TOMSKO STEPHEN J. On Sunday, November 22, 2015, age 85, of McKees Rocks. Mr. Tomsko was very active in St. John of God Parish as a CCD teacher for 50 years, a lector and a Eucharistic minister. He was a manager of a trucking company. Husband of Betty Tomsko; father of Steve (Judy) Tomsko, Michael (Kathy) Tomsko, David (Angie) Tomsko and Patti (Ralph) DeStefano; grandfather of ten grandchildren and one great- grandchild; brother of Victor Tomsko, Anna Brown, Francie (Pete) Tassotti and the late John and Joseph Tomsko and Helen. Friends received on Tuesday 2-8 p.m. in the ANTHONY J. SANVITO, INC., FUNERAL HOME, 1650 Broadway, Stowe Twp./ Kennedy Twp. Prayers in funeral home on Wednesday 9 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. John of God Parish, the Church at St. Mary's at 9:30 a.m. Interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BISHOP RICHARD W. AGE 56, OF P...

BISHOP RICHARD W. Age 56, of Penn Hills, suddenly on November 22, 2015, went home to be with the Lord. Born on August 14, 1959, he was the son of Grace (Testa) and the late William R. Bishop. Beloved husband for 35 years of Finisia (Pirollo) Bishop; loving father of Cristina (Ryan) Stachelek, Nicole Bishop (fiancé Mark Lewandowski) and Stefania Bishop; grandfather of Justin; brother of Judith Bishop, the late Janet Nichols Chowan, Nancy (Eugene) Haynes, Alan (Carla) Bishop and Steven (Mary) Bishop; son-in-law of Adolpho "Rudy" and Josephine "Pina" Pirollo; brother-in-law of Crescenzo (Michele) Pirollo. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at MAURICE L. KNEE, LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Rd. (across from S & T Bank) Plum, PA 15239. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 10 a.m., St. Joseph Church, Verona. In lieu of flowers, the Bishop family suggests that donations be made to St. Joseph R.C. Church, 825 2nd Street, Verona, PA 15147. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GABOR ANNA MAE AGE 93, OF PENN...
GABOR ANNA MAE Age 93, of Penn Hills, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 23, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Charles D. Gabor; loving mother of Donna (William) Zoth of Turtle Creek and Deborah Gabor of Monroeville; dear sister of Frances Jane Mihelich and the late Frank Mihelich, Mary (the late Frank) Thomas, Kay Mihelich, and Robert (the late Madeline) Mihelich; sister-in-law of Kathleen Mihelich. Friends and relatives will be received at the BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, from 6-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, from 10 a.m. until time of 11:30 a.m. Blessing Service in the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Verona Cemetery, Oakmont, next to her husband, Charles. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUSSELL HELEN E. AGE 87, JOHNS...
RUSSELL HELEN E. Age 87, Johnstown, died November 22, 2015, at LaurelWood Care Center. Born August 12, 1928, in Charleroi, daughter of Michael and Mary (Mattis) Russell. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, James. Survived by sister- in-law, Evelyn Russell, Charleroi; and several nephews. She was a member of Visitation of the BVM Church, and was a retired nurse from the Veterans Administration Hospital in Pittsburgh. Friends received from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at John HENDERSON COMPANY FUNERAL HOME, 215 Central Ave. Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at Visitation BVM Church, Father John Slovikovski, celebrant. Committal, Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SILVER SARA ON SATURDAY, NOVEM...
SILVER SARA On Saturday, November 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Morris Silver; loving mother of Saul (Barbara) Silver; grandmother of Adam and Joshua Silver. Services were held in Freehold, NJ. Contributions may be made to Jewish Association on Aging, 200 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or Shadyside Hospital Foundation, 532 South Aiken Avenue, #302, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SEVENER MONICA (KRALL) ON THUR...

SEVENER MONICA (KRALL) On Thursday, November 19, 2015, age 59, of Turtle Creek. Mrs. Sevener was a devoted member of St. Colman Catholic Church, Turtle Creek and a big animal lover. Loving mom of Andrew (Stacey) Sevener. Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Dolores Krall; and a brother, Joseph Krall. Friends welcome in the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding on Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. Parting Prayers in the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Colman Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Visit us at www.alfierifuneralhome.com to send online condolences. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHOLLAERT JUDITH A. ON MONDAY...
SCHOLLAERT JUDITH A. On Monday, November 23, 2015, Judy, age 76, of Springdale. Loving wife of the late Emile Schollaert; beloved mother of Ray Dwyer, Diane (Dave) Regan, Linda Dwyer, father of the children, the late Ray Dwyer; grandmother of Michelle, Melanie, Judy, Raymond, Rachel and Joey; sister of Paul Kleitz and the late Nancy, Theresa, Jean, Mary Lou, Joseph, Robert, Arthur, Patricia, Diane, Rosemarie and Raymond; great-grandmother of Victoria, Blake, Vivienne, Jackson, Giovanni, Brody, and Parker. Friends received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Butler at 52nd St., Lawrenceville, where Services will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. Visitations Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NOLAND MARY M. (GOETZ) AGE 92,...
NOLAND MARY M. (GOETZ) Age 92, of Adams Township, formerly of Wexford, on Monday, November 23, 2015. Wife of the late Harold C. Noland, Sr.; dear mother of Harold C., Jr., Mary Ann Graham, John M., Kenneth F., James E. and the late George P. Noland; sister of Joan Noland, Alberta Liegl, Eugene Goetz, Rosemary Hafner, Henrietta Rudolph, Geraldine Minehart, Kenneth Goetz, and the late Veronica, Agnes, Elizabeth, Leona, and Eva Goetz; also survived by 14 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mary worked at American Bridge with her sister, Bertie, in World War II making LST Boats. She was a seamstress who also enjoyed gardening, cooking, and baking apple dumplings. Friends and family received Friday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. at GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Highway, Wexford. Funeral Mass Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Alphonsus Church, Wexford. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HESSELMAN CHARLES R. AGE 85, O...
HESSELMAN CHARLES R. Age 85, of Castle Shannon, on Sunday, November 22, 2015. Beloved husband for 54 years of Mary Jane Hesselman; devoted father of Charles R. III, Jacqueline (Will) Hudson; brother of Edith Worrell and the late Margaret Zelina, Dorothy Craddock; also survived by two grandsons; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Chuck was a member of John A. Brashear Lodge # 743 F&AM. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1008 Castle Shannon Blvd., Castle Shannon TUESDAY 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anne Church Wednesday morning at 10. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PANZA SALVATORE J. SAL AGE 8...
PANZA SALVATORE J. SAL Age 85, of Sharpsburg, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015, after a long illness. Loving husband of 62 years to Geraldine (Meinert) Panza; loving father to his seven children, Terry Mausser (Jim) of Glenshaw, Tom of Sharpsburg, Michael of Natrona Heights, Mark of Millvale, Guy of Sharpsburg and the late John and Marie Woehrel of Sharpsburg. He was devoted to God and his family. A retired steelworker and avid golfer, he also served in the US Navy for four years and was part of the first aviation North Pole expedition. Also survived by ten grandchildren, Danny, Regina, Jason, Jessica, Jennifer, Kaitlin, Amanda, Joshua, Christina and the late Jacob; and eight great-grandchildren. Friends received TUESDAY, November 24, 2015, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Sharpsburg. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Juan Diego Parish, Sharpsburg at St. Mary Church. Interment will be private. If desired, donations may be made to Harmar Village Nursing Home, Cheswick, PA 15024. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CZARNECKI ROBERT J. BOBBY JA...

CZARNECKI
ROBERT J. BOBBY
Jan. 5, 1952-Nov. 24, 1965
Gone 50 years yet not forgotten
Although we are apart
Your spirit lives within us
Forever in our hearts
Greatly missed and lovingly remembered by:
Mom, Ron, Arlene, Kathy, Debbie, Carol and all who knew and loved him
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MRAZIK DAVID M. JUL. 20, 1960-...
MRAZIK
DAVID M.
Jul. 20, 1960-Nov. 24, 2010
It has been five sad years since we said goodbye to you, but loving memories will always keep you close in our hearts. You will never be forgotten. Your family misses you so much.
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ROY SONA RANI AGE 74, OF UPPER...
ROY SONA RANI Age 74, of Upper St. Clair, on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Dr. M.N. Roy; loving mother of Dr. B.N. Roy, Swapna Chowdhury and Lakshmi Das; grandmother of Eva, Saheb and Rinkita. Sona was a loving, caring, giving person and was an eternal devotee of Lord Krishna (GOPAL). Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS.Friends welcome at 2630 West Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000 on Thursday 1 p.m. until time of service at 1:30 p.m. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REID THOMAS A., SR. OF MUNHALL...
REID THOMAS A., Sr. Of Munhall, on November 24, 2015, age 86. Son of the late John and Laura Reid; beloved husband of Emily (Fuga) Reid; father of Thomas Reid, Jr., Philip Reid and Janet Devine; brother of the late George, John and Eddie Reid; beloved grandpap to Tiffany, Brandon Joey and Connor; great-grandpap to Emily Devine. Services are private. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RENCHKO LUCY M. AGE 85, ON WED...
RENCHKO LUCY M. Age 85, on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, formerly of Chalfant. Beloved wife of 60 years to Richard F. Renchko; loving mother of Kenneth B. Renchko and Sandra (William) Sims; dear grandmother of Ashley (Matt) Dole, Courtney Renchko and Brittany Renchko; sister of the late Mary (John) Casaregola and Nick (surviving wife, Mary) Petrucci. Lucy was a phenomenal cookie baker and showed her love through her baking. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001 FRIDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial St. Maurice Church Saturday 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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McCLELLAN REV. CLARE W. Clare, 87, of McDonald, Mt. Pleasant Twp., died Tuesday, November 24, 2015, in the Golden Living Center of South Hills. He was born May 26, 1928, in Dunn Station, PA a son of the late Ernest D. and Margaret Bowie McClellan. Rev. McClellan was a member of the Southern Baptist Church and had served several congregations in this area including First Baptist Church of Canonsburg, McDonald AME Zion Church and Imperial Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Cecil American Legion. He was a Korean War Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Marian Balaban McClellan; daughters, Margaret (James) Horvath, Jr. and Dorothy (Thomas Coughenour) Merigo, both of McDonald; son, Michael McClellan of McDonald; brothers, Jake McClellan of Greene County and Ralph (Beverly) McClellan of Florida; sisters, Margaret Post of Greene County and Ester (Milton) Stump of Florida; he is also survived by seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, James, Ray and Ephriam McClellan; and one grandchild. Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 314 W. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald (724-926-2800) where funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park with full military honors. Please sign the guestbook at: www.thomas-little funeralservice.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AUBELE STEPHEN P. AGE 54, ON W...
AUBELE STEPHEN P. Age 54, on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, of Braddock Hills, formerly of Swissvale. Son of the late Gilbert G. and Rosemary Aubele; loving brother of Gilbert (Diane), John (Dianna), David (Kathy), Susan McClelland, Joseph (Marilyn), Gerald (Michele) and the late Linda Holma and William Aubele; also many loving nieces, nephews and great- nieces and great-nephews. Stephen is finally at peace and rest after a courageous battle to overcome many complications with his health. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in Word of God Church Saturday 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice in memory of Stephen. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ACKERMAN MARY ALICE AGE 62, OF...
ACKERMAN MARY ALICE Age 62, of Hazelwood, on Thurs., Nov. 19, 2015. Mother of Jennifer and Richard Ackerman; sister of Kathy (Jeff) Sharpe; three grand and one great-grandchild; nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in ELMER L. HERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 5204 2nd Ave., Hazelwood. Services 10:00 a.m. Sat. at St. John Evangelist Baptist Church, Hazelwood 15207. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NOON JACQUELINE (STREIGHTIFF) Age 87, of Bethel Park, on November 25, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Noon for 66 years; loving mother of Debbi (James) Frenchak, Stephan (Nanci) Noon and Cheryl (John) Bloomer; sister of David Streightiff and the late Joel Streightiff; cherished grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of 11. Jacqueline was a member of the Bible Chapel, the Christian Women's Club and Gideon's International. She was a piano teacher for most of her life and served as choir director and organist for numerous churches. Family and friends will be received on Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gideon's International or the National Parkinson Foundation. View and share condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHRIST GEORGE N. ON TUESDAY, N...

CHRIST GEORGE N. On Tuesday, November 24, 2015, beloved husband of the late Elaine Christ. Born on August 11, 1925, a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh. Mr. Christ is survived by his two daughters, Deborah Zourdos (Christopher) and Penny Marcadante (Jeff); his four grandchildren, Christina Jackman (Thomas), Peter George Zourdos, George Pilafas (Francesca) and Michael Zourdos (Catherine); and two great-grandchildren, Sadie Elaine and Zachary; his sisters, Julie Chergotis (late Peter) and Penny Chirigos (Nicholas); and his in-laws, Sophia Randall, Demetra Craig and Arthur Dordas. A lifelong steward of St. Nicholas Cathedral, where he served as Treasurer of the Parish Council and started the successful St. Nicholas Greek Food Festival, Mr. Christ served honorably as a radio operator in a B-25 bomber during WWII, he returned to Pittsburgh to marry his high school sweetheart and founded Chris Candies, a chocolate manufacturing company. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Friday 2-8 p.m., with Trisagion Service at 7 p.m.. Visitation will continue on Saturday at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral from 10:30 until a funeral at 11:30 a.m. Remembrances may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 419 S. Dithridge St., Pgh., PA 15213. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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