NIEDER DAVID A., Sr. Age 73, of North Side, on Sunday, March 30, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Carole; loving father of William, David A., Jr., and Jennifer Nieder; grandfather of Caroline Ford; brother of Jack, John, Gerry Nieder, and the late Nancy Edder, Carl Nieder, Mary Gromaldi and Darlene Baker. No visitation or service. Professional services entrusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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NIEDER DAVID A., SR. AGE 73, O...
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WUSLICH SAMUEL RAYMOND DR. SAM...

WUSLICH SAMUEL RAYMOND Dr. Samuel R. Wuslich passed away peacefully on March 29, 2014, at the Heritage Place nursing home in Pittsburgh, after a long illness. He was 81. Born and raised near Pittsburgh in Export, PA, he excelled in baseball and basketball at Franklin High School, and later at Davis and Elkins College. Following military service in Germany, where he met his wife Bruny, who predeceased him, Dr. Wuslich received a degree in dental medicine from the University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated first in his class. He went on to earn a degree in orthodontics and had prolific practices in Syracuse, New York, Frankfurt, Germany, Regina, Saskatchewan, and Marquette, Michigan. Never idle for long, following his retirement from orthodontic practice, Dr. Wuslich founded Madonna Medjugorje Messenger, Inc., which sponsored a series of eight Steel City Medjugorje Conferences held at the David Lawrence Convention Center in the 1990s to raise funds for the victims of the Bosnian Civil War. Dr. Wuslich is survived by his son, Raymond; daughter-in-law, Julie; and grandsons, David and Christopher. Friends welcome Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the WOLFE-VON GEIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5701 Lincoln Ave., Export, (724) 327-1400. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday in St. Mary Church, Export. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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PREKOP MARY L. (TOIA) AGE 76, ...
PREKOP MARY L. (TOIA) Age 76, of Coraopolis, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014, at West Penn Hospital. She was born in Sewickley on January 13, 1938, to the late Albert and Mary (Crivellaro) Toia. Beloved wife for 40 years to Lester S. Prekop; loving mother of Brenda Farris (Jim) and Maria Prekop, all of Coraopolis; cherished grandmother of Nicole Farris; and great-grandmother of Ellionna; devoted sister of Ann Hiben (John) of Coraopolis and the late Dorothy Steele; aunt of Keith Steele (Lora) of Massachusetts. Wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt. She was a member of St. Joseph Church. Visitation Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave., where a Blessing Service will be offered by Father Richard Jones on Thursday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. The family suggests donations in her name, West Hills Food Pantry, 522 Carnot Rd., Moon Township, PA 15108. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WISNIEWSKI RONALD J. AGE 77, F...
WISNIEWSKI RONALD J. Age 77, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully at his home in Myrtle Beach, on Monday, March 31, 2014. Ron retired from H.J. Heinz Company in 1997 with 35 years of service. Beloved husband of Debbie; loving father of Mark, Ronald (Claudia), Sean (Kerri), Todd (Meredith); loving stepfather of Jarret and Bethany Kaspryszyn; and proud grandfather to Angela, Skylar, Noah, Ronnie, Kaelin, and Gabriella. Ron will be truly missed, but never forgotten. He'll live in our hearts forever. Guest book available at: myrtlebeachfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ANDREWS MICHAEL AGE 88, OF BET...

ANDREWS MICHAEL Age 88, of Bethel Park, on Monday, March 31, 2014. Beloved husband of 54 years to Aliki Andrews; loving father of George (Christine) Andrews and Kimon (Lisa) Andreos; cherished grandfather Papou of Nicholas, Johnny, and Mina; dear brother of the late Emanuel (surviving spouse, Anna) Andrews; uncle of George Emanuel (Laura) Andrews, John Andrews; and other nieces and nephews. Mike met his wife, Aliki, in 1960 on the island of his parents, Samos Greece. They frequently traveled back to their beloved island. He worked for 33 years as producer and director at WIIC-TV, Channel 11 (now WPXI-TV). Mike and Aliki for 39 years were the voice of The Greek Hour of Pittsburgh radio program on WEDO. He was also an active member of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church of Mt. Lebanon, PA. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2630 West Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000, Wednesday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Trisagion Service 8 p.m. Additional visitation Thursday 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church. Interment Homewood Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions to Holy Cross AGAPE Fund, 123 Gilkeson Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Please view or add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LASKO RITA (DUDRA) ON SUNDAY, ...
LASKO RITA (DUDRA) On Sunday, March 30, 2014. Beloved wife of the late John; mother of James M. (Diane) and Charles J. (Joanne); grandmother of Leah Lasko (fiancé Damian Trapl), Aimee (John) Helms, and Thad, Brett, and Brea; sister of Margaret Traynor, the late Thomas, Rudolph, John, Gertrude Horosko, Danny, Jacob, and Rosemarie. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. Funeral Service will be held in Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church on Thursday at 10 a.m. Panachida 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home and Parastas 2 p.m. Wednesday. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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GEHRING LUCY (MAGRINO) AGE 94,...
GEHRING LUCY (MAGRINO) Age 94, of Mt. Washington, on Monday, March 31, 2014. Wife of the late Thomas L. Gehring; beloved mother of Mary Ann Schoeneman, Nancy Allen, Thomas L. Gehring, Jr. and Lorraine Evans; cherished grandmother of Marc, Lara, Christopher, Jacqueline, Geri, and the late Charles IV; loving great-grandmother of Bella, Reagan, Lucia, Abigail, Reece, and Kaleb; sister of the late Louis, Rocco and James Magrino; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank everyone at Holy Family Manor and AseraCare Hospice for the loving care shown to our mother, Lucy. Family and friends welcome Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., (412-381-3345) Virginia Ave. and Kearsarge St., Mt. Washington. Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Mount Church Saturday 10 a.m. Interment in St. Martin Cemetery. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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PUNGRAS MARY F. ON SUNDAY, MAR...
PUNGRAS MARY F. On Sunday, March 30, 2014. Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Anna; sister of Ann Marie Demianczyk and Katherine Schadel; loving aunt of Jeffrey, Theodore, Sandra, Dawn, David, Dana, and Susan; and several great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her great- niece, Nicole Elena. Friends received 2-8 p.m. Wed. only at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. A Funeral Service will be held in St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church on Thurs. at 11:30 a.m. Parastas 7:45 p.m. Wed. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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IGNASKI GERALDINE A. (BUESKER)...
IGNASKI GERALDINE A. (BUESKER) On Sunday, March 30, 2014, of Carrick, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Edward Ignaski; devoted mother of Edward, Kathy and Karen Ignaski, Maureen Walz and the late David Ignaski; sister of the late Bernard and Imelda Buesker; loving grandmother of Nathan Walz, Lauren (Grant) Haag, Josh Ignaski, David (Courtney) Ignaski, Brian Ignaski and the late Sean Ignaski; great-grandmother of Nicholas and Maya Haag and Nathan Walz. Gerry cherished her relationship with the Ignasky family. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 S. 15th St., South Side, on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in st. Basil Church at 10 a.m. www.gmiterfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KRAUS JOSEPH E. AGE 72, OF SHA...
KRAUS JOSEPH E. Age 72, of Shaler Twp., passed peacefully at home on Sunday, March 30, 2014. He was the son of Verna (Fredrick) and the late Joseph Peter Kraus; beloved husband of Josephine Frances (Hrason) Kraus, who he married June 29, 1963; loving father of Stephen Joseph (Rebecca Cunningham) Kraus; Pap Pap Joe to Wills, Olivia and Harrison; brother of David W. Kraus and Kathy Lynn Dunn; uncle to Alex Dunn; brother- in-law of Edward and Anna Marie Hrason Frketic and Joseph E. Hrason. Joe was a 1960 graduate of North Catholic High School and received his degree in business from CCAC. He worked for USX Accounts Payable for 30 years. He also worked for the PA DOC Woods Run and the PA Department of Revenue, Business Tax Division. He was a life member of the Elks and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Friends will be received Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Richard Church, Richland Twp., on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment in Most Holy Savior Mausoleum, Richland Twp. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Richard Building Fund, 3841 Dickey Rd., Gibsonia, PA 15044 or to Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 1423 Liverpool St., Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MORGAN JOHN R. AGE 37, OF WEST...
MORGAN JOHN R. Age 37, of West Mifflin, suddenly on March 30, 2014. Beloved son of the late Ronald Morgan and Nancy (Caldwell) Morgan; loving brother of Erin (Rege) O'Leary-White and Melissa O'Leary; brother-in-law of Kyle Baird; nephew of Denise (Tom) Blasko; cherished uncle of Lindsay and Danielle White and Kayla and Riley Baird. Friends received on Wednesday from 12 to 7 p.m. at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main Street, 412-461-6394, where a Funeral Service will be held at 7 p.m., with Rev. Charles Jack, officiating. Please share your memories and condolences at: georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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FOSTER ELIZABETH L. AGE 88, ON...
FOSTER ELIZABETH L. Age 88, on Sunday, March 30, 2014, of Brentwood. Wife of the late James R. Foster; mother of John (Vickie) Deasy and Barbara Foster; grandmother of Steven (Athena), Christopher, Travis, Samantha, and the late James; great-grandmother of Arianna, Payton and Leliana; daughter of the late Allen and Frances Lemmon; sister of the late Allen Lemmon, Jr. Elizabeth was a life member of the former Union Baptist Church in Carrick. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood, 15227, Wednesday from 2-8 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SCOTT JAMES EDWARD JIME AGE ...
SCOTT JAMES EDWARD JimE Age 62, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Son of the late James J. and Dolores M. (Holleran) Scott; loving Partner of Mark Anthony; brother to William Scott (Ellie), Donna Lodge (Andrew), Gary Scott, and Richard Scott (Kathy); his godmother, Margarite Scott. Also five nieces; four great-nephews; and four great-nieces. Friends will be received at the CIESLAK & TATKO FUNERAL HOME, 2935 Brownsville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227 on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at St. Paul Cathedral, 108 North Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Donations may be made to Salvation Army, 8020 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15221, Greater Pittsburgh Scottish Terrier Club http:/pghscotties.org. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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GIBSON HARRY L. ON SUNDAY, MAR...
GIBSON HARRY L. On Sunday, March 30, 2014, Harry L. Gibson, age 93, of Reserve Twp. Beloved husband for over 50 years of the late Edna M. Gibson; father of Susan (Charles) Everette, Joseph (Melissa) Gibson, both of Butler, and the late Thomas (Susan Thayer) Gibson, USAF; also survived by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Hwy., where a Blessing Service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m., followed by entombment in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MORRISSEY WILLA GRACE (SCHULTH...
MORRISSEY WILLA GRACE (SCHULTHEIS) Peacefully on March 29, 2014, at the age of 86. She was a resident of McCandless Twp. Wife of the late George Morrissey; mother of George (Rita) Morrissey, Dennis (Judy) Morrissey, Karen Graham, James (Patricia) Morrissey, Denise (Daniel) Birsic, and the late Joan (Gary) Bauer; sister of Alice McKenna, Anna Lang, Kenneth Schultheis, Ida Wood, Larry Schultheis, Judith Reichhold, the late Lois Clutter and Louis Schultheis; also survived by 16 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. A visitation for family and friends will take place on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, from 2-8 p.m. at SPERLING FUNERAL HOME, 700 Blazier Dr., McCandless Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday in St. Alexis Church at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3500 Brooktree Rd., Wexford, PA 15090. To leave a memory, please visit: www.sperlingfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KOCHES LYNDA C. OF SHARPSBURG,...
KOCHES LYNDA C. Of Sharpsburg, formerly of Clymer, suddenly on Sunday, March 30, 2014. Loving mother of Danielle Martino (John); beloved Nana of Giovanni; sister of Sharyn Koches (the late James), Kathie Reasner (John), Anthony Koches, John Koches (Tracey), Steve Koches (Rhonda), David Koches (Karen), Trudy Koches, Cyndi Costa (Dale), Dan Koches (Heidi), and the late Thomas Michael Koches. Friends received WEDNESDAY 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Sharpsburg. Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Danielle Martino, c/o Worrell Funeral Home, Inc., 820 Main St., Pgh., PA 15215 Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BANKS CAROL YVONNE ON WEDNESDA...
BANKS CAROL YVONNE On Wednesday, March 26, 2014, age 60, of the North Side. Visitation with the family 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Avenue, Perry Hilltop, where a Memorial Celebration will be held 1 p.m. Thursday. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIAMS JEANNINE (CUTLIP) 83 ...

WILLIAMS JEANNINE (CUTLIP) 83 years old, went home to be with God on Saturday, March 29, 2014. Jean was born July 15, 1930. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Dock and Flossie Cutlip of Webster Springs; sister, Margaret O'Neil Cutlip of St. Albans, WV; grandson, Jason Gill of St. Albans, WV. She graduated from Webster Springs High School in 1948. Jean married Thomas C. Williams and resided in North Hills of Pittsburgh, PA for 61 years. Jean was the mother of three daughters, Vicki Laughlin of St. Albans, WV, Elizabeth "Bunny" Pohlman of Pittsburgh, PA, and Barbara (Carl) Kaplin of Slippery Rock, PA. Her grandchildren are Kathryn (BJ) Laughlin Smith of St. Albans, WV, Thomas C. Kaplin, Melissa Kaplin, and Melanie Kaplin of Slippery Rock, PA. Jean was blessed with two great- granddaughters, Lilly Jayson O'Neil Smith of St. Albans, WV and Aubrey Layne Kaplin of Slippery Rock, PA. Our mother never met a stranger. She loved gardening and, most of all, being with her family. Service and interment private. Arrangements by T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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REPCHECK ROSE M. MAR. 31, 1917...
REPCHECK
ROSE M.
MAR. 31, 1917 - APRIL 5, 2004
Missing you my aunt, my friend.
Happy Birthday.
Love, Rosemarie
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BARNETT BRUCE CHANCELLOR AGE 6...
BARNETT BRUCE CHANCELLOR Age 67, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, died March 24, 2014, in Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. He was born November 15, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Earl Bruce Barnett and Anna Louisa Johnson Barnett. Surviving are his brother, Earl Michael (Charlene Foggie) Barnett; and sister, Beatrice Cecelia Barnett, both of Pgh.; nephews, Cameron B. Barnett and Dylan Aragon; and niece, Afton G. Barnett; also a host of cousins and friends. Services will be held at the Homewood Cemetery Chapel, April 4, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Huett M. Fleming will officiate. Interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the ROBERT A. WATERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Clairton, PA. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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