FARBO ELEANOR M. (DeGORI) A lifelong resident of Sewickley, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at West Hills Health and Rehab. She was born and raised in Sewickley, daughter of the late Antonio and Giovanna (Scalercio) DeGori. On March 30, 1993, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 41 years, James Farbo. Loving mother of James R. Farbo of Moon Township and the late infant Baby James; cherished grandmother of James Michael and Matthew James Farbo; loved sister of Elizabeth Rhodes of Imperial; and sister-in-law of Alice DeGori of Sewickley. She was preceded in death by siblings, Cecelia Barone, Rachel Brunette and Norman DeGori. She was a very faithful member of St. James Church and a graduate of Sewickley High School. She had retired from Quaker Valley Schools. Eleanor was proud to be from Sewickley, loved to walk in the Village and enjoyed flower gardening. Visitation Sunday 2-7 p.m. at COPELAND'S SEWICKLEY, 702 Beaver St., where Prayers will be recited on Monday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 10 a.m. at St. James Church, Rev. Thomas J. Burke, celebrant. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MODRAK DAVID J., JR. OF CRETE,...
MODRAK DAVID J., JR. Of Crete, IL, formerly of Pittsburgh, on Monday, April 13, 2015 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Pittsburgh on March 18, 1954, a son of David and Lynn Southworth Modrak. He served for four years in the United States Air Force. David was the beloved husband of Tere Nowak. Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are three children, Joshua (Carla) of Falls Creek, MS, Matthew and Lisa of Iron River, MI; three stepchildren, Chuck (Terri) Freunt, Tricia (John) DeFiore and Shere (Robert) Burt; three brothers, Robert (Terri), William (Elliott Kramer) and James (Michele) Modrak; eight grandchildren; and many aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Living Springs Community Church, 19051 S. Halsted St., Glenwood, IL 60425. Memorials may be made to the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FEDOCK JOHN J. AGE 69, OF VERO...
FEDOCK JOHN J. Age 69, of Verona, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Beloved husband and best friend for 49 years of Arlene (Tucci) Fedock; devoted father of John (Suzan) Fedock and Amy (William) McElligott; loving pappy of Jamie and Jason Fedock, Luke and Liam McElligott; brother of Arlene (the late Chuck) Becker; and brother-in-law of Mary Lou (the late James) Sonnie and Edward (Leslie) Tucci. John enjoyed woodworking, camping, creative cooking, and all Pittsburgh sports teams. Friends and relatives will be received on Sunday, April 19, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, April 20, 2015, 10 a.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, Verona. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to MDA c/o Connor's Crusaders, 400 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 524, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LYNCH AGNES G. "DEGNAN" AGE 96...
LYNCH AGNES G. "DEGNAN" Age 96, of Hazelwood, on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Aloysius Lynch; loving mother of John (Barbara) Lynch, Robert (Joanne) Lynch, Kathleen (David) Messman, Kevin (Debra) Lynch; cherished grandmother of Janet Delmer, Robert Lynch, Jr., Jeffery Lynch, Jason Lynch, David Messman, Douglas Messman, Cathryn Messman, Megan Lynch; Mrs. Lynch was blessed with 16 great-grandchildren; and is also survived by nieces and a nephew. Friends received at the JOHN D. O'CONNOR AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5106 Second Avenue, 15207, 412-521-8116, Saturday 4-8 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Stephen Parish Church Monday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SULLIVAN LAWRENCE EDWARD AGE 7...
SULLIVAN LAWRENCE EDWARD Age 72, died Tues., April 14, 2015. He grew up in Gibsonia and resided in Valencia. "Larry" is survived by his wife, Joyce (Vollmer) Sullivan; son, Matthew (Bretta); daughter, Christine (Daniel, Jr.) Walzer; grandchildren, Rebecca (Alex) Klepsic, Cassandra, Mackenzie, Ryan and Owen; one great-grandchild, Lily; brother, David (Arline); sisters-in-laws, Audrey (late Charles) Norris and Doris (Joe) Mincer; aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews and their families and many, many friends. He served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. He looked forward to the winter months in Florida, was an avid golfer, but most importantly spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Friends will be welcomed Sun., April 19, 2015, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LTD., 5864 Heckert Rd., Bakerstown 15007, where Funeral Services will be held Mon. at 10 a.m. Please pay tribute at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAROLD MARIAN AGE 88 OF SOUTH ...
HAROLD MARIAN Age 88 of South Fayette, formerly of Upper St. Clair passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Born on June 10, 1926, in Grove City, she was the daughter of the late Lilly and Russell Atchley; loving mother of Tom (Cheryl) Harold, Jim (Nancy) Harold, Pat Goodlin, and Bob (Cindy) Harold; cherished grandmother of Kristen, Jaclyn, Adam, Lauren, Andrea, David, Dan, and Meg; and great- grandmother of Caelyn, Colton, Brynn, Savannah, Cade, and Braydon. Marian was preceded in death by her sister, Helen Melrath. She had a passion for music, and taught many how to play the piano. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. Family and friends are welcome to a reception from 10 a.m. 11 a.m. with a Memorial Service to follow on May 30, 2015, at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 740 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, PA 15017. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marian's name to Bethany Presbyterian Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TRAUPMAN OLIVE (TITLE) PASSED ...
TRAUPMAN OLIVE (TITLE) Passed peacefully on April 16, 2015, at the age of 90, a resident of Spring Hill. Wife of the late Frank Traupman II; mother of Darlene A. (Daniel) Weber, Mark L. (Rose) Traupman and the late Frank J. Traupman III; grandmother of Daniel (Christie) Weber, Heather Weber, Frank J. Traupman IV and Misty Traupman; great-grandmother of Gabrielle, Alyssa, Laurel and Zachary. Friends will be received Sunday 1-8 p.m. at SPERLING FUNERAL HOME, 700 Blazier Dr., McCandless Twp. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, April 20, 2015, in St. Ambrose Church, 1025 Haslage Ave., Pgh., PA 15212 at 1 p.m. Everyone please meet at church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Vincentian Home Activity Fund, 111 Perrymont Rd., Pgh., PA 15237. Remembrances may be left at: www.sperlingfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FARREN DEENALYNN CECLIA (VICTO...
FARREN DEENALYNN CECLIA (VICTOR) Of Ross Twp., on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Loving mother of Shannon K. Slaney; sister of the late Anthony Victor; proud grandmother of Emerson. Services and interment private. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MANN ANNA R. (DIBUCCI) AGE 95,...
MANN ANNA R. (DiBUCCI) Age 95, of Shaler, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Beloved wife of the late William J.; loving mother of Carol (Lou) Giuliani and Linda (Ray) Morgano; grandmother of Louis (Bunny) and Keith (Lynda) Giuliani. She is also survived by great- grandchildren; loving aunt of Judith DiBucci and many other nieces and a nephew; daughter of the late Dominic and Immacolata DiBucci; sister of the late Benedict DiBucci, Lucy Buccigrossi, Frank DiBucci, Carmel Rodgers and Edith Delcimmutto. Anna's family would like to thank the staff of Vincentian Home for the special care given to their mother. Friends received on Sunday from 2-8 p.m. at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Spirit Church, Millvale, on Monday at 12 noon. www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SALO EWA ON THURSDAY, APRIL 16...
SALO EWA On Thursday, April 16, 2015. Wife of the late Iwan; mother of Joseph (Maria) Salo and Andrew J. Salo; grandmother of Stephanie, Mark (Shelli) Salo; Baba to Natalya and Camden. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday only at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. A Funeral Service will be held in St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church on Monday 10 a.m. Parastas on Sunday 7:30 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STUPAR ANDREW OF MUNHALL, ON A...
STUPAR ANDREW Of Munhall, on April 16, 2015, age 89. Son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Soltis) Stupar; brother of Betty Jozefov, Margaret J. Breznai, Stephen Stupar, and the late James Stupar; uncle of Stephen Breznai, with whom he resided, and also survived by many other nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., Munhall, on Sunday from 2-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, on Monday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested for the Children's Rehab Institute, 1405 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAMIANI ILDA M. (PLEBANI) AGE ...
DAMIANI ILDA M. (PLEBANI) Age 88, on Thursday, April 16, 2015, of Carnegie. Beloved wife of the late Francis A. Damiani; loving mother of Sharon, Philip, Robert (Kim Green Cappuccio) and Mark (Valerie); cherished grandmother of Sarah (Matt) Fabian, Miranda (Micah) Howell, Vincent Damiani, Breanna Damiani and Billy Cappuccio; also survived by a sister, Jennie Fratti of Hershey; and nieces and nephews. ILDA was born in Hershey, PA on May 26, 1926, and was the third child of Roberto and Assunta (Ricci) Plebani. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Nicholas Plebani, Norma DiClemente and Nicholas R. Plebani. ILDA graduated from Hershey High School in 1943. She was the secretary to the head of the Department of Accounts Payable of the Hershey Co. from 1943-1948. She married Francis Frank Damiani on June 12, 1948, and moved to Salem, WV where her husband was the head football coach of Salem College. They returned to Carnegie in 1949 before the birth of their first child to open a business The Sports Center. ILDA also worked as a sales associate for the Joseph Horne Co. during the 1970s. ILDA devoted her life to her family, supporting her husband, raising her children and loving her grandchildren. ILDA was an excellent cook and many Italian delicacies could be found at her dinner table. ILDA was also an avid Pittsburgh sports fan cheering her Pittsburgh teams to victory. ILDA will be remembered for her guidance, her cooking, devotion to family, as a helpful neighbor and loyal friend. From proverbs: Her children will rise up and praise her, her husband too extols her: Many are the women of proven worth, but you have excelled them all. Friends welcome Sunday 4-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial in the Ss. Simon and Jude Church Monday 11 a.m. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCGEE CHARLES N., JR. AGE 61, ...
McGEE CHARLES N., JR. Age 61, of Mt. Washington, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Beloved father of Charles N. (Lisa) McGee III, Steven W. McGee, Lawrence J. (Jaime) McGee, Anthony D. McGee, Joseph L. (Kelly) McGee and Jamie L. (Jason) McGee-Wilkes; loving grandfather of 13; brother of John McGee, Nancy (Bob) Scott and James McGee. His grandchildren were his life. They enjoyed fishing and camping. He also enjoyed traveling and spending time at the casino with family and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park. Condolences may be given at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REID DONALD D. AGE 63, OF WILK...
REID DONALD D. Age 63, of Wilkins Twp., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Donna (Kocak) Reid; adored son of the late Luther and Joyce Reid; brother-in-law of Albert (Theresa) Kocak, Jr., Debbie (Ron) Savko, Jerry Kocak, Robert (Kim) Kocak, and Ronald (Sharon) Kocak; also survived by 16 nieces and nephews. Don was a Vietnam Marine Veteran and a drug and alcohol counselor in Florida. Once he moved to Pittsburgh to be with his wife, he became an insurance fraud agent specializing in workman's comp. Friends will be received Sunday 1-5 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., (MONROEVILLE/PLUM CHAPEL) corner of (445) Beatty Rd. & 48 North, Monroeville, (412-856-4747). Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Fisher Church Monday, 10 a.m. Interment will follow in All Saints Catholic Cemetery. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MALLOCK GERALDINE AGE 68, OF C...
MALLOCK GERALDINE Age 68, of Carrick, on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Loving mother of Raymond Raget and the late Robert Raget; sister of Mary Schiefer and Ron Schiefer. There will never be another mother like her and she will be missed forever. Friends welcome Monday 2-8 p.m. at WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., (412-381-3345), Virginia Ave. & Kearsarge St., Mt. Washington, with a Blessing Service to be held at 7:30 p.m. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GALLEGOR CLARA J. (EXLER) OF F...
GALLEGOR CLARA J. (EXLER) Of Finleyville, on Thursday, April 16, 2015, age 79. Beloved mother of Richard (Susan), Gerald (Veronica), Deborah Hakos, Jeffrey and the late Phillip; sister of Agnes Condruk, Thomas and R. Robert Exler and the late Margaret Ceney, Gertrude McKowski, Joe and John Exler; loving grandmother of Stephanie Voeltz, Alexander Hakos, Amanda, Nicole, Allison, Joshua, Jeremy and Ashley Gallegor; also great-grandmother of Joshua and Jaxson Voeltz; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Sunday 2-6 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (Rt. 88), Library. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Church, 6414 Montour St., South Park, PA 15129. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Joan of Arc Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEDGE CHARLES ARTHUR, JR. BUD...
WEDGE CHARLES ARTHUR, Jr. BUD Age 95, of Evans City, passed away from natural causes on Thursday, April 16, 2015, while under the care of the Butler VA Medical Center. Born in Swissvale on January 18, 1920, he was the son of the late Charles Arthur Wedge, Sr. and Eleanor Steele. Bud was a faithful member of the St. John's United Church of Christ. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in engineering and was a former president of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He owned and operated Beahm's News Depot for over 30 years. Bud retired in 2002, at 82 years of age, as an Inspector in the Department of Weights and Measures for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was a member of Infinity Lodge # 546 F & A.M., the Rotary Club and American Legion of Evans City, Ancient Accepted Scottish Write Valley of New Castle, and a past commander of the Legion of Honor of the Syria Temple. Bud was also past president of Butler Caravan #14 and a former board member of the Planning Commission of Jackson Township. He loved to play the bugle with the Legion of Honor in their parade activities. In the last six months of his precious life, he developed a passion for playing bingo. He will be most remembered as a gentleman farmer, a voracious newspaper reader, and a family man. Bud will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 65 years, June (Beahm) Wedge, whom he married on May 6, 1949; his four loving children, Barry (Ruby) Wedge, Jamie (Richard) Wisniewski, Joyce Wedge, and Jill (Mike) Bemis; his five grandchildren, Heather, Brian (Cherry), Bridget, Jason and Nicole; his great-grandchild, Connor; his sister, Rose Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by his two sisters, Dorothy and Virginia. The Wedge family will welcome friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2015, at BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER OF CONNOQUENESSING TOWNSHIP, 856 Evans City Road, Renfrew. A Funeral Ceremony will be held on Monday, April 20, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Verna Call, officiating, followed by military honors. He will be laid to rest in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bud's honor to the Office of Development Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.boylanfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SLAGLE WALLACE "DOE" AGE 82, O...
SLAGLE WALLACE "DOE" Age 82, on Wed., Apr. 15, 2015, of Mt. Oliver. Beloved husband of Patricia for 56 years; loving father of Gail (Don), and Edward (Becky); beloved pappy of Dennis, Dana, Steven, Alexandra, and Jeffrey; beloved great-pappy of Mark, Brianna, Loken, Shane, and Isaac. Will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Friends received SAT. 6-8 and SUN. 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at TIMOTHY K. SLATER FUNERAL SERVICES, INC., (412-381-3337) 425 Brownsville Rd., Mt. Oliver, 15210, where funeral service will be held MON. 1 p.m. Condolences at: www.timothykslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FIDISHUN SISTER M. MARCIA (ELE...
FIDISHUN SISTER M. MARCIA (ELEANOR), O.S.F. Sister M. Marcia, age 81, a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis, United States Province, in her 58th year of Profession, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in Bethlehem, PA. Sister entered the community from St. Michael Parish, Tresckow, PA in 1956 and professed her first vows in 1957 in Mount Assisi Convent Chapel in Pittsburgh, PA. In her early years as a professed sister, she attended classes at Mount Mercy College in Pittsburgh, PA, now known as Carlow University and from Holy Family College, Philadelphia, PA. During her years of ministry, Sister Marcia taught the primary and middle grades in many parish schools in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, where our sisters ministered. From 1985-88, she was the principal of SS. Cyril and Methodius School in Clifton, NJ. After more than 30 years in grade schools, Sister Marcia spent 14 years teaching children in preschool and after school care. Her last years of active ministry from 2004-13 were spent at Monocacy Manor helping as a clerical aid in the finance office. In her spare time, Sister Marcia enjoyed working on crafts, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and reading. She will be missed by the sisters, her family and the caregivers at Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem, PA where she spent her last two years. Sister Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Veronica (Kozel) Fidishun; brothers, Bernard, Vincent, Patrick; and her sister, Ethel Sofianek. She is survived by her religious community; her brothers, Joseph and Thomas; her sister, Elizabeth Ceol; and her nieces and nephews. Calling Hours will be from 3 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2015, and on Monday, April 20, 2015, from 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Monocacy Manor, Bethlehem, PA. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Monocacy Manor. Arrangements have been made by CONNELL FUNERAL HOME, Bethlehem, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the School Sisters of St. Francis Retirement Fund, 395 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SZYMANOWSKI ANTHONY J. TONY ...
SZYMANOWSKI ANTHONY J. TONY Age 68, of Lawrenceville, on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Father of Jodie (James) Loughner and the late Anthony Szymanowski, Jr.; grandfather of Mazzy and Molly Loughner; son of Lois (Forrest) and the late Anthony Szymanowski; brother of Linda DePaulis, Rick (Darlene) Szymanowski and the late Karen Curotola and her surviving husband, Don Curotola; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville, Sunday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Angels Parish, St. Augustine Church on Monday at 10 a.m. Anthony was a retired City of Pittsburgh Fire Fighter and served in the US Army. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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