KILLIAN REV. EARL C. II Age 67, of Castle Shannon, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Son of the late Earl C. and Mary Pepper Killian; beloved husband for 29 years of Rev. Deborah Ackley Killian; devoted father of Grace E. Killian; loving brother of Elizabeth Caldwell (David); brother-in-law of Pamela Bright (Stephen); dear uncle of Patricia Dee, Joyce Crofutt, James, Jeffrey and Christopher Bright. Also survived by his cousins and many loyal friends. Rev. Killian served the United Methodist Church for many years, including Hopewell United Methodist Church in Boswell, PA and Wheatland-Farrell United Methodist Church. He also served as a social worker for Goodwill Industries. In his last years, he was a member at Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church. Friends may call at LAUGHLIN CREMATION AND FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon on SUNDAY from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Funeral Service in Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, Monday morning at 11:00 (Please meet at church). Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3319 W. Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRANDER-MION GEORGENE SARAH AG...
BRANDER-MION GEORGENE SARAH Age 84, of Gibsonia, PA, died Monday, March 12, 2018. She passed of complications secondary to dementia. She was born to Blanche and Forrest Benson, May 11, 1933, in Goetzville, MI. Preceded in death by her first husband, George Brander. Her family best described her as a proud, strong willed, and extremely independent individual who will be truly missed. Georgene is survived by her husband, Roy Mion; her four children, Geralynn of Harwinton, CT, James of Chardon, OH, Jenifer and Julie of Gibsonia, PA; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; Roy's children and grandchildren; and two of her eight siblings, Sharon and Ron. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the American Respiratory Alliance. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Saint Richards Church in Gibsonia. Arrangements by SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LTD., Bakerstown. Please offer condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOBOSKY AMY L. (LEWIS) AGE 57,...
KOBOSKY AMY L. (LEWIS) Age 57, of Delmont, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital in Monroeville. She was born November 28, 1961 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late John and Alice (McCafferty) Lewis. Amy is survived by her loving husband, Rudy Kobosky; sisters, Linda Weaver of Penn Twp., Kathleen Grabowski and her husband, Giles, of Wilkins Twp.; and brothers, Donald Lewis and his wife, Shirley of Irwin, Timothy Lewis and his wife, Sherrie of Florida. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Amy was an avid traveler, bird watcher and nature lover. In support of this, donations in lieu of flowers can be made to an organization dear to Amy, the Black Swamp Bird Observatory (www.bsbo.org) in Oak Harbor, OH. A visitation will be held Sunday 2-7 p.m. at BASH-NIED FUNERAL HOME, 152 Abbe Place, Delmont, 724-468-8381. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday 11 a.m. at St. John Baptist de la Salle Catholic Church in Delmont with Fr. Ambre Efron presiding. Interment will follow at Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. For directions and online expressions of sympathy please refer to the funeral home website bash-niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCONEGHY HELENE M. HELEN AG...
McCONEGHY HELENE M. HELEN Age 82, of Jefferson Hills, died Friday, March 16, 2018. Born May 1, 1935, in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Nick J. and Sophia (Vukovich) Cisco. A member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton, Helen was a local hairdresser who also worked at the former Thompson's Convenience Store in Elizabeth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander J. McConeghy, who passed away December 9, 2004; her daughter, Michele Lesofsky Cunningham; and her siblings, Raymond, Joanne, and Carol Ann Cisco. Helen is survived by her daughter, Rochelle McConeghy of Maryland; her grandchildren, Lisa (Tim) Stockdill of Belle Vernon, Howard (Lindsay) Lesofsky of North Huntingdon, Angelina Byrd, and Burgundy and Britney Robinson; her great-grandchildren, including Kaitlyn and Jacob Stockdill and Reese Lesofsky; and also nieces and nephews. There is no visitation scheduled. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 10 a.m. in St. Clare of Assisi Parish, 460 Reed St., Clairton, PA 15025. Everyone is to meet at the church. Arrangements by the A.J. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 555 5th St., Clairton, PA 15025, (412-233-5700). bekavacfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GILDEA DAMIAN JOSEPH, JR. AGE ...
GILDEA DAMIAN JOSEPH, Jr. Age 78, of Bethel Park, on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Beloved husband of Patricia A (Borkowski) Gildea; son of the late Damian J Gildea, Sr and Rita Gillan Gildea; dear father of Damian J Gildea III, the late Patrick and the late Shawn Gildea; brother of the late Michael Gildea and Bernadette Hennon; grandfather of Alicia and April Gildea; great-grandfather of Dakota and Braedyn Gilde. Mr. Gildea was a member of St. Thomas More Church, a proud Army veteran and member of the South Hills Honor Guard. He especially enjoyed all his time with his family and friends. Family and friends welcome Saturday and Sunday 2-4, 6-8 p.m., FREYVOGEL - SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, (412-835-1860) 112 Fort Couch Rd., Bethel Park (Opposite Macy's South Hills Village). Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Monday in St. Thomas More Church. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GROSS EDWARD A. AGE 47, OF THE...
GROSS EDWARD A. Age 47, of the South Side, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018. Beloved father of Joshua E. Gross and Nancy L. Gross; son of Linda L. Phillips and the late Edward J. Gross; brother of Amy L. Robol, Jennifer P. Phillips and Jason D. Gross. Friends received Sunday 2-8 p.m. in THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2323 E. Carson St. where service will be held Sunday 7:30 p.m. www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEE MARIA PEACEFULLY AND SURRO...
LEE MARIA Peacefully and surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 15, 2018, age 50, of Point Breeze. Beloved daughter of Robert and Kathleen (McClain) Lee; sister of Robert, Kevin (Karen Richeson), Margie O'Leary (John), Thomas (Patti), and Brian; aunt of Kyle Lee, Meredith Lee, Caitlin Lee, Claire Lee, David O'Leary, Matthew Lee, Daniel Lee, and Thomas Lee; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A graduate of The St. Anthony's School and employed for over 20 years at Achieva workshops; a participant of basketball and swimming Special Olympics at the JCC and an avid (Saturday Afternoon) bowler. The family is very grateful to her physicians, health professionals and caregivers. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, www.mccabebrothers.com, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Sunday, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Bede Church, 509 S. Dallas Avenue, on Monday at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Maria's name to Down Syndrome Center at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (4401 Penn Ave., Pgh. 15224 Attn: Sheila Cannon) or Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh (2821 Sarah St., Pgh. 15203 Attn: Karen Jacobson). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BALDINGER KRISTY LEE AGE 31, O...
BALDINGER KRISTY LEE Age 31, of Shaler, passed into God's care on Thursday, March 15, 2018. She was the cherished daughter of Donna M. and the late David J. Baldinger; and the loving granddaughter of Norma M. and the late Harry Lang. She attended the Western PA School for the Blind for over twenty years. God now has a special angel in his care. Family and friends are welcome to come and share Kristy's life on Sunday from 6 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. in the HEALY-HAHN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 512 Grant Ave., Millvale (412-821-2940). To read the complete obituary, visit: healyhahnfuneralhomes.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMUTNY FRANK, MSGT. RET. FRANK...
SMUTNY FRANK, MSgt. Ret. Frank Smutny, U.S. Air Force, MSgt. retired, of Dudley, NC, formerly of Rankin, age 75, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. He was born in Pittsburgh to the late Frank and Mary B. Smutny and was married to the late Martha T. Smutny. MSgt. Smutny was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he served two tours of duty. He retired from the United States Air Force at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base following 26 years of honorable service to our country. He was a kind, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who loved a good laugh, being surrounded by those he loved, fishing, and animals. MSgt. Smutny was kind to everyone he met. MSgt. Smutny is survived by two daughters, Bonnie R. Smutny-Fritz and her husband, Randy of Boxboro, MA and Terryl B. Terrell and her fiancé, Brian Jones, of Killeen, TX; a sister, Eleanor Laverde of Clinton, PA; also four grandchildren, Terryl Ann Fritz, Giovanni Terrell, Cameron Terrell, and Brayden Terrell-Jones; and a great- granddaughter, Eliza Terrell. A brother, Arthur Smutny, also preceded him in death. Frank will be buried in The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with Full Military Honors on Monday, March 19, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Ct., Goldsboro, NC 27534 or to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Arrangements by the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOORE LUCY E. (FLIEGEL) AGE 90...
MOORE LUCY E. (FLIEGEL) Age 90, of Beaver, formerly of Morningside, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Wilson M. Moore; loving mother of Joseph (Marguerite) Moore, Anthony (Cheryl) Moore, Andrew Moore, John (Patricia) Moore and the late Thomas Moore; also survived by 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Sunday 2-6 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Monday at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CASTEEL WILLIAM H. ON THURSDAY...
CASTEEL WILLIAM H. On Thursday evening, March 15, 2018, age 61, of Mars in the comfort of his home. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 26, 1956, he was the son of the late William S. and Margaret Ellen Hill Casteel. Bill was the President and CEO of The Flying Pig in Mars. Surviving are a son, David Casteel; a daughter, Angela Kachonic; his mother-in-law, Audrey Carnahan; and many great friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Denise Dee Casteel, who he married on August 11, 2008 and who died on March 5, 2013. Friends will be received at the McDONALD - AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. Closing prayers will follow at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the New Community Church, 3100 Wexford Rd., Wexford, PA 15090, with Rev. Hollis Haff, officiating. A reception will follow at the Treesdale Country Club, all are invited. Please meet at the church. Memorials are requested the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, PA 16053. Directions and condolences are available at: www.mcdonald-aeberli.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CASSINELLI MARY T. 5/18/192...
CASSINELLI MARY T. 5/18/1928 - 3/15/2018 Mary T. Cassinelli of Sarasota, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on March 15, 2018, at the age of 89. She is survived by her loving children, Louis J. Cassinelli and Colette N. MacPhail (Paul); three grandchildren, Mitchell A. MacPhail, Parker L. MacPhail and Peyton G. MacPhail, all of Sarasota. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday 19, 2018 at TOALE BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME,40 N. Orange Ave. Sarasota. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ENGLES LEE E. SUDDENLY, ON MAR...
ENGLES LEE E. Suddenly, on March 15, 2018, Lee E. Engles, age 58, was called home to the Lord. Lee was born in Mt. Lebanon and lived in Lancaster Twp., Butler County. Beloved husband and best friend for 28 years to Mary Ann Engles; beloved son of the late Howard Engles and loving mother, Doris Engles; brother to the late Scott Engles; brother-in-law to Janice Koll, Kathy Jones and Linda (Rich) Van Fossen. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Lee graduated from Bethel Park High School and attended Slippery Rock University and graduated from Geneva College with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources. Lee was a Unit Manager, Program Property, at York Risk Services Group, Inc. Lee was an avid sports fan, especially the Pittsburgh Penguins. Lee played high school hockey and also played hockey at Slippery Rock. He then continued to play amateur hockey for many years. Lee will be greatly missed by his wife and mother who love him immensely. Lee was the love of Mary Ann's Life. Lee will also be missed by his dogs, Lucy, Bailey and Panda. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Helping Paws, Inc., PO Box 1598, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. Friends and family are welcomed to visit on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at the DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066, 724-772-8800. Memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Please visit www.devlinfuneralhome.com to view this tribute, and send online condolences. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WATT NANCY JEAN (ZELLEFROW) AG...
WATT NANCY JEAN (ZELLEFROW) Age 89, of Robinson Twp., on March 15, 2018. Loving wife of almost 69 years of William; beloved mother of Kathleen (Bill) Lottes, Jack (Jennie) Watt and Becky (Tom) Knight; proud grandmother of Heather (Todd) Dicken, Carin (Tommy) Wall, Clayton Lottes, Bryan (Brittany Cerar) Watt, Dennis (Shannon) Watt and Charlotte Knight. She is also survived by seven great- grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and her brother, Kenny (Twila) Zellefrow. Nancy enjoyed gardening and canning. She was very artistic and loved to paint. All who knew her would say she was one of the kindest people they ever met and she will be greatly missed. There will be no viewing and burial is private. Arrangements entrusted to McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., Kennedy Twp. www.mcdermottfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIAMS MARY A. (DELLARIA) OF...
WILLIAMS MARY A. (DELLARIA) Of Ross Township, on Friday, March 16, 2018. Wife of the late LeRoy Williams; loving mother of Robert Williams (Bridget), Rose Marie Savage and Theresa Williams; daughter of the late Angelo and Antoinette Dellaria; beloved sister of John Dellaria and Rose Marie Grech and the late Josephine Romano, Charles Dellaria and Michael Dellaria. Also survived by many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC, 806 Perry Highway, North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sebastian Church Monday 10 a.m. To view this tribute or make an online condolence please visit: devlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STANKOWSKI HELEN (SNYDER) ON T...
STANKOWSKI HELEN (SNYDER) On Thursday, March 15, 2018, age 87, of McCandless Twp., formerly of Troy Hill. Beloved wife of the late George J. Stankowski; loving mother of Joy (Mike) and Diane; grandmother of Michael and Brittany; and great-grandmother of Mich'ael and Brionna. Also survived by her sister-in-law, Genevieve Snyder; and many nieces, nephews and family members. Friends will be received Monday, March 19th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Hwy., Wexford, Pa 15090. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 20th, 10 a.m. in St. Alexis Parish, Wexford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Manor Care of North Hills, 1105 Perry Hwy., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FREDERICK WILLIAM CRITTENDEN O...
FREDERICK WILLIAM CRITTENDEN On Friday, March 16, 2018, loving husband of Millie Sochatoff Myers; uncle of Anne Frederick and Bill Frederick (Lyn Rosen), both of Chicago; and brother-in-law of June Belkin Dietrich (Barry). Equally worthy of mention are Bill's intellectual progeny: former Ph.D. students, Rogene Buchholz, Denis Collins, Robert Hogner, Nancy Kurland, Diane Swanson, William Tiga Tita, David Wasieleski, James Weber, and Richard Wokutch. He was tremendously proud of their scholarly successes and appreciative of their loyalty to him. Bill was born in Arkansas but preferred to talk about his Virginia roots: his mother's family, the Crittendens, traced their ancestry to the Washington and Jefferson families-and could prove it! After Army service, Bill earned his B.A. and Ph.D. in economics and anthropology at the University of Texas-Austin. He taught at Tampa University, the University of Florida, and Kansas State University, where he was also dean of the business school, before coming to the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business as Associate Dean, Dean, and (having gotten administration out of his system), Professor of Business Administration, focusing on corporate social responsibility, business ethics and values, and evolutionary interpretations of business behavior. His books in those fields include Natural Corporate Management: From the Big Bang to Wall Street (2012), Corporation, Be Good! The Story of Corporate Social Responsibility (2006), and Values, Nature, and Culture in the American Corporation (1995). He also co-authored multiple editions of Business and Society, a leading textbook in the field. Bill published many scholarly articles and book reviews and, in recent years, enjoyed mentoring through e-mail conversations a number of rising scholars from across the country and the globe. As a consultant to foundations and governments, he conducted studies of management education in Spain, Italy, Egypt, Yugoslavia, Hungary, and Australia and advised business schools in Ecuador and Nigeria. He posted his last book review in February on his website: www.williamcfrederick.com. Special thanks to Adam Fogarty, whose stalwart and kind caregiving skills (and computer skills) were invaluable to Bill and Millie in recent months. A memorial gathering will be scheduled for a future date. Contributions in Bill's honor are welcome at WQED-FM or the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Arrangements by MCCABE BROS., INC. www.mccabebrothers.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CARLINI PASQUAL A. AGE 63, OF ...
CARLINI PASQUAL A. Age 63, of Crafton, unexpectedly, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Beloved husband of Beth Ann (Abbott) Carlini; father of Laura (Shawn) Columbus, Ashley (Alexander) Schaffer and Adam (Rebecca) Carlini; proud pap pap of Geno, Elizabeth, Owen, Dominic, Mia, Ciara, Miles, plus three on the way; brother of Sharon Mixa and Francine Carlini; also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Pasqual was formerly employed in the steel industry for over 40 years, also a former coach and manager of C.I.T. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren whom he loved and cared for. Family and friends received 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Philip Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Pasqual's name to the St. Philip School, 52 West Crafton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. schepnermcdermott.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SEES JOSEPH SYLVESTER AGE 85, ...
SEES JOSEPH SYLVESTER Age 85, a lifelong resident of Etna, peacefully on Friday, March 16, 2018. Devoted and caring husband of 56 years to Carol Ann (Haider) Sees; loving father of Lisa Kunz, Joseph Anthony (Christina), Richard Martin, James Edward, Lori Ann Brown, Lynn M. Banker-Burns (Michael), and Lara Heather Sees-Schob (Brian). Joseph was the proud grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of six. A graduate of Etna High School Class of 1950, Joe joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean Conflict, being honorably discharged in 1953. He returned home to Etna and began his 50-year driving career, first with Etna Concrete Block Company, Davison Sand & Gravel Co, and retired on March 17, 2003 from O.K. Grocery Corp. (Giant Eagle). A member of the Teamsters Local 249, Joe not only had 50 consecutive years of active membership upon his retirement, but also received numerous awards for safe driving; In his 50 years of driving professionally, Joe never had an accident. For this, he was recognized at the national convention celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Teamsters in 2003. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Henry and Anna Maria (Spudich) Sees; and a brother, Sylvester Sees. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to spending time with his family, Joe enjoyed photography, Civil War and WWII history, and discussing politics. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 on Sunday and Monday at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, at a later time in All Saints Church, Etna. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105), the CFU Scholarship Foundation (100 Delaney Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235), or the Etna VFD (437 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15223). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOVAL JOSEPH M. AGE 38, OF ETN...
KOVAL JOSEPH M. Age 38, of Etna, formerly of Youngstown, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, March 16, 2018. Beloved fiancé of Melaney Merdian; proud father of Devin and Angel Koval; dear son of Karen Koval and James (Michelle) Koval; loving brother of Greg (Laurel), Stephanie, and Jenna. Friends will be received on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Donations may be sent to Animal Friends. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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