PATRICIA A. (ORNATO) WALZ Age 71, on Monday, May 6, 2019, of Whitehall. Beloved wife of the late William; daughter of the late Clarence and Ann Ornato. Survived by family, neighbors and friends. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227, Tuesday morning, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. A committal service will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Please send condolences to johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRUCE M. GRAY AGE 70, OF NORTH...
BRUCE M. GRAY Age 70, of North Versailles, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019. He was born April 27, 1949, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Edwin and Alice Gray. He was a Navy veteran that went onto work as a supervisor at the Westinghouse plant in East Pittsburgh, before working for the State of Pennsylvania in the welfare office in McKeesport. He was a member of the Elks in North Huntingdon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Leslie Skip Gray. He is survived by his loving wife of over 47 years, Janice Gray; children, Jack (Jennifer) D'Amico, Tara (Michael) Barone, John (Meredith) Gray, and Jason (Andrea) Gray; and grandchildren McKenzie Gray, Victoria Barone, Theodore Teddy Gray, Charlize Charlie Gray, and Michael Barone. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the FORGIE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. Everyone will gather at the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Wednesday for a funeral service with Rev. Eric Dennis officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial Park in Monroeville. For online condolences please visit snyderfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JEANNE L. (LICKER) MALONEY AGE...
JEANNE L. (LICKER) MALONEY Age 86, of Allison Park, on Friday, May 10, 2019. Beloved wife for 60 years of Paul T. Maloney; loving mother of Paul D. (Lynn) Maloney and Michael (Jennifer) Maloney; proud grandmother of Katie Maloney, Anne (Jeremy) Deibert, Lily (Tahnee Balerio) Grenci, Megan (Thomas) Doane, Allyson Maloney, and Peter, John, and Christopher Maloney; dear great-grandmother of John Paul Deibert; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; she is survived by one sister, Betty Zielinski; and preceded in death by siblings, Donald and Robert Licker, Delores Wright, Annabelle McKee, and Rita Summerly. Services and Interment will be held privately by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to a charity of your choice. Arrangements made by the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., Glenshaw. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOUGLAS J. REGRUT ON THURSDAY,...
DOUGLAS J. REGRUT On Thursday, May 9, 2019, Douglas J. Regrut, age 28, of Bellevue. Son of Dwayne Regrut, Sr. (Sue) and the late Kimberly Regrut; brother of Dwayne Regrut II; also survived by his girlfriend, Kristina Barron and her parents, Michael and Cathy Barron; nephew of Dale Regrut, Deann (Mike) Mamich and Mary Jo Regrut; cousin of Dale II (Rachael) and Candace (Dan), Michael and Matthew; uncle of Kimberly, Angelina and Madison. Doug will be remembered for his bright smile and beautiful personality. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Bellevue United Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Union Dale Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WALTER GORALZICK "CLIFF" AGE ...
WALTER GORALZICK "CLIFF" Age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Son of the late Walter and Evelyn; beloved father of James (Shawn), David, Anthony and William (Theresa) Goralzick; also many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; brother of Robert (Donna) and the late Richard (survived by Donna) Goralzick. Friends received Tuesday 12-5 in THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2323 E. Carson St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pittsburgh Veterans Police Association, Lodge # 1. 1300 Rutherford Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15216. www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CYNTHIA J. IORIO OF BETHEL PAR...
CYNTHIA J. IORIO Of Bethel Park, on Friday, May 10, 2019, age 37; beloved husband of Justin J. Iorio; loving mother of Sophia M. Iorio, daughter of Samuel and Judy (Cooper) Vieceli; grandaughter of Jane Cooper; niece of Mark and Debbie Cooper and Cindy and Chuck Shirley; cousin of Lizzy Shirley. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (RT 88), Library, where a funeral service will be Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Private interment.www.davidhenneyfuneralhome Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LOIS JEAN (DAY) CALLAHAN AGE 9...
LOIS JEAN (DAY) CALLAHAN Age 91, born February 29, 1928. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Loving mother of Deborah Gregory (Dave) and James Callahan (Marilyn); sister of the late Richard Day; also survived by three grandchildren, Jay DeBucci, Jeff DeBucci (Denise), and Jayme Gregory; one great-grandson, Jayson Mangiamelle; and two nephews. Visitation 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Monday at HENNEY, BRADWELL, & NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME, 524 Washington Ave., Carnegie, where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Pittsburgh Office, 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. www.henneybradwellnirella.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NANCY JANE WAREHAM AGE 86, OF ...
NANCY JANE WAREHAM Age 86, of Penn Hills, on May 3, 2019. Beloved wife for 59 years of the late Calvin Charles Wareham; loving mother of Nancy Lynn Wareham, Jeffrey Wareham (Robin), and Susan Nestor (Greg); grandmother of Matthew and Michael Wareham, and Melynda Nestor; sister of Betty Jean Highlands. Nancy was a graduate of Carnegie Tech/Carnegie Mellon University. Graveside Service Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Hebron Cemetery, 10460 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills. Arrangements entrusted to TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., Penn Hills. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AGATHA E. (KALAS) BRAJDIC AGE ...
AGATHA E. (KALAS) BRAJDIC Age 91, of Dormont, on Thursday May 9, 2019. Beloved wife for 67 years of Anthony T. Brajdic; mother of Anthony (Cheryl), Barbara (Richard) Demaio, Nancy (Thomas) Liszka, James (Marie), and the late Gregory (surviving, Connie) Brajdic; also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Agatha enjoyed softball, volleyball, tap dancing, and painting. Family and friends will be received at LAUGHLIN CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 222 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon, on Tuesday, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Bernard Church on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte, dsagreatercharlotte.org, or to Shriners Hospitals for Children - Erie, shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/erie. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EDWARD WILLIAM TARLE "ED" PASS...
EDWARD WILLIAM TARLE "ED" Passed away peacefully at home Thursday, May 9, 2019. He was born on December 12, 1931 in Glassport, PA. The son of the late Nicholas and Stella (Cvetic) Tarle. Ed is survived by a sister, Mary Tarle Corcoran of Clinton Township, Michigan. He was preceded to death by brothers, John N. and Joseph F. Tarle; as well as sister, Dorothy Tarle McMullen. Edward and his beloved wife of thirty-seven years, Linda L. Tarle, resided in Scott Township. Their family includes, son Edward Andrew and daughter-in-law Sandra Lynn (Jones) Tarle of San Juan Capistrano, California, daughter Mary Ann and son-in-law Henry L. Padlo of Saltsburg, PA, son Martin Nicholas Tarle of St. Mary's, PA, stepson, Peter T. and stepdaughter-in-law Lisa Prusko of Plum, PA, and stepdaughter Andrea L. Prusko of Moon Township, PA; granddaughters Kristen Lynn Tarle and Stephanie Jeanne Tarle of San Juan Capistrano, grandson Robert Edward and granddaughter-in-law Alyssa Leigh Tarle; and great-grandsons Lukas Nikolai Tarle and Jaxson Maddox Tarle all of Carlsbad, California; and granddaughters, Brittney Ann Tarle and Kali Barbara Tarle of St. Mary's, also by a niece and nephews. Ed graduated from St. Peter's High School in McKeesport, PA and received a B.A. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Tech in 1954. He worked for more than forty years in the aerospace and defense industry at the Glen L. Martin Aero Space Center in Baltimore, Maryland, the Bettis Atomic Plan in West Mifflin, Westinghouse Apparatus Division, Monroeville, Gould Ocean Systems in Cleveland, Ohio and the O'Donnell Engineering Company also in Cleveland. Ed was a Lodge Officer for the Croatian Fraternal Union (CFU) Lodge 719 in Glassport for over twenty years and was past-president of the Glassport Lions Club. He enjoyed extensive travel both international and domestic, computer technology, classical music, photography, and was also an avid Bridge player and collector of antiques. The family would like to thank both Chrissy Pearson and Family Hospice for their tender and compassionate care. Friends welcome Wednesday 10-12:00 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd, Scott Twp 15220. Funeral Service to follow at 12:30 p.m. in Old Saint Luke's Church, 330 Old Washington Pike, Carnegie, PA, 15106. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the PA Parks and Forest Foundation (Cook Forest) , 1845 Market Street, Suite 202 Camp Hill, PA 17011, American Parkinson Disease Association (apda.org) www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SUSAN L. TAPOLOW ON FRIDAY MAY...
SUSAN L. TAPOLOW On Friday May 3, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Harvey P. Tapolow; beloved mother of Diane Robertson and Andrei Freeman, both of Pittsburgh; sister of the late Michael Hecht; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Services and Interment Private. Contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 451 44th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 or American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., family owned and operated. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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IRENE HOLDER AGE 94, OF MCCAND...
IRENE HOLDER Age 94, of McCandless Twp., on Friday, May 10, 2019, Mrs. Holder was the beloved wife of the late Regis J. Soeder and William Holder; proud mother of Jeanne Bittner (John), Richard Soeder (Barbara), Chuck Soeder (Terri), Lynn Hoysan (Pete), Carol Koerper (Mike), and the late Jim Soeder (Joy); predeceased by five siblings; also survived by 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; special friends, Bob and Maggie Holder. She was very proud of her 19 grandchildren and their college degrees. Celebrate Mrs. Holder's life with her family on Monday from 2-8 p.m. at PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rt. 8, Shaler Twp.. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Glenshaw on Tuesday at 10 a.m. The family respectfully suggests donations be made to American Diabetes Association, 112 Washington Pl #1520, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Leave condolences at www.permanfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GERALDINE (RANDOL) KWIATKOWSKI...
GERALDINE (RANDOL) KWIATKOWSKI "GERRY" Age 78, of Brookline, formerly of East Liberty, on Friday, May 10, 2019. Loving mother of John J. (Josie) Kwiatkowski, Jr., Douglas Kwiatkowski, Donald (Diana) Kwiatkowski, Gary (Janice) Kwiatkowski and Sandra (David) Kwiatkowski Rusnak; cherished grandmother of Dawn, John, Jason, Kristen, Kelly, Josie, Ryan, Josh, Justin, Crystal, Matt, Randy and Cali; 15 great-grandchildren; sister of Elaine (Art) Griffiths and the late Maryann (Paul) Antonoplos. Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Monday, May 13, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Parish, St. Augustine Church on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MYRNA (WINTERSGILL) TRAUTVETTE...
MYRNA (WINTERSGILL) TRAUTVETTER Age 81, of Baldwin Borough, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2019. Daughter of the late Al and Clara Wintersgill; beloved wife of the late Matthew Miller and Edward Trautvetter; mother of Kathleen (Mark) Hanna, Karen (Jeffrey) Starr, David Trautvetter, Sean (Sally) Miller, Patrick (Manal) Miller, Chad (Heather) Trautvetter, and the late Kimberly (Miller) Whitfield; proud grandmother of Matthew Starr, Lisa (Starr) Green, Alyssa and Cody Miller, Briana and Jacina Miller, and Ashley, Shaelen, and Jacelyn Trautvetter; proud great-grandmother of Lyla Green; sister of the late Ronnie Wintersgill. Myrna was a retired bank manager at Parkvale Savings and Loan. She participated in Handmaid of the Lord at St. Germaine Church, was the secretary-treasurer of Baldwin United Presbyterian Church Ladies' Evening Circle, a member of the South Park Seniors, and was a volunteer for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Friends received Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, (at 6th St.) South Park Twp. (412) 655-4600, where a Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m., followed by a luncheon in Frisch's Banquet Room in Caste Village. In lieu of flowers, donations in Myrna's name may be sent to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110. Condolences may be offered for the family at www.GriffithFH.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRETA (SEPESY) DANSER AGE 90, ...
GRETA (SEPESY) DANSER Age 90, of Spring, Texas, formerly of Monessen, shared love and farewells with her family and left us after a short illness on May 6, 2019. She was born on Father's Day, June 17, 1928, in Coal Center, daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Clemis) Sepesy. Those who knew Greta enjoyed her laughter and enjoyment of life and love of people, her wonderful baked goods and meals, her thrill of a good sale, and her impeccable looks. Always a hard worker, from employment in the RCA factory to creating her own catering business in Texas, where she moved in 1978, Greta was always busy. She enjoyed family and friends and doted on her husband, Bob. After his passing, Greta joined women's clubs enjoying many outings, luncheons and dancing. She loved spending time in Pittsburgh visiting, cooking, laughing, and shopping with her sister, Verna Mae. Never having had children, Greta shared a special relationship with her niece, Christine, and her great-nieces. Last June she was touched to share her 90th birthday surrounded by cousins and family. She was blessed later in life to enjoy the companionship, love and devotion with Ali Kahveci sharing in many joyous adventures. She is loved and will be missed by all her family and her Texas family of neighbors and friends. In addition to her parents, Greta was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Danser; and her brothers, Jack and Ronald Sepesy. Surviving is her cherished sister, Verna Mae (Ray) Castner; niece, Christine (Paul Stolinski) Castner; and dear great-nieces Jessica, Julianna, and Justine Stolinski; loving companion, Ali Kahveci; as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins by the dozens. Friends will be received Tuesday, May 14, 2019, from 2-4 and 6- 8 p.m. at the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100), and where a Blessing service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Private family interment 2 p.m. Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Coal Center, PA. corlfuneralchapel.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GEORGE F. GLARNER, JR. AGE 85,...
GEORGE F. GLARNER, JR. Age 85, of Murrysville passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, after an extended and courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 27, 1934 in Forest Hills, PA, the son of the late George F. Glarner, Sr. and Mildred (Bochter) Glarner. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; and also a son, George F. Glarner III, in the year 2013. George was a graduate of Penn Hills High School, where he was a three-year starter on the Penn Hills Football Team. He was part of a squad that went 9 and 6 over 3 years in the PSAC West. George played both offense and defense positions, and was one of the top defensive linemen in the league. He then earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Education at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1956, where he also started as a tackle on the IUP Football Team. Afterwards, he went on to further his education at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his Master's Degree in Business. In tandem with his teaching career, George coached Ford City High School Football, and then moved on to Assistant Coach and then Head Football Coach at Swissvale High School in 1963. During his tenure, he was a Four-Time ALLEMON Conference Coach of the Year. In 1970, George began a career with QSP, Inc., a division of Reader's Digest, where he excelled as a National Accounts Manager for over 26 years, from which he retired in 1996. Alongside his career at Reader's Digest, in 1980, George and his wife, Betty, founded their own company, Armoloy of Western PA, Inc., a Metal Finishing company, where he served as President until he retired in the year 2000. George was a longtime Board Member of the Westmoreland Girl Scout Council, as well as the Murrysville Public Library. He was also a member of the Syria Shrine in Pittsburgh, and a devoted parishioner of the First United Methodist Church in Murrysville for more than 43 years. George's most memorable attribute was his deep devotion and love for his family and all of his friends. He will fondly be remembered for his enjoyable and often humorous quick wit, his incredibly keen memory, and his passion for all sports, especially PITT and IUP Football. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Betty J. (Davis) Glarner; his devoted children, Gregory (Kathy) Glarner of Plum, and Beth Anne (David) Nader of Murrysville; and also his six grandchildren, Gregory, Robert, Chris and Victoria Glarner, and Danielle and Jake Nader; and his three great-granddaughters, all of whom will miss him dearly. Family and friends will be received from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. and also from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at HART FUNERAL HOME, located at 3103 Lillian Avenue, Murrysville. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, located at 3916 Old William Penn Highway, Murrysville, PA. Everyone please meet at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, in memory of George F. Glarner, Jr. www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBERT L. PATTERSON, JR. AGE 6...
ROBERT L. PATTERSON, JR. Age 64, of Elliott, on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Beloved husband of Michelle (Jones) Patterson; father of Nichole (Travis) Kruse and Richard Patterson; grandfather of Olivia and Harper Kruse; brother of the late Mary Jo Schmidt; son of the late Florence and Robert L. Patterson, Sr. Friends received Tuesday, from 2-4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until time of Blessing Service at 7:30 p.m. at ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC., 900 Chartiers Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Interment private. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials may be made to Humane Animal Rescue Wildlife Center, 6000 Verona Road, Verona, PA 15147. Add a tribute www. staabfuneral.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHARLES CHRISTY DUCK AGE 74, O...
CHARLES CHRISTY DUCK Age 74, of Mt. Washington. On Sunday, May 12, 2019, peacefully and surrounded by his family after a short but hard fought battle with cancer. Beloved husband of 53 years to Margie (Bruner); devoted father to Julie (Fred) Smallhoover, Robert (Lisa) Christy, Amy (Robert) Mullen and Jeff Forse; cherished grandfather of Fred (Lisa), David, Sara and Samuel Smallhoover, Charles, John, and Mark Christy, and Alex and Lauren Mullen. Adored by his dog, Sadie. Longtime Teamster member of Local 249 and had a lifelong passion for working on his classic car. Family and friends welcome on Wednesday, May 15th from 2-8 p.m. at the BRUSCO-FALVO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 214 Virginia Avenue, Mt. Washington (412 381-2323). Funeral Service on Thursday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. www.bruscofalvo.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PERZEALIA H. BYRD AGE 96, QUIE...
PERZEALIA H. BYRD Age 96, quietly on May 10, 2019, at Seneca Place. Retired clerk, Department of Property Assessment, Allegheny County, Member of Zion Baptist Church, McKeesport. Beloved mother of Paul Anthony (Mary Lynne) Byrd, and Cecelia (Earl) Jenkins; three grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives. Family will receive guests Wednesday, May 15, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, followed by services at 12 noon, at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 800 Center St. (at South Ave.), Wilkinsburg 15221. Funeral Home inquiries, 412-241-7998. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHRISTINA R. SANTILLO AGE 95, ...
CHRISTINA R. SANTILLO Age 95, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 10, 2019, at the home of her son in Valencia following a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. She was born in Chewton on November 4, 1923, the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (D'Andrea) Maietta. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael L. Santillo, who died January 24, 1989. They were married August 1, 1942. Christina is survived by six sons, Michael (Priscilla) Santillo of Ellwood City, Richard (Jane) Santillo of Seminole, FL, Robert (Gayle) Santillo of Valencia, Gary Santillo of Edinboro, Raymond (LuAnn) Santillo of Ellwood City, and Thomas (Pam) Santillo of Pittsburgh. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SAMUEL TEOLIS FUNERAL HOME, and Crematory Inc. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Redeemer Church with Father Mark Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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