JOSEPH R. ZEIS, SR. Age 89, of Troy Hill peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Vincentian Home. Beloved husband of the late Marie B. (Dengler) Zeis; devoted father of Patricia (James Hagen), Joseph, Jr. (Carol), James (Anne), Mary (Charles Bleil), John (Mary), Richard (Kim) and Gregory (Donna) Zeis; loving grandfather of Shannon, Alicia, Matthew, Andrew, Amy, Kaitlin, Kylie, Carolyn and Zachary; dear great-grandfather of Anna, Emily and Madelyn; dear brother of William "Buck" Zeis; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. MONDAY ONLY at the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1501 Lowrie St. Pgh., PA 15212 Troy Hill. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in Most Holy Name Church Troy Hill. Joe was a member of St. Anthony Lyceum and was a longtime volunteer at Vincentian Home. His family would like to thank the staff at Vincentian's Memory Lane especially, Tsetsa and Rita. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Vincentian Home, 111 Perrymont Rd., Pgh., PA 15237. Please visit his online guestbook at www.hughesfhinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOWARD E. PLUNG ON FRIDAY, DEC...
HOWARD E. PLUNG On Friday, December 6, 2019; beloved son of the late Louis and Jane Plung; brother of the late Donald (the late Rose) Plung and the late Shirley Goldman; beloved uncle of Debbie (Josh) Resnick, Patty (Kevin) Maloney, Bobby (Ame) Goldman, Dan (Lisa) Goldman, Louis (Lori) Plung, Linda (Marc) Levine, and the late Stephen Plung; great-uncle of Stephanie (Sean) Stockton, Hillary Maloney, Alex, Max and Natalie Goldman, Aaron and Elise Goldman, Ryan (Marie) Levine, Brandon Levine, Samantha Resnick, and Danielle and Jesse Plung; great-great-uncle of Landon and Lucas Levine. Also survived by his devoted caregivers. Howard was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all those that knew him. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Tuesday at 11 a.m. No prior visitation. Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. www.schugar.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DR. ROY JOHN CREEK AGE 88, OF...
DR. ROY JOHN CREEK Age 88, of Cranberry Twp., passed away on November 28, 2019. Beloved husband to Patricia Creek. Loving father of Roy Creek, Jr. and Jeanine Creek. Loving stepfather to Michael Laukaitis (Carol) and grandson Michael, II. Roy was a veteran of the Korean War. Roy earned his Doctorate in Education and retired from his educational career as Director of Falk Laboratory School. He retired in 1994 as the longest serving Director in Falk School history. Friends received Thursday, December 12th 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd., 724-772-8800 where a blessing service will be held Friday, 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAVERNE HEAD IN HER 95TH YEAR,...
LaVERNE HEAD In her 95th year, LaVerne Head, wife of the late Robert J. Head, Sr., mother of Kathleen Katz, the late Robert J. Head, Jr., Karen Palmer and Richard P. Head (Colleen) made her peaceful transition surrounded by her family. She is survived by eight grandchildren: Eric Katz (Marge), Christopher Katz, Jennifer Dodson (Brian), Timothy Palmer, Kristen Palmer, David Head (Jillian), Kimberly Head, and Jamie Head; four great-grandchildren: Madelaine Katz, Reece Katz, Raina Dodson and Lillian Head; and many nieces and nephews. Daughter of the late Paul and Nellie Patter, she was preceded in death by nine siblings. Her soul entered God's Kingdom, where she will forever reside with Him and all of His Angels and Saints. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, in memory of LaVerne Head. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Family and friends welcome Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at 2630 West Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in S.S. Simon & Jude Church, 1607 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray. Please view or add tributes at www.beinhauer.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REV. THOMAS J. BYRNE, C.S.SP. ...
REV. THOMAS J. BYRNE, C.S.SP. Fr. Thomas Byrne, C.S.Sp. of Bethel Park, a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, died peacefully December 5, 2019, at Libermann Hall, Bethel Park, PA. He was 81 years old. Fr. Byrne was born July 14, 1938, in New York City. He professed his vows as a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit on August 22, 1959, at Holy Ghost Novitiate in Ridgefield, CT and was ordained to the Priesthood October 8, 1964, at St. Mary's Seminary, Ferndale in Norwalk, CT. Fr. Byrne was first appointed to Gerard High School, Phoenix, AZ in 1965 for two years and then Notre Dame High School in Riverside, CA until 1970. In succeeding years, he ministered at Immaculate Heart Parish in Lake Charles, LA as well as at Duquesne University as chaplain. In the early 1980s, he worked in San Antonio as part of the formation team and the Oblate School of Theology. In 1985, he moved to Chicago and served in the formation program at the Catholic Theological Union. From 1989-1993, he taught in Houston at St. Mary's Seminary and the University of St. Thomas. He then served as chaplain at the Memorial Herman Hospital from 1993-1995. He was appointed pastor of St. Philip Neri in Houston, TX until 2000, when he became pastor of St. Joseph Church in Conway, AR. In 2007, he went into semi-retirement and was chaplain to the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston until his full retirement in 2012. He came to Libermann Hall in Bethel Park, PA and was Archivist as well as leading weekly Scripture classes at the Spiritan Center until 2017. Fr. Byrne was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Sarah Agnes McAward Byrne; and siblings, Patricia, Eileen, Ursula and Donald. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Dallera of Charlotte, NC; nieces, nephews and extended family members. There will be viewing in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at the Spiritan Center, 6230 Brush Run Road, Bethel Park on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, from 9-10:45 a.m., with the Funeral Mass being celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at a later time at the Calvary Cemetery in Queens, NY. In memory of Fr. Byrne, donations may be made to the Congregation of the Holy Spirit designated for retirement or for the education of future Holy Spirit Fathers and Brothers, 6230 Brush Run Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FREDERICK W. GEIB AFTER A VERY...
FREDERICK W. GEIB After a very full life, Fred passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019. In his last hours, he was surrounded by his loving wife of 59 years, Alice Geib, his daughters, Carol Yorkgitis and Susan Persinski, and other members of his family. He is also survived by five grandsons, Matthew Yorkgitis, Brian Persinski, Stephen Yorkgitis, Anthony Persinski, and Patrick Yorkgitis, one great-granddaughter, Evelyn Rose Persinski, and three nephews. He is preceded by his parents Rosa and Louis Geib and his brother John Geib and sister Ann Michaelis. He and Alice lived in their Bridgeville home since 1963 after marrying in 1960. Fred always had a good story to tell, an ear for the latest news of a friend or family member, and practical words of advice and assistance. He loved to garden, make wine with friends, grill for family meals, watch birds, manufacture and share bubble wands with adults and children alike, teach or play a game of cards or dominoes, and travel. Born June 2, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Fred honorably served his country in Korea and Japan as a member of the Air Force from 1953-1957, achieving the rank of sergeant. He had a long career as a structural draftsman for Obenchain Corp., Deci Corporation, and other companies, retiring in 1995. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to American Heart Association or Pennsylvania SPCA. Family and friends received on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412.221.3333), where a service will be held on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. View and share condolences at www.warcholfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CAESAR ROMANOWSKI "LOU" AGE 9...
CAESAR ROMANOWSKI "LOU" Age 93, on Saturday, December 7, 2019 of Carrick. Husband of the late Theresa; father of Keith (Holly), Lynne and the late Wayne Romanowski; grandfather of Tara (Kenneth) Weiss and John Romanowski; great-grandfather of Gabriella and Payton Weiss. Preceded in death by his four siblings. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227, Tuesday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. Please send condolences to WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHRISTOPHER PAVICIC AGE 48, PA...
CHRISTOPHER PAVICIC Age 48, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He is survived by his parents, Raymond and Doris Pavicic; his brother, Theodore (Holly) Pavicic; close family, Glenn (Nancy) Connor; his extended family members, and very close friends, Trudy Berger and Jeanne Mazur. Chris was also a member of the Pleasant Hills-Guthrie Lodge # 509. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NOREEN O'CONNOR AFTER A SHORT ...
NOREEN O'CONNOR After a short illness, on Sunday, December 8, 2019 Noreen, age 87 of Lawrenceville. Dear friend and lifetime partner to Robert Bob Flack; sister of Nancy (Joe) Kuzmanko, Sharon (Sam) Mussomeli and the late Katheen Dittmer; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Butler at 52nd Street, Lawrenceville. Visitation Tuesday, 11 a.m. until time of services at 1:30 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REGINA "GINA" A. (MISCHLER) EM...
REGINA "GINA" A. (MISCHLER) EMPH Of Castle Shannon, age 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Born January 1, 1953 in Duquesne to the late Julia and Chesley F. Mischler. She is survived by close family and friends. Beloved wife of 46 years to John J.; loving mother of Dana (Joseph) Broderick and Jeremy (Ashley) Emph; adoring Gigi and Grandma of Taylor, Noah, Bennett, Kelsey and Sebastian; loving sister of Chesley M. (Kathie Davis) Mischler. Gina was a good and faithful servant of St. Anne Parish, Castle Shannon for 40 years. She devoted time to Lenten Fish Fries and the annual carnival. Gina was a dedicated employee of Matthews Bus Co. for 30+ years. Gina selflessly volunteered at the Western PA Model Railroad Museum, Gibsonia, and offered her needlework and crocheting talents to bring joy and comfort to many. Family and friends will be received Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PAUL HENNEY CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday, 11 a.m. at St. Anne's Church, Castle Shannon. (Everyone please meet at church). Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park. Family suggest donations in her memory to Western PA Model Railroad Museum, wpmrm.org. www.henneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SISTER MARIALEIN ANZENBERGER ...
SISTER MARIALEIN ANZENBERGER Dominican Sister of Peace, Sister Marialein Anzenberger died at Mohun Health Care Center, Columbus, OH on Saturday, December 7, 2019. She was born in 1924 in Altoona, PA and in 1945 entered the congregation of St. Mary of the Springs, now the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Sr. Marialein earned degrees from the College of St. Mary of the Springs (now Ohio Dominican University), a MS in Business Education from Hunter College and a MS in Pastoral Counseling from Iona College. She began her ministry as a teacher and administrator in elementary and secondary schools in Connecticut, Illinois, New York and Ohio. She served at the Marriage Tribunals in Providence, RI and Columbus, OH, and as a Counselor at St. Therese's Shrine in Columbus, OH from 1993-2000. She then ministered in the Office of Human Resources for the St. Mary of the Springs Congregation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Josephine Lord Anzenberger; her sister, Katherine Holmes; and her brothers, Anthony, Frank and Joseph Anzenberger. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. A Vigil of Remembrance Service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 4:45 p.m. at the Dominican Sisters of Peace Motherhouse Chapel, Columbus, OH with the wake continuing until 7:00 p.m. The funeral liturgy will be held at the Dominican Sisters of Peace Motherhouse Chapel on Friday, December 13, 9:00 a.m. followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery by EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME. Memorial gifts in Sr. Marialein's memory, may be sent to the Dominican Sisters of Peace, Office of Mission Advancement, 2320 Airport Dr., Columbus, OH 43219 or submitted securely at oppeace.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHN A. "JACK" SMITH AGE 79, ...
JOHN A. "JACK" SMITH Age 79, of Plum, peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Beloved husband of Nancy L. (Bante) Smith. Loving father of Wendy (Lou) Utterback, Matt Smith, the late Kimberly Peterson and the late John Smith. Grandfather of Michael Peterson. Brother of Robert (Kathleen) Smith, the late Charles Smith and the late Denise Collisimo. Also survived by Nancy's children, Michael (Fran) Bante, Robert (Sandy) Bante, Monica (Ron) Montgomery, the late Chris (Buffy) Bante and Nancy's grandchildren, Kayla, Krystal, Vanessa, Samantha and Robert and nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at MAURICE L. KNEE, LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Rd. (across from S & T Bank) Plum, PA 15239 where a funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Plum Creek Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DENNIS J. LYNN AGE 79, AFTER ...
DENNIS J. LYNN Age 79, after a brief illness on Sunday, December 8, 2019, of Baldwin Boro. Loving husband of 52 years to Lois A. (Keppel); beloved father of Jeffrey (Cathy) Lynn; proud grandfather of Trevor and Connor Lynn. Denny will be remembered fondly by the many friends he worked and volunteered with throughout his lifetime. A registered master plumber, he spent his career at Allegheny County until his retirement. Denny was also a volunteer firefighter at Option Volunteer Fire Department and Baldwin No. 1 Fire Department where he was a lifetime member. For 12 years, he served as a council member of Baldwin Borough. He was also a longtime member of the Allegheny County Borough's Association, where he served as president and director, and was named its Man of the Year, 1993. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 2-4 and 6 until the time of Blessing Service at 8 p.m. Interment will be private. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RONALD HANSELMAN AGE 71, OF RO...
RONALD HANSELMAN Age 71, of Ross Township, on Friday, December 6, 2019. Beloved husband for 45 years of Marianne (Chalmers) Hanselman; father of Nicole (Michael) Haftl, Shannon (David) Burgoyne, and David (Jennifer) Hanselman; grandfather of six granchildren; brother of Linda (Robert) Antkiewicz, Kirk (Anne) Hanselman, Timothy (Debra) Hanselman, and the late Carol Hanselman. Family will welcome friends on Thursday, December 12 from 11 a.m. until the Blessing Service at noon at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., (West View) 388 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. Please offer condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILMA L. BAUMANN AGE 92, OF B...
WILMA L. BAUMANN Age 92, of Bridgeville, formerly of McCandless Township, died peacefully on December 8, 2019, with her beloved husband of 71 years, Frank A. Baumann, Jr. at her side. Survived by her loving children, Cynthia Ann (David) Kinney of Ocala, FL, Donald (Janis) Baumann, of Upper St. Clair, and Patricia Lynn (Marty) Evans, of The Villages, FL; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister, Edith Josephine (Jo) Johnston of Washington, PA, and brother, Robert D. Laib of Williamsburg,VA. She was preceded in death by her brother, James R. Laib and sister, Darl Jean Norris. Wilma was a devoted wife and loving mother, who loved gardening and all crafts, especially knitting, needle point, cross-stitch, sewing, and quilting. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 8800 Peebles Rd., Allison Park, PA 15101. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, 1:30 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Highway. www.simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NANCY G. STADLER AGE 81, OF A...
NANCY G. STADLER Age 81, of Adams Twp., on December 9, 2019. Wife of William S. Stadler. Mother of Kimberly S. Armstrong and Douglas Stadler (Roseann). Grandmother of Samantha Armstrong, Abigail Armstrong, Maxwell Stadler and Cole Stadler. Sister of Margaret Peg Hodil. Nancy was a secretary for Shaler Area School District for many years. Visitation Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Funeral service Thursday, 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC-Passavant Hospital, 9100 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Please visit us at neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARY ROSE (CAMPOLONGO) MCLAREN...
MARY ROSE (CAMPOLONGO) McLAREN On Thursday, December 5, 2019; of Murfreesboro, TN; beloved wife of the late James McLaren; loving mother of John McLaren and Jason McLaren (Shanna); sister of Janet Bogdon of Texas; loving grandmother of Makenzie, Jameson and Madelyn; daughter of the late John and Angelina Campolongo; Mary Rose and Angelina, mother and daughter, will be laid out together at the BAGNATO FUNERAL HOME, Jefferson St., Carnegie, Wednesday, 2-4, 6-8 p.m. A joint funeral mass will take place in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in memory of Mary Rose McLaren to Alive Hospice, 1629 Williams Dr., Murfreesboro, TN 37129. Add a tribute at www.bagnatofuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ANGELINA (URBANI) CAMPOLONGO O...
ANGELINA (URBANI) CAMPOLONGO On Saturday, December 7, 2019; beloved wife of the late John Campolongo; loving mother of Janet Bogdon (Richard) of Texas and the late Mary Rose McLaren; grandmother of John and Jason McLaren, Amy Reedy (Matt) and Richard Bogdon, Jr. (Sarah); great-grandmother of Nathan, Ryan and Luke Reedy, Jake and Haley Bogdon, Makenzie, Jameson and Madelyn McLaren. Angelina and Mary Rose, mother and daughter will be laid out together at the BAGNATO FUNERAL HOME, Jefferson St., Carnegie Wednesday, 2-4, 6-8 p.m. A joint funeral mass will take place in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in memory of Angelina Campolongo to Baptist Home Memory Care unit 3rd floor, 489 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pgh., PA 15234. Add a tribute at www.bagnatofuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHIRLEY E. JOHNSTON AGE 90, O...
SHIRLEY E. JOHNSTON Age 90, of Penn Hills, on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Beloved wife of the late James J. Johnston, Jr. Mother of Jill (Ron) Rotolo, Jeffrey Johnston, and the late Jay T. Johnston; Aunt of Douglas (Sharon) Storch and Tom Storch; preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Nellie Elliott and sister, Marjorie (Champ) Storch. Shirley was beacon of the Penn Hills Community. Her dedication to service and her faith lead her to serve in many ministries both in and out of her church. She worked as a teacher for the Penn Hills School District for 28 years and over 65 years at the Sunday School in Hebron United Presbyterian Church touching the lives of countless children. She and her husband were devoted to serving and participating in the community and they did so together. Her activities included serving as President of Penn Hills Garden Club. A passionate antique doll collector, Shirley was known far and wide to those who cherished the sweet faces of dolls rich in history. A loving and faithful woman, Shirley will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Friends received, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road) Penn Hills. A Service will be held, Friday, 11:00 a.m. in Hebron United Presbyterian Church. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment in Hebron Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARY K. (LAUER) BEICHNER AGE 9...
MARY K. (LAUER) BEICHNER Age 95, of Lawrenceville, formerly of Shippenville, on Monday, December 9, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Leo J. Beichner; loving mother of Leo F. (Audrey) Beichner, the late Mary Ann Cuda and Kathleen R. Beichner; devoted grandmother of Patrick Beichner and Timothy Beichner; daughter of the late Maurice J. and Julia L. (Meehan) Lauer; sister of the late Francis Lauer and M. Andrew Lauer; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 2-8 p.m. There will also be visitation under the direction of the FALLER FUNERAL HOME, on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at St. Michael Church, 18765 PA-208, Fryburg, PA 16326 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Joseph Czarkowski presiding. Interment at St. Michael Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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