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MAIER JOHN T. “JACK” ON SUNDA...

July 21, 2014, 2:00 pm
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MAIER JOHN T. “JACK” On Sunday, July 20, 2014, age 88, of West View. Beloved husband for 66 years of Virginia (Heintz) Maier; father of Kathleen (James) Betz, Thomas (Karen) Maier; grandfather of Kevin (Ashley) Betz, James (Christy) Betz, Joann (Brian) Salsgiver, Heather (Ryan) Mill, Jessica (Elio) Imbornone and Lindsay (Scott) Bowles; brother of the late Victor Maier and Patricia Gaskowski; also survived by 11 great- grandchildren. Family will welcome friends Wednesday 1-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View, PA 15229. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Athanasius Church, 7 Chalfonte Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15229, on Thursday at 10 a.m. (Please Meet at Church). Loving husband and father to his children, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He was known by his family and friends for his great sense of humor. He was a longtime resident of West View. Jack grew up in Lawrenceville and spent 40 years in the personnel dept. of the Pittsburgh Post Office. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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COCHRAN WILLIAM COOK AGE 92, A...

July 21, 2014, 2:00 pm
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COCHRAN WILLIAM COOK Age 92, a resident of Shenango Presbyterian Senior Care, New Wilmington, PA, died of cancer in Family Hospice at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh, on Saturday, July 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles N. Cochran and Gladys Cook Cochran; his wife, Lambertine Baiwir Cochran; and his sister, Jane Morgan Cochran. Survivors include his daughter, Daniele Stern (husband Dan); his stepdaughter, Benedicte DeVleeschauwer; and son, Alexander; his brother, C. Norman Cochran; his grandsons, Eric E. Stern (wife Renee Ickes) and Marc A. Stern; and great- granddaughters, Maia Lu and Siena Teresa Stern; also survived by nieces and nephews. He grew up in Aliquippa, graduating from Aliquippa High School in 1939 and from Carnegie Mellon University with a B.S. in chemical engineering in 1943. He was a proud World War II veteran, serving with the Army and attained the rank of First Lieutenant and received the Silver Star Medal for his actions in the Battle of the Bulge. A technical consultant at Alcoa Research Laboratories in Alcoa Center, PA, where he was employed for 36 years, he supervised the development of processes for finishing aluminum which included the aluminum exteriors of the World Trade Center in New York, The Sears Tower in Chicago, and the Alcoa Building in Pittsburgh. Later, he was a consultant at EMEC Consultants in New Kensington, where he worked on U.S. Government research contracts and was a volunteer medical technician in the Foxwall Emergency Medical Services for many years. He will be remembered by all as a remarkable caring and loving person. No visitation. Service and interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Aliquippa, will be private. Funeral arrangements by WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, Aspinwall. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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COENE LINDA D. (WALLACE) AGE 6...

July 21, 2014, 2:00 pm
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COENE LINDA D. (WALLACE) Age 67, of Marshall Township, on Sunday, July 20, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Chris Coene; loving mother of Carolyn Becker and Jessica Coene (Meghan); proud grandmother of Mikaya Becker; loving sister of David Wallace (Carla) of Wellington, FL; devoted aunt of Jonathan and Adam Wallace; daughter of the late Elmer and Mildred (McWhirter) Wallace; also survived by many loving friends and relatives. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME of CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd., (724) 772-8800, where Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ride For Kids, www.curethekids.org, 302 Ridgefield Ct., Asheville, NC 28806. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LENGYEL AMY J. AGE 44, MT. LE...

July 21, 2014, 2:00 pm
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LENGYEL AMY J. Age 44, Mt. Lebanon, on Friday, July 18, 2014, at UPMC Northwest-Seneca, PA. Born July 21, 1969, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Ernest W. and Nancy J. (Lind) Lengyel. Graduate from Mt. Lebanon H.S. Surviving are two sons; and a daughter, Alex Pajak, stationed on the U.S.S. George H.W. Bush, Katie and Damon Pajak; along with their father, Ken Pajak, all of Mt. Lebanon; two sisters, Barbara (John) Kist and Donna (Al) Rizzo, all of Mt. Lebanon; nieces and nephews, Courtney and Jimmy Kist, Marc, Eric and Allison Rizzo. All Services held will be private. Arrangements by the NORMAN J. WIMER FUNERAL HOME of Tionesta, PA. Donations in Amy's honor to No Kill Animal Shelters, Kirtland Cancer Foundation, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences sent by email to condolences@wimerfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DAURORA LAWRENCE P. AGE 93, OF...

July 21, 2014, 2:00 pm
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DAURORA LAWRENCE P. Age 93, of Upper St. Clair, on Monday, July 21, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Rose A. Daurora; loving father of Larry (the late Ann) Daurora, Marilyn (the late Lou) LaMarca, Diane (Tom) Stump, Ron (Lisa) Daurora, and Denise (David) Bohlander; special Pap to eight grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Lawrence was a World War II Army veteran and was the cofounder of Automatic Cigarette Sales and Vending Company and the Coach Lite Inn. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS, 724-941-3211. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 15317, Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Louise de Marillac Church, Upper St. Clair. Entombment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DELIA CARRIE C. (MAZZELLA) AGE...

July 21, 2014, 2:00 pm
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DeLIA CARRIE C. (MAZZELLA) Age 98, of McKees Rocks, passed on Thursday, July 17, 2014. She was born January 10, 1916, in Benwood, WV, a daughter of the late Guy and Concetta (Mazzella) Mazzella. She was a member of the Madonna Del Castello Church in Swissvale and was an excellent cook, baker and mother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Vincent DeLia; four brothers; and four sisters. She is survived by children, Adele Perry of Robinson, Anthony (Joanne) DeLia of Orlando, FL and Guy V. (Virginia) DeLia of North Versailles; grandchildren, Jason (Victoria) DeLia, Matthew Perry, Anthony DeLia, Kristen (Michael) Mrdjendivch, James (Leandra) Perry and Janneen (Donald) Conners; great-grandchildren, Alex, Jake, Dyllan, Haley, Mike, Josh, Madison, Joe, Mia, and Orinna. Friends and family will be received 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the FORGIE - SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Madonna Del Castello Church, Swissvale. Interment to follow in the Braddock Catholic All Saints Cemetery, Braddock Hills. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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JULIAN DONALD F. "SAM" AGE 81,...

July 21, 2014, 2:00 pm
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JULIAN DONALD F. "SAM" Age 81, of Pleasant Hills, peacefully passed away on July 19, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Moody) Julian; loving father of Lisa (John) McCormick, Debra (Rob) Marsh, Cathy (David) Johnson and Karen (Sean) Plasynski; grandfather of nine; brother of Irma Zewe and the late Joyce Harrold. Services will be private. Arrangements by JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SULLIVAN PATRICIA ANN (DIMOND)...

July 21, 2014, 2:00 pm
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SULLIVAN PATRICIA ANN (DIMOND) Age 71, of Allison Park, on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Beloved wife of Francis P. Sullivan III; loving mother of Francis P. Sullivan IV, Patricia A. Giese, and Sean M. Sullivan; grandmother of Virginia L. Sullivan, Ann M. Giese, Jake H. Gillam, Michael A. Sullivan, and Reiley E. Sullivan; great-grandmother of Lillian R. McClemens and Michael J. McClemens II; sister of Kathy Groetsch, Eileen Earley, Rob Dimond, John Dimond, Tom Dimond, Maureen Durstein, Dave Dimond, and the late Bill Dimond; daughter of the late William J. and Eileen J. (Murray) Dimond. Family will receive friends Thursday, July 24, 2014, 9:00 a.m. until time of Blessing Service at 11:00 a.m. at the DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., 724-772-8800. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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PERRY BOB JULY 22, 2004 10 YEA...

July 21, 2014, 2:00 pm
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PERRY BOB July 22, 2004 10 years have passed without you. We know we will mourn you forever. Not a day goes by that a silent tear is not shed or words whispered softly that we love and miss you very much. We share stories about you with your precious grandchildren, Kyla and Brody. We want them to know how special their grampies was. You will be forever in our hearts. Love you yesterday, today, and forever.
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JONES OLIVIA E. AGE 62, OF LIN...

July 22, 2014, 2:00 pm
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JONES OLIVIA E. Age 62, of Lincoln-Lemington, unexpectedly on July 21, 2014. Visitation Friday 4 to 8 p.m. in the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave., East Liberty, where Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. Professional services entrusted to COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-661-5916. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HERSHBERGER J. WILMA (BLACKWOO...

July 22, 2014, 2:00 pm
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HERSHBERGER J. WILMA (BLACKWOOD) Age 92, of Monroeville, on Monday, July 21, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Thomas S. Hershberger; loving mother of Lorna (Dwight) Kent; grandmother of Kelley and Heather; great-grandmother of Ryan, Liam, and Braedon; sister of Sade Donoghue and the late Peter Blackwood. Wilma was a lifelong member of Hillcrest Presbyterian Church in Monroeville. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of (118) Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek (412-823-1950), where a Service will be Friday 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery in Irwin. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 103 Yost Blvd., Ste. 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MICHIGAN JOANNE B. AGE 74, OF ...

July 22, 2014, 2:00 pm
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MICHIGAN JOANNE B. Age 74, of Oakdale, PA, on Monday morning, July 21, 2014. Beloved mother of William Casasanta and his wife, Patricia and Linda Casasanta; cherished grandmother of Dominic Casasanta and the late Kristen Casasanta. Family to receive friends at the WHARTON - HERRICK FUNERAL HOME, Edward M. Herrick, Funeral Director/Owner, 951 Cliff Mine Rd., N. Fayette Twp., Imperial, PA, 724-695-7332 on Thursday, July 24, 2014, between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Columbkille R.C. Church, Rt. 30, Imperial, Friday, 10 a.m., followed by interment, St. Columbkille R.C. Cemetery. It is respectfully requested memorial donations be sent to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, 4401 Penn Ave., Central Plant, Third Fl., Pgh., PA 15224. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BUFFINGTON JOANN C. ON JULY 20...

July 22, 2014, 2:00 pm
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BUFFINGTON JOANN C. On July 20, 2014, age 57, formerly of McKees Rocks. Daughter of Louise Altmeyer and the late Peter Kirwald, Sr.; mother of Tammy and Lisa Buffington; also six grandchildren; sister of Marylou Levendusky, Barbara Law, June Pifer, Norene “Rusty” Lynch, William “Denny” Lynch, and the late Peter Kirwald; also her loving pet, Diety. Friends received Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until time of Service at 7:30 p.m. in ANTHONY J. SANVITO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1650 Broadway St., Stowe Twp. Donations to the family will be appreciated. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ZAPF LYNNE ELLEN (HENSEL) ON J...

July 22, 2014, 2:00 pm
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ZAPF LYNNE ELLEN (HENSEL) On July 21, 2014, age 62, of Munhall. Daughter of the late Herbert and Jean Hensel; beloved wife of the late William Zapf; loving mother of Kimberly (Ryan) Beatty and the late Billy Zapf; cherished grammy of RJ and Tyler; sister of Cheryl Leonard; special aunt of Michael and Ian O'Keefe; longtime employee of UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Friends received on Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394, where a Blessing Service will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. Please share your memories and condolences at : www.georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH HARVEY R., SR. ON MONDAY...

July 22, 2014, 2:00 pm
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SMITH HARVEY R., Sr. On Monday, July 21, 2014, of Swissvale. Husband of the late Joan Protheroe; loving father of Harvey, Jr. (Kim), Robert, Sr., and Debra Kenna (Robert); grandfather of Jennifer (Neil), Jacquelyn (Matt), Robert, Jr., Christina (James), Rebecca, Renee, and Phillip; great- grandfather of Mason; and brother of Merle. Harvey was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the Korean War and was also a Mason with the Infinity Lodge #546 in Verona. Friends received Thursday only 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday morning at 11. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MASON HARRY C., JR. AGE 88, OF...

July 22, 2014, 2:00 pm
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MASON HARRY C., Jr. Age 88, of Leetsdale, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014, in Heritage Valley Health System, Sewickley. He was born March 17, 1926, in Leetsdale, a son of the late Harry and Anna Poninsky Mason, Sr. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during WWII, a 60-year member of the Doric Lodge, a member of the F&AM Sewickley, and the Ambridge Eagles. He managed the Leetsdale food pantry for 25 years and was a driver for the Pittsburgh Press for 42 years. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Bob Kott of North Hills; a son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Ruth Mason of Hopewell; three grandchildren, Samantha Kott, Kim (Michael) Gray, and Scott (Sheryl) Mason; nine great- grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Ford of Leetsdale. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his wife, Eleanor Mason; a son, Denny Mason; brother, William Mason; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Mason; and brother-in-law, William Ford. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. in the JOHN SYKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Moog officiating. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DITHRICH LEO J., JR. AGE 97, O...

July 22, 2014, 2:00 pm
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DITHRICH LEO J., Jr. Age 97, of Bethel Park, formerly of Baldwin Borough, died on Monday, July 21, 2014, at Mount Vernon of South Park. Mr. Dithrich is survived by his wife of nearly 74 years, Olive M. (Schuster) Dithrich, married September 10, 1940. He was preceded in death by son, John W. Dithrich, late husband of daughter-in-law, Charlene; and granddaughter-in-law, Kathleen Cecotti, late wife of grandson, Keith. He is also survived by his loving daughter, Diane (Mel) Cecotti; and devoted daughter-in-law, Charlene Dithrich; beloved grandchildren, Kevin Cecotti, Keith (Diana) Cecotti, Jill (Sam) Jessee and Beth (Brad) Shapiro; and six great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Leo was the brother of the late Rosella Oechslein, Felicitas Kunzler and Wilfred Dithrich; and is survived by sister, Dolores Cupples; and brother, Melvin Dithrich. Leo worked for many years as a sign maker and sign painter, noted for his exceptional hand-lettering skills, and became a co-owner of West Penn Sign Company. In his younger days, he was an active member of the Kiwanis Club in South Baldwin. His great passions were travel and photography, and friends and family will fondly remember his carefully documented slide shows of travels throughout the United States, as well as overseas. After retiring from the sign making business, Leo took up painting, primarily landscapes, and learned to play the organ. Visitation will be held Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday 10 a.m. in Nativity Catholic Church. Entombment to follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MASZAK CLARA M. (NAWROCKI) AGE...

July 22, 2014, 2:00 pm
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MASZAK CLARA M. (NAWROCKI) Age 97, of Lawrenceville, on Monday, July 21, 2014. Wife of the late Frank J. "Bluey" Maszak; beloved mother of Ursula Maszak and the late Cynthia and her surviving husband, James Wudarczyk; grandmother of Lydia Wudarczyk; sister of the late Herman Nawrocki, Lee Zaremba, Adam and Frank Nawrocki, and Irene Lach. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Thursday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Parish, St. Augustine Church on Friday at 10 a.m. Family requests memorial donations to Vincentian de Marillac, 5300 Stanton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BERMAN ALVIN E. AGE 87, ON MON...

July 22, 2014, 2:00 pm
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BERMAN ALVIN E. Age 87, on Monday, July 21, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Scoratow); father of Howard (Robin) and the late Joanne Berman; grandfather of Tanner and Shane Berman; brother of Sanford (Claryne) Berman; companion of Eve Levy; several nieces and nephews. Alvin was a proud WWII Navy veteran. Funeral Service Beth Abraham Cemetery Wednesday at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Professional services entrusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KESLING CHARLES J. ON FRIDAY, ...

July 22, 2014, 2:00 pm
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KESLING CHARLES J. On Friday, July 18, 2014, Charles J. Kesling, 57, of West Mifflin, formerly of Lincoln Place. Beloved father of Charles Kesling II and Allison Kesling; loved partner for 24 years of Sandi Kalchthaler; Pappy of Leah Lyle; brother of Dan (Patti) Kesling, Juliann (Edward) Hagmaier, Janey (Dick) DeMastes, Joe (Bonnie) Neal, and Mary (Ralph) Smith; also surviving are nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. A Memorial Service will be celebrated Saturday, July 26, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Place Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by STATHERS FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1222 Muldowney Avenue, Lincoln Place, 412-464-4377. www.stathersfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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