DEUTSCH RONALD ANDREW Age 52, a Homestead legend, died on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Army veteran. Beloved father of Jason, Brittany, Taylor, and Ronald; beloved son of Ronald E. (Irene) Deutsch and Pauline Deutsch; loving brother of Suzanna Winwood, Sandra Deutsch; stepbrother of Bruce Colella, Sharon Bellisiaro, Joseph Colella, Mary Lou Whitney, Billy Colella, and Amy Deutsch; also aunts, uncles, cousins; and a friend too many. Visitation Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-8 p.m. in R.V. ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME INC., 315 East Tenth Ave., Homestead. Blessing Service to be announced. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
DEUTSCH RONALD ANDREW AGE 52, ...
↧
AMANN MARJORIE B. MARGE (BRA...
AMANN MARJORIE B. MARGE (BRANNEY) Age 85, of McCandless Twp., on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Thane R. Amann; loving mother of Bob (Louise) Amann and Patti (Tony) Pavilonis; proud grandmother of Todd (Cara) Amann, Bryan (Calynn) Pavilonis and Kellie Pavilonis; great-grandmother of Christian and Anderson Amann; sister of Mary Agnes Hoffman and the late Irene Mellott, William and John Branney. No Viewing. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Alexis Parish, 10090 Old Perry Hwy., Wexford, PA 15090. Interment in North Side Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC. (WEST VIEW). Marge enjoyed her time at Alexis Manor playing cards and bingo with her many friends. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to American Heart Association, Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1207. Please leave condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
ABRAVANEL DIANE AGE 95, PASSED...
ABRAVANEL DIANE Age 95, passed away peacefully in her home in Boca Raton, Florida, on April 24, 2017, where she lived for 31 years. Diane is survived by her loving daughters, Lynn Abravanel, of South Dennis, MA, and Nicki Baker, of New York City. She is preceded in death by her deceased husband, Ben Abravanel, to whom she was married for over 52 years. The final years of her life were enriched with the loving support of her dedicated caretakers Sory, Anne, Lorna, Mary, and Tina. Diane was born on August 26, 1921, in Pittsburgh, PA, to parents, Nicholas and Etta Rosenberg. There she raised her two children and began a successful career in Public Relations in 1957 working as an Associate and Account Executive for the William H. Mazefsky Associates. In 1962 she became the Public Relations Director of Montefiore Hospital, a teaching hospital of the Health Center of the University of Pittsburgh. In 1975, Diane was promoted to the position of Assistant Administrator of the hospital. She was the first woman in Pittsburgh to be accredited by the Public Relations Society of America, was a past president of the Society's Pittsburgh Chapter, and was a founder and past president of Western Pennsylvania's Public Relations Society of Health Care Organizations. In 1977, she was listed in "Who's Who of American Women" and "Who's Who in the East." It was always Diane's dream to have a college degree. At the age of 51 she began her studies at the University of Pittsburgh where she majored in Communications while pursuing a full time career in hospital administration. Following her retirement in 1986, she resumed her studies at Florida Atlantic University. At the age of 69 she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree after 19 years of part time study. In 1990 she was inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Diane will be fondly remembered by her family and friends for writing and producing musical reviews for community clubs, organizations, and milestone birthday celebrations. Her positive attitude was an inspiration to all who knew her. Her sincere kindness to others made them feel loved and important. The Abravanel family asks that you spend time with your children and loved ones and make a toast to enduring friendships. Diane would wish that for you. A Celebration of Life service will be held in Pittsburgh at a future date. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
HANEY THOMAS EDWIN AGE 76, OF ...
HANEY THOMAS EDWIN Age 76, of Moon Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Born October 13, 1940 in Canton, OH, son of the late Nelson and Evelyn (Booth) Haney; beloved husband for 51 years to Diane (Huffman) Haney; father of Sean (Monica) Thomas, Mark (Sue-Mei) Hilary, Teresa (Patrick) Harkey; grandfather of Thomas, Noah, Carrie, Marion, and Kevin; and survived by many loving cousins. He received his BS from the Ohio State University and his MBA from Montclair State University. He was a veteran of the Army and was a Food Scientist Technologist and a member of Ken Mawr United Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Ken Mawr United Presbyterian Church in McKees Rocks, PA. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, the Animal Care Society of Louisville, KY, or the Ken Mawr Presbyterian Church in Tom's memory. Announcement by COPELAND'S, Coraopolis. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
MILLER ROY S. ON SUNDAY, APRI...
MILLER ROY S. On Sunday, April 30, 2017, beloved father of Brandon, Sarah and Emily Miller; brother of Stephen (Shelly) Miller and Gerrian Bobrowsky; grandfather of Grayson Miller; uncle of Josh Bobrowsky. Friends may meet at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Tuesday at 12 Noon and then proceed to Beth Shalom Cemetery for 1 p.m. graveside services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Boulevard, Suite 602, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 or Adat Shalom Congregation, 368 Guys Run Road, Cheswick, PA 15024. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
MAZZA LENA M. (VOGLIANO) AGE 9...
MAZZA LENA M. (VOGLIANO) Age 97, of Bridgeville, on April 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Christy Mazza for 54 years; loving mother of Bonnie (Daniel) Saccani, Virginia (David) Paroline and Wayne C. Mazza; cherished grandmother of Daniel (Jodie) Saccani, Jr., Christina (John) Duffy, David Paroline, Jr., and Kimberly Paroline; and great- grandmother of Jadan, Jonathan and Cooper Duffy and Daniel Saccani, III; preceded in death by her brothers, John, Henry Doll, Joe Chik and Cesare, Jr. Ping Vogliano. Lena was a member of Holy Child Parish and the ISDA, and former owner of Vogliano's Restaurant. She was also an LPN and provided private home care. Family and friends received on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412.221.3333), where a Blessing Service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. View and share condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
PANICH PEARL K. AGE 94, FORMER...
PANICH PEARL K. Age 94, formerly of Monessen, died in Vincentian Home, Pittsburgh on Tuesday May 2, 2017. Beloved mother of Sister Camille Panich, S.C.N., Pittsburgh, Nancy (Wayne) Stewart, of Amherst, OH, Georgia (Ted) Whitby, of Wexford; grandmother of Sean (Rachel) Stewart, Scott (Katie) Stewart, Allison Whitby, Sara Whitby; great-grandmother of Nathan Stewart. Friends received in DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 441 Reed Ave., Monessen, PA (www.dalfonso-billick.com), on Friday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Services Saturday 9:30 a.m. Blessing 10 a.m. Mass in Epiphany Church, 618 Knox Ave., Monessen. Interment in Grandview Cemetery Monessen. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
SMITH RODNEY EUGENE ROD AGE ...
SMITH RODNEY EUGENE ROD Age 55, of Cranberry Twp., passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017. Born March 2, 1962 in Lima, OH, he was the son of Barbara Dean Atkinson Smith and the late Irvin H. Smith. He graduated from Wapakoneta High School and Penn State University. Rod was a member of Grace Community Church and held a strong sense of faith. He always instilled that belief in his two sons. Rodney was a meteorologist with the National Weather Service for 28 years. He served as a senior meteorologist at the Pittsburgh office for the past 12 years. In his spare time, he loved to travel with his family and golf with his friends. In addition to his mother, he leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 17 years, Julie Shinko Smith; his sons, Dean and Nathan Smith; his brother, Curt (Betty) Smith; and his sister, Jodell (Rob) Roe. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Grace Community Church, 9160 Marshall Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made towards Dean and Nathan's college savings. A memorial account, in Rod's name, has been setup at PNC Bank. Checks, payable to the 'Rodney Smith Memorial Fund' can also be mailed to Julie's mom, Joyce Shinko, at 164 Elmwood Dr., Glenshaw, PA 15116. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to BOYLAN-GLENN- KILDOO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 130 Wisconsin Ave., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: boylanfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
THOMAS MARY JANE (ABBOTT) AGE ...
THOMAS MARY JANE (ABBOTT) Age 85, of Penn Hills, on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Beloved wife for 64 years of William P. "Buck" Thomas; loving mother of Lynn (Gene) Franks and Lisa (late Harry) Zourelias; grandmother of Brandon and Jeremy Franks and Zachary and Erica Zourelias; great-grandmother of Nora Zourelias; sister of Ruth Isherwood, James Abbott, Harry (Carole) Abbott and the late Thomas, William, Robert and Paul (Jeanne) Abbott; sister-in-law of Donald (Millie) Thomas, Martin (Denise) Thomas, Mary Cambest, Barry (Karen) Thomas and the late Gerald (Claire) and Harmon (Janet) Thomas; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at MAURICE L. KNEE, LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Rd. (across from S & T Bank), Plum, PA 15239. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 a.m. St. Gerard Majella Church, 121 Dawn Dr., Penn Hills, PA 15235. (Everyone please gather at the church.) Entombment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. If desired and in lieu of flowers, the Thomas family suggest memorials to the National MS Society, 1501 Reedsdale St., Suite 105, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
HAMILTON DONALD A. AGE 80 OF M...
HAMILTON DONALD A. Age 80 of Monroeville, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Doris Damico Hamilton; loving father of Kelly Elizabeth Hamilton and Katherine Anne Hamilton, both of Monroeville; brother of Mary Ann Johnson; also numerous nieces and nephews. Donald was a member of the Shrine, Scottish Rite (32nd Degree Mason) and the Orient Lodge F&AM #683. Friends will be received Saturday 11 a.m. -2 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE / PLUM CHAPEL) corner of (445) Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville (412-856-4747), where a service will conclude the visitation Saturday, 2 p.m. Masonic services will be Saturday, 2:00 p.m. Interment will be private. The family kindly suggests memorial contributions may be made to Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, 1622 James St., Monroeville, PA 15146. jobefuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
FROEHLICH MEGAN R. AGE 22, SUD...
FROEHLICH MEGAN R. Age 22, suddenly on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, of Shaler Twp. Beloved daughter of Steve and Peggy (Waldier) Froehlich; loving sister of Stephen M. Froehlich; dear granddaughter of Shirley and the late Don Froehlich and the late Nancy Waldier; Godmother of Victoria; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Megan loved coaching soccer shots and her Subway family. Friends will be received Friday 2-8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Bonaventure Church, Glenshaw on Saturday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Miracle League of SW PA. www.mlswpa.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
SYMSEK EDWARD EDJEW ON TUESD...
SYMSEK EDWARD EDJEW On Tuesday, May 2, 2017, husband of the late Rosemary Symsek; loving father of Sandi (Joe) Ganick, Edward Symsek and Ellen (Jim) Reis; brother of Virginia Symsek, Frank (Maxine) Symsek, and the late Louise McCoskey, Frances Rudge, Stella Castelucci, Mary Symsek, John, Joe, Stanley, Andy and Billy Symsek; proud grandfather of Stephanie and Katie Ganick, Kaitlin and Alex Symsek, Laurie (Matt) Hoetzlein, Jimmy Reis, and Sarah (Jeremy) Fischer; great-grandfather of Lydia Rose and Hannah Ellen Hoetzlein. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church on Saturday at 12 Noon. Burial in St. Ignatius Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
KRAMER BETTY JANE AGE 98, ON T...
KRAMER BETTY JANE Age 98, on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, formerly of the North Side and Ross Twp., cared for at Mt. Lebonon Health and Rehab Center. Beloved wife of the late William J. Kramer, owners of Kramer's Market. Mother of Becky (Walt) Zastawa, Chris (Gene) Zess, Jack (Michele) Kramer and the late son Bill; grandmother of David (Jenny) Zastawa, Chrissy (Shupei) Chiao, Jason (Heather) Zess, Stephanie Zess, Jessica (Matt) Crawshaw, and Nicole (Jason) Lesnick; great-grandmother of Cody Green, Shelby and Hayey Zastawa, Jackson, Emily, and Cameron Chiao, Alexis, Max, and Cal Zess, Brandy and Lyla Crawshaw and Cameron Hughes Lasnick. Aunt of Cindy (Ralph) Cavaliere; also survived by dear friends, Peggy and Barbara. Arrangements by THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. No visitation. Burial will be private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
MAHON JAMES J. JIM AGE 84, O...
MAHON JAMES J. JIM Age 84, on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, James J. Jim Mahon, of Pitcairn. He was the husband of the late Joan Larue (Johnson) Mahon; father of Thomas Mahon, Patrick (Cynthia) Mahon, Kellie Mahon and the late Jody Mahon; grandfather of Anna (Clayton Wise) McElfresh, J.T. Mahon and Shawna Mahon; great-grandfather of Kelsie and Carter Wise; also two brothers. Jim was a Korean War Navy veteran. Friends received Thursday from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 318 Wall Avenue, Pitcairn. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Michael Church, Friday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Joseph G. Luisi officiating. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
YOUNG FR. DESALES, OFM CAP. DI...
YOUNG FR. DESALES, OFM CAP. Died on May 2, 2017, at Vincentian de Marillac, in Pittsburgh. He was 96. He was born in Cumberland, MD, on July 15, 1920, to Arthur and Lenora (Lippold) Young. Named Arthur Francis, Jr., at his baptism, he was one of five children. Preceding him in death are his brother, Fr. Valentine Young, OFM Cap., and sister, Ann McKenzie. He is survived by his brother, Paul; sisters, Helene Teeter and Lenore (Paulie) Taylor and her husband, Cass; and numerous nieces and nephews whose baptisms and weddings he delighted in celebrating. He was educated at Ss. Peter and Paul grade school and LaSalle High School in Cumberland before entering St. Fidelis Seminary of the Province of St. Augustine of the Capuchin Order in 1934. He was given the name DeSales upon his investiture with the Capuchin habit in July 13, 1941. Upon completion of his Theology studies at Capuchin College, Father DeSales was ordained to the priesthood on June 8, 1948 at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. Following his initial assignment as assistant pastor at St. Augustine parish in Pittsburgh, Father DeSales spent the next 17 years preaching with the Capuchin Mission Band, being stationed in Pittsburgh, St. Louis, MO, and Annapolis, MD, while conducting retreats and parish missions. In 1968 he was assigned for the first of two tours as the pastor of St. Ambrose parish in Cresaptown, MD, near his hometown of Cumberland, where he served for three years. It was time to get off the road, FFather DeSales said, noting the hectic work of a mission priest that had kept him moving from parish to parish for nearly two decades. In June, 1971, Father DeSales was sent to Sacred Heart parish in Charleston, WV, where he served for the next six years as local superior and pastor. From 1977 until 1983, he was pastor of St. Mary parish in Herman, PA. His years in Charleston and Herman were marked by a notable increase in the enrollment in each of the parish grade schools, a tribute to Father DeSales enthusiasm for Catholic education, and one which he communicated effectively to his parishioners. He was subsequently assigned to York, PA, to serve as local superior and pastor of St. Joseph parish there. He spent the next six years in this rapidly growing parish, continuing to foster support for parochial education at the elementary and junior high school levels. In 1988 he returned once again to the friary in Cumberland, and to St. Ambrose parish as its pastor, an assignment that delighted him. He focused his commitment to Catholic education there on the parish Religious Education program where, once again, he was able to employ creative means to garner support and energy from the parish and staff. In 1995, Father DeSales returned to Pittsburgh, where he would spend the remainder of his active ministry as Chaplain to the Sisters of Saint Francis of Mt. Alvernia (1995-2002), as a pastoral assistant and confessor at St. Mary of the Point in Pittsburgh (2002-2007), and as a part-time Chaplain to the Vincentian Sisters. In December of 2016, Father took up residence at Vincentian de Marillac, where he was able to spend the final months of his life under the wonderful care of the Sisters there, in peace and relative comfort after his long years of priestly service to the Church. Viewing for Father DeSales will be from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017, at St. Augustine Friary, 221 36th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. There will be a wake service at 4 p.m. The body will then be transferred to Cumberland, MD. Viewing in Cumberland will be from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Shrine of Ss. Peter and Paul, 125 Fayette Street, Cumberland, MD, followed by the funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment will be in the friars' plot at Ss. Peter and Paul cemetery immediately following the Mass. Professional Services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville. Donations in honor of Father DeSales may be made to the Capuchin Friars, 220 37th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
CARSON JOHN W. JOHN W. CARSON,...
CARSON JOHN W. John W. Carson, age 85, of Sewickley PA, passed away April 28, 2017 at the Family Hospice in Pittsburgh. John was born in Sewickley PA July 1, 1931 to the late Mary Reddington and John W. Carson, Sr. He obtained an Associate Degree from Robert Morris College and was a Chemical Engineer, he became Plant Manager at ARCO retiring in 1997. He was predeceased by his wife, Dolores Eberhardt Carson. John is survived by two daughters, Darlene Enscoe of Marblehead, MA and Cheryl (Mark) Griffith also of Marblehead, MA; grandchildren, Kati Enscoe Ferrante and Kristofer Enscoe both of Marblehead, Megan Griffith of New York, NY and Michael Griffith of South Boston, MA; also a great- granddaughter, Dori Ferrante of Marblehead, MA; a sister, Rita (Andrew) Anderson of CA and William Bill Carson of Sewickley. His wishes were that Services be Private for Family only. Arrangements by COPELAND SEWICKLEY FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
WHEELER JASON STEVEN AGE 48, O...
WHEELER JASON STEVEN Age 48, of Hazelwood, on Monday, May 1, 2017. Beloved husband of Erin "O'Toole" Wheeler; father of Jason, Jeremy, Jaycee Wheeler and Shane O'Toole; brother of John, Chad and the late Ronald Wheeler. Friends will be received on Friday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the ELMER L. HERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 5204 Second Avenue, Hazelwood. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
MIGGANTZ CLARYNE ON SUNDAY, AP...
MIGGANTZ CLARYNE On Sunday, April 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Hillard J. Miggantz; beloved mother of Dr. Richard J. (Rae) Miggantz, Judy L. Kaliman and Dr. Robert Miggantz (Dr. Donna Labriola); sister of the late Verna Schwartz; grandmother of Erin and Marc Miggantz, Sam and Michael Kaliman and Sydney Miggantz. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Sunday at 2 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (1- 2 p.m.). Interment Tree of Life Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
SMITH MARTIN J. III MARTY PASS...
SMITH MARTIN J. III Marty passed away April 29, 2017, at the age of 26. He was the cherished son of Martin J. and the late Dazia Ray Smith. Marty was born December 14, 1992 to a military family at Fort Ord, California which included sisters, Ashley and Brittnany; and brother Brandon. He graduated from Charleroi High School in 2008. During these years he developed a love for martial arts studying Poekalon, an Indonesian specialty. He became a certified martial arts instructor and was also studying to become a personal trainer. Marty is also survived by his son, Dominic, age six; his paternal grandmother, Dorothy Smith; maternal grandparents, Sylvia and Gary Alexander; as well as numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. at the South Park Home Economics Building, South Park, PA 15129. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
LIPCHAK VIRGINIA M. AGE 62, PA...
LIPCHAK VIRGINIA M. Age 62, passed suddenly on Monday, May 1, 2017. Daughter of the late Michael and Mary Lipchak; sister of the late Anthony Lipchak; beloved niece of John Lipchak; also survived by many cousins. Funeral arrangement are entrusted to the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME and will be private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧