YACONO VINCENT A. "VINNY PIE" Age 28, of Aspinwall, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2014. Beloved son of Debra (Ickert) Yacono and the late Carmen J. "Buddy" Yacono, Jr.; loving brother of Carmen "C.J." Yacono III and Lauren (Brian) Scanlon; cherished grandson of Rose Marie (Chuck) Warrene and the late Carmen J. Yacono, Sr., Helen and Robert Ickert; devoted uncle to Carmen, Angelo Domenico Yacono and Delaney Scanlon; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Vince was a 2004 graduate of Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School. He was employed by the Borough of Aspinwall in the Public Works Department and a member of the Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department. Friends will be received Tuesday, December 9, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, December 10, 2014, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Avenue, Aspinwall, where a parting prayer will be held Thursday at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Christian Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Raphael Church, 1118 Chislett St., Morningside. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department, 27 Commercial Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CARR MARY JANE "CORKY" (CORCOR...
CARR MARY JANE "CORKY" (CORCORAN) On Saturday, December 6, 2014, age 83, of West Homestead, formerly of Greenfield. Devoted wife of 63 years to the late John "Jake" Carr; loving mother of Donna (Chris) Benko, Deborah Carr, James (Joan) Carr, Edward (Gail) Carr, Thomas (Ann) Carr, Jane (Joseph) Villella, and Patricia (Thomas) Wierzba; daughter of the late Thomas and Edith (Rahn) Corcoran; loving sister of Thomas E. "Bud" (Nancy) Corcoran, Jr. and the late John "Jack" (surviving wife, Ginny) Corcoran, all of Florida; loving sister-in-law of Amelia Hoerle, Agnes "Skip" Seltmann, Jayne Hunt, and Catherine "Kitty" Connelly; also survived by 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mary Jane "Corky" was devoted to her husband and family. She was a patient woman who lived her life simply. She enjoyed her grandchildren, playing bingo, working puzzles on her iPad and her first cup of coffee in the morning. She will be greatly missed. Friends will be received Wednesday 2-8 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. Funeral Thursday at 11:30 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass in St. Rosalia Church at 12 noon. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUSHNECK WAYNE G. AGE 78, OF ...
RUSHNECK WAYNE G. Age 78, of Wexford, on Sunday, December 7, 2014. Loving husband of Barbara (Stoup) Rushneck; brother of Dale Rushneck (Jan); uncle of Jennifer and David Rushneck; brother-in-law of James Stoup; also survived by two great- nieces. Funeral Services are private. Arrangements with GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., Wexford, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRANDETTY BETTY E. ON DECEMBER...
GRANDETTY BETTY E. On December 6, 2014, age 82, of West Homestead, formerly of Homestead. Betty was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Paul and Rose (Toth) Sandor. Betty was a retired Secretary for the Allegheny County Democratic Committee, former Judge of Elections for the Borough of Homestead, and a member of the former St. Mary Magdalene Church where she was in the choir for many years. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Grandetty; cherished mother of Margaret (Bryan) Ensinger, Robert J. Grandetty, Laura (Stanley) Soble, Lisa (Leo) Gardina and the late JoAnn (husband Norman survives) Schirm; loving grandmother of Katie Ensinger and Cameron Gardina. Friends received on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, PA 15120 (412-461-6394). Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Maximilian Kolbe R.C. Church in Homestead. Please share your memories and condolences at georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WAYMAN WILLIAM P. ON SUNDAY, D...
WAYMAN WILLIAM P. On Sunday, December 7, 2014, William P., age 81, of Ingram. Beloved husband of Rose Marie Wayman; loving father of Melissa and Stephanie Wayman; dear grandfather of Thomas, Stephen and Tyler Molitaris; brother of Betty Davis. Friends received at the HERSHBERGER - STOVER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 170 Noble Avenue, Crafton, on Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Ascension Roman Catholic Church, 114 Berry St., Ingram on Thursday at 10 a.m. Frank R. Kirk Post 145 American Legion service on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bill retired after many years of teaching with the Montour School District. If desired, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant St., Pgh., PA 15219. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CONLON MARY PATRICIA (HERNON) ...
CONLON MARY PATRICIA (HERNON) Age 72, of Ross Twp., passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014. Wife of the late Walter F. Conlon; loving sister-in-law of Patrick "Duke" Conlon, Mary Theresa Taylor and Anna Louise Kallams; devoted aunt of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the HEARD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4047 Perrysville Ave., Observatory Hill, 412-931-0200. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the St. Sebastian Church. Family suggests memorial donations be made to Celtic Hospice or your local humane society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JAVORNICK GEORGE LUDWIG AGE 79...
JAVORNICK GEORGE LUDWIG Age 79, of Mt. Lebanon, on Monday, December 8, 2014. Beloved husband of Julia Marie (Viglione) Javornick; loving father of Lisa, Lori and Georgine Javornick; brother of Roger (Carol) Javornick; grandfather of Lauren Marie Schneider. Friends welcome Thursday 2-4, 6-9 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10:00 a.m. in St. Bernard Church, 311 Washington Rd., Pgh., PA 15216. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUFFETT CHARLES W. DUFFETT, JR...
DUFFETT CHARLES W. DUFFETT, Jr. CHUCK Of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014, in Asheville, North Carolina. He was 90 years old. A native and lifelong resident of Pittsburgh, Charles is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jane Gavert Duffett; and four children, Pam and son-in-law, Birch Snyder, Bill and daughter-in-law, Sally, Sue and son-in-law, Rick Schulz, and Joan and son- in-law, Tom Streiff. He had 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Charles earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Carnegie Institute of Technology (CMU) after serving as a radio technician in the US Navy during WWII. He began his career at Electric Controller and Manufacturing Company and held positions with Square D, Follansbee, and Power Control Group. Charles began his own manufacturers' representative organization, the C.W. Duffett Company in 1972. He sold the company in 1998, but remained a consultant to them until his death. Active in the community, Charles was a member of the Syria Mosque of Pittsburgh, served as the Chairman for the Republican Party of Shaler Township and served in various positions at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church. He was an avid golfer, tennis player, loved to dance and play Bridge. Friends will be received on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, Glenshaw. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UPMC St. Margaret's Foundation, attn: Oncology Support Fund, 815 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 and to the Mission Foundation, attn: Cardiology, 890 Hendersonville Road, Suite 300, Asheville, NC 28803. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROMETT DR. THOMAS P. OF BUTLER...
ROMETT DR. THOMAS P. Of Butler, passed away Thurs., Dec. 4, 2014. Husband of Dr. Ellen Somerton Romett; father of Jonathan Romett, Todd Fair, and Sarah Edwards; brother of Sylvester Romett; grandfather of Julia Romett, Landon Romett, and Frederick Edwards. He was a prominent education administrator in the state of Pennsylvania, having worked in several school districts as a consultant to the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education. Friends received in the MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 429 Center Ave., Butler 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fri. and from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sat. at St. Paul R.C. Church, Butler, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Sat. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Butler. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MUCHOW GRACE (SMOLENSKY) AGE 8...
MUCHOW GRACE (SMOLENSKY) Age 86, of New Sewickley Twp., on Friday, December 5, 2014. Beloved wife for 62 years of Arthur P. Muchow; loving mother of Arthur Muchow, Jr. (Sharon), Debbie Gooden, Jenny Klaas (Gary), Marlene Lamberth (Jim); proud grandmother of Kevin, Eric, and Brandon Muchow, Derrick Gooden, Amanda Turcios (Luis), Tiffany Klaas (Karl Zelik), Brittany Lesser (Ryan), Justin (Amanda), Chase and Courtney Lamberth; great-grandmother of Veronica Lamberth and Aden Tyler Muchow (due in two weeks); beloved sister of Albert Smolensky (the late Alice), Chester Smolensky (the late Pat), Robert Smolensky (Marie); preceded in death by sisters, Agnes Nell Ruhl (the late Lawrence) and Ruth Kennedy (the late Jim); and one brother, Edward Smolensky (the late Marsha); she also leaves numerous loving nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2014, followed by visitation from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME of CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd. (724) 772-8800. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Holy Family Institute, 8235 Ohio River Blvd., Pgh., PA 15202. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FETSICK MARYANN AGE 76, ON MON...
FETSICK MARYANN Age 76, on Monday, December 8, 2014, of Forest Hills. Beloved wife of Charles Koch and the late Thomas L. Fetsick; dear mother of Thomas (Deborah), Ronald (Janet), and Robert and Kenneth Fetsick; also five grandchildren. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL INC., FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001 Friday 7-9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARMS MARGARET M. (DONOVAN) AG...
HARMS MARGARET M. (DONOVAN) Age 95, on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, of Brentwood. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert F. Harms; loving mother of Lawrence G. (Jane) and Mary Ann (the late Lenny) Sobieszczyk; cherished grandmother of James (Lorie), Michael (Carmela) and Lauren (Rob) Kling; proud GiGi of James, Zach, Cassidy, Samantha, Bernadette, Gilbert and Trace; sister of the late John and William Donovan and Dorothy Holzer; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Thursday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Wendelin Church at 10 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Family Hospice and 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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GRUBER JAMES G. SHORTY AGE 7...
GRUBER JAMES G. SHORTY Age 74, on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, of Carrick. The battle is over, he won the fight! May you all know how lucky God is to have a champion in Heaven! Beloved husband of Barbara (Dempsey) Gruber; father of Pam Meyer, James (Tammy Bradford) Gruber, Jeffrey (Amy) Gruber and Jennifer Gruber; grandfather of Ashley Gruber, Breanna Meyer, Olivia Allison, Erin Gruber and Ella Gruber; great- grandfather of Aaliyah McVay; brother of Joseph Gruber and the late Kathryn Acklin; brother-in-law of Debbie Isenberg; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was founder of the Carrick Community Boxing Academy and Member of Steamfitters Local #449 for 54 years. Friends received Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick. Funeral Prayer Friday at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. St. Basil Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shadyside Foundation c/o Dr. David R. Weber, 5230 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park with full Military Honors. Send condolences to: www.readshawfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCKEEVER JOHN D. JACK AGE 58...
McKEEVER JOHN D. JACK Age 58, of Jefferson Hills, on December 7, 2014, at home. He was the son of the late John R. and Agnes (Mixie) McKeever. He was a network engineer for Thermo Fisher Scientific in Robinson Twp. He was formerly employed by USX and Bayer Corporation. He was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne. He was an avid golfer and a drummer for several area bands. He was a graduate at Duquesne University. Beloved husband of 30 years to Sandra Sandy (Lauris) McKeever; father of Sara (Craig Bargiel) McKeever and Daniel McKeever, both at home; brother of Barbara (David) Harding of St. Louis, MO, Janet (Peter) Wahl of San Diego, CA and Marlene (David) Graham of Allison Park; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation on Thursday, December 11, 2014, from 1 to 9 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the Light of the World Parish, 32 S. 1st St., Duquesne, PA 15110. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUGAN FRANCES M. (MONSKI) PEAC...
DUGAN FRANCES M. (MONSKI) Peacefully surrounded by family on December 8, 2014, at the age of 94. Loving wife of 52 years to the late Walter L.; loving mother to Bernadette (Cliff) Beisel of Gibsonia, Conrad (Carol) of Cary, NC, Barry (Aida) of Center Twp., Geralyn Dugan of Mt. Lebanon and Marlene (Richard) Schenck of Brookline; also 13 grandchildren; ten great- grandchildren. Fran will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Friends may call at THE FRANK DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380 WEDNESDAY ONLY 2-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the Church of the Resurrection, 1100 Creedmoor Ave., Pgh., PA 15226. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRAUSE LISA M. (SCOTTY) AGE 47...
KRAUSE LISA M. (SCOTTY) Age 47, of Millvale, formerly of Sharpsburg, on Monday, December 8, 2014. Loving mother of Alyssa; beloved daughter of Dorothy Allen (Berni) and the late Nicholas Scotty (Laura); cherished sister of Sherri Dorn (Joe), Janel Baumann (Matthias), William Dudas, David Dudas (Joanie), Patti Stankovic (Doug), Bernie Allen, Francis Allen (Rhonda), Cynthia Sachs (Doug) and the late Robert Dudas (Angi); also survived by 21 nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday 2-8 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Sharpsburg, PA 15215, where a Service will immediately follow. Interment private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MAYER ROBERT O. ON SATURDAY, D...
MAYER ROBERT O. On Saturday, December 6, 2014, Robert, age 78, of Hampton Twp. Father of Erika and Alexandra Mayer; grandfather of Ryan Meinert and Jesse Lemon. Friends received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Butler at 52nd St., Lawrenceville. Visitations with the family will be Thursday 2-4 p.m., 6 p.m. until time of Services at 8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HANNA LINDELL ELAINE AGE 82, O...
HANNA LINDELL ELAINE Age 82, of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Born September 5, 1932, in Marysville, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Esther Grauer of Marysville, Kansas. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Elmer Marshall Hanna; a daughter, Julie Karner and husband, Todd, and their three children, Jason, Jenny and Grant of Overland Park, Kansas; daughter-in-law, Melissa Compton, and her late son, Mark's children, John and Payton Hanna of Frederick, Maryland. Her son, Mark Andrew Hanna, preceded her in death in 1999. She graduated from Kansas State University in 1954 and worked in radio and television before having a family. She was a fabulous mother and grandmother and homemaker. She loved genealogy, reading and traveling with her family. Our family trips to the British Isles, the Northern Mediterranean, and Alaska where some of her favorite times. Visitation will be held Friday, December 12, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444.A Graveside Service will be held in Allegheny County Memorial Park on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at 11 a.m. PLEASE MEET AT THE CEMETERY. www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBINSON SALEH EDWARD AGE 35,...
ROBINSON SALEH EDWARD Age 35, of Pittsburgh, passed away suddenly on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, at 9:30 p.m. Friends received Friday 4-8 p.m. at the RAPP FUNERAL HOME, 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pgh., PA 15235, 412-241-5415. Friends and family will be gathering at the Rapp Funeral Home Saturday at 9:30 a.m. to proceed to Allegheny Cemetery for the Committal at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STONECIPHER JOHN AGE 92, OF PI...
STONECIPHER JOHN Age 92, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Montgomery Co., MD and Orlando, FL. Passed with his daughter at his side on December 6, 2014. Survived by his loving daughter, Margaret (Robert) Bourg; and beloved grandchildren, Garrett and Charlotte. Preceded in death by his parents, David and Anna Edna Smith Stonecipher; and two siblings, Dan and Ruth Stonecipher Claiborne. John was a member of the greatest generation, serving as a flight instructor stateside and later as a pilot with the 484th bomb group in Italy. Before and after the war, John attended the University of Florida, where he was a member of the Chi Phi fraternity and received a B.S. in horticulture. He retired from Martin Marietta in 1984. John was a member of the Orange County Old Timers Club, The University of Florida Alumni Association, and a volunteer with the Orange County Historical Society in Orlando. He enjoyed small combo jazz, reading, history, fishing, and watching Florida Gator football games. Arrangements entrusted to the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15207. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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