CASTRO JAMES S. Of North Side, long time companion of Deborah Osk. Loving father of Traci (Malcolm) Castro, Robert (Carolyn) and Scott (Melanie); grandfather of Dakota and Che, Bianca and Amanda, Eric and Dylan Chloe; son of Magaret and the late John Yonish; brother of Robert; and uncle of Robin. Please meet at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 907 Middle St., Pgh., PA for a Funeral Mass on Friday at 9:30 a.m. Interment at Uniondale Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAY JOHN B. ON THURSDAY, FEBRU...
DAY JOHN B. On Thursday, February 23, 2017, age 97 of Pittsburgh. Visitation with the family Friday 4-8 p.m. at First Church of God in Christ, 2502 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, where a Home-going service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Superintendent Day was one of the assistant administrators to Bishop James M. Foster. Arrangements by the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Avenue, Perry Hilltop. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUZZELL RICHARD A. QUIETLY ON ...
BUZZELL RICHARD A. Quietly on February 26, 2017. Beloved father of Stephen (Marilyn), Joseph (Marla), Edward (Jodi), Warren (Tonya) Buzzell; eight grand; one great; and a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday, March 3, 2017, 6-8 p.m. at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 800 Center St. at South Ave. 15221. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, March 4, 2017, 10 a.m. at St. Charles Lwanga Parish, 1550 Lincoln Ave. Burial Homewood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BROOKS CONSTANCE CONNIE PASS...
BROOKS CONSTANCE CONNIE Passed February 20, 2017, in Lawrenceville, GA. Memorial Service Saturday, March 4, 2017, 11 a.m. at The Lighthouse Church, 810 Fisher Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SAMMONS JOHN L. OF LINCOLN PLA...
SAMMONS JOHN L. Of Lincoln Place, on February 16, 2017, age 90. Beloved husband of June (Mastascusa) Leeds Sammons; father of Patricia (Gene Gomillion) York and Kathy Como; grandfather of Daniel (Christie) and Kristin; great- grandfather of Riley and Emmy Mae; predeceased by three brothers and three sisters; also survived by nieces and nephews. John was on the Board of Directors at Sun Oil Federal Credit Union and was a Marine veteran serving during WWII. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Angels Church, 408 Baldwin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15207. Arrangements entrusted to SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., Munhall. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KESSELER ROBERT C. AGE 79, OF ...
KESSELER ROBERT C. Age 79, of Dormont, unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Beloved husband for 52 years of Georgia Ellen (Miltenberger) Kesseler; devoted father of Kathleen (James) Houk, Michelle (Edward) Kach, Matthew and Paul Kesseler; loving grandfather of Christopher (Sarah) and Conner Houk, Caitlin (Tyler) Hoffman, Brittany and Nicole Kach; great-grandfather of Avery Hoffman; brother of John (the late June), William (Judy), the late Rosalie (survived by Frank) Brandell and Barbara (the late Edward) Johnson; also survived by many nieces and nephews, not to mention his companion, Shadow. Bob was a proud Army Vet and spent 35 years in sales with Sears. His true passions included family trips to Traverse City, Michigan and Conneaut Lake. The family wants to extend a special thank you to Margi, Jill, Roberta and Hirsch, among other dear neighbors and caregivers. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, Sunday 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Bernard Church, Mt. Lebanon, Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Interment National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. If desired, memorials may be made to Saint Bernard Angel Fund or the Parkinson's Foundation. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LUTZ PATRICIA ANN PATTY, AGE 6...
LUTZ PATRICIA ANN Patty, age 68, formerly of Oakdale, and most currently a resident of Allegheny Valley School, Coraopolis, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 2, 2017, and was reunited with her mother, Rose Lutz, who passed away on February 23, 2017. She was born December 25, 1948, in Canonsburg. Surviving are her sister, Deborah (Dan) Reha of IL; niece, Stacy Perkins; aunts and uncles, Carole (Harry) Johnston, Joan (Richard) McConnell; and a number of cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles W. Lutz; nephew, Matthew Perkins; aunts and uncles, Edna LaRue (William) Windsheimer, Virginia (William) Land. Friends will be received Sunday 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the THOMAS - LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 5000 Noblestown Road, Oakdale (724-693-2800), where service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Patty will be laid to rest beside her mother in Robinson Run Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Allegheny Valley School, 1996 Ewings Mill Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108 ATTN: Dorthory Gordon. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HART EUGENE R. GENE AGE 71, ...
HART EUGENE R. GENE Age 71, on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 of Natrona Heights, formerly of Lawrenceville. Son of the late Charles and Leona (Lytle) Hart; husband of the late Kathleen (Franciscus) Hart; loving father of Tina Lyons and David (Amy) Hart; proud grandfather and pap of Nick, Sam, Abbi, Nick, Sarah, Andrew and Joshua; brother of Harry (Diana) Hart, Debbie (Ken) Bayer, the late Charles, Jr., John, Gladys and Pearl; also survived by nieces and nephews. Gene loved music and was an avid fan of the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. All services are private. Arrangements by the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, Lawrenceville. www.zalewskifh@aol.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GALVACH SAMUEL M. AGE 72, OF T...
GALVACH SAMUEL M. Age 72, of the East Oakmont section of Plum Boro, lost his five and a half year battle with cancer and crossed into the arms of the Lord at his residence on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Sam's number one priority in life was the protection of his family, who now find peace in knowing that he will continue to do so as one of God's Guardian Angels. Son of the late Andrew and Yorke (Stanborough) Galvach; beloved husband for almost 52 years of Nancy Galvach; loving father of Yorke Tedder, Barry Galvach, and bonus daughter, Terri Galvach, and the late Samuel M. Galvach; grandfather of Dominic and Blake Tedder and Allie and Samie Galvach; great- grandfather of Donovan Tedder; and also survived by longtime family friend, Donna Cordingley; brother of the late Andrea Y. Galvach. Sam's working years took many twists from working at Edgewater Steel. Proprietorship of the Yorketowne Inn, and Certified Wastewater Treatment Operator for Plum Boro. He was the consummate hunter and fisherman who took such joy from teaching his children and grandchildren hunting safely and how to cast a line. In his retirement, Sam was always accompanied by his faithful English Setter, Shriner. Friends and relatives will be received at the BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont on Saturday, March 4, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. and on Sunday, March 5, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service Monday, March 6, 2017, 10:30 a.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 4th St. and Delaware Avenue, Oakmont. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH. Donations may be made in his name to Wounded Warrior Project, 1 Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Pittsburgh, 15219. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRIEGER GLORIA LORRAINE AGE 93...
KRIEGER GLORIA LORRAINE Age 93, of Butler, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Butler. She was born July 21, 1923, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Bradford and Evelyn (Stubbs) Drake. Surviving are her daughters, Carol (Richard) Israel of Baden and Joan (Harold) Roth of Penn Hills; son-in-law, Joe Reeder of Butler; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert R. Krieger; and her daughter, Donna Reeder. Private graveside service in the Allegheny County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-Sadie's Soldiers. www.youngfuneralhomes.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BLOSS KENNETH J. AGE 74, OF MC...
BLOSS KENNETH J. Age 74, of McCandless, on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Loving Husband of 51 years of Toni Bloss; brother of Bob (Lucy) Bloss, Bill (Dianne) Bloss; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family welcomes friends Friday, March 3rd from 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 388 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15229, where a service will be held Saturday at 11a.m. Ken was a long time successful transplant recipient for which he was very grateful. Thank you to the good people at Presby and Montefiore, and special thanks to Chantel. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Animal Friends c/o Development Department, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARTIN CAROL E. (SZEKELY) AGE ...
MARTIN CAROL E. (SZEKELY) Age 58, of Trafford, passed away with her family by her side in her home on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Carol was born on December 19, 1958, the daughter of Gerald and Janet (George) Szekely of Penn Twp. Carol was a graduate of Penn Trafford High School Class of 1977 then graduated from Penn State University Class of 1981. Carol taught in the Penn-Trafford School District and was currently with the Yough School District Middle School, teaching Family and Consumer Sciences. She was a member of the St. Regis Church Trafford where she taught Religious Education for many years. Carol was preceded in death by her infant son, Jason Martin. In addition to her parents, Carol was survived by her husband of 35 years, James D. Martin, Jr.; her sons, Jeffrey Martin (Brenna), Daniel Martin (Katherine) and Tyler Martin; her eight siblings, Gerald Szekely Jr. (Kim), Michael Szekely (Paula), William Szekely (Carolyn), Amy Szekely, Diane Califano (Albert), Jennifer Staranko (Scott), Andrew Szekely (Michelle) and Christopher Szekely (Jill); her father-in-law, James D. Martin, Sr. (the late Irene) and a multitude of family and friends. Family and friends will be received on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 1-3 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 a.m. Monday in the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Regis Church with Fr. David Nazimek as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Good Shepherd Cemetery Monroeville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. www.dobrinickfhinc.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALSTON JERRY L. PEACEFULLY ON ...
ALSTON JERRY L. Peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, husband of Carol Ann; father of Jerry, Alton and Niquia; brother of John, Joseph (Gwen), Richard, (Paulette), Martin (Elizabeth), Fred (Adrian) and Elizabeth (Feliciano) Trowery and Cleo (Doris) Alston. 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation Monday, March 6, 2017 4-8 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW INC., where funeral is Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. www.houseoflaw.inc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DESENSI MARIA (ARZENTI) BOR...
DeSENSI MARIA (ARZENTI) Born in Nicastro, Italy, of Brookline, at the age of 94, on Wednesday, March 1 ,2017. Beloved wife of the late Francesco DeSensi; loving mother of Rose (late Tony) Caruso, Anna (Pete) Folino, Frank (Rosa) and the late Tony (Rosarina, still surviving) DeSensi; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister of Thomas (late Jean) Arzenti, Caroline (Ralph) Gigliotti and the late Teresa (Tom) Caruso and Tony (Gina, still surviving) Arzenti; daughter of the late Anna and Enrico Arzenti. Maria will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Friends received 6-8 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at BRUSCO - NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD. 2201 Bensonia Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Mass of Christian burial in St. Pius X Church on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visit us at: brusco- napierfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MAWHINNEY JAMES IRVIN IV AGE 6...
MAWHINNEY JAMES IRVIN IV Age 69, passed away surrounded by family in Charleston, SC, on February 26, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. Jim was born in Elizabeth, NJ, to Elizabeth Laube and the late James III. He studied engineering at Penn State, and had a long, successful career as a mechanical engineer at Heinz. He was a loyal Penn State, Steelers and Pirates fan, an appreciator of sports cars and motorcycles, a history buff, a hobbyist who loved to work with his hands- woodworking and making models - and a man who treasured a nice day at the beach. Jim is survived by his wife, Diana; children, James V (Jody), Ida D. Rosenbrook (Scott), and Elizabeth Carlson (Joe); grandchildren, Andrew, Jacob, Samuel, Ida L., Gretchen, and Mary; sisters, Nancy Johnson (Mark) and Liz Trimble (David); and nieces and nephews, Stephanie (Nick), Jonathan (Lauren), William (Diandre), Cathy (Ryan), and Dan (Natalie). A memorial service will be held in the spring in Bridgeville, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HILL DOMINICK BROWN GONE TOO S...
HILL DOMINICK BROWN Gone too soon, on February 23, 2017. Son of Lisa and Robert Zellars IV; biological father, Leon David Hill; and a host of family and friends. Arrangements entrusted to HOUSE OF LAW, INC. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WOOD RICHARD EUGENE UNEXPECTED...
WOOD RICHARD EUGENE Unexpectedly, on February 25, 2017, is survived by loving wife, Marlene Wood; parents, Clifford Wood and Dolores Rice; children, Richard E. (Patricia) Wood, Jr., Rhonda L. Wood and Jaime (Keith) Jones; siblings, Clifford, Marvin, Rhonda, Chioko, Carmen, Jackie (Cornell); nine grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; and a host of other beloved relatives and friends. Friends will be received Monday, March 6, 2017, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Morningstar Baptist Church in Hazelwood. Services Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at 11 a.m. Arrangements of care HOUSE OF LAW, INC., Penn Hills. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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YOUNG ROBERT JAMES OF PENN HIL...
YOUNG ROBERT JAMES Of Penn Hills, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at age 92. Bob and his beloved wife, Penny, married 66 years until her passing in 2015, adored and raised four children, Robert (Merrilynn), Pamela (Robert Walsh), Keith (Diane) and Scott (Maureen). They felt blessed with their three grandchildren, Molly, Cameron and Kylie. To Bob and Penny, their love and family were the center of their lives and were so proud of them all. Contributions may be made in his memory to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pgh., PA 15243. Arrangements handled privately by DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME. davidhenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REESE ROOSEVELT, SR. ON THURSD...
REESE ROOSEVELT, Sr. On Thursday, February 23, 2017, age 66, of Pittsburgh. Survived by four children; grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A family gathering will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Avenue, Perry Hilltop, where a Memorial Celebration will promptly take place at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KELLY PAUL F. AGE 85, OF SHALE...
KELLY PAUL F. Age 85, of Shaler Twp., on March 1, 2017. Beloved husband of Armella Mel Hahn Kelly; loving father of Kathy (Bill) Born, Patty (Bob) Wilkerson and Paul (Debbie) Kelly; devoted grandfather of Nick, Ben, Amber, Bobby, Kelly, Sean, and Megan; doting great-grandfather of Ashlynn. Also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Paul was a proud veteran of the Korean War and worked for Bell Telephone for 40 years. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10:00 a.m. at St. Sebastian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Please visit us at: www. neelyfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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