CIFONE JOHN Age 91, of North Huntingdon, died Friday, November 6. Preceded in death by his wife, Betty Giacchino Cifone; three brothers, William, Anthony and Louis; and sister, Josephine Strednak. Survived by two sons, Chris and Benjamin; brother, Benjamin; two sisters, Madeline Aiello, Mary McCarron; four grandchildren. Friends will be received Monday, 4-8 p.m. at JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TAYLOR GEORGE A. AGE 80, CAST ...
TAYLOR GEORGE A. Age 80, cast his final line on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Loving companion for 30 years of Shirley Torris; devoted father of Michael (Janet) Taylor, Mary Beth Wagner, Colleen (Drew) Lehman, Daniel (Lora) and the late Timothy Taylor; doting grandfather of James, Michael, Taylor, Katie, Alicia, Dan, Jr. and Halley; loving great-grandfather of Lexi and Bret; brother of Robert, Charles and the late Donald Taylor. George was a proud 'Mill Hunky' from Mt. Lebanon who enjoyed vacations at the Emerald Isle in North Carolina, fishing at Marine State Park and attending all his grandchildren's sporting events. George had a great sense of humor and loved Notre Dame. The family would gratefully like to thank the staffs of Kane Regional-Scott and Family Hospice of Mt. Lebanon for their loving and compassionate care. Friends will be welcomed at the LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon Tuesday from 4:00 until time of service at 7:00 o'clock p.m. Interment will be private. If desired, memorials may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAHL RAYMOND J. AGE 87, OF WHI...
BAHL RAYMOND J. Age 87, of Whitehall, passed away on November 6, 2015. Raymond is survived by his beloved wife, Therese Donahue Bahl; loving children, David (Suzanne), Gary (Jackson Glass), and Amy Bahl Harvick (Rory); grandchildren, Derek (Begene), Emily Romaninsky (Sam), and Brad Boswell; great-grandchildren, Dawson, Nicholas, Benjamin, and Naomi. Raymond served proudly in the US Army in Korea, was past president of the Insurance Club of Pittsburgh, charter member of St. Germaine's Parish and volunteer for 15 years at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Friends will be received on Wednesday 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday 11:30 a.m. at St. Germaine Parish, 7003 Baptist Rd., Bethel Park, PA 15102 followed by burial in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Memorial contributions may be made to Senior Services at Jefferson Regional Hospital, 565 Coal Valley Rd., Clairton, PA 15025. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEYA CATHERINE R. RUTH AGE 9...
LEYA CATHERINE R. RUTH Age 99, of Ross Township, on November 6, 2015. Wife of the late Robert R.; mother of Robert A. Leya (Denise) and Donald L. Leya (Eileen), and the late Patricia and husband, Thomas Conley; grandmother of 13 including the late Terry Fatzick; great-grandmother of 29; great-great-grandmother of six. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EVANS RUSSELL R. AGE 61, OF IN...
EVANS RUSSELL R. Age 61, of Ingram, on Friday, November 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Diane; loving father of Aja; brother of Sue. Private services were held by VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRAUM REGIS L. ON THURS., NOV....
BRAUM REGIS L. On Thurs., Nov. 5, 2015, age 61, of East Palestine, OH and formerly of Clairton. Husband of Donna (Scites) Braum; beloved father of Zachary and Logan Braum; brother of Karen Ann Calkins, Denise Braum, Kelly (Patrick) Malone, Palmer Braum and August K. Braum; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends received in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037 on Mon., Nov. 9, 2015, from 4 p.m. until the hour of service at 8 p.m. Burial on Tues., Nov. 10, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Twp. Memorial contributions to the Elizabeth Boro Food Bank, 735 Bunola River Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Online condolences may be made at: bekavacfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MEDVED LINDA L. (CRAIG) AGE 68...
MEDVED LINDA L. (CRAIG) Age 68, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late James R. and Margaret M. (Smith) Craig; loving mother of Bill (Debbie) Medved, Darrin Craig, and Dawn Evans; grandmother of Lacy, Torie, Brittany, Jacob and Han; sister of Florence (Clyde) Griffith, Donna (Larry) Barton, Daryl (William) McIntosh, Ray Craig, Jerry (Cindy) Craig, and Gary (Beverly) Craig; also survived by many nieces, nephews, her best friend, Linda Tobias, and numerous work friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pitcairn Assembly of God, 520 Wall Ave., Pitcairn, PA 15140. Private arrangements by the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE / PLUM CHAPEL) (412-856-4747). www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH RICHARD PATRICK, JR. AGE...
SMITH RICHARD PATRICK, Jr. Age 55, on Friday, November 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Lisa Hamm Smith; loving father of Richard P. Smith III; brother of Theresa, James, Karen, George, Mary Ann Smith; grandfather of Richard P. Smith IV; step-grandfather of Michael Bynard; many nieces and nephews; son-in-law of Sharon Martino; stepson of Alice Smith. Friends welcome Saturday, November 14, 2015, from 1-3 p.m. at WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., (412-381-3345) Virginia Ave. and Kearsarge St., Mt. Washington where a service will be held at 3 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHINKO PAULINE A. (NEMETZ) AGE...
SHINKO PAULINE A. (NEMETZ) Age 80, of U.S.C. Twp. (formerly of Carnegie), peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2015. Wife of the late Robert L. Shinko; mother of Lynn (Sean) Brown and Lisa (William Whigham) Shinko. She is also survived by one sister and was preceded in death by one brother. No Visitation. Services private. Arrangements entrusted to the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, Carnegie. www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRACZYK REGINA (KOCHOWSKI) ON ...
GRACZYK REGINA (KOCHOWSKI) On November 6, 2015, age 93, of Munhall. Regina was born in Homestead the daughter of the late Michael and Caroline Kochowski; beloved wife of the late Sylvester Graczyk; loving Aunt to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. Preceded in death by her siblings, Laura, Mary, Felicia, Edward, Ted and Tom. Regina's family would like to thank the staff of Charles Morris Nursing Center, Dr. Rana, Louise Bucci, N.P., and Sivitz Hospice for the special care that they gave to Regina. Friends received on Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 15120 (412-461-6394). Mass of Christian Burial will follow the visitation on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Therese Church, Munhall. Please share your memories and condolences at: georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BLASKO ELEANOR R. AGE 94, LIFE...
BLASKO ELEANOR R. Age 94, lifelong resident of West Homestead, on November 5, 2015. Wife of the late John T. Blasko; beloved mother of James T. Blasko and Roujina (Jim) Salaj; also two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Survived by sister, Margaret Griffith. Everyone will meet at church for a Memorial Mass Wednesday, 10 a.m. in St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 363 East 11th Ave., Homestead. Arrangements entrusted to R V ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOODNIGHT THOMAS WESLEY WES ...
GOODNIGHT THOMAS WESLEY WES Passed away, on September 30, 2015, at the age of 52, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He served in the US Army for 12 years. He lived in Pittsburgh, PA, Norfolk, VA, and Las Vegas, NV where he worked for the Dept of Veterans Affairs. He leaves behind his mother, Marian; his sister, Diane; his daughter, De'Ja; his son, Thomas Alan; aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at 1 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCAFEE RACHEL N. AGE 33, OF GI...
McAFEE RACHEL N. Age 33, of Gibsonia, on Nov. 8, 2015. Loving mother of Joseph Christian McAfee; beloved daughter of James (Mary Lou) McAfee and Mary Kate McAfee; granddaughter of Carol (late Edward) Judge and Esther (late James) McAfee; sister of Joshua McAfee, Jesse McAfee, and Nicholas Fox; dear aunt of Madisyn McAfee; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Rachel graduated from beauty school and worked as a beautician. She was a loving mother who cared dearly for her son, Joe. Friends welcomed 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wed. and Thurs. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5864 Heckert Rd., Bakerstown, where services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family for Joseph's care. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; And wisdom to know the difference. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FLAHERTY LAWRENCE F. AGE 79, O...
FLAHERTY LAWRENCE F. Age 79, of Trumbull, CT died on November 7, 2015. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, son of John and Velma Waite Flaherty. He is survived by his wife. Billie Schrecker Flaherty, and his six children, Terrence (Roonie), Garrett (Jack), Bridget, Patrick (Casey), Daniel and Connor Flaherty. He was the beloved brother of Michael, (Kay), Virginia and Regis Flaherty. He was predeceased by a brother, John Flaherty. Larry was a longtime executive with Koppers Company, Inc. in Pittsburgh. Funeral Service will be held Friday, November 13, 2015, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 616 Washington Street, Sewickley, PA. Entombment will be in Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, November 12, 2015, from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the COPELAND FUNERAL HOME, 702 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA 15143. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 466 Elm Street, Monroe, CT. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROSA MARY PAULINE (POLC) AGE...
ROSA MARY PAULINE (POLC) Age 87, of Shadyside, passed away, Monday, November 9, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late Carmen Rosa and the late Stephen Polc; mother of Maryann (Walter) Schafer, Finnbarr "Barry" (Valarie) Polc, Kevin Michael Polc, and the late Stephen Polc; grandmother of Terry (Jessica) Boring, Charles and Steven Polc; great-grandmother of Celia Boring; and sister of Rita, Joan and the late Pat and John. Memorial Service to be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. at THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., 930 Center Avenue, Blawnox, PA 15238. www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JEDLICKA JAMES L. OF HAMPTON T...
JEDLICKA JAMES L. Of Hampton Twp., on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Loving father of Lynn Jedlicka Cox and Brian Jedlicka; brother of Blanche Stemke, Jenny Janitor and Anne Jedlicka; proud grandfather of Benjamin Cox. Friends received Thursday 9 a.m. until time of Blessing Service at 11 a.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PRESUTTI DOROTHY C. DORIS ON...
PRESUTTI DOROTHY C. DORIS On November 8, 2015, at 92 years, Doris Presutti, of Kennedy Township, PA, passed away peacefully, to be with late husband, Alfred Presutti, married 45 years. She is survived by her children, Christine Cook (Tom), Michael Presutti (Beth); grandchildren, David Cook, Joshua Presutti, Tyler Presutti; and great- grandchild, Michael Cook. She has surviving sisters, Adeline Butterini, Grace Kocjan, and Margaret Hanna. Doris, in early years, worked as a supervisor at Williamson Company in McKees Rocks, PA, attended Duff's Iron City College. She was an active member of her beloved parish, St. Malachy Church, up until her passing. She organized the Italian festival booth for many years, served as Eucharistic Minister, established the Widow Indeed Organization, was a member of Christian mothers, the church choir, spent countless hours at St. Malachy's volunteering with prayer meetings, decorating the church at religious holidays, CCD teacher, and was a devoted Special Education Instructor for special needs adults and children. Doris had many hobbies, painting, traveled to Alaska, Europe, and was honored to make a pilgrimage with the St. Malachy Choir to sing at St. Peter's Basilica to perform for Pope John Paul II, in Rome. She was an avid gardener, belonged to the Kennedy Twp. Garden Club, and was an enthusiastic Pgh. Steelers fan. Family and friends received at the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, 700 7th Street, McKees Rocks, PA, Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and there will be a Catholic Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10:00 a.m., with Very Rev. Kris Stubna presiding at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Kennedy Twp., PA. Please visit and sign the online guestbook at : www.musmannofh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOLDOVAN BERT M., ESQ. AGE 72...
MOLDOVAN BERT M., Esq. Age 72, of White Oak, died, on Monday, November 9, 2015, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Aspinwall. He was born on June 17, 1943, in McKeesport and was the son of the late William and Leah Stein Moldovan. Bert proudly served as a lieutenant with the United States Army serving during Vietnam with the Staff Judge Advocate office. He was a 1961 graduate of McKeesport High School, a 1965 graduate of Washington & Jefferson College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, a 1968 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law with his Juris Doctor, former McKeesport Area School District Board Member, served as a Solicitor for Allegheny County, member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, member of Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity (Pennsylvania Omega Kappa Chapter), member of Gemilas Chesed Congregation in White Oak, longtime member of the former Duquesne Golf Club, now known as Westwood Golf Club. He had a quick, dry sense of humor. He could finish a crossword puzzle in pen. Bert is survived by his children, Seth (Heather) Moldovan of Boynton Beach, FL, Bill (Emily) Moldovan of Roslyn Farms and Jaclyn (Michael) Macedonia of Ohio Twp.; four grandchildren, Jake, Ethan, Noah and Daphne; brother, Dr. Stanton I. (Cheryl) Moldovan of Houston, Texas; sister, Risa Moldovan of St. Charles, IL; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the JENNIFER S. JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 where a service will be held at 12 noon by Rabbi Moshe' Russell. Interment will follow in Old Gemilas Chesed section of Elrod Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.wounded warriorproject.org or Gemilas Chesed Congregation, 1400 Summit St., White Oak, PA 15131. Condolences may be made at: www.jennifer jordanfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FREEMAN FLORENCE THOMPSON DIED...
FREEMAN FLORENCE THOMPSON Died peacefully in Northbridge, MA on October 31, 2015, after a long life well lived. Born October 12, 1917, she was a longtime resident of the South Hills of Pittsburgh, PA and the Devonshire of Mt. Lebanon, PA, until 2010. Florence was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of more than 60 years, J. Lynn Freeman; her adored mother, Florence Mabel Watt; her treasured stepfather, James Watt; and her beloved father, whom she never met, George Alexander Thompson, all of PA. In addition to her son, Jack Freeman and daughter-in-law, Linda Lacki, Florence is survived by her son, Richard T. Freeman, daughter-in-law, Valerie E. Freeman (Rosak); her grandchildren, Daltha (Heath) Dolanch, Alexander Freeman, Laura Freeman; and her great-grandchildren, Samara and Wilhemina Dolanch, and Phoebe, her dog. Florence is to be interred in a columbarium side-by-side with husband at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair, PA. To send a condolence visit www.mackinnonfuneral.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEAVER FRANCES JEAN OF UPPER...
WEAVER FRANCES JEAN Of Upper St. Clair, died peacefully on November 1, 2015, at the age of 90, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Born and raised in Brentwood and graduated from Brentwood High School, Dr. Weaver received B.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Penn State University. She worked for many years as a nutritionist in Massachusetts and New York State and abroad in Malawi, and taught at the University of Pittsburgh. She finished her career well into her 70s with the Peace Corps in Senegal. Deeply committed to social justice, and to women's rights through the National Organization of Women, she was also active with the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation and the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her parents, Frederick J. and Vera (Kovar) Weaver; her siblings, Anne (Weaver) Booske, Frederick J. Weaver, Jr., and William T. Weaver; and brother-in-law, Henry Booske. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Rose Weaver of Glenshaw; and by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews and their children. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. December 19, 2015, at Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills, 1240 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228. Professional Services Trusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox. www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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