PROVENZANO TERESA (BOSSIO) Of Munhall, on December 18, 2013, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Alberto Provenzano; daughter of the late Carmene and Rosaria Bossio; mother of Rosa (Gaspare) Porco and late Philip (wife, Kathy survives) Provenzano; sister of Alma (Robert) Hull and the late Fillipo (wife, Lidia survives) Bossio; grandmother of Joseph, Teresa, Christopher, Sonya, Albert and Philip; also survived by 13 great-grandchildren. Friends received SAVOLSKIS - WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 a.m., St. Therese Church. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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STRAUB ROBERT J., SR. AGE 72, ...
STRAUB ROBERT J., Sr. Age 72, of Ingram, on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Beloved husband of 52 years to Marie (Riley) Straub; loving father of Kimberly, Susan, and the late Robert J. Straub, Jr.; five grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brother of Regis (Jean) Straub; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bob will be sadly missed by his two best buddies, Grant and Carson Rodriguez. Friends received Thursday 5-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC., 900 Chartiers Ave., Pgh., PA 15220. Mass of Christian Burial in Ascension Roman Catholic Church, Ingram, on Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Add a tribute at: www.staabfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KAZOUR AZIZ Z. OF BROOKLINE, A...
KAZOUR AZIZ Z. Of Brookline, age 93, passed with his family by his side on December 17, 2013. Beloved husband of Mahassen Obeid Kazour for seventy years and father of eleven children and sixty-five grand and great-grand- children. Father of Nouha Makhoul (Simon) of Sydney, Australia, Fouad Kazour of Pittsburgh, Nazira Fares (Fares) of Lebanon, George Kazour of Reston, Virginia, Norma Fares (Youssef) of Lebanon, Therese Saad (Raymond) of Lebanon, Jocelyne Chahine (Youssef) of Pittsburgh, Marie Teslovich (Charles) of Pittsburgh, Joseph Kazour (Patricia) of Rochester, New York, John Kazour (Kathleen) of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Zaidan Kazour (Vicky) of Austin, Texas. Aziz was born in Lebanon and immigrated to Pittsburgh in 1982. As the family patriarch, he inspired all that came in touch with him. Known to his friends and family as Abu Fouad, he was a loving and caring father who devoted his life to his family and friends. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2630 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000 on Friday, 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Devine Liturgy to be held at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1000 Lindsay Road, Carnegie at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Interment to follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Victory Church Building Fund. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ANDREWS J. DAMON BORN MARCH 13...
ANDREWS J. DAMON Born March 13, 1950, died Sunday, December 15, 2013 at home, in Pittsburgh, of a heart attack. Predeceased by parents, Jack and Sophia Andrews; and a sister, Pamela; survived by beloved wife, Linda (Piso) Andrews; and a sister, Dr. Rosalind Andrews (husband, Joseph Seiverd); niece Melissa (husband, Captain Thad Nisbett, USN); great-niece, Darby Nisbett; cousins, Joan Cortese, Ondrea Barnes, Marjane Underwood and Kent Johnson; cherished classmate and childhood friend of Fr. James Tringhese and Fr. Michael Matusak of Uniontown. Damon graduated from St. Joseph Hall, Greensburg, Georgetown University and the University of Maryland. He ran the race, and finished the course. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 S. 15th St., South Side, on Friday from 2-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to DeCoursey-Andrews DNC Scholarship Fund in care of PA Democratic Party, P.O. Box 22656, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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OTIS DAVID KASH ON THURSDAY, D...
OTIS DAVID KASH On Thursday, December 12, 2013, age 64, of Winchester, KY, formerly of Pittsburgh. Loving father of Gabrielle (Ed) Dursi, David Kash (Kali) Otis and Ameia (Mark) Singleton; brother of Janet (Charlie) Sandlin and the late Russell Otis; also survived by eight grandchildren. David was a Navy veteran and truck driver. Funeral held December 16, 2013 in Mt. Sterling, KY. Funeral arrangements handled by TAUL FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Sterling, KY. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HITCHENS IONE AGE 80, OF PENN ...
HITCHENS IONE Age 80, of Penn Hills, peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Beloved wife for 51 years to Robert Hitchens; loving mother of Dwight (Elaine) Hitchens; grandmother of Jessica Watson and Sandy Hitchens; great-grandmother of Patrick Hitchens, Marilyn, and Amelia Watson; sister of Gordon Vaughan and the late Wilbur Vaughan; also survived by nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions acknowledged to South Avenue United Methodist Church, 733 South Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Friends received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, Thursday 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Final viewing Friday 9:15 a.m. Service in South Avenue United Methodist Church 10 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WAGNER RICHARD W., JR. AGE 55,...
WAGNER RICHARD W., Jr. Age 55, of Allison Park, on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Beloved son of Richard, Sr. and Kathleen (Laskey) Wagner; brother of Michael (Leah) Wagner; stepuncle of Andrea and Andrew Rohay; step-great-uncle of Donovan and Riley Kubiak; his beloved pets, Petey and Oliver. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in St. Bonaventure Church on Friday at 10 a.m. Arrangements by WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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STOUT GLADYS LOUISE MALCOMSON ...
STOUT GLADYS LOUISE MALCOMSON Of East Liverpool, Gladys Louise Malcomson Stout, 90, died Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Lee and Edna Prettyman Sprague. A graduate of Penn Hills High School, she later worked as a secretary for the school district as well as Carnegie Mellon University. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Malcomson; and her second husband, James Stout, Sr. A daughter survives, Cynthia Wise; and two sons, Robert Malcomson, II and David Malcomson; along with a brother, George Sprague of Pittsburgh. A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at the DAWSON FUNERAL HOME, 215 West Fifth Street, East Liverpool, Ohio. Burial will take place in Allegheny Cemetery in Pittsburgh. View Mrs. Stout's memorial web page and send condolences online at: www.dawsonfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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POLLICE LAURA AGE 99, OF WHITE...
POLLICE LAURA Age 99, of Whitehall, at home on Wednesday, December 18, with her sister by her side. Laura was the beloved sister of Martha, of Whitehall, and the late Lina, Alfio and Claudio Pollice; loving aunt of Agnese and Sandro Pollice (deceased), Agnes Brandis and Robert Vukas. Laura was born to Agnese and Giacinto Pollice on April 2, 1914, in the town of Gamberale, Abruzzo, Italy. When the family moved to the neighboring town of Ateleta, Laura found her happiness in her beloved mountains when it snowed, for she was an enthusiastic and avid skier. Following World War II, Laura came to the United States with her mother and sisters to join her brother, Alfio Pollice, in Pittsburgh. Laura was an accomplished seamstress who took great pride in her work. She worked at Larrimor's in the Union Trust Building for many years. Upon her retirement she dedicated herself to her family. Laura was deeply devoted in her faith and loved all of God's creations. Laura had a truly kind and gentle spirit and will be greatly missed by her family and all who were fortunate to know her. Il Signore ti benedica e ti custodisca. Ti mostri la Sua Faccia ed abbia misericordia di te. Volga a te il Suo sguardo e ti dia pace. Il Signore ti benedica. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of The Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to St. Gabriel School, 5200 Greenridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SHINER MARY A. (VINCUR) FORMER...
SHINER MARY A. (VINCUR) Formerly a longtime resident of East Pittsburgh, a resident of Autumn Ridge in Monroeville, age 94, on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Shiner; loving mother of Carol (late George) Hreha of Turtle Creek, Marian Anderson of FL, Patrick "Buzz" (Karen) Shiner of Monroeville, William (Sue) Shiner of TN and the late Renee (surviving spouse, Jake) Yeager of North Braddock; dear grandmother of Erin (Joe) Cheripka, April (Pete) Perez, Carrie (Tony) DiDomenico, Heather (Steve) Wright, Melissa (Jim) Myers, Rachel Shiner and Alexis Shiner; and 10 great-grandchildren. During WW II, Mary was a civilian worker at Westinghouse in East Pittsburgh plant. She was a former School Guard in East Pittsburgh and also had been a waitress at the East Pittsburgh VFW, Post #5008 for many years. Mary was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, the East Pittsburgh AARP, the Holy Cross Parish Altar Society and the V.I.P. Club in North Versailles. Friends welcome Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Avenue at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial in St. William Church of Holy Cross Parish on Saturday at 10 a.m. Mary will be laid to rest in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MACK-ROBEY BERTHA A. 71, OF IR...
MACK-ROBEY BERTHA A. 71, of Irwin, PA, formerly of Shaler and a winter resident of N. Ft. Myers, FL, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013. She was born December 13, 1941 to Lloyd and Julia Brown. Bertha was of the Christian faith. She was a breast cancer survivor. Her hobbies included square dancing, riding motorcycles, genealogy research, gardening, and crafting hats, gloves and sleeping bags for the homeless. She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Robey; Bertha is also survived by two daughters, Sherry Mack-Ventura (Chris) of Saxonburg and Beth Mack-Sullivan (Shawn) of Shaler; two brothers, Charles Williams and Lloyd Brown; four grandchildren, Stormie Sullivan, Morgan Ventura, Misty Sullivan, and Nash Ventura; and two stepchildren, Becky Swacus (George) and James Dow (Mary Lou) of North Huntingdon; as well as Reba the dog. Bertha was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Donald Fox Mack; her son, Donald Fox Mack, II; her sister, Julia Wilson; and Daisy the dog. A chapel service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at Lakewood Memorial Park, 943 Pennsylvania 910, Cheswick, PA 15024. Friends are invited to send condolences via the online guest book which can be found at www.MullinsMemorial.com. MULLINS MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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AVNER ELAINE ON SATURDAY, DECE...
AVNER ELAINE On Saturday, December 14, 2013. Beloved wife of the late David Avner; beloved mother of Jay (Judy) Avner of Cincinnati, OH, Richard (Linda) Avner of Glendale, AZ, and Linda (David) Bringman of Oakland, CA; sister of the late Jack Breskow; also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Friday at 11 a.m. Visitation one half hour prior to services, (10:30 - 11 a.m.). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. www.schugar.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SCOGLIETTI FRED R., SR. OF HIG...
SCOGLIETTI FRED R., Sr. Of Highland Park on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, age 84. Beloved husband of Rose P. Scoglietti; mother of Fred R. Scoglietti, Jr. (Jacqueline); grandfather of Julianna Scoglietti; brother of Dr. Vincent Scoglietti and the late Richard Scoglietti and Mary Peck; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOMES, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Friday, 2-8 p.m., where Funeral will commence on Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church at 10 a.m. Entombment to follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. www.mccabebrothers.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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GAMMIERE PEGGY SUE ON SATURDAY...
GAMMIERE PEGGY SUE On Saturday, December 14, 2013, Peggy Sue, age 61, of Mt. Washington. Loving daughter of the late Edward and Sara Gammiere; beloved mother of Andrea and Christopher Kelvington; dear sister of Barbara (Tom) Hatton, Richard (Sarahann) Gammiere, Janice (Christopher) Marks and the late Timothy and Patty Gammiere; precious grandmother of Braydon, Aaliyah, Jeremiah, and Jordyn Kelvington. There will be no visitation. Friends invited to a Memorial Service in Restoration Church of Christ, 1040 E. Windhaven Rd., Robinson Twp., PA 15205 on Friday at 1 p.m. If desired, memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater PA and Southern WV, The Gulf Tower, 707 Grant St., 37th Floor, Pgh., PA 15219. Arrangements entrusted to the HERSHBERGER - STOVER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, Crafton. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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EMMERLING L. KEITH OF VENETIA,...
EMMERLING L. KEITH Of Venetia, at home, on Friday, December 13, 2013, age 69. Beloved husband of Patricia "Trish"; dearly loved father and stepfather of Jeffrey Emmerling (Melissa), Elisabeth "Elissa" Emmerling, Jennifer Munns, Jill Stepnicka (Bob), Laura Skinner (Matt), John Munns (Christi), and Brigid Crawford (Nick); brother of the late Kenneth Emmerling; grandfather of Ethan, Logan, Jackson, Eva, Emerson, Scarlett, Kenley, and Sawyer. Keith was a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran. After retiring from Thomas Jefferson High School after 36 years, Keith became a Congregational Care Pastor at Peters Creek Baptist Church. Visitation Friday 2-7 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (RT. 88), Library. Funeral Service will be Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Peters Creek Baptist Church. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BELTRAME RUDOLPH SMILEY AGE ...
BELTRAME RUDOLPH SMILEY Age 93, of Carnegie, on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Beloved husband of Stella M. for 60 years; brother-in-law of Mrs. Inez Beltrame; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Rudolph Smiley retired from Westinghouse from the plants in Large and Bettis, PA. Service and burial private. Funeral arrangements entrusted to WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800). www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BAUER MARGARET G. PEG ON WED...
BAUER MARGARET G. PEG On Wednesday, December 11, 2013, Margaret G. "Peg" Bauer, age 85, of Avalon, formerly of Observatory Hill. Wife of the late David R. "Skip" Bauer; beloved mother of Susan Bauer Chunko (James), Kimberly Bauer Evans (Steven), and the late David N. Bauer (Theresa A. Bauer); grandmother of Jennifer Bauer Emerson (Eric) and Jonathan Chunko; sister of Bette Seeno Spagnola, and the late Flora Giardina, Mary Raphael, and Eugene Seeno; also survived by Valerie Branowitzer. Margaret was retired from First Seneca Bank. Friends received on Friday, December 20, 2013 from 4 p.m. till 7 p.m. at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. (Everyone will meet at the Church). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. www.ltmillerfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CUPPETT THOMAS J. AGE 76, ON T...
CUPPETT THOMAS J. Age 76, on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, of Pleasant Hills. Beloved husband of 57 years to Madeline "Mickey" Cuppett; father of Terry (Tom) Unger and Larry Cuppett; grandfather of Melissa and Matt Unger; brother of William (Joan) Cuppett. Tom worked 30 plus years for Pleasant Hills Authority Treatment Plant. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Friday from 3-8 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Jefferson Hills United Methodist Church, 220 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHNSON SARA ANN (JAMISON) 8...
JOHNSON
SARA ANN (JAMISON)
87, of Penn Hills, peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Wife of the late Robert L. Johnson, Jr.; mother of Robert L. (Regina) Johnson III, Annette (Jonathan) Fultz, and David Johnson; grandmother of six; and great-grandmother of 16. Sara belonged to Rolling Hills Baptist Church. Friends received Friday 4-8 at RAPP FUNERAL HOME, 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235, 412-241-5415. Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Rolling Hills Baptist Church, 120 Gernert Dr., Verona.
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CLARK WILBURT WILL AGE 81, O...
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WILBURT WILL
Age 81, of Pittsburgh, (Garfield), passed away peacefully on December 12, 2013. Will was born on December 1, 1932, in Davidson County, Tennessee. Son of the late John and A. Myrtle Clark; brother of the late John and Roosevelt Clark and Louise Hackney. Survived by a nephew, John Golthy and family of San Jose, California, and many friends at St. Paul Baptist Church and the Pittsburgh area. Will retired from Westinghouse Electric Corporation after 20 years of service. He also worked as a city meter reader and volunteered at St. Paul Baptist Church in Point Breeze for many years. Visitation at St. Paul Baptist Church on Friday, December 20, 2013, from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 6701 Penn Avenue, Pgh., PA 15208 (Point Breeze). Interment in Allegheny Cemetery in Lawrenceville. Services entrusted to HOUSE OF LAW FUNERAL HOME, Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235.
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