SCHLUETER-BENSON DONNA L. Age 65, of Bethel Park, on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Donald Benson; loving mother of Christopher (Dee); stepmother of Christie (Joe) Charnock and Donald (Angela) Benson; grandmother of Brad, Taylor, Erica, and Ali; sister of Gary Cornelius and Debbie Cornelius. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER - CONNELL. Friends welcome at 5120 W. Library Ave., Bethel Park, 412-835-7940 on Wednesday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. followed by committal service at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PLUTNICKI SUEANN ON SUNDAY, AP...
PLUTNICKI SUEANN On Sunday, April 5, 2015, of Arlington. Wife of Paul Plutnicki; mother of Shannon Plutnicki; sister of Nadine, Esther and Marty. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 S. 15th St., South Side, on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where blessing services will be held on Friday at 12 noon. www.gmiterfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BALL JERRY AGE 72, OF FOREST H...
BALL JERRY Age 72, of Forest Hills, on Monday, April 6, 2015. Beloved husband of 46 years to Nancy; loving father of Robyn (Keith) McIlwain and Rebecca Ball; grandpa of Christian, Kate, Claire, and Elliot. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, SUNDAY ONLY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where Service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCFEELEY RICHARD RICHARD MCFEE...
McFEELEY RICHARD Richard McFeeley, beloved husband of Leslie, passed peacefully at home on Monday, April 6, 2015. He is survived by mother, AnnMarie; brother, Robert; sister, Ann; and family members in the Matro, McFeeley, and Gridler clans. Always a fan of Groucho Marx, Richard often quoted I refuse to belong to any club that would have me as a member. Therefore, he was not a member of any club. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at St. Bartholomew's Church in Crabtree, PA, with interment in St. Claire Cemetery in Greensburg. All family and friends are invited to attend services and/or our celebration of a life well lived at Rizzo's Restaurant in Crabtree immediately following. Arrangements by STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, 412 678 6177). Remembrances may be made in Richard's name to Animal Friends of Westmoreland, 216 Depot Road, Youngwood, PA 15697. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SIMON LAWRENCE BUD AGE 90, O...
SIMON LAWRENCE BUD Age 90, on Friday, April 3, 2015, of West Mifflin. Beloved husband of the late Lois Simon; loving father of Larry (Thomasine) Simon and Lynn (Tom) Edenfield; proud Pappap of Elizabeth and Julie Kostilnik and Amanda Simon; brother of Loretta Coronado and the late Dorothy Hentosz; brother-in-law of Margaret Bergman; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his very dear friend, Dottie Davies. Bud served in the Navy on submarines and was a life member of the Submarine Veterans of WWII. His true passion was archery. He enjoyed shooting and officiating, but most of all he loved teaching the youths, seniors and the physically-challenged. He was an active member of PSAA and NAA and in the early 1960's he cofounded the JOAD program at the Clairton Sportsmen's Club where he was very active until recently when his health declined. He was also a Certified National Judge in archery and volunteered at the '84 and '96 Olympic games. In 2002, he was chosen to help carry the Olympic Torch to Salt Lake City. Arrangements were made by JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100. If desired, family suggests contributions to the Clairton JOAD program via runcoarchery@gmail.com. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MEYER FRANK J., JR. AGE 64, OF...
MEYER FRANK J., Jr. Age 64, of Ingram, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, at Ohio Valley Hospital. He was born in Pittsburgh on July 31, 1950, to the late Anna Mae (Scully) and Frank J. Meyer, Sr. Well-loved brother of Mary Ann of Coraopolis, Rose Sissy of San Antonio, TX, Denise Rucker (Mark) of Coraopolis, Richard (Fran) of Saltsburg, PA, William (Cheryl) of Magnolia Springs, AL, John (Debbie) of Kennedy, Robert (Mary) of Gardner, NC, Paul (Carol) of Hopewell and the late Thomas Meyer; many cherished nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends. Frank was a member of Boilermakers Union #154. Visitation Sunday (April 12, 2015) 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave. where Service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Thomas Petrosky officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PRILLA
APRIL DAWN
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DUFF ELEANOR M. AGE 86, OF PIT...
DUFF ELEANOR M. Age 86, of Pittsburgh, passed from this Earth to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. She was a loving wife; caring mother of two sons; grandmother of six; and great-grandmother of one. Eleanor was born on February 13, 1929, to Margaret (Sutter) Murison and William Murison. She had three sisters and one brother. Eleanor Ann Murison married Andrew Duff of Pittsburgh on Sept. 19, 1953. After marriage, they continued to live in Pittsburgh, then Florida, but in 1959 settled in Penn Hills. Eleanor is survived by her two children, Andrew W. and his wife, Margaret Wallace, and Robert J. with his wife, Kristen Wittmaier; her grandchildren are Jason, Brian, Kevin, Katie, Joshua and Alex; and the great-granddaughter, Harper. Eleanor liked playing the piano and singing. She started her own business as a retailer for wedding invitations, named Invitations by Eleanor. However, above all, she enjoyed her painting. She won numerous awards for her artwork over the years. She was supportive and active at Murrysville Bible Chapel where she taught as a Sunday school teacher. She was gifted at encouragement and service. Most notably, she was a dedicated prayer warrior. Many will attest that her prayers will be deeply missed. A reception will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. The Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., and burial will be in Plum Creek Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PLUNKARD PAUL C. AGE 84, OF SH...
PLUNKARD PAUL C. Age 84, of Shaler, on April 3, 2015, in Bradenton, FL. Husband of Josephine Fastuca Plunkard; father of Diane Bischoff (Col. Jeffrey Bischoff, U.S. Army Retired), Teresa Pitell (David), and Ray Plunkard (Denise); ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother of Lois Voelker and Colleen Coulter; son of the late Paul and Elizabeth Plunkard. Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Blessing Service Saturday 10 a.m. Please visit us at www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SWARTWOOD MARGARET E. PEGGY ...
SWARTWOOD MARGARET E. PEGGY Age 90, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015, at Longwood at Oakmont. She was the beloved daughter of the late William G. Swartwood and Rachel J. (Walker) Swartwood. Peggy was born in and grew up in Oakmont where she spent her entire life except for 15 years when she lived in Shadyside of Pittsburgh. She worked as a histology technician at St. Margaret Hospital and retired in 1989 after 30 years as chief histology technician at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She also volunteered for many years after retirement at Shadyside Hospital. Peggy enjoyed traveling, knitting, playing bridge with her friends and was like a grandmother to her grandcousins. She is survived by her cousin, Keith Manherz, age 97, of Pompano Beach, FL; and her second cousins, Ronald Manherz of San Diego, California, Marlene Lawton and her spouse, Edmund of Hale's Location, NH; and grandcousins, Carl Manherz, Karen Manherz, Kristen Wohlschlegel, Hollie Lawton; and five great-grandcousins. Her sense of humor will be missed by many other relatives and friends in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Service and Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Oakmont Presbyterian Church, 415 Pennsylvania Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139 (in the memo write Elevator Fund). Arrangements are entrusted to the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139. Online condolences may be made to: english-funeral-home.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SAURO TERESINA "TERESA" (SASSI...
SAURO TERESINA "TERESA" (SASSI) Passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on April 7, 2015, at the age of 92. Beloved wife of 64 years to the late Gaetano Sauro; also preceded in death by her parents, Eugenio Sassi and Candia Bolsito. She was born in Gizzeria, Catanzaro, Italy and then moved in 1958 to Pittsburgh to raise her family. They lived in Mt. Oliver then settled in Brentwood. She will always be remembered for her strong family values and her Italian traditions. Her entire life was dedicated to cooking for her family every Sunday. She also found great joy in gardening, cooking and canning. Her huge heart, beautiful smile, and kindness became the cornerstone of her personality, always giving to others before herself. She was a loving mother to Aldo Sauro of Carrick, Gina Sauro Torchia (the late Albert Torchia); and dear friend, Frank Romano of Sewickley, Aurelio (Donna) Sauro of St. Pete Beach, Carmen Sauro of Brentwood, Maria Sauro Moore of South Park, Sandra Sauro (Daniel) Rauso of Jefferson Hills, and James (Donna) Sauro of Brentwood; grandmother to Annette (John), Maria (Todd), Albert, Michelle (Chris), Lisa (Rodolfo), Brian (Danielle), Julie (Clement), Shawn (Melissa), Jennifer (Michael), Tasha (TJ), Alicia (Daryl), Austin, Kyle, and Helena Teresa; also had 27 great-grandchildren. Teresa was a long-standing dedicated member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church. Her loving presence will be sorely missed but the beautiful memories with family will last forever in our hearts. She will finally be united with her devoted husband, parents, and siblings at the gates of Heaven. May she find eternal rest and salvation with our Lord. Family and friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JACOB ROBERTA J. AGE 88, OF PL...
JACOB ROBERTA J. Age 88, of Plum, on Monday, April 6, 2015. Wife of the late Richard F. Jacob; beloved mother of Darrylin (Ronald) Loshelder, Carol (Dennis) Swauger, Richard Jacob and Jan (Robert) Sheridan; grandmother of Brian (Heather) Loshelder, Jessica (Ronald) Hardgrove, Paula (David) Pellegrino, Robb (Katie) and Nathan Jacob, Kaitlin and Robert Sheridan; great- grandmother of Ian and Blake Loshelder, Damien and Giliana Pellegrino; sister of Louella Peers and Caroline Petach; also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills, PA 15235. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rev. Thomas R. Bartley Angel Fund. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHURMAN ANDREW P. AGE 87, OF A...
CHURMAN ANDREW P. Age 87, of Adamstown, Maryland (formerly of Pittsburgh, PA), passed away on March 22, 2015, with his family by his side. He was the husband of Stella Churman, his wife of 51 years. Born October 1, 1927, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew and Helen Churman. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Duquesne University. He was a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter and he worked at the Maryland Casualty Company for his entire career. In addition to his loving wife, Andy is survived by his daughters, Amy Bosserman (David) and Sue Norville (Thomas); four grandchildren, Dylan and Griffin Bosserman, Andrew and Aidan Norville; and many nieces and nephews. His sisters, Martha Churman, Ellen Luther, Wilma Zotter and Erma Lander; and his brother, Robert Churman, preceded him in death. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, One Grove Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Avenue, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HICKS PAULETTE M. AGE 75, OF P...
HICKS PAULETTE M. Age 75, of Pgh., passed away peacefully on April 6, 2015. Mother of Robinette Cureton (Curtis) and the late Karen J. Myers; sister of the late LaRue Lewis; also survived by three grandchildren, James Henry Myers, Jr., Janeya Myers and Curtis T. Cureton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation on Thursday, April 9, 2015, from 4 - 8 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219, where Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 10, 2015, at 11 a.m. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BALL CATHERINE GRACE AGE 26, O...
BALL CATHERINE GRACE Age 26, of Brookline, on April 4, 2015. Cherished daughter of Colleen Barber (Donald) and the late Ronald; dear sister of Genevieve (Jerry Kelley); adoring aunt of Cheyanne and Maurice Kelley; treasured granddaughter of Flora; loving friend of Chris. Services private. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FINNERTY JOSEPH E. AGE 90, OF ...
FINNERTY JOSEPH E. Age 90, of Beaver, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015, in his home. Born December 2, 1924, in Carnegie, he was a son of the late John and Ella (McGann) Finnerty. Mr. Finnerty retired as a signalman from Conrail with 43 years of service and he was a member of S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Beaver. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Mary M. (Zinski); a son, Terrence Finnerty; three daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Chris Napoli, Anna and Jim Troynar and Kelly and Stevan Drobac; two beloved grandchildren, Jake (Mary) Napoli and Meghan Napoli; a brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Roseanne Finnerty; a sister, Anna Mary Baughman; and many loving nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday from 2:00- 4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. in TATALOVICH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., CENTER TWP., 3475 Brodhead Rd., Monaca, PA 15061, where a Blessing Service will be held Friday at 11:30 a.m., with Fr. Robert Miller, pastor of S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Moon Twp. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOYD GERALD G. PEACEFULLY ON A...
BOYD GERALD G. Peacefully on April 4, 2015. Survived by mother, Emma Boyd; siblings; nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday, April 9, 2015, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC., Penn Hills, with Services to follow at 12 p.m. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CARTER ROGER W. ROY ON EAST...
CARTER ROGER W. ROY On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, Roger W. "Roy" Carter, age 88, of Baldwin Borough. Beloved husband of the late Margie Carter; father of Janice Marie (Thomas) Lutz, David Edward (Shelley) Carter, and Diana Lynn (William) Schneider; grandfather of Julieanna, Christopher, Megan, Cindy, Andrew, Olivia, Chris, Jeana, and Cassandra; great-grandfather of Veronica, Adrianna, Kylie, Victoria, James, Cody, Colton, Jacob Carter, Haley, Carrie, Tyler, and Abby; brother of Ruth Jamison. Roger was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. There will be no visitation. The family will receive friends Friday, April 10, 2015, from 10-11 a.m. in Nativity Church where a Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Arrangements by GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., (412) 655-4600. In lieu of flowers, please make donations, if desired, in Roger's name to Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Condolences may be offered for the family at www.GriffithFH.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PASCHKA BETTY RUTH (DAUBENSPEC...
PASCHKA BETTY RUTH (DAUBENSPECK) Age 96, of Verona, formerly of Highland Park and Franklin, PA, on Fri., April 3, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Herman R. Paschka; mother of Donna (Robert) Anderson and Terry Louise Paschka; grandmother of Matthew (Katy) Anderson and Jennifer Anderson; great-grandmother of Riley, Cassidy and Danielle Anderson. Betty was a dog lover and always had a dog in her home. She enjoyed listening to her dear husband sing in barber shop quartets. Friends received Saturday, 2 p.m. until a Service at 4 p.m., at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD. / ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills. In lieu of flowers, and to honor Betty's memory, donations may be made to Rosedale United Methodist Church, 5501 Third St., Verona, PA 15147. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ULICNY BETTY ANN 4/8/1999 ~ 4/...
ULICNY
BETTY ANN
4/8/1999 ~ 4/8/2015
Baby Doll, it's been 16 years since you've been gone. Miss you so much, till we meet in heaven with the angels. Love forever, Rich.
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