EVANS BERNICE Age 85, of McKees Rocks, on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Beloved mother of Maria (Laura) and the late Gregg; sister of Loretta Bellanca; cousin of Marianne Kaschak, William Kaschak (Kitty), Robert Kaschak (Bonnie); also survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, April 27, 2017, a St. John of God Parish, St. Mary's Church, 9:30 a.m. Everyone please meet at church. Arrangements entrusted to the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POLKA DOROTHY A. (CHURILLA) AG...
POLKA DOROTHY A. (CHURILLA) Age 87, of Lincoln Place, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 23, 2017. Beloved wife to John Polka of 66 years; mother of Cynthia (Mark Bracarelli) Lawson, John J. (Lorraine), Janine A. (Brian) Kozak, and James S. (Karen); grandmother to Minque A. Mulvihill, Angela M. (Michael) Milko, John (Victoria) Polka, Erin Oliva, Jacob Polka, and Kristy Kozak; great-grandmother to Nathen, Jorgia, Olivia, Sutton, Leah, and Jacob; sister to Theresa Sugar and Paula Polovino; daughter of the late Andrew A. and Anna C. Churilla. Services are private and have been entrusted into the care of JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pgh., 15236. Online condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MALIK DAVID C. OF OVERBROOK, P...
MALIK DAVID C. Of Overbrook, peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Son of the late Walter and Stephanie; brother of Paula (Robert) Vietmeier and Mark (Janis) Malik; also many loving nieces and great-nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at THE FRANK DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380 Thursday 6-8 p.m. only. Blessing Service Friday at 9 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MUSULIN MICHAEL AGE 91, OF GLE...
MUSULIN MICHAEL Age 91, of Glen Allen, VA, passed away April 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Melissa Kaufman; brothers, Robert and Nicholas; sisters, Natalie Kunkel and Helen Manko. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary; daughter, Anne; grandchildren, Mary Caglar, Mikey Kaufman, Itsy Caglar, Catherine Daisy Caglar, Cristina Kaufman; his brother, Rudy Musulin; sister, Mary Paulos; numerous nieces and nephews; and Fred Kaufman and his daughter, Erika. Michael proudly served in the Army during WWII, receiving a Purple Heart from injuries suffered at Anzio Beach, Italy. Mike was very proud of his Serbian heritage, and very strong in his Orthodox faith. He was a Professor of Pharmacy at West Virginia University, University of Pittsburgh, and the Medical College of Virginia. The family will receive friends at BLILEY'S FUNERAL HOME, 3801 Augusta Ave., on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday, April 27, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7 p.m., where a Trisagion Prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHAFFO JOHN AGE 57, OF MURRYSV...
CHAFFO JOHN Age 57, of Murrysville, died Sunday, April 23, 2017. He was born August 20, 1959, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Larry and Margaret Miser Chaffo. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Chaffo, in 2016. John worked as a cement finisher and was a member of Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association with Local Union 526. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, Export. He was also an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 31 years, Susan Meyer Chaffo; two loving daughters, Amanda Lee and Allison Marie Chaffo; four siblings, Susan Comunale, Scott Chaffo, Lorraine (Dominic) Lagrotteria, Todd (Amy) Chaffo; and many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, April 25, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the HART FUNERAL HOME, INC., Murrysville. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Export. Interment will follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Monroeville. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the "Miracle Field" in Murrysville at Miracle League of Western Pennsylvania, P.O. Box 503, Murrysville, PA 15668, in John's name. www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEWIS LOIS (REILAND) ON SATURD...
LEWIS LOIS (REILAND) On Saturday, April 22, 2017, of Brookline, formerly of Carrick. Wife of the late Howard "Sparkie" Lewis; mother of Donna (George) Kratina, Mike (Sue) Lewis, Dan (Denise) Lewis, and Ruthann (Frank) Romano; also five grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren; sister of Bernice Cook. Also numerous loving nieces and nephews. Visitations Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 1-8 p.m. at the BORON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1719 Brownsville Road. Funeral Prayers on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Apostles Parish at St. Basil Church at 10:30 a.m. Lois was a member of Holy Apostles Christian Mothers. www.BoronFuneralHome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOLTON THOMAS G. TOM ON SUND...
BOLTON THOMAS G. TOM On Sunday, April 23, 2017, age 73, of North Huntingdon, PA. Beloved husband of 48 years of Janice (Brown) Bolton; loving dad of Lisa (John) Smith, Tom Bolton, and Steve (Krista) Bolton; special grandfather of Bridget, Shannon, Kiera, and Logan; brother of Regis (Judy) Carol Lang, and the late Bernard Bolton; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Tom was a member of IBEW 1914, US Army Reserves and loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and enjoyed car cruises. Friends welcome in the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A blessing service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon. Please visit us at www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUCCIGROSSI DENNIS OF GREENFIE...
BUCCIGROSSI DENNIS Of Greenfield, age 61, on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Beloved spouse for 35 years of Leslie Watson. Devoted father of Justin (Ariane) Watson of North Huntingdon; proud grandfather of Kellan and Jude Watson. Dennis was employed as a Quality Control Inspector for Hamill Manufacturing in Penn Twp. It was a perfect position for someone with his trustworthiness. Dennis was an outdoors enthusiast and loved to visit his cabin in the woods, ride his quads, fish and boat. He also was proficient at being a handyman around his house, even designing the projects to be completed. When forced to be indoors, next to his home, Dennis's favorite places were Lowe's and Home Depot. Friends are welcome to a Memorial Service on Friday at 1 p.m. in PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112, 412-824- 8800. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEAVER JAMES W. AGE 88, OF NOR...
WEAVER JAMES W. Age 88, of North Braddock, quietly on Monday, April 24, 2017, Jesus called James Wiley Weaver home. He was the husband of the late Virginia Ann Green Weaver; he was the loving father of James Lee (Vicky), of NC, Richard (Lori), North Versailles, Cynthia (Mark) DiCocco, of Oakmont, and Beverly (Wes) Ault, of Oakmont; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great -granddaughter. Calling hours with the family will be in the SCHLEIFER FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., (412)271-1361, 534 Jones Avenue, North Braddock, on Thursday, April 27, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Lesko Chapel of the funeral home on Friday at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Daniel R. Moyer officiating. James will be laid to rest next to his devoted wife in the Monongahela Cemetery, North Braddock. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MORT PAUL SHORTY, JR. AGE 66...
MORT PAUL SHORTY, JR. Age 66, of Indiana Twp., formerly of Morningside, died Monday, April 24, 2017 at UPMC Presbyterian University Hospital. Born February 17, 1951, in Hagerstown, MD, to the late Paul and Mary Louise (Timmons) Mort, Sr.; beloved husband of Kelly Marie (Campbell) Mort of 27 years; dear father of Amy Mort-Byard, of Brentwood, and Christopher (Michelle) Mort, of Indiana Twp.; brother of Brenda Mort, Linda (James) Reed, Donna Sue (Michael) Brechbill, and Connie (Richard) Maloy, all of MD, and the late Roger and Robert Mort; son-in-law of Bernard and Karen Campbell, of Morningside, and Judianne Stanko, of New Kensington; grandfather of Theresa Capotosto, Mikael Byard, Sienna and Gia Mort; great-grandfather of Dominick Schneider. Survived by his feline friends, Thomas and Leonardo. Paul was owner of Sandy Creek Supply for four years and Precision Landscaping since 1991. He enjoyed old cars and many TV programs. Friends and relatives will be received at BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Services Friday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment private. Family suggests memorials to Simmons Center for Interstitial Lung Disease at UPMC Falk Medical Building, 4th floor, 3601 Fifth Ave., Pgh., PA 15213. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CASEY JANICE M. ON MONDAY, APR...
CASEY JANICE M. On Monday, April 24, 2017, Janice age 61, of Lawrenceville. Beloved wife of the late Martin Casey; loving mother of Nicole Casey-Sciullo (Nick Sciullo); sister of Frank (Michele), Debra (Michael) DeCourcy and Michael (Scharmen) Konieczka; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Butler at 52nd St., Lawrenceville. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raphael Church, Friday at 11:30 a.m. Visitation Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TARQUINIO LINDA S. AGE 63, OF ...
TARQUINIO LINDA S. Age 63, of Moon Twp., PA, on Monday, April 24, 2017. Beloved daughter of Margaret Schultz and the late William; wife of the late Michael Tarquinio; beloved mother of James Fischer and George Fischer, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Alyssa Bresnay, Kayla Fischer, Matthew Fischer, George Fischer III; adored great-grandmother of Mason Bresnay and one on the way; sister of W. Joseph (Darlene) Schultz, Jr., Michael Schultz, and Richard (Madonna) Schultz. Family to receive friends at the HERRICK COMPASSIONATE FUNERAL SERVICE, PC, Edward M. Herrick, Supervisor/Owner, 951 Cliff Mine Rd., N. Fayette Twp., Imperial, PA, (724)695-7332, on Thursday, April 27, 2017, between the hours of 3-8 p.m., the time of service. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RATKIEWICZ ROSE E. AGE 79, OF ...
RATKIEWICZ ROSE E. Age 79, of Plum Boro, on Monday, April 24, 2017. Wife of the late Michael D.; beloved mother of Michael (Denise), Robert, Deborah (Paul) Simon, Mark (Kim) and Gary (Audra); grandmother of Brian, Lauren, Anna, Amanda (Matt), Jessica and Caylie; sister of Warren (Elaine) McCullough; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received, Wednesday, 2-8 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./ROTH CHAPEL,7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Joy R.C. Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Medicine at West Penn Hospital. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TERRY ELIZABETH A. AGE 73, OF ...
TERRY ELIZABETH A. Age 73, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at UPMC Shadyside. She leaves to cherish her memory children, Aamir (Stacey) Muhammad, Kirby (Renee) Morton, Susan Evans; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Willie Anderson, Jr., Willa Mae Anderson, Virgina (Joe) Howard, James Lee Anderson; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Visitation 12-4 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at the TUNIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead, where funeral services will follow. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH BERTHA MAE BERTHA MAE S...
SMITH BERTHA MAE Bertha Mae Smith, 86, of West Mifflin, passed away at home on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Loving wife of 52 years to Harold W. Smith; mother of Harold (Richelle) Smith; grandmother of William (Jill) Smith and Lindsey (William) Kephart; great-grandmother of Karson Kephart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. Smith; parents, Edward and Agnes Andrews; and siblings, Edward, Harry, and Benjamin Andrews, and Loretta Losteter. She was an active member of the Lebanon Women's Club and AARP Chapter 2170. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.- 8p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Funeral Ceremony will be held Thursday, April 27, 2017, 11:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GARDNER ROBERT EARL AGE 97, OF...
GARDNER ROBERT EARL Age 97, of Pittsburgh, born in Indianapolis, IN, died on April 21, 2017. Survived by his wife of 73 years, Sylvia of Pittsburgh; two children, Lorraine Gardner (Peter Hogan) of Arlington, VA, and Marie Gardner of Washington, DC; two grandchildren, Gregory Hogan of Statesboro, GA, and Christina Hogan of Arlington, VA; brother of the late Cecil and Maxine Gardner. A veteran of WWII, he sailed with the US Navy on the U.S.S. Mizar, and then on a submarine in the Pacific. Following the war he earned a Master's of Fine Arts from the Cranbrook Academy of Art, and taught at the University of Oklahoma. He was fired from that position in 1951 for his refusal to sign McCarthy's loyalty oath; he said he had proved his loyalty by fighting for his country in WWII and did not need to sign a piece of paper. Carnegie-Mellon (then Carnegie Tech) hired him, no loyalty oath required, where he worked as Professor of Lithography for 31 years before retiring in 1984. He will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BACKER ROY AGE 86, OF CANONSBU...
BACKER ROY Age 86, of Canonsburg, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017, in Golden Living Assisted Living. He was born May 31, 1930, in Highland Park, Michigan, the son of Oscar Backer and Ellen Sandberg Backer. On July 19, 1952, he married the love of his life, Charlotte Jane Sloan Backer, who survives. Mr. Backer was retired from Westinghouse, Inc., Atomic Energy Division, Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory Submarine Atomic Systems. Mr. Backer was a senior chemist and while working there was helping to build a "safer, more controllable atomic bomb." Mr. Backer was a man of strong faith and lived that faith daily. He, along with his wife Charlotte, were members of the Chartiers Hill UPC, Canonsburg where they transferred on March 21, 1972, from the Whitehall U.P. Church. Mr. Backer was in the church choir for over 30 years. He enjoyed taping the choir's music, photographing numerous church functions and then copying and sharing those events with the members of the congregation. Mr. Backer and his wife prepared the Communion Table for years. Mr. Backer volunteered in the community delivering meals to seniors (MOW Program). Mr. Backer, and his wife, as chemists were members of the American Chemical Society (ACS). He also belonged to the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh. As a member of these societies, he and his wife traveled to conferences around the country each year. When he would return from conferences he would hand out various items from the conferences to his friends at the church. Surviving, in addition to his loving wife, are two daughters, Joyce Sharon Backer of Maine and Jane Anne Backer of Florida, along with two grandchildren. In the hope that he could help others, Mr. Backer donated his body to the Humanity Gifts Registry. A memorial service will be held in his honor at the Chartiers Hill UPC on April 29, 2017, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Backer's honor may be made to a charity of the donor's choosing. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOZZI PETER C. THE FAMILY OF P...
DOZZI PETER C. The family of Peter C. Dozzi invites you to join them on Friday, May 5, 2017, at the Duquesne University Power Center (Charles J. Dougherty Ballroom) 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282 for a memorial celebration and luncheon beginning at 11:00 a.m. Brief remarks will be presented at 12:30 p.m. Please confirm your attendance by email to ciaotp@comcast.net. At Pete's request, donations can be made to the Henry Bud Rossi Endowed Scholarship Fund at Duquesne University, Attention, James Miller, 600 Forbes Ave., Pgh., 15282. Arrangements were made by BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC. OAKMONT. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WUNDERLICH MARY L. AGE 88, OF ...
WUNDERLICH MARY L. Age 88, of Green Tree and Imperial, on Monday, April 24, 2017, beloved wife of the late Walter Wunderlich; dear mother of David (Sherri) Wunderlich and Kathleen (Robert) Young; loving grandmother of Tim Wunderlich, Emily (Faris) Antoon, Andrew (Kelly) Young, and Daniel (finacée Holly) Young; special great-grandmother of Bryan Antoon. Mary was a longtime choir member of St. Stephen Church and a member of Pittsburgh Lutheran Chorus. Friends welcome Friday 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. -1p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Pgh., PA 15220. Funeral service in St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to St. Stephen Church, 55 Forsythe, Pgh., PA 15220, or Good Samaritan Hospice, 134 Marwood Rd., Cabot, PA 16023. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RIGGS JOAN J. JO AGE 89, OF...
RIGGS JOAN J. JO Age 89, of Mt. Lebanon on Monday, April 24, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Don Riggs; loving mother of Amy (Dale) Baker, Kathleen Prince, Eric (Kathleen) Riggs, and Carl (Theresa) Riggs; dear grandmother of Allie Baker, Emily (Joe) Price, Carla Riggs, Walter Riggs, Anthony Savarino, and Abigal Savarino; great-grandmother of Joseph Riggs Price; daughter of the late Milton and Georgia Striker. Jo was a graduate of Christ Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati, OH, and worked at St. Clair Hospital for 35 years. She attended Capital University in Columbus, OH, where she met her husband Don Riggs. She loved to swim and was a charter member of the Bower Hill Swim Club. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER'S. Family and friends are welcome at 430 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, PA, 412-221-3800 on Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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