TOTARO ANGELO Age 80, of Bloomfield, on Sunday, November 9, 2014. Brother of Vincent A. Totaro (Mary) and the late Anthony Totaro, Elizabeth Barbieri and Frank Totaro, Jr.; uncle of James Totaro, Mary Beth Difatta (David) and Irene Burkovich (Craig); great-uncle of Antonio Difatta and Paul Burkovich. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC., 4730 Friendship Ave. Funeral on Thursday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Parish, Friendship Campus, at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ARBOGAST WILLIAM J. AGE 34, OF...
ARBOGAST WILLIAM J. Age 34, of Beaver Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 9, 2014. He was the son of Gary Michael Arbogast, Sr. and Becky Davis Arbogast. He was a member of CUP Evangelical Presbyterian Church and a member of the Construction & General Laborers Union Local 833. He was a graduate of Blackhawk High School, and received a B.A. degree in history from Duquesne University. He was a varsity football player and All American at Duquesne. Bill loved spending time with his son, Jax, and watching Cars, building Lego's, wrestling and being Jax's super hero. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Max and Martha Dean Arbogast and Harry J. Davis. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Elinore Davis, Wampum; a sister and brother-in-law, Julie and Chris Foltz, South Fayette Township; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Mike and Kelly Arbogast, Chippewa Township, Jarod Arbogast, Patterson Township; two sons, Jax Arbogast and Grady Arbogast; two nieces and a nephew, Jenna and Michael Foltz and Allie Grace Arbogast. Friends will be received today from 2 to 8 p.m. in the HILL & KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801 Fourth Ave., Beaver Falls. The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the CUP Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 530 Blackhawk Road, Chippewa Township, Beaver Falls. Interment will follow in Clinton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, there will be a memorial fund established in his memory. Memorial contributions may be sent in care of the Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home, 3801 Fourth Ave., Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOZAK MARY C. (TUMELTY) AGE 72...
KOZAK MARY C. (TUMELTY) Age 72, of Baldwin Borough, passed on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Tumelty; beloved wife of Alfred J. Kozak for 53 years; wonderful mom of Maria (the late Joe) Krenn, Denise (Bill) Fiumara, Greg (Tracy) Kozak, Sharon (Reggie) Taylor, and Colleen (James) Swartz; special grandma of Erika, Lauren, Michael and Marissa Krenn, Billy and Nick Fiumara, Chris and Keira Kozak, Alexis, Zachary and Kylie Taylor, and Isaac and Jude Swartz; dear sister of Barb Boncuk, Aurelia (Ed) Kovatch, and Frani (Bo) Cava; sister-in-law of Mary Jane (John) Rosile and the late Toni (Paul) Sellger; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227, Wednesday, November 12, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, November 13, 2014, from 2-4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Friday morning at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Albert the Great Church at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Kozak family or Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOLMES ALICE (BENDER) AGE 84,...
HOLMES ALICE (BENDER) Age 84, of Homewood, departed this life in her sleep on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at the Highland Park Care Nursing Center after an extended illness. Beloved mother of Kathleen (Samuel) Young and Stephen Johnson, Cleveland, OH, Donald (Denise) Johnson, Coraopolis, PA, Ardath (Eric) Longshaw, Woodstock, GA, James, Jr., Butler, PA, Darlene Benton (deceased), Paul-Martin, Chicago, IL and Rita Mcleod, Pgh., PA; widow of James Bender, Sr. and Fred Holmes; sister of Curtis Johnson, Greensboro, NC; and sister-in-law of Hazel Gardner, Washington, D.C.; 11 grand, 17 great-grand and four great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, and Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, 2-6 p.m. at Mother of Good Counsel R.C. Church (St. Charles Lwanga Parish), 7705 Bennett St., Homewood. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, at 12 Noon. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by the SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N. Lang Ave., Pgh., PA 15208. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WRIGHT FRANK J. AGE 95, PEACEF...
WRIGHT FRANK J. Age 95, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, November 6, 2014, of Whitehall. Beloved husband of 66 years to Eileen (Barrett) Wright; loving father of Eileen (Maury) Dickson, Paul (Colette) Wright, Timothy Wright, and Meighan (Warren) Maley; proud grandfather of McConnell Dickson, Bridget (Matthew) Schomaker, Sarah (Justin) Albenze, Philip (Nadia) Wright, and Ian and Devon Maley; cherished great-grandfather of nine; brother of Gertrude Wright. First Lieutenant Frank J. Wright served as a Platoon Leader of Company B, First Battalion, Twenty-eighth Marines, Fifth Marine Division in action on Iwo Jima, February 1945. For his extraordinary heroism, his awards include the Navy Cross and Purple Heart. After his Honorable Discharge as a Captain, Frank received his MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and his Ph.D. in Accounting from the Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh. Frank was Professor of Accountancy as well as Director, Master of Accountancy Program at Duquesne University. There will be no visitation. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, for a Funeral Prayer on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Sylvester Church at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Semper Fi Fund (semperfifund.org). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RORISON ED THANK YOU, ED, FOR ...
RORISON
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Thank you, Ed, for serving our country. We love you and miss you.
Audrey & also your Children & Grandchildren
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GUZZI ANDREW WALTER 06/29/87 -...
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ANDREW WALTER
06/29/87 - 11/11/12
What would I give to clasp the hand, his happy face to see.
To hear his voice and see his smile, that meant so much to me.
We love you Andrew,
Mom, Dad, Katie, Mimi and Grandpa
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HORAN HELEN M. (DABECCO) HELEN...
HORAN HELEN M. (DABECCO) Helen M. Horan, age 81, of Castle Shannon, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2014, after a three-year battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Edward M., her husband of 61 years; daughter of the late John and Rose Dabecco; caring mother of Linda (James) Ley, Susan (Daniel) Pauly, Dr. Edward J. (Teresa) Horan, and Diane (Daniel) Larkin; proud Nana of Amie Ley, Diane (Cliff) Metz, Erin (Brian) Hartman, Danielle (Kevin) Proctor, Stacie (Nathan) Hopkins, Kara Pauly, Ryan Larkin, Shannon Larkin, Kayla Horan, Michael Horan, and Jason Horan; great- grandmother of Dominic and Caden Metz, and Ty, Mia, and Bryce Hartman; sister of Teresa McKeown, and the late Rocco Dabecco and Isabel Vennare. Helen was a founding and active member of St. Winifred Parish. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, traveling, and especially spending time with her family. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the many doctors and nurses who cared for her. Friends will be received from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and 2-4 p.m. and 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 14, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Winifred Church. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Winifred Church, 550 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228 or Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Online condolences at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EKIS ELEANOR M. AGE 89, PEACEF...
EKIS ELEANOR M. Age 89, peacefully at home in Wilkins Twp. surrounded by her family on Monday, November 10, 2014. Beloved wife of 68 years to Wiley A. Ekis; loving mother of Cynthia (Oscar) McKee, Robert (Cathy) Ekis and James (Cheryl) Ekis; adored Gramma of Joshua (Jennifer) McKee, Jacob McKee, Nathan and Daniel Ekis, Samuel (Lynn) Ekis, Judson (Jill) Ekis and Kathryn (Adam) Jones; great- grandmother of Ian, Ryan and Brendan McKee, Samuel, Elijah and Isaiah Ekis, Kai Ekis, and William and Ainsley Jones. She will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews. Eleanor's life was centered around her home and her family. Family and friends are invited to a memorial visitation FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2014, from 6 p.m. until time of memorial service at 8 p.m. at WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Viaquest Hospice, 612 Park Ave., Monongahela, PA 15063. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PASTORIUS ELIZABETH A. BETTY...
PASTORIUS ELIZABETH A. BETTY Age 81, of Beechview, on Monday, November 10, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert Pastorius; loving mother of Michael (Patty) Pastorius, Cheryl (Nick) Rohall and Pamela Bittner; grandmother of Jessica, Becki, Stefanie, RC and Bryon; four great- grandchildren; sister of Philip Schmitt; Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. THURSDAY ONLY at BRUSCO - NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Ave., Pgh., PA 15216. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Add a tribute at: brusco-napierfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JORDAN MARY ANN AGE 76, OF FRA...
JORDAN MARY ANN Age 76, of Franklin Park, passed away on Monday night, November 10, 2014. She was the sweetest mom, grandma, and wife. Preceded in death by parents, Sylvester Dabkowski and Marie Jankowiak; her brother, Eugene Dabkowski; and brother-in-law, Jack Jordan and his wife, Patricia. Beloved wife for 53 years of James J. Jordan, Sr.; loving mother of Joanne (Jeffrey) Schultz of Wexford, James J. (Amy) Jordan, Jr. of Greer, SC, Jeffrey (Patricia) Jordan of Portersville, and Jill (Brian) Wall of Troy, MI; sister of Donald (Marilyn) Dabkowski of Pittsburgh and John (Marcia) Dabkowski of Baton Rouge, LA; dear grandmother of Justin, Blake, and Lexi Schultz, Cody and Zachary Jordan, Logan Jordan and Adam and Jason Stead, and Matthew, Elizabeth and Benjamin Wall. She will be dearly missed by all those she knew including her sisters-in-law, Barbara Snyder (George Steffy), Betty Lee (Gerald) Frankovich, and Susan (Scott) Lammie; her brother-in-law, Ed (Dori) Thaner; and all of her nieces, nephews, and their children. Family will welcome friends Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, 15143, Franklin Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Sts. John and Paul Church on Friday at 10 a.m. Private interment will be held in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sts. John and Paul Church, 2586 Wexford-Bayne Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143. Please offer condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARKS HARRY A. HARRY ANTHONY M...
MARKS HARRY A. Harry Anthony Marks, formerly of Dormont and of Oakdale, died Nov. 9, 2014, in Roanoke, VA, where he had lived in recent years. He was 88. He is now in heaven together with the love of his life, the late Peggy (Winkler) Marks. Born January 10, 1926, in Brookline, a son of the late Aloysius and Amelia Marks, he attended St. Justins High School and earned a degree in accounting at Duquesne University. He worked as an auditor for Employers Insurance Company of Wausau and as co-owner and manager of the McDonald's restaurant in Warwood, WV. During World War II, he served as a Navy electrician's mate on the U.S.S. New York battleship, and was a member of the Oakdale VFW and the American Legion. He volunteered with the Meals On Wheels program in Oakdale. He was a longtime member of St. Bernard Church in Mount Lebanon, where he served as a Boy Scout leader, and later attended St. Patrick Catholic Church in Oakdale. He was an avid outdoorsman, who imparted his love of hunting, fishing, camping and boating to his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed playing cards and harmony singing and was part of the Seton Songbirds at the Seton Center in Brookline. Surviving are his children, Paul (Susan) Marks of Glastonbury, CT, Thomas (Elizabeth) Marks of Elverson, PA, Mary Beth Marks of Bozeman, MT, Michael (Sue) Marks of Venetia, PA, and Joseph (Yvonne) Marks of Roanoke, VA; also surviving are ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Marjorie "Peggy" (Winkler) Marks (Sept. 22, 2010); a sister, Charlotte Krahe; and brothers, John, Aloysius (Bill), George, and Albert Marks. Friends will be received between 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday in the THOMAS - LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 5000 Noblestown Road, Oakdale (724-693-2800). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 7322 Noblestown Road, Oakdale. Interment will follow at 10:30 a.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, with full military honors. Memorial donations may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. www.littlesistersofthepoorpittsburgh.org. Please sign the guestbook at: thomas-littlefuneralservice.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEVERS GERALD W. FAMILY AND FR...
DEVERS GERALD W. Family and friends of Gerald W. Devers, 86, of New Eagle, who died October 15, 2014, are invited to attend a memorial mass. The mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Damien of Molokai Parish, 722 W. Main Street, Monongahela with the Rev. William Terza, pastor as celebrant. Following the mass, everyone is invited to join the family for a luncheon at Father Abbati Hall (St. Anthony School building), Chess Street, Monongahela. The FRYE FUNERAL HOME, INC., is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at: www.fryefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VENABLE HARRY M. AGE 85, FORME...
VENABLE HARRY M. Age 85, formerly of Homestead, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2014. He was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Dorthy Barner Venable; siblings, Gertrude, Thomas, and Rev. John Venable. Harry leaves to cherish his memory niece, Elaine (Harvey) Cole; great-nephews, Trey and John Cole; cousins, Jeanette and Buddy Johnson; special family friend, Fran (Dave) Dirle. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at TUNIE FUNERAL HOME, 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead, where Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday. Interment Homestead Cemetery. www.tuniefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAMANNA JOHN D. FORTIFIED WITH...
LaMANNA JOHN D. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Sunday, November 9, 2014. Amazing husband of Sandi LaManna (Stein); proud father of Madelyn LaManna; and loving stepfather of Jacob Kugler; cherished son of Louis and Beverly (Dalton) LaManna; and devoted son-in-law to Rodger and Karen (Guelker) Stein; dearest brother of Louis LaManna, Susie (LaManna) Murphy and James LaManna; loved uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, friend, and great man! John had a true gift that made people laugh and smile. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, St. Louis, MO, Thursday, November 13, 2014, 9:45 a.m. to Seven Holy Founders Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ASHENFELTER KENNETH G. AGE 56,...
ASHENFELTER KENNETH G. Age 56, of Pittsburgh, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2014. Beloved son of the late Kenneth E. and Wanda V. (Lewis) Ashenfelter; dearest brother of Barbara (Dr. Clarence) Vincent, Sharon (John) Stahl, Randy Ashenfelter and the late Keith Lee Ashenfelter; uncle of Stacey (Dan) Turner and the late Mark Lantz; great-uncle of Danielle, Nathanael, Zoe and Nicholas; and his beloved dog, Peek-A-Boo. Ken had worked with Emery Air Freight, Airborne Express, the Pittsburgh Post and UPS. Cremation will take place, services at a later date. Arrangements by McCONNELL FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ASHBAUGH ANN AGE 74, OF PITTSB...
ASHBAUGH ANN Age 74, of Pittsburgh, on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Ashbaugh; dear mother of Marlene (Randy) Jackson and Kim Spanbauger; grandmother of Leigh and Melanie Jackson, George and Melissa Schrepfer; great-grandmother of Izaya and Niaya King and Serenity Schrepfer; also preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Nita Novy. There will be no visitation. Arrangements entrusted to the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SILER LEE WALTER AGE 72, OF VE...
SILER LEE WALTER Age 72, of Verona, peacefully on November 7, 2014. Visitation Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. in the COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., East Liberty, where Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HRABIK LINDA L. (HICKS) AGE 65...
HRABIK LINDA L. (HICKS) Age 65, of McCandless, on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Louis L.; loving mother of John Hrabik and Laurel (Brian) Westrom; grandmother of Alyssa and Cassandra Westrom. Friends received on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444, where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VERBKA JOSEPH M. AGE 46, OF CA...
VERBKA JOSEPH M. Age 46, of Cabot, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 9, 2014, at Butler Memorial Hospital. He was born November 8, 1968, in St. Mary's, PA, the son of Rudy and the late Joan (Gresock) Verbka of Kersey, PA. Joe received his bachelor's degree from Gannon University and his master's degree from Ball State University. He loved archaeology and was a Regional Archaeology Supervisor for Penn Dot. Joe was an avid outdoorsman whose favorite pastime was hunting. He was an award winning amateur wine maker who had hoped to open his own winery. He will be dearly missed by Saffie, Tricksey, and Jasper, his beloved cats. Surviving are his beloved wife of 11 years, Jacqueline (Prosen) Verbka; two sisters, Lori (Dave) Micsky of Mercer and Jill (Michael) Nash of Youngsville, NC; four nephews, Ryan and Christopher Micsky and Aidan and Cooper Nash; uncle, Mark (Patty) Gresock of Reynoldsville; and daughter from a previous marriage, Kate Verbka of Dubois. He was recently preceded in death by his mother; and uncle, Greg Gresock; and other aunts and uncles. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Friends will be received on from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. at YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler. For more information and the full obituary please visit www.youngfuneral homes.com. Contributions may be made in memory of Joe to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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