ROMEO JoANN Age 79, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully, on Monday, February 22, 2016. Wife of the late Ronald P. Romeo; beloved mother of Lisa (Roy) Faulkner, Ron (Lisa) Romeo, Pam (Aaron) Romeo and Dana (Jason) Bodkin; adoring Gramma of Evelyn, Robert and Anna Romeo and Emma and Sarah Bodkin; loving sister of Gina Aliberti; loving "Aunt JoAnn" to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Emma Pannunzio; and brother, Edmond "Bunky" Pannunzio. Friends received Friday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills, where a Blessing Service will be held Saturday 10 a.m. Interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROMEO JOANN AGE 79, OF PITTSBU...
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MORRIS MARY E. AGE 95, OF PITT...
MORRIS MARY E. Age 95, of Pittsburgh, passed peacefully on February 22, 2016. Wife of the late Henry Morris; mother of Wendell Ellis El of CA; sister of Louise Tate, Patricia Kelly and late Ada Cobbs, Joseph Smith, Earline Burleigh, Harriet Turner and Irvin Smith, Jr.; also survived by sister-in-law, Alberta Smith; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219, where Funeral Service will be held immediately following at 1 p.m. Entombment Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BERNARD MADELINE J. ON WEDNESD...
BERNARD MADELINE J. On Wednesday, February 17, 2016, age 65, of Pittsburgh. Visitation with the family 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Avenue, Perry Hilltop. A celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Greater Allen AME Church, 3600 California Avenue, Brighton Heights. Interment Highwood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DATZ HARRY T., JR. FORMERLY O...
DATZ HARRY T., Jr. Formerly of Mt. Washington and Portersville, passed away on February 21, 2016, at Norbert's Personal Care Home under the care of Seven Oaks Hospice in Pittsburgh. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Lee (Danforth); and son, Brian John. He is survived by Daryll Lynn of Butler, Harry T. II of Mt. Washington, Katherine (Gerard) Sica of Oakridge, NJ, Patricia (Jeff) Hoy of Rockledge, FL; eight grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren; and his sisters, Ann Louise Dalzell of Pittsburgh and Betty Lou Rigby of Stow, Ohio. Harry was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. His greatest hunting experience was a guided hunting trip to Alaska where he shot a caribou and a grizzly bear. For many years he and his wife bowled on a senior league at the Family Bowl in Butler. Inurnment private. Please make a donation to a charity of choice to honor his memory. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HUDSON ROBERT A., JR. AGE 82, ...
HUDSON ROBERT A., Jr. Age 82, of Wexford, on Monday, February 22, 2016; loving husband for 54 years to Jessie L. (Krupp) Hudson; loving father of Bob A. Hudson III and Kathleen E. Smith (Fred); grandfather of Justin, Evan, and Johanna Smith. Bob retired from Williams & Co. in 1999, as a Sales Associate. No visitation. Arrangements with GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., Wexford, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COLEMAN ELIZABETH V. (WOODSON)...
COLEMAN ELIZABETH V. (WOODSON) Retired Montgomery Wards Accounting Manager, passed away peacefully, on February 18, 2016, at the age of 88, in New Jersey, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA. Wife of the late Theodore Coleman; mother of Theodore Coleman, Jr. and Joyce A. McDonald (Francis); sister of the late Laura Lakie Neasom and Izetta Celestine Besley; also survived by four grandchildren; and one great- grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation on Friday, February 26, 2016, from 4-8 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral Service will be held on February 27, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Wesley Center AME Zion Church, 2701 Centre Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Interment Restland Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BEER JAMES R. AGE 86, OF SEWIC...
BEER JAMES R. Age 86, of Sewickley, formerly of Moon Township, beloved husband of Lorraine Beer and adored father of four, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at West Hills Health and Rehab. He was born in Pittsburgh on June 26, 1929, to the late Thomas and Clara (Freund) Beer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas and John. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 66 years, Lorraine; loving children, James (Susan) Beer, Leslie (John) Smith, Jeffrey Beer, and Stacy (Stephen) Weihman; cherished grandchildren, Colby (Amanda) Erwin, Haley (Eric) Polaski, Cody (Derek) Gsell, Landin Beer, Cameron Beer, Kara and Nolan Weihman; great- grandfather of Hadley. He was a TWA employee for 42 years who had a strong passion for flight and aeronautics, and he often dreamed that he could fly. His family finds great comfort in knowing that he's now realizing that dream! Memorial Visitation Saturday, February 27, 2016, from 10 a.m. until time of Blessing Service at 11 a.m. at COPELAND'S MOON TOWNSHIP, 981 Brodhead Rd., with Rev. Thomas J. Burke, officiating. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Little Sisters of the Poor. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GORDON SADIE DEPARTED THIS LIF...
GORDON SADIE Departed this life Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Leaves to cherish her memory children, Ardene Effatt and Marrio Gordon; daughter by love, Trina Barrie; sisters, Rosalie Malcolm, Valda Malcolm, Dolores (Lee) Chin, Delsy Malcolm-Robinson, Dorian Malcolm and Ann Malcolm; brothers, Vinel (Merzylyn) Malcolm and John Keith (Carlene) Malcolm; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, close friends and church family who loved her dearly. Friends will be received Friday, February 26, 2016, 4-8 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC., Penn Hills. Homegoing Saturday at New Life Church of God, Greenfield at 10 a.m. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SNIDER STANLEY E. 10/22/1939 -...
SNIDER
STANLEY E.
10/22/1939 - 2/25/2015
It's been one year today that you left us, yet it seems like only yesterday. All the wonderful memories of our lives together will be in our hearts forever. Sadly missed, never forgotten, loved forever.
Your loving wife, children, grandchildren & family.
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KENNY ADRIENNE S. (BENESTELLI)...
KENNY ADRIENNE S. (BENESTELLI) Peacefully, at her Thornberry home, with her son by her side, on Saturday, February 20, 2016, Adrienne S., age 63, of Robinson Twp. Beloved wife of the late Robert P. Benestelli; and loving mother of Alex Benestelli; loving partner of Chris Young; and dear sister of Margaret (Gregory) Gerlach, William (Marianne) Kenny, Jane Kenny and the late Jay Kenny. She is also survived by many remarkable friends and colleagues. She was the Director of the Mt. Lebanon Montessori School where she dedicated her life's work for 25 years. Friends received at the HERSHBERGER-STOVER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 170 Noble Ave., Crafton on Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service in Church of the Nativity, 33 Alice St., Crafton on Saturday at 10 a.m. If desired, memorials may be made to the Mt. Lebanon Montessori School, 550 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHNSON GERALD AGE 68, OF HOME...
JOHNSON GERALD Age 68, of Homewood, tragically, February 17, 2016. Visitation Saturday 12:30-1:30 p.m. at COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., East Liberty. Funeral Service will begin at 1:30 p.m. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RASH ELIGE HARVICE, SR. AGE 76...
RASH ELIGE HARVICE, Sr. Age 76, of Homewood, on Friday. Son of the late Zeb, Sr. and Bessie Lee Graham Rash; father of Elige, Jr., Mark, Lorne, Wornell, Carletta, Tawanna Rash and Trudy Stanford; grandfather of 19 grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren; brother of Ordean Diggs and Bessie Matthews. Friends received 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2016, at GOODEN & BROWN FUNERAL HOME, 605 Brusthon Ave., E.E. Service Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Abyssinian - Capernaum Baptist Church, 7515 Tioga Street. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Sharpsburg. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NAMIOTKA NANCY LEE (EVANS) AGE...
NAMIOTKA NANCY LEE (EVANS) Age 81, on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, of Carrick. Wife of the late Vincent A. Namiotka; daughter of the late John R. and Mildred (Seemiller) Evans; beloved mother of Thomas V. (Denise) Namiotka and Gary R. (Sherrie) Namiotka; grandmother of Kayla and Alyssa; sister of Doris Roeschenthaler of Pgh., Peggy Smith of Las Vegas, Jack Evans of Pgh., Sharon Harlak of Las Vegas and the late Richard Evans. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received Friday 2-8 p.m. at the READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick. Funeral Prayer Saturday at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. St. Paul of The Cross Monastery. Interment St. Michael Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243 or Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, 3468 Babcock Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STEDMAN FERN C. FERN STEDMAN (...
STEDMAN FERN C. Fern Stedman (Fern Marie Christofel) died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on February 22, 2016, in Dacula, Georgia at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Bertha Christofel; her sister, Naomi Brower; and her brothers, George and Boyd. Fern is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Jerry Stedman; her two daughters, Matha (Derin) Malcovsky of Columbus, Ohio and Jae Marie Fry of Dacula, Georgia; and her son, Jerry Jay Stedman, of Dacula, Georgia. Survivors include her grandsons, Hunter Fry, Drew (Angela) Malcovsky, Dillon Malcovsky; granddaughter, Marissa Malcovsky; and great- granddaughter, Annika Malcovsky; along with nieces, cousins and countless friends. Fern was born in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. She joined Jefferson Hills United Methodist Church, graduated from Clairton High School and then West Virginia Wesleyan University with academic honors in Physical Education and Health. Fern earned a master's degree from the University of Colorado where she met Jerry. She taught physical education and was an athletic coach in Berea, Ohio and at West Virginia Wesleyan. She married Jerry on August 1, 1959, and resided in Columbus, Ohio until 1983 when they moved to Lilburn, Georgia. Her children remember her for being a kind and loving mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals, while developing a heart for others. Fern's full obituary may be viewed at: http://wagesandsons.com/obit/fern-marie-stedman. A memorial service and reception will be held to celebrate Fern's life at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2016, in the chapel at WAGES & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy., (770) 277-4550 in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The family would like to thank Senior Helpers, Agape Hospice, and Marieta's Mission. Condolences may be sent to jjstedman@hotmail.com. The family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org), P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, in honor of Fern. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BEATTIE WALTER R. OF MCCANDLES...
BEATTIE WALTER R. Of McCandless Twp., on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Beloved husband of 64 years to Dorothy P. (Baiers) Beattie; loving father of Dana Nicodemus (Jeffrey); proud grandfather of Bryan and Elizabeth Nicodemus. Friends received Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in Saints John and Paul Church Saturday 10 a.m. The family would like to thank the staff of Kane Regional Center, Ross Twp., for the compassionate care of Walter especially three west. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RECTENWALD ROBERT L., JR. AGE ...
RECTENWALD ROBERT L., Jr. Age 69, of Mt. Washington, on Thursday, February 25, 2016. Son of the late Robert Louis and Myrtle Elizabeth (Schmitt) Rectenwald; brother of the late Ronald; survived by sisters and brothers, Verna (Culan-Mike), Janis (Eriksen- John), Diane, Richard and Roy; ten nieces and nephews, 13 great-nieces and nephews; and three great-great- nephews. Bob was a loving and devoted son, a protective brother, a caring and kind uncle and a loyal friend. He served in the US Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam for 13 months. Bob loved the outdoors and fishing. He was an avid reader, he enjoyed history, loved old cars and collected coins. Bob was a real gentleman with a strong character. He was very kind, thoughtful and generous. He always put others first and treated everyone he met with dignity and respect. Doing good deeds was part of Bob's daily life, while never expecting anything in return. Throughout Bob's four year battle with cancer he never once complained, along with having rheumatoid arthritis, he never complained. We wish to thank the oncology doctors and nurses of the VA Hospital for their extraordinary care and compassion for Bob. Rest in peace, Bob. You will always be in our hearts. Family and friends welcome Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., 301 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington 15211 (412-381-3345). Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Mount Church Monday 10 a.m. Interment Mount Lebanon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BACHMAN WILLIAM E. WILLIAM E. ...
BACHMAN WILLIAM E. William E. Bachman, age 86, of the Town of McCandless, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Born on March 9, 1929, in Troy Hill, Bill was a former owner of Market Review Printing Company on the North Side of Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marie; and six children, Beth Buccigrossi, Patty (Dave) Anfang, Bill (Karen) Bachman, David Bachman, Carolyn Bachman and Christine (Tony) Facemyre; and four grandchildren, Steven Buccigrossi, Ellen (Chrissy) Bachman, Laura Buccigrossi and Jason Anfang. Friends will be received on Friday, February 26, 2016, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. in the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412- 364-4444. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Sebastian Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RODENBAUGH NORMA KAY AGE 74, O...
RODENBAUGH NORMA KAY Age 74, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, originally of Marietta, Ohio, passed away on February 23, 2016, after a battle with kidney cancer. Loving mother of Jennifer (Arvin Shipe) Rodes and David (Sandy) Rodenbaugh; sister of Suzie, Mary Ellen and Fred Jackson. She loved caring for all animals, especially her two beloved Lhasa Apsos, Chloe and Sammie Sue, and her two cats, Tippy Toes and Snow Toes. Family and friends will be received on Monday, February 29, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at McCLURE, SCHAFER AND LANKFORD FUNERAL HOME in Marietta, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in the name of Norma Rodenbaugh may be sent to ASPCA, Attn: Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARTZ RONALD CHARLTON 4/12/36 ...
HARTZ
RONALD CHARLTON
4/12/36 - 2/26/09
Seven years has passed so slowly without you, holidays just aren't the same anymore and the pain of living without you is no less than the day you left us. We love and miss you so much Daddy.
Love Marie, Tricia and Kids
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DESMOND ELSIE A. (MOSKAL) AGE ...
DESMOND ELSIE A. (MOSKAL) Age 89, of McKeesport, formerly of West Mifflin, died on February 24, 2016. Wife of the late Gerald "Jiggs" Desmond; mother of Gary (Linda), David (Mary Pat) and Timothy (Debbie); eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at JAYCOX - JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, 10 a.m., at St. Patrick Church in McKeesport. Burial will follow in St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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