MARTIN JOHN E. Age 58, of Brookline, on Monday, July 27, 2015. Beloved husband of Lori (Nadeja); father of Shannon; son-in-law of Margaret Peggy Short; brother of the late Gary Haramic and Sharon Randall; also many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380 Friday only 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Services Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, Brookline. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family for the support of John's young daughter, Shannon. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAER ANNA BELLE (CLINE) AGE 84...
BAER ANNA BELLE (CLINE) Age 84, of Squirrel Hill, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Wilbur L. Baer; loving mother of Ina (Thomas) Rabold of Canonsburg, Cheryl Fruth of Virginia and Miriam (Dan) Blumenfeld of Squirrel Hill; grandmother of Chris and Matt Rabold, Joe Fruth and Derek Weissman; also survived by her siblings. Services and interment are private. Donations may be made to Sivitz Jewish Hospice, 200 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Arrangements by H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC. Condolences may be offered at: www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARTIN LILLIE M. JULY 29, 200...
MARTIN
LILLIE M.
July 29, 2009
It's been six years. Here's looking at you kid. The love for you and the memories of you sustain us now.
With Love, Al, the Kids & Grandkids.
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BLACKBURN MICHAEL EVAN AGE 38,...
BLACKBURN MICHAEL EVAN Age 38, on Saturday, July 25, 2015, of Bellevue. Significant other of Megan Hobbs; father of Zoe, Zarah and Zayden; son of Laureen Hart (Ossowski) and the late John H. Blackburn; brother of Jennifer (Tim) Plinta, Christopher Joseph, Ashley, Christine and Michelle; grandson of Alice Ossowski; son-in-law of Mary Kay Hobbs; uncle of Cameron, Tanner, AJ and Isabella. Friends will be received on Thursday from 5 p.m. until time of blessing service at 7:00 p.m. at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227. If desired, family suggests contributions to The Michael Blackburn Memorial Fund, c/o any PNC Bank branch. Please send condolences to: www.joh nfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AMEN RICHARD PEACEFULLY, ON JU...
AMEN RICHARD Peacefully, on July 27, 2015. Visitation Friday, July 31, 2015, 9-11 a.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC., in Penn Hills, with Services to follow at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOWALSKI JOSEPH PAUL III AGE 6...
KOWALSKI JOSEPH PAUL III Age 63, of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania was spirited away on July 27, 2015. Bereft of life, he rests, in peace. Born July 22, 1952, in Pittsburgh, PA to parents, Dorothy Fitz Kowalski and the late Joseph Kowalski. He attended Norwin High School, graduating in 1970. After high school, Joseph attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. Joseph worked as an accountant for Snap-On Tools for 20 years. Joseph was a free-spirited individual of much talent, capability, intelligence, tolerance, sincerity, and, above all else, kindness. He enjoyed reading, music, the arts, and conversing with others on a wide variety of topics. Joseph was inquisitive- always questioning and learning-and ready to share empirical or philosophic foundations for his ideas. Our late, lamented, and loved Joseph will be missed deeply, but his inspiration lives. Joseph is survived by his mother, Dorothy Kowalski; his sister, Karen Sansosti and her husband, Frank; his brother, Robert Kowalski and his wife, Ellen; his nephew, Frank J. Sansosti and his wife, Jenine and daughter, Natalia; and close family and friends. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Marianne; and father, Joseph P. Kowalski. Joseph requested a private memorial. A subsequent ceremony celebrating Joseph's life will be held with immediate family members. The family wishes to thank all of those who cherished Joseph over the years. Arrangements by STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131 (412-678-6177). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEONE SAMUEL P., JR. AGE 72, O...
LEONE SAMUEL P., Jr. Age 72, of O'Hara Twp., on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Loving husband of Linda (Gilardi); beloved father of Deana Leone, Lisa Hallowell and Sam Leone; grandfather Pappy of Isabella, Emma, Sam, Landen and Kaylee; brother of Fred Leone and Judith Dobson. He was loved by many and will be sadly missed. Friends received THURSDAY, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Sharpsburg. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Juan Diego Parish, Sharpsburg, in Madonna of Jerusalem Church. Interment will be private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH MARY ALICE (SHACKELFORD)...
SMITH MARY ALICE (SHACKELFORD) Age 91, died peacefully at Longwood at Oakmont, July 26, 2015. Mary Alice was born September 25, 1923, to Oscar L. and Muzett (Daniel) Shackelford in Oxford, North Carolina. She grew up in Kinston, NC with her parents and brothers, in a grand home built by her father. From an early age, music was second only to family in importance to Mary Alice. She was blessed with a beautiful soprano voice that matched her lyrical soul. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in music from the Women's College of North Carolina in 1944, then moved to New York City. Her time in New York allowed her to explore her musical talent and broadened her awareness of the diverse cultures in America and beyond, kindling an interest she held throughout her life. She returned to teach at Women's College in 1945, and while in Kinston visiting her family in December 1945, she performed as the soloist at a friend's wedding. Her singing that day won the heart of Norman Smith, a Marine veteran of Iwo Jima, who decided on the spot that she was "the girl for him." Mary Alice and Norman were married on July 6, 1946, and moved back to New York, where she continued to pursue her career in music and he enrolled at Columbia University. Like many women of her generation, when her children came along - first a daughter, Leslee, in 1949; followed by sons, Christian and Gregory in 1951 and 1953 - Mary Alice set her career aside to focus on the family. Though her professional performances were suspended, music remained an essential part of her daily routine, whether running through scales, singing to her children, or lending her voice to the choir at the Baldwin Methodist Church where she and Norman worshiped. She conveyed her love of music to each of her children who learned to play piano, clarinet, oboe, and guitar. When her children were old enough, Mary Alice resumed singing professionally, both as a soloist and joining with Carolyn Reyer to form the "Bel Canto Duo." Mary Alice and Carolyn made several recordings and performed at numerous venues in Pittsburgh in the early and mid - 1960s. In the 1980s, Mary Alice further expanded her creative outlets through poetry and creating fabric art. She was an active member of the Embroiderer's Guild and the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Her quilts and other pieces have been displayed in a number of galleries in Pittsburgh and are cherished by her family. Mary Alice was also known for her marvelous cooking and enjoyed entertaining family, friends, and new acquaintances in her home. Expanding beyond her small town southern roots, she welcomed exchange students from France and Peru to the family and regularly invited guests for dinner from countries as diverse as China and Ghana. She thrived on learning about different cultures and opened her heart to others regardless of their background. She embraced every aspect of life and gave of herself tirelessly for others' benefit. Mary Alice and Norman moved to Longwood at Oakmont in 2003, where they enjoyed the company of good friends and a thriving community. Norman passed away in 2013, just a few months after their 67th anniversary. Mary Alice is survived by her brothers, Robert (Evelyn) Shackelford of Mount Olive, NC and Arthur (Rachel) Shackelford of Greensboro, NC; children, Leslee H. (Andrew) Fiveland of Blue Hill, ME, Christian A. (Loreen) of Helena, MT, Dr. Gregory N. (Wendy) of Portland, OR; grandchildren, Heather (Gardner), Eryn, Malcolm, Dylan, Bergin and Daniel (Fiveland); and great-grandchildren, Jack and Anna (Gardner), Ayden and Colin. At Mary Alice's request, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, Pittsburgh. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Mary Alice's honor to the University of North Carolina - Greensboro Department of Music or the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Arrangements entrusted to the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139. Online condolences may be made to: www.englishfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COOK JOSEPH HUBERT, JR. ON WED...
COOK JOSEPH HUBERT, Jr. On Wednesday, July 22, 2015, age 78, of the North Side. Visitation with the family 10:00-10:45 a.m. Thursday at the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Avenue, Perry Hilltop where a Celebration of Life Service will be held promptly at 11:00 a.m. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CARR DANIEL F. AGE 73, DIED JU...
CARR DANIEL F. Age 73, died July 26, 2015, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Dan was born February 28, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of George J. and Genevieve Kennedy Carr. He was a 1960 graduate of North Hills High School and attended Point Park College in Pittsburgh as well as Akron University. He was the Manager of Systems and Data Processing for Alcan Aluminum in Warren, retiring in 1995. He was a member of Poland Presbyterian Church. Dan was a retired football official for 25 years with the OHSAA. He was an avid sports enthusiast and he enjoyed playing golf and reading. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Carol Bauman of Poland, whom he married May 15, 1965; two daughters, Jennifer (Edward) Patrizio of Crofton, MD and Melanie (Donald) Parr of Glenwood, MD; his mother, Genevieve Carr of Pittsburgh; six siblings, Marianne (Joseph) Caufield of Monaca, Sally (Gary) Youngker of Wexford, Thomas (Debbie) Carr of Ambridge, Kathleen (Charles) Becker of Mercer, Patricia (David) Lyne of Allison Park, and Mark Carr of Jacksonville, FL; three grandchildren, Kathryn Kennedy Parr, Jacob Williamson Parr III, and Stephanie Mae Patrizio; ten nieces and nephews; and 12 great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, George J. Carr; and one niece, Gina Carr. A Memorial Service will be held at Poland Presbyterian Church, Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Brent J. Eelman and Rev. Robbin DelNagro, officiating. Friends and family will be received Friday, July 31, 2015, from 4-7 p.m. at the CUNNINGHAM - BECKER FUNERAL HOME, 270 N. Main St., Poland and Saturday from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the church. The family requests that donations be made to the Poland Presbyterian Church Building Upgrade Fund, 2 Poland Manor, Poland, OH 44514. Condolences may be submitted at: www.beckerobits.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THEOBALD TSG BRIAN M. FORMERLY...
THEOBALD TSG BRIAN M. Formerly of Castle Shannon, currently stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Born May 27, 1988, the son of William, Sr., and Regina (Canale) Theobald; husband of Lyndsey; beloved father of Anberlynn, age 5; loving brother of William, Jr., and Jessica Theobald; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, especially all of his current military brothers and sisters still actively serving. Brian served nine years with the U.S. Air Force having completed two tours in Iraq and most recently was a Special Agent with the USAF Office of Special Investigations. Friends welcome Thursday, 1-8 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 11 a.m., St. Anne's Church, 400 Hoodridge Dr., Pgh., PA 15234. Interment with full military honors in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the PTSD Foundation of America, P.O. Box 690748, Houston, TX 77269. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOOREFIELD MICHAEL ALLEN PASSE...
MOOREFIELD MICHAEL ALLEN Passed peacefully on July 27, 2015. Beloved husband of Kimberly; loving father of Shereece and Michael Allen, Jr.; grandfather of Sirinity; brother of Wilma Chambers, Evelyn Moorefield, Juanita Berry and James Moorefield; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Visitation Thursday 4 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 716 Walnut St., McKeesport with Going Home Service Friday at 11 a.m. Interment Restland Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAGER LILLIAN M. (HOKE) AGE 91...
LAGER LILLIAN M. (HOKE) Age 91, on Sunday, July 26, 2015, formerly of White Oak. Beloved sister of Shirley (George) Matus; beloved daughter of the late Carrie and Joseph Dick Seeley; beloved aunt of Kenneth Shuba of Florida and the late Kevin Shuba. A WWII Navy veteran. Friends received Thursday 10:30-11:15 a.m. at R.V. ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 315 E. 10th Ave., Homestead, PA 15120, with prayer service at 11:15 a.m. Interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Condolences at: rvandersonfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ESPY HENRY, JR. HANK AGE 91,...
ESPY HENRY, Jr. HANK Age 91, peacefully transitioned on Friday, July 24, 2015. He leaves his legacy of love to his beautiful wife, Ruby K., of 66 years; three beautiful daughters, Deborah, Marlene (Thomas, Jr.) and Robin (Reginald); one brother, Walter Espy; closest friend (baby brother) Donald Hutchinson; five grandchildren, Montell, Shawn, Tamara, Omar and Ashley; nine great- grandchildren; Warren church family; other relatives and friends. Viewing Thursday 2-8 p.m. at the Warren United Methodist Church, 2604 Centre Ave. Fraternal Services 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Funeral Service Friday 11 a.m. at the church. Interment Birmingham Cemetery. Arrangements by WEST FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-471-2626. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HYATT ALLEN WILLIAM PEACEFULLY...
HYATT ALLEN WILLIAM Peacefully passed away on July 23, 2015. Father of Allen Hyatt, Jr., Ria Owens and Tiarra Nelson; brother of Fred Hyatt (Patricia), Sylvia Baxter, Deborah Hyatt and Kathy Boone; three grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Visitation with family Thursday, July 30, 2015, 4-6 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC. Memorial following at 6 p.m. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MILLER SHIRLEY M. AGE 85, OF ...
MILLER SHIRLEY M. Age 85, of Delmont, formerly of Monroeville and the South Hills. On Friday, July 24, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth; loving mother of Mark and his wife, Dawn; grandmother of Brian and David and his wife, Gretchen; great-grandmother of Callahan. Shirley was a founding member of the Faith United Methodist Church. Friends received SUNDAY ONLY from 3-7 p.m. at the BASH - NIED FUNERAL HOME, 152 Abbe Place, Delmont. A Funeral Service will be held in the Faith United Methodist Church on Monday at 11:00 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. www.bash-niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BROOKS AMY JO AGE 42, PASSED A...
BROOKS AMY JO Age 42, passed away suddenly on July 23, 2015. She was the beloved daughter of Linda Brooks-Fritzley and the late Miles A. Brooks; sister of the late Jamie A. Brooks; mother of Jeffery M. Brooks; granddaughter of the late Mary (Krop) Brooks, Miles R. Brooks, William F. Fritzley and Helen (Brenton) Fritzley; niece of Lawrence (Pat Bebout), Lynn (Kendra), William J. Fritzley, Laura Boehm, Ted Parsons and the late Lana M. Parsons. Friends received Saturday, August 1, 2015, from 12-8 p.m. in the THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2323 E. Carson St. www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHINN CATHERINE MARY (CASNE) A...
CHINN CATHERINE MARY (CASNE) Age 92, of Penn Hills, on Thursday, July 23, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Edward I. Chinn; loving mother of Carol Saxman of Lehigh Valley, PA, Edward I. "Skip" Chinn of Belmont, NC and Mary L. (Steve) Hindman of Clearfield, PA; five grandchildren, Christine, Peter, and Eric Saxman, Alex and Ryna Hindman; four great-grandchildren, Zowie, Dylan, Kiah, and Riley Saxman. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills. Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m. St. Bartholomew's Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LACEY JEAN BERRY AGE 94, OF PO...
LACEY JEAN BERRY Age 94, of Port Charlotte, Florida, on July 14, 2015. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was the wife of the late Francis Lacey and the mother of the late Dian Varchetto. She is survived by her sisters, Barbara Patterson and Peggy Phipps; her grandchildren, Lori Balbach and John Vasko; and six great-grandchildren. Interment and service are private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FONG JOHN HENRY AGE 57, OF ESS...
FONG JOHN HENRY Age 57, of Essex, Maryland, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015. He was the beloved son of the late Soon Sen Fong and Chin Kam Wong; husband of Karen (Waldschmidt) Fong; dear father of John Joseph Michael Fong; brother of James (Mary Beth) Fong, May Gene (John) Fong Rodewald, Janet Fong, Elizabeth Fong, George Fong, Amy (Francis) Fong Chen, and the late May Joan Fong Singleton, Tina Fong and Anna Fong; also survived by five nephews; two nieces; and dear friends, Darlene Williams and Michael Watson. John was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Friends may call Friday 4 to 7 p.m. in the HP BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444, where services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment Homewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., www.diabetes.org. Condolences may be offered at: www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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