JANIK RICHARD A. Age 62, of Trafford, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014. Richard was born on June 5, 1952, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late John and Katherine (Knapp) Janik. Richard retired as a lab manager at Wilkinsburg Penn Joint Water Authority. He loved science and history and was a Pittsburgh sports fan. Richard is survived by his loving children, Derick of Pittsburgh, Scott of Chicago, Wendy (John) Miraglia of New York, and Nicole (John) Richard of Virginia; his five grandchildren, Robyn, Vincent and Eve Mirgalia, Gabriel and Jude Richard; he is also survived by his sisters, Marsha McNulty and Diane McNamara; as well as his brother, John Janik. Richard was predeceased by a sister, Mary Beth Janik. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 10-11 a.m., with the Funeral Service following after in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 702 7th St. (St. Rt. 130) Trafford, 412-372-3111. www.dobrinickfhinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JANIK RICHARD A. AGE 62, OF TR...
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MOSHER ROSEMARIE "MITZI" FENCI...

MOSHER ROSEMARIE "MITZI" FENCIK Age 85, of Frisco, TX, formerly of Dravosburg, PA, died on Thursday, August 7, 2014. Wife of the late Eugene Mosher; beloved mother of Marysue Knowles and husband, Robert, of Frisco, TX; step-grandmother of Stephen and Tim Knowles, both of Texas; seven step-great-grandchildren; daughter of the late George and Mary Fencik; sister of Edward and Donald Fencik of Phoenix, AZ and the late Sue Devaughn, John, Michael, Steve and George Fencik; also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was retired from the Jefferson Health System. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2014, from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, August 14, 2014, from 10 a.m. until the Blessing Service at 11:30 a.m. in the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Inurnment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Port Vue. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice, 1406 Halsey Way, Suite 110, Carrollton, TX 75007. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SADLER BARBARA M. AGE 52, OF P...

SADLER BARBARA M. Age 52, of Peters Township, passed away peacefully, after a seven-year battle with cancer, on Monday, August 11, 2014. Born August 17, 1961, she was the loving daughter of Patricia and Peter Zogran. Beloved wife of 25 years to Wayne Sadler; cherished mother of twins, Jeffrey and Matthew; dear aunt of Sarah and Ryan Huth; and adored daughter- in-law of Ann and Claude Sadler. Barbara was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas and Mark Zogran. Barbara loved working and traveling with Lanxess Corporation. She enjoyed gardening and doing crafts in her spare time. Barbara will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Family and friends are welcome Thursday, August 14, 2014, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and Friday, August 15, 2014, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2014, at 9: 30 a.m. at St. Benedict the Abbot Catholic Church, 120 Abington Dr., McMurray, PA 15317. Interment will follow in Woodruff Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Barbara's name to Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243, (412) 572-8800. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.cremationfuneralcare.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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D'ANGELO ELEANOR AGE 94, ON FR...

D'ANGELO ELEANOR Age 94, on Friday, August 8, 2014, of Oakland. Wife of the late Ernest J.; mother of Maureen (Lou) Garda; grandmother of Kimberly, Gary and Marc (Lara); great-grandmother of Tyler, Zachary, Ryan, Sam, and Luke; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services were held privately. Arrangements handled by the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PAWLIKOWSKI SISTER MARY AVILA ...

PAWLIKOWSKI SISTER MARY AVILA On Sunday, August 10, 2014. A member of the Felician Sisters of Moon Township, for 70 years, at the age of 91. Sister was a native of Northern Cambria, PA, and the daughter of the late Eleanor (Twardowski) and Michael Pawlikowski. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Sister Mary Lucette, CSSF; and her brothers, Francis, Michael, John, and Edward. She is survived by her sisters, Marcella Trybus, Mary Kudlawiec, and Catherine Smith; nieces, nephews, and more than 1,500 Felician Sisters. Friends will be received in the Felician Sisters Central Convent, 1500 Woodcrest Ave., Coraopolis, PA, on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a Wake Service at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 14, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. in the Convent Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Felician Sisters Retirement Fund or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by ANTHONY J. SANVITO, INC. FUNERAL HOME, Coraopolis, PA, 412-264-3050. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CLIPPER KATHLEEN V. AGE 68, OF...
CLIPPER KATHLEEN V. Age 68, of Lawrenceville, on July 30, 2014. Sister of Ronald (Roberta) Zielinski, Judith Rutkowski, John (Penny) Zielinski and the late Charmaine Zielinski; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass on Sat., Aug. 16, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Holy Sepulcher Church, 1304 E. Cruikshank Rd., Butler, PA 16002. Arrangements entrusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AUTH BARBARA 10-4-52 ~ 8-13-1...
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BARBARA
10-4-52 ~ 8-13-14
It's been a year since you left us, but not forgotten.
Dennie, Kim & Nikki
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HOWELL MARGARET A. (ROSENWALD)...
HOWELL MARGARET A. (ROSENWALD) (TOPERINE) Age 85, on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, of Stowe Twp. Beloved wife of the late Ted G. Howell; loving mother of Donna (William) Dunmire and the late Linda, Deborah and Jimmy; stepmother of Mike and Tim; grandmother of seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren; sister of Lavern Lentz, Barbara Melton and the late Tom, Bill and John. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 920 Cedar Ave., (across from A.G.H.). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SANDORA SANDRA JEAN AGE 63, OF...
SANDORA SANDRA JEAN Age 63, of Scott, on August 6, 2014, with family by her side. Beloved daughter of the late Richard and Bette (Phillips); cherished sister of Rick (Mary), Cindy, Mick (Georgine Keast), Kim Solomon, Cheryl (Alvis Rogers) and the late Tim; treasured aunt, cousin and friend of many. Friends received Sat., Aug. 16, 2014, from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. Memorial Service at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Pgh., PA 15226. 412-343-1506 or www.ballfc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LINKES HERMAN J. FEB. 17, 1926...
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HERMAN J.
Feb. 17, 1926 ~ Aug. 13, 1994
Dad, it's been 20 years
Since I last spoke to you.
The pat on the head
That you gave me,
Will stay with me forever.
I will never forget it.
WE LOVE YOU & WE MISS YOU
David & Mary Ann
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BLYTHE KATHLEEN (WEIHER) AGE 7...
BLYTHE KATHLEEN (WEIHER) Age 73, of Shaler Twp., on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Wife of the late Richard W. Blythe; loving mother of Diane L. Blythe and the late Richard W. Blythe; beloved sister of Judy Reynolds (James), Joan Weiher, and Linda McCully (Tom); also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received FRIDAY 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Sharpsburg, where services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pgh., PA 15237 or to PACC, 4401 Butler St., Pgh., PA 15201. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SAGER SHEILA A. AGE 56, RAISED...
SAGER SHEILA A. Age 56, raised in Lawrenceville, on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Beloved mother of Dana Rapneth and the late Vincent "Butch" Rapneth; loving "Gee" of Kylie Rapneth; devoted daughter of Regis L. and the late Elizabeth A. (Cronin) Sager, Sr.; cherished sister of Sissy (Leo) Hedderman, Renee (Matthew) Sager, Patrick (Carolyn) Sager, Lori (Michael) Sager, and the late Regis L. Sager, Jr.; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family and Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Friday 4-8 p.m. Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m. www.zalewskifuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KNAPP DR. RODGER K. ON WEDNESD...
KNAPP DR. RODGER K. On Wednesday, August 13, 2014, age 74, of Plum Borough. Beloved husband of Carol Beard Knapp; loving father of Sean Knapp (Suzanne), Joseph Knapp, Kristen Vergerio (David), Byron Knapp (Yen Ha), and Rebecca Osawa (Sho); dear brother of Bruce Knapp (JoAn), Rev. Donald Knapp (Beverly), Gordon Knapp (Donna), and Janet Graham (Reno); also survived by 13 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Dr. Knapp worked for the Riverview School District for 38 years, serving as superintendent from 1978-1999, following retirement, Dr. Knapp also served as the coordinator for continuing education at Penn State New Kensington for ten years. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday 10 a.m. in the First Baptist Church, Upper Burrell, PA, with Pastor Dave Al Hefferan officiating. A private burial will follow immediately after the service in the Jefferson Cemetery, Baxter, PA. Arrangements entrusted to the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139. Online condolences may be made to: www.english-funeral-home.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KARAS MARK A. ON TUESDAY, AUGU...
KARAS MARK A. On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, Mark, age 54, of W. Mifflin. Loving father of Michael, Joshua and Zachary; former husband of Dawn Pingor of Argyle, TX; beloved son of George and the late Loretta Karas. He will be greatly missed by his brothers, Michael, Gregory, Brian and Kevin Karas; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Butler at 52nd St., Lawrenceville. Visitations will be held Friday 2-4 p.m. and 6 p.m., until time of Services at 8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WISNIEWSKI LAURA L. AGE 62, O...
WISNIEWSKI LAURA L. Age 62, of Bloomfield, on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Daughter of the late Bernard and Agnes (Lubomski) Wisniewski; loving sister of Donna Wisniewski, Rose (Tony) Santonastaso and Lorri Plawski; like a mother to Jason (Svetana); cherished aunt of Nicholas (Carrie), Becky, Allison, Andrew, Christopher, and Benjamin; devoted great-aunt of David. Family and Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Friday 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m. www.zalewskifuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCKINLEY LOIS ANN (DETTLINGER)...
McKINLEY LOIS ANN (DETTLINGER) Lois was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 6, 1943, and died at St. Margaret's Hospital on July 31, 2014, following a serious illness. She had devoted over 50 years to her nursing profession. She was a graduate of St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing and received a BSN and master's in health education from Pennsylvania State University. She spent most of her years in various positions at St. Francis Hospital and was the director of the Alvernia School of Practical Nursing until it closed. Her recent employment was at the Vincentian de Marillac Nursing Center in Stanton Heights. Lois is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Robert Dettlinger; and her adorable pets, Harley, Franklin, and Phoebe; as well as cousins, dearest friends, and stepchildren. Lois was an extraordinary lady who will be greatly missed by all who knew her as a feisty, determined, dedicated and loyal friend. A Memorial Service will be held at Vincentian de Marillac Chapel, August 20, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. Entombment was in the Allegheny Cemetery in Lawrenceville, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAVIS PINKIE LEONIA AGE 83, OF...
DAVIS PINKIE LEONIA Age 83, of Wilkinsburg, on Tuesday, quietly at home. Mother of Doris Hardy, George and Anthony Davis, and the late Alan Keith and Carrie Mae Lindsey; grandmother of Chauntel Hardy, Kisha and Leonard Glover, Tankia, Angel, Timothy, George, Kimberly and Alex Davis, and the late Anthony J. Davis; sister of Sallie Portis, John (Joe), James (Jack), Jimmy, Gary Lindsey, and Martha Harris. She was a former Allegheny County Health Inspector. Friends received Thursday 5-8 p.m. at Shiloh Community Missionary Baptist Church, 6940 Frankstown Avenue. Service Friday 11:00 a.m. from the church. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery, 6933 Lemmigton Avenue. Arrangements entrusted to GOODEN & BROWN FUNERAL HOME, 605 Brushton Avenue, E.E. goodenbrownfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HWILKA DEBORAH M. DEBBIE ON ...
HWILKA DEBORAH M. DEBBIE On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Beloved daughter of the late John and Helen Hwilka; loving sister of Sharon, of Scott Twp., and John (Karen) Hwilka, of Baltimore, MD; fond aunt of Daniel Hwilka, of Bloomfield, NJ and Amy Tritle, of Ruther Glen, VA; cherished great-aunt to Olivia and Ethan John Hwilka, and Ben and Nolan Tritle; also survived by loving aunts, uncles and cousins. She will be sadly missed by all, especially her constant loving companion, Roxy Baby. Friends received Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Debbie worked for many years at Allegheny Airlines and retired from U.S. Air. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KUHN HEATHER LYNN AGE 28, OF M...

KUHN HEATHER LYNN Age 28, of Mt. Washington, tragically, on Monday, August 11, 2014. Beloved daughter of Vince and Mary Kuhn; loving sister of Jessica and Rebecca Kuhn; cherished granddaughter of Mary Lee Maloney and Adam Santucci; cherished goddaughter of Don Thinnes; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m. WM SLATER & SONS, INC., (412-381-3345), Virginia Ave. and Kearsarge St., Mt. Washington, where a Blessing Service will be held at 8 p.m. INTERMENT PRIVATE. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the family. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BYRD ALVIN OF STANTON HEIGHTS ...

BYRD ALVIN Of Stanton Heights (formerly of Aliquippa), went home to be with his Lord, on Monday, August 11, 2014. Visitation Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave. Service 11 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Aliquippa. Transitional services of love entrusted to CALVIN L. SHEFFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 1125 Allegheny Ave. near the North Shore. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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