WIESECKEL CHRISTINE M. KOBUS Age 67, of Shaler Twp., on Dec. 2, 2017. Wife of Charles E.; daughter of the late Chester and Mary Wagner Kobus; cousin of Dolores Sarkis. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mount Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw, PA 15116. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Sebastian Church. Please visit us at neelyfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PODLOGAR JOHN WILLIAM AGE 88, ...
PODLOGAR JOHN WILLIAM Age 88, of Richland, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Loving husband of Susan Jean (Pifer) Podlogar and the late Ellen (Sirianni) Podlogar; beloved father of Jeffrey (Pamela) Podlogar; stepchildren, Barbara (Karl) Lex, Leonard (Joni) Schuster, Beverly (Steve) Franze, Roberta (Elliot) Dorfman, Rebecca (Matt) Meehan and the late John W. Podlogar, Jr. He is also survived by two grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Margaret Ann Brightwell and Janet (Richard) Kurek. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Genevieve Patsko; and two brothers, Eugene and Richard Podlogar. John was a proud veteran of the US Army. He was a man of many interests, John loved to golf, watch western movies, and work with his hands whether it was in his garden or with handyman projects and carpentry. He also loved to cheer for his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. His true love however was spending time with his loving family. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444, where a Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday at Noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate; www.alz.org/donate and/or to www.alsa.org. Condolences may be offered at www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRIFFITH HARRY A. AGE 76, OF B...
GRIFFITH HARRY A. Age 76, of Bellevue, on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Beloved father of Karen Salnoris; grandfather of Richard R. (Jessica) Steinmetz, Jr., Dawson E. Steinmetz and Jerry L. Salnoris; son of the late Susanna and Lawrence Griffith; brother of Millie, David and Ed Griffith. Friends received 2-8 p.m. TUESDAY ONLY at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave., Pgh., PA 15212. Services and interment private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARRINGER ROBERT A. AGE 87, OF...
BARRINGER ROBERT A. Age 87, of Eastmont, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Mary Kay Barringer; loving father of David J. Barringer, Debra K. Barringer and the late Robert J. Barringer; grandfather of Christopher J. Nahai and Robert A. Barringer III. He was a longtime successful photographer and business owner. Robert was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed. Friends will be received Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the GENE H. CORL, INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at St. John Fisher Catholic Church. Interment following in Good Shepherd Cemetery. www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LISCOTTI MARY L. MARY LOU (C...
LISCOTTI MARY L. MARY LOU (CASERTANO) Age 64, of Penn Hills, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017. Wife of the late Dominic Liscotti; beloved mother of Jennifer (Paul III) Kostick and the late Edward M. Zorak; grandmother of Paul IV (Alyssa) Kostick, Samuel Kostick and Grace Kostick; sister of Cathy (Lou) Scandrol, Michele Casertano and the late Joe Casertano; stepmother of Dominic, Jr. (Erica) Liscotti and Jaime (Matthew) Boles. Friends received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills 15235 Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CERRONE FRANCES L. ON SUNDAY, ...
CERRONE FRANCES L. On Sunday, December 3, 2017, at age 85, beloved wife of Dominick E. Cerrone; mother of Frank Cerrone (Cynthia), Mary Cerrone (Kevin Wagstaff), Paula Cerrone (Scott Stern), Catherine Fratto (Raymond), and Dominick Cerrone (Olivier Thiry); grandmother of Anna and Peter Wagstaff, John, Joseph and Julia Stern, and Mia, Nicola and Nina Fratto. Frances was much cherished for her love of family, her humility, selflessness and her strong faith in God. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Tuesday 5-8 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, Mass of Christian Burial St. Bede Church 10:00 a.m. Remembrances may be made to St. Bede Church, 509 S. Dallas Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PALOMBO NATALINO NALIE NATAL...
PALOMBO NATALINO NALIE Natalino "Nalie" Palombo, age 89, of Aliquippa, passed away, Sunday, December 3, 2017, in Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of Aliquippa, he was the son of the late Anthony and Frances (Panella) Palombo. Born December 25, 1927, he was named Natalino, or "Little Christmas", and would have celebrated his 90th birthday this Christmas. A devout Catholic, Nalie was a parishioner of St. Titus Church, where he served as an usher and was a member of The Holy Name Society. Nalie was a US Army veteran and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He worked at J&L Steel for 44 years, and upon his retirement, started a second career at The Celtic Reds Club where he had the pleasure to tend bar for family and friends for 25 years. He loved sports and was a die-hard Quip football and basketball fan. His favorite sport was baseball, as a player, coach, and fan. He was a member of the 1946 Aliquippa HS WPIAL Championship team, and played in the Aliquippa Community League for years. He had the honor to continue his baseball career when he was selected to play for his army battalion team that competed in semi-pro leagues throughout Germany. He extended his love for baseball to the Aliquippa Little League, Pony League, and Colt League teams, where he coached for more than 20 years and mentored hundreds of youths, who continued to refer to him as Coach Nalie in their adult lives. He was a charter member and officer of The Panthers Athletic Club, and was also a member of The Celtic Reds, and The American Italian Club. He loved watching old western and war movies, listening to Big Band Swing music, and could always be found in the middle of the dance circle at weddings leading the Chicken Dance and Hokey Pokey. In addition to his parents, Nalie was preceded in death by his ever-loving wife, Elvira (Tarquinio) Palombo, with whom he celebrated 63 wonderful years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by a sister, five brothers, and their spouses: Elda (Nick) Yanessa, Willie (Christie), Augie, Guido "Geets", Adolph, and Florige "Porky" (Mary Lou) Palombo; brother-in-law, Melvin Kosanovich; a special sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Rita (Tarquinio) and Anthony Colantoni; and son-in-law, Mike Hramika. Nalie is survived by his daughters, Linda Hramika, Madelyn (Rick) Hyre, and Mariann (Todd) Fox; and a son, Ed (Lisa) Palombo. His most cherished treasures and memories are as Pap Pap to his grandchildren, Eric (Leslie) Hramika, Lindsey and Jason (Chelsea) Hyre, and Mia and Ryan Fox. He leaves behind a very special niece and nephew, Adriana (Colantoni) and Gary Mariani, and their twins, Anthony and Maria. He is also survived by a sister, Olga Kosanovich; sisters-in-law, Mary and Zenaida Palombo, and Anna Jane Buckoske; and numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren of the Palombo and Tarquinio families. He will be sadly missed by dearest friends of the Mansueti, Piroli, and Rossi families, and Diana Hlad who took great care of him in recent years. Friends will be received Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in TATALOVICH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2205 McMinn St., Aliquippa, PA 15001, where a service will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m., in St. Titus Catholic Church in Aliquippa, with Fr. Tom Wilson, officiating. Entombment will follow at 10:45 a.m. in Mt. Olivet Catholic Church in Hopewell Twp., where the Beaver County Special Unit will conduct military honors. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff at both Allegheny General Hospital Intensive Care and Critical Care Units, and The Villa St. Joseph for all their care and compassion. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COSTA MARIAN TAMMY AGE 75, O...
COSTA MARIAN TAMMY Age 75, of Monroeville, PA passed away on December 3, 2017, at AHN Hospice at West Penn Hospital. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to John Costa; loving mother of John (Julie) Costa and Anthony (Jennifer) Costa; cherished grandmother of Jessica Costa, John Costa, and Isabella Costa. She is also survived by sisters, Linda (Wayne) Bennett, and Dolores (Ron) Lucas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sabastino "Bennie" Valenza and Mary (Andreucci) Valenza. Friends will be received Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of (118) Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek (412-823-1950). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Colman Parish with Fr. James Kunkel as celebrant. Interment to follow in Restland Memorial. Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to Allegheny Health Network Inpatient Hospice Unit, 4800 Friendship Avenue, Bldg. E, 8th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, (412) 578-7221. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EWING DOLORES J. DEE (DILALL...
EWING DOLORES J. DEE (DiLALLO) Peacefully, at age 87, on Sunday, December 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Robert D. Bob Ewing; loving mother of Sandra (Mike) Tschannen, David R. Ewing, Sharon (Dave) O'Keefe and Susan (Carl) Kraus; special grandmother to 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Sister of Raymond DiLallo and the late Gilda Valeriano. Friends received 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Cyril of Alexandria Church Thursday 9:30 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FLYNN FRANCIS P. FRANK, SR. ...
FLYNN FRANCIS P. FRANK, Sr. Of Munhall, on December 2, 2017, age 80. Beloved husband of 55 years to Margaret Peggy (Groves) Flynn; loving father of Brigette (Angelo) Class of VA, Francis P. (Kelly) Flynn, Jr. of WV, Timothy (Julia) Flynn of Pittsburgh, Sean (Beth) Flynn of VA and the late Lisa Flynn; proud Pap Pap of five granddaughters, Shannon, Colleen and Erin Class, Meghan Flynn and Teagan Flynn. Frank was a member of Local Union 66 and an Army veteran serving during Korea. Friends received SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, Tuesday 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Therese Church, Munhall. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ELLIS GRACE LAVERTA AGE 77, OF...
ELLIS GRACE LaVERTA Age 77, of McKeesport, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Kane Regional McKeesport. She leaves to cherish her memory sister, Karen Smith-Burden; and a host of other friends and relatives too numerous to mention. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at the TUNIE FUNERAL HOME, 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Homewood Cemetery. tuniefuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COPETAS GEORGE V. ON SUNDAY, D...
COPETAS GEORGE V. On Sunday, December 3, 2017, at the age of 89, beloved husband of Helen Poulimenos Copetas; father of Vasili "Bill" Copetas; brother of Athena Mandros, Aphradite Desimpris of Athens, Greece and the late Nick Copetas; also survived by many nieces and nephews. George was a server at the William Penn Hotel for over 35 years. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with Trisagion Service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Thursday in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 11 a.m. Remembrances may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Building Fund, 419 S. Dithridge Street, Pgh., PA 15213. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BALLON RICHARD AGE 78, OF MT. ...
BALLON RICHARD Age 78, of Mt. Lebanon, on Sunday, December 3, 2017. Richard was the cherished husband for 50 years to Layla (Gusky) Ballon; father of Ellen (Mark) Ballon Dante and Paul J. Ballon; proud PopPop to Nico Ballon Dante, all of Los Angeles, CA; son of the late Rebecca and Abraham Ballon; beloved brother to Jack (Marilyn) Ballon and the late William (Rachel) Ballon and Devora (Don) Lewine. Richard was a very well respected and admired real estate developer for over 58 years. He had a sense of fairness, commitment and compassion in whatever he did. Richard had an intense love of family and friends. We have lost a wonderful man. Graveside Services and interment will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. in Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Temple Emanuel of South Hills, 1250 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WERNECKE CHESTER AGE 93, OF BA...
WERNECKE CHESTER Age 93, of Battle Creek, MI, and formerly of Pittsburgh, died November 23, 2017. He was a former Pittsburgh firefighter retiring as Captain and was a member of Local #1. He is survived by his wife, Alice; children, Sherril Wernecke Keese, of Battle Creek, MI, and son, James Wernecke. Burial has taken place. Friends may send condolences or share a memory at kempffuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PARKER GEORGE ANTHONY TONY A...
PARKER GEORGE ANTHONY TONY Age 81, of Cheswick, passed away November 23, 2017, due to complications from a stroke. He was the beloved husband of Susan Parker, of Glenshaw, to whom he was married 43 years; and father of John Parker, of Brooklyn, New York. The oldest son of George Ira and Margrett Ghrist Parker, Tony was born on June 24, 1936, in Harrison Township. He is also survived by his younger brother, Richard G. Parker, of Bath Township, Ohio. After graduating from Aspinwall High School, Tony earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Carnegie Tech and a PhD from Penn State. He worked in Applied Chemistry for U.S. Steel and St. Joe Minerals at Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh, where he thrilled small visitors by freezing things in liquid nitrogen and dropping them to smash on the floor of his lab. Tony went on to teach chemistry at many western Pennsylvania universities, including Penn State, Clarion, Indiana, St. Vincent, and Seton Hill. A (nearly) lifelong resident of Cheswick, Tony was known for such peculiarities as rollerblading down the middle of Spruce Street while carrying a hockey stick and punting a football, by himself, back and forth across the baseball field behind his house. He served on the board of the Springdale Library and on various committees at Walter Chapel United Methodist Church in Rural Ridge. Tony was a voracious reader who particularly enjoyed history, astronomy, and enormous classic novels. His interest in astronomy led him to try finding all 110 Messier objects with his telescopes. A big, if pessimistic, sports fan (hockey, football, baseball), Tony once received stitches from the Penguins' trainer after being struck in the head with a wayward puck at the Civic Arena. He coached Little League in both Cheswick and Harwick, but did not teach his kid to hit left-handed, as he himself was, probably his only failure as a parent. Tony enjoyed music of all kinds, from seeing John Coltrane at Penn State in the 60s to his Pittsburgh Symphony subscription in the 70s and 80s to torturing his wife with AC/DC in the 2000s. He and Susan hiked and biked trails across western Pennsylvania. His daily challenge in later years was sudoku, with which he was usually successful. Tony was a really good guy and is sorely missed. Friends and family are invited to attend his celebration of life gathering that will take place on Saturday, April 7, 2018, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. In THE CHARLES B. JARVIE SPRINGDALE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 801 Pgh. St. www.jarviefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GINDLESPERGER CONSTANCE (FERGU...
GINDLESPERGER CONSTANCE (FERGUSON) CONNIE Age 93, formerly of Turtle Creek, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Lester V. Gindlesperger; loving mother of Lester (Carla) Gindlesperger, Linda (Calvin) Lewis and Terri (Jimmy) Jones; loving grandmother of Junia Gindlesperger, Luke (Nadine) Gindlesperger, Britainy Lewis, Anna (Devin) Johnson, Bethany Jones, Penny Gindlesperger, Jordan (Kara) Jones, Terah Jones, Calah Jones; great- grandmother of Levi, Bryn, Gideon, Rowan, and Laurel; sister of Ramsay, Bob, Janet Coates, Ted, Ken Ferguson and the late Nelson, Bud, Ralph, Willie, and Clark Ferguson; also survived by sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of (118) Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek, (412-823-1950). Funeral services will be held at the First Christian Church, 201 Pine St., Turtle Creek, PA 15145, Friday, 11 a.m. where she had been a longtime member. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, Heritage Hospice at 2400 Leechburg Rd., Ste. 300, New Kensington, PA 15068, or online to Camp-Christian.org. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TEAHAN GISELA M. AGE 87, OF CR...
TEAHAN GISELA M. Age 87, of Cranberry Twp., formerly of Pittsburgh, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017. Wife of the late John (Jack) Teahan; loving mother of Irene (Steve) Danylo, Mark (Charisse) Teahan, and Maggie (John) Grant; grandmother of Elizabeth (Nathan) McCollough, Steven Danylo, Andrew Danylo, Hailey Grant, and Zach Grant; great-grandmother of Brooklyn and Braxton McCollough. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, December 6, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-7:30 p.m. at O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California at Cooper Aves. N.S., where there will be a Blessing Service at 7:30 p.m. The family would like to thank the staff at North Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center for the care and love they shared with Gisela. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HUTCHISON WILLIAM J. AGE 74, O...
HUTCHISON WILLIAM J. Age 74, of Shaler Twp., on Sunday, December 3, 2017. Loving husband of Judy (Zimmerman); beloved father of Bill Hutchison, Marc Hutchison (Lisa) and Jeff Hutchison (Tawnya); grandfather of Corey, Noah, Jamie, Holly and the late Brandon; brother of Earl Hutchison (Donna), Larry Hutchison (Denise) and the late Myron Hutchison. Friends received WEDNESDAY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Sharpsburg. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10:30 a.m. at St. Juan Diego Parish, Sharpsburg in St. Mary Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to donatenow.heart.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NICOLA JAMES D. AGE 76, OF NOR...
NICOLA JAMES D. Age 76, of North Side, on December 3, 2017. Loving husband of Kathleen Junghans-Nicola; son of the late George and Mary Nicola; survived by his sister, Alice Marie Rizzo and twin brother, John R. Nicola; preceded in death by brothers, George and Joseph Nicola; devoted father of Barbara Buchanan, Diane Miller, Denice Nicola-Golgan, Cynthia Druga-Piterski; proud grandPap of nine; and great-grandPap of three. A graduate of Baldwin High School, a Registered Plumber at Brookline Plumber, and retired from the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2017, from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. A Blessing Service will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home Chapel. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FREUND BARBARA A. (JOHNSTON) U...
FREUND BARBARA A. (JOHNSTON) Unexpectedly, on Saturday, December 2, 2017, of Finleyville, formerly of Carrick. Beloved wife of Edward Freund; daughter of Shirley and the late Campbell Beverage; sister of Kenny, Bobby, and Buddy Johnston and Scott Beverage; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Barb dedicated her life to taking care of others in the health care field. Visitation and services private. Arrangements made by the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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