PULA KELLY A. On Wednesday, August 12, 2015, Kelly, age 46, of Lawrenceville. Loving mother of Rachel Dekleva; beloved daughter of Rich and Joan Pula; sister of Todd (Julie) and the late Jimmy Pula; aunt of Aidan and Allie Pula. Friends received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Butler at 52nd St., Lawrenceville, Mass of Christian Burial in St. Stanislaus Church Monday 10 a.m. Visitation Saturday 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PULA KELLY A. ON WEDNESDAY, AU...
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OBELDOBEL FREDERICK E. AGE 81,...
OBELDOBEL FREDERICK E. Age 81, on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, of Overbrook. Husband of Beatrice M. (Kirik); father of Sharon (Ron) Mariana, Judy Obeldobel, and Roseann Czerniejewski; brother of the late Charles (Marie), Catherine (John) McEvoy, Paul (June), Irene (Bob) Dewar, Rosemarie (Ed) Poremski, Albert (Joan), and Carolyn Obeldobel; grandfather of Mick Czerniejewski and Kaitlyn Mariana. Fred was a U.S. Army veteran, and worked for J&L Steel/LTV. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227 on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bernard Church at 10 a.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STEPANOVICH ROSE MARIE (LIPINS...
STEPANOVICH ROSE MARIE (LIPINSKI) Age 84, peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2015, of Brentwood, formerly of South Side. Beloved wife of the late Peter Zorro Stepanovich; loving mother of Gale (Tom) Fay, Janice (Bob) Burns, Lynn (Tony Ernst) Stepanovich, Lisa (Tommy) Stein, Lori (Ron) Schoedel and Peter (Joann) Stepanovich; also 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; sister of Theresa Rodwick and the late Flo O'Malley, Harry, John and Butch Lipinski. Visitation Sunday 1-6 p.m. at the BORON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1719 Brownsville Rd. Funeral Prayer on Monday at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Basil Church at 10 a.m. www.boronfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KITSKO WILLIAM, MD OF THE DEVO...
KITSKO WILLIAM, MD Of the Devonshire of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Indian Lake (Somerset County), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Beloved son of the late Bartholomew and Mary Ann Kitsko of Johnstown. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph, Stephen, John, Louis and Leonard; and sisters, Rosemary Fogle and Anna Rusinyak. Beloved uncle and godfather to many. A Naval veteran of WWII, he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1949 and obtained his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1953. Dr. Kitsko spent decades serving his patients as a psychiatrist. Friends and family are being received Sunday, 2-7 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Funeral Mass in S.S. Simon & Jude Church Monday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to the Heart Institute/Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, 4401 Penn Ave., Pgh., PA 15224. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEBB KEITH D. AGE 58, OF WILK...
WEBB KEITH D. Age 58, of Wilkinsburg, passed August 11, 2015. Visitation Wednesday, 10-11 a.m., at COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., East Liberty, where Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOLD NANCY EVELYN ON AUGUST 8,...
GOLD NANCY EVELYN On August 8, 2015, our friend, advocate and visionary, passed away surrounded by her family. Nancy, the creator of TransperienceTV, a transgender-focused web series, was born in 1964. Nancy dedicated her life to LGBTQIA issues from the late 80s until her untimely passing. She served the community not only through film, but also as a board member of the GLCC and a Committee Member for Transpride Pittsburgh. Nancy loved Hello Kitty and Mountain Dew, and was often seen wearing her signature Converse sneakers and purple hat. Friends and family are invited to gather Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at Blue Moon Bar in Lawrenceville at 8 p.m., and Sunday, September 13, 2015, at the GLCC downtown at 4 p.m., to commemorate her life and work. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAURITO CECELIA A. CIL (PEAR...
LAURITO CECELIA A. CIL (PEARCE) On Thursday, August 13, 2015, age 58, of Turtle Creek went home to be with the Lord where every day is a celebration of a life that never ends. Cherished daughter of Anne (Matiasic) Pearce and the late John Alfred Pearce; beloved wife of Nicholas J. Nick Laurito; dear mother of Nicholas J. Nick Laurito, Jr. and Anita I. Laurito; devoted grandmother of Sophia and A.J. Laurito and also survived their mother, Susie Laurito; sister of John Pearce, Nancy (Darrel) Neese, Cheryl (Kenneth) Daugherty, Joseph (Sharon) Pearce, James (Donna) Pearce and William (Tanya) Pearce; daughter- in-law of Irene Anderson; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and all who loved her. Family and friends received ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, PA 15148, (412) 824-4332 on Sunday and Monday from 2-8 p.m. Prayer service in the funeral home on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Colman Church at 9:30 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOLENCE CHARLES W., SR. AGE 95...
DOLENCE CHARLES W., Sr. Age 95, of Robinson Twp., peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Beloved husband of 72 years to Hazel Dolence; dear father of Charles (Sandra) Dolence, Jr.; grandfather of Elaine (Timothy) Ditoro and the late Kevin Allan Dolence; great-grandfather of Nichole Douglas, Kevin Allan and Tyler Timothy Ditoro; great- great-grandfather of Colton Daniel Douglas. Per Charles' request there will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, August 17, 2015, 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Interment Holy Souls Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC., McKees Rocks. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook : www.musmannofh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAILY FRANCIS J. FRANK, SR. ...
DAILY FRANCIS J. FRANK, Sr. Our dear father Frank, of Crafton died peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at the age of 87. Frank was the beloved husband of the late Jean (Queiser) Daily. Our loving father's legacy will live on through the lives of his children, Mary (Dan) Mealey, Patty (Dave) Spearman, Frank, Jr. (Mary Ann) Daily, Barb (Dan) Crawford, Dan (Patti) Daily and Tom Daily; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; devoted uncle of Joyce Moore. Frank proudly served in the U.S. Navy and worked as an esteemed lithographer in the printing industry for over 40 years. Please join us as we honor our father from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m., SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2015, at the SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME,165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, 10 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2015, in St. Philip Catholic Church, Crafton, PA 15205. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank's name to the American Legion, Frank R. Kirk Post 145, Crennell Ave. at N. Linwood, Crafton, PA 15205. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HANKINS LEONARD PEACEFULLY ON ...
HANKINS LEONARD Peacefully on August 13, 2015. Survived by loving wife, Arlene Hankins; sons, Brian (Joyce), Jerry, Darryl (Jodi) and Thomas Hankins; daughter, Lenora Gibbs; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was a retired driver for the Port Authority Transit. Visitation Monday, August 17, 2015, 4-8 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC., where services will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at 11 a.m. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FORSTHOFFER JOHN A. BUNNY AG...
FORSTHOFFER JOHN A. BUNNY Age 83, of Irving, TX, formerly of Duquesne, passed away Aug. 12, 2015. Husband of the late Patricia (O'Shanick) Forsthoffer of Greenfield; father of Diana (Brent Spanton) Forsthoffer of Greenfield; brother of Elizabeth Sloss, Joseph Forsthoffer, George Forsthoffer, Ruth Croyle, Patricia Lonzo and Mary Kraykovic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Elizabeth Forsthoffer; sister, Margaret Misko; and brother, Stephen Forsthoffer. Services private. Interment Calvary Hill Mausoleum, Dallas, TX. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VITUNIC MARGARET MARGE (HOHM...
VITUNIC MARGARET MARGE (HOHMAN) FLEMING Age 95, of Gibsonia, departed this life on Monday, August 3, 2015. Loving mother to Joseph S. Vitunic of Penn Hills, to Steven M. Vitunic of Gibsonia, to Steven's partner in life, Michael Montgomery, and to Erik Cornell; she is survived by two sisters-in-law, Elsie Vitunic and Virginia Whitman; and by her cherished cousin, Sr. Mary Frances Lutty, HSSJ, of Springfield, IL; and by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Marge was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Joseph M. Vitunic; and by her beloved daughter, Doreen, who entered eternal life 36 years ago. During WWII Marge was married to Cpl. Joseph B. Flemming, USMC who died in the service of our country during the invasion of Iwo Jima in 1945. Her parents were the late Joseph A. Hohman and Dorothy (Fichter) Hohman, both of Troy Hill, and Marge treasured her roots in that tightly knit German community. The happiest days of Marge's life were those spent raising her children and pets, keeping house and garden. She was a devoted Roman Catholic and Democrat, loved a good ham dinner, was quick to laugh, and was never heard to complain, even in adversity. As the decades of her long life wore on, she welcomed dozens of treasured friends into her life, many of whom survive to bear testament to her love, fortitude, and faith. A Mass in her memory will be celebrated on Thursday, August 20, 2015, at 11 a.m. at St. Victor's Roman Catholic Church in Bairdford, PA 15006. In lieu of memorial flowers we ask for donations to the Volunteer Animal Rescue Group Animal Advocates, 35 Wabash St., P.O. Box 8480, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. (www.animal advocates.net) or to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, 800 Waterfront Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (www.waterlandlife.org). Immediately following the Mass the family invites you to join them for a celebration of Marge's life at Narcisi Winery. Arrangements entrusted to the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC., Troy Hill, 412-231-4193. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIAMS GERTRUDE A. (BURK) AG...
WILLIAMS GERTRUDE A. (BURK) Age 95, of Bethel Park, on Thursday, August 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Morgan Williams; loving mother of Ronald (Sylvia), Thomas (Penny) and Karen (John) Martin-Jefferson; grandmother of Cynthia Evans, Lisa Sternberger, Ronald Williams, Susan Crevar, Nancy Laird, Christie Large and Rodd Williams; 17 great- grandchildren; and one great- great-grandson. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER - CONNELL, 412-835-7940. Everyone please meet for Mass at St. Thomas More Church, Monday 10 a.m. Inurnment Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POPIVCHAK SOPHIE J. (BISHOP) A...
POPIVCHAK SOPHIE J. (BISHOP) Age 88, of Carnegie, on Thursday, August 13, 2015. Daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Bishop; wife of the late Theodore "Con" Popivchak; mother of Joseph (Kathy) Popivchak, Judith Popivchak and Theodore (Debbie) Popivchak, Jr.; grandmother of Jason (Heather) Popivchak, Julie (Bill) Weil and Jaimee Popivchak; great-grandmother of Sofia and Jackson Popivchak, Palmer and Raylan Weil and Blake and Mason Popivchak-Geng; sister of the late Helen Tasz. Friends are invited to call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday in Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 730 Washington Avenue, Carnegie at 10:30 a.m. Parastas Service Monday at 7:30 p.m. www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROCHESTER SARAH KERN AGE 79, O...
ROCHESTER SARAH KERN Age 79, of Monroeville, lost her battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Sarah was born in Pittsburgh on September 1, 1935, to the late Edward and Martha Kern. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Rochester on July 10, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Sallie Madia (Greg Madia); son, Craig Rochester (Thea Cooper); daughter, Susie Roman (Manuel Roman); adored grandchildren, Ryan, Christopher, Alex, Maya, Jane, and Ian; sister and friend, Geraldine Cerchiaro; and brother, Edward Kern. Sarah "Babe" Rochester was a vivacious woman her whole life. After high school, she began working as an administrative assistant at the Westinghouse Airbrake, Union Switch and Signal in Swissvale. There she met Bill Rochester whom she married in 1963. She then embarked upon a long career as a devoted wife and loving mother in Monroeville. She kept a beautiful and boisterous home, baking and cooking, gardening and entertaining. She had the greenest of thumbs and in later years became a Master Gardener, volunteering with Phipps Conservatory. She also loved writing, and put great effort into heartfelt memorials for various people and occasions. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and meeting new people. She had special warmth with acquaintances and strangers alike, and an engaging personality. Sarah was a hard-working, creative woman who lived her life with vigor and joy in the bounty given to her by God. She set an example of diligence and love for all who knew her. She was immensely loved and will be missed dearly by those who survive her. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 21, 2015, in the St. Regis Church, 517 Homewood Ave., Trafford. Burial will follow in the Old Stone Church Cemetery, Monroeville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to University of Pittsburgh Simmons Center and mailed to Medical & Health Science Foundation, Forbes Tower, Suite 8084, 3600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME INC., Trafford, 412-372-3111, is assisting the family with arrangements. www.dobrinickfhinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POLLACK SIDNEY S. AGE 85, OF K...
POLLACK SIDNEY S. Age 85, of Kingsbridge, Bronx, Squirrel Hill and Highland Park, left peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Sid Vicious, as he was known nowhere but on the tennis court, is deeply mourned by his beloved longtime friend and companion, Lois Jackson; his sister, Ruth Brooks of Queens, NY; his children, David (Avery Schneider-Pollack), Linda Bugosh (Don Bugosh) and Aaron (Rosalba Piazza); and grandchildren, Elsbeth, Mollie, and Samantha Pollack and Alex and Ryan Niemocienski; and expanding circles of family and good friends too numerous to mention. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elta (Spaulding); brother, Harold Pollack; and parents, Samuel and Rose Pollack. An alumnus of Michigan State University and the University of Wisconsin, Sidney was for many years a research chemist at Mellon Institute, and later laboratory manager at the US Department of Energy's Bruceton facility. Sidney can be remembered with a memorial contribution to an organization that evokes his love of inquiry, his insistence on fairness or his joy in participating in movement and music. Some suggestions are the ACLU, the Squirrel Hill Library, and the Country Dance and Song Society of Pittsburgh. Arrangements are private. Professional Services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CONNELL PATRICIA A. (JOHNSTON)...
CONNELL PATRICIA A. (JOHNSTON) Peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, age 71, of Greenfield. Wife of Gerald D. Connell; loving mother of Cary J. (Jennifer) Connell of Elkridge, MD, Barbara L. (John) Hrinkevich of Southlake, TX, and Timothy D. Connell of Grapevine, TX; grandmother of Emily, Taylor, Morgan, and Brendan; also survived by several relatives and friends; and dear friend, George Kudrik. Friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. Funeral Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass in St. Rosalia Church at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ADDIS MATTIE BASKIN MARCH 14, ...
ADDIS
MATTIE BASKIN
March 14, 1923 - Aug. 16, 1998
We miss you and we'll always have a special place in our hearts for you. Fond memories remain and a lot of love.
Jim and Benjie
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BROWN BARBARA J. (LOGAN) AGE 8...
BROWN BARBARA J. (LOGAN) Age 83, of Glenshaw, passed into her Lord's presence on Monday, August 10, 2015. Beloved wife of 62 years to Willard V. Brown; loving mother to Warren (Lynn) Brown of McMurray, Marjorie (Craig) Linner of Pittsburgh, Beverly (Ciro) DeMarco of Moxee, WA, and Rebecca (Gregory) Pletz of Gibsonia; also survived by her grandchildren, Eric Brown, Alex Brown, Joshua Pletz, Rachael Pletz and Vanessa Pletz. She graduated with highest honors from PA College of Women (Chatham). She used her outstanding musical gifts volunteering in her church and community as an accomplished piano accompanist for area soloists and musicals. Close to her heart were the residents at Regency Hall & Vincentian for whom she accompanied sing-alongs for more than 30 years. For many years she was a braillist for the School for the Blind in Pittsburgh. She traveled extensively with her husband through North America and Europe and even took cruises up both the Panama Canal and Amazon River. But most of all, she will be lovingly remembered for always being there for her children and family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John T. Logan. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 17, 2015, at Northgate Church. Donations in her name may be sent to Northgate Church, 238 West View Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements made by the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., Glenshaw. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WALLER HAZEL HOLLOWAY AGE 97, ...
WALLER HAZEL HOLLOWAY Age 97, passed away peacefully on Wed., August 12, 2015, surrounded by her loving son, Joseph L. Waller, Jr. and nephew, Ronald Holloway. Loving wife of the late Joseph L. Waller, Sr.; devoted mother of Joseph L. (Lois) Waller, Jr.; grandmother of Denise (Leon) Grant, Tami (Arthur) Harris, Joe L. Waller III, Danielle (Don) Waller, Tamika Waller, Jacinta (Michael) Betts, Monica Johnson-Solomon; great- grandmother to nine; also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Services and interment private. Arrangements by RAPP FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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