BODAK FLORENCE MAE (KOBULNICKY) Age 94, a lifelong resident of Crafton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Wife of the late Chester Bodak; beloved mother of Rose Marie (Dennis) Woods, William (Pamela) Bodak, Karen (Joseph) Lanoy, Cheryl Ann (Harold) Bogardus, and the late Ronald Bodak; dear grandmother of Jason, Bill Jr., Nicholas, Denise, and Monica; also six great-grandchildren. Friends received 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the SCHEPNER- McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 1:30 p.m. at St. Philip Catholic Church, where Flo was a longtime member of the Christian Mothers and Legion of Mary. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MAHAFFEY JOAN C. (GRAHAM) OF P...
MAHAFFEY JOAN C. (GRAHAM) Of Pittsburgh, peacefully passed January 27, 2014. She was the loving mother of Fred Mahaffey, the late Darell and the late Alvin Mahaffey and Marcia Mahaffey Bryant (John); grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 21; and a host of family and friends. Friends may call Friday 4-8 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Ave. Funeral Service Saturday 11 a.m. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF PT. BREEZE, 412-241-7998. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HILSON JOHN H., JR. AGE 92, OF...
HILSON JOHN H., Jr. Age 92, of Beechview, on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Celeste (Palombo) Hilson; loving father of Donna Karafilis, John H. III (Sandy) Hilson, Jo Ann (Robert) Miller, Janet and Kathleen Hilson; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother of Joseph, Peggy Wagner, Eileen Howard, and the late George, Paul and Mary Alice Hennessy; son of the late Margaret and John H. Hilson, Sr. Mr. Hilson was a City of Pittsburgh Police Officer retiring after 34 years of service and a member of Fort Pitt Lodge #1. Friends received Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at BRUSCO - NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Siena Church on Saturday 9 a.m. Interment in Calvary Cemetery with full Military Honors. Add a tribute at: brusco-napierfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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STACK TRACY LYNN ON JANUARY 27...
STACK TRACY LYNN On January 27, 2014, Tracy Lynn, age 47, of Castle Shannon. Beloved daughter of Emma Jean Robinson of Charleroi and William S. (Valerie) Stack of Donora; stepdaughter of William M. Ritsig; she was the loving and devoted life partner and soulmate of 13 years to Sue Gibson; sister of Susan M. Bolin of Charleroi; also survived by two loving nieces, Rachael and Caileigh Bolin. After graduating from Ringold High School in 1984, Tracy enlisted in the U.S. Army, where she was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division as an intelligence analyst. Upon completion of her service duty, she graduated from California University with a degree in political science. For the last 25 years, she was employed by the State of Pennsylvania as an environmental planner. Tracy loved going to the beach and enjoyed fun in the sun. She was a vivacious lover of life and she shared that gift with everyone she met. Tracy was the life of every party! There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday at the Speers United Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please perform a random act of kindness or make a donation in Tracy's memory towards a memorial park bench in her honor to Tracy L. Stack Memorial Fund, c/o Corning Credit Union, 100 8th Street, Charleroi, PA 15022. Arrangements by GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., (412) 655-4400/4600. www.griffithfh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHNSON RODNEY L. BIG HAUSS ...
JOHNSON RODNEY L. BIG HAUSS Age 51, of Swissvale, peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Visitation Sunday 3 to 7 p.m. in the COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., East Liberty, where Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 1:30 p.m. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHMITT MARIANNE E. (WATERS) O...
SCHMITT MARIANNE E. (WATERS) On Monday, January 27, 2014. Wife of the late William Wiggie Schmitt; daughter of the late Raymond A., Sr. and Hildegarde (Pampuch) Waters; beloved sister of Angelika Paschke of Germany, Frank J. Waters, Raymond J. (Marilyn) Waters, and Dorothy M. Dodo (Bob) Withers; survived also by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California at Cooper Aves., N. S. Funeral Mass in Risen Lord Church Saturday, 10 a.m. Interment to follow in North Side Catholic Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DUDINAK MARY (SEKO) AGE 92, OF...
DUDINAK MARY (SEKO) Age 92, of West Mifflin, formerly of Duquesne, on Monday, January 27, 2014. Wife for 69 years to the late George Dudinak; beloved mother of Rev. Richard (Camellia) Dudinak, Dorreen (the late Duane) Kalo, and Karen Wassel; grandmother of Natalie Hilgers, Lisa Watson, Kara (Rocco) Panetta, and Jennifer (Michael) Dickson; great- grandmother of Nicole and Cristian Panetta and Justin and Mackenzie Dickson; sister of the late Susan Kovel, Edward, Mike and Albert Seko, and Ann Petrozza; sister-in-law of Eleanor (Dudinak) Katic; aunt of William (Pat) Kovel, Barbara Patnik, Rochelle (Daniel) Parenti, Kevin (Bibiane) Katic, and Kimberly (Dr. Domingo) Ottonello. She was a longtime employee of Kennywood Park as a hostess and member of the Homeville Christian Church. Visitation will be held Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, 15236, where services will be held Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel, officiated by Rev. David Shively. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MCHUGH DOLORIS B. (BERNARDI) A...
McHUGH DOLORIS B. (BERNARDI) Age 78, of Oakdale, peacefully passed on with her family by her side, on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Wife of the late Dennis E. McHugh; daughter of the late John and Rose (Turnelli) Bernardi; sister of Deanna (Dan) Rennich and the late Donna Vernachio; aunt of Dianna (Frank) Zenzola and Daniel Rennich; great-aunt of Devanie, Dominique, and Danielle Zenzola; also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Doloris was involved in many church and community activities. Friends are invited to call from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 330 Third Avenue, Carnegie at Noon. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Carlow University-University Advancement/Alumni Relations, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, 412-578-6274, alumni@carlow.edu. www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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FISHER JOSEPH F. AGE 80, FORME...
FISHER JOSEPH F. Age 80, formerly of Ingram, on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Husband of the late Barbara (Garnett) Fisher; preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. and Alice (Wolfe) Fisher; beloved father of Barbara (Vincent) Heider, Edward and Joseph Fisher, Jr.; grandfather of Joyce (Paul) Paiano and Vincent Heider; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and her baby sister due in April; brother of Marlene Bernardi, Beverly Twedt, Janet Fleming, Donald, Richard, and the late James Fisher. Joe was a Korean War veteran with the US Army and a member of the Frank R. Kirk American Legion Post 145. (LEGION SERVICE 7 P.M. FRIDAY) Friends received Thursday 6-8 p.m., Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Ave., Crafton, 412-921-3661. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 a.m. in St. Philip Church. Burial will be with full military honors in Resurrection Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CHAPMAN CORA A. BORN NOVEMBER ...
CHAPMAN CORA A. Born November 23, 1906, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014, at the age of 107. Daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth and Rev. Charles Henry Wooding; beloved wife of the late William Arthur Chapman, Sr.; loving mother of Rev. William Arthur Chapman, Jr. (Inez), Joseph Curry Chapman (Virginia), Doris Chapman-Bailey, Raymond Chapman, and Percy Chapman, Sr. (Janice); daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Chapman; wife of the late Armond Basil. Preceded in death by her two other children, Robert (Tony) and Sadie Turner; also survived by two sisters, Mary Ann Wax and Virley Dickerson (Joseph, Sr.) of Pittsburgh. She was a cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She had a host of nieces, nephews, and friends too many to mention. Friends will be received Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at Second Baptist Church of Carnegie, where a celebration of life will be held Friday at 1 p.m. Arrangements handled by ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15214. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MCELHOSE PATRICIA MAE (WEIS) A...
McELHOSE PATRICIA MAE (WEIS) Age 77, of Wilkins Twp., on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert R. McElhose; loving mother of Sharon (Bernard) Bahleda and Robert R. (Peggy) McElhose, Jr.; special friend of the late Hugh Kovarik; also survived by six grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren. Friends will be received Friday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of (118) Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek, (412-823-1950), where a Blessing Service will conclude the visitation Friday at 8 p.m. A private interment will take place in Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Development Department, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CUMMINGS WILLIAM H. AGE 84, ON...
CUMMINGS WILLIAM H. Age 84, on Saturday, January 25, 2014, of Castle Shannon. Father of Karyn Opferman, Michael (the late Renee), Donald and Pamela Cummings; grandfather of Toby (Jen) Opferman, Tracy Opferman, Jamie (Eric) Trickle, Stephanie (Pat) Flannery and Timothy (Allison) Cummings; great-grandfather of Alayna, Amelia, Matthew, Joshua, Cara, Patrick and Kane; brother of Marion (Bob) Karl, Donald Cummings, Robert (Virginia) Cummings and Gerald (Janie) Cummings. Arrangements handled by the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood, 15227. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HOYLE JOSEPH R. PEACEFULLY ON ...
HOYLE JOSEPH R. Peacefully on January 23, 2014. He is survived by son, Joseph R. Hoyle, Jr.; two brothers and three sisters; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service on Friday, January 31, 2014, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of West Mifflin. Arrangements by HOUSE OF LAW, INC. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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PATTERSON MARCELENE MARNE AG...
PATTERSON MARCELENE MARNE Age 97, of Mt. Washington, on Monday, January 27, 2014. Wife of the late Charles H. Patterson; beloved mother of the late Jill Maxwell; beloved mother-in-law of Clair Maxwell; loving grandmother of Clair (Kim) Maxwell III, Emily (Brian) Boser, and Adam (Stephanie) Maxwell; and cherished Nana of Owen, Anna, Bailey, Benjamin, Tyler, Leah, and Jacob. Family and friends welcome Friday 5-8 p.m. at WM. SLATER & SONS, INC. (412-381-3345), Virginia Ave. and Kearsarge St., Mt. Washington, where funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Crippled Children Hospital or Haven Heights Methodist Church. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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YOXALL JAMES O. 9/4/25 ~ 1/30/...
YOXALL
JAMES O.
9/4/25 ~ 1/30/13
Our lives are empty without you. Know you are in a better place. Look forward to our reunion.
Love Wife, Janice, Jimmy & Joyce
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JOHNSON MORRIE AGE 67, OF BOAL...
JOHNSON MORRIE Age 67, of Boalsburg, PA, formerly of Bethel Park, on January 25, 2014. Father of Nate and Andy Johnson; son of the late Richard and Lorraine Johnson; brother of Cheri Urda; and grandfather of Calleigh McCluskey. Morrie was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star. He also worked for Hartford Insurance Co. for over 30 years in the claims Dept. and as claims manager for 20 years. Visitation Sat., Feb. 1, 2014, from 10 a.m. until time of service at noon at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BUCKLEY ESTHER F. (FLATLEY) (B...
BUCKLEY ESTHER F. (FLATLEY) (BRUCE) Of Munhall, on January 25, 2014, age 89. Wife of the late James Bruce and the late Harry Buckley; daughter of the late Edward and Mary Flatley; mother of James (Joan) Bruce of Squirrel Hill, Patricia (James) Guerra of West Mifflin, Jeffrey (Jen) Buckley of South Carolina and Scott (Hayli) Buckley of Munhall; sister of the late Mary Matejcic, Margaret Ward and Edward Flatley; sister-in-law of Betty Flatley, LaRue Downey and Audrey Bruce; also survived by ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Esther was a Teacher's Aide for the Pittsburgh Public Schools for 20 years, retiring from Mifflin School and was active in the Mifflin School PTA for many years. Friends received SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KUBIK ALEXANDER A., SR. MAR. 2...
KUBIK
ALEXANDER A., SR.
Mar. 27, 1918~Jan. 30, 2003
It's been eleven years of missing you every day. You were my best friend and I love you very much. God bless you from all of us who love you coast to coast.
Your son, Alex, Jr.
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KRAUS LLOYD E. AGE 85, ON SUND...
KRAUS LLOYD E. Age 85, on Sunday, January 12, 2014, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Scenery Hill, PA. Beloved husband of Marjorie Engel Kraus and the late Mary Margaret "Peggy" (Bost) Kraus; father of Kathleen (Dr. William) Lynch, Michael Kraus, and Karen (Gregory) Kraus Phillips; stepfather of Jeffrey Engel, Sara (Bero) Harari, William (Christine) Engel, and Michael (Denise) Engel; grandfather of Christine (Jason) Hoffman, Jennifer Lynch, and Zachary Miller; step- grandfather of eight; great- grandfather of Aidan, Rory, and Taryn Hoffman; brother of the late Glen Kraus and Cora Ransford. Lloyd was successful in life, and he generously shared his blessings, love, and laughter. He had a playful wit and was an artful storyteller. A sports enthusiast, Lloyd never missed a Steelers game and was an avid and accomplished golfer. He was the proud owner of Larchmont Farms where he bred and raised standard bred horses. A talented businessman and entrepreneur, he successfully operated the L.E. Kraus Company for 20 years. He also served on the boards of many clubs and organizations and was a longtime member of South Hills Country Club. Arrangements handled by the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, Brentwood, PA, 412-881-4100. No visitation. A memorial mass will be held in St. Thomas A' Becket Church on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MCGHEE BOBBY LEWIS ON MONDAY, ...
McGHEE BOBBY LEWIS On Monday, January 20, 2014, age 63, of the North Side. Beloved husband of Beverly L. McGhee; also survived by two sons, three daughters, one sister, nine grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation with the family Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Avenue, Perry Hilltop, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday 11 a.m. Interment Rest Land Memorial Park. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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