KETTER LOIS L. (HAMPE) Age 87, on Sunday, January 5, 2014, of Brentwood. Wife of the late John A. Ketter; daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta (Theobald) Hampe; sister of Ruth (Jack) Doran and the late Margaret Moran; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to St. Sylvester Church, 3754 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
KETTER LOIS L. (HAMPE) AGE 87,...
↧
BLATTENBERGER GERALDINE "GERI"...
BLATTENBERGER GERALDINE "GERI" Age 77, of Penn Hills, on Sunday, January 5, 2014. Wife of the late John A. "Pat" Blattenberger; loving mother of Allen Blattenberger, Cynthia Mayer, Leslie Roesner and the late Susan; grandmother of Sean, Kirsti and Steven; sister of Bernadine Mayer and the late Teresa Desmuke; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road) Penn Hills, PA 15235. She was a member of St. Barotholmew Church, where a Funeral will be held Friday, 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Forbes Hospice. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
SABOL JOHN, JR. AGE 91, WENT H...
SABOL JOHN, Jr. Age 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Sunday, January 5, 2014, formerly of Wilkinsburg and Rankin. Beloved husband for 59 years to the late Nellie Pearl Sabol; dear father of John Sabol, William (Barbara) Sabol, Johnell (Robert) Gardner, Elizabeth (Rick) Fouser, Nancy (Robert) Ireland, Stephen (Margaret) Sabol, and George (Hania) Sabol; also 14 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren; brother of the late Helen, Steve, and Pauline. John retired from U.S. Steel-Carrie Furnace after 43 years. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, Thursday only 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
ARMSTRONG DAVID J. ON SUNDAY, ...
ARMSTRONG DAVID J. On Sunday, January 5, 2014, David J. Armstrong, age 82, of Downtown. Beloved husband of Phyllis Armstrong; father of David J. Armstrong, Jr. (Sarah), Elaine B. Armstrong and the late Thomas A. Armstrong; grandfather of Liam and Patrick Armstrong; brother of Jeannine Armstrong and James Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong was an attorney with Dickie, McCamey & Chilcotte, having served as President of the firm for 25 years. Friends will be received JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Thursday 2-4 and 7-8 p.m. Funeral Friday, a Memorial Service will be held at the First Unitarian Church, Shadyside, at 11 a.m. followed by a reception in the church. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
AMOS HAROLD R. AGE 89, OF SCOT...
AMOS HAROLD R. Age 89, of Scott Twp., formerly of Mt. Lebanon, suddenly on Saturday evening, January 4, 2014. Born January 2, 1925 in Fairmont, WV, he was the son of the late G. Merle and Edith Frey Amos; beloved husband for 57 years of Yvonne Bonnie Richards Amos; loving father of Harold R. Chip Amos, Jr. and his wife, Lori and Timothy Richard Tim Amos and his wife, Lisa; brother of the late George M. Amos, Jr. (Betty). Harold attended West Fairmont High School and graduated from Greenbriar Military Academy. He is a graduate of West Virginia University and was a member of Delta Tau Delta. He served with distinction in the US Army Air Corps in the Pacific during World War II and was the recipient of four Bronze Stars. Harold started a career with Consolidation Coal Company now called Consol Energy, retiring at the position of assistant to the comptroller in 1988 after 45 years. Harold and Bonnie were long-time residents of Mt. Lebanon and the very first residents of Providence Point in Scott Township. He was an active member of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church where he was an usher and participated in many financial committees. He was also active for many years in the Lions Club. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3319 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 or the Baptist Homes Foundation Samaritan Fund, 489 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15234. Arrangements by LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
YOUNGUE DR. ELIZABETH (NORTH) ...
YOUNGUE DR. ELIZABETH (NORTH) Wife of the late Dr. Eugene Lloyd Youngue, Jr., Neuro Psychiatrist and native of Charleston, SC, passed away on January 3, 2014. She moved to Pittsburgh from St. Louis, MO in 1950 with her husband. She was employed in the Pittsburgh Public School System as a music teacher, activities director, administrator, and taught vocal music at the Center for the Musically Talented. At retirement, she worked at Duquesne University as supervisor of teacher training, and ended her teaching career at Penn St. University where she taught Teacher Education and served as Supervisor of Teacher Training. Dr. Youngue graduated from Avery Institute, a private high school in Charleston, SC, received her Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from West Virginia State College in Institute, WV, her Masters of Arts in Music from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI and her Ph.D. in Education Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. Musically, Dr. Youngue was very active, having performed in Chatham College Opera Workshops, as alto soloist in the Calvary Episcopal Church choir in Shadyside and Church of the Redeemer in Squirrel Hill, and enjoyed solo appearances with the Bach Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra and on college campuses and on various venues throughout the United States. Dr. Youngue's organizational affiliations included the Pittsburgh Chapter of The Links, Inc., a national organization where she held many offices at the local and national levels, including president of the local chapter. She was a member of the Northeasterners, a social organization having chapters primarily in the United States. She was initiated into the Nu Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority chapter, and served as a member for over 70 years. She served on the Board of Health, Education and Welfare, the Pittsburgh Ballet, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, Chatham Baroque and was a member of the Tuesday Musical Club, as well as Just Us, and Lamps Bridge Clubs. She leaves to grieve a son, Dr. Eugene L. Youngue III; daughter, Sharon L. Youngue, J.D.; and granddaughter, Erin L. Youngue. Friends may call Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF PT. BREEZE, 7204 Thomas Blvd. Funeral Ceremony Thursday, January 9, 2014, 11 a.m. at Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or NEED, 332 5th Ave., 1F, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
HELWICH CAMILLE A. CAMI AFTE...
HELWICH CAMILLE A. CAMI After a courageous battle with cancer, Camille A. Helwich of Mt. Troy passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 at the age of 63. Cami was born on October 27, 1950, she is the daughter of the late Frank S. and Margaret R. Helwich; beloved mother of Bryan (Stephanie Franks) and Jason Helwich; dear sister of Frank Mike Helwich and his wife Gloria and the late James Bobby Kintley and Raymond (Lillian) Helwich; also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Family to receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. THURSDAY, January 9, 2014 at the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1501 Lowrie St., Pgh., PA 15212 (Troy Hill). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2014 in Most Holy Name Church, Troy Hill with Rev. W. David Schorr officiating. Heartfelt gratitude to Grace and Matt Bajcic. Cami worked for the USPS for over 35 years, and was a member of Most Holy Name Catholic Church in Troy Hill. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
FERGUSON JUNE E. BATHORY (CONL...
FERGUSON JUNE E. BATHORY (CONLEY) Of Pittsburgh, on January 5, 2014, age 80. Beloved wife of the late Richard Bathory; daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Maggo) Conley; mother of Richard (Terry) Bathory, Michael (Amy) Bathory, Linda Burgman, and David (Carole) Bathory; sister of Robert (Marie) Conley; she is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. at St. Therese Church, Munhall. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
LEAR JAMES B. AGE 87, OF PENN ...
LEAR JAMES B. Age 87, of Penn Hills, on Friday, January 3, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Mary; father of Jim (Debbie), Joe (Patty), John (Karen) Lear, Jane DiAnge, Mary (Rod) Schriver, Paul, Tim (Nancy), Dan (Ronida), Steve Lear, Teresa (Scott) Roy and the late infant Ann Lear; brother of Virginia Davis, Mary Bosy, and Donald Lear; also survived by 19 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions acknowledged to Saint Bartholomew School, 111 Erhardt Dr., Penn Hills, PA 15235. Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Bartholomew Parish, Wednesday at noon. Everyone please meet at church. Arrangements by WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
TAYLOR GRANT JOSEPH AGE 19, OF...
TAYLOR GRANT JOSEPH Age 19, of Peters Twp., unexpectedly, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Loving son of Andy and Cindy (Sisley) Taylor; caring brother of Andrew L. Taylor and Heather Taylor; uncle of Evan and Ryan Taylor; grandson of Magdelan Sisley, the late Joseph O. Sisley, George and Althea Taylor; Grant is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Grant, a graduate of Peters Township High School, loved football, friends, family, and life. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends and family are welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211, on Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday 10 a.m. in St. Valentine Church, Bethel Park. Everyone meet at church. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be mailed to Peters Township High School Quarter Back Club, 79 Alexander Drive, McMurray, PA 15317. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
WILSON OFFICER WAYNE MARTIN AL...
WILSON
OFFICER WAYNE MARTIN
Always and forever in our hearts. Mom, Dad, Barbara, David, Mark, Tom and Miranda.
↧
SONNET PATRICIA A. 62, OF FRAN...
SONNET PATRICIA A. 62, of Franklin, PA, passed away on January 3, 2014, surrounded by her family at her beloved home on Buttermilk Hill, after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Born August 1, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Thomas D. and Mary Grace Milton Lynch. Patty was a graduate of North Hills High School, Penn State University, and the University of Northern Colorado, where she received her Master's degree in education and library science. In 1972, Patty married the love of her life and constant companion for over 42 years, Richard A. Sonnet. Patty was an adventurer and outdoor enthusiast. She and her husband lived in Colorado and Wyoming where they skied and backpacked, fishing the streams and lakes of the Rocky Mountains. She climbed Devil's Tower, and once skied out of the back-country with a broken clavicle. She and her husband bike packed the Hawaiian Islands, the Netherlands, the south of France, and the Carpathian Alps of Romania on a trip from Vienna to Bucharest. She was an avid scuba diver when living near the South China Sea. During an assignment in Honduras with the Peace Corps, where she and her husband worked as teacher trainers, Patty became a Spanish speaker, and was instrumental in establishing the first national preschool teacher conferences in that country. During her professional life, she lived in eight countries overseas while teaching in American and international schools in Romania, Bangladesh, Malaysia, India, Morocco, China, and Venezuela. She was significant in developing libraries in the schools in each of those countries. While living overseas for 30 years, Patty and her husband purchased and worked passionately at their cherished woodland home outside of Franklin, PA when they returned to the United States each summer. Patty was a devoted woods person and gardener. After retirement, she spent every day gardening, working in the woodlot, reading or skiing in the winter. However, the loves of her life were her children. She is survived by her daughters, Jasmin Sonnet of Las Vegas and Aliya Sonnet Anthes (Ananth) of Pittsburgh; and a son, Luke Sonnet, currently at UCLA. Along with her parents, Patty was preceded in death by her sister, Rosemary Lynch Quigley. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Grace Lynch Lippert of Meadville, PA, Helen Lynch of Pittsburgh, and Mariann Lynch of Broad Run, VA. Friends will be received at The Commons, Liberty Street, Franklin, PA, Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a memorial luncheon. The family suggests that memorials be made to Save the Children, The V Foundation for Cancer Research, or the Franklin Public Library, Franklin, PA in Patty's name. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the TIMOTHY E. HARTLE FUNERAL HOME, 1328 Elk Street, Franklin, PA. Please visit: www.hartlefuneralhome.com for further information and to leave your personal note of condolence. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
KACZMAREK VALENTINE CATHERINE ...
KACZMAREK VALENTINE CATHERINE 96, of Wexford, formerly of McKees Rocks, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late John Kaczmarek. Valentine is survived by her daughter, Veronica (Walter) Schuessler; two grandchildren, William Debold and Jodi (and the late Dennis) Golling; and four great- grandchildren, Chelsea Debold, Cristina Debold, Alexa Golling and Logan Golling. Friends may visit WEDNESDAY, 2-4, 6-8 PM, McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 1225 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John of God Parish, St. Mary's Church, THURSDAY, at 9:30 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
PFORR MILDRED LANDERS AGE 97, ...
PFORR MILDRED LANDERS Age 97, formerly of Brookline, passed away January 2, 2014 at her home in New Port Ritchey Florida, where she had lived with her husband for the past 30 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 75 years, Ted H. Pforr, who passed away in 2012. Mildred is survived by her two cherished children, Ted S. of Pittsburgh and Audrey Pforr (Morton) Robson of Rixeyville, VA; she also leaves behind eight grandchildren, 18 great- grandchildren, and seven great- great-grandchildren. Mrs. Pforr was also retired from the Pioneer School in Brookline. Visitation will be private, however, a Funeral and Blessing Service will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at noon at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, PA. www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
CIVITATE SAMUEL R. AGE 93, OF ...
CIVITATE SAMUEL R. Age 93, of Green Tree, on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Edith (Pesano); loving brother of Louis, Alphonse, Josephine, Mary, Annie, Rose, and Antoinette; also many nieces and nephews. Sam was the owner of Saline Beer Distributor on Saw Mill Run Blvd., South Hills, for over 40 years. He was an Army veteran of WWII and a longtime member of the Duquesne Country Club. Friends welcome Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., where a Blessing Service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday. If desired, memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
KRANACK MICHAEL E. OF MUNHALL,...
KRANACK MICHAEL E. Of Munhall, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2014, age 76. Beloved husband for 50 years of Patricia Patty (Konchak) Kranack; father of Michael A. (Jacqueline) Kranack; brother of Robert (Nancy) Kranack and Mary Ann (Dan) Negly; brother-in-law of George (Louise) Konchak and John Konchak; nephew of Ann (Don) Delserone; also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Michael was raised in Greenfield and attended Taylor Allderdice High School. He was a veteran of the Navy, serving during Korea. Mike worked for J & L Steel and retired after 37 years of service in 1994. He and his wife Patty celebrated their 50th wedding Anniversary on June 22, 2013. Mike liked to volunteer and enjoyed working at St. Elias Church and Life Span in Homestead Park. Mike belonged to the AARP, Thompson Run #3172, the American Legion Post 9783, West Mifflin Branch, the Tin Can Sailors, and the USS Soley Association, where he held the office of Ships Store Person. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. The family would like to extend their thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at UPMC Mercy and Kindred Hospital in Oakdale for their loving care. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Elias Church, Munhall or the American Cancer Association. Friends received SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, Wednesday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Liturgy Thursday 10:30 a.m., St. Elias Byzantine Catholic Church. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
MOSER BILLIE JANUARY 7, 2013 W...
MOSER
BILLIE
January 7, 2013
Wife.
Mother.
Grandmother.
Godmother.
Daughter.
Niece.
Sister.
Aunt.
Cousin.
Friend of many.
Greatly missed by all.
With much love,
Your Family
↧
↧
WILLIAMSON ARTHUR ARNES SUDDEN...
WILLIAMSON ARTHUR ARNES Suddenly, on December 30, 2013. Survived by parents, Richard Grooms and Pandora Williamson; children, Yolanda Martin, Jeshawn Gilbert, Angel Williamson and Hezon Wilson; fiancee, Arlene Wilson; four brothers, five sisters and one grandchild. Visitation January 8, 2014, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. with service following at 1 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
SCHEFFER JOYCE "JOY" (GILLESPI...
SCHEFFER JOYCE "JOY" (GILLESPIE) On January 5, 2014, Joy Gillespie Scheffer, age 80, of McCandless Twp. Beloved wife of the late Earl Scheffer; mother of Jill (Kurt) Grossheim and Janine (William) Gould; grandmother of Stephen, Eva, Zachary, Sarah Gould, and Konrad Grossheim. Joy was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Gillespie; stepfather, Clyde Terrill; mother, June Arnts Terrill. Joy was born and raised in Erie, PA, graduated form Academy High School in 1951, Edinboro State Teachers College, and Erie Business Center. Friends received Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Highway. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Presbyterian Church, 8800 Peebles Road. www.simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧
LUNZ MARY GRACE J. AGE 79, OF ...
LUNZ MARY GRACE J. Age 79, of Upper St. Clair, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014, at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late George J. Lunz for 38 years; loving and treasured mother of Kenneth (Joyce) Lunz, Cynthia (James) Molyneaux, Diane (Mark) DiCello, and Stephanie Lunz; devoted and adored grandmother of Eric (Leah), Gregory, Emily (Brian), Michelle, Kevin, Carli, Claudia, Dominic; and great-grandmother of Noah; daughter of the late Peter and Marie Sebastian; sister of Donald (Arlene) Sebastian; cherished companion of the late Marty Chlystek. Mary Grace's beauty, love of life, energetic spirit, and deep faith will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends and Family are welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211, on Wednesday 2-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday 10:30 a.m. in St. Louise de Marillac Church. Everyone meet at church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society- Defeat GBM, 55 Chapel St., Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458 or Holy Child Catholic School, 220 Station St., Bridgeville, PA 15017. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
↧