ALEXANDER JANE ELLEN Age 57, of 36th St., Pittsburgh, PA died at Magee- Womens Hospital-UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA the afternoon of Wednesday, February 1, 2017. She was born June 29, 1959, in St. Mary's, PA a daughter of the late Joseph R. and Mary Conway Alexander. Jane graduated from Cameron County High School, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (BS Ed.) and was a Ph.D. candidate in Psychiatric Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh. She held a wide variety of research, counseling, education, and clinical positions including research subject advocate within the University of Pittsburgh and affiliated hospitals. Most recently she was a regulatory compliance officer at UPMC working with clinicians and legal experts to ensure compliance with federal law. Jane is survived by her brother, John (Carol) Alexander, Redwood City, CA; two nephews, Steven Barrett, Rochester, NY and Tim Barrett, Lima, NY. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph R. and Mary Conway Alexander, Jr.; and a sister, Lori Barrett. There will be No Visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to be held at the First United Methodist Church, 306 S. Spruce St., Emporium, PA on Monday, February 6, 2017, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Joseph Short, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA. Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, INC. entrusted with arrangements. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MORGAN CHARLES E. AGE 60 OF MT...
MORGAN CHARLES E. Age 60 of Mt. Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Loving father of Amber M. (Keith) Morgan, Nicole (David) Yanalivich and Megan A. Morgan; beloved brother of Catherine, Bonnie, George, Steven, David and the late Robert, Shirley, Michael and Dennis; cherished Pappy of Devin, Makaila, Keith, Anjelique, Jordan, Camryn, Audriaunna, Jaida and Darrall III; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Saturday 2 p.m. until time of Service at 7 p.m. WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., 301 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington 15211 (412-381-3345). Interment private. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EVANOVICH DOROTHY M. (GEYER) A...
EVANOVICH DOROTHY M. (GEYER) Age 87, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, formerly of Brentwood. Beloved wife of Nicholas J. "Nick" Evanovich; loving mother of Nicholas J. "Nick" (Sue) Evanovich, Jr.; grandmother of Kelly (Andy) McNeilis and Nicholas J. "N.J." Evanovich III; great- grandmother of Cammy, Isla, Caiden and Jude. Dorothy was predeceased by her three brothers, Richard, Harry, and Bill Geyer. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Saturday, February 4, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROCCO ANTOINETTE C. (PICCIONI)...
ROCCO ANTOINETTE C. (PICCIONI) Age 93, formerly of Squirrel HiIl, PA, died peacefully at her home in Florida, surrounded by her children, on Sunday January 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Rocco; loving mother of Theresa (Bill) DiPiero, Joseph J. Rocco, and Thomas J. (Dolores) Rocco Jr.; grandmother of Bill, Claire, Katie, and Leo DiPiero; sister of Frank Dascola and the late Patrick and John Piccioni, John, Jesse, Ben Dascola and Marie (Dascola) Tripodi. Visitation Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME 500 Greenfield Ave., Pgh., PA 15207. Funeral Saturday at 11:30 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass in St. Rosalia Church at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Catholic Hospice, 14875 NW 77th Ave., Suite 100, Miami Lakes, FL 33014. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DITHRICH OLIVE M. (SCHUSTER) A...
DITHRICH OLIVE M. (SCHUSTER) A longtime resident of Baldwin Borough, at age 97, died on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at Southwestern Healthcare Center. Olive was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 74 years, Leo J. Dithrich, Jr.; and her son, John W. Dithrich. She is survived by her daughter, Diane (Mel) Cecotti; daughter- in-law, Charlene Dithrich; grandchildren, Kevin Cecotti, Keith (Diana) Cecotti, Jill (Sam) Jessee and Beth (Brad) Shapiro; great-grandchildren, Carter (Carly), Ted and Preston Cecotti, Natalie, Lilly and John Shapiro, as well as many nieces and nephews. Also preceded in death by her parents, Olive (Rosa) and John Schuster; sister, Seville Weslager; and granddaughter- in-law, Kathleen Cecotti. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, (at 6th St.), South Park Twp. (412) 655-4600 where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Entombment to follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Condolences may be offered for the family at: www.GriffithFH.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WAHL JOHANNA MARIE (FINNIGAN) ...
WAHL JOHANNA MARIE (FINNIGAN) Age 75, of Pittsburgh, passed away on January 31, 2017. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 8, 1942, to the late Robert and Jenny Finnigan. Johanna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roger Wahl; and son, Albert (Kim survives) Wahl. She is survived by her children, Johanna (Francis) Deasis, Dorothy (Eric) Alexandroff, Timothy (Cathie) Wahl and Theodore (Beth) Wahl; grandchildren, Joshua, Christopher, Keith, Jacqueline, Noah, Lydia, Dayna, Sam, Kayla, and Timmy, Jr., as well as siblings, nieces and nephews. Visitation for Johanna will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, Pleasant Hills. A Funeral Ceremony will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will take place in Jefferson Memorial Park. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BURTON BETTY LOU (HAMMOND) PAS...
BURTON BETTY LOU (HAMMOND) Passed away peacefully, on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Beloved mother of Angela (Amy Brown) Burton, Reginald Wallace and the late Kirt Hammond; loving grandmother of Aleia, Atiyah, Aaron Darian, Shylonda, Raven and Adaire; sister of Raymond (Eunice) Hammond and Carole Alexander; sister-in-law of Joann Hammond. Friends received at RAPP FUNERAL HOME, 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pgh., PA 15235 Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of Service at 12 noon. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BORNSCHEUER PHYLLIS A. PHYLLIS...
BORNSCHEUER PHYLLIS A. Phyllis A. Bornscheuer, age 79, of McDonald, PA, passed away peacefully with her beloved Bob by her side on Monday, January 30, 2017. Born on October 30, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Bernice and Joseph Meny. Loving wife of Bob Yanch; beloved mother of Tim (Kathy) Bornscheuer, Ken (Diane) Bornscheuer, and Dan (Pam) Bornscheuer; adored grandmother of Bliss, Breanne, and Jamie; sister of Jean (Ed) Doyle and the late Sharlene (Dick) Cain; also survived by Bob's daughters, Carly, Candice, and Cindy, and his granddaughters, Abby and Emily. Phyllis was the owner of Phyllis' Fashions since 1981. She was an avid slots player and loved to travel. Phyllis will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, go to the casino and play the slots for Phyllis. Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, February 5, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: cremationfuneralcare.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KELLAMS ELEANOR (MORGAN) OF WI...
KELLAMS ELEANOR (MORGAN) Of Wilkins Twp., previously of Swissvale and Donegal, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Eleanor was the wife of the late Fred Kellams; loving mother of Kevin (John) Kowalski and Alice Gordon; grandma of Shannon (Jim) Laska, Jessica Gordon (Brad Koehler) and the late Ashley Gordon; great-grandma of William, Henry and Beau. Preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Morgan; and her sister, Jane Herd. She is also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews. Eleanor was a longtime volunteer at the former Braddock General Hospital. She enjoyed gallivanting, listening to Frank Sinatra music and watching HGTV. Friends welcome on Monday from 2-7 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maurice Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Eleanor will be laid to rest in Monongahela Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MIHALJEVIC PATRICIA ANN (PAWLO...
MIHALJEVIC PATRICIA ANN (PAWLOWSKI) Patricia Ann (Pawlowski) Mihaljevic, 79, of West Mifflin, died Thursday, February 2, 2017, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born August 14, 1937, in Braddock, she was the daughter of the Late Joseph A. and Ann M. (Gelumbus) Pawlowski. Mrs. Mihaljevic was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin, its Confraternity of Christian Mothers, a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, and was a former secretary for the former Duquesne Works, U.S. Steel Corporation. Beloved wife of the Late Rudolph R. "Rudy" Mihaljevic, she is survived by two sons, Ronald J. (Susan E.) Mihaljevic of McDonald and Michael (Julie L.) Mihaljevic of Lancaster; a brother, Robert Pawlowski of Munhall; three sisters, Janet Bucko of Connecticut, Judy Capra of Upper St. Clair, and Vivian Mazzaresa of West Mifflin; and six grandchildren, Brooke, Emily, Tyler, Taylor, Megan and Joshua. Family and friends will be received on Monday, February 6, 2017, from 2-4 and 7-9:30 p.m. in the WILLIAM S. SKOVRANKO MEMORIAL HOME, INC., Richford and Commonwealth Avenue, Duquesne. A Blessing in the Memorial Home at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2017, will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church with Rev. Thomas Lewandowski as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ELFENBEIN SETH SAMUEL AGE 61, ...
ELFENBEIN SETH SAMUEL Age 61, beloved son of the late Josef and Esther Elfenbein, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Oneonta, NY, Seth had moved to Pittsburgh to be closer to his late sister, Saralouise Reis and enjoyed many good friendships there amongst the residents and staff of Schenley Gardens. Seth was preceded in death by his parents, Josef and Esther Elfenbein, and his sisters, Jill L. Elfenbein and Saralouise Reis. He is survived by his siblings, Adam D. Elfenbein (Arlington, VA) and Lisa K. Elfenbein (Albany, NY); his nephews, Ezra Reis (Sonja), Ari Reis and Efrem Reis (Lauren); and several grandnieces and nephews. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BLOCKOWICZ EDWARD HENRY AGE 90...
BLOCKOWICZ EDWARD HENRY Age 90, of Catonsville, MD (Charlestown Retirement Community), formerly of Rockville, MD, passed from this life on January 31, 2017, at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Columbia, MD. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Patsy) Blockowicz (Stapinsky), his wife of 63 years. Edward was born July 30, 1926, in Morgan, PA to Julia (Rakoczy) and Joseph Blockowicz. He served in the United States Army in both World War II and the Korean Conflict and received an honorable discharge after both enlistments. After his service, he attended Clarion State Teachers College where he also played football and then obtained his Master's in Education at the University of Pittsburgh. He and Patsy were married June 6, 1953. He taught biology at McDonald High School in McDonald, PA where he also coached football before moving to Rockville, MD to raise his family while teaching and coaching football at Woodward High School in North Bethesda, MD and for Montgomery County, MD Schools until he retired from teaching in 1988. After his retirement, Ed and Patsy enjoyed traveling with the retired teachers. They vacationed in New Smyrna Beach, FL every winter for 20 years with friends. He also enjoyed golf and worked as a starter at Needwood Golf Club in Montgomery County, MD as well as a scorekeeper and referee for county softball and basketball games for many years. He loved sports and enjoyed watching his grandchildren play as well. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He and Patsy moved from Rockville, MD to Charlestown Retirement Community in 2015. Ed was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and great- grandfather. In addition to his wife, Ed is survived by daughters, JoAnn Santmyer (Garry) of Mount Airy, MD, Judith McNamara (Peter) of Ellicott City, MD; and son, Joel Blockowicz (Veronica) of Potomac, MD. Ed was known as "Dziadzi" (Judgie) to his treasured eight grandchildren, Kyle Santmyer (Allissa) of Conway, SC, James Santmyer of Mount Airy, MD and Ryan Santmyer of Myrtle Beach, SC, Lauren (McNamara) Hollinger (Aaron) of New York, NY, William McNamara of Carlsbad, CA, Joel Blockowicz, Jr. of New York, NY, Margot Blockowicz (d) and Anna Blockowicz of Potomac, MD; and two great-grandchildren Lucas Santmyer and McKinley Santmyer. Ed is also survived by his three sisters, Genevieve Chatowski of Bridgeville, PA, Celeste Stasiowski of Carnegie, PA, and Loretta Miller of Clearwater, FL; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass in celebration of Ed's life will be held at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community on the Charlestown Campus, 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228 on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive guests prior to Mass from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Inurnment with military honors will occur at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ed's name to the American Heart Association or Catholic Charities. Online tributes and condolences may be made at hubbardfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JONES JEROME J. TINY JEROME ...
JONES JEROME J. TINY Jerome J. Tiny Jones, age 61, peacefully and surrounded by family, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017. Visitation Monday, February 6, 2017, 4-8 p.m. at SPRIGGS - WATSON FUNERAL HOME, N. Lang Ave. Funeral Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 10 a.m. Corpus Christi Church, Lincoln Ave. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DRAGO FRANCES (SCALISE) FRANCE...
DRAGO FRANCES (SCALISE) Frances (Scalise) Drago, 95, of Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Twp. formerly of Duquesne, died Thursday, February 2, 2017 in UPMC Passavant, McCandless Twp. Born November 17, 1921, in Bella Nicastro, Italy. She was the daughter of the Late Antonio and Caterina (Godino) Scalise. Mrs. Drago was a member of Christ, The Light Of The World Parish, Duquesne. Beloved wife of the late Charles S. Drago; she is survived by a son, Charles (Monica) Drago of Hampton Twp.; a daughter, Jane (Jack) Shelley, of Cranberry Twp.; a brother, Anthony Scalise of West Mifflin; and six grandchildren, Brian Shelley, Jason (Amber) Shelley, Jared (Lana) Shelley, Jocelyn Fesko, Marissa Drago and Nickolas Drago; three step-grandchildren, Emma, Nell, and Wesley Weidenhamer; and three great-grandchildren, Brynn and Addison Shelley and Nolan Drago. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, Frank Scalise, Charles and Vincent Scalese. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2017, in the WILLIAM S. SKOVRANKO MEMORIAL HOME, INC., Richford and Commonwealth Avenue, Duquesne. A Blessing in the Memorial Home on Monday, February 6, 2017, at 11 a.m. will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in Holy Name Church, Duquesne, with the Rev. Thomas Lewandowski as Celebrant. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Pittsburgh. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GARDNER PEGGYLOU PEGGY GARDNER...
GARDNER PEGGYLOU Peggy Gardner, age 89, of McCandless, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Wife of the late James E. Gardner; loving mother of Debby Howard (Ruben), Terry Sanders (Richard) and Craig Gardner (Cathy); proud Gram of Meghan, Adam and Julie; and Great-Gram of three; sister of Paul White (Nancy). Friends received 6-8 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Highway, Ross Township, 412-364-4444, where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow in Allegheny County Memorial Park, Allison Park. Peggy was the founder of Gardner Real Estate. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BIANCO JOHN A. AGE 81, AFTER A...
BIANCO JOHN A. Age 81, after an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. Born in Pittsburgh on September 21,1935, a son of the late Andrew and Frances Bianco; beloved husband for 61 years of Shirley (Tarcak); devoted father of Lisa, Gina (Greg) Koenig, John (Barb) and Annette Bianco; proud grandfather of Brandon, Briana (Jeff) Conroy, Sabrina (Evan) Arnold, Miranda, Dustin, Dominic, Katrina, Joseph (Camden), Andrew and John Michael; great-grandfather of Elisha John; brother of Mike (Patricia) Bianco, Ann (Richard) VanSteenbergh, the late Rose (Joe) Albenze and Tony (Eileen) Bianco. John worked for over 50 years as a member of Plumbers Local #27, progressing from an apprentice, to journeyman, foreman, superintendent and vice-president of construction at A.J. Demor and Sons. He enjoyed vacations with his wife, Shirley, Italian music, his multiple home renovation projects, spending time at the health club with his buddies and the outdoors, hunting with his son, Cousin Carmen, brothers and grandsons. The annual deer hunts at the Tionesta cabin he shared with the family were favorite times for all. The family wishes to thank Heartland Hospice for their love, care and support throughout his illness. Friends will be welcomed at the LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, Sunday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Bernard Church, 311 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA, Monday morning at 10 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 58 Progress Parkway, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 or the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Avenue, Suite E201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'CONNOR ANNA K. (BUBASH) ANNA...
O'CONNOR ANNA K. (BUBASH) Anna K. O'Connor, age 95, of Lawrenceville, on Feb. 2, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Patrick O'Connor; loving sister of George Bubash and the late Catherine Perpar; daughter of the late George and Katherine Bubash. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. No visitation. Funeral mass will be held at St. Pio Parish, St. Edwards Church, on Tues., Feb. 7, 2017, at 10 a.m. Professional services by THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of one's choice. www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TURNER EVELYN AGE 86, OF NATRO...
TURNER EVELYN Age 86, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Jon (Kerri) Turner; devoted grandmother of Kayla Turner, Jaylah Turner and Erridajah Hissom; sister of Joan Silliman and the late Gloria Orris and Elizabeth Johnston; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Arrangements by RAPP FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COMPOMIZZI ANNA MARIE (ISAACS)...
COMPOMIZZI ANNA MARIE (ISAACS) Anna Marie (Isaacs) Compomizzi, of Moon Township, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017, at the Wexford House. She was born in Homestead on July 2, 1937, to the late Alexander and Mary (Johns) Isaacs. Beloved wife for 47 years to James Anthony Compomizzi, his Beautiful Anna; loving mother of Ron Frencho and Maria Ann Compomizzi; proud grandmother of Sydney, Cammy, Gavin, Zander and Gunner; cherished sister of Maggie (Paul) Banik, Paul (Delores) Isaacs and the late Daniel and Joe Isaacs. Anna Marie was a graduate of Homestead High School, a graduate of Maison Felix Beauty School and had worked as a hair dresser for Claffey's in Homestead. All services were private by COPELAND'S MOON TOWNSHIP. Entombment was in Resurrection Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRUGOS JOHN AGE 95, OF MCMURRA...
BRUGOS JOHN Age 95, of McMurray Hills Manor, previously of Munhall and Bethel Park, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Thursday, February 2, 2017. He was a WWII veteran, serving his country as an aircraft mechanic with a B-24 Liberator heavy bomber group in Italy and North Africa. He spent most of his working career in the automotive industry, first as a mechanic and later in sales and sales management for local Chevrolet dealerships. John was a member of St. Germaine Church, Bethel Park. Beloved husband of 69 years to Anna Ann (Kasnik) Brugos; loving father of Lois (Charles) Tarbert, Karen (Louis) Pane, both of Bethel Park, John A. Brugos of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; cherished grandfather of Guy F. (Caity) Tarbert, Adam C. (Bekah) Tarbert, both of Peters Twp., David B. Pane of Houston, TX and Olivia R. Pane of Tampa, FL; great- grandfather of Elijah, Cameron, Kaylee, Oaklee, Audra and Celina; brother of the late Michael Brugos. Family and friends will be received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 10-11:30 a.m. at PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park, where a Blessing Service will be held Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to McMurray Hills Manor or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www.henneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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