HAZEL L. LUTZ Age 84, of Canonsburg, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Edward Lutz; loving mother of Dawn Lutz and Scott (Cindy) Lutz; cherished grandmother of Kayla; dear sister of the late Russell, Howard, and Paul Turner. Hazel had a passion for genealogy, enjoyed working in her yard, and belonged to a widows' group. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER. Family and friends welcome Wednesday, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 724-941-3211. A service will be celebrated Thursday (time later) in the office chapel of Jefferson Memorial Park. Family suggests memorial contributions to the critical care unit of Washington Hospital. Please view or add tributes at www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAZEL L. LUTZ AGE 84, OF CANO...
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EUGENE L. FRANCESCHI "SONNY" ...
EUGENE L. FRANCESCHI "SONNY" Age 87, on Thursday, January 2, 2020, of Castle Shannon, formerly of Bloomfield. Beloved husband of 63 years to Joan (Komenda); father of Lisa (Tim) MacLean, Natalie (Timothy) Thiry and Steve (Cynthia) Franceschi; proud pap of Collin MacLean and Steven and Matthew Franceschi; step-grandpap of Zechariah Thiry. Gene was a longtime employee of Mackin Engineering, an avid golfer and served in the Army during the Korean War. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Monday, January 6, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Tuesday morning at 9:00. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas More Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DENNIS HOMER AGE 79, ON THURSD...
DENNIS HOMER Age 79, on Thursday, January 2, 2020, of Brookline. Husband of the late Lorraine Homer; father of Johnna (Marty) Devine, Ashley (Carl) Morosetti and Denise (Ryan) Donovan; grandfather of Marty, Ella, Evan, Adiya, Lydia, Alec and Luca; son of the late Andy Homer and Althea Homer Gemmell; brother of Kathy (Lee) Fascetti, Patty (the late Dave) Hartner and the late Noreen Pfister. Also survived by his extended family and many friends. Friends and family will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Funeral services will be held privately. If desired, family suggests contributions to Humane Animal Rescue, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOSHUA L. SUTHERLAND "JOSH" UN...

JOSHUA L. SUTHERLAND "JOSH" Unexpectedly on Friday, January 3, 2020, Joshua L. "Josh" Sutherland, age 40, of Jefferson Hills. Beloved husband of Sarah (Wheeler) Sutherland; son of Robert and Carol (Drews) Sutherland; loving father of Olivia Gabrielle, Eden Faith, and Canaan Joseph Sutherland; brother of Vickie Hopkins, and Philip (Jolane) and Jack (Roxann) Sutherland; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Josh was a devoted husband and father. He was a hard worker who will be sorely missed by all who knew him, especially for his sense of humor. Friends received Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, (at 6th St.) South Park Twp. (412) 655-4600, where a service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. If desired, the family requests donations in Josh's name to the American Cancer Society Pittsburgh, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, or to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214. Condolences may be offered for the family at www.GriffithFH.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GWENDOLYN ANN ROBISON AGE 65, ...

GWENDOLYN ANN ROBISON Age 65, of Carnegie, on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Beloved daughter of David Harold and Althea (Kincaid) Robison; loving sister of Sandra (Jay) Robison Holmes; aunt of Jason (Jennifer) Petruzzi; great-aunt of five. Gwendolyn was a member of Unity Presbyterian Church (former Wallace Memorial U.M.C.), member of the Order of Beauseant and Daughters of the Nile. She was a former employee of PNC Bank and J.C. Penney Credit Department. Friends welcome TUESDAY, 1-8 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220. Funeral Service at 7p.m. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LOIS ANN JONES "LOIE" LOIS ANN...

LOIS ANN JONES "LOIE" Lois Ann Loie Jones, 73, of Penn Hills passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at her home. Beloved Wife for 49 years of David J. Jones; loving mother of Christopher E. (Kristie) Jones and Jason D. (Melissa) Jones; grandmother of Kasey, Kamryn, Christopher, Crosby, and Cameron; sister of the late Dolores Doak and Earlene Kurtz. Lois was a graduate of the former Helen S. Kaufman School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at Shadyside Hospital for many years. Lois enjoyed her grandkids and going shopping. Friends and relatives will be received on Monday, January 6, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SARAH JANE BROWN "SALLY" SARA...

SARAH JANE BROWN "SALLY" Sarah Jane Sally Brown of Sewickley, PA passed away peacefully on December 28, 2019. Sally was born on October 2, 1927 in Sayre, PA to John Jacob Hoefer and Ella Frances Riley. She was married to Richard D. Brown, Sr. on June 13, 1953 and they celebrated 55 years of marriage before Dick passed away on July 11, 2008. Sally is survived by her children, R. David Brown, Jr. and wife, Susan of Midlothian, VA, Susan Dibert and husband, Hugh of Midlothian, VA, Karen DiFiore and husband, Michael of Pittsburgh, PA. She was Mema to her grandchildren, Sarah and Patrick Dibert, Brooks DiFiore and his wife, Allie, Madeleine Cannon and her husband, Nick, Riley DiFiore, and Hannah and Evan Brown. She is also survived by her sister, Patricia Grant of Owego, NY; nieces, Sally Lou Tingley of Endicott, NY and Debbie Sanders of Owego, NY. A celebration of Sally's life will be held on January 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Masonic Village at Sewickley. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Employee Appreciation Fund at the Masonic Village, 1000 Masonic Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143. Arrangements have beed entrusted to ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHIRLEY ANN "SCOTT" BENARD AGE...

SHIRLEY ANN "SCOTT" BENARD Age 81, of Ft. Pitt, Carnegie, on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Mother of James Benard, Ernest (Raechal Sbarra) Benard, Guy (Angela) Benard, Glenn (Mary) Benard and the late Cathy Huey; 10 grandchildren.;13 greatgrandchildren; sister of the late Bob, Betty, Bill, Ken, Tom, Ray, Eileen, Agnes and Jim. She is also survived by her niece, Susie Forrester and several other nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, January 7th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie, where a Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday, 10 a.m. www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CLETON MARCEL GONGAS OF ESPYVI...

CLETON MARCEL GONGAS Of Espyville, formerly of Pittsburgh, on January 5, 2020. Son of the late John and Mireille (Forcinal) Gongas. Beloved husband of 29 years of Mary Ellen (Baughman) Gongas. Father of nine. Grandfather of 16. Predeceased by siblings, John Gongas and Linda (Gongas) Waugaman. Friends received SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main St., Munhall, PA on Wednesday, January 8 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, January 9 at 10 a.m. in St. Therese Church, Munhall. Interment Homewood Cemetery. Clete will be most remembered for his sense of humor and deep love for his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THELMA A. ESHENBAUGH AGE 84, ...

THELMA A. ESHENBAUGH Age 84, Robinson Twp., on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Louis E. and Laura Eshenbaugh; sister of Lois Firanski, Norma Brahler, Louis N. Eshenbaugh, Mary Lou (David) McKay and the late Theresa Jaquay and Thomas Michael Eshenbaugh. Family is grateful to everyone who helped with her care, especially her caregiver and friend of three years, Michelle Ernest and all the people at AHN Hospice and Grace Manor at North Park. Friends received 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 where a Blessing Service will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEBORAH LEE AGE 65, OF BROOKL...

DEBORAH LEE Age 65, of Brookline, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Devoted daughter of the late William Pat and Anna Mae Hillebrecht. Beloved wife of David Lee. Loving mother of Michelle Y. Schipani and Sherry (Matthew) Greb. Loving grandmother of Haley and Layla Greb. Sister of Patricia Hillebrecht, Rosemary (Rusty) Jacobson and Susan (David) Squitieri. Aunt of Justin, Cassie and Cayleigh. Stepmother to Lisa (Raul) Valles and David Lee. Step-grandmother to late Bobby Faulkner, Brandi (Mac) McLennan and Benjamin Faulkner. Great-grandmother to GiaBella Faulkner, CiraBella and Alexander McLennan, Zain Piemme and Cylas Faulkner. Debbie was loved greatly by her family and friends. She will be sadly missed. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER, 2630 West Liberty Avenue, Dormont, 15216 (412) 531-4000. Family and friends are welcome Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 10 a.m., Resurrection Church, 1100 Creedmoor Avenue, 15226. Please view and add tributes at www.beinhauer.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARGIE "SISSY" (CLARK) GREGOR ...
MARGIE "SISSY" (CLARK) GREGOR Age 71, of Dravosburg, formerly of the Southside, on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Loving life partner of William Gregor; beloved daughter of the late Margie (Murray) Ryan; cherished mother of Janiece Gruszewski (late Stephen), Brenda Leddy (Kevin), Richard King (Jessica), Gary King, and Van Mattola; dear sister of Richard Murray (Melanie), Deborah Clark-Kalinowski (Tony) and the late Robert and William Clark; adoring grandmother of Stephen (Taylor), Ashley, Michael, Donavin, Laikyn (Josh), Keevon, Kasen, Madalyn, Miranda, Gary Jr., Lexis, Sabrina, Javen, Khloe, Janiece, Jr. Tera, Kevin and Gaven; doting great-grandmother of Stephen, III, Amina and Dean and the late Kai; treasured aunt, cousin and friend of many. Friends and family received Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 6 p.m. until the 8 p.m. Memorial Service at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Pgh., PA 15226, 412-343-1506 or Ballfc.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KATHLEEN M. (CARRIGAN) MATVIA ...
KATHLEEN M. (CARRIGAN) MATVIA Of Trafford, age 68, on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Matvia, Sr. Loving mother of Anthony (Jenn) Matvia, Jr. of Trafford and Ellie (Mike) Sikora of Plum. Dear grandmother of Anthony Matvia, III. Treasured sister of Carol Sharpless of SC, Donna (Bill) Wells of Ohio, the late James Carrigan and the late William Carrigan. Kathy is also survived by many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Kathy was a 1969 graduate of East Pittsburgh High School. For many years, she has been employed at McDonald's on Northern Pike in Monroeville. She loved her job, her coworkers and most of her customers. All of her customers knew the difference and where they stood in Kathy's view. There will not be a public visitation. Friends are welcome to her Mass of Christian Burial in St. Regis Church, Trafford, on Wednesday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.com. Arrangements with PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOSEPH GUILLEN, JR. AGE 77, O...
JOSEPH GUILLEN, JR. Age 77, of Overbrook, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Angeline (Funaro) Guillen; loving brother of Robert (Donna) Guillen; loving uncle of Robert (Carolyn) Guillen; cherished great-uncle of Jacob, Rebecca and Zachary Guillen; beloved cousin of Ben Cushin, Sharon Alberts, Barry Mulhearn and Jim Feeney. Joe loved hockey, football and all sports. He especially loved to spend time with his niece and nephews. Family and friends welcomed Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220 where a blessing service will be held Thursday, 10 a.m. Burial with full Military Honors to follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at 11 a.m. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARY LOU (WALLACE) GRUBER OF ...
MARY LOU (WALLACE) GRUBER Of Spring Hill on Friday, January 3, 2020. Born April 24, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA. Daughter of the late Peter J. and Amelia R. (Hart) Wallace; beloved wife of the late William F. Gruber, Sr.; loving mother of Mary Carol Horvath (Gary), Rosanne Longo (the late Denny), William F. Gruber, Jr. (Corinne), Christine M. Lopez and the late Mark J. Gruber; sister of Betty Claire Adamson, JoAnn Rooney, Gemma Massimiani, Mary Ladesic and the late Henry Jimmy Wallace; proud grandmother of Jason and Amy Longo, Luke, Maggie, Aaron and Alex Gruber and the late Ryan Horvath; best friend of Elsie Resosky. Mary Lou loved bowling, playng cards and crocheting. Friends received Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian burial at St. Boniface Church Friday, 10 a.m. Special thanks to Vincentian Home Staff and Caregivers. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KALYN RAE WYLIE AGE 35, OF KI...
KALYN RAE WYLIE Age 35, of Kittanning formerly of Penn Hills, passed away January 3, 2020. Kalyn was born September 25, 1984 as the beloved and beautiful daughter of Findlay C., III and Jodi (Ferguson) Wylie; cherished sister of Josh Wylie; loving granddaughter of the late Donald and Patricia (Watson) Ferguson and the late Findlay C. and Phyllis (Oliver) Wylie; special niece to Kevin (Anne) Ferguson, EJ (Bobbi) Ferguson, Kyle (Erika) Ferguson, Evelyn Wylie, Rich (the late Janice Pasinski) and the late Terry Wylie. Kalyn is also survived by many cousins and very dear friends. Kalyn was a graduate of Chatham University with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. Kalyn worked for Grane Hospice as a nurse where she worked with a kind heart and a hardworking spirit. Kalyn will be missed dearly by her family, friends and all who knew her. All of the good times she shared with her loved ones will be remembered forever. Family and friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2020 and from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills 15235. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at the funeral home. Interment Plum Creek Cemetery. Kalyn's family would like to extend special thanks to the William Schleifer family and to Matt Black. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Animal Rescue, 6929 Hamilton Ave., Pgh., PA 15208. www.findlaycwyliefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ANNETTE ULRICH ON SATURDAY, J...
ANNETTE ULRICH On Saturday, January 4, 2020. Beloved wife for almost 68 years of Glenn Ulrich; loving mother of Kenneth (Gayle) Ulrich, Faye (Frank) Liebro and Spencer Ulrich; beloved daughter of the late Samuel and Lillian Landy; sister of Corrine Cahn and the late Naomi Landy; adoring grand Bobe of Laura, Erika, Emily, Kailee, Stephanie and Alexa; proud great-grand Bobe of Connor and Easton. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Annette worked at Sears for many years and also as an aide at Beth Shalom Preschool, but her greatest joy in life was being around her family. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (10 - 11 a.m.). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice of Wexford, 146 Neely School Road, Wexford, PA 15090. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEAN FRANKLIN KROH MARCH 11, ...
DEAN FRANKLIN KROH March 11, 1922 - January 5, 2020. Our much loved husband and father, Dean Franklin Kroh was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on January 5, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia in Cabot, PA. Doctor Kroh served as a medical missionary with the Christian and Missionary Alliance for 38 years, ministering to both physical and spiritual needs in the countries of the Belgian Congo, now DRC, Gabon and Cambodia. Dean is survived by Esther, his wife of 70 years; son, David Kroh; daughter, June (Gray) Kershner; son, Dean Kroh; brother, Laird L. Kroh; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Dean was preceded in death his by son, Daniel Kroh and his grandson, Ryan Kroh. Friends will be received on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 2-4 and 5-7 p.m. at the FOX FUNERAL HOME, INC., 410 W. Main Street, Saxonburg, PA. Services will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Laird L. Kroh officiating. Interment will follow in Saxonburg Memorial Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Christian and Missionary Alliance Great Mission Fund at cmalliance.org. www.foxfuneralhomeic.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SUSAN J. BEATTY PEACEFULLY AT...
SUSAN J. BEATTY Peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, January 5, 2020, Susan J. Beatty, age 59, of McCandless. Beloved wife for 34 years of Mark F. Beatty; mother of Dawn Beatty of McCandless and Melissa (Michael) Boris of Franklin Park; sister of Michael (Mickey) Sattler of McCandless and the late Debbie (Dale) Tschannen; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received on Thursday from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Hwy., Pgh., PA 15237 where the funeral service will be held at on Friday at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARBARA EMMERLING AGE 82, A L...
BARBARA EMMERLING Age 82, a longtime resident of Castle Shannon, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Beloved wife for 62 years of Edgar Emmerling and loving mother of Diane (Mike) Mey, Trish (Eric) Peterson, Katie (Bill) McCormick, David (Mary) Emmerling and Ed (Kathleen) Emmerling. She is also survived by her sister, Jane Fadzen, 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, in-laws and treasured extended family. She was an avid reader and worked for several years at the Castle Shannon Library. She also loved to crochet and embroider spending countless hours making blankets and quilts for her family that were wedding gifts, welcomed new babies or provided warmth. When she was able, she also made prayer shawls for the ministry at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin, where she was a parishioner. She was also a longtime member of Christian Mothers and Legion of Mary ministries. All that knew her will remember her feisty spirit, honest opinions, love of flowers, and devotion to daily praying of the rosary and her Irish heritage. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon on Tuesday from 2 8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin in Whitehall on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St, Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin's School Education Fund. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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