MIZERSKI THOMAS C. On Tuesday, March 3, 2015, Big Tom, age 85, of Sheridan. Husband of the late Big Jean Mizerski; father of Jack (Debbie), and the late Jim (surviving Anne) Mizerski; brother of Dave Mizerski and the late Grace McIntosh; also survived by two grandchildren. Big Tom was a friend of Bill W. for 38 years. Friends received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Butler at 52nd St., Lawrenceville. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Augustine Church Saturday 10 a.m. Visitation Friday only 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SARNOWSKI JANET FAITH (WEISBAK...
SARNOWSKI JANET FAITH (WEISBAKER) On Saturday, February 28, 2015, in Palm Harbor, FL, age 73, of Allison Park. Wife of the late Edward F. Chookie Sarnowski; devoted and loving mother of Michael and Paul Christopher Sarnowski, Johanna Bunnell (Jon) and Sally Landreth (Robert) and the late Mark Sarnowski (surviving wife, Kimberly); grandmother of three; and great- grandmother of three; daughter of the late Francis and Esther Weisbaker. Friends received from 11 a.m. until Funeral Liturgy outside of mass at 12 noon on Saturday at the OGRODNIK - HAHN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 333 Butler St., Etna. Entombment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Shaler Twp. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Greater Pittsburgh Area Food Bank or Toys For Tots Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CUNNINGHAM EDWARD L., JR. AGE ...
CUNNINGHAM EDWARD L., Jr. Age 91, of Green Tree, on Monday, March 2, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Marion Tracy Cunningham; loving son of the late Edward L. and Bessie Maples Cunningham, Sr.; father of Lynn (Janet) Cunningham and Ron (Sandy) Cunningham; grandfather of six grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren. Friends welcome Thursday 2-4, 6-8 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Funeral Service Friday 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the Food Pantry at Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Rd., Pgh., PA 15220. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MITTEREDER FRANCIS (JIGGS) WIT...
MITTEREDER
FRANCIS (JIGGS)
Within the last 15 years that you have been gone, mom (five years) has come to join you. We think of you and miss you both.
Love, Your Family
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YOCKEY NORA FRANCES (CONNOLLY)...
YOCKEY NORA FRANCES (CONNOLLY) Formerly of Mt. Lebanon, age 92, peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2015, in Lancaster. Beloved wife of 52 years to the late William Leo Yockey; loving mother of Mary Lou Joseph, Jeanne Umbrianna (Vincent), Peggy Morycz (Rick), Bill Yockey (Dayna), Susan Yockey, Carol McIntyre, Patty Yockey (Joel), Kathleen Yockey, and Laurie Yockey (Jerry DeZern); grandmother of 21; great-grandmother of 20. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John F. and Margaret Molloy Connolly; and her five siblings. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS, 412-531-4000. Friends welcome at 2630 West Liberty Avenue, Dormont, 15216, Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Bernard Church. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the St. Bernard Angel Fund, 311 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Please add or view Tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CALLAS DEANNA OF MONROEVILLE, ...
CALLAS DEANNA Of Monroeville, formerly of East Pittsburgh, age 73, on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Loving wife of Eric Stamford and the late Emanuel P. Callas; dear mother of the late Nikki Rafalski (surviving husband, Ray Rafalski), Steve (Maureen) Callas, Paul (Melanie) Callas, Maria (Raja) Krishnaswamy, Gregory Callas and Christina (Ron) Rodman; beloved memaw of Christen (Nick), Brandon (Nicole) , Christopher, Mariah, Nicholas, Alan "A.J.", Joshua, Raja, Jr. "R.J.", Ronnie, Nick, Ryan and Nathan; great-grandmother of Alex and Anthony; sister of Mildred "Mickey" Johnson, Sylvia (Blair) Radvan and George (Nancy) Lapcevich; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends welcome Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. in the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Avenue at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800, where a Trisagon will be prayed at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. A Funeral Service will be held in the Presentation of Christ Greek Orthodox Church (Ypapanti) on Saturday at 11 a.m., with additional viewing in Church one hour before the Service. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOORE JAMES K. AGE 81, OF NEVI...
MOORE JAMES K. Age 81, of Neville Island formerly of Coraopolis, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015, at Conway Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born in Sewickley, PA on August 12, 1933, to the late Arthur S. and Florence Betty (McKinnis) Moore. Beloved husband for 54 years to Janice (Almacy) Moore; loving and caring father of Jody O'Grady and husband, Patrick of Reisterstown, MD; cherished grandfather of Cameron James and Connor Edwin O'Grady; brother of Avanell Salisbury of WI and the late Robert A. Moore and Meade Skip Moore; brother-in-law of Linda Fleck of FL; beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends at Canadohta Lake, PA. For 35 years, Jim worked for the Port Authority Transit. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Coraopolis and past deacon of Greystone UP Church, ATU Local 85, and the only Irishman elected as former president of Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA). Jim loved life: playing cards, building bonfires, setting fireworks and known to enjoy an occasional beer. Visitation Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave. where service will be held on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Thomas Petrosky, his pastor, will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Coraopolis. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BEWERSDORF THAD J. ON WEDNESDA...
BEWERSDORF THAD J. On Wednesday, March 4, 2015, age 48, of West View. Father of Tess and Ben Bewersdorf; brother of Mary (Michael) Raymond, Sherry Bewersdorf, Robert L. Bewersdorf, Jr. and the late Dede Jarvis. Family will welcome friends Saturday 3-7 p.m. at the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View, 15229, where service will be held following visitation at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations in Thad's name to charity of your choice. Please pay tribute at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STEPP PAUL MELDRON MEL AGE 8...
STEPP PAUL MELDRON MEL Age 80, of Cranberry Township, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, while under the care of UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Mel's family will greet friends on Saturday, March 7, 2015, from 10 a.m. until the time of a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 8070 Rowan Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066, with Rev. Chris Suehr, officiating. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Mel's honor to Hope Lutheran Church. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Mel's family at: www.glennkildoofuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COOPER IRVA (LEE) PEACEFULLY O...
COOPER IRVA (LEE) Peacefully on March 3, 2015. Irva was born on August 17, 1931, in Broughton, PA. She graduated from Baldwin High School in 1950. She worked over 25 years with the Board of Education as an instructional aide; her most recent position was a Facilitator of the Grandparent Support Group at A Second Chance Kinship Care. She thoroughly enjoyed this position and reluctantly resigned in November due to her illness. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Cooper Cohen (Kelly) of Philadelphia, PA, Catherine Cooper Mitchellville, MD, Charles Chuck Cooper III (Shellie) and Cheryl Cooper Larkin (David) of Pittsburgh; and sisters, Jean Lee Nickens of Nokesville, VA and Henrietta Lee Monford of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Cameron Bell, Ian Gary, Brendan Mills, Danielle Cohen and Charlise Cooper. Irva was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Chuck Cooper who was the first African American drafted in the NBA by the Boston Celtics and the first African American cabinet member of the city of Pittsburgh. Visitation Saturday, March 7, 2015, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC., where service will be held at 1 p.m. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRILL ROBERT A., JR. SUDDENLY ...
BRILL ROBERT A., Jr. Suddenly on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, age 58, of Mars, formerly of Ross Township. Cherished son of Robert, Sr. and June (Leitch) Brill; husband of Debbie (Scherer) Brill; father of Robert A. Brill III and Ashley M. (Brandon) Schoonmaker; beloved brother of Linette (Tom) Ammer, Patti (Pat) Weber and Becky (Dave) Brunger; brother-in-law of Sue (Jim) Kelly, Amy (Mark) Petro and Ben (Tina) Scherer; son-in-law of Robert and Barbara Noll Scherer; beloved Uncle Coolness and Great-Uncle Coolness to many nieces and nephews. Family will welcome friends Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View, 15229. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa of Avila on Monday at 10 a.m. Bob was known in the North Hills as the "Door Man". In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Please pay tribute at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SAMPSON ROBERT EYNON, SR. AGE ...
SAMPSON ROBERT EYNON, Sr. Age 89 years of age, recently residing in Austin, Texas, formerly of Ravencrest Road, Pittsburgh, PA died suddenly on March 1, 2015, of complications from a recent accident. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jane Free Sampson; his brother, Floyd H. Smith; their son, Robert and his wife, Debra; their daughters, Virginia Sampson and Barbara Quick and her husband, Rodney. Their grandchildren are Jennifer Jerman, Spencer Sampson, Eliza Ornelas, Gerrit Wheeler, Katherine Dalman, Rebecca Grantz; and great- grandchildren, Savannah, Noah, and Sydney Jerman. Robert and his wife, Jane, spent the majority of their lives living together raising their three children in O'Hara Township, a suburb of Pittsburgh. Robert received his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami (Florida), followed by a master's in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh. He met Jane while living in Coral Gables and attending the University of Miami, where he was an active member and served as pledge master of Kappa Sigma. Over his lifetime, he was very committed to his Presbyterian faith and multiple inner city church missions to support society's less privileged individuals. He coordinated efforts to feed and house the homeless in the shelters of both Pittsburgh and Austin. He was also active in providing and transporting food to the needy of Mexico. He served in many leadership positions in his church, community organizations, and historical societies as the study of history was his true calling in life. Robert and Jane were honored at a banquet in 2004 for their community service work in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh. He was a true Christian who lived his faith every day. He never met a stranger and was always ready to lend a helping hand in any way he could. He was unfailingly kind and compassionate to everyone no matter who they were or where they came from. He was humble and generous sharing his time, talents, and resources. He was a great storyteller and was always willing and ready to share whatever he had. He was a published author, with his recent novel, Long Ago and Far Away, based on his WW2 experiences while proudly serving his country in Germany. He later returned to Europe on several business trips related to his profession in the steel industry. One of the highlights of his life was a vacation to Israel to experience firsthand the birthplace of Christianity. He had a lifelong love affair with learning and was constantly reading books on every imaginable subject. He amassed a personal library of thousands of books. He loved to share his knowledge with others and one left every encounter with him feeling more enriched intellectually and spiritually. A light has gone out of the world with his passing. He will be sorely missed by his family and all those who knew him. A memorial service will be held at Central Presbyterian Church on Friday, March 6, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Central Presbyterian Church, 200 East Eighth Street, Austin, Texas 78701. All donations will be used to minister to the homeless. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMAS ANGELINE N. (TIMPANI) O...
THOMAS ANGELINE N. (TIMPANI) On Wednesday, March 4, 2015, Angeline N. (Timpani) Thomas, age 87 of Bellevue. Wife of the late John S. Thomas, Sr.; beloved mother of John S. Thomas, Jr. (Barbi), Karen Thomas (Bill), Christine Reinhart (Kevin) and Donna Reinhart (Dave); sister of Jane Obringer, Philomena McCourt, Shirley Smith and the late Frank Timpani, William Timpani, Julie McDonald and Dorothy Vogel; grandmother of Michael, Kristy, Ken, Kim, Rob, Andy, David, Joey, Katie, Dana and Johnnie; also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Saturday and Sunday from 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 10 a.m. Monday in the Church of the Assumption, Bellevue. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FRIEND ROY JOEY AGE 18, OF V...
FRIEND ROY JOEY Age 18, of Venetia, after a long illness, on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Son of Karl J. Friend and Karan D. (David) Waltl; brother of Katherine and the late Lukas Friend; stepbrother of Lindsay and Steven Waltl; grandson of Virginia and the late Roy Friend; also numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Joey was a very talented artist and was very loved. No visitation. Funeral arrangements private by BEINHAUER, 724-941-3211. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCALISE FRANK OF ROSS TWP., ON...
SCALISE FRANK Of Ross Twp., on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Husband of the late Anna M. (Lang) Scalise; father of Philip E. Scalise (Pip) and Roxanne M. Phillips (Craig); brother of Angie Miller; grandfather of Allison (Ethan), Lindsey (Mike), Amy (Steve) and Mike; great-grandfather of Vienna, Madelyn, Tyler E., Giselle, Tyler B., Michael, and Dylan. Services and interment private. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOWMAN REV. DR. KARL WATSON, J...
BOWMAN Rev. Dr. KARL WATSON, Jr. The Rev. Dr. Karl Watson Bowman, Jr., age 86, died March 3, 2015, at the Trinity Regional Rehab Center, Trinity, FL, following an extended period of illness. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joellen (McCaw) Bowman; his daughters and their spouses, Margaret and Peter Srnik, Rebecca and Michael Stark; and four grandchildren, Ashley, Michael, Kelsey Stark and Ryan Srnik; and many close friends. Born and raised in Uniontown, PA, Karl was the son of the Rev. Karl, Sr. and Nellie Bowman. He was preceded in death by his parents; and younger brother, The Rev. Dr. Harold W. Bowman. Following in his fathers footsteps, Karl graduated from Wooster College and went on to Pgh. Theological Seminary. Throughout his pastoral career, Rev. Bowman served at: Wilkensburg, Mount Carmel, Third Presbyterian Church Uniontown, Elizabeth, and Greenfield, PA. After 62 years in the ministry, Rev. Bowman retired, had the opportunity to permanently relocate to Tarpon Springs, FL. Rev. Bowman had a passion for ministry, politics, tinkering in his workshop, animals and most importantly his family. Friends received at DOBIES FUNERAL HOME, Tarpon Springs, FL, March 7, 2015, from 5-7 p.m. A Memorial Service on Sun., March 8, 2015, at Cycadia Mausoleum at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your Church in Karl's memory. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIAMS VICKY LYNN (CROMER) O...
WILLIAMS VICKY LYNN (CROMER) Of Castle Shannon, after a courageous battle with cancer, passed on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Wife of the late Thomas Williams; daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Lee Cromer; beloved sister of Thomas (Terrie) Cromer, Sue (Dennis) Clarke and Doug (Kathy) Cromer; loving aunt of Melissa Clarke, Timothy Cromer, Tracie Benton, Jessica Cromer, Brad Cromer and the late Michael Clarke; stepmother of Steven Williams and Kimberly Karas. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, where Services will be held Saturday 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Forbes Hospice at West Penn Hospital, 4800 Friendship Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GWILLIM JULIE ANN AGE 59, OF W...
GWILLIM JULIE ANN Age 59, of White Oak, died March 1, 2015. She was born in Corona, California on December 29, 1955, and was the daughter of Kenneth Hall of Washington, D.C. She was a rehabilitation nurse at UPMC and Forbes Regional Hospital for many years. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Thomas C. Gwillim; children, Kent Duffee of Turtle Creek and Elissa Marquez of East McKeesport; grandchildren, Alessandra and Gabriel Marquez; sister, Sheila Brookner of Las Vegas, Nevada; and many friends. Services were held yesterday at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, (412-678-6177). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PEEL KATHERINE AT THE AGE OF 9...
PEEL KATHERINE At the age of 99, Katherine Feduska Peel passed away quietly on March 3, 2015. She was born in Leetsdale, PA. One of 12 children of Michael and Anna Mahnick Feduska, Katherine was a hard working person with a keen wit and an interest in sports and politics. At the age of 16, she was hired as a nursemaid to the Snowden family in Sewickley, PA, and during WWII she worked at the National Electric Company in Ambridge where she met her late husband, Jack Peel. After raising two children, she returned to school and earned her high school diploma. Katherine had a talent for music and art, and she was a wonderful cook and baker who always made holidays a special time for her extended family. Katherine is survived by her daughter, Lois Ann Peel Eisenstein; and son, Jack Daniel Peel; grandchildren, Erica Eisenstein Lynett, Jesse Daniel Peel, and Zachary Robert Peel; and great-grandchildren, Idefix Liljequist Peel, Evan Joseph Lynett, and Julianne Lois Lynett. Visitations will be held on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the JOHN SYKA FUNERAL HOME, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, PA 15003, from where a Prayer Service will be conducted on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., followed by a church service at 11:30 a.m. in the SS Peter & Paul Ukranian Catholic Church, Ambridge. Interment will follow in the SS Peter & Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to SS Peter & Paul Ukranian Catholic Church, Ambridge. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CAMPANO JOSEPHINE A. AGE 79, O...
CAMPANO JOSEPHINE A. Age 79, of Wilkinsburg, on Monday, March 2, 2015. Sister of Catherine Campano, Margaret (Charles) Lupine and the late Esther Rudolph; aunt of Deborah (William) Keegan, Diana (William) Diveglia, Dana (Michael) Futrell and Joseph (Michelle) Fishell; also survived by great-nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel of All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery on Monday at 10 a.m. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CEMETERY CHAPEL.) Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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