RICKY P. TURNEY Age 53, of Carnegie, on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Friends are invited to call from 12-4 p.m. on Sunday at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie where a Funeral Service will be held at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to the family. See full obituary at www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RICKY P. TURNEY AGE 53, OF CAR...
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NORMA JEAN DIPOFI FORMERLY OF ...
NORMA JEAN DiPOFI Formerly of East Liberty on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, age 60; beloved daughter of Joan E. and the late Albert V. DiPofi; sister of Albert Dom DiPofi (Donna Sansonetti); aunt of Nicholas and Matthew DiPofi. Friends received at MCCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the Temple of Memories at Allegheny Cemetery on Wednesday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Norma's name to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Keystone Chapter, www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/PAX/Donate Condolences may be left at www.mccabebrothers.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JANE M. (LEWIS) HEYL OF BETHEL...
JANE M. (LEWIS) HEYL Of Bethel Park, on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, age 84; wife of Herman; beloved mother of Joseph (Joyce), Roberta, Robert, Lisa, Brian (Monica), Beth Georgeou (Lucky) and Suzanne Moats (Tom); sister of Joann Aubele and the late Norman Lewis; also 12 loving grandchildren. Jane was a serious Pittsburgh Penguins fan. She was also a member of the Ice Capades and enjoyed watching golf. Visitation Sunday 6-8 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (RT 88), Library. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at noon in St. Anne Church, Castle Shannon. www.davidhenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHARLES ALAN WALLACE AGE 79, O...
CHARLES ALAN WALLACE Age 79, of Bethel Park, PA formerly of Sheridan, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Born on November 1, 1939, in Pittsburgh he was the son of the late Louise Elizabeth and James T. Wallace. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen Adlard Wallace for 58 years; loving father of Pamela Wallace, Charles (Krysti Miller) Wallace Jr., Mark (Brenda) Wallace, and Matthew (Carolyn Cooper) Wallace; cherished grandfather of Hunter, Heather, William, Cassia, Margaret, Mack, and Madison; dear brother of Mary Louise (the late Russell) Frazee, the late Elsa Mae (John) Hopkins, and James (Ellen Joan) Wallace Jr.; also survived by many adored nieces and nephews. 55 years in Isshinryu Karate having achieved the rank of 9th Dan, Hanshi Go. He taught, encouraged and influenced hundreds of students throughout his career. A gathering of family and friends will be held, Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with a memorial service immediately to follow at PITTSBURGH CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546. Memorial contributions may be made to or to https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-sensei-chuck-Wallace-battle-lung-cancer or the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at PittsburghCremation.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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C. WELLINGTON JORDAN "CHIP" ON...
C. WELLINGTON JORDAN "CHIP" On Friday, May 17, 2019, age 68, of Braddock, PA. Husband of Barbara (Young) Jordan; brother of Terralyn Terre Jones and Darla Patterson; also survived by other family and friends. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. on May 28, 2019 at WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104 (412) 271-3880. Funeral service will be Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Paulson Street, Pittsburgh (East Liberty), PA. Interment Private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARY TRAINER "SUE" OF BEECHVIE...
MARY TRAINER "SUE" Of Beechview, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Mother of Robert (Bobby) Rizzo and Melissa Brough (Trainer); grandmother of Ronnie, Shyanne, Cody, Reilly, Bradley and Noah; loving sister and aunt. She was loved by many and will be missed. If you would like to make any type of donation, please donate to any Diabetes charity in her name! Celebration of her LIFE shall be held Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 4-6 p.m. at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Pittsburgh, PA 15226, 412-343-1506 or Ballfc.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GARY M. WINTERHALTER AGE 71, O...
GARY M. WINTERHALTER Age 71, of Cranberry Township, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Gary was the beloved husband of Carol Winterhalter for 50 years; father of Megan Lizewski (Bob), Jonathan Winterhalter, and Christian Winterhalter; and loving grandfather of Emma, Abby, and Beaux Lizewski. Growing up in Shaler, he joined his parents in designing kitchens, before moving to a career in marketing. Gary devoted his retirement to advocating on behalf of universal acceptance by co-founding the Cranberry Area Diversity Network. Through his efforts, as the community's heart of diversity, he worked passionately and with great conviction to unite the residents of Cranberry Township and surrounding areas, no matter culture, race, religion, age, gender, or disability. Resulting from his desire to promote appreciation of difference, and his commitment to spreading understanding and acceptance, he joined others to lift barriers that might separate us from each other. Gary will be sadly missed by his loving family and the community he so willingly served. For those wishing to honor Gary, please consider a donation to the Verland Foundation, Sewickley, PA. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Cranberry Municipal Center on June 15 at 1:00 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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C. WELLINGTON JORDAN "CHIP" ON...
C. WELLINGTON JORDAN "CHIP" On Friday, May 17, 2019, age 68, of Braddock, PA. Husband of Barbara (Young) Jordan; brother of Terralyn Terre Jones and Darla Patterson; also survived by other family and friends. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. on May 28, 2019 at WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104 (412) 271-3880. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Paulson Street, Pittsburgh (East Liberty), PA. Interment Private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PATRICIA L. (BURNS) MARHEFKY P...
PATRICIA L. (BURNS) MARHEFKY PATTY Age 75, of Murrysville, formerly of Plum, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Michael Marhefky; loving mother of Dawn Teeple-Clepper, Kelly Teeple, Tracy Teeple-Dodson-Quinn, Michael F. Marhefky and Lisa Marhefky; grandmother of Samara; sister of the late Ronald. Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Joy R. C. Church, 2000 O'Block Rd., Plum, PA 15239. Interment will follow in Plum Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Patty's family suggest memorial contributions to the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention, 120 Wall St., 29th Floor, New York, NY 10005. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AUDREY STANTON DORFNER AGE 75,...
AUDREY STANTON DORFNER Age 75, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Daughter of the late Henry and Alma Stanton; beloved wife for 53 years of Martin J. Marty Dorfner, Sr.; devoted mother of Martin J. Dorfner, Jr. (Laura), Denise L. Schaville (Dr. Philip), Donald E. Dorfner (Lisa), and Brian R. Dorfner (Kristen); loving grandmother of Mitchell, Alec, Rachel and Mason Dorfner, Jessica, Philip and Steven Schaville, Hunter and Alexis Dorfner, and Emerson and Boston Dorfner; sister of Lois Shonborn and the late Robert Stanton; also survived by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Friends will be received at LAUGHLIN CREMATION AND FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 1008 Castle Shannon Blvd., Castle Shannon, on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Anne Church, Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. (Friends please meet at church). Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, it is the wish of the family that memorials be made to St. Anne School, 4040 Willow Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15234 or to Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, 575 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue, PA 15202. laughlinfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RENEE L. BENZO ON SUNDAY, MAY...
RENEE L. BENZO On Sunday, May 19, 2019, age 65, of Rankin, PA. Mother of Sonora, Kenneth and Lakesha Benzo; sister of Jerome, Marcellus and Andre Anthony Benzo; also survived by 16 grandchildren, other family and friends. Visitation Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on May 25, 2019 at Living Water Ministry, 736 Braddock, PA, where the funeral service will be held after the visitation Saturday, 12 p.m. Interment private. Services of comfort entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104 (412) 271-3880. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBERT L. THOMPSON OF ROSS TW...
ROBERT L. THOMPSON Of Ross Twp., on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Beloved husband of 41 years to Patricia A. Connolly Thompson; father of Rebecca Richards, Ronald Thompson and Curtis Thompson; brother of Helen Barker, Mary Ann Haynes, Beaulah Mae Thompson, Francis J. Thompson, Joseph P. Thompson, Eugene Thompson and the late Lola Vance, Cynthia Martin, Emma Jean Barker, Betty Ann Fields and William and Lucian Thompson; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Friends received Monday, 2-4 and 6-8 at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sebastian Church, Tuesday, 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOSEPH F. LADISLAW, JR. PASSED...
JOSEPH F. LADISLAW, JR. Passed away peacefully on May 18, 2019, at the age of 71. Joe was loved and will be missed by his younger brothers, Robert and Gary; several cousins; and many friends. Joe was born in Manhattan, New York City, in 1948. He lived in the New York City area, Long Island and New Jersey, before settling in Pittsburgh later in life. Joe graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with an accounting degree, and was employed as an accountant by various companies, including New American Library, before he was forced to retire due to serious health issues. Family and friends will gather at Oakleaf Personal Care Home, on Saturday, June 8, at 7:00 p.m., for a memorial service. 3800 Oakleaf Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. In lieu of Flowers, please make memorial donations to the American Heart Association as a tribute to Joseph. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALVIN DORSEY RAY SMITH AGE 76,...
ALVIN DORSEY RAY SMITH Age 76, of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on May 25, 2019. Formerly of Doddridge County, Alvin resided with his daughter and her children over these last several months. Alvin was preceded in death by wife, the late Brenda Smith; parents, Ralph and Mona Smith, as well as siblings, Roena Mulac and Francis G Smith. He is survived by son, Shawn Smith; daughter, Shelley (Smith) Hoffman; siblings, Rose Ann Grimenstein and LaVonne Keller; three grandchildren, Jordan, Taylor, and Allison Hoffman; as well as many nieces and nephews. Alvin was a hardworking man and dedicated to his family. In addition to serving in the US Army, he held many jobs from working in West Virginia coal mines, the railway systems, US steel mills, and G.C. Murphys to serving his community as a correctional officer at the Allegheny County Jail. He was a member of the Elizabeth Township Sportsman Club and he enjoyed bowling and putzing in his lawn and garden. His family and friends could depend on him in times of need. Alvin will be missed by many, but he joined his beloved wife who captured and kept his heart. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 28th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 29, at 12 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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UMBERTO FRATANGELI AGE 85, OF ...
UMBERTO FRATANGELI Age 85, of Aliquippa passed away with his devoted family by his side on May 22, 2019. He was born May 24, 1933 in Frosinone, Italy and was the son of the late Benedetto and Paolina (Dore) Fratangeli. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Fratangeli. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Rina (Antonucci) Fratangeli; three children, Nick Fratangeli, John Fratangeli and Sandy Timmons, Lorena and Anthony DiNunno; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Umberto is also survived by five brothers, a sister and eight sisters-in-law. Visitation will be Monday from 4-8 p.m. in the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, 15001 724-375-0496. A service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Kevin Draganac. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOLORES P. (LOWE) SWARTWORTH "...
DOLORES P. (LOWE) SWARTWORTH "DEE" Age 88, formerly of Fineview, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 24, 2019. Wife of the late Robert Swartworth and James Robert Reeping, Sr.; loving mother of Rose McMahon, Debbie Schnepp (Les), James Robert Reeping, Jr., (Deborah), Michael A. Reeping (Rose), Shirley A. Heller (the late Wayne, Jr.), Linda Ehrenberger (George), Frank Swartworth, and Diane Beam (Dave); stepmother of Robert Swartworth (Kelly); proud grandma of 18 and great-grandma of 19; sister of Margie Douglass (Danny), Alberta McGuire (Mike), Albert Lowe (Connie) and the late William Lowe; daughter of the late Rose Lowe and her fathers, Frank and Albert Lowe. Family and friends will be received at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Highway, Ross Township, (412-364-4444). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Peter's Church, Arch Street. Entombment will follow in Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery, Ross Township. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial donations to the Go Fund Me pages for Dolores's son, Frank Swartworth, given his special needs. For visitation, service details and to view Dolores's life story, please visit the funeral home website at www.brandtfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ARCHANGEL (DEMAGLIO) MADIA AGE...
ARCHANGEL (DeMAGLIO) MADIA Age 95, formerly of Swissvale, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home on May 18, 2019. Angel was the last surviving child of Lena (Caputo) and Giulio DeMaglio. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Paul and Anthony DeMaglio and her sister, Mary Nicholson. Beloved wife for 64 years of the late Anthony Madia and loving companion of Julius Chuck Lamorte; mother of Ronald (Donna) Madia, Gene (Marie) Madia, Tonilynn (Madia) Jackson and Patricia (William) Callan; dear grandmother of Ronald, Robert, Gina, Angela, Marlo, Dana, Carmen, William, Lori, Timothy and Christopher; great-grandmother of 28 and one great-great-granddaughter. Archangel was a graduate of Westinghouse High School. In addition to raising her children, she enjoyed singing, dancing, playing cards and picnicking with close friends. Angel's life was remarkably blessed. She was filled with joy and always extended it to everyone around her. Angel's laughter was infectious and, best of all, she had an amazingly long time to enjoy it. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Bernadette Church, Monroeville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Arrangements with PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (412-824-8800). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARGARET KASMER "PEGGY" AGE 8...
MARGARET KASMER "PEGGY" Age 89, of Plum Boro, on Friday, May 24, 2019. She met her beloved husband, her soulmate, the late Albert at Union Switch and Signal; loving mother of Jay (Donna), Priscilla, Scott (Michelle) Kasmer and the late Jeffrey; grandmother of Michael, Alan, Christina, Lauren, and Lea; sister of Vance (Boots) Norton. Preceded in death by her parents, Vance and Verna Norton. Peggy was a energetic social butterfly who cherished being with her family and friends. She also enjoyed bowling and gardening. Retired as a US Census taker with the US Government. Friends received, Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road) Penn Hills, where a Service will be held, Wednesday, 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a diabetes association. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SANDRA E. (WARD) RILEY AGE 77,...
SANDRA E. (WARD) RILEY Age 77, of Mt. Washington, on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late Howard and Inez Ward; sister of the late Tom (Deb) and the late Paul (Terri). Sandy is survived by her husband, Charlie, of 52 years; three daughters, Kelly Riley, Colleen (Joe) Sansone, and Cathy (Tim) Michael; grandchildren, Christine (Paul) Chedwick, Dominick Sansone, and Paige and Riley Michael; great-granddaughter, Rowan; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cherished friends. Sandy was an active member of St. Mary of the Mount Church and Alumni, as well as the Red Hats Society. She loved to travel, play Bingo, and gamble at the casino. She will be greatly missed by many. Visitations at the BRUSCO-FALVO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 214 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington (412 381-2323), on Monday, from 6-8 p.m., and Tuesday, from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Mount Church on Wednesday at 10 a.m. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. If desired, the family suggests donations may be made in Sandy's honor to the charity of your choice. bruscofalvo.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOROTHY VERONICA (FARRINGTON) ...
DOROTHY VERONICA (FARRINGTON) MATTHEWS Age 67, of Overbrook, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family late Thursday, May 23, 2019. Born on November 17, 1951 in Mount Oliver, Dottie was a graduate of St. Joseph's High School. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Farrington; mother, Margaret (Spurrier) Farrington; sister, Margaret (Mackin) Hildenbrand and brother, Thomas Farrington. She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Edward E. Matthews, Jr., and was the loving mother of Heather (Matthews) Fairbanks, Kate Matthews; sons-in-law, Nicolas Fairbanks and Brian Kapolka; a dear sister to Mary (Mackin) Wazenegger, her husband, George, Kathryn Farrington, Karen (Farrington) Matta, Carol (Farrington) Kleinfelder; sister-in-law, Theresa (Antosz) Farrington; caring aunt to many nieces and nephews and a trusted friend. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, on Tuesday, May 28th from 1-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:45. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Apostles Parish, Holy Angels Church at 10:30 a.m. Dottie was always a source of comfort, love and compassion to everyone she encountered. All those who knew and loved Dottie will continue to carry on her legacy to live with love, bravery, grace, and faith. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Building Homes for Heroes at www.buildinghomesforheroes.org. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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