MOYER RUSSELL ROY Of Squirrel Hill, age 56, on Monday, April 9, 2018. Beloved son of the late Alvin Moyer and Suzanne Scott; brother of Alecia Moyer- Basso (Ron), Mike Moyer and John Moyer (Teresa); also survived by many friends. Funeral and interment private. Arrangements McCABE BROS., INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRUEMKEN GILBERT GIB GIL U...
GRUEMKEN GILBERT GIB GIL Unexpectedly, on Sunday, April 8, 2018, age 59, of Shaler Twp. Loving husband, soulmate and best friend of 29 years to Bonnie (Bobiak) Gruemken; brother of Keith Gruemken; son of the late Gilbert and Deanna Gruemken; nephew of Harry (Flo) Chatham, Penny (Jack) Downey; brother-in-law of Lynn (Ed) Vesely; uncle of Shannon and Paige Vesely. Friends received Thursday 2-8 p.m. at the HAHN FH & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 123 North Avenue, Millvale. Services Friday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Gilbert enjoyed drinking craft beer, sitting by the pool, model railroading, gardening, going to the beach and spending time with his friends and family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOOD HELEN R. (RUTKOWSKI) OF I...
GOOD HELEN R. (RUTKOWSKI) Of Irving, TX formerly of the North Hills and Shaler areas, on Monday, April 9, 2018. Wife of the late Thomas J. Good; loving mother of William T. Good, Diane M. Dyan Good, Thomas J. Good, Patrick J. Good, Joseph M. Good (Ericka) and the late Michael T. Good (his surviving spouse Jennifer); proud grandmother of Myles, Milen, Marek, Zackary, Jaxon and Kooper. Friends received Friday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sebastian Church Saturday 9:30 a.m. Helen proudly worked as an operator for Bell Telephone retiring in 1995. To view this tribute or make an online condolence, please go to: devlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COLNER MARY THERESE TC AGE 8...
COLNER MARY THERESE TC Age 85, on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, of Monroeville, formerly of Swissvale. Beloved wife of the late George Colner; loving mother of Jan Brockman (Tom), Joy Sandelich (Michael), Jennifer DeVlaeminck, Jodie Vukmir (Dale), Jaycee Archinal (Eric). TC has 14 loving grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; also seven siblings. She was preceded in death by Jule Catherine Mallon, Dan Mallon and Alan Vukmir. She was a beautiful artistic soul that held family together. She had a free spirit and a whimsical outlook on life. All that knew her will miss her terribly. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in Word of God Church Friday 10 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DROULIA PHILIP ANDRE AGE 22, O...
DROULIA PHILIP ANDRE Age 22, of Mt. Lebanon passed suddenly, early Sunday, April 8, 2018. Philip was born March 10, 1996 in Greeley, Colorado to Gabriel and Melinda (Williams) Droulia. Loving brother to Kara (Osterman) Schaefer (Gerard Schaefer); loving grandson to Eunice (Hoffer) Lohr, Daniel Lohr and Flora Villere; loving nephew to Michell Williams, Lorraine (Droulia) Abercrombie (John Abercrombie), George Droulia (Jen Droulia), Veronica Droulia; and beloved uncle to Connor Schaefer. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, William Andre Droulia. Philip's infectious personality and quirky sense of humor touched all who came into contact with him. His thirst for adventure and keen eye for photography took him around the world to see the beauty in it. Philip was a senior studying advertising/marketing at Point Park University. Visitation will be held Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220, (412-563- 2800). Funeral services, immediately following visitation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Little Wings of Hope, PO Box 205, Sewickley, PA 15143. (littlewingsofhope.org) www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PIKRAS LOUELLA ANN (SCIULLI) A...
PIKRAS LOUELLA ANN (SCIULLI) Age 73, at home after a long battle with respiratory issues, on Monday, April 9, 2018, of Pittsburgh. Beloved mother of John (Colleen) Pikras, Jr.; loving grandmother of Samantha Helen, Jacob Gabriel and Alexander John Pikras; daughter of the late Gabriel V. and Helen T. (Banach) Scuilli; sister of Nicholas J. (Jackie) Scuilli and the late Marietta A. (Milton) Piwonski and Dolores L. (Ralph) Floria; also survived by several nieces and nephews and many, many friends. Louella was a graduate of the Pittsburgh Barber Academy and Robert Morris University, a Penn State Master Gardener, and a Pitt football fan. She was an owner of the former Affair With Hair in Brentwood. Above all, her pride and joy were her grandchildren. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Friday, April 13, 2018, from 1-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Saturday morning at 10:15. Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of the Resurrection at 11:00 am. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ADAMS DOROTHY AGE 88, OF CALIF...
ADAMS DOROTHY Age 88, of California, PA, died peacefully on Monday, April 9, 2018. She was born Tuesday, June 18, 1929, in McKeesport, PA, the daughter of the late Charles and Eva Derkacz. She was a member of the West Brownsville American Legion Women's Auxiliary, and regularly attended the Center in the Woods. In addition to her parents, Dot was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar M. Adams. Left to cherish her memory are her son and daughter-in-law, David and Carol Adams of Irwin, PA; two grandchildren, Jennifer French and husband, Mike and Kimberly Ord and husband, Rocky; three great- grandchildren, Adam and Aidan Ord and Adeline French. Also surviving is her fiancé, Don Zahand with whom she had made her home. Friends will be received in the MARISCOTTI FUNERAL HOME, INC., Anthony N. Mariscotti, Supervisor, 323 Fourth Street, California, PA on Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in St. Ellien Antiochian Orthodox Church on Friday, April 13 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Melethios Zaffarran and Deacon Glenn McIntyre as celebrants. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the Church on Friday. Trisagion Prayers will be recited on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Richland Cemetery. To sign the register book or leave condolences please visit mariscottifuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EVANS JAMES S. AGE 85, OF PITT...
EVANS JAMES S. Age 85, of Pittsburgh, on April 9, 2018. Husband of the late Kathleen Evans; son of the late Clarence and Elsie Bradshaw Evans; brother of Arthur Evans, Johnnie Evans and the late Margaret and Elsie; half-brother of John and Racheal Geer, all of Punxsutawney. Services private. Professional Services trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COTE JESSICA L. AGE 31, PASSED...
COTE JESSICA L. Age 31, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018, at home. She was born on February 1, 1987, in Niskayuna, NY the daughter of Bruce R. and Paula Jean (Cardish) Cote of Pine Plains, NY. She was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with her BA in Political Science and earned her TESOL certificate (Teaching English as a Second Language) teaching many foreign students to speak English. She was a graduate of Bow High School in Bow, NH and attended elementary school in Conneaut Lake, PA. Jessica was an avid runner and completed several marathons including the Philadelphia Marathon, Pittsburgh Marathon, Mohawk Hudson Marathon and the 39th Marine Corps Marathon. She was a voracious reader enjoying a broad range of genres, and loved her little dog, Fozzy. Jessica worked at Med Express in Pittsburgh, PA as Project Manager for many years, and most recently at UexamS in Rockville, MD as Project Coordinator helping disabled people take exams. In addition to her loving parents, survivors include her brother, Joshua John Cote of Boston, MA. Calling hours are Thursday, April 12, 2018, from 4 to 8 p.m. at PECK & PECK FUNERAL HOME, 7749 South Main St., Pine Plains, NY. Funeral service will be held Friday, April 13, 2018, at 10 a.m. from the funeral home. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.heifer.org. To sign the online register, please visit: peckandpeck.net Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOSCATIELLO KIM L. FORMERLY OF...
MOSCATIELLO KIM L. Formerly of Point Breeze, on Sunday, April 8, 2018, age 59. Beloved sister of Suzanne D. Schilling (Dean), Karen A. Smith and the late William F. Davis, Jr.; dear aunt of Craig Bailey, Ericka DiVito, (Paul), Kathleen Bailey (Juan Nuevo), and Brandon Davis; great-aunt of Autumn DiVito, Cullen DiVito, Elijah DiVito and Andrés Nuevo. Kim has laid her burdens down and is in the arms of her Lord, Jesus Christ. Friends received at MCCABE BROS., INC., FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where a service will be held on Friday at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Jefferson Memorial Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TONER JAMES J. OF BETHEL PARK,...
TONER JAMES J. Of Bethel Park, formerly of Beechview, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Husband of the late Audrey; loving father of Judy (Deacon Thom) Mills and Chrissy (Andy) Pitteroff; cherished Pap of Nick (Beth) and Tim (Mindi) Mills, Drew (Angela) and Audrey Pitteroff; great-grandfather of Adelaide and James Pitteroff; brother of the late Richard Toner; also survived by nieces and nephews. Jim was a proud Navy veteran and an active member of St. Valentine Church. Family and friends will be received Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PAUL HENNEY CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Saturday, 10 a.m. at St. Valentine Church. Burial will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Donations in his memory can be made to St. Valentine's Preschool, 2709 Mesta St., Bethel Park, PA 15102. henneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AMSHEL ELLEN BACHMAN OF PITTSB...
AMSHEL ELLEN BACHMAN Of Pittsburgh, age 89, on April 10, 2018. Daughter of Sidney A. and Jeanette B. Bachman; beloved wife of the late Albert L. Amshel; loving mother of Bruce B. Amshel and Gail B. Amshel. "Babe" grandmother of Caitlyn and Eli Amshel. Many thanks to her caretaker, Valerie Ondrusek. Ellen was a graduate of Winchester-Thurston School and Syracuse University. She considered herself a professional volunteer delivering Meals on Wheels, working the in-patient unit of Forbes Hospice and reading to blind students and administrators. The list goes on and on. She went back to school at the University of Pittsburgh for her master's degree in social work and practiced psychotherapy at an out-patient mental health clinic. She was an avid gardener, Ellen was proud of her dirty fingernails and her pet dogs and cats. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to : Operation Safety Net, 101 Bradford Road, Suite #320, Wexford, PA 15090. Service will be held privately. Visitation will be held from 12-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at the family residence in Point Breeze on Friday, April 13, 2018. Arrangements made by the D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CLINE KAROL L. AGE 82, OF WEST...
CLINE KAROL L. Age 82, of West View (Clariton), on Monday, April 9, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Edward Cline; loving mother of Criss, Kenneth (Janice), David (Tracy), and Steve (Emma); Stepmother to George, Marion, Edward Jr., Warren, Jesse, and Shirley; sister of the late Joylee, Russ, and Maryann. Survived by 20 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Friends will be received on Sunday, April 15, from 4-8 p.m, at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View, PA 15229. There will be a Blessing Service held at Schellhaas Funeral Home on Monday, April 16, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to North Hills Food Bank, 845 Perry Hwy., Pittsburgh, PA, 15229. Please leave condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOLTGRAVER ALBERT W. ON MONDAY...
HOLTGRAVER ALBERT W. On Monday, April 9, 2018, age 87, of Reserve Twp. Son of the late Harvey and Lelia (Williams) Holtgraver; beloved husband for 66 years of Margaret J. (Karthauser) Holtgraver; father of John A. (Sara) Holtgraver and Kathie A. Lynch; brother of Sam (Joan) Holtgraver; loving grandfather of Rachel and David Holtgraver, Patrick (Kristie) Lynch and Shannon Lynch. Also, survived by great- grandchildren, Vince and Zaine. Friends will be received on Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 1-6 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View, PA 15229. Additional Viewing will be held in Elfinwild Presbyterian Church on Monday, April 16, at 10:15 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Albert was a member North Hills Lodge #716 F & A.M., Syria Shrine for over 50 years, Syria Chanters, a Charter Member of Reserve Twp. EMS, and an Active Member of Elfinwild Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 W 8th St., Erie, PA, 16505. Please offer condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BROWN WILLIAM BILL H., SR. A...
BROWN WILLIAM BILL H., Sr. Age 75, died Saturday, April 7, 2018, at his home in PA. Following graduation, Bill served in the Army. Afterwards he met his loving wife, Maryann Hirschinger, whom he was married to for 55 years. He was an amazing husband, loving father and friend to all. He never met a stranger. He was predeceased in death by his father, Charles Brown; and mother, Elizabeth Brown (Skala); sister, Charlene Miskow; and sister-in-law, Lorraine Brown. Surviving in addition to his wife, Maryann Brown, are his sons, William (Cheryl) FL, and Richard of PA; daughters, Danielle (Bret) FL, Bridget (Mike) FL; eight grandchildren, Richie, Nena, Morgan, Westley, Aaron, Josie, Kylie, and Alana; three great- grandchildren, Stella Jane, Haile, and Kieran; his sisters Betty Hofer, and Jean Vodzak; brother, Charlie Brown (Debbie); sister-in-law, Diane Bawkey (Ron); along with many nieces and nephews, whom he loved and cherished. A Celebration of Life, in his honor, is being held at the residence of his nephew, Dennis Vodzak. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PARRON DOROTHY L. PEACEFULLY O...
PARRON DOROTHY L. Peacefully on April 6, 2018. Beloved sister of Ernestine Wright, Willie Wilkes, Jr, Ruth Wilkes and Gregory Wilkes. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Funeral service Wednesday, April 11, at 11 a.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church, 2225 Bedford Ave., 15219. Professional services entrusted to COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-661-5916. costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MUSSOMELI ANDREW AGE 79, OF SC...
MUSSOMELI ANDREW Age 79, of Scott Twp., on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Beloved husband of 57 years to Grace (Kobulnicky) Mussomeli; son of the late Peter and Bessie Taormina Mussomeli; loving father of Joanne (David) Macher and David (Renee) Mussomeli; brother of Dominic (Joan) Mussomeli, Sam Mussomeli, Joe (Ginny) Mussomeli, Mike (Kathy) Mussomeli, Mario (Carol) Mussomeli; grandfather of Andrew Macher and Valerie Macher; fur great-grandparent to Levi and Shelley. Friends welcome Thursday 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Brookline. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUFFETT BERNICE L. (O'BRIEN) A...
DUFFETT BERNICE L. (O'BRIEN) Age 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Greensburg on Monday, April 9, 2018 with her loving family at her side. Bernice was a charter member of Faith United Methodist Church in Delmont and a member of United Methodist Women's Association. She was born February 1, 1921 in Pittsburgh daughter of the late John and Mabel (Lease) O'Brien. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas F. Duffett; grandson, Lance Duffett; daughter-in-law, Erika Duffett and son-in-law, Wayne Carter. Bernice is survived by her loving family, sons, Robert T. Duffett, Ronald J. Duffett, David F. Duffett, Edward C. Duffett; and a daughter, Susan B. Carter; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A visitation for Bernice will be held Friday 2-4 p.m. with a funeral service at 4 p.m. at BASH-NIED FUNERAL HOME, 152 Abbe Place, Delmont, 724-468-8381 with Rev. Ronald Raptosh of Faith United Methodist Church, presiding. Interment services will be held Saturday at Fairview Cemetery in Martinsburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Church, 305 Freeport St., Delmont, PA 15626. For online expressions of sympathy please refer to the funeral home website: bash-niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WESCHE MARGARET MARGE M. PAS...
WESCHE MARGARET MARGE M. Passed away peacefully on April 9, 2018, in the loving presence of her family. Born Margaret Mary Sullivan on May 10, 1949, to Francis Sullivan and Madeline Sullivan (Speiser) in Philadelphia, PA, Marge lived in Coraopolis, PA with her husband, Larry A. Wesche, of almost 27 years. She worked for 35-plus years in accounting for first HH Robertson and later, KTA Tator, Inc. The third of nine children, she is survived by her husband, Larry; her daughter, Michelle LaRue and husband, Troy LaRue of Dublin , OH; her daughter, Tracey Brochin and boyfriend, Brian Perri of Aliquippa, PA; grandchildren, Zach, Joe, and Katie of Dublin, OH; siblings, Joseph (Patricia) Sullivan, Anne (Ralph) Hart, Dennis (Elaine) Sullivan, Kathleen (David) Riggs, John (Janie) Sullivan; mother-in-law, Lyvonne Wesche; sister-in-law, Lisa (Michael) Vescio; brothers- in-law, Leslie Wesche, Lynn Wesche, and Scott (Michelle) Wesche; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, and other extended family. Marge was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Brochin; her parents, Francis and Madeline Sullivan; her siblings, Frank Sullivan, Pat Sullivan, and Maureen Isaacs; as well as her father-in-law, Larry H. Wesche. Friends received Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the JOHN SYKA FUNERAL HOME, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge where a service will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations to one of two organizations: The American Red Cross whom Marge was a consistent supporter of at PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839 or redcross.org or the Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation who are doing research to help manage/cure the blood disease that her daughter Tracey has bravely fought with Marge by her side throughout the last 43 years at DBA Foundation, PO Box 1092, West Seneca, NY 14224 or www.dbafoundation.org/donate. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ANDERSON RICHARD ANDY SUDDEN...
ANDERSON RICHARD ANDY Suddenly on April 9, 2018, age 74, of West Mifflin. Andy was born in Homestead, the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Koval) Anderson; beloved father of Kimberly Anderson and the late Richard and Aaron Anderson; cherished grandfather of Adam, Luke, Bridget, and Jason; special brother to Francis (Mary Lou) Anderson and Patricia (Mike) Bartek; also many nieces and nephews. Andy was a retired maintenance mechanic for American Shear and Knife Co. in West Homestead. Friends received on Friday from 3 till time of Blessing Service at 6 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC, 3511 Main St., Munhall 15120 (412-461-6394). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Richard's name to the American Heart Association, 5455 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214. Please share your memories and condolences at: georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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