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DOMAN MICHAEL H. OF MONROEVILL...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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DOMAN MICHAEL H. Of Monroeville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Son of the late Francis P. and Virginia Rose Doman; loving companion of Laurie E. Kessler; beloved brother of Mary K. Doman, Margaret E. Cartieri, Jane E. King, John T. Doman, and the late Patricia Doman Fetterman; dearest uncle of John Michael, Will, Caroline, Casey, Stacy, Frank, Elizabeth, and Abbie; cherished great-uncle of Chase; chosen brother of Lance Jones. Friends received Friday, January 31, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. at the WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Avenue, Aspinwall. Service and interment private. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Burgh Bees, C/O Penn State Cooperative Extension, 400 North Lexington Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208-2521. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DIVENS GEORGE E. AGE 83, OF TU...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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DIVENS GEORGE E. Age 83, of Turtle Creek, on Monday, January 27, 2014. Beloved husband of Rosemary (Greijack) Divens; loving father of George (Jill) Divens, Dennis (Joann) Divens, and Beth (Ron) Wheeler; also survived by seven grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by three brothers. George worked as a custodian for the Turtle Creek/Woodland Hills School District for 40 years. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of (118) Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek, (412-823-1950), where a service will be Friday at 10 a.m. A private interment will take place in Church Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHWEITZER HOWARD J. AGE 56, F...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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SCHWEITZER HOWARD J. Age 56, formerly of Pittsburgh, on Sunday, January 26, 2014. Beloved son of the late Isadore and Doris (Gerson) Schweitzer; loving brother of Judy (Ronald) Territ of Wilkins Twp. Private services were held at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of (118) Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek (412-823-1950). Private interment was held in Shaare Torah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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GAERTNER MARGARET (CONROY) ON ...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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GAERTNER MARGARET (CONROY) On January 27, 2014, Margaret passed away peacefully, at age 94, with her family at her side. She is survived by her loving children, Mary Baldwin, Paul (Kathy), Jane (Neil), Louis (LeNise), Charles (Elaine), Susan and Dorothy (Ed) Voelker; and her adoring grandchildren, Beth (Dave), Becca, Bill (Cassidy), Kate, Tiffany, Celestial, Mark, Woodrow, Robert, Greta, Van, John, Christopher, Emily, Sarah and Anna; and two great- grandchildren, Justice and Lydia. Loving sister to Frances, Coleman, Veronica, Jack, Sr. M. Coleman, Agnes, Teresa, Mark, Joseph and Annamarie. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, friends and her dear friend, Esther. Margaret was a woman of tremendous kindness, grace and boundless love, who was beloved by all who knew her. Born in Pittsburgh in 1920 to Mark and Margaret Conroy, who immigrated from County Galway and County Mayo, Ireland, respectively. In 1951 she married WWII veteran and electrician William L. Gaertner, who died suddenly in 1969. A woman who truly lived her Catholic faith, she was proud of her Irish heritage, was open-minded and great fun. Margaret was also a gifted writer and avid reader, who not only raised seven children as a widow, but attended literature classes for many years at the University of Pittsburgh. More recently as a stroke survivor, she met the new challenges this imposed on her with the same courage, dignity and strength that she carried throughout her life. Friends will be received Thursday 6-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at St. Nicholas Church, Millvale at 10 a.m. (Everyone please meet at the church). Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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URBAN GEORGE H. WAS BORN SEPTE...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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URBAN GEORGE H. Was born September 29, 1922, in Pittsburgh, PA, to John and Mary Urban. He grew up as a child of the Great Depression on the South Side of Pittsburgh, near the steel mills, where he worked in the chemistry labs during college. After graduating from South High School, he started at the University of Pittsburgh, meeting his future wife and life-long love, Nellie Urban. During his freshman year, he enlisted in the US Army Air Force, becoming a Second Lieutenant, because, he said, he was the only guy in the squad with ROTC training- two weeks. Mr. Urban served in the 367th Bombardment Squadron of the 8th Air Force, as a navigator, flying missions based in North Africa, Sicily, and England. Photos from those years show a dashing young man in tailored uniforms, cultivating a Clark Gable-style mustache that he kept throughout his life. After the war, he returned to Pitt, and married Nellie on February 2, 1947. In addition to his B.A., he received an M.B.A. from Pitt while pursuing a career at Westinghouse in Beaver and Pittsburgh, PA. In 1970 he accepted a position with the Panama Canal Company as Chief Industrial Engineer, rising to Director of Canal Operations, the position from which he retired in 1986. For 16 years Mr. Urban was responsible for modernizing and restructuring how the canal was run, in the process training a generation of Panamanian engineers to handle the myriad details of the locks and waterways. He was also instrumental in negotiations to transfer the canal to the government of Panama, receiving several commendations for his efforts. After retirement, he and Nellie lived in Abingdon, VA, Mt. Vernon, OH, and River Landing at Sandy Ridge, where he pursued his hobbies of stamp and coin collecting, and was active in the Rotary Club and other civic organizations. Mr. Urban is survived by his son, Michael (Liz Urban); and daughter, Patricia (Edward Schortman); and his three beloved grandchildren, Jane Urban, and Aeleka and Hayden Schortman. His service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2014, in the chapel of CUMBY FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE, in High Point, NC, with Reverend Thomas P. Norris, O.S.F.S. officiating. In lieu of flowers, please remember George by contributing to Alzheimer's and dementia associations for research. Online condolences may be made through www.cumbyfuneral.com. Goodbye, Dad and Granddad- we will miss you. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HACKETT ROBERT N. “BOB” OF FER...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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HACKETT ROBERT N. “BOB” Of Fernandina Beach, FL (formerly of Upper St. Clair, PA), died on January 26, 2014, after an extraordinary life. A Christmas baby, Mr. Hackett was born on December 25, 1933, and raised in Lampeter, PA. He was educated at the Hill School and Duke University. Following graduation, he served his country as a lieutenant in the United States Navy, where he served as a gunnery officer on a destroyer. After marrying his sweetheart, Joan Davis, in 1958, the couple moved to Pittsburgh, where Mr. Hackett became a certified gemologist and worked in his uncle's jewelry business. While working and raising a young family of two daughters, Nancy and Mary, Mr. Hackett attended Duquesne University School of Law as a night student, graduating first in his class in 1969. As a lawyer, Mr. Hackett practiced at several prominent Pittsburgh law firms before starting his own firm in 1985, becoming a noted real estate and lending expert. He served as Solicitor of Upper St. Clair for over 20 years, where he helped to develop and implement many innovative local government programs. He was also counsel to the Southwestern PA Regional Planning Commission, where he assisted in developing and implementing a township zoning ordinance that preserved "green space" for current and future residents of many local communities. In the era before appellate "specialists," Mr. Hackett successfully argued cases before the United States and Pennsylvania Supreme Courts. His reputation for zealously representing his clients earned him the nickname "Bulldog Bob," while he practiced under the motto passed down from his mentor, Judge David Craig, that a lawyer is "for hire, not for sale." An avid golfer throughout his life with many club and local tournament championships to his credit, Mr. Hackett was proud to have shot a lower score than Arnold Palmer in leading the Duke golf team to the ACC championship in 1954. With his wife and family, he pursued an active and busy life outside of his law practice, ranging from weekends spent camping and skiing at Hidden Valley Ski Resort near Somerset, to hikes through the Laurel Highlands and the Swiss Alps, to vigorous walks along the beach at Amelia Island. Mr. Hackett and his wife restored Boyce House in Upper St. Clair, filling it with the antiques they had collected over years of passionate searching. A lawyer's stand-up desk dating from the 1880s that he found is on display in the Federal Courthouse in Pittsburgh. Mr. Hackett was blessed with a "green thumb," cultivating beautiful gardens at his homes in Upper St. Clair and Fernandina Beach. He was particularly proud of the varieties of camilias that he grew at his house in Florida, making gifts of the blossoms for friends and family. A deeply religious man, Mr. Hackett was active at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair, serving as an elder for many years, and at St. George Episcopal Church on Ft. George Island near Jacksonville, where he was a regular participant in Bible studies and other activities. Mr. Hackett was active in many local charitable and social organizations throughout his life, including the Rotary Club in Upper St. Clair. Mr. Hackett was proud to be a "fiscal conservative but social liberal." He was a student of history and politics throughout his life, and loved to explain to his grandchildren everything from the history of religion to Obamacare to the financial crisis of 2008. One of his grandchildren said that he helped her understand "the meaning of life." In addition to his wife, Joan; and daughters, Nancy (Richard) and Mary (Arlie), Mr. Hackett is survived by two brothers, Burtis and Thomas (Joyce); four grandchildren; several nieces and a nephew. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at St. George Episcopal Church. Memorial donations may be made to St. George Episcopal Church, 10560 Ft. George Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226 or a charity of the person's choice. To sign Mr. Hackett's online register book, please visit the Green Pine website at www.greenpinefuneral.com. Arrangements are being handled by GREEN PINE FUNERAL HOME, 96281 Green Pine Road, Yulee, FL 32097. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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FROELICH MARY E. AGE 91, ON TU...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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FROELICH MARY E. Age 91, on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, of Baldwin. Wife of the late Walter J. Froelich; beloved mother of Walter L. (Jean) Froelich, Jeanne (Jack) Kronkoski and the late Mary Ann (survived by Jerry) Sommer. Mary is also survived by nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sister of Jim (Lea) Hickey, Betty Obringer, Ed (Dee) Hickey and the late Margaret Schick, Tom Hickey, Irene Hallam, Joe Hickey, Chuck Hickey and Martha Keener. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Albert the Great Church at 10 a.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SHOMAKER MARGARET D. “PEG” 94,...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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SHOMAKER MARGARET D. “PEG” 94, of Indianapolis, formerly of Pittsburgh, on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William R. Shomaker; loving mother of William Shomaker; proud grandmother of William and Lisa; and great-grandmother of six; preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph and Steven; and sisters, Ann Dorothy and Katherine. Peg graduated from Oliver High School, worked for a time at the Salvation Army and spent many years at Joseph Horne & Co. as a supervisor in the Customer Service Department. Friends received Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1014 California Ave., Avalon, 412-766-5600. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday 9:30 a.m. at St. Cyril of Alexandria, Pittsburgh. Interment to follow in Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Avenue, Ste. E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or your local Salvation Army. Condolences to: www.pinkertonfuneralhome.net Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HOLKO ANNA R. 97, OF VERSAILLE...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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HOLKO ANNA R. 97, of Versailles, passed away on Mon., Jan. 27, 2014. Wife of the late Andrew J. Holko; mother of Stephene (Evan) Broman of West Mifflin and Maureen (David) Smith of Elizabeth Twp.; grandmother of Heidi (Todd) Peters and Scott and Jeffrey Smith. Friends received in the DANIEL F. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 4504 Walnut St., Versailles, PA 15132, (412-678-3454) on Thurs., Jan. 30, 2014, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Fri., Jan. 31, 2014, at 10 a.m. in Corpus Christi Parish, McKeesport. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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PARKS GLORIA DIANE OF NEW YORK...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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PARKS GLORIA DIANE Of New York, formerly of Pittsburgh, on January 18, 2014. Daughter of Louis E. and Brenda Cobb Parks; granddaughter of Gloria Brumfield; sister of Cherisse, Lisa and David Parks; niece of Elizabeth Jean Brumfield, Gloria B. Parks and Kevin Cobb; cousin of Tasha Brumfield, Rodney, Michael, Stephanie, Crystal, and Jeffrey Parks, Jennifer and Gwendolyn Cobb. Friends received Friday from 4-8 p.m. at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 7204 Thomas Blvd., EE. Service Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Burial will follow in Homewood Cemetery. WhiteMemorialChapel.com 412-241-7998. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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EARLEY THOMAS B. “TOM THE BOMB...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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EARLEY THOMAS B. “TOM THE BOMB” Age 67, of Conneaut Lake, formerly of Wilkins Twp., died Friday, January 24, 2014, at White-Cliff Nursing Home, Greenville. He was born in Homestead, October 24, 1946, son of William and Roberta (Strang) Earley. He married Marie Urban in 1975 and she survives. He was a graduate of Churchill High School and attended the University of Miami (FL), Arizona State University and Youngstown State University. He owned and operated Earley's Roofing in Pittsburgh for 39 years. He retired in 2007. He was very scrappy, enjoyed fishing, a good meal and building a big bon-fire. He was known by his family and friends as “Tom the bomb.” Survivors, in addition to his wife Marie of 38 years, include son, Thomas C. Earley of Pittsburgh; two daughters, Caroline Schadle of Houston, TX, and Christine Dover of Boston, MA; two brothers, William Earley and James Earley, both of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren, Lily, Thomas Earley and Sophia Dover. Family and friends received at ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding 15148 (412) 824-4332 on Saturday, February 1, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. until time of service in funeral home at 7:00 p.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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JOSEPH RUSSELL W. “FUZZER”, JR...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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JOSEPH RUSSELL W. “FUZZER”, Jr. Suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2014, age 78, of Greenfield. Beloved husband of Barbara L. (Bender) Joseph; cherished father of Debbie (Michael) Koto; devoted Pap of Michael S. (Lea), Jeffrey D., and Jason M. Koto; brother of Gwen (Bud) Martin, Jane (Bob) Metro, Mary "Cuzzy" Lester, and the late James Collins; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave., from 6:00 p.m. until time of services at 8:00 p.m. Interment will be private. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CANCILLA GERTRUDE (WIESNER) 87...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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CANCILLA GERTRUDE (WIESNER) 87, formerly of Pgh., went to be with Jesus on Jan. 3, 2014. In 1969 she moved to Phoenix, AZ, and lived there until her death. She worked at Homestead, Presbyterian and Montefiore Hospitals and attended St. James Lutheran Church. She is survived by her son, David Blasco; and her daughter, Celeste Bennett; and 37 grandchildren. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KORZEN STANLEY ON MONDAY, JANU...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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KORZEN STANLEY On Monday, January 27, 2014. Beloved son of the late Peter and Agnes (Blatecky) Korzen; brother of Anna Taylor, Elizabeth Househalter, Frances Shoemake and the late Frank Korzen, Agnes Laitsch, Amelia Rollins, Tessie Davis, Margaret Korzen, Harriet McElhaney, Henry and Charles Korzen and Mary Plecha; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received FRIDAY ONLY from Noon until 2 p.m. at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. Interment private. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BAILEY FRANK R., JR. PASSED AW...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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BAILEY FRANK R., Jr. Passed away on January 25, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helena Vuyk Bailey. He is survived by two children, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Frank came to Princeton University from Shadyside Academy in Pittsburgh, PA, and graduated in 1950 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He was a member of the Campus Club. He served in the U.S. Army with the 32nd Infantry Division in the Philippines and participated in the occupation of Japan. He joined the Pittsburgh Dravo Corporation, the fabricator of steel floating and material handling equipment. After 32 years there in various capacities, he retired early when the U.S. steel industry collapsed. He then undertook boat building and campaigned a sailboat for 14 years on a nearby lake. His other interests included The Sewickley Presbyterian Church, the management of a small charitable foundation, Grove City College, where he established a memorial scholarship fund in the name of his brother, John N. Bailey Princeton '45, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (board member emeritus), contributing member of The Amateur Yacht Research Society (UK), 11 years of cruising on Lake Heron with a friend, reading literature, history, philosophy, and theology. He filled his home with over 25 ship models, of almost museum quality, and a plethora of hand crafted items he so loved to create. He was a passionate dog lover, an amateur cartoonist, and always kept his lawn cut. He will be dearly missed. Private arrangements by THE RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 328 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA 15143. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DUDLEY BETH A. APRIL 13, 1969 ...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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DUDLEY BETH A. April 13, 1969 ~ Jan. 29, 2010 I miss your smile, your giggle, your laugh. I miss your gentle and easygoing presence. I miss our conversations. I miss all that you were to become. I miss all the time spent creating memories of the past and those future memories that now will never be. I miss you! Isalys, Dad
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NIEDBALSKI DOROTHY FEB. 15, 19...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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NIEDBALSKI DOROTHY Feb. 15, 1935 - Jan. 29, 2010 Precious Wife, Mom, Grandma: Missing your love, your smile, but most of all your presence in all our lives. Love, Paul, Deb, Paula, and family.
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MAHOSKY CONNIE M. OF NORTH HUN...

January 28, 2014, 1:00 pm
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MAHOSKY CONNIE M. Of North Huntingdon, died Saturday, January 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Mahosky. She is survived by three sons, Keith (wife Kitty), Paul (wife Cindy) and Scott (wife Holly); one sister, Marlene Rupinski; eight grandchildren, Chelsea, Ben Mariah, Tess, Dylan, Drew, Josh and Sarah. JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Friday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Mass Saturday 10 a.m. St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Interment Immaculate Conception Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LAUTANEN ROBERT O. OF SEWICKLE...

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LAUTANEN ROBERT O. Of Sewickley, PA, died on January 7, 2014. Born February 5, 1921, in New Lyme, Ohio to Oscar and Maria Lautanen. He is survived by his wife, Mary Albright Lautanen; son, David; and daughter, Karen (David) Russey; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his brother, George (Eleanor) Lautanen. He was predeceased by his first wife, Frances Sustarsic; his son, Dennis; and 11 brothers and sisters. Bob was a WW II veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, and a member of The American Legion. He retired from LTV (formerly J&L Steel Co.) after 33 years. In his younger days, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing baseball, and using his carpentry and woodworking skills. Bob will be remembered for his generosity and love of his fellow man. The family will receive friends at the RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 328 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 on Saturday, February 1, 2014, from 10 a.m. - noon and 2-4 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held directly after visitation at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn Street, Sewickley, PA 15143. Interment with Military Honors will be held in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in May. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WYSE RICHARD F., SR. OCT. 8, 1...

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WYSE RICHARD F., SR. Oct. 8, 1939 - Jan. 29, 2002 4,383 sunrises and sunsets- the heart heals over, yet never forgets. 12 winters have crept, and 12 summers have flown. Your family, so loved, has beautifully grown: 6 treasured blessings with smiling face- each one uniquely reflecting His grace. Walks down the aisle for sons 2 and 3 - all growing to cherish the wonders they see. Love you always, Maryanne and Mike, Rich and Kristen, Joe and Kim, Matt and Nicole, Dan and Mary, family and friends.
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