McGRANE
JOHN J., Sr.
8/13/1919 ~ 4/21/2005
Dad, it has been 10 years since we lost you, but you are forever in our hearts. Your generous spirit and wonderful humor continue to inspire us in our daily lives.
We Love & Miss You,
Your Family
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MCGRANE JOHN J., SR. 8/13/1919...
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MALEY DOROTHY MAE AGE 92, OF M...
MALEY DOROTHY MAE Age 92, of Mount Vernon, died Monday, April 20, 2015. She was born March 7, 1923 in Gratztown and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Emily Moon Herb and wife of the late William Maley, who died March 11, 2007. Bill and Dorothy "Red" were married for 59 years. Dorothy was a member of the Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church and the Eastern Star. She was also a volunteer at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She is survived by her daughters, Paulette Maley Lavsa of Franklin Park and Karen C. Maley of Whitehall; sons, William Maley of Deep Creek, MD, and Richard Maley of Elizabeth Twp.; brother, Daniel J. Herb of Charleroi; grandchildren, Lauren Maley, Ryan Maley, William Maley, Jr., Evan Lavsa and Kurt Lavsa; great-grandchildren, Skye, Kira and Karalynn; her "Faithful" friends, Lucy, Marcella and Fred; and granddogs, Lady, Tucker, Teddy and Brew. She will be missed by her devoted caregivers, Carla, Janice, Trish, Bev, Rosalie, and Brenda. She was greeted in heaven by her granddogs, Bella, Willie and Emmett. Friends are welcome Thursday, April 23, 2015, from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, April 24, 2015, at 10 a.m. with The Rev. Dr. L. Stephen Smith, Jr., officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery Garden Mausoleum, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Elizabeth Twp., 100 Timothy Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEMMLER LINDA J. (SHOOK) ON TU...
DEMMLER LINDA J. (SHOOK) On Tuesday, April 21, 2015, Linda J. (Shook) Demmler, 74, of Penn Hills. She was the dear mother of Bob (Sharon Polliard) Demmler, Betsy (Stephen Stillitano) Hamilton and the late Richard Demmler; sister of Jack, Don, David, Glenn and Bill Shook; also survived by ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Linda was a supervisor for WPJWA. NO VISITATION. The WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Pitcairn, is assisting the family with arrangements. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOLMAN DOROTHY ELSIE CONTI DO...
HOLMAN DOROTHY ELSIE CONTI DOTTIE Dorothy Holman, age 90, of Leetsdale, died Wednesday morning, March 11, 2015, at her daughter's home in Tennessee, following a courageous battle to recover after surgery with complications. Born February 25, 1925, in Ambridge, a daughter of the late Teresa Belli-Conti and Vincenzo. Surviving are her two children, Scott Earl and his wife, Betsy Holman, Gurnee, IL and Kim Teresa and husband, Timothy Smith, Jonesborough, TN; grandchildren, James Earl Holman II, Kathleen Cascino and Brent Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Wilimina; and her brothers, Harry, Willis, Romeo, Arch, Gene, Walter, Arthur and Robert Conti. Memorial Service held Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, 3151 Conway Walrose Rd., Baden. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fellowship Baptist Church c/o Pastor Harrison or Villa St. Joseph, c/o Mr. Ray Niedenberger, 1030 State St., Baden, PA 15005. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KELLY FRANCIS T. FRANK AGE 8...
KELLY FRANCIS T. FRANK Age 80, of Finleyville, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born March 23, 1935, in Dormont, a son of Francis and Mary Ann Feeney Kelly. Mr. Kelly was retired as a welder with Boeing Corporation. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Finleyville and a former member of Pittsburgh Ski Club. Surviving are two brothers, Neil Kelly or Crafton and Jerry Kelly of Finleyville; four sisters, Betty Lutton of Eighty-Four, Kathleen Kelly of Brookline, Florence Rusch of Venetia and Arlene Kelly of Pittsburgh; and many nieces and nephews. Deceased is a brother, Patrick Kelly; and three sisters, Josephine Zirngibl, Rita Kelly and Helena Hlavsa. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at KEGEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tim P. Kegel, supervisor, David P. Kegel, director, 3560 Washington Avenue in Finleyville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2015, at St. Francis Church, Finleyville, with Reverend Robert J. Boyle as celebrant. Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in McMurray. Condolences to: www.kegelfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ABARAY GEORGE MICHAEL AGE 58,...
ABARAY GEORGE MICHAEL Age 58, formerly of Forest Hills, on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, George Michael Abaray of Costa Mesa, California, passed peacefully with his fiancée, Tracey Anderton, at his side. He was born in Braddock on February 23, 1957, to George A. Abaray and the late Anna Mae Tierney Abaray, who died on April 16, 2010. George is survived by his father, George A. Abaray; a brother, Greg Abaray both of Forest Hills; a son, George of California; and aunts, uncles and cousins. George grew up in North Braddock and he was a 1975 graduate of Churchill High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines. Calling hours with the family will be on Thursday, April 23, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.in the SCHLEIFER FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., (412-271-1361), 534 Jones Avenue, North Braddock. A Blessing Service will be conducted by Reverend John Skirtich of St. Maurice Church in the Lesko Chapel of the funeral home on Friday, April 24, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. Private burial with complete military honors being rendered will be at 1:00 p.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WALSNOVICH SHIRLEY ANN AGE 78,...
WALSNOVICH SHIRLEY ANN Age 78, of Butler, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015, while under the care of UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. She is survived by her three children, William R. (Susan) Walsnovich, Judy (Louis) Gurtner and Deb (Greg) Greiner; seven grandchildren, Megan, Casey, Craig, Kellen (Kim), Andrew, Mark and Cory; two great-grandchildren, Logan and Marlo; her sister, Betty (Heinz) Katasanow; and her beloved four-legged friend, Miss Molly. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 58 years, William Walsnovich. Shirley's family will welcome friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GLENN - KILDOO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 130 Wisconsin Avenue, Cranberry Township. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2015, at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in her honor in support of the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Shirley's family at: www.glennkildoofuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PAVLIC HELEN A. AGE 87, OF ROS...
PAVLIC HELEN A. Age 87, of Ross Twp., on Monday, April 20, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late George and Mary (Jakovcic) Pavlic; dear sister of George J. (MaryAnn) Pavlic, MD and the late Edward Pavlic; dear aunt of Maria Barrett, Karen Santelli, MaryBeth Pavlic, Lynne Marshall and George A. Pavlic; also survived by many friends. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Teresa of Avila Church, Ross Twp., friends invited. Everyone please meet at church. Lifelong caregiver to brother, Edward. Helen was an avid skier and traveler and lifelong member of the Croation Fraternal Union. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice in Helen's name. Arrangements entrusted to the STEPHENS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1501 Lowrie St., Pgh., PA 15212, 412-231-1285. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MITSCH ELAINE (JUNGLING) AGE 8...
MITSCH ELAINE (JUNGLING) Age 82, of Ingram, peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Wife of the late Charles L. Mitsch; beloved mother of Charles J., Edward (Alison) Mitsch, Joyce (Gary) Gibson, Stephen (Nori), and William (Pam) Mitsch; sadly missed by grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, Mya, Emily, Eli Mitsch, Kelly and Corey Gibson, and Greg Koritsky; dear sister of Thomas (Evelyn) Jungling, Elizabeth (Robert) Newman and the late Dolores Roman, Robert, William, and Richard Jungling; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial 8:30 a.m. Friday in the Ascension Roman Catholic Church, Ingram. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOWMAN JOSEPHINE JOANN AGE 8...
BOWMAN JOSEPHINE JoANN Age 85, of Chippewa Township, formerly of Munhall, on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Beloved mother of Suzan Orris, Judith Chupasko, Nancy (Donald) Kurtz and Michael Chupasko; loving grandmother of Ryan, Christie Lee, Jake, Adam and Emily; sister of Hilda Mastrandrea and the late Mary Badalato. No visitation or service. JoAnn's family would like to thank the Good Samaritan Hospice for their loving care and compassion during her final days, and would also like to thank Dr. Timothy Goetze, Dr. Douglas Clough, Dr. Christopher Faber and staffs. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Good Samaritan Hospice c/o Heritage Valley Hospital, 1000 Dutch Ridge Rd., Beaver, PA 15009. Professional services trusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SOKOLSKY SANFORD D. ON TUESDAY...
SOKOLSKY SANFORD D. On Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Beloved father of Sheila Sten (Thomas Boczkowski); son of the late Isadore and Eva Sokolsky; brother of Leon Sokolsky (Arlene Glick), the late Edward Sokolsky (Shannon Baker) and Sidney (Carol) Sokolsky; grandfather of Andrea Rachel Sten; also survived by, nieces, nephews and former spouse, Shirley Shelpman. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Thursday at 1 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (12 Noon - 1 p.m.). Interment Mount Lebanon Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LYON JOHN W. JOHN W. LYON, AGE...
LYON JOHN W. John W. Lyon, age 67, a Crescent Township resident for 38 years, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015, at Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born in Wind Ridge, PA on Dec. 8, 1947, to the late Paul and Elaine (McKerrihan) Lyon. Beloved husband for 42 years to Jeanne (Dugan) Lyon; loving father of Julie of Wilmington, DC and Thomas Lyon (Helen) of Kennedy Township; cherished grandfather of Cabot and Tessa; brother of Paul F. Lyon, Jr. (Sharon) of Wind Ridge, PA. John was a steel worker at IPSCO Koppel and member of United Steel Workers of American #9305. John was a 1965 graduate of West Greene High School. John was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and gardening. Memorial Visitation Thursday 7-8 p.m. at COPELAND'S MOON TOWNSHIP, 981 Brodhead Rd. Services private. Family suggests donations in his name to the Wounded Warriors Foundation. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NEWMAN MARVIN (MAKEY) ON MONDA...
NEWMAN MARVIN (MAKEY) On Monday, April 20, 2015, age 91, following a brief illness, with his loving and devoted wife of 43 and a half years Sylvia at his bedside. Marvin was the fourth child of the late Sarah Neurman and Theodore Newman. His two older sisters, Mary Francis Cohen of North Miami, FL and Betty Esther Fine of Pittsburgh, PA preceded him in death. He is survived by his twin sister, Marjorie Katzeff-Buchman of Palm Harbor, FL. Marvin was born and raised in Charleston, WV. He graduated from Charleston High School in 1942. Marvin served in the US Army during WWII. He attended West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV, where he was an active member of Pi Lamda Phi Fraternity. He graduated in 1948 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Marvin stayed on at WVU for graduate school and earned a Master's Degree in Mathematics in 1950. Upon earning his Master's, he became a mathematics instructor at Glenville State College in Glenville, WV. He then accepted a position as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Drexel Institute of Technology. While on staff at Drexel, he simultaneously pursued a PhD degree in Mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh. In 1963, he left academia, and moved to Pittsburgh where he was employed by Westinghouse Electric as an engineer - mathematician. During his years at Westinghouse he distinguished himself as a scholar and expert in the application of mathematics, which was applied to the use of computers to conduct stress analysis studies in a variety of different engineering areas. This included the manufacturing and testing of large electrical generators and the wings of the Israeli F-151 Ra'am Fighter Jet. In 1970 he had the very good fortune of meeting the love of his life, Sylvia Alpern Gelman. They were married on October 17, 1971. He openly adored and loved her children, Rhonda (Gelman) Kelley and Bruce Gelman from the very beginning of the relationship. Marvin was actively involved with the Gemilas Chesed Synagogue over the years. He especially enjoyed the local B'nai Brith chapter where he became President. Additionally, he devoted himself to the establishment of a Holocaust Memorial which now stands on the grounds of the Gemilas Chesed Cemetery in Versailles, PA. He took on the chairmanship of the Memorial's founding committee where he worked tirelessly on all aspects of the project. Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia; daughter, Rhonda (Gelman) Kelley, son-in-law, Daniel Kelley; son, Bruce S. Gelman, daughter-in-law, Dana Gelman; five grandsons; two great-granddaughters; four nephews; and five nieces. Friends will be received at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412 678 6177) on Wednesday from Noon until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Services will be officiated by Rabbi Moshe Russell. Burial to follow in Elrod Cemetery in Versailles. Remembrances of sympathy may be made to Gemilas Chesed Synagogue, 1400 Summit St., White Oak 15131. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COLLET HELENE M. MARIE-HELENE...
COLLET HELENE M. MARIE-HELENE Of Point Breeze, on Sunday, April 19, 2015, age 75. Beloved wife of Jean-Pierre Collet; sister of Nicole Fontaine of Nice, France and Francoise Bottigelli of Milan, Italy; also survived by nieces and nephews. Helene and Jean-Pierre came to Pittsburgh in 1976. She studied and taught at the University of Pittsburgh. Helene was a choir member of the Oratorio Society and a world traveler. She was an accomplished painter, pianist and lover of the arts. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Friday, 3-7 p.m. Service and Interment Private. www.mccabebrothers.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCNALLY CAROLYN ANN (LEVISH) A...
McNALLY CAROLYN ANN (LEVISH) Age 56, formerly of Natrona Heights, PA, died on April 18, 2015. For complete obit and to leave condolences for the family, please visit: www.affoplano.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PETRICH LOUIS P. AGE 82, OF PL...
PETRICH LOUIS P. Age 82, of Plum, died on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Beloved husband for 50 years of Marlene (DuBrasky) Petrich; loving father of Amy (Mark) Basile and Laura Devlin; grandfather of Anthony, Vincent and Theresa Basile; brother of Mary Petrich, Joseph (Charlene) Petrich and the late Grace, James and Irene Petrich; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at MAURICE L. KNEE, LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Rd. (across from S & T Bank), Plum, PA 15239. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10 a.m., Our Lady of Joy Church, 2000 O'Block Rd., Plum. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, the Petrich family suggests memorials to the St. Vincent DePaul Society (where Lou was a longtime volunteer) of St. Gerard Majella Church, 121 Dawn Dr., Verona, PA 15147. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOFFMAN FRANK R. PEACEFULLY ON...
HOFFMAN FRANK R. Peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2015, age 74, of Fineview. Loving brother of George W. Bill Hoffman, Jr. and his wife, Bernie and the late Barbara Meadors and Kathleen Heller; also survived by several devoted nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the HEARD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4047 Perrysville Ave., Observatory Hill, where Services will be held Friday 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Mt. Royal Cemetery. Frank served his country honorably in the US Army. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRUCKER JOSEPH F. AGE 68, OF S...
BRUCKER JOSEPH F. Age 68, of Shaler Twp., suddenly, on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Son of the late Pete and Rosella Brucker; loving brother of Marilyn Stebbins, Rosalyn Lutz (George), Charles Brucker (Pam), Thomas Brucker (Dee), James Brucker, Cleta Pasikowski (Jack), and the late Edward Brucker and Virginia Hergenroeder; also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, friends, and a very special friend, Kathy Mahon. Friends received THURSDAY 12 noon - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Sharpsburg. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 2510 Middle Rd., Glenshaw. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Parc-Way Industries, 221 9th St., Pgh., PA 15215. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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YOUNG HATTIE LEE QUIETLY, ON A...
YOUNG HATTIE LEE Quietly, on April 18, 2015. Beloved mother of Gladys Wright; grandmother of Dwight and Gerald Woods; one nephew, James Wilder (Margie); two nieces, Rose Marie Wilder and Irma Jean Warden; two great and two great-great-grandchildren. Family will receive guests Thursday, April 23, 2015, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. followed by Service at 12 noon in the chapel. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL of Pt. Breeze, 7204 Thomas Blvd., 15208. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STROZ SOPHIA (RACHFAL) DIED AT...
STROZ SOPHIA (RACHFAL) Died at home of heart failure on April 19, 2015, at the age of 95. She was the beloved wife of 56 years to the late Thaddeus Stroz. Sophia is survived by many loving family members. She and her husband had befriended and assisted many elderly ones during their active years. She was a loved and active member at the South Hills Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses for 59 years, where she received loving support especially during her declining years. Her family appreciates the care provided to her from Comfort Keepers and Family Hospice & Palliative Care. As per her request, burial services will be private and are entrusted to JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. A Memorial Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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