MARANOWSKI JOSEPH A. Of O'Hara Twp., on Saturday, October 14, 2017, Mr. Maranowski was the beloved husband of Gertrude Szwaczkowski Maranowski; father of James (Barb) Maranowski, Rev. Michael Maranowski, and David (Tricia) Maranowski; son of the late Louis and Mary Okonski Maranowski; brother of Anna Mae (late Bob) Williams and the late Leonard and Chester Maranowski; also seven grandchildren. Celebrate Mr. Maranowski's life with his family on Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. at PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rt. 8, Shaler Twp. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Church, O'Hara Twp., on Wednesday at 11 a.m. The family respectfully suggests donations be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 342 Dorseyville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PITULSKI ROBERT H. AGE 70, OF ...
PITULSKI ROBERT H. Age 70, of Murrysville, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. He was born June 25, 1947 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Henry and Regina Sniegocki Pitulski. Bob always had a great quest for learning. He graduated from South Side High School in 1966. At Indiana University, Bob earned a Physics Degree and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering at Pennsylvania State University and a Master's Degree in Informational Technology at the University of Pittsburgh. He worked at the Westinghouse Nuclear Center and the Bechtel Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory. Bob enjoyed life. He was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling and attending rock and roll and blues concerts. Home improvement projects were a favorite pastime. During the summer, he looked forward to his annual trip to Kennywood with his children and grandchildren. Skiing was his winter passion replaced by attending Penguins games as a season ticket holder. As a lover of nature, he photographed scenery on long walks with his beloved golden retrievers. Bob was a loving husband, father, pap-pap, brother, uncle, friend and a courageous fighter of cancer. He leaves a big hole in our hearts but has given us wonderful memories. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Deborah Pitulski and Gloria Krawczyk. Bob is survived by his wife, Janet Riedwood Pitulski; a daughter, Alison (Donald) Seaborn of Warrenton, VA; two sons, Maxwell Pitulski of Pittsburgh and Byron Pitulski of Conifer, CO; four grandchildren, Grace, Jackson, Jess and Sadie Seaborn; two sisters, Carol Pitulski of Pittsburgh and Christine (Robert) Finnegan of Pittsburgh; a brother, John (Lori) Pitulski of Mechanicsburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the HART FUNERAL HOME INC., Murrysville. A celebration of his life will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Mario Lemieux Foundation, 816 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RICE LEZRA NATHANIEL ON WEDNES...
RICE LEZRA NATHANIEL On Wednesday, October 11, 2017, age 15, of Braddock, PA. Son of Arik Trinna Morgan and Irvin Rice, Jr. (Rita Massey); grandson of Irvin Rice, Sr.; brother of Jennifer, Jaison, Jaimie, Shaharis, Kyle (Funto), Adolph, Jr., Chiyel, Chezeq, Chalsea, Aundrea, and Nehemiah; also survived by a host of other family members and friends. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 p.m. October 17, 2017, at WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104, (412) 271-3880. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. October 18, 2017, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 245 Third Ave., Rankin, PA 15104. Interment Restland Memorial Park. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROSSEY MARY ANN (BENCHO) AGE 6...
ROSSEY MARY ANN (BENCHO) Age 67, of Wilmerding, died Sunday, October 15, 2017. Surviving are her longtime friend and caregiver, Daniel Cizauckus; her children, Michael (Christina) Rossey, Dana LaVerde and Ralph LaVerde; several grandchildren; siblings, Sally Ann (Charles) Baine, Joseph (Arlene) Bencho, Michael Bencho and the late Barbara; also nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. There will be no viewing. A Memorial Mass may be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by FORGIE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. For online condolences please visit: snyderfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RICHARDSON LINDA LINDA RICHARD...
RICHARDSON LINDA Linda Richardson, of Clarion, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 14, 2017 following a courageous six year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on October 21, 1952 in Pittsburgh to Joseph and Anna Mae (Hopper) Gally. Linda spent most of her career providing clerical support to those serving in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Linda worked for the Allegheny County Police Department for over 15 years. She retired from the Clarion County District Attorney's office in June, 2016. Linda spent most of her life in Pittsburgh, moving to Clarion in 2003 to be closer to her three grandchildren whom she adored. She is survived by her husband of forty-six years, David; two daughters, Holly McNaughton and husband, Chuck, of Limestone, and Danielle and her fiancé, Chris Billiar, of Nashville, TN; three grandchildren, Ian, Kevin and Morgan; and her mother, Anna Mae Gally, of Blawnox. In addition, she is survived by her two brothers, Joseph Gally and his significant other, Danette Dougherty of Pittsburgh and Sean Gally and wife, Kelly of Hampton Township; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Linda will be remembered for the love that she had for her family, her sense of humor, and her incredible resilience. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Linda's name to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, 271 Perkins Road, Clarion PA 16214 (www.cfvna.org), or the Cancer Center at Clarion Hospital, One Hospital Drive, Clarion PA 16214 (www.clarionhospital.org). Arrangements are under the care of the GOBLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 330 Wood Street in Clarion where visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday. An additional visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 700 Wood Street in Clarion to be followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Jonathan Scanlon will officiate. Friends and family may send online condolences, order memorials, and obtain additional information by visiting www.goblefh.net. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CANNAVINE DORIS "MICKEY" (HOPK...
CANNAVINE DORIS "MICKEY" (HOPKINS) On Saturday, October 14, 2017, of Baldwin. Beloved wife of 62 years to Joseph A. Cannavine; loving mother of Linda (Edward) Wlodarski, of New Jersey. Mickey was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer T. Hopkins and Amelia (Reutzel) Hopkins; and sister, Janet H. (William P.) Getty. Dear niece of Ruth R. (James) Tron; loving aunt to many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and one great-grandniece. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Wednesday, October 18, 2017, beginning at 10 a.m. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park. If desired, family suggests contributions to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HATALA MARTHA M. (PIOTROWSKI) ...
HATALA MARTHA M. (PIOTROWSKI) Age 88, of Brighton Heights, on Saturday, October 14, 2017. beloved wife of the late Nicholas R. Nick Hatala, Sr.; loving mother of Nick R. (Maryann) Hatala, Jr., and the late Dr. Marcia (Hatala) Martin and family; sister of Clara Wielgus and the late Helen Skebo, Bernice Nawrocki, John and Steve Piotrowski; also many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Martha helped run her husband's plumbing buisness for 20 years as office manager and worked at Murphy's in Bellevue for 25 years. Friends received 2-8 p.m. Wednesday Only at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, Thursday at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to the family for their chosen charities. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MIKLOS JANET (HASTINGS) PEACEF...
MIKLOS JANET (HASTINGS) Peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, October 14, 2017, Janet Hastings Miklos, age 78, of Wexford. Beloved wife of the late Regis J. Miklos; mother of Pamela (Clyde) Henzler of Ingomar, Ronald J. (Joyce) Miklos of Ross and David R. Miklos of Wexford; sister of Dorothy (late Harry) Costello of Cannonsburg and the late Frances Mershon, Thomas Hastings, Joan Ahlborn, and Marjorie Main; Gigi of Samuel and Matthew Henzler; also survived by nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Tillie. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Hwy., Pgh, PA 15237. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Alexis Church on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, non cash donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice House, 146 Neely School Rd., Wexford, PA 15090. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEINTHAL ROBERT M. AGE 98, A V...
WEINTHAL ROBERT M. Age 98, a Veteran of WWII, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2017, at Family Hospice at Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Roxie; and his parents; Jay and Erma Weinthal. Loving father of Suzie Somers (late Phil, friend David S. Green), Pat Weinthal and Ann Berez (Joel); cherished grandfather of Stuart and Brian Somers (Lauren), Alex and Emily Berez, and Jive; and great-grandfather of Alexa Somers. Burial is private at West View Cemetery and the family will not be sitting Shiva. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pets for Vets (Pittsburgh) P.O. Box 10860, Wilmington, North Carolina 28404. Arrangements trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. Please go to www.dalessandroltd.com for full obituary. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MURRAY ERIC JOHN AGE 37, OF PE...
MURRAY ERIC JOHN Age 37, of Penn Hills, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Loving son of Bernadette (Zidar) and the late John Murray; brother of Crystal Palmieri; uncle of Anthony Palmieri; also survived by aunts and uncles. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills. Mass held on Wednesday 12 Noon at St. John the Baptist, Plum Boro. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the funeral home. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SWEENEY VIVIAN C. OF OAKMONT, ...
SWEENEY VIVIAN C. Of Oakmont, on Saturday, October 14, 2017, age 87. Beloved wife of the late James J. Sweeney, Sr.; mother of Jeaninne Payne (Antony), Grace Maurer (Dana), James Jr., Michael, Daniel (Margareth), Theresa Creighan (Pat), Joan Fusia (Tyler), and the late Francis Sweeney and Mary Sweeney; grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of six; companion of the late Harry Miller; daughter of the late Paul and Beatrice Colligan; sister of Fr. James Colligan, M. M., John T., Elaine MacIntyre, and the late Robert, Michael P., and Thomas Colligan; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at MCCABE BROS., INC, FUNERAL HOME, www.mccabebrothers.com, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside, on Tuesday, from 1 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Vivian's name to Anova Hospice and Palliative Care, www.anovahomehealth.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHWEITZER SISTER ALICIA, CDP ...
SCHWEITZER SISTER ALICIA, CDP Age 82, of McCandless Township, on Saturday, October 14, 2017, after a long illness. Dolores Ann Schweitzer was born on April 16, 1935 and baptized at St. Mary's Church in McKeesport, PA. She entered the Sisters of Divine Providence on September 16, 1951, received the name, Sister Alicia, at Investment on June 30, 1952, and professed final vows on August 12, 1958. Sister Alicia earned her BE degree at Duquesne University and her MSS from Villanova. She also had a NSF grant at the Catholic University of Puerto Rico and received her Principal certification from the University of Dayton. Sister Alicia ministered as teacher and principal in schools in the Dioceses of Pittsburgh, Arecibo, Puerto Rico, and Columbus, Ohio. Her longest assignments were in Utuado, Puerto Rico and at Catholic High Schools in Dover and New Philadelphia, Ohio. Sister Alicia had served on the Board of Directors of LaRoche College, as Director of Business Affairs and in Formation Ministry for the Sisters of Divine Providence, as well as Pastoral Minister in Export, PA. She was the youngest child of Peter A. Schweitzer and Anna Marie Freund; was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Robert, John, and a half-sister, Rosalia. Sister Alicia is survived by a brother, Gerald, of Wexford, PA; nieces and nephews; and the Sisters and Associates of Divine Providence. Visitation will take place at Providence Heights on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation Wednesday from 12-3 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 4:00 p.m. in Mother of Divine Providence Chapel, 9000 Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park, PA 15101. Memorial contributions may be sent to Sisters of Divine Providence. Arrangements entrusted to ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC. Add a tribute: www.staabfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REYNOLDS ARTHUR D., JR. SUDDEN...
REYNOLDS ARTHUR D., Jr. Suddenly on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, he went to be with the Lord. Loving son of Marion and the late Arthur Reynolds, Sr.; father of Marilyn, LaRae, and Ryan Reynolds; brother of Anthony (Angela), Karen Reynolds, Sharon (Paul) Noel, Pamela Titus; fiance of Charlene Prunty, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at 4-8 p.m. at the WEST FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2215 Wylie Ave. Funeral Service Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Interment Homewood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LINDQUIST MARIAN M. AGE 88, OF...
LINDQUIST MARIAN M. Age 88, of Butler, formerly of Shaler Twp., on October 14, 2017. Wife of the late Charles W.; mother of Charles Lindquist and wife, Sharon and Michael Lindquist and wife, Roseann; daughter of the late Felix and Emma Oberle; sister of Louis Oberle; grandmother of seven; and great- grandmother of 13. Visitation Tuesday 9-11 a.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 11:30 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Church. Please visit us at: neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WRIGHT SYLVESTER III AGE 73, O...
WRIGHT SYLVESTER III Age 73, of Pgh., PA passed away on October 12, 2017. Son of the late Sylvester and Lydia Wright; father of Lydia Y., Martin, Anthony Wright, Sylvia Wright, Sylvester Wright IV (Robin), Delano Wright, Wanda Wright, Anthony and Andre; also survived by one brother; and a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral Service on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. Calvary Baptist Church, 2629 Wylie Ave. Interment Allegheny Cemetery Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RENNA JOSEPHINE AGE 95, OF PLU...
RENNA JOSEPHINE Age 95, of Plum Boro., on Friday, October 13, 2017. Wife of the late Frank C.; beloved mother of Ray (Kathy) and Arlene; grandmother of Michael (Tess), Tracy (Jeff) Snyder, and the late but never forgotten, Ricky; great-grandmother of Michael (McKenna) Renna, Marissa (Ben) Colosmo, Eric and Kate Snyder; sister of the late Lena, Kay, Fran, Anne, and Frank; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received, Wed. 4-8 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of your choice. Interment Private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEWANDOWSKI STEPHEN GREGORY AG...
LEWANDOWSKI STEPHEN GREGORY Age 30, on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, Stephen Lewandowski, of North Braddock, PA. Beloved son of Vernetta and Pat Geric, of East Pittsburg passed away at home. He is also survived by his sister, Jackie Fulton; and family and his girlfriend, Teresa McCulloch, along with her children and grandchildren who will miss Pap Pap Steve. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOORE JOHN W., JR. AGE 85, OF ...
MOORE JOHN W., Jr. Age 85, of Charlestown, Indiana, formerly of Clairton, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017, in Jewish Hospital of Louisville, KY. He was preceded in death by wife, LaVerne Ruth Smith Moore; and son, David A. Moore. He was born August 14, 1932, in Tuscaloosa, AL, son of the late John W., Sr. and Ethel Killings Moore. He was a member of Gethsemane Church of God In Christ and the Canaan Christian Church of Louisville, KY. He worked as a Lab Technician for Hercules, Inc. and as a manager in the auto service department at Sears of West Mifflin, PA. Survivors include two daughters, Dr. Sharon Moore, of Charlestown, IN, Cynthia Moore, of White Oak, PA, two sons, John (Candice) Moore, of North Strabane, PA and Lloyd (Donnaye) Moore, of Lawrenceville, GA; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Groce, of Pitcairn, PA, Julia Harper, of Charlotte, NC; and sisters-in-law, Marian Moore, of Virginia Beach, VA, and Charlotte Brown, of Cleveland, OH; a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends. Friends will be received Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Gethsemane Church of God In Christ, 200 Crest Street, Clairton, Pennsylvania, where services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with Elder Dr. Melvin Brown, officiating. Interment will follow in the Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. Arrangements entrusted to the ROBERT A. WATERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., McKeesport, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROSSI MARIE (RUSSO) SURROUNDED...
ROSSI MARIE (RUSSO) Surrounded by her family on Monday, October 16, 2017, of Swisshelm Park. Beloved wife of 62 years to Andrew F. Rossi, Sr., loving mother of Samuel Rossi and his wife, Debra of Cranberry, Andrew Rossi, Jr., and his wife, Donna of North Huntingdon, and Denise Henn and her husband, Frederic of Peters Twp.; dear grandma of Ben and Sarah Rossi, Kim Rossi, Kristen Rossi, Andrew III and Shannon Rossi, Nicholas and Theresa Rossi, Michael Rossi, and Hannah Henn; great-grandmother of Layla and Andrew IV Rossi; sister of Peggy Cardillo and the late Alex Russo, Carmen Russo and Phyllis Gleason; also survived by her many nieces and nephews. Friends received 9-10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY MORNING at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in the Word of God Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations in Marie's memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 333 East Carson St., Pgh., PA 15129. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SOPKO JOAN JOANNE (STEINKOPF...
SOPKO JOAN JOANNE (STEINKOPF) Age 85, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6 th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. For more information, or for online preplanning, visit our website at: www.finneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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