12:15 p.m. at Beth Israel Boynton Chapel, 11115 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, with interment in Eternal Light Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, or Hospice of Palm Beach County in his memory. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH DONALD FRED AGE 91, PASS...
SMITH DONALD FRED Age 91, passed away on January 22, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy D. Smith (Cuddy); and leaves behind four children, Noriam (Gary) Stockman of Parker, CO, Dylan T. (Julia) Smith of St. Croix, USVI, Frederick P. Smith of New Haven, CT, and L. Dawn (Gerald) Ellson of Murrysville, PA; he also leaves eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A veteran of WWII serving in the Navy in the South Pacific Theatre, where he earned two Battle Stars and other awards. Life time blood donor. He was retired from U.S. Steel (Homestead Works). Services were private. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Women's Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. Arrangements entrusted to the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Please view our online guestbook at: www.musmannofh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JONES ERIC E. PEACEFULLY, ON F...
JONES ERIC E. Peacefully, on Feb. 17, 2015. Son of Katherine Jones and late Theamon Jones; brother of Sandra Hicks and Leslie Gilchrist; and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation 11 a.m. Feb. 24, 2015, SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 N. Lang Ave. Service 12 Noon Feb. 24, 2015, in the chapel. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LADAKOS LORRAINE A. (WILKES-RO...
LADAKOS LORRAINE A. (WILKES-ROZZO) Age 88, formerly of Mt. Washington, on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Donald P. Ladakos and Anthony R. Rozzo; loving mother of John Edward (Susane) Rozzo, Robert Anthony (Carol) Rozzo, and the late Dennis E. Rozzo; grandmother of Lori Kenal, Carolyn Baumgartner, Nicolas, Nicole, Anthony and John Rozzo; sister of the late Charles, Albert Wilkes, and Grace Stack; also survived by loving family and friends. Friends received at the BRUSCO-FALVO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 214 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington, (412- 381-2323), on Mon. and Tues. from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Mount Church on Wednesday, 12 noon. www.bruscofalvo.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VANDEUSEN PATRICIA I. AGE 74, ...
VanDEUSEN PATRICIA I. Age 74, on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Beloved wife of 40 years to Henry R. VanDeusen; loving mother of Connie, Karen, Julia and Reed. She will be deeply, lovingly missed by her many grandchildren. Sister of Arlene Hodge and the late Lorraine Welty. Patty was an active member of Quilt Company East. She was an accomplished doll maker and shared her talents with those she loved. Friends are invited to a memorial visitation at WOLFE MEMORIAL INC., FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, Sunday, March 1, 2015, 1-5 p.m. only. Service and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to DoctorsWithoutBorders.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COLLEGE JOHNATHAN HEATH 09/13/...
COLLEGE
JOHNATHAN HEATH
09/13/1983 - 02/23/2012
Today marks three years since we lost you. It still seems hard to believe at times. As we try to keep busy in our daily lives and activities, our thoughts and memories of you are always present. We miss and love you so-
forever and always.
Much love
Dad, Mom, Shannon
and Lauren
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GENTILE NORMA MAE IN LOVING ME...
GENTILE
NORMA MAE
In loving memory of Norma Gentile on the anniversary of her passing February 23, 2014, at the Masonic Village in Sewickley, PA. Born in Lawrence County on July 10, 1930, she grew up in New Castle, PA. She became a Registered Nurse in 1950 and had a very long and successful career at Allegheny General Hospital. She went on to earn her degree in Hospital Management and ultimately a Master's in Public Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. We were all very proud of her and her accomplishments. She will live forever in our hearts as one of the most influential people in our lives.
Missed and loved by her children and grandchildren.
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