OCHNER EDWARD M. GUS Age 88, of Aspinwall, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Julia (Bristol) Ochner; loving father of the late Sheila Bristol Ochner; brother of the late Raymond F. Ochner, Jr.; friend of Darlene Sims. Gus was a graduate of St. Scholastica School and Aspinwall High School. He attended State Teachers Colleges in California and Pennsylvania and was a graduate of the University of California-Berkeley. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving with the Air Force. He was employed by the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph, and retired from the Veterans Administration Engineering Services in 1996 and was a lifetime member of the Aspinwall American Legion Post 77. Friends will be received Friday, March 16, 2018, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Scholastica Church, Aspinwall. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gus' memory to St. Scholastica Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BURLEIGH CLARENCE C. AGE 82, F...
BURLEIGH CLARENCE C. Age 82, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, after a long illness. Preceded in death by loving parents, William and Ethel Burleigh; and sister, Marlene Moore; beloved father of Alicia Gregory (John), Keith Burleigh (Antoinette), Maura Burleigh. Friends and family are welcome to participate with the family in a memorial service at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 11 a.m. Please share memories and condolences at: www.vacremationservice.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CORNELIOUS NADINE AGE 60, FORM...
CORNELIOUS NADINE Age 60, formerly of Homestead, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memory children, John L. Epps, Jr., Dena N. Epps; two grandchildren; siblings, Keith L. Thompson, Phillip E. Thompson, Cheryl L. Cornelious, Nathaniel Cornelious, Jr., Phillip A. Cornelious, Calvin E. Sharpe, Nattalie E. Cornelious, Scott B. Cornelious, and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Visitation at 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the TUNIE FUNERAL HOME, 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead where services will begin after visitation. tuniefuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCISCIANI ARTHUR E. ARTHUR E. ...
SCISCIANI ARTHUR E. Arthur E. Scisciani was born on November 21, 1920, and passed on March 14, 2018. Resident of Robinson Township, age 97. Husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" (Chapman) Scisciani; father of Arthur (Margaret "Peg"), Jr., Ronald (Cheryl), Eugene and David (Wanda) Scisciani; grandfather of Nicole L. Scisciani, Heather (Joseph) Godwin, David (Amanda) Scisciani, Jr. and Kimberly (Larry) Siebert; great- grandfather of Dylan Lawther, Ella Macfarlane, Christie Ulisky, Deana (Gordon) Brown, Colton, Angelina and Shane; son of the late Sam and Margaret (Mulholland) Scisciani; brother of Angela Santavicca, James Scisciani and the late John, Leo, and Samuel Scisciani. Friends received Friday, March 16, 2018, from 4:00-9:00 p.m. at the JOSEPH M. SOMMA FUNERAL HOME, 5405 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church, Robinson Township on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Holy Souls Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BACKA WILLIAM A., SR. ON WEDNE...
BACKA WILLIAM A., Sr. On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, age 90, of Swisshelm Park, formerly of Braddock and Forest Hills. He was born in Braddock on October 3, 1927. He was the husband of the late Imelda (Diskevich) Backa; loving father of William of Swisshelm Park, Alan of Moon Township, Duane of Carrick and Linda Rose of Swisshelm Park; brother of Mary Jane Scholl of Ross Township and Jack Backa and his partner, Beth of Houston, TX. Mr. Backa served in the US Army in 1945 and 1946 and then worked for US Steel Irvin Works before joining Westinghouse in East Pittsburgh, Trafford and Turtle Creek, he retired in 1985. Mr. Backa was a devout Catholic who attended Mass every week at Word of God Parish, St. Anselm Church. He loved playing sports such as baseball and basketball in his youth until he met his wife. He also loved playing golf and bowling. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Steelers, Pirates and Duquesne Dukes basketball. One of his most fond memories was attending a Pengiuns game at the former Civic Arena, with front row seats, while watching Mario Lemieux. VISITATION PRIVATE. All are invited to Mass of Christian Burial in the Word of God Roman Catholic Church on Friday morning at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be sent to the William Backa Memorial Fund. Arrangements in care of theTHOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CUMMINGS MARILYN JEANNE (MULLE...
CUMMINGS MARILYN JEANNE (MULLEN) On Thursday, March 15, 2018, Marilyn Jeanne (Mullen) Cummings, age 81, of Pitcairn. She was the dear mother of Paul J. (Kate) Cummings, Arlene M. Cummings and Barbara G. Cummings; grandmother of Michael (Kristie), Jake and Brittany; great-aunt of Hunter, Elijah Rachel and Anna. Marilyn was a longtime waitress at Eat'n Park Restaurant in Monroeville. Friends received Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 318 Wall Avenue, Pitcairn, where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Tom Pesci, officiating. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHIFFHAUER ROBERT C. BOB AG...
SCHIFFHAUER ROBERT C. BOB Age 68, of Shaler Twp., formerly of Aspinwall, found his peace surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Bob was born April 19, 1949, to the late Frank J. and Dorothy Dunlap Schiffhauer of Aspinwall. Bob was the beloved husband and best friend of 41 years to Suzanne (Gumto) Schiffhauer; cherished and respected father of Sarah Schiffhauer of Shaler Twp. and Robert (Deanna) Schiffhauer of Economy Borough; his brother, Jack Schiffhauer of San Jose CA; his sister and best friend, Irene (John) Ramsey of Sharpsburg; a brother, William (Shirley) Schiffhauer of Mt. Lebanon; and a sister, Dorothy Davies of Aspinwall; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Lucy Gumto of Shaler Twp., and Daniel and Elaine Hatala of Aspinwall; beloved uncle of Robin Parry, David (Michele) Parry, Michael (Kim) Parry, John (Chris) Ramsey, Beth (Mark) Twerdok, Brian (Patty) Gumto, Becky (Jeff) Zillweger, Timothy (Jenna) Gumto, Amy (Roger) Moline, Lisa (Richard) Bruckman and Emily (Michael) Skelton; and great-uncle of Madison and Lindsey Parry, Michael Parry, Zachary, Luke and Jacob Twerdok, Alysa, Patrick and Brianna Gumto, Austin, Jocelyn and Addison Zillweger, Maya Gumto, Blake and Camryn Moline, Declan Bruckman, Morgan and Logan Skelton. He was preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Paul H. and Dorothy Gumto; and brothers, Larry (Karen) Schiffhauer and David Schiffhauer and Paul O. Gumto. He served in the United States Marine Corps, and was a proud Veteran of the Vietnam War. Bob was a Lifetime Member of the American Legion Post 77 of Aspinwall and the VFW # 9199, of Shaler Twp. Visitation Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 2 p.m. 8 p.m. at the WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Avenue, Aspinwall. A Funeral Service will be held Sunday, March 18, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1719 Mt. Royal Blvd., Shaler Twp. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Bob's name to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital. SEMPER FIDELIS MARINE Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ASTURI MARILYN C. (DIXON) ON W...
ASTURI MARILYN C. (DIXON) On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, of Wilkinsburg. Loving mother of Theresa Proviano, Cheryl Fisher and Christopher Asturi and his wife, Angela; daughter of the late John and Florentine Dixon; grammy to Kristin Sero, Veronica Campbell, Dominic Sero Asturi, Jason (Teresa), Jamie O'Leary, Erin (Colin) Dedes, Robert, Tina and Cristian Fisher, Shouleh Valizadeh, Brian Bruni and the late Ralphie; great-grammy to Jonathan and Heidi Lowery, Ella, Casen and Cameron Dedes; sister of the late John, Robert (Eileen), Dolores (William), Thiery and Mary (Burt); loving aunt to her nieces and nephews. She was the secretary for over 40 years to Harry Wulff and Jim Manion both of whom she respected and admired. She returned home after being homeless with her children and forever opening her door to anyone who needed a place to stay or a meal. She will be missed by all those who crossed her path. Friends received 6-9 p.m. FRIDAY EVENING ONLY at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Wounded Warriors or your favorite animal shelter. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HABERMAN CAROL J. AGE 78, OF O...
HABERMAN CAROL J. Age 78, of Oakmont, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Beloved wife of the late James T. Haberman; dear sister of Thomas (Carolyn) Allen; aunt of Cynthia Myers. Friends and relatives will be received on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 10 a.m. until time of 11 a.m. funeral service at the BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery next to her husband. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to a charity of one's choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LOUGHNER JOAN (BOLLINGER) OF T...
LOUGHNER JOAN (BOLLINGER) Of Turtle Creek, age 78, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Beloved wife of Earl D. Loughner for 54 years; mother of Marcy Loughner, Cindy Thompson, Earl (Robyn) Loughner, Mary Catherine (James) Kerr and the late Darlene Loughner; grandmother of Hailey Loughner, Antonio Thompson and Kadin and Kaleb Kerr; great-grandmother of the late Mason; sister of John Jack Bollinger, Dolores Balogh, Bob and Leo Bollinger, Patricia Painter and Geraldine Isherwood. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 16, at 11 a.m. in PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, Turtle Creek/Monroeville Chapel, 412-823-9350. Memorial donations may be made directly to the family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALLEN WILLIAM R. BILL, SR. A...
ALLEN WILLIAM R. BILL, Sr. Age 67, of Penn Hills, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Beloved husband of Adrian; father of William Allen, Jr., Meghan (James) Garmon; also survived by two grandchildren. Friends received in the WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road), Penn Hills, Saturday, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:30 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CORRIGAN MARY K. AGE 89, OF MT...
CORRIGAN MARY K. Age 89, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Glasgow, Scotland on Thursday, March 15, 2018; beloved wife of the late Edward Thomas Corrigan; loving mother of Paul Thomas (Linda) Corrigan, Anne Corrigan (Robert) Coyne, and the late Edward Daniel Corrigan; dear grandmother of John (Michelle) Corrigan, Colleen (Christian Hansen) Corrigan and Elizabeth (Justin) Chesarek; great-grandmother of Tyler, Michael and Rory Corrigan and Sophie Chesarek; also survived by her brother, Peter Joseph Kelly of England. Services for Mary will be private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SZEKELY RUDOLPH RUDY ON THUR...
SZEKELY RUDOLPH RUDY On Thursday, March 15, 2018, Rudy Rudolph Szekely, 87, of Braddock went home to the Father. Rudy was born on October 23, 1930, in Braddock to the late Rudolph and Freda Ostrowski Szekely. He graduated from Braddock High School in 1949. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Florence Banyas Szekely who he married on September 11, 1952. He is the devoted father of four children, Rudolph (Marla) Szekely of Apollo, Cheryl (Jerry) Pysk of Braddock, Eric (Mary) Szekely of Pitcairn and Brian Szekely of Braddock; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Rudy is a retired rigger from United States Steel Homestead Works with 35 years of service. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Calling hours with the family will be on Sunday, March 18, from 2-8 p.m. in the SCHLEIFER FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., (412-271-1361), 534 Jones Avenue, North Braddock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Good Shepherd Church, Braddock at 10:00 a.m. followed by US Army Military Honors being rendered. The family has taken care of flowers for the funeral. Memorial Donations in Rudy's name to Saint Jude's Children Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 are greatly appreciated. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OFCHINICK DANIEL R., JR. AGE 7...
OFCHINICK DANIEL R., Jr. Age 77, of Cranberry Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. Daniel was born December 20, 1940, in Pittsburgh. Survived by his loving wife, June (Paddock) Ofchinick; loving father to Debbi (Tim) Fitzgerald, Natali (Don) Knorr, Daniel F. (Michelle) Ofchinick, Chip Baum, Matt (Christine) Baum; brother of Dolores Milliken, Lois McVay; loving grandfather to 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers- in-law, Charles Pringle, Dick (Holly) Paddock. Also survived by special niece and nephew, Tammy and James Flemming; a host of nieces and nephews, and extended family members. Preceded in death by his parents, Revs. Daniel R. and Anne C. (Kavalir) Ofchinick; and a sister, Anne Marie Pringle. Friends and family will be received Sunday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. in the Greater Pittsburgh Revival Center, 4555 McKnight Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to Greater Pittsburgh Revival Center, P.O. Box 101087, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Arrangements are under the direction of ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1014 California Ave., Avalon, PA 15202. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pinkertonfuneralhome.net for the Ofchinick family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BURGER FRED P., JR. AGE 90, ON...
BURGER FRED P., Jr. Age 90, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, of Carrick. Beloved husband of the late Corrine (Davin) Burger; father of Connie Burger, Cathy (Henry) Berendowski, Fred (Mary Joyce) Burger III, Carolyn Burger, and Chris (Dave) Linder; proud Pap of Sarah and Michael Berendowski; brother of Mary Lou Wilhelm of SC and the late Elmer Burger, Rose Rupert, and Helen Bantley. Fred was a lifelong resident of Carrick. After serving in the Navy during World War II, he worked, then owned Burger Real Estate and Insurance Agency on Brownsville Road, helping the community for over 50 years. He served on the Board of Directors at Parkvale Bank for 31 years. Fred was a lifelong member of St. Basil Parish and the Catholic Men's Association at St. Paul Monastery. Visitations Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the BORON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1719 Brownsville Road. Funeral Prayers on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Apostles Parish at St. Basil Church at 10:30 a.m. The family would like to thank Bethany Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Fred during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethany Hospice, 875 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. BoronFuneralHome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POWELL ALEX, JR. AGE 80, OF BL...
POWELL ALEX, Jr. Age 80, of Blackridge, went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2018, at his home. Husband of Delores. Visitation Friday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Bethel AME Church, 2538 Woodlawn Dr., Monroeville where a service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment Restland Memorial Park. Transitional services of love entrusted to CALVIN L. SHEFFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 1125 Allegheny Ave., near the North Shore. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRIMM CHARLES G. CHUCK AGE 8...
GRIMM CHARLES G. CHUCK Age 88, formerly of Buffalo Twp., passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Born September 27, 1929 in Harrison Twp., to the late Frank and Blanche (Hazlett) Grimm; husband of 64 ½ years to Mary Ann (Daubner) Grimm; children, Mark A. Grimm, Welch, WV, Lori J. (Louis) Popiolkowski, Peters Twp., and Jeffrey P. (Vira) Grimm, Middlesex Twp; grand- daughters, Sarah and Abbey Grimm, Middlesex Twp.; sister, Ruth and son, Michael Grimm, Fawn Twp. Besides parents, preceded by a brother, Ross Grimm. Visitation Monday 10 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. DUSTER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 347 E 10th Ave., Tarentum, 724-224-1526 with Rev. Dr. Jamison J. Hardy, officiating. Burial in Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights. Memorial Contributions to Peace Lutheran Church, McMurray, PA. VISIT: dusterfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SPARICO ANTONIO TONY J. AGE ...
SPARICO ANTONIO TONY J. Age 83, of West Mifflin, passed away March 14, 2018. Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. For more information, please visit finneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TOTTEN TERRY ANN NICKERSON AGE...
TOTTEN TERRY ANN NICKERSON Age 75, of Atlanta, Georgia died on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Terry was fighting a battle with cancer and died suddenly of complications related to her treatment. She is survived by her sister, Jean Nickerson Blaske of Rutherfordton, NC; her sons, James S. Totten (Carol) of Atlanta, GA, and Patrick F. Totten of Pittsburgh, PA; and grandchildren, Owen, Ellie, Catherine, Derek, and Trevor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Totten, Jr.; and son, Charles A. Totten III. Terry was born on April 4, 1942, in Orono, Maine to her beloved parents, Leroy Stanley Nickerson and Dorothy Densleigh Foster Nickerson. After attending Fryberg Academy and Green Mountain College, Terry and her husband, Charlie, moved to Pittsburgh and then spent 14 years in Redlands, California, before returning to Pittsburgh in 1987. After a successful venture as an interior designer, Terry found her life's work as an aviation underwriter both in Pittsburgh and her final home in Atlanta, Georgia. She was known as someone that got things accomplished with unquestioned integrity. Terry was truly loved by everyone that knew her and lived her life treating other people with kindness and understanding. Terry was also widely known for her beautiful needlepoint and knitting. Despite her many projects and interests, there is no doubt that her passion was her family. Raising three boys, one with special needs, Terry always put her family ahead of herself. Her five grandchildren became her devotion in life and they will always remember Grammie for the time that she spent teaching them to knit, bake and most of all her showering them with unconditional love. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HUNTER-COWARD SHIRLEY E. ON TH...
HUNTER-COWARD SHIRLEY E. On Thursday, March 8, 2018, Shirley E. Hunter-Coward, age 59, of North Braddock, PA. Mother of Dwayne Hunter, Asia Walton, Ebony and Jerome Coward. Also survived by ten grandchildren; a host of other family members and friends. Visitation Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 17, 2018, at Living Water Ministry, 736 Washington Ave., Braddock, PA, where the funeral service will be held after the visitation Saturday 12:00 p.m. Interment Private. Services of comfort entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104, (412) 271-3880. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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