HORGAN JOYCE A. Of Pittsburgh, age 69, passed peacefully on December 3, 2013. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Horgan; loving mother of John J. Horgan and wife Jessica Quinn-Horgan, Johanna Horgan Beatty and husband David Beatty; proud grandmother of Rowan and Madeleine Horgan and Kade Marsh, Jackson and Savannah Beatty. Joyce was also preceded in death by her parents, John and Johanna Advent; and her brother Robert Advent. Besides her immediate family, Joyce leaves a large extended family and network of friends who will greatly miss her friendship, humour, intelligence and zest of life. Joyce was a graduate of Carlow University, Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to retiring Joyce served as Vice President of Finance for Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh. In her retirement, Joyce enjoyed spending time at the ocean at her home in Navarre, FL, reading, gardening and being with her family, friends and grandchildren. Friends welcome Sunday, December 8, 2013 from 1-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., where a Blessing Service will be held Monday 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joyce's name to the American Cancer Society or Multiple Sclerosis Society. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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YOST ALVINA M. (PETROVICH) ON ...
YOST ALVINA M. (PETROVICH) On Tuesday, December 3, 2013, Alvina M. (Petrovich), age 97, of Whitehall Boro. Beloved wife of the late Albert W. Yost; mother of Charlene L. Sinclair and the late Albert F. Yost and Grant W. Yost; also three grandchildren and three great- grandchildren; sister of Alfred Petrovich and the late Anna Neville, Edward Petrovich and Kathleen Glod. Alvina was a volunteer at Jefferson Hospital for 25 years. She loved her baking and needlepoint and was a devoted and active member of St. Elizabeth Church. Friends received Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, Broughton-Curry-South Park Twp. Funeral Saturday with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth Church at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Alvina's name to Paramount Hospice and Palliative Care, 3025 Washington Rd., Ste. 301, McMurray, PA 15317. www.GriffithFH.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BLOTZER ESTELLE (ATKINS) AGE 8...
BLOTZER ESTELLE (ATKINS) Age 89, of Wilkins Twp., formerly of Turtle Creek, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Robert "Bud" Blotzer; loving mother of Carol Rinaldi, Cary (Deborah) Blotzer, Caryn (Joseph "Mickey") O'Connor, Deborah (James) Radokovic, and Kurt (Wendy) Blotzer; dear grandmother of Denise, Dennis, Kara, Kristin, Katelyn, Amy, Stacye, Shelley, Michelle, Marcy, Nicole, Angela, Adam, Kelsey, and Buddy; also 12 great- grandchildren; sister of Robert (Dolly) Atkins; also several nieces and nephews. Estelle was a lifelong member of First Christian Church of Turtle Creek and an avid Pittsburgh Pirate fan. Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of (118) Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek (412-823-1950), where a service will be Saturday 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Restland Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church Family Youth Ministry, 201 Pine St., Turtle Creek, PA 15145. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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POLIDORI-KLECA JOAN M. OF WINT...
POLIDORI-KLECA JOAN M. Of Winter Park, FL, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2013 at the Orlando V.A. at the age of 89. Born in Daisytown (Pittsburgh) PA, she grew up in the Greenwood section of Altoona, graduating from Altoona High School in 1942, and from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Joan then joined the Army Nurse Corps in 1944, eventually attaining the highest rank possible for a woman, a full Colonel. Along the way, Joan received a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University of New Mexico. Attaining a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout. She performed her graduate work at the University of Michigan (Hospital) for five years. Well traveled and educated, Colonel Kleca spent time in surgery and as an instructor for the Army in Heidelberg, Germany, her favorite town of all. She worked as a recruiter, an instructor and in operating rooms with the 5th Mash Unit in Europe, as well as numerous bases throughout the U.S.A. (Sandia Base, NM, Fort Sam Houston, TX, Letterman Hospital, San Francisco, CA). Joan did two tours of duty in Vietnam as a major, one in Long Binh with the 24th Evac. Hospital and another helping set up Saigon Hospital. Joan was at the hospital when it was overrun during the Tet Offensive, gunfights in the hallways earning her the nickname, "Two-Gun Polly", as she was forced to have two 9 millimeter handguns at her hips. Colonel Kleca was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medals and a National Defense Service Medal. Joan's appetite for knowledge was insatiable, taking up and completing any course or class she could find within her off-duty hours. From a counterinsurgency training course in Letterman Hospital in San Francisco to a burn treatment course in San Antonio, Texas. She even mastered an auto maintenance training course, ably replacing a water pump on a car for her certificate. In the Orlando VA Medical Center's Community Living Center (CLC), where she resided for her last few years, Joan tried comforting others, trying to make her own bed as well as her roommate's bed. Joan's lively personality and willingness to make everyone else feel special will be sadly missed, mostly by her nephews, nieces and her brother-in-law, Robert G. Guido of Bellmawr, NJ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dominick and Maddalena Polidori of Altoona, PA; her brother, David of Waynesboro, PA; and her sister, Norma V. Guido (nee Polidori). Colonel Kleca would make a fine role model for girls in that all she accomplished in schooling and the military was an uphill battle in a "man's world. She was the only woman present in many situations during her career. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2013 at MAUK & YATES FUNERAL HOME, INC., 719 North Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Father Carl Spishak officiating. Committal will be at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona, with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, go to www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate, or send via mail to P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KIRBY EDMOND P. AGE 74, OF MON...
KIRBY EDMOND P. Age 74, of Monroeville, on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Beloved husband of Margaret; father of Julie (Scott) Volzer; grandfather of Alicia (Jason) Beattie, David and Alex Volzer; great-grandfather of Mason Beattie; brother of Maryann (Leonard) D'Amico, Lois (Edward) Bippus, and the late Donald Kirby; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd., (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, FRIDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Saturday at 9:45, Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bernadette Church 10:30 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BROWN ESTHER M. AGE 87, OF CHA...
BROWN ESTHER M. Age 87, of Chartiers City, peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Alphonza Brown; mother of Paulette, Alphonza, Jr., Kevin, Pamela (Starling) Tate, Keith, Dorothy, Katherine Heard, Mary Lois Brown and the late Edward Brown; she is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday 5 to 9 p.m. in the Trinity AME Zion Church, 3105 Allendale St., where funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Professional services entrusted to COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-766-2930. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BAXTER WILLIAM M. "BILL" ON WE...
BAXTER WILLIAM M. "BILL" On Wednesday, December 4, 2013, age 71, of Mars. Husband of Dolores "Dee" Thomas Baxter; father of Scott Baxter of Atlanta, GA, William Baxter of Callery, PA, Colleen Jackline and her husband, Joseph of Hadley, PA and Christina Dunn and her husband, Russell of Fenelton, PA; grandfather of Larissa, William, Joseph, Nathaniel, Christopher, Mackenzie and Jessica; great- grandfather of Peyton; brother of Shirley Stanick and her husband, John of Loveland, CO, and the late Carol Maddy and James Baxter; also nieces and nephews. Bill was a laborer with the Laborer's Union Local #1058 in Pittsburgh, where he worked in heavy highway construction. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served on the blockade during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a past Commander of the Evans City V.F.W. and served on the Zelienople American Legion Honor Guard. A Senior Member of the Evans City Sportsman's Club, he enjoyed hunting, leather and woodworking and gardening. Friends received at the MCDONALD - AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, PA on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors by the Zelienople American Legion Honor Guard, will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Warrendale. Directions and condolences are available at: www.mcdonald-aeberli.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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TIRPAK NELLIE AGE 96, OF EAST ...
TIRPAK NELLIE Age 96, of East McKeesport, on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Wife of the late Andrew Tirpak; loving mother of Edward (late Josie) Tirpak, Andrew (Nancy Bertoni) Tirpak, JoAnn (Mike) Behun, Albert (Nancy) Tirpak, Patricia Tirpak, and the late John Tirpak; sister of Frank Mazur, the late Joseph Mazur, Barney Mazur, Stanley Mazur, Elizabeth Sence, and Isabell Mazur. Nellie is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the JAMES F. FILIA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, 354 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Jude the Apostle Church on Saturday at 11 a.m. www.jamesfiliafuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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NANJI HILDAH A. ON NOVEMBER ...
NANJI HILDAH A. On November 29, 2013, Hildah A. Nanji, age 46, of Churchill. Beloved wife of Nanji Windely Formukong; loving mother of Scott and Dasi. Hildah will be missed by the Mobit and Nanji families. Friends will be received at WOLFE MEMORIAL INC., FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001 on Friday, December 13, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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STAUB RONALD G. AGE 86, OF PIT...
STAUB RONALD G. Age 86, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013, while under the care of the St. John's Specialty Care Center in Mars. Born July 29, 1927 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Jacob and Mary (Geyer) Staub Gunning. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. For most of his life he worked as a self-employed carpenter. A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening vegetables, and maintaining his cars. He dearly treasured his grandson, Jacob. Above all, Ron was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 62 years, Jacqueline (Hilf) Staub, of Zelienople; his son, Ronald J. Staub and his wife, Lorraine M., of Jackson Twp.; his grandson, Jacob Staub; and his brother, Richard J. Staub and his wife, Lillian. A Funeral Ceremony with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2013 at the BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 324 E. Grandview Avenue, Zelienople, with Rev. John Hoogerbrugge officiating. Ron will be laid to rest at Chartiers Cemetery in Carnegie. Ron's family suggests that memorial contributions be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Expressions of Sympathy may be shared with Ron's family at: www.boylanfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ONDISH ALBERT J. POPEYE PEAC...
ONDISH ALBERT J. POPEYE Peacefully, on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, age 85, of North Versailles. He retired from Fisher Body. Son of the late George and Anna Ondish; beloved husband of 62 years to Lois (Davane) Ondish; loving dad to Connie (Bill) Barbish and Debbie (Bill) Maljan; special grandfather of Luke Maljan, Ken (Dawn) Barbish, Amy (John) Lokay, Kristin (Alex) Roberts, and Mark (Ashley) Barbish; also survived by eight beautiful great- grandchildren; brother of the late George (surviving wife, Dolores) and the late Billy (surviving wife, Mary) Ondish; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and all who loved Albert. Family and friends will be received in the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, PA 15148, (412-824-4332), on Sunday from 2-8 p.m. Prayer Service in the funeral home on Monday at 9 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in New St. Joseph Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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POLUSZEJKO DAVID ANTHONY AGE 6...
POLUSZEJKO DAVID ANTHONY Age 66, died Nov. 15, 2013. Son of the late Eleanor and Konstanty Poluszejko. Fought in the Vietnam War and later became a psychiatric social worker. Survived by his wife, Florence Poluszejko; two children, David and Julie; and family. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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YOUNGBLOOD MARGARET (GORHAM) O...
YOUNGBLOOD MARGARET (GORHAM) On Wednesday, December 4, 2013, of Forest Hills. Wife of the late John J. Youngblood; mother of Russell Youngblood of North Carolina; grandmother of Joshua and Gabrielle Youngblood. Peg was a resident of Juniper Village. Friends may be received 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. SATURDAY MORNING ONLY at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church, 2001 Ardmore Blvd., Forest Hills, PA 15221, on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WINTERS EUNICE LEE QUIETLY ON ...
WINTERS EUNICE LEE Quietly on Dec. 3, 2013. Wife of the late Theo J.; mother of Paul E. (Angel) Winters; sister of LeVirda Smith, SajieBell, Craig, and Sylvia Gordon, all of Alabama, and Homer Dennis of Pittsburgh; grandmother of PJ, Arin, and Alyssa Winters; and a host of relatives. Friends may call Sunday, December 8, 2013 from 3-6 p.m. at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF PT. BREEZE, 7204 Thomas Blvd., E.E. Funeral ceremony Monday, December 9, 2013 at 11 a.m. in Allegheny Center Alliance Church, E. Ohio St. Interment Highwood Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MOELTER HERMAN 1928 ~ 2009 GRE...
MOELTER
HERMAN
1928 ~ 2009
Greatly missed by friends,
Bill K. and Herman H.
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CLANCY LOLA (LEWIS) 91, A LONG...
CLANCY LOLA (LEWIS) 91, a long-time resident of Neville Island, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lexington, NE on May 20, 1922 to the late Guy and Hazel (Zollar) Lewis. On August 24, 2006, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband for 60 years, John V. Clancy. Loving mother of Lee Thomas (Richard) of Coraopolis, Jean E. Moore, Peggy Clancy, both of Neville Island, Michael Clancy (Ruth Ann) of Shippingport, Tom Clancy of Neville Island and the late John V. Clancy, Jr.; cherished grandmother of eight and great- grandmother of 14; sister of Lavawn Mallick of Hopewell; and her beloved dog, Bailey. Lola enjoyed life. She rode bicycles, kayaked, played the organ, piloted a pontoon sea plane and will be fondly remembered as the Nanny who drove around in her Chrysler Sebring convertible. Services were private at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations in her name to Neville Green, 7204 Front River Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15225 or Neville Island Volunteer Fire Department, 5300 Grand Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15225. Her family wishes to thank West Hills Rehab nurses and staff for the kind care that she had received. Also a special thank you for all the support, cards and well wishes from her devoted neighbors and many good friends. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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TOWNS MARGARET "TERI" AGE 82, ...
TOWNS MARGARET "TERI" Age 82, of the North Side, unexpectedly on Monday, December 2, 2013. Beloved mother of the late Terilynn Towns, Arthur Doley, and Trammel Towns; sister of Shirley Hawkins, Carolyn Thompson, and the late Clarence D. Elliot, Jr., Constance G. Drummond, and William F. Elliott; she is also survived grandchildren, great- grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday 4 to 7 p.m. in the COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., E. Liberty. Funeral service on Monday at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Pittsburgh, 159 N. Bellefield Ave., Oakland. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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PAHOUNTIS NICHOLAS L. NOV. 13,...
PAHOUNTIS
NICHOLAS L.
Nov. 13, 1927 - Dec. 6, 2008
His nature was loving and giving,
His heart was made of pure gold,
And to us who truly love him,
His memory will never grow old.
With Love, Your Family
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STEPP MAGLENE PEACEFULLY, ON D...
STEPP MAGLENE Peacefully, on December 1, 2013. Wife of J.C. Stepp; mother of Vanessa Downs and Marcella Stepp; grandmother of Royal James-Robert Downs III; sister of Pastor Syvalla Washington (Ira Daniel); and a host of family and friends. Homegoing Service Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10 a.m. at Rapha Ministries of the Apostolic Faith Church. Arrangements entrusted to HOUSE OF LAW, INC. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BOOKERT VIRGIL TRAGICALLY, ON ...
BOOKERT VIRGIL Tragically, on November 25, 2013, leaves to cherish his memory mother, Ann Harris; sons, Virgil and Alvin Bookert; their mother, Alicia Ponder; brothers, Keith (Jody) and Paul (Shonns) Bookert; sisters, Jacalyn Elliott, Kelly Ivy, and Micka Bookert Harris. Visitation Saturday, December 7, 2013 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC., Penn Hills, with Services to follow at 3 p.m. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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