EDGAR REV. JOAN L . (CRAWFORD) On February 23, age 67 of Peters Twp., heard the call of heaven and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, where she was reunited with her recently deceased husband of 44 years, Jack. Devoted wife of Jack Edgar; mother of Jessica (Matthew) and Kristen; sister of John, Ed, Ron; and Grams to Samuel. Dedicating 23 years of her life as a Chaplain at Country Meadows, Joan was known for her compassionate heart and listening ear to help those in time of need. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. In lieu of ?owers, contributions may be made at the church or by mail to Country Meadows Co-Worker Foundation, 830 Cherry Drive, Hershey, PA 17033. Friends received Friday, March 1, 10-11:30 a.m., at South Hills Assembly of God, 2725 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102, where a service will be held at 11:30 and a reception immediately to follow. Arrangements by TIMOTHY K. SLATER FUNERAL SERVICES, INC. (412-381-3337) Mt. Oliver. Condolences at www.timothykslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GEER FAITH WESTON "MOMDUCK" PA...
GEER FAITH WESTON "MOMDUCK" Passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on February 26, 2019, after a year-long battle with stage 4 melanoma. Momduck is survived by her three children, Kelly (Chris Williams), Nathan (Colby Croft), and Natalie (Josh Caslow). Alumnus of Hoover High School, Ohio Wesleyan University, and Pittsburgh University. Faith spent most of her time serving others - whether it was encouraging her children to follow their dreams, teaching gifted kids at Shaler Area Schools, developing strategic plans for churches, volunteering at the Nyadire Mission in Zimbabwe, or her involvement at the district level of the United Methodist Church as an Annual Conference Delegate and active member of the Reconciling Ministries Network. Since 2000, Faith served as the Administrative Director at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Allison Park, PA. In this role, she had daily visibility to a number of organizations that help people in need. Accordingly, in lieu of ?owers, please consider the following wonderful organizations: UPMC Melanoma Foundation, The Nyadire Connection, or Reconciling Ministries Network. Faith will be deeply missed and we encourage all to celebrate her life. Family welcomes you to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA 15101, for a viewing on Friday, March 1, 2019, from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 3-6 p.m. The funeral will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at 3 p.m., with a meal following. Arrangements NEELY FUNERAL HOME. Please visit us at neelyfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KIRBY JOSHUA A. AGE 28, OF...
KIRBY JOSHUA A. Age 28, of Shaler Township, formerly of Lawrenceville, on Monday, February 25, 2019. Beloved son of Larry and Nancy Kirby; loving brother of Michael (Torie) Kirby and Zachary (Jamie) Kirby; cherished uncle of Kadence, Kaleb, Caylee, Jordyn, Kendyl, Cole and Kaison; grandson of Vicki and the late Mike Goebel, Frances Daily, the late Albert and Marjorie Kirby; also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Josh was very proud of his country, the military and his Irish heritage. He was a very caring and unsel?sh person who touched many lives. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Friday, March 1, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of ?owers, donations may be made in Joshua's name to Muscular Dystrophy Association for DMD research, 400 Penn Center Boulevard, Suite 524, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HUSAR JOAN CATHERINE (KOZESKY)...
HUSAR JOAN CATHERINE (KOZESKY) Age 67 of Plum, passed away on February 25, 2019. Beloved wife of Ronald V. Husar for 25 years; loving sister of Mary Lou (Alan) Rust, Thomas J. Kozesky, Jr., and Ann F. (Frank) Fitz; sister- in-law of Diane C. (John) Schoenstein, Walter R. (Debbie) Husar, Robert L. (Celeste) Husar, Daniel P. Husar, and Carol A. Robertson; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas J. and Martha F. (Hawkins) Kozesky, Sr. Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC ., (MONROEVILLE/PLUM CHAPEL) corner of Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville (412-856-4747). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m., at St. Bernadette Parish in Monroeville. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PINKERTON-ZEILER TRUDI L . ON ...
PINKERTON-ZEILER TRUDI L . On February 26, 2019, age 47, of Munhall. Survived by husband, Sean M. Zeiler; loving mother of Corey Pinkerton and Jeremy Zeiler; daughter of Paul Pinkerton and the late Marlene; sister of Holly (Jack) Brezani and Jennifer Dvorak; aunt of Reanna, Zachary and Marlee. Friends received on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394 where a funeral service will be held on Thursday at 8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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YACKO ELEANOR MARY OF PENN ...
YACKO ELEANOR MARY Of Penn Hills, formerly of Munhall and Homestead, passed away on February 25, 2019, age 88, at Manor Care of Monroeville. She was born on October 30, 1930, in Homestead and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Bires) Yacko. Eleanor was a longtime employee of Ashland Oil, Inc. in Pittsburgh and was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Munhall. In addition to her parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by her two brothers, John Fedorko and Albert Yacko; and ?ve sisters, Helen Schreiner, Annie Tokey, Margaret Nedzinski, Mildred DiSilvestro and Mary Yacko. Eleanor is survived by her nephew, Robert (Christina) DiSilvestro of Jacksonville, FL; great-nephew, Mark (Lauren) DiSilvestro of Washingtonville, NY; great-nieces, Debra DiSilvestro of Monroeville, PA and Caryn (Jason) Raiford of Natrona Heights, PA, and John Martinko of Boardman, OH, whom she dearly loved. Family and friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS- WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall on Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, 10 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, Munhall. She will be laid to rest next to her parents at St. Elias Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, 5100 Jane Street and 7th Avenue, West Mif?in, PA. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAVIS RICHARD JOHN ON TUESDA...
DAVIS RICHARD JOHN On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, Richard John Davis, age 73, of McCandless Twp., formerly of Ross Twp. Beloved husband for 42 years of Ann Dolak Davis; father of Dean Anthony (Rebecca) Davis of IN; grandfather of Nick Hdlak; brother of Jim Davis of OR, Teresa Davis of Millvale, and the late Joseph Davis, Frank Davis, and Bill Davis. Friends received Friday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Hwy., Pgh., PA 15237 where a blessing service will be held on Saturday, notice of time later. Loved laughing with you, Sparky. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'CONNER JEAN L . AGE 89, ...
O'CONNER JEAN L . Age 89, of Mt. Lebanon, died on February 25, 2019. Beloved wife of John P.S. O'Connor; loving mother of Dr. Steve (Ronnie) O'Connor and Rev. Emily (Ed) Miller; proud grandmother of Nick, Jeanne and Theresa O'Connor, Max (Elizabeth), Macy, Malcolm and Murphy Miller and Dan Kerrick. In lieu of ?owers, memorial contributions may be made to Southminster Presbyterian Church, 799 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228. Arrangements have been entrusted to JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC. Online condolences at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUSSE MAGDELINE P. "MAGGIE" (P...
BUSSE MAGDELINE P. "MAGGIE" (POGOZELEC) Age 78, of Ben Avon, peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Beloved wife of 54 years to John C. Busse; loving mother of Amelia (Eric) Cheever, John Paul Busse, Claire (Jack Tabor) Busse and Emily (Kevin) Schwartz; grandmother of Abigail, Kristen, Fiona, Ramsey, Phoebe and Cyrus; sister of Bernard and Michael Pogozelec; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many honorary children who needed a place to stay. Maggie was a music and science teacher at St. Albert the Great in Baldwin, then at Sacred Heart in Emsworth and Sacred Heart in Shadyside. An active member of Sacred Heart Church, she was Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary and Liturgy Committee and sang in the choir and the Diocesan Choir. She served her community as Past President of the Avon Club, co-chair of the Ben Avon Bicentennial Committee, Past President of the Carlow College Alumni Association, and member of the Women's Literary Society of Bellevue. She loved music and being in and teaching about nature. She also loved to laugh and entertain, providing a warm and welcoming home for anyone that came into her life. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and all that knew her. Relatives and friends received Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at McDONALD-LINN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC, 529 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Emsworth. In lieu of ?owers, donations in Maggie's memory may be made to Alzheimer Disease Research Center, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Monti?ore, Four West, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582 (www.adrc.pitt.edu) or Sacred Heart Church, 154 Orchard Ave., Emsworth, PA 15202 or Asbury Foundation, 700 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.mcdonald-linn.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MITTELMEIER DOLORES "SIS" AGE ...
MITTELMEIER DOLORES "SIS" Age 89, peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 of Brentwood. Beloved wife of 67 years to the late Alvin C. Mittelmeier; loving mother of Judy (Bob) Sproat, Terry (Fran) Carik, Diane (Bill) Wilson, Mark (Diane), Cynthia Mittelmeier (Chris Curtis) and Matt Mittelmeier; proud grandmother of Eileen, Elizabeth, Justin, Nate, Andrea, Alex, Adam, Brent, Ben, Leah, Aaron, Sarah and Jonathan; great-grandmother of 23; daughter of the late Emma and John Miller; sister of the late Jack and Robert Miller; sister-in-law of Helen and Joann Miller; cousin of Lillian (the late Nick) Poljack and Ruth Maloney. Sis was a longtime advocate for children with special needs and an active community volunteer. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC ., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 2-6 p.m. and Friday, March 1, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. All are welcome to share memories during visitation on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Funeral prayer on Saturday morning at 9:45. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of ?owers, family suggests contributions to Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, 2821 Sarah Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MUNER ALICE AGE 83 OF SA...
MUNER ALICE Age 83 of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Whitehall, Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on February 25, 2019. She was born to the late James and Ethel Cottrell and was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Muner; and her children, Joseph and Michael Muner. Alice is survived by her daughter, Janice (Dennis) Maloy; grandchildren, Dennis and Robert Maloy, and Pilar, Maisy and Grant Muner; and her sister, Lois (Cottrell) Small. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 2-6 p.m., and a funeral service will be on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 10 a.m., at ROBERT TOALE AND SONS FUNERAL HOME , at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Ave., Sarasota, FL 34232. Interment will take place at Mansion Memorial Park. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCAGUE EDWARD JOSEPH, JR . AG...
McCAGUE EDWARD JOSEPH, JR . Age 94, on Monday, February 25, 2019. Beloved husband of 68 years to Genevieve (McSwigan) McCague; loving father of Edward J. McCague, III (Mary) of Lakewood, NY, Kathryn McCague Pease of Charleston, SC, Margaret McCook McCague of Aspinwall, and Joan, daughter; cherished grandfather of Sonja Sigmund Tutwiler (Rick), Eric Rolf Siegmund and Genevieve Virginia Sims. Ed was a proud veteran of WW II, during which time he served in the Army Air Corps. He was a test pilot of the P 40, and eventually ?ew gliders over enemy lines in Europe. He was very supportive of veterans, and spent many of his retirement years volunteering at the local VA. He was retired from Kennywood Park, where for many years, he happily was the VP of sales. Friends received Friday, March 1st from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall, where a parting prayer will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass at 10 a.m., at St. Scholastica Church, Aspinwall. In lieu of ?owers, the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant St. Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STEWART LARRY EDWARD AGE 58 ...
STEWART LARRY EDWARD Age 58 years old of Cuddy, South Fayette Twp., died suddenly Sunday, February 24, 2019 in his home. Born May 17, 1960 in Pittsburgh, son of the late James Stewart and Betty Williamson Stewart, who survives. He was a member of Gladden UP Church, Masonic Lodge F&AM, a ?re?ghter of the South Fayette Twp.Vol Fire Dept. for 40+ years and was 2nd LT. for many years. He enjoyed hunting, ?shing, and woodworking. He voluntarily coached South Fayette Twp. football, baseball, and girls softball. He was one of the original organizers of the South Fayette School District Food and Gift Drive. He loved the traditions created by family, and would do anything for family at anytime. He was a Supervisor and Equipment Operator for Univar- Weavertown Environmental, Cecil Twp. and previously operated J&S Excavating. He was a master and mechanic of heavy equipment. Surviving are wife, Debi Stewart of Cuddy; son, Michael (companion, Seana Bandi) Stewart of Carnegie; daughter, Leah (Eric) Schnelzer of McDonald; son, Cody J. Stewart; and daughter, Linsey Stewart both of Cuddy; grandchildren, Johnathan, Corey, and Savannah; sister, Sharon (Jamie) Schidek of Carnegie; brother, Albert (Donna) Fiorentini of Bridgevill;, two brothers- in-law, Michael McAndrew of Murfreesboro, TN, and Shawn McNamara of Haines, AK; mother-in-law, Garnet McNamara of Scott Twp.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Susan McAndrew; and father-in-law, Jerry McNamara. Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the COLEMAN-TAYLOR FUNERAL SERVICES , 3378 Millers Run Road (Rt.50) Cecil, PA. where services will be held at 8:00 p.m. Private interment will be at a later date. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAVIS GENEVIEVE (VANCE) QUIETL...
DAVIS GENEVIEVE (VANCE) Quietly on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, Genevieve Vance Davis of North Braddock and Emlenton passed into life eternal. She was born in North Braddock on Monday, New Year's Eve, December 31, 1934. She is survived by her children, Matthew Allan (Judy Ann) Davis, Sr., of Cowansville, Barbara (Paul) Osborne of Providence Rhode Island, Norm Davis of North Braddock, Joan (late Ray) Aiello of Forest Hills, Charles (Myra) David of West Mif?in, and Richard (Kashina) Davis of North Huntingdon; 12 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, John of North Huntingdon, Louise (late Morris) Fertell of Anancock,Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Agnes Hovanec Vance; and her late husband, Charles Harley Charley Davis. He died on May 25, 2015, her son, John (1960); a grandson, Matt Davis (2009); a granddaughter, Christine Davis (2018); and her siblings, John, George and Christine Vance. Calling hours with the family will be on Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., in the SCHLEIFER FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., (412-271-1361) 534 Jones Avenue, North Braddock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, Emlenton on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Big Bend Cemetery, Emlenton. Everyone please meet at the church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BENSON JEFFREY J. AGE 52, ...
BENSON JEFFREY J. Age 52, of North Versailles, died Monday, February 25, 2019. He was born May 9, 1966, the son of Patricia (Glucs) Benson and James R. Benson both of North Versailles and is also survived by his uncle, John Benny Benson and his wife, Kathy of North Versailles; also cousins and many good friends. Jeffrey was a graduate of East Allegheny High School, class of 1984, and worked as a carpenter. He was a low keyed guy and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Honoring Jeff's wishes, there will be no viewing. A memorial service and interment will be private. FORGIE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, East McKeesport, is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences please visit: www.snyderfuneralserices.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRAEUTER GARY PHILIP AGE 79 ...
KRAEUTER GARY PHILIP Age 79 of West Mif?in, peacefully went home to the Lord on Monday February 25, 2019. He was the son of the late Philip Henry and Betty Ruth Gustafson; devoted husband of Patricia Walsh Kraeuter; loving father of Kirk Dale Kraeuter of Jackson Michigan, Jodi Sue (Kraeuter )Klebick of Pittsburgh and Matthew James (Iris E. Deberson) of South Fayette; cherished grandfather of Olivia, Nicholas, Jonathan, Joshua of Jackson, MI and Elise and Keegan of South Fayette; brother of Linda L. (Andrew) Bucko, Karen S. Kraeuter and Janis K. (William) Swope. Gary was a veteran of the Air Force. He was an Electrical Engineer at Westinghouse for over 40 years. He was previously an Assistant Troop Leader for the Boy Scouts of America and liked ?shing, camping and the outdoors. He also enjoyed woodcarving and was a member of the Mon-Yough Carvers and was a member of Homestead Park United Methodist Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COSTELLO EDWARD E . AGE 93, ...
COSTELLO EDWARD E . Age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Ed was born in 1926 in Glenshaw, PA, and now joins his loving wife, Mary Lou (Rihn) Costello, who passed away in 2007. Ed served in World War II, in the US Navy as a signalman aboard the USS Alamance, and was a proud member of VFW Post 709 in Sharpsburg. Ed worked at Petrie Industrial Equipment Company, in Zelienople, PA until his retirement in 1989. In every day of Ed's life, in every encounter, he shared a joyous smile, kindness and warm humor, having a love for family, friends, and strangers alike, always con?dent in the opportunity to make people happy. He enjoyed dancing, singing, sports of every kind, and celebrating life with family and friends. Ed is also predeceased in death by his father, John D. Costello, and his mother, Katherine (Penberthy) Costello, his three brothers, James, Richard, and Gerald, and their wives. He is survived by his two sons, Daniel (Cheryl), Kevin (Debbie); seven grandchildren, Casey, Taylor, Devon, Parker, Ryan, Sean, and Amanda; and two great-granddaughters, Molly and Dayton. Friends and family are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 2 at 1:30 p.m., in St. Catherine of Sweden Church, 2554 Wildwood Rd., Allison Park, PA. Visitation will be from 12:00-1:30 p.m., prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association, P.O. Box 105, Glenolden, PA 19036 . Arrangements by SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, LTD ., Bakerstown. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TROY MARILYN L . (GALLAGHER) A...
TROY MARILYN L . (GALLAGHER) Age 91 of Carolina Shores, NC, formerly of the North Hills, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Valentine F. Troy, Jr.; loving mother of David (Daryl) Troy, Patty (Tom) Fadok, Valentine F. Troy III, Karen Troy, Peggy (Jim) Lane, Rob (Robin) Troy, Carol (Gary) Schmitt, Gay (Steve) Velette and the late Louise (Jack) Braun. She is also survived by twenty-one grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 10:30 a.m., in the St. Sebastian Church. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of ?owers, the family asks donations be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice, 134 Marwood Rd., Cabot, PA 16023. To offer condolences please visit: www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRAEUTER GARY PHILIP Age 79 of West Mif?in, peacefully went home to the Lord on Monday February 25, 2019. He was the son of the late Philip Henry and Betty Ruth Gustafson; devoted husband of Patricia Walsh Kraeuter; loving father of Kirk Dale Kraeuter of Jackson Michigan, Jodi Sue (Kraeuter )Klebick of Pittsburgh and Matthew James (Iris E. Deberson) of South Fayette; cherished grandfather of Olivia, Nicholas, Jonathan, Joshua of Jackson, MI and Elise and Keegan of South Fayette; brother of Linda L. (Andrew) Bucko, Karen S. Kraeuter and Janis K. (William) Swope. Gary was a veteran of the Air Force. He was an Electrical Engineer at Westinghouse for over 40 years. He was previously an Assistant Troop Leader for the Boy Scouts of America and liked ?shing, camping and the outdoors. He also enjoyed woodcarving and was a member of the Mon-Yough Carvers and was a member of Homestead Park United Methodist Church.Friends received on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC ., 3511 Main St. Munhall 412-461-6394 where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. Donations in memory of Gary can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation of Western Pennsylvania (PFWPA.org) or Homestead Park United Methodist Church (hpumc.com) Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MACCRUM JOHN MCKERRELL , III A...
MacCRUM JOHN McKERRELL , III Age 71, passed away suddenly on February 10, 2019 in his home in Sebastian, FL. He was born to late parents John McKerrell MacCrum Jr. and Eleanor Colvin MacCrum on March 31, 1947. He graduated from Moon High School near Pittsburgh, PA in 1965 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA in 1969. During his time at Lehigh, he was Captain of the golf team and proud Member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He later received a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. After college he started in sales for Calgon Corporation in Coraopolis, PA and worked up to Senior Vice President of spin-off Calgon Carbon Corporation before he retired to Sebastian, Florida where he participated in multiple entrepreneurial endeavors. An avid golfer, John was a long time Member of Sewickley Heights Country Club in Sewickley, PA. John was the epitome of a family man. The most important thing in his life was his family. Education and constantly acquiring knowledge from everyone and every experience that was presented to him was also important to John . A world traveler, sometimes by choice, sometimes by necessity, gave him a great sense of understanding, profound kindness and sel?essness, which was a big part of his character that put people at ease and drew them to him. John was a ?ercely loyal and sentimental true gentleman known for his deep love of family, golf and the Pittsburgh Steelers. One or all of these things were known to bring a tear to his eye, which his daughters loved to tease him about. As an amazing father and grandfather, John instilled a strong work ethic, loyalty and kind-hardheartedness into his daughters. He was constantly reminding them and those close to him to always consider others and the challenges they were going through, and to remain positive and grateful for the fortune in their lives. John's legacy will be honored and lovingly remembered by his children, Kelly MacCrum and Kristy (Andy) Corkan; two grandchildren, Lloyd and Lindsey; two sisters, Karen (Wayne) Hall and Susan MacCrum; former wife, mother of his children and friend of John, Christine MacCrum; an aunt and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, John McKerrell MacCrum Jr.; mother, Eleanor Colvin MacCrum; brother, Bruce MacCrum; and 17 year partner, Christine Yarbrough. John will be remembered as an honest, calm, generous and kind soul who brought continuous wisdom and happiness to those lucky enough to know him. Per John's request, there will be no public service. A celebration of life for family and friends will be scheduled at a date and venue still to be determined. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Merakey Allegheny Valley School of Coraopolis, PA, where his sister, Susan resides, or through the purchase of an of?cially licensed Terrible Towel, whose proceeds bene?t residents of the Allegheny Valley School. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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