ACCETTULLA GLORIA DENISE Age 84, began her eternal life with Jesus Christ on Friday, July 21, 2017. Born in Meriden, CT, to Sheldon and Lillian (Smith) Wheaton, longtime resident of Swissvale, most recently of Plum. Devoted wife of the late Regis J. Accettulla; cherished mom of Sharon Rogel (late Frank) of Shaler, Keith (Bernice) of Plum, and Kevin (Lisa Schunk) of Penn Twp. Survived by brother, Willard Wheaton of Donaldson, AR. Predeceased by brothers, Claude, Carl (Skip), and Frances Wheaton; and by sisters, Joan Trezise, Dorothy Albright, and Patricia Reichart. Also survived by her very special sister-in-law, Janice Wheaton of CT. Also survived by grandchildren, William, Joseph, and Regis Rogel, Marcy Rogel Anthony, Kevin, Ryan, Mark, Connor, Devon, and Bailey Accettulla; great- grandmother of Aiden, Ava, and Cara Anthony, and Nathan and Catherine Rogel. And between the Accettulla and Wheaton families, 32 nieces and nephews. A grateful woman who lived a good life. As all of her siblings, Denise did not let being orphaned as a child turn her heart bitter. Instead, it turned her heart to God. She is now basking in His glory for eternity, with her beloved family. From her involvement in Swissvale in Cub Scouts, Little League, school functions with her children, she was a true "neighborhood Mom". Her house was always open to anyone, her ears always willing to listen to anyone. A smile greeted everyone at the Edgewood Open Pantry store that she and her husband, Rege, owned and operated for years. As a senior citizen, Denise volunteered at the Plum Senior Center, the Plum Food Pantry, but her favorite activity was volunteering to read to the students at Adlai Stevenson Elementary School in Plum, where she was known as "Grandma Denise". To our "Mansion Place" neighbors, she loved you all and was thankful for the friendship and good life you helped her live. From being orphaned to now resting in the arms of our Lord, our Mom's journey is complete. Well done, thy good and faithful servant. Special thanks to Heartland Hospice for their loving care. To honor Denise's wishes, there will be no viewing. A Memorial Gathering on Friday, July 28, 201 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Prayer Service at funeral home Friday, July 28, 2017, at 1 p.m. Luncheon to follow. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOSANOVICH SANDRA LEE TREEMARC...
KOSANOVICH SANDRA LEE TREEMARCKI Sandra Lee Treemarcki Kosanovich passed away surrounded by her family and friends in Fort Worth, TX on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. www. tributes.com/sandykosanovich Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAGEN GEORGE JOSEPH, JR. AGE 7...
HAGEN GEORGE JOSEPH, Jr. Age 72, of Bethel Park, PA, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Born on March 21, 1945, he was the son of the late Louise and George Hagen, Sr. He was the loving husband of Suzanne; cherished father of Alexandra (Robert) Coccaro; and beloved grandfather of Robert George; dear brother of Candy (Duke) George, Glenn (Adrienne) Hagen; and preceded in death by his brother, Gary (Kelly) Hagen; brother-in-law of Mary Lynn (Thomas) Milner, William (Dina) Smith, and Vincent (Nancy) Smith; and son-in-law of Audrey and deceased, William Smith. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. George loved spending time with his family, especially his grandson. He also enjoyed helping out his wife and daughter at the cupcake shop and going out to eat. He will be remembered as a warrior with the sweetest soul and only kind words for everyone. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Family and friends are welcome from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317. (724) 260 5546. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCREA JANET E. AGE 70, OF BET...
McCREA JANET E. Age 70, of Bethel Park, on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Loving mother of Janet Lynn (Patrick) McGeough and David (Lillian) McCrea and the late Heather McCrea; cherished grandmother of Alex, Kristin and Daniel; former wife of David McCrea; dear sister of Patricia Strohm and Hank Daube; also survived by nieces and nephews. Janet was the past president of Pathfinders Special Olympics and volunteered numerous hours to the athletes. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and pets. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER - CONNELL. Friends welcome at 5120 W. Library Ave., Bethel Park, 412-835-7940 Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday 10 a.m. in St. Valentine Church. Interment Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions to Pathfinders Special Olympics, 404 1st St., Carnegie, PA 15106. Please view or add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BLAZINA ROBERT J., JR. AGE 86,...
BLAZINA ROBERT J., Jr. Age 86, on Thursday, July 20, 2017, of Wilkinsburg. Beloved husband of the late Bernadette Blazina; loving father of Linda Engles, Robert Blazina III, Edward L. Blazina, Catherine Carson, Carol Blazina and Mary Ann Johnson; dear grandfather of seven loving grandchildren and 11 loving great-grandchildren. Robert worked and retired as an electrical engineer from Linen Services in Pittsburgh and was a member of St. James Church, Wilkinsburg. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Blessing Service at the funeral home Tuesday 11 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DONLEY CLIFFORD AGE 80, OF LAS...
DONLEY CLIFFORD Age 80, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of White Oak passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017. He was born in McKeesport on November 22, 1936, son of the late Harold Clifford and Lila Long Donley. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Behanna) Donley. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp, he was a Sgt. of the White Oak Police Dept. until he retired, he was past fire chief of White Oak Fire Dept. #1, life member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #91 and also East McKeesport Lodge #765 Free and Accepted Masons, he was past Chief Fire Coordinator for Mon Yough Fire Defense Council, and past President of Mon Yough Police Association. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra (Kevin) Terzak, of Florida, son, Timothy Sharik, of McKeesport; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Desert Memorial Funeral Home, in Las Vegas. Announcement by STRIFFLERS. Condolences may be made at strifflerfuneralhomes.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MASSACK JERRY F., JR. AGE 81, ...
MASSACK JERRY F., Jr. Age 81, of Russellton, died Thursday, July 20, 2017. He was the husband of the late Blanche A. "Bonnie" Massack, of 54 years; father of Tracy (Bruce) Boliver, Jody (Ed) Pudlowski, Laury (David) Thomas, Shelley (late Marvin) Goslin, Dory (Tim) Kania, Todd (Joan) Massack and Troy (Alexandra) Massack; son of the late Jerry and Anna Massack; brother of Martha Rymer, James Massack and the late Regis Massack; 15 grandchildren, Bethany and Craig Boliver, Rebecca Pudlowski Smith, Eric and Adam Pudlowski, Emily Thomas Sendelbach, Zach Thomas, Jennifer Goslin, Brooke and Timothy Kania, Nicholas, Jacob and Jared Massack and Drew and Tyler Massack; and one great- grandchild, John Thomas Sendelbach. Jerry was a retired instrument technician for Gulf Research and Babcock & Wilcox Industries. A private family visitation and service was held at BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, Oakmont. Family suggests memorials to Shadyside Hospital Foundation for Brain Tumor Research, 532 S. Aiken Ave., Suite 302, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MILLAR EDYTHE AGE 92, OF CAROL...
MILLAR EDYTHE Age 92, of Caroline County, VA passed away July 17, 2017. She was born February 26, 1925, at her home in Pittsburgh, PA and grew up in Bethel Park, PA. Edythe was employed by the National Weather Service as a meteorologist. While working in Toledo, Ohio, she met her husband and fellow meteorologist, Glenn Frederick Millar. They married on June 12, 1950, at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, PA. They made their home in Woodbridge, VA where they owned and managed Potomac View Motor Court and Mobile Home Park. They were founders and charter members of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Woodbridge where Edythe remains a member. After moving to Lake Caroline in Ladysmith, VA they attended Ashland Presbyterian Church in Ashland. She was a member of the First Virginia Good Sam Camping Club and Mid Atlantic Germanic Society. She was predeceased by her husband, Glenn F. Millar, Sr.; son, G. Frederick Millar, Jr.; parents, Elmer and Olive Hoff; brothers, Elmer Hoff, Jr. and Donald Hoff. Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth (Betty) Millar; grandchildren, Jessica and David Millar; sister, Jeanne Dingel; and five nieces and one nephew. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park, PA. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 2 3 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow the service at Bethel Cemetery in Bethel Park, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRAKALOV TED K. AGE 69, OF CAR...
BRAKALOV TED K. Age 69, of Carnegie, on July 20, 2017. Beloved husband of 30 years to Judith (McGowan) Brakalov; loving father of Nicole Brakalov; brother of Tsena Brakalov; uncle of Sonja and Khristopher. Funeral Private. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Professional services trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Foundation, www.alzfdn.org. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EARNEST MARY (GEIER) AGE 97, O...
EARNEST MARY (GEIER) Age 97, of Oakmont, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Robert M. Earnest; loving mother of Katherine (Lee) Booher, Karen (Richard) Alexander, and Mary Lou Earnest; grandmother of Michelle (Todd) Hewlett, Kristen (Steven) Brooks, Erika (Michael) Jurden, and Keri (Michael) Lalena; great-grandmother of six; sister of John Jack Geier. Friends and relatives are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, July 29, 2017, 9:30 a.m., St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, Oakmont. Donations can be made in her name to American Diabetes Association, 100 W. Station Square Drive #1900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Arrangements by BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CASSIDY JOHN P. JACK OF ROSS...
CASSIDY JOHN P. JACK Of Ross Twp., peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Jack died surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of 43 years to Karen (Logue); father of April Cassidy (Sam Henson); loving grandfather of Anna Mae Cox, Gabe Henson, and Zach Henson; son of Shirley Protzman and the late Donald Protzman; son-in-law of the late Jack and Mae Logue; brother of Diane Paylo (the late William Paylo) and the late Linda Chester (survived by Ralph); brother-in-law of Sandra Joy Horvath, Jack (Lee) Logue and Jeff Logue. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great- nephews, cousins, and many lifelong friends. Jack was retired from Neville Chemical Company and enjoyed collecting guns, knives, and watches. Most of all, he loved riding his Harley. A private celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CATTERALL LANCE AGE 31, OF BO...
CATTERALL LANCE Age 31, of Boise, ID, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017, originally from Pittsburgh, PA. Lance is survived by his loving parents, Lance and Diane; brother, Brett; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins. Lance was a retired Captain in the U.S. Air Force who was stationed in Mountain Home, ID, Alamogordo, New Mexico and served overseas in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. After graduating from Avonworth High School, Lance entered the Air Force ROTC program at Penn State University with a full scholarship. He graduated with a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Lance was an outdoor enthusiast and an avid cyclist. After retiring from military service he returned to Idaho to engage in those activities. Lance was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends may pay their respects during visitation at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave., Pgh., PA 15212, on Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at the funeral home at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations may be made to the National Coalition of Homeless Veterans, a charity for which Lance was a volunteer, NCHV, 1730 M St. NW, Ste. 705, Washington, DC 20036 or online at www.nchv.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PALONIS ROBERT M. AGE 29, OF I...
PALONIS ROBERT M. Age 29, of Imperial, unexpectedly on Monday, July 17, 2017. Father of Braedyn, Kane, Michael, and the late Lucas; beloved son of Kelly A. (Dave) Palonis and Robert A. (Teresa) Palonis; brother of Brittany (Jason) Bendik, Jared, Cory, Mary, and Matt; grandson of Josephine and the late Harold Etters and the late Robert E. and Elaine Palonis. As per the family's wishes services and interment were private. Arrangements by SCHEPNER-McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., Crafton, (412) 921-3661. schepnermcdermott.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BLUMLING ELMER J. ELMER J. BLU...
BLUMLING ELMER J. Elmer J. Blumling passed away peacefully at sunrise in his home with his wife, Barbara by his side on July 14, 2017, at the age of 80. He was born to parents Frank and Ellen on March 8, 1937, in McKees Rocks, PA. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara (Alexander) on June 21, 1958. He is survived by his three children, oldest son, Jim (Kathleen) and their children, Alyssa and Garrett, daughter, Cathy (Bryan Spade), youngest son, Dennis (Linda) and their children, Brooke and Breanna and Michael and Shawn Venegas; and living siblings, William Blumling and Dolores McGuire. They moved to Scottsdale, AZ in 1968. Elmer began his career with TWA in 1957 and retired in 1992. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, Pittsburgh Steelers, Penn State football and the AZ Diamondbacks. A viewing of the body will be available to friends at MESSINGER MORTUARY on July 20, 2017, from 5-7 p.m. and Funeral Services at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Scottsdale on July 21,2017, at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CROOKS EILEEN MARGARET "PEGGY"...
CROOKS EILEEN MARGARET "PEGGY" (COLLINGWOOD) Of Bradfordwoods, passed from her earthly body peacefully in her sleep on July 12, 2017, at the age of 76. Peggy was born in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of the late Cuthbert Crawford Collingwood and Mabel Eileen (Dumar) Collingwood on August 9, 1940. She attended Conrad High School where she participated in the band as a majorette and enjoyed sports including basketball and field hockey. Peggy was an avid dancer and trained in both acrobatic dance as well as tap dancing. However, her real passion in life was nursing and Peggy earned her Bachelor of Nursing degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in Baltimore, Maryland, after a two year program at the University of Delaware. Peggy met and married her husband of 52 years, Kenneth L. Crooks, after graduation from Nursing School in 1963. She was a Nursing Instructor at Johns Hopkins for several years before moving to Mercy Hospital in Baltimore as a Med - Surg. Charge Nurse. Peggy was active in the Perry Hall Methodist Church where she started a group for women called W.I.S.H. or Women Interested in Serving and Helping. The group continues still in Baltimore County today. Peggy also found time to serve as Secretary in the Perry Hall Improvement Association in Baltimore County, Maryland, as an active member of the community. Peggy left her nursing career to raise her daughter, Jessica D. Mitchell, of Mars, PA and her son, Andrew K. (Terri Renee) Crooks, of Cincinnati, Ohio. The family relocated to Middletown, Ohio, in 1976, where Peggy became a Deaconess in the First Presbyterian Church of Middletown while also teaching Sunday School at the church for many years. Every summer she turned her skills to "nursing" a vegetable garden which supplied fresh tomatoes, unending supplies of zucchini, corn and a variety of summer treats. As the children grew older, Peggy returned to nursing after completing a "refresher" course at the University of Cincinnati. In 1988, the family came to Bradfordwoods north of Pittsburgh and Peggy became active in the programs of Orchard Hill Church working with Mrs. Cordy Glenn in the Care Response Ministry while also serving on the Usher Team at Sunday Service. Peggy also served as a Group Leader in Bible Study Fellowship, an outreach to women from various churches. Her call to nursing soon led her to UPMC Passavant Hospital in a nursing support role until her retirement in 2008. Peggy is survived by her husband; her two children; her granddaughter, Mauren Eileen Mitchell, of Mars, PA; her sister-in-law, Carole Williams, of Syracuse, NY; and three cousins, James (Christine) Collingwood, of Buffalo, NY, Douglas (Barbara) Collingwood, of Auburn, NY, and Ms. Louise Joudrie, of Anchorage, AL. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Orchard Hill Church in Wexford on August 19, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive visitors starting at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Memorial Service and a luncheon. Private burial will be in the Sewickley Cemetery in Sewickley, PA. Memorials in Peggy's name may be made to Orchard Hill Church, 2551 Brandt School Road, Wexford, PA 15090, or the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Joan M. Sutton Scholarship Fund, 525 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205. Professional Services Trusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., (Blawnox) www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REMELE MARY RUTH (FEIL) AGE 78...
REMELE MARY RUTH (FEIL) Age 78, of Evans City, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on July 15, 2017. Loving mother of Gil Williams, Bill, David, and Julie Remele, and Mary Mullinary; grandmother of Ryan Mullinary, Jennah Winterbottom, Shaun, Zak, Katie, and Tyler Remele; great- grandmother of Zoe and Emma Rose. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gottlob and Julia Feil; sister, Helen Herb; son, John Alan Remele; grandson, Evan Michael Mullinary; and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Pappas. There is no visitation. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. in St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 East Main St., Evans City, PA 16033. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the American Epilepsy Society, 312-883-3800 or The Lighthouse Foundation, 724-586-5554. Arrangements with the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., Wexford. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STOTZ DAVID SHAW AGE 82, OF CH...
STOTZ DAVID SHAW Age 82, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at the Carolinas Medical Center in the presence of his daughter, Sharron Eastman of Kennebunk, Maine, and his son, Andrew Stotz of Bangkok, Thailand. He is also survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathryn Sherman Stotz, now residing in Bangkok with their son; his sisters, Jane Matz of Traverse City, Michigan and Virginia Stotz of New York, New York; as well as his grandchildren, Kristin Wyke, Audrey Wyke, Sophie Wyke, Hannah Eastman and Elsie Eastman. He was preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Kelly Wyke of Salem, Massachusetts. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Charles M. Stotz, architect, and Mildred Shaw Stotz. He grew up in Ben Avon and went to Avonworth High School, then Shadyside Academy before entering Cornell University. He received his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Penn State University in 1964. As a child of the plastics revolution, his lifelong career at DuPont was involved in every aspect of the plastics industry from fundamental research and product development to technical sales. He ended his career in reclamation and recycling of waste polyester. During his undergraduate days at Cornell, he was captain of the golf team and pursued this passion all his life. He also caught the jazz bug in the 1950's. His last days were soothed listening to Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd. He claimed that the highlight of his life was his long and happy marriage and his proudest achievement the trusting family it produced. There will be a memorial service and gathering at St. David's Church, Kennebunk Maine on September 2 , 2017, at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KELLY MARY GRAYCE AGE 84, OF M...
KELLY MARY GRAYCE Age 84, of Mount Lebanon, on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Wife of the late Jack; loving mother of John (Karen), Grayce (Rick) Love, Mary Jo (Mark) Kennedy, Leo (Kathy), Michael (Katie) and Robert (Noreen); cherished grandmother of Brian (Kacy), Morgan, Stacie, Kevin (Laura), Lindsay, Christopher (Nicole), Katie (Dustin), Chad, Sadie (Nate), Ian, Shannon, Daniel, Patrick, Maura and Kevin; great- grandmother of Kieran Love; sister of Ediebelle Giger, Ann Dice, Bill Brice and the late Lee "Cookie" Walsh; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family Plans No Viewing. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Anne Church, Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Twelve Noon. Interment Private. www. laughlinfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KARAS JOANNE CARMELLA AGE 70, ...
KARAS JOANNE CARMELLA Age 70, of Bridgeville, formerly of Mt. Washington, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 21, 2017. Wife of the late Ronald Flea Karas; beloved mother of Bryan (Tina) Karas, Aaron (Angie Terrace) Karas and Jason (Amy) Karas; grandmother of Rhea Karas and Peter and Mia Leventis; daughter of the late Carmella and Joseph Sacco; sister of the late Jacqueline (survived by David) Burkhart and Joseph (survived by Dorothy) Sacco; survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends; as well as her best friend and beloved dog, Harley. Friends received Tuesday 1-9 p.m. in THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2323 E. Carson St., where Service will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EVANS KEVIN AGE 45, OF BLOOMFI...
EVANS KEVIN Age 45, of Bloomfield, on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Beloved son of Marie and the late Dwane T. Evans; loving brother of Lorraine, Dwane (Johannah), Shane (Sheila), Bryan (Patti Jo), and Keith (Julie) Evans, and the late Sandra Evans Kunkel; several loving nieces and nephews. Visitation TUESDAY 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Butler at 46th Sts., Lawrenceville, where family and friends will gather Wednesday at 9 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass, St. Maria Goretti Parish, Friendship Campus at 10 a.m. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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