HILL MARIE C. (DAVIS) Age 90, of Green Tree, formerly of Blairsville, PA, on Thursday, February 11, 2016. Beloved wife of the late James S. Hill; loving stepmother of Susan Jane Hill of California; sister of William G. (Mildred E.) Davis; aunt of Connie Jo (Timothy), Brenda Jean (the late Gail), Amy Joanne, William Edward (Andrea); great-aunt of Bridgette Mary (Donny), Kyle Edward, Chad William, Davis Cole and the late Joshua Timothy; great- great-aunt of Rucker Joshua. During the Big Band Era, Marie was a featured vocalist in the Johnny Mac Orchestra. She went on to have her own weekly radio program on WHJB out of Greensburg. Friends welcome Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., 15220. Funeral service Wednesday 10 a.m. in Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church where she proudly sang in the choir. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SOCCI JOHN J., JR. AGE 49, ON ...
SOCCI JOHN J., Jr. Age 49, on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, of Pittsburgh. Brother of Michelle, Linda and Darren Socci; also survived by other loving family and friends. No visitation. Private burial. Arrangements by STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 412-321-0495. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PURVIS THOMAS A. 12 YEARS AGO ...
PURVIS
THOMAS A.
12 years ago today not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I will always appreciate that you were there for me and my mother. You were truly the meaning of the
word Dad.
Love your man, Ronnie
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FLORIG PATRICIA L. AGE 80, OF ...
FLORIG PATRICIA L. Age 80, of East Liberty, on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Loving mother of Kimberly A. (Gerald) Letzkus and Linda L. Lowry; grandmother of Kyle, Heather and Meghan; sister of Virgina Deloe and Thomas (Nelita) Nielander. No visitation. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS, 412-531-4000. Memorials may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pgh., PA 15243. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PAIL JOAN MITZIE BORN APRIL ...
PAIL JOAN MITZIE Born April 7, 1934, passed peacfully February 15, 2016, age 81, of Spring Hill. Daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Barth) Pail. Loved dearly and will be truly missed. Sister of Valerie Dietzer, Betty Guebtner, Francis Pail and Janice Krosse; preceded in death by Lois Hallstein, Rita Clemens, Clare Weis, Eddie, Lou Pooch and Billy Pail; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at BRADY MEMORIAL HOME, 1151 Southside Ave., Spring Hill/City View. Funeral Thursday St. Ambrose Church 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCLARAN LAURA (STAMPAHAR) AGE...
McCLARAN LAURA (STAMPAHAR) Age 53, of O'Hara Township, on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016. Dearly beloved wife of 20 years to George J. "Mac" McClaran, Jr.; loving and devoted mother of Jayme and Macy; beloved daughter of Norine and the late Richard Stampahar; much missed sister of Paul Stampahar, Shelley (Walter) Stoecklein, Sharon (Thomas) DeBlois and Scott Stampahar; many nieces and nephews. Laura's life centered around her husband and daughters. She adored her two dogs, and had a great love for cooking, gardening, music and watching Penguin games. Laura loved to travel, and spent many fall weekends in Ligonier. She always went out of her way to help others, being a caring and loving person, always putting others before herself, and enjoyed volunteering at her church. No visitation. Family and friends invited to attend her Funeral Service at the Christ Church Fox Chapel, 630 Squaw Run Road East, Pgh., PA 15238 Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Professional services trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TAMRES MARGERY (SUSSER) ON MO...
TAMRES MARGERY (SUSSER) On Monday, February 15, 2016. Beloved mother of Donna Lynn Tamres, Shelley Fern Tamres, Lisa Kay (Alex Rudnicky) Tamres and Sondra Sheila Barad; sister of Murray (Phyllis) Susser, David (Danielle) Susser and the late Ruth Leeds and Lawrence Susser; grandmother of Chris (Anna) Miller, Curtis (Rebecca) Miller and Yulian Tamres- Rudnicky; great-grandmother of Matthew David Miller. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Margery was a prominent bridge player and director who, for a number of years, was Pittsburgh's only Grand Life Master. Services and Interment PRIVATE. Contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 501 Martindale Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., family owned and operated. www.schugar.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CALIENDO ANTHONY TONY R. ON ...
CALIENDO ANTHONY TONY R. On Sunday, February 14, 2016, of Swissvale. Husband of the late Angelica Jennie (Farina) Caliendo; loving father of Margaret Caliendo of Swissvale, Louis A. Caliendo of Kings Mountain, NC and Anthony W. Caliendo of Oak Ridge, NC; dear grandfather of Eddie and Calie; brother of Peter Caliendo of Murrysville. Friends received on Thursday 3-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. The service and interment to be held privately. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SWARTZ JOSEPH F. JOE AGE 84,...
SWARTZ JOSEPH F. JOE Age 84, of Pleasant Hills, on Saturday, February 13, 2016. Loving husband of Carol; cherished father of Barbara (Jim) and Jeff (Debbie); stepfather of Christopher (Amy); grandfather of Dan and Steven. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Gladys; wife of 50 years, Dorris; and brothers, Robert and Jacob. Graduate of Youngstown State University and worked at Bechtel Bettis as an engineer for 54 years. He was a deacon, elder, and trustee of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, an avid reader, computer enthusiast, lover of choral music, and most of all one who treasured making memories with his family. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 2-9 p.m. at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills. Private burial will be on Thursday in Jefferson Memorial Park followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. at Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions in Joe's name may be made to the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church Music Department. www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COSTELLO EDWARD ON FRIDAY, FEB...
COSTELLO EDWARD On Friday, February 12, 2016, age 89, of Oakmont, formerly of Penn Hills. Loving husband of Barbara Costello; devoted father of Mary (Michael) Hill, Deirdre (Carl) Hasselman, Pat (Lenore) Costello and John (Patti) Costello; loving grandfather of Kayla, Colum, Bridget, Ailis, Maeve, Ashleen, Aidan, Ciara, Paul, Mairead, Maura, Patrick, Eamonn and Aine. Preceded in death by siblings, Martin, Mary, Delia, and Pat. He was born in Galway, Ireland on August 14, 1926. Edward came to the United States in 1947. He fought in the Korean War. After his service, he went to work at Paper Products Co. He planned on working there for a year to see if he liked it, if not he planned on returning to the Army. He ended up working there for 55 years. Due to the kindness of his bosses, whom he considered his friends, they permitted him to work even after signs of dementia started to take effect. Dad always said that he was happiest when he had his children and grandchildren around him. He will be sadly missed. Friends will be received Thursday, February 18, 2016, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 19, 2016, in St. Irenaeus Catholic Parish. Officiated by Rev. Thomas J. Galvin. Everyone Please Meet at the Church. Interment will follow in Lakewood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Cheswick. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org or to the Woodside Place of Oakmont, 1215 Hulton Road, Oakmont, PA 15139. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCAULEY MARY BETH (DONOVAN) A...
McCAULEY MARY BETH (DONOVAN) Age 56, of Mars, passed away suddenly on February 13, 2016. She was the beloved daughter of James and the late Pearl Donovan; wife of Mark McCauley; mother of Kendall, 22 and Connor, 17; sister of Thomas Donovan and the late Sharon Donovan; sister-in-law of Priscilla Donovan; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Mary Beth spent all her time selflessly caring for her family and never ceasing to find time for others, even when her plate was full. She had a love of sports, which connected her to her husband Mark to begin a beautiful family. Mary Beth also loved spending her time gardening, staying connected with friends and relatives, and giving constant care and love to her black lab, Oliver. Friends will be received Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, 10 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption, Bellevue. In memory of Mary Beth's love of animals, donations may be made to the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1101 Western Avenue, Pgh., PA 15233. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SANCHILLI RICKY D. ON MONDAY, ...
SANCHILLI RICKY D. On Monday, February 8, 2016, Ricky, age 57, of East Liberty. Son of the late Mario and Marie Sanchilli; father of Cecilia Vaughn; grandfather of Alexa, Deven, Olivia and London Vaughn. Friends received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Butler St. 52nd St., Lawrenceville, Wednesday only 2-4 and 6 p.m. until time of services at 8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHERLOCK RICHARD JAMES AGE 95,...
SHERLOCK RICHARD JAMES Age 95, of Panama City Beach, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Covenant Care Hospice. Richard was born October 9, 1920, in Youngstown, OH to James and Emma (Frisch) Sherlock and moved to Panama City Beach in 1990 coming from Lima, OH. Richard was a WWII Navy Submarine veteran who served on the USS Pampanito (now part of the Maritime Museum in San Francisco, CA) during three of its war patrols in the South Pacific. Richard was retired from the steel industry where he was past President of Blaw Knox Steel and Chairman of Teledyne Ohio Steel, from which he retired in 1985. His memberships included the Submarine Veterans, Sea Wolf Base of Panama City, the Fleet Reserve, The Am-Vets, Post #47 of Panama City Beach and was a Life Member of the US Submarine Veterans, The American Iron and Steel Institute, Association of Iron and Steel Engineers, The American Society for Metals, and the American Ordnance Association. Richard was united in marriage on November 23, 1946, in Youngstown, OH, to his wife, Rita Vaschak, who preceded him in death in 1998 after 51 years of marriage. Richard was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Ruth Sherlock and Dorothy Zimmerman. He is survived by his son, Rick (Lyn) Sherlock of Falls Church, VA; his daughter, Susan Sherlock of Panama City Beach; his granddaughters, Stephanie Lee and Heather Sherlock; and his great-granddaughter, Corynn. Friends will be received 6-8 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2016, at the KENT - FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME where a Rosary will be recited that evening at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016, at St. John Catholic Church. Entombment with Naval Military Honors will take place at Garden of Memories Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Richard's memory to the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRISE MARGARET A. MITZI ON F...
GRISE MARGARET A. MITZI On February 15, 2016, age 78, of Munhall. Beloved wife of James D. Grise, Sr.; loving mother of James (Sandy) Grise, Jr., Michael R. (Theresa) Grise, Valerie (Greg) Collins and Joseph N. (Jessica) Grise; grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of two; sister of Janice Brooks, Lois Zmudzinski, Bonnie Delduca, Betty Wright, Edward Reymer and Leonard Braun; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-8 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 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOCH BETTY T. AGE 94, OF BETHE...
KOCH BETTY T. Age 94, of Bethel Park, on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Paul E. Koch; loving mother of Alan Scott (Laurie) Koch and the late David G. and Douglas Paul Koch; dear mother-in-law of Lynda Koch; special grandmother of Andrew Alan, Charles Weaver, Blair Elizabeth Koch. Private services by the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Cystic Fibrosis, 810 River Ave., #100, Pgh., PA 15212. Arrangements entrusted to FREYVOGEL - SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, Bethel Park, 412-835-1860. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ERFORT JAMES R. AGE 79, ON SAT...
ERFORT JAMES R. Age 79, on Saturday, February 13, 2016, of Pleasant Hills, formerly of South Side Flats. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" (Burns) Erfort; loving father of Mary Lynn Erfort, Jimmy Erfort, and John Erfort; grandfather of John Harris, Christopher, Jimmy and Catie Erfort; son of the late Thomas and Erna Erfort; brother of the late Thomas Erfort, Dolores Williams, and Richard Erfort. Also survived by nieces and nephews. James served in the U.S. Marines and was a retired steel worker for J & L Steel. There will be no visitation. A Blessing Service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCNAMEE CAROLE (JANUS) AGE 74,...
McNAMEE CAROLE (JANUS) Age 74, of Highland Park, on Friday, February 12, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Patrick H. McNamee; mother of Caitlin McNamee and Calla McNamee; grandmother of Chelsea Hansford, Ellora McNamee and Devan McNamee; sister of Robert Janus. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut St., Shadyside on Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial service will be held on Friday at the First Unitarian Church (Corner Morewood and Ellsworth Aves.) at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to www.jeremiahsplace.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HUCKO PEARL M. (ROMANYSHYN) ON...
HUCKO PEARL M. (ROMANYSHYN) On Saturday, February 13, 2016, Pearl M. passed away peacefully, at the age of 92. Married for 63 years to the late John P. Hucko, she was the beloved mother of Sandy (Dwight) Lewis and Dan (Deena) Hucko; cherished grandmother of Dara, Blake and Connor Lewis, and Simon and Timothy Hucko; great- grandmother to Kathleen Anna Hucko; and sister to Eleanor Powers. The family invites friends to come celebrate her life at a memorial service at the Ken Mawr United Presbyterian Church, 1760 Pine Hollow Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 on WEDNESDAY at 11:00 a.m. Born in West Park in 1923, she never left the area except for a brief stint at Indiana State Teachers College. Pearl was a natural teacher who influenced the lives of thousands of students during her 40-plus year career at Sto-Rox. She loved music, art and nature, and served as the choir director and organist at the McKees Rocks Methodist Church, was an active member of the Kennedy Township Garden Club, and created many beautiful watercolor renderings of plants, flowers and landscapes. She had great inner strength, perhaps forged in the Great Depression and tempered by the events during World War II. We will miss her optimism for life, and will always remember and be inspired by her resilience. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ken Mawr United Presbyterian Church. Arrangements entrusted to HERSHBERGER - STOVER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, Crafton. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOSEPHS HERBERT P. AGE 95, OF ...
JOSEPHS HERBERT P. Age 95, of Imperial, died Sunday, February 14, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Adalaid J. Mowry Josephs; cherished father of Robert and Donna Josephs; loving brother of Dorothy Dellar. Family to receive friends at the HERRICK COMPASSIONATE FUNERAL SERVICE, PC, Edward M. Herrick, Supervisor/Owner, 951 Cliff Mine Rd., N. Fayette Twp., Imperial, 724-695-7332 on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, between the hours of 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. where services will take place Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Valley Cemetery, Imperial. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TARR BONNIE JEAN AGE 67, OF AD...
TARR BONNIE JEAN Age 67, of Adams Street, New Castle, died Thursday, February 11, 2016, at UPMC Passavant Cranberry, Cranberry Twp. She was born in Pittsburgh on December 31, 1948, a daughter of the late George Edward and Alice Grace (Noble) Tarr. Ms. Tarr worked for Allegheny Valley School and Diversified as a group home leader for 20 years. She also worked for Diversified Family Services. She was a graduate of Perry High School and the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. Ms. Tarr enjoyed gardening, cooking and music and loved to sing and dance. She also loved animals and was an advocate for many. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by two children, Shannon Patrick Lewis and Erin Kathleen Prowell, both of New Castle; her former husband, Fred P. Lewis of Pittsburgh; one brother, Charles E. Tarr of West Sunbury, PA; one sister, Georgann R. Rasch of Grove City, PA; and two grandchildren, Payne H. Prowell and Lucas L. Prowell. Visitation will be held Friday, February 19, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the WILLIAM F. & ROGER M. DeCARBO FUNERAL HOME, 926 Cunningham Avenue, New Castle, PA. Blessing services will be held Friday, February 19, 2016, at 7 p.m. at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. Pastoral Associate Lauren DeFelice of St. Vitus Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bonnie's name to the Lawrence County Humane Society, 628 Pearson Mill Road, New Castle, PA 16101. Online condolences may be sent to: williamrogerdecarbo.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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