FORD MARGUERITE R. Of Bethel Park, on Monday, December 1, 2014, age 84. Wife of the late Henry Ford; beloved mother of Charles Vaughn (Marion), Debra Battle (Daniel), and Kacey Faisant (Joe); Mema of 11 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. Friends will be received on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, from 9-10 a.m. in the vestibule of St. Thomas More Church. A Memorial Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEISS KEVIN C. AGE 50, OF BALD...
WEISS KEVIN C. Age 50, of Baldwin, a kind and gentle spirit passed on December 2, 2014. Cherished son of Janet Ruppert (Reg) and Warren (Regina and the late Roberta); dear brother of Daniel (Kathy), Eric (Amy), Patti Chioda (Tony), Marlene Peck (Dave), Don Brown (Wendy) and the late Wayne Brown; loving companion of Denise Weis; treasured cousin and uncle of many. Kevin enjoyed fishing, model trains, and had a special love for animals. He LOVED his family and friends and will be truly missed. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society. Services private. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KESTER-MILLARD MARGARET M. (MC...
KESTER-MILLARD MARGARET M. (McMILLAN) Passed peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Cherished mother of Tom, John and Meg; loving grandmother of Ed, Tracey, Kim, Frank, Adam, and Matt; adoring great-grandmother of six. Services private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org are suggested. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOUGHERTY WILLIAM DOC HAPPY ...
DOUGHERTY
WILLIAM DOC
Happy 84th Birthday!
We love you and miss you.
Rose & Family
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LENNARTZ BRIAN 9/13/60 - 12/3/...
LENNARTZ
BRIAN
9/13/60 - 12/3/13
Goodbye Brian
we all had to say
A year ago on a cold
winter day
We remember the good times and try not to be sad
But saying goodbye still
hurts so bad
Brian, we miss and think about you everyday
And when we need to talk to you we will pray
Love, Dad, Mom, Bernie, Bernet, Jack, Michele, John, Jason, Ariana, Nathan, Leo, and Ransom
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MCCREARY DONALD LEROY MAR 13, ...
McCREARY
DONALD LEROY
Mar 13, 1934 ~ Dec 7, 2007
Seven years and it seems forever. Missed every day by your wife, children and grandchildren.
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SUSKI CHESTER J. AGE 91, FORME...
SUSKI CHESTER J. Age 91, formerly of Whitehall and recently residing at The Arrowood Complex in Jefferson Hills, passed away on December 6, 2014. Born May 5, 1923, Chester was the son of Michael and Marianna Suski. Beloved husband of the late Josephine R. (Pavlik) Suski; loving father of James (Karen), Bob (Becky), Kenneth (Jane) and David (Connie) Suski; caring grandfather of Thomas, Valerie, Tara, Collette, Ann Marie, Lauren, Adam, Liana, and Mary; great-grandfather of Jessica, Brandon, Jackson, Ava, Daniel, and Mathew. After graduating from Schenley High School in 1941, he enlisted in the Army at the start of WWII and served in the 7th Armored Division of Patton's 3rd Army. He worked until he was 90 as the owner of W.S. Radcliffe Company in Wilkinsburg. C.J. was the brother of the late Cecelia, James, Bernadine, Irene and Sally. He was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Whitehall. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, PA 15236. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin. Entombment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HILL RHAE L. AGE 83, FORMERLY ...
HILL RHAE L. Age 83, formerly of Homestead, passed away on December 6, 2014, at UPMC McKeesport. She leaves to cherish her memory mother, Clara Hill; siblings, Patrick James Hill, Diane Lynn (Robert) Fink, Dwayne Lee Hill, Roberta Louise (Anthony) Bonacci, Daniel Timothy Hill; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Visitation 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at TUNIE FUNERAL HOME, 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Homestead Cemetery www.tuniefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THARP WILLIAM BUCK AGE 77, O...
THARP WILLIAM BUCK Age 77, of Finleyville, formerly of Bridgeville, on December 7, 2014. Beloved husband of Sharon (Hamilton) Tharp and the late Rita Anne (Pajak) Tharp; devoted father of David (Janet) Tharp and Tom (Lisa) Tharp; cherished grandfather of Laura, Dusty, Mandy, Jessy and Tommy; and loved by the entire Hamilton family. Buck retired from Duquesne Light, Elrama Power Plant. Friends will be received on Tuesday 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 Wednesday, time and location to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, H.J Heinz Campus, 1010 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. View and share condolences at: www.warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BELL WILLIAM FRANK AGE 94, F...
BELL WILLIAM FRANK Age 94, formerly of Green Tree, peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2014. Husband of the late Laura (Frazier) Bell; beloved father of Robert Lee (Rita) Bell of E. Lyme, CT and Frank D. (Betty Anne Fitzgerald) Bell of Prospect, PA; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren; brother of the late Geraldine Gibson and Mary Katherine Boreing; also survived by nieces and nephews. Frank was a decorated WWII veteran with the US Army and a former employee of J&L Steel for over 38 years. Visitation TUESDAY ONLY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Ave., Crafton, PA 15205, where the Blessing Service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SIRY GRACE E. AGE 93, OF ROBIN...
SIRY GRACE E. Age 93, of Robinson Twp., Pittsburgh, PA, on Sunday morning, December 7, 2014. Grace was reunited with her husband, Walter J. Siry, who passed one week ago on Sunday, November 30, 2014, of which they were married 75 years. Beloved mother of Clifford Siry and the late Walt Siry; grandmother of Todd Siry and Denise McGinnis; great-grandmother of Seth and Cole Siry, and Kimberly and Meghan McGinnis; also several nieces and nephews; preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Kleeman; and brothers, Donald, Clifford and Roy Todd. Grace, along with her husband, Walter, operated Siry's Grocery Store in Imperial for 23 years. She retired from Deluxe Check Printing. Family to receive friends at the WHARTON - HERRICK FUNERAL HOME, Edward M. Herrick, Funeral Director/Owner, 951 Cliff Mine Rd., N. Fayette Twp., Imperial, PA 724-695-7332 on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, from 10 a.m. until time of Service at 11 a.m., followed by interment Valley Cemetery, Imperial. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRAMER JEANNIE ON FRIDAY, DECE...
KRAMER JEANNIE On Friday, December 5, 2014, of Brentwood. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Kramer, Sr.; loving mother of Jacqueline (Keith) Mahoney, Frances (Jeff) Hoopingarner, Ann (Jack) Gyure, Joseph P. (Cheri) Kramer, Jr. and Traci (Keith) Nodaros; beloved partner of 35 years to Bud Keeler; sister of Mae Gannis, Pauline Gatti and Joanne Vogt; devoted grandmother of 14; proud great-grandmother of 13; nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Brentwood EMS, 3624 Brownsville Rd., Pgh., PA 15227 or Brentwood Volunteer Fire Dept., 3433 Brownsville Rd., Pgh., PA 15227. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARTHOLOMAE LOIS ANN AGE 70, O...
BARTHOLOMAE LOIS ANN Age 70, of Plum Borough, Allegheny County, passed away December 4, 2014, after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Barth E. and Olive G. Bartholomae of Penn Hills. She is survived by two brothers, Alan E. Bartholomae (Jean) of Murrysville, Roy C. Bartholomae of Dothan, Alabama, and predeceased by a third brother, Barth W. Bartholomae (Mary); also, nieces and nephews, Dale (Laurie), Lora (John), Julie (Paul), Matthew and grandniece, Alana. She was a member of Corinth Chapter 229, Order of Eastern Star, and Corinthian Court 35, Order of Amaranth. In addition, she was active in the Monroeville Mall Ministry. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at the HART FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3103 Lillian Ave., Murrysville, PA. A service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Allegheny County Memorial Park, Allison Park, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Monroeville Mall Ministry, Room 231 Office Complex, Monroeville, PA 15146, or Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HANS MAUREEN (TOZZIE) AGE 75, ...
HANS MAUREEN (TOZZIE) Age 75, of Carnegie, PA on December 5, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Norman Hans; loving sister of the late Robert Tozzie and the late Ronald Tozzie; loving aunt to three nieces and five nephews located across the United States. Many are deeply appreciative of her lifetime of selfless giving to others and constant sacrifice in care of others. Her constant dignity and high integrity remain a strong example. Friends welcome Wednesday 11 a.m. for Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Capistran Catholic Church, 1610 McMillan Rd., Pgh., PA 15241. Interment to follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements entrusted to WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 412-563-2800. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JACASZEK LIBBY (MAOLA) ON SATU...
JACASZEK LIBBY (MAOLA) On Saturday, December 6, 2014, age 81, of Glenshaw, formerly of Morningside, passed away after a short illness at Family Hospice at Canterbury Place, Lawrenceville. Beloved wife of 56 years to Norman Jacaszek; loving mother of Antoinette (Robert) Schwer of Tennessee, Marianne (Tobin) Brown of Florida and John (Jill) Jacaszek of North Huntingdon, PA; devoted grandmother of Paul (Jessie) Schwer, Brad (Michelle) Schwer, David Schwer, Jordan Schwer and Evan Jacaszek; proud great-grandmother of Hobbes Schwer; preceded in death by her parents, Gregory and Clementina Maola; and her siblings, Michael A. Maola, Victor A. Maola, Nancy Cieply, Joanne Maola, Rosanne Maola and Antoinette Maola. Libby was a retired administrative assistant at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a longtime member of St. Raphael Parish. She was a member of the North Hills Squares, where she enjoyed square dancing and round dancing, and was actively involved with AARP, Morningside Division. She also enjoyed traveling, cooking and entertaining in the company of her dear family and friends. Friends welcome at the WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Sharpsburg, Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. from St. Raphael Church, 1118 Chislett St., Pgh., PA. In lieu of flowers, her family suggests memorial contributions to Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pgh., PA 15243. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUTERBAUGH MARGARET M. (GEYER)...
BUTERBAUGH MARGARET M. (GEYER) Age 84, of the North Hills, died suddenly on Saturday, December 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her dear husband of 48 years, Hal Buterbaugh; and her parents, Charles and Elizabeth Geyer. Marge's family and her 4 angels meant the world to her and she enjoyed every minute with them. Loving and devoted mother of Jackie Graham (Rich), Donna Bricker, Peggy Westbrook (Ray), and Karen Hartman (Scott); cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Tom), David (Jill), Beth (Severn), Jeff, Paula (Daryl), Jessica (Toby), Michael, Taylor, Jonathon, Daniel, Scott and Maggie; great-grandmother of Tristan, Jordan, Aurora, Logan, Abigail, Juliet, John, Mya, and Zachary; beloved sister of Jess and Nancy Geyer; very dear friend of Helen Wisniewski and her sister-in-law, Aggie Buterbaugh; dearest aunt of Carl (Vicky) and Steve (Rob) Geyer; she is also survived by many in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews of the Buterbaugh, Geyer, and Schwab clans, her Puddle Buddies, the 50 and Over Club, her Pinochle gang, Millvale High alumni, and the many friends she made and treasured throughout her life. She was a longtime resident of Spring Garden and a former member of Most Holy Name Church and was known throughout the neighborhood during her 25 years at Flore's Bakery. Everyone loved Margie. She was the life of the party and always ready to dance with a smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes. Viewing will be held on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., Pgh., PA 15229. Mass of a Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Church, 800 Avila Court, Pgh., PA 15237. The family requests donations to DePaul School for Hearing & Speech, 6202 Alder St., Pgh., PA 15206. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JONES MICHAEL D., SR. AGE 61, ...
JONES MICHAEL D., Sr. Age 61, of Overbrook, on Friday, December 5, 2014. Beloved husband of Carol Jones; dear father of Stacey (Bill) Schran and the late Michael D. Jones, Jr.; grandfather of Chloe and Grace Schran; brother of Harold and Thomas Jones, Sarah Cooper and the late James Jones. Friends received Tuesday 2-8 p.m. in THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2323 E. Carson St., where Service will be held Tuesday 8 p.m. Interment private. www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PETRONKO DENNIS A. OF MT. WASH...
PETRONKO DENNIS A. Of Mt. Washington, died December 5, 2014, at age 67, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Diane Knox Petronko; and his children and their spouses, Nicholas (Chelsea) of Los Angeles, CA, and Kristina (Jonathan Lafky) of Easton, PA; also survived by brothers, Clifford of Latrobe, PA and Larry of Barboursville, WV; as well as nephews and a niece. Born April 21, 1947, to Andrew and Martha Petronko, Dennis grew up in Belle Vernon. He graduated from Rostraver Township High School in 1965 in the same class as his wife; the couple married in 1972. Following graduation from West Virginia University where he received a degree in industrial engineering in 1969, he served in the U.S. Army with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam from 1970-1971. As sergeant and squad leader in a reconnaissance unit near the DMZ (demilitarized zone), he spent long periods under fire, at one point serving 103 consecutive days unprotected in dense jungle terrain. He received the Bronze Star for his service. This past November 18, 2014, as he did every year, he celebrated the anniversary of his return to the U.S. from Vietnam with friends and champagne. A born entrepreneur and superb negotiator, Dennis joined Fisher Controls in Marshalltown Iowa as a sales engineer. Returning to the Pittsburgh area in 1977, he worked for Equipment and Controls, which represented Fisher Controls (now Emerson Process Management) in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He later became the president and owner of Equipment and Controls. Under his leadership, Equipment and Controls expanded to also represent Emerson in West Africa, providing equipment and services to the oil production industry throughout the region. Emerson commended his adventurous and visionary approach. In 2003, Dennis sold the domestic company while retaining the international business. Dennis was a founder and partner in many other businesses, serving as a mentor to younger colleagues upon whom he made a profound impact. The risks that you were willing to take have helped so many people earn a living and provide for their families, whether a few miles away in Pittsburgh or thousands of miles away in Africa and India, one recently wrote. He demanded the best of his co-workers and always led by example: he never retired, working actively until his death. During his years of international business travel, his passport frequently ran out of pages. Throughout his career, he relished skiing, hunting, and travel. Getting drafted was the best thing that ever happened to me, he would joke, because it sparked his curiosity to travel and subsequently successfully pursue international business opportunities. He developed relationships that became lifelong friendships all over the world and, with his wife, completed an around- the-world journey in 2010, during which he revisited Vietnam. In 2013, despite his illness, he took his family to visit his Russian ancestral village of Skwirtne, now part of Poland. Private arrangements will be handled by the THOMAS M. DOLFI FUNERAL HOME in Uniontown (724-437-4651). Friends and family will celebrate Dennis' generosity, courage and example at a Memorial Service to be scheduled in early January 2015. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110; www.pittsburghfoodbank.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HUGHES JUDITH A. AGE 77, OF MO...
HUGHES JUDITH A. Age 77, of Monroeville, died on Saturday, December 6, 2014. Beloved wife to the late Harry A. Hughes; loving mother of Scott Hughes, Brian Hughes (MJ), and Stacy Kier (Marty); and cherished grandmother of Steven and Bethany Kier. Services Private. Professional Services entrusted to the care of THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the ASPCA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOMBARA THERESA M. PEACEFULLY ...
BOMBARA THERESA M. Peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2014, of Bloomfield, age 90. Loving sister of the late Santa Lodovico, Felix and Frank Bombara, Josephine Adams, Antoinette (Nina) Rodgers, John Bombara (surviving spouse, Carmella); survived by many loving nieces and nephews and their families. Friends received Monday 2-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Funeral Tuesday 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Parish, Liberty Campus at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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