COFFEE CARMEL (PETRARCA) Age 94, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015, formerly of Swissvale. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Coffee; mother of the late Thomas Coffee and his surviving wife, Shirlee; grandmother of Cari Crifasi, Cindi Roth and Chancy Chavis; and great-grandmother of Nino Crifasi, Taylor and Kennedy Roth and Brayden and Weston Chavis; daughter of the late Carmella and Domenic Petrarca; sister of Domenic Petrarca and his wife, Lois, of Wilkins Twp., Anthony Tony Petrarca of Tacoma, WA and Cecelia Marchitello of Swissvale and the late Paul, Josephine Dalonzo, Mary Caputo, Nicholas Petrarca, Agnes Paesano, Antionette Petrarca and Samuel Petrarca; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Above all, she was a devoted wife and mother. Carm was a person of many talents. She taught line dancing at the Swissvale Senior Center, a trip coordinator for Swissvale Senior Center, secretary for the Swissvale Women's Bowling League and devoted lifelong member of Madonna Del Castello Parish where she chaired the bake sale at the annual parish festival for many years. She was a retired florist from Mele Brothers Florists. Her talents included crocheting and a seamstress as well. She took pride in making baptismal garments for many newly born members of her family. Carm was also an excellent cook and baker. The family would like to thank the LGAR Home for many years of excellent care. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in Madonna Del Castello Church Wednesday 10 a.m. Donations in Carm's memory may be made to Madonna Del Castello Church, 2021 S. Braddock Ave., Swissvale, PA 15218. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ANTIN FLORENCE M. AGE 89 YEAR...
ANTIN FLORENCE M. Age 89 years, beloved wife of the late Joseph Antin, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015. Daughter of the late Yetta and Morris Miller; beloved mother of Dr. Mitchell (Lisa) Antin and Barbara (John) Bianco; devoted grandmother of Benjamin and Jason Antin and Joseph, Andrew and John M. Bianco. Interment was in Shaare Torah Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to GESHER HACHAIM JEWISH BURIAL SOCIETY. Contributions may be made to Marion Manor: 2695 Winchester Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LIVELY JOSEPH A. JOE AGE 49,...
LIVELY JOSEPH A. JOE Age 49, of Slippery Rock, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015. Joe will be remembered as the adoring husband for 24 years to Laura H. (Scribner) Lively; loving dad to son, Michael A. Lively and his two stepchildren, Jesse Skander and Lindsay Skander; dear brother to Vickie Lively; and proud pappy of grandson, Deklan. Joe's family will welcome friends on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 324 E. Grandview Avenue, Zelienople. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at the funeral home with Rev. Peter J. Everett, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor in support of the American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Joe's family at: www.boylanfamilyservices.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REAMS GLEN R. AGE 58, DIED THU...
REAMS GLEN R. Age 58, died Thursday, August 13, 2015, at Washington Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born April 20, 1957, in Pittsburgh to the late Mary Alice and Glen Reams. He is survived by his wife, Zelda of 25 years; and his children, Chad (Nicole), Jeremy (Kelli), Nicole, Glen, and Brandy; also survived by two sisters; four grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and many friends. Glen was a 1975 graduate of McGuffey High School and worked at W&J College for 15 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings. All arrangements are private and entrusted, at the request of the deceased to YOUNG FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 219 Main Street, Claysville, PA 15323, (724) 663-7373. www.youngfhinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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YANIEF ALBERTA H. ON MONDAY, A...
YANIEF ALBERTA H. On Monday, August 17, 2015, of South Side. Wife of the late Peter Yanief; mother of Catherine (Gilbert) Orchard, Peter (Ann) Yanief, Janice (Pat) Murphy, Marsha Kulpa and Dolores (Wayne) Moeller; also survived by 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 S. 15th St., South Side on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Peter Church, Prince of Peace Parish at 10 a.m. www.gmiterfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROLAND WILLIAM OF NORTH HUNTIN...
ROLAND WILLIAM Of North Huntingdon, formerly of North Braddock, age 88, on Monday, August 17, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen M. (Moore) Roland; proud and loving father of Kathleen M. (Bob) Sicuro, Patricia (Lou) Payne, both of North Huntingdon, William (Magg) Roland, Jr. of North Braddock, Marlene (Russ) Roland of Forest Hills, James (Liz) Roland of Adamsburg and late infants, Arlene and John; brother of Margaret Chernick of FL, Winifred O'Malley of TN and the late James Roland; also survived by 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Bill was a WWII and Korean War Navy veteran. He was a retired police officer and Chief of Police from North Braddock Borough with 28 years of service. Bill was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #91, and was a life member of the North Braddock Amvets, Post #60, the former American Legion in East Pittsburgh and also the North Braddock Fire Department. Bill enjoyed cooking, and also enjoyed working security for various venues in Pittsburgh, including Forbes Field and the East Pittsburgh American Legion Bingo. Friends welcome Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at 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 Sacred Heart Church of Good Shepherd Parish on Thursday at 10 a.m. Bill will be laid to rest with Military Honors in Braddock Cemetery. Bill's family extends special thanks to Juniper Village, North Huntingdon, for the kind and dedicated care and attention given to their father. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FOSTER RICHARD F., JR. OF NORT...
FOSTER RICHARD F., Jr. Of North Braddock, age 59, on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Rick was preceded in death by his father, Richard "Dick" Foster; and his brother, Bruce Foster. He is survived by his cherished sons, Jesse (Lori) Foster of South Park, Jordan Foster of Manor, Cody Foster and Richard Foster III, both of Irwin; his beloved mother, Janet (Korbel) Foster and her dear friend, Jim McCreanor; his brother, David Foster; and his sister, Stacey Soltis, both of CA. Rick was the co-owner, along with his brother, Bruce, of the former Foster's Meats in Lawrenceville. His passion in life was the sport of football. As a youth, he played for the Morningside Bulldogs and his high school, General Braddock. For years, Rick was a volunteer coach while his boys played football for St. Agnes Parish in North Huntingdon. Friends welcome Wednesday, 2-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh (412-824-8800), where a Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REISER KENNETH MICHAEL AGE 81,...
REISER KENNETH MICHAEL Age 81, of Scott Township, PA, passed peacefully at home on August 15, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret J. Reiser, whom he cared for faithfully until her recent death; son of the late Michael and Magdalen Reiser; and brother of Evelyn Ludwig of New Jersey. Ken was born on April 28, 1934, in New York City. He is survived by his two nieces, Alise (David) Hull and Merritt Blake; and many beloved great-nieces and nephews. He worked as a flight Engineer at U.S. Steel Flight Department for over 40 years. He was a proud US Air Force veteran, serving for eight years. Ken was an avid gardener, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be held by his family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VANDERGRIFT EUGENE F. OF OAKMO...
VANDERGRIFT EUGENE F. Of Oakmont, on Saturday, August 15, 2015, age 79. Beloved son of the late Eugene B. and Katherine Enright Vandergrift; brother of Catherine White (the late Bert Reder and Rege White) and the late Thomas Vandergrift (survived by Phyllis) and Dorothy Killian (survived by Ben); also survived by generations of nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held in Calvary Cemetery on Thursday at 1 p.m. Arrangements by McCABE BROS., INC. 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, Lenore 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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BAGUET WALTER G. BUGGY AGE 8...
BAGUET WALTER G. BUGGY Age 88, of Lincoln Place, on August 16, 2015. Loving husband to the late Ruth Audrey (Wollett); beloved father of Lee Allen (Diane) Baguet of West Mifflin, Rebecca Susan Baguet of Lincoln Place and the late Keith Douglas; brother of Mary (Baguet) Friday of Fox Chapel and the late Charles Baguet; cherished grandfather of Leah (Mark) Kervin of AZ, Jason (Angela) Baguet of Penn Twp., Matthew Baguet of N. Versailles and Dana Baguet of West Mifflin; great-grandfather of A.J. Luna. Buggy was a member of Holy Angels R.C. Church, employee of Lafarge, formerly Duquesne Slag., U.S. Army WWII veteran and Hays Moose Lodge #1436. Friends received Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394. Mass of Christian Burial will be in Holy Angels R.C. Church in Hays on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Please share your memories and condolences at: georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AUER KATHERINE VICTORIA (GERST...
AUER KATHERINE VICTORIA (GERSTBERGER) Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Anthony; mother of Gilbert V. (Mary Ann) and Patricia (William) Watterson; grandmother of Deborah Ann, William (Nancy) Watterson and the late Michael Anthony Auer; great-grandmother of Kristen Ann Auer, Jacob and Ryan Watterson. Friends received WEDS. ONLY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave., where a Blessing Service will be held Thursday 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOLLAND HAROLD J., SR. HAL A...
HOLLAND HAROLD J., Sr. HAL Age 82, on Sunday, August 16, 2015, of Baldwin Boro. Beloved husband of 60 years to Yvonne B. (Clark) Holland; loving father of Harold J., Jr. (Karen), Glenn J. (Cindy), Wendy A. (Bob) Thomas and Scott A.; cherished Poppy of Danielle, Kristen, Brett, Jennifer, Harold, Bryan, Christian and Tyler; son of the late Catherine and Gilbert Waldo; brother of Richard (Mary); brother-in-law of Bernard (the late Sis) Hebda; also survived by nieces and nephews. Hal served in the US Army during the Korean War, worked for Pgh. Post-Gazette as a mailer for 54 years, and played and managed minor league baseball for the NY Giants and Boston Red Sox. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Wednesday from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Albert the Great Church at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCGREGOR JAMES T. AGE 73, TRAG...
McGREGOR JAMES T. Age 73, tragically, on Saturday, August 8, 2015, Jim entered the golden gates of Heaven. Beloved husband of Judith A. (Musico) McGregor; dear father of Melissa (Bill) Morgano, Heather (Jim) Lukens and Amy (Tommy) Camp; loving grandfather of Connor, Jared, Dominic, Danielle, Alyssa, Alayna and Antonio; brother of Thomas (Annette) McGregor; and brother-in-law of Kathy (Ron) Rutkowski; also survived by nieces and nephews. Jim served in the Armed Forces. He was retired from the Federal Reserve Bank. Jim loved camping, tailgating, going to the Steelers games, and just plain sitting on the porch drinking beer. He had lots of wonderful friends and will be greatly missed. Friends received Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at BRUSCO - NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Ave., Pgh., PA 15216, where Service will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors. Visit us at: www.brusco-napierfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PALMER RUTH J. RUTH, AGE 80, O...
PALMER RUTH J. Ruth, age 80, of Carnegie, died August 16, 2015, in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born April 30, 1935, in Gladden, PA, a daughter of John J. and Mary Esther Tilton Ganse. Mrs. Palmer was previously employed as a postal worker at the Oakdale Post Office. She enjoyed watching sports, playing bingo and cards. She was a member of Clinton Wesleyan Church. Surviving are her children, David Palmer of Carnegie, Ron (Karen) Palmer of Oil City, Donald (Donna) Palmer of IN and Ruth Lynn (Joe) Wheeler of Jackson Center, PA; grandchildren, Jason, Cody, Ryan, K.C., and Hallie Palmer; great-grandchild, Lucy Palmer; brothers, John Ganse of Erie and Raymond (Diti) Ganse of GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer I. "Bud" Palmer (5-2-2009); and sisters and brother, Ellama Sapporito, George Ganse, and Martha Kenny. Friends will be received Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the THOMAS - LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 5000 Noblestown Road, Oakdale (724-693-2800). A Funeral Service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in The Clinton Wesleyan Church, 1022 Clinton Rd., Clinton, PA. Everyone please meet at the church. Please sign the guestbook at: www.thomas-littlefuneralservice.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZUCCO LINDA M. (BAUER) OF BROO...
ZUCCO LINDA M. (BAUER) Of Brookline, on Monday, August 10, 2015. Mother of Lori A. Zucco (David Thorn) of Bisbee, AZ; step-grandmother of Amelia and Stella; daughter of the late Richard and Mary Bauer; sister of the late Richard Bauer, Cheryl Kist and George Bauer; ex-wife of Leonard Zucco. Visitation and services are private at the request of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 412-561-0380. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHERRY ROBERT AGE 86, OF BROO...
SHERRY ROBERT Age 86, of Brookline, on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Husband of the late Grace Eileen (O'Brien) Sherry; loving father of Kathleen (James) Roos, Kevin (Rita) Sherry, Shawn (Denise) Sherry and Maureen (Dale) Durick; cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn and Daniel Roos, Taylor and Taryn Sherry, Michael, Alex and Mackenzie Sherry, Christopher and Cassandra Durick; dear uncle of Terry and Mark O'Brien. Bob was a U.S. Navy veteran, worked for the United States Postal Service for over 40 years, was a Brookline Little League manager for 20 years and an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2630 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000 Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Loreto Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions to Brookline Little League, P.O. Box 9620, Pittsburgh, PA 15226. Please view or add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEMP JOAN L. (GILLIGAN) AGE 83...
LEMP JOAN L. (GILLIGAN) Age 83, of Baldwin, passed away on August 15, 2015. Joan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James F. Lemp; parents, Henry Regis and Catherine G. Gilligan; brother, Richard Gilligan. Joan is survived by her two sons, James R. (Becky) Lemp, Michael J. Lemp; three sisters, Patricia C. (John) Goelz, Elizabeth (Rudolph) Mudrich, Loretta Schaffer; brother, Joseph R. Gilligan; two granddaughters, Amanda R. (Bill) Hahn, Lilith J. Lemp; grandson, Cody J. Lemp. Friends will be received on Saturday, August 22, 2015, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Memorial Service will be conducted 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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LEWICKI RONALD C., SR. ON THUR...
LEWICKI RONALD C., Sr. On Thursday, August 13, 2015, of Knoxville and Mt. Oliver. Father of Ronald, Jr., Crystal and Brandy; son of Nancy and the late Richard Lewicki; brother of Richard, Robert and the late Russell and Randy. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 S. 15th St., South Side, on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HEHN MARY (CIANCIONE) AGE 94, ...
HEHN MARY (CIANCIONE) Age 94, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away August 12, 2015, in Rochester, NY. Predeceased by husband, Sandy; brothers, Rick and Roger Ciancione. Survived by her sons, Ronald and Phil Cicchetti; brother, Peter Ciancione; and numerous grand and great-grandchildren. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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