SCHAAF EARL D. Age 81, of McCandless Township, on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Loving husband for 60 years to JoAnn Schaaf; dear father of Mark Schaaf (Michaeline Rittman). Friends received Thursday 12:30 p.m. until the time of a Blessing Service at 2 p.m. at GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Highway, Wexford. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to T.R.Y., P.O. Box 40, Wexford, PA 15090. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHAAF EARL D. AGE 81, OF MCCA...
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ZOBER IRENE L. ON TUESDAY, APR...
ZOBER IRENE L. On Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Sister of the late Helen Lee Cohen and Leo A. Zober; aunt of Bernard (LaJune) Cohen of Ohio, Andrea Zober of Munhall, the late William (late Karen) Zober and Wilbert (late Barbara) Cohen; also survived by ten great-nieces and nephews; and 19 great-great- nieces and nephews. Miss Zober was a legal secretary for 37 years. She was the past President of Hadar Group of Hadassah. A life long member of Hadassah, Irene volunteered for many years with the Pittsburgh chapter. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Ave., Shadyside, on Thursday at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (10-11 a.m.). Interment B'Nai Israel Cemetery, Greensburg. Contributions may be made to Hadassah-Greater Pittsburgh Chapter, 1824 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or United Jewish Federation, 234 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or Sivitz Hospice, 200 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. www.schugar.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LUNZ FRANCIS C., SR. AGE 82, O...
LUNZ FRANCIS C., Sr. Age 82, of Tionesta, PA, formerly of Troy Hill, Pgh., on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at the Golden Living Center, Titusville, PA. Born May 13, 1931, in Pgh., son of the late Bernard and Hilda (Stang) Lunz. On March 10, 1953, in Pgh., he married Anna M. (Geimer) Lunz. The couple just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. Member of St. Anthony's R.C. Church and the Knights of Columbus of Tionesta. Served his country during the Korean conflict in the U.S. Army. Francis was a police officer and worked as a 1st grade Detective, Burglary Division, and in the Canine Unit, for the City of Pgh., retiring in 1989. During that time, from 1982 until 1989, he also owned a private investigation firm, Steel City Investigations. He also worked for Hughes & Hatcher Men's Store in Pgh. as a security guard. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #1 of Pgh. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and loved his Beagles. Surviving are two sons, Gary F. Lunz of Pgh., Francis C. Lunz, Jr. and wife, Jean, of Butler, PA; three daughters, Mary Jo Hills and husband, Bruce of Pgh., Mary Ann Goode of Export, PA, Bernadette A. Stewart and husband, Eric, of Warrendale, PA; eight grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; brother, Edwin Lunz of Pgh.; three sisters, Rosalia Abel of Millvale, PA, Marian Lorenz of Pgh., Bernadette Kryl and her husband, Joseph, also of Pgh.; several nieces and nephews. In addition to parents, preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph Lunz and two brothers in infancy; five sisters deceased, Gertrude Enz, Mercedes Bradley, Lorraine Rau, Dolores Enz, and Margaret Archey. Friends will first be received at the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1501 Lowrie St., Pittsburgh, PA (Troy Hill) on Friday from 2-5 p.m. Friends will then be received at the NORMAN J. WIMER FUNERAL HOME of Tionesta, PA on Saturday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 21, 2014, at St. Anthony's R.C. Church at 10 a.m., with Father Joseph Kalinowski, Celebrating the Mass. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Tidioute, PA. Full military rights will be accorded. Memorial contributions may be made to the Golden Living Center, 81 Dillon Dr., Titusville, PA 16354. Condolences may be sent by email to condolences@wimerfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BERLINSKY SARA ON TUESDAY, APR...
BERLINSKY SARA On Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Harold Berlinsky; beloved mother of Steven Berlinsky and Michael (Kathryn) Berlinsky; sister of Minnie Zavos and the late Esther Mankin, Benjamin Sinaikin, and Libby Aaron; grandma of Benjamin J., Samuel H. and Warren M. Berlinsky; also survived by nieces and nephews. Graveside Services and Interment will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2014, at 1 p.m. in B'nai Israel Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Center for Compassionate Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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COLLINS WILLIAM P. AGE 66, OF ...
COLLINS WILLIAM P. Age 66, of McKeesport, on Sat., April 12, 2014. Visitation Fri. from 10 a.m. until the time of Service at 11 a.m. at the D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Butler at 46th Sts., Lawrenceville. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LALLY JAMES F. "JIMMY" ON MOND...
LALLY JAMES F. "JIMMY" On Monday, April 14, 2014, at age 90, a lifelong resident of Oakland. Beloved husband for 56 years of Joan K. Lally; father of Michelle H. Lally (Philip B. Skender); also survived by many godchildren and cousins in the Walsh, Lally and Obringer families. Son of the late Helen Walsh Lally and James A. Lally. Jimmy attended St. Regis (Chapel) grade school, and graduated from Central Catholic High School, Class of 1941. He served as Assistant Business Agent of Steamfitters L.U. #449 for 33 years and was the longest serving elected officer. He was elected to Pittsburgh City Council in 1975 and served as President of Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council, was a member Federal Home Loan Bank Board, Port Authority Board, Pittsburgh Stadium Authority, and Executive Director, Three Rivers Stadium and the Allegheny Labor Council. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity, and St. Paul Cathedral, where he served as head usher at the 10 a.m. Mass for 72 years and a member of the Pittsburgh Athletic Association. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Friday, April 18, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, April 19, 2014, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. There will be no visitation on Easter Sunday. Funeral Monday, April 21, 2014, Mass of the Resurrection, St. Paul Cathedral, Oakland at 10 a.m. Interment, Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Jim's beloved St. Paul Cathedral, 108 N. Dithridge Street, PGH., PA 15213 or to the James F. Lally Memorial Scholarship Fund at Central Catholic High School, 4720 Fifth Avenue, PGH., PA 15213. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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JONES JOHN G. JACK ON SATURD...
JONES JOHN G. JACK On Saturday, April 12, 2014, of Shaler. Dear brother of Lois Lampenfeld of Swisshelm Park, and the late Thelma, Mary, William, and Florence. Jack is also survived by his nieces and nephews; and good friend of Gary Wiegand of Ross Twp.; and many friends at the Crows Nest Restaurant; and also survived by his dog, Miranda. Friends received 10-11 a.m. Friday morning only at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. A Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday morning at 11 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SCAFURI MARY M. HAPPY BIRTHDAY...
SCAFURI
MARY M.
Happy Birthday,
Mary M. Scafuri
Remember you always
Love, Larry
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ESSEL GLENN R. AGE 26, OF PITT...
ESSEL GLENN R. Age 26, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Lexington, SC, unexpectedly on Sunday, April 13, 2014. Beloved son of Danial and Deborah (Hartay) Essel; loving brother of Ashley (Aaron) Poklar and Stacey (fiancé Cole Conner) Essel; grandson of Ruth and the late Ronald Hartay and the late Frederick Essel; uncle of Adelaide, Lorelei, and Anneliese Poklar. Friends received Saturday 1 until time of military service at 5 p.m. at BRUSCO - NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256, woundedwarriorproject.org. Add a tribute at: brusco-napierfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DONAHUE HELEN GRACE (PATRICK) ...
DONAHUE HELEN GRACE (PATRICK) Age 84, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, of Whitehall, formerly of Brookline. Wife of the late John Francis Donahue; mother of James F. (Beverly) Donahue, Donna J. (Robert) Bosetti, Michael J. (Sook) Donahue; grandmother of Rachel, Joshua, Kristen, Kara, Robert, Jr., Ryan, Peter, Jessica, Heather, Christa; great-grandmother of seven; sister of Robert Patrick, Eileen Patrick Monahan, and James (Susan) Patrick; also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Helen started her business career as a secretary, took time off for family, and ended her business career as an executive secretary at Presby Hospital where she retired. Helen was an avid reader, loved Thomas Kinkade paintings, a woman of prayer, a devout follower of our Savior Jesus Christ and prayed daily for her grandchildren and children. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood, 15227, Thursday from 5-8 p.m. No visitation on Good Friday. Funeral Services on Saturday at 11 a.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HUBER MARY A. (HAJDUK) AGE 94,...
HUBER MARY A. (HAJDUK) Age 94, on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, of Carrick. Wife of the late Harold J. Huber; beloved mother of Nancy (Paul) Kempinski, Carol (William) Haaf, and Patricia (Robert) Huber-Burns; grandmother of Denise, Paul, Christina, and William; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; sister-in-law of Mildred Reed and Beatrice Raacke. Friends received Friday 2-7 p.m. at the READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick, where a Prayer Service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment Birmingham Cemetery. Send condolences to: www.readshawfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CHARLES GUY PEACEFULLY, APRIL ...
CHARLES GUY Peacefully, April 14, 2014. Leaves to cherish his memory, parents, George Charles and Carol Jean Lawson; wife, Neia Charles; children, Antoine Shavers, Corey Alston, Patrice Charles-Snead (Darrell), Tonia Charles-Green (Donta), and Trayona Charles; seven brothers and sisters; four grandchildren; and many relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, April 18, 2014, 4-8 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC. Service Saturday 10 a.m. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, East Liberty. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LAGONA VIRGINIA A. AGE 74, SUR...
LAGONA VIRGINIA A. Age 74, surrounded by her family, on Monday, April 14, 2014, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Mt. Oliver. Beloved wife of Ronald for 24 years; loving mother of Terri M. Macias, Jeffrey E. DiRenna, and the late Diane M. Shetter and Richard P. DiRenna, and also Kelly (the late Jerry) Caruso and Mark J. (Kim) Lagona; proud grandmother of seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister of the late Edward (Dolly) Groesch; also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Ginny was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew her. Friends will be received on Monday, April 21, 2014, from 9:30 until the time of Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Sylvester Church. Everyone please meet at church. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements handled by the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LADD-ROSS ERMA C. AGE 82, OF T...
LADD-ROSS ERMA C. Age 82, of the Hill District, unexpectedly on Monday, April 14, 2014. Beloved mother of Garfield and Darling Ladd; grandmother of Duval and Evan; she is also survived by four great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Private services entrusted to COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 412-661-5916. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CONNELLY CHRISTOPHER, JR. AGE ...
CONNELLY CHRISTOPHER, Jr. Age 62, of Pleasant Hills, died Monday, April 14, 2014, after a brief illness. He was the beloved brother of John Charles Connelly of Philadelphia, PA, Daniel and Marjorie Connelly, both of New York City; son of the late Christopher, Sr. and Ann Connelly of Pleasant Hills. Chris was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and attended Pennsylvania State University. He was a longtime clerk for the State of Pennsylvania, Dept. of Taxation. He was an avid reader of history and politics and a great fan of pop culture, particularly the music of the 1960s and 1970s. He was known to friends and family for his astute observations and strong opinions. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Old Clairton Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236 at 11:00 a.m. If desired, please make a donation in Chris's memory to the USO or the Pleasant Hills Library. Arrangements by GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., (412) 655-4400/4600. www.GriffithFH.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HEINAUER BRAD JOSEPH 05/09/197...
HEINAUER
BRAD JOSEPH
05/09/1974 - 04/17/2014
On the tenth anniversary of his death, our hearts still ache with our loss, but we know that we will see him again, and hold to the Savior's promise:
I am the Resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. John 11:25
Lovingly, the Heinauers, McGuires, and extended families and friends
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STRAZZA EVELYN M. AGE 89, OF M...
STRAZZA EVELYN M. Age 89, of Mt. Washington, on Sunday, April 13, 2014. Daughter of the late John A. and Grace (Delaney) Strazza; survived by brothers, John A. and Leonard A.; nephews, Leonard J. (Linda), Frank J. (Ann); nieces, Sandy (Joe) Loy, Cindy (Joe) Mathews, Maria Potemra, Angela (Pat) Moffett and the late Frances Sutkovich; also survived by many great- nephews and great-nieces. Family and friends welcome Saturday ONLY 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., (412-381-3345), Virginia Ave. and Kearsarge St., Mt. Washington. NO VISITATION EASTER SUNDAY. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Mount Church Monday 10 a.m. Following the Mass, there will be a private family interment. In lieu of flowers, please have a Mass said in Evelyn's memory. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BANDI JOHN JOHN, YOU ARE LOVED...
BANDI
JOHN
John, you are loved and missed for a million ways. You were loving, thoughtful, caring, and so much more. Loved for eternity.
Happy Birthday! Love, Mom, Brothers & Dar And give our love to Dad, also!
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RANELIN-COTTRELL LOTTIE L. PEA...
RANELIN-COTTRELL LOTTIE L. Peacefully passed April 9, 2014. The loving wife of Charles W. Cottrell; loving mother of James and Patrice Cottrell; and loving grandmother of six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, and family and friends. Friends may call Saturday 10 a.m. with Funeral Ceremony following at 11 a.m. at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF POINT BREEZE. Interment Homewood Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CHAMBERS DEREK ALAN APRIL 17, ...
CHAMBERS
DEREK ALAN
April 17, 1951
Happy 63rd Birthday.
Love you, Dad, Brothers,
Sister, Son, you never left our hearts and minds.
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