COPELAND EMMA L. Quietly on February 9, 2015. She is survived by a host of nieces and nephew; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives. Friends may call Friday, February 13, 2015, 4-8 p.m. at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF PT. BREEZE, 7204 Thomas Blvd., 15208. Funeral Ceremony Saturday, February 14, 2015, 11 a.m. at Shiloh Community Baptist Church, Frankstown Ave. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TUITE BERNARD J. AGE 98, OF FA...
TUITE BERNARD J. Age 98, of Fair Oaks Senior Living in Beechview, on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Rita (Schultz) Tuite; loving father of Jeannine (Frank) Caputo, Brendan (Dana Montgomery), Conan, Lexie Holzer, Verne (Sharon), Kieran (Elaine), Gabrielle (David) Briggs, Charmaine (Robert) Bragano, Jerrad (Eileen), and Aidan (Holly) Tuite; also survived by 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and on late great- granddaughter; brother of the late Jeryl Tuite, Jean McManus, and Betty Zbikowski. Bernard was a veteran of the Army Air Corps/U.S. Air Force Reserves. Friends received 1-8 p.m. Friday at BRUSCO - NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Siena Church on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery with full military honors. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Catherine of Siena Church, Debt Reduction, 1810 Belasco Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Visit us at: brusco-napierfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHERIDAN MARGARET E. (KOSTYAK)...
SHERIDAN MARGARET E. (KOSTYAK) Age 94, formerly of Mt. Washington, on Friday, February 6, 2015. Wife of the late Philip P. Sheridan; beloved mother of John Sheridan, Peggy Teeter, Lois Slade, Mary McLaughlin, Jim Sheridan, Nancy Ewald, Tom Sheridan and Dorothy Scheidler; also survived by 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Friends welcome Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., (412-381-3345), Virginia Ave. and Kearsarge St., Mt. Washington. Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Mount Church, Monday 10 a.m. Interment St. Michael's Cemetery, 18th St. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OLZEWSKI LORETTA M. NOLAN AGE ...
OLZEWSKI LORETTA M. NOLAN Age 92, of Sharpsburg, died peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Olzewski, whom she married April 26, 1947. She is survived by three sons, Joseph A. of North Carolina, Daniel J. of Maine, and Bernard of Sharpsburg; three daughters, Joanne Rieger of Allison Park, Elaine Schlosser of Allison Park, and Doris Olzewski of Clarion; sister of Thomas Nolan of Lower Burrell and Anna Gubik of Latrobe and the late Mary Ellen Antonucci and Norma Houston; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation at the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., 930 Center Ave., Blawnox, Friday 4-8 p.m. Family and friends will gather at St. Mary Assumption Church for her Funeral Mass, Saturday at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ANDERS KELLY L. 2/12/1965 ~ 11...
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KELLY L.
2/12/1965 ~ 11/22/2002
Kelly, it's been over 12 years since you were taken from us. We love you and miss you every day. You are gone but never forgotten.
Happy Birthday!
Love, your family & Friends.
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ROBERTS EUGENE GENO ON WEDNE...
ROBERTS EUGENE GENO On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, age 45, of the North Side. Beloved son of Eugene and the late Rachel A. Jones; loving brother of Tangella R. (Lawrence) Roberts and Lanair T., Sr. (Jeneasha) Roberts; uncle of Lawrence Martin, Jr., Ta'Rayia R. Martin, LaShawnda Hutchinson, and the late Lanair T. Roberts, Jr.; also survived by seven great-nieces and nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Visitation with the family 4-8 p.m. Friday at the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Avenue, PERRY Hilltop, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CARDINALE CORONA ON FEBRUARY 1...
CARDINALE CORONA On February 12, 2015, of Ambridge. Beloved wife of Demetrio Cardinale; survived by son, AIdo Cardinale of Ambridge; daughter, Maria Cardinale of Ambridge. Friends will be received at the Good Samaritan Catholic Church Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the JOHN SYKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FIX ALMA C. AGE 89, OF SHALER ...
FIX ALMA C. Age 89, of Shaler Twp., formerly of Millvale and Etna, on Feb. 12, 2015. Devoted wife of the late Louis Joseph; beloved mother of Louis Kenneth Fix, Ethel Karen (James) Nelen, Douglas Edward (Kathy) Fix, David Walter Fix, Robert Morgan (Karen) Fix, Christopher Andrew (Veronica) Fix, Daniel Matthew Fix, and Ann Michele (Anthony) Vesci; sister of Kenneth (Rose) Horne, Aileen (Fix) Boscovic, and the late David and Walter Horne; grandmother of Becky (Steve) Dale, Adam (Carole) Nelen, Jeffrey, Amy, Brian, Melissa, Morgan, Nathan, and Elliott Fix; great-grandmother of Justin, Haley, Sienna, Logan, Andrew, and Peyton. Alma loved the simple joys of her family and her children and was a blessing to us all.. Visitation Sun. 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd. Service Mon. 11 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Ascension Lutheran Church, 8225 Peebles Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Please visit us at: www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BHAME DOROTHY J. AGE 89, OF ZE...
BHAME DOROTHY J. Age 89, of Zelienople, went to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 30, 1925, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Ivan L. and Anna Berry, Sr. Dorothy was a faithful member of the Grace Church of Harmony for 64 years and also served 20 years as a Sunday School teacher there. She worked at Herman Pneumatic while her husband served in the United States Army. She volunteered at Passavant Retirement Community for several years. Dorothy was also instrumental in helping to establish the current Harmony Museum. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 64 years, Russell Lee Bhame, whom she married on August 26, 1950; her two children, Donna (Gary) Davison of Connoquenessing and David (Karen) Bhame of Princeton, NJ; and her three grandchildren, Erin (Evan) Conner, Roy Bhame, and Marlena Bhame. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her brother, Ivan L. Berry, Jr. The Bhame family will welcome friends and family on Sunday, February 15, 2015, from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the GLENN-KILDOO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 219 E. Grandview Avenue, Zelienople. A Funeral Ceremony will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2015, at the funeral home, with Rev. Peter J. Everett, officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Grace Church of Harmony Cemetery. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of both Evergreen Nursing Facility and the Butler VNA Hospice for the excellent care provided. If desired, memorial contributions in Dorothy's honor may be made in support of the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Ste. E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the Bhame family at: www.glennkildoofuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KUZMICH MARIE AGE 82, OF KENNE...
KUZMICH MARIE Age 82, of Kennedy Twp., passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015. She was the daughter of the late John and Ruth Hlasnik; Marie was the beloved wife of the late Frank Kuzmich; loving mother to Frank (Terri) Kuzmich, Robert (Tracy) Kuzmich, David (Ann) Kuzmich, and the late John "Jack" (Barbara) Kuzmich; cherished grandmother to Ashley, Brandon, Jon, J.D., Billy, Tiffany, Cassie, Madison, Matthew, Stephen, and Samantha; and three great- grandchildren, Bradley, Bryanna, and Allison. Marie was predeceased by two siblings, John Hlasnik of Washington and Richard Hlasnik of Pgh.; she is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Dolores Hlasnic, Nancy Stetzer, and Olga Thomas. Friends may visit SUNDAY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Rd., Kennedy Twp., where a service will take place MONDAY 10 a.m., followed by burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RODGERS JOHN P. AGE 86, OF PEN...
RODGERS JOHN P. Age 86, of Penn Hills, on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Devoted husband of the late Jane S. Rodgers; beloved father of John "Jack" (Lisa) Rodgers, Rick Rodgers and Bill Rodgers; grandfather of John, Jenny, Kristie, Dan and Mia; brother of Jim (Marlene) Rodgers. John was a big Notre Dame fan, devout Catholic and an US Army veteran during the Korean War. Friends received Sunday 2-7 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10 a.m. at St. Susanna Church. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LUISI ANTHONY, JR. ON FEBRUARY...
LUISI ANTHONY, Jr. On February 11, 2015, Anthony Luisi, Jr., died and went to the Lord at the age of 94. Tony was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 69 years, Mary, who died in 2011. Cherished father (father-in-law) of Bill (Dawn) Luisi, Jim (Sheila) Luisi, Fr. Joe Luisi, and Janet Luisi; beloved grandfather of Danielle and Nicole Luisi, Tori (Justin) Faerber, and Brian Luisi; loving great-grandfather of Dillon Faerber. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Concetta Luisi; and each of his other six siblings, Michael, Carl, John, Daniel, Nicholas, and Philomena. Anthony was born in the town of Troia, Italy and came here as an infant. He graduated from Canonsburg High School, where he met and later married his classmate, Mary D'Orazio. Like most of his brothers, Tony served in World War II. He and Mary raised their children in Houston, PA, in the house that Tony designed and help build. Tony was a founding member of St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg, where he and Mary attended the daily 7:00 a.m. Mass and volunteered in a variety of church ministries over the years. By all accounts, he was a pillar of the church community. He worked as a mechanical designer and crew chief for all of his adult life until his retirement for the former Pennsylvania Transformer Company which became McGraw - Edison Company and later took on the name of Cooper Industries. Tony was a Cub master and Institutional Representative for pack 385, St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg for many years. He was awarded both the Silver Beaver and St. George Award for his contributions to the Boy Scouts of America over a 50 year period. Tony was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Men's Club and Chartiers-Houston Library Board. Tony was gifted with admirable artistic ability, especially in his printing. Before his illness, Tony was an avid bowler, golfer, dancer, and gardener. Tony will be remembered for his sense of adventure, love of family, strong work ethic, story-telling, intelligence, striving for excellence, kindness, humility, faithfulness, compassion, cheerfulness, and servant-like attitude. He will leave an irreplaceable void in the hearts of the family and friends that were privileged to know and love him but who now give him to the Lord. Special thanks to all of his caregivers including those at the Country Meadows Nursing Home, Bridgeville, Dr. Michael Heise, and Catholic Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to SOLLON FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317, J. David Sollon, supervisor, Phillip L. Sollon, director, 724-746-1000. Visitation will be held Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Departing Prayers will be held in the funeral home, Monday at 8:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray, with full military rites accorded by VFW post 191 honor guard. The family kindly suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg. Please visit www.sollon.com to leave online condolences. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STIEHM CHARLES CHUCK ON FEBR...
STIEHM CHARLES CHUCK On February 11, 2015, age 83, of Munhall. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Lena Stiehm; husband of Nancy Stiehm; father of Suzanne Erhard; uncle of Jeffrey (Sharon Opitz) Hunter and Jay Hunter. A private burial will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-461-6394. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALLEN JAMES RICHARD AGE 79, OF...
ALLEN JAMES RICHARD Age 79, of Longboat Key, Florida, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 10, 2015. Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Edgar and Elsie Allen. He was preceded in death by daughter, Cynthia Lee Allen. Jim was a loving husband, father and grandfather survived by his wife, Virginia Ginny; daughter, Denice (Ken) McDonough; son, Ron (Dawn) Allen; brother, William (Donna) Allen; and sister, Lois (Ken) Keener; and grandchildren, Kris (Katie) McDonough, Jordan McDonough, James Allen, Cameron Allen, Alyssa Allen, Colby Lengel and Levi Lengel. He was a founding partner of National Development Corporation, a real estate development, construction and management company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge, alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh and a proud supporter of Pitt Athletic Programs and Katz Business School. He enjoyed his love of golf as a former member of Churchill Valley Country Club and a member of Longboat Key Club. There will be no memorial services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army of Manatee County, 1204 14th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205, or your favorite charity. NATIONAL CREMATION & BURIAL SOCIETY, Sarasota, FL is in charge of cremation arrangements. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JESSY FRANCES D. (DOLMOVICH) O...
JESSY FRANCES D. (DOLMOVICH) On February 11, 2015, age 100. Wife of the late Fred Jessy; loving sister of Ann Schad, Edward Dolmovich also the late Sister Mariam Joseph, Joseph Dolmovich, Louis Dolmovich, Katherine Cain, Matilda Vogrin, Theresa Held and Frank Dolmovich. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation SUNDAY ONLY BRADY MEMORIAL HOME, 1151 Southside Ave., Spring Hill/City View. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial St. Boniface Church Monday 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BLOOM IRVING LOUIS BORN APRIL ...
BLOOM IRVING LOUIS Born April 4, 1934, Judge Irving Louis Bloom passed Feb. 11, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. He was the son of the late Charlotte Bloom and Harold Bloom, a Greensburg city policeman beloved by many residents. He graduated from Greensburg High School in 1952 and the University of Pittsburgh in 1956 and was a member of its Varsity Debating Team and Kappa Nu Fraternity. Graduated from Pitt Law School in 1959 and had been a member of Westmoreland County Bar Association since 1961. Established a private legal practice with the late John F. Dent in 1961, called Dent and Bloom. Appointed solicitor for Greensburg-Salem School District in 1970. Appointed Chief Westmoreland County Solicitor, a post he held from 1976 to 1985. He had a superb and colorful career as a defense attorney. One case in particular illustrated his memorable wit in which he defended an individual who was accused of drunk driving while riding a horse. A horse is a horse, of course, of course. As solicitor he dealt with many cases involving civil rights, an issue he championed throughout his lifetime. Known for lacing his appearances in court with Shakespearean and Biblical quotes, and in private life he was a keen punster. He was renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of the Civil War and led numerous tours of Gettysburg for the Westmoreland Bar Association. Bloom actively volunteered with the Lawyers Concerned with Lawyers (LCL) Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association from 1995 to the present. He was awarded the Fred Funari Award by the Mental Health Association of Westmoreland County for his service with LCL. Bloom served as a Worker's Compensation Judge from 1994 until his death. Formerly a member of B'Nai Israel Synagogue in Greensburg, he attended Beth Israel in Latrobe for many years. He played an active role in maintaining B'Nai Israel Cemetery. He is survived by his former wife, Diane Karp (Rudov); and their four children, Cara Bloom and son-in-law, Richard Carufel of Wilmington, NC, Joel Bloom and daughter-in-law, Jody Shapiro of Forest Hills, Ellen Bloom of Seattle, WA, and Steven Bloom and daughter-in-law, Robyn Neft of Moon; also survived by Norma Chase, his companion of 12 years; and three adoring granddaughters, Stella, Addie, and Sydney; along with step-grandson, Bradley. Funeral arrangements being handled by COSHEY - NICHOLSON FUNERAL HOME, 319 West Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Friday at which time a funeral service will take place with Sara Perman. Interment to follow in B'Nai Israel Cemetery. Reception at Temple Emmanuel directly afterwards. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL). Alvin P. Oskin, Jr. Supervisor in charge of arrangements. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FONTANA OLIVER J. ON FEBRUARY ...
FONTANA OLIVER J. On February 8, 2015, in Columbia, Maryland, 87. Beloved husband of the late Elisabeth Fontana (Weindl) of Bad Tolz, Germany; loving father of Louise Maguire and husband, Brian of Arlington, MA, and Ann Margaret Fontana and husband, Richard L. Mantsch, of Columbia, MD; devoted grandfather to Christopher Mantsch and Megan Mantsch of Columbia, MD; and dear brother of Emilia Filidei and husband, Mirio, of Indio, CA. Mr. Fontana was born and spent most of his life in the Beechview section of Pittsburgh, PA. He was a lifelong member of St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany during World War II, and met and married his wife there. Mr. Fontana spent most of his adult life working as a chef at Tambellini's Restaurant on Liberty Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh, and moved to Columbia, MD in 2003. A visitation will be held on FRIDAY, February 13, 2015, in WILLIAM ECKELS FUNERAL HOME, 1923 Broadway Avenue, Beechview, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on SATURDAY, February 14, 2015, at 11 a.m. at St. Catherine of Sienna Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Oliver's memory. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EROLINE ALFONSE AGE 99, OF CRA...
EROLINE ALFONSE Age 99, of Cranberry Twp., formerly of Whitehall, passed peacefully the morning of Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Husband of the late Josephine (Righetti) Eroline; companion of the late Vera Macher; beloved father of Linda (Glenn) Erickson and Karen (Bruce) Peters; stepfather of Dolly Macher; grandfather of Keith Erickson, Kirk (Amy) Peters, and Amber (Matthew) Hugus; great-grandfather of Quinn, Jackson, Carter, and Lincoln; brother of Walter (Caroline) Eroline. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, in the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3544 North Progress Avenue, Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CUIFFI LIZ JAN. 2, 1937~FEB. 1...
CUIFFI
LIZ
Jan. 2, 1937~Feb. 13, 2011
You are forever in our hearts, Missing you today and always. Love from your family
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MARKLE CHARLES LEE AGE 22, FOR...
MARKLE CHARLES LEE Age 22, formerly of Dormont, passed away on January 30, 2015, in Loxahathee, FL. Charles's memory will be cherished by his father, Brian Markle; his mother, Barbara Fabus; daughter, Alaina Lee Markle; sister, April Lempp; and brother, Steve Green. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Bernard Church in Mt. Lebanon. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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