MORRISON JAMES W. Of Cranberry Twp., formerly of Lawrenceville, on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Beloved husband of Cheryl J. (Reckhouse) Morrison; father of James W. Morrison, Jr., Elizabeth A. Patterson (Robert), William D. Morrison (Karin) and Jeanne M. Hanson (David); also survived by seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd., 724-772-8800. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ferdinand Church Friday 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HALL JOHN C., SR. QUIETLY ON J...
HALL JOHN C., Sr. Quietly on June 5, 2016. Survived by his wife, Rev. Alberta Hall; his children, John C. Hall, Jr. and Cynthia Hall; a host of other beloved relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday, June 9, 2016, 4-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Finleyville, where Services will be held Friday, June 10, 2016, at 10 a.m. Arrangements of care HOUSE OF LAW, INC., Penn Hills. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SIUDYLA KENNETH ROBERT AUGUST ...
SIUDYLA KENNETH ROBERT August 8, 1954 - June 6, 2016. Ken Siudyla loved to travel; he and wife, Eugenia Sciullo Siudyla took great pleasure in visiting many countries in Europe, as well as enjoying cruises. He also loved family get-togethers, and was an advocate for musical theater and coin-collecting. A native of Glassport, he was a graduate of Serra Catholic High School. Mr. Siudyla, 61, of Castle Shannon, died June 6, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Eugenia; sister, Carolyn (Nick) Larimer of Palmdale, CA; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Eugenia and Onufry Siudyla; brother, Daniel; and sister-in-law, Margaret. Friends will be welcomed from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1008 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Pittsburgh, 15234. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Anne Roman Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Entombment to follow in Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, McMurray. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Pittsburgh Neurofibromatosis Clinics Association, P.O. Box 14185, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMPSON EDGAR D. AGE 85, QUIE...
THOMPSON EDGAR D. Age 85, quietly on June 6, 2016. Survived by his loving wife, Alberta; children, James Thompson and Danielle Sims; and a host of other beloved relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday, June 9, 2016, 4-8 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC. Services Friday, June 10, 2016, at Macedonia Church, 2225 Bedford Ave., Pgh., PA 15219, at 11 a.m. Interment Homewood Cemetery. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BECKER MARY KATHLEEN (O'CONNOR...
BECKER MARY KATHLEEN (O'CONNOR) Age 70, of Belleville, IL, born June 2, 1946, passed away June 5, 2016. Mary was Executive Director of Braddock Carnegie Library & Community Center in Braddock, PA, and was a volunteer for the Pittsburgh Humane Society. She loved gardening in her flowerbeds, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, George Becker of Belleville, IL; six children; 12 grandchildren; two sisters; four brothers. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois at www.hospice.org. Condolences and tributes may be extended to the family online at www. schildknechtfh.com. Visitation will be June 8, 2016, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at SCHILDKNECHT FUNERAL HOME, 301 S. Lincoln Ave., O'Fallon, IL 62269. Funeral to follow June 9, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial, Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Shiloh, IL. Schildknecht Funeral Home. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MILLER SARAH R. AGE 91, OF PIT...
MILLER SARAH R. Age 91, of Pittsburgh, on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late James G. Miller; loving mother of Jay R. Miller. Services and Inurnment Private. Arrangements by BEINHAUERS, 412-531-4000. Please view or add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DIPPOLD BARBARA LEE ON MONDAY,...
DIPPOLD BARBARA LEE On Monday, June 6, 2016, Barbara Lee Dippold, age 83. Beloved daughter of the late Leo F. and Katherine H. Dippold. Barbara is survived by several cousins. She was employed by the University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering for 44 years, and in later years worked in the Dean's Office. She had two degrees from the University, a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Master of Arts in English. Upon her retirement from Pitt, she volunteered as a Bereavement Counselor at the Hillman Cancer Center and Forbes Hospice. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh and a member of St. Paul Cathedral. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street, Thursday 2-6 p.m. Funeral Friday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIAMS BARBARA J. (MEYER) PA...
WILLIAMS BARBARA J. (MEYER) Passed away May 23, 2016, at her home in The Village at Orchard Ridge, Winchester, VA. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 12, 1931, the daughter of the late Karl H. Meyer and Elizabeth (Weber) Meyer. She graduated from Ashtabula High School, Ashtabula, Ohio, in 1949 and Denison University, Granville, Ohio in 1953 with a B.A. in English. Following college, she attended Duke and Spencerian College, Cleveland, Ohio, obtaining her College Secretarial certificate. She retired in 1996 from United States Steel Corp., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as an Executive Secretary after 44 years of service. She was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Pirates and ice skating. Throughout her life, she was an avid reader and was an accomplished artist in several mediums, particularly with water colors. She also enjoyed traveling. Barbara is survived by her husband, Durbin B. Williams, Winchester, Virginia; her brother, Robert K. Meyer, and sister-in-law, Judith Meyer, Chesterland, Ohio; her nieces, Lynn (Meyer) Williams and her husband, Mark Williams, Mentor, Ohio, Jeanne (Meyer) Jefferson, her husband, Allan Jefferson and their son, R.J. Jefferson, Chesterland, Ohio; nephew, Scott Meyer, Chardon, Ohio. Her smile would brighten the day of anyone who saw it and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HERNLEY THOMAS W. AGE 79, OF A...
HERNLEY THOMAS W. Age 79, of Arch Street, McKeesport, died Sunday afternoon, June 5, 2016, in McKeesport Hospital. He was born November 1, 1936, in Scottdale, a son of the late Melvin R. Hernley, Sr. and Eva V. Trout Hernley. Tom enjoyed country western music and wearing his cowboy hats and shirts and also playing what he could on his guitar and singing along. He was always planning his trips to the Jamborees. Tom is gone from our lives, but will always remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, his siblings, Ethel Jane Baker of Kittanning, Kendall Hernley and wife, Lanna of West Mifflin; a number of nieces and nephews; and his sister-in-law, Sara Hernley of Monroeville. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Roxanne Coughenour; two brothers, Melvin R. Hernley, Jr. and Robert J. Hernley. Tom's family will greet friends in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale on Thursday from 9 a.m. 11 a.m. at which time his Funeral Service will begin with Rev. James Myers, officiating. Committal Service and Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. To view online obituary, sign guest registry, send flowers, condolences or to obtain directions, please visit www.kapr.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRUBBS MONROE, JR. AGE 68, OF ...
GRUBBS MONROE, Jr. Age 68, of Clairton, on June 2, 2016. Father of Monroe III and Brandi; three grandchildren; three siblings; host of other relatives. Visitation Friday, June 10, 2016, from 12 noon until time of service at 1 p.m. in the CALVIN L. SHEFFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 1125 Allegheny Ave. (near the North Shore), 412-322-2530. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TOIA BRUNO AGE 94, OF MOON TO...
TOIA BRUNO Age 94, of Moon Township, formerly of Brighton Township and Sewickley, died June 4, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospice House following a brief illness. Born January 21, 1922, in Aleppo Township, a son of the late Nicola and Giovanna (Cuda) Toia. He was a 1941 graduate of Sewickley High School and was a Sergeant with the United States Army during World War II. Starting in 1953, he operated a route in the Beaver area with the Jewel Tea Company for 20 years and developed warm friendships with many of his customers. After retiring, he managed a number of Stop N Go convenient stores in the Beaver County area and later he and his wife owned and operated the Chapel Superette in Center Township. He was an active member of St. James Catholic Church, Sewickley, where he participated in the Ushers Club, St. Vincent de Paul Society and served as parish money counter. He was an honorary life member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus and received a Knight of the Year Award. He was active with Meals on Wheels, and was a charter and life member of Veterans of Foreign War, Post No. 5756. He was also an active member of the Silver Sneakers Fitness Program and a devoted vegetable gardener. Bruno was a man of great generosity, always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. In return, he was rewarded with a wide circle of family and friends from all walks of life who loved and cared for him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Dominic, Jasper and Jerry; and three sisters, Rose Linda Villella, Anna Maria Cosentino and Tomasina. Surviving are his beloved wife of 67 years, Josephine (Yankello) Toia; three children, Nicholas Toia (Debbie Friedman) of Pittsburgh, Joseph Toia, West Hanover Township, and Joan Ciotti, Lake Worth, Florida. He is also survived by a sister, Mary Teresa Hatten, Schertz, Texas; two grandchildren, Michael and Abby Toia; three step-grandchildren Jake, Max and Rachael Dizard; two great- grandchildren, Jacob and Isaac; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Thursday, June 9, 2016, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 328 Beaver Street, Sewickley. Prayers will be offered Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the St. James Catholic Church, Sewickley. Burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. James Church or to the St. James Choir Fund c/o St. James Church, 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley, PA 15143. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOORE SHANE 6/8/1977 ~ 11/25/2...
MOORE
SHANE
6/8/1977 ~ 11/25/2000
Happy Birthday to our beautiful son. No words I write can ever say how much we miss you every day. As time goes by the loneliness grows. How much you are missed, nobody knows. There's a place in our hearts that no one else can fill. We love you so much, our precious child, and we always will.
Happy Birthday
Mom, Dad, Brothers & Sisters, Nieces & Nephews and Friends
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KUNSMAN EDWARD H. AGE 75, OF T...
KUNSMAN EDWARD H. Age 75, of Tidioute, on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Loving father of Susan Drushel, Jodi Lucas, Mark Kunsman and Rebecca Hurst; also survived by ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; dear brother of Roy Kunsman, Edris Frazier, Julie Hailstone and the late William Robert Kunsman. There will be no visitation. Service and interment will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Rd., Bridgeville, PA 15017. Ed was a member of the American Legion Post #135, Warren, PA and retired from AT&T after 26 years of service. Ed also operated The Forester Restaurant in Warren, PA, 1990-1995. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation 5705 Grant Creek, Missoula, MT 59808 or to your local humane society. Arrangements entrusted to the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC., Troy Hill, 412-231-4193. www.hughesfhinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KLICKOVICH DONALD N. PASSED AW...
KLICKOVICH DONALD N. Passed away, peacefully at home, in the arms of his loving wife, on May 10, 2016, age 73, of Windermere, FL, formerly of Bloomfield, Pgh., PA. Preceded in death by his loving parents, Harry and Stella Klickovich; as well as his friend and cousin, Vince Covelli. Don is survived by his best friend and beloved wife of 41 years, Karen (Geraci) Klickovich; loving father of Lisa Dougherty, Donald Klickovich, Jr. and Kristy Byers; devoted grandfather of Macy Caine Byers and Cole Anthony Klickovich; cherished brother of Robert (Joanne), Harry (Pat) and David (Claudia) Klickovich and Carmella (Randy) Marmo; also left behind are cousins, nieces and nephews too numerous to mention who cherished him, and his wife's family who adored him, and very treasured friends. Don was in real estate all his life which was one of his many passions, along with spending time with his wife, traveling extensively, fine dining and most importantly, making those around him laugh. Don ended his long, extraordinarily courageous battle with cancer, always an inspiration to his family, friends, the medical field and many others he came in contact with over the years. He confronted the challenges of life with hope, determination, a smile and always his great sense of humor, even in the most trying of times. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Family and friends may gather for a celebration of life to honor Don on Friday, June 10, 2016, from 2-9 p.m. at WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 10 a.m. at St. Maria Goretti Church, Friendship Campus. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, his wife requests donations may be made in Don's memory to his favorite charities, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Children's Miracle Network or a charity of your choice that helps children. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WYDRENSKI ROBERT A. WOJO AGE...
WYDRENSKI ROBERT A. WOJO Age 69, of Ross Twp., passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Loving husband of Darlene; father of Bobbie Lynn Thomas and Larry (Suzie) Wydrenski; brother of Stanley (Pauline) and Ronald Wydrenski, Blanche (the late John) Seidel, Marlene (Ron) Seidel and Margie (Rock) Pastin; also survived by nieces and nephews. Bob served in the US Army. He was a retired City of Pittsburgh Police K-9 officer. During his retirement, he enjoyed many years of golfing with family and friends. Family and friends will be received on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444 where a funeral service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice, 3500 Brooktree Rd., Ste. 200, Wexford, PA 15090. www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUHE SR. MARIETTA, CDP AGE 85,...
RUHE Sr. MARIETTA, CDP Age 85, of Pittsburgh (Springhill), died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Sr. Marietta was born April 30, 1931, and baptized Evelyn Anna at St. Joseph's Church in Duquesne, PA. She entered the Sisters of Divine Providence on September 8, 1946. Throughout the next 70 years, she faithfully and joyfully served God and others as an elementary teacher at St. Alphonsus in Springdale, St. Mary's in Sharpsburg, St. Anne's in Castle Shannon and as a high school teacher at Providence Villa and Canevin High School in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. Sister Marietta has served the people of St. Paul Cathedral parish for 20 years as a social minister, bringing hope to the lives of those whom she served with a cheerful presence. She was the recipient of the 2009 Manifesting the Kingdom Award from the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Sr. Marietta received a bachelor of education from Duquesne University and an M.A. from Catholic University of America. She was always committed to the goals of Catholic education and parish social ministry. Sr. Marietta was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Ruhe, Anna Roach Ruhe, Hazel Sollars (stepmother) and Helen Bornyek (stepmother). She is survived by her sister, Sr. Jeanine Ruhe, CDP. Friends will be received at Providence Heights on Thursday from 1-9 p.m. with a Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation on Friday, from 12-3:30 p.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 4 p.m. in Divine Providence Chapel, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, PA 15101. Memorial contributions may be sent to Sisters of Divine Providence, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, PA 15101. Arrangements entrusted to ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC. Visit us at www.staabfuneral.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALLALUNIS ANNE (BERNATONIS) 19...
ALLALUNIS ANNE (BERNATONIS) 1925-2016 - Anne Allalunis passed away on June 7, 2016. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Simon. She is survived by four children, Joan (Bob), Robert, Diane and Regina (Samuel); nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Anne was devoted to her family and friends. She loved music and was a proud graduate of Mount Mercy College (now Carlow College), where she attended on a piano scholarship. She was also proud of her work as a teacher. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUSBY CECIL C. ON JUNE 7, 2016...
BUSBY CECIL C. On June 7, 2016, age 93, of Pleasant Hills. Husband of the late Rita Busby; loving father of Cheryl (Ronald) Neuman and Lauri (Jan) Hrico; cherished grandfather of Amy Ginley, Julie Neuman, Jaime Kislock and Brooke Kuhnel; great- grandfather of Matthew, Jessica, Jennifer and Olivia; brother of the late Paul E. Busby. Member of the Pgh. Musicians Union Local 60-471, accomplished and respected pianist with the Jack Purcell Orchestra for over 37 years, graduated in 1943 from Carnegie Mellon University with a BS in Metallurgical Engineering. Friends received on Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. Memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Grane Hospice Care. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EVANS RICHARD P. AGE 86, PASSE...
EVANS RICHARD P. Age 86, passed away on June 7, 2016. Born in Pittsburgh, the son to the late William and Helen Evans. Loving husband to the late LaVerne Evans; caring father to Steven Evans, who passed in 2013, Scott (Sandra) Evans and Stuart (Janice) Evans; proud grandfather to Ryan (Samantha), Russell and Jared; great-grandfather to Elizabeth, Claire and Maryella. Survived by one brother, Ronald Evans. Preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Anne, Bobby, Alan and William. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and again from 9 a.m. until time of service on Friday at CIESLAK & TATKO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 2935 Brownsville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 10, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Wendelin Catholic Church. Interment will be held in St. Wendelin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 62 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please sign the online register book at: cieslaktatko.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TAGLIAFERRO DIANE KATHERINE A...
TAGLIAFERRO DIANE KATHERINE Age 81, of Burgettstown, formerly of Bethel Park, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016. She was born November 26, 1934, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Robert and Florence Nealon Lloyd. Mrs. Tagliaferro retired as secretary from the Upper St. Clair School District. Beloved mother of Mark (Andrea) of Burgettstown, and Michael R. of Pittsburgh; grandmother of Mark Anthony and Matthew J.; and wife of the late Joseph. At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation. A Memorial Mass will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of TAUCHER FUNERAL HOME, Burgettstown. For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit: www.taucherfuneral home.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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