HEMPHILL PEGGY ANNE (PARRIS) Of O'Hara Twp., passed away peacefully at home with family at her side on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Beloved wife of 60 years to Richard W. Hemphill, M.D.; loving mother of Douglas (Vito) Hemphill and Pam Hemphill (Robert) Barkus; cherished grandmother of Alison (Dave) Roperti, Bobby (Stephanie) Barkus, Marah (Justin) McMillin, Victoria Hemphill, Edan Hemphill and the late Kit Barkus; great- grandmother of Anna and Nick Roperti; sister of Thomas (Mary) Parris. Peggy was a retired registered nurse and clinical instructor at West Penn Hospital. No visitation. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 6, 2014, at 11 a.m. in the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road. The family respectfully suggest memorial contributions to the Kit Barkus Music Scholarship Fund c/o Robert Barkus, 134 September Dr., Butler, PA 16002. Arrangements by WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME, Aspinwall. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STRALEY RICHARD W. OF WHITE OA...
STRALEY RICHARD W. Of White Oak, formerly of Wilkins Twp., passed away at his residence Saturday, November 29, 2014. The Straley family has a long history in Wilkins Township. In the early 20th century, Julius and Flora Straley farmed the land that is now the William Penn Cemetery on Greensburg Pike. They became proud parents of four sons, the youngest being Richard, born on June 12, 1920. Richard was the most athletic of the boys, participated in many sports, and became a star basketball player for Turtle Creek High School. After graduation he turned down an opportunity to play professional basketball because at the time the pay was quite low. In 1941, Richard married Evelyn (Galbraith) Straley. Shortly after he enlisted in the US Army and was assigned to the A Battery of the 231st Searchlight Battalion. His tour of duty in WW II included training and operation throughout the US, England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He attained the rank of T4. Returning from the war, he became one of the founding members of the VFW Post 6681 in Wilkins Township. During those post-war years, an old friend claimed that Rich Straley had the best looking car and the best looking wife in the Turtle Creek Valley. At the age of 94, Richard passed on leaving a legacy of a son and daughter-in-law, Richard Eric and Jeannette (Turkaly) Straley; grandsons, Richard, Jr. and Melissa (Ensley) Straley, and Jason and Danielle (Fairman) Straley; and five great-grandchildren, Kiersten, Ian, Gavin, Alexander and Asher. He will also be missed by his close friend, Cathy Hardy. Together they enjoyed many good times traveling and attending social events. Richard was pre-deceased by his wife, Evelyn; his parents, Julius and Flora; and brothers, Henry, Charles and Ben. Friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of (118) Shaw and Triboro Aves. Turtle Creek, (412) 823-1950, where a service will be Wednesday, 10 a.m. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow in Grandview Cemetery. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MASULA MILENA GRACE MILENA GRA...
MASULA MILENA GRACE Milena Grace Masula, 5 month old daughter of Michael A. and Erin D. (Kitta) Masula, unexpectedly on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Dear sister of Sloane Amari and Isabella Lynn Marie Masula; maternal granddaughter of Brenda (Poorbaugh) Metz and Mitchell (April) Kitta; paternal granddaughter of Evelyn and Melvin Masula; niece of Angela McDonagh, Marci Kitta, Christina Selinger, Heidi Kitta, Lindsay Kitta, Melvin Masula, Jr., Martin McDonagh, Matthew Kitta, and Adam Kitta; cousin of Amelia Masula, Connor McDonagh, Maeve McDonagh, Savanna Selinger, Mya Selinger, and Breighanna Selinger. Friends are welcome to join the family Wednesday 6-8 and Thursday 2-4, 6-8 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10:00 a.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 154 Orchard Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15202. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Memories of Mila, c/o PNC Bank, Mt. Nebo Pointe, 118 Green Valley Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MAGNOTTA ZACHARY A. MAR. 4, 19...
MAGNOTTA
ZACHARY A.
Mar. 4, 1985 ~ Dec. 1, 2005
Zachary, My Wonderful Child,
3,650 days since you left this earth, 0 days since you left my heart. Loving you more today than yesterday, but only half as much as tomorrow. Loving and missing you always. Forever in my
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KURA PEARL M. (CUVILLIER) AGE ...
KURA PEARL M. (CUVILLIER) Age 84, formerly of Wilmerding and Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William J. Kura; loving mother of Darlene (Raymond) Dugan, Theresa (Robert) Gomola, Deborah (Ronald) Nelson, and Michele (Michael) Dolessandro; sister of Viola Fontenot; also survived by 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by two sisters; and four brothers. Pearl will always be remembered as a fun loving woman who lived a colorful life and loved her family more than anything. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, noon at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of (118) Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek (412-823-1950). Interment will be private. The family kindly suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Ste. E201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAILEY THOMAS C. TD SUDDENLY...
DAILEY THOMAS C. TD Suddenly, on Saturday, November 29, 2014, age 58, of the North Side. Husband of Terry Dailey; devoted father of Thomas, Jr., Zachary and Dalton Dailey; son of Rose Cummings and the late Norman Dailey, Sr.; brother of Norman (Marilyn) and Robert (Elaine); son-in-law of Helen D. and the late Louis F. Erk; also many nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday and 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the HEARD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4047 Perrysville Ave., Observatory Hill. Mass of Christian Burial Incarnation of the Lord Parish, Wednesday 9:30 a.m. TD served in the U.S. Army and was a Master Firefighter for the city of Pittsburgh for over 31 years. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHUCHT ALMA D. (PFISTER) AGE ...
SCHUCHT ALMA D. (PFISTER) Age 85, of Scott Township, on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Charles L. Schucht, Sr. for 57 years; loving mother of Beverly (Chuck) Schons, Chuck (Sally) Schucht, Donna (Ray) Keating, and the late Joyce (Tom) Phalin; proud grandmother of Jen (Greg) Counselman, Tim and the late Tom Phalin, Kim (Josh) Yatsko, Chuckie, Paul and Matt Schons, Steve and Brad Schucht, and Samantha and Nicole Keating; great- grandmother of Mark Yonko and Jordan and Grant Counselman; daughter of the late Camillus and Alma (Reith) Pfister; preceded in death by siblings, William, Camillus, and Edward Pfister, Bertha Malley, and Sister Camille Pfister. Family and friends will be received on Friday, December 5, 2014, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Interment to follow in Melrose Cemetery. View and send condolences at: www.warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAIRD BERNARDINE AGE 86, OF PE...
LAIRD BERNARDINE Age 86, of Penn Hills, on December 1, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Hugh "Doody" Laird; loving mother of John, Jeff, Tom, Kathy, the late George and the late Carol Watterson; mother-in-law of Greg Watterson; also survived by 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; sister of Robert Smith, the late Henry Smith and Ethelberta Mussey. Friends received Thursday 2-8 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Funeral Mass at St. Susanna Church, Friday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 6507 Wilkins Ave., Pgh., PA 15217. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SEFKO JOHN AGE 89, OF MONROEVI...
SEFKO JOHN Age 89, of Monroeville, on Monday, December 1, 2014. Beloved husband of Anne (Hanzel) Sefko; loving father of Mark Sefko, Marian Thallner, her husband, Karl and the late Janet Spudich; father-in-law of Thomas G. Spudich; grandfather of Matthew Spudich, Benjamin Spudich, Anton Thallner, Konrad Thallner, and Katarina Thallner. John was born in Ralphton, PA, served in the U.S. Army during WWII and received the Purple Heart. He retired from Westinghouse as a senior magnetic engineer. A celebration of John's life will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2014, at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE / PLUM CHAPEL), 445 Beatty Road, Monroeville (412-856-4747). www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LACKNER LOIS A. (APPELBE) AGE ...
LACKNER LOIS A. (APPELBE) Age 87, of Mt. Lebanon, peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Daughter of the late James and Sarah Appelbe; beloved wife for 64 years of Daniel R. Lackner; loving mother of Daniel H. (Larna), Richard M. (late Cindy), Paul F. (Marsha), Regina (Bradford) Ehrhart, David E. (Susan), and the late Mary; grandmother of Matthew (Julie), Caitlin, David, Nicholas, Kimberly (Joshua) Mauro, Daniel, Laura, Brian, Kerry, Juliet, Gretchen, Colleen, Jillian (Ben) Lerman, and James; great-grandmother of Alice and Marco; aunt of Tom and James Reilly; sister of the late Virginia Reilly; sister-in-law of Dr. Vincent (Judy) Lackner, J. Joseph (Mary) Lackner, and the late Mnsgr. Paul Lackner and Fr. Francis Lackner. Lois graduated in the first class of Elizabeth Seton High School in Brookline. She was a graduate of Duquesne University class of 1949, School of Education. She taught in The Pittsburgh Public Schools for several years. Lois was a loving and caring wife and parent. She lived her life for her family and faith, always remembering that she was a child of Christ. She will be deeply missed by all. Family and friends will be welcomed at the LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, on Thursday 3-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in Our Lady of Grace Church on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in the name of Lois Lackner may be made to Duquesne University School of Education, University Advancement, 4th Floor Administration Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15282. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARRIS CATHERINE C. MAMA AGE...
HARRIS CATHERINE C. MAMA Age 84, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Nov. 30, 2014. Wife of William E. Harris, Sr.; mother of Pauline, William E., Jr., Robert (the late Deborah), Marie, Cynthia, Kimberley, Maurice, Catherine Cat, Timothy, Gerald, and the late Deborah, Anthony (surviving Janet), and Kenneth; sister of Jean, and the late Gerald and Doree; grandmother of 34; also survived by a host of great and great-great- grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. in the in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral Service on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Macedonia Baptist Church, 2225 Bedford Ave,. Pgh., PA 15219. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BACCO LOUIS F. ON MONDAY, DECE...
BACCO LOUIS F. On Monday, December 1, 2014, age 91, of North Versailles. Lou was a WW II U.S. Army Veteran and was the founder and former owner of Bacco Transit, Inc. A son of the late Pasquale and Mary (DiMieri) Bacco; beloved husband of Vincenza "Jane" (LaCivita) Bacco; father of Carol (W. Richard "Dick") Stewart, Gabe A. (Deanna) Bacco, Diane Heakins and the late LuAnn Bacco; grandfather of Jan Carol (Shaun) Berens, Jason Heakins and Ashley Heakins; great-grandfather of Collin Patrick Berens; brother of Joseph Bacco, Frank Bacco, James Bacco, the late Flora DiMasky, Rose Sarnicola, Clara Faber, Angeline Conte, Gabe, Anthony, Sam and David Bacco; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation and Service will be private. Entombment New St. Joseph Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 North Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110 or pittsburghfoodbank.org or (412) 460-3663. Arrangements by ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, INC., (412) 824-4332. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JORDEN HILDA K. AGE 93, OF THE...
JORDEN HILDA K. Age 93, of the North Hills of Pittsburgh, born on October 17, 1921, in Newell, PA, passed away on Saturday November 29, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert R. Jorden; mother of Mark W. Jorden; sister of the late Melissa C. Krouse; daughter of the late William S. and Malissa Krouse. Hilda was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church, she taught Sunday school for over 50 years. As a youth, she was involved in district and annual conferences of the church. Hilda directed Bridge at the North Hills YMCA and was an avid Bridge player, playing in the A.C.B.L. Friends will be received on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the HEALY - HAHN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 512 Grant Ave., Millvale, 412-821-2940, where a Funeral Service, officiated by Rev. Dennis W. Swineford and Rev. Hyung-Suk Jo, will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. The family suggests memorials to the Millvale United Methodist Church, 223 Grant Ave., Pgh., PA 15209. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KEADY WILLIAM H. AGE 86, OF CE...
KEADY WILLIAM H. Age 86, of Cecil Township, on December 1, 2014. Beloved husband of Audrey (Wenzig) Keady for 63 years; loving father of Gary (Debbie) Keady, Nadine (Michael) Silverblatt, Brian (Cindy) Keady, and Beth (Maurice) Chioda; brother of the late Ellen Mary Dorman; cherished grandfather of ten; and great- grandfather of three. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, (412-221-3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:45 a.m. at Holy Child Parish. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Celtic Hospice of Pittsburgh. View and add condolences at: www.warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BITZER JOHN A. OF FRANKLIN PAR...
BITZER JOHN A. Of Franklin Park, on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Beloved husband of Nancy (DeJoy); father of John (Kelly) A. Bitzer, Jr., Jordan (Laura) Bitzer, and Lindsay (Matthew) Ciccone; grandfather of John A. III; son of the late John and Elizabeth; brother of Janice (late Charles) Lee, Joan (William) Jessup, Anne (Richard) Brutt, Lynn, and Karen Bitzer. No visitation. Services and interment private. Arrangements by THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave., Pgh., PA 15212. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VUKMANIC SR. MARY CATHERINE, O...
VUKMANIC Sr. MARY CATHERINE, OSU Age 95, died Saturday, November 22, 2014, at Mercy Sacred Heart Home in Louisville, KY. She entered the Ursuline Sisters of Pittsburgh in 1936. Sister Vukmanic was the last member of that congregation which amalgamated with the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville in 1958. She earned her B.A. in English from the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, NJ, an M.A. in English from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and a Th.D. in Theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. Sister Vukmanic taught English, Latin, Geometry and Religion at Ursuline Academy in Pittsburgh from 1942-1958. She was an adjunct faculty member of Duquesne University in the 1950s. She was a guest lecturer and an accomplished writer having published more than 200 poems and various periodicals. Sister Vukmanic wrote numerous articles for Catholic journals and magazines, and was a book review editor for the Catholic Home Journal between 1949 and 1959. She also ministered as a professor, administrator and consultant at several sites in Kentucky and Maryland. She is survived by her brother, Walter Vukmanic of Harmony, PA; nieces and nephews; and her Ursuline community. Visitation will be at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 5300 Penn Ave., Bloomfield, on Friday, December 5, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, followed by a Prayer Service with Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Expressions of Sympathy may be made to the Ursuline Sisters and mailed to the Mission Advancement Office, 3105 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MAZZOCCO ANN MARY OF BROOKLINE...
MAZZOCCO ANN MARY Of Brookline, age 92 and a half, on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Daughter of the late Thomas and Victoria Kleca; wife of the late Harry for over 60 years; beloved mother of Marie Angela and Harry Mazzocco, Jr.; grandmother of Mary Ann and Michael Thomas Scipione; sister of Helen Florkowski. Friends may call at THE FRANK DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380 THURSDAY ONLY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Brookline. Mrs. Mazzocco was an award-winning beautician and former owner of Ann's House of Beauty, taught Sunday School at St. Pius X Church and was an ardent pro-life activist. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAWSON REGINA L. JEAN 12/3/1...
DAWSON
REGINA L. JEAN
12/3/1913 - 3/28/2010
Today would have been your 101st Birthday. I pray that you, Dad, and Karen are together and in a better place. You are all in my thoughts and prayers every day. All my love.
Your loving son, Kim.
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DEAN TANYA AGE 53, OF BRIDGEVI...
DEAN TANYA Age 53, of Bridgeville, on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Sister of Debra A. Dean, Brenda Adams-Dean of Hollywood, FL, Charlene T. (Jack) Smith, David Dean III, and Angela (William) Drewery of W. Palm Beach, FL; also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Family will receive visitors from 2-8 p.m. on Friday at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at Second Baptist Church, 324 Mansfield Blvd., Carnegie, PA, 12 noon. www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAWKINS WALTER J. JACK AGE 9...
HAWKINS WALTER J. JACK Age 96, peacefully passed away, November 29, 2014, in Rochester, NY. He was predeceased by his wife, Katheryn (Clark); daughter, Iva Carney; son, John Keith; brothers, William and James. He is survived by his sons, Allen (Eileen) of Virginia, Raymond (Anita) of Rochester, NY, and James (Donna) of Ohio; brothers, Charles and Donald; 14 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Born in Detroit, MI, Jack worked as a tool and die maker for Westinghouse for 46 years. He was past governor of Swissvale Moose Lodge 416 and a member of the Acorn Club. He was an avid card player and had a great sense of humor. Friends received Friday, December 5, 2014, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Funeral interment private. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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