MORIARITY LOUISE (DAUBE) Age 95, of Scott Twp., peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Beloved wife for 62 years of the late John A., dear mother of John R. (Jeanne) of Falls Church, VA and Mary Lou Moriarity of Scott Twp.; loving grandmother of Joseph Moriarity of Falls Church, VA and Janet (Devon) Cartwright-Smith of Kensington, MD; great- grandmother of Aiden Benjamin Cartwright-Smith; sister of the late Regina Betschart and Marie Clapp; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends welcome Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE., 1650 Greentree Rd, Scott Twp., Mass of Christian Burial SS. Simon and Jude Church Thursday 10 a.m. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial donations to DePaul School for Hearing and Speech or Heartland Hospice Services, 750 Holiday Drive., Foster Plaza #9, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Many thanks to Heartland Hospice for her care. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SAMUELS CHARLES M. CHICK OF ...
SAMUELS CHARLES M. CHICK Of Turtle Creek, age 94, on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Southwest Veterans Home. Beloved husband of the late Ruth M. (Heh) Samuels for 67 years; loving father of Elaine (Donald) Mehalik of North Braddock and Kathleen (Gary) Mitcheltree of VA; dear grandfather of Michael (Kristen) and Michelle Mehalik and Amanda and Emily Mitcheltree; great-grandfather of Kayla and Dylan Mehalik, Aden and Natalie Mitcheltree. Chick was the last survivor of seven siblings. Chick was a WWII Army veteran and a forklift driver for the former Continental Can Co. in West Mifflin where he won a Forklift Rodeo Championship. After the plant's closure, he became employed with Giant Eagle in Monroeville. For many years, Chick was a regular volunteer at the VA Hospital at Highland Drive. Friends welcome from 2-4 and 6-8 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, where a Service will be held on Thursday at 8 p.m., followed by a Presentation of Military Honors. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KLINKNER WALTER W. HANK AGE ...
KLINKNER WALTER W. HANK Age 82, on Friday, March 24, 2017, of Brookline. Beloved husband of 46 years to Paula K. (Muth) Klinkner; loving father of Shirley Anne (Robert) Revell, John W. (Kathleen) Klinkner, Adrienne M. Henchell, and Michael W. (Lara) Klinkner; son of the late Walter H. and Angela Klinkner; brother of Lois Burke and the late Virginia Wilhelm, Vera Kramer, Margaret DiSalvo and Patricia Campbell; grandfather of Kristen (Ryan) Ratajeski, Brittany and Jessica Stahl, Madeline, Ian, Gabrielle Klinkner, Ashley, Pearl, Aaron, Michael and Dustin Henchell, Brian Osteritter, Kathleen and Grace Klinkner; great- grandfather of Tyler, Kailey, Lauren, Josh and Jordan; he is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Walter served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for the State Correctional Institute of Pittsburgh for 30 years until his retirement. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Wednesday March 29, from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9:45. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Church, Brookline, at 10:30 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Genre's Kids With Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 127, Irwin PA, 15642 or The Humane Society, 1101 Western Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KASCAK PATRICIA A. OF MUNHALL,...
KASCAK PATRICIA A. Of Munhall, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2017, age 81. Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Anne (Jenco) Kascak; and loving sister of Barbara (Bernard) McKinney. Patricia was a telephone operator for Bell Telephone and AT&T for over 36 years. Friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS - WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall on Wednesday 9 a.m. until the time of the Blessing Service which will be 12 noon at the funeral home with Fr. Dan Sweeney officiating. Interment to follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VASILADIOTIS LYNDA RYAN OF SEW...
VASILADIOTIS LYNDA RYAN Of Sewickley, PA, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at McGee Women's Hospital from complications stemming from her chemo treatment for breast cancer. At the time of her passing she was surrounded by her husband, daughter, son, and daughter-in-law. Lyn was born September 9, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Eleanor and James Ryan. Lyn spent a good part of her youth in Michigan, moving back to New Jersey with her parents during her high school years. She graduated from Katharine Gibbs School in New York City and held various jobs including Executive Assistant to the CEO's of two major companies in the New York area. In 1974, she gave up her career to support her husband Bill's career with Westinghouse and Eaton Corporation as they moved from New York to St. Louis and then assignments in Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, Tampa, Greenwood (SC) and then back to Pittsburgh. She loved living in Sewickley and, in 1983, she began her main and most important career position Mom. She was always active in her children's lives and in the communities in which we lived- doing volunteer work at a halfway house for mentally challenged individuals; teaching art to at risk children in Chicago; Garden Club of Sewickley; Women's Auxiliary of SV Hospital; Marketing Chair for the Sewickley Antique Show; Child Health; Soccer Coach; PTA member; and, in her spare time, doing artwork and playing bridge. Lyn is survived by her husband, best friend and love-of-her life, Bill; her daughter, Michel of Sewickley, PA; her son, Luke and daughter-in-law, Lisa of Bulger, PA; and her two grandchildren, Nicholas and Allison; and, her brother-in-law, Ken Manley of Steamboat Springs, CO. Lyn was predeceased by her sister Diane Manley. Lyn loved life and life loved Lyn. Her ashes will be interred in Sewickley in a private family ceremony. A Memorial Mass, open to all, will be celebrated in her honor at St. James Catholic Church in Sewickley, later this Spring, followed by a luncheon to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, Lyn would ask that you love one another with all your heart. Donations may be made in Lyn's name to the American Cancer Society or St. James Catholic Church of Sewickley. Arrangements are entrusted to the KASPER HAHN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, INC., 547 Eighth Street, Ambridge (724-266-2549) Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PETROSKY PAUL R. RED AGE 85 ...
PETROSKY PAUL R. RED Age 85 of Lower Burrell, died Sunday, March 26, 2017. Son of late Paul Anthony and Elizabeth Dulick Petrosky; father of David Petrosky, Ebensburg, PA, Mark (Patty) Petrosky, Landing NJ, Ron (Susie) Petrosky, Penn Hills, Ray (Amy) Petrosky, Murrysville, Karen (Greg) Moss, Navarre, FL, Steve (Arlene) Petrosky, Ann (Troy) Stevenson, Lower Burrell; 11 grandchildren; two great -grandchildren. Visiting Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. RUSIEWICZ OF LOWER BURRELL FUNERAL HOME 3124 Leechburg Rd, 15068. Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m. St. Margaret Mary Church, Lower Burrell. Donations suggested to St. Margaret Mary Church, 3055 Leechburg Rd., Lower Burrell, PA 15068. www.RusiewiczFH.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EDINGER STELLA OF NORTH VERSAI...
EDINGER STELLA Of North Versailles, age 93, on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Robert Edinger for 54 years. Stella is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her former next-door neighbor and still special friend, Gemma (Sapet) Pack and her family. Stella was preceded in death by her brothers, Alex and Nick Males; and her sister, Nellie Toth. Stella was a longtime employee of the North Versailles Water Authority and retired with near 40 years of service. She was an independent, spirited and fiery woman and she still enjoyed her shrimp and beer outings on Tuesday. Stella also was fond of visiting casinos in Las Vegas and Pittsburgh and taking in the comedy shows. She was a champagne connoisseur and an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Friends are welcome on Wednesday from 10 a.m.- 12 noon at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800, where a Service will be held on Wednesday at 12 noon. Stella will be laid to rest next to Bob in Good Shepherd Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453 or at www.operationsmile.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FOUSER PEARL MAE (LIND) ON MON...
FOUSER PEARL MAE (LIND) On Monday, March 27, 2017, Pearl Mae (Lind) Fouser, age 82, of Pitcairn, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior. Pearl was the wife of the late Wendell Dale Fouser; dear mother of Rich D. (Elizabeth) Fouser of Penn Hills, Chris D. (Paula Coulson) Fouser of Pitcairn and the late Jody A. Fouser; sister of the late Rosalie Lind; grandmother of Tiffany and Stefane; great-grandmother of Laylah and Lincoln. Pearl deeply appreciated the help and support from her family and all of her cousins. Pearl was a longtime member of Faith Bible Baptist Church which she loved. There will be no visitation. A funeral service will take place Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Faith Bible Baptist Church, 150 Curry Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145 with Rev. Gary LaPetria, officiating. Everyone please meet at church. WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME is assisting family with arrangements. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JACKOWSKI EDDIE ED AGE 73, O...
JACKOWSKI EDDIE ED Age 73, on Friday, March 24, 2017, of Mt. Oliver, unexpectedly passed away at home with his best friend, Mia, his dog at his side. Loving and devoted dad of Valerie Ritter and Jen (Jon) Krause; beloved husband of the late Maryann (Lis) Jackowski; son of the late Max and Irene (Chojnowski) Jackowski; treasured Pappy of Devin, Samantha, Matthew, Phillip and David; brother of Max (Ruth) Jackowski, Irene (Rege) Shuminsky and the late Lois (Bunks) Wilson; loving companion of the late Lori Zuhl. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Ed had a heart of gold, would do anything for anybody and was always in a good mood. He will be sadly missed. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, on Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 1-7 p.m., and Friday from noon until 1:30 p.m. at which time a blessing service will be held. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STARK DONALD E. W3TVG AGE 94...
STARK DONALD E. W3TVG Age 94, a resident of Country Meadows, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Betty B.J. (Way) Stark for 66 years; loving father of Donna (Paul) Fox; caring uncle of Judy Way Sudatz, Sherry Way Galisin, and the late Donald Way; son of the late Rawson and Irene (Bogart) Stark. Donald grew up in Rosslyn Farms and attended Langley High School. In 1938, he received his amateur radio license and was a founding member of the Steel City Radio Club. He met his wife Betty through this lifelong hobby. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1944 and became a Registered Professional Engineer. He worked at Union Switch and Signal until his retirement in 1986. He was a 32nd Degree Life Member of the Masons and an avid researcher of family history. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUES. Friends and Family are welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211 on Thursday 2-4p.m. and 6-8p.m., where a service of remembrance will be held Thursday 8p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 1000 Liberty Ave. #1606, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MASON VIRGINIA JUNE SWANDER ...
MASON VIRGINIA JUNE SWANDER On March 25, 2017, age 100 of Providence Point, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, beloved wife of the late John Shannon Mason; mother of Martha Denzel of Pasadena, CA and Charlotte Mason of Watkinsville, GA; grandmother of Christopher Shannon Eischen of Charlotte, NC. Virginia was born July 17, 1916 in Pittsburgh, daughter of David Clarence and Margaret Ludwig Swander. She graduated from Perry High School in 1933, attended Cornell University and graduated from the University of Wisconsin (Madison) in 1937. She was a member of St. Clair Country Club, Duquesne Club, 20th Century Club, Kappa Kappa Gamma and the South Hill Women's Club. Graveside service and interment Uniondale Cemetery will be private. Arrangements provided by WILLIAM ECKELS FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PADILLA JOE L. AGE 82, OF BRAD...
PADILLA JOE L. Age 82, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Toledo, OH, on Monday, March 27, 2017. Beloved husband for 60 years of Jesucita (Villarreal) Padilla. Loving father of Jose (Hilda) Padilla and Lori (Eric) Miner; proud grandfather of Jacob, Camille, Joey and Avery; brother of Irene (Richard) Pond, Helen (Donald) Carroll, Sylvia (Fred) Sisneros, William (Reba) Padilla, Larry Padilla, and Joy (Steve) Swenson, and the late Diane Ramos Chavez and Mary Padilla. Family will welcome friends Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143 (Franklin Park/Wexford), where a service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies (Bridgeville). Joe was a proud Korean War Veteran serving in the Army. He was a principal at Monroe High School in Monroe, MI. Joe was a passionate golfer and enjoyed rooting for his Detroit Tigers and Lions. Joe was a very hard worker and a true American success story, going from a migrant worker to a high school principal. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Joe's name to Orchard Hill Church, 2551 Brandt School Rd., Wexford, PA 15090. Please leave condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BERTHOLD IRENE M. IRENE, AGE 8...
BERTHOLD IRENE M. Irene, age 80, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 in Washington Health Center surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her family which she enjoyed spending time with and cooking for. Children, Vi (John) Krasewski of Imperial, Marcella (Robert) Jones of Coraopolis, William (Kara) Berthold of North Fayette Twp., Lanean Berthold of Oakdale, Charles Berthold III of Bridgeville, Gertrude Berthold of Noblestown, Helen (Jim) Porter of Oakdale; a daughter-in-law, Jen Albright of McDonald; deceased are two sons, Harry and John Berthold. Also surviving are several grandchildren, great- grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and a brother, Louis Lepro; a sister, Beryle DeSantis both of Midway. Also preceded in death by a brother, William Lepro; and a sister, Erla Young. Friends are welcome to attend a memorial service at THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 5000 Noblestown Rd., Oakdale, PA 15071, 724-693-2800 on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Greater Pittsburgh Chapter Alzheimer's Association. Please sign a guest book at www.thomas-littlefuneralservice.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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URBAN KATHERINE KAY (BARTONI...
URBAN KATHERINE KAY (BARTONI) Age 86 on Sunday, March 26, 2017; loving mother of Grace (Rizzo) Lobono (John) and Jacqueline Rizzo (George Ringeisen); grandmother of Katherine and Angela Lobono. Friends received THURSDAY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Hwy., Wexford. Funeral mass Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Alphonsus Church Wexford. Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Rd., Bridgeville, PA 15017. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Alzheimer's Assoc. 1-412-261-5040 Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ADAMS JAMES ALEXANDER DIAMOND...
ADAMS JAMES ALEXANDER DIAMOND JIM Age 82, of Cranberry Twp., passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Born February 17, 1935 in Curtisville, PA, he was the son of the late James A. and Elizabeth Spence Adams. Jim was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, who loved motors, speed and racing. He was an owner/operator over the road truck driver for 52 years. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by neighbors, co-workers, family and dear friends. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his children, Julie (David) Stough of Ellwood City, James Adams, Jr. of Fombell, and Steven Adams of Pittsburgh; his grandchildren, Gretchen Stough and Benjamin Marmarosa; his brothers ,Vaughn Adams of Evansville, IN, and Norman Adams of Zelienople; and his sisters ,Yvonne Keller of Martinsburg, WV, and Lynnette Brown of Jackson Township. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Adams, and his brother, Tom Adams. A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the BOYLAN-GLENN- KILDOO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 130 Wisconsin Ave., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. Jim will be laid to rest in Mars Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at boylanfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WETMORE JOSEPH SONNY AGE 73...
WETMORE JOSEPH SONNY Age 73, of Penn Hills (formerly of Oakmont) passed away at his residence on Monday morning, March 27, 2017. Beloved husband for 52 years of Joan (Hunt) Wetmore; loving father of Joseph (Janet) Wetmore, Scott (Sun) Wetmore, and Eric (Valerie Nash) Wetmore; grandfather of Josh (Emily Monestersky) Wetmore, Christopher (Robin) Wetmore, Steven Wetmore, Ryan Wetmore, and Nicole Wetmore; great-grandfather of Annabella, Johan, and Anthony; dear brother of Edward (Caryn) Wetmore and Harry (Mary) Wetmore. Sonny had 38 years of service with the Oakmont Road Crew, enjoyed golf, especially the Inn the Ruff Golf League. Friends and relatives will be received on Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont. Funeral Service Friday, March 31, 2017, 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LIBERATORE LOIS ANNA (MARTIN) ...
LIBERATORE LOIS ANNA (MARTIN) Age 79, of Bloomfield, on Monday, March 27, 2017. Wife of the late Gilbert F. "Gibby" Liberatore; beloved mother of Rusty Liberatore, Jackie (Ron) Phillips, Jeffrey (Angie) Liberatore, Christine (Richard) Tutich and the late Sandy Liberatore; grandmother of Matthew, Ashley, Jessica, Shelby, Chelsea, Taylor, and Gabrielle; also three great-grandchildren; sister of Sarah Jane (Dave) Bowersox, Terry (Mike) Bozan, the late Kathleen and her surviving husband Bill Senge and Edward Gralewski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Thursday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Maria Goretti Parish, Friendship Campus on Friday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOHONOSKI ANNA M. (JANOWSKI) A...
KOHONOSKI ANNA M. (JANOWSKI) Age 89, of Shaler Township, on Monday, March 27, 2017. Wife of the late Joseph M. Kohonoski; beloved mother of Joseph A. (Sally) Kohonoski, Barbara A. (Bill) Hilliard, Robert J. (Cori) Kohonoski and Michael M.(Megan) Kohonoski; grandmother of Joseph and Julia Hilliard; sister of Norbert Janowski, the late Edward, Joseph and Raymond Janowski. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at All Saints Church Etna on Thursday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DARNLEY BARBARA MAY (PARENTE...
DARNLEY BARBARA MAY (PARENTE) Age 81, of Scott Twp., passed peacefully at home on March 27, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John Darnley, Sr.; loving mother of Theresa (Leo) Prince, Bernadette (Michael) Shawgo, Mary (Steven) Tingley, John (Lori) Darnley, Jr., Robert (Therese) Darnley, Donald Darnley, and the late Tim (Patti) Darnley; sister of Sister Beatrice Ann Parente SC, Maryelizabeth (Jim) Sabol, Sister Catherine Meinert SC, and the late Albert (Mary Lou) Parente, John Anthony (Sandra) Parente and Marybernadette Howell; nana of Michael, Brittany, Matthew, Bethany, Joshua, John Joseph, Nathan, Patrick, and Meghan Darnley, Robert and Kristy Prince, Sarah, Lauren and Shannon Shawgo, Jacob, Luke and Hannah Tingley; aunt of Bill Howe, Michelle Newsome and many other nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Grace Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of Charity. View and add condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GARNER LYNN (MARNHOUT) AGE 56,...
GARNER LYNN (MARNHOUT) Age 56, of Clinton died March 26, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 18, 1961 and is the daughter of Margaret (Tierney) Marnhout and the late Desire Dee Marnhout. Lynn is survived by her husband Ken Garner; two children, Gregory and Melissa; and two granddaughters. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m.in the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 21st and McMinn Streets, Aliquippa, 724-375-0496. Departing prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in memory of Lynn to, Lynn Garner Community Service Award Care of South Side Education Foundation, 4949 St. Route 151, Hookstown, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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