FISHER MARY L. (LOZITO) On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, age 101, of Ross Township. Born April 5, 1914, in Windber, PA the daughter of the late Anthony and Pauline (Randazzo) Lozito. Beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Fisher; also preceded in death by her son, Robert A. Fisher; four brothers, Guy, Louis, Joseph and Paul Lozito; and one sister, Jenny Angelozzi. Mother of Joseph A. (Mary) Fisher; sister of Angelo Lozito; step-grandmother of Katie Terry and Ian Toner; grandmother of Janson and Joseph Van de Velde; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will welcome friends Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View, 15229. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in St. John Neumann Church on Monday at 10 a.m. followed by interment in Christ our Redeemer North Side Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Vincentian Charitable Foundation, 8250 Babcock Blvd., Pgh., PA 15237. Please offer condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SOMERVILLE JAMES AGE 87, OF NE...
SOMERVILLE JAMES Age 87, of New Sewickley Twp., formerly of Ross Twp., on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Beloved husband of Barbara (Adams) Somerville and the late Joanne (Schwemm) Somerville; loving father of Paula Somerville (Shelly), Jim Somerville (Peg), Sue Stewart (Kurt), Joe Somerville (Kathy), Dan Somerville (Moe), Pat Somerville (Diana), Margie Somerville, Mike Somerville (Sue), Tom Somerville (Linda), Dave Clark, and Amy Clark Renz (Eli); also survived by 27 grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. Jim was a WWII US Navy veteran, member of IUEC Local 6, St. Athanasius Church, and the Retired Boys Golf League. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. at the DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Athanasius Church, West View Saturday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOWARD IMOGENE AGE 93, PASSED ...
HOWARD IMOGENE Age 93, passed away, on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Ohio Valley General Hospital. She was the eldest daughter of the late Arthur George and Pients (Strawther) Williams. Imogene, quite like her late father, had a quiet demeanor and in her own quiet way showed much love to her younger siblings. They will have many fond memories of her. Imogene was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frederick Mark Howard. Her siblings, who will be celebrating her life are Margaret Shaw, Naomi Williams both of Coraopolis, Jenny Matthews of Chicago, Joshua Williams of Coraopolis, Isaiah Williams of San Diego, CA and Benjamin (Sarah) Williams of Philadelphia; also many loving nieces and nephews. Imogene's vocation was babysitting children. She loved children. She was a member of O.E.S. Memorial visitation will be Saturday, January 23, 2016, from 12 noon until time of service at 1 p.m. at COPELAND'S FUNERAL HOME, 867 Fifth Avenue, Rev. Dr. Melvin Gerard Rippy will officiate. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JARVIK MARY ANNE LARSON AGE 7...
JARVIK MARY ANNE LARSON Age 71, of Squirrel Hill. Passed peacefully at Presbyterian Hospital, surrounded by close family and loved ones, of pulmonary fibrosis. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, November 18, 1944, and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Beloved wife of Jonathan Jarvik for 39 years, and indomitable mother to their sons, Nicholas, Evan and Fredrik. After receiving her Bachelors degree from the University of Minnesota, she proceeded to a career in business management, including work at Yale University's Peabody Museum of Natural History. After relocating to Pittsburgh in 1978, she held positions at Carnegie Mellon, including Business Manager at the Robotics Institute and Director of Financial and Business Services at the Software Engineering Institute. She was a co-founder of the biotechnology company SpectraGenetics, and was its president until the time of her death. In addition to her husband and sons, she is survived by her brother, Donald Larson of Minneapolis, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was an elegant and caring woman who will be deeply missed. Arrangements by RAPP FUNERAL HOME, 412-241-3915. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CREELMAN NORMA JEAN JOHNSON BO...
CREELMAN NORMA JEAN JOHNSON Born September 24, 1926, was called home to her Heavenly Father, on January 17, 2016. She went peacefully into God's hands in her home at Asbury Heights Assisted Living, Pittsburgh, PA. She grew up and attended Homestead High School where she played in the band and sang in the Homestead Park United Methodist Church choir often as a featured soloist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emil Adolf Johnson and Elsie May Hoffer Johnson; and her husband, Albert Creelman all of Pittsburgh, PA; and one of her two brothers, Emil Scott Johnson, of Houston. She is survived by Scott's twin brother, J. Hoffer Johnson (Virginia). She will be forever loved, missed and yet remembered as a kind, soft spoken and gentle woman with a beautiful voice who used it to praise God. A memorial service will be held at Asbury Heights (412-341-1030) Sunday at 2 p.m., January 24, 2016. The viewing will be held on Monday from 10-11 a.m. at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall 412- 461-6394 where a funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Norma's name may be made to Asbury Foundation, 700 Bower Hill Rd., Pgh., PA 15243. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROSS-SMITH REVEREND DEBORAH AG...
ROSS-SMITH REVEREND DEBORAH Age 63, of Erie, quietly passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016, after a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of Jevona Smith and the mother of Kellee Brown, Davina Carswell (Pastor RC) and Deborah Brown. Reverend Deborah was the daughter of Mildred Moore (Robert) and was blessed to have seven grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Family will receive guests Saturday, January 23, 2016, from 10-11 a.m. at Warren Methodist Church, 2606 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 with a celebration of life service to immediately follow at 11 a.m. The interment will be in the Smithfield East End Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Professional services entrusted to PITTS FUNERAL HOME, 920 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa. Antonio Pitts, Funeral Director. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PLESNER GRACE M. PASSED PEACEF...
PLESNER GRACE M. Passed peacefully at home, on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, of Robinson Twp., age 80. Wife of the late Verner N. Plesner; loving mother of Therese, Neil (Nina) and Diana Plesner; devoted grandmother of Jessica Fuentes and Molly Anne Plesner; sister of Gloria (Don Goodman) Verdi, Debbie (Alan) Schachnovsky, Claudia (Shawn) Martin, Peter (Rosie), Eugene (Linda) and Fred (Carmen) Rodriguez; beloved great-niece of Delores Andree. Private arrangements by the JOSEPH M. SOMMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., Robinson Twp. Memorials to Speedway Animal Rescue, PO Box 24832, Speedway, IN 46224. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMAS JACKIE PASSED AWAY JANU...
THOMAS
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Passed away January 9, 1998. You are sadly missed and are remembered every day.
Husband, Rich and family
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LUNCHER EDWARD T. AGE 93, OF G...
LUNCHER EDWARD T. Age 93, of Greensburg, died Monday, January 18, 2016. He was born December 11, 1922, in Rankin, a son of the late John and Kathryn (Kuchta) Luncher. Prior to retirement, he had been an educator in the Mt. Lebanon School District. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg and an Army veteran of WWII. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Luncher, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie (Hazuka) Luncher; a son, Thomas E. Luncher and his wife, Chris of Hempfield Twp.; two daughters, Joanne Foley and her husband, David of Cuba, NY, Leslie Law and her husband, Rowan of Juneau, AK; two granddaughters, Kristin and Kaitlin Foley; and a step-grandson, Brandon Keefe. Friends will be received from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 Stanton St., Greensburg. A Funeral Liturgy will begin at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Westmoreland County Memorial Park with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 58105-1942 or for Masses to be said for Edward. Bachafuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HUFF LARRY GENE RETIRED HAIRDR...
HUFF LARRY GENE Retired Hairdresser and Port Authority Bus Driver of Pgh., passed away peacefully on January 19, 2016, at the age of 73. Husband of Charlene Huff; father of 14 children; also survived by 42 grandchildren; one sister; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, 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 Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at 11 a.m. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRADFORD MORRIS M. PEACEFULLY ...
BRADFORD MORRIS M. Peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Father of Lorie Bradford McGhee and Kimberly Bradford; brother of John Fuller, Willie Glaze, Harrison Bradford (Diane), Melvin Bradford and Marilyn H. Stevenson; four grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Visitation Sunday, January 24, 2016, 2-6 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church. Homegoing Service Monday, January 25, 2016, at 11 a.m. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHMOTZER REGINA M. JEAN (CI...
SCHMOTZER REGINA M. JEAN (CIPICCHIO) Age 97, of McKeesport, passed away, January 21, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John H. Schmotzer; loving mother of Antoinette Frum, John (Barbara) Schmotzer and Linda Schmotzer; grandchildren, Dawn (Carl) Kuzel, John A. (Lisa) Schmotzer, Cindy (Jason) Simak, Pam (Ray) Cieslewicz and Missy (Andre Acie) Frum; great-grandchildren, Raymond John "RJ", Shane, Brianna, Nathan, Alexis, Angela and Hannah; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Alfred, Dominic, Ernest, and Albert Cipicchio. Family and friends will be received at JAYCOX - JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Blessing Service will be Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial in New St. Joseph Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at jaycox-jaworskifh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRAWDY PATRICIA A. (KROLL) AGE...
BRAWDY PATRICIA A. (KROLL) Age 60, of Brentwood, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Wife of 32 years to the late John A. Brawdy, Jr.; beloved mother of Renee and John A. (Jennifer) Brawdy III; loving grandmother of Ava and Allie; daughter of Mary Helen and the late Charles Kroll; sister of Diane Lynch, Charles Kroll, and Cathleen Sniadach; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, where Services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STROTHERS WILLIAM LEONARD, JR....
STROTHERS WILLIAM LEONARD, Jr. Age 64, a plasterer for Local 31, on January 19, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospice. Mr. Strothers, of Butler, PA, was a Vietnam veteran who received the Purple Heart along with several other medals and awards. Surviving are one son, William Leonard Mundy Strothers III of Cleveland, OH; three daughters, Yvonne Strothers, Ashley Alston and Shayla Strothers all of Pittsburgh; one brother, Allen Reid Strothers; one sister, Sheryl Yvonne Strothers-Graves; two uncles, Stuart W. Strothers of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Gerald Strothers of Pittsburgh. William was preceded in death by his parents, William and Betty Strothers. Friends will be received at the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. Visitation Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at 9 a.m. with services at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 N. Lang Ave. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHEAFNOCKER AUDREY BETTY Age 83, of Wexford, passed away, on Thursday, January 21, 2016. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Robert; sister, Joann Roth; and brother, George Wagner. Survived by her loving children, Julie (the late Michael) Milliken, Robert, John, Tim, Susan and Joel (Bobbi Jo); seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Jeannie Vidt. There will be no service or visitation. Memorial donations may be made to the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, www.wpahumane.org/donate. 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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CURRAN JANE F. ON THURSDAY, JA...
CURRAN JANE F. On Thursday, January 21, 2016, Jane F. Curran, age 88, of Pitcairn. She was the daughter of the late John J. and Anna M. (Stack) Curran; sister of the late Mary C. McCreary, Margaret C. Curran and John J. Curran; aunt of Aimee Curran and the late Blaine Curran; great-aunt of Tucker Curran and Delaney Curran. NO VISITATION. A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, with Rev. Joseph G. Luisi, officiating. The WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Pitcairn, is entrusted with arrangements. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VESTOVICH MARIE AGE 92, OF MCK...
VESTOVICH MARIE Age 92, of McKees Rocks, on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Michael Itsy; loving mother of Barbara (Lee) Feldman and Sandra Derrick. Friends received Sunday 1-4 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks. Parastas Sunday 1 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOFRICHTER JOHN C. JACK JACK...
HOFRICHTER JOHN C. JACK Jack Hofrichter, 82, of Cecil, died Thursday, January 21, 2016, peacefully in his home. He was born September 21, 1933, in Beadling, PA, a son of the late Thomas A. and Rose Smith Hofrichter. Mr. Hofrichter was a retired electrician with Kuzel Electric. He was a member of St. Mary's Parish, choir and volunteered at the Fish Fry. When he was not tinkering away in his workshops he would take long walks through Cecil Park with his dogs and Walkman. He also enjoyed the open road on his motorcycle, tending his garden, camping with his sons and holding babies. He was a member of the Cecil American Legion and served proudly as an Artillery Serviceman during the Korean War. His wife of 57 years, Irmgard Johanna (Mueller) Hofrichter preceded him in death on October 25, 2013. Surviving are his seven children, Gunter (Karen Cummings) Hofrichter of Concord, PA, John T. (Susan) Hofrichter of Canonsburg, Bill (Mary) Hofrichter, James (Cecilia Franc) Hofrichter, Leslie (Albert) Palmer, Eric Hofrichter and Peter (Lisa) Hofrichter, all of Cecil, PA; 13 grandchildren, Katherine, Anna, John M., Rebecca, Bill, Suzanne, Allison, Courtney, Zachary, Jack, Luke, Angelina, Arabella; and his great- grandchild, Henry. He was one of 11 siblings, surviving are Tom Hofrichter, Thelma Brune, Theresa Delphus, Jean Graeser, Fred Hofrichter, Bill Hofrichter, Joanie Hurst and the late Margaret Shine, Dolores McKinin and Sal Quinn. Friends will be received Sunday 6-8 p.m., Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the COLEMAN - TAYLOR FUNERAL SERVICES, 3378 Millers Run Rd., Cecil, PA 15321. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at St. Mary's Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CWYNAR CHESTER M. AGE 92, OF F...
CWYNAR CHESTER M. Age 92, of Forest Hills, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Irene (Pushkar); loving father of Linda, Debbie (Sam) Elko, Donna (Edward) Stoll, Karen, Martin (Cheri); dear grandfather of Phillip (Leigh), Allison (Simon), Ben, Jenny, Kelly, Darrien and Malia; also survived by nieces and nephews, friends, and devoted dog, Dewey. Chester proudly served in the US Army under General Patton during WWII in the European Theater. He was retired from Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh as a tool and die maker. Service for Chester will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Chester's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite E-201, Pgh., PA 15222. Arrangements entrusted to WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 412-731-5001. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GADD SHIRLEY D. AGE 93, OF MON...
GADD SHIRLEY D. Age 93, of Monongahela, formerly of Finleyville, died Thursday, January 21, 2016, at Woodcliffe Manor Senior Living Center in Bethel Park. She was born November 30, 1922, in Cresap, WV, a daughter of Dean and Florence Shirley Love. Mrs. Gadd was a homemaker and had been employed at the former Patello's Pharmacy and Dubbs Market in Finleyville. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville and its Gleaner Sunday School Class. Mrs. Gadd was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed being with her family, and also enjoyed bowling, gardening and traveling with friends. Surviving are a son, Mark Gadd and his wife, Emilie, of Monongahela; four daughters, Linda Garcia and her husband, Larry, and Laura Rocco and her husband, Pete, both of Monongahela, Lois Aul and her husband, John, of Carrick, and Lisa Bartman and her husband, Ron, of Finleyville; a brother, Wayne Love, of North Ft. Myers, FL; a sister, Elaine WeekIy, of Finleyville; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Deceased are her husband, Russell Gadd, who died in August 1973; four brothers, Robert, Walter, Sydney and Rae Love; and a sister, Florence Cochran. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at KEGEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tim P. Kegel, supervisor, David P. Kegel, director, 3560 Washington Avenue, Finleyville, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2016, with Pastor Kevin Young, officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 400 Penn Center Blvd., #524, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Condolences to kegelfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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