PALUMBO ANN S. (SPEHAR) Of Hampton, on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, Mrs. Palumbo was the dearest wife of Samuel L. Palumbo; daughter of the late Matthew and Mary Lubic Spehar; sister of Mary Spehar and Rose Conner, both of Lawrenceville and the late Matthew and Lillian Spehar. Celebrate Mrs. Palumbo's life with her family at a Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Glenshaw on Friday at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rt. 8, Shaler Twp. Leave condolences at: www.permanfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SNYDER ROBERT W. FONDLY KNOWN ...
SNYDER ROBERT W. Fondly known as Sparky, a Moon Township resident since 2003, formerly of Coraopolis, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at Masonic Village Sewickley. He was born in Coraopolis on March 25, 1936, to the late Jessie E. (Mobberley) and Glen Snyder. He married his beloved wife of 59 years on Dec. 30, 1955, Mary Lou (Barwell) Snyder. Loving father of Dawn Millorino (Robert), Tim Snyder (Sue), Mark Snyder (Barbara), Kelly Giannandrea (Ron) and Tami Chamberlain (Jay), all of Moon Township; grandfather of Mikayla, Zachary, Tim, Jr. (Kristin), Courtney (Adam), Amber, Mark, Jr. (Erica), Mallory (Michael), Jenna (Dave), Nick, Leah, Cory, Melissa and the late Kirk and Neil; great-grandfather of Dominick, Jordan, Mylee, Payton and Lainey; stepbrother, Keith Anderson of the North Hills. A retired truck driver for RB & W, Sparky was a 1954 graduate of Coraopolis High School where he had excelled in Basketball. His love of sports led him to play on Segneri's Championship Softball Team as well as coach softball and baseball for Pony League. He was a member of Mooncrest Baptist church, Coraopolis Moose, GBU and Valley Vets. Full of love and joy, he was a kind, gentle man who always had a joke to share. Visitation Sunday 7-9 p.m. and Monday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave., where Service will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Coraopolis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family would be appreciated. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BLUMENFELD IRVING L. AGE 84, O...
BLUMENFELD IRVING L. Age 84, on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Beloved husband of Rochelle (Reznik) Blumenfeld; beloved father of Harold E. Blumenfeld, Beth A. Blumenfeld and Louis C. Blumenfeld, MD; son of the late Louis Blumenfeld and Mildred Lebovitz; father-in-law of Irina Blumenfeld, Cheryl Blumenfeld and Sheryl Riddle; brother of the late Lilyanetta (late Morris) Berger. brother-in-law of Alan (Mimi) Reznik; grandfather of Brandon M., Justin T., Morgan S., Sofia I. and Loren Rose Blumenfeld; also survived by nieces, Cookie Elbling and Amy Reznik (Julie); nephew, Robert (Lizet) Reznik; and other relatives and friends. Irv and Morris Berger started the Gateway Paint and Chemical Company in 1953. The business still remains in the family and is celebrating its 62nd year in operation on Smallman St. in the Strip District. He was also a veteran of the US Army having served in Japan. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Sunday at 1 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to Services, (12 Noon - 1 p.m.). Interment B'nai Israel Cemetery. Contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation of the Alleghenies, 700 5th Avenue, 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or Congregation Beth Shalom, 5915 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or a charity of the donor's choice. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROONEY PATRICIA E. (BERNAUER) ...
ROONEY PATRICIA E. (BERNAUER) Age 59, of Butler County, formerly of McCandless Township, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Daughter of the late Glenn and Patricia Bernauer of McCandless Township. She is survived by her sister, Leslie Bernauer-Crispens of Virginia; as well as her children, Alexandra, Vincent and Harley. Besides being a selfless and giving mother, she was also a sweet, loving grandmother to granddaughters, Baleigh, Bella and Klover-Mae; as well as grandsons, Liam James and Kamden. She will be missed terribly by family and friends she held close and those that knew her well. Friends will be received on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Highway, Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. A Funeral Service will be held in St. John's Lutheran Church of Highland on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PISTORIUS JAMES M. OF BROOKLIN...
PISTORIUS JAMES M. Of Brookline, on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Husband of the late Nancy; beloved father of Christian Pistorius and Dana Murphy; brother of Jeannette LeDonne Webber; grandfather of Cameron Perez; former husband of Cheryl Pistorius; uncle of Larry, Jr., Marlo McCaskey, Desiree, Kara and Ross; son of the late Jim and Vivian Pistorius. Friends may call at THE FRANK DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380 Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Services Monday (notice of time and place later). www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STEINER TOBY LEE ROSENSON AFTE...
STEINER TOBY LEE ROSENSON After a courageous battle with melanoma, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Beloved wife of 45 years of Leon I. Steiner; loving mother of Andrea R. (Brad) Himes of Bethel Park and Richard J. "Rick" (Jahna) Steiner of Mt. Lebanon; loving sister of Fred Rosenson of Atlanta, GA; sister-in-law of Lori Blattner of Pittsburgh and Bonnie Wolff of NY; loving and adoring grandmother of Tyler and Taylor Himes, Francesca and Jackson Steiner; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Toby worked as a receptionist at the South Hills JCC for many years. Services at Temple Emanuel of South Hills, 1250 Bower Hill Road, Mt. Lebanon on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to Services, (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.). Interment Shaare Torah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEAHY J. BLAIR, JR. AGE 88, O...
LEAHY J. BLAIR, Jr. Age 88, of Wexford, on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Lois M. Froehlich Leahy for 64 years; dear father of Shelia Siegal (Bruce) of Tennessee, James of Wexford and Mark of Virginia; grandfather of James, Jr., Katie, Rachel, Bridgette and the late Lori; great-grandfather of Collier; also survived by one brother; three sisters; and predeceased by two brothers. Blair was an active member of the Knights of Equity since 1947. He was named Pittsburgh Irishman of the Year in 1982. He was presented the Manifesting the Kingdom award by the Most Reverend Bishop David A. Zubik in 2009. Blair was a member of Knights of Columbus #3907 where he was a past Grand Knight. He was also a former Marshall Township Supervisor. He was a WWII Navy veteran, Pacific Theater. Blair was a member of the American Legion Post #161. Friends received Saturday evening 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Hwy., Wexford. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Alphonsus Church, Wexford. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Alphonusus School, c/o St. Alphonsus Rectory, 201 Church Rd., Wexford, PA 15090. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOSARICH ELIZABETH AGE 89, OF ...
KOSARICH ELIZABETH Age 89, of Stowe Twp., formerly of Bellevue, on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Beloved mother of Darlene Cubic, Kathleen Kosarich; loving wife of the late Harry Kosarich; also survived by nieces and nephews. Betty led a very full and interesting life. She was trained by the government in her early years to be Rosie the Riveter but her dad said no to her accepting employment. As a birthday gift Harry set up an interview at McSorley's Restaurant as a waitress. When the Hilton Hotel was built downtown she was hired as a waitress. She had found her niche. Betty was also a world traveler. She walked the entire path of Christ, rode a camel to the pyramids in Egypt, went sailing on a catamaran in Hawaii and gambled in Vegas. When she retired she toured England and Scotland, but she wasn't done traveling yet. Now she can just look down on the entire planet to see anything she missed. Friends received Monday 1 p.m. until time of services at 6 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, 238 Helen St., Mckees Rocks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LifeCare in Bellevue. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FERGUSON MARY ANNE (HEYWARD) P...
FERGUSON MARY ANNE (HEYWARD) Professor Mary Anne Ferguson died Thursday, April 9, 2015, at her home in Pittsburgh, where she lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Stephen Carr. She was born July 25, 1918, in Charleston, SC, daughter of William and Anne (Walker) Heyward. She lived in Asheville, NC for her high school years, received her B.A. and M.A. degrees from Duke University, and her Ph.D. from Ohio State University. Both she and her husband, Alfred R. Ferguson (who died in 1974), were professors of English at Ohio Wesleyan University, Ohio State, and as founding professors at U. Mass/Boston. She was one of the pioneers of the field of Women's Studies, working on national commissions, curricular projects, and as editor of a path-breaking anthology, Images of Women in Literature (1973-1991). She leaves three daughters and what she liked to call "sons-in-love," Margaret Ferguson and David Simpson of Davis, CA, Jean and Stephen Carr of Pittsburgh, and Lucy and Phil Tenenbaum of Rutland; seven grandchildren, Nate and Kerrie Allen, Maggie (Carr) and Paul Larkin, Suzanna Ferguson, Ruthie Tenenbaum, Julia Carr, and Marianne and Christina Simpson; and two great-grandchildren, Charlie and Nell Allen. Memorial Services will be in Pittsburgh, PA at Calvary Episcopal Church, and ashes will be buried in Scituate, MA with Alfred's, on what would have been his 100th birthday. Arrangements entrusted to the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-364-4444. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOUTY NANCY ANN AT HER SHERADE...
DOUTY NANCY ANN At her Sheraden home, on Thursday, April 16, 2015, Nancy Ann, age 81. Beloved mother of Marjorie Ann Douty and Robert A. (Diane) Douty; sister of M. Louise Wilkie and William (Fay) Reynolds. Service and interment were private. Arrangements entrusted to HERSHBERGER - STOVER INC. FUNERAL HOME, Crafton. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DENGLER DAVID C., JR. AGE 40, ...
DENGLER DAVID C., Jr. Age 40, of Reserve Twp., passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Beloved son of Kathleen A. (Hillebrand) Perlik; loving father of Dawson Dengler; dear brother of Amy E. (Chris) Schindler, Angela Perlik, Brian C. Perlik and Steven Perlik; nephew of Mary (Harry) Schmidt and the late Arleen Hillebrand. David is also survived by his ex-wife, Karen Hillgrove; and many cousins. Family will receive friends on Saturday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View, PA 15229. Mass of Christian Burial to be held on Monday in St. Sebastian Church at 10 a.m. Dave was President of Spring Garden Vol. Fire Co. He enjoyed family time doing special activities with his son, Dawson, and collected memorabilia of Star Wars and Beastie Boys. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in David's memory to the Spring Garden VFC, 3367 Spring Garden Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Please leave condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GARDA ELIZABETH BETTY AGE 90...
GARDA ELIZABETH BETTY Age 90, on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Edward H. Garda; loving mother of Donna Marie Garda, Douglas (Amber) Garda, David (Roxanne) Garda, Jane (Lenny) Vargo and the late Edward R. Garda; also survived by grandchildren, great- grandchildren, a great-great- granddaughter, nieces and nephews. Family and friends welcome Friday 2-9 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., where blessing service will be held Saturday 10 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REED DAVID CHARLES DAVE KNOW...
REED DAVID CHARLES DAVE Known as Dave to friends and family, passed away on April 1, 2015, at the age of 64. Born January 13, 1951, to Thomas H. and Maguerite B. Reed. David resided in Shaler Township, a suburb of Pittsburgh, until he attended Lehigh University earning a degree in business with honors in 1973. After college, he worked as an auditor with Arthur Young where he became a CPA. David moved to Commodities Corporation in 1979, where he took the position of vice president and controller. In 1989, he helped to establish and manage a Japanese/U.S. joint venture for Commodities Corporation in futures trading with offices in Tokyo and Singapore. During this time, he and his family lived in Tokyo for three years. In 1998, David left Commodities Corporation and became co-founder and CEO of Mapleton Nurseries in Kingston, NJ. Mapleton is a wholesale nursery specializing in container grown native and ornamental trees and shrubs. At the time of his death and for more than ten years prior thereto, David served on the board of directors of 1st Constitution Bank, where he chaired the Audit Committee. Additionally, he was serving as a director of both Arden-Sage Multi-Strategy TEI Fund and Arden-Sage Multi-Strategy Fund. More recently, he also became a trustee of two alternative mutual funds sponsored by Arden Asset Management, LLC in New York. Some of David's favorite memories involved his years in the Boy Scouts of America, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. All three of his sons, Thomas, Michael, and Mark were boy scouts in Troop 43, Princeton, where David stayed active in scouting as a member of the Troop committee, as well as offering the use of his personal workshop and his expertise in woodworking to help many scouts with their own Eagle Scout projects. His wife, Dolores Elder Reed; his sons, Thomas, Michael, and Mark; and his mother, Marguerite Bettegar Reed, survive David. Also surviving are two brothers, Robert, his wife, Mary, and Arthur, his wife, Joellen; a niece, Katie and her husband, Dustin Schron; his wife's twin sister, Marianne, and her husband, Dr. Richard Altenbaugh; and nephews, Ian and Colin; as well as sister-in-law, Ruth Woodside, and her three sons, Danny, David, and Benjamin Elder, also survive him. Memorial gifts, in lieu of flowers, may be made to BSA Troop 43, Nassau Presbyterian Church, Princeton, NJ or Lehigh University's Thomas H. Reed Endowed Scholarship fund c/o Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA. A celebration of David's life will be announced in the near future. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZAVADA ESTELLE AGE 71, PASSED ...
ZAVADA ESTELLE Age 71, passed away peacefully Monday, April 13, 2015, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Estelle was born on March 31, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to William and Anna Gregg. She lived most of her life in the Pittsburgh area and retired in Colorado Springs. She was a Cardiac Nurse at Central Medical in downtown Pittsburgh and upon retirement she was very active in her community and loved to bake and cook. She was known by all of her family and friends as "Bunny". Bunny was preceded in death by her father, William Gregg; and her brother, Bill Gregg. She is survived by her mother, Anna Gregg; and brother, Ernie Gregg; and her children, John Zavada and Gregg Zavada. Bunny's family is deeply grateful to the wonderful caregivers that provided exceptional care over the years. Memorial Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015, in the chapel at the Salvation Army at 910 Yuma Street in Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers, please provide donations to your local chapter of the Salvation Army in Bunny's name. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HANNI ROSELLA (GIUNTA) AGE 93 ...
HANNI ROSELLA (GIUNTA) Age 93 years, Rosella died Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Independence Village of Frankenmuth, MI. She was born to Anthony and Nancy (Franze) DiGirolamo on April 1, 1922, in Pittsburgh, PA, where she resided most of her lifetime. Rosella's life was her family and she loved spending special times with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a mother to so many as she shared her tender care and knowledge to all who were acquainted with her. Additionally, Rosella enjoyed reading and an occasional visit to the casino. She was united in marriage to Anthony Giunta, who preceded her in death, and then later married Richard Hanni, who also predeceased her. Surviving family members include two daughters, Nancy Zapolski (Thomas) and Rozanne Giunta (Norman Monto); four grandchildren, Scott Monto (Ashley Jericho), Mark Monto (Tayyaba), Kristen Hetzel-Homann (Jason), and Bre Hetzel-Nugent (Matthew); three great-grandchildren, Ayden Monto, Austin Snyder, and Samantha Homann; along with two brothers, Jack and Sam DiGirolamo. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Monday, April 20, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption, 45 N. Sprague Avenue, Bellevue, PA. The family will be present at the church after 10:00 a.m. to gather in fellowship with relatives and friends to share fond memories of Rosella. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908), Shriners Hospitals For Children (2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607), or other charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HREGDOVIC DAVID R. ON WEDNESDA...
HREGDOVIC DAVID R. On Wednesday, April 15, 2015, age 63, of Tarentum, formerly of Elliott and the Green Tree area. Dave had a great love for cars, riding his motorcycle and being a Nascar fan. He also loved boating as well. He has left behind a son, Tim Hregdovic (Mei), his girlfriend, Stephanie Callahan; his sister, Teresa Komer (Jim); and loving cousins, Diane Doven (Mike) and Cindy Morgano (Carmen); nephews, nieces and other cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Rudy Hregdovic and Mary Lou Domachowski; and his brother, Ed Hregdovic. Friends received Saturday 2-4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until time of Blessing Service at 8 p.m. at the HEALY - HAHN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 512 Grant Ave., Millvale. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOONTZ MARGARET H. PEG ON TU...
KOONTZ MARGARET H. PEG On Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at her home with her family at her side, of Swissvale. Daughter of the late Donald, Sr. and Henrietta Koontz; loving sister of Estelle K. Wylie of Wilkins, Donna Reilly and her husband, Jack, of FL, Donald Koontz, Jr. and his wife, Sue, of Murrysville, Barbara Wilson and her husband, Bob, of N. Huntingdon, Lyn Koontz of Swissvale, Mary Jo Tammariello and her husband, Bob, of Edinboro, Richard Koontz and his wife, Judy, of Forest Hills and the late Kathie Burgard and her surviving husband, Paul. Peg is also survived by her loving numerous nieces and nephews. She retired as a social worker with Family Children's Service. Friends received 2-8 p.m. SUNDAY ONLY at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Rite of Christian Burial in the Word of God Roman Catholic Church (formerly St. Anselm) on Monday morning at 10 a.m. Donations to Word of God, 2021 S. Braddock Ave., Swissvale, PA 15218 or to Family Hospice, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FLEMING JOSEPH W. AGE 87, OF ...
FLEMING JOSEPH W. Age 87, of Cranberry Twp., formerly of McCandless Twp., died on Monday, April 13, 2015, in Sherwood Oaks. Beloved husband of Brenda (Mimi Goetz); loving father of John A., and James C.; doting grandfather of Morgan and Marissa; he is survived by his siblings, Ruth (Van Kirk), Martha (Murray), and Jay; and was preceded in death by his brother, William. Joe was born in West Newton, PA and was a graduate of West Newton High School in 1946 and Penn State in 1951. He worked as a chemical engineer for Koppers Co. for over 30 years at various chemical plants across the eastern U.S. During the Korean war, he was in the Chemical Warfare section of the Army from 1953 until 1956 at the Army's Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland. While in the Army he obtained his private pilot's license. He holds several patents granted to him personally for chemical and mechanical processes. Joe was an avid bridge player developing his own bidding system. No visitation please. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on April 25, 2015, at Sherwood Oaks. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the ALS Association of Western PA. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME of CRANBERRY. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WHITTINGTON DELORES PEACEFULLY...
WHITTINGTON DELORES Peacefully on April 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by daughters, Melanie and Anita Reid; she is survived by daughter, Terri Godels (Gregory); a host of grandchildren; great- grandchildren; great-great- grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday, April 19, 2015, 2-6 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC. Services Monday, April 20, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Petra International Ministries. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHAMBERS DEREK ALAN APRIL 17, ...
CHAMBERS
DEREK ALAN
April 17, 1951
Happy 64th Birthday.
Love you, Dad, Brothers,
Sister, Son, you never left our hearts and minds.
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