RAPP NORMAN M. "NORM" Age 55, of Montrose Hill, on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Barbara Gaspari Rapp; loving father of Margaret (Darryl) Kowalik and Christopher N. (girlfriend, Suzie) Rapp; grandfather of Elizabeth and Kenneth Kowalik; brother of Patricia (Mike) Gallo, Dorothy (David) Deasy, Donna (Tom) Zacher, and the late Lynn Rapp; son of the late Norman C. and Mary Rapp; brother-in-law of Doreen (Mark) Benkowski and Gloria (Randal) McCamey; son-in-law of Adeline Gaspari; he also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Norm enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved to hunt, fish, and go camping. Visitation Tues. and Wed. from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., 930 Center Ave., Blawnox, PA, where friends and family will meet on Thurs. at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass St. Pio Parish, St. Edward Church at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LIBERTO HELEN M. (URBANOVICH) ...
LIBERTO HELEN M. (URBANOVICH) Age 94, of Oakmont, passed peacefully, Saturday evening, August 9, 2014, at Willows Presbyterian SeniorCare Oakmont, with her son and daughter-in-law at her side. Born Jan. 10, 1920, in Elizabeth, PA to the late Alexander and Mary Urbanovich; dear wife of the late James Liberto; beloved mother of James and his wife, Jean Liberto; sister of Virginia Davis, Josephine Conte, and the late Julia Guzanick, Anna Hynok, and Stanley Urbanovich; grandmother of Kathleen and Brett Liberto; also many nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives will be received at BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, Monday, August 11, 2014, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10 a.m., St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, Oakmont. Visit us at: www.burket-truby.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOOVER THOMAS GRAYDON, SR. ON ...
HOOVER THOMAS GRAYDON, Sr. On Saturday, August 9, 2014, age 85, of Franklin Park Borough. Loving husband of 49 years to Dorothy (Dietrich) Hoover; devoted father of Thomas Graydon Hoover, Jr. (Mechele) and Jonathan Dietrich Hoover; proud grandfather of Sarah Noelle Pape (Ryan), Kurt Thomas and Kirsten Lynn Hoover; son of the late Eugene and Lillian Hoover; brother of John Robert Hoover, June Sowers, Darlee Hartley and Sandra Weisenmiller; brother-in-law of the Rev. Herman K. Dietrich (Ruby); and also survived by six loving nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. Funeral Services Wednesday 10 a.m. in Mt. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, 285 Highland Ave., West View. Burial will follow in Highwood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILKES ISAAC SEAN SUDDENLY ON ...
WILKES ISAAC SEAN Suddenly on August 3, 2014, of Wilkinsburg. Son of Jean and Mike; husband of Lakesha; father of Albert and Mike; brother of Danielle and Charles; grandson of Beatrice. Visitation 4-8 Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday. SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N. Lang Ave. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MENTZER MILDRED A. (WELSBACHER...
MENTZER MILDRED A. (WELSBACHER) On Friday, August 8, 2014, of Pittsburgh. Wife of the late Stephen Mentzer. Beloved mother of Sharon (Thomas) Rohac, Craig (Marlene) Mentzer, and Debra (Gary) Lippert; also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, 119 S. 15th St., South Side. Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Adalbert Church. Prince of Peace Parish at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOLOGA-WEISS DEANNE J. AGE 54,...
BOLOGA-WEISS DEANNE J. Age 54, of Butler, formerly of Carnegie, on August 8, 2014. Beloved wife of Tony Weiss; loving mother of Nick Weiss; daughter of Frank and the late Joanne Bologa; and sister of Denise (Steve) Artley. Friends received Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, (412-221-3333), where a Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. View and add condolences at: www.warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KULWICKI ROSE ANN ROSIE, YOU G...
KULWICKI
ROSE ANN
Rosie, you gave me strength, you watched over me, you taught me, you loved me. I still miss you 20 years after you passed and I'm still proud to be your daughter.
Love, Ramona
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MYERS CHERYL ANN SHERRY AGE...
MYERS CHERYL ANN SHERRY Age 58, of Monroeville, formerly of East Liberty and the Hill District, passed away suddenly on July 28, 2014. Daughter of the late Julius and Frances Myers; sister of USAF (ret.) Captain Gary D. Myers (Barbara), James Myers, Sr., Rev. Vicki L. Myers, Monica Myers Ezirike (Okechukwu), Dr. Mary C. Myers, and the late Julius C. Myers, Jr.; also survived by Uncle Francis Myers (Edie) and Aunt Lillie Dawson; and a host of, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at 1 p.m. in the Wesley Center AME Zion Church, 2701 Centre Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Visitation prior to the Service from 11 a.m. until time of Service at 1 p.m. Interment Allegheny Cemetery www.jonesfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MYERS CHERYL ANN SHERRY AGE ...
MYERS CHERYL ANN SHERRY Age 58, of Monroeville, formerly of East Liberty and the Hill District, passed away suddenly on July 28, 2014. Daughter of the late Julius and Frances Myers; sister of Captain Gary D. Myers (Barbara), James Myers, Sr., Rev. Vicki L. Myers, Monica Myers Ezirike (Okechukwu), Dr. Mary C. Myers, and the late Julius C. Myers, Jr.; also survived by uncle, Francis Myers (Eddie); and aunt, Lillie Dawson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at 1 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Visitation prior to the service from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. www.jonesfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GEORGE THERESA DEC. 24, 1928 -...
GEORGE
THERESA
DEC. 24, 1928 - AUG. 11, 2011
In loving memory of my sister,
Love you and miss you, wish you were here, Catherine
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RUNSKI RICHARD W. OF BETHEL PA...
RUNSKI RICHARD W. Of Bethel Park, on Sunday, August 10, 2014, age 54. Beloved husband of Barbara (Noll) Runski; loving father of Richard W. Runski, Jr. and Chelsey Pernock (Kenneth); son of Elizabeth and the late Walter Runski; brother of Monica, Michael, Sharon, Sandy, and Edward; proud grandfather of Maximilian, Reese, and Harley. Richard was a senior technical specialist with Bayer Corp. He was a first captain of the Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company, a member of the Allegheny County Haz-Mat Green Team, SHACOG, and the Bayer Emergency Response Team. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Rd., (Rt. 88), Library. Funeral Service Thursday at 1 p.m. in South Hills Church of the Nazarene. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company Building Fund, 5213 Brightwood Rd., Bethel Park, PA 15102. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WALSNOVICH WILLIAM AGE 86, OF ...
WALSNOVICH WILLIAM Age 86, of Butler, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014, while under the care of Shelbourne Assisted Living in Butler. Born September 23, 1927, in McKees Rocks, he was the son of the late Michael and Anastasia (Strayniak) Woloshynowich. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 58 years, Shirley (Wootton) Walsnovich; his three children, William R. Walsnovich and his wife, Susan, of Beaver, Judy Gurtner and her husband, Louis, of Glenshaw, and Deb Greiner and her husband, Greg, of Cranberry Township; his brother, Paul Walsnovich of Moon Township; his seven grandchildren, Megan, Casey, Craig, Kellen (Kim), Andrew, Mark, and Cory; his two great-grandchildren, Logan and Marlo; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved four-legged friend, Miss Molly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers. William's family will welcome friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GLENN - KILDOO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 130 Wisconsin Avenue, Cranberry Township. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2014, at the funeral home, with Rev. Andrew Shaffer, officiating. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors in the Mt. Royal Cemetery in Shaler Township. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in his honor in support of the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with William's family at: www.glennkildoofuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUTKIEWICZ KENNETH R. DUKE A...
DUTKIEWICZ KENNETH R. DUKE Age 56, peacefully on August 10, 2014. Beloved son of Robert and Dorothy (Niespodzianski) Dutkiewicz; dear brother of Robert, Jr., Leonard (Beverly), Gary and Jennifer (Brian Graham); uncle of Dietrich and Treyton; loving nephew of Virginia (Charley) Mauro and Ruth (Douglas) Loadman; also many cousins and friends. Visitation on Wednesday 1-8 p.m. THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2323 E. Carson St. Funeral Prayer Thursday 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Peter Church, Prince of Peace Parish, at 10 a.m. www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUFFUS ROBERT HENRY AGE 82, OF...
DUFFUS ROBERT HENRY Age 82, of Amelia Island, FL, passed away Saturday morning, August 9, 2014, at the Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach. Mr. Duffus was born on July 18, 1932, in Springfield, MA, the son of the late Henry Beveridge and Lena Tourville Duffus. His father was transferred by Westinghouse to Pittsburgh, PA, where the family lived for the remainder of his developing years. He spent summers at the family cottage in the Thimble Islands off the coast of Connecticut, and at camps in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He attended Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, PA, graduating in 1950, then Carnegie Institute of Technology (CMU) in Pittsburgh, PA, graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1954. While in school, Mr. Duffus was a member of the ROTC and, after graduating, served two years with the United States Army in Virginia and Washington. During college and for 43 years after, he was employed by Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG), retiring in 1996. He has several patents in his name. While in college, he met and married his first wife, Janet Rowley Duffus. Working for the glass industry took him and his family to locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio and Washington, ending at the Research and Development Lab. in Pittsburgh. He was an active member of the Episcopal Church wherever he was located, and was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Fernandina Beach and the Amelia Island Club. Mr. Duffus enjoyed sailing, tennis, swimming, taking long walks, volunteering in various capacities, and spending time with his family, whenever the opportunities arose. He has been a resident of Amelia Island since moving to the Plantation after retirement in 1996. Along with his parents, Mr. Duffus was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Rowley Duffus; his sister, Ruth Duffus Morin; his brother-in-law, Don Morin; and a nephew, David Morin. He leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Barbara Frey Duffus of Amelia Island, FL; his son, Kenneth Morton Duffus and his wife, Dea, of Eagle River, AK; his daughter, Linda Duffus Flanagan and her husband, Jim, of Fort Salonga, NY; and son, John Robert Duffus and his wife, Tina, of Hyndman, PA; his grandchildren, Beth Duffus, Michelle Duffus, Rachel Duffus, Scott Duffus, Erin Duffus, Reginald Duffus, and Ross Duffus; his stepdaughters, Catharine Cuddeback and her husband, Pat Rupp, of Edina, MN, Joan Cuddeback and her husband, Sri Nivargikar, of Vienna, VA and Susan Kemp and husband, Brian, of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, David Fahl, Elizabeth Kemp and Henry Kemp; as well as his special cat, Thea. A private service will be held at a future date in Pittsburgh. If so desired, memorials may be made in his name to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, Warner Center for Caring, 1348 South 18th St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 or the National Kidney Foundation. OXLEY-HEARD FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Please share his life story at: www.oxleyheard.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NOLAN JOSEPH J. ON SUNDAY, AUG...
NOLAN JOSEPH J. On Sunday, August 10, 2014, age 62, of Adams Twp., formerly of Shaler Twp., in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. Born in Buffalo, NY, on September 19, 1951, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Thelma Wysocki Nolan, Sr. Joseph was a heavy steel project manager for S.N.C. Lavalin in Pittsburgh. He was a member of St. Kilian Church of Cranberry Twp. and a former member of St. Bonaventure Church in Glenshaw. Surviving are his beloved wife, Catherine A. Davey Nolan, who he married on July 5, 1980; his three loving daughters, Elise Gides and her husband, Andrew, of Valencia, PA, Tara Nolan (Matthew Brennan), and Kathleen Cancilla and her husband, Mark, both of Mars; his granddaughter, Serafinah Gides; three sisters, Sharon Nolan Rosenfeld and her husband, James, of Boston, MA, Kathleen Greiner and her husband, Thomas, of Buffalo, NY, and Elaine Montanino and her husband, David, of Michigan; three brothers, Thomas Nolan and his wife, Irene, of Brooklyn, NY, Kenneth Nolan and his wife, Tracy, of Indiana, and Michael Nolan of Buffalo; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the McDONALD - AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, PA, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kilian Church, corner of Clark and Cherry Sts., Mars Boro, on Friday at 10:30 a.m., with Fr. Charles Bober, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Mars Cemetery, Adams Twp., PA. Memorials may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Directions and condolences are available at: www.mcdonald-aeberli.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FERKO CIHOTA MARY "BABA" (BARA...
FERKO CIHOTA MARY "BABA" (BARAN) In her 90th year, early Sunday morning, August 10, 2014, called home to her beloved Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary. Born a U.S. citizen in Slovakia in April 1925, Mary came to McKeesport in 1946 with her mother to rejoin the rest of the family following the end of World War II. Here she learned English at night and served lovingly as a nurses' aide at McKeesport Hospital for more than 30 years. She met her beloved Andy Ferko, a returning GI from the war, at a Slovak club dance. After a brief courtship (Andy told friends after the first dance that beautiful Mary Baran was the woman for him), they married and were blessed with one daughter. After 24 loving years of marriage, Andy was taken home to the Lord. Later, Mary married John Cihota, a family friend and widower with four children. She became loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to an extended family. Her reputation as an excellent Slovak cook and baker was well earned and widely appreciated. Dear mother of Rita Ferko Joyce (Patrick) of Robinson Twp.; and grandmother of Jesse of New York City and Matthew of Washington, D.C., with whom she made her home for nearly 30 years; loving stepmother of Sister Jeanne Marie Cihota, OSBM, of Phoenix, AZ, the late Patricia Cihota of Florida, John (Laurie) Cihota of Pensacola, FL, and Mary Lynn (Joseph) Rebholz of Pickerington, OH); and loving grandmother to Brian (Catherine), Jason (Kate), and Annette Rebholz, and John (Terry), Jerry (Holly), Diane, and Tom (Kristie) Cihota, and Natalie (Ryan) Heitman; and 13 great- grandchildren. Mary survived her parents, George and Anna Baran; two wonderful husbands, Andy and John; and all her siblings, John and Joseph Baran, Anna Macus, and Rose Spak. For many years until recently, Mary was a daily communicant at Holy Trinity Parish (Robinson), and a faithful member of the Ladies Guild and the Rosary group. Friends and family will be warmly received at JOSEPH M. SOMMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5405 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Twp., on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, between 2:00 and 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, August 14, 2014, beginning at 10:00 a.m., Holy Trinity Church, 5718 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Twp., Principal Celebrant Bishop David Zubik. The family thanks you for your prayers. If one desires, contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Parish's "Renew the Face of the Church" campaign, or Sisters' Place, Inc., 418 Mitchell Ave., Clairton, PA 15025, phone: 412-233-3903. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARRIS L. MARGARET PEACEFULLY ...
HARRIS L. MARGARET Peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Mother of Roberta Davis; sister of Albert (Geraldine), Hughes (Lois), Russell and Charles Bowe; seven grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; and 13 great- great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 4-8 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC. Homegoing Service Thursday 11 a.m. at Baptist Temple. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMPSON MICHELLE (COLES) MIT...
THOMPSON MICHELLE (COLES) MITZI Age 61, of Arlington, passed away on August 6, 2014. Daughter of the late Irvin Davis and Catherine Coles and her adoptive parents; her aunt and uncle Tillie and William H. Butler; mother of Gregory (Nicole) Coles; grandmother of TaShayla, Cathryn, Leah, and Keenan; great-grandmother of Anthony and Anastasia; sister of Ronald (Myra) Davis, Irvin Davis, Jr. and Juanita (Jeff) Somerville and the late James and William Butler (Lynn), and Raymond Davis; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation on Thurs., Aug. 14, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219, where Funeral Service will be held on Fri., Aug. 15, 2014, at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GREENE GLADYS J. (KOHANE) OF P...
GREENE GLADYS J. (KOHANE) Of Plum, formerly of Penn Hills, on Sunday, August 10, 2014. Born August 31, 1924, in North Braddock. Beloved wife of the late James J. Greene; loving mother of Karen (Raymond) Drosky, Barbara (Joe Balsamico) Greene, and Judy Greene; grandmother of Robbin (Rob) Pedley, Shannon (Joe) Panichella, and Erin (Bob) Lewis; great-grandmother of Marisa, Joey, Jacob, Mia, Ella, Anna, and Joshua; sister of Madeleine Persons, Dorothy McLean, and the late Virginia Becker; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at MAURICE L. KNEE, LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Rd. (across from S & T Bank) Plum, PA 15239. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 a.m., St. Bartholomew Church. Interment will follow in William Penn Memorial Park. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TIERNEY JOHN J., JR. JJ OF ...
TIERNEY JOHN J., Jr. JJ Of Wilkins Township, peacefully passed away at home on August 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Linda (Brown) Tierney; stepfather of Todd (Brandy) Grabill and Jacky Grabill; step-grandfather to Owen Grabill; loving son of Lois (Miller) Tierney and late John J. Tierney; brother of Dan Tierney, Terry Tierney, Marianne (Mark) Valerio, the late Stephen Tierney, Peggy (Brian) Darrah, Kathy (Joe) Tuite; and uncle to six nieces and nephews. JJ served tirelessly and diligently in a leadership role, as general chairman of UTU, to resolve labor management relations within the railroad industry. Private memorial. Donations may be made to any of his favorite charities: Nature Conservancy; Planned Parenthood; ACLU. A Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC., McKees Rocks. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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