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SCHRAMM GEORGE NELSON, JR. AG...

July 11, 2017, 2:00 pm
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SCHRAMM GEORGE NELSON, Jr. Age 84, of Lake Wylie, SC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2017, surrounded by family. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late George Nelson Schramm, Sr., of Cumberland, MD, and Pauline Hill Schramm of East Liverpool, OH, George is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Joan Norkus Schramm of Lake Wylie, SC; daughters, Julie (Alec) Frisch of Atlanta, GA and Jill (Chris) Sonderby of Atherton, CA; grandchildren, Max and Madeline Sonderby and Heather and Megan Frisch; and many nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Goodwin Timhill “Tim” Schramm; and sister, Deborah Schramm Brewster. George grew up in Mt. Lebanon, PA, and graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School. He attended the University of Virginia, was appointed midshipman in the Naval ROTC, was honored to live on the University's Lawn, and graduated from the McIntire School of Commerce in 1956. He served two years in the US Army. George spent his entire professional career in the steel industry: for ten years with U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Chicago, then for 24 years with Modern Drop Forge in Blue Island, Illinois. George was CEO of Modern Drop Forge when he retired in 1990. In retirement, George consulted for Basic Steel before finally escaping the Chicago winters for the Carolinas. George and Joan met and married in 1967 in Chicago then lived in Hinsdale, IL, for 25 years while they raised their family. George enjoyed retirement in Lake Wylie, SC, where he happily spent time with family and friends rooting for the Steelers, Bears and Cubs, and pursuing his passion for woodworking, golf, reading, fine dining and wine. A Memorial Service will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2017, at All Saint's Catholic Church, Lake Wylie, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, http:// cholangiocarcinoma.org/ GeorgeSchramm, the mailing address is 5526 West 13400 South, #510, Salt Lake City, Utah 84096. Online condolences may be made at www.mlfordsons.com M.L. FORD & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Lake Wylie, SC is serving the family of Mr. Schramm. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIAMS ALBERT B., SR. QUIETL...

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WILLIAMS ALBERT B., Sr. Quietly on July 8, 2017, survived by his loving family. Friends may call Friday, July 14, 2017, 9-11 a.m. at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 800 Center St. at South Ave., Wilkinsburg 15221 followed by services in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH MARION B. AGE 89, OF LAK...

July 11, 2017, 2:00 pm
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SMITH MARION B. Age 89, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Monroeville, passed away on July 5, 2017. Sister of Mildred L. “Babe” Booth, Marie Prescott and the late Vincent Smith, Jr., Eleanor Schillinger, Robert and Roberta Smith; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Thursday, July 13, 2017 from 9-11 a.m. at the GENE H.CORL, INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). Interment following in Mt. Hope Cemetery. www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CIRCELLI PAULA ZACHER PAULA ZA...

July 11, 2017, 2:00 pm
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CIRCELLI PAULA ZACHER Paula Zacher Circelli, passed away suddenly on July 1, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert A. Circelli; loving mother of Jordyn Dunsworth; stepmother of Jessica (Keith) Hill and Matthew (Rebekah Hall) Circelli; grandmother of Aidan, Blake, Camden, Kinsley and Emma; daughter of the late Irwin and Laverne Zacher; much loved sister of Thomas (Donna) Zacher and Cathy (David) Lombardi. Also survived by many adoring nieces, nephews; her lifelong best friend, Mary Emanuele; and many friends in Pittsburgh and Punta Gorda. Paula had an illustrious and successful working career. Most recently she was a Sales Director at Dex Media for over ten years. Also notable, she was a Mary Kay Sales Director who drove a pink Buick Regal as a sign of her success. She retired one year ago upon arrival to her new home in Punta Gorda, Florida. She embraced her new lifestyle in many capacities. She loved her rescue dog, Benny, who became a certified pet therapy dog, together they visited patients in area hospitals on Mondays. She was a volunteer at the Animal Welfare League, a member of a Card Club, a Bunco Club, and as an avid reader, a Book Club. She was also a member of the Real Housewives of Deep Creek Club where she and Robert had made their new home. She was an all-round athlete her whole life. It began in her childhood on the pool club swim team and state backstroke champion, to a pitcher on many company softball teams, to skiing all over the world, a good golfer by any standard, and most of all, she loved to take long walks with her husband, Robert and their dog, Benny, as well as her dearest friends. Her family and friends were her life. She had traveled the world in her lifetime and had lived in many cities and countries. Her life was an adventure. Paula knew the secret to life. The secret to life is to live your life. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at St. Irenaeus Church, 387 Maryland Ave., Oakmont 15139. In lieu of flowers to honor Paula, we welcome your donations to the Animal Welfare League, 3519 Drance St., Port Charlotte, FL 33980, or the National Stroke Association, 9707 Easter Lane, Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112. Please visit kays-ponger.com to leave the family your thoughts, memories and condolences on the online guestbook. KAYS - PONGER & USELTON FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ASHLEY STEPHANIE M. (ALLEN) AG...

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ASHLEY STEPHANIE M. (ALLEN) Age 47, of McKees Rocks, died Sunday, July 9, 2017. Daughter of Craig R. Allen, Sr. and the late Linda (Jacobs) Allen; stepdaughter of Sarah Allen; mother of the late Amanda Ashley and Gregory Allen; sister of Jennifer Kowaleski, Craig R. Allen, Jr. and Hannah Davis; also two granddaughters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no viewing. A memorial service may be held at a later date. WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, INC., Irwin is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit snyderfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BERDAR LOUIS “HUNK” DAVID AGE ...

July 11, 2017, 2:00 pm
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BERDAR LOUIS “HUNK” DAVID Age 67, of Hazelwood, peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Son of the late Michael J. and Elizabeth Ann (Kisky) Berdar; brother of Denise "DeDe" (the late John) Perris, Michael (Joan) Berdar III, the late Roslyn (Anthony) Bonacci, the late Betty Ann Sheller; and brother-in-law, David Sheller; uncle of Denise Provident, Camille Clifford, Michelle Auberzinsky, Michaleen Bornak, Jessica Mendenhall, Mark, Tyrone, Dane, Tony Bonacci and the late Scott Anderson; great-nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2017, in the ELMER L. HERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 5204 Second Ave., Hazelwood. Blessing services 8 p.m. A Special thank you to The Heritage-Shadyside for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, donation to the American Cancer Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VOLTZ JOANNE P. AGE 75, OF HAZ...

July 11, 2017, 2:00 pm
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VOLTZ JOANNE P. Age 75, of Hazelwood, PA died July 1, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband, William; two daughters, Sharon Hinton and Patricia Esken; a brother, John Noonan; three sisters, Geraldine Spencer, Linda Delgado, Sandy Glus. Survived by son, William Voltz (Michelle); three daughters, Carrie Guercio (Tom), Robin Voltz (Tom), Renee Sharkey (Paul); 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Graveside service Friday, July 14, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Brush Creek Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WASHINGTON CORA HAYES AGE 79, ...

July 12, 2017, 2:00 pm
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WASHINGTON CORA HAYES Age 79, of Penn Hills, formerly of Homestead, surrounded by her family, departed this life temporal in preference to eternal life at home on Friday, July 7, 2017. She is survived by husband Rev. Donald Washington; and children, Rose Mary, Ronald Jacob, Jason Brandon (Melissa), and Caleb Christopher Washington; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Visitation is at Laketon Heights United Methodist Church, 9601 Frankstown Rd., Pgh., PA 15235, on Friday, July 14, 2017, from 4-8 p.m. where services will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at 11 a.m. Interment is Monday, July 17, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA. tuniefuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIS RICHARD H., PH.D. AGE 8...

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WILLIS RICHARD H., Ph.D. Age 89, on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, of Forest Hills, preceded in death by his wife, Lenore. Survived by children, Martin (Noemi), Carla (Gregg), Robert, Ben (Toya) and Jared (Theresa); brother of Ann and the late Robert (surviving wife, Gloria); also survived by his ex-wife Yolanda; also seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dick was born in Chicago and grew up in Champaign-Urbana, IL. He attended the University of IL and received his doctorate in Psychology from the University of WI. He was a professor of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh from 1968 until his retirement in 1992. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001 Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Animal Rescue League, The American Indian College Fund or a charity of your choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SLAYBACK COLTON PAUL AGE 20, O...

July 12, 2017, 2:00 pm
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SLAYBACK COLTON PAUL Age 20, of Robinson Township, passed away suddenly after battling a heroin addiction on July 10, 2017. Born on October 29, 1996, he was the loving son of Cynthia Slayback and Todd Slayback; beloved brother of Jessica Cook and Zachary Slayback. Survived by his maternal grandmother, Mildred Stinner. Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Paul Stinner; and paternal grandparents, Connie and Thomas Slayback. Family and friends are welcome on Friday, July 14, 2017 from 12-3 and 5–8 p.m. at JOSEPH M. SOMMA FUNERAL HOME, 5405 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township, PA 15136, (412) 787-1800. A funeral service will be held at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 405 Frederick Ave., Sewickley, PA 15143 on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to 'The Colton Slayback Athletic Fund', mailed to the Somerset Trust Company, 151 West Main St., Somerset, PA 15501. Attn: Dixie. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at : cremationfuneralcare.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCINTYRE WILLIAM T., SR. “BILL...

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McINTYRE WILLIAM T., Sr. “BILL” William “Bill,” age 83, of Penn Hills, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (Jozefkowicz) McIntyre; devoted father of Linda (Greg) Beck, Bill McIntyre, Jr., Dan (Debbie) McIntyre, and Maura (Jim) Oravik; brother of the late Margaret Gilbert and Betty Jean Byers; grandfather of Bill (Vicky) McIntyre III. Bill was a member of St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, Penn Hills, a proud Korean War Veteran serving with the Marines. He was a mail carrier with the Verona Post Office for 30 years, and was a member of Verona Eagles. During his life he was very patriotic, having a high respect for our country's flag, and enjoyed a good John Wayne movie, the beach, a cold beer, and a good game of horse shoes. He will be remembered as a hard working man, kind and loving to his family and friends. Friends and family will be received Friday morning from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Blessing Service at BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont. Family suggests memorials to Wounded Warrior Project. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NADOLNY ROBERT K. AGE 94, OF N...

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NADOLNY ROBERT K. Age 94, of N. Hills, formerly of Lawrenceville, on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Beloved husband of 67 years to Grace K. (Nicodem) Nadolny; loving father of Deborah (David Bittinger) Williamson and Cheryl (Bruce) Auth; grandfather of Robert Miller, Joseph (Jenna) Miller, Melinda Miller, Eric (Megan) Auth, Matthew (Alena) Auth; brother of Lydia McCue and Leona Wells; also several nieces and nephews. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville on Friday from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Angels Parish, St. Augustine Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. Bob was the owner of Litho/Print Studio in Lawrenceville and had many hobbies such as collecting stamps, Lionel trains, music, gardening and pets. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROSKWITALSKI HELEN (MANDZAK) A...

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ROSKWITALSKI HELEN (MANDZAK) Age 97, of Ross Twp., on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Beloved wife of the late George J.; mother of Helen Joyce DeLong, George, and Thomas (Bonita) Roskwitalski; grandmother of David, Brian (Cristy), Ryan (Wendy), and Scott; great-grandmother of Cole, Austin, Makenzie, and Mason; sister of Michael (Peggy) Mandzak. Preceded in death by brother, George, Jr. and sisters, Anna, Mary, and Margaret. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Helen operated the Viewpoint Restaurant (Ross Twp.) for 20 years with her late husband. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. THURSDAY ONLY at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. A Funeral Service will be held in St. John the Bapitst Orthodox Church Friday at 10 a.m. Panachida 7 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to The Haven at North Hills, One Windsor Way, Pgh., PA 15237. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEILAND DONALD J. AGE 94, OF O...

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WEILAND DONALD J. Age 94, of Overbrook, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017. He was a graduate of Carrick High School. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in both the Army and Merchant Marines. He retired from the US Postal Service with over 25 years of service. He enjoyed gardening, loved to play golf, and was an avid Steelers fan. “DJ” was devoted to his family and would always bring his unique brand of wit and humor wherever he happened to be. He is survived by his daughters, Sandra (William) Hunt, Donna (Bruce) Floyd, son, Robert (Donna) Weiland; grandsons, Jeremy (Candy) Jockel, Ian (Tiffany) Floyd, Erik (Heather) Floyd, Russell Floyd, Jacob (Jessica) Weiland, granddaughters, Chelsea Hunt, Sarah Hunt, Emily (Bradley) Hood; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Irene; his father, Jacob, mother, Marie; sisters, Pauline and Rose-Marie. Family and friends received Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 2-8 p.m. at the WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220, (412-563-2800). Funeral Mass at SS. Simon & Jude Church Thursday, July 20, 2017, at 10 a.m. Burial to follow with full military honors in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HORCICK TIMOTHY N. AGE 47, PAS...

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HORCICK TIMOTHY N. Age 47, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017, leaving behind his loving parents, Suzanne and Harry; brother, Eric and his wife Sheri, brother James; and nephews, Carl, Steve and Ben. Survived also by many good friends. Friends may call Saturday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California at Cooper Aves., N.S. where there will be a Prayer Service at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be sent to Narcotics Anonymous World Service Office, P.O. Box 9999, Van Nuys, CA 91409. www.na.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMAS GARY A. GARY A. THOMAS,...

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THOMAS GARY A. Gary A. Thomas, age 70, of Upper St. Clair, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. He was the beloved husband of 49 years of Bonnie (Williams) Thomas; loving father of Stephanie Greenwood, Erica Thomas and Bryan (Courtney) Thomas; grandfather of Hunter Thomas; brother of Barbara (Jim) Evans and the late Diane Donohoe. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Gary grew up in Columbus, OH, graduated from OSU and through his career, he and his wife, Bonnie, moved to various places throughout the country before settling in Pittsburgh. Through it all, he remained a steadfast Browns fan. Arrangements by BEINHAUER, 724-941- 3211. Friends will be received at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray 15317 on Friday 5-8 p.m., where Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made the UPMC Cancer Research, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232 or the Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SEARLES RAMONA AGE 56, OF NORT...

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SEARLES RAMONA Age 56, of North Side, on July 8, 2017. Visitation Friday, July 14, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the CALVIN L. SHEFFIELD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1125 Allegheny Ave. (near the North Shore), Pittsburgh, where the service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2017, 412-322-2530. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MATUS LARAINE M. AGE 76, OF AP...

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MATUS LARAINE M. Age 76, of Apex, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Duke Medical Center in Durham. She was born June 9, 1941 in Coraopolis, PA a daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Egley) Kozar. Laraine and her husband, Jerry owned and operated a restaurant called the Village Dairy in Moon Township, PA. She also worked as a secretary in real estate and automotive business before her retirement. They moved to Apex about six years ago after retiring from the Pittsburgh area. Laraine enjoyed shopping, cooking, reading, cruising, and was an avid Steelers fan. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Laraine was preceded by her husband, Gerald Edward Matus in 2015. She is survived by her sons, Edward Matus and wife, Lori, of Cary, NC and Kevin Matus and wife, Cindy, of Perrysburg, OH; her daughter, Shari Matus of Claridge, PA; her grandchildren, Bradley McElhaney, Chris Schmidt (Emily) and Nolan Matus; her siblings, Joe Kozar, Janet Brown and Marilyn Dinell as well as many family and friends. Family will receive friends on Thursday afternoon, July 13, 2017 from 4-6 p.m. at APEX FUNERAL HOME. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org. Condolences to the family at: www.ApexFuneral.net Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COPPER EDMUND S. AND LOU RENE ...

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COPPER EDMUND S. and LOU RENE F. (RUSHE) Lou Rene on July 10, 2017, age 78, and Edmund on July 11, 2017, age 79, both went home to be with their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Lou Rene was born in West Mifflin, the daughter of the late Francis and Minnie (Frantz) Rushe and Ed was born in Jeannette the son of the late Edmund F. and Mary 'Boots' (Cole) Copper. Lou Rene was a retired school teacher for West Mifflin School District and Ed was a retired maintenance man for PNC Bank. Both were members of Homeville Christian Church, loved to travel, were huge fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins, spent their winters in Florida, but Lou Rene had a special love for shopping and Ed had a great passion for golf. Beloved parents of Debra (Timothy) Maloberti, Melody (Mark) Rasor, Shari Howard and Edmund F. Copper; cherished grandparents of Lee, Melissa, Amanda, Brett, Ashley, Brittney and Zachary; special great-grandparents to Ryleigh and Mackenzie; brother and sister-in-law to Barbara Mona and Ann Copper. Ed was preceded in death by his first wife, Lou Ellen (Wester) Copper. Friends received on Friday from 6-9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall 15120, (412-461-6394). Funeral Service will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Homeville Christian Church, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edmund and Lou Rene's name to Homeville Christian Church, 4702 Eliza St., West Mifflin, PA 15122 or Animal Rescue League, 6926 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Please share your memories and condolences at georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PIKUNAS PAULINE KAPSIS AGE 90,...

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PIKUNAS PAULINE KAPSIS Age 90, of Scott Twp, on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Walter P. Pikunas; daughter of the late Dominic and Levanora (Roche) Kapsis; loving mother of John Paul (Mary Grace Meiner) Pikunas and Marianne Pikunas; sister of Eileen (late James) Kovalic; sister-in-law of Thomas (Margaret) Pikunas; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; numerous beloved nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation. Everyone is welcome to join the family for Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Saturday, S.S. Simon & Jude Church. www. slaterfuneral.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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