WATKINS ARTHUR, Jr. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 1, 2016. He leaves to cherish his memory devoted wife, Toni; children, Toya Watkins, Geneia Watkins, Dorian Watkins, Jasean Maclin, Aliyyah Watkins, Serg Maclin, Taneya Maclin, Tamika Maclin; sister, Linda (Sam) Crower; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. A 1 p.m. memorial service on Monday, March 7, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of West Mifflin, 3427 Cypress Street, West Mifflin. www.tuniefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WATKINS ARTHUR, JR. PASSED AWA...
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ROCK ALICE ANN (SZCZERBA) PEAC...
ROCK ALICE ANN (SZCZERBA) Peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2016, surrounded by her family. Born April 20, 1941, to the late Walter and Anna Szczerba. Alice was married to the late Orville P. Rock who preceded her in death in September of 1991. Loving mother of Paul (Mary), Allen (Julie), David (Debbie), James (Jodi) and Larry (Kelly) and the late Kimberly Augustine and Lauree Hensler; sister of Walter (Pat) Sherba and the late Edward Szalejka, Joseph Sherba, John Charles Sherba, Gladys Matwiczyk, Mary Leninsky, Josephine Keenan and Robert Sherba; proud grandmother of Katie, Arianna, Ethan, Hunter, Josh, Rebecca, Adam and Nathan; and one great-grandchild, Cooper James; also surviving is her best friend and niece, Patty Matwiczyk, who Alice was inseparable from for the last 70 years. Friends received Monday 3-5, 7-9 p.m. at the SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie, where a Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, PA 16053. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LUDWIG JOHN J. JACK AGE 90, ...
LUDWIG JOHN J. JACK Age 90, of Bloomfield, on Friday, February 19, 2016. Son of the late Joseph and Marie (Harler) Ludwig; beloved brother of Bernard F. Ludwig and the late Virginia M. Ludwig; cousin of Edward Ludwig, Patty Deasy and the late Elaine Huckestein. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Maria Goretti Parish, Friendship Campus on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OBLOCK MARY (SPERANZA) AGE 87,...
OBLOCK MARY (SPERANZA) Age 87, of McDonald, on March 1, 2016. Born September 3, 1928, daughter of the late Antoinette and Anthony Speranza; sister of Dolores Iannarelli, Carl Speranza, JoAnn Forno, Gene Speranza and the late Inez Jones; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mary was a longtime member of Fidelity ISDA Lodge, of Carnegie and worked at the Bell Telephone Company and also in retail sales. She enjoyed traveling and visiting her friends at the casino. Arrangements entrusted to the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Bridgeville. Services are private. Memorial donations may be made to the Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330 or to the American Cancer Society, 35 W. Maiden Street, Washington, PA 15301. View and share condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PEART MARIAN (TESSICINO) AGE 8...
PEART MARIAN (TESSICINO) Age 85, of Kennedy Twp., peacefully at her home, on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Beloved wife of 58 years to Dewitt J. Peart; dear mother of Dewitt M. (Jane) Peart, David J. (Julie) Peart and Kimberly (Jay) McMonagle; also survived by her grandchildren, Michael A. (fiancée Gina Rossi) Peart, Andrew C. (Rory) Peart, J. Tyler Peart, Kelsey R. Peart and Haley J. McMonagle; daughter of the late Michael and Rose Tessicino; sister of the late Joseph and Michael Tessicino. Marian volunteered at Ohio Valley General Hospital for over 35 years. As per Marian's wishes, funeral services were private. Memorial contributions may be donated to Ohio Valley General Hospital, 25 Heckel Rd., McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook: www.musmannofh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WALKER ROBERT P. AGE 90, FORME...
WALKER ROBERT P. Age 90, formerly of Oakmont, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Jean A. Walker; loving father of Robert S. (Barbara) Walker and the late Donald Mark Walker; grandfather of Adam (Lindsay) Walker, Matthew Walker, Rachel Walker, and David Bosley; great-grandfather of Logan and Emma Walker; dear brother of the late June MacGregor. Bob was a proud graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and over a 60-year member of Verona Lodge F & AM. He was a longtime member of Oakmont Presbyterian Church, and had 27 years of service in the US Navy as a Lieutenant Commander. Services and interment were held privately for the immediate family in the Verona Cemetery, Oakmont. Arrangements by BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EDGAR PATRICIA H. ON FEBRUARY ...
EDGAR PATRICIA H. On February 27, 2016, Patricia H. Edgar, 86, of McCandless Township, beloved wife of 65 years to the late William D. Edgar. Survived by her loving children, William C. (Kathi) Edgar of Bradford, PA, Gay E. (Barbara Bartels) Jones of MD, and Amy E. (Paul) Scull of McCandless Township; sister of Dr. Gay (Shev Sunay) Irons of Orange County, CA; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 5910 Babcock Blvd. Contributions may be made to Paramount Senior Living, 500 Seven Fields Blvd., Seven Fields, PA 16046. Arrangements by SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STEPHAN JOSEPH G. ON WEDNESDAY...
STEPHAN JOSEPH G. On Wednesday, February 24, 2016, Joseph G., 85, of Millvale. Brother of the late Richard J. Stephan, brother- in-law of Clare Stephan; uncle of Gary (Robin) Stephan. No Visitation. A Blessing Service was held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were entrusted to the HEALY-HAHN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-821-2940. Online condolences may be expressed at: healyhahnfuneralhomes.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NEFF HARRY P. 7-12-33 ~ 3-6-15...
NEFF
HARRY P.
7-12-33 ~ 3-6-15
It's been one year since you went away.
We miss you each and every day.
Love, Nancy, Children and Grandchildren
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MARTIN CLIFFORD B. OF WEST HOM...
MARTIN CLIFFORD B. Of West Homestead, passed away peacefully at his home, on March 6, 2016, age 81. Born in Homestead to the late Nicholas and Anne Martin, he was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Havrilcsak Martin for 61 beautiful years. He was the devoted father of Keith (Mary), Gary (Kim), Bobby (Diane), Barbara (Basil) Wahal, David (Lois) and Annette (John) Quinn. He had 14 amazing grandchildren, Jessica, Stacey (Patrick), Alison (Scott), Cory (Amy), Zachary (Athena), Ryan, Jillian, Emily, Maria, Kaylee, Jonathan, Karina, Abby and Liam. He was also the youngest of 14 siblings. Clifford was a devout Byzantine Catholic and was very active in his church. He worked for US Steel Homestead Works and Mellon Bank. A generous heart and a gentle soul, Clifford leaves so many memories to be cherished forever. Family and friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall on Tuesday 2-8 p.m. A Parastas Service will be Tuesday 3:30 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy will be Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Munhall. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall or Mount St. Macrina in Uniontown, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NELSON JOHN J., SR. JOHN J., 8...
NELSON JOHN J., Sr. John J., 87, of Oakmont, died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Seneca Place, Penn Hills. Beloved husband of Margaret Peggy Nelson of 64 years; father of John J. (Carole) Nelson, Jr. of Fort Mill, SC and the late Richard F. Nelson; brother of Nancy R. (late Hugh) Kelly of Blawnox and the late Harry F. Nelson; grandfather of Kristin and Jody Nelson; also nieces and nephews survive. John served in the U.S. Army and retired from the former Edgewater Steel, Oakmont. Services and interment were private. Arrangements by BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STEPANIK MICHAEL J. AGE 75, OF...
STEPANIK MICHAEL J. Age 75, of North Huntingdon, died at home, Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was born August 12, 1940, in Jeannette, a son of the late Michael and Natalie (Senchyshyn) Stepanik. He was the owner of Servi-Sel, Inc., Bethel Park and an Elder of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin. He is survived by his wife of over 52 years, Karen L. (Rings) Stepanik; his sons, Kenneth (Jennifer) Stepanik and Jeffrey Stepanik; his grandchildren, Max, Zak and Kenzie Stepanik; siblings, Dennis (Leslie) Stepanik, Terry (Debora) Stepanik and Doris (James) Eggers; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. A funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday in First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Ronald H. Wakeman, officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or First Presbyterian Church, 617 Main Street, Irwin, PA 15642. For online condolences please visit: snyderfuneralservices.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FERCHAK RONALD C. , JR. AGE 63...
FERCHAK RONALD C. , Jr. Age 63, of Munhall, on March 5, 2016. Son of the late Clement and Virginia (Hoover) Ferchak; beloved husband of 42 years of Katherine (Lavra) Ferchak; loving father of Ronald C. (fiancée, Amy) Ferchak, Jr. and Jonathan Ferchak; brother of Karen (Charles) Tatton of IL, Jeffrey (fiancée Kim) Ferchak and Dennis (MaryAnne-Mimi) Ferchak; grandfather of Troy and Mila Ferchak; also survived by nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins. Friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC.,3501 Main Street, Munhall, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where a Blessing Service will be held on Thursday at 1:15 p.m. with Fr. Nick Mastrangelo officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh. A retired machinist from USS Homestead Works and Irvin Works, Ron enjoyed working on cars, gardening, traveling to Aruba numerous times and drinking beer with his best friend and neighbor, Bill. A very special thank you to the most dedicated and caring staff at Family Hospice and Palliative Care in Mt. Lebanon. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VALENTINO BARRY J. AGE 81, ON ...
VALENTINO BARRY J. Age 81, on Saturday, March 5, 2016, of South Park. Beloved husband of Jean (Henciak) Valentino for over 57 years; loving father of Scott Valentino, Lisa Valentino, Mark (Kaia) Valentino and the late Barry J. Valentino, Jr.; grandfather of Ellie and Sara Valentino; brother of Carol (Gerald) Staab and Ralph (Anne) Valentino; brother-in-law of Bernard (Kassy) Henciak. Barry is also survived by an uncle, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and his many friends. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to a charity of one's choice in Barry's name. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARANO MARGARET AGE 100, OF P...
MARANO MARGARET Age 100, of Penn Hills, on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Wife of the late Edward John; beloved mother of Dolores (Joseph) Piscioneri, Gloria Marano and Loretta (Bill) Clifford; grandmother of Lisa Hess, Dina Collins, Joshua Clifford and Natalie Clifford; great-grandmother of Alex Hess, A.J. Collins and Anthony Collins. Special thanks to nurse Robin Shields and aid Lindsey Mott and all the employees at Heartland Hospice. Friends received, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 10 a.m. at St. Bartholomew Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heartland Hospice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KANE LEO R. AGE 89, OF UPPER S...
KANE LEO R. Age 89, of Upper St. Clair, on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Beloved husband of 57 years to Marge (Rusnak); loving father of Jeffrey and Joyce Kane; brother of Margaret McCormick; also many nephews, nieces and cousins. Leo was predeceased by his parents, Leo F. and Helena (Berlew) Kane; and his brother, Michael (surviving spouse, Marjorie), Eleanor Kane and Jean Louise Kane. Leo proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. Leo graduated from Wilkes University. He was the former owner and president of Credit Management Company. Leo was a longtime supporter of the Pittsburgh Symphony and Pittsburgh Ballet. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211 on Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Benedict the Abbot Church Thursday 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pgh., PA 15222 or Wilkes University, 84 W. South St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KERR PHYLLIS A. OF MT. LEBANON...
KERR PHYLLIS A. Of Mt. Lebanon, on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Wife of the late Murray Kerr; mother of the late Sheila Kerr-Smith (surviving spouse, Tim); sister of Gloria Iovino (Regis), Grace Calterone (Norm) and Mary Anne Black (John); also survived by her godmother, Angelina Cincotti; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Phyllis was a retired school teacher from the Keystone Oaks School District. The family will receive friends on Thursday at Our Lady of Grace Church, 310 Kane Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15243, from 9:30 until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MULLEN JAMES H. AGE 96, OF TUR...
MULLEN JAMES H. Age 96, of Turtle Creek , passed away peacefully, on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Marcella (Kennedy-Driscoll) Mullen. Loving father of James M. (Joyce) Mullen, Kenneth (Elaine) Mullen; daughter-in- law, Patricia Driscoll and the late William J. Driscoll; grandfather of four, one predeceased; great- grandfather of eight; and great-great-grandfather of one; brother of Gale Campbell and the late Mildred Hughes, Jack Mullen and Thomas Mullen; also several nieces and nephews. Jim served in the Army during WWII and retired from the US Postal Service after 36 years of service. He was a Scout leader for Troop #153. Friends will be received Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of Shaw & Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek (412-823-1950). Mass of Christian Burial at St. Colman Parish Wednesday 9:30 a.m.. Interment with full military honors to follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHANNON PATRICIA A. AGE 61, O...
SHANNON PATRICIA A. Age 61, of South Park, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born November 12, 1954, in McKeesport, PA. She was the daughter of the late George and Betty (Morgan) Radinovic. Patricia is retired from Travelers Insurance where she worked as an administrative assistant. She loved camping in Somerset, PA, shopping at flea markets and volunteering with the South Baldwin Volunteer Fire Company. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Sedona, Arizona, where she had wished to retire. Patricia is survived by her husband of 25 years, Glenn R. Shannon; a brother, Michael Radinovic and his wife, Denise; daughter, Nicole Acker; and granddaughter, Abby Acker. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday, March 10, 2016, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, PA 15236. A celebration service of Patricia's life will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Patricia's name may be made to the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge of the American Cancer Society Philadelphia, 110 W. Laurel Ave., Cheltenham, PA 19012. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FITTING GEORGE M., JR., M. D. ...
FITTING GEORGE M., Jr., M. D. Of Mt. Lebanon, on Friday, March 4, 2016. Born May 26, 1933, in Passaic, NJ, George attended the Pennsylvania State University on a Naval ROTC scholarship graduating with a B.S. in Chemistry in 1955. While at Penn State, he met and married his college sweetheart, Katherine O'Toole on graduation day. George served as a Naval Gunfire Liaison Officer and was honorably discharged from the Naval Reserve with the rank of Lieutenant in 1967. After working as a chemist for Union Carbide, George enrolled in medical school at the University of Pittsburgh where he earned his M.D. in 1964. He then completed his internship and residency in anesthesiology at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh. In 1968, he was awarded a research fellowship with the world-renowned cancer facility, MD Anderson, in Houston, TX. Upon returning to Pittsburgh, George continued his practice as a board certified anesthesiologist with Pittsburgh Anesthesia Associates, Ltd. He was an avid conservationist, historian and enjoyed world travel. Beloved husband for 60 years of Katherine of Mt. Lebanon; devoted father of Karen McMullen and husband Douglas of Houston, TX and Margaret Nadkarni, her husband, Guru of Millburn, NJ; proud grandfather of Annie and Dev Nadkarni; also survived by many cousins and friends in New Jersey, Florida and Pennsylvania. Family and friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL,222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 799 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. If desired, memorials may be made to Carnegie Museum of Natural History or your favorite charity. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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