LARDO
LOUIS J. III
6/7/61 ~ 5/9/14
Today is two years since you left us, but your smile and music is still missed by all. You may be gone from sight, but you still live in our hearts and minds. R.I.P. Louie.
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LARDO LOUIS J. III 6/7/61 ~ 5/...
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FLISTER DONALD J. AGE 88, OF N...
FLISTER DONALD J. Age 88, of North Versailles, passed away on May 8, 2016, at Briarcliff Pavilion Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born March 2, 1928, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late William R. and Angeline (Meister) Flister and loving husband of the late Phyllis (McGuire) Flister. He was an Army veteran, retired Steamfitter and member of Local 449 and the St. Robert Bellarmine Men's Club. He is survived by sons, William J. "Bill" (Stephanie) Flister of West Mifflin and Michael (Patti) Flister of North Huntingdon; grandchildren, Lara (Kevin) Daly, Dawn (Steve) Smith, Matthew (Lori) Flister, Amy Wills and Kate (Jay) Schlegel; and nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Linda and Janet Flister both of St. Augustine, FL; and also survived by nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sister, Eileen Flister and brother, Herbert P. Flister. Family and friends will be received at JAYCOX - JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday 10 a.m. at Saint Jude the Apostle Parish in Wilmerding. Rev. John Brennan will officiate. Burial will follow in New St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to East Allegheny Meals on Wheels c/o Linway Presbyterian Church, 600 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles, PA 15137. Condolences may be left at: www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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IMPAVIDO DOROTHY A. (LANTZ) AG...
IMPAVIDO DOROTHY A. (LANTZ) Age 95, of Crafton, peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Beloved mother of Elaine (the late James) Marchewka, the late Frank (surviving Bonnie) Impavido, Anthony (Kathleen) Impavido; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren; sister of the late Edward and Donald Lantz. Family and friends are invited Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SCHEPNER McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Ave. Mass of Christian Burial 12 noon Thursday in St. Philip Catholic Church where Dorothy was a longtime member. schepnermcdermott.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GIGLIO MARTIN G. MARTY AGE 5...
GIGLIO MARTIN G. MARTY Age 59, of Rosslyn Farms, PA after a long, strong battle with multiple myeloma on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Marty passed away peacefully with his loving and devoted wife and brother by his side, just as they lived their lives. Beloved husband of 30 years to Paula (Zaccari) Giglio; loving son of Antonette (Country Meadows) and the late Harry R. Giglio; dear brother of Ronald Harry (Mary Ellen) Giglio of McDonald, PA; son-in-law to Tony and Agnes Zaccari of Oakmont, PA; uncle of Gabriella and Rocco Giglio of McDonald, PA; Daniel and Samuel Jenkins of S. Fayette, PA; Justine and Casey Zollner of Springdale, PA; brother-in-law to Michele and Gary Jenkins of S. Fayette, PA and Julie and Pat Zollner of Springdale, PA. Marty was a journalism graduate of Duquesne University and held Master's Degrees in Communications and Human Resources. He had an incredibly strong work ethic. He started his career at Dravo Corporation and then spent many years in the advertising agency industry as an account executive. The last 12 years had been with Buck Consultants as a Principal and Communications Practice Leader. Marty was a man of strong values and opinions and was a mentor to many. He was a devout Catholic and had many varied interests, some of which include reading, exercising, collecting, smoking a fine cigar, fishing with his brother, Harry, also traveling and playing tennis with his wife and best friend, Paula. Visitation Wednesday only 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the SCHEPNER McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Thursday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 5718 Steubenville Pike (Robinson Twp.), McKees Rocks, PA 15136. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marty's honor to the Hillman Cancer Center, William Cooper Pavilion, 5115 Centre Ave., 2nd Fl., Pgh., PA 15232 or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 333 E. Carson St., Pgh., PA 15219. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Marty's life at Piccolina's Restaurant, 1580 McLaughlin Run Rd., Pgh., PA 15241, after the interment Thursday at 12:00 noon. schepnermcdermott.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOUGHERTY JAY AGE 73, HUSBAND...
DOUGHERTY JAY Age 73, husband of Donna Dougherty, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2016, at their house in Florida. He was born August 3, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA. He attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Jay retired in 2004 after being self-employed and owner of The Boston Sales Group, an independent manufacturers' rep agency for 25 years. Jay was a resident of Madison for almost 40 years. Jay and Donna, married in 1964, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Jay was a devoted father who cherished time spent with family. He enjoyed working in the yard and garden and spending time with his seven grandchildren. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, enjoyed bocce, model trains, golfing and spent most of his time gardening. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Holiday Food Baskets. He will be most remembered for his sarcastic wit. In addition to wife, Donna, he is survived and will be dearly missed by: his three sons, Daniel of St. Pete Beach, FL; Sean, his wife, Dana, their son, Shane of San Jose, CA and daughter, Sarah of Boston, MA; Jeff, his wife, Melissa, their three daughters, Rachel, Hannah and Julia of Madison, CT; his one daughter, Dara Terrio, her husband, Peter, their two sons, Michael and Ryan of Madison, CT; Jay's siblings, Daniel, Sister Carol, Michael, Maureen, Timothy and Kevin. Visitation hours, Thursday, May 12, 2016, 4-7 p.m. SWAN FUNERAL HOME, Madison. Funeral Mass, Friday, May 13, 2016, 11 a.m. St. Margaret's Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made to American Heart Association. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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YOURGAS MARK G. ON SUNDAY, MAY...
YOURGAS MARK G. On Sunday, May 8, 2016, Mark G. Yourgas, beloved brother of Irene Yourgas and Michael Yourgas; son of the late George and Anastasia Yourgas; also survived by many cousins. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Thursday in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral 9:30 a.m. Trisagion Service Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CIRAULO JOSEPH J. AGE 91, ON S...
CIRAULO JOSEPH J. Age 91, on Sunday, May 8, 2016, of McCandless, formerly of Swissvale. He was born on June 14, 1924, in Johnstown, PA. On September 11, 1946, he married the late Angeline R. DePaoli, who preceded him in death after 56 years of marriage. Beloved father of Josie Gaydos (Steve) of Colchester, VT, Maryann Reed (Fred) of Sun City, AZ, Sharon Wolf (Matthew) of Franklin Park, PA, Diane Rogers (Tom) of Raleigh, NC; loving grandfather of Franny Theoret (Dan), Waker Gaydos, and Jonathan Donati (Aja Jones); adoring great-grandfather of Claire Theoret; also surviving are his sister, Lena DiPaolo, and his extended family members, H'Nair Lian and his wife, Zai Rem and Chung Tha, Dawt and Tom Lian. Joe loved his life. He was a member of his championship high school football team, a soldier in WWII (earning a Purple Heart for his injuries), an architect, an artist, a lover of maps and an avid sports fan (especially of western Pennsylvania sports teams). He was devoted to his family and very proud of their accomplishments and charmed everyone he met with his intelligence and his sharp wit. A resilient survivor of everything from war wounds to cancer, to heart disease and a stroke, he approached life with a relentless optimism and positive attitude. His spirit and his love will live on in all who knew him. Friends received 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in the Word of God Roman Catholic Church Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Hills Community Outreach, 1975 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park, PA 15101. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BALTOS JOHN JACK HUSBAND OF ...
BALTOS JOHN JACK Husband of 25 years of Sharon Ritchey; father of Jamie Lynne, Joy Lynne, John and the late Jacqueline Baltos; stepfather of Jake Ritchey; grandfather of Ryan, Mya, Reanna Baltos, Richie and Austin Felsing, Brayden Baltos, Gavin Leininger; great- grandfather of Jacob, Stephen and Ian Ritchey; brother of Chuck, Dave, Joe, Tom Baltos and Kitty Jameson. Friends received 2-8 p.m. WED. ONLY at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. where a Funeral Service will be held Thurs. at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GITZEN JOSEPH E. AGE 74, OF WA...
GITZEN JOSEPH E. Age 74, of Washington, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. He was born on April 22, 1942, to the late Mary and Richard Gitzen. He was the beloved husband of 50 years to Patricia; dear brother of Rita Guertner and Maggie (George) Wolf; loving father of Jeannine (Stephen) Sagi, Erik Gitzen and Matthew Gitzen; cherished grandfather of Shawn Koepke and Anthony Sagi. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Gitzen. He will also be deeply missed by his sister-in-law, Carol. Joseph was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Marines as a Staff Sergeant from 1961-1970. He loved to spend time outdoors, especially golfing, fishing, and was devoted to taking care of his wife, Patricia. A graveside service with full military honors will be held in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. Funeral arrangements entrusted to CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOYAK NANCY LOU ON SATURDAY, M...
GOYAK NANCY LOU On Saturday, May 7, 2016, age 80, of Shaler Twp. Beloved wife of the late Edward Goyak; loving mother of Louann (Lou) Weiher, Diane (Ray) Clarke and John R. Jucha, Jr.; devoted grandmother of Johnny, Jason (Lauren), Lewis, Kelly, Ray (Jenny), Sammy; also seven great-grandchildren. Friends received 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. until time of Services at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at the HAHN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 123 North Ave., Millvale. Burial in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BEAUMONT WILLIAM G. BILL AGE...
BEAUMONT WILLIAM G. BILL Age 62, of South Park Township, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016, at AHN Healthcare at Home Hospice, Pittsburgh. Bill was a 1971 graduate of Brentwood High School, and proud member of the UA Local #449 Steamfitters. He worked as a service manager for Carrier Corporation, McKamish, Inc., Tower Construction, and W.G. Tomko, Inc. Arrangements have been entrusted to the CURRAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, Leechburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made in Bill's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Account #40706008, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For a more detailed obituary, or to send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.curranfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEISSERT MARGARET PEGGY (HER...
WEISSERT MARGARET PEGGY (HERDA) Age 92, of Sharpsburg, on Friday, May 6, 2016. Wife of the late Leo J. Weissert; loving mother of Lee J. Weissert; sister of Elmer Jay Herda and the late Alma Quaglieri; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received THURSDAY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Sharpsburg. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11 a.m. at St. Juan Diego Parish, Sharpsburg in St. Mary Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMPSON PATRICIA E. "PATTY" A...
THOMPSON PATRICIA E. "PATTY" Age 67, of Canonsburg and Tampa, Florida passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016, in UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born on March 11, 1949, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Zinsmeister. Patty enjoyed spending her time in both Canonsburg and Tampa. She worked for Giant Eagle for over 20 years and retired as a supervisor. She regularly attended South Canonsburg Church in Canonsburg and enjoyed volunteering with Potter's House Deliverance Tabernacle in Tampa. Patty especially enjoyed long walks on the beach with her dogs. She was a loving and giving person who helped everyone and will be missed by all who knew her. In June of 1998 she married her beloved husband, William J. "Bill" Thompson, who survives; also surviving is a son, Daniel Lange of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Terri (Steve) Horton of New York; three precious grandchildren; a brother, Robert Zinsmeister of Pittsburgh; nephew, David Fleming and his family of West Mifflin; and mother-in-law, Joann Thompson of Pittsburgh. Friends are welcome from 1:00-2:00 p.m., with a memorial service beginning at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in SALANDRA FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor, Lin Webb funeral director, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg 724-745-8120. To extend or view condolences, please visit: www.salandrafunerals.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ATKINS KIMBERLY M. AGE 58, UNE...
ATKINS KIMBERLY M. Age 58, unexpectedly on May 4, 2016. Will be remembered by her mother, Patricia Atkins; nine siblings; nieces, nephews, other relatives and beloved friends. A memorial service will be held in her memory Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at HOUSE OF LAW, INC., Penn Hills at 11 a.m. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GAFFNEY MYLES T., JR. AGE 57, ...
GAFFNEY MYLES T., Jr. Age 57, a lifelong resident of Moon Township, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Heritage Valley Beaver. Cherished son of the late Ruth E. (Thornburg) and Myles T. Gaffney, Sr., he was born in Sewickley on January 11, 1959. In addition to his parents, Myles was preceded in death by his brother, Reed Gaffney. Myles was a member of the Boilermakers Lodge #154. He is survived by many loving cousins and friends. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at COPELAND'S MOON TOWNSHIP, 981 Brodhead Rd. from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Rev. Harriet Hutton will officiate. Burial will be private in Sewickley Cemetery. In honor of Myles' devotion to his mother, family suggests donations to the Ladies Auxiliary of Sewickley Valley Hospital. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NOVAK EDWARD AGE 89, A MOON TO...
NOVAK EDWARD Age 89, a Moon Township resident since 1955, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016, at Heritage Valley Sewickley. He was born in McKees Rocks on October 28, 1926, to the late John and Josephine (Maxsaimovich) Novak. On November 12, 1987, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Kuzio) Novak. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Marcia Lynn Cis Novak; and six sisters, Julie, Blanche, Stella, Violet, Sophie and Frances; beloved and cherished father of Edward Butch Novak with whom he made his home and his brother, Frank Novak (the late Fannie) also of Moon Township. Edward, a member of Pittsburgh Local #2, began his career as a brick layer moving up to masonry supervisor with the Dick Corporation. He worked on many buildings in Pittsburgh such as Pitt Towers, Hillman Library, UPMC Presbyterian and Salk Hall. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Church, VFW Post 402, SNPJ, and was a lifetime member of the Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department. As part of the greatest generation, he proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy during the storming of Normandy. Edward loved to dance and would travel all over the East Coast just to dance. He enjoyed making Bolo ties and had over 150 pairs of cowboy boots. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at COPELAND'S MOON TOWNSHIP, 981 Brodhead Rd. where Blessing Service will be held on Friday 10 a.m. Burial with full military honors will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WHITEMAN WALTER F. AGE 58, OF...
WHITEMAN WALTER F. Age 58, of Monroeville, on Monday, May 9, 2016. Beloved husband of Marsha A. (Subasky) Whiteman. Loving father of James C. (Janelle) Whiteman, Joshua W. (Laura) Whiteman and Nicole M. (William) Lesterick; grandfather of James' children, Vanessa (fiancé Cory Sakolsky), Dylan and Sydni Whiteman, Joshua's children, Emma, Joshua, Nathan and Eden Whiteman and Nicole's children, Sophia and Gracie Lesterick. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at MAURICE L. KNEE, LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Rd. (across from S & T Bank), Plum, PA 15239. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Monroeville United Methodist Church, 219 Center Rd., Monroeville, PA 15146, and entombment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PFEIFFER BUTCH RAYMOND RESIDEN...
PFEIFFER BUTCH RAYMOND Resident of Greentree, formerly of Beechview. Beloved husband of Betty for 52 years; loving father of Brian (Kimmy) Pfeiffer and Rhonda Parry; grandfather of Jenny (Dave), Aaron, Abigayle, and David (Lex); great-grandfather, "Pappy", of Loralei and Annaleise and Nevaeh; brother of Minie Himich. Preceded in death by his parents; 14 siblings; a daughter-in-law, Helga; and a son-in-law, Tony. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friend and family are welcome at 2630 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000 on Wednesday 2-8 p.m., where a funeral service will be held Thursday 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions be made to Spina Bifida Assoc. of Western PA, in Loralei Foriska's name, 1158 Dutil Road, Mars, PA 16046. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEUTSCH THOMAS E. AGE 59, OF P...
DEUTSCH THOMAS E. Age 59, of Pine, died on May 9, 2016, after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband for 29 years of Rebecca (McDonald) Deutsch; dear son of Rudolph and Evaline (Neubauer) Deutsch; loving father of Carrie E. Deutsch and Andrew T. Deutsch; dear brother of Michael (Carol) Deutsch, James (Patti) Deutsch, Richard (Michelle) Deutsch, Susan (William) Leeson, and Steven (Susan) Deutsch; son in-law of Jean McDonald. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LTD., 5864 Heckert Rd., Bakerstown. Additional visitation Thursday 12-2 p.m. at St. Paul's U.M. Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park, where services will follow at 2 p.m. Tom earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh Univ., MBA from Georgia State Univ. and went on to a long and successful career with PPG Industries from 1979-2013 and recently was VP of Supply Chain Operations for Axiall Corp. He was very active with his church and community, and his life revolved around faith, family and co-workers. Donations to St. Paul's U.M. Church Volunteers In Mission or North Hills Community Outreach. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GIVNER LESLIE AGE 68, OF CLEVE...
GIVNER LESLIE Age 68, of Cleveland, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed May 3, 2016. Visitation Tuesday 10-11 a.m. at COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., East Liberty. Funeral service to begin at 11 a.m. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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