FRACK HELEN MARIE Age 80, of Plum Borough, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. She was the loving daughter of the late Stephen and Helen Hasson; sister of Andrea (Micki) Nickel and the late Stephen M. Hasson; loving wife of the late William Frack; mother of Arch (Tammy) McDade, Dennis (Sandy) McDade, Dale (Amy) McDade, Linda Newcomer, Joann Sims and Bill (Teresa) Frack; grandmother of Cara (R.J.) Umberger, Michael (Kristen) McDade, Shannon McDade, Jackie McDade, Cheyenne (Jordan) Cuccia, Chelsea McDade, Mariah McDade, Archie McDade, and Shaina Sims; great-grandmother of Gianna McDade, Brienna, Delaney and Matthew Umberger, and Lincoln McDade. The family would like to thank her special caretakers, Rae Barker and Amanda Helman, for their love and compassion. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at MAURICE L. KNEE, LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Rd. (across from S & T Bank), Plum, PA 15239, where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Plum Creek Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ABRAMS BETTY O. ON TUESDAY, FE...
ABRAMS BETTY O. On Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Irving A. Abrams; beloved mother of Carol (Aaron) Hozid and Cathy Abrams (Larry Lesyna); sister of Ruth (late James) Frank. Services at Rodef Shalom Temple, 4905 Fifth Avenue (at Morewood), on Friday at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services at Temple (10-11 a.m.). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RAMI CARMELA AGE 85, OF O'HARA...
RAMI CARMELA Age 85, of O'Hara Twp., passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018. Devoted and much loved sister of Natali "Nat" Rami; loving daughter of the late Santo and Maria Rami; many caring cousins and friends. Carmela received a Bachelor's Degree from Carnegie Tech and her Master's Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She served as Chief Dietitian for Citizens General Hospital, Montefiore Hospital, and the VA Leech Farm, Oakland, and Aspinwall Hospitals. Visitation on Thursday, February 8, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., 930 Center Avenue, Blawnox, PA 15238, where friends and family will gather Friday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass at St. Pio Parish/St. Edward Church at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to St. Pio Parish - St. Vincent dePaul Society, 450 Walnut Street, Blawnox, PA 15238. www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBERTSON WILLIAM S JR. BILL...
ROBERTSON WILLIAM S Jr. BILL William S Bill Robertson, Jr., beloved husband of Janice and father of Thomas W. Robertson, Anne M. Robertson and David C. Robertson, passed on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at the age of 88. Bill, son of the late William S. Robertson, Sr. and Laura Mae Robertson, graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Law degree. While at IU he met Janice, his wife of 65 years, in mathematics class. After law school, he graduated from officer candidate school and proudly served as an Officer in the U.S. Navy during the end of the Korean War, including service on the USS Norfolk. An engineer at heart, he worked as a patent attorney at Allis Chalmers after passing the state bar in Wisconsin. The majority of his professional career was spent as a patent attorney at I.B.M. in Poughkeepsie, New York where he and Janice raised their three children. An avid reader, Bill was known to generously share his views on a wide range of topics ranging from economics to military history. He loved sharing his passion for science, sailing and woodworking with his children and their friends. Bill is also survived by his brothers and sister-in-law, John C. Robertson, James B. Robertson and Patricia Robertson, his son-in-law, Giovanni Paolo Galdi, daughter-in-law, Michelle Henderson; his seven grandchildren, Noelle Howard, Emma Robertson, Samuel Robertson, Caden Robertson, Lisa Robertson Galdi, Francesca Robertson Galdi, Sierra Robertson Galdi; his great-granddaughter, Lillie Howard; as well as his nieces and nephews, John Robertson, Phillip Robertson, Jenny Robertson, Michael Robertson, Daniel Arnold and Timothy Arnold. Bill was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Sandra Robertson and his nephews, Matthew Robertson and Christopher Robertson. Funeral and interment were private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests sending donations to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation or the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasia. Arrangements by McCABE BROS., INC. Condolences may be left at: www.mccabebrothers.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DISSO CRISCENZO CARMEN ON TU...
DISSO CRISCENZO CARMEN On Tuesday, February 6, 2018, age 86, of Harrison City. Beloved husband of Frances (Cortazzo) Disso; loving dad of Lisa (Robert) Little, Carmen (Lisa) Disso, and Dan (Lisa) Disso; special grandfather of seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother of James Disso and Frances McNutt. Preceded in passing by a daughter, Debbie Disso; parents, Michael and Mary Disso; and sister, Jenny Moore; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Carmen was a barber for many years, enjoyed gardening, and will be greatly missed. Friends welcome in ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding 412-824-4332, on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. Carmen will be laid to rest in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Monroeville. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROOF CHARLES CHUCK AGE 59, O...
ROOF CHARLES CHUCK Age 59, of Braddock Hills, and formerly of Greenfield, passed surrounded by all who love him on Monday, February 5, 2018. Survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Dawn Roof (Dorr); also survived by his beloved children, Chuck (Regina) and Jon Roof; grandson, Jordan Osborne; and longtime friend, John Kuzel. Chuck is also survived by numerous family and friends. Friends will be received in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave., on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ACKAOUI LORIS AT AGE 97, PEACE...
ACKAOUI LORIS At age 97, peacefully, after having lived a very full and faithful life, went to be with her Lord whom she loved with all her heart, on Friday, February 2, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Richard Ackaoui; daughter of the late Michael and Najiba Hosni; loving mother of Monda Baalbaki, Mira (Paul) Rossman, Michael (Linda) Ackaoui, and Sandy Watt; preceded in death by her siblings: Fadlalla, Georgette, Yvonne, Nassif, and Odette; dear grandmother of Christine (Scott) Cottier, Patrick (Jenny) Azouri, Brother Seraphim Pio, C.F.R., Rebecca (Dwayne) Anderson, Jennifer Ackaoui, Maya Baalbaki, Michael Ackaoui, Jr., Jonathan (Charlotte) Ackaoui and Jessica Yount; great-grandmother of 13 great-grandchildren; and many beloved nephews, nieces, and friends. They will all miss her deeply and cherish her loving memory forever in their hearts. Friends welcome Sunday, February 11, 2018, from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m., FREYVOGEL - SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS (412-835- 1860), 112 Fort Couch Rd., Bethel Park, PA 15241 (Opposite Macy's South Hills Village). Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 126 Fort Couch Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh, 212 9th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WAGENHOFER BERNICE THERESA (BL...
WAGENHOFER BERNICE THERESA (BLUM) Age 90, of Columbus, OH (formerly of Toronto, OH), went to be with her Lord February 3, 2018. Visitation will be Friday, February 9, 2018, from 2-4 and 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the J.E. FOSTER FUNERAL in Toronto, OH. Mass will be held Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Toronto. Burial will follow in Island Creek Cemetery in Toronto. www.jefosterfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRATT ROY W., JR. AGE 88, OF V...
KRATT ROY W., JR. Age 88, of Verona (formerly of Morningside), passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018. Son of the late Roy W. and Ruth (Boden) Kratt, Sr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Veronica (Sand) Kratt; father of Susan M. (Victor) Cserer, Roy E. (Sandie) Kratt, Thomas M. (Denise) Kratt, and Timothy J. Kratt; brother of Carol (Tom) Spence. Her brother, Roy, was her hero. Grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of 11. Roy was a Pittsburgh Firefighter, joining in 1953, and became captain in 1966. He retired from the Fire Department in 1987 after 34 years of service. Roy was a World War II era veteran in the Army Engineer Corps. He was a life member of the Morningside V.F.W. #3945, where he held several offices. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. The Kratt family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, and aides who gave loving care to Roy at the Community Center, Aspinwall. Friends and relatives will be received on Thursday, February 8, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave. Oakmont. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, February 9, 2018, 10:30 a.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, Verona. Donations may be made in his name to the VA Community Living Center, 1010 Delafield Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHANAHAN MARY CATHERINE (SMITH...
SHANAHAN MARY CATHERINE (SMITH) Age 86, of Upper St. Clair, was called home on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, surrounded by her family in love. Beloved wife of the late James Shanahan; loving mother of Robert (Jan) Davidson, James (Carol) Shanahan, Mary Ann (Mike) Lucas, David (Sonja) Shanahan, Bryan (Mary Elizabeth) Shanahan, and the late Kevin Shanahan; proud grandmother of ten; caring great-grandmother of two; cherished sister of Eileen (George) Dorman and the late Dr. Joseph Bernard (Toni, surviving) Smith. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mary enjoyed music and oil painting. She sang in the Tapestry Singers with her sister, Eileen, and attended the Symphony Pops with her husband regularly. Mary volunteered, always putting others before herself, at St. Clair Hospital for many years. Later in life, she was employed by Giant Eagle in the Café. She savored the memories she created with her family traveling to Ocean City, NJ. She will be remembered for her deep Catholic faith, positivity, and beauty inside and out. The Shanahan Family would like to thank all the friends and staff at Concordia for the support and care. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends and family are welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211 on Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday 10:30 a.m. in St. Louise de Marillac Church. Committal Prayers will take place Saturday 10 a.m. in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, ASPCA www.aspca.org/ways-to-give, or the American Heart Association. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POPP EVA MAY WENT TO BE WITH H...
POPP EVA MAY Went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 4, 2018. She was born February 24, 1925, in Farmington, WV. She graduated from West Fairmont High School in 1943. In 1947 she graduated from nursing school at West Virginia University. She went on to obtain her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University of Maryland in 1958. She dedicated all of her life to nursing. She worked most of her career at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and later went into private care, where she was a nurse to the Governor of Maryland and also the famous #4 in the top ten Quarterbacks of all time, Johnny Unitas. Eva was a huge Baltimore Colts fan. She unselfishly cared for many others. She loved seafood and attended many seafood festivals. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mary Popp, of Fairmont, WV. Her lifelong, loving companion, Bucky Levine of Baltimore, MD; sisters, Florence of Farmington, WV, Rosie of West Palm Beach, FL, Mary Anna of Elkins, WV; and brothers, Victor of Brewster, NY, Harry of Fairmont, WV, and Mike of Marietta, OH. Surviving her in death is sister, Elinor Fox of Millerton, NY and Delores Doak of Pittsburgh, PA. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and great- nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Rd., Kennedy Twp., on Thursday, February 8, 2018, from 9 a.m. until the time of a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Malachy Church. Burial will be in Druid Ridge Cemetery, 7900 Parks Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD on Monday, February 12, 2018. www.mcdermottfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PARKS FRANCES T. ON WEDNESDAY,...
PARKS FRANCES T. On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, Fran, age 89, of Chicora, formerly of Lawrenceville. Wife of the late David A. Parks; loving mother of Glenn Gorse, Eileen Marchione, Cindi (Doug) Kriston, Kelly Parks, and the late Robert Gorse; sister of Nancy Altieri, Tom Reiser, Diane (Tom) Parks, and the late Paul Reiser and Naomi Osborne; grandmother of Linda, Bobby John, Shannon, Donnie, Catlyn, and River; great-grandmother of Mackenzi, Danny, Hannah, Orie, and Thomas; mother-in-law of Pat Gorse; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Butler at 52nd St., Lawrenceville, where services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH DEANNA L. (DRESSEL) AGE ...
SMITH DEANNA L. (DRESSEL) Age 80, of Shaler Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Beloved wife of Edward; loving mother of Cynthia (late Thomas) DeSimone, Terri (Walter) Kurpiewski, Gregory Broskey, Jr., Susan (David) Anderson, Linda (Bob) Dobson, and the late Denise (surviving Daniel) Mellinger; she is survived by many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one sister, Jane Hoerner. Friends will be received on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FRIEDLINE H. NORMAN YOUNG PA...
FRIEDLINE H. NORMAN YOUNG PA On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, age 91, of Richland Twp., at St. Barnabas Home in Gibsonia. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 4, 1927, he was the son of the late Arno and Elsie Schultz Friedline. Norman was a self-employed general contractor and painter for 40 years in Pittsburgh and North Hills. He loved camping and fishing at Pymatuning Lake Village in Andover, Ohio. He had served in the United States Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He was a life member of the V.F.W. Husband of Emily Grace Wehner Friedline; father of Susan Friedline Largent, Paul Friedline, Claudia Friedline Dashio (Chip), Donald T. Friedline (Anita Flowers); six grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; and a brother, Donald Shaw Friedline. Arrangements are private under the direction of the McDONALD - AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, PA and condolences are available at: www.mcdonald-aeberli.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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APPOLONI ADELMO A. AGE 86, OF ...
APPOLONI ADELMO A. Age 86, of Verona, passed away on Thursday morning, February 8, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Rose Ann (O'Connor) Appoloni; dear brother of Antoinette (Joseph) DiLiberto; and also survived by nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, enjoyed horseracing, and was the owner of the former Red Star Beer Distributor in Penn Hills. Friends and relatives will be received on Friday, February 9, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave. Oakmont. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, February 10, 2018, 12:30 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow next to his wife in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PLIMPTON JEAN M. (WILSON) AGE ...
PLIMPTON JEAN M. (WILSON) Age 76, of Hampton Township, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018, while under the care of Manor Care Nursing Home in Pittsburgh. Born April 16, 1941, in Kittanning, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Ruth (Maxeiner) Wilson. Jean was a Registered Nurse with the Veteran's Administration and had been a member of Parkwood United Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed doing puzzles and crafts, including pottery, painting and sewing. She is survived by her children, Mark Plimpton, of Alaska, Elizabeth (John) Rafi, of New Mexico, and Scott (Suzanne) Plimpton, of Virginia; five grandchildren, Owen, Brian, and Olivia Plimpton, Ethan, and William Rafi. Jean's family will welcome friends from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at KING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2841 Woodland Circle in Allison Park, PA. A Funeral service will immediately follow at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the King Funeral Home, with Rev. Jeffrey Potter officiating. She will be privately laid to rest at Kittanning Cemetery in Kittanning. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Jean's family at: www.kingfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KNORR CATHERINE C. (HIRT) AGE ...
KNORR CATHERINE C. (HIRT) Age 92, of Castle Shannon, formerly of South Side, on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Clarence S. Knorr; loving mother of Kathleen Solecki, Clare Ann Knorr, Joyce (Kevin) Jagielski, Elaine (Dwayne) Cindric and Anthony (Valerie) Knorr; dear grandmother of Tracie (Vince) Riepole, Allison (Brian) Hays, Ben (Lin) Solecki, Nora Solecki, Andrew Solecki, and Jack Knorr; great-grandmother of Vinnie and Isabella Riepole, Aidan and Emma Hays; sister of Ruthann Hartman and the late Rose Witz, Marie Kanzleiter, John Hirt, Richard Hirt, and Imelda Vogel. The Knorr family thanks the staff of Anova Hospice for the TLC they gave to our mother, Catherine. Family and friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN CREMATION AND FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon on Sunday 1-7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St Anne Church on Monday at 9:30 a.m. Interment St.Michael Cemetery, South Side. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WATERS WARREN D. AGE 74, PEACE...
WATERS WARREN D. Age 74, peacefully on February 4, 2018. Husband of Lylet Waters; father of Suzette (Sonny) Fulton, Yolanda (Blair) Roberts, Moletta Carpenter, Truvara, Akia, Nicole McKammy, David, and Chris. He is also survived by siblings and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. at the COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 427 Lincoln Avenue, 15206, where funeral service will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KIRASIC MARY IVAN AGE 101, OF ...
KIRASIC MARY IVAN Age 101, of McCandless Twp., (formerly West Mifflin, PA) passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Wife of 49 years to the late Michael J. Kirasic; mother of the late Michael E. Kirasic, and Mary Margaret Kirasic Wagner, with whom she resided for the past ten years; mother-in-law of the late Richard Wagner and Carole Kirasic; loving grandmother to Kelly Wagner Maurer (husband Mark), Richard Wagner (wife Jennifer), Mark Wagner (wife Caroline), Jeffrey and Scott Kirasic; also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and extended family. Preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Elizabeth Ivan; sisters, Helen Lyskava and Anne Bish; and brothers, Stephen Evans and Edward Ivan. Many thanks to the staff of Heartland Hospice whose care allowed her to remain in her daughter's home for the final months of her life. Friends received on Friday, February 9, 2018, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Highway. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 10, 2018, at St. John Neumann Church, 2230 Rochester Road, Franklin Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mary's name may be made to Heartland Hospice, 750 Holiday Dr. Suite 110, Foster Plaza #9, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. www.simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUNCAN IRENE MOORE AGE 87, PAS...
DUNCAN IRENE MOORE Age 87, passed away, Monday, February 5, 2018, in Houston, Texas. Irene was born on April 17, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and worked as an LPN at Southside Hospital for over 20 years. Her late husband James Rodeheaver Duncan, Sr., passed away in 2014. She is survived by their children, James R. Duncan, Jr. (Jennifer) of Sugar Land (Houston), TX, and Katherine M. Borner (Thomas) of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren, Sara Duncan Esposite (Anthony) of Houston, PA, Zachary Duncan (Crystina) of Phoenix, AZ, and Thomas E. Borner, Veronica Borner, and Anna Borner, all of Pittsburgh, PA; great-grandchildren, Alexandra and Avery Esposite of Houston, PA; and her sister, Jean Self and brother-in- law, William Weston. Donations in Irene and James' memory may be made to his alma mater, Princeton Theological Seminary, Vice President for Seminary Relations, P.O. Box 821, Princeton, NJ, 08542-0803, 800-622- 6767. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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