PETTIGREW WILLIAM G., Sr. On Saturday, June 30, 2018, age 95, Mars, formerly of Jeannette, husband of the late Elizabeth Mareschi Pettigrew; father of Dr. William G. Pettigrew, Jr. and his wife, Debrah of Mars; grandfather of Melissa Rhen (David), Jeffrey Pettigrew (Katie), Molly Piercy (Brian) and Matthew Pettigrew (Laura); great-grandfather of Izabella, Aubrey and Elizabeth Pettigrew, Ella and Landon Rhen and Carmella and Colestock Piercy; brother of the late Betty Brinkley and Jack, Robert and Richard Pettigrew. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Bill had been a laborer for Fisher Body in Dravosburg. He had served in the United States Army during WWII, and had been a member of the Jeannette American Legion. Active in his community, he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Norwin Elks, past president of the Jeannette Lions Club and past president of the Jeannette Baseball Association. Bill also enjoyed golf. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kilian Church, 7076 Franklin Rd. Cranberry Twp., PA 16066, on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., with Fr. Charles Bober, pastor, officiating. Military Honors will follow at the church. The family will greet friends from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the church. Committal Services will be on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Twin Valley Memorial Park in Delmont. Memorials may be directed to the Mars Planet Foundation, P.O. Box 1031, Mars, PA 16046. Arrangements are under the direction of the McDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, PA and condolences are available at: www.mcdonald-aeberli.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CALIG ANITA SALLY AGE 89, OF P...
CALIG ANITA SALLY Age 89, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed on Thursday, June 28, 2018 with her son and daughter by her side. Born in Bridgeton, NJ, Sally née Serata was the beloved daughter of Benjamin and Molly Serata. She shared a deep bond with her dear brother Isaac Buddy Serata, his wife Lorraine and aunt, Becky Blumenfield. As a young woman, Sally was married to Leonard Schrank and became mother of Victor, Amy and Ira. Sally was married for many years to Harold Calig, with whom she enjoyed many trips and shared wonderful friends. Late in life Sally found special companionships with Edward Sable and Jerry Ostrow. Sally, an independent woman, was kind, caring and generous to all. She had great intelligence, sharp wit (funny in a fantastic way) played a wicked game of cards, welded a great golf swing, and always had style. Along with her surviving children, she will be lovingly remembered by her granddaughter, Sophia Schrank; daughter-in-law, Valerie Reichert; nephew, Dan, wife, Vivian and their daughters; nephew, Bobby; niece, Joy Serata and her sons; and Sally's many, many dear friends. A special thanks to Frankie, Mary and the staff of UPMC for helping Sally through her last days. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at 1 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services, (12 noon-1 p.m.). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to National Council of Jewish Women Pittsburgh, 1620 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (412) 421-6118. www.schugar.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HEIRY MARLENE E. (FLORIG) (SCI...
HEIRY MARLENE E. (FLORIG) (SCIULLO) Age 87, of Penn Hills, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2018. Loving mother of Donna Galla, Robert (Mary Ellen) Sciullo, Nancy (Doug) Kurek, Michael (Jane) Heiry, Thomas (Yoomee) Heiry, and the late Margaret "Peggy" Darrah; also 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson; sister of the late Harry C., Dolores, and Olivia Florig; Marlene was preceded in death by her husbands, Chester Sciullo and James Heiry. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 111110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, where the funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: The American Cancer Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JONES REBECCA (NOEL) OF WESTM...
JONES REBECCA (NOEL) Of Westmoreland City, PA, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Sunday, July 1, 2018 following a courageous battle against cancer. Beloved daughter of Jean (Agatucci) Noel and the late Harvey L. Noel. Loving mother of Brandy Jones (Russell, Jr) Stroschein and Ricki (John Cekola) Jones. Longtime partner, Kenneth Teamann. Sister of Missy Whited, Bonnie Pickle, Harvey Noel and Duane Noel. Granddaughter, Lisa (Mike) Kopchak. Rebecca was a pet trainer at PetSmart; she loved her dogs, Allie and Maggie and her cat, Taco. We will miss her spirit, her zest for life, her laughter and her smile, yet her presences forever will remain in the hearts of those who loved her and in the lives she touched. Friends received Tuesday, 2 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, 433 Lincoln Hwy., East McKeesport, PA 15035. Where Service will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. with Rev. Eric Dennis officiating. In lieu of flowers, contribution can be made in Rebbeca's name to the Monroeville Animal Shelter, 200 Starr Dr., Monroeville, PA 15146. www.kutchfuneralhome.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOLANO CAROLINE M. (REVERS) AG...
KOLANO CAROLINE M. (REVERS) Age 71, of North Huntingdon, passed away after a 13-year courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at her home. She was born December 21, 1946, in Braddock a daughter of the late Stanley C. and Margaret F. (Wessel) Revers. She was a member of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in North Huntingdon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dolly Iovino; and a brother, Eugene Revers. Her children and grandchildren were the center of her universe, they adored her, and she was the best. She will be greatly missed. Surviving are her loving husband of 53 years, Eugene W. Kolano; three children, Kimberly (Terry) Bressler, of North Huntingdon, Christine (Scott) Bender, of Irwin and Eugene (Julie) Kolano, Jr., of Irwin; seven grandchildren, Caitlyn (Justin) Skrabec, Tyler (Kendra Swinston) Bressler, Mackenna Bressler, Jacob and Zachary Bender, Oliver and Esmae Kolano; one great-grandchild, Emerson Skrabec; three brothers, Robert, Ronald and Stanley Revers; a sister, Darlene Revers; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the OTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 805 Pennsylvania Avenue, Irwin. Parting prayers will be held 9:15 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Entombment will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery & Mausoleum North Versailles. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. To send online condolences, please visit: www.ottfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MACINO RICHARD L. AGE 83, OF N...
MACINO RICHARD L. Age 83, of Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 29, 2018, listening to Sinatra and surrounded by his family. Formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, he had been a Naples resident for the last 15 years. He was born January 22, 1935 in Vandergrift, PA, the son of Frank and Helen (Bucci) Macino. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia (Trettel) Macino in 2011. He is survived by his loving children, Eric Macino of Naples and Laurel (Mark) Hitlan of South Fayette, PA; three cherished grandchildren, Kevin Hitlan and Victoria and Danny Macino; their mother, Julie Macino; his sisters, Dorothy (the late Leo) Litterio of New Kensington, PA and Carrie (the late Lou Cherre, George) Palumbo of Lower Borough, PA; and his dear partner, Margaret Toter. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, July 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Barbara Catholic Church in Bridgeville, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to your local chapter of the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Online condolences may be offered at shikanyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ECK "AL" ALVIN W. ON SUNDAY, J...
ECK "AL" ALVIN W. On Sunday, July 1, 2018, Al Alvin W. Eck, age 77, of Avalon, formerly of Bellevue. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou (Wolfe) Eck; father of William Eck, Jeff (Tracey) Eck, Michelle (Tom) Darabant and the late Thomas Eck (surviving spouse, Myra), Michael Eck and Chas Laubham; also survived by companion, Janet Crossland; grandfather of Andrew Joseph, Peter, Ginny, Phillip, Chad, Fred, Julia (Zack Hubert), Andrew Dalton, Moriah and Hunter; great-grandfather of Avery and Easton Hubert. Al was a member of the N.S.B.A., the Knights of Columbus # 1400, an active member of Assumption Church and was a Eucharist Minister. Friends received Monday 4-8 p.m. at LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Assumption, Bellevue, Tuesday 10 a.m. Family suggests donations be made to Assumption Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SNYDER MAURICE WILLIAM "BILL" ...
SNYDER MAURICE WILLIAM "BILL" Age 92, of Penn Township, died on Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was born on September 12, 1925 in Swissvale, to the late Maurice and Margaret (Watson) Snyder. Bill was a veteran of the US Navy having served in World War II and was a member of American Legion Post # 472 in Manor. He worked for a number of years at Union Railroad and Union Switch & Signal, prior to working at Elliott Company, from which he retired. Bill was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church and Young at Heart. He is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley L. McFarland; two daughters, Louise M. Snyder-Ocepek (Thomas) of Robesonia, PA, and Paula J. Mace (Christopher) of North Huntingdon; three grandchildren, Erin J., David C., and Mary L. Ocepek; two nieces, Sharon Seitz (Paul) and Janice Weaver (Chuck); and a nephew, William Galus (Mary). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David William Snyder; and sister and brother-in-law, Rosemary and Bill Galus. Per Bill's wishes, there will be no viewing. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 3, 2018, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Barbara Catholic Church, 111 Raymaley Rd., Harrison City. Interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to LINDSAY-JOBE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3343 Route 130, Harrison City, 724-744-2721. In honor of Bill, please do something nice for someone in your neighborhood. Lindsay-JobeFuneral Home.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CASPER LILLIAN B. ON SUNDAY, J...
CASPER LILLIAN B. On Sunday, July 1, 2018. Beloved wife of Hugh M. Casper; loving mother of Sharon (Peter Croghan) Casper, Hilary (the late Yariv) Herstein, and Stephanie (Paul) Goodman; grandmother of Ian Mendler, Jack and Mason Goodman; daughter of the late Dr. Henry and Mae Black; sister of the late Shiela Black. Lillian worked for over 30 years for the Allegheny Intermediate unit as a Reading Specialist. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment in Homewood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the New Light Synagogue, 5898 Wilkins Ave., Pgh., PA 15217 or Hadassah, 1824 Murray Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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QUEST WILLIAM J., JR. "BILL" A...
QUEST WILLIAM J., Jr. "BILL" Age 60, of Lawrenceville, on Monday, July 2, 2018. Beloved father of Jennifer Murphy, Misty (Dustin) Mihalko, and Amber (Ken) Long; devoted grandpap of Devin, Mia, Brandon, Mila, Elijah, and Emma; loving brother of Diane (John) Simmons and Debby (Ed) Moskala; also survived by nieces, nephews and his dear friend Kathy. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Wednesday 1-5 p.m. Funeral Service at 4 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POLOVCHIK THERESA ON SATURDAY,...
POLOVCHIK THERESA On Saturday, June 30, 2018, age 92, of Braddock Hills. She was born on August 1, 1925, in Derry, PA to the late Lawrence and Anna DePalma. Beloved mother of Annette Kasardo (the late Tom), Cheryl Polovchik Pannell (Jack), and George Polovchik (Linda); Gram to Tyler and Alex Kasardo, and George III (Renae), Jason, and Zachary (Alexis) Polovchik; great-grandmother of TJ, Eli, and Aaron Polovchik. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, George Polovchik, and her sister Elizabeth Aunt BeBe Ruffolo (the late Fred). She also loved her grand-dog Ruby Slippers very much. Theresa was a strong, hardworking woman and dedicated mother who raised her three children after becoming a young widow. She opened the Penn Monroe Restaurant with her father in the 1940s as a young adult. Through her inspirations her daughters later opened Penn Murry Restaurant where her Italian recipes and her presence were enjoyed by all. Gram earned her nickname by never missing Tyler and Alex's athletic events from childhood through high school. She was also a true Steeler fan and tailgater. Friends received at WOLFE MEMORIAL, LLC, Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, on Tuesday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 1-7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maurice Church on Thursday 10 a.m. Burial in All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery. Contributions in Theresa's name may be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org/donate. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NAVARI ANN (NICHOLAS) AGE 81, ...
NAVARI ANN (NICHOLAS) Age 81, of Hampton Twp., on July 1, 2018. Wife of the late Joseph A. Navari; mother of Richard (Pam) Navari, Michael (Caryn) Navari, and the late Michelle Navari; grandmother of Haley Navari, Christopher Navari, Patrick Colgan and Joey Colgan; sister of Andrew (Millie) Nicholas and Georgeen (Frank) Cavanaugh; cousin of betty Kehayas. Ann's great sense of style and wonderful cooking will be missed by all. Family gatherings won't be the same without her beautiful smile and infectious laugh. She lived a full life and is now in Heaven with her beloved husband, Joe. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Funeral Service Friday (time later). Please visit us at: neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CRICHLEY JOHN W. "JACK" AGE 92...
CRICHLEY JOHN W. "JACK" Age 92, of East Carnegie, on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (Shafer) Crichley; loving father of Lynn Kopko, Janet Crichley, Patricia Crichley, and Sally Sams (late Richard); brother of the late Arliss Baker; also survived by four grandchildren, Megan Kopko (Devin Messner), Melissa Rectenwald (Jeff), Michael Kopko, James MacNeil (Jessica Pulliam); and five great-grandchildren, Chad, Matthew, Allison, Alivia, and Nathan. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at HENNEY, BRADWELL & NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME, 524 Washington Ave., Carnegie where a funeral service will be held Friday 11 a.m. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 218 Alter St., Carnegie, PA 15106. henneybradwellnirella.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOINS DENISE PEACEFULLY ON JUN...
GOINS DENISE Peacefully on June 26, 2018, of East Liberty. Visitation Friday, July 6, 2018, 4-8 p.m. at Nazarene Baptist Church where services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018. Arrangements by SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LISOTTO VICTOR P. AGE 52, OF P...
LISOTTO VICTOR P. Age 52, of Pine, suddenly on June 30, 2018. Beloved husband for 20 years of Linda Moffett Lisotto; loving father of Dylan C. Lisotto; son of the late Carl and Mary Connelly Lisotto; nephew of Honor (Ron) Garrison; son-in-law of John and Eva Louise Linski Moffett; brother-in-law of Bryan (Allison) Moffett; and uncle to Annabelle and Audie. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 1600 Stone Mansion Dr., Sewickley, (Franklin Park/Wexford). Funeral Mass Friday at 10 a.m. in Sts. John & Paul Church. A graduate of Clarion University, Victor was a Salesperson with Fidelity National Title Group, an entrepreneur in real estate investments, and was a longtime avid bicyclist who loved the outdoors. His main passion were his dogs, especially his beloved Husky, Sydney. In lieu of flowers, donations to Humane Animal Rescue, 6926 Hamilton Ave., Pgh., PA 15208. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCNIERNEY THOMAS M. AGE 74, DI...
McNIERNEY THOMAS M. Age 74, died peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Shadyside Hospital. Beloved son of the late Joseph F. and Marie (Cronauer) McNeirney; brother of Sister Delia M. McNeirney, IHM, Joseph (Shirley) McNeirney, Mary Anne, Patricia McNeirney Strazza, and the late James McNeirney; brother-in-law of Georgianne McNeirney, ReWalt. Tom was greatly loved by his cousins, nieces and nephews: Michael and Joseph McNeirney, Maura and Robert Strazza and Megan (McNeirney) Hultgren, James, Brendan, Patrick and Ryan McNeirney, Anna and Ben ReWalt and his great-nephew Roman Woodard as well as his other great-nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday 2-8 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. Funeral Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass in St. Rosalia Church at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILSON ELMER PEACEFULLY ON JUN...
WILSON ELMER Peacefully on June 26, 2018, of the Hill District. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N. Lang Ave. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BURNHAM JACQUELINE ON THURSDAY...
BURNHAM JACQUELINE On Thursday, June 28, 2018 Jacqueline Burnham, 85 of Wilkinsburg, PA. Mother of Cecelia Rose Williams, Earl Burnham, Jr., and Gregory Burnham; sister of Rosa McGriff, Josephine Spencer, Ella Frances Green, Cecelia Florence Hamlin, and Minnie Ruth Glaze. Also survived by three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a host of other family members and friends. Visitation Thursday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., July 5, 2018 at Living Water Ministry, 736 Washington Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104, where the funeral service will be held Thursday 12:00 p.m. immediately after the visitation. Interment Braddock Cemetery. Services of comfort entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104. (412) 271-3880. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JAMES LYNN F. AGE 81, OF MONRO...
JAMES LYNN F. Age 81, of Monroeville, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018. Wife of the late Robert Haluck and former wife of Robert Shelton James. Beloved mother of Kimberly Ann Petty (James), Teresa Lynn James, Mark S. James (Alison) ; grandmother of Christopher Petty (Tiffany), Marissa Petty, Matthew Petty, Tatiana James, Kala Rodi, Ronnie Rodi, Grace Channer, and Ian Channer; sister of Maureen Mort (the late Pete) and the late John Taylor (surviving wife, Rosemary). Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 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 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2018 at St. Bernadette Church, 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville. Interment following in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARTIN ROBERT RUSSELL OF AVALO...
MARTIN ROBERT RUSSELL Of Avalon, on June 30th. Predeceased by his parents, Elliott and Elizabeth Martin, Bob was survived by his beloved wife, Ruth. Bob was retired from Equitable Gas Company where he was Assistant Corporate Secretary. Bob was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Perrysville. He was an avid golfer. Viewing Thursday morning, July 5 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. McDONALD-LINN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, 529 California Ave., Avalon, PA 15202. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice, Concordia Lutheran Ministries, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023. Please view and sign the family's online guest book at www.mcdonald-linn.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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