STREPPA JoANN Age 73, of Holly Hill, FL, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Halifax Hospice Care Center in Ormond Beach, FL. She was born in Portsmouth, VA on August 20, 1942, the daughter of the late Louis and Grace (Bressler) Pizzuti. JoAnn was a retired Registered Nurse and was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Ormond Beach, FL. JoAnn loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Streppa; a daughter, Mary Jo (Michael) Fekete of Oak Lawn, IL; a son, Joseph Streppa of St. Petersburg, FL; a daughter, Michele (Neal) Niklaus of Galena, OH; four grandchildren, Justin Fekete, Ashleigh Niklaus, Kayla Niklaus and Eva Niklaus; also a sister, Phyllis Petrone of PA. Arrangements are being handled by THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 305 Main St., Imperial, PA 15126, 724-695-2800 where the family will receive friends on Sunday, April 17, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Columbkille Church in Imperial, PA at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2016, with Fr. Paul Merkovsky as celebrant. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA at 12:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation at https://moffitt.org/give-back/ donate/ or by mail to P.O. Box 23827, Tampa, FL 33623-3827. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MATTER JOHN J. AGE 96, PASSED...

MATTER JOHN J. Age 96, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 7, 2016, of South Park, formerly of Carrick. Beloved husband of the late Florence (Tomaseski) Matter; father of John (Nancy) Matter and David (Susan) Matter; beloved grandfather of Heather (James) McBrier, Paul, Tim (Serena) and Sean Matter and Carrie (Joe) Matey; great- grandfather of Cage and Devin Matter and Alexander and Andrew McBrier; brother of the late Margaret "Sis" Lutkus, William and Richard Matter. John was a retired Army veteran, served in World War II, retired Gimbel's Furniture Truck Driver and member of American Legion Post #725. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick. Funeral Prayer Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. St. Basil Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 212 9th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Send condolences to: readshawfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DANEK PARTENI AGE 91, OF GLENW...
DANEK PARTENI Age 91, of Glenwood, on Thur., April 7, 2016. Husband of the late Eva Danek and the late Catherine B. (Poronovicz) Danek; father of the late Alexander Danek; grandfather of Melissa (Drew) L. Church and the late PJ Danek; brother of George, Cita', Mary and the late Leo Danek; nieces; stepfather of Mary Ann and Steve (Uliana) Perekiszka; step-grandfather of Catherine and Steve Perekiszka and William Dachkovich. A loyal member and treasurer for 30 years for the Ukrainian Providence Assoc. Branch #165. Visitation Sun., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Parastas 3 p.m. in the ELMER L. HERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 5204 Second Ave., Hazelwood 15207. Funeral Service Mon. 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Church, South 7th St., South Side. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BLOTZER ELLEN JOANNE AGE 84, O...

BLOTZER ELLEN JOANNE Age 84, of Pittsburgh, on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Paul Joseph Blotzer. Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to Tom (Sharon) Blotzer, Beth (Greg) Lagrotteria, Richard (Lori) Blotzer, John (Barbara) Blotzer, Brian D. Blotzer, Kristin Blotzer, Erik Blotzer, Richard A. Blotzer, Jr., Sheena Pettinato, Brianna Blotzer, Madison Blotzer, Logan Blotzer and the late Brian P. Blotzer; sister of Walt (Dee) Grieb, Edward J. (Beth) Grieb, Bob (Judy) Grieb. Ellen was a member of Our Lady of Grace Parish, she enjoyed camping, vacations, traveling and spending much time with her family. Friends welcome Monday 2-8 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 412-563-2800, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Grace Church. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MIKUSH OLGA (SCHMIEDECKE) AGE ...

MIKUSH OLGA (SCHMIEDECKE) Age 100, of Elliott, on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Paul Mikush; mother of Paul L. (Carol) of Texas, Robert H. (Lilla) of Pittsburgh and Richard A. (Mary) of Connecticut; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; sister of the late Ludwig and Bernard Schmiedecke; also many nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday only at ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC., 900 Chartiers Ave., Elliott, Pgh., PA 15220. Service at 10 a.m. on Monday in the funeral home. Interment in Allegheny County Memorial Park. Visit us at: www.staabfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOTHE MARYJANE BOVARD AGE 91, ...
GOTHE MARYJANE BOVARD Age 91, resided at the Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair for the past nine years, died peacefully on April 7, 2016. MaryJane was the only child of Irene and John Bovard, both deceased. She lost her hero and love of her life, Charles S. Gothe, in December of 2000 after 55 years of marriage. MaryJane is survived by her three loving daughters, Cheryl Redpath of North Carolina, Leslie Leeds of Florida and Janet Clarke of West Virginia. She also leaves behind four cherished grandchildren, Ryan Redpath, Jessica Killian, Chas Clarke and Christie Clarke; plus four great-grandchildren, Ella, Cameron, Avery and Olivia. At MaryJane's request, there will be no viewing and interment will be private. Please add and view tributes at www.beinhauer.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CARSON DONALD S. AGE 85, OF BR...
CARSON DONALD S. Age 85, of Braddock Hills, on April 6, 2016. Loving husband of Joan M. (Burns) Carson for 62 years; loving father of Scott (Cheryl) Carson and Sherry (Jeff) Erlandson; son of the late Humphrey and Ethel Marie (Yockey) Carson; brother of Jacqueline Mutchler and the late Jack Mutchler, the late Harold (Alice) Carson, Dale Carson (the late Patricia), the late Gail (Pete) Volner, Madeline (Frank) Sweeney; loving grandfather of Heather (Chris) Paolino, Leah (Ricky) Ohodnicki, Aubree Erlandson, Brittni Carson and Travis Carson; three great- grandchildren, Lily Paolino Tanner and Carson Ohodnicki. Friends will be received Sunday 2-8 p.m. at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills where a service will be held Monday 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SZYDLOWSKI CAROLYN M. OF FRIEN...
SZYDLOWSKI CAROLYN M. Of Friendship, formerly of Steubenville, OH, on Thursday, April 7, 2016, age 85. Beloved wife of the late Stanley J. Szydlowski; mother of Mary Anne Kaczynski (John) and Christine Kelly (Jay); grandmother of Stephanie, Lisa and Natalie Kaczynski and Brandon, Breana and Brett Kelly. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 5300 Penn Avenue, Bloomfield on Sunday, 3-7 p.m., where funeral will commence on Monday at 9 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maria Goretti Church, Friendship Campus at 10 a.m. www.mccabebrothers.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAAS BETTY J. AGE 87, OF MCKEE...
HAAS BETTY J. Age 87, of McKees Rocks, peacefully on Wednesday evening, April 6, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Donald R. Haas; dear mother of Donna (Andy) Udvarhelyi and Frank (Kris) Barbaro; grandmother of Kimberly, Kristy, Natasha and Mariah. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Romeo; and her siblings, Dominic, Theresa and Frankie. Family and friends are welcome Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-8 p.m. at the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 700 7th St., McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 9:30 a.m. St. John of God Parish, the Church at St. Mary's. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook: www.musmannofh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARBUTO PAUL, JR. OF BLOOMFIEL...

BARBUTO PAUL, Jr. Of Bloomfield, on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Son of the late Rosalia and Paolo Barbuto; brother of Victor (Josie) and the late Anthony (Yolanda), Frank (Tina) Barbuto and Rosalia (Joe) Labate; also many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd. Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Resurrection. Paul loved his family dearly and loved a good party but his greatest joy was his faith. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUCKER ELIJAH JOE AGE 87, OF...
RUCKER ELIJAH JOE Age 87, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Mary Rucker; devoted father of Toni, Kimberly (Victor), Terri, Michael, David (April), Mark (Cherrae) and Mary Lynne (Carl); loving grandfather to 19; and great-grandfather to five; brother of James Bob Rucker and Lousie Harris; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends and nearly eight million world wild fellow servants of Jehovah. Friends received Monday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at RAPP FUNERAL HOME, 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235, 412-241-5415. A procession to the Allegheny Cemetery where services will be held immediately following viewing at 1 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SKOVRAN DANIELLE LYNN AGE 30, ...

SKOVRAN DANIELLE LYNN Age 30, of Bellevue, unexpectedly on Monday, April 4, 2016. Beloved daughter of John and Karen Rodgers Skovran; mother of Genaveeve Lynn Skovran. Friends received Sunday 1-4 and 5-7 p.m. at ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1014 California Avenue, Avalon where a Funeral Service will be held at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Danielle's name to Teen Challenge online at www.teenchallengetc.com or mail to TCTC, P.O. Box 98, Rehrersburg, PA 19550. Please designate donations to Western PA Teen Challenge. Online condolences may be shared at: pinkertonfuneralhome.net Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCGREGOR CLIFFORD E. OF WEST M...
McGREGOR CLIFFORD E. Of West Mifflin, on March 28, 2016, age 69. Beloved husband of the late Margaret McGregor; son of late Clifford and Virginia (Reutzel) McGregor; brother of Carol (Anthony) Markovich, Dennis (Nancy) McGregor, Joyce (Alan) Kotun, Kathy (James) Haynes, John McGregor and the late Norman McGregor; uncle of Michael Kotun, Katie Kotun, Van McGregor, Charli McGregor, Leah Markovich, Michael Markovich, Stevie Haynes, Nikki Haynes, Adelynn Edisson and the late Josh Haynes. Family and friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC.,3501 Main Street, Munhall on Monday 1-3 p.m. A Blessing Service will be Monday 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Fr. Dan Sweeney officiating. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MUSE MEREDENE TARR AGE 84, OF...
MUSE MEREDENE TARR Age 84, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016. She was born on May 7, 1931, in Pittsburgh. Meredene is survived by her husband of 54 years, Philip; daughter, Heidi (Keith) Pinney; and granddaughter, Ayla Pinney, all of Naples. There will be no services at this time and interment will be at a later date. The family is being served by FULLER FUNERAL HOME, Naples, Florida. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DONAHUE ROMONA M. ON TUESDAY, ...

DONAHUE ROMONA M. On Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Beloved wife of Kevin T.; mother of Colleen Marie (Sean) Mahoney, Kevin Thomas (Jessica Anne) Donahue II and the late Kelly Lynn (Donahue) Wolford; mother-in-law of John Wolford III; grandmother of Devin, Haley, Sean, Rylee, Tyler, Whitney, Farrah and Jaxson; sister of David Hess, Dorothy Hess, Diane Harbeck, Heidi Madden, Ross Hess and the late Marshall Hess. Friends received 2-8 p.m. SUN. ONLY at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. A Funeral Mass will be held in Risen Lord Church Mon. at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Wounded Warrior Project Pgh., 301 Grant St., Ste. 900, Pgh., PA 15219. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KAMINSKY GENEVIEVE AGE 89, PAS...
KAMINSKY GENEVIEVE Age 89, passed away on April 3, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Braddock Hills. She is survived by her niece, Karen Furjanic DeMart and husband, Don; and her grandniece, Sara Forhan and husband, Eric. Graveside services on April 11, 2016, 10 a.m. in All Saints - Braddock Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by ROBERT P. KARISH FUNERAL HOME, 412-271-3430. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ADAMS GLENNA PEACEFULLY ON SUN...
ADAMS GLENNA Peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Mother of Charlene Sanders and Paulette Watson; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Visitation Sunday, April 10, 2016, 2-6 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC. Homegoing service Monday, April 11, 2016, 11 a.m. Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JABLONSKI DAVID APRIL 29, 1952...

JABLONSKI
DAVID
April 29, 1952 - April 9, 2009
It has been seven very sad years. Life goes on without you, nothing is the same. The emptiness and heartache will never go away. You are an inspiration to us all. Your memory and spirit will live in our hearts forever.
WE MISS YOU SO MUCH
LOVE YOU FOREVER
Debbie, Dave, Lisa, Anthony, Matt, Kandi, Michelle, Mark, our grandchildren and your brothers and sisters and their families
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BROGGI ROBERT A. FUNERAL SERV...
BROGGI ROBERT A. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, for Robert A. Broggi, age 81, of Monongahela, Carroll Twp. who died Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital. Born January 18, 1935, in Gallatin, he was the son of James and Mabel (Sickels) Broggi. In 2001, Dr. Broggi retired as the principal for the Upper St. Clair School District. A graduate of Monongahela High School, he was proud to have served in the United States Army. He was also proud to have been a member of the Henry M. Phillips Masonic Lodge in Monongahela for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Roseanne (Volker) Broggi; a daughter and son-in-law, Rori and Bill Carnahan of Moon Twp.; a grandson, Nolan Carnahan; two nephews, Joseph and wife, Lisa Dusi and their family and Peter and his wife, Janet Dusi and their family. Entombment was held in Mon-Valley Memorial Park, Donora with military honors conducted by the Mon-Valley honor Guard and Firing Squad. Memorial contributions may be made in Bob's name to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. The MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, PA 15063, 724-258-6767 was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be made online at: www.marshallmarrafuneral home.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUCZAJ GENEVIEVE H. (WROBEL) A...
RUCZAJ GENEVIEVE H. (WROBEL) Age 93, of Lawrenceville, passed peacefully, on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Beloved mother of Theresa A. (David) Buechele and Anne Marie (John) Mazza; loving grandmother of Samuel, Aaron and Mark Mazza; preceded in death by brothers and sisters; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, for a Memorial Visitation from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. A private entombment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Holy Family Mausoleum. zalewskifuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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