SCURO VIRGINIA MARIE On Sunday, November 17, 2013, of Forest Hills, formerly of Wilkinsburg. Wife of the late Vincent N. Scuro, Sr.; mother of Diane (Bill) Chessman, Jerry Scuro and the late Vincent (Sonny) Scuro; grandmother of Bill and Jerry Chessman; sister of Tony (Poe) Potento of Ohio; sister of the late Teresa Marzialle and the late Marietta Perella. Friends received at WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001 on Tuesday ONLY from 2 till 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maurice Church Wednesday 10 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WEISS JEAN ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER...
WEISS JEAN On Sunday, November 17, 2013 of Baldwin Boro, formerly of Brentwood. Daughter of the late George F. and Olive M. (Brumbaugh) Weiss; special niece of Ruth Leavy and predeceased by special uncle, Ray. Jean is survived by her cousins and second cousins. She was a member of the Brentwood Christian Church. Jean loved to sew and do crafts. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood, 15227, Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CHARLIER MICHELE L. 47, OF MID...
CHARLIER MICHELE L. 47, of Midway, Robinson Twp., died Sunday, November 17, 2013, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 7, 1966, in Sewickley, a daughter of Paul "Butch" and Janet (Woodcook) Medved of Midway. Mrs. Charlier was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She was the owner or Michele's Hair Creations in Midway. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Surviving is her beloved husband of 18 years, David A. Charlier of Midway; cherished mother of Justin and Joshua Charlier of Midway; and stepmother of Derek Charlier of Grove City; sister of Paul (Mary) Medved of Castle Shannon; also surviving is her mother-in-law, Marlene Charlier of Midway; father-in-law, Albert Tubby and Bonnie Charlier of Cecil; and grandfather-in-law, William McClain of McDonald. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Josephine Pugh. Friends will be received Tuesday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 305 Main Street, Imperial (724-695-2800), where Funeral Service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Center Cemetery, Midway. Please sign the guestbook at: www.thomas-littlefuneralservice.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BETLYN CHARLES W. 77, OF CANON...
BETLYN CHARLES W. 77, of Canonsburg, North Strabane Twp., died Saturday, November 16, 2013, in Heritage Valley, Sewickley. He was born April 14, 1936, in Moon Twp., a son of the late John and Stella (Lorene) Betlyn. Mr. Betlyn was a corporate pilot for Blanox Corp., National Steel Corp. and flew with the Saudia Airlines for the private sector for the Shaeikes and was a member of the Air National Guard and the Naval Reserves Seabees. He was a member Zion Lutheran Church in Coraopolis and F&AM Masonic Lodge of Coraopolis #674. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Mary Jane (Webb) Betlyn; son, US Army Lt. Col. Thomas J. (Chandra) Betlyn of Ellwood City and daughter, Becky E. Betlyn of Findlay Twp.; sisters and brother, Dorothy Betlyn, Rachel (Adam) Azzizi and Carolyn Betlyn, all of Moon Twp., Dinah (Bryce) Mutch of GA; brother, Daniel (Nancy) Betlyn of WV. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, David Betlyn. Friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the THOMAS - LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 314 W. Lincoln Ave., McDonald (724-926-2800) where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the Robinson Church Cemetery, Bulger. Please sign the guestbook at: thomas-littlefuneralservice.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MORIAN EVA DAWN 81, OF MURRYSV...
MORIAN EVA DAWN 81, of Murrysville, died peacefully and went to be with her Lord, on Saturday, November 16, 2013. She was born November 29, 1931 in the Apollo area, daughter of the late Chester and Bertha Rupert Knepshield. She drew affection and trust from her students while teaching culinary arts at the Forbes Road East Vo-Technical School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant sister and two brothers. Eva Dawn is survived by her beloved husband, Don Morian; six stepchildren and their families, Catherine Norman, Anne Myers, Mary Morian, John Morian, Joe Morian and Chris Morian; and many friends. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the HART FUNERAL HOME, INC., Murrysville. A Funeral Service will follow the visiting hours at 8 p.m. www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KOSTELIC EVA M. 87, OF SCOTT T...
KOSTELIC EVA M. 87, of Scott Twp., in Country Meadows on Sunday, November 17, 2013. Wife of the late Joseph M. Kostelic for 67 years; cherished mother to Lois (John) Wittas, Robert (Diana) and Thomas (Barbara) Kostelic; loving grandmother to Lisa (Anthony) Viola, Michael, Lauren Kostelic, Adrienne (Matt) Endy; devoted GG to Alexis and Ryan Viola, Carson and Madeleine Endy; sister of John Olexa of Finleyville, PA, Charles of Colver, PA, Mike of Arizona and Kay Manning of Cleveland, OH. Predeceased by eight siblings. Sister-in-law of Edward Kostelic of Buffalo, NY; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends welcome Monday 6-8 p.m., Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., where Blessing Service will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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NEWCOMER DON BRUCE AGE 84, OF ...
NEWCOMER DON BRUCE Age 84, of Penn Hills, on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Beloved husband of Gloria J. (Amodeo) Newcomer; father of Don, Jr., Jeffrey (Linda), Curtis (Jennifer) Newcomer and Leslie (Timothy) Munson; grandfather of Elisha (Edward) DeVries, Matthew and Andrew Newcomer, T. Joel, Jr., Thomas and Jesse Munson; great-grandfather of Henry and Andrew; brother of Bernadine Geesamen, Betty Jean Gamble and the late Ellen Neff, David Bernard Newcomer and Rhonda Reed; preceded in death by parents, David Byron and Lois (Smith) Newcomer. Mr. Newcomer owned and operated Newcomer Service Center in Penn Hills and North Hills for many years. He was an Army Korean War veteran Sergeant, First Class. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-7:30 p.m. with the Service immediately following at 7:30 p.m. at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills. Interment private. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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GRAHAM DONALD C. ACTIVELY OF ...

GRAHAM DONALD C. Actively of Brookline, most recently of Carnegie, on Sunday, November 17, 2013. Beloved husband of Lois J. Rebolz; father of Donald C., Jr. (Roxanne), Joyce (Daniel) Quinn, Mark (Kathy) Graham, Kathleen (Konrod) Meier, Janice (Kurt) Blanok, Doris (Mark) Murphy, Sharon (John) Wahl, Scott (Stacey) and Neil (Danielle) Graham; brother of Evelyn Tranter; also 25 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Friends may call at the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380, Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 12 noon in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Carnegie. Everyone please meet at church. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society, Western Pennsylvania Chapter, 1501 Reedsdale St., Suite 105, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KETLER JOHN (JACK) REED ON SA...
KETLER JOHN (JACK) REED On Saturday, November 16, 2013, John (Jack) Reed. Beloved husband of Gerrie (Isaacs) Ketler; adored father of Fred (Jennifer) Ketler of Hampton Twp., PA and Rachel (Stuart) Cohen of Upper St. Clair, PA; son of the late John W. Ketler and Mary Ellen Mulholland; cherished and fun-loving grandfather of Fannie Mae and Lillian Ketler and Max, Alex and Eli Cohen; also survived by sister-in-law, Faye Goldstein; and niece and nephew, Jill and Scott Goldstein. Jack was owner of The John Heineman Company and will be greatly missed by his employees, many customers and business friends. He was known for his great sense of humor, his fondness for fly fishing, his delight in music, and especially enjoying his grandchildren. Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to Services (1 - 2 p.m.). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to The Nathan S. Arenson Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research/UPCI, c/o FMI, 5959 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 125, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 or to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Western PA, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 401, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MCDONALD JAMES J. AGE 102, OF ...
McDONALD JAMES J. Age 102, of Ross Township, on Sunday, November 17, 2013. Husband of the late Bernice C. (Statler) McDonald; loving father of Claire Henke (Richard), Kathleen Gerken (James), Belinda Redpath and the late Rory Alan McDonald; brother of Anna Hemsted; grandfather of Hannah, Rory, Lucas, and Gretchen. Jim was a WWII Army veteran, 1935 graduate of the University of Detroit School of Engineering and was the owner of McDonald Heating and Air Conditioning Co. Visitation Tuesday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at the T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills, where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Berkeley Hills Lutheran Church. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LUCAS NOREEN (MANGOLD) AGE 88,...
LUCAS NOREEN (MANGOLD) Age 88, on Saturday, November 16, 2013 of Carrick. Wife of the late Edward Lucas; beloved mother of Linda (Ronald) Zawacki, Noreen (the late Thomas) Fuchs and the late Edward (Nancy), Kenneth and David Lucas. Survived by 13 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; sister of the late Audrey Muse; also special nieces, Jackie and Sandy. Friends received Tuesday 5-9 p.m. at the READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick, where a Funeral Prayer will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. St. Basil Church. The family would like to thank all the staff at HRC ManorCare, Whitehall for the special care that was given to their mother. Send condolences to: www.readshawfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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GRANDY CATHERINE S. AGE 91, OF...
GRANDY CATHERINE S. Age 91, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of West Deer Twp., passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013. Daughter of the late Nick and Susan Ivanusic; wife of the late Elmer Grandy; mother of Paul J. Grandy (Audrea); grandmother of Darryl E. Grandy (Britton); sister of the late Anna, Marie and Frances. No Visitation. A Graveside Service was held at St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Shaler Twp. Arrangements by WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LAZARUS ARNOLD H. ON SATURDAY,...
LAZARUS ARNOLD H. On Saturday, November 16, 2013. Beloved husband of Belle G. Lazarus; beloved father of Dr. Hillard M. and Joan Lazarus of Shaker Heights, OH, Geri Mailender of Boca Raton, FL, and Bruce I. Lazarus (Phil Weintraub) of Cincinnati, OH; brother of Darrell H. (Helen) Lazarus of Pittsburgh and the late Norman H. (late Sivia) Lazarus; grandfather of Kevin M. (Orlee) Mailender, Rabbi Pamela A. (Brad) Mandel, Jeffrey B. (Jana) Lazarus and Adam G. (Dr. Sarah) Lazarus; great-grandfather of Lana Mailender, Jacob Lazarus and Sadie and Naomi Mandel; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services at Beth Shalom Congregation, 5915 Beacon Street, Squirrel Hill on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Visitation at Beth Shalom one hour prior to service (10 - 11 a.m.). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Congregation Beth Shalom , 5915 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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GEORGE LOUISE M. (CORTAZZO) OF...
GEORGE LOUISE M. (CORTAZZO) Of Turtle Creek, age 83, on Sunday, November 17, 2013. Wife of the late Urban D. "Murph" George; loving mother of the late Terrie (Jan of Turtle Creek) Miller, Cynthia (Rick) Driscoll of Monroeville and Andrea (Gregg) Palermo of Monroeville; dear grandmother of Chad (Jamie) Miller, Erika (Zac) Keough, Paula and Jessica Driscoll and Joey, Carman and Michaelene Palermo; great-grandmother of Mason and Maxwell Miller; sister of the late Carman Cortazzo. Louise was a school crossing guard in Turtle Creek for Woodland Hills School District and was a former employee of the 7-11 in Turtle Creek. Friends welcome Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.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 in St. Colman Church on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Entombment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HAWKINS JAMAR TRAGICALLY, ON N...
HAWKINS JAMAR Tragically, on Nov. 14, 2013, of Penn Hills. Son of Wynona Harper Hawkins, James Thompkins-Works; father of Kymille, Kymari and Danya; brother of Latoya, Alexis, Donte, Cameron; nephew of Kimberly, Monica, Gerald, Robert, Sharon, and Lorrene; grandson of Barbra Quill; and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. Service 1 p.m. Services entrusted to SPRIGGS & WATSON, 720 N. Lang Ave. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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NOVAK MARY C. (SCWARZ) OF BRAD...
NOVAK MARY C. (SCWARZ) Of Braddock Hills, on Friday, November 15, 2013. Beloved wife of the late John A. Novak; dear mother of Thomas (Patsy) Novak, Christine (Thomas) Packer, and the late Joanne Baacke; six grandchildren, three great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; sister of four deceased brothers and one sister. Survived by her cockatiel, Poopsy. A special thanks to Arla Tomko and Larry Edwards for their generous care of Grandma. Family and friends received at the ROBERT P. KARISH FUNERAL HOME, Brinton Rd. and 4th St., Braddock Hills (412) 271-3430, on Tuesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church, 1600 Brinton Rd., Braddock Hills on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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GAMROD DOLORES RITA AGE 83, OF...
GAMROD DOLORES RITA Age 83, of Carnegie, on Friday, November 15, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Gamrod; loving mother of Fred Jacobs, Doreen White, Margie Gall, Kathy Francken and Patty Jo McCartney; 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; also survived by one sister, Margie Cofini. No visitation. Arrangements by HENNEY, BRADWELL & NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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PONDS GORMAN LEON PASSED, MOND...

PONDS GORMAN LEON Passed, Monday, November, 11, 2013, Jacksonville, FL. Father of Simone "BB" Gorman-Shawn and Antwaun "PJ" (Amakeda) of Florida; sisters, Shirley, Maudlin, and Ruby; and a loving extended family. Predeceased by parents, Elizabeth and Charles; grandson, Shakkeem; brother and sister, Charles and Jeanette; six grandchildren; three great- grandchildren. A Pittsburgh memorial will be Saturday, November 30, 2013, at 3 p.m. South Avenue U.M. Church, 733 South Ave. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BROWN ELIZABETH BETSY AGE 43...
BROWN ELIZABETH BETSY Age 43, on Thursday, November 14, 2013, of the North Side. Daughter of John Kimble and Pearl Graziano; stepdaughter of Robin; granddaughter of the late Elizabeth Kimble; mother of Ricky, Matt, and Britany Brown; sister of John Graziano, Patricia (Tish), Crystal, Lisa, John Kimble, and Donna; stepsister of Dottie and Buck; loving companion of Al Land; also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. NO VISITATION. Arrangements by STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 412-321-0495. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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FARMA GERALDINE (GERALD) NOVEM...
FARMA
GERALDINE (GERALD)
NOVEMBER 17
Time slips by and life goes on, yet in our hearts you're never gone. We think of you always and often speak your name remembering things you said or done but it's just not the same. Your passing left an emptiness that time cannot erase, your presence in the family and your smiling face. Your memory is our keepsake of which we'll never part, GOD has you in His keeping; we keep you in our hearts.
Happy birthday! Love Family.
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