THOMS JACKSON B., Sr. Age 88, of West Mifflin, passed away on November 6, 2014, at Jefferson Regional. He leaves to cherish and honor his memory children, Jacqueline (Eric) Williams, Jackson B. (Darlene) Thoms, Jr., Leslie S. Thoms (Willina Walker), Craig E. Thoms; 11 grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; sister, Beatrice Johnson; and a host of other relatives and good friends too numerous to mention. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Tuesday November 11, 2014, at TUNIE FUNERAL HOME, 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead. Funeral Services 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Second Baptist Church, 108 W. 12th Ave., Homestead. Interment Homestead Cemetery. wwwtuniefuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KLAPKOWSKI EMMA (LIPSCAK) ON F...
KLAPKOWSKI EMMA (LIPSCAK) On Friday, November 7, 2014, age 89, of Hazelwood. Beloved wife of the late John P. Klapkowski; mother of Raymond and Gary Klapkowski; preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters; also survived by several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. on Tuesday 2-4 and 6 until time of Blessing Service at 7:30 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FERENCY DAVID J. RED AGE 61,...
FERENCY DAVID J. RED Age 61, of West Mifflin, died Nov. 8, 2014. He was the son of Helen (Rack) Heckathorn and stepson of George Heckathorn of West Mifflin; father of David J. Ferency of Monroeville; and brother of Ernest R. Ferency of Delray Beach, FL. David worked for security at Rivers Casino and was a member of Christ the Light of the World Church. Friends received TEICHART - GRACAN FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, Tues. 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Blessing will be held Tues. at 7:45 p.m. in the funeral home, with Rev. Tom Lewandowsky. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SPENCER PATRICIA D. AGE 103, O...
SPENCER PATRICIA D. Age 103, on Saturday, November 8, 2014, of Whitehall, formerly of Wilkinsburg. Wife of the late Lewis E. Spencer; dear mother of David E. (Diana) Spencer of Whitehall, George K. (Dorothy) Spencer of Penn Hills, Curtis M. (Lorena) Spencer of Alabama and William M. (Margaret) Spencer of Georgia; loving grandmother of Rebecca (Travis), Brenda, Judith (Jeffrey), John Patrick (Allie), Georgette, Lore and Eleanor; and one great- granddaughter, Sasha; sister of the late Marshall Dann. Patricia was a 1933 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She was an avid tennis player into her 80s and a swimmer into her 90s. She was a longtime volunteer at Presbyterian University Hospital and was known as the family historian and chronicler. Patricia was a very welcoming person in her community and volunteered her time and talents in helping people. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, TUESDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m., where Service will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to Mifflin Ave. United Methodist Church, where Patricia was a longtime active member. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TRANT CATHERINE MARY OF BLOO...
TRANT CATHERINE MARY Of Bloomfield, formerly of Garfield, on Saturday, November 8, 2014, age 84. Beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Trant; sister of Mary T. Rodgers and the late John Jack and Patrick Bud Trant; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 5300 Penn Avenue, Bloomfield on Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where Funeral will commence on Wednesday at 9 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Church, Penn Campus at 10 a.m. www.mccabebrothers.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'ROURKE KENNETH D. AGE 56, ON...
O'ROURKE KENNETH D. Age 56, on November 6, 2014, of Shaler. Son of Claire O'Rourke and the late Richard O'Rourke; father of Kenneth (Kala) O'Rourke and Amanda O'Rourke; brother of Richard, Gary, Mark and Patricia O'Rourke and Kathleen (Al) Pasquarelli; also survived by two grandchildren, Killian and Keaton O'Rourke; and also nieces and nephews. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 S. 15th St., South Side, on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday. Please call funeral home for time of Service. In lieu of flowers, if desired, the family suggests contributions. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HENLINE ROBERT W. OF MONROEVIL...
HENLINE ROBERT W. Of Monroeville, age 89, on Thursday, November 6, 2014. Husband of the late Vera Henline; loving father of Lorrie (Jack) Hunter of Monroeville; beloved grandfather of Jason Muller; great-grandfather of Peyton and Tyler; brother of Vernie. Preceded in death by brothers, Paul, John and Andrew; and sisters, Elsie, Jeanette and Betty Lou. He loved playing cards, bowling and playing bingo. He loved coaching his grandson in soccer and baseball. Friends welcome Wednesday 10 a.m. to 12 noon, in the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Avenue at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800, where a Funeral Service will be held at noon. Burial will be private. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STONE LINDA MARIE ON MONDAY, N...
STONE LINDA MARIE On Monday, November 3, 2014, born September 23, 1945, in Wilkinsburg, PA. Daughter of the late Marie (Fischer) Bragunier and Ralph Bragunier. She is survived by her sister, Arleen Mandelik of Kettering, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Shirley Lasich and Sue Hultz ; and a brother, Ronald Bragunier. There will be no viewing and a private burial. Arrangements by FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Penn Hills. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GEE RIVA F. AGE 58, OF THE HIL...
GEE RIVA F. Age 58, of the Hill District, passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2014. Daughter of the late Peggy and John W. Freeman; wife of Harold D. Gee; mother of Yolanda R. Gee, Harold B. Gee (Mandy), and Kevin M. Gee (Brooke); sister of Delphine Green, Maria T. Johnson, Jon W. Freeman, and Kim S. Diggs; grandmother of Malik, Mariah, Alaena, and Daemien; also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at 11 a.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church, 2629 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. www.jonesfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MINELLA JOHN P. AGE 45, OF ELL...
MINELLA JOHN P. Age 45, of Elliott, unexpectedly, on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Loving father of Renee Minella; beloved son of Terry and Carol Brennan; brother of Jimbo (Shawn) Brennan and Cookie (Joe) George; grandson of Margaret Crowley; uncle of Chuck, Jimmy, Ava and Olivia. John will be sadly missed by his first love, Jeanne Richter; and numerous friends and relatives. Friends received THURSDAY ONLY from 3 until time of Celebration of Life Service at 6:30 p.m. at ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC., 900 Chartiers Ave., Pgh., PA 15220. Interment private. Add a tribute at: www.staabfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROZGONYI ARLENE J. (BERTOTY) A...
ROZGONYI ARLENE J. (BERTOTY) Age 76, of West Mifflin, on November 10, 2014. She was a daughter of the late George and Elsie (Scanlon) Bertoty. Arlene was a retired teacher and she began her career at West Mifflin North High School as a business teacher. She finished her career, retiring as a business teacher at CCAC South campus after 25 years of service. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She was an avid golfer and she enjoyed Card Club, cooking, baking, and was a world traveler, most of all, she enjoyed being with her grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Ronald J. Roz Rozgonyi; mother of Greg Roz Rozgonyi of West Mifflin and Paul (Melissa) Rozgonyi of Elk Ridge, MD; grandmother of Mary, Zachary, and Madison; sister of Eleanor Bertoty of Jefferson Hills and George (Carol) Bertoty of Las Vegas, NV. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at Holy Spirit Church, West Mifflin at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BEERBOWER ANNE AUGUST 8, 1920,...
BEERBOWER ANNE August 8, 1920, to November 9, 2014. Devoted wife of the late C.L. Beerbower; sweetest mother of Edith (Ron) McGowan, Bill (Jackie) Beerbower, and Richard (Claudia) Beerbower; dear grandma of Brain (Peggy) McGowan, Eric (Maura) Beerbower, Matthew Beerbower, and Renean (Ed) Lekovitch; great-grammy of Sarah and Brandon McGowan, Emmett and Esmae Beerbower, Eddie, Nick, and Emily Lekovitch; sister of Helen Simak, John Hruska, Albert Hruska, and the late Andrew Hruska, and Mary Voelker. The family would like to express their appreciation to the compassionate staff at LGAR. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KUHAR KATHLEEN (GUZZO) OF GERM...
KUHAR KATHLEEN (GUZZO) Of Germantown, TN, formerly of Monroeville, PA, passed away on November 3, 2014. She was the loving wife of Stephen Kuhar; loving mother to Jennifer Kuhar Lloyd, Carrie Kuhar Netschi and Stephanie Kuhar Edwards; loving grandmother to seven grandchildren. She is survived by her sister, Bernadette Barosh; and brothers, Ralph Guzzo and Robert Guzzo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Vera Guzzo; and brother, George Guzzo. Online condolences may be made at: www.memphisfuneralhome.net Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WATT THRESSA (GARDNER) PEACEFU...
WATT THRESSA (GARDNER) Peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2014, age 88, of Turtle Creek. Wife of the late Thomas Watt; loving mom of Tina (Harvey) Harris and William (Amy) Watt; special grandma of Becky (Justin) Toth and Jen (Raymond) Williams; great-grandma of Caden, Lyndsae, and Paige; sister of Vern Gardner and Mercedes Papinchak. Family and friends are being received in the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, 412-824-4332, on Tuesday from 12 noon until 8 p.m. A service will be in the funeral home on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Colman Church at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KURTA MICHAEL AGE 59, OF PENN ...
KURTA MICHAEL Age 59, of Penn Hills, formerly of Shaler, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on November 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Joanne (Currington) Kurta; loving father of Michael, Jr. (Tara) and David; proud grandfather of Mikayla and Vanessa Kurta; brother of Laverne (Edward) Dvorak, John (Patricia), Robert, Susan (Jerome) Slancauskas, and Shirley (Mike) Simonic; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and friends. Sadly missed by much-loved puppies and companions, Nugget, Taj, and Scooter. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Service Thursday 11 a.m. Please visit us at: www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRATOVIL ROSE (O'BRIEN) AGE 94...
KRATOVIL ROSE (O'BRIEN) Age 94, passed away in Galveston, TX, on Sunday, October 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kratovil (2000) and William (Melvin) O'Brien (1977); mother of Bill (Fran) O'Brien of Garland, TX; grandmother of Mark O'Brien of Garland, TX, and Cherie (Jeff) O'Brien of Galveston, TX; and great-grandmother of McKenzie O'Brien of Garland, TX. She was a resident of Turtle Creek, Apollo, and Monroeville, PA from 1920-1997, then moving to Garland, TX. She was the daughter of Matthew and Agnes (Blaskovich) Puskarich; and had seven brothers and sisters, Anne Demshar of Ellettsville, IN, Kathryn Kratovil of Griffith, IN and Mary Fahringer, Cecilia (Till) Harchelroad, Antoinette (Tean) Blank, Nick (Butch) Puskarich, and Danella (June) Valencic, all of Pittsburgh, PA. She worked for Ateco Trucking Company of Apollo, PA, was an avid gardener, winemaker, wonderful cook, and a lover of nature. She loved to laugh and be with family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GONDA JOHN E. AGE 95, OF NEW A...
GONDA JOHN E. Age 95, of New Alexandria, PA on Sunday, November 9, 2014 in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Born September 20, 1919 in New Alexandria to John E. Gonda, Sr. and Elizabeth Repko. John retired from Koppers Co. where he was an estimator. John was a mechanical engineer. He was a member of St. James Church of New Alexandria where he belonged to the Holy Name Society. He belonged to the American Legion Post 652 of New Alexandria. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 33 of Greensburg. He also belonged to the 325th fighter group, The Checkertails Organization. He was in WWII serving in the US Army. He was a fighter pilot single engine with the rank of First Lieutenant. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Joseph and Albert, Thomas; and sisters, Mary Irene and Betty. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Rose Mary Cocivera his devoted wife in New Alexandria; sisters, Martha Euker in Chicago and Agnes Gonda of Oklahoma City; brother-in-law, Professor Michael (Mary) Cocivera of British Columbia, Canada; sister-in-law, Eleanor Cocivera of Pittsburgh; several nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Canada. Visitation Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at P. DAVID NEWHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, corner of Church and Washington Streets in New Alexandria in charge of arrangements. www.newhousefuneralhome. com, from 6 until 8 p.m. and Wednesday, November 12, 2014, from 2 to 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2014 a Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. James Church in New Alexandria, PA at 10 a.m. with Monsignor Larry J. Kulick J.C.L. as celebrant. Burial in Calvary Hill Cemetery, Unity Township. The Holy Name will pray the Rosary at the funeral home on Wednesday afternoon. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 777 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 or St. James Church, 306 St. James Lane, New Alexandria, PA 15670. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BERNCIC MICHAELA R. AGE 63, OF...
BERNCIC MICHAELA R. Age 63, of Glenshaw, on Nov. 9, 2014. Wife of Robert E.; mother of Bradford R. and Kate Berncic; daughter of the late John J. and Margaret E. MacBride; sister of John "Casey" MacBride and the late Shiela Hauck and Timothy MacBride and David MacBride; sister-in-law of Thom and Marlene Berncic and Diane MacBride; niece of Florence Murphy; also survived by nieces, nephews, and many friends. Visitation Tues. 4-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial Wed. 10:00 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Church. Please visit us at: www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOLDT HELEN QUINETTE AGE 97, ...
BOLDT HELEN QUINETTE Age 97, went to be with our Lord November 5, 2014. She was born in Wilkinsburg, PA and was a longtime resident of Delray Beach, FL. Helen was the office administrator for the family paving business and a dedicated volunteer with Bethesda Memorial Hospital in Boynton Beach, FL. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Bert B. Boldt, Sr. She and Dad (Grammy and Pap) are now together for eternity. Helen is survived by her only son, Bert B. Boldt II (Sheryl); four grandchildren, Bert B. "Trip" Boldt III, Susanna E. Stephens, Bradley W. Boldt, Marjori M. Boldt; and four great grandchildren. Interment will be held at the Church of the Palms in Delray Beach, FL at a later date. Amber Miller of BEVIS FUNERAL HOME, Harvey-Young Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements (850-926-3333 or www.bevisfh.com). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Attn: Foundation, Tallahassee, FL 32308 or The Salvation Army, 2410 Allen Road, Tallahassee, FL 32312. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'DONOGHUE DENIS ANTHONY ON SU...
O'DONOGHUE DENIS ANTHONY On Sunday, November 9, 2014. Survived by Deborah O'Donoghue; and children, Tara Maureen Olson (Andrew), Kelly Ann Mackey (Brad), Hannah Catherine Smartt (Christian), Molly Rose O'Donoghue, Mark E. Turowski, and Erin Lynn Steinsdorfer (Robert); grandchildren, Denis (David), Alexis, Jeromy, Cameron, and Kara; brother of Eileen Curran, Maggie Cloonan (Tom), and the late Geoffrey O'Donoghue, Mary O'Donoghue, Joan McMahon, Sr. Dolores O'Donoghue, Mary Teresa Creighan, Thomas O'Donoghue, and Michael O'Donoghue. Denis was born in County Kerry, Ireland and was the son of the late Denis and Johanna O'Donoghue. Denis served in the United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War and was a chef in the Pittsburgh area for many years. Friends received at McCABE BROS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut St., Shadyside, on Wednesday 1-8 p.m., where Funeral will commence on Thursday at 10 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Stanislaus Church at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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