FELTZ WALTER GEORGE Age 88, from Mt. Lebanon. Passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's and terminal Bone Cancer. He was born on April 22, 1930, in New York City. Son of the late Walter and Clara Feltz. Brother of the late Barry Feltz. Preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Andrew Walter Guzzi. Husband to his loving wife of 59 years, Carol Michel Feltz. Father to Kimberly and husband, Anthony Guzzi. Grandfather to his dear granddaughter, Katherine Guzzi, that he was so very proud of. Uncle to three nieces. Walter attended the Defense Language School at the Presidio, in Monterey, California, where he learned to speak ?uent Russian. He became a Russian Linguist and Cryptologist for the Air Force and served in the Korean War, stationed in Japan. The U.S. Airforce awarded him the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the U.N. Service Medal. He then graduated from Florida Southern College, in Lakeland, Florida, where he earned a degree in Engineering. Walter retired as a Regional Manager from American Cast Iron Pipe. Walter was an avid stamp, coin, clock and train collector. He loved to spend time listening to great Jazz with his daughter, Kim. Longtime member of South Hills Country Club. He and his wife, Carol, traveled extensively and enjoyed their yearly trip to Marco Island, Florida in the Winter. At 6'5, Walt was a Gentle Giant. A loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, and a good friend to all. A gathering to celebrate Walter's life will be held Sunday, March 3, 2019, from 2-8 p.m. at BEINHAUER FUNERAL HOME, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray (724-941-3211). Interment will be private. In his honor, in lieu of ?owers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (www.alzfdn.org) or the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org). Please add tributes at beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PALLOTTA EDWARD C. AGE 86, ...
PALLOTTA EDWARD C. Age 86, of Valencia, PA (formerly Ross Township) passed peacefully on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. Born Dec. 20, 1932, son of the late Salvatore and Carmella Pallotta. Beloved husband of Rosemarie (Mader) Pallotta; loving father of Leslie Ann Pallotta, and Dr. Edward M. (Beth) Pallotta; proud grandfather of Lucca and Gianna; brother of Mildred M. Figurski of Erie, PA. Also loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Born in Erie, PA, Ed graduated from Gannon University and attended Dickinson Law School. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was employed for 48 years with the federal government as an IRS Special Agent (Criminal Investigation Division), OPM, and the FBI. A lover of all sports, he especially enjoyed baseball. Family and friends will be received Monday from 4-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Kilian Parish, Cranberry Twp., of?ciated by Rev. Charles Bober. Entombment will follow in North Side Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of ?owers, donations may be made in Ed's memory to Light of Life Rescue Mission (Pittsburgh, PA) or St. Paul's Free Clinic (Erie, PA). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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YAUCH EDWARD F., JR. AGE 87,...
YAUCH EDWARD F., Jr. Age 87, of Venetia, formerly of Scott Twp., on Friday, February 22, 2019. Beloved husband of Catherine (Majer) Yauch; dear father of Elizabeth (Christopher) Duggan and Regina (Christopher) Henry; loving grandfather of Amanda Henry; brother of Robert Yauch and the late Dorothy Starr and Raymond Yauch. Mr. Yauch retired from United Airlines and was a longtime member of SS. Simon & Jude Church. Friends welcome Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220. Mass of Christian Burial SS. Simon & Jude Church Wednesday 10 a.m. If desired, memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave. #1300, Pgh., PA 15222. www.slaterfuneral.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TENNANT PHYLLIS SCHAILE CHICK ...
TENNANT PHYLLIS SCHAILE CHICK Age 88, of Winston-Salem, NC, formerly of Penn Hills, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was born on February 1, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Oscar Schaile and Hazel Brooks Schaile. She was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Winston-Salem for 20 years and a long time member of St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church in Penn Hills where she also taught preschool. Phyllis enjoyed gardening, trivia and word games, traveling to folk festivals in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and family vacations at the beach. Phyllis volunteered for People Concerned for the Unborn Child for over 25 years and for Birthright of Winston-Salem. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her ?rst husband of 41 years, Armand Chick; one sister, Beverly Garrard; one brother, Kenneth Schaile; and son-in-law John Pavshak. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Robert Bob Tennant of Winston-Salem; children, Dolores "Dee" Scott (John) of Cheswick, PA, Anthony Chick (Maura) of Beaver Falls, PA, Michael Chick (Robin) of Gibsonia, PA, Gary Chick (Debra) of San Antonio, TX, Cathleen Morrison (Rick) of Las Cruces, NM, Raymond Chick (Zhaoli) of Thousand Oaks, CA, Christina Zummo (Steve) of Plum Borough, PA, Robert Tennant (Sherry) of Madison, NC, and Lorraine Reiter of St. Peters, MO; 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by four siblings, Glenna Ralston, Gale Schaile, Gary Schaile, and Carol Larrick. The family will receive friends from 2-8 PM on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 1, 2019, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 750 Pittsburgh St., Springdale, PA, 15144. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pittsburgh, PA. In lieu of ?owers, the family requests memorials be made to People Concerned for the Unborn Child, 3050 Pioneer Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOCK MARGERY J. PASSED PEACE...
BOCK MARGERY J. Passed peacefully on January 7, 2019, at the age of 78. In addition to her parents, John and Julia Bock, she was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Maysak, of Greensburg. She is survived by sister, Carol Burkett of North Versailles; niece, Amber (Gregory) Nelis of Butler; niece, Julie (Michael) Berry of Greensburg; grandnephew, Jonathan Johnson; grandniece, Abigail (Dylan) Davis; and grandnephew, Travis Berry. Margery will be dearly missed by family and friends. She was kind hearted, generous, and generally pleasant to be around - unless she was driving. Anyone who was in the car with Marge held on for dear life and she was quite fond of telling other drivers that the Gas pedal is on the right. She lived her life in much the same way as she drove. Always on the move, enjoying adventures (she had quite a penchant for taking cruises), and a bit daring (she got her ?rst tattoo in her mid 60s, and then followed that up with a few more, getting her last one at age 74). She loved her family with all of her heart. This love was only surpassed by her love of Neil Diamond, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and contact paper. She also enjoyed craft shows, painting ceramic statues, and putting puzzles together. She left us with many fond memories, a few cats, and a reminder to keep your sense of humor, not take yourself too seriously, and to be kind to everyone. A private family memorial service was held. Arrangements entrusted to the GENE H. CORL, INC., FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE. www.corlfuneralchapel Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VRANISH MILAN OF FINLEYVILLE...
VRANISH MILAN Of Finleyville, formerly of Nevillewood and Bethel Park, on Friday, February 22, 2019, age 87, beloved husband for 62 years of the late Beverly J. Vranish; proud and loving father of Douglas G. (Veronica), Sandra J. Skerbetz (Daniel), Susan L. Wells (Glenn) and Matthew L. (Cynthia); cherished grandfather of Jason (Pam), Justin (Mandi), Jacob (Alyssa), Benjamin, Sarah, Madison, Reese, Amanda, Charles and Jack; and great- grandfather of Scarlett and Evander. Milan was the owner of the Milan Vranish Insurance Agency for over 50 years. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (RT 88), Library, where a funeral service will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Burial in Mount Lebanon Cemetery with Full Military Honors. In lieu of ?owers, contributions may be made to Christian Appalachian Project (CAP), P.O. Box 55911, Lexington, KY 40555-5911 or Salvation Army of Western PA, P.O. Box 742, Carnegie, PA 15106. davidhenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCNALLY BRUCE ALLEN AGE 79, ...
McNALLY BRUCE ALLEN Age 79, of Brentwood, peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 22, 2019. Bruce will be truly missed by his two daughters, Liz Greives (Bill) and Kate Klein (Rick) and his former wife, Pat. Cherished brother of Barb Barnett (Ted) and Beth Miller (Sam). Pap Boop was loved dearly by his seven grandchildren - Anthony, Tom, Lauren and Lindsey Greives and Miranda, Tanner and Easton Klein. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence "Bud" and Betty McNally Loef?er (the late Louis). Bruce retired from Kopp Glass in 1998 after 33 years in sales and manufacturing. He attended Penn State University and was a lifelong Nittany Lion fan. Bruce graduated from Brentwood High School in 1957 and enjoyed spending time with his classmates and attending reunions. Bruce loved his scratch-off tickets, coffee and sweets, and was wonderful company to all who spent time with him. His sense of humor could brighten anyone's day. Family and friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Monday from 3-8 p.m., where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of ?owers, the family suggests making a donation to the Brentwood High School Alumni Association c/o PO Box 97705, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEISS JANE (COFSKY) ON FRIDA...
WEISS JANE (COFSKY) On Friday, February 22, 2019. Beloved wife of Dr. Robert F. Weiss. Loving mother of Adam J. (Kelly) Weiss and Eric S. (Valerie) Weiss. Sister of Myrna (Larry) Cohen and Heidi Cofsky. Grandma of Bennett Thomas Weiss. Aunt of Jodi Schwartz and Josh Cohen. Jane was a devoted mother of her three Golden Retrievers, Luke, Cody and Brady, as well as her two granddogs, Kevin and Bono. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Visitation 45 minutes prior to services, (9:15-10 a.m.) Interment Homewood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Humane Animal Rescue, 6926 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MERCURIO VIRGINIA J. "JEAN" (D...
MERCURIO VIRGINIA J. "JEAN" (DeFALCO) Age 93, of Penn Hills, on Friday, February 22, 2019. Beloved wife for 76 years of the late Felix F. Mercurio. Loving mother of Mary Jean (Ralph) Rauso, Philomena (late John) Sanmarco, Pauline (Anthony) Tierno, Frank (Lisa) Mercurio, Felix (Darlene) Mercurio and Angela Mercurio. Sister of Josephine Lippelo, Philomena "Minnie" Connolly, Stephania Bonasso, Andrew DeFalco and Margaret "Peggy" Fontanazzo. Also survived by twelve grandchildren, sixteen great- grandchildren, one great-great grandson, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by two grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at MAURICE L. KNEE, LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Rd. (across from S & T Bank) Plum, PA 15239. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10 a.m., St. Susanna R. C. Church. Entombment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VAVREK KENNETH C. AGE 64, ...
VAVREK KENNETH C. Age 64, of Kennedy Twp., peacefully on Friday evening, February 22, 2019, with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband of 41 years to Sandra (Fiore) Vavrek; dear father of Cynthia (Julian) Nadolny, Mike (Lisa) Vavrek, and Brittany (Brandon) Zeman; proud Pap and Pup Pup of Justin, Julianna, Brody, Tyler, Brooks, and Logan; brother of Neal (Bernadette) Vavrek and Valerie (Dennis) Duff; also survived by his nephew, Luke Hahn. Son of the late Luke and Maina Vavrek. Kenneth retired from the US Army SFC-E7 after 20 years. He served as a Personnel Sgt. and a Recruiter. He also toured Germany and Korea. Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Kennedy Twp. location of the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 941 McCoy Rd., Kennedy Twp., PA 15136. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Malachy Church. Burial at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook: www.musmannofh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BEST MARY E . (DIECKMANN) AGE ...
BEST MARY E . (DIECKMANN) Age 69, of Mt. Oliver, on Feb. 20, 2019. Passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She is remembered as a loving and vibrant woman by her husband, Daniel Wayne Best; her children, Amy (Mike) Watt, Elizabeth (Michael) Spano, and Danielle (Fiancee Dan) Best; granddaughter, Haley Althea Spano; siblings Pat Amodeo, Mimi (Ken) Bauern?end, Bill (Margaret) Dieckmann; Barb (Ray) Mannella; sister-in-law Deana (Gerard) Wuenschel; brother-in-law Joseph Robert Best; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by her parents William Bumps Dieckmann and Ruth Scheirer Dieckmann, her sister Judith Brewer, brother-in-law Alvin Best, sister-in-law Althea Best. Mary enjoyed life to the fullest. She found employment at Bell Telephone, right after High School, and married her husband of 49 years in October 1969. Throughout her 44 year career with Bell Telephone (Verizon), she held many different positions; an Operator and Switching Equipment Technician just to name a few. She volunteered at Phillip Murray Elementary School helping the teachers and students any way she could. Mary was very creative, making Halloween costumes for her three daughters. Her costumes won ?rst place for more than ?ve years. She also came in 2nd place a few times. Mary loved to play Bingo, anywhere there was one, and with whomever wanted to go. Mary was an American Legion Auxiliary Post 694 member for many years. Six years ago, she transferred her membership to the American Legion Auxiliary Post 935 in Baldwin. During this time Mary was elected and served as Vice-President of the Auxiliary until she was unable to complete her duties due to her illness. Mary cheered for the Pittsburgh Steelers even when she shouldn't have. With her infectious smile and heartwarming personality, she made friends with everyone who come in contact with her. She was most proud of her three daughters and granddaughter. Friends received SUN. and MON. 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. at TIMOTHY K. SLATER FUNERAL SERVICES, INC., (412-381-3337), 425 Brownsville Road, Mt. Oliver. Mass of Christian Burial TUE. in St. Basil Church, Holy Apostles Parish, 11:30 a.m. Interment following at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies 1:30 p.m. Condolences at: www.timothykslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KATLUBECK ANDREW P., JR. OF ...
KATLUBECK ANDREW P., Jr. Of Bethel Park, on Friday, February 22, 2019, age 80, beloved husband of Patricia (Ceglarski); loving father of Andy Paul Katlubeck III, Laura (Ronnie Yarkosky) and Denise Dinkfelt (Terry); son of the late Andy "Ribs" and Anna Katlubeck; brother of Charlotte Block (Danny) and the late Anna Mae Sedora; Pap of Cory Dinkfelt and Jenna Dinkfelt; also many nieces and nephews. Andy was retired from Irvin Works. He enjoyed ?shing, boating and camping at Moraine Camplands with family and friends. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME , 6364 Library Road (RT 88), Library. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Valentine Church. In honor of Andy, please wear your Steelers clothing. Contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish. davidhenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JAMISON PAUL D. IT IS WITH...
JAMISON PAUL D. It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Dennis Jamison "PJ" of Pittsburgh announces his passing on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the age of 66 years. Paul will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Victoria "Vickie" and his children, Melissa Jamison (Jay Farmer) and Christopher Jamison (Krista Baines), best Pappy of Joscelin "Josie" and Claire Jamison. He will be affectionately remembered by his siblings, Mary Alice Sturm (Steve), Jerry Jamison (Cheri), Edith Ann Nalitz (Stan), his aunt Ann Cappellano, mother- in-law Barbara Blakeley, brother-in-law Ralph Blakeley (Christine) sister-in-law Judy Kuehnle (Mark), dear friend Jarett Catanzaro, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. Paul was predeceased by his parents Robert and Joan Jamison and his brothers John, Timothy and Robert Jamison. Paul spent many years of his career at Giant Eagle in the produce retail business. He loved interacting with his customers and their children. Paul was an active participant in the Friends of Bill W. program for 27 years. The family would like to extend their appreciation to Vitas Hospice who played a major role in his life by providing continual care that allowed Paul to sustain a very satisfying quality of life during his lengthy illness. Visitation will be held at JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held at 8:30 p.m. with Pastor Rita Platt of?ciating. For anyone wishing to stay throughout the evening, a meal will be provided at The Whitehall House located next door to the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Paul's life, the Rite of Committal, will be held at a future date at Penn Forest Natural Burial Park, 121 Colorado Street, Verona, PA. If desired, memorial donations in memory of Paul may be made to Vitas Community Connection, 2009 Mackenzie Way, Suite 110, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TOMMASINO VIENNA MARIA (SERRAO...
TOMMASINO VIENNA MARIA (SERRAO) Age 91, of Maida, Italy (resided in Seven Fields, PA). Beloved wife for 61 years of Pasquale Tommasino; loving mother of Rosa DeSensi (Frank DeSensi); proud grandmother of Francesco and Roberto DeSensi; sister of the late Antonio Serrao, Teresa Serratore, Marianna Serrao, Francesca Ciliberto, Anna Tedesco, Maria Serrao; also survived by loving friends and relatives. Friends will be received on Monday from 4-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME of CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd., (724) 772-8800. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in St. Kilian Church on 706 Franklin Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOLLER KATHERINE M. (CRISTIANO...
JOLLER KATHERINE M. (CRISTIANO) Age 93, of Morningside, passed peacefully on her birthday, on Friday, February 22, 2019. Beloved wife of the late George "Junior" Emanuele and Bernard Joller; loving companion of 27 years of Joe Oertell; beloved mother of Candy (Pete) Venezia; devoted gram of Kristine (John) Kubic and Tom Venezia; cherished GiGi of Alex and Emily Kubic; sister of the late Michael (Ethel) Cristiano and Dee (Mina) Cristiano; special aunt of Joe (Debbie) Cristiano, Diane Mancini, the late Michael (surviving wife Monica) Cristiano and the late Patty Cristiano; also survived by great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Kathy had a great love for her family, enjoyed family vacations and spending time at the casino and beach. She was a longtime employee of Stumpfs Market. Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Monday, February 25, 2019 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Raphael Church on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOWLING MARIANN AGE 74, GI...
DOWLING MARIANN Age 74, Gibsonia, PA, formerly Shaler Township went to be with her Lord and Saviour Friday, February 22, 2019, surrounded by family. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, June 4, 1944. Beloved daughter of Joseph and Helen (Savor) Bursich. Married in Pittsburgh to loving husband George Dowling (deceased September 26, 2006). Attended Etna High School and employed at Mellon Bank as Vice President/Branch Manager for 23 years, on the Board of Directors at Vincentian, McCandless, PA. She was a member of All Saints and St. Bonaventure Church. Her surviving children are Janet (Dowling) Bunner, husband Dan, Dr. Carol Dowling, Michael Dowling, ?ancé Jodi Ward; granddaughters Brittany and Jessica Bunner; brothers Richard Cessar, Charles Bursich and the late William Cessar. Mariann was always quick with a smile and kind word, she took the most pride in her children and grandchildren's success in business and in life. She will be greatly missed by all who have come into contact with her. Visitation Tues. 2-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial Wed. 10 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Church. Please visit us at neelyfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BETZ CHARLOTTE MAE "SHIRLEY" (...
BETZ CHARLOTTE MAE "SHIRLEY" (LAMBERT) Age 93, of Sewickley, PA, formerly of North Side, passed peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Daughter of the late Thomas G. and Alice T. Lambert; beloved wife of the late Arthur E. Betz; loving mother of Sandra B. (Michael) Zippler and Marilyn J. (George) Steigerwald; loving gram to Joseph, Rebecca, Matthew, Emily, Douglas, and Mark; proud great-grandma(GiGi) of 10, preceded in death by sisters and brother Margaret McAllister, Ethel Rosenbaum, Wilbur Lambert, and Mary Atkins (Shirley's twin); also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Shirley was a long time member of The Order of the Eastern Star, and past President of Suburban General Hospital Auxiliary where she supervised the running of the hospital gift shop.Friends received Tuesday 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 funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Union Dale Cemetery. Please leave condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOSSE HELEN E . (STOPICH) AGE ...
MOSSE HELEN E . (STOPICH) Age 88, of Avalon, peacefully on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Visitation will be held Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at McDONALD-LINN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC, 529 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202 where a Funeral Service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. For full obituary see: www.mcdonald-linn.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GIBSON SAMUEL , JR . OF STUA...
GIBSON SAMUEL , JR . Of Stuart, FL passed away on February 14, 2019 at the age of 96. Formally from Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Bethel Park and California, PA, he joins the love of his life, Mary Edith Keys Gibson, his wife of 69 years who passed away in 2011. Also, he joins their daughter Janice Gibson Nechay who passed away in 1986. Sam was born in East Pike Run Township, PA on August 12, 1922 to parents, Samuel Gibson and Lizzie Higginson Gibson. He was the last of his immediate family, preceded in death by brothers, John, Bill, Tom, Edwin; and sisters, Elizabeth Harris and Florence Britton. Sam graduated from East Pike Run Township High School in 1940. Not known to him at the time, he had played baseball against future Hall of Famer, Stan Musial of Donora, PA High School. Joining the United States Navy in 1941 he served over three years in the Paci?c Theater aboard the U.S.S. San Carlos. Reportedly, this was the ?rst ship to enter Manila Bay, Philippines in March, 1945. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, Sam worked in construction until being hired to work at West Penn Power's Mitchel Station in Elrama, PA where he retired in 1980. Sam was a Brother of Bethel Lodge 761 for 56 years where he had served as Master. During this tenure, he was very instrumental in the construction of the Lodge building where it currently stands. Sam is survived by his son, Kenneth Gibson of Stuart, FL and Cameron, WV; one grandson, Kevin (Kelli) Nechay of Arkansas; and two great- grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102, Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997 or to a charity of one's choice. Services will be private. Interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, Pleasant Hills, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ENDRES HARRY J. "HUB" AGE 90...
ENDRES HARRY J. "HUB" Age 90, of Huntingdon, formerly of State College, passed away in The Oaks at Westminster Woods on February 19, 2019. Born December 2, 1928 in Homestead, PA, he was the eldest son of the late Harry J. Endres Sr. and Elvira C. Miller. He graduated from Munhall High School in Munhall, PA in 1946 and ran track at Muskingham College for two years before transferring to The Pennsylvania State University where he played alto saxophone in the Blue Band. After graduating from Penn State with a Journalism degree in 1950, Hub was Sports Editor for the Monongahela Publishing Co. and then enlisted in the US Army. After completing his 18-month tour of active duty as an of?cer, Hub returned to Pittsburgh to write for the H. J. Heinz Company. In 1955, he was hired by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation and was employed in their Communications Department until his retirement . He also served in the US Army Reserves for more than 24 years, retiring as a Colonel. Hub was preceded in death by his wife, H. Virginia (Ginny) Endres, and is survived by his three children, Constance Devlin and her husband, Mark, Mark Endres and Barbara Endres; three grandchildren, Courtney Cohen (Dan), Patrick Devlin (Tristin) and Kelly Devlin; one great-granddaughter, Kendall; and brother, Richard Endres (Roberta). Hub was well-known for his enthusiastic love of sports, speci?cally the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Pittsburgh Penguins and most of all his beloved Nittany Lions. After raising his family in Scott Township and Upper St. Clair, Hub and Ginny retired in State College, PA where they enjoyed attending Penn State football games and many other PSU sporting events. Hub also loved gardening and traveling and enjoyed attending as many bowl games as possible. Both Mark and Barbara are developmentally disabled and live at Merakey Allegheny Valley School, near Pittsburgh. The family suggests that in lieu of ?owers, memorial donations in Hub's name be made to Merakey AVS School, 1996 Ewings Mill Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108. Friends will be received from 11:00 until 11:30, Friday, March 1, 2019, at MARK D. HEINTZELMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE , 1034 Benner Pike, State College. The memorial service will follow immediately at 11:30 at the funeral home. Entombment will be in the garden mausoleum at Centre County Memorial Park, 1032 Benner Pike, State College, PA. An online guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at: heintzelmanfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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