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PTASZKIEWICZ JAMES S. AGE 56, ...

March 24, 2018, 7:01 pm
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PTASZKIEWICZ JAMES S. Age 56, on Saturday, March 24, 2018, of Brookline. Beloved son of Janet C. (Brown) Ptaszkiewicz and the late Robert H. Ptaszkiewicz; brother of Robert Wilson (Donna) Ptaszkiewicz; also his loving fur companion, Chacha. Family and friends received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick, where a Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. Send condolences to: readshawfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LORUSSO PAOLO “PAUL” AGE 77, O...

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LORUSSO PAOLO “PAUL” Age 77, of Scott Twp., on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Beloved husband of Elena; dear father of Rita (George “Brud”) Wallace, Marilena (Chadd) Lenartowicz, and the late Paul Matthew Lorusso; loving grandfather of Scotland Elena Wallace; brother of Anthony Lorusso and the late Leonardo, Bartolomeo, Angela, and Dina. Friends received Wednesday 9-10:30 a.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220 (412-563-2800). Mass of Christian Burial in SS. Simon and Jude Church Wednesday 11 a.m. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KLEIN ALAN HARVEY AGE 67, OF O...

March 24, 2018, 7:01 pm
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KLEIN ALAN HARVEY Age 67, of O'Hara Township, died peacefully on March 23, 2018, after losing a nearly two year battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Paula Garrick Klein for 32 years; son of the late Claire H. and Seymour Klein; survived by his brother, Evan (Mark Rippy), Vero Beach, Florida; and sister-in-law, of Cynthia Garrick, Yakima, Washington. Alan co-founded Action Transit Enterprises, Inc. in 1976. He ran the family school bus contracting company as Vice President of Operations and later President until its sale in 2007. Alan was also President of ATE Industries, Inc. and ATE Motor Sales. Respected as an honest and fair businessman, Alan used his expertise in the school bus industry to provide advice and support for school districts as well as bus contractors. He was generous with both his time and his knowledge. Prior to and after the sale of Action Transit, Alan established himself as a reputable wholesale supplier of school vehicles. Alan was a past board member of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association and an active member of the Pennsylvania Bus Association. In addition, Alan was committed to Jewish causes. He was a past board member of Hebrew Institute and Jewish National Fund in Pittsburgh. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Ave., Shadyside on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (12 Noon - 1:00 p.m.). Interment B'Nai Israel Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish National Fund, 42 East 69th Street, New York, NY 10021. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PERRY JAMES “JIM” H. AGE 94, A...

March 24, 2018, 7:01 pm
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PERRY JAMES “JIM” H. Age 94, a DuBois native and 25 year resident of Treasure Lake, (formerly of Oakmont, PA) passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018, after battling a series of health issues in Loveland, OH. Born on January 26, 1924, in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late George and Della Shaffer Perry. Jim was a graduate of the DuBois High School. He was married to Sara Jones and she preceded him in death. He was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran. He served in the European Theater in the 3rd Armored Division in North Africa/Italy and was a Purple Heart Recipient. He was a member of the American Legion Post #17 in DuBois, Society of Gas Operators, Guild of Ancient Suppliers and the DuBois Historical Society. Jim was a dedicated and engaged member of the DuBois Community, building meaningful and lasting relationships wherever he went. After close to 50 years in the natural gas industry, Jim and his wife, Sara, settled at Treasure Lake to be close to family and friends. Their lifelong love of golf and ability to contribute to their local church filled their days. After his wife's passing Jim continued to be active in the Treasure Lake Lions, the American Legion Post 17, and especially the First United Methodist Church of DuBois where he was always willing to volunteer in any way he could help. Personal relationships, integrity, commitment to Biblical value, and family were driving principals that Jim maintained throughout his life. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy and spirit remains in each of us who had the privilege to know him and experience his warmth and welcoming nature. Jim is survived by a daughter, Jacqueline “Jackie” (James) Cimino, Jr. of Oakmont, PA; a son, Robert (Barbara) Perry of Loveland, OH; and a son-in-law, Thomas Extrom; he is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. He is also remembered by his dear friend and companion, Betty Brown, and other extended family and friends. In addition to his wife, he is also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Extrom. Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at the ADAMSON FUNERAL CHAPEL in DuBois. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, also in DuBois with Rev. Lance Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the DuBois Area Honor Guard. Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 100 W. Long Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences may be left at: www.adamsonfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HECKEL PATRICIA ANN WAS CALLED...

March 24, 2018, 7:01 pm
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HECKEL PATRICIA ANN Was called to heaven on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the age of 86. She was a longtime resident of Mt. Lebanon and also lived in North Strabane Township. For the past 5 years, Pat loved living at the Little Sisters of the Poor in the Brighton Heights neighborhood of Pittsburgh. She graduated from Slippery Rock State Teachers College and had a long and fulfilling career as a Physical Education teacher at West Mifflin South High School. Besides teaching, Pat had a passion for singing and performing and had been a member of the Harmony Singers. She is preceded in death by her father, Herbert R. Heckel; mother, Mary Edna Breen Heckel; and sister, Lois H. Marie. Beloved sister-in-law to Peter C. Marie, Jr.; aunt to Michael A. Marie (Janet) and Lisa Zalenski (Scott); great aunt to Daniel and Michelle Marie, and Nina and Nick Zalenski. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15212. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Little Sisters of the Poor, on a date to be announced. Arrangements entrusted to BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LIEBERMAN SHIRLEY GERTRUDE SHI...

March 24, 2018, 7:01 pm
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LIEBERMAN SHIRLEY GERTRUDE Shirley died March 23, 2018 in Annapolis, MD. She was preceded in death by husband, Morris; and brother, Joseph Rattner. She is survived by sons, Ron, of Fleetwood, NC, and Jay (Sally) of Minneapolis, MN; and by four grandchildren, Melanie (Chad) Fitzpatrick Dustin (Amy) Spies and Michael and Hannah Lieberman; and sisters-in-law, Mickey Rattner and Laurie Lieberman. Shirley was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 14, 1924. From a very young age, she worked in the dress shop owned by her parents, Sol and Rose Rattner on the North Side. She received a BS in Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh in 1944 and married Morris Lieberman, a physicist, during her junior year. Soon after Shirley graduated from college, the couple moved to Annapolis, where Morris took a position at the former David Taylor Research Center. The family resided on Poplar Street, and Shirley later lived at Heritage Harbor and Ginger Cove. A lifelong Democrat and community activist, Shirley made many contributions to her city and county. After Morris died of a heart attack in 1978, she began volunteering with the American Heart Association and was soon hired as the Director of its Anne Arundel County Division. During her 25 years in this position she organized hundreds of events to raise funds for heart research, teach CPR, and raise public awareness of the benefits of exercise and diet for heart health. Earlier in her career she was a long-time substitute teacher at Annapolis Junior High School. Shirley was a volunteer with the MD Department of Aging for a decade; she was also a past President of Sisterhood Kneseth Israel and of the Annapolis chapter of Hadassah. At Heritage Harbor, Shirley served on the swimming and exercise committees and was on the condominium board. At Ginger Cove, where she lived from 2012 until her death, Shirley started a film class and a Mahjong club, served on the Religious Life Committee, and on the Ginger Cove Foundation and organized dinners and other observances for Jewish holidays and building resident meetings. She founded and for the past four years ran an annual food drive at Ginger Cove to benefit the Maryland Food Bank; the 2018 food drive, which ended this month, raised over $20,000 in donations. Funeral service will be held at Congregation Kneseth Israel, 1125 Spa Road, Annapolis at 11 a.m. on Monday March 26. Memorials preferred to the Maryland Food Bank, 2200 Halethorpe Farms Road, Baltimore, MD 21227. Online condolences can be made at hardestyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RONEY LAURA A. (RUSCELLA) AGE ...

March 24, 2018, 7:01 pm
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RONEY LAURA A. (RUSCELLA) Age 72, of Stanton Heights, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Daughter of the late John E. and Norma J. Ruscella; beloved wife of 53 years of James M. Roney; loving mother of John Joseph (Linda) and Kevin Patrick (Letitia) Roney; cherished, loving grandmother of Matthew Roney, Kailee Roney, Natalie Roney and Michael Roney; sister of Phyllis L. Ruscella and Joan E. Ruscella; beloved sister-in-law of the late Norbert J. Roney of Penn Hills, Patricia A. (Frank) Rainer of Chicago and David R. (Bridgette) Roney of Bridgeville. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Sunday 2-8 p.m. and Monday 10-11 a.m. Funeral Service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 7601 Mt. Carmel Road, Verona, PA 15147 on Monday at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RAMSEY GORDON C., JR. AGE 80, ...

March 24, 2018, 7:01 pm
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RAMSEY GORDON C., Jr. Age 80, of Whitehall, formerly of McKees Rocks, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 23, 2018. Husband of 38 years to Sandra Ramsey; father of the late Debra Ann Ramsey, Gordon C. Ramsey III, Donald E. Ramsey; brother of Edward C. Ramsey Sr., Christine Ramsey Stasa, Pamela Hamer, and the late John Ramsey; grandfather of Kristen A. Ramsey, Lauren A. Ramsey, and Donovan E. Ramsey; great-grandfather of Ayva Ramsey, Kendall Ramsey, and Rayna Ramsey; son of the late Gordon C. Ramsey Sr. and the late Beverley E. Ramsey; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Gordon was an avid golfer, and loved to play the guitar, harmonica, and keyboard. He loved music, especially Country Western. He will be missed greatly. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Funeral Ceremony will be held Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 11:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOYLAN ANTHONY J. AGE 81, OF R...

March 24, 2018, 7:01 pm
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BOYLAN ANTHONY J. Age 81, of Reserve Twp., passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen H. (Knippe) Boylan; loving father of Anthony P. Boylan, Glenn M. (Ann) Boylan, Donna (Robert) Rendos, and Shawn C. (Tomarro) Boylan; dear grandfather of Heather, Michael, Jenna, Shawn, Corrine, Ayden, and Collin; dear great-grandfather of Alex and Chase; dear brother of Mary Patberg, Patricia Ganz, and the late Michael Boylan and Ann Schwartzbaur. Family to receive friends 2-8 p.m. MONDAY ONLY at the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1501 Lowrie St., Pgh., PA 15212 - Troy Hill. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Aloysius Church, Reserve Twp. Please visit the family's online guestbook at: www.hughesfhinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GENSLER KATHRYN “GG” AGE 99, O...

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GENSLER KATHRYN “GG” Age 99, of Shaler Twp., peacefully, on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Earl Gensler; loving mother of Edward (Pam) Carney, Charlotte Kelly, Diane (Thomas) Birchard; and stepson, David (Anita) Gensler; she is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends will be received on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Bonaventure Church on Tuesday at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Animal Friends. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOMAN ANN E. (NOVAK) AGE 86, O...

March 24, 2018, 7:01 pm
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DOMAN ANN E. (NOVAK) Age 86, of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Albert C. Doman, Jr.; loving mother of David (Cheryl) Doman, Cheryl (the late Stephen) Feller, Beth (John) Kearney, Greg (Erin) Doman and the late Cindy Pernock and Wayne Doman, who are now reunited with their parents. Devoted grandmother to eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Ann and her husband raised their family and resided in Bethel Park for over 40 years. “Boobie” enjoyed spending time with her family and will be forever remembered for her famous nut rolls. Family and friends received on Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412.221.3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Louise De Marillac Church, 320 McMurray Rd., Upper St. Clair. Interment will follow on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, everyone please meet at the cemetery. View and share condolences at warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WASHOWICH WAYNE N. AGE 74, OF ...

March 24, 2018, 7:01 pm
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WASHOWICH WAYNE N. Age 74, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Glassport, White Oak and McKeesport, died surrounded by his family on Friday, March 23, 2018. He was born December 19, 1943, in McKeesport. He was the son of the late Samuel Washowich and Cecelia Campbell Washowich Ferry and the stepson of the late Harry (KO) Ferry. Wayne was a graduate of McKeesport High School and was an amateur boxer in the 60's. He was a police officer for the Borough of White Oak and retired as their Juvenile officer. He was the owner of the former Chicken Express in White Oak, Simply Hair Salon in White Oak, and the former Sebert's Market in McKeesport. He was a councilman for the Borough of White Oak and served as the Planning & Zoning Director and Code Enforcement Officer for 17 years. He served on the board of the McKeesport Area School District for 14 years, 7 as the Board President. He served on the Elizabeth Twp. Zoning board and recently served as the Code Enforement Officer for the Borough of Wall. Wayne previously was the Director of the White Oak Athletic Association for 20 years, was employed by Tri Star Ford, McKeesport and Lebanon Chapel Mausoleum of West Mifflin. Wayne was a member of the PA Building Officials Conference (PENNBOC), the International Code Enforcement Council and the PA School Board Association. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Joy Kropp Washowich; sons, Wayne C. (Debra) Washowich, Jr. of N. Huntingdon, McKeesport and Police Chief Bryan J. (Annie) Washowich of McKeesport; daughters, Kristine (Kevin) Resnik of White Oak, and Jacqueline (John) Axon of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Enzo, Nico, Halee, Jessica, Natalie, Kevin, Jr., Nick, Mike, and Chloe; great-grandchildren, Carter and Cole; brother, Charles (Kim) Washowich of Level Green; also many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Wayne is also survived by his loyal companion, Daisy May. Friends and family are welcome on Monday, March 26, 2018, to STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131 (412 678 6177) from 2-8 p.m. Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at 9 a.m. Wayne's final resting place will take place in Lebanon Chapel Mausoleum of West Mifflin. Remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Gifts, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142, or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, PA Keystone Chapter, 1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 105, Pgh., PA 15233. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOLDBERG ALICE S. PEACEFULLY O...

March 24, 2018, 7:01 pm
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GOLDBERG ALICE S. Peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Harry L. Goldberg; beloved mother of Richard (Emily Landerman) Goldberg and the late Leslie Ann Goldberg; sister of Elaine (late William) Bolanis and Ted (Frances) Stevenson; Nana to Harrison Goldberg and Reid Goldberg. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Alice was an administrative assistant to Congressman Lloyd Bentsen in the early 1940's. She was stationed in Athens, Greece working for the CIA in the late 1940s. She became a teacher in her later years. Alice was active and committed to numerous organizations on behalf of the developmentally disabled and received an appointment by Governor Dick Thornburgh to a special council. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Monday at 3 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (2 - 3 p.m.). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Verland Foundation, 212 Iris Road, Sewickley, PA 15143-2402. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BURKE JAMES J. “JIMMY” ON THUR...

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BURKE JAMES J. “JIMMY” On Thursday, March 22, 2018, of the North Side. Father of Heather Lynn; brother of Timothy Burke and Mickey Burke; grandfather of Hayley Sara and Anthony Mark. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 South 15th St., South Side, on Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. www.gmiterfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JULIAN ROCCO E. AGE 85, OF ING...

March 24, 2018, 7:01 pm
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JULIAN ROCCO E. Age 85, of Ingram, formerly of Elliott, peacefully at Family Hospice and Palliative Care, on Friday, March 23, 2018. Born to Elizabeth and Rocco E. Julian, Sr., in Pittsburgh on January 3, 1933. Beloved husband of 62 years to Patricia A. (Zehfuss) Julian; loving father of Richard (Kathleen), Ronald (Deborah), and Nancy (John) Schneider; “PopPop” of Erika Airhart, Robert and Emily Julian and Shelby Schneider; great-grandfather of Christopher and Breanna Airhart; brother of Peter (late Linda), Marie (late Fred) Richards, Thomas (Debbie) and the late Albert (Viola, still surviving), Victor, Teresa (Anthony) DeLellis, Helen Giuliani, Anthony (Dorothy still surviving) and Joseph Julian. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Roc graduated from St. James High School, West End, and played on the 3 time-state Class B PCIAA championship basketball team, that won 66 consecutive games between 1949 and 1952. He attended Duquesne University and played on the 1954 runner up NIT team. He served in the US Army, and after the end of his military service worked for the City of Pittsburgh for 35 years as a Parks and Recreation center director, retiring in 1995. Roc enjoyed working with kids and directing youth programs while working throughout the city of Pittsburgh, including assignments at Olympia Park in Mt. Washington, the Market House in the Southside, and Cowley Field in Troy Hill. He enjoyed all types of sports, puzzles and word searches. Friends received Monday, 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME INC., 900 Chartiers Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15220. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Ascension Worship Site of St. Philip Parish. Burial to follow in Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery with full military honors. Add a tribute: www.staabfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOWENSTEIN THERESA A. “TERRY” ...

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HOWENSTEIN THERESA A. “TERRY” Age 82, of Scott Township, on Friday, March 23, 2018. Beloved wife of the late James R. Howenstein; cherished mother of James E. (Vickie) Howenstein; proud “Bubba” of Jimmy and Carolann; sister of Donald V. (Re) and the late Daniel J. Pendziwiater (survived by Kathy); also survived by her niece Danielle and many cousins. Terry had a passion for helping everyone, formerly as a bank teller and more recently as a Greeter at Laughlin Funeral Home. In addition she was a Eucharist Minister and Sacristan at her beloved St. Bernard Church, not to mention the church seamstress. Her ambitions and achievements were limitless as well as her love and compassion. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon on Monday 1:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated in Saint Bernard Church, Mount Lebanon on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. If desired, memorials may be made to Saint Bernard Church, 311 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GEEVER TERESA MARIE CONROY AGE...

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GEEVER TERESA MARIE CONROY Age 81, of Glenshaw, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 23, 2018. Teresa was born on April 16, 1936, the daughter of Margaret McGuire Mallarkey Conroy and Mark Conroy. She was married for 62 years and she is survived by the love of her life, Martin Edward “Eamon” Geever. Together they had nine children, Patrick (Marie) Geever, Therese (Joe DeSantis), Michael (Nadini), Mary (Robert “Bob” McNorton), Lucy (Laurence Goodby), Joseph (Kalliope “Popie” Levendos-Geever), Margaret “Molly”, Anne (Michael Andrew “Drew” Riconosciuto) and Justin (Lauren Millar). Teresa is survived by seven grandchildren, Jodi (Ben Ostrowsky), Colin (Maxine), Rachel, Jess, Michael, John and Owen; and one great-granddaughter, Lorelei Geever. Her grandson, Devin Geever, preceded her in death and was surely waiting to greet her. She is survived by her former daughter-in-law, Valerie Lally. She is also survived by six siblings, John “Jack” (Audrey) Conroy, Sr., Mary Coleman Conroy, Agnes (Michael) Fedor, Mark (Carole “Susie”) Conroy, Joseph (Peggy) Conroy, and Anna Marie (Jim) Bangert; four siblings and their spouses having preceded her, Frances (John) Hurley, Margaret (William) Gaertner, Coleman (Mary “Sis”) Conroy, Veronica Conroy. Teresa also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Teresa was a strong, confident person who was fiercely supportive of her family and friends. In her life as a mother, activist, and business professional, she was passionate about making the world a better, more accepting place. She believed that every person has tremendous value, is entitled to the upmost respect, should have the opportunity to be educated and provided the ability to have a meaningful life. Teresa was a dynamite dancer and an incredible singer as well as an avid reader and talented writer. She was not only celebrated for her wise counsel but also her unique perspective, genuine advice, strength, resilience and selfless acts of kindness, love and care for others. She was an early civil rights advocate, passionate environmentalist, anti-war agitator, and she lived her life forwarding the feminist principle of equal rights for all. Teresa lived her beliefs, opening her home and her heart to many people along the way and gave us all boundless love right up to the end. The hearts she touched and minds she molded are far too many to count and an enduring testament to the positive impact she had on this world. She will be greatly missed. The sun shines a little less bright with her passing. Friends will be received on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint Maria Goretti Parish, Bloomfield, on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Brother's Brother Foundation. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOUGLAS BODIE ON SATURDAY, MAR...

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DOUGLAS BODIE On Saturday, March 24, 2018, following a long life lived with purpose and zeal, went home to be with the Lord. Bodie was born December 31, 1924, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was five years old at the beginning of the Great Depression, and determined at the age of eight that he would pursue a PhD in Chemistry and teach. He began his studies at Tulane University at the age of 15, and graduated in absentia at 18 because he was at Columbia University attending officer training school after joining the Navy as part of the war effort. He served from 1943-1946, and was the youngest officer on a ship of 3,000 men, the battleship South Dakota, which saw action in the Pacific Theater. While in the navy he married his wife of 72 years, Gladys Backstrom, also born and raised in New Orleans. They began a family while he finished his education by completing his PhD in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Illinois at the age of 24. Their eldest daughter, Judy (Bill), was born in New Orleans while Bodie was completing a Master's degree at Tulane, their second child, son, Bruce (Loretta), was born in Champaign-Urbana near the completion of doctoral studies at the U of I, the second daughter, Sharon (Scott), was born in State College during the period of his first teaching job from 1949-52, and the third daughter, Jan, was born shortly after having moved to the University of Pittsburgh in 1952, where he taught and did research for the remainder of his career. He loved travel, visiting 60 countries well into his eighties, and teaching as a Fulbright Lecturer at the University of Leeds (England) 1954-55, Visiting Professor, Osaka University (Japan) 1970, and Visiting Professor for several summers in Yugoslavia. He published numerous professional articles and several books, including a senior level chemistry book used in universities around the world for 49 years. Never one to be idle, he enjoyed a number of leisure activities including skiing, sailing, scuba diving, swimming (a mile several times a week for over 50 years) and backpacking. He had numerous health setbacks that might have sidelined one less determined, including two open heart surgeries, a stroke and a broken knee, yet until December, 2017 when he turned 93, he was driving himself to the gym six days a week either to swim or use the machines. In December, his decline began in earnest with dizziness and weakness which was diagnosed as a heart attack. The loss of his wife on January 24, two months to the day prior to his death, likely hastened his decline, though his determination remained as strong as ever to the last. In addition to their four children, the legacy of Bodie and Gladys includes nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. A joint Memorial Service for Gladys and Bodie will be held at a later date. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ARDEN ELWIN N. “NORM” OF FINLE...

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ARDEN ELWIN N. “NORM” Of Finleyville, formerly of Washington, PA , on Friday, March 23, 2018, age 81. Husband of the late Janice M. (Jones) Arden; fiance of Joan McWreath; loving father of Cynthia DeVos-Klingensmith and Cheryl DeVos-Quail; also four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Norm was the owner and operator of Jan's Contracting in Ligonier. He was a gentle giant of a man who will be missed by his family, friends, and his faithful companians, "Angel," "Dust Mop," and "Annie.” Norm retired to enjoy spending time with his lifetime fiance while camping at Indian Brave Campground. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (RT 88), Library, where a blessing service will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. davidhenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRYANT WASHINGTON ADGER OTIS J...

March 25, 2018, 7:00 pm
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BRYANT WASHINGTON ADGER OTIS JAMES “OKEY” Age 43, of Hill District, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018. Visitation on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, from 4-8 p.m. SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral Service Thursday, March 29, 2018, at 11 a.m. Macedonia Church of Pittsburgh, 2225 Bedford Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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