SEXTON R.J. On Thursday, September 4, 2014, age 55, of North Side. Beloved partner of Matthew Robeson; loving brother of Jeff (Laura) Sexton, Vickie Sexton, Timothy Sexton, and Lorrie Sexton; also survived by nieces and nephews, Sara, Wyatt, Jade, Alex, and Sydney. Family will welcome friends Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 1600 Stone Mansion Dr., Sewickley, PA 15143 (Franklin Park/Wexford). Service and interment private. R.J., our beloved angel, was put on this earth to make the world a more beautiful place, which he did every day, through his love of life, art and hair. He will be dearly missed by his friends, family and his beloved dog, Bobby. Please pay tribute at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SEXTON R.J. ON THURSDAY, SEPTE...
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DEFRANCES RAY P. AGE 81, OF LE...
DeFRANCES RAY P. Age 81, of Leechburg, PA, unexpectedly on Sept. 4, 2014, at his residence. Retired diesel mechanic for J.T.S. Trucking in Neville Island and later working for the Pittsburgh Steelers on their training camp staff. Beloved husband of 27 years of Constance R. "Connie" (Ravotti) DeFrances; beloved father of Raymond P. DeFrances (Sheryl) of Findlay Twp., Kathy Alward (Clay) of Richmond, VA, Michele M. Kearney (Jack) of N. Fayette Twp., Marcy L. Steixner (Pete) of Shelby Twp., MI, and Kimberly A. Murray (Scott) of Canton, MI; and eight grandchildren; brother of Lorraine Bertovich (Matthew) of Monroeville, PA, known throughout the area for raising roses at his residence and was known as the "rose man". No public visitation. Relatives and friends are welcomed to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in Christ The King Parish, 125 Park Road, Leechburg, PA, (Gilpin Twp). Interment will be made in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements by CLAWSONS, 170 Main St., Leechburg, PA (724-842-1051) condolences to www.clawsonfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the Leechburg Public Library, 215 Main Street, Leechburg, PA 15656. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOEHNKE HENRY CALVIN WENT HOME...
KOEHNKE HENRY CALVIN Went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, with his family by his side. Cal was born Nov. 8, 1927, in Pittsburgh to Henry Frederick and Edna Mary Coleman Koehnke. He proudly served in the US Navy from 1944 until his honorable discharge on Aug. 2, 1946. He returned home to begin his apprenticeship as a floor installer. He soon met the love of his life, Rose Marie Berdych, at West View Park. They married Sept. 9, 1950. Cal and Rose raised their family living in West Mifflin, PA. Many people were pleased and proud of the accomplishments Cal achieved in his profession. He served the Lord in various capacities through his church, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Pleasant Hills. Cal loved singing tenor in various choirs and frequently drew pictures to satisfy the artistic side of his talents. Cal is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rose Marie; daughter, Karen (Steve) Kalber, of Davenport, IA; son, Henry Calvin, Jr., of McKees Rocks, PA; and daughter, Cynthia Marie, of South Park; grandsons, Henry Maxwell Kalber, of Iowa City, IA; and Peter Steward Kalber, of San Francisco, CA; he is also survived by his sisters, Doris Larson, of Waldorf, MD; Mary Lee (Wayne) Dahlinger, of Plano, TX; and his brother, John Robert (Marlyn) Koehnke, of Bethel Park, PA; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Calvin Craig Koehnke. No visitation. Services will be held at a later date, with burial in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville, PA. The family asks that charitable gifts be made to the Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pgh., PA 15243. Professional services entrusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GREENIER MARY VIRGINIA GINNY...
GREENIER MARY VIRGINIA GINNY Age 75, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2014. Ginny was born May 3, 1939, to the late Frank James Fitzpatrick and Anna Mae Glenn in Pittsburgh, PA. She was a resident of Winter Haven, FL for the past eight years. Prior to that, she was a resident of Cranberry Township, PA. Ginny was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Also, she was very involved with and a long-time member of St. Ferdinand Catholic Church in Cranberry Township, PA. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Porter James Greenier and is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Joseph Greenier, Jr.; five children, Tim Greenier, Sr. (Jamie), Terry Greenier (Leslyn), Tom Greenier (Erin), Colleen Cravener, and Jacqueline Marsh (John); 14 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be conducted on September 15, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her memory to St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, 2535 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'DONNELL MICHAEL G. AGE 69, O...
O'DONNELL MICHAEL G. Age 69, of Point Breeze, on September 3, 2014. Beloved son of the late Charles J., Sr. and Margaret L. (Curnane); father of Michael, Heather and Ryan; cherished brother of "Cap" (Kathy), Charles (Sandy), Edward (Trish), Dennis (Mary T.), the late Timothy and Brian; treasured uncle, cousin and friend of many. Memorial Mass 9:30 a.m. Sat., Sept. 13, 2014, in North American Martyrs Church, 2526 Haymaker Rd., Monroeville, PA 15146. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHRISTY MARJORIE S. AGE 100, F...
CHRISTY MARJORIE S. Age 100, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, died peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, September 4, 2014, at the home of her daughter, Carol Christy Raughley, in East Stroudsburg, PA, where she had resided for the past six years. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Dr. Wilbur C. Christy; loving mother of Dr. Wallace Christy, Barbara Christy Filner, Carol Christy Raughley, Kathryn Christy Roseberry, and Kenneth Christy; also survived by her grandchildren, great- grandchildren, sister-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Marjorie and her late husband, Dr. Wilbur Christy were former missionary workers in Pakistan, India and longtime residents of Mt. Lebanon, where Dr. Christy pastored for many years at Mt. Lebanon United Presbyterian Church. Services and interment in Bull Creek Church Cemetery, Tarentum, PA will be private. Arrangements by LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BROWN MARGARET M. AGE 85, OF L...
BROWN MARGARET M. Age 85, of Latrobe, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on March 14, 1929, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Joseph N. Shonborn and Margaret (McCormick) Shonborn. She was a member at St. Rose Church and its Rosary Altar Christian Mothers and St. Rose Seniors. She was retired from Kaufman's. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. Brown; and a brother, Paul Shonborn. She is survived by a sister, Betty Baldesberger, of Pittsburgh; and she is also survived by a number of loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 601 Weldon Street, Latrobe. The St. Rose Rosary Altar Christian Mothers will recite the Rosary at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Rose Church with the Rev. Anthony Carbone as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. To sign our online guest book, send condolences, or to view detailed obituary and funeral home information, please visit: www.lopatich.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRENNAN RAYMOND DOUGLAS JULY 1...
BRENNAN RAYMOND DOUGLAS July 19, 1945, to Sept. 2, 2014. A beloved child of God. Son of the late Helen Regan and Thomas Brennan; brother of Joyce Wilson (Chuck), the late James E. Brennan, Joan, Thomas (Corrie), and Terry Brennan; loving sister-in-law, Carol Brennan; father of Raeann; grandfather of four. Friend of Bill W. for 27 years. He lived; he tried; he died...sober. No services per his request. Donations in Raymond's memory may be made to St. Mary of Mercy Red Door Hungry and Homeless Fund, 202 Stanwix St., Pgh., PA 15222. Arrangements entrusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PETTIT WILLIAM D. AGE 91, OF S...
PETTIT WILLIAM D. Age 91, of Squirrel Hill, on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Son of the late Donald and Jane Dunlap Pettit; cousin of Peggy (Warren) Reading, Larry (Maude) Schlagel, Mary Hackett, and George Armstrong. Lifelong member, trustee and officer at Shadyside Presbyterian Church. Active member of the Pittsburgh Symphony and Opera. Services 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014, in Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Arrangements by ELMER L. HERMAN FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SALOPEK JOHN A. "SALTY" AGE 82...
SALOPEK JOHN A. "SALTY" Age 82, of West Mifflin, died Sunday, August 31, 2014. Retired from John J. Kane Regional Center, he had been a member of Teamsters Local 249, a veteran of the US Army and member of Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 320. Born in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Anthony Joseph Salopek and Catherine Ann Kucinic Salopek. He is survived by wife, Mary Gagich Salopek; daughters, Ruth Salopek of West Mifflin and Patti Angus of Avondale, Arizona; six grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. "Salty" was PRIVATELY interred in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOYLES PATRICIA L. (CAVANAUGH)...
BOYLES PATRICIA L. (CAVANAUGH) Age 70, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy Cavanaugh Dolde; devoted wife of the late Austin Gus Boyles; beloved mother of Dr. Tracey L. (David) Mullinary, Scott T. (Jennifer) Boyles and Jon J. (Elisa) Boyles; cherished sister of Dorothy I. Moesta and Barbara Cavanaugh; also survived by step- granddaughter, Abby Mullinary. Memorial Service to be held in Ocala, FL, followed by a burial in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GALZA M. GAE ON SUNDAY, AUGUST...
GALZA M. GAE On Sunday, August 31, 2014, age 74, of Squirrel Hill neighborhood in Pgh., formerly of Orchard Park, NY. A vibrant and free spirit, Gae worked as a music teacher, a french horn player, and later as a district manager, first for Jo-Ann Fabrics and then for Thermal Industries. She enriched the lives of many through her yoga classes, masterful gardening, sewing, photography, dinner parties, and general openness to the world. She was a lover of dogs, classical music, Frick Park, calamari in red sauce, Phipps Conservatory, and world travel. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Fay; her siblings, L. Colette Galza, Judy DiMattia, and Joseph Galza; and her dear friend, Walt Sell. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS, 412-531-4000. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LUCAS ROSEMARY T. (ONIFER) (RO...
LUCAS ROSEMARY T. (ONIFER) (ROSE) Age 74, of Penn Hills, on Monday, September 1, 2014. Beloved mother of Michael (Donna) Lucas, Donald Lucas and the late David Lucas; grandmother of Nicole Lucas-Riggs; great-grandmother of John; sister of the late Barbara Hemmes. Rose was a nurse at Pittsburgh Hospital and retired from the VA where she was a CAC. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014, 10 a.m. in SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CARRINGTON EDWARD SEON BELOVED...
CARRINGTON
EDWARD SEON
Beloved father, who passed away September 7, 1994. Gone, but not forgotten. Always remembered by his sons, Victor and Tony.
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WESTMAN GLADYS ON WEDNESDAY, A...
WESTMAN GLADYS On Wednesday, August 27, 2014, of Avalon. Loving mother of Janice (Steve) Krepp, Patricia (Norbert) Noll, and James (Julie) Westman; sister of Marjorie Junker; also survived by six grandchildren, five great- grandchildren, and one great- great-grandson. Gladys happily resided in the Metowers in Avalon for 14 years and worked with Dr. Frank J. Santora, Jr. for over 20 years. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at 11 a.m. in the Brighton Heights Lutheran Church, 3830 California Ave., Pgh., PA 15212. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Gladys' name be made to the Metowers, c/o United Methodist Church Union, P. O. Box 10086, Pgh., PA 15233. Arrangements were entrusted to the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-766-5600. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WHAYLAND MARY GAW AGE 81, OF B...
WHAYLAND MARY GAW Age 81, of Bridgeville, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2014. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard Oliver Whayland; sisters, Patricia Dorn and Barbara Grunn; brother, Robert Gaw; sister-in-law, Charlotte Brummitt; and brother-in-law, Donald Brummitt. She is survived by her daughter, Beth Whayland (Greg) of Branford, CT; her son, Steve Whayland (Diana) of Madison, WI and their children, Michael, David, Jack and Peter; her daughter, Amy Van Kleeck (Bruce) of West Grove, PA, and their children, Bryan and Matthew; her daughter, Laurie Whayland of Gaithersburg, MD; and nine nieces and nephews. Mary received her nursing degree from the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a nurse at Shadyside Hospital, she was an avid sports fan and loved all the Pittsburgh teams, she played bridge regularly, volunteered at both St. Clair Memorial Hospital and Christ United Methodist Church, and most of all enjoyed visits and spending time with her children and grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102, on Saturday, September 13, 2014, at 3 p.m. The family will receive friends at St. Clair Country Club, 2300 Old Washington Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 from 5 to 10 p.m., following the service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Target Community and Educational Services, Inc., 111 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157 or Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRICKNER JASON A. AGE 36, OF C...
BRICKNER JASON A. Age 36, of Crescent, formerly of Munhall, on September 6, 2014. Loving husband of Alison R. (Spec) Brickner; beloved father of Wyatt A. Brickner; son of Jay and Peg (Schwartz) Brickner of Munhall; and son-in-law of Raymond and Renee Spec of Crescent; brother of Michael J. (Janine) Brickner of Brentwood; and brother-in-law of Craig (Devon) Spec of Baden; cherished uncle of Joey, Jayden, Charlotte, and Colton. Jason was a Graphic designer for R & R Donnelly Co. Friends received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main Street Munhall 412-461-6394. Mass of Christian Burial will be in St. Therese RC Church on Wednesday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wyatt A. Brickner Education Fund. Please share your memories and condolences at: www.georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ADAMS LORENA AGE 84, OF PITTSB...
ADAMS LORENA Age 84, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Sept. 3, 2014. Funeral Service Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at 12 p.m. SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Visitation prior to the Service starting at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VOSS M. JANE (MIFFLIN) LLOYD A...
VOSS M. JANE (MIFFLIN) LLOYD Age 91, wife of the late James M. Lloyd and the late Theodore F. Voss, Jr., Lancaster, NY, died Thursday, at St. John the Baptist Hospice House, Buffalo, NY. She was a former resident of Montgomery Co., PA. Jane is survived by her daughters, Wendy (Lloyd), wife of Michael Tymoczko, Pleasant Hills, and R. Devie (Lloyd), wife of David Ellis, North Tonawanda, NY; her six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The Funeral Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Augustus Lutheran Church, Main St. and 7th Ave., Trappe, PA. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00 to 4:15 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Laurel House, P.O. Box 764, Norristown, PA 19404 or St. John the Baptist/Hospice Buffalo House c/o Hospice of Erie County, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Arrangements are by HOLCOMBE FUNERAL HOME, INC., TRAPPE. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAUGHLIN DOLORES M. ON FRIDAY,...
LAUGHLIN DOLORES M. On Friday, September 5, 2014, Dolores, age 83, of Lawrenceville. Beloved wife of the late William J. Laughlin; loving mother of Billy, Christine (Jabo) Jablonski, Tony (Lorraine), Donna (Michael) Armenti, David (Judy), Carmine (Patty) Laughlin, the late Michael J. Laughlin and Lovey Piriano; sister of Dorothy Czartorski and the late William and Mickey Venezia; also survived by 21 grandchildren; and many great and great- great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raphael Church Wednesday 10 a.m. Friends received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, Butler at 52nd St., Lawrenceville. Visitations Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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