MacENTEE MICHAEL J. Age 37, of Pgh., PA, on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. Beloved son of William J. and the late Linda (Morrow) MacEntee; half brother of William Morrow and Bradley Becker. He was an avid NFL fan, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. Funeral Private. Professional services trusted to the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox. www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MACENTEE MICHAEL J. AGE 37, OF...
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WINOWICH PAUL AGE 91, OF THE S...
WINOWICH PAUL Age 91, of the South Side, on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Brother of William (Jacqueline) Winowich and the late Nicholas, Robert, Mildred Winowich and Dorothy Conway; uncle of Robert (Susan) Conway, Norman Winowich and Michelle (Michael Zmijanac) Winowich; great-uncle of Will (Jessica) Ferlich; great-great-uncle of Milo Ferlich; also other nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday 4-6 p.m. in THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2323 E. Carson St. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday 11 a.m. in St. Sava Cemetery (Hamilton Rd., Castle Shannon). Donations may be made to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (South Side Branch). www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRUDON MARGARET CROUP AGE 96, ...
BRUDON MARGARET CROUP Age 96, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016, at the Chelsea Retirement Community, Chelsea, MI. She was born on February 1, 1920, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Lawrence E. and Elizabeth E. Croup. Margaret was an extraordinarily bright child, skipping two grades and graduating two years early from high school. She went on to attend State Teachers College in Indiana, PA, (today known as Indiana University of Pennsylvania) graduating in 1940 with a B.S. in Public School Art. She taught art at the elementary school level and later pursued a career in medical illustration. As a medical illustrator, she worked at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry in the Cleft Palate Research Center for many years. Margaret also worked in the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. She illustrated several medical textbooks, many of which remain in print. In 1970, Margaret was named President of the Association of Medical Illustrators. It was at the 1970 meeting where she met William Brudon, also a successful medical illustrator and professor at the University of Michigan. Bill and Margaret were married in Silver Springs, MD, on September 25, 1971. Margaret moved to Ann Arbor where she worked at U-M as a medical illustrator. Bill and Margaret remained active in the Association of Medical Illustrators, and together undertook several grand adventures including traveling to Oregon and Alaska. Following Bill's retirement in 1984, Bill and Margaret launched Needham Press, an independent publishing company specializing in medical textbooks. In 1996, she was awarded the Association of Medical Illustrators Lifetime Achievement Award. In her younger days, Margaret and her mother, who was widowed in 1952, were independent women who traveled all over the world. As two single women in a single family home, they took on many of the tasks that women didn't do in those days. Both were well ahead of their time as models for women's rights. Margaret was devoted to her family and loved them very much. She always assisted however she could, and traveled to be with family, especially for the Christmas holidays, even when that meant traveling overseas to be with them. Margaret's interests included drawing, researching her genealogy, cooking, sewing, reading - especially mysteries - caring for animals (dogs, cats, feral cats, birds) and traveling - both in the US and abroad (Europe and the Far East). Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and Lawrence Croup; her brother, Lawrence, and her husband, William Brudon. She is survived by her nieces, Deborah Wisman of St. Augustine, FL, and Margaret Rogers of Dunwoody, GA; and her adopted family, Dave Brudon of Chelsea, MI, Jim Brudon of Pine Island, FL, and Claudia Brudon Ewald of McMinnville, OR. Per Margaret's wishes, there will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Huron Valley, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EYERLEY GRACE OF FOREST HILLS,...
EYERLEY GRACE Of Forest Hills, age 88, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Meredith Dwight Eyerley; daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Chirieleison; sister of the late Jane Earl, the late Frances Chirieleison and Marie Chirieleison of Wilkins Township; aunt of Cheryl Earl of Churchill; great-aunt of Bennett Golden of New York City; and great-great-aunt of Genevieve Golden of New York City. Services are private. PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek 412-823-9350. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COVINGTON RAYMOND D. AGE 53, O...
COVINGTON RAYMOND D. Age 53, of Pgh., passed suddenly on January 24, 2017. Visitation on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, from 4 - 8 p.m. SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh,. PA 15219, where Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REESE JARED JERRY CHARLES AG...
REESE JARED JERRY CHARLES Age 73, peacefully on January 14, 2017, at Tiffany Hall Nursing and Rehab home in Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly of Heidelberg, PA. Beloved son of the late Naomi and Edward Reese, Sr.; loving husband of Patricia Reese; father of Nicole Sabrese (Vincent Taylor); doting grandfather of Brandon Sabrese and Zachery Taylor; brother of Edward Reese, Jr. (Nancy); Daniel Reese (Jackie Zurman); son-in-law of Barbara and the late Michael Sabrese; brother-in-law of Michael (Juanita), Edward, Don (Melissa), and the late Ronald Sabrese, Valerie (George) Spencer, Cindy (Ray) Potts, and Missy (Mark) Kurchena; survived by many nieces and nephews. Jerry had a storied career at Saks Fifth Ave., starting in the Gimbel's Downtown location; beginning as a stock boy in the women's shoe department, progressed to salesman, then to department manager, here as well as other locations before retiring at the Saks Palm Beach Store in 2004. Jerry's career achievements were only diminished by his loving care and devotion to his family as well as his friends and many colleagues. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOPKINS MARTHA L. AGE 84, OF L...
HOPKINS MARTHA L. Age 84, of Larimer. Peacefully on January 15, 2017. Funeral service was held on January 20, 2017, at COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave. 15206. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUHE CHARLES R. CHUCK AGE 90...
RUHE CHARLES R. CHUCK Age 90, of West Mifflin, on January 28, 2017, at home. He was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Denne) Ruhe. He was a retired contract negotiator for Westinghouse. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne where he was an usher. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a member of the Duquesne-West Mifflin Knights of Columbus #4210, where he was a Past Grand Knight and was a member of the North Hills Historical Auto Club. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Sable) Ruhe; father of Linda Ruhe of Vero Beach, FL, Yvonne Blair and her husband, Dave of Jefferson Hills, Janet Kaufman and her husband, Scott of Upper St. Clair and the late Charles A. Ruhe; grandfather of Justin (Liz) Blair, Vanessa (Bill) Flower, Jordan (Lisa) Blair, Christopher Kaufman and Kellie Kaufman; great-grandfather of Nathan Blair, Raegan Blair and Clara Flower; predeceased by sisters and their husbands, Agnes (Steve) Kosko, Rosella (Dr. Andrew) Petrillo, Celeste (Frank) Matyko, Ruth (George) Vamos; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, February 1, 2017, from 2-5 p.m., and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing Service on Friday in the funeral home at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Burial will be with military honors in the parish cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUTELLA DOLORES M. DOLLY AGE...
BUTELLA DOLORES M. DOLLY Age 84, of West Mifflin, on January 29, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Michak) Kushnir. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin where she was a member of the former Christian Mothers. She enjoyed crocheting. Beloved wife for 61 years to Robert J. Butella, Sr.; mother of Robert J. Butella, Jr. of Elizabeth Twp., Gary Butella of West Mifflin and Ronald (Anne) Butella of Perryopolis; also five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; sister of Eleanor (late William) Timko of North Huntingdon, Anna Mae (Donald) Drago of North Huntingdon, Paul (Pamela) Kushnir of Apollo, Larry (Linda) Kushnir of North Huntingdon. Visitation Wednesday, February 1, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY -SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing Service at the funeral home on Thursday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FIGLAR VIRGINIA GINNY JEAN...
FIGLAR VIRGINIA GINNY JEAN Age 79, of Hazelwood, peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John Figlar, Jr.; beloved mother of John G., Gary J. (Marilyn), and Michelle (Greg Quinlan) Figlar; Nana to the Loves of her Life, Ashley (Ben) Veres, Kayla and Ava Figlar, Grady and Tilly Quinlan; sister of the late Louis (Josephine) Marone and Gilda (Ray) Smith; dearest aunt to many; Godmother to Mary Evrard; and sister-in-law to the ALAFFFA family. Ginny was a faithful member of St. Stephen Parish. Neighbors will always remember her potato salad and her making donuts in the window of the local grocery store as well as her gracious smile and her reminder to be careful as she delivered your change as cashier at the Elizabeth Pharmacy. Visitation with the family Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday Noon until 8 p.m. at the JOHN D. O'CONNOR AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., Patrick Vereb, Supervisor, 5106 Second Avenue, 15207, 412-521-8116. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Stephen Parish Church Friday at 10 a.m. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. The family respectfully requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Hazelwood Initiative with John and Virginia Figlar Fund in the memo line, established to benefit children and families in need in Hazelwood, 5344 Second Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15207. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ADAMSON GEORGE ALLEN SEPTEMBER...
ADAMSON GEORGE ALLEN September 30, 1955 January 24, 2017, George Allen Adamson passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Beloved husband of 37 years to Mary Jo Adamson; loving father to Jonathan Adamson and Sara (Beau) Tomashitis; grandfather to Margot Tomashitis; dear son of Loretta Hanek; brother to Fred (Michele) Hanek. George graduated from South Hills Catholic High School in 1973. He attended Gannon University in Erie, PA graduating in 1977 with a degree in Accounting. He earned an MBA from the University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX, 1983. George's career in accounting, primarily for the oil and gas industry, led to many relocation opportunities including over 20 years in Houston and stints in St. Croix, Aruba, New Jersey, and South Carolina. George and Mary Jo made their 16th and final move in April 2015 to their retirement home in Hot Springs Village, AR. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HANNA FRIEDA LENORA AGE 96, DI...
HANNA FRIEDA LENORA Age 96, died peacefully with loving family on Jan. 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh. She was born May 4, 1920, in Pittsburgh. Daughter of the late George and Frieda Lenz Weidner; beloved wife of the late Harry Pryor, Albert Lunz and Milton M. Hanna; mother of the late Robert L. Pryor; sister of the late George and Ralph Weidner, Ethel and Jean Rossmiller and Alice Lutzinger; grandmother of Kimberly Urban Smith and Bradford and Christine Hanna; stepmother of Edward Hanna; mother-in-law of Mark and the late Susan Hanna Urban. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Tues. and Wed. 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial Thurs. 10:00 a.m. St. Bonaventure Church. www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'CONNOR KATHLEEN R. (SICILIAN...
O'CONNOR KATHLEEN R. (SICILIANO) On January 28, 2017, age 73, of Pittsburgh. Kathleen was born in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Swatchick) Siciliano, retired secretary for the University of Pittsburgh BST Building #3. Beloved wife of 36 years to Thomas J. Oakie O'Connor II; cherished mother of Tracy Emmerich; special stepmother of Rita and Thomas J. O'Connor III; sister of Loretta Hardt and the late Lucille Hreso. Also many nieces and nephews. Friends received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 15120 (412-461-6394), where a Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday at 8 p.m. following the visitation. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ONDULICK J. ROBERT AGE 85, FOR...
ONDULICK J. ROBERT Age 85, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016, in San Dimas, CA. He was born May 19, 1931, in Monessen; a son of John and Agnes Lori Ondulick. Mr. Ondulick was retired as a biology teacher and member of the football coaching staff at Peters Township High School and also taught youth at the Washington County Correctional Facility. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in McMurray, member and Past Worshipful Master of Chartiers Lodge #297, F & AM; and past president of the board at the former Western Center. Robert was a devoted husband and father and was well loved by family and friends. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Sanc Ondulick; a son, Dr. Brian Ondulick (Kristin) of Kettering, OH; a daughter, Diane Dolanch (Larry) of San Dimas, CA; two brothers, Dan Ondulick (Jan) of Charleroi and Don Ondulick (Josie) of Belle Vernon; six grandchildren, Victoria, Grace, Jack, Larry, Kate and Luke; and many nieces and nephews. Deceased are a daughter, Nancy Ondulick; and a brother, Dean Ondulick. Private inurnment was held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 530 Center Church Road, McMurray, PA 15317, with Pastor Jeff Vanderhoff and Reverend Dr. Erwin Kerr officiating. Arrangements under the direction of KEGEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tim P. Kegel, supervisor, David P. Kegel, director, in Finleyville. Condolences to kegelfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUCOEUR PAULA L. (DUDAS) OF WE...
DUCOEUR PAULA L. (DUDAS) Of Wexford, formerly of Charleroi, on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Wife of the late William O. Ducoeur; loving mother of William O. Ducoeur II and Leigh Ann Ducoeur; sister of Ronald Dudas and William Dudas; proud grandmother of Haylee, Alexis, Emmalee, Gracie and Gavin. Friends received Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills, where a Blessing Service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. Paula's children would like to thank the staff of AGH and Wexford Cancer Pavilion and her many friends for their kindness and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Children's Institute of Pittsburgh or the Humane Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRECHT ROBERT G. ROBERT G. BRE...
BRECHT ROBERT G. Robert G. Brecht, age 94, of West Mifflin, passed away on January 29, 2017. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 9, 1922, to George and Marie Brecht. Robert was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris Peterman Brecht. He is survived by his daughter, Caroline (Terry) Youkers; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Sarah), Samantha (Michael), and Jacob (Mackenzie); and great-granddaughters, Riley and Bella. In addition to his parents, and wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Anne Ganter. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Funeral Ceremony will be conducted Thursday at 12:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TAYLOR RHONDA G. ON FRIDAY, JA...
TAYLOR RHONDA G. On Friday, January 27, 2017. Daughter of the late Robert Graham and Gertrude Drylie. Rhonda was a registered nurse. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZIDELL DEBRA ON FRIDAY, JANUAR...
ZIDELL DEBRA On Friday, January 27, 2017, Debra Zidell passed away peacefully. Wife of the late Jed Zidell; devoted and much loved mother of Jessica and Adam Perilman and Amy and Danny Kaplan. Adoring and proud grandmother of Chase and Chloe Perilman and Tessa Kaplan. Caring daughter of Florita and Arthur Sonnenklar. Dear sister of Linda and Jim Rosenbloom and loving aunt of Chad and Jenna Rosenbloom. Debbie will be missed by many cherished and caring friends, cousins, and family. Services and interment are private. Contributions in Debbie's memory may be made to Friendship Circle, 1922 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RITTMEYER JEAN JEAN RITTMEYER,...
RITTMEYER JEAN Jean Rittmeyer, age 88, of the Ross Hill Retirement Residences in Ross Twp., formerly of Cranberry Twp., passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 while under the care of the Vincentian Home in McCandless Twp. Born September 11, 1928, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Mahoney) Slemenda. Jean was a founding member of St. Ferdinand where she also belonged to the Women's Club and Christian Mothers group. She was a member of the A.A.R.P. in Lawrenceville, and in her free time she enjoyed traveling to a cottage at Geneva on the Lake and hosting weekend family gatherings around her pool. Above all, Jean treasured the time she spent with her nieces and nephews. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great- nieces and nephews, and a sister-in-law, Mary Slemenda of Beaver. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Rittmeyer; three brothers, Charles, Jack and Robert Slemenda, and a sister, Elva Gieder. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in Jean's honor at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 3, 2017, at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, 2535 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Jean's honor to Vincentian Home, 111 Perrymont Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Jean's family at boylanfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STRAMENGA CLARE ANN AGE 67, OF...
STRAMENGA CLARE ANN Age 67, of Monroeville, passed away Sat., Jan. 28, 2017. Clare was born on May 4, 1949, in Duquesne the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Kocheran) Popowitz. Clare was dedicated to loving her grandchildren, a member of the St. Bernadette Church, Monroeville and was retired from the IRS. Clare is survived by her husband, Michael V. Stramenga; her children, Christopher J. Swanson of Baldwin, Victor Stramenga of Mooresville, NC and Emily Evans of Trafford; her grandchildren, Tabitha Swanson, Christopher Stramenga, Christopher and Ian Swanson, Caden and Weston Stramenga; and her sisters, Rosemary Wrublesky and Joan Segina. Family and friends will be received on Wed. from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 702 7th St. (St. Rt. 130), Trafford, (412) 372-3111. Parting prayers will be at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday in the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in the St. Bernadette Church, Monroeville. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Bernadette Church or a church of your choice to have a Mass said in Clare's name. www.dobrinickfhinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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