SCHRAGL C. JANE, D.D.S. On October 15, 2017, age 89, of Munhall. Daughter of the late John W. Schragl and Catherine Jane (Holleran) Schragl; survived by many cousins. Retired local Dentist, Life Member of the American Dental Assoc., PA Dental Assoc. and the Dental Society of Western PA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday (time later) in St. Therese R.C. Church. Arrangements entrusted to the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall 412-461-6394. Please share your memories and condolences at georgeigreenfunerahome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHRAGL C. JANE, D.D.S. ON OCT...
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BRUNO JUDY A. AGE 63, OF MT. W...
BRUNO JUDY A. Age 63, of Mt. Washington, on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Bruno; sister of Dr. Andrew (Frances) Bruno; aunt of Andrew Bruno and Kimberly (Ben) Solomon. Also survived by aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins loving family and friends (and her pet dog, Daisy.) Judy was an inspiration to all who knew her. Judy was always there to lend a helping hand, to offer sound and thoughtful advice, and to give encouragement when needed. She was a highly respected attorney and member of the Florida, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Bar Associations. Judy started her career at Buchanan Ingersoll and then worked at PNC Bank, National Association as both a lawyer and business executive. Upon leaving PNC, Judy started her own firm as a founding member of the law firm, Sitko Bruno, LLC. Throughout her life, Judy gathered many lifelong friends who will miss her dearly. Per her request, there will be No Visitations. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to one of Judy's preferred charities: The Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, The Education Partnership of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, St. Jude's Research Hospital of Memphis, TN or St. Mary of the Mount Parish, Pittsburgh, PA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at a later date in St. Mary of the Mount Church. Arrangements by BRUSCO - FALVO FUNERAL HOME, INC., Mt. Washington, PA (412) 381-2323. Visit our website for the date and time of the Funeral Mass. www.bruscofalvo.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KINCAID GENE (MCNAMEE) PASSED ...
KINCAID GENE (McNAMEE) Passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, October 15, 2017, age 93, of Greenfield. Beloved wife of the late Charles C. Kincaid; devoted mother of Teresa (the late Junior) Heberling, Jeanmarie (Tim) Lynch, Raymond (the late Diane) Kincaid, Patricia Gamble, and Daniel (Jamie) Kincaid; cherished "Grandma Gene" to Paula, Tim, Holly, Becky, Francie, Jon, Kelly, Scott, Emily, and Ray; sister of Mary Kay McNamee, and the late James, Agnes, Joseph, William, and Margie; great-grandmother of 13, and two deceased. Gene was a retired employee of Allegheny County, serving as County Supervisor 1968-1990, a veteran of the US Marine Corps in WWII, and served as 15th ward Democratic Committee Chairman 1974-1990. Her Service to Allegheny County was widely renowned and respected. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. Funeral Thursday at 11:30 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass in the St. Rosalia Church at 12 Noon. Gene will be interred with her husband in St. Benedict Cemetery, Carrolltown, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROSSI MARIE (RUSSO) SURROUNDED...
ROSSI MARIE (RUSSO) Surrounded by her family on Monday, October 16, 2017, of Swisshelm Park. Beloved wife of 62 years to Andrew F. Rossi, Sr., loving mother of Samuel Rossi and his wife, Debra of Cranberry, Andrew Rossi, Jr., and his wife, Donna of North Huntingdon, and Denise Henn and her husband, Frederic of Peters Twp.; dear grandma of Ben and Sarah Rossi, Kim Rossi, Kristen Rossi, Andrew III and Shannon Rossi, Nicholas and Theresa Rossi, Michael Rossi, and Hannah Henn; great-grandmother of Layla and Andrew IV Rossi; sister of Peggy Cardillo and the late Alex Russo, Carmen Russo and Phyllis Gleason; also survived by her many nieces and nephews. Friends received 9-10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY MORNING at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in the Word of God Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations in Marie's memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 333 East Carson St., Pgh., PA 15129. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SOPKO JOAN JOANNE (STEINKOPF...
SOPKO JOAN JOANNE (STEINKOPF) Age 85, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6 th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. For more information, or for online preplanning, visit our website at: www.finneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JONES DENNIS FRANCIS AGE 73, O...
JONES DENNIS FRANCIS Age 73, of Monroeville, passed away on October 14, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 22, 1944, in Homestead, he was the son of the late Samuel and Lillian (Armstrong) Jones. Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. He worked as a Data Center Supervisor for Union Railroad/ Bessemer Lake Erie Railroad, retiring after 30 years of service. A member of American Legion Post 820, the Monroeville United Methodist Church, and a volunteer driver for Monroeville Meals on Wheels. Dennis was very family oriented. His greatest joys were his children and grandchildren. A friend to all, and was loved by all who knew him. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 13 years, Gayle (Weis) Jones; children and stepchildren, Edward (Elena) Jones, Beth (Dave) Smith, Nancy (Tom) Gallagher, Michael (Tina) Jones, Mark (Judy) Jones, Renee Schellman, Kristi (Joe Conard) Schellman, Paul (Kelly) Parks; numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; sisters, Kathy Aaron, Cheryl Jones; and brother, Jim (Rose) Jones. Friends will be received on Thursday, October 19, 2017, from 1 - 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m., at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek (412-823-1950). Committal service with full military honors will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017, at 2:30 p.m., in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Twp. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in Dennis' honor be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant Street, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. www.jobefuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARDELL TERRENCE P. TERRY AG...
MARDELL TERRENCE P. TERRY Age 62, of Elizabeth, died Friday, October 13, 2017, at his home. He was born July 26, 1955, in Greensburg, a son of the late James F. and Dorothy (Hamilton) Mardell. Terry was employed as an Insurance Agent for Duncan Insurance Agency, of Irwin. Terry was the owner of Hollandale Horse Farm, of Elizabeth where he was an Equestrian Instructor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lee Mardell. Surviving are a brother, Dennis Mardell and his wife, Diane, of North Huntingdon; children, Julie Steward, Richard Lacey and Carrie Boerio; grandchildren, December Courtwright, Nicole Steward, Rosalyn Steward, Jennifer Keller, Michael Boerio, Jessica Wirbicki, Richard Lacey and Tony Boerio; and six great- grandchildren; a nephew, Tyler Dervin, of Alaska. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the OTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 805 Pennsylvania Avenue, Irwin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Animal Friends of Westmoreland County, 216 Depot Street, Youngwood, PA 15697. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHRAMM VIRGINIA ANN GINNY A...
SCHRAMM VIRGINIA ANN GINNY Age 74, of Stowe Twp., peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert E. Schramm; dear mother of Bobby (Elaine) Schramm. Ginny was the owner and operator of the Suburban Gazette Newspaper in McKees Rocks. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 700 7th St., McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Please sign and view the family's online books at: www.musmannofh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SLAVICK JOHN M. ON SUN., OCT. ...
SLAVICK JOHN M. On Sun., Oct. 15, 2017, age 66, of Elizabeth Twp. Beloved companion of Carol DeNoble; brother of Stella Smith, JoAnn (Elliott) Weiss, Patricia Wedel, Paul (Virginia) Slavick, Joseph (Ronalee) Slavick, George (Judy) Slavick and Michael Slavick; also, cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends received in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wed., Oct. 18, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, SW Region, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Offer condolences at: bekavacfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KIRAGIS MILTON PEE WEE AGE 8...
KIRAGIS MILTON PEE WEE Age 86, lifelong resident of Homestead, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017. Beloved son of the late Sophie and Andrew Kiragis; beloved brother of the late Ruth (James) Ligeros, Mary (George) Bicsey, Charles, George, and Stanley (Diamond) Kiragis. A beloved uncle that will be dearly missed by niece and nephew, Debra Bicsey, James (Kim) Bicsey, and the late Charles Bicsey; great-niece and nephews, George, Andrew, and Mallarie Bicsey, great-greats, James (Kathy), Samuel, Aex, and Katie Ligeros, Nick, Jennifer, and the late Maria (David) Schulte, George (Joanne), Kristen, and Stephen Kiragis, Stephen (Debbie Kollar), Jenna, Britta, and Madison Kiragis; and great-great-great-nephew, Kane. Friends received Wednesday 2-8 at R.V. ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 315 E. 10th Avenue, Homestead, 15120, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday 10 a.m. Condolences at: www.rvandersonfuneral homeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PISTELLA JAMES F. AGE 79, OF M...
PISTELLA JAMES F. Age 79, of Monroeville, formerly of Penn Hills, on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Beloved husband of June; preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth; loving father of Karen (Greg) Manis, Tom (Barbara Jean) Pistella, John (Julie) Pistella and Jamie (David) Donkin; stepfather of Renee (John) Bumbaugh, Kristine Sommer and Michael Heiser; grandfather of Nicholas (Sarah) Manis, Elizabeth Manis, Matthew (Lyndsay) Pistella, Maggie and John Pistella, Sarah and Daniel Pistella Olivia, Julia and Celia Donkin, John Eric and Kelsey Bumbaugh and Hannah and Allison Sommer; great-grandfather of Jordan, Zachary Manis and Arya Pistella; brother of Patricia (Donald) Adams; brother-in-law of Bernadette Robey, Patricia Hammill, David (Peggy) Hammill, Wayne and Ralph Nicklaus; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and Godchildren. Friends received, Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2- 4 and 6-8 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills. Mass of Christian Burial Wed. 10 a.m. at Mother Of Sorrows Catholic Church, Murrysville. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Donations may be made to ELHPHelps.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MESSMER MARY AGE 89, OF SOUTH ...
MESSMER MARY Age 89, of South Strabane Township, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 in the Concordia Hospice of Washington Donnell House. She was born on May 6, 1928 in Pittsburgh to John and Anna Krevak Mikulich, who preceded her in death. On June 8, 1946 she married Ralph A. Messmer, who passed away on September 2, 2000. She is survived by four sons, Ralph A. Messmer, Jr. (Candy) of Canonsburg, William J. Messmer (Janice) of Washington, Daniel P. Messmer (Evelyn) of Latrobe and Michael C. Messmer of Devon; two daughters, Anna Susie Hall (Albert) of Canonsburg and Carolyn Dolinar (Kevin) of Peters Township; fifteen grandchildren; eleven great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was the last of her immediate family. At the request of the deceased, a private visitation was held at SALANDRA FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745- 8120. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Interment was in St. Patrick Cemetery. To leave or view condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DILLON JOSEPH "JOE" G. FORMERL...
DILLON JOSEPH "JOE" G. Formerly of Point Breeze, passed away on the evening of October 15, 2017. Joe was the beloved son of the late James J. and Grace M. Dillon. He is survived by brothers, James (Shirley), Michael (Liz Boyle), John (Sandy) and Thomas Dillon; and the beloved brother of the late Patrick Dillon. Joe was a graduate of Central Catholic High School (1968) and the University of Pittsburgh. Joe shockingly transitioned from excellent health to grave illness due to an extremely aggressive form of lung cancer within the short period of one month. He had an avid interest in U.S. History, especially the works of David McCullough, and had a special affection for his family and friends and his boyhood neighborhood of "Point Breeze". Joe was a great conversationalist and had a genuine interest in others. Joe will be deeply missed by his beloved brothers, family and friends. Friends will be received JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Thursday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Bede Church 10 a.m. Remembrances may be made to St. Bede School. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCDOWELL ROGER LEWIS AGE 76, O...
McDOWELL ROGER LEWIS Age 76, of Pittsburgh, on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Beloved husband of Anna (Rush) McDowell; son of the late Robert and Clara Mae McDowell; loving stepfather of Darlene (Scott) McGrath and Christine (George Leighlitner) Hartz; brother of the late Robert and Thomas McDowell; step-grandfather of Sarah (Nick Abbinanti) McGrath, Sean (Sammie Kaminski) McGrath, and Kristy (Robert) Rodriguez. Roger was retired District Sales Manager for United, Eastern and Continental Airlines, member of Skal International Travel Professionals and Past President of Skal-Pittsburgh organization, member of Centennial Lodge #544 F&AM, Carnegie, PA, longtime member of the Fellows Club and Interline Club. Roger was known as the voice of Reddy Kilowatt and sang with the Starlets on Parade on KDKA Radio. Friends welcome Tuesday 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4, 6-8 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WENZIG BRUCE F. AGE 57, OF CRA...
WENZIG BRUCE F. Age 57, of Crafton, on October 8, 2017. Son of Kathleen and the late Fred Wenzig; father of his much beloved daughter, Megan McHaffie; brother of Paul, Lisa (Jack) Gresh, and Erin. No visitation. Memorial Gathering Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. at 1118 Greenlawn Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15220. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHNSON JOAN A. AGE 84, LIFELO...
JOHNSON JOAN A. Age 84, lifelong resident of Carnegie, on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Wife of the late Samuel Johnson; mother of Robert (Robin), Nancy (Donald) Fritz, Thomas (Michele) and Michael (Renee) Johnson; grandmother of ten; great-grandmother of 13. Joan loved bingo, the Steelers and her cat, Buster. Sister of the late Julia Moslen and Edward Krasousky. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at HENNEY, BRADWELL & NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME, 524 Washington Ave., Carnegie where funeral service will be held Wednesday 10:30 a.m. henneybradwellnirella.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GIRGASH PATRICIA A. PATRICIA A...
GIRGASH PATRICIA A. Patricia A. Girgash, age 87, of McKeesport, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 14, 2017. She is survived by her children, Gary (Cheryl) Girgash and Barbara Girgash; grandchildren, Halie and Steven Girgash; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Girgash; and parents, Esther and William Koenig. She was a Sewickley Valley Hospital graduate in 1950, worked in numerous hospitals throughout the Pittsburgh region, and retired from Jefferson Hills Convalescent Home. During her life, she was known as the neighborhood nurse and was a lover of animals. She was an avid boater, enjoyed water skiing, and spending summers at camp. As a youth, she enjoyed sports, such as basketball, and was the captain of the Avalon High School field hockey team. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 2-4 and 6-8 at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Blessing Service will be held Thursday, October 19, 2017, 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends (www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org). Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DRNEVICH JOSEPH AGE 56, OF MAR...
DRNEVICH JOSEPH Age 56, of Mars, PA, on Sat., Oct. 14, 2017, at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born June 3, 1961, in North Versailles with Down Syndrome. Loving son of the late Louis B. and Mary B. (Kutzel) Drnevich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Craig Belancik. He is survived by nine brothers and sisters, Vincent (Roxanne) Drnevich, Ronald (Kathie) Drnevich, Mary Lou (Edward) Janero, Richard Drnevich, Raymond (Marilyn) Drnevich, Catherine (Thomas) Boylan, Lorraine (Jeffery) Turicik, Denise (Gary) Belancik and David (June) Drnevich; 21 nieces and nephews and 20 great-nieces and nephews. Joseph was a very loving, friendly and affectionate person. These attributes combined with his good sense of humor endeared him to his wonderful caretakers and to all who met him. Friends are welcome to participate in a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 200 Leger Road, North Huntingdon at 11:00 a.m. Wed. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery and Mausoleum in North Versailles. If desired, memorial donations may be made in Joe's name to the McGuire Home, 2119 Mercer Rd., New Brighton, PA 15066 where Joe was lovingly cared for in his early years. Entrusted with the arrangements is the OTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin. To send online condolences, please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BALTER MARGIE FIRESTONE THE PI...
BALTER MARGIE FIRESTONE The piano no longer plays its sweet song. The joyful singing has fallen silent. The music stopped when our beloved Margie Firestone Balter, partner, daughter, sister, aunt and kindhearted human being, died October 10, 2017, in Los Angeles. Margie was a one-of-a-kind individual who sang to herself much of the day. She reveled in life and adored her many piano students. She taught almost to the moment of her death. Days before her passing, people were calling for lessons for young maestros and slightly older ones who wanted to perform (or look like they were) in a movie or TV show. Margie died of complications of cancer. She fought a brave two-year battle in her own private way. Please don't remember her for that. Remember her for her gorgeous songwriting, performing and singing, and her daily gratefulness for the simplest elements of life: a sunset, a beach, a swim. Margie was born and raised in Squirrel Hill, graduating from Winchester Thurston School in Shadyside and the University of Washington in ethnomusicology and music. She performed in an African Marimba band for many years in Seattle, before moving to LA to pursue a career in music and composing and performing. Margie was the family member who took care of everyone else. When her father was sick, she spent five months with him in Florida. She took elegant care of her mother, Alma, now age 100, by moving her to LA to help in many ways. Margie showed a younger sister the way to do everything, and protected her always. Margie was an irrepressible optimist, the bright light in everyone's lives, said her sister, Joni Balter. Margie was best known in LA as the piano teacher to the stars,'' including Tom Cruise, Jack Black and Kevin Spacey and rising star, Magnus Ferrell, Will's son. When Holly Hunter won the Academy Award for best actress in The Piano,'' she owed much of her success to Margie's brilliant piano coaching. Margie produced a stunningly beautiful CD, Music from My Heart,'' with an instrumental that aired on an episode of TV show Scandal. She was a voting member of the Grammy Awards. She loved her students more than anyone can imagine and produced many exemplary young players who played at occasional recitals that she turned into huge productions. Margie never lost sight of the fact that music was the one language that could make everyone happy, she really believed in its transformative power,'' her sister explained. Margie is survived by her longtime partner, Roger Mende; her mother, Alma Balter, of Los Angeles; her sister, Joni Balter, and brother-in-law, Timothy Egan, of Seattle; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Margery Balter, of Philadelphia; and nieces and nephews, Sophie and Sam Kintz, Casey Egan, Meredith and Kevin Croy. Services at Rodef Shalom Temple, 4905 Fifth Avenue (at Morewood) on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at 12 Noon. Visitation one hour prior to services at Temple, (11 a.m. - 12 Noon). Interment Temple B'Nai Israel Cemetery in North Versailles. A second memorial in her honor will be held in Los Angeles featuring her music and that of her piano prodigies. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SANSONETTI JOSEPH VINCENT Age 90, formerly of Cypress St., Bloomfield, entered into rest on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at home in Augusta, GA, his home since 2007. Beloved husband for 68 years of Rita Ann Sansonetti (Eduardo), who passed away in December 2015; loving father of Karen Angelo and her husband, Ralph Angelo; Joseph was the brother of Paul Sansonetti (Ann), James Sansonetti (Cathy- deceased), Lena Zanetti (Raymond), and Patricia Ann Carr (Michael), of Philadelphia; and sisters-in-law, Mary Sansonetti and Georgina Koch. He was preceded in death by sisters, Cinderella Rakow, Frances Rudai, Marie Golightly, and Emma Liberatore; and his younger brother, Anthony. Joseph was born on Christmas Eve in 1926, the son of the late Nicoletta and Patsy Sansonetti. Until relocating to Georgia with his wife, Joseph had been a lifetime member of Immaculate Conception Church and was a member of St. Mary's on the Hill in Augusta. Joseph began working in 1943 at the H.J. Heinz Company of Pittsburgh before going into the US Navy in 1944. Joseph was a combat Veteran of World War II where he served aboard USS Oakland (CL-95) and USS Wilkes-Barre (CL-103), light cruisers in the pacific. He was present aboard ship in Tokyo Bay for the surrender of Japan and served through VJ Day until his Honorable Discharge in July 1946. He married Rita in October following his discharge that year. He retired from H.J. Heinz with 42 years of employment in 1986 as a factory worker making vinegar. Joe worked with the evaporators in the distillery. He was a longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He loved dancing at the Elks and Moose Clubs, travelling with the Bloomfield AARP and also enjoyed the delicious cookies and breads his wife made to share with friends and relatives. Family and friends received Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Funeral on Friday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Parish Friendship Campus Church, at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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