SZYMCZAK CAROL A. (STEPP) Age 62, of Spring Hill, on Monday, September 8, 2014. Beloved wife of John M. Szymczak; loving mother of John M. Szymczak, Jr. (Heather), Kimberly Minor (James), and Jennifer Kelly (David); dear grandmother of Julie, Shalyn, Jaylin, Andrew, David, and Declan; sister of the late Robert Stepp. Visitation Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at the DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Wisdom Parish, St. Boniface Church, Friday at 10:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SZYMCZAK CAROL A. (STEPP) AGE...
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KLINGENSMITH ALICE E. AGE 105,...
KLINGENSMITH ALICE E. Age 105, of Allentown and formerly of Aspinwall, PA, passed away September 7, 2014. Survived by daughter, Sue E. Hagen; two grandchildren. Services private. Arrangements by BACHMAN, KULIK & REINSMITH FUNERAL HOMES, ALLENTOWN. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FLINN AGNES THOMSON BORN NOVE...
FLINN AGNES THOMSON Born November 9, 1922, daughter of Robert Gilbert and Isabella Millar Smith passed away on September 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Roscoe Flinn. She is survived by her sister, Roberta Cutler (Fredrick); daughter, Beverly Jean Miller (Jerry); grandsons, Scott Allen Flinn Miller (fiancée Natalie), and Shawn Robert William Miller (Kellie); as well as great-granddaughters, Madeline Marie Flinn Miller, Isabella Ryan Miller; and Sierra Putnam (step-great-grand- daughter); also nieces, Roberta (John) Eisinger, Barbara (Fredrick) Fike, Marilynn (Robert) Strobbe; and nine great-nieces and great- nephews; and several great-great-nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Homestead Park United Methodist Church for over 80 years and the Brierly Lane AARP. She worked on the Local Draft Board #24 during WWII. An avid pianist, Agnes was always ready to jazz up any tune she thought too dull. She enjoyed bowling and gardening, as well as spending time with her family and friends, including keeping in touch with her many relatives back in Scotland. Friends received on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394, where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COPELAND MARIE A. MARIE A., 71...
COPELAND MARIE A. Marie A., 71, of Verona, died Monday evening, September 8, 2014. Beloved wife of Donald K. Copeland of 53 years; dear mother of Tina VanRyn, Pam L. Copeland; twin sister of Peggy (Ronald) Benner, Isabel (Sonny) Cavola and the late William "Bill" Covert; sister-in-law of Gerry Covert; grandmother of Melanie and Jennifer VanRyn; nieces and nephews. Marie was a member of Verona Presbyterian Church, and her family and church family was very important to her. Friends and relatives will be received at BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, Thursday, September 11, 2014, from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Services Friday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Family suggests memorials to Verona Presbyterian Church, 566 South Ave., Verona, PA 15147. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEISENBERG ELEANOR V. AGE 94, ...
WEISENBERG ELEANOR V. Age 94, formerly of Pittsburgh and Delray Beach, Florida, died Sunday, September 7, 2014, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She was born December 14, 1919, in McKeesport, a daughter of the late George W. Myers and Anna Uhlig Myers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Weisenberg; her former husband, Charles R. Swanson; a sister, Leota Myers Ruhe and husband, William; sister-in-law, Katherine Myers; and a son, Robert F. Swanson. Eleanor is survived by a son, Charles G. Swanson and his wife, Alma Jean of Hilton Head, SC; five grandsons, Charles (Chip) R. Swanson and wife, Diane, James E. Swanson and wife, Tracy, Richard A. Swanson and wife, Shelley, Erik R. Swanson and wife, Lara, and Thomas K. Swanson and wife, Irene; eight great-grandchildren, Zachary, Brady, R.J., Grace, Megan, Emma E., Cate and Emma Swanson; two brothers, George W. Myers and William H. Myers and wife, Martha; and many nieces and nephews. Services and Interment PRIVATE. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CRAIG WILLIAM E., SR. ON TUESD...
CRAIG WILLIAM E., Sr. On Tuesday, September 9, 2014, William E. Craig, Sr., formerly of Avalon. Husband of the late Kathleen M. (Sonnett) Craig; beloved father of William E. (Ellen) Craig, Jr., Suzanne (Robert) Polard, Nancy Miller, Kathy (Michael) Scheer and John Jay (Dana) Craig; brother of Mary Bernice Doyle and the late Robert Craig; also survived by 13 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren. Bill was retired from Duquesne Light, was a veteran of WW II having served as a pilot and 1st Lt. in the Air Force, member of the PA Chapter of the 8th Air Force, the American Legion Post #116, a 4th Degree member of the K of C #1400 where he was a member for over 50 years, and a volunteer with Lutheran Services Senior Net. Friends will be received on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption on Friday at 8:30am. www.ltmillerfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUNN BARBARA JANIE ON MONDAY...
DUNN BARBARA JANIE On Monday, September 8, 2014, of Robinson Twp., age 68. Beloved wife of Metro W. Dunn; mother of Jeffrey J. (Clara) Jablonski; grandmother of Zachary and Matthew Jablonski; sister of Rose Marie Hilton, Dorothy Santoro, Carol Hale, Mary Lou Bova, Joann Jablonski-Lopez, James and the late Henry, David, Joseph, and Mark Jablonski. Friends received Thursday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at the JOSEPH M. SOMMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5405 Steubenville Pike, Moon Run, Robinson Twp. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Malachy Church on Friday at 10 a.m. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, 320 Belmar Dr., Pgh., PA 15205. Send condolences pst-gazette.com/gb
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GOLDBERG IRENE ON MONDAY, SEPT...
GOLDBERG IRENE On Monday, September 8, 2014; beloved wife of the late Isadore Goldberg; beloved mother of Polly (Paul) Lipkind, Allen Goldberg and the late Paul Aaron Goldberg; sister of Esther Schechtar, Stanford Kalla and Richard (Alice) Kalla; grandmother of Eric (Kim) Lipkind, Marc (Lori) Lipkind, Michael (Casey) Goldberg, Sarah (Regis) Martin-Fuller and Elizabeth Goldberg; great-grandmother of Amelia Lipkind, Jeremy Lipkind, Emma Goldberg, Arianna Goldberg and Ari Goldberg; also survived by nieces, nephews and close friend, Arlene Marcus. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Thursday at 1 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services, 12 noon - 1 p.m. Interment West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation. Contributions may be made to Weinberg Village, 300 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or Shady Lane, 100 N. Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RONEY JOHN M. ON MONDAY, SEPTE...
RONEY JOHN M. On Monday, September 8, 2014, age 88, of West View. Beloved husband of Becky (Dagg) Roney; father of John R. Roney; brother of the late Alex, Larry, Charles and George Roney; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family will welcome friends Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View, PA 15229. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Athanasius Church on Thursday at 11 a.m. John was a member of V.F.W. #2754, West View. Served on the U.S.S. Idaho in the Philippines, Leyte Gulf and Okinawa. After his military service, John went to Triangle Tech for Drafting and worked at Allis Chalmers for 26 years. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Family Hospice, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Please pay tribute at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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APFELBACH THOMAS J. AGE 60, OF...
APFELBACH THOMAS J. Age 60, of Penn Hills, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Beloved husband for 37 years of Keith R. Porter of Penn Hills; loving cousin of Deborah Apfelbach-Giancola, Stacie Apfelbach, and Shelby Giancola, all of Penn Hills, Patty Jo Crandall of California, and Melinda Killmer of South Carolina. Friends and relatives will be received at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, on Saturday, September 13, 2014, from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at 8 p.m. in the funeral home during the visitation. Visit us online at: www.burket-truby.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALFF MARDEE RUTH S. OF BETHEL ...
ALFF MARDEE RUTH S. Of Bethel Park, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, on Thursday, September 4, 2014. She will be deeply missed, but we who belong to Jesus know that some day we will joyously see her again in the presence of our Heavenly Father. Arrangements by TIMOTHY K. SLATER FUNERAL SERVICES, INC., (412-381-3337), 425 Brownsville Road, Mt. Oliver, 15210. Condolences at: www.timothykslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARTIN JAMES OLIVER SNOOKY A...
MARTIN JAMES OLIVER SNOOKY Age 54 of Pgh., PA, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2014. Son of Jean Martin and the late Oliver James Martin; brother of Regina Jackson, Carl Eugene Martin, Deborah Little (Robert) Patricia Martin, and Karen Martin; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, at 12 noon in the Calvary Baptist Church, 2629 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Send condolences to: www.jonesfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRAZIANO YOLANDA ON SUNDAY, SE...
GRAZIANO YOLANDA On Sunday, September 7, 2014, beloved wife of the late Pasquale Graziano; beloved mother of Mary Pampena (late Ralph), and Jean Astorino (Louis D.); grandmother of Denise Pampena (Dr. Jack Nairn), Gina Pampena, Christine Astorino (Brian Halloran), and Louis P. Astorino (Gina); great- grandmother of Matthew and Isabella Nairn, Alexandra and Jonathan Flinchum, Sophia and Jack DelSole; sister of the late Genevieve Iaderosa, Vincent, Ernest, Pasquale and Domenic DeNitto; aunt of Salvatore DeNitto and the late Michael and Salvatore Iaderosa. Yolanda was deeply loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed. A private Blessing Service and entombment were held in Allegheny Cemetery Temple of Memories. Remembrances may be made to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, 1 Children's Hospital Drive, 4401 Penn Avenue, Central Plant Floor 3, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. www.freyvogelfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FABISZEWSKI RITA L. OF BLOOMFI...
FABISZEWSKI RITA L. Of Bloomfield, on Sunday, September 7, 2014. Wife of the late Frank Fabiszewski; daughter of the late Alexander and Rosella Rafaloski; sister of the late Verna Boberg, Elizabeth Carr, Anna, Edna Mae, John, Francis, Raymond, Earl and Robert Rafaloski; friend of her nurse, Kathleen Wagner; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Services and interment private. Arrangements by WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HEARD GLORIA J. AGE 68, PASSED...
HEARD GLORIA J. Age 68, passed away on September 7, 2014. Beloved wife of Ronald, Sr.; loving mother of Ronald, Jr., James, and Chandra Heard; sister of Brenda Mathis; other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday 10 a.m. until time of Service at 11 a.m. at GEORGE A. WARDEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1100 N. Homewood Ave., Pgh., PA 15208, 412-241-3838. Interment National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CARDWELL ODESSA PETERSON AGE 8...
CARDWELL ODESSA PETERSON Age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Wife of the late David H. Cardwell; loving mother of Linda Cardwell, Deborah Taylor, David (Pearl) Love and the late Richard Adams; devoted grandmother of 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister of Wilma Tyus; and sister-in-law of Rev. Brenda Cardwell; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. She was known for her anointed cooking and was the owner and founder of Cardwell Personal Care, where she provided care for people for over 40 years. Channel 11 recognized Odessa for her excellence in providing for the elderly. Odessa was committed to helping others continue their education. In her spare time she cooked for different fund-raising drives helping collect money to send neighborhood children to college. Mother Odessa served on the Missionary Board at her church along with being the first African American to serve on the PNC Community Board. Friends received Thursday 4-8 p.m. at RAPP FUNERAL HOME, 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235, 412-241-5415. Service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ, 6300 East Liberty Blvd., Pgh., PA 15206. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BALESTRIERI RACHEL THERESA AGE...
BALESTRIERI RACHEL THERESA Age 94, of Pittsburgh, died peacefully surrounded by her family on September 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ludwig Henry Balestrieri; loving mother of Rose Kercher, Frank Balestrieri, and Tina Santavicca; grandmother of Michael (Lori) Kercher, Valerie Kercher, Shelly (Jason) Jerome, and the late Tiffany Santavicca; sister of Howard Destro and the late Tony, Frankie, Elmer Destro, and Annie Charmley; also survived by many great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. As per Rachel's wishes, there will be no viewing and a private Christian Burial in Resurrection cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the BAGNATO FUNERAL HOME. Add a tribute at: www.bagnatofuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PETRAKOS NICHOLAS NICK AGE 8...
PETRAKOS NICHOLAS NICK Age 87, formerly of Dormont, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at Country Meadows of Bridgeville. Devoted son of the late George and Aphrodite Petrakos; beloved husband of the late Joanne Petrakos; loving and devoted father of Diane and her husband, Chronis Manolis; proud grandfather of Joanne Manolis; brother of Peter (Irene) Petrakos and the late Frances Kricos, and the late Angelo (the late Stella) Petrakos; brother-in-law of Athena (the late Nicholas) Kazalas and the late Jane (the late Thomas) Kouris; also survived by his nieces and nephews. Nick worked for the former Beechview Mantel and Tile Co. and was the former owner and operator of Ceramic Tile Sales in Bethel Park. He was a member and officer of the South Hills Kiwanis Club and a longtime member of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church and a former member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. He was also active in the AHEPA Organization for many years. Friends and family will forever cherish Nick's sense of humor and his love of making people laugh. Friends may call at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with Trisagion Service at 7 p.m., and again at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 123 Gilkeson Road, Mt. Lebanon on Friday morning from 9:00 until the time of his funeral service at 10:00. Interment will be in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Allison Park. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, memorials may be made to Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SPRINGER EVELYN D. AGE 83, OF ...
SPRINGER EVELYN D. Age 83, of Shaler Twp., on Sept. 10, 2014. Wife of C. Joseph Springer; mother of Diana Dunbar (Robert), and Anna Marie Wright (Jay); sister of the late Lillian Gaus; grandmother of Nicholas Dunbar, Meagan Epperson, Jessica Cain, Ashley Cain, and Dennis Ross; great- grandmother of Hazel, Sophia, and Mally Kay. Visitation Friday 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Blessing Service Sat. 10:30 a.m. at funeral home. Memorials suggested to the Humane Society. Please visit us at: www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MADARASZ EMMA DOMINYAK OF WEST...
MADARASZ EMMA DOMINYAK Of West Deer Twp., on Friday, September 5, 2014. Mrs. Madarasz was the beloved wife of the late Julius Madarasz; mother of Maria Feki (Joseph) of West Deer Twp. and Julius Madarasz (Ilona) of Hungary; daughter of the late Michael and Anna Simicsak Dominyak; grandmother of Maria Feki Noone (Anthony), Steven and Robert Feki and Alexandra Madarasz. Celebrate Mrs. Madarasz's life with her family on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rt. 8, Shaler Twp. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Catherine of Sweden Church, Wildwood Rd., Hampton Twp. on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Leave condolences at: www.permanfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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