HOOVER GERTRUDE M. TRUDY (REICHEL) Age 79, of Elliott, peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 3, 2017. Beloved wife of William J. Hoover; loving mother of Annette (Matt) Schwartzmiller, Joseph (Nancy), John (JoAnn), Deborah (Frank) Sappie, Richard (Lisa), and Christine (Patrick) Yaworski; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister of Johanna Schuller, Martin Reichel, and Anneliese Schaefert. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. FRIDAY ONLY at ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC., 900 Chartiers Ave., Pgh., PA 15220. Mass of Christian Burial in the Ascension Worship Site of St. Philip Parish on Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment in St. Martin Cemetery. Add a tribute at: www.staabfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEELY MARY MARGARET MAGGIE Age 70, of Greenfield, on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Daughter of the late Christopher J. Deely and Mary (Conroy) Deely; sister of Tom (Diane), Jim (Judy), and Dan (Casey), and the late Chris; survived also by nieces and nephews. Graduate of Pittsburgh Hospital School of Nursing, 1967. Burial prayers on Saturday, April 8, at 12 noon at Calvary Cemetery Chapel, followed by a luncheon for family and friends of Maggie at the Deely home in Greenfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pittsburgh Community Foodbank, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110. Arrangements entrusted to the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STEPHENS EDWARD F., JR. TED ...
STEPHENS EDWARD F., Jr. TED Age 87, of Wilkes Twp., passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Beloved husband of Marjorie Stephens; loving father of Laurel (Randy) Longnecker and Ginger (John) Garneau; devoted grandfather of Stephen Longnecker, Christopher (Carolyn) Garneau and Elizabeth Garneau; great-grandfather of Alexandra and Andrew Garneau; sister of Nancy Barmont and Carol (Leroy) Deshong; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Ed was a painting contractor for over 50 years. Friends received Friday 6-8 p.m. at RAPP FUNERAL HOME, 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pgh, PA 15235, (412-241-5415). Services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. at First Reformed Presbyterian Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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USOWSKI JOHN F. AGE 73, OF O'H...
USOWSKI JOHN F. Age 73, of O'Hara Twp., died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 1, 2017. He was the owner of Allegheny Tree Service for 50 years. Known for his love of all animals, he will be deeply missed. John was the son of the late Joseph and Sally Usowski; beloved husband of 48 years of Susan Usowski; and brother of the late Chester Usowski, Violet Leja, Edwin Usowski, Dolores Filbert, Mary Jane Cieply, and Eileen Usowski. Survived by sisters, Stella McCoy and Lillian Hollihan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. John was a proud Navy veteran, serving on the USS James Monroe SSBN-622, Lafayette class submarine. To honor John's wishes, there will be no public visitation or memorial service. Professional services trusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD. www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BIERNESSER ROBERT J. OF INDIAN...
BIERNESSER ROBERT J. Of Indiana Twp., on Friday, March 31, 2017, Mr. Biernesser was the beloved father of Cindy Taylor (Gunny), Dennis Biernesser, and the late Jeffrey Biernesser; brother of Diane Nagg (Bill) and the late Janet Biernesser; grandfather of Bay Turner. Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rte. 8, Shaler Twp. The family respectfully requests donations be made to Forbes Hospice at West Penn Hospital, 4 Allegheny Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or Hope Hospice 3356B Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Leave condolences at www. permanfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MEEHAN DOROTHY E. (WOLF) AGE 9...
MEEHAN DOROTHY E. (WOLF) Age 95, of Port Vue, on Monday, March 27, 2017. Born June 25, 1921, in Glassport, to John and Hilda (Moritz) Wolf. She married Gilbert C. Meehan on June 9, 1948, and resided in Port Vue until recently. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers, Anthony and Leonard. Dorothy was a member of St. Mark's Parish in Port Vue, the Christian Mother's, Port Vue Seniors, and Port Vue Women's Club. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Donna (Robert) Muller of Penn Twp., Marjorie (Sidney) Jackson of Simpsonville, SC, and Anita (Robert) Schuffert of Hobart, IN; grandchildren, Ryan (Dr. Melanie) Muller, Denise (Nick) Guido, Meredith (Christopher) Hogan, Stephen Jackson, Dr. Amanda (Grant) Ely, Jonathan (Kristen) Jackson, Dr. Patrick (Kristen) Jackson, and Nicholas Schuffert; great-grandchildren, Luca and Lilliana Guido, Mazzie Muller, Landon and Beckett Hogan, Henry Jackson, and Harrison and Jackson Ely; brother Raymond Wolf; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Friday, April 7, 2017, from 2-7 p.m. at LINDSAY-JOBE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3343 Route 130, Harrison City, 724-744-2721. Family will greet friends from 9a.m. until the time of funeral mass at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at St. Mark Parish - St. Joseph Church, 1125 Romine Ave., McKeesport, PA 15133. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO CHURCH. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, N. Versailles. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Mark Parish, or a charity of your choice. Dorothy's family would like to thank the staff at Brookdale Murrysville and the nurses, staff, and Chaplain Don from Bridges Hospice for the warm and loving care that they provided. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRATTON LAWRENCE M., JR. AGE 3...
GRATTON LAWRENCE M., Jr. Age 37, of Pittsburgh, unexpectedly on Friday, March 10, 2017. Beloved son of Lawrence M. (SueAnn) Gratton, Sr.; loving brother of Jason, Frankieann and Mandy; also survived by his mother, Lorena Jenkins. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in Holy Angels Parish, Pgh., PA 15207. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CAREY FR. JOHN, O.F.M.CAP DIED...
CAREY Fr. JOHN, O.F.M.Cap Died on April 3, 2017, in Saxonburg, PA. He was 88. Born to Joseph and Sarah (Furlong) Carey in Providence, RI, at his baptism he was given the name Charles. He attended Assumption Parish Elementary School in Providence. In 1943, he enrolled in Columban Prep School in Silver Creek, NY. In addition to his parents, Father John was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Joseph and John; and his sister, Mary Champagne. He is survived by his brother, Raymond and Raymond's wife, Maureen; as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Upon entering the Capuchin Order of the British Custody of New England, he was given the name John. He made his temporary vows on January 29, 1947, and subsequently attended St. Lawrence Seminary College in Milton, MA, graduating in 1950. When the Custody of New England was incorporated into the New York/New England Province, he was sent to Capuchin College in Washington, DC, for theological studies and eventually joined the Capuchin Province of St. Augustine. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 6, 1953. Father John's first assignment was at St. Charles Church in St. Louis, MO. One year later he volunteered for missionary work in Puerto Rico. He was stationed at Santa Cruz in Trujillo Alto, PR, where he remained for the next six years. In 1961, Father John began a long career as chaplain in the United States Army. Beginning with his first military assignment at Fort Slocum, NY, he would minister in 15 different military posts over the course of the next 20 years. Prior to serving in the Vietnam War, he saw service in New York, Oklahoma, Kentucky, South Carolina, Panama and Hawaii. In 1967 he was sent to Vietnam. Father John was on the front lines with his comrades. He was in the thick of numerous gun battles and ministered to soldiers who had fallen near him. Father John was a battlefield chaplain in a bitterly-fought war. He completed his Vietnam posting in 1968 and was transferred to Fort Rucker, AL. Subsequent assignments included Fort Hamilton, NY; Bad Kreuznach, Germany; Fort Sill, OK; Okinawa, Japan; Monterey, CA; Fort Buchanan, PR; and finally, Fort Bragg, NC. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1982. Father John began his military service as a Lieutenant. In 1962, he was promoted to Captain, in 1967 to Major, in 1973 to Lieutenant Colonel and finally in 1980 to Colonel, the rank at which he retired from the United States Army. Father John returned to the mission in Puerto Rico for the next two years to assist as pastoral needs required. Subsequently, Father John was assigned to St. Joseph Parish in York, PA for two years; for the next two years at St. Cecilia Parish in Rochester, PA; for three years at St. Mary Parish in Export, PA; for three years at St. Clare Parish in Clairton, PA; and finally, at St. Mary Parish in Herman, PA. In 2011, Father John was admitted to Saxony Health Care Nursing Home in Saxonburg, PA, where he remained until his passing. Father John was immensely proud of his military service and was deeply affected by his experiences in Vietnam. He possessed a quick wit and is fondly remembered for his sense of humor. Visitation and viewing will be at MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 429 Center Ave., Butler, PA on Thursday, April 6, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 7, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Herman, PA. Burial will follow immediately in the friars' plot of St. Mary Cemetery. Donations in honor of Father John Carey may be made to The Capuchin Friars, 220 37th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. www.martinfh.net Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARKOWITZ JACK VETERAN PITTSBU...
MARKOWITZ JACK Veteran Pittsburgh newspaperman, Jack Markowitz, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with lymphoma on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He was 85. Jack spent over 60 years in the news business, starting as a copyboy at the New York Daily News in 1952. Stints as a reporter at the Philadelphia Daily News and as a draftee in the peacetime U.S. Army followed, and in 1967, he became business editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, where he stayed until 1978. The last 35 years of his career were spent at the Tribune-Review (later the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review), first as business editor and later, well into his retirement, as a columnist. Jack was the author of A Walk on the Crust of Hell (1973), a collection of true hero stories about winners of the Carnegie Hero Medal. He also assisted the late Richard M. Scaife, publisher of the Tribune-Review, in preparing Scaife's privately printed memoir, A Richly Conservative Life (2009). Jack also tried his hand at fiction with the self-published The Coming of Josephson (2013) and an unpublished first-contact science fiction novel. Born in Pittsburgh on July 31, 1931, to Lena and Ben Markowitz, Jack grew up in the Hill District and Squirrel Hill and attended Pittsburgh public schools. His first experience in journalism was at the University of Pittsburgh's Pitt News, where he said he learned almost everything about how to write a story. Despite his millions of written words, Jack considered his five daughters his "greatest works": Dr. Eve Markowitz Preston, of New York City; Beth Markowitz, of Cordoba, Spain; Hannah Markowitz, of Venice, Calif.; Laura Markowitz, of Jericho, Vt.; and Rachel Markowitz Borcea, of San Francisco. He derived particular joy from his close relationships with his brothers, Mort and George. (A younger brother, Melvin, died in 1967.) His passions in life were reading, practicing the keyboard, listening to classical music and opera, walking the beautiful streets of Pittsburgh, road-tripping to historic places, traveling abroad, and playing bridge and poker. He was an enthusiastic supporter of Israel, and volunteered several times with the Sar-El service organization. Jack's final days were poignant in that his far-flung daughters were able to reunite at his bedside and offer love and support. All were impressed with the clarity and bravery with which he faced his incurable illness. Even as his ability to speak diminished, Jack continued to express gratitude for the great blessings of his life. In addition to his brothers and daughters, Jack is survived by six grandchildren; many nephews and nieces; former wife Mildred (Middy) Markowitz; and a dear friend, Roberta Weiss. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (10 - 11 a.m.). Interment Poale Zedeck Memorial Park Cemetery. www.schugar.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WOJTASIAK RONALD J. AGE 73, ON...
WOJTASIAK RONALD J. Age 73, on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, of Sheraden. Son of the late Edward J. and Irene D. (Grzegorczyk) Wojtasiak; brother of Patricia (Ken) Schmid, Thomas M. (late Cynthia) and the late Edward R. (Nancy) Wojtasiak; also survived by nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends received on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WILLIAM F. CONROY FUNERAL HOME, 2944 Chartiers Ave., Sheraden, where a blessing service will be held on Saturday, at 10 a.m. Ron was President and a long time member of the Corliss War Vets Association. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. wfconroyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOTY PAULA JEAN (BAUER) OF KIN...
DOTY PAULA JEAN (BAUER) Of Kings Mt., NC, formerly of Cranberry Twp., on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Loving mother of Joseph S. (Jennifer ) Doty and Shawn P. Doty; beloved sister of Linda (Bruce) Milbert and David (Linda) Bauer; proud grandmother of Madilyn, Joseph, Logan, and Joshua; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Friends received Friday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, 10a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, Cranberry, 2678 Rochester Rd., (724) 772-8800. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Butler V.A. Hospice Program. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REA EDELTRUDE TRUDY AGE 88, ...
REA EDELTRUDE TRUDY Age 88, of Elizabeth Township, on April 2, 2017. Retired owner of Trudy's Cleaners in Elizabeth. Wife of the late William Bill Rea (dod 7/1987); mother of Dr. Bill Rea of FL and Ramona Mona Duvall of Elizabeth Borough; grandmother of Chandelle Duvall; great-grandmother of Rayli Turek and Nicholas Smith. At Trudy's request there is no viewing or funeral service. Arrangements by STEPHEN D. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, Jefferson Hills. For condolences visit www.stephendslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PRZYBYLA MARTIN A. AGE 59, OF ...
PRZYBYLA MARTIN A. Age 59, of East McKeesport, on April 4, 2017. Loving brother of MaryAnne Guntrum, Thomas A. Przybyla, and Patricia E. Elzinga; also seven nieces and nephews; four great-nieces and nephews. Marty was a 31 year employee of Vangura. Friends received 10 a.m. - 12 noon Saturday with the funeral service, Saturday 12 noon at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TOURNAY DELORIS L. DEE (OPEK...
TOURNAY DELORIS L. DEE (OPEKA) Age 66, of Collier Twp., on April 4, 2017. Beloved wife of Dennis Tournay; loving sister of Richard Opeka, Deborah Murray, Janet Firment and the late William Opeka, Jr. and Kenneth Opeka. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Dee was a retired employee of Chartiers-Valley School Distrct. Friends received Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333), where a service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. View and add condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LASICK GERALDINE L. (COPPOCK) ...
LASICK GERALDINE L. (COPPOCK) Of Bethel Park; age 90; passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 04, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Lasick, and now they are together again; loving mother of Martha Hutton, Andrea Crump(Daryl) and Alan Lasick(Sharon); sister of the late Albert Coppock; grandmother of Sheyenne Tyk, Stephen Crump(Emily), Lauren Crump and Michael Crump(Casey); great -grandmother of Ashlyn Tyk, TannerBuddy Tyk, Harleigh Tyk, Kaleb Crump, Brady Crump, Jake Crump, Dylan Acevedo, Kennedy Acevedo, R. J. Gomez, Alexis Crump, Alicia Bush-Martinez, Hunter Crump and Scarlett Crump. She was a graduated of the Army Nursing Corps and worked for the Veterans Hospital at Leech Farm as a Psychiatric RN until her retirement. Geraldine will be remembered for her hard work ethic, her dedication to her husband and her family and her love of life. Services are private. Family suggests donations in her memory to Kindred Hospice, 3124 Wilmington Rd. Suite 108 New Castle, PA 16105. Arrangements handled by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel, Bethel Park. henneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GURA LILLIAN A. (WARGO) ON TUE...
GURA LILLIAN A. (WARGO) On Tuesday, April 4, 2017 of Braddock Hills. Wife of the late William P. Gura; loving mother of Matthew M. Gura and his wife Theresa of Braddock Hills, William A. Gura and his wife Dorothy of Winterpark, FL and Marc A. Gura and his wife Janet of Wake Forest, NC; dear grandmother of Nathan, Jonathan, Amos, Jack and Carolyn; sister of Catherine Sabol and the late Clarence Climey Wargo. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday only at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington Street, Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church on Friday morning at 10 a.m. www.niedufneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUDAS WILLIAM P., JR. AGE 49, ...
DUDAS WILLIAM P., Jr. Age 49, of Aspinwall, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Son of Laura Scotty and the late William P. Dudas, Sr.; stepson of the late Nicholas Scotty; father of William Dudas III and Danielle Dudas; brother of David (Joan) Dudas, Patti (Doug) Stankovic, Sherri (Joe) Dorn, Janel (Matthias) Bauman and the late Robert (Srvg. Angi) Dudas and Lisa Krause. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. He served many years as a Volunteer Firefighter for the Aspinwall Fire Department, Station 102. Visitation at THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., 930 Center Avenue, Blawnox, PA 15238 on Friday, April 7, 2017 from 6-9 p.m., where family and friends will meet on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass in St. Scholastica Parish, Aspinwall at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Dept., 217 Commercial Ave., Pittsburgh., PA 15215. www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CIABATTONI ANTHONY J. CHUB A...
CIABATTONI ANTHONY J. CHUB Age 84, of Meadville, formerly of Scott Twp., on Tuesday April 4, 2017. Beloved husband of Lena (Scarfo), dear father of Mary Lynn (Reid) Mauri, Tony (Sandra) Ciabattoni, and Stephen (Janet) Ciabattoni; loving grandfather of Nicole, Adrienne, and Catalina; brother of Marie (Joseph) Steele. Friends welcome Friday, April 7, 2017, 3-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220. Mass of Christian Burial in the S.S. Simon and Jude Church, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the S.S. Simon and Jude Church, Wesbury Benevolent Fund, St. Mary of Grace in Meadville, or Hospice of Crawford County. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZLACKI ANDREW P. AGE 68, OF SP...
ZLACKI ANDREW P. Age 68, of Springdale, formerly of Lawrenceville, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family at St. Margaret's Hospital, Friday, March 31, 2017. Andrew was a US Army Vietnam War Veteran. He had his associate's degree in specialized technology and was a licensed radio operator. He was the son of the late Joseph Zlacki and late Genevieve (Zlacki) Sullivan; loving husband of Cynthia Zlacki; beloved father of Regis Zlacki, Nicole (Jeffrey) Faith, Jordan Zlacki, Tiffany Zlacki, Shane Zlacki, Hunter Zlacki, Seth Zlacki, Andrew Zlacki and Dustin (Shannon) Zlacki; cherished brother of the late Joseph (Rose) Zlacki, Georgine (Gino) Bisegna, Theresa (Arne) Thomas and Jack Simonic; proud father-in-law of Jeffrey Faith; treasured grandfather of Caden Faith, Devin Faith, Liam Faith, Travis Noel, Tierney Zlacki, Tristan Zlacki; uncle of Misty Zlacki, Bianca Bisegna, Alexis and Macy Thomas; nephew of Russell McGoun and Heather Polono; and dear friend of Casey Heffron and John McCauley. A military burial will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, 1019 Sharps Hill Road, Sharpsburg, PA 15215 at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 7. 2017. A celebration of his life will follow at Clyde and Patties Bar, 901 Freeport Road, Cheswick, PA 15024. Professional Services trusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD. www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MURRAY SADY HYACINTH (MCKENZIE...
MURRAY SADY HYACINTH (McKENZIE) Age 89 of Allison Park, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Sady was born on February 14, 1928 in Kingston, Jamaica, daughter of the late Edward N. McKenzie and Margaret C. (Wilson) McKenzie. In addition to her parents, Sady was preceded in death by her husband, Canute L. Murray; and a daughter, Heather. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sharon Williams; grandchildren, Monique Williams, Michelle Williams, Gareth Sterling, Daniel Sterling, and Yanique Murphy; a great- granddaughter, Chelsea Brown; a sister, Carlene Williams; and brother, O'Neil McKenzie. Guests will be received at the ELOISE B. KYPER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2702 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA, on Friday, April 7, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Christ Episcopal Church, Ross Twp. at 11:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at Allegheny County Memorial Park, Allison Park, PA. Written tributes and memorials are welcomed and encouraged at Kyperfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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