REICH FLORENCE T. (DORSCH) Age 90, of Mt. Lebanon formerly of Dormont, on Sunday, December 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late George A. Reich; loving mother of Diana (Joseph) Clarkson, Susan (James) Bolt, Sandra (Gary) Barbarow, Donna Mansfield, Robert (Terri) Reich, Russell (Lori) Reich and Richard (Kelly) Reich; sister of Paul Dorsch. Also survived by ten grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Family and friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN CREMATION AND FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 222 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon on Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Bernard Church Thursday, December 7, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. Entombment Mt. Lebanon Cemetery Mausoleum. Laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCIARRETTI JANE AGE 93, OF GRE...
SCIARRETTI JANE Age 93, of Greenfield, after 28 years went to be with her late husband, Orlando, on Monday, December 4, 2017. Loving mother of Elizabeth J. (Anthony) Dymerski, Carol (Rich) Armstrong, of Phoenix, AZ, Linda Lee Shea, Beverly (the late Denny) Steranchak, Frankie (Jennie) Sciarretti, and Lisa (Glenn) Hawley; sister of the late Theresa Kirschman. Jane is also survived by her 15 beloved grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. Funeral Thursday at 11:30 a.m. with Funeral Mass at 12 Noon in St. Rosalia Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLISON JAMES B. BLAINE, JR...
WILLISON JAMES B. BLAINE, Jr. James, age 85, of Edgewater, FL, formerly of McDonald, South Fayette Twp., died Wednesday, November 29, 2017. He was born January 10, 1932, in Chesterfield, VA to the late James B. Willison, Sr. and Edna Dunlap Willison. Blaine retired from J&L Steel after 30 years of service. He then drove a school bus for South Fayette Township for 14 years. While living in Florida, he was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church and had a great devotion to the Blessed Mother. He was a down to earth, multi-talented, hardworking, family oriented husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Blaine is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret "Peggy Jean" McCaffrey Willison; children, Margaret "Peggy Ann" (Archie) Willison Strimel of Bridgeville, James "Jim" (Rodyne) Willison III of McDonald, Robert "Bob" Willison of Adamsville, Timothy "Tim" Willison of Bridgeville, Mary (Don) Willison Hultberg of White Oak, Kathleen "Kate" Willison Vincente of Philadelphia, Francis Willison of Bridgeville; and one sister, Darlene (Ray) Ronchetti of Wisconsin. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Blaine was preceded in death by two sisters, Grace Stolash and Jean Hughes. Friends will be received Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the THOMAS - LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 314 W. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in the St. Alphonsus R.C. Church, 219 W. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald. Interment will follow in Robinson Run Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KICMOL ANNA M. AGE 92, OF NEW ...
KICMOL ANNA M. Age 92, of New Kensington. Beloved mother of Mark J. (Lisa) Kicmol and the late Matthew J. Kicmol; grandmother of Ian, Neal, Connor, Jacob, and Joshua Kicmol; step-grandmother of Lee Ann Gularsky; mother-in-law of Kim Kicmol; sister of the late Barbara Sciarrino; wife of the late Joseph Kicmol; and daughter of the late John and Mary Brimsky. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at RUSIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Arnold. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. Mt. St. Peter Church, New Kensington. www.RusiewiczfH.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CONLAN MARY T. (WALLACE) AGE 8...
CONLAN MARY T. (WALLACE) Age 85, of Bethel Park, on Sunday, December 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Russell Conlan; loving mother of Patricia (Robert Zelenak) Abbott and Russell (Douglas Hansen) Conlan; dear grandmother of Ashlee Abbott; sister of Patrick and the late Margaret Wallace; also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Mary was a former employee of the Veterans Administration. At her request there will be no visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held in St. Bernard Church, Mt. Lebanon, on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pgh., PA 15237. Laughlinfuneralhome .com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JAVORSKY BERNARD S. AGE 83, OF...
JAVORSKY BERNARD S. Age 83, of the South Side, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2017. Beloved father of Kathy (Ron) Jaczesko, Ron (Mary Hladonik) Javorsky, Dianne (Bob) Mendicino, Patty (Andy) Kovacic and Tom (Patty) O'Brien; grandfather of Ryan Jaczesko, Renée (Matthew) Schulz, Kristina Jaczesko, Maria Rimlinger, Michael Mendicino, Caitlyn Mendicino, Alexandra Javorsky, Shelby O'Brien, Jonathan Smittle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Mary Javorsky; and his siblings, Theodore and Eugene Javorsky and Dolores Owczarzak; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends received Wednesday 12-8 p.m. in THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2323 E. Carson St. Funeral prayer Thursday 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Adalbert Church, Prince of Peace Parish, at 10 a.m. www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CROSS CHARLES C. AGE 87, OF PG...
CROSS CHARLES C. Age 87, of Pgh., passed away on Dec. 3, 2017. Funeral Service Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at 11 a.m. SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment National Cemetery of the Alleghenies Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBINSON TAWN T. AGE 41, OF PG...
ROBINSON TAWN T. Age 41, of Pgh., passed away on November 27, 2017. Visitation on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, from 4-8 p.m. SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave. Funeral Service on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at 1 p.m. Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARPER VICTORENE SLOAN AGE 89,...
HARPER VICTORENE SLOAN Age 89, of Claysburg. Peacefully on December 2, 2017. Loving mother of Leo C. Harper, Jr. and Ronald J. Harper; beloved grandmother of Rhonda Kels McClain; and great-grandmother to three great-grandchildren. Friends received on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., 15206. Funeral Service on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Rodman Street Baptist Church, 6111 Rodman Street, 15206. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHAPPIE STEPHEN P. OF FOREST H...
CHAPPIE STEPHEN P. Of Forest Hills, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by parents, Michael and Mary (Sandry) Chappie; his brothers, Michael and Edward Chappie; and his sisters, Bernadine and Mary Ann Chappie and Alice Jackson. Steve is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Barbara (Fekete) Chappie; sons, Stephen (Carol) Chappie, Brian (Rae Lynn) Chappie, Derek (Shelby) Chappie; six grandchildren, Holly, Mara, Joey, Olivia, Bella, and Sydney; and also numerous nieces and nephews. Steve was a veteran of the US Army, worked for the former United States Steel Carrie Furnace as a welder and was a proud member of St. Michael Orthodox Church in Rankin where he served as an usher for several years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and Pittsburgh sports. Steve loved being with family and friends and his time away at camp. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Friends are welcome Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh (412-824-8800) where a Parastas will be prayed on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Service will be in St. Michael Orthodox Church, Rankin, on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Steve will be laid to rest with Military Honors in Monongahela Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NOVOTNY FRANK DAVID ON DEC. 1,...
NOVOTNY FRANK DAVID On Dec. 1, 2017, age 85, of West Mifflin. Frank was born in Homestead, the son of the late John and Mary (Mikulla) Novotny. Loving husband of the late Charlotte (Kampe) and Evelyn (Sowko); beloved father of Dr. Joy Anne (David) Steel, of Keswick, Virginia, Dr. Diane R. Lancaster, of Hull, Massachusetts, and Charlotte Penney (Thomas) Casey, of Middletown, Delaware; brother of John Novotny, of Simpsonville, SC and Mary Ann (Victor), of California; and the late Pauline Neiding, James Neiding; and sister-in-law, Agnes Novotny; survived by his second wife's children, Michael Kovach, of Danville, PA and Paul Kovach, of Cummings, GA; and daughter-in-law, Mary Kovach, of FL (Thomas), deceased; also many nieces and nephews. Frank was a parishioner of Resurrection Church in West Mifflin, Secretary of the First Catholic Slovak Union, Founder and Sec. of the A.V. Stock Investment Club, Member of the Slavs Club in Braddock, and the American Legion Post 714. He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and a retired circulation manager of the Pittsburgh Press for 45 years. Friends received on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main Street, Munhall, 15120, (412-461-6394). Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday at 10 a.m. in Resurrection Church, West Mifflin. Please share your memories and condolences at georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KNEPPER HENDRINA RINY AGE 87...
KNEPPER HENDRINA RINY Age 87, of Carnegie, formerly of East Brady, on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Born and raised in Amsterdam, Holland. Beloved wife of 66 years to Antonius "Tony" Knepper; loving mother of Antonius "Tony" (Oleta) Knepper, Peter (Elise) Knepper, Robert "Bert" (Chris) Knepper, Frits Knepper and Stefanie (Bill) Simmons; dear sister of Elizabeth Lewis and the late Amanda Oostwegel. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Riny was a devout Catholic. She enjoyed needlepoint, biking, playing bridge, boating, but her greatest joy was traveling the world with her loving husband. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER - FRYER. Friends welcome at 430 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, 412-221-3800 Friday 1:30 p.m. until time of Blessing Service at 2:30 p.m. Inurnment private. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, Alz.org or Salvation Army, give.salvationarmyusa.org. Please view or add tributes at www.beinhauer.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TONDOLO MARIAN C. AGE 81, OF M...
TONDOLO MARIAN C. Age 81, of Mt. Lebanon, on Sat., Dec. 2, 2017. Beloved mother of Debra Bottorff, Vicky, Michael, Paul and the late Stephen Tondolo; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister of Eleanor Booth and the late Jerry Fuchs. No visitation or service. Professional services trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MUECKE DOUGLAS F. AGE 75, OF P...
MUECKE DOUGLAS F. Age 75, of Plum Boro, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Sunday, December 3, 2017. Beloved husband of Charlotte. Doug was a caring man who touched many lives. He was an Air Force veteran having served in Vietnam. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2017, at the Monroeville United Methodist Church, 219 Center Rd. Interment will be in LeMars, Iowa. Memorial donations may be sent to the Humane Animal Rescue, Attn: Donations Department, 6926 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Arrangements entrusted to the GENE H. CORL, INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE. www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOBERG DIANE M. (PODVASNIK) AG...
BOBERG DIANE M. (PODVASNIK) Age 58, of Verona, formerly of O'Hara Township, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017. Born on August 25, 1959, to the late William and Joann Podvasnik; beloved wife of the late Lawrence R. Boberg; loving and devoted mother of Jessica Boura, Larry Boberg and Anthony Boberg, all of Pittsburgh; grandmother of Adan, Dracen, Kayleigh, Kendall, Matthew, Kora and Riley; sister of Barbara Kusniss of O'Hara Township, William Podvasnik of Verona, Wayne Uhring of Harmarville and the late Charlene Davis. Diane was always willing to bake cookies and make cakes and desserts for anyone. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Juan Diego Parish, St. Mary Church on Thursday at 12:00 Noon. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment private. Celebrate Diane's life with the family at Howler's Coyote Café, 4509 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 on Saturday, December 9, from 12-3 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOOTMAN MONA LU (DUNN) AGE 91,...
HOOTMAN MONA LU (DUNN) Age 91, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Born in Washington, PA to the late Charles W. and Hazel (Dillinger) Dunn. Beloved wife of the late Dr. J. Kenneth Hootman; loving mother of Dr. Barry (Susan) Hootman of Mars, PA and Susan (Roger) Joseph of Sunset, SC; grandmother of Leigh (Matt) Sullivan, Libby (Justin) Bruce, Lynn Ann Hootman, Andrew (Katie) Hootman and Michael (Amber) Hootman; great-grandmother of Brooks Hootman and J. Cooper Sullivan; sister of Barbara Badley and the late Patty Ann Fetherlin, Jim, Chuck and Dick Dunn. Mona graduated from Trinity High School, then from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, and worked at Washington Hospital until birth of her children. Mona lived in Whitehall for over 40 years then resided at Friendship Village. Mona was active with her children as a leader in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and volunteered for Friends of Whitehall Library. She enjoyed family, bridge, gardening and reading. Services private by BEINHAUER'S, 724-941-3211. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or a charity of choice. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SZOKOLY JOSEPH A. ON DECEMBER ...
SZOKOLY JOSEPH A. On December 5, 2017, age 93, of West Mifflin. Joe was born in Bridgeville, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Banyas) Szokoly. Beloved husband of Shirley C. (McCloskey) Szokoly; cherished father of Mary (Dale) Edwards of West Mifflin and Linda (Joel) Barko of Connellsville; loving grandfather of Greg (Allison) Jessica (Steve) Scott, Kayla and Kelly; special great grandfather to Landon, Olivia, Kendall, Kevin and Bryce. Joe was a retired clerk for U.S. Steel Homestead Works, a WWII and Korean War U.S. Army Veteran, member of the West Mifflin American Legion and a 71 year member of the Homeville Volunteer Fire Company. Friends received on Friday from 14 and 68 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 15120 (412-461-6394). Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday at 10 a.m. in Resurrection Church, West Mifflin. Please share your memories and condolences at georgeigreenfuneralhome.comSend condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WURST ALBERT WILLIAM AGE 96, O...
WURST ALBERT WILLIAM Age 96, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Titusville, peacefully on Monday evening, December 4, 2017. Beloved husband of 43 years to the late Margaret Peggy (Stephens) Wurst; dear father of Albert (Leslie) Wurst, Carl Wurst and Bruce Wurst; cherished grandfather of Allie and April Wurst; also survived by his sister, Millie Siejk. Preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Myrtle Wurst; and siblings, Rose, Carl, Gertrude, Edwin, Annamae, Elsie and Helen. Albert was born on the South Side of Pittsburgh. In 1989, he moved to Titusville, PA where he could be frequently seen riding his bike through town with his dog, Simon, in the front basket. Albert loved and lived by the words of the Lord. A very religious man, he could usually be seen with his Bible or quoting scripture. He loved God, children and animals. He was a member of the Lions Club, Odd Fellows, the American Legion, he was a veteran of WWII and known in the Army as the preacher, he was a lumberjack at Ccc Camp in Washington State and retired from Federated Investors. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate Albert's life on Thursday 5-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the McDONALD - LINN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, 529 California Ave., Pgh., PA 15202. A funeral service will be held Saturday 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 638 California Ave., Pgh., PA 15202. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET IN CHURCH. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be donated to Trinity Lutheran Church/Memorial Fund. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.mcdonald-linn.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOSCINSKI DANIEL AGE 64, OF OV...
GOSCINSKI DANIEL Age 64, of Overbrook, on December 3, 2017. Loving husband of Victoria A. (LeDonne); beloved son of the late Edward and Hilda; cherished father of Scott, Daniel, Lisa (Glen), Laura and James; dear brother of Edward, Christine and the late James; adoring grandfather of Jordon, David, Joseph, Tyson, Dante, Alina, Gianni and Brianna; treasured uncle and friend of many. Visitation Sun. from 2 p.m. until the 4 p.m. Memorial service at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Pgh., PA 15226. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are suggested. 412-343-1506 or ballfc.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOLINDA JOANN A. WITH HER FAMI...
MOLINDA JOANN A. With her family at her side, JoAnn Shenkel Molinda passed away at her home on December 4, 2017. Her husband, John; sons, John and Greg; daughters, Sue, Jeanne, Donna and Allie have many beautiful memories of the extraordinary woman, wife and mother that JoAnn was. She was so proud of her 15 grandchildren, Anna, DJ, Abbey, Sierra, Seth, Katie, Joey, Glen, Jackie, Molly, Bubs, Maddie, Jenny, Matt, and Amelia. JoAnn was Pittsburgh's greatest ambassador. She received her teaching degree from the University of Pittsburgh and was a Panther through and through. JoAnn passed along to her children and grandchildren her passion for reading. She spent many Saturdays at the Brookline Library with her kids. She was also a tireless advocate for kids, always boosting their confidence and inspiring them. We miss her already. Friends and family will be received at FRANK F. DEBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 1065 Brookline Blvd., (www.deborfuneralhome.com) on Friday, December 8, 2017, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at 11 a.m., in St. Pius X Church (Brookline). We hope you will celebrate JoAnn's life with us at Greg's home following the mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, carnegielibrary.org/give or the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001. alzfdn.org/support-us/donate/ Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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