DiMENNA JAMES J. BEAN Age 54, after an extended illness on Thursday, May 14, 2015, of Regent Square. Beloved husband of Dolly; son of James DiMenna and the late Theresa DiMenna; brother of Charlene Walker; survived by his four legged children, Myla and Harley; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL INC., FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SILVESTRI PATRICIA ANN AGE 77,...
SILVESTRI PATRICIA ANN Age 77, of Pittsburgh, passed away on May 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Dorothy Sacco; her loving husband, Louis Silvestri. She is survived by her brother, Robert Sacco; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., on Sunday from 6:30-9 p.m., with the Funeral Service to follow on Monday at 11:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Condolences may be posted at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BODE FREDERICK W., JR., M.D. O...
BODE FREDERICK W., Jr., M.D. Of Vero Beach, FL, and formerly of Churchill, PA died of natural causes on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, in Cape Coral, FL. Born on September 23, 1922, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Anna (Hammond) Bode; his wife, Helen Baxter Bode; his second wife, Lori Hosford Turner Bode; and his sister, Marjorie Bode Dunsford; and is survived by five children, Joanne Bode Perry of Washington, D.C., Ann Bode Biddison (Mark) of Cape Coral, FL, Frederick W. Bode III (Leslie) of Upper St. Clair, PA, Thomas C. Bode (Ruth-Ann) of Louisville, KY, and C. Baxter Bode (Susan) of Winter Park, FL; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Dr. Bode was a Captain in the Army and a veteran of the Korean war and while in Pittsburgh served as a member of the Churchill Volunteer Fire Department. He graduated from Shadyside Academy, attended UVA and the Jefferson Medical College. A memorial service for family and friends will be scheduled at St. John Fisher Church, Father Gentile presiding. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Fisher Church or the Salvation Army. Please visit www.fullermetz.com for condolences online. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MAYER FELIX R. AGE 81, OF MCKE...
MAYER FELIX R. Age 81, of McKeesport, died May 14, 2015, at UPMC McKeesport. Born July 20, 1933, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Albert and Rose Mary (Rice) Mayer and the husband of the late Anna E. Mayer. Felix worked for Continental Can Company in West Mifflin, PA from 1951-1953, and went on to serve in the U.S. Army under the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, NC. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he returned to work for Continental Can as a Coil Shearman until he retired after 25 years of service. Even after his retirement, he went on to work as a Security Guard at CCAC, and was a member of the McKeesport Heritage Association and the 82nd Airborne Club. He was forever an avid Steelers fan and had a love of photography, computers and genealogy. Felix is survived by his children, Linda (Greg) Ferencz of Winston-Salem, NC, Janet (Richard) Jordan of Middleburg, FL, Felix Mayer, Jr. of Riverside, CA, Rosemary Mayer of McKeesport, PA, Sandra Sovick of McKeesport, PA and Bernadine Anchak of McKeesport, PA. He is survived by 14 grandchildren, Jennifer, Rachel, Julie, John, Annamarie, Bill, Matthew, Kevin, Mark, Joshua, Justin, Jacob, Johnna, Jordan; nine great- grandchildren; siblings, Albert Mayer of McKeesport, PA and Bernard (Marcia) Mayer of North Huntingdon, PA. He was preceded in death by his children, Theresa Ann, Leonard James, Michael Anthony, Dorothy Jean and John Albert Mayer. Family and friends will be received at WILLIG FUNERAL HOME on Sunday from 12-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, 10 a.m., at Corpus Christi Church, with Fr. Michael Maranowski, officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KELLEY MARLENE (KLINGENSMITH) ...
KELLEY MARLENE (KLINGENSMITH) Age 60, Marlene Pearl Kelley, of Pittsburgh, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015. Born September 6, 1954, she was the beloved wife of the late Harry Kelley. She worked at Little Sisters of the Poor for more than 20 years. Marlene was an avid reader, music lover, and she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is remembered with love by her grandson, Liam Klingensmith; son, Shannon (Jami) Klingensmith; daughters, Karen (John) Zofcin, Janet (Ron) Sampson, Colleen Sewell (Jack Torres); sister, Nancy (Norm) Taylor; and brothers, Stuart (Brenda) Klingensmith, and Steve (Josephine) Klingensmith. Visitation will be held at STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 920 Cedar Avenue across from A.G.H. on Sunday, May 17, 2015, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Stephen M. Brady Funeral Home Monday, May 18, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOCSIS RAYMOND D. OF WEST MIFF...
KOCSIS RAYMOND D. Of West Mifflin, on May 14, 2015, age 89. Beloved husband of 66 years to Martha (Puchy) Kocsis; father of Cheryl Rae (Jeffrey Ingersoll) Kocsis, Gale (Thomas) Lyskava, Kathy (Andy) Petruska and Lisa (Ritesh) Kumar; brother of John (Rita) Kocsis and the late Robert (late Jean) Kocsis; grandfather of Jason, Jake and Julie Lyskava and Andrew Petruska; great-grandfather of Henry, Rose and Max Lyskava, and Drew and Liam Petruska. Ray retired from U. S. Steel Homestead Works and was a veteran of the Army Air Corps serving during WWII. Friends received SAVOLSKIS - WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, Sunday 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m., Resurrection Church, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Rescue League, 6620 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FLUKAS SEVILLA SUE AGE 89, O...
FLUKAS SEVILLA SUE Age 89, of Glade Mills, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at UPMC Passavant. She was born March 28, 1926, in Bentleyville, PA, the daughter of the late Raymond and Edna Mae (Guthrie) Banks. Sevilla had been a member of Holy Sepulcher Church and retired as a custodian for Mars High School. She enjoyed working around the home and watching her sons play sports. Surviving are four sons, Robert Flukas (wife, Denise) of Scott Township, Dan Flukas (wife, Karen) of Phoenix, AZ, Phillip Flukas (wife, Danette) of Florence, MT, and John Flukas of Glade Mills; grandchildren, Gina Switala and Bobby Flukas; great-grandchildren, Michael, Mason, Nicholas, and Carlos; a brother, William Banks of Cokeburg; and niece, Alyce and her daughter, Alyssa. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Daniel Flukas; and her sister, Vivian Banks. Friends will be received at YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Sunday, May 17, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Blessing Services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, May 18, 2015, at 10 a.m., with Father Robert Cedolia, officiating. Interment will be in Glade Run Cemetery. For more information, go to: www.youngfuneralhomes.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VOLCHECK JOHN F. OF CONCORDIA ...
VOLCHECK JOHN F. Of Concordia in Monroeville, formerly of Plum and North Braddock, age 85, on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. John was an employee of Westinghouse in East Pittsburgh. He was very active at St. Helen Church of Holy Cross Parish. John liked going to the gym, gardening and enjoying a good cigar. Loving brother of Margaret V. Kuhn of Plum and the late Bernard M. Volcheck; beloved uncle of Robin (Rodney) Bourgeois and John M. Volcheck; great-uncle of Brandy and Rodney Bourgeois. Friends welcome Sunday 2-4 p.m. and Monday 9-11:30 a.m. in the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Church of Good Shepherd Parish on Monday, 12 noon. Memorial donations may be made to Sudan Relief Fund, P.O. Box 7084, Merrifield, Virginia 22116, Catholic Relief Services, Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 17152, Baltimore, MD 21298-8452 and Priests For Life, P.O. Box 141172, Staten Island, NY 10314. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GLENN RALPH H. ON WEDNESDAY, M...
GLENN RALPH H. On Wednesday, May 13, 2015, Ralph H. Glenn, age 89, of the Masonic Village at Sewickley, formerly of Kennedy Twp. Beloved husband of Dolores Glenn (Adams), deceased; dear father of Ralph G. (Deborah) Glenn and Kimberly S. (Dale) Lesonick; grandfather of Jason Lesonick, Jessica van de Loo (Bastian) and Brittany Glenn; also nieces and nephews. Ralph was a US Navy, WWII veteran. Friends received at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Rd., Kennedy Twp., from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with a funeral service to follow at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial following in Chartiers Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Pastoral Fund, or Masonic Employee Appreciation Fund, 1000 Masonic Dr., Sewickley, PA 15143. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LISCIO PHILOMENA A. FIFI (MA...
LISCIO PHILOMENA A. FIFI (MARTINO) Of Forest Hills, age 87, on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Loving wife of the late Rocco A. Liscio; beloved mother of Celeste Liscio of Forest Hills, Annette (Frank) Zeppenfeld of Penn Hills, Cynthia Liscio of Forest Hills and Susan Pollick of Forest Hills; proud grandmother of Elizabeth Anne Pollick and Kenneth Rocco Pollick; sister of the late Olga Kimmerle; also cherished by many nieces and nephews. Fifi was a true inspiration to her family, she overcame challenging obstacles that many would not have been able to. She was the matriarch of the family, always bringing everyone together. Her happiness, true passion for life and overall kindness have made her daughters so proud to call her mom. Fifi was the best grandmother in the world. Friends welcome Sunday 6-8 p.m. and Monday 2-8 p.m. in the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800, where a Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and the Woodland Hills EMS, 8 Vine Alley, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAZZANI RICHARD J. AGE 94, OF ...
BAZZANI RICHARD J. Age 94, of Longwood of Oakmont (formerly of Crescent Hills), passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Beloved son of the late Richard and Mary (Tedesco) Bazzani; faithful husband of the late Evelyn B. Bazzani for 60 years; loving father of James R. (Mary Kay) Bazzani, Bruce P. (Kim) Bazzani, and Karen B. (James) Crawford; adoring grandfather of Jonathan (Laura) Bazzani, Matthew (Melinda) Bazzani, Jordan Bazzani, Jace (Ashley Sklar, fiancée) Bazzani, Kaitlyn (Daniel) Schmitt, Kelley (Jesse) Teitsworth, and Lindsay (Benjamin) Sera; proud great- grandfather of Beau Bazzani and Max Teitsworth; greatly anticipating the arrival of a third great-grandson in September. He graduated from Penn Hills High School in 1939, where he lettered in football and basketball. Richard was a U.S. Army WWII veteran. He had a long career at Graciano Corporation. Richard was a devoted family man who will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and humility. He will be missed by his aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to acknowledge his dear, lifelong friends and the devoted staff of Longwood at Oakmont and Caring from the Heart for so many years of companionship, support and love. A Memorial Service was held at Longwood at Oakmont and private Interment will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Donations may be made to PLUM EMS, 1990 Old Mine Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Arrangements by BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HORNER MARY LOU AGE 84, PASSED...
HORNER MARY LOU Age 84, passed away in Ocala, FL on May 9, 2015. She was a homemaker. Mary moved to this area, from Pittsburgh, in 2003. She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Frank Horner of 35 years; one son, Robert Lamb (Lorraine) of East Bridgewater, MA and a daughter, Sandra Ridge (Mark) of Penn Hills, PA; four grandchildren, Robert, Julie, Tammy and Mark; also eight great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. ROBERTS FUNERAL HOMES BRUCE CHAPEL WEST, (352)854-2266, made the arrangements. To leave condolences: robertsfuneralhomes.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHIZ DOROTHY (SINGER) AGE 86, ...
CHIZ DOROTHY (SINGER) Age 86, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Born December 30, 1928, the daughter of the late Edgar Luton Singer and Sophie Runge Singer; wife of the late Edward S. Chiz; beloved mother of three daughters, Diane (Paul) Diroll of York, PA, Debbie (Steve) Novakowski of North East, PA and Denise (Jim) Kelvington of Slippery Rock, PA; dear grandmother of Stephanie and Geoffrey Novakowski; sister of the late Harry and Mary Ethel Singer. Dorothy is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was a great cook and an extremely talented seamstress. Prior to raising her three children, Dorothy worked at Bell Telephone and was a sales person for Stanley Home Products. Family and friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main St., Munhall, Monday 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Therese Church, Munhall, interment to follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Dorothy's family asks that memorial contributions in her name be made to the Wounded Warrior Project to help our veterans. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DECKER MARY F. AGE 96, OF MOON...
DECKER MARY F. Age 96, of Moon Twp., formerly of Imperial, PA, on Thursday afternoon, May 14, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Kyle Decker, who passed March 20, 2001; beloved mother of Gary Decker, Ronald (Kimberly) Decker, Gwen (Ronald) Homitz and Robert (Bev) Decker; cherished grandmother of 15; adored great-grandmother of 15; and one great-great-grandchild; sister of Clyde Fulton and the late Ralph Fulton and Margaret Folley. Family to receive friends at the HERRICK COMPASSIONATE FUNERAL SERVICE, PC, Edward M. Herrick, Supervisor/Owner, 951 Cliff Mine Rd., N. Fayette Twp., Imperial, PA, 724-695-7332 on Sunday, May 17, 2015, between the hours of 2-8 p.m., where her Funeral Service will take place Monday 10 a.m., followed by interment Valley Cemetery, Imperial. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MILLER MARJORIE (MILLER) AGE 9...
MILLER MARJORIE (MILLER) Age 90, longtime resident of O'Hara Township, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Happily married for 68 years to J. Lee Miller; loving mother of three daughters, all living in Pennsylvania, Marilee Miller Ward (Bob) of Chester Springs, Lindsay Miller Evans (Doug) of Everett, and Carol Miller-Mease (Steve) of Chester Springs; she was the very proud grandmother of six grandchildren, Whitney Jaeger, Todd Cordray, Brandon Evans, Morgan Evans, Andy Cordray, and Travis Mease; four step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren; she was the sister of Clarence Chick Miller; sister-in-law of Harvey Miller and Andrew Miller; as well as having many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Marge attended Peabody High School and Grove City College. She graduated with a BS from Pitt and went on to get her Masters in Library Science from Pitt as well, and was an adored librarian at Fairview Elementary in the Fox Chapel School District for 19 years! She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, a charter member of the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church where she was an Elder and taught Sunday School, active in the Girl Scouts, the Countryside Garden Club and a charter member of Fox Chapel AAUW. She and her husband, Lee, were world travelers and journeyed to Tahiti, Bora Bora, Alaska, Ireland and many other exciting places. They were also avid sailors and owned a sailboat on which they lived every summer weekend, cruising Lake Erie. No visitation. A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held Friday, May 22, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15238. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any library in her name. Arrangements by WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, Aspinwall. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAAS CAROL CAROL DEE AGE 77,...
HAAS CAROL CAROL DEE Age 77, of McKees Rocks, on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late John and Josephine Dzikowski; mother of Greg Schwab and Keith Schwab; grandmother of Jonathan Schwab, Megan Schwab, Brian Rossmiller, Mercedes Doctor-Schwab, Hunter Schwab; adopted grandmother of Christian Downey, Rachel Gatto; adopted great-grandchildren, Joshua, Mckenna and Emmalee; loving companion of the late Rick Hildebrand; special friend of Vicky Gaito and family. She will be sadly missed by many. Per Carol's request, there will be no visitation. Arrangements were entrusted to the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VIETMEIER RONALD J., SR. AGE 7...
VIETMEIER RONALD J., Sr. Age 73, of Whitehall, on May 14, 2015. Husband of Karen (Kezmoh); son of the late Ronald and Hilda; father of Amanda Elko (Raymond), Ronald, Jr. (Ana); grandfather of Dylan and Dana Sheehan, Daniel and Alberto Sevilla and Justin Elko; brother of Carol Marcinowski (Daniel), David (Alice), Dennis (Linda), Laurie Hughes (Thomas), Jeffrey and the late Edward and Howard; brother-in-law of Nona; dear uncle and friend of many. Services private per Ronald's request. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHIRING CATHERINE P. AGE 93, O...
SHIRING CATHERINE P. Age 93, of Mt. Lebanon, on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Wife of the late Edward F.; loving mother of Edward (Dorothy), Mark (Nancy), John (Carolyn) and the late Paul (surviving spouse Jackie); grandmother of Kristen and Brian; great-grandmother of Katelyn. Friends will be received at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon on Monday 4-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in Our Lady of Grace Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LOGAN JOHN PAUL AGE 47, OF ROC...
LOGAN JOHN PAUL Age 47, of Rochester, died Tues., May 12, 2015. Born October 3, 1967, in Pittsburgh. He was preceded in death by father, Patrick J. Logan; and mother, Ruth C. Logan. Survived by brother, Patrick J. Logan, Jr. and wife, Shirley; nieces and their spouses, Lori and Mike Hanson, Cathy and Brad Angel; and great-nieces, Hailey and Hannah Hanson, and Scarlett Angel. John lived in various places including Bridgeville, New Castle and finally Rochester, PA. He enjoyed attending mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca, and also enjoyed sports, such as baseball and karate. He was also an avid music lover. As a lifelong Steelers fan, Rocky Bleier was his favorite player of all time. Rocky's autographed picture was a prized possession. His kindness and caring for others will be truly missed. Visitation will be held Monday, May 18, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. until Parting Prayers at 9:30 a.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1409 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca. Interment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Contributions to Development, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit: www.simpsonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AHL CHARLES EMMERLING, JR. AGE...
AHL CHARLES EMMERLING, Jr. Age 97, departed peacefully May 8, 2015, of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Sloan Ahl, in 2011. He is survived by his three children, Anne Ahl Werth of Pittsburgh, David Sloan Ahl of Rye, NY, and Barbara Ahl Watkins of Boyne City, MI; four grandchildren; and one great- granddaughter. Chuck Ahl was born on February 16, 1918, and grew up in the Highland Park section of Pittsburgh. He attended Fulton Elementary School and graduated from Peabody High School with a Post Graduate year at the University School. In 1940, he received an engineering degree from Lehigh University. At Lehigh, he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Chuck served in the United States Navy in the Western Pacific in WWII. He was the Navigator on the USS Lucidor (AF-45), a cargo ship which made it safely through "Halsey's Typhoon," which sank three U.S. destroyers. Chuck's business career was in refractory sales to the steel industry. After training as a metallurgist in the open hearth furnaces at the Homestead Works of USS in Pittsburgh, he was national sales manager for the Globe Brick Company, a refractory company based in Newell, WV, which was acquired by Combustion Engineering. Chuck was active in his church and community. He served on the board of the Allegheny Cemetery and the Pittsburgh Field Club. He was President of the School Board of the Fox Chapel Area School District and the Lehigh Club of Pittsburgh. He was as an usher and on the Session at the Third Presbyterian Church. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Third Presbyterian Church, 5701 Fifth Ave. and S. Negley, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, followed by a celebration. See http://clectcar.com/Charlie for celebration details. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests donations in his honor may be sent to Lehigh University. Arrangements by WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME, Aspinwall. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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