DUTKA MARIE (WISLOSKY) Age 91, of Irwin, formerly of Trafford, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 12, 2018. She was born August 1, 1927 in Trafford, a daughter of the late Steve and Catherine (Marchyn) Wislosky. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Dutka; a sister, Natalie Bertolo; and her brothers, John, David, and Steve Wislosky. She was a lifetime member of Christian Life Church, Trafford. Marie is survived by her sons, Ron (Julie) Dutka of Irwin and Ken (Jacquelyn) Dutka of North Huntingdon; grandchildren, Ethan and Nicholas Dutka; a sister, Dorothy (John) Dutka; and nieces and nephews. Friends will gather 9:30 a.m., Monday at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. Everyone will depart for Braddock Cemetery at 10:00 a.m., for a graveside service with Rev. Gary Simpson of?ciating. For on line condolences please visit: snyderfuneralservices.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRANDON DEMREY G. AGE 67 OF CH...
BRANDON DEMREY G. Age 67 of Churchill, PA, passed away at his home surrounded by family, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Beloved son of the late George and Bettie Brandon; survived by his loving spouse, Joyce Brandon (Churchill, PA); daughters, Aurelia Willis (Springfield, MA); Renee Hardy (Swissvale, PA); and sister, Cynthia Barnes (Penn Hills, PA); and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday at the ROSE FUNERAL HOME , 10940 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235. Services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m., at City Reach Church Swissvale, 7327 McClure Avenue, Swissvale, PA 15218. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HUTCHISON EMMA LOUISE (CLOSSON...
HUTCHISON EMMA LOUISE (CLOSSON) Age 71 of Monroeville, passed away on December 11, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born November 11, 1947 in Indiana County to the late Chalmer Closson and Helen Marshall Closson. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Closson Gibson. She is survived by her beloved husband, Thomas H. Hutchison; son, Robert G. (Angela) Hutchison; daughter, Heather Lynn (Bert Bodzer) Hutchison; granddaughter, Kati Hutchison; brothers, Samuel (Rose) Closson, Robert (Patricia) Closson, Raymond (Elaine) Closson, David Closson; sisters, Anna (Edward) Clark, Claire (Thomas) Shirley, Betty (Daniel) McAleer; brother-in-law, Edward Gibson; nieces and nephews . Friends will be received Friday, December 14 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC ., corner of Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek (412-823-1950), where a funeral service will be December 15 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Restland Memorial Park. Special thanks to Dr. Jennifer Stasko and the entire care team and staff of Gateway Hospice for the compassionate care given to Emma. Memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Hospice, 9380 McKnight Rd., Ste. 201 Arcadia Court, Pittsburgh 15237. www.jobefuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KING PAMELA EVOHN (WORRELL) OF...
KING PAMELA EVOHN (WORRELL) Of Clinton, Pamela E. King, age 82, a resident of Clinton, passed away at the Sharon Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, December 12. Born January 4, 1936 in Sewickley, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Argol and Birtrice (Cain) Worrell. Pam was a graduate of West Allegheny and Indiana State College. She was a Sigma Kappa. Pam was a member of the Hebron Presbyterian Church. Pam was a reservations supervisor for Northwest Airlines and also worked in reservations for Trans World Airlines. She taught second grade at Margaret Ross Elementary School and Independence Elementary School in the Hopewell School District for 29 years until her retirement in 1997. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Jeffrey and Debra Jean King of Mercer; her grandson, Matthew Emir King of Fairfax, Virginia; and three sisters, Nila McCullough (Amevor) of Ohio, Dixie Schmella of Clinton, and Wendy Worrell of Allegheny Valley School in Coraopolis; also surviving are nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Kenneth King, on August 5, 2012. Friends will be received Saturday from 12-4 p.m. and Sunday from noon until her service at 1 p.m., in the MOODY FUNERAL HOME , Rt. 30, Clinton, the Reverend Lorrie Ghering-Burick of?ciating. She will be laid to rest in the Hopewell-Hebron Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PARK RICHARD J. OF THE NOR...
PARK RICHARD J. Of the North Side, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Loving brother of Janet Maloney (the late Russell C.) and the late Audrene Schwartz; proud uncle of Russell J. Maloney (Jill), Matthew C. Maloney (Stacy), Stacey Schwartz Felsing, and Timothy Edward Schwartz; also survived by many loving great-nieces and nephews. Friends received Friday, 5-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills, where services will be held Saturday, 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MIELKE ARMELLA J. AGE 34, ...
MIELKE ARMELLA J. Age 34, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, of Swissvale. Beloved wife of Corey; loving daughter of Henry Dubrawsky and the late Theresa; sister of Andrew Dubrawsky (Jenelle) and the late Carol Dubrawsky, Sherrie Carmoney, and Rachel Cole; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Armella worked for 13 years at Eat'n Park and was a very active volunteer with charity events within the community. Friends received for a memorial gathering at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale, on Saturday, 12-4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Caring for Kids Campaign, Children's Hospital, Eat'n Park, caring4kids@eatnpark.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH TONYA ELIZABETH (MOORE) ...
SMITH TONYA ELIZABETH (MOORE) On Sunday, December 9, 2018, age 56, of Braddock, PA. Mother of Terrence A. Smith and Alicia Nicole Smith; daughter of Pauline R. Abdullah; grandmother of Layla Smith; also survived by other family members and friends. No viewing. A meet and greet for family and friends Saturday 10-11 a.m. on December 15, 2018 at Living Water Ministry, 736 Washington Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104, where the memorial service will be held after the meet and greet, Saturday, 11 a.m. Interment private. Services of comfort entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104, (412) 271-3880. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MINCONE OUIDA A. AGE 87, O...
MINCONE OUIDA A. Age 87, of Clairton, passed away on Wed., Dec. 12, 2018 in Kane Regional Center, Glen Hazel. Born Aug. 15, 1931 in Camden, AR, she was a daughter of the late Lester H. and Willa (Heldebrand) Arnold. A retired bank teller for Equibank in Clairton and a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church, Ouida loved to play cards, especially with her 500 Bid Card Club. She joins her husband, the late Frank A. Mincone, who passed away May 12, 2011. Ouida is survived by sons, F. Arnold Mincone of Pleasant Hills and Howard (Rachel) Mincone of South Park; grandchildren, Daniella Vale and Madison and Brooklin Mincone; and also nieces and nephews. Ouida's family asks that this holiday season in her memory, be close and spend time with your family and loved ones. Services will be held at a later time. Arrangements by the A.J. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME , 555 5th St., Clairton, PA 15025, (412) 233-5700. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GALIOTO FRANK P. AGE 80, P...
GALIOTO FRANK P. Age 80, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late Frank and Mary Balestrieri Galioto. Frank is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jo Weir Galioto; and son, John (Andrea) Galioto. He was preceded in death by his son, Frank (surviving Melanie) Galioto. Frank is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Alyssa and Frank Galioto and Lauren and Anna Galioto; his siblings, Ann Galioto (Tony, deceased) Renda of Tamarac, Florida, Tom (Jean) Galioto of St. Augustine, Florida, Catherine (Sal) Marino of Lexington, Kentucky, Angelo Galioto of Pittsburgh; and was preceded in death by his sister, Rose Galioto (Carmen, deceased) Gemus. Frank was the son-in-law of the late John and Gertrude Weir; and brother-in-law of the late Tom (surviving Kathy) Weir and John (Eleanor) Weir. He is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Frank was born and lived his entire life in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Washington Trade School. He served in the United States Navy from 1960-1965 and was on the USS Lake Champlain, during its time as the recovery ship for the ?rst manned space missions. Frank worked at Bacharach Industrial Instrument Company for 43 years until his retirement. There he met his wife, Mary Jo. They enjoyed 51 beautiful years of marriage. Frank was a warm and loving person, who never met a stranger. A devout Catholic, Frank faithfully attended Mass at St. Stanislaus and St. Joseph. His biggest passion was his family. Frank's children and siblings will miss his daily (or more frequent) telephone calls when he was known to talk about his favorite foods and sports teams. Friends will be received at BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw on Sunday from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, O'Hara Twp. on Monday at 10 a.m. In lieu of ?owers, donations may be sent to a cancer charity of your choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHAFFER MARK A. AGE 66 SU...
SCHAFFER MARK A. Age 66 suddenly on December 12, 2018 of Swissvale. Beloved common husband of Diane Marmarelli; loving son of the late Alex and Audrey Schaffer; brother of Alex, III (Meg), Joseph (Joyce), Mike (the late Kitty), Chris (Terry), Pat (Mary Lou), Greg (Cassie) and the late Charles; also many loving nieces and nephews. Mark served his country proudly during the Vietnam War in the army. Friends received Saturday 1-5 p.m., at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC ., 7441 Washington Street, Swissvale. Prayer Service at the funeral home Saturday 5 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TRUEL KATHERINE M. OF WHITEH...
TRUEL KATHERINE M. Of Whitehall on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Beloved mother of Robert N. (Amy), John T. and the late Elizabeth K. Truel; sister of John (Jean) Garrick; grandmother of Casey, Brooks, Ellie, Aiden and Donovan; Family and friends will be received to celebrate Katherine's life of Sunday, from 2-4 p.m. in the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380 where services will be held (notice of time later.) www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HANNA JEANNE L . (SKLEDAR) AGE...
HANNA JEANNE L . (SKLEDAR) Age 87, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, of Plum, formerly of Park Place. Beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Hanna; loving mother of Joseph Hanna (Judy) of Delmont, Scott Hanna (Ellen) of Murrysville, Vicki Cohen and the late Jan of Fox Chapel, Richard Hanna (Kate) of Penn Hills and the late Glenn Hanna; dear Dee Dee of Lindsey (David), Lauren, Danielle (Patrick), Jonathan, Eric, Glenn Edward II, and Richard Alan, Jr.; great- grandmother of Lydia, Hayley, and Ian; sister of Dorothy, William, and the late Rose, Joseph, and Frank. Friends received Sunday only from 5-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale, where a Funeral Service will take place Monday morning at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Ste. E-201, Pgh., PA 15222. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BERSANI MARY E . OF BROOKLIN...
BERSANI MARY E . Of Brookline, on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Wife of the late Harry P.; beloved mother of Mary (Joe) Lafferty, Pat (the late Richard) Eck, Barbara Locksa, Sue (Thomas) Fife, and the late Harry P. Bersani, Jr.; also 12 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., (412) 561-0380, Sunday only, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 11:30 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Brookline. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KEMP BRENDA ANN (BALLARD) BREN...
KEMP BRENDA ANN (BALLARD) Brenda Ann (Ballard) Kemp, RN, age 79, died peacefully at her home in Nashua on December 11, 2018. Mrs. Kemp was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 2, 1939, a daughter of the late Everett W. and Viola Ray (Crabtree) Ballard. Brenda was the wife of Thomas Kemp. Before, moving to New Hampshire, they had lived in Pennsylvania and Colorado. Mrs. Kemp was a Registered Nurse for over 30 years and had worked at several hospitals throughout her career. While living in Pittsburgh, she had worked at Allegheny General Hospital, and the Fitzsimons Hospital in Denver, Colorado for a short time. Brenda had earned her Associate's Degree in Nursing. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Phyllis Wink; and her daughter, Cassie Lembke. Besides her beloved and devoted husband, Tom; she is survived by her granddaughter, Kayla Kemp; her brother, Everett Woody Ballard; and several nieces and nephews. SERVICES: Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of her family. The DAVIS FUNERAL HOME , One Lock Street, Nashua is assisting with arrangements, www.davisfuneralhomenh.com, (603) 883-3401 ONE MEMORY LIGHTS ANOTHER. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAILEY JOYCE A. OF OVERBROOK...
DAILEY JOYCE A. Of Overbrook, on Thursday, December 13, 2018, age 77. Wife of the late John "Jack"; beloved mother of Tom J. (Pam), John A. (Lauren), and Caroline Dailey; daughter of the late Harry and Bertha Phillips; sister of Wayne (Dottie) Phillips and the late Carol (Dave) Lintelman; grandmother of Thomas "TJ", Micheal, Ashley, Caitlyn, Danielle, Morgan, and Madison; great- grandmother of Roryanne, Joey, Riley, Caylus, and Rachel. Family and friends will be received at the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., (412) 561-0380, Sunday only, 1-5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Resurrection. Joyce was a LPN at Kane Regional Center for over 20 years. She loved to travel and visit Disney World. She loved to sew, birthday cake baking and decorating, doll collecting, and gardening. She was a beloved member of her monthly card club for over 25 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of West PA. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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METAL CHARLES MICHAEL AGE 63...
METAL CHARLES MICHAEL Age 63, of Coal Center, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018, in Pittsburgh's Monte?ore Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Charles was a 1978 graduate of California University of PA with a degree in Technology Education. He was an avid rugby player and also served as a coach for CAL U Roosterhead Rugby Club for many years. He was a skilled, award-winning businessman who served as the President and Owner of C.M.M. Associates since 1991. He had a hearty, infectious laugh and a mischievous twinkle in his eye, charming people everywhere he went. He was a skilled bowhunter, loyal friend and mentor to many. He is survived by Jeannine Metal, his loving wife of 40 years (Coal Center, PA); his sister, Charlene Givens and her husband, Ted (Export, PA); his sister, Josephine Metal-Corbin and her husband, David (Omaha, NE); and niece, Quinn Metal Corbin (Queens, NY). He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Metal; and his mother, Josephine Metal (Zuffante). A memorial service will take place in the Spring on a date yet to be announced. Donations to the Humane Animal Rescue League, 104 Broughton Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARMAN MARGARET "MARGE" PASSED...
HARMAN MARGARET "MARGE" Passed away peacefully on November 22, 2018. At her side was her devoted husband of 54 years, Jim Harman. Margaret was born May 9, 1943 to Charles and Catherine Jesteadt and is survived by her husband, James Harman; sons, Jeff and Eric Harman; and her four grandchildren. Marge will be remembered as devoted wife, great mom and a someone who loved her grandbabies above all else. Funeral service will be held at Mother of Sorrows Church, 4202 Old William Penn Hwy., Murrysville, PA 15668 on the 5th of January at 11:00a.m. In lieu of ?owers, please make a donation in honor of Marge to Cancer Research Institute at www.cancerresearch.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KWOLEK KIMBERLY M. AGE 54, ...
KWOLEK KIMBERLY M. Age 54, of South Park, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 7, 2018. Kimberly is survived by her beloved husband of 22 years, David Kwolek; cherished mother of David (Jamie) Kwolek, Jacob Kwolek and Sydney Kwolek; adored Mimi of Reese Kwolek; loving daughter of Mary "Lee" Brula; sister of Kerri DeGennaro, Timothy Brula, Marian (George) Koller and her younger twin brother, Keith (Judy) Brula; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Brula. Kim will always be remembered as a kind hearted person with a vibrant personality. The love she had for her family was unmeasurable, especially when it came to her children and her grandson. She will be sorely missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 16, 2018, from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills 15236. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 17, 2018, at 10 a.m., at St. Germaine Parish, 7003 Baptist Road, Bethel Park 15102. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAZMI HASSAN, M.D. OF SEWICK...
BAZMI HASSAN, M.D. Of Sewickley Heights, PA passed away on December 9, 2018, at age 81, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 11, 1937 in Shiraz, Iran to the late Mohamad Javad Zia and Batool Bazmi. Hassan was the beloved husband of Dr. Neptune Kasraie Bazmi for 53 years; the loving father of Bahar, Babak and Shervin; cherished grandfather of Jasmine and Haley Heusey; and survived by his dear niece, Hengameh Holly Bazmi; and several other family members both in the Unites States and in Iran. Prior to immigrating to the United States in 1974 with his family, Hassan graduated from Pahlavi Medical School and served in the Army Health Corp. In the U.S., Hassan completed his residency in General Surgery at Allegheny General Hospital, and later became the Head of General Surgery and President of the Medical Staff at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Passavant Hospital. In addition, Hassan was a Fellow of the American Society of Abdominal Surgeons. He was in private surgical practice for over 27 years in the North Hills, where he served thousands of patients in his community. In addition to being a dedicated surgeon, Hassan found much joy in spending time with friends and family, playing tennis and basketball, and singing classical Persian music. Remembrance services will be held in his honor at the Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community (100 Norman Drive) in Cranberry Township, PA on Friday, December 14th from 6-8 p.m. EST. In lieu of ?owers, the family suggests making a donation to The Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania. You can donate online at their website https://pfwpa.org or donate by phone by calling the Foundation at (412) 465-1112. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SUNSERI ANN M. (GRAHAM) AGE ...
SUNSERI ANN M. (GRAHAM) Age 86, on Monday, December 10, 2018. Loving wife of the late Anthony C. Sunseri; beloved mother of James (Lois), Nino (Martha), Linda (D.J.) Wright, Gusty (Karen) and Sal (Roxann) Sunseri; cherished grandmother of Anthony, Courtney Rogers, Gusty, Tara Gee, Amber Fite, Ryan, Bethany Thomas, Whitney, Ross, Natalie Taylor, Justin Wright, Tatiana, Atalya, Gusty, Jaclyn Ellis, Tino, Ashlyn and Vinnie; also 21 great- grandchildren; sister of Judith Graham, the late Howard, Katherine O'Brien, Edward and Phillip Graham. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Stanislaus Church, 21st and Smallman Streets in the Strip District on Monday, December 17, 2018, at 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Ann Sunseri was the Matriarch of the Sunseri family. Family and friends called her "BA" for Big Ann. Big not because of her physical stature, but Big because of her personality, the love she bestowed not only upon her ?ve children, 18 grandchildren and 21 great- grandchildren, but also on every one of her children's friends and teammates that she graciously invited to her kitchen table. Big was the impact she had on so many lives. Big was her compassion, eternal smile and empathy to those who sought her unique forms of wisdom. She was a mother to ?ve, but like a second mother to so many others. She will be missed by all of those she has touched as she made everyone she touched feel so special. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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