BRODMERKEL
Dr. GEORGE J.
Happy Birthday, sweetheart. It's been over 3 years since your tragic death. I miss you more every day. Soon we will be together again.
Your loving wife, Diane
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BRODMERKEL DR. GEORGE J. HAPPY...
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MCCLELLAND REUBEN AGE 69, PEAC...
McCLELLAND REUBEN Age 69, peacefully on April 20, 2015. Husband of Barbara McClelland; father of Kevin Miles, Michael and Brian McClelland; brother of Melvin "Sonny" and Sandra Barron. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., East Liberty. Funeral Service to begin at 12 p.m. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ESTATICO ALICE MAE AGE 85, OF ...
ESTATICO ALICE MAE Age 85, of Buford, GA, went home to be with our Lord Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Born June 2, 1929, in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh, PA to the late Ralph M. and Ethyl Murray Lightell, formerly of Penn Hills, Pgh., PA. Preceded in death by her husband, Anthony S.; son, August Anthony; grandson, Norman "Butch" Hill III; sister of the late Virginia Guttendorf and Ralph E. Lightell. Former longtime member of Laketon Heights United Methodist Church where for 18 years many members enjoyed her homemade spaghetti dinner prepared annually alongside her husband, benefitting the church. Longtime former active member of Penn Hills Women's Club where she chaired a committee celebrating the bicentennial community events. Most important to Alice Mae was her loving family and her dedicated work of her family genealogy, often assisting many others with theirs. Beloved mother of Alice (Norman) Hill, Christine (John) Aughtman, Robert A. Estatico, Theresa Lasich; grandmother of Brian (Michele) Hill, Rachelle (David) Kendrick, Renae Raccasano, Barbara (Travis) Mann, Michelle (David) Jones, Stephanie Cook, Jennifer Wait, Heather Lasich; great- grandmother of nine. We will always cherish the footprints she left on our hearts and all those she touched through her life journey. Funeral Service will be held Sunday, April 26, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 25, 2015, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. HAMILTON MILL MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 770-945-6924 Share memories of Alice at: www.hamiltonmillchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOYLE MARY JOAN (HECKMAN) AGE ...
BOYLE MARY JOAN (HECKMAN) Age 81, a Moon Township resident since 1962, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at UPMC Magee Women's Hospital. She was born in Girard, PA on May 17, 1933, to the late Joseph C. and Meredith Mary (Murray) Heckman. Beloved wife for 58 years to John P. Boyle; loving mother of Patricia B. Shoff (Donald H.) of Reading, PA, Mary Kathleen Edwards (Douglas F.) of Montgomeryville, PA, Joseph P. Boyle of West Chester, PA, Peter J. Boyle (Pamela JLSMK) of Mililani, Hawaii and the late Karen (Boyle) Graves; proud grandmother of John Hekili Boyle, Christopher J. Shoff, Meghan M. Shoff, Daniel J. Graves, Tristan F. Edwards and Emily J. Edwards; sister of Carol Kelley (James) of Allentown, PA and the late Janet Murphy. Mary Joan was a medical technologist at Ohio Valley Hospital. She was an active member at St. Margaret Mary Church as an organist, choir member, prayer-line and 55+. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the Moon Township Library. Her hobbies included knitting, traveling and exercising through yoga and Silver Sneakers. Visitation Sunday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at COPELAND'S MOON TOWNSHIP, 981 Brodhead Rd., where prayers will be recited on Monday at 9:30 a.m. followed by mass at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations in her name to the American Cancer Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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URBANIC MICHAEL R. BOB AGE 7...
URBANIC MICHAEL R. BOB Age 78, peacefully, at home, on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Loving companion of Jane Luczak; brother of Patricia Turnbull. Preceded in death by one brother and four sisters. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Bob was a proud Korean War Air Force veteran, a longtime teacher in the Penn Hills school district, and owner of Urbanic Collectibles and Penn Hills Sport & Hobby. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, Tuesday only 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Service at Braddock Catholic Cemetery Wednesday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite veteran charity. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HILE ELAINE (CRISPEN) AGE 66, ...
HILE ELAINE (CRISPEN) Age 66, of Stowe Twp., passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015. She was the beloved mother of Michael (Amanda) Hile; sister to Sally Fath, Donna Heindl, Russell "Howard" Crispen, Diane Liberato, and the late Vincent Crispen. Friends may visit MONDAY 2-8 p.m., at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks, where the visitation will be continued TUESDAY morning, 10:30 a.m., with a Service to follow at the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elaine's name to F.O.R. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LIPSITZ SHIRLEY F. AGE 82, OF ...
LIPSITZ SHIRLEY F. Age 82, of Atlanta, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Thursday, April 23, 2015. She was a devoted wife to the late Arnold Lipsitz; mother of Lewis Lipsitz of Roswell, GA, Julie Aaronson (Andy) of Marietta, GA and Denise Dowst (Bob) of Canton, GA; adored grandmother to Jacob Lipsitz, Jordan Aaronson and Adam Aaronson. Graveside Service in Beth Shalom Cemetery on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Mourners please meet at 10 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE (412-563-2800). Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation finance department, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WAUGAMAN BETTY D. (DOWNS) A LO...
WAUGAMAN BETTY D. (DOWNS) A longtime resident of Bellevue passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Beloved wife of Calvin K. Waugaman and the late Carl E. Francolino, Sr.; loving mother of Elaine E. Francolino, Carl E. (Elaine M.) Francolino, Jr. and the late Sandy Francolino; also survived by a brother, Frederick "Buck" Downs. Betty was a former member of Compassionate Friends and the Three Rivers Indian Council, where she served as secretary. In the 1940s, she earned her pilots license and flew across the country. She loved animals, especially her dogs, and will be remembered by her family as being a wonderful and loving mother. Services are private and have been entrusted to the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1014 California Ave., Avalon, 412-766-5600. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or to a charity of one's choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VENABLES BENJAMIN A., SR. ON T...
VENABLES BENJAMIN A., Sr. On Thursday, April 23, 2015, Benjamin A. Venables, Sr., age 97, formerly of Pleasant Hills. Beloved husband of the late Jessie M. (Turner) Venables; father of Dale H. (Elaine) Venables of Freedom, PA and the late Kenneth E. Venables and Benjamin A. Venables, Jr.; father-in-law of Darlene Rebeck and Karen Venables; also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; preceded in death by two sisters; and one brother. Ben was an aircraft mechanic, FAA examiner, and member of Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, South Park Twp. (412) 655-4600 on Monday at 11 a.m. The family requests donations to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be offered for the family at: www.GriffithFH.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOORE KENNETH J. OF PITTSBURGH...
MOORE KENNETH J. Of Pittsburgh, on April 19, 2015. Beloved husband of Julia D.; father of Robert Owen and Jenell Denise of Pittsburgh, PA. Memorial Service will be Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Evangelical Church, 7060 Lemington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAKAJ AGNES J. (OLKO) AGE 90, ...
BAKAJ AGNES J. (OLKO) Age 90, of Shaler Twp., on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Edward M. Bakaj; loving mother of Edward C. (Geraldine) Bakaj and James F. (Victoria) Bakaj; grandmother of Jennifer (Eric) Kraus, Kevin (Breklyn) Bakaj and Amy Bakaj; great-grandmother of Jackson Kraus; sister of the late Frances Lesniak, Rev. James Olko, Marie Benjeski, Joseph Olko, Regina Alford and Stephanie Gasowski. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass in Holy Spirit Parish on Monday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RATTAY MARGARITA QUINONES (WHE...
RATTAY MARGARITA QUINONES (WHEELER) Age 73, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2015, in the presence of family. Ms. Rattay was born in Rio Piedres, Puerto Rico, on August 16, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Antonio Quinones and Monica Bonilla. She is survived by her son, Keith Wheeler (Kathy), of North Strabane; two granddaughters, Emily and Ellyn Wheeler; an elder brother, Antonio Quinones; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ana Reyes and her brother, Samuel Quinones. Ms. Rattay moved to the United States in 1967 and lived most of her life in the Pittsburgh area. She was an active member of Berean Fellowship Church, in Scott Township. She enjoyed dancing, bird watching and going to local festivals, and she regularly attended her granddaughter's sporting events and activities. She will be dearly missed by many close friends. Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, April 26, 2015, from 2-6 p.m. at CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 27, 2015, at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m., with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a women's shelter of your choice. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.cremationfuneralcare.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIAMS ANNABELLE PASSED ON W...
WILLIAMS ANNABELLE Passed on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Beloved mother of seven children; a host of grand, and great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation WEST FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2215 Wylie Ave., Monday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday 11 a.m. in the chapel. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ACQUAFONDATA LEONARDO AGE 92, ...
ACQUAFONDATA LEONARDO Age 92, of Bloomfield, on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Beloved husband of 67 years to Rose Acquafondata; survived by sons, Nunzio (Antoinette), Enzo (Beverly Cavacini) and John (Marie); grandsons, Jonathan (Amy), Jeffrey (Robin); and great- granddaughters, Hanah Rose and Ella Grace; survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Formerly of San Pietro Avellana, Italy. 50 year member of the Cement Mason Local 526. Friends received Sunday 1-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Funeral on Monday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Church, Friendship Campus at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ANDRES MAGGIE MAE 5/27/86 ~ 4/...
ANDRES
MAGGIE MAE
5/27/86 ~ 4/25/12
The Heavens gained the brightest star the day that we lost you.
We miss you more everyday.
Mum, Jonathan, Eli and Sarah
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ENGLISH JOHN P. AGE 89, ON TUE...
ENGLISH JOHN P. Age 89, on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, formerly of Allentown. Husband of the late Vivian English; father of Marion (Jack) McGrath, Georgetta (Chuck) Harding and Michael (Alberta) McGuire; son of the late James and Elizabeth English; brother of Philip (Rosemary), Eleanor Citro, Nancy Drazdzinski and the late Thomas, James, Charles (Rosemarie), Margaret Radioanski, Betty and Virginia English; also survived by many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. John served in the U.S. Army during WWII, retired from Allegheny County road crew as a foreman, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan. John's family would like to thank both the staff of Norbert's Personal Care and Seven Oaks Hospice for their wonderful care. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Monday morning at 8:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 9:00 a.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRAKER VICTOR F. 7/20/1954 TO ...
KRAKER
VICTOR F.
7/20/1954 to 4/25/2008
In Loving Memory of
Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.
Love, Micky, Jessica, Chris and Francesca, Sarah, Dave and Aiden, Amanda, Mike and Faith
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MAURIDES KALIOPE GEORGE KILIVE...
MAURIDES KALIOPE GEORGE KILIVEROS On April 23, 2015, at age 86. Survived by daughter Patricia Maurides (Chris Siefert) and most precious granddaughter, Elizabeth Maurides Siefert of Pittsburgh; and son, Andrew Maurides, Jr. of Greenville, SC; also survived by sister-in-law, Litsa Maurides; nephew, Dr. Peter Maurides; niece, Patricia Skenteris, all of Greenville, SC; sister-in-law, Kaliope Kiliveros; and nephew, George Kiliveros, both of Merced, CA; and niece, Katina Gartelos of San Antonio, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Peter Maurides, a World War II veteran. Kaliope was born on April 21, 1929, the daughter of Katina Savvas Kiliveros and George Chris Kiliveros from the island of Skopelos, Greece. She received a BA in Education from Lenoir Rhyne University in 1951 and completed a MA in Special Education from Furman University in 1975. She was a dedicated teacher for forty years in South Carolina public schools and Shriner's Children's Hospital and was a fierce advocate for children and adults with special needs. She served as a dedicated volunteer for the Red Cross during the Vietnam War and was an active member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Greenville, SC. A gifted artist, cookbook critic and animal lover, she loved to travel. Kaliope's family invites friends to join them in celebrating her life at a Graveside Service on Monday, April 27, 2015, at Penn Forest Natural Burial Park, 121 Colorado Street, Verona, PA 15147. Contributions in her memory may be sent to The American Red Cross, 2801 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or www.redcross.org. Arrangements by KRISTIN L. HAUMAN, 412-716-4435. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOKEL MARTIN B. AGE 75, A MOON...
KOKEL MARTIN B. Age 75, a Moon Township resident since 1978, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015, at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born in Pittsburgh on May 20, 1939, to the late Martin M. and Catherine (Gaffney) Kokel. Beloved husband for 39 years to Patricia (Winn) Kokel; loving father of Martin P. Kokel (Debbie) of McDonald and the late Tina Kokel; cherished grandfather of Rachael and Emily; brother of Kitty Hogan (Tim) of Greene County. Marty was Vice President Manager for Customer Outreach for 37 years with PNC Bank. Marty was a very active member of St. Joseph Church where he and his wife helped with the annual fish fry, festival, garden crew and decorating committee. Marty's passion was the Tina Kokel Memorial Golf Outing. Marty will be remembered for his smile and his wonderful sense of humor. Visitation Sunday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave., where Prayers will be recited on Monday at 9:00 a.m., followed by Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Burial will be private in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to the Tina Kokel Memorial Scholarship Fund, PO Box 958, Moon Township, PA 15108. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KADLECIK GREGORY ALLEN AGE 44,...
KADLECIK GREGORY ALLEN Age 44, of McKees Rocks, died April 21, 2015. Born August 31, 1970 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Ronald and the living Colleen Kadlecik; brother of Ronald (Gretchen) Kadlecik, Michele (Chad) Maurer and Michael Kadlecik; uncle of Tom, Joshua and Alexis; and partner of Jacqueline O'Malley. Arrangements by WILLIG FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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