JOHNSON ISAAC IKE Age 69, of the Hill District, passed away peacefully, on March 3, 2016. Visitation on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, from 4-8 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral Service Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church, 2629 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COLLINGER MICHAEL K. BIGGS A...
COLLINGER MICHAEL K. BIGGS Age 54, of Penn Hills, on March 4, 2016. Loving son of Charles F. and Mary Pat (Shanley) Collinger; beloved fiance of Sandra J. Tellman; loving brother of Lisa A. (David) Persichetti; greatest uncle to Patrick Neal and Michael Joseph Persichetti; cherished dogs, Zoee, Daizee and Clancee. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills. Mass Thursday, 10 a.m. at St. Bartholomew Church, Penn Hills. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FAUST BARBARA JO AGE 73, PEACE...
FAUST BARBARA JO Age 73, peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2016, of Bon Air. Beloved wife of 55 years to Dave Faust; loving mother of David and Melissa (Tom) Faust; grandmother of Heather, Brooke, and David; great-grandmother of four; daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Stein; sister of Marlene (late Paul) Stocke, Joyce (Gene) Fisher, Linda (Jim) Corbin, Denise (Tom) Laurent, Susan (Hank) Ronczka, Laurel (Don) Grodes, Rene (Ed) Vogel, Joseph Stein, Raymond (Jo) Stein, and Dawn Rivida; aunt to several nieces and nephew. Visitations Tuesday 1-8 p.m. at the BORON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1719 Brownsville Road. Funeral Prayers on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Basil Church at 10:30 a.m. www.BoronFuneralHome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAUER PHYLLIS R. AGE 77, OF MC...
BAUER PHYLLIS R. Age 77, of McCandless, died at UPMC Passavant Hospital on February 26, 2016. Born May 21, 1938, daughter of Harry and Thelma Bierline. Preceded in death by her parents; son, Mark A. Stultz; and sister, Dorothy M. Suto. Survived by her husband, James R. Bauer; daughters, Suzanne Stultz-Leibhart and Joanne Stultz-Dauer; daughter-in-law, Kathy Stultz; stepmother of Chip Bauer, Patty Gomez, and Robin Bauer; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Northmont United Presbyterian Church, 8169 Old Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 in her memory. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BYERS ROSEMARIE ON FEBRUARY 26...
BYERS ROSEMARIE On February 26, 2016, age 82, of Pittsburgh. Daughter of the late Teressa Jackson; special aunt of Anne Baranger, Harold Baranger, Martin Baranger and Elizabeth Baranger. A Graveside Service will take place in Restland Memorial Park on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at 1 p.m. with Rev. John Strachovsky officiating. Arrangements entrusted to the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC. 412-461-6394 Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FERGUSON WALTER III DEPARTED T...
FERGUSON WALTER III Departed this life on February 28, 2016. Preceded by his father, Walter Ferguson, Jr. and survived by his mother, Cynthia; stepfather, Donald; brothers, Flynn, Delmen, Darson; sons, Dorian, Robert, Caesar, Walter IV and Cameron; daughter, Nyeila Eloise; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation March 8, 2016, from 4-8 p.m. at Spriggs and Watson Chapel where Services will be held March 9, 2016, 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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MCGRANE ROBERT J., SR. 3/4/196...
McGRANE
ROBERT J., Sr.
3/4/1960 ~ 3/7/2011
Not a day goes by that we don't think of you.
But we know that you are always with us.
Love and miss you,
Your Family
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EFKOWITZ RONALD A. AGE 76, OF ...
EFKOWITZ RONALD A. Age 76, of Penn Township, formerly of Clairton, on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in his home. He was born on July 25, 1939, in Clairton, to the late Andrew and Doris (Swift) Efkowitz. Ron was a United States Air Force veteran (First Lt.) and member of North American Martyrs Parish. Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Carol Ann Paharik Efkowitz; his loving son, Mark A. Efkowitz; sister, Linda (husband Samuel) Suica; and in-laws, John R. and Barbara Paharik. Per Ron's wishes, there will be no viewing. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at North American Martyrs Parish, 2526 Haymaker Rd., Monroeville, with Fr. Joseph Luisi, officiating. Private interment will be in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Monroeville. Contributions in Ron's memory may be made, if desired, to a veterans organization of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to LINDSAY - JOBE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3343 Route 130, Harrison City, 724-744-2721. www. Lindsay-JobeFuneralHome. com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OSSOLA LAURYN E. 3/7/88 - 10/2...
OSSOLA
LAURYN E.
3/7/88 - 10/22/11
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
You are never more
than a thought
away, you live in our
hearts every day.
Happy 28th Birthday,
Lauryn!
We love you forever.
Mom, Dad, & Ellen
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CHONKA EMORY STEPHEN OF MUNHAL...
CHONKA EMORY STEPHEN Of Munhall, on March 7, 2016, age 83. Son of the late Thomas and Catherine Chonka; beloved husband of Dorothy M. (Pillich) Chonka; brother of Catherine M. Chonka and the late Theresa Chonka; also survived by nieces. Emory received a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh and was in the Air Force Reserves. He was also a member of the Pittsburgh Elks and Knights of Columbus. The family would like to thank Bethany Hospice, especially Linda for the love and care. Services will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZIMMERMANN BRUCE W. AGE 63, OF...
ZIMMERMANN BRUCE W. Age 63, of Shaler Twp., suddenly on March 6, 2016. Son of the late Harold and Jean D. Zimmermann; brother of Janet L., Blaine A. and the late Valerie Zimmerman; godfather to Kimberly Lynn Orth Cepullio. Visitation Thursday 2 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to St. John's Lutheran Church, 501 North Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15209. Please visit us at: www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DIPOFI NUNZIA "NANCY" AGE 91, ...
DiPOFI NUNZIA "NANCY" Age 91, of Beechview, on Monday, March 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Barnaba DiPofi. Stepmother of Barney (Mary Jo) and the late Antoinette Stehle, Mimi Ganster, Emilia Ganster, Phillip and Joseph DiPofi. Nunzia will be sadly missed by numerous step-grandchildren, step-great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday only from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at BRUSCO-NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Siena Church on Thursday at 10 a.m. Entombment in Calvary Cemetery. Visit us at: www.brusco-napierfuneral home.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MURRAY CHARLES MIKE AGE 68, ...
MURRAY CHARLES MIKE Age 68, of Bridgeville, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Linda Caputo; loving father of Lisa (Todd) Rush and Thomas Murray; grandfather of Chelsy Murray, Todd Rush, Jr., and Kalie Murray; son of the late Thomas and Margaret Murray; brother of Elsie and Richard Murray, the late John, Robert, Thomas Murray, Marian Sampson and Katherine Sewasky. Mike served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired from Mayview State Hospital as a Psych Aide for over 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling and water rafting. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER - FRYER. Friends and family are welcome at 430 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, 412-221-3800, Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. where a funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KUNIG LILLIAN AGE 91, OF COUNT...
KUNIG LILLIAN Age 91, of Country Meadows in Bridgeville, and formerly of Monroeville, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Spehar and Ella Stephenso; sister, Ellen Gaber (Steve); and husbands, Robert Beck (1962) and Ellis Kunig (2004). Lil was the mother of Robert Beck (the late Mary Grace), Upper St. Clair, PA, the late Carol Kunig Markowski (Edward), Virginia Beach, VA, Mimi Beck (David Lampert), Toronto, ON, Alan Kunig (Susan), Atlanta, GA and Laura Kunig (Timothy King), Findlay Twp., PA; grandmother of nine; and great- grandmother of seven. Lil was a member of Sarah Heinz House when she was a teenager. She worked at Westinghouse in the Nuclear Projects division and was Secretary for the Prime Timers at the Monroeville Senior Citizens Center. Lil enjoyed bowling and golfing with the Westinghouse leagues, traveling to Cape May and line dancing at the Senior Center. She was an active volunteer at Country Meadows. As a former season ticket holder, she was a passionate fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lil will be missed by her beloved feline companion, Murray. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at North American Martyrs Church, with Father Joseph Luisi as celebrant. Interment following at St. Mary's Cemetery in Scott Twp. Donations may be made to the Monroeville Senior Citizens Center or Animal Friends. For more information please visit: www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ULICHNIE DENNIS AGE 72, DIED P...
ULICHNIE DENNIS Age 72, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on March 5, 2016. Beloved husband of Terri; father of Dan (Melvin) Lowery; grandfather of Chaz (Lynn) Clark and Caprice Ulichnie; great- grandfather of Chastity Clark. Visitation with the family Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the JOHN D. O'CONNOR AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5106 Second Avenue 15207, 412-521-8116. Blessing Service at the Funeral Home Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TURBA VIRGINIA (ZIEGLER) GINN...
TURBA VIRGINIA (ZIEGLER) GINNY Age 91, of Mt. Washington, on Sunday, March 6, 2016, beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Turba, Sr.; loving mother of Joseph A. (Jeanne) Turba, Jr. and the late Edward Turba, former wine sommelier at the LeMont Restaurant; cherished grandmother of Jennifer Turba; beloved daughter of the late Howard and Jessie (Stansbery) Ziegler; sister of the late Eleanor Ziegler, Grace Fedorchak, Emma Kotek and Howard Ziegler, Jr.; aunt of the late Bob Red Langsdale, Nick Fedorchak and Paul Herky Kotek, Jr.; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Virginia received many gold, silver and bronze medals at the City Parks and PA State Senior Olympic Games. She retired as a cafeteria worker from South Hills HS, Knoxville and Prospect Middle Schools with 29 years service. Family and friends welcome Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., 301 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington 15211. (412-381-3345). Funeral Service at Hilltop United Methodist Church Friday 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BROWN RUTH ANNE RUTH A. BROWN,...
BROWN RUTH ANNE Ruth A. Brown, 82, died peacefully in her sleep after a long illness on March 5, 2016. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Ruth dedicated her life to her family and community. Ruth was born on October 14, 1933, in Dakota City, Iowa, the daughter of Edsall and Lorraine (Snodgrass) Rust. She graduated from Davenport High School where she was active in the band and orchestra, playing the bassoon and clarinet. When a senior in high school she was elected Davenport Rainbow Girls Worthy Advisor. At Iowa State she majored in institutional management, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree. In her senior year she was selected to Mortar Board, the highest honorary for women, acknowledging superior academic performance, leadership and service. At Iowa State she met her husband of 60 years, Keith Brown. In the summer before their senior year they both attended a YMCA/YWCA conference at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin where their relationship developed. Looking for opportunities to be together they both joined the choir of the Collegiate Presbyterian Church. Immediately after college they were married and Keith was commissioned in the US Marine Corps, beginning their odyssey of world travels. They lived for over two years in Hawaii while Keith was stationed there, and that began a lifelong love of the islands, where they would return again and again. Their two sons were born in Hawaii. Ruth and Keith also have lived in Fredericksburg, Virginia, when Keith was stationed at Quantico; Kailua, Hawaii, when he was stationed at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station; Chicago, Illinois, when he was a graduate student in anthropology at the University of Chicago, where their daughter was born; Lincoln, Nebraska, when Keith took his first teaching job at the University of Nebraska; Honolulu, Hawaii, many times when Keith had visiting appointments at the University of Hawaii and the East-West Center; and Mizusawa, Sendai, and Tokyo, Japan on various research and teaching trips. Ruth combined the difficult tasks of raising a young family in a foreign culture together with giving something back to Japan by teaching and tutoring students and adults in English. Her former students still talk about the cookies she baked for them in 1962. Since 1965 Ruth's home has been Edgewood and Homestead, Pennsylvania. Beginning in 2004 after retirement Ruth and Keith have lived in Honolulu for approximately half of each year. In 1998 Ruth and Keith were on the Semester at Sea, a voyage highlighted by a wildlife safari in Kenya. Ruth and Keith raised three children of which they are very proud, Gordon, a businessman in Maui, Gary, a teacher in Glens Falls, New York, and Deborah, a pediatrician in Houston. Ruth was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers, Penguins, and the University of Pittsburgh football and basketball teams and was fortunate to have enjoyed many championship seasons in her life. Ruth was a strong advocate for education. She was an instructor for a psychology course for high school students in the Illinois Correspondence School, and she was an instructional assistant in the Learning Disabilities Program at the Edgewood Elementary School. She was the advisor to the English Speaking Club of the Mizusawa Commercial High School in Japan. She was the President-elect of the University of Pittsburgh Women's Association but gave up the presidency when she went with her family to Honolulu for a year when her husband was a visiting professor at the University of Hawaii. Ruth was very active in her community wherever she lived, but especially loved Edgewood, where she raised her children and lived for 40 years. She was an active member of the Edgewood Civic Club, PTA, Cot Club, and the Garden Club, and organized the Edgewood Annual Sports Banquet and the Edgewood Little League Banquet. She was the Judge of Elections in Edgewood for many years. In Hawaii she started her long career in retail, first working at the Sears store at the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, and then as head of the children's section at the Penn Center Sears in Wilkins Township in Pittsburgh. Renting a home in Hawaii one year with a beautiful garden gave Ruth the opportunity to enjoy her hobby of gardening in a tropical setting. In Edgewood she enjoyed her garden, and the chances it gave her to talk with her good neighbors. Ruth was a loving and supportive wife, sister, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Keith; her sister, Patricia Stouffer (Loren) of Davenport, Iowa; her brother, Donald (Fran) of Pahrump, Nevada; her three children, Gordon (Rio), Gary (Betty) and Deborah; and five grandchildren, Matthew (Moni), Ryan, Kayla, Noah, and Alex. She will be dearly missed by her family. A visitation will be held at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, 7441 Washington Ave., Swissvale from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 10, 2016. A memorial service will be held at the Edgewood Presbyterian Church, 120 E. Swissvale Ave., at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016. Burial will be later in the National Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl, Honolulu, Hawaii, after scattering some of her ashes in the ocean at the Calvary by the Sea Episcopal Church in Aina Haina, Hawaii. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Ruth and Keith Brown endowed scholarship fund, University of Pittsburgh, online at www.giveto.pitt.edu, or by mail to the University of Pittsburgh, Office of Institutional Advancement, 128 North Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LISOWSKI EDWARD J. EDGE Age 88, a longtime resident of Parkview, O'Hara Twp., on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Husband of the late Florence; longtime loving companion of Carole; beloved father of James, Robert, Cynthia, John, Susan, Kathleen, Joseph, Joyce, Patricia, Edward and Thomas; 26 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by five brothers and sisters. Friends received WEDNESDAY 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Sharpsburg. Service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends or Animal Rescue League. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RALSTON RUTH A. AGE 68, OF MOO...
RALSTON RUTH A. Age 68, of Moon Twp., died on March 2, 2016. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 3, 1947, the daughter of the late John Nesbit and Jane (Haymaker) Ralston. Ruth retired after teaching 2nd grade at Brooks Elementary School, Moon Twp. for over 30 years, and was a member of Sharon Community Presbyterian Church, Moon Twp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Ralston Jones; and a sister-in-law, Lynn Ralston. She is survived by brothers, John Ralston of Indiana, PA, Robert Ralston (Karen) of Upper St. Clair, PA and David Ralston (Sherry) of Newburgh, IN; and nieces, Patti McClure (Rick), Wexford and Barbara Riesmeyer (Paul), McMurray. The rest of her extended family will miss her as well. A private interment in Elderton Cemetery in Elderton, PA has been arranged through THE HUNTSMAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Moon Twp. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the Sharon Community Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Rd., Moon Twp., PA 15108. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sharon Community Presbyterian Church. huntsmanfuneralhomes.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHROTH JOSEPHINE P. ON SATURD...
SCHROTH JOSEPHINE P. On Saturday, March 5, 2016, age 89, of Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Twp., formerly of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Born in Harmar Twp., PA on March 25, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Joseph and Josephine Rita Gates Arnold. Josephine was a circuit designer for Southern Bell and Bell of Pennsylvania. Surviving are her son, Kerry Schroth and his wife, Penny of Mars; and her grandchildren, Kelsey Emhardt (John) of Buffalo, NY and Ryan Schroth (Amy Lind) of Shadyside. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Schroth, whom she married on September 2, 1948, and who died on April 29, 2013. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Marion J. Roberts, Bernadine Florence Nedz, Eugene Samuel Arnold and Samuel Joseph Arnold. Arrangements are private under the direction of the MCDONALD - AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, PA and condolences are available at mcdonald-aeberli.com. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, O'Hara Twp. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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