ROBINSON NANCY CAROL PITTS Nancy Carol Pitts Robinson was born November 13, 1939, the only child of Beulah L. Miller and Ada Miller in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Peabody High School in 1957. She moved to New York City where she began her extensive career in the music industry with RCA Records. She later moved to Oakland, California where she partnered with Harvey Fuqua to start Honey Records. In the early '80s, Nancy settled in Los Angeles, California where she worked as a senior production manager and A&R representative in the R&B divisions of Epic Records, A&M Records, Capitol Records, Total Experience, and Solar Records. She promoted gold and platinum artists including The Whispers, The Deele with L.A. Reid and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Shalamar, Midnight Star, Reggie Calloway, Klymaxx, Lakeside, Luther Vandross, Sylvester/Two Tons O' Fun, The Gap Band, and Vesta Williams. She also worked with Mario Van Peebles on the soundtrack for the film "Posse". Her passion for fashion and organizing special events enabled her to work as a wardrobe stylist and personal assistant. Nancy was previously married to Gregory Pitts. In 2013, Nancy married Flynn Robinson who had played for the Los Angeles Lakers. Shortly thereafter, Flynn lost his battle with cancer. Nancy had no biologic sons or daughters but nurtured many children. She is cherished, remembered and mourned by a host of family and friends. A memorial service will be held in Homewood Cemetery on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at noon. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRIGGS JAY D. 12/29/1985 ~ 02/...
BRIGGS
JAY D.
12/29/1985 ~ 02/18/2012
Where there is sadness,
Love plants a
garden of memories
We miss you...Your Family
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SIMCIC SUSAN M. (MCCOMB) ON FR...
SIMCIC SUSAN M. (McCOMB) On Friday, November 6, 2015. Loving wife of Richard J. Simcic; devoted mother of Maggie and Valerie Simcic; daughter of George and the late Peggy McComb. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Basil Church on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Please meet in church. BoronFuneralHome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EPERTHENER BILL A MAN OF INSP...
EPERTHENER
BILL
A man of inspiration, and never forgotten by all who loved him.
Katie
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SMITH DOLORES R. OF BROOKLINE,...
SMITH DOLORES R. Of Brookline, on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Wife of the late Edward G.; beloved mother of Joanne Dixon, Janet (Joseph) Pfab and Jacklyn Smith; sister of Bernice Austin; also ten grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and seven great - great - grandchildren. Friends may call at the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380 Friday only 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 a.m. at the Church of the Resurrection. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WITTRESS HENRY M., SR. AGE 87,...
WITTRESS HENRY M., Sr. Age 87, of Munhall, on February 17, 2016. Beloved father of Carrie Chuha, June (John) Kenny and Henry Hank Wittress; survived by two grandsons, Patrick and Sean Chuha; also nieces, nephews and cousins. Mister Wittress was a Private in the US Army serving in WWII. Friends received at the WILLIAM R. WELSH FUNERAL HOME, 309 E. 10th Ave., Homestead on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Blessing Service will be held on Saturday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TROIANOS CATHERINE (STERIOPOUL...
TROIANOS CATHERINE (STERIOPOULOS) Of Wilkinsburg, age 94, on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Peter Troianos for 35 years; loving mother of Anastasia (Peter) Vallas of MA and Marie (Thomas) Noll of White Oak; precious grandmother of Thomas P. (Sara) Noll of White Oak, Anthony (Carrie) Noll of WV, Christopher Noll of White Oak, Daniel (Jenny) Noll of NC, Jerry (Vanessa) Vallas of NY, and Naomi (Robert) Courtemanche of MA; great- grandmother of Nicole, Matthew, Landon, Zachary, Alexander and the late Thomas Peter Noll, Jr. Also preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Valsamis and Calliope Patarakis; and her brother, Phillip Steriopoulos. Catherine was a retired employee of MSA. She greatly loved children and, in retirement, became a foster grandmother to many children. Catherine also was a devoted Pittsburgh Penguins fan. Friends welcome Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800 where a Trisagion will be Prayed on Sunday at 7 p.m. Catherine's Funeral Service will be in the Presentation of Christ Greek Orthodox Church "Ypapanti" on Monday at 11 a.m. Additional viewing in Church and a half hour prior to the Service. Catherine will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven, 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PERICH BETTY J. OF PLEASANT H...
PERICH BETTY J. Of Pleasant Hills and formerly of Port Vue, passed away, on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. She was born on October 26, 1932, in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary White Schaffner. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, the late Michael Perich. She is survived by her daughter, Michele (Lyle) Washowich of Pleasant Hills; grandsons, Michael and Samuel Washowich; sisters, Rose Supansic of McKeesport and Helen Krajacic of Liberty Boro; and several nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her siblings, Goldie Nagy, Mary Grommo, William (Jumbo) Schaffner and Dolores Wedel. Betty retired as an Administrative Assistant with U. S. Steelworks Union and Legend Pharmacies in Pittsburgh. She was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church and its Young at Hearts, Kolo and Sisterhood, also the Red Hat Society. Friends will be received on Sunday from 12-6 p.m. at the JENNIFER S. JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., White Oak where a Pomen service will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Stevan Rocknage officiating. Interment will follow in McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Sava Church Renovation Fund, 901 Hartman St., McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be made at: www.jenniferjordan funeralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TOMAYKO ANNA E. AGE 88, PASSE...
TOMAYKO ANNA E. Age 88, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Born in Pittsburgh on June 6, 1927, beloved daughter to Joseph and Elizabeth Stefan. Loving wife to August Tomayko who passed in 1998. Caring and loving mother to August (Judy) Tomayko, Jr., Bernard (Denise) Tomayko and Theresa (Wayne) Grim; grandmother to Porctia Lynn, Brian, Amy, Melanie, Heather, Laura and Timothy; great-grandmother to Kaitlyn, Kayla, Makenzie, Braylon, Sophia, Phillip, Sean, CJ and Alexandre. Anna was the president of Slovak Zenska Jednota Ladies Lodge and the Christian Mothers of St. Matthew's Parish (Prince of Peace). Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2016, from 1-8 p.m. at CIESLAK & TATKO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 2935 Brownsville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227. (412) 881-2300. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 22, 2016, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 529 Grant Ave. Ext., West Mifflin, PA 15122 with Rev. Joseph R. Grosko and Rev. Michael Akerman officiating. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery. Please sign the online register book at: cieslaktatko.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DRYER-LETENDER SHARON L. AGE 5...
DRYER-LETENDER SHARON L. Age 53, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016, of Richmond, VA, formerly of Baldwin. She is survived by her beloved, Chuck Sweetie; her loving daughters, Derrica (Gertude) and Sam (Ezzie); son-in-law, Jason; and loving sister, Kim. She was preceded by her parents, Charles and Shirley Dryer. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at WOODY FUNERAL HOME, Huguenot Chapel, 1020 Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to In Memory of Sharon Dryer, Cleveland Clinic Florida Philanthropy Inst., 2950 Cleveland Blvd., Weston, FL 33331, Attn., Britten King, Director of Development. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SOZANSKY MICHAEL W., JR., ESQ....
SOZANSKY MICHAEL W., Jr., Esq. Died on February 16, 2016. Michael was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania and graduated from Belle Vernon Area High School in 1967 and from Duquesne University in 1971. He volunteered for the Peace Corps and spent two years in sub-Saharan Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) digging water wells for a poor population under very challenging conditions. Upon returning, he attended Temple University Law School and received his law license in 1976. He worked for many years as an attorney in private practice in Flemington, NJ. He was a longtime supporter and president of the Hunterdon County Bar Association in 1999. He was chairman of the board of Media Tech Foundation and a member of St. Magdalen Catholic Church in Flemington for many years. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah E. Sozansky (Andrew Beil) of Clifton, VA; and son, Alexander M. Sozansky of Flemington, NJ; mother, Mildred M. Sozansky of Pittsburgh, PA; brothers, John P. Sozansky of Pittsburgh, PA and David A. Sozansky of Pompano Beach, FL; and sister, Barbara Fox of Raleigh, NC. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 1066 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228 on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. Michael was afflicted with Frontotemporal Degeneration, an early-onset neurological condition which affects higher brain functions including language and self-awareness. Donations in Michael's name may be made to: AFTD Radnor Station Building 2, Suite 320, 290 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087, www.theaftd.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROMAN AMELIA M. MILLIE (GUER...
ROMAN AMELIA M. MILLIE (GUERRIERI) Of North Braddock, age 92, tragically, on Monday, February 15, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Michael Roman; loving mother of Michael T. Mickey (Pat) Roman of Titusville, FL; sister of Thomas (Rose) Guerrieri of Churchill. Preceded in death by her brothers, Emidio, Robert and Lawrence Guerrieri; and her sisters, Frances Migliore and Louise Cheney. Millie is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Millie was a retired employee of Eye and Ear Hospital. She loved life and enjoyed reading, cheering for the Steelers and was very proud of her Italian heritage. Friends welcome to a Memorial Visitation on Sunday from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800, where a Blessing Service will be held on Sunday at 7:45 p.m. Millie will be laid to rest privately on Monday. Memorial donations may be made to The Wilkinsburg Public Library, 605 Ross St., Pgh., PA 15221. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VAVRO TRICIA LYNN AGE 33, OF B...
VAVRO TRICIA LYNN Age 33, of Bethel Park and formerly of Hazelwood, suddenly on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Beloved daughter of John Vavro and the late Judith Twigg; beloved mother of Sean Bane, Sheana and Julia McPaul; beloved sister of Carolyn Vavro; beloved granddaughter of Robert and Carolyn Vavro; beloved niece of Robert and Lisa Vavro, James and Mary Vavro. Friends received at the JOHN D. O'CONNOR AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5106 Second Avenue, 15207, 412-521-8116 on Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and again Saturday at 9 a.m. before the Mass of Christian Burial in St. Stephen Parish at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEVEREAUX GWENDOLYN AGE 75, OF...
DEVEREAUX GWENDOLYN Age 75, of North Side, February 6, 2016. Visitation Saturday 2-3 p.m. at COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 3313 Brighton Rd., North Side, where Funeral Service will begin at 3 p.m. costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEAUGUSTINE NANCY L. OF CORAOP...
DeAUGUSTINE NANCY L. Of Coraopolis, age 73, on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Loving mother of Frank (Deanne) DeAugustine, Danean DeAugustine, Nicole (Marc) Butteri and Chrissie DeAugustine Parris; beloved grandmother of seven. Friends received at the SANVITO FUNERAL HOME, 1316 Fourth Ave., Coraopolis on Sunday 3 p.m. until time of Blessing Service at 6:30 p.m. with father Rich Jones of St. Joseph's Church, Coraopolis. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STOLTZ JAMES PATRICK AGE 30, O...
STOLTZ JAMES PATRICK Age 30, of Ross Twp., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Beloved son of Jesse and Valerie (Donovan) Stoltz; proud father of Elijah James Stoltz; loving brother of Jessie Paul, Gena and Ashley Stoltz of Chippewa, and Jim and Patty Febinger, US Army, South Carolina; cherished grandson of Rita and the late Robert Donovan, and the late Sally and Ernie Stoltz. Also survived by his muse and the love of his life, Rebecca Platek Saunders; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. Viewing Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Sebastian Church on Monday, 10 a.m. James was and always will be, a superhero to his son, EJ, who deeply loved his Dad. He was a warrior, fighting every day against the demons that tormented him, depression, addiction and the unforgiving negativity. In James' words: "I am a father, a son, a grandson, a nephew, a brother, a good person. I am a man, nothing more and nothing less." Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEISS JOHN R. OF LAWRENCEVILL...
WEISS JOHN R. Of Lawrenceville, on February 16, 2016, age 75. Beloved father of John Weiss, Jr., Dean Weiss, John Edward Ray, James Ray, Sherri Ray Grasak, Becky (Tim) Morgan, Victoria Butch and Jackie (Ryan) Deloplaine; grandfather of Christopher, Chelsea, Jayson, Jacob, Kayla, Andrew, Samantha, Bria, Tyler and Chase; son of the late Margaret H. Weiss; brother of Shirley Morece; and brother-in-law of the late James Morece; also survived by many nieces and nephews. John was U.S. Army veteran who served in combat in the Vietnam War. He received two medals for his service. Family will receive friends on Sat., Feb. 20, 2016, from noon until the time of a intimate service at 4 p.m. at the D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., 4522 Butler St., Pgh., PA 15201 (Lawrenceville). www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REIHMS GLADYS PEARL (FULLARD) ...
REIHMS GLADYS PEARL (FULLARD) On February 17, 2016, age 86, of Pittsburgh. Beloved wife of the late Ivan Edward Reihms; loving mother of Judith (George) Kraus, Peggy (Norman) Hayes, Nancy (David) Kowalewski and the late Sharon (James) McClain; grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of nine; sister of Shirley Kowalski, the late Naomi Hancsak, Charles, Wilbert, Herbert. Friends received on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 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 Monday at 11 a.m. Memorial donations in Gladys' name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAZEMORE JACQUET L., SR. AGE 6...
BAZEMORE JACQUET L., Sr. Age 65, passed away on February 14, 2016. Father of Joule (Ken), Jacquette (Michael), Jacquet, Jr. Bazemore, Jared Evans and Jeffrey Freeman (Kisha); brother of Rodney D. Greene, Jerome H. Greene, Terri Lyn Greene, Pauline Washington, Jacqueline Ganaway, Marlene Bivins, Mary Louise Washington and Audrey Scott; also survived by 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday 2 until 6 p.m. at GEORGE A. WARDEN FUNERAL HOME, 1100 N. Homewood Ave., Pgh., PA. Services Monday 11 a.m. Bethany Baptist Church, Tioga St. Interment National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements entrusted to ALDRICH FUNERAL HOMES, 412-461-3400. In lieu of flowers, donations to www.gofundme.com/ grandmasterjacquet. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCGUIRE JAMES J. ON MONDAY, FE...
McGUIRE JAMES J. On Monday, February 1, 2016, of Waldorf, MD, formerly of Swissvale. Dear son of the late Charles and Anne McGuire; beloved brother of Charles McGuire (Pattie) of Penn Hills, Judy Cestra (Vince) of Newport Beach, CA and Pati Kallenbaugh (Earl) of Monroeville; also many loving nieces and nephews. James served his country proudly in the Army during the Vietnam War, worked for 25 years in the Secret Service at the White House. Friends and family received for a memorial gathering Saturday 2-6 p.m. only at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Blessing Service at the funeral home Saturday 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 1235 S. Clark St., Suite 910, Arlington, VA 22202. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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