LAURENT AMY C. (LIPSKY) Age 74, of Denver and formerly of Pittsburgh, PA. Mother of Lauren Leichter (Seth) Peritzman; grandmother of Mathew Peritzman; sister of the late Ruth Lipsky. At Amy's request cremation was chosen. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MATRAGAS WAYNE T. SURROUNDED B...
MATRAGAS WAYNE T. Surrounded by family, on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Wayne was a lifelong resident of the South Hills and leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Jonilee (Augenstein) Matragas; his wonderful children, Matt (Lisa) Matragas, Tiffany Matragas, Alexa (Matt) Donoghue, and Ty (Zara) Matragas; adoring grandfather of Luca Wayne, Lui Giuseppe, Troy Jonathan, and Graham Jameson; devoted son of the late Ruth and John Matragas; brother of the late Dave (survived by Betty) Matragas, son-in-law of Joyce Augenstein; also survived by other in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Wayne graduated from Bethel Park High School, then Duquesne University, and was in the US Army Reserves. He was also a business owner for 35 years with locations in Bethel Park and Squirrel Hill. He loved the beach, all holidays and Pittsburgh sports. His creativity in decorating, landscaping, cooking and everything he touched will be missed. The family would like to thank the caring staff and therapists of Kane Scott Center. We are honoring Wayne's wishes that services and internment be private. If desired, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. You may leave your online condolences at our website, www.laughlinfuneralhome.com. LAUGHLIN CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JONES ADA ON JUNE 9, 2017, ADA...
JONES ADA On June 9, 2017, Ada Jones, age 94, was peacefully called from The Gardens at Campbelltown Home in Campbelltown, PA to play the organ for Our Father's Heavenly Choir. Born in 1922 in Carnegie, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mike and Mary Marraccini. Ada was a graduate of Clairton High School and Carnegie Institute of Technology. She would tell us that it was not Carnegie Mellon. Ada taught music at Clairton High School and became the organist and choir director at the First Presbyterian Church in Clairton where she enjoyed leading the music for over 40 years. She also held ad hoc positions at the church as janitor, spokesperson, security guard, handyman, grounds keeper, and unflagging champion. Ada was the loving wife of Evan Jones for over 50 years. They raised four obedient and nearly perfect children, Marsha, Mike, Bronwyn, and David. Ada is survived by her four children and their spouses, Andrew Major (Marsha), Marty (Mike), Charles Ponciroli (Bronwyn) and Lisa (David); 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Mary Jane Travis. Ada was preceded in death by her sister, Thelma Wood. Ada loved being with her family, especially extended family gatherings. She also enjoyed rooting on her Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers, and Stanley Cup Campion Penguins. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pgh., PA, on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be held privately. Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, 411 S. 3rd Ave., Elizabeth, PA 15037, Carnegie Mellon University, or your local Hospice organization. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MATTA STEPHEN ROBERT, JR. STE...
MATTA STEPHEN ROBERT, Jr. STEVE Steve, age 75, of Monroe, GA, formerly of McDonald, PA died August 11, 2017, in Georgia. He was born July 30, 1942, in McKeesport, PA a son of the late Stephen and Genevieve (Pastor) Matta. Mr. Matta was a 1960 graduate of Glassport High School and acquired degrees from Pennsylvania State University ('62), California State University of PA ('70) and Point Park University ('84). He worked as a mechanical engineer from 1962 until his 2010 retirement. Steve enjoyed woodworking, hunting, working on cars, motocross and most of all, Italian food. On April 18, 1969, he married Rachael Caldwell Matta, who survives; also surviving are his oldest son, Daniel (Kimberly) Matta; and granddaughters, Ashlynne, Alexandra and Audrie. He was preceded in death by his parents; and youngest son, Eric Stephen Matta. Friends will be received on Saturday, August 26, 2017, 1-4 p.m. at THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 314 W. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald (724-926-2800) where a funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. Interment will follow at the convenience of the family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAILEY FRED AGE 87, OF SHERADE...
DAILEY FRED Age 87, of Sheraden, peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Beloved husband of Estelle M. (Kyles) Dailey; loving father of Shelby D. (Allen) Rawls of Maryland; grandfather of Kea R. Rawls and Kenya K. Gomez; great-grandfather of Antonio A. Gomez and Austyn R. Carrington; brother of Albert (Ciola) Rankin, Jr., Woodrow Rankin, Maggie Ruth (Julius) Thomas all of California and Annice (Charles) Kyles of Alabama; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins; and good friend, Nouradine. Relatives and friends received Tuesday 10-11 a.m. at which time a Funeral Service will be held at the SCHEPNER- MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. schepnermcdermottfuneral home.com Sendcondolencespost-gazette.com/gb
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BROWN RICHARD J. RICHIE OF P...
BROWN RICHARD J. RICHIE Of Penn Hills, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Beloved father of Dana (Ben) Chilenski; grandfather of Cayden and Noah; brother of Bob (Beth) Brown, Maria (John) Brown-Fraser, and the late Ron Brown; uncle of Bobby, Brianne, Tia, and Tara. Friends received in the WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road), Penn Hills, Monday from 1-3 p.m. and 5 p.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Arts for Autism Foundation of Pittsburgh, 3945 Forbes Ave., #453, c/o Carolyn Hare, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KELLY SALLY A. AGE 87, FORMERL...
KELLY SALLY A. Age 87, formerly of Franklin Park on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Wife of the late William "Bill" Kelly; mother of the late Jeanne Domville; dear mother-in-law of Mike Domville; loving grandmother of Peter and Andrew Domville. Sally was a proud and dedicated volunteer at the Northland Public Library. There is no visitation. A memorial service will be held later in August. Please check the Thoma Funeral Home website at thomafuneralhome.com for service details. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Arrangements by GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., Wexford. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCLELLAN NAOMI F. AGE 97, PAS...
McCLELLAN NAOMI F. Age 97, passed away peacefully in her daughter's home at Chautauqua Institution, NY, August 13, 2017. Loving wife of James A. McClellan; daughters, Nancy Leininger (Jeff), Faith Woodward (Jerry), Jane McClellan; and son, Howard G; grandchildren, Jeffrey C., Jason J. (Jenna) Leininger, Kristen, Jenna, and Tyler Schmitz, Heather Loizides (Ben), Jordan Gilbertsen; great-grandchild, Reagan Loizides; and brother, Edward Taylor. Naomi was a member of First Presbyterian Church, downtown, and later attended Memorial Park Church, Allison Park. Visitation and services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of HP BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. Online condolences can be made at: brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOSER RICHARD AGE 70, OF THE P...
MOSER RICHARD Age 70, of the Pittsburgh, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Born on June 9, 1947, he was the son of the late Esther and William Moser. Loving father of Deanna Moser and Jason (Tina) Moser; grandfather of Corporal Tyler McLean, Lance Corporal Justin (Savannah) McLean, Jocelyn Moser and Jordan Moser; brother of the late Deanna (surviving Joseph) Scherer. Preceded in death by his granddaughter, Nikki Moser. Survived by many nieces, nephews, and loving friends. Richard was a phenomenal musician. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Richard will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. A service will be held at St. Paul Cathedral, 108 N Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Simon and Jude Catholic Parish, 1607 Greentree Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Funeral arrangements have been made to SOMMA FUNERAL HOME, 5405 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Twp., PA 15136 (412) 787-1800. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at : cremationfuneralcare.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DILUISO GLORIA M. AGE 83, OF M...
DILUISO GLORIA M. Age 83, of Mount Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Raphael and Josephine (Volendino) Diluiso; loving sister of Virginia (Douglas) Lazar and the late Frances C. Baker; beloved aunt of David, Gregory, Heather, Erich, Nicole, Paula, Stephen, John, Joanna, and the late Lary, Jr.; also survived by 13 great-nieces and nephews. NO VISITATION. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later time. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 333 East Carson St., Suite 441, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Arrangements entrusted to FREYVOGEL-SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, Bethel Park, 412-835-1860. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POTTER ALICE M. (MCCRACKEN) AG...
POTTER ALICE M. (McCRACKEN) Age 100, of Carnegie, PA, formerly of Sayre, PA, passed away with her loved ones at her side on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at her daughter's home. She was born November 3, 1916, in Sayre, PA, the daughter of the late John C. and Letha B. (Morley) McCracken. Alice was a lifetime member of the Church of the Redeemer in Sayre. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, John L. Potter, in 1989; her sisters, Nellie (McCracken) Blackman and Elsie (Gorsline) Lincoln; and her son-in-law, Lee Davis. Alice is survived by her son, John M. (Nancy) Potter, of Charleston, SC; her daughters, Constance Davis, of Carnegie, PA, Rebecca (James) Harlin, of Poulsbo, WA, Marcia (Daniel) Scanlin, of Sayre; and her grandchildren, Douglas (Nell) Potter, Deborah (Michael) Mullens, Amy (Douglas) Albright, Brenton (Krystal) Davis, Matthew (Jenna) Scanlin, and Kaitlin (John) Scanlin Vandendreissche; eight great-grandchildren; and her loving relatives Mona, Scott, Vicki, and Cooper Lincoln. A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Atonement, 618 Washington Ave., Carnegie, PA 15106 at 10 a.m., August 26, 2017, with The Rev. Benjamin R. Wright officiating. Burial will be private at the Church of the Redeemer Columbarium, in Sayre, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Church of the Atonement or the Andrew Carnegie Free Library, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie, PA 15106. Arrangements were entrusted to VLADIMIR S. CORBA FUNERAL HOME, Carnegie. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FIERLE JAMES W. AGE 75, OF PEN...
FIERLE JAMES W. Age 75, of Penn Hills, on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. James was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Ricketts Fierle. He was the husband of Carol Puhalla; loving father of three sons, Joe (Carla), Mike (Diane), and Ken (Jennifer) Fierle; proud Pop Pop of Hannah, Emilie, Grace, and Clare Fierle; brother of Virginia Donahue, Tom Fierle, Sr., Bob Fierle, the late Marianne Wersant and the late Dolly Klein; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. James was a graduate of Duquesne University, retired from U.S. Steel, and was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan. A memorial mass will be held, Saturday (8/26/17), 10 a.m., at St. Susanna Church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAILEY BEVERLY JEAN AGE 54, FO...
DAILEY BEVERLY JEAN Age 54, formerly of Penn Hills, on Thursday August 3, 2017. Beloved mother of Michael and Jennifer Zitelli; sister of Debby (David) Miskimmin, Jamie White, Kim (Jim) Baker, Jim Dailey, Jr.; also survived by nieces and nephews. Dance as if everyone is watching. The Parish Family of Saint Susanna invites you to join with them, Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the 9:00 a.m. Liturgy as we offer the Mass for Beverly J. Dailey as we commend her to our Heavenly Father. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BORYS JOHN A. AGE 56, OF MOUNT...
BORYS JOHN A. Age 56, of Mount Lebanon, unexpectedly on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Devoted son of Mary Joyce (Naughton) and the late Ronald T. Borys; brother of Paul Borys, Patricia Oliver (Ed), Bridget Thresher (Richard) and the late Zachary Borys; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services and interment were private. LAUGHLIN CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, INC. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JAMES MARY JANE AGE 79, PASSED...
JAMES MARY JANE Age 79, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at the Mennonite Home in Lancaster, PA. She was born in McDonald, PA and was the daughter of the late Leon and Elizabeth (McVicker) Randour. Mary Jane graduated from Robert Morris School of Business in Pittsburgh. She was employed at PPG Industries as an Executive Secretary for many years. She also worked at the former Universal Cyclops Steel Corp. and Jones and Laughlin Steel Company. Mary Jane was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by a son, Michael K. McCarty and his wife, Victoria, of Lancaster; a grandson, Zachary T. McCarty, of Lancaster; granddaughter, Caroline R. Hess, wife of Benjamin, of New Providence; and a great-grandson, Chase Evan Hess. She is also survived by a lifetime friend, Becky Snyder. Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Bert N. James in 2000; and two sisters, Marjorie Frazee and Dorothy Phillips. A private burial will take place in Robinson's Run Cemetery, McDonald, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mary Jane may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. To leave the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com, CHARLES F. SNYDER, JR. FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 717-560-5100. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARPER DAVID D. OF BROOKLINE, ...
HARPER DAVID D. Of Brookline, on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Beloved husband of Mary R.; father of Sabrina M. Harper, Jonathan P. (Rose) Gaetano, David E. Harper, Matthew R. (Brittany) Gaetano, Jimmy R. Harper and Haley M. Harper; son of Patricia and Edward Fickess; grandfather of Mia and Cole. There will be no public visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Resurrection. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Troop #6, 1100 Creedmoor Ave., Pgh., PA 15226. Arrangements are entrusted to the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380. deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BROWN WILLIAM J. ON MONDAY, AU...
BROWN WILLIAM J. On Monday, August 14, 2017, beloved husband of Nancy (Bodnar) Brown; loving father of Mary Jane Kummer, Terry (Diane) Brown, William Brown, and Holly (Norman) Dietrick; brother of Frances Moss and the late Jack Brown; grandfather of Heather Anthou, Ashley Mahdavi, Justin Kummer, Jack and Max Dietrick; great-grandfather of Grayson, Anna, Gaven and Margo. As per Bill's request there are no public visitations. Family and friends are invited to attend a committal service with full military honors in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. Arrangements by SZAFRANSKI-EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCANCE MICHELE L. AGE 46, OF ...
McCANCE MICHELE L. Age 46, of Brookline, on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Daughter of the late Bruce and Marilyn McCance; loving mother of Collin and the late Timothy; sister of Sheri Franz, Dale Jones, Trudy Bouvy, Gary Jones, Carol Jones, Tim McCance and Dwayne McCance. Funeral arrangements private by BEINHAUER'S, 412-531-4000. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BROWN DIANE LITTELL OF BEL AIR...
BROWN DIANE LITTELL Of Bel Air, MD, on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, Diane was the beloved wife of Timothy D. Brown; mother of Andrew S. Brown of Bel Air, MD; daughter of Betty A. Nesbit (late Howard W.) of Shaler Twp. and Daniel H. Littell III of Landsdale, PA; sister of the late Daniel H. Littell IV. Celebrate Diane's life with her family at a Memorial Service on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Glenshaw. Arrangements made by PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rte. 8, Shaler Twp. The family respectfully requests donations be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1719 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA 15116. Leave condolences at www. permanfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TARAVELLA JAKE V. AGE 32, ON M...
TARAVELLA JAKE V. Age 32, on McKees Rocks, suddenly on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Loving brother of Andrew, Jr., Chris Holt, and William Whitney; uncle of Kai Jaco; nephew of Joann and Evelyn; also survived by many friends. Friends received Monday 2-8 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks, where services will be held on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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