DiBUCCI JOHN P. Age 69, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Son of the late Albert and Genevieve DiBucci; father of the late Brian DiBucci; and daughters, Marcella and Gianna DiBucci; brother of Albert (Yolanda) DiBucci, Linda (Edward) Anderson, Carol DiBucci, and Maria (Russell) Carter; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation at 9:30 a.m. prior to Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Mother Of Good Counsel Church, St. Charles Lwanga Parish, 7705 Bennett St., Pgh., PA, May ---- 2017. Service officiated by Father David Taylor. Arrangements by the JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, 433 Lincoln Hwy., East McKeesport, PA 15035, 412-823-4054. www.kutchfuneralhome.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DIBUCCI JOHN P. AGE 69, PASSED...
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SCOTT RENEE H. AGE 74, OF PITT...
SCOTT RENEE H. Age 74, of Pittsburgh, and Chandler, AZ, passed away on May 8, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late William N. Ankney; daughter of the late Wilson and Ruth Scott. She is survived by a brother, Ralph and his wife, Janis, from Sonoma, CA; three stepchildren; and eight grandchildren. Renee was a physical education instructor at the University of Pittsburgh before becoming an employee of the State of PA and the Pittsburgh Public Schools as a secondary school counselor for 30 years. She enjoyed sailing and kayaking. Renee traveled to many island destinations to scuba dive and snorkel. Windjammer cruises, sailing ships, and freighters were among her favorite excursions. Renee was an avid gardener and enjoyed growing dwarf conifers. Per her request there will be no visitation. A private interment will be held at a later date. Professional services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Family Hospice at Canterbury Place or to the Hillman Cancer Center. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOLLHOPF AUDREY LOUISE (SCHILP...
DOLLHOPF AUDREY LOUISE (SCHILPP) Age 88, died peacefully after a brief illness on May 2, 2017, in Madison, WI. Audrey was born in Pittsburgh to William J. and Edna M. (Pfeiffer) Schilpp on October 13, 1928. She and her husband, Roland, both attended West View High School in Pittsburgh and graduated with the Class of 1946. She earned her Bachelor's Degree at the University of Pittsburgh in 1951. Both Audrey and Roland were baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Luke's Lutheran Church of West View, PA. She taught first grade for 19 years; two years for Perrysville Elementary of the North Hills School District and 17 years for Hosack Elementary of the North Allegheny School District. She retired in 1994 and moved with her husband to Port Orange, FL. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, William and Edna; and her brother, William J. Schilpp, Jr. Audrey is survived by her husband, Roland W. Dollhopf of Port Orange, FL; son, Mark (Marjo) Dollhopf of New Haven, CT; and grandchildren, Hans and Conner; son, Kevin (Anna) Dollhopf of Clemmons, NC; and grandchildren, Klaus and Emma; and daughter, Kristin Dollhopf of Madison, WI. A memorial service will be scheduled for a future date. Memorial donations may be made in honor of Audrey, to the Salvation Army, 1555 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32117, or at give.salvationarmyusa.org. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the University of Wisconsin Hospital and its Trauma Life Center for their support in her final days. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH CHARLES JACK AGE 96, FOR...
SMITH CHARLES JACK Age 96, formerly of White Oak, died May 3, 2017 at UPMC East Hospital in Monroeville. Born October 20, 1920, Jack was the son of Wesley L. and Carrie Fisher Schroth Smith, of Pittsburgh. He is survived by his daughter, Charlene M. Jackson formerly of North Versailles; he is also survived by nieces and nephews. Jack worked as a serviceman for Peoples Natural Gas Company for thirty-three years until his retirement in 1982. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 27 years, Katherine Julia (Hornfeck) Smith; and his brother, Wesley L. Smith, Jr.; sisters, Helen Semple and Lillie Voigt. Jack was a 1939 graduate of Brentwood High School and a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He was very handy and had a love of antique clocks, restoring, and collecting many over the years. Jack had a strong interest in genealogy and researched and documented his and Katherine's family histories. He also dedicated his time for many years to the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center. His work at the Heritage Center included documenting census data and obituaries. Those who research the Heritage Center archives will enjoy the benefits of his labor. Jack will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Family and friends will gather at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION & MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, McKeesport, PA 15131 on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 when interment with military honors will take place at Saint Mary's German Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center, 1832 Arboretum Drive, McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be made at: strifflerfuneralhomes.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WINELAND LOIS H. AGE 83, OF BE...
WINELAND LOIS H. Age 83, of Ben Avon, peacefully on Saturday evening, May 13, 2017. Beloved wife of 58 years to Arthur S. Wineland; dear mother of Lori Wineland; sister of Richard RJ Hunt, and the late Lee B. Hunt; also survived by her nephews, Scott (Jennifer) Hunt and Paul Hunt. Lois was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church for over 60 years. Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MCDONALD-LINN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICE, LLC., 529 California Ave., Avalon, PA 15202. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. Interment private. Lois's family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Wexford Healthcare Center for the excellent care given to Lois. Memorial contributions may be donated to the Alzheimer's Association. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at www.mcdonald-linn.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SPEER ANNE C. (KAPCICH) OF EAS...
SPEER ANNE C. (KAPCICH) Of East Pittsburgh, age 91, on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Loving wife of Ralph H. Speer for 66 years. Dear mother of Carol Fass of MI and Richard (Darlene) Speer of Irwin; cherished grandmother of Brian Kubis, Ashley Kubis, Daniel Speer and Michael (Lauren) Speer; great- grandmother of Mila and Bailey; sister of the late Edward Kapcich. Anne was a member of the Churchill AARP. Friends welcome Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., Turtle Creek/Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday in St. Colman Church at 9:30 a.m. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARVEY SUSANNE (SUENDER) AGE 8...
HARVEY SUSANNE (SUENDER) Age 89, of Sewickley, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2017, at home and surrounded by close family. Born in Reading, PA, on December 1, 1927, she grew up in Pottsville, PA, Schuylkill County. She was a lifelong music lover, and graduated from Pine Manor College in Massachusetts in 1947 as a music major. In 1951, she married the love of her life, Herman S. "Bud" Harvey, Jr., in Pottsville. Early in their marriage, the newlyweds resided in Philadelphia for a time, where she held a teaching position at Episcopal Academy. The Harveys settled in Sewickley in 1956, and celebrated more than six decades of marriage together. Mrs. Harvey was actively involved as a volunteer in many local organizations, and was hired by Sewickley Valley Hospital Community Relations Department as the volunteer coordinator in the 1970's, a position she held for approximately 10 years. Following that, she served as board president of the former Friendship House, board vice president at Union Aid Society, board member of Parish Mansions, all in Sewickley. She volunteered for many years for Meals on Wheels, and in many capacities at St. Stephens Church in Sewickley, her church home since 1956. She sang with the choir for over 30 years. In recent years, Mrs. Harvey took pleasure in volunteering with the 1st grade at Osborne Elementary School, part of Quaker Valley School System's "Generations Together" program. She had a strong creative streak matched by a loving heart, and spent many many hours over the years knitting, sewing, and creating needlework gifts for people. Painting in oils became a passion later in life , and she loved working on her painting skills and sharing her work, often of landscapes that she loved. She is survived by her husband of over 65 years, Herman S. Harvey, Jr., of Sewickley; daughters, Ann (Christopher), of Alexandria, VA., Elizabeth, of Charlottesville, VA.; six grandchildren, Amanda, Benjamin, Peter (Roxanne), Luke, John, and Emily; her sister, Gail Stoner, of Sewickley; and ten nieces and nephews. Mrs. Harvey was pre-deceased by her parents, Russell L. and Elizabeth B. Suender; and brothers, Russell L. Suender, Jr., and John B. Suender. "Sue," "Sudie," "Mom," "Grammy," and "Aunt Sue," will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on June 10, 2017, at St. Stephens Church in Sewickley. Following the service, the family will host a reception honoring Mrs. Harvey at the Edgeworth Club. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Union Aid Society, Sewickley Municipal Bldg., 601 Thorn St., 2nd floor, Sewickley, PA 15143. The RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 328 Beaver St., Sewickley, PA 15143, has been entrusted with arrangements. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SABO REBECCA LYNN BECKY AGE ...
SABO REBECCA LYNN BECKY Age 54, of Imperial, died Friday, May 12, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Willard J. and Elsie R. (Williamson) Jenkins; wife of the late David George Sabo; companion of Mark McKinney; mother of William Billy Carter II; sister of James W. Jenkins, Linda D. (Thomas) Gavatorta, Rhonda J. (Kevin) Romeo, and the late Robert D. Jenkins; aunt of Brandon Owen Jenkins, Nolan Jenkins, Christopher Gavatorta, Jeffrey Guiddy, Arianna Gavatorta, and Amanda Guiddy. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 1-8 p.m. at NATION FUNERAL HOME, INC., 220 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald, where services will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Robinson Run Cemetery McDonald. Online condolences, photos, and additional information are available at www.nationfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCONNELL CATHERINE R. AGE 89,...
McCONNELL CATHERINE R. Age 89, of Canonsburg, died Friday, May 12, beloved wife of the late Robert W. McConnell; mother of Donna (James) Himmelwright; sister of the late Joseph Snyder; sister-in-law of Mary Snyder; aunt of special nephews, Rick (Carla) Snyder and James Snyder. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at NATION FUNERAL HOME, INC., 220 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald where a Blessing Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 with Rev. Ben Vaghetto officiating. Burial will follow in Robinson Run Cemetery, McDonald. Online condolences, photos and additional information are available at www.nationfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HELDERLEIN WILLIAM CLAYTON AGE...
HELDERLEIN WILLIAM CLAYTON Age 84, lately of Indianola, IA, formerly of Florence, AZ, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017, of natural causes. He was born May 27, 1932, in North Versailles Township, PA, son of Frank X. and Garnet (Mason) Helderlein. William was a 1950 graduate of McKeesport High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He served from 1950 to 1953 in the 82nd Airborne paratrooper division and was a photographer in his unit. Following his honorable discharge, he made California his home for the next 50 years. He was an automotive mechanic until his retirement to Florence, AZ, in 2005. His final move to Indianola with his former wife, Mary Gregori Helderlein was in late 2016. He is survived by four children, Kathyrine (Craig) Helderlein Perry, William (Marcy) Helderlein, Jr., Deborah Helderlein, and Frank B. (Gina) Helderlein; seven grandchildren, Nicole Helderlein, Lucas Olson, Taryn Helderlein, Julia (Kevin) Helderlein Millard, Joel Helderlein, Erin (Richard) Perry Ducat, and Megan Perry; six great-grandchildren; nine siblings, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. A private interment will be held at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in Van Meter, IA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to unitypointfoundation.org. For a complete obituary or to submit an online condolence visit our website at www.overtonfunerals.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBERTS RUTH (NACHMAN) ON SUND...
ROBERTS RUTH (NACHMAN) On Sunday, May 14, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Roberts. Beloved stepmother of Ian (Sharon) Roberts, Michelle Roberts and Allan (Peggy) Roberts; daughter of the late Ernest and Gertrude Nachman; grandmother of Chris (Kendra) Roberts, Tyler (Alycia) Roberts, Sean Roberts, Melissa (Kevin) Miller and Todd (Kelli) Silverstein; also survived by six great-grandchildren; and dear friend of Beverly Daniel; and her daughter, Laura. Graveside Service and Interment will be held on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Beth Shalom Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AUPKE CATHERINE (O'KEEFE) ON S...
AUPKE CATHERINE (O'KEEFE) On Saturday, May 13, 2017, age 85, of Allentown. Loving mother of Robert and Jamie Aupke. Catherine was a singer, music teacher, and longtime employee with the Diocese of Pittsburgh. She touched many people and had many great friends. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the JAMES J. BARRY, JR., FUNERAL HOME, INC., 608 East Warrington Avenue. Funeral prayer Wednesday at 9 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Mount Church at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DZINIAK JOSEPH C. AGE 73, OF P...
DZINIAK JOSEPH C. Age 73, of Penn Hills, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017. Beloved Husband of the late Mary H. (Goehring) Dziniak; loving father of Kari Scapellato, Michelle (Jim) Terry, Derek and Devon Carmichael; grandfather of Allison, Ryan, Cecelia, Malik, McKenna, and Amanda; great-grandfather of Keira; brother-in-law of Beverly Goehring, Eleanor Goehring, George (Fran) Goehring; and also survived by many niceces and nephews. Joe worked as a binder for a printing company and proudly served our country in the United States Army. Friends and relatives will be received on Monday, May 15, 2017, from 6-8 p.m and on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home at the conclusion of the visitation. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHRISTIAN PHILIP J. SONNY, JO...
CHRISTIAN PHILIP J. SONNY, JOCK Age 77, of McKeesport, Friday, May 12, 2017. Brother of Rashidi Christian, Katherine C. Adams, Sandra A. Christian, and Dora Mae Sampson. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at The First United Methodist Church of McKeesport, PA. Homegoing service Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at 11 a.m. Interment in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, McKeesport, PA. Arrangements by BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME, INC., Monessen, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VARGO JUSTIN MICHAEL OF WEST M...
VARGO JUSTIN MICHAEL Of West Mifflin, on May 13, 2017, age 27. Beloved son of James and Linda (Vargo) Miller; brother of Jeremy Vargo, Jennifer (Jason) Piel, Jonathan Vargo, Jarod Vargo and the late Jason Vargo; grandson of Paul Vargo and the late Anna Vargo; uncle of Ethan and Kylie. Family and friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall on Tuesday 2-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be (day, time and place later). www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JORDAN GLEN J. AGE 57, ON FRID...
JORDAN GLEN J. Age 57, on Friday, May 12, 2017, of Braddock Hills. Beloved son of Martha (Moore) Jordan and the late Michael Jordan; dear brother of Diane (Phil) McConnell, Michael (Diane) Jordan, Sandra (Darwin) DeVitis, and the late Linda Gregory; uncle of many loving nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews. Glen was an employee of Motor Coil Manufacturing in Braddock. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Service at the funeral home Wednesday 11:30 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOWNING CHARLES E. RED AGE 8...
DOWNING CHARLES E. RED Age 87, of Hampton Township, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017, with his family by his side. Red was a member of St. Catherine of Sweden Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Marie (Good) Downing; children, Barbara (Ed) Hoyt, Kenneth (Michelle) Downing, Robert (Julie) Downing, Richard (Linda) Downing, Charles (Jodi) Downing, Michael Downing, Thomas (Laurie) Downing, Ronald Downing, Jamie Downing, and Brett Lovett; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Jane Hoerner, James "Jim" Downing, and Deanna Smith. In addition to his parents, Nelson and Marie (Harrison) Downing, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Downing and sister, Shirley Link. Red's family will welcome friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on May 16, 2017, at the KING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2841 Woodland Circle in Allison Park, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at St. Catherine of Sweden Roman Catholic Church, 2554 Wildwood Road in Allison Park, with Father Steven V. Neff officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Red's family at www.kingfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAYNES E. STANLEY AGE 87, PASS...
HAYNES E. STANLEY Age 87, passed away in his home in Leesburg, Virginia, with his loving wife, Jeanne and daughter, Jacki by his side. Stanley joined Pullman Swindell of Pittsburgh, PA, where he played the primary role in negotiating the largest American truck plant built in the Soviet Union along the Karma River earning the cover of Fortune magazine in May 1972. With the success of the Karma River plant, Stanley began his world travels negotiating plant construction terms and furthering his company's interest abroad. He has one deceased son, Mitchel Haynes; and one deceased grandson, Jared Haynes. He is leaving behind his wife, Jeanne Catlin Haynes; his son, Noel Haynes, married to Dominque Haynes with their twin daughters, Oceana and Olivia; daughter, Jacki Haynes; son, John Haynes; grandson, Casey Haynes; and an honorary daughter, Chloe Cromarty. Stanley will be buried in Blairsville Cemetery on May 19, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. with an Episcopal grave side service and refreshment served at Vallozzi's of Greensburg thereafter. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made in his name to Capital Caring Hospice, 2900 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LACEK LISA ANN ON THURSDAY, MA...
LACEK LISA ANN On Thursday, May 11, 2017, age 57, of Cranberry Twp., formerly of Butler. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 7, 1959, she was the daughter of Josephine Murn Lacek and the late Joseph Lacek. Lisa had been a clerk for Sheetz in Cranberry and Gibsonia, and belonged to the Greater Pgh. Golden Retrievers Association. She was an active member of CrossWay Church in Valencia. Surviving are her mother, Josephine Lacek of Wexford; her brother, Kevin Lacek (Margaret) of Gibsonia; nephews, Nicholas and Matthew Lacek; nieces, Monica and Martha Lacek; and her beloved Border Collie, Molly. Arrangements are private under the direction of the MCDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, PA and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com. Memorials remembrances may be made to CrossWay Church, 109 Davis Rd., Valencia, PA 16059. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MALVIDO VIVIAN RAFAELA AGE 69,...
MALVIDO VIVIAN RAFAELA Age 69, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2017. Vivian was born on July 22, 1947 the daughter of the late Edward and Vivian (Conway) Malvido. Vivian was a member of the Mon Yough Community Services and its Vocational Business Alliance. Vivian is survived by her brothers, Edward (Elizabeth), Arturo (Carmen), and Sergio Malvido; nieces and nephews, Mariam, Carolina, Edward III, Vivian, Edgar, Henry, and Nathan; great-nephews, Madison and Dorian; cousins, Tonya and Doug Ellis and family; sister-in-law, Leticia Malvido and her Deerfield Staff Family, Kim Egenlauf, Edna Salzer, Marcel Chapman, Khiana Mullen, Rhonda Johnson, Joyce Boles, Marjorie Lawrence; and her guardian, Theresa Walker. Besides her parents Vivian is predeceased by her brother, Rafael Malvido. Friends will be received at the DANIEL F. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, Versailles Boro on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, from 2 p.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 6 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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