TAUFER STEPHEN J. Of South Park, on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, age 80. Beloved husband for 52 years of Elizabeth "Betty" (Sedlak) Taufer; loving father of Margaret "Peggie" Bednar, Victoria "Tori" Nyman (Ronald), Daniel (Jeanne) and David; brother of the late Frank and Albert Taufer and Margaret Berry; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Steve was an Airman 2nd Class in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a member of the Finleyville Moose Post #172, Finleyville American Legion Post #613, Air Heritage, A.P.W.O. (retired) and an avid Numismatist for 60 years. Visitation Sunday 2-7 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (Rt. 88), Library, where a Blessing Service will be Monday 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery with full military honors. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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RYAN VIRGINIA (KUZNICKI) AGE 7...
RYAN VIRGINIA (KUZNICKI) Age 72, of Edgeworth, formerly of Shadyside, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Family Hospice Canterbury. Born in Pittsburgh on March 3, 1942, she was one of two daughters to the late William and Mildred (Zalnasky) Kuznicki. In 2002, she was predeceased by her husband, Daniel P. Ryan. Loving mother of Ronald McCormick (Julie) of Sewickley and Shannon Lutz (Robert) of Key West, FL; cherished sister of Carol Obel (Steven) of Shaler; devoted grandmother of Ben (Claire), Kelly, Sarah, Billy, Danny, Caleigh, Colin and Kelsey. Virginia was a member of St. Stanislaus Church. She had been the office manager of the Pittsburgh Federal Court System and previously worked for the Law Firm of Gilardi and Cooper. Visitation Sunday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at COPELAND'S SEWICKLEY, 702 Beaver St., where prayers will be recited on Monday at 8:45 a.m. followed by Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church, 21st and Smallman, 1711 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her name to St. Stephen's Church, Side by Side Ministries, 405 Frederick St., Sewickley, PA 15143. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHNSON LOLETA GILBERT LISA ...
JOHNSON LOLETA GILBERT LISA Age 59, of Sheridan, on March 25, 2014. Visitation Saturday, March 29, 2014, 2 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. in the CALVIN L. SHEFFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 225 Beltzhoover Ave. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DRESSEL AGNES H. PASSED AWAY M...
DRESSEL AGNES H. Passed away March 24, 2014, in Palmetto. She was born May 3, 1926, in Pittsburgh, PA, and was predeceased by a son, Ronald Dressel. Surviving are two sons, Leo P. Dressel, Cordova, TN and John Dressel, Palm Coast, FL; daughter, Sandra Hooey, Ruskin, FL; brother, William Gedman, Oakmont, PA; seven grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014, at KICLITER FUNERAL HOME. www.kicliterfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCLUSKEY CHARLES AGE 90, OF P...
McCLUSKEY CHARLES Age 90, of Plum, on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Elsie E. (Grace) McCluskey; loving father of Billie L. (late Chris) Kikta and Larry J. (Susan) McCluskey; grandfather of Andrew (Maya) Kikta and Katie (Josh) Boyles; great-grandfather of Charles Boyles; brother of Catherine Farnsworth and the late Marie Stephensky, Frank McCluskey and Eugene McCluskey; also survived by nieces and nephews. Mr. McCluskey was employed for 41 years as a machine foreman at Westinghouse Electrical Manufacturing Co. and proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2014, and 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014, at MAURICE L. KNEE, LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Rd. (across from S & T Bank), Plum, PA 15239. Funeral Service Saturday, March 29, 2014, at 12 p.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, 2555 Haymaker Rd. (across from entrance to Forbes Hospital), Monroeville, PA 15146. Interment to follow in Crossroads Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCABE JAY F. JAY F. MCCABE, A...
McCABE JAY F. Jay F. McCabe, age 79, of Finleyville, died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Cherry Tree Nursing Center in Uniontown. He was born February 12, 1935, in Pittsburgh, a son of William and Helen Martin McCabe. Mr. McCabe was retired as an operating engineer with Trumbell Corporation in Pleasant Hills and was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66 in Pittsburgh. Surviving are his wife, Marianne Jablonski (Kelly) McCabe; a son, Scott McCabe of Cleveland, OH; a daughter, Jamie Roberts and her husband, Jimmie of Sharpsville, PA; two stepsons, Matthew Kelly of Pittsburgh and Ryan Kelly of Boonton, NJ; two stepdaughters, Jackie Kelly-McHale of Tinley Park, IL and Judy Acheson of the North Hills; eleven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Friends will be received Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at KEGEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tim P. Kegel, supervisor, 3560 Washington Avenue, in Finleyville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Finleyville, with Reverend Robert Boyle, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LAROCCA PANSY PAM AGE 86, OF...
LaROCCA PANSY PAM Age 86, of Henderson, NV, formerly of Kennedy Twp., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Beloved wife of Robert LaRocca; mother of Roberta LaRocca; and grandmother of Matthew and Jordan Hrabak, all of Henderson and Las Vegas, NV. Visitation for family and friends held at the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 700 7th St., McKees Rocks, PA 15136, 412-331-0900, on Sunday, March 30, 2014, from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 343 Forest Grove Rd., Coraopolis, PA 15108, followed by interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Please view our online guestbook. www.musmannofh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMAS MILDRED RITA AGE 82, ...
THOMAS MILDRED RITA Age 82, of Sheraden, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Thomas. Rita is survived by her daughters, Danielle (Todd) Ross and Beth Thomas; and sister, Mary Ellen Fath. Visitation will be FRIDAY, 9:00-11:00 a.m., at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks, with service directly following at the funeral home. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KRALL FRANCES L. AGE 95, FORME...
KRALL FRANCES L. Age 95, formerly of Port Vue, died March 26, 2014, at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg. Born November 8, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Josephine (Scuderi) Petrulli and the wife of the late Charles C. Krall. Frances was a devoted housewife and loved to bake for her family and friends. She was a member of the former Sacred Heart Church in McKeesport. Frances had worked in the cafeteria at South Allegheny Elementary School, and earlier in life for the PA Dept. of Welfare. Survivors include son, Charles F. Krall of Mechanicsburg; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Frances was preceded in death by siblings, Phillip, Ida Sarnicola, Mike, Sam, Theresa Fichera, Leo and Rosalie Roper. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from noon - 3 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. at WILLIG FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Vincent P. Velas on Monday, 10 a.m., at St. Patrick Church. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Vue. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CIERI ANTHONY V. "TONY" AGE 82...
CIERI ANTHONY V. "TONY" Age 82, of Whitehall, passed away on March 26, 2014. Beloved husband of Doris Paranzino for 62 years; father of Anthony Cieri, Jr.; brother of Rita Flowers and Carol Scarlatelli and he was preceded in death by six siblings. He was a well known general contractor in the South Hills area. Visitation will be on Friday, March 28, 2014, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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GREEN ELVIRA P. (TAMBURO) OF P...
GREEN ELVIRA P. (TAMBURO) Of Point Breeze, on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, age 100. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Green; mother of Richard Green of Lambertville, New Jersey. Born on Dec. 18, 1913, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Augusta (Taravella) Tamburo. She was preceded in death by five brothers and a sister. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, www.mccabebrothers.com, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bede Church at 10:30 a.m. Entombment to follow in Homewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Elvira's name to Central Catholic High School. www.centralcatholichs.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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O'FRIEL THOMAS J. AGE 68, OF G...
O'FRIEL THOMAS J. Age 68, of Glenshaw, on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Eswein); loving father of Kathleen; dear stepfather of Daniel (Tonya) Reilly and Colleen (Michael) Blackman; dear grandfather of Dalton, Alyssa, Kirsten and Brandon; brother of James (Arlene) O'Friel, Marilyn (the late Talman) Charters, Maureen (Jay) Lyle, Sara (Ahmie) Baum and Michael (Berdie) O'Friel; also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved him very much. Son of the late Florence (Smith) and Clarence O'Friel. He was a wonderful husband, father and brother and he will be sorely missed. Tom was a US Navy veteran from 1965-1969. He graduated from Point Park College and he worked in retail sales at Macy's where he retired in 2013. Friends will be received Sunday, March 30, 2014, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday, March 31, 2014, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society or the Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford, PA 15090. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MARTIER MICHAEL C. OF MOON TWP...
MARTIER MICHAEL C. Of Moon Twp., on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, age 89. Beloved husband of Helen (Midzianowsky) Martier; loving father of Janet Martier-Gill and the late Gregory Martier; brother of Frank Martier; and grandfather of Joseph Martier. Friends received in the ANTHONY J. SANVITO FUNERAL HOME, 1316 Fourth Ave., Coraopolis, on Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Parastas on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral service on Saturday at St. Vladimir Church, Ambridge, at 10 a.m. Everyone please meet at the church. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BROWN ROSEMARIE ON WEDNESDAY, ...
BROWN ROSEMARIE On Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 83 years young, of Millvale. Beloved and devoted wife of Robert R. Brown; greatest mother of Rosemary and Charles Mozuch, Robert and Esther Brown, Jr.; Nam of Dawn and Dave Grainy, Wendy and Dennis Lynch, and Thomas Fishinger; great-Nam of Audrey, Ethan, Olivia, and Elise Grainy, Mallory, Marissa, and Bryce Lynch. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26. Services and funeral private. Arrangements by HAHN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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EDWARDS JAKII DEPARTED THIS LI...
EDWARDS JAKII Departed this life on Monday, March 24, 2014. Born June 14, 1944, in Pittsburgh, daughter of Cleophas Wright and the late Dorothy Edwards; loving mother of Durksen P. Kemp (Jennifer) from Texas and Scott Edwards from California; brother, Rev. Reginald E. Wright, Sr., Pittsburgh; six grandchildren; and a host of relatives. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 29, 2014, at 12 p.m. at Jesus is the Answer Ministries located at 258 Columbia Ave., Penn Hills, PA 15235, 412-243-3646. Arrangements of care HOUSE OF LAW, INC. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WEAVER JOHN W., JR. JULY 15, 1...
WEAVER
JOHN W., Jr.
July 15, 1946 ~ March 28, 2011
There's nothing to replace the one we knew and loved. So very missed.
Your Family
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CONWAY DANIEL G., JR. OF LAWRE...
CONWAY DANIEL G., Jr. Of Lawrenceville, formerly of Green Tree, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving partner of Connie Lee Walsh; loving son of Jean (Mulraney) and the late Daniel Grant, Sr.; father of Bridgette Ann (DJ) and Daniel L. (Heather); and grandfather of Melinda, Cody, and Natalie. Dan is also survived by brothers, Gregory (Shirley) of Charlotte, NC, Timothy (Kim), Robert (Linda), and Patrick (Kathleen); also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and many special friends. Friends received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Butler at 52nd St., Lawrenceville. Masonic Funeral Service Lodge 45 will be held Sunday 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Simon & Jude Church, Green Tree, Monday at noon. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BAKER WAYNE ALBERT AGE 43, OF ...
BAKER WAYNE ALBERT Age 43, of McKees Rocks, passed on Monday, March 24, 2014. Father of Nolean L. Dougherty; beloved son of the late Albert and Gerry Baker; brother of Dale, Gale, Glenn, Rose, Dean, John, and the late Diane Baker. Survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. No visitation. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Take a Break II for an Irish Memorial. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions accepted. Professional services entrusted to the care of THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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YALLUM JOANNE LOVING WIFE, MOT...
YALLUM
JOANNE
Loving wife, mother, grandmother
2 years gone by
we draw in a silent sigh
our hearts still heavy
our mind still sees
all the joy in our memories
Your husband reflects
on the beautiful life left
your children carry on
your traditions
a great gift kept
Your grandchildren
are growing up
they miss your words of wisdom
and baking lessons
When the family gathers
your seat is empty
but the space you take
in our hearts
will always be filled
With love, Joe, Joey, Maureen, Stephanie, Tim, Joshua, Justin, Abigail, John, Jane, Nicole, Kailia, Kim, Bill, Marissa, Jordan, Jarred and Mario
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BURKART MILTON W., PH.D. OF PO...
BURKART MILTON W., Ph.D. Of Point Breeze, on Monday, February 24, 2014, age 91. Beloved husband of Patricia K. Crumrine, M.D. and the late Yvonne Burkart; brother of Elizabeth Ellis (the late Charles) and Harold Burkart (Agnes); uncle of Roger Burkart, Rosalind Smith, Caroline Johnson, Robert Ellis, James Ellis, Brenda Bartelt and Brian Thompson. Dr. Burkart graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology and obtained his Ph.D. from Columbia University in Material Sciences. Dr. Burkhart worked his entire career at Bettis Atomic Power, developing nuclear fuel and naval applications. He served as a pharmacist mate on the SS Sea Flier in the South Pacific during WWII. He was active in local politics through the 14th Ward Democratic Club and served as Committee Chair for the 8th Ward. Music was an important part of his life and he appreciated classical as well as folk music. He enjoyed the company of a circle of friends who sang both regional and international folk music. For 20 years, he played in the second violin section of the Edgewood Symphony. Dr. Burkart shared his talent in mathematics as a tutor for elementary and high school children. His lifelong interest in science led him to take all of the undergraduate courses in neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh during his retirement. He also enjoyed folk dancing and downhill and cross-county skiing, which he took up during his retirement. Dr. Burkart enjoyed travel and particularly relished his annual trip to Stone Harbor with close friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Dr. Burkart's name to the Alzheimer Disease Research Center, Attention: Leslie Dunn, MPH, ADRC Administrator, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Montefiore, Four West, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582. Please provide the name and address of where to send a letter of acknowledgement. A memorial concert will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2014, at the Frick Fine Arts Building on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh. Arrangements by McCABE BROS., INC. www.mccabebrothers.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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