WERNER HELEN Age 90, on Monday, April 14, 2014, of Deltona, Florida, formerly of Carrick. Wife of the late William E. Werner; mother of Christine (Henry) Weber, Regina (Lloyd) Short, and William (Janet) Werner; grandmother of Joyce, Tracey, Eric, Stephanie, and William; great-grandmother of Michael, Amanda, Joshua, Rebekah, Korie, Tyler, Alexis, Sarah, and Ava; great-great- grandmother of Tanner. Helen is truly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 10:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Wendelin Church at 11:00 a.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SEEWALD SIDNEY AGE 96, OF PITT...

SEEWALD SIDNEY Age 96, of Pittsburgh, retired to West Palm Beach, FL in 1978, returning to Pittsburgh in 2010, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Agnes; loving father of Karen (Gerald) Greco; longtime companion of the late Marge Nappi; brother of the late William and George Seewald and Mildred Eisenberg. There will be no visitation. A private inurnment with military honors will be held in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements by H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-364-4444. Donations may be made to the Catholic Hospice, 6200 Brooktree, Suite 220, Wexford, PA 15090 or Cumberland Crossing Benevolent Fund, 9350 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MILLER LINDA LOUISE AGE 69, OF...

MILLER LINDA LOUISE Age 69, of Mount Lebanon, originally of Bishop, PA, Washington County, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Cherished mother of Caroline (Mals) Abele and her husband, Christopher; loving grandmother of Chloe Ann and Curt Christopher Abele; daughter of the late Andrew M. Miller, Carmel (Bout); and her devoted stepfather, Vincent F. Molinaro; sister of Jacqueline Mae (Dr. Robert E.) Grady; loving aunt of Dr. Robert E. Grady, Jr., James F. and Jacqueline Ann Grady. Linda was previously a Human Resources Manger at Highmark and later worked as a programmer for Fiserv. Family and friends are welcomed to attend a Memorial Service in Southminster Presbyterian Church, 799 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon, Saturday afternoon, May 17, 2014, at 1:00 o'clock. If desired, memorials may be made to Family Hospice, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CARDAMONE ROSINA (GUZZO) PEACE...
CARDAMONE ROSINA (GUZZO) Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, age 94, of Greenfield. Beloved wife for over 50 years to the late Vincenzo Cardamone, whom she met and married in Calabria, Italy. Loving mother of Joseph (Michele), Patsy (Debbie), and the late Domenic Cardamone; Nana of Maria (Brian) Blohm, Gina (Brett) Duffy, Georgia (Rob Rahuba) Cardamone, Julia (Bob) Petrini, and Debbie (Charles) Pictford; sister of JoAnna Cicala, Pasquale Guzzo, and the late Angelina and Maria Guzzo. Also survived by six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Monday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. Funeral Tuesday at 11 :30 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass in St. Rosalia Church at 12 noon. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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STEIN EDNA M. ON WEDNESDAY, AP...
STEIN EDNA M. On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, age 101. Survived by her beloved relatives, Kenneth W. Finnegan, Kathleen Mears, Karen Danley, Ken Finnegan and Karlyn Riley; aunt of Thomas and Robert Nashland, both of Michigan. Friends received Monday morning from 10 a.m. until 12 noon in the Parlor of Building A at Marian Manor, 2695 Winchester Dr., Pgh., PA 15220. Mass of Christian Burial in Marian Manor Chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Burial in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SOTAK RAYMOND G. AGE 85, ON WE...
SOTAK RAYMOND G. Age 85, on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, of Swissvale. Husband of the late Nicoletta Sotak; loving father of Raymond M. Sotak (Paula), Theresa Thomas (Steve), Constance Haffner (David), John J. Sotak, Elizabeth Sotak (and her fiancé Joseph Molinaro); dear grandfather of Steven (Sonia), Zachary (Danielle), Jaret, Joshua, and Gabriella; and great- grandfather of Laylah, Austin and Milah; brother of the late Michael Mickey Sotak and Fr. Donald Sotak. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anselm Church, Word of God Parish, Tuesday 9:30 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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PETTIFORD GEORGE A. AGE 73, OF...

PETTIFORD GEORGE A. Age 73, of South Park, passed away on April 16, 2014. Beloved husband of Joan F. Pettiford (Mozley); loving father of Keena, Kelly, Kypp, Kyya, and Dondi; also father of Dawn, Corey, Eric, and Alonzo Roddy; grandfather of a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother of Margie, Bernard, Leonard, and Paul "Tony". He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 22, 2014, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BARKOVICH JO ANN (KEAST) JUNE ...
BARKOVICH
JO ANN (KEAST)
June 13, 1945 - April 20, 2001
Happy Easter, Honey. It's been Thirteen long, lonely years today. Always loved and missed. Hubby Jim, children & grandchildren.
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ROCCO PAULINE (CALIENDO) AGE 9...
ROCCO PAULINE (CALIENDO) Age 92, on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, of Swissvale. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Rocco; loving sister of Peter C. Caliendo (Mal), Anthony R. Caliendo (and his late wife Angelica) and the late Virginia Caliendo; also many loving nieces and nephews. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in Madonna Del Castello Church Tuesday 11 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HALE LELAND ALEXANDER, JR. MAJ...

HALE LELAND ALEXANDER, Jr. Major Leland Alexander Hale, Jr., U.S. Air Force retired, died April 1, 2014, in Houston, Texas. He was a regular U.S. Air Force Officer with 24 years of active service. Major Hale was born in Dormont, Pennsylvania, and has been a resident of Houston, Texas since 1963. He is survived by his brother, Calvin C. Hale; also several nephews and nieces. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University. Major Hale was cremated and the remains are to be placed in his Mother's grave in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Mt. Lebanon, PA. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of your choosing. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SEDOTA MICHAEL P. OF SOUTH PAR...
SEDOTA MICHAEL P. Of South Park, on Thursday, April 17, 2014, age 59. Beloved husband of Laurie (Palm) Sedota; loving father of Michael A. Sedota; son of Rosemarie and the late Michael S. Sedota; brother of Thomas J. (Sandy) Sedota; uncle of Michele and Angela. Mike was a member of the Local Laborers Union #1058 and the VFW Post #6664 of Library. Visitation Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Rd., (Rt. 88), Library. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Church. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or any VFW post. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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PARKER JAMES H. ON TUESDAY, AP...

PARKER JAMES H. On Tuesday, April 15, 2014, age 87, of Pittsburgh. James H. Parker (Fellow, American Physical Society, Life Member, IEEE) was born in Bakersfield, CA on December 4, 1926. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Catherine M. Parker; and his sisters, Genevieve Parker of Orinda, CA and Alberta Horn of Point Richmond, CA. He was the loving father of Lynn Parker of Arlington, VA and David Parker of Tipp City, OH. He is also survived by two grandchildren. He received a B.S. and Ph.D. in Physics at the University of California, Berkeley in 1949 and 1954, respectively. He was a member of the staff at the Westinghouse Research Labs in Pittsburgh, PA from 1953 until retirement in 1985. During his career, he carried out experimental and theoretical work over a broad range of physics and in 1970, he became manager of the Cryogenics and Superconductivity Department. He authored or co-authored over 50 Journal and conference papers. After retirement from Westinghouse, he continued his physics and engineering work as a private consultant for Westinghouse and several other local companies. He played bassoon for the Pittsburgh Savovards and was also a long-standing member of the Pittsburgh Woodwind Quintet. He loved jazz and classical music, physics, electronics, woodworking, and metal working. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woman's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, P.O. Box 9024, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110. Arrangements entrusted to the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139. Online condolences may be made to: www.english-funeral-home.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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O'MALLEY JOHN J. AGE 85, OF MC...
O'MALLEY JOHN J. Age 85, of McCandless, on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Husband of the late Ann (Rafter); loving father of John J. (Kathi) of Florida, Michael (Carol) of Emsworth, and Joseph P. (Janet) of Ross; proud grandfather of Joseph, Sean, Rachel, Michael Carey, Michael Raymond, Cory, Christopher, and Jordan; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday in St. John Neumann Church at 10 a.m. John proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict, after his honorable discharge he began his long career as an accountant for U.S. Steel. John was a Eucharistic Minister at St. John Neumann and a former member of St. Teresa of Avila Church. He also was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CARSON HELEN ROSATI OF BRIDGEV...
CARSON HELEN ROSATI Of Bridgeville, age 95, on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Former wife of the late Clyde L. Carson; loving mother of Lucia (Richard) Atkinson and Wayne (Debbie) Carson; grandmother of Nicholas Carson, Jesse Lowe, Matt Carson, Ciara Atkinson, and Brittany Carson; sister of Leo Rosati and the late Theodore Rosati and Gregory Rosati. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER - FRYER, 412-221-3800. Friends welcome at 430 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017, Monday 5-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Child Parish. Interment in Melrose Cemetery. The family suggests, that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Holy Child Parish, 212 Station St., Bridgeville, PA 15017. Please add or view Tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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RAY FRANK E. APRIL 28, 1932 -...

RAY FRANK E. April 28, 1932 - April 11, 2014, Frank E. Ray, 82, a Sarasota, FL resident since 1992, formerly from Pittsburgh, PA, passed away April 11, 2014, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Suzanne M. Ray; daughter, Tania Oxenburg; sons, Randall and Keith; stepson, John T. Clabby. A Celebration of Life Mass will be at the Church of the Incarnation at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2014. Interment will be in Sarasota National Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Frank's name. Arrangements by TOALE BROTHERS FUNERAL HOMES, Sarasota, FL. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MITALA ANNA OF PLEASANT HILLS ...

MITALA ANNA Of Pleasant Hills and Jefferson Hills passed away, Monday, April 14, 2014, at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Mitala. She is survived by her brother, Milan Hock of Germany and her sister-in-law, Sister Vivan Mitala, Vincentian Sisters of Charity. Also survived by many nieces and nephews in Slovakia and the US. She was a member of St. Thomas A'Becket Church and Ladies of Charity. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in St. Thomas A'Becket Church, 139 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025. Interment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Curry Hollow Road. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Thomas A'Becket Church, 139 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025. Condolences at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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NORWOOD LEE F., JR. AGE 81, RE...
NORWOOD LEE F., Jr. Age 81, recently of Springfield, MO, formerly of Canonsburg, PA, passed away on April 13, 2014. Survived by son, David Norwood and wife, Maureen, of South Holiday, UT; daughters, Nicole Baremore and husband, William, of Springfield, MO and Deborah Ball, of Ladysmith, WI; brother, Richard and wife, Eileen, of Pittsburgh, PA; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many cousins. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Alice; and son, Lee III. Lee worked many years for several companies as controller and enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and all family activities. For much of his life, he lived in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Memorial Service will be held in Pittsburgh in June. Family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH VERNA BELLE (HILLIARD) A...
SMITH VERNA BELLE (HILLIARD) Age 80, of Wexford, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Robert G. and Gertrude (Henninger) Hilliard. Verna married the late James A. Smith in 1952, and had three sons, Robert (Cecelia), James, and Richard. Verna is also survived by her sister, Emma June (Hilliard) Crawford; four grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Per her wishes, a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. in Salem United Methodist Church, 350 Manor Rd., Wexford, PA 15090. Arrangements by GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., Wexford, PA. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CRONIN MARGARET M. PEG (CONN...

CRONIN MARGARET M. PEG (CONNORS) Of Munhall, on April 15, 2014, age 94. Beloved daughter of the late P.J. and Margaret Connors of Lawrenceville; devoted wife of 36 years to the late Thomas V. Cronin; loving mother of Thomas Cronin of Martinsburg, WV, Elaine (late Jack) Loeffert of Murrysville, PA, Timothy Cronin of Buckhannon, WV, Terence (Linda) Cronin of Buckhannon, WV, and Patricia Cronin O'Neill of Munhall, PA; caring sister of the late Roy Connors, Anna Mae Lynn, and Patricia Lang; playful and loving grandmother of Eric Loeffert, Dr. Kathleen (Jeff Kepler) Loeffert, Callie (Nathan) Sams, Timothy Cronin, Terry (Colleen Schmidt) O'Neill, Sean (Jessie) O'Neill, and Ian Cronin; adoring great- grandmother of Michael and Margaret Kepler, and Zoi Loeffert; known as Aunt Marg to many loving nieces and nephews. A member of the St. Therese Women's Guild, Duquesne Golf Club, and AARP, Peg was employed at the J.C. Penney North East Regional Office before retiring after 22 years of service. Peg will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and her courage and determination in the face of adversity. Friends received SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main St., Munhall, Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 a.m. St. Therese Church, Munhall. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHECK CLARENCE DAVID DIED PEA...
SCHECK CLARENCE DAVID Died peacefully in January at Butler Hospital. He was the grandson of Clarence W. Scheck, one of the first commissioners of Mt. Lebanon. He is survived by a sister, Joy Pajak (Edward) of Mt. Lebanon; a niece, Kristine Peters (Scott) and their three children of Stafford, Virginia; a nephew, Kurtis Scheck of Imperial Beach, California; and two nephews, Stephen and Christopher Wagner and their children. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 26, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Lebanon Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mt. Lebanon Christian Church or your favorite charity. Professional services entrusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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