DiCICCO RONALD M. On Tuesday, July 11, 2017, age 76, of Coraopolis. Son of the late Joan (Candelmo) and Marco DiCicco; husband of Mary Beth (Goodall) DiCicco; father of Ronald DiCicco, Jr., Brian W. DiCicco, and Scott (Lisa) DiCicco; grandfather of Gianna Marie and Jameson Lewis DiCicco; brother of Debra Archer. Friends received Sunday 2-8 p.m. in SANVITO FUNERAL HOME, 1316 4th Ave., Coraopolis. Prayers in Funeral Home Monday 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church 9:30 a.m. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BASCOVSKY JAMES J. AGE 70, OF ...
BASCOVSKY JAMES J. Age 70, of Oakdale, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2017 with his family beside him in St. Clair Hospital. James was born on December 17, 1946. He was a retired crane operator for J&L Steel Co. He was the son of the late Edward Bascovsky and Mary (Hladysh) Bascovsky of CA. James was known for his role in many social clubs around the surrounding communities. He was a proud and loving father to Marnie (Mike) Kondas of New Jersey, and a cherished grandfather to Alexa and Zoey Kondas. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Virginia McLain, Edward Bascovsky, Diane Waterman, and Janice Fisher. He was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Bascovsky. There will be visitation on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at THOMAS- LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE INC., 5000 Noblestown Rd., Oakdale, PA 15071, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if your heart leads you to it, the family would ask that you donate to the American Cancer Society. Please sign the guestbook at : thomas-littlefuneralservice. com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FRELICHE HAROLD J. HAL AGE 8...
FRELICHE HAROLD J. HAL Age 83, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Son of the late Naomi and Harry Freliche; loving father of Brett (Amber) Freliche, also Lisa, Laura, and Jimmy; brother of William (Eileen) Freliche and Norma (Harry) Zimmer; also many nieces, nephews, and friends, with whom he visited during his happy holiday visits to Pittsburgh. After growing up in Penn Hills, he attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the football team. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, attending Officer Candidate School, then proceeding to Flight School. He served with pride and devotion in the Navy for eleven years, including two tours of duty in Vietnam. Following his Navy service, he was employed by Caterpillar in Peoria, IL, where he resided until his death. Friends received at the WEDDELL -AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall, on Sunday, July 16, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., where a parting prayer will be held Monday at 9:45 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, O'Hara Twp. The family respectfully suggests memorial donations to the USO P.O. Box 96860, Washington, D.C. 20077. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BROWN CHRISTINE LYNN CHRISSY...
BROWN CHRISTINE LYNN CHRISSY Age 43, on Monday, July 3, 2017. Beloved mother of Christopher; daughter of Larry (Carol) Brown and Patricia Brown; sister of Lynn (Daniel) DiVittorio; aunt of Danielle, Gregory, Alexander and Elise DiVittorio; also survived by some dear and faithful friends. She was a graduate of Penn Hills High School. Chrissy received her pet grooming license and was the previous owner of Pretty Pet Grooming, where she had many clients who appreciated her excellent grooming skills and her love for animals. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations through Facebook to the GoFundMe site for her son, Christopher Brown at www. gofundme.com/comforting- chris. Professional Services trusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Blawnox. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAUERLE EUGENE A., JR. GENO ...
BAUERLE EUGENE A., Jr. GENO Age 72, of Shaler Twp., on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Beloved husband of Sandra N. (Gschwend) Bauerle; loving father of David Bauerle and Sandi Murano; dear grandfather of Nico Murano and David Bauerle, Jr.; dear brother of Carol Birsic, Helen Savini, Anthony Bauerle, Mary Shriver, Yvonne Werner, Kenneth Bauerle and the late Patricia Norris, Donald Bauerle, Nancy Coban, Joanne Bauerle and James Bauerle. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family to receive friends 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY ONLY at the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1501 Lowrie St., Pgh., PA 15212, Troy Hill. Funeral Service will be celebrated on Monday at 11 a.m. in Stoneridge Covenant Church, 811 Dressel Rd., Allison Park, PA 15101. Please view the family's online guest book at: hughesfhinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WHACK DELENE PEACEFULLY ON JUL...
WHACK DELENE Peacefully on July 10, 2017, age 98, of Pittsburgh. Survived by Paula Giles, of Chapel Hill, NC, Marilyn Washington, of Baltimore, MD, and Elaine Germany, of Pittsburgh. Visitation Saturday, July 15, 2017, 11-11:30 a.m. Services will be following at 11:30 a.m. at Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1000 Brynmawr Rd., Hill District. Arrangements entrusted to SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 North Lane Ave., Pgh., PA 15208. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SANDRIDGE JAMES A. MEMORIAL SE...
SANDRIDGE JAMES A. Memorial Service, July 17, 2017, JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, 11:00 a.m. Flag Ceremony, Gun Salute, Taps National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 12:30 p.m. Reception and lunch Whitehall Presbyterian Church, 4935 East Willock Road, Pittsburgh 15227. All are invited to attend all or any part of these services. Lunch will be available following the Memorial Service for those not wishing to travel to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Whitehall Presbyterian Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STONE BYRON O'NEIL ONE LUVV ...
STONE BYRON O'NEIL ONE LUVV Age 39, of Penn Hills, left us too soon, on July 12, 2017. Beloved son of Wilma Maxine Stone and the late James Stone; loving brother of Greg (Diane) Jones, Shona (Scott Kaiser) Potts and Johassa K. Stone; devoted uncle of J-Lana Stone and James Stone; nephew of Augustus Caesar Stone; grandson of Vernal Barnette; also survived by a host of other family and friends. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at RAPP FUNERAL HOME, 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pgh., PA 15235, where a Memorial Service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OBERLEITNER ROBERT J. ROBERT J...
OBERLEITNER ROBERT J. Robert J. Oberleitner, age 86, of Coraopolis, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017. Beloved husband of 62 years to Margaret (Ostapchenko) Oberleitner; son of the late Edward and Valerie (Skarja) Oberleitner; loving father of Robert M. Oberleitner (Jill) of Moon Township, James Oberleitner (Diane) of Coraopolis, Valerie Brandy (Ken) of Findlay Twp. and the late Baby Robert E. Oberleitner. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Oberleitner; and sister, Anne Myers; beloved grandfather of Matthew and Ryan Oberleitner, Alyssa and Zachary Brandy and James (Jamie) Oberleitner; step-grandfather to Nicholas and Jared Scheib and Dennis Cooper; also many nieces and nephews. He graduated from Langley High School, served in the Army (Korean War) and then became an Ironworker, Local 3 for 66 years. He loved fishing, hunting, bowling and watching the Pirates. Family and friends received on Sunday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave., where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 11:15 a.m. Father Richard Jones will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery with full military honors. Family suggests donations in his name to St. Joseph Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOGDEWIECZ ELEANOR (WISZCZOR) ...
BOGDEWIECZ ELEANOR (WISZCZOR) Age 93, of Bridgeville, passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2017, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late George Bogdewiecz, Sr.; loving mother of Connie (Al) Fill, George (Kathy) Bogdewiecz II, Robert (Mary) Bogdewiecz, Barbara Bogdewiecz and Donna Marie (Bill) Bowser; sister of Edward Wiszczor and Dolores Capra; preceded in death by siblings, Genevieve, Joseph, Loretta, John Charles and Helen; cherished grandmother of 11 and great- grandmother of five. Eleanor was a member of Holy Child Parish, the CD of A and the Christian Mothers. Her hobbies included ceramics, quilting and crafting, and she was an avid sports fan. Family and friends received on Sunday from 12-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at Holy Child Parish. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Child Parish, 212 Station Street, Bridgeville, PA 15017. View and share condolences at www. warcholfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUGAN JOSEPH J. AGE 90, OF ROB...
DUGAN JOSEPH J. Age 90, of Robinson Twp., passed on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Dugan; loving father of Dan Dugan and Kathy (Greg) Slepecki; dear grandfather of Jason (Jody), Scott and Brad Slepecki; great-grandfather of Cole, Madison, Samantha and Tyler; brother of Mary Becknell and Betty Kuhman. Family and friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Rd., Kennedy Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. MONDAY in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Robinson Twp. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUFFING ANN (SULLIVAN) AGE 76,...
RUFFING ANN (SULLIVAN) Age 76, of Penn Hills, formerly Swissvale. Beloved wife of Gilbert C. Ruffing; mother of Renea Ruffing and Gilbert (Margie) Ruffing; grandmother of Richard M. LaFond, Jr., Rayne Anna Butler, Stephanie Slaven-Ruffing, Tiffany, Melissa, and Scott Nagel; also six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; sister of Bernard Sullivan, of Harvard, IL. Ann was an active member of St. Bartholomew Church in Penn Hills where she served as a Lady of Charity, on its Parish Council, and was a Eucharistic Minister. She volunteered for many organizations and projects in the community. She will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her. Friends received Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 12-6 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Funeral Mass at St. Bartholomew Church, Monday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAIR DONALD R. ON JULY 14, 201...
BAIR DONALD R. On July 14, 2017, age 84, of West Mifflin. Beloved husband of Bregetta (Kacala) Bair; loving father of Donna (Michael) Maholage, Mark (Laura) Bair, Donald (Amy) Bair, and Brian (Jennifer) Bair; cherished grandfather of Michael (Cara), Jennifer, Mathew, Adam (Chandler), Jillian, William, Max, Emily, Abigail, Grace, Sophie, and Jack; great-grandfather of Madison; brother of Elsie Schwab and the late Michael, Fritz, Theresa Stebner, John, JoAnna Smith, Alfred, and Edith Cacciani. Friends received on Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394. Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. in St. John Mark Lutheran Church. Don was an active member of the Church and so in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the St. John Mark Lutheran Church Endownment Fund, 225 E. 10th Ave., Homestead, PA 15120. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GLOTZBACH ROBERT D. OF HAZELWO...
GLOTZBACH ROBERT D. Of Hazelwood, suddenly on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, age 49. Beloved son of the late Robert Glotzbach and Marcia and Charles Calderone; loving brother of Michelle (Ronald) Kennedy, of Ambridge and Kimberly Kennedy, of Raccoon Twp.; nephew of Paul Dennis Lache; also many nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews; and his best friend, Bill Lewis, of Hazelwood. Friends received 3-8 p.m. Monday at the KASPER-HAHN FUNERAL & CREMATIONS SERVICES, INC., 547 8th St., Ambridge, 724-266-2449. Blessing Service Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GIZOVSKI MARGARET L. AGE 99, O...
GIZOVSKI MARGARET L. Age 99, of West Mifflin, on July 14, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Pehonsky) Muska; she was a seamstress and a member of the Homeville Volunteer Fire Department Senior Citizens. Wife of the late John J. Gizovski; predeceased by brothers and sisters, Edward (late Josephine) Muska, Stella (late Emil) Stepanik, William V. (late Helen) Muska, Helen Polachak, John Muska; also survived by her caregivers, nephew, Emil Yogi (Kim) Stepanik, niece and goddaughter, Margie (Bill) Martinjak; also additional nieces and nephews, Barbara (John) Chasko, Edward (Doris) Stepanik and Nadine (Jim) Chortes; also many great- nieces and great-nephews; also special friend of the late William Dupal. Visitation Sunday, July 16, 2017, from Noon - 4 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Funeral on Monday, July 17, 2017, with a Blessing Service at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish, at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOENIG WARREN F. WARREN F. KOE...
KOENIG WARREN F. Warren F. Koenig, of Shaler Township, passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2017, at the age of 92. Warren was preceded in death by his wife and best friend of 56 years, Evelyn (Gillooly) Koenig. Warren was the son of the late Adelbert and Julia (Rudolph) Koenig; brother of the late Gayle Carol LaDow; and is survived by "sister" Bette Larson. Warren is survived by daughter, Beverly Boyce, daughter, Sharon (RJ) Cairns; son, Kenneth (Katheryn) Koenig, and son, Michael (Dena) Koenig. He is also survived by eight wonderful grandchildren, Gregory Boyce, Joshua and Marcie Koenig, and Matthew, Mikey, Mary Elizabeth, Christopher and Daniel Koenig. He was the best dad and grandfather that anyone could ask for. Warren graduated from Shaler High School and enlisted in the Army Air Corps and proudly served in World War II in the Pacific Theater on the Mariana Islands in Guam and Tinian as an aircraft sheet metal mechanic working on the B-29 Superfortress. After the war, he enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh and graduated with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. He joined the United States Steel Corporation and acquired a professional Fuel Engineer License. Warren worked at the Homestead Works of US Steel for 30 years in the Power & Fuel Division rising to the position of general foreman. Warren was always thankful for his great life, especially his loving wife and family who meant the world to him and felt that it couldn't have been any better. He loved his yard and his devoted cat, Fritzie. He will be greatly missed and especially for his favorite words of encouragement Keep Smiling and Keep them Flying. Visitation will be Sunday, July 16, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw. A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, July 17, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to either Allegheny Health Network Hospice, 4818 Liberty Ave., Pgh., PA 15224 or to Elfinwild Home Meals, 3200 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw, PA 15116. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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YARBOROUGH OCIE JACK AGE 78,...
YARBOROUGH OCIE JACK Age 78, of Port Vue, died Thursday, July 13, 2017. He was born in Scranton, S. Carolina on October 7, 1938, and is the son of the late OC and Elizabeth (Williams) Yarborough. He was the proprietor of Yarborough Development and OC Treat N Eat both of Port Vue, a former partner of the Youghiogheny Country Club, former South Allegheny School Board Director, was devoted to running his businesses, loved to cook and enjoyed cutting his grass. He is survived by his wife, Sheryl Sherry (Zirkle) Yarborough; children, Justin and A.J. Yarborough, both at home; granddaughters, Casey (Michael) Thorwart, Jaclyn (Mark) Trombulak, and Ashley (Justin) Douglas; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Annie Olive Kohler, of Jacksonville, FL, Janet (Larry) Smith, of Cassatt, SC; sister-in-law, Annie Yarborough, of Scranton, SC; and mother-in-law, Shirley Zirkle, of Port Vue. He was preceded in death by children, Jeffery P. Yarborough, Roy J. Yarborough, and June E. Yarborough Ripple. Friends and family may be received at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412 678 6177), on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 17, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark Church in Port Vue with Father Daniel Straughn officiating. Burial in Round Hill Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BLACK DAVID H. AGE 94, OF RICH...
BLACK DAVID H. Age 94, of Richland Twp., passed away on July 11, 2017. Beloved husband for 68 years of Eileen (Givens) Black; loving father of Crystal (Tim) Brakebill; proud grandfather of David Ray (Sarah) Brakebill and Hillary (Matt) Luba; cherished great-grandfather of David and Benjamin. David was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, serving as Technical Sergeant with 1005th Engineer Special Construction Company and was retired from Peoples Natural Gas as the Executive Assistant to VP of Operations. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with Waynesburg Lodge 153, F&AM, Scottish Rite Coudersport Consistory and Syria Shrine & NACO Caravan 19. He enjoyed refinishing antiques, especially working with walnut, cherry and tiger maple wood and was an avid golfer and hunter. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5864 Heckert Rd., Bakerstown. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRIGGS CHARLES CHUCK THOMAS Age 71, of Zelienople, PA, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017, in the UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born November 29, 1945, in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Charles Briggs and Dorothy Yuhas. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Karen Briggs Rotundo. Chuck retired from Highmark Insurance where he served as a software developer and was a veteran of the US Air Force. Chuck was always researching and learning new software programs. He was very interested in robotics and would gladly assist anyone with help on their computers. Chuck loved being around people and he always had a smile for everyone he met. He is survived by his lifelong partner, Jamie Ann Givens of Weirton; children, Jonathon Briggs, Jennifer Briggs, both of North Carolina, James Givens of Weirton, Megan (Arpan Shah) Givens of Pittsburgh and Catherine Givens of Weirton; his cousin, George Vargulich of Colorado; and puppy son, Frank. Cremation with private memorial service will be held at the convenience of his family. Arrangements by GRECO - HERTNICK FUNERAL HOME, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com 304-748-3219. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WRIGLEY Y. MICHELE AGE 65, OF ...
WRIGLEY Y. MICHELE Age 65, of Baldwin, formerly of Speers, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. A daughter of Ramona Jones Gelotti, who survives and resides in Belle Vernon, and a stepdaughter of the late Alex Gelotti, she was born in Ft. Belvoir, VA on September 24, 1951. Michele was employed at Shop 'n Save in Bethel Park and had formerly worked at Mon Valley Hospital in the dietary and escort departments. She loved her grandchildren, enjoyed cooking and baking for everyone, and going to the casino. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include one son and daughter-in-law, Paul 'P.J.' and Tracy Wrigley, of Pittsburgh; one brother and sister-in-law, Neil 'Jiggers' and Lil Gelotti, of Fayette City, a brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Dr. Harold and Linda Wrigley, of Hilton Head, SC and Dr. Kathi Peters, of Pittsburgh; two grandchildren, Addyson and Zachary Wrigley; and one aunt, Lorraine Biddle, of Florida; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her stepfather; she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul M. Wrigley, Jr. on December 22, 2006; a daughter, Bethany R. Wrigley in 1992; her fiancé, Nick Marchese in 2016; and two stepsisters, Rosemary Weaver and Kathy Dalton. There will be no public visitation. Private services will be held at the family's discretion. THE FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon, is handling arrangements. (724-929-5300) www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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