SMITH CLARA B. Age 98. Peacefully on January 13, 2018. Beloved mother of Herbert Coltrane of Germany, Janet Sizemore-Powell, Clayton Coltrane of Baltimore, MD and Leslie Smith. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great- grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. in the Monumental Baptist Church, 2240 Wylie Ave, 15219 where funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. Professional services entrusted to COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC 412-661-5916. costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MITCHELL VERNA M. ON MONDAY, J...
MITCHELL VERNA M. On Monday, January, 22 2018, Verna M. Mitchell, formerly of Upper St. Clair, PA, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 years. Daughter of Francis Marion Moon and Nellie Frances Moon. Wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Verna was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her brothers Dale and Paul; and her sisters Martha, Josephine, Thelma, and Wilma. She is survived by her brother, James; son, Eric (Kim), and four grandchildren Claire, Robert, William, and John. Born in Connellsville, PA, Verna spent her whole life in Western Pennsylvania. She was retired from Mellon Bank (Citizens) - a job she truly enjoyed and one that provided her an opportunity for lasting memories and friendships. Verna was a dedicated hockey fan and was known to frequently stay up late into the night watching West Coast games after Penguins games concluded. She also enjoyed cooking and the occasional Martini. Vodka, on the rocks, a "whiff" of Vermouth, and an olive. She was loved by many, and she will be missed. Viewing will be held at MILTON E. HAMEL MORTUARY 169 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 on Thursday, January 25, 2018 between the hours of 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A short service preceding her interment will be held at Mount Lebanon Cemetery 506 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon, PA on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHNSON THEODORE RAT AGE 62....
JOHNSON THEODORE RAT Age 62. Unexpectedly on January 18, 2018. Beloved brother of Estella Armstrong, Grace Johnson and Imelda Hill. He is also survived by a great host of family and friends. Visitation Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. in the COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave. 15206. Funeral service on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave. 15206. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOOD MILDRED (KOSS) AFTER FIGH...
GOOD MILDRED (KOSS) After fighting a courageous battle, on Monday, January 22, 2018, age 72, formerly of Heidelberg, residing in Scott Twp. Daughter of the late Peter and Dorothy Koss. Wife of the late Floyd Good; loving mother of John (Cindy) Levkulich, Robert (Julie) Levkulich and Michelle (Michael) Reddy; cherished grandmother of Michael, Chloe, Maxwell, Genevieve, Lili, Amaia, Devyn and Haley. Survived by many loving family and friends. Family and friends will be received at VLADIMIR S. CORBA FUNERAL HOME, 300 East Main St., Carnegie on Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. with a Parastas at 7:30. Funeral Friday 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Mansfield Blvd. in Carnegie. Everyone please go directly to the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Matrona's Ladies Society of Sts. Peter & Paul Ukr. Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 832, Carnegie, PA 15106. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BISCHOFF LOIS ANN (LEY) AGE 96...
BISCHOFF LOIS ANN (LEY) Age 96, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Born September 6, 1921, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Norbert and Mary (Saunders) Ley. She married her beloved husband, George C. Bischoff on August 31, 1942, in Pittsburgh. They were married for nearly 64 years when he passed away on May 20, 2006. They had lived in West Deer, Ross and Shaler Townships. Lois was a devout Catholic and member of St. Sebastian's and St. Catherine of Sweden Roman Catholic Church before moving to Virginia in 2012. She is survived by her son, Jeff (Diane) Bischoff, of Alexandria, VA; four grandchildren, Kevin (Robyn) Bischoff, of Alexandria; Brian (Amanda) Bischoff, of Germany; Erin Bischoff and Dylan Bischoff, both of Alexandria and her two great- grandchildren, Kaelyn and Ryan. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by son, Dale P. Bischoff; siblings, Nancy Hofmann, Jane Peters and Jack Ley. Lois's family will welcome friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2018, at KING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2841 Woodland Circle in Allison Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at St. Catherine of Sweden Roman Catholic Church, 2554 Wildwood Road in Allison Park, with Father Steven V. Neff officiating. She will be laid to rest at Christ Our Redeemer in Pittsburgh. The family suggests memorial donations may be sent to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Lois' family at: www.kingfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MEDVICK CLARE ANN CLARE ANN ME...
MEDVICK CLARE ANN Clare Ann Medvick, 59, passed away on January 22, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Dorothy Darkowski. Clare was born and raised in Pittsburgh, but always dreamed of the beach. After graduating from nursing school, she headed to the warmth and sands of Virginia Beach, and her love of the beach never left. Although she resided in Chesapeake, her heart was in the Outer Banks, where she spent summers in Kitty Hawk, N.C. Her last two summers were spent volunteering at the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island where she developed a new love for turtles and the NEST program. Clare was a registered nurse for 36 years and devoted her career to patient rights while working for several local Sentara hospitals and the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter. Clare is survived by her husband of 35 years, Steve Medvick; three sons, Jason, Garrett and Kristian Medvick; and brother, Anthony Darkowski (Jennifer) of Pittsburgh. The family will receive friends at STURTEVANT FUNERAL HOME, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel on Friday, January 26, from 7-9 p.m. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 27, at 1 p.m. in St. Christopher's Episcopal Church on Cedar Lane in Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to N.E.S.T., Network for Endangered Sea Turtles P.O. Box 1073 Kitty Hawk NC 27949. SturtevantFuneralHome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STEFAN MARY ANN AGE 96, OF DUQ...
STEFAN MARY ANN Age 96, of Duquesne, died January 23, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Stefan. She is the wife of the late Michael Stefan. Mary Ann is survived by her son Larry (Cheryl) Stefan of West Mifflin; grandson Clinton Stefan of West Mifflin; and nieces Audrey (Jack) Resnik and Sylvia (John) Ugstandt. She was preceded in death by her brother Charles Mykytyn, sister Stella Obrosky and grandson Brandon Stefan. Mary Ann was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish. Friends received TEICHART-GRACAN FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral blessing will be held Friday at Noon in the funeral home with Father Tom Lewandowski, followed by a 12:30 p.m. funeral mass at Holy Name Church. Interment following St. Hedwig Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DORSCH MARY E. MARIE AGE 87,...
DORSCH MARY E. MARIE Age 87, of Cranberry Twp., passed away on January 22, 2018 while under the care of Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community. Born May 29, 1930 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late John Francis Linehan and Mary Katherine Naughton. Marie was a 60-year resident of Cranberry Twp. She was also a founding member of St. Ferdinand's Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 65 years, Anthony G. Dorsch; her children, Anthony J. (Dana) Dorsch of St. Charles, IL, Martin V. (Mary Linn) Dorsch of Valencia, Maureen A. (the late Dan) Fullerton of Zelienople, Lawrence J. (Karen) Dorsch of Cranberry Twp., Timothy F. (Sheryl) Dorsch of Charleston, WV, Michael G. (Monica) Dorsch of Baden, Paul J. (Julie) Dorsch of Simpsonville, SC, Julie A. (James) Odenwaldt of Leesburg, VA, Clara T. (Sean) Callahan of Silver Spring, MD, and Joan M. (Patrick) Vogelsang of Round Hill, VA; her sister, Margaret O'Donoghue of Cranberry Twp.; 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Angela Dorsch; her brother, Patrick Linehan, and her sisters, Clara Hagerty and Kathleen Garred. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the BOYLAN-GLENN-KILDOO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 130 Wisconsin Ave., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2018 at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, 2535 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. Marie will be laid to rest at Holy Savior Cemetery in Gibsonia. Charitable donations may be made in her honor to the McGuire Home, 2119 Mercer Rd., New Brighton, PA 15066, or to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, National Processing Center, Attn: Honor & Memorial Gifts, P.O. Box 1245, Albert Lea, MN, 56007-9976. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at boylanfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WUENSTEL EDWARD CHARLES AGE 80...
WUENSTEL EDWARD CHARLES Age 80, of Hays, formerly of Elliott, PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at is home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Pittsburgh on August 3, 1937, a son of late Edward J. and Anna K. Mohapp Wuenstel. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Mary Ann Herr Wuenstel; daughters, Stephanie A. Wuenstel and her husband, Chuck Wazenegger of Bethel Park and Melenie A. Maxwell and her husband, Kevin of Pleasant Hills; proud Pap Pap Stash of Ewan Edward and Anna Marie Maxwell; cherished Norweigan Elkhounds. Ed proudly served his country in the Air Force for 11 years. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry unemployment compensation. He was a man of many talents who enjoyed art and showing his dogs. Ed's family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, from 6-8 p.m., Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the STEPHEN SLATER FUNERAL HOME, Route 51, Jefferson Hills (Large). His funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday in the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Road, Pleasant Hills, PA with Rev. Mark Whitsel, Rev. Carolyn Cranston and Chris Thompson officiating. (Everyone please meet at the Church.) Memorial contributions may be made to Metro Pittsburgh Youth for Christ, 6314 Library Road, South Park, PA 15129. Ed's professional funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the BLAIR - LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME, Perryopolis, PA. John M. Fabry, Supervisor. Online condolences are welcome at: blair-lowther.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BIRES HELEN OF FOREST HILLS, F...
BIRES HELEN Of Forest Hills, formerly of Rankin, age 69, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Beloved sister of Margaret (late Robert) Stemler of Rankin and Alice Bires of Forest Hills; dear aunt of Scott Stemler, Sharon Stemler and the late Brian Scott Stemler. Helen was also preceded in death by her parents, John and Helen (Baran) Bires. Helen was a retired employee of MSA, RIDC Park site. She was a devout member and volunteer of St. John Orthodox Church in East Pittsburgh. Friends are welcome on Friday from 1-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800 where a Parastas will be prayed at 7 p.m. Divine Liturgy in St. John Orthodox Church, East Pittsburgh, on Saturday at 9 a.m. Family and friends are asked to gather at Church. Helen will be laid to rest in Monongahela Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John Orthodox Church, 211 Cable Ave., East Pittsburgh, PA 15112 or the Leukemia Society of Western PA., 333 East Carson St., Pgh., PA 15219 or www.lls.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BALKOVEC DOROTHY A. (EVANKOVIC...
BALKOVEC DOROTHY A. (EVANKOVICH) Age 93, of Lawrenceville, on Monday, January 22, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas J. Balkovec; loving mother of Robert and his wife, Patricia Balkovec and Karen and her husband, Dennis Coleman; cherished grandmother of Kimberly Balkovec, Jennifer (Al) Brunner and Brandon Coleman; great-grandmother of Nicholas, Kaitlyn, Aidan and London; sister of Andrew Evankovich and the late Katherine Mateskovich. Dorothy was active in the Slovenian Heritage Group and ran the Golden Agers Group at St. Augustine Parish for many years. She loved to travel and visit the casinos. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Thursday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Parish, St. Augustine Church on Friday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WHITE GEORGE A., JR. AGE 61, O...
WHITE GEORGE A., JR. Age 61, of Hazelwood, peacefully and suddenly passed away at home in his loving wife's arms on Monday, January 22, 2018. Soulmate of Shelley Dzura-White; and their dogs, Boss and the late Mikey; son-in-law of Theresa Dzura; son of the late George A. and Rose White, Sr.; brother of Bob (Sue) White and the late Jimmy White; brother-in-law of the late Michael Dzura; godfather of Lee Petersavage, Jr. and Joseph C. Ryan; and nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-8 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2018, in the ELMER L. HERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 5204 Second Ave., Hazelwood. Blessing Services at 7:15 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please perform a random act of kindness. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ERNEST RITA R. OF THE SOUTH SI...
ERNEST RITA R. Of the South Side, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Wife of the late Richard; beloved mother of Daria Martin, Christopher Ernest, Barbara Huber, Dane Ernest, and the late Richard, Jr.; grandmother of Gary, Christopher, Joshua, Brandon, Sara, Jessica, Rhea, and Brady; great-grandmother of Diegan, Ella, and Lucianne; sister of Sandra DeTemple, and the late Henry. Friends received Friday 2-8 p.m. in THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2323 E. Carson St. Funeral Prayer Saturday 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Adalbert Church, Prince of Peace Parish at 10 a.m. www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBOSSON ANDREW J. ON TUESDAY,...
ROBOSSON ANDREW J. On Tuesday, January 23, 2018, beloved son of Gwen M. Robosson and the late R.P. Robosson; brother of David Robosson, Gwen Fragomen (Austin), John P. Robosson (Teresa) and Mary Robosson; also survived by his nieces Annie, Emily, Lindsay and Ally; grandson of the late Frances and Robert Wholey, and Florence and Reginald Robosson. Andy established a business in landscaping and related construction services, Fairway Landscaping, and managed many projects throughout the Pittsburgh area. He was an avid golfer and skier and was passionate about the local sports teams. Andy loved spending time with his family and friends. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., ( freyvogelfuneralhome.com ), 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Saturday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Joseph Church (Dorseyville Road) at 10 a.m. Remembrances may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 333 East Carson Street, Suite 441, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHOFIELD JAMES N. AGE 85, OF ...
SCHOFIELD JAMES N. Age 85, of Rankin, PA, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2018. Visitation on Sunday, January 28, 2018, from 2-6 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave. Pgh., PA 15219 where Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018, at 11 a.m. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STRENKO CLIFFORD E. AGE 82, O...
STRENKO CLIFFORD E. Age 82, of White Oak, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Beloved husband of Gloria (Tomasello) Strenko; loving father of Deneen (Eric Smith) Ferrari and the late Michael Strenko; "Pap-Pap" of Shelbi Ferrari; also survived by nieces and nephews; brother of Janet (John) Ward and the late Audrey Oskin. Cliff enjoyed bowling, golfing and supporting the citizens at the casino. Friends will be received Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner (118) of Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek, (412-823-1950), where a service will be Saturday at noon. Entombment to follow at Restland Memorial. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAVIS CHARLES R. ON WEDNESDAY,...
DAVIS CHARLES R. On Wednesday, January 24, 2018, age 85, of Valencia formerly of Ross Twp. Beloved husband of 60 years of Marjorie (Peterson) Davis; father of Mark (Diane) Davis, Cynthia (Norb) Dietrich and Craig (Kim) Davis; grandfather of Katelyn, Kyle, Allison, Valerie, James, Ryan, Hunter and Noah; also five great- grandchildren; brother of Virginia Lundgren, George A. Davis, Sue Meeker and the late Jean Davis. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Saturday, January 27, 2018, in St. John Lutheran Church of Highland at 11:00 a.m. Chuck proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine during the Korean War; he gradated from Youngstown State University; worked at Duquesne Light Company for 31 years retiring as Director of QA for their Nuclear Power Station. Family suggests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Avenue, Suite E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Condolences may be expressed at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SULLIVAN VIRGINIA E. GINNY (MAIDEN) Age 83, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, of Baldwin Boro. Beloved wife of the late Donald A. Sullivan; loving mother of Regis (Leslie) Sullivan, Virginia (Ronald) O'Reilly, Ronald (Margueritte) Sullivan and Susan (Warren) Lowe; grandmother of Justin (Nikole) Sullivan, Nicholas (Devin) Shuman, Justin (Valerie) Shuman, Alissa (Chad) McHugh, Michael Merkel, Evan O'Reilly, Jordan Lowe, Morgan Lowe, Sean Sullivan and Casey Sullivan; great-grandmother of Reagan Sullivan, Max Merkel, Kelly Sullivan, Logan McHugh, Connor McHugh and Benjamin Shuman; sister of Charles Maiden. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Saturday, January 27, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, January 28, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where a blessing service will be held on Monday morning at 10:30. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KAZAR PHILIP JOSEPH AGE 57, FO...
KAZAR PHILIP JOSEPH Age 57, formerly of Hazelwood, passed away quietly surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Born on March 21, 1960. Beloved son to the late Joseph Michael Kazar and Bernadette Soltez Kazar. He leaves behind his loving wife Marilue Shore Kazar. Caring father to Angela, Philip Jr. and Bridget (Dan) Labishak. Proud grandfather to Nicholas. Also survived by his siblings Bernadette, Andy (Marian), Deborah, Tom, Chris (Jodi), Buddy (Barb) Shore, Barbara (late Michael) Watson, Rick (Barb) Shore as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by David Kazar and Glen Shore. In keeping with Philip's wishes there will be no visitation. A private Funeral service will be held at a later date. Please sign the online Register Book at: cieslaktatko.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GLOVER THOMAS LEES AGE 96, OF ...
GLOVER THOMAS LEES Age 96, of Gibsonia, formerly Penn Hills, on January 23, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (Curnane) Glover; father of W. Terrance (Deborah) Glover, Mary Jane "Shane" (Charles) Appel, Paul J. (Linda) Glover, John Peter (Mary Ann) Glover, Patrick M. (Jody) Glover, and the late Thomas E. Glover; brother of Mary Elizabeth Porter and the late Beverly Cunningham, William Glover, and Earl Glover; grandfather of Kelly, Christine, Julie, Deborah, Tressa, Maggie, Jennifer, Sean, Bryan, Nathan, Geoffrey, Michael, Matthew, Andrew, and the late Michael; also survived by 19 great- grandchildren, Connor, Sydney, Austin, Everett, Gabriel, William, Angelina, Rebecca, Jaime, Allen, Sophia, Beatrix, Ryan, Ethan, Benjamin, Braeden, Harrison, Ronan, and Briar. Family and friends received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LTD., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Kilian Church, 7076 Franklin Road, Cranberry Twp., with Fr. Charles S. Bober, celebrant. Interment with military honors will be held Monday in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. A WWII Navy Veteran, Thomas served in the Pacific Theater and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was a Radio Operator and Gunner on a Martin PBM patrol plane serving with the VPB 26 Squadron which was the first squadron into Tokyo Bay helping to secure the Japanese surrender. Thomas was an Executive Sales Manager with The Missouri-Kansas-Texas "Katy" Railroad, a Past President of The Traffic & Transportation Association of Pittsburgh and member of The Traffic Club of Pittsburgh. He was an avid golfer, traveled to many Navy squadron reunions, and loved being with family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Family suggests donations to U.S. Navy Memorial, www. navymemorial.org. Please offer condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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