SIMMONS GEORGE R. Age 97, of Finleyville, died Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Jefferson Hospital. Mr. Simmons was retired as a welder with the former Fisher Body Works in West Mifflin. Surviving are a daughter, Georgann Baumgardner and husband, Gary of Finleyville; three granddaughters, six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2018, at KEGEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tim P. Kegel, supervisor, David P. Kegel, director, 3560 Washington Avenue, Finleyville, where services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
RICHARDS LOUISE (GERST) Age 99 and 1/2 years young, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, passed away peacefully at Marian Manor on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Devoted mother of the late Bobbi Getz; loving grandmother of Grant Getz (Elena); proud great-grandmother of Olivia Getz; beloved sister of Dagmar Gerst and the late Joseph Gerst (the late Loretta); dear aunt of Jody Gerst (Mimi) and Loretta Gerst; great-aunt of Aimee Gerst and Patty Mulcahy (Kevin); great- great-aunt of Maddie and Carter Mulcahy. Louise worked as a spotter for Civil Defense in Syracuse, NY from 1963-1964. She worked as a floral designer, first for Mt. Lebanon Florist and then at Barry's Flower Castle until her retirement in 1989. From 1990 until 2012 she worked as a greeter at Laughlin Funeral Home. Louise was an active member at Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church. She belonged to many knitting and needlepoint groups. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Marian Manor and Beverly Hospice for the loving care they gave to Louise. Viewing hours have been omitted. The family will receive friends at Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church, 975 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, on Tuesday morning, May 1, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of her memorial service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church, Animal Friends or Children's Hospital. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
RAMSAY ROBERT WILLIAM Age 86, of Level Green, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Bob was born in Wilkins Twp. on March 9, 1932, the son of the late William and Christina (Cunningham) Ramsay; husband of 64 years to Isabell Toots (Agnew) Ramsay; father of Linda Schickel (Wayne) and William Ramsay (Lois); grandfather of four and great-grandfather of four. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 702 7th St., (State Rt. 130) Trafford, 412-372-3111. Funeral Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the Level Green Presbyterian Church, 105 Olive Drive, Level Green, with Pastor Geoff Rach officiating. Everyone please go directly to the church. Interment with military honors will follow in the William Penn Memorial Cemetery, Churchill. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
SULLIVAN ANNIE Went peacefully to be with Her Savior Jesus the Christ on April 26, 2018. Annie, raised in Nazi Germany, was born in Neufahrn, Freising, Germany on June 23, 1927, one of five to the late Alois and Anna (Elfinger) Obster. On November 11, 2001, she was predeceased by her husband, Edward F. Sullivan. Annie is survived by nieces and nephews all from Germany: Christine Hammrich of Munich, Martin Obster of Freising, Ludwig Sadenbacher of Mittenstetten, Reuate Shubert of Aichach and Alexander Obster of Austria. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Martin, Kath Sachenbacher, Walli Dichte and Alfred Obster. Bill and Brenda Regas, dear friends and neighbors of Crescent, were with her when she passed and watched over her for the past several years. Visitation Saturday 2 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave. Burial next to Edward will be private in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Elmcroft of Chippewa, 104 Pappan Business Dr., Beaver Falls, PA 15010, provided her with excellent care these past 1 1/2 years. With our gratitude, please send donations to them in Annie's name. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
LYSKO ANNA S. Age 95, of Stowe Twp., on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Peter; loving mother of Michael (Dawn); grandmother of Michael Scott; great- grandmother of Evan Michael and Dawsen Noel; sister of Michael Stepek, Irene Pellatiro, John Stepek and the late Matthew Scerbek, Nicholas Stepek, Joseph Stepek and Rose Pecanis. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen Street, McKees Rocks. Parastas will be held on Monday at 7:00 p.m. A funeral will begin at 9:45 a.m. followed by Services in St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church at 10:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
TANZOLA ROBERT PETER Age 65, of Irwin, on Thursday, April 26, 2018, in the Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born August 24, 1952, in Philadelphia, a son of Patricia Paris (Cavounis) Berenato and the late Robert Charles Tanzola. He was employed in hospitality for years, self-employed and then worked for the Ritz Carlton, KOA and many others throughout his career. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, in Irwin. Bobby was a loving, caring and protective husband to his wife, Kathleen (Rylander) Sarniak-Tanzola; father to Robert and Tanner Tanzola both of Medford, NJ; stepson, Theodore Sarniah, of Greensburg; a grandson, Theodore Sarniah V.; brother, Craig (Kathleen) Tanzola, of NJ; sister, Ellen (David) Johnson, of VA; and several nieces and nephews. Bobby enjoyed life to the fullest and was dearly loved by his family and friends. He was an avid cook, sharing his incredible recipes with all. Bobby loved and enjoyed his Philadelphia sports teams, the Eagles winning the Super Bowl was his longest awaited victory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations made to the Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania, 5432 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201. Friends will be received 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the OTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin. Parting prayers will be held 9 a.m. Monday in the funeral home followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin. Interment will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, North Huntingdon. To send on line condolences please visit: www.ottfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
LABOON WALTER F. WALLY Age 59, on Friday, April 27, 2018, of Pleasant Hills. Beloved husband of Corinne (Roth); loving father of Steven and his wife, Laura, and Jeffrey and his wife, Vicky, who made him the proud grandfather of his new ray of sunshine, Theodore Glenn Laboon; brother of Margaret Kuhn (Lou), Louise Laboon (Len Amerise), Bill Laboon (Chris), and the late Ed Laboon; also survived by nieces, nephews, and his little buddies, Jax'n and Lucky. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, on Sunday, April 29, 2018, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Monday morning at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angels Church at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Monongahela Valley Hospital, Office of Fund Development, 1163 Country Club Road, Monongahela, PA 15063. And as Wally always said, "It must be nice." Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
BOOT JUDY (BORDENICK) Age 60, unexpectedly at her Ingram home, on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Beloved friend of Tom Carroll; sister of Julie O'Neal, Bill Bordenick, Mary Lynn DeWick. A celebration of Judy's life will be held Sunday from 6-7 p.m. at which time the service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. schepnermcdermott.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
GERONO LOTTE D. Age 97, on Thursday, March 29, 2018, of Bethel Park. Beloved wife of the late Adam A. Gerono; loving mother of Mary Ann. A private viewing and service was held on April 3, 2018, at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in McMurray, PA. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
GELLEN RUTH ANN Age 67, of McKeesport, died April 26, 2018, at McKeesport. Born August 10, 1950, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Lawson) Swanson and the wife of John R. Gellen. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, John, Jr. and Jason, both of McKeesport; brother, John Swanson and Gloria Swanson, both of McKeesport; nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at JAYCOX - JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY on Monday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be Tuesday, 10 a.m., in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Jody Dausey officiating. Burial will follow in McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared at: www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
FALLON WILLIAM J. ACE Age 87, of Penn Hills, on Friday, April 27, 2018. Beloved husband of 37 years to Patricia G.; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Ace was a US Army veteran. He retired after 29 years from Hepinstall. A friend of Bill W. for 45 years. A special thanks to his dear friends, Fred and Brandon. Friends received, Sunday 2-8 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10 a.m. at St. Gerard Majella Church. Interment Mt. Hope cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
GIRVIN JAMES MICHAEL, Sr. Age 90, of Kennedy Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018. He was the loving father of Peg Rasbach, Patricia White, James (Sandy) Girvin, Jr., Kathy Hills, Charles (Rita) Girvin, and Lynn (Thomas) DeOrio. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. For over 50 years, James owned and operated McKees Rocks Auto Wreckers. He was a veteran of WWII and was a member of the Allegheny Co. Sheriffs Assoc. Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1014 California Ave., Avalon, 412-766-5600; where a funeral service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. To offer condolences, please visit: pinkertonfuneralhome.net Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
PATTERSON MACEO, Jr. The correction of the Services for Maceo Patterson, Jr. are as follows: Friends will be received on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at the ROBERT A. WATERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday in the Shiloh Community Missionary Baptist Church, 6940 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
SADAR BARBARA E. (CARR) Of Turtle Creek, age 96, died on Thursday, April 26, 2018, two days before her 97th birthday. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Anthony F. Sadar for 32 years; loving mother of Patricia (the late Bill) Driscoll of Wilkins Twp., and Geraldine (Russ) Dittig of FL; proud grandmother of three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; cherished sister of George Ann (the late Pete) Leger of FL. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Steve Carr, George Carr, Jr., Katherine Carr, Charlotte "Carol" Sboray, and John Carr. Barb was a lifelong member of St. Colman Church. Friends welcome on Sunday 2-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek 412-823-9350. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Barb on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Colman Church. She will then be laid to rest in Churchill Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
KNAPP BETTY M. (PETERSON) Passed peacefully on April 26, 2018, at the age of 98. She was a resident of Pittsburgh. Loving mother of Jack (Barbara) Knapp, James Knapp, William (Diana) Knapp and Jill (Paul) Zotter. Also survived by ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Alquin Knapp. Friends will be received Sunday 2-7 p.m. at BRUSCO - NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Ave., Pgh., PA 15216, where funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials to Oakleaf Personal Care Home, 3800 Oakleaf Rd., Pgh., PA 15227. Remembrances may be left at: www.sperlingfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
ROSE BARBARA ANN Age 88, of South Hills, on Friday, April 27, 2018. Beloved wife of the late David Les Rose; loving mother of Sharon R. (Bruce) O'Mara, Georgia L. (Gordon Diehl) Melis; cherished grandmother of Kimberly L. DeBar, Kirt A. Melis, Shannon R. Laird, Christopher and Adam O'Mara; also survived by 11 cherished great- grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2630 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000 Sunday 6-8 p.m. where services will be held Monday 11 a.m. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. Please view or add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
HOOLAHAN EDWARD T. Edward T., age 77, of Penn Hills, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, with his sons by his side. He was welcomed into Heaven by his beloved wife, Helen (Balazentis) Hoolahan, who passed on April 14, 2018. Dear father of Edward V. (Kim), Donald S. (Maryann), Paul M. and Leonard M. (Heather) Hoolahan; brother of Patricia late Anthony) Parente, Marjorie Jane (late Fred) Greif, Jane Ann (Robert) Cline, Kathryn Marie (Robert) Jones, Janet Rose (John) Cornell, Kenneth P. (Elizabeth) and Raymond J. Hoolahan; 11 grandchildren. Ed was a longtime and dedicated member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Verona and served as a lector and member of the choir and was an umpire for the former St. Joseph baseball league. He served in the US Army Reserve as a medic. Ed retired after many years with Allstate Insurance as an adjuster. Friends and family will be received Tuesday, May 1, 2018, from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 a.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church. Family suggests memorials to Allegheny Valley School, 1996 Ewing Mill Rd., Coraopolis, PA 15108. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
NIEBEL ELLA M. Age 89, of Indiana Twp., on Friday, April 27, 2018. Beloved wife of the late James H. Niebel; loving mother of Kathleen (the late James) Whitehurst, Peggy (Fred) Taverner, Jean (William) Jakovac, Susan (Courtney) Frey and Dolores (Gary) Hough; dear grandmother of Jennifer (Martin) Fellows, David (Katy) Whitehurst, Stacey Jakovac, Zachary (Alexis) Hough, Trevor (fiancée Christa Jolin) Hough and the late Bradley Jakovac; dear great-grandmother of Adam and Ethan Fellows and Noah Whitehurst; sister of Kenneth (Sandi) Murdy and the late Jack (surviving Joan) Murdy; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw where a Funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhasset Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050, www.marfan.org or to Roots of Faith 8th and Main Streets, Sharpsburg, PA 15215. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
VILLA PATRICIA A. (PISTELLI) Age 87, born on March 9, 1931, of Castle Shannon, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018. Wife of the late Nunce J. Villa; longtime companion of the late Edward Brahm; daughter of the late Patrick and Nellie Pistelli; sister of the late John and Charles Pistelli; loving and caring mother of James P. (Jeannine) Villa and Charles J. (the late Germaine) Villa; stepmother of Nancy Soaras, Christine Villa and Natalie Hallahan; also survived by 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Pat retired from Western Center, Canonsburg. Family and friends will be received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PAUL HENNEY CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday, 11 a.m. at St. Anne's Church, Castle Shannon. Burial will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. henneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
ZACHARIAS DEBRA L. (DRESLINSKI) On Saturday, April 28, 2018, age 57, of O'Hara Twp. Loving mother of Jamie Rizer (Elliot); grandmother of Gianna and Roman Rizer; beloved daughter of Norma Medwick (Joseph) and Frank Dreslinski; sister of Violet Barrera, Cindy Kosarich (Frank), David Dreslinski (Terri), Frankie Dreslinski (Kim) and the late Linda Oglesby; also survived by Dallas Wilson and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Juan Diego Parish in St. Mary Church, on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
