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MCMURRAY LENA (TAPP) AGE 85, D...

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McMURRAY LENA (TAPP) Age 85, died Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Providence Point Retirement Community in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born April 20, 1930, the daughter of the late Charles and Pearl (Waters) Tapp. Lena graduated from Mannington High School in 1948 and worked at the Mannington Telephone Office from 1948 until she married and moved to Pittsburgh in 1957. Although Lena's mind deteriorated towards the end, she remained the sweet and happy lady who everybody loved. She is survived by her four children, Michael (Marilyn) McMurray and Patricia Keller of Bethel Park, PA, Joseph McMurray of Orange, CA, and William (Tammy) McMurray of Fontana, CA; six grandchildren, Michael (Brandy) Potter of Hesperia, CA, Ricky Potter, Kenny and Tiffani McMurray of Fontana, CA, Alexa and Colin McMurray of Bethel Park, PA; one sister, Betty Jean “Peggy” Cain of Fairmont; two brothers, John “Bud” Tapp of Massillon, OH and Bob Tapp of Monroe, NC; one sister-in-law, Florence McMurray of Wheeling; and one brother-in-law, Lou McMurray of Tucson, AZ; plus numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Lena was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Earl McMurray, Jr.; two sisters, Helen Rush and Barbie Moore; and three brothers, Charles “Junior”, Albert “Pete”, and Alfred “Frank” Tapp. The family would like to thank the staff of Providence Point for making Lena's last years happy and safe. Friends may call at the HUTSON FUNERAL HOME, 500 E. Main St., Mannington, on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 10-11 a.m. where Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. with Pastor Chad Hutson, officiating. Interment will follow in the Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be accessed at: www.hutsonfuneralhomes.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

CARDYN DONALD J. AGE 60, OF EA...

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CARDYN DONALD J. Age 60, of East End, on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Beloved son of the late Thomas and Jean Stanier Cardyn; brother of Christopher Cardyn and the late Andrew, Thomas and Beverly Cardyn. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday in St. Maria Goretti Church (Friendship Campus) at 10 a.m. Those wishing to attend, please meet at church. Arrangements McCABE BROS., INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

HRAPLA FRANK M. ON SUNDAY, JUL...

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HRAPLA FRANK M. On Sunday, July 12, 2015, age 88, of Greenfield and New Port Richey, Florida, went home to the Lord and his eternal reward. Beloved husband of Adella (Pomocky) for 63 years; loving father of three sons, Michael (Connie), Jerry “Harpo” (Diane), and Jeffrey (Donna); grandfather of Kristin (Jon) Stressing, Matt, Danny, and Joie; brother of Ted and of the late Annie, and Walt. Frank was a WWII veteran and served in the City of Pittsburgh Fire Department 37 years. Frank rose to be a Captain in the Fire Department and braved to help save many lives. Frank was an avid fisherman, sports fan and advocate member of Polish social organizations in Pittsburgh and Florida. Family and Friends will be received on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. Funeral Friday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass in St. Rosalia Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

NIXON ALICE THERESA ON MONDAY,...

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NIXON ALICE THERESA On Monday, July 13, 2015, age 80, of Stanton Heights. Daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Ellen Nixon; sister of the late Mary Ellen King, Catherine Scanlon and Thomas Nixon; also survived by nieces and nephews; fiancee of the late Jim Higgins. Friends received Thursday 2-8 p.m. at the HAHN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 123 North Ave., Millvale. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 a.m. St. Raphael Church. Alice was a former switchboard operator for the Forbes Health System. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

PETTUS RUFUS WILLIAM ON TUESDA...

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PETTUS RUFUS WILLIAM On Tuesday, June 23, 2015, age 92, of Pittsburgh. Beloved husband of the late Daisy Pettus. Visitation with the family 4-8 p.m. Friday in the Trinity AME Zion Church, 3105 Allendale Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15204, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday. Entombment Allegheny Cemetery. Arrangements by the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

STALLWORTH TYRIE L. “TC” “TY” ...

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STALLWORTH TYRIE L. “TC” “TY” Unexpectedly departed this life on July 6, 2015, at the age of 24. Son of Victoria Stallworth and Robert Meggett; brother of Montario L. Meggett; grandson of Van Stallworth, Jr. and Jessie M. Stallworth; also survived by aunts, Sharon and Valerie; and uncle, Demerius Stallworth; cousin, Amari Morris; and a host of friends and family. Visitation Friday from 4-8 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219, where Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

PEPPER EDITH LEVY AGE 93, OF V...

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PEPPER EDITH LEVY Age 93, of Verona, PA, on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at the Hanna Healthcare Center in the Longwood at Oakmont retirement community. Edith was born in New York, New York on June 24, 1922, to the late Dr. Nathan Levy and Anna Kurasch Levy. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Florence J. Levy. She is survived by her half-sister, Neicee Singer (Sandy) Schonberger of Lexington, NJ; daughter, Barbara L. (Randy) Dannenfelser of Blairstown, NJ; son, Jeffrey A. (Kathryn) Pepper of Verona, PA; grandchildren, Peter (Melissa) Dannenfelser of Flemington, NJ, Keith Dannenfelser of Lafayette, IN, Katelyn Pepper of Berkeley, CA and Kristopher Pepper of Philadelphia, PA; and great-grandchildren, Lily and Jackson Dannenfelser. She grew up in New York City where her father was a prominent general practitioner. She graduated from Brooklyn College. During World War II she volunteered as a nurse. After the war she and her husband Edward moved to Long Island, opened a hardware store in Huntington, and began raising a family. She worked at the hardware store as a bookkeeper, and after their divorce she continued to support herself through bookkeeping and office work for several firms on Long Island, as well as through skillful investment in the stock market. She was an avid dog trainer and member of the Suffolk Obedience Club on Long Island, winning dozens of trophies in obedience trials in the United States, Canada and Bermuda. At age 70 she began training her dogs in agility and tracking, and successfully competed until she was in her mid 80's. She also was a skilled designer and maker of stained glass, making items for friends and selling them at dog shows and craft fairs as "Dogs of Class in Glass". She moved to the Pittsburgh area in 2010, and lived independently at Longwood at Oakmont for four years, until moving to Hanna Healthcare Center. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Friday at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (10-11 a.m.). Interment PRIVATE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Clear Thoughts Foundation, either online (www.clear thoughts foundation.org) or mailed to Clear Thoughts Foundation, 3000 Village Run Road, Unit 103, #225, Wexford, PA 15090. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

JOHNSON GREGORY MICHAEL AGE 61...

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JOHNSON GREGORY MICHAEL Age 61, of Homestead, passed away at home on Thursday, July 9, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Joyce; children, Shacara Johnson, Charlene Hyman, Craig Westbrook, Ellen Westbrook; eight grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; mother, Arlene Johnson; siblings, Martin Johnson, Ronald Johnson, Walter Johnson, Emma Johnson, William Banks, Jr.; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Memorial Service on Friday, July 17, 2015, from 6-9 p.m. at 215 Irwin Place, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. www.tuniefuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

REMSEN ALLAN H. OF MORNINGSIDE...

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REMSEN ALLAN H. Of Morningside, formerly of Long Island, NY, on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, age 75. Beloved father of Timothy P. Remsen; former husband of Maureen Remsen; brother of Larry Remsen (Priscilla); uncle of Dawn Valentine, Larry Remsen, Jr. and Patrick Remsen. Allan retired from Sacred Heart Parish after a lifelong service to sacred music as organist and choirmaster to various churches in Long Island and Pittsburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 10 a.m. Private interment in Westbury, New York. Arrangements by McCABE BROS., INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

SARVER CHARLES W. AGE 84, OF F...

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SARVER CHARLES W. Age 84, of Franklin Park, on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Beloved husband of Eileen for 61 years; dear father of Scott Sarver (Susan); brother of Warren Sarver and Donna Peffer; grandfather of Shawn and Shannon Sarver; great-grandfather of Sebastian, Carter, and Tristan. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Highway, Wexford. Funeral services Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

JACOB ELMER F. “MOE” AGE 93, O...

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JACOB ELMER F. “MOE” Age 93, of Beechview, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Beloved husband of 63 years to Rosemary (Speicher) Jacob; loving father of Glenn (Susan) Jacob, Diane (Gary) Goedert and Terry (Patti) Jacob; grandfather of Brian (Michelle Goedert), Kelli (Michael McDermott), Trista, and Kylie; step-grandfather of Nicole and Tony Perrino; great- grandfather of Lexi, Victor and Connor. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. FRIDAY ONLY at BRUSCO - NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Ave., Pgh., PA 15216. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Church, Brookline, on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Moe's name may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pgh., PA 15212. Visit us at: www.brusco-napierfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

BUTT JACQUELYN VIRGINIA AGE 82...

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BUTT JACQUELYN VIRGINIA Age 82, of Pittsburgh, on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Richard Butt; loving mother of Richard, Randy, Kevin, William, John and Michael Butt; sister of three siblings; and was preceded in death by six siblings; grandmother of 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Jacquelyn fought cancer for three courageous years and she was very spiritual throughout her whole life. Friends welcome Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., Virginia Ave. and Kearsarge St., Mt. Washington, where a Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

LOCKE MAUREEN T. (UFOLLA) AGE ...

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LOCKE MAUREEN T. (UFOLLA) Age 78, of Upper St. Clair, on July 14, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Paul J. Locke; loving mother of Lizanne Parker, Paul (Margie) Locke, Dianne (Bill) Krivanek, Michael (Missy) Locke, Colette (Kevin) Brown and Colleen (Mike) Barcaskey; sister of Sister Lorilee Ufolla S.C., Patricia Smith and the late Fred Ufolla; cherished grandmother of 27 grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. Friends received Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday 1 p.m., in Holy Child Parish. Burial in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township. View and add condolences at: www.warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

KELLER GENE E. 7-16-1912 ~ 9-8...

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KELLER GENE E. 7-16-1912 ~ 9-8-1971 Those we love don't go away, but always near, so loved and so missed. Happy Birthday 103 Love, The Family

LININGER THOMAS AGE 76, OF PEN...

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LININGER THOMAS Age 76, of Penn Hills, on July 13, 2015. Beloved husband of 54 years of Lana (Toth) Lininger; loving father of Jeffrey Lininger (Beth) and Michael Lininger; brother of John "Jack" Lininger, the late Mary Ann Engelsiepen, Robert, and Earl Lininger; proud "Papa" of Brooke, Jake, Tyler, and Sarah Lininger. Tom was an Army veteran, worked for 38 years for West Penn Laco, and was an active member of Hebron Church. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Funeral Service and Military Honors at Hebron Church, 10460 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills 15235, Saturday 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Penn Hills Service Assn., 2519 Main St., Pgh., PA 15235, or Hebron Church Youth Ministry. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

O'CONNOR F. MICHAEL AGE 62, OF...

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O'CONNOR F. MICHAEL Age 62, of South Park, passed away on July 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis (Crack) O'Connor; mother, Joan O'Connor. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Jeanne (Peterson) O'Connor; Michael is also survived by his two sons, F. Michael O'Connor, Jr. and Thomas (Tracee) O'Connor. The arrangements are private and being handled by JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Memorial contributions may be made to Yes, You Can Dance, 666 Washington Road, Suite 201, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

HELBLING DEAN M. AGE 63, ON MO...

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HELBLING DEAN M. Age 63, on Monday, July 13, 2015, of the North Side. Loving son of June and the late Lee Helbling; brother of June (Donald) Melnik and the late David Helbling; uncle of Ashley and Michael. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. with Blessing Service Saturday 10 a.m. at MILLER - BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 1550 Lowrie St., (Troy Hill). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Riverview United Presbyterian Church Food Bank. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

LABELLA ANTHONY “TONY” AGE 84,...

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LaBELLA ANTHONY “TONY” Age 84, of the North Side, on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Son of the late Federico and Addolorata LaBella; loving brother of Mary Panno, Ralph LaBella, Dolores McClelland, Frank LaBella, Fred LaBella (Wilma), Albert LaBella (Maureen), Nicholas LaBella (Janet) and the late Dominick LaBella (Audrey); special great- uncle to Mikey LaBella; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday and Friday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at the DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sebastian Church Saturday at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the ISDA North Hills Lodge 174 Scholarship Fund, 2290 Wildwood Rd., Gibsonia, PA 15044. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

GARIA SHIRLEY A. SHIRLEY A., 8...

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GARIA SHIRLEY A. Shirley A., 84, went home with the Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, the day before her 85th birthday, at her home in Verona. Beloved mother of John (Tina) Garia, Joyce (Mark) Shipley and the late Jeff Garia; former mother-in-law of Conan "Dutch" Glessner; grandmother of Philip Garia, Melissa (Patrick) Porter, Andrew Glessner and Joshua Reiter; great-grandmother of Keyle Violet Garia, Donovan Patrick Porter. Shirley was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, having a strong faith in God, and was an avid dog lover. Friends and relatives will be received at BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, Friday, July 17, 2015, from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, July 18, 2015, 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph Church, Verona. Family suggests memorials to Animal Protectors, 533 Linden Ave., New Kensington, PA 15068. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

ROGERS JEAN (HARTMAN) A MEMORI...

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ROGERS JEAN (HARTMAN) A Memorial Service for Jean (Hartman) Rogers, formerly of Sewickley, will be held Friday, July 17, 2015, 3:30 p.m., at the United Methodist Church of Coraopolis, 1205 Ridge Ave. The Rev Tracy Cox will officiate. Visitation with the family will be from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by COPELAND'S. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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