MUTSCHELLER SISTER ANNE CELINE , CSJ (ELSA ANN) Age 82, died Sunday, February 24, 2019 in the 65th year of her religious life as a Sister of St. Joseph. The daughter of the late Jacob and Marie Bierl Mutscheller, Sister Anne Celine entered the Congregation from St. Mary parish in Beaver Falls. Sister Anne Celine ministered 38 years in education, including a 14-year tenure at Mount Gallitzin Academy as a teacher (1966-1973) and principal (1973-1980). She then served as principal at St. Titus in Aliquippa until 1995. Her early education ministry sites included Holy Rosary in Perrine, FL, and St. Joseph in Natrona. As a member of the Pittsburgh Diocesan Advisory Committee from 1995-2003, Sister Anne Celine was instrumental in helping develop One Body, One Mission guidelines for Parish Councils. Sister Anne Celine most recently served as Administrator at the Motherhouse where she conveyed genuine hospitality to Sisters and visitors alike with her joyful and welcoming spirit. She took great pleasure in coordinating events and beautifying the convent with her decorative touch. Sister Anne Celine ?rst came to know the Sisters of St. Joseph as a student at Mount Gallitzin High School where Sister Aelred, a very upbeat and happy music teacher, and Sister Vincent Mary, the principal, in?uenced her call to religious life. When she retired from teaching, Sister Anne Celine continued to hear from dozens of students who credited her for their spiritual and educational foundation. During her 50th Jubilee celebration, Sister Anne Celine recalled her desire to extend co rdial charity to the dear neighbor in the Motherhouse and in the community. Central to her life, she said, are the Eucharist and daily prayer. One of her favorite prayers was Psalm 23: You guide me along the right path . . . I fear no harm for you are at my side . . . only goodness and love pursue me all the days of my life. Sister Anne Celine is survived by three brothers, Joseph (Evelyn) Mutscheller of Beaver Falls, Chuck (Barbara) Mutscheller of Sonoma, CA, and Paul (Barbara) Mutscheller of Marion, OH; nieces and nephews, the Associates, and the Sisters of St. Joseph. Friends will be received Tuesday, February 26 from 1 p.m., to the close of the Prayer Vigil and Wednesday, February 27 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Motherhouse of the SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH . Prayer Vigil will be Tuesday, February 26 at 6 p.m. at the Motherhouse. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday, February 27 at 3 p.m. Burial will follow in the Sisters' Cemetery on the Motherhouse grounds. Donations in the name of Sister Anne Celine, may be sent to the Sisters of St. Joseph Memorial Fund, Development Of?ce, 1020 State St., Baden, PA, 15005. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SOWA ROBERT MICHAEL ON SATUR...
SOWA ROBERT MICHAEL On Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was the son of the late Michael John and Anna (Malinchak) Sowa; brother of the late Sister Joanne Sowa; he is survived by his sister, Elsie Mary Uribe of Lima, Peru; by niece, Ann E. Uribe of Lima, Peru; he is survived by his nephew, Dr. John P. Uribe and his wife, Julieta and their children, Alexandra and Christopher of Pittsburgh; he is survived also by his nephew, Michael P. Uribe and his wife, MariaEugenia and their daughter, Rebecca of Pittsburgh. He is also survived by a grandniece, Nicole Andrea Uribe Cornejo of Lima, Peru. He is also survived by one aunt and several cousins. Mr. Sowa was a 1957 graduate of Central Catholic High School while attending Duquesne University he taught at Pittsburgh Automation Institute. Mr. Sowa graduated in 1964 from the School of Education of Duquesne University Cum Laude and earned a masters degree in education from Duquesne University also. Mr. Sowa taught for about 50 years in the Pittsburgh public and catholic school systems. At St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, Brighton Heights he was active as a Eucharistic Minister, member of the Choir, Lector, Cantor, Sacristan, CCD teacher and was in charge of the alter servers and their scheduling. He was loved by all and will be sorely missed. Friends may call Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California at Cooper Ave., N.S. Funeral Mass in St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, Friday, 10 a.m. PLEASE DO NOT SEND FLOWERS. If you choose, you may make a donation in Mr. Sowa's name to the St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, 3854 Brighton Rd., Pgh., PA 15212. www.obriensfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CORCORAN BRENDA LEA AGE 43 ...
CORCORAN BRENDA LEA Age 43 of Wexford after a courageous ?ve and a half year battle with acute myeloid leukemia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 23, surrounded by her family praying and singing to her. Dear daughter of Nanci and John Corcoran; loving wife of James D. Boyd, Jr.; precious mother of Rowan Corcoran; and sister of the late Jason Corcoran. Brenda was a graduate of North Allegheny H.S., and Indiana University of PA, where she received a bachelors degree in music and a masters degree in counseling. Family and friends received Monday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m., at the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Hwy., Wexford, PA 15090. Funeral mass on Tuesday at 10 a.m., in St. Alphonsus Church, Wexford. Everyone please meet at church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Good Samaritan Hospice, 1-800-720-2557 or concordialm.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCORMICK JOHN G. AGE 93, ...
McCORMICK JOHN G. Age 93, of Pittsburgh, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was born January 2, 1926 in Brooklyn New York, son of Nellie McEvoy McCormick and Francis Leo McCormick. He was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine Frances McCormick. John is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Constance S. McCormick, and their children, Catherine Ann McCormick, Neil Francis McCormick and his wife, Terri, Margaret McCormick and her husband, Bill Barron, William Patrick McCormick and his wife, Patti, Timothy Shaun McCormick and Patricia Ann and her husband, Matthew. He is also lovingly survived by grandchildren, Patrick (Alysia) Loerch, Annamarie (Anthony) McCormick Howell, Mary (Mike) McCormick Archutowski, Caroline, Dan, Mike and Abby McCormick, Jennifer, Katie and Brigid Ackerman and Mara Barron. Four great-grandchildren, Ian and Ella Loerch and Vincent and Oliver Howell are the latest additions to John and Connie's blessed family. In childhood, John spent summers at Kelly Brothers Farm in the Hudson Valley, made deliveries on his bike for Sylvan Grumbach the local butcher, and somehow developed an uncanny love of grits and smelts. The family bene?ted from John's lifelong friendship with Harry the Hat Walker which began in Brooklyn and maintained through their years in Pittsburgh. John was proud to have served in the 13th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army, 1944-45, in France. Throughout his life he was a devoted member of veterans organizations and he was particularly active with the Veterans Breakfast Club of southwestern Pennsylvania. John earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1949 from St. John's University on Long Island followed by a Master of Science degree from the Columbia University School of Public Health. He devoted his professional career to teaching future public health planners at the Harvard and University of Pittsburgh Schools of Public Health, and developing community health plans in Olean, New York, Brookline, Massachusetts and Pittsburgh. After many years of service, John was named Executive Director of the Health & Welfare PLANNING Association in 1975 and led the organization until his retirement in 1989, when the HWPA merged into the United Way of SWPA. He continued to work as a consultant to the President of the United Way 1990-98, striving to improve the health of individuals, families and communities through education, engagement and systems for prevention and access to care. John was particularly proud of his early work to address the spread tuberculosis through education and prevention programs in western New York. He had a deep personal commitment, driven by his sister Catherine's struggle and death from polio, to community plans to deliver early vaccines developed by Dr. Jonas Salk. In Pittsburgh, John was a member of the team that developed the ?rst professional Emergency Management Service through Freedom House. John was loved and respected by all for his unyielding kindness, warm smile, expansive devotion to improving the lives of people and communities. His signature bowties, tortoise rimmed glasses and Irish caps only enhanced his natural dapperness. His family's love for him extended further to his tales of working as an usher at Ebbets Field during the heyday of the Brooklyn Dodgers, his devotion to the Roman Catholic faith that he demonstrated through 50+ years as a commentator, his lifelong aspiration to achieve the musical chops of the other John McCormac (the Irish tenor), his involvement in every activity his kids and grandkids pursued like Indian Guides, sports, incalculable recitals and performances. He was an early adopter of the wave, which he would lead at every Great Race and marathon. John was infamous for the McCormick Float which he spent years perfecting at Dormont Pool. On any weekend, John could be found in his garden, grilling a mess of chicken, setting up his basement barber shop for captive customers, ice skating on Saturday morning at South Park, cheering on the Steelers, Pirates and Penguins. There was always something that needed to be painted, inside and out of the big house on Espy Avenue and an endless supply of green paint in his basement workroom. Sunday nights were reserved for group shoe shining in the basement followed his homework done at the dining room table, in longhand on yellow legal tablets. John regularly piloted several VW buses with Connie in the passenger seat, six kids in constant motion and lots of stuff to Maine, Cape Cod, western New York, Deep Creek all in search of family fun. He always managed to ?nd time to audiotape the ocean waves for his enjoyment during cold winter months. John and Connie created a loving home for their children and anyone who entered the door. The world is a better place for having John in it and his grace and generosity extended across the globe. Arrangements by BEINHAUER . Family and friends welcome Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray 724-941-3211. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louise DeMarillac Church, Thursday at 10:30 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCIULLI JAMES P. "JIMMY" AGE ...
SCIULLI JAMES P. "JIMMY" Age 58, of Kennedy Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Beloved husband of 33 years to Donna (Martelli); loving father of Angela, Jimmy, Joey, and his dog, Marley; cherished brother of Joey (Marilee), Ernie (Susie), Johnny, Kathy (Keith) Rogers, and Ruth (Steve) Mackin; he is also survived by his mother-in-law, Joan Martelli; brother-in-law, Albert (Rebecca) Martelli; sisters- in-law, Nancy Webster, Sharon (Dave) Butter, Carol (Scott) Gracy, Jeanne (Phil) Peckich, and Ginny Sciulli; as well as 22 nieces and nephews, and countless friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Rita Sciulli. A loving husband and father, and a friend to everyone, to know Jimmy was to love him, and he will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew him. Friends to be received 1:00 8:00 p.m., WEDNESDAY at MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC ., 334 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy Twp. Mass of Christian Burial at 12 NOON THURSDAY at St. Malachy Church. In lieu of ?owers, the family respectfully suggests contributions be made in Jimmy's name to the University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer Disease Research Center (http://www.adrc.pitt.edu /volunteer/donate), or the Dementia Society of America (http://www.dementiasociety. org/donate). Mcdermottfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARRIS ELOISE (LOMAX) FEBRUARY...
HARRIS ELOISE (LOMAX) February 21, 2019; mother of Debra L. Harris, Reverend Paul S. Harris Jr. (Carla), Bruce Harris (Joyce), Rodney Harris, Lisa Harris, Philip Knight, and Kara Jackson ;16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four great- great-grandchildren . Visitation Thursday, February 28, 2019 11:00 12:00. Funeral Service at 12:00, Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave., Pittsburgh. Arrangements - BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME, INC ., Monessen, PA. Draperfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALEXANDER BARBARA A. AGE 82 OF...
ALEXANDER BARBARA A. Age 82 of Apollo, formerly of Plum, passed away on February 24, 2019. Wife of the late John M. Alexander. Loving mother of John Sullivan, Sr., Bonnie (Kevin) McKinney, Geoffrey (Vicki) Alexander, and Tracey (Jeff) Ruscitto; 14 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren and her furry faithful companion, Gigi. She was preceded in death by parents, Jack Whitelaw and Mary McIntyre; and sister, Dolores Hooper. She enjoyed her grandchildren, the beach, traveling, reading, and cutting her grass on her tractor. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC ., (MONROEVILLE/PLUM CHAPEL) corner of Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville (412-856-4747), where a service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Plum Creek Cemetery. In lieu of ?owers, memorial contributions may be made to Orphans of the Storm (No Kill Shelter) 11878 PA-85, Kittanning, PA 16201. www.jobefuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALLSTON SARAH G. "SAL" (GROVE)...
ALLSTON SARAH G. "SAL" (GROVE) Formerly of Forest Hills, a longtime resident of Seneca Manor, age 89, on Monday, February 25, 2019 while in the care of her loved ones. Beloved wife of the late Dale E. Allston, Jr. for 49 years; loving mother of Janice (David) Palermo of Monroeville and Brian Allston of FL; dear grandmother of Douglas (Erin) Palermo of Verona and Mike (Amber) Allston of ND; great- grandmother of Joshua Palermo, Lauren, McKenna and Aiden Allston; sister of the Martha Donatelli and the late Myra Boyle. Sal was a retired employee from the Women's' Wear Department of the former Horne's in Monroeville Mall. Prior to Horne's, she worked as a keypunch operator for Union Railroad. Sal enjoyed listening to music and keeping abreast of trends and new styles of clothing. Friends are welcome on Friday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC ., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112, 412-824-8800 where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 12 noon. Sally will be laid to rest in Restland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be lade to the Crossroads Presbyterian Church Food Pantry, 2310 Haymaker Rd., Monroeville, PA 15146. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUMPF JAMES B. AGE 88, OF ...
RUMPF JAMES B. Age 88, of Carnegie, on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Beloved husband of Andrea (Benyak) Rumpf; son of the late Joseph and Bernadette Rumpf; loving father of Joyce (Robert) Opfermann, James A. (Sharon Dunn) Rumpf and Rick Rumpf; grandfather of Trent Opfermann, Adam Rumpf and Katie Ruble; great-grandfather of Alex Ruble. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2019, in S.S. Simon and Jude Church. Burial private by family in Resurrection Cemetery. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, Scott Twp., entrusted with arrangements. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VRANICH MARY FRANCES "BABE" DI...
VRANICH MARY FRANCES "BABE" Died peacefully on Saturday evening, February 23, 2019 at her home in Wexford, PA where she and her husband, Marko Vranich Jr., raised their ?ve children and hosted many wonderful Christmas Eve and family gatherings. Mary was the youngest of eight children born to Anton and Anna (Truban) Stefanich on May 15, 1927 in Campbell, OH. She graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1945 and then attended St. John's General Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, where she graduated on March 12, 1948. While in nursing school she was swept off of her feet by her husband of almost 70 years, Marko Vranich Jr., age 99, whom she married on July 2, 1949 at Sts. Peter and Paul Croatian Catholic Church in Youngstown, Ohio. Mary was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, gardener and career woman. She worked throughout her life as a Registered Nurse in many different capacities and retired as a Regional Nursing Home Inspector for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . She was very proud of her nursing career and talked of it often. Mary's memory will be cherished by her husband, Marko; her sons, Marko Vranich III of Wexford, John Vranich (Valerie) of Gibsonia; and daughters, Anita Uzonyi of West View, Kathleen (Daniel) Suchy of Moon Township, and Julie (Dr. John) Waltz of Boise, ID; and ten grandchildren, Andrew (Katheryn) Uzonyi, Anton Uzonyi, Angela Vranich (?ance Ben Lewis), Nicholas Vranich, Lauren, Danielle, and Ryan Suchy, and Tatiana, Alexis and Stefan Waltz; and two great- grandchildren, Luca and Geno Uzonyi. Preceding her in death were her parents, siblings and their spouses, Dr. William (Ruth) Stefanich, Anthony (Anna) Stefanich, Ann (James) Rich, Julia (Gene) Calabria, Elizabeth (Paul) Benchwick, Katherine (Eugene) Weiss, Rose (Louis) Demyen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 10 a.m., in St. Alphonsus Church, Wexford. In lieu of ?owers, the family requests that contributions be made in Mary's name to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Dr., Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202. Arrangements entrusted to GEORGE A. THOMA. FUNERAL HOME, INC ., Wexford PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PREVADE PETER A. AGE 72, O...
PREVADE PETER A. Age 72, of South Fayette Twp., on February 24, 2019. Beloved husband of Kathy (Piecuch) Prevade; loving father of Michael (Jennifer) Prevade, Craig (Carla) Prevade, Sherry (Richard) Prevade-Tarr and Valerie (Bobby) Prevade- Meehan; grandfather of Matthew and Megan Prevade, Jessica, Caitlin and Casey Carpenter, Corey and Calie Prevade, Niko and Isabella Marinacci, Nicholas and Morgan Tarr, Jayden and Jacob Meehan; great-grandfather of Jaxon Carpenter; brother of Patricia McCaffrey, Alex Prevade, Janet Panaia and the late Donald, John and Paul Prevade, Carol Baird and Mary Arlene Prevade. Friends received Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday 10 a.m., at Holy Child Parish. In lieu of ?owers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite E-201, Pgh., PA 15222. View and add condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FONTECCHIO OSVALDO ON FEBRUA...
FONTECCHIO OSVALDO On February 25, age 94. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rose Marie. Beloved father of Osvaldo Fontecchio, Jr., Anna Marie (Ed) Breaux and Anthony (Barb) Fontecchio; proud grandfather of Edwin, Rosanna, Zachary, Britney and Keaira; and great-grandfather of Leo, Lincoln and Cora. Viewing at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME , 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143, Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alexis Church, Thursday at 10 a.m. Please offer condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HABRAT WILLIAM J. AGE 94 O...
HABRAT WILLIAM J. Age 94 of the South Side passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 24, 2019. H u s b a n d o f t h e l a t e R o s e M a r i e ( K r a p p w e i s ) H a b r a t ; beloved father of Dennis (Lois) Habrat and the late William (survived by Donna) Habrat; grandfather of Tammy Lantz, Matthew (Melissa) Habrat, Jennifer (Bradley) Farabaugh, Brittany (Christopher) Holzaphel; also four great-grandchildren; brother of the late Stanley, Milton, Helen and Edward Habrat; also many loving nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., in THOMAS J GMITER FUNERAL HOME INC ., 2323 E. Carson St. Funeral prayer Thursday, 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul of the Cross Monastery at 10 a.m. He is a WWII veteran and served in the US Navy for 20 years as a Chief Petty Officer. The majority of his service was on the USS Calvert. He participated in many significant WWII battles, including North Africa, Sicily, Makin Island, Gilbert Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Saipan, Tinian and the Marianas, Leyte and Luzon, and Kiro Wan, Japan. He served on the Calvert until it went out of commission. The Calvert received many awards and Decorations including the Navy Unit Commendation, WWII Victory Medal, The Philippines Liberation Medal with two stars and Korean Service Medal with two stars. During his Navy career, he volunteered as a sea diver. His devotion to the military extended to nearly consistent attendants at the USS Calvert reunions and greater than 25 years of volunteering at the VA ceramics department. He collected thousands of dollars for the VA by collecting aluminum cans for more than 25 years. His life of service included, volunteering with St. Michael's Church and Passion Play, St. Paul of the Cross Monestary and by helping everyone he encountered. He led a truly remarkable life and was loved and admired by all who knew him. www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SZUBA PATRICIA A. (SWEENEY) JU...
SZUBA PATRICIA A. (SWEENEY) June 17, 1942 - February 24, 2019. Of Leet Township. Loving wife of the late Thomas A. Szuba, Sr.; devoted mother of Thomas A. (Elizabeth) and Michael P. (Amy); and adoring Grandma Patty to Emma, Paul, Jack, Lizzie, Joe, and Tess. Pat was the daughter of the late Paul and Emma Sweeney. She was preceded in death by siblings, Warren Sweeney, Dorothy Sweeney and Joanne Lundell; and is survived by many nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Glen?eld, Pat graduated from Sewickley High School in 1960. Pat met Tom at a young adult event at St. James Church in Sewickley and after their courtship they enjoyed 43 years of marriage. Pat considered her devoted sons, Tom and Mike, to be two of her greatest accomplishments and cherished her grandchildren, who were the joys of her later years. For more than 30 years, Pat served as the librarian of St. James School in Sewickley, a vocation perfectly suited to her as she was a devout Catholic, an avid reader and loved children. Pat lived her faith, treasured her family and enjoyed her friends, especially Pat King, who was her close friend through life's ups and downs. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at C O P E L A N D'S S E W I C K L E Y, 702 Beaver St. with Prayer on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 at St. James Church. Private Burial at St. James Cemetery. In lieu of ?owers, memorials may be made to Down Syndrome Center at UPMC Children's Hospital, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 or the St. Vincent DePaul Society at St. James Church, 200 Walnut St., Sewickley, PA 15143. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GLASER RONALD JOSEPH AGE 65,...
GLASER RONALD JOSEPH Age 65, Avalon, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Ronald is the husband of Darlene "Dolly" Glaser with whom they celebrated 47 years of marriage; loving father to Angela Yow and ?ancé Shane Wellerdick; life long friend Chris Costa, and also survived by several nieces and nephews. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Aloysius and Helen (Lugaila) Glaser; brothers, Sonny, Chuck; and a sister, Patsy Lodge. Ronald was long time shop manager at AJ Drgon and Associates. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.., in the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC ., 1014 California Ave., Avalon, PA 15202 (412-766-5600). Funeral Mass will be held Thursday 11 a.m., at Little Sisters of the Poor Chapel, 1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 EVERYONE TO MEET AT THE CHAPEL ON THURSDAY. In lieu of ?owers, family suggest donations be made to Little Sisters of the Poor in Ronald's memory. Online condolences may be offered at: pinkertonfuneralhome.net Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VAN MASTRIGT FRANCISCUS "FRANC...
VAN MASTRIGT FRANCISCUS "FRANCK" Age 81, on Sunday, February 24, 2019, of South Park Township. Beloved husband of 51 years to Darlene Van Mastrigt; loving father of Darrell and Shawn (Jennie); cherished pap of Hayden; brother of Pieter and Willem. Franck was a longtime accomplished concert pianist and teacher and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Friends will be received at 10:00 a.m. in Jefferson United Presbyterian Church, 716 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills on Saturday, March 2, 2019, for a one hour visitation followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements made by JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOCKSTOCE JERRY AGE 66, OF...
BOCKSTOCE JERRY Age 66, of Washington, unexpectedly, on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Beloved husband of Cathie Bockstoce; loving father of Michele (Larry) Jones, Jerry Michel Bockstoce and Kristopher (Tina) Bockstoce; dear brother of Barbara (Walter) Stein and Frank (Janet) Bockstoce; cherished Pap of Kaitlin, Aidan, Colt, Gavin, Tristan and Chase. Also survived by many adored nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. Son-in-law of Nancy Dias and the late William Dias. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank R. and Martha Mae Bockstoce. Jerry retired as a baker from Pati Petite in 2014 after 43 years. He was a member of the Arms Club, American Legion Post #175 and the SNPJ Lodge #6. He coached little league baseball for several years in Lone Pine. He enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, making wine, hunting, camping, going to the beach, betting on the dogs at Wheeling Downs, but especially spending time with his grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS . Family and Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, (724) 941-3211 Wednesday 2-8 p.m., where a service will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment at Forest Lawn Gardens. Family suggests memorial contributions to Bridge the Gap PA, 1500 Amity Ridge Road, Washington, PA 15301 c/o Jerry's nephew, Frank (Ferg) Bockstoce, Jr., who is in need of a kidney or the American Diabetes Association. Please view or add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BESONG DAVID ALLEN "DADO" AGE ...
BESONG DAVID ALLEN "DADO" Age 65, of McKees Rocks, gave so much of himself to others until there was no more to give. Dado lost his battle with cancer on February 25, 2019 and has joined his mother and loved ones in heaven. He is now free of pain and driving his Corvette on country roads. He was born October 1, 1953 in Sewickley, PA to the late William E. and Viola (Sharf) Besong. He was one of ten children, attended Quaker Valley Schools and resided in McKees Rocks. He was a salvage yard operator for Trapp and Webb Salvage Yard, McKees Rocks. Dado is survived by his siblings, Kathy (Dennis) Swarmer of Beaver Falls, Beverly (James) Rupert of Emsworth, Janet (Jack) Crain of New Kensington, Darla Besong of New Castle, William (Carolee) Besong of Ambridge, Gerald Besong of Fair Oaks, Hugh (Nancy) Besong of Ohioville, Jay (Lori) Besong of Fair Oaks, Steven Besong of Fair Oaks; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; close friends, Debbie (Armond) Trapuzzano, Puff McCarthy, Paul Goerman, and Terry Soman. Friends will be received Wednesday and Thursday from 2 - 8 p.m., in the JOHN SYKA FUNERAL HOME, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge where a funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. The family would like to thank the staff Dr. Robert Schillo and his staff for their compassion and exceptional care extended to Dado. Online condolences can be made at www.sykafuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HABRAT WILLIAM J. AGE 94 O...
HABRAT WILLIAM J. Age 94 of the South Side passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 24, 2019. H u s b a n d o f t h e l a t e R o s e M a r i e ( K r a p p w e i s ) H a b r a t ; beloved father of Dennis (Lois) Habrat and the late William (survived by Donna) Habrat; grandfather of Tammy Lantz, Matthew (Melissa) Habrat, Jennifer (Bradley) Farabaugh, Brittany (Christopher) Holzapfel; also four great-grandchildren; brother of the late Stanley, Milton, Helen and Edward Habrat; also many loving nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., in THOMAS J GMITER FUNERAL HOME INC ., 2323 E. Carson St. Funeral prayer Thursday, 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul of the Cross Monastery at 10 a.m. He is a WWII veteran and served in the US Navy for 20 years as a Chief Petty Officer. The majority of his service was on the USS Calvert. He participated in many significant WWII battles, including North Africa, Sicily, Makin Island, Gilbert Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Saipan, Tinian and the Marianas, Leyte and Luzon, and Kiro Wan, Japan. He served on the Calvert until it went out of commission. The Calvert received many awards and Decorations including the Navy Unit Commendation, WWII Victory Medal, The Philippines Liberation Medal with two stars and Korean Service Medal with two stars. During his Navy career, he volunteered as a sea diver. His devotion to the military extended to nearly consistent attendance at the USS Calvert reunions and greater than 25 years of volunteering at the VA ceramics department. He collected thousands of dollars for the VA by collecting aluminum cans for more than 25 years. His life of service included, volunteering with St. Michael's Church and Passion Play, St. Paul of the Cross Monestary and by helping everyone he encountered. He led a truly remarkable life and was loved and admired by all who knew him. www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCLAREN SHARON R . (MORIARITY...
McCLAREN SHARON R . (MORIARITY) Of Whitaker and Amsterdam, OH who fought a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer passed away on February 26, 2019 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of John S. McClaren, Jr; cherished mother of Kari Saxon, Erin (Joe Kolechta) Saxon, Jessica (Adam) Elkins, Clint (Lauren Stalker) McClaren, and Cody McClaren; special grandmother to Madison, Aiden, C.J. and Abigail ; sister of Lisa (Steve) Chedwick, Melissa (Mike) Dzvonik, Brian McClaren and Pat (Cindy) McClaren; daughter-in-law to John and Carol McClaren; also many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Willa Moriarity; and sons, John S. McClaren III and Douglas Paul Saxon. She was a former prescription processor for CVS Express Scripts. Sharon was a friend to everyone she met. She was the Sunshine of Lisa and Steve's life. Her uplifting spirit and positivity could brighten anyone's day and would always help anyone who needed it. Family and friends received on Thursday and Friday from 2 -4 and 6 -9 p.m., at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC ., 3511 Main St. Munhall 15120 (402-461-6394) where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Please share your memories and condolences at: georgeigreenfunealhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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