HOLODNIK PAULINE Age 86, of Penn Hills, on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Beloved wife of 63 years to Edward Holodnik; loving mother of Peggy Warnock, Ed (Deb), Bill, Tom (Sharon), and Mike (Jane) Holodnik; grandmother of Jonathan (Laura), and Steven Warnock, Christy (Brad) Pietryga, Dan, Andy (Amanda), Tressa, Arianne, Olivia, and Madeline Holodnik; great-grandmother of Mollie Warnock; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Pauline was a volunteer church organist at St. Francis Church in Harmarville for 25 years and at St. John the Baptist Church in Plum for 18 years. She was also a guest organist at most of the surrounding churches. 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., in St. John the Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Music Ministry, 444 St. John St., Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOLODNIK PAULINE AGE 86, OF PE...
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JEFFREY VIRGINIA A. "GINNY" AG...
JEFFREY VIRGINIA A. "GINNY" Age 90, of Eighty-Four, Nottingham Township, died Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born February 16, 1926, in New Eagle; a daughter of Lee Roy and Eva Jane Bell Thomas. Mrs. Jeffrey was a homemaker and also had been a Tupperware salesperson for many years. She was a member of Thomas Presbyterian Church in Eighty-Four where she served as chairman of the bereavement committee, taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and was a member of the Naomi Circle women's group. Mrs. Jeffrey was also a member of the Presbyterian Women and Bell Telephone 10 Year Club. Surviving are two sons, Keith Jeffrey (Noreen) of West Mifflin and Kevin Jeffrey of Donora; three daughters, Karen Dickey (Ken) of Fredericktown, Kathy Henderson (Don) of Carnegie and Kim Bedner (John) of Carroll Township; a sister, Leanna Schafer of Eighty-Four; a brother-in-law, Donald Smith of Washington; six grandchildren, Tim, Kari, Sam, Michael, Dan and Jaymey; four great grandchildren, Landon, Nolan, Morgan and Elizabeth; and many nieces and nephews. Deceased are her husband, Jay Jeffrey, who died in November, 1998; and two sisters, Freda Smith and Eleanor Fleet. Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at KEGEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tim P. Kegel, supervisor, David P. Kegel, director, 3560 Washington Avenue, in Finleyville. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Thomas Presbyterian Church, Eighty-Four, with Reverend Dr. William Youmans officiating. Everyone please meet at the church Thursday morning. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens in McMurray. Memorial contributions may be made to Deacons of Thomas Church Bereavement Fund, 1068 Linden Road, Eighty-Four, PA 15330. Condolences to: kegelfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROGAN EDWARD P. AGE 78, ON FRI...
ROGAN EDWARD P. Age 78, on Friday, March 18, 2016, of Baldwin. Dear husband of 54 years to Bonnie (Shellogg); devoted father of Michelle and respected father-in-law of Mike "Limey"; brother of Sr. Pat Rogan, OSF, Paulette (Wayne) Martin, Tom (Jan) Rogan and the late Jimmy Rogan; brother-in-law of Joyce Colosi, Roberta Harris, Michele (Mark) Malone and the late Jacqueline Farrell. "Uncle Ed" is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Ed retired from UPS after developing many life long friendships and 27 years of service. He belonged to Holy Angels Church, where he was an usher and a member of the Holy Name Society. During Lent, he could also be spotted working the fish fry, where he was affectionately known as "Paper". Ed also volunteered more than ten years at Outlook Pointe, where he ran the poker games and earned another nickname "Poker Ed". Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angels Church at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZIKMUND CHRISTOPHER E. AGE 23,...
ZIKMUND CHRISTOPHER E. Age 23, of Doylestown, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. He was born September 22, 1992, in Bedford, a beloved son of Paul and Kimberly (Marcej) Zikmund of Doylestown. Christopher attended Rosedale Technical Institute, Pittsburgh, where he studied diesel technology. He was Catholic by faith. Christopher will be dearly missed by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved fiancée, Lianne Shipman; parents, Paul and Kim; brothers, Ryan and Tyler Zikmund; grandparents, Ed and Susan Marcej and Mary Lou Zikmund; uncle and aunt, Kevin and Becky Marcej; cousins, Rachel and Andrew Marcej; Lianne's parents, Kyla and Steve Shipman and brother, Dillon Shipman; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Paul Zikmund. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the VAIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, 724-468-1177. A Funeral Mass for Christopher will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Baptist de la Salle Catholic Church, 497 Athena Drive, Delmont with Father Joseph Bonafed as celebrant. Everyone please meet at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Christopher's memory may be made to Council of Southeast PA, 252 West Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA 18902. Please write Christopher Zikmund on check memo line. To send online expressions of sympathy, obtain grief support information or directions, please visit: www.vaiafuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARRISON SCOTT MICHAEL AGE 51...
HARRISON SCOTT MICHAEL Age 51, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2016. Beloved husband of Judith (Tiskus) Harrison; loving father of William Clayton Harrison IV; brother of Randy (Linda), Russ (Christa), Janet Coats, Robert (Terry) and the late William Clayton Harrison III; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Scott served in the US Air Force during Operation Desert Storm in Turkey. He enjoyed attending Pirates and Steelers games and was a collector of various restaurant items. Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE / PLUM CHAPEL), corner of (445) Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville (412-856-4747), where a blessing service will be Thursday 11:00 a.m. Interment with full military honors to follow in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Memorial contributions made to American Diabetes Association, 100 Station Square Dr. #1900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SAWL VILMA R. (SABO) AGE 83, O...
SAWL VILMA R. (SABO) Age 83, of West Homestead, passed peacefully Saturday, March 19, 2016, in her home with her loving family by her side. She was born February 8, 1933, in Pittsburgh to the late Laszlo Szabo and Elizabeth (Petro) (Joseph) Telyusko. Vilma loved her family, dancing, bowling and traveling the world with her devoted husband of 63 years. A lifelong active member of the First Hungarian Reformed Church of Pittsburgh. Beloved wife of Joe; loving mother of James (Mary) and Gregg (Judy); cherished grandmother of Dan (Jenna) and Anne; sister of Julia (Bert) Olah and the late Betty (Michael) Rasky; also many nieces and nephews. Friends received on Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main Street, Munhall, 412-461-6394. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in First Hungarian Reformed Church of Pittsburgh, 221 Johnston Ave., Pittsburgh. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Hungarian Reformed Church of Pittsburgh. Vilma's family is grateful for the compassionate care from Allegheny Health Network's Healthcare @ Home Hospice program. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ESPER MARY MARGUERITE OF ERIE,...
ESPER MARY MARGUERITE Of Erie, PA, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016. She was the beloved sister of Ronald (Kathleen) Esper of Erie; treasured aunt and second mother to nieces and nephews, and many others, all over the nation. Mary, known as Margie or Mag, was born in Rankin, PA, raised in Swissvale, PA, and moved to Erie in 1988. She was a devout Orthodox Christian who never missed a service, she was a Sunday School teacher at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral in Pittsburgh for over 40 years. Friends may call at the DUSCKAS - MARTIN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 4216 Sterrettania Rd., Erie, PA 16506 on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Trisagion Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 4376 West Lake Rd., Erie, PA 16505. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 3400 Dawson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZACHARIAS ANN (IVANCIK) OF BRI...
ZACHARIAS ANN (IVANCIK) Of Brighton Heights, on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Beloved mother of Linda (Joseph) Danver and Donna (Gregg) Corsello; sister of Peter Ivancik. Preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Grandmother of Rebecca, Melissa, Joseph, Dawn and David. Also survived by six great-grandchildren, Owen, Hazel, Mikayla, Zachary, Travis and Ethan. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tues. only at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. where a Funeral Service will be held Wed. at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PIETRACATELLO JOSEPH JOHN AGE ...
PIETRACATELLO JOSEPH JOHN Age 26, of Kennedy Township and a 2007 graduate of South Fayette High School, on March 19, 2016. After a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer, Joe peacefully departed, surrounded by family. He met every obstacle with strength and grace while maintaining his kind and easy going demeanor. Joe is survived by his fiancée and love of his life, Rachel Slattery. He was the cherished son of Valerie (Amon) and the late John J. Pietracatello; best friend and brother of Nick and his wife, Kelly Pietracatello; nephew of Vince (Karen) Amon and is also survived by his beloved dog and companion, Geno. Family and friends received on Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412.221.3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Holy Child Parish, EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Joe's name to Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation, 20 Horseneck Lane, 2nd Floor, Greenwich, CT 06830., www.fibro foundation.org. View and share condolences at warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FINK ROBERT WILLIAM, JR. AGE 4...
FINK ROBERT WILLIAM, Jr. Age 42, of North Hills, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes March 6, 2016. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Frances (Sherry) Fink; and sister, Pamela Fink. Our hearts are comforted with the thought of him joining them in peace. His life will be remembered by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A memorial service will be set for a future date for family and close friends. His sense of humor and place at the poker table will be missed. You never know the value of a moment until the moment is a memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to YOUNG FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 219 Main Street, Claysville, PA 15323, 724-663-7373. www.youngfhinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEGNER HENRY ERVIN AGE 17 DAYS...
WEGNER HENRY ERVIN Age 17 days, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2016. He was born on March 1, 2016, at West Penn Hospital and brought tremendous joy to all around him. He was loved immensely by his parents, Sarah (Lipski) and Rodney Wegner. He is survived as well by twin brothers, Maxwell and Lucas; paternal grandparents, Ervin and Sharon Wegner; and maternal grandparents, William and Beverly Lipski. Other survivors include maternal aunts, Melissa and Rebecca Lipski; paternal uncles, and their families, Ryan Wegner and Liz Steiner, and Reggie and Shannon Wegner and their boys, Declan, Terrence, and Waylon. Friends received Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Avenue, Aspinwall, from 5 p.m. until the service at 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a contribution be made to First Candle, 9 Newport Drive, Suite 200, Forest Hill, MD 21050. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SADOWYJ WALTER N. WALLY AGE ...
SADOWYJ WALTER N. WALLY Age 59, on Saturday, March 19, 2016, of Baldwin. Father of Jesse (Heather) Sadowyj; grandfather of Ashlynn and Brea Sadowyj; son of the late Waysl and Anna Sadowyj; brother of Daria Sadowyj. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at which time a service will be held. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRUNNER JOSEPH J., SR. AGE 86,...
BRUNNER JOSEPH J., Sr. Age 86, of New Sewickley Twp., on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Beloved husband for 60 years of Patricia (Steigerwald); loving father of Joseph J. Brunner, Jr., Steven M. Brunner (Judy Pietz) and Janis Zentner (Jim); proud grandfather of Joshua, Jessica, Elizabeth, Joseph III, Josh, Ryan, Thomas, Zachary, Danielle, Cassandra and Christopher; caring great- grandfather of Alex and Eileen; brother of Joan Broerman and the late Gertrude Lutz, Dorothy Wintermantel, Ruth Wharrey and Earl Brunner. Preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Brenda. Also survived by many loving friends and relatives. Friends will be received on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd., (724) 772-8800. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday 11 a.m. at St. Ferdinand Church, 2535 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. 16066. Everyone please meet at church. Joe was the proud owner of Joseph J. Brunner, Inc. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Ferdinand Church Building Fund. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ECKERT DOROTHY MAY ON SATURDAY...
ECKERT DOROTHY MAY On Saturday, March 19, 2016, age 89. Beloved daughter of the late Zelda May Wilhelm; sister of Roy W. (Lillian) Eckert. Friends received 4-8 p.m. Mon. only at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. where a Funeral Service will be held Tues. at 12 noon. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MASKEW LILY ELAINE (SCHWAB) LI...
MASKEW LILY ELAINE (SCHWAB) Lily, 67, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed peacefully on March 19, 2016, at Family Hospice and Palliative Care, in Mt. Lebanon, PA, after a year long battle with liver disease and autoimmune complications. She was born on March 20, 1949, in Pittsburgh, where she lived most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Maskew (married April 1979); her siblings, Frances Mullen and Roger Schwab; and her parents, Frank and Lily (Weinberger) Schwab. She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Schneller) and son-in-law, David Chambliss, James Maskew and Brian Maskew; her aunt Wilma Weinberger; and a host of loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and longtime friends. Lily shared equally a love of writing poetry and reading, but will be best remembered for her love and kindness toward her family, friends and everyone she met, her lovely singing voice and her fondness of puns and corny jokes. No visitations. In lieu of flowers, please bring photos, clippings and mementos to the memorial service Sat., April 2, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Concord Presbyterian Church, 1917 Brownsville Rd., Pgh., PA 15210. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEER MARTHA JEANETTE AGE 59, O...
DEER MARTHA JEANETTE Age 59, of Wooster, died Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Seville Meadows in Seville, following a lengthy illness. Martha was born Nov. 14, 1956, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Robert and Grace (Meanor) Deer. She graduated from Langley High School in Pittsburgh and from Youngstown State University. She had lived in Columbiana before moving to Wooster and was a member of Rittman Christian Church. She loved her family and friends and was known as Aunt Moe to her nieces and nephews. She is survived by her three brothers, Tom Deer, Mark (Ruth) Deer, and Scott Deer all of Pittsburgh; and a sister, Ruth (Allen) Aubrey of Wooster. Memorial services will be held Saturday April 2, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. at Emanuel Christian Church, 2427 Davis Ave., Pittsburgh. Memorials may be made to His Place Contact Center, 1711 Rhine St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Tributes may be shared at: murray-funeral-home.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEVICTOR FONTAINE E. AGE 95, O...
DeVICTOR FONTAINE E. Age 95, of Scott Twp., on March 18, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Mary E. (Panyi) DeVictor; loving father of Gregory and Timothy DeVictor; grandfather of Audrey (Thomas) Rodgers and Amanda DeVictor; and great- grandfather of Arianne DeVictor. Fontaine served proudly with the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater of WWII and retired from Geyer Printing in Bloomfield. All arrangements will be private by WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412.221.3333). Memorials may be made to Bethany Hospice, 875 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. View and share condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BROADWAY FROZINA BETTY ON MARC...
BROADWAY FROZINA BETTY On March 17, 2016, age 84, of the Hill District. Visitation Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave. Funeral Service Wednesday 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Church, 2225 Bedford Ave. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WATKINS WILLIAM EARL, SR. AGE ...
WATKINS WILLIAM EARL, Sr. Age 76, of Pittsburgh, suddenly passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. He leaves to cherish his memory loving wife, Alverna; children, Pamela (DeJon) Alford, William E. Watkins, Jr., Kimberly J. (Edward) Watkins, Tanya Kemp, Andre (Janella) McClung, Andrew Watkins; 15 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; siblings, Mary Cole, Helena Griffin, Regina Watkins; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran St., Duquesne where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment 2 p.m. National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA. Arrangements by TUNIE FUNERAL HOME, INC. tuniefuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MONTGOMERY MARGUERITE H. (HUDS...
MONTGOMERY MARGUERITE H. (HUDSON) Age 95, of Green Tree, peacefully, on Sun., March 20, 2016. Wife of the late Finley F. Montgomery, Jr.; beloved sister of Dorothy Durio and the late Hazel, Helen and Orville; also survived by brother- in-law, John Joseph (Judy) Montgomery; and 12 nieces and nephews. Marguerite was a former employee of Kaufmann's Department Store for over 40 years and a former member and Past President of the Crafton Civic Club. An avid card player and member of numerous card clubs, also a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Crafton. Visitation THURS. ONLY 2-5 p.m. at the SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Ave., Crafton where the prayer service will be held 10 a.m. Fri. schepner-mcdermott.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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