PITASSI
JOSEPH JEFF
Feb. 2, 1937 - April 20, 1995
My beloved brother passed away 20 years ago today. He is always missed and loved. Love, Mil, Tom, and Family
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PITASSI JOSEPH JEFF FEB. 2, ...
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TOPERZER JOHN W. AGE 82, OF MT...
TOPERZER JOHN W. Age 82, of Mt. Lebanon, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Sunday, April 19, 2015, transferred to the church triumphant. Beloved husband of the late Rosalie Toperzer; previous husband and dear friend of Bette Anderson; father of Joy Toperzer and John Toperzer, Jr.; brother of Walter (the late Betty) Toperzer, Henry (Julie) Toperzer, Sally (Mark) Bjerke and the late Betty (Fred) Longenecker; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. John graduated from Munhall High School and Carnegie Tech. He was a Korean Era Veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired engineer from Bayer Corporation. John was a longtime member of the Concordia Lutheran Church where he served as President and Elder, was a member of the choir and also a Sunday School teacher. He was former president of Pittsburgh Area Lutheran Ministries and past board member of Concordia Lutheran Ministries. John was also a proud Pittsburgh Pirate season ticket holder. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 12:00 noon at Concordia Lutheran Church. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOKOLA LJUBICA VIOLET (GOJKO...
JOKOLA LJUBICA VIOLET (GOJKOVICH) On Monday, April 20, 2015, age 92, of Trafford. She was a devoted member of St. Nicholas Serbian E.O. Church, the St. Petka Circle of Serbian Sisters, Serb National Federation Lodge #7, and a former member of the Trafford Senior Citizens. A daughter of the late Gliso and Mila Gojkovich; wife of the late Nick Jokola; beloved mother of Nick (Mary) Jokola and Mila (Pero) Prpa; loving Baba of Shawn Wallace-Baiza (Mike Baiza), Eric Wallace and Nicole Jokola; dear Great-Baba of Emma, Gordon, Magdalejna, Abby, Maddy, and Ella; sister of Peter (the late Irene) Gojkovich, Dolores (Al) Lonzo, Diane (the late Ed) Yurack, the late Mitzi (Steve) Vudragovich, Mary (Paul) Estok, Jennie (John) Zigarovich, George (Netta) Gojkovich, Paul (Evelyn) Gojkovich, and Betty (Jim) Alfieri; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, INC.,201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, PA 15148, (412)824-4332, on Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. Pomen at 7:30 p.m. Service in St. Nicholas Serbian E.O. Church on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery. She will fondly be remembered as a beautiful cook and baker, especially well-known for her homemade noodles and Pogoca. She will be greatly missed. May her memory be eternal. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NOVAKOWSKI LAWRENCE NORMAN AGE...
NOVAKOWSKI LAWRENCE NORMAN Age 72, of Springdale, on Thursday, April 16, 2015. The youngest of 13 siblings, he grew up on 30th St. in Lawrenceville, and formerly attended the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and School in Polish Hill. Beloved husband of Mary Carol (Neiswonger); loving father of Lawrence (Julie) and Nicole; grandfather to Heather, Erik, William and Trevor; brother of Patricia "Sissy" Cush; son of the late Joseph and Stella Antoinette Wroblewski Novakowski. He was a retired steelworker for Blaw-Knox Co. and loved his family, polka music and playing the accordian. No visitation. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at the Healthsouth Rehabilitation Center chapel on Guys Run Rd. in Harmar at 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the ongoing care and assistance of his wife, Mary: gofund.me/mf17sc. Professional services trusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY/LTD., Blawnox. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARTOWSKI HELEN ON SUNDAY, APR...
MARTOWSKI HELEN On Sunday, April 19, 2015, age 91. Beloved daughter of the late John Benjamin and Thecla Martowski; sister of the late John Martowksi; survived by niece, Danielle Martin of New York City. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 5300 Penn Avenue, Bloomfield on Wednesday, 4-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Maria Goretti Church, Friendship Campus, on Thursday at 9 a.m. Everyone Please Gather at the Church. Interment Private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MESHANKO ANDREW M. OF SHARPSBU...
MESHANKO ANDREW M. Of Sharpsburg, originally Wilkinsburg, on April 19, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Marlyn Meshanko; loving father of Michael (Machele), Andrea Zacchia (John), Robert, Daniel (Patricia), and Andrew (Laurie); also 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; Andrew was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Friends received Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Funeral Mass at St. Gerard Majella Church, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TAYLOR HAROLD WILLIAM "BILLY" ...
TAYLOR HAROLD WILLIAM "BILLY" Age 82, of Baldwin, passed away on April 20, 2015. Beloved husband of Cynthia Taylor; loving father of Debra "Peaches" Taylor; brother of Pearl Jackson, Clifton "Chubby" Taylor, Marva Hale, and the late Myrna Taylor; son of the late Harold Buster and May Ella Taylor; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 3 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills. Condolences may be given at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUZOMBERKA EDWARD AGE 93, ON S...
RUZOMBERKA EDWARD Age 93, on Sunday, April 19, 2015, of Millvale. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Culbertson) Ruzomberka; loving father of Elizabeth Ruzomberka; brother of Frank (Leanor) Ruzomberka and the later Matthew, John and Ralph Ruzomberka, Eileen McDougal and Mildred Nichter; son of the late Matthew and Maria (Cupka) Ruzomberka. Ed was a US Navy veteran of WWII and Korea, a graduate of the University of Miami (Florida) where he played football for the Miami Hurricanes. He also played football for the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 1947 season. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, the SIGMA CHI fraternity, the Iron Arrow, the Elks, the VFW and the Masons. He was an owner, with his family, of the Grant Bar in Millvale until his retirement. Friends received Thursday 2-8 p.m. at the HEALY - HAHN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 512 Grant Avenue, Millvale, 412-821-2940. Funeral Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the Christ Lutheran Church, 917 Evergreen Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15209. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VICTORELLI RONALD OF MOON TOWN...
VICTORELLI RONALD Of Moon Township, formerly of Kennedy Township, passed away on April 20, 2015. Born August 28, 1938. Ron is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marie (McClard) Victorelli; also children, Ronald (Debbie) Victorelli and Denise (James) Mancini; his grandchildren, Cyndi (Doug) Beasock, James ( Samantha) Mancini, Emma Victorelli and Laura Victorelli. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2015, at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., Kennedy Twp., where Prayers will be offered THURSDAY at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Malachy Church. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the National Parkinson Foundation, www.parkinson. org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CONLEY CHARLES DAVID AGE 96, P...
CONLEY CHARLES DAVID Age 96, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2015. He was preceded in passing by his wife, Lillian; and parents, Martin and Margaret; as well as his sister, Lois. He is survived by his sons, Paul (Chula Vista, CA), Charles (married to Marydawn Wright) (Richmond, VA), and Robert (married to Renee Ilse-Conley) (Cupertino, CA); daughter, Lillian Conley-Roselin (married to Jon Roselin) (Walnut Creek, CA); sister, Norene (Pittsburgh, PA); grandchildren, Jason, Sarah, Nathan, Lisa, Julia, Rory, Mitchell, Donal, Malcolm and Evan; and great-grandchildren, Tallia and Hunter. Charles was born on March 2, 1919, in Pittsburgh, PA. He spent his youth playing sports and going to the Boys' Club of Pittsburgh. He attended Schenley High School, graduated, then worked at Heppenstall's Steel Mill in Pittsburgh before enrolling at Springfield University where he played football. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps before embarking on a career in boys' club work. He began his career in 1944, as program director of the Boys' Club of Toledo, Ohio, then was named director of the Boys' Clubs of National City (CA), Cleveland (OH), Chula Vista (CA), and Columbia Park (CA). He was director of the Boys' Club of Toledo's summer camp where he and camp counselor Paul Seymour became friends and spent many hours playing basketball on the camp's dirt basketball courts. Seymour went on to star and coach in the National Basketball Association. During Mr. Conley's tenure at the Boys' Club of National City, he noticed that a 9-year old boy named Wayne Sevier had exceptional athletic skills, and encouraged him to participate in the club's basketball program. Years later, Sevier played quarterback at San Diego State for Coach Don Coryell who eventually played and coached in the National Football League. The original buildings of the National City Boys' Club were torn down and a new club was erected. Mr. Sevier paid for the gym in the new club. Mr. Conley spent most of his career working at clubs that were located in impoverished areas. While at the Columbia Park Boys' Club, he developed a fine arts program that received national recognition. Four boys from Columbia Park were nominated for National Boy of the Year honors. Two of them won. Each time, one of his club members was nominated, Mr. Conley would accompany him to Washington, D.C., where they would meet the President of the United States. After retiring, Mr. Conley spent time with his immediate family in New Mexico, New York, and California. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and had a profound influence on their lives. During his latter years, he enjoyed going the race track, meeting for lunch with former colleagues, and following his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. A private Memorial Service will be held at the Coronado Beach in San Diego, one of Mr. Conley's favorite places. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the following: Columbia Park Clubhouse Boys' and Girls' Clubs of San Francisco, 380 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 or Hospice of the East Bay, 3470 Buskirk Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILSON JUNE FOX AGE 83, WENT T...
WILSON JUNE FOX Age 83, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2015, with her loving family by her side. June was born in Kittanning, PA on April 4, 1932, to her loving parents, Paul and Mildred Fox. She moved to Leesburg, FL in 2006 from McMurray, PA. June was an active member of St. James Episcopal Church in Leesburg, FL. She graduated from Ford City High School, Ford City, PA in 1950 and earned her nursing degree from Presbyterian Nursing School, Pittsburgh, PA in 1953. June was the former president of the Allegheny County, PA Heart Ball association. She enjoyed playing solitaire, crossword puzzles, The Broadway series and most of all spending time with her family. June Fox Wilson was a loving and nurturing woman who has touched many lives and will be deeply missed. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 38 years, Dr. Robert James Wilson. She is survived by her Son, Kurt (Kimberly) Wilson, of Sheffield Lake, OH; daughter, Karen Shauna (Michael) Mora, of Aptos, CA; granddaughter, Shannon Hawkins; nieces, Paula Fox and Sharon Schiffer; and nephew, Fred Schiffer. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Saint James Episcopal Church located at 204 Lee Street, Leesburg, FL 34748, phone number: (352) 787-1981. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of June Fox Wilson may be made to The American Cancer Society by mail at: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or by phone at: 1-800-227-2345. You may also visit http://www.cancer. org/involved for more information. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting: www.pagetheusfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'BRIEN CHARLOTTE ANN (BOBIK) ...
O'BRIEN CHARLOTTE ANN (BOBIK) Age 74, of Bethel Park, passed away on April 19, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Raeotta; her husband, Daniel E. O'Brien; and son, Daniel R. O'Brien. Mrs. O'Brien is survived by her loving daughter, Sharon Lacey (David); Charlotte found nothing better than spending time with her grandchildren, Chris, Nick and Corey Wilcox, and Rylee Lacey, whom she loved and cherished dearly; one sister, Donna Clifford; her nephews, nieces and many, many friends. Friends and family will be received on Wednesday at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with the Funeral Service to follow on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society of Washington County, ( Relay for Life). Condolences may be posted at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BERNER DR. ROBERT OF SLIPPERY...
BERNER DR. ROBERT Of Slippery Rock, ended his story, Thursday evening, April 16, 2015, in his residence, following a brief battle with cancer since March 15. He was 76. Known to most as Bob and to most of his students as Dr. Bob, he was born in McKees Rocks, PA on January 31, 1939, to the late Regis Alois and Catherine Conners Berner. He married Janine John on July 25, 1998. Bob was a graduate of McKees Rocks High School, Class of 1956 and Indiana State Teacher's College 1960 with a degree in Elementary Education. Upon graduation he attended Duquesne University and received a master's degree in Curriculum and Supervision. Following Duquesne in 1964, he went to the University of Pittsburgh as a part-time doctoral student in Administration and Elementary Education. He earned his doctorate in 1970 and worked one year at the University of Pittsburgh. Bob began his career in the Special Education Department with Slippery Rock University in August of 1971. He retired in 2005 after 34 years of service. Bob was active in ROTC while at Indiana and enlisted in the U.S. Army and remained in the U.S. Army Reserves and retired as a Colonel after 39 years in 1999. Survivors include his wife, Janine; two sons, Radley A. Berner, Los Angeles, CA and Trent R. Berner, San Diego, CA; one sister, Karen R. Berner-Michaels and husband, George, Huntley, IL; two brothers, Richard Berner and wife, Rita, Pittsburgh, PA and Ron Berner and wife, Peggy, Lindstrom, MN; also survived by, three nieces; four nephews; and his former wife, Diana Berner, Grove City. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Candice D. Berner, (2010). Memorial Service will be held in the Auditorium of McKay Education Building, Upper Campus of Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation at CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, INC., 306 Bessemer Avenue, Grove City, PA on Friday, April 24, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in Center Church Cemetery, Grove City, PA. In lieu of flowers, Memorials in Bob's name may be made to: Slippery Rock University Special Education Department; note - Council for Exceptional Children or the Butler County Humane Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FARRINGER BLANCHE MAY ON MONDA...
FARRINGER BLANCHE MAY On Monday, April 20, 2015, age 90, of Mars. Wife of A. Ray Farringer; mother of Barbara Yoakum and her husband, Jim, of Butler, and James Farringer and his wife, Terry, of Blawnox; grandmother of Robert "Rob" Fester and Jonathan James "J.J." Farringer; great-grandmother of Josselyn, Alex, Kaitlyn, Colton and Lance; and nieces and nephews. Sister of the late William Shaner. A homemaker, Blanche was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting. Friends received at the MCDONALD - AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, PA on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Services will be private. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association, 100 W. Station Square Dr. #1900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Directions and condolences are available at: www.mcdonald-aeberli.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KELLY THOMAS AGE 78, OF PITTS...
KELLY THOMAS Age 78, of Pittsburgh (formerly of Carnegie), on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Father of Thomas D. Kelly, James F. Kelly and Coleen M. (Fred) Poirier; grandfather of Eric and Jonathan Poirier; brother of the late Frank Kelly. Friends are invited to call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie. Funeral Mass on Friday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 330 Third Avenue, Carnegie at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Avenue, Ste. 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1207. www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MILNES MARY LAVERNE WERTZ WAS ...
MILNES MARY LaVERNE WERTZ Was born March 2, 1929, and died April 16, 2015, of dementia in the Charles Morris Nursing Home of Pittsburgh. She was the second child of William Wertz and Elsie Shanks Wertz of Somerset, PA and was raised by W.G. and Elsie Carter, also of Somerset; and is survived by her sister, Glennis Wertz Johansen. She graduated from Grove City College and from the Graduate Library School of Carnegie Institute of Technology. In December 1955, she married A.G. Milnes, Professor of Engineering there and the happy union lasted 59 years. They had three children, Sheila, Brian and John, who survive her and were her delight; as were her seven grandchildren. She was a warm, loving person and in turn she was adored by her husband, children and extended family. Her cremation is being handled by the D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME. The funeral is private and there will be no viewing. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BONTEMPO MARGARET R. (FIFE) AG...
BONTEMPO MARGARET R. (FIFE) Age 56, of Carnegie, on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Fife; mother of Jennifer Lynn, April and Michael J. (Tonya) Bontempo; several grandchildren; sister of Thomas C. (Kathleen), Jerry, David and the late Charles L. Fife. Friends are invited to call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie where Funeral Services will be held at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated. www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BROWN G. LORRAINE (STEPHENS) O...
BROWN G. LORRAINE (STEPHENS) Of the Village at Hampton Fields on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Wife of the late Clarence E. Brown, Jr.; loving mother of Margaret Damron (John) and James E. Brown (Barbara); grandmother of Gregory Renkey, Michael Renkey, Matthew Brown, and Jamie Chevrier; great-grandmother of Marc Andre Chevrier. No visitation. Funeral Service Thursday 11 a.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the United Way. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CLARK PHYLLISFAE AGE 84 OF POR...
CLARK PHYLLISFAE Age 84 of Port Orange, Florida, formerly Phyllisfae Jane Grafton of Sarver, PA, passed away on April 14, 2015, to be with the Lord. She was the beloved wife and companion of her husband, Charles H. Clark, and they recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary together. Phyllis was born in Leechburg, PA on October 16, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Garnett (Coleman) Grafton and grew up in Bagdad, Pennsylvania. Phyllis was preceded in death by her loving sister, Betty Cadamore and her husband, the Most Reverend Dr. Harry Cadamore. She leaves behind her three children, Kathleen Clark Gingery and her husband, J. K. Gingery, Charles K. Clark and his wife, Melinda Koch Clark and Candice Clark Fennell and her husband, Daniel Fennell; also surviving are her seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. After a successful and satisfying 25 years as a florist in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, a former president of the Women in Business organization and extremely influential leader and participant in numerous church and ministry events, she and her husband retired to Florida. Of course, never truly intending to retire or slow down, she worked with her husband in the office of the Mannheim Auto Auction as well as having time to become instrumental in organizing and building a new Church of the Nazarene in Port Orange, Florida. Even after battling Lupus for over one-third of her life, she was a true pioneer. A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. The call by the Lord was graciously accepted. Her presence will truly be missed, but her love and guidance will be cherished forever. Visitation will begin on Friday, April 24, 2015, from 2-4 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. at the REDMOND FUNERAL HOME, 524 High St., Freeport. Funeral Services will be held in the Greenwood Memorial Park, 104 Melwood Rd. in Lower Burrell on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Janis Bracken, officiating. www.redmondfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WUENSCHELL DEBRA (MORELL) ON W...
WUENSCHELL DEBRA (MORELL) On Wednesday, April 15, 2015, age 60, of Forest Hills, loving wife of Roy Wuenschell for 25 years. Beloved mother of Valerie (John) Royce, of Texas; loving grandmother of four grandchildren; beloved sister of June (Delroy) May of Brookline and the late Sherry Linsenbigler; and a host of nieces and nephews. Debbie graduated from CCAC Boyce Campus as a registered nurse and worked at many of the local hospitals. She enjoyed cooking and using Facebook on her computer. Friends welcome 2 - 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2015, at the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Avenue at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800, where services will be held at 4:30 p.m. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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