GRAEBER JOAN F. (FLYNN) Age 78, of Plainfield, IL, August 9, 2014. Beloved wife of the late James C. Graeber, Sr.; treasured mother of James C., Jr. (Martha), Denis F. (Jennifer), William M. (Courtney), Mary Jane (Charles) Haus, Patricia (Timothy) Kane and Kristine (Steven) LaPino; dear grandmother of 14; loved sister of Mary Lou Casey, Suzanne Whitehead, Barbara F. Green, William J. Flynn III, David M. Flynn, Jerome T. Flynn, late Terese Ann Garnier, and the late Kathleen Mathis; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL. Interment private. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at church. Memorial to Family of Mary, Mission in Scherbarky, Fr. Bonaventura Garofalo's Mission, P.O. Box 477, Milan, IL 61264. Arrangements by the BEIDELMAN - KUNSCH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 516 S. Washington, St., Naperville, 630- 355-0264. www.beidelmankunschfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRAEBER JOAN F. (FLYNN) AGE 78...
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POFF RICHARD E. AGE 88, OF WHI...
POFF RICHARD E. Age 88, of White Oak, PA, died Sunday, August 10, 2014, at UPMC McKeesport. Born August 27, 1925, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Elwood Elmer and Susan Rogers Poff. A U.S. Army WWII purple heart recipient veteran, he was a retired draftsman from Westinghouse, East Pittsburgh, after 38 years of service, and was a member of Park Baptist Church and the White Oak American Legion Post #701. Surviving are his wife, Doris Snyder Poff; a son, Mark (Cathy) Poff of North Huntingdon; and a granddaughter, Lauren Poff, also of North Huntingdon; also surviving are nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the JAYCOX - JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2703 O'Neil Boulevard, McKeesport, PA 15132, where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, 10 a.m., with Pastor Rudy Mayak, officiating. Entombment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon. www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOYLE ANITHA LAVERNE (LEFTWICH...
HOYLE ANITHA LaVERNE (LEFTWICH) Age 87, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2014. Beloved mother of Dawna H. Woodyear; loving grandmother of Samantha J. Woodyear and John M. Woodyear III; devoted great-grandmother of Helena Grace Woodyear; sister of Robert James Leftwich. Friends received Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at RAPP FUNERAL HOME, 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235, 412-241-5415. Services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Homewood Cemetery Chapel, 1599 S. Dallas Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOCHANOWSKI MARY (BEITSINGER) ...
KOCHANOWSKI MARY (BEITSINGER) Age 90, passed on Monday, August 11, 2014. Born May 5, 1924, in Moon Township, PA. Daughter of the late Henry and Theressa (Bagrowski) Beitsinger; beloved wife of the late Gary W. Kochanowski; loving mother of Gary W. Kochanowski, Jr. of Moon Township and Juanita (Paul) LaClair of Toledo, OH; sister of Henry Beitsinger of Youngsville, PA; and many nieces and nephews; preceded in death by a brother and three sisters; and has a beloved pet dog, Max. She was a member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, as a farmer, she was involved with the Farmer's Market in Cecil Township and a former secretary there for many years and enjoyed singing in church. Visitation Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 978 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Twp., where a service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Interment private. Family suggests memorial contributions to St. Andrew's Lutheran Church or the Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department, in her memory. Arrangements by COPELAND'S, Moon Twp. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SICILIA ADELINE C. AGE 88, OF ...
SICILIA ADELINE C. Age 88, of Stowe Twp., peacefully, on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Frank P. Sicilia; loving mother of Lorraine (fiancé Louis Coccoli, Jr.) Grega, Janet (Sam) Abatta, Frank C. (Janet) Sicilia, and Diane Sicilia; grandmother of Leigh Ann, Shannon, Nicole, Sonni, Frank C. II, Nicholas, Dominic, and Julian; also survived by 14 great-grandchildren; sister of Marie Geisler and the late Fiore Maietta, Jr. Family and friends are welcome Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 700 7th St., McKees Rocks. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 a.m. in St. Malachy Church. Please sign our online guestbook at: www.musmannofh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARRINGER CHARLES RAYMOND AFTE...
BARRINGER CHARLES RAYMOND After battling multiple medical issues, Charles passed away quietly on Sunday, August 10, 2014. He is survived by his brother, Raymond (Alane); and sisters, Agnes and Elizabeth; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and favorite dog, Ziggy. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be donated to the Humane Society. Arrangements entrusted to the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC., McKees Rocks, 412-331-0900. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OEHRLE LEE R. AGE 75, OF O'HAR...
OEHRLE LEE R. Age 75, of O'Hara Twp., passed away, with family at her side, on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Beloved wife of 53 years to John S. Oehrle, M.D.; loving mother of Scott D. (Maureen) Oehrle and Jenna O. (Mark) Rodrigues; cherished Meema of Jeremy, Jessica, Jonathan, Aidan, and Sophia; sister of Kai (Melanie) Schrodt; sister-in-law of Betsy Oehrle; cousin of Anne C. (Robert) DeOrsey. Lee grew up in Kensington, MD and graduated from Wheaton High School. She was a wonderful singer and a beautiful pianist. She trained for two years at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, where she studied to be a concert pianist, and transferred to Carnegie Tech where she graduated in 1961, when she and her husband moved to Pittsburgh as he began his career in medicine. They resided in Mt. Lebanon, where she raised her two children, Scott and Jenna. This is where her love of helping others and volunteerism grew. She served as the PTA president for several years and was a devoted parishioner of the South Hills Presbyterian Church. She was the accompanist for the South Hills Chorale for 12 years. In 1989, she and her husband moved to O'Hara Township where she continued as a tireless volunteer at the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church. She was devoted to the ministry of music through voice as a Chancel Choir member for 25 years, children's choir piano accompaniment and the music librarian. She also served as a Deacon at FCPC. She was a reader for the blind with Pittsburgh's Radio Information Service on WDUQ, and helped adults learn to read through a local literacy organization. She will be remembered as a sweet person who always lent a helping hand, had a smile and a kind word for others. Friends will be received Friday, August 15, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. at the WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Avenue, Aspinwall. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014, at 11 a.m. in Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Rd. Interment Monongahela Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church (Ministry of Music) Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEFERIO MICHAEL ANTHONY AGE 62...
DeFERIO MICHAEL ANTHONY Age 62, of South Fayette Twp., on August 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Sandy (Zapeline) DeFerio; loving father of Justin DeFerio; brother of Sylvia (Ed) Kress, Toni (Francis) King, and Chris DeFerio. Michael was employed by Upper St. Clair Twp. Public Works Dept. for 40 years, retiring in 2012. Friends received Wednesday, 2-9 p.m., in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333), where a Blessing Service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. View and add condolences at: www.warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LOTT PAULINE A. (CONSTANT) JAN...
LOTT
PAULINE A. (CONSTANT)
Jan. 7, 1920 - Aug. 12, 2013
Nothing loved is ever lost. She was loved so much and will live in our hearts forever:
Sadly missed by your family.
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SWEENEY FRANCES (DONIA) ON AUG...
SWEENEY FRANCES (DONIA) On Aug. 7, 2014. Lived formerly through several areas of Pgh. Daughter of the late Peter and Leona (Baer) Donia; wife of the late Howard J. Sweeney; mother of Patricia (William) Floyd and Shaun W. Sweeney, both of Perrysville, and the late Darlene (Rich) Papania of West Deer and Joseph Sweeney; ten grandchildren; ten great- grandchildren; sister of Vita (Loretta) Donia of Richland Twp., Kathryn Gizler of Utah and the late Rita Becker and Marie Eakman. At Mrs. Sweeney's request all viewing, services and burial were private, she was buried with her husband. Arrangements were entrusted to the SIWICKI - YANICKO FUNERAL HOME, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer Twp. View obituary online and leave condolences at: www.siwicki-yanickofh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PUSKAR KATHRYN (SKAPURA) AGE 9...
PUSKAR KATHRYN (SKAPURA) Age 96, of Coraopolis, on Monday, August 11, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Michael; mother of John and Cynthia of Ohio, Paul, of Monroeville, Richard, of California, and Thomas of Coraopolis; sister of Anna Kuta, Michael Skapura; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks. Parastas Wednesday 7 p.m. Trisagion Service will be held Thursday 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Requiem Service in St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church 10 a.m., officiated by Rev. Thomas Soroka. Kathryn was a loving, compassionate person who loved her family, friends and her church. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOYD JAYNELL F. DEC. 28, 1970 ...
BOYD
JAYNELL F.
Dec. 28, 1970 - August 13, 2001
In loving memory of my mother.
Love, Kiara
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FITZER DOROTHY M. ON MONDAY, A...
FITZER DOROTHY M. On Monday, August 11, 2014, Dorothy M. Fitzer. Beloved wife of the late George C. Fitzer; mother of Theodore R. Fitzer (Laureen), Gretchen J. Fitzer (the late Michael J. Burke), and Margaret M. Fitzer; sister of the late Edward Murray, Daniel Murray (Lorraine), Jack Murray, and Mark Driscoll; grandmother of Joanna K. Fitzer, Julie E. Fitzer, and Charles J. Fitzer. There will be no visitation and service and interment will be private. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEHMAN RAYMOND W. FORMERLY OF...
LEHMAN RAYMOND W. Formerly of Glenshaw, passed away with his wife at his side on Friday, August 8, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot. He was born September 24, 1926, in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Earl and Frances Emanuel Lehman. Ray was a retired broadcaster and was defined by a golden voice, heard for 42 years on various radio stations and as narrator of films for some of America's largest corporations. A tireless advocate of classical music, he championed its cause and for three decades was the on-air voice of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He was a devoted calligraphy artist and much of his art hangs on the walls of Pittsburgh. He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Jane Lehman; his children, Robert (Allison) Lehman and Ruth (Barry) Van De Carr; his grandchildren, Meredith and Bess. In addition to his parents; his sister, Grace L. Doran; and his brother, Earl W. Lehman, preceded him in death. No visitation. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in the Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Elfinwild Presbyterian Church or to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Arrangements by WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, Aspinwall. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOPPER JEAN RETIRED ELEMENTARY...
HOPPER JEAN Retired elementary school teacher for the Pittsburgh public schools and the Gateway Monroeville school district. Quietly, on August 11, 2014. Beloved mother of Dr. Clarence A. (Jane Howard-Martin) Martin of Los Angeles, CA; grandmother of Jonathan Martin of Mountain View, CA and Sarah Martin of Philadelphia, PA; and a host of relatives. Family will receive guests Thursday, August 14, 2014, 9 to 11 a.m., followed by services at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment private. Arrangements by WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF PT. BREEZE, 7204 Thomas Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15208, 412-241-7998. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAHEY ROSE C. DOLLY (YAGATIC...
LAHEY ROSE C. DOLLY (YAGATICH) Age 79, of Shaler Twp., on Monday, August 11, 2014. Wife of the late Norman J.; loving mother of Edward (Deb), David (Barb), Joseph, John, Kathleen (Rich) and the late Rosemarie; beloved grandmother of Nicole (Brad), Cindy and Cherie (Carl); great-gaga to Alexis, Brianna and Cash. Friends received FRIDAY 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 820 Main St., Sharpsburg. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish, Millvale. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'MALLEY RICHARD M., SR. AGE 9...
O'MALLEY RICHARD M., Sr. Age 91, on Monday, August 11, 2014, of Baldwin Boro. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor E.; father of Kathleen (Robert) Hiller and the late Richard O'Malley, Jr. and Barbara O'Malley; grandfather of Stacy St. Germain, Robyn (Jon) Weisbrod, Lori O'Malley, Carrie (Bob) Allridge, and the late Timothy O'Malley; great-grandfather of five; brother of the late Geraldine Rua. Dick retired from the Pittsburgh Housing Authority where he worked for many years. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227, on Friday for a memorial visitation from 10-11:30 a.m. A Blessing Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CABBAGESTALK HENRY, JR. AGE 68...
CABBAGESTALK HENRY, Jr. Age 68, of Hazelwood, on August 7, 2014. Visitation today 11 a.m., until time of Service at 1 p.m. in the Lighthouse Cathedral Church. Services entrusted to the CALVIN L. SHEFFIELD FUNERAL HOME, Beltzhoover. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SINGLETON EDIE AGE 49, OF KNO...
SINGLETON EDIE Age 49, of Knoxville, on August 7, 2014. Service today 3 p.m. in the Kingdom Life Fellowship Church, 148 Jucunda St., Knoxville. Services entrusted to CALVIN L. SHEFFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 225 Beltzhoover Avenue. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TOWNSEND ELDER BIG ED MAR. 3...
TOWNSEND
ELDER BIG ED
Mar. 31, 1934 ~ Aug. 13, 2007
It has been seven years since God took you by the hand & led you home. Although you are in a better place, there isn't a day gone by that we don't think about the good times & the hilarious jokes you told. Rest in peace my husband & friend. Our love for you will never end.
Your Loving Wife & Family
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