SPECHTOLD ALBERT F. Age 88, of Mt. Washington, on Monday, July 28, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Ronnie Spechtold; loving father of Richard, Gregg (Kathy) Spechtold, Lisa Reilly (Martin) and the late David and Mark Spechtold; grandfather of Pilar, Max, Colin and Caitlin; great-grandfather of Rowan, Emery and Clara. Arrangements by BRUSCO-FALVO FUNERAL HOME, INC., Mt. Washington (412-381-2323). No visitations. Interment private. Memorial donations may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care or Wounded Warrior Project. www.bruscofalvo.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SPECHTOLD ALBERT F. AGE 88, OF...
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ACIE RONALD D. AGE 59, PASSED ...
ACIE RONALD D. Age 59, passed away on July 28, 2014. Beloved son of Grace Acie; father of Lauren Phillips; brother of Gary Acie, Deborah McLemore, Jerri Taylor and Cheryl Acie; also survived by two grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 10 a.m., until time of Service at 12 noon at GEORGE A. WARDEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1100 N. Homewood Ave., Pgh., PA 15208, 412-241-3838. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SARSFIELD THOMAS W. PAPPY ON...
SARSFIELD THOMAS W. PAPPY On Tuesday, July 29, 2014, passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Barbara Sarsfield; loving father of Kimberly (John) Bruno, Deborah Thomson (Liza Natale), Pamela Moore (Chuck Plezia); brother of Michael (Joyce) Sarsfield; proud grandpap of eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received Friday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at the SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie, where Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tom's family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOWARD DERRICK DOC PEACEFULL...
HOWARD DERRICK DOC Peacefully July 26, 2014, leaves to cherish his memory, children, Derrick, Jr., Eric, Verrick, Merrick, Erica, and Verrica Howard and Andre Smith; brother, Willie Howard, Jr.; devoted companion, Mary Holzwarth; four grandchildren; and many relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, August 1, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC., where service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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QUEEN CAROL LEE AGE 72, OF MON...
QUEEN CAROL LEE Age 72, of Monroeville, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014. Wife of the late James T. Queen; loving mother of Jim (Michelle) Queen, Cindy (Joe) Conley, Eric (Jennifer) Queen; grandmother of Zachary and Joshua Queen and Matthew and Julie Conley; also survived by her dear friend, Pat Ficcaglia. Carol loved traveling, reading, spending time at Conneaut Lake and spending time with her family. No visitation. Memorial Service will be held Friday 11:00 a.m. at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 2310 Haymaker Rd., Monroeville. Arrangements entrusted to JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE / PLUM CHAPEL), 412-856-4747. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOVALCHICK HELEN (KOBAN) AGE 9...
KOVALCHICK HELEN (KOBAN) Age 91, formerly of Renton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2014, at the Clarebridge Community in Export where she was currently a resident. She was born January 12, 1923, in Bitumen, daughter of the late Vasil and Anna Pechina Koban. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Michael L. (Mike) Kovalchick; five sisters, Eleanor DeMichiei, Margie (Paul) Shish, Anna (Babe) Opina, Sue (Nick) Novelsowski and Mary (Fred) Falsetti; and two brothers, John Koban and Mike (Alice) Koban. Helen and Mike began their life together in Sagamore before relocating to Renton where they raised two sons and a daughter, Michael (Sherry) Kovalchick of North Carolina, Denny (Kathy) Kovalchick of Apollo and Michele (Jim) Kelly of Murrysville; she was NANA to six grandchildren, Michael (Chelsey), Natalie, Chris and Kevin Kovalchick and Jimmy (Kimberly) and Patrick (Nicole) Kelly; six beautiful great- grandchildren, Lassen, Scarlet, Logan, Abby, Mia and McKenna; two sisters, Carolyn (James) Nesbit and Betty (the late John) Bodnar; brother-in-law, Tootie DeMichiei; sister-in-law, Kathryn Koban; and many nieces and nephews. Besides being a loving sister, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Helen was a wonderful homemaker. She took her job seriously and truly excelled. She was always cooking up something special or baking something incredible. Her house on Maple Street was her castle and she was very proud of the home she made there. Also, she loved her music; American Bandstand during the week, oldies on Saturday mornings and always Polkas on Sundays. Her home was said by many to be happy and very cozy. Her faith was very important to her everyday life. She was a member at Holy Trinity, Wall, PA and then later the Church of the Resurrection in Monroeville. She worked very hard at all the bazaars and the lawn fairs, making pirohis, holupki, nut rolls and cookies. She loved singing in Slovak during mass and still could speak fluently just weeks before her passing. Family and friends will be received Friday, August 1, 2014, from 2 to 7 p.m. with Parastas at 2 p.m. at the HART FUNERAL HOME, INC., Murrysville with a Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Church of the Resurrection, 455 Center Road, Monroeville, PA with Father Joseph Raptosh as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Plum Creek Cemetery. The family would like to thank the entire staff and employees at Clarebridge for their comfort, compassion and constant support they gave to NANA during her last weeks. www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FLETCHER RUTH E. PEACEFULLY PA...
FLETCHER RUTH E. Peacefully passed July 24, 2014. Friends may call Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral Service at 1 p.m. at New Jerusalem Holiness Church, 111 Auburn St., Pgh., PA 15206. Arrangements entrusted to WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF PT. BREEZE. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRULAC MARY A. (SCHMALZL) AGE...
KRULAC MARY A. (SCHMALZL) Age 87, on Sunday, July 27, 2014, of Sheraden. Beloved wife of the late Anthony G. Krulac; loving mother of David A. (Diane) Krulac and Nancy (Terry) Faust; grandmother of Kate Krulac and Samuel Faust. Friends received FRIDAY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WM. F. CONROY FUNERAL HOME, 2944 Chartiers Ave., Sheraden. Funeral Mass in Holy Innocents Church, Saturday 9:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Innocents Church or Concordia of South Hills Staff Appreciation Fund, 1300 Bower Hill Rd., Pgh., PA 15243. www.wfconroyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHRECENGOST PAUL 02-21-78 ~ 0...
SCHRECENGOST
PAUL
02-21-78 ~ 07-31-10
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Miss you so much,
Love, Dad, Mom, Ashlee, Josh, Decklen, Buster, Cubby & Little Richard
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DEUTSCH MELISSA NICOLE AGE 22,...
DEUTSCH MELISSA NICOLE Age 22, of Indiana Twp., suddenly and unexpectedly, on July 30, 2014. Daughter of Christine (Dan) Waltz and Frank Deutsch; sister of her twin, Daniel, Joshua and Jeremy Deutsch, and Jason Waltz; granddaughter of Karen Dukes and James Dukes; great- granddaughter of William and Thelma Fisher; niece of Jennifer and Eric and many others. Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the CHARLES B. JARVIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1607 Pittsburgh Street, Cheswick, where services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends. Visit us at: www.jarviefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ADAMS JASON PETER ON MONDAY, J...
ADAMS JASON PETER On Monday, July 28, 2014, Jason Peter Adams, 40, of Bradley Beach, NJ. Husband of Hayley (Ross) Adams; father of Delaney J. Adams; beloved son of Richard C. and Jacqueline (Bilinski) Adams; son-in-law of Stephen and Leigh Ross; brother of Richard M. (Kathi Jean) Adams and Christopher S. Adams; also survived by aunt, Denise L. Bilinski and other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Friends received Sunday from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 318 Wall Avenue, Pitcairn. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Regis Church, Trafford, on Monday at 9:30 a.m., with Fr. David Nazimek officiating. In lieu of flowers, family asks donations be made to NAMI Greater Monmouth (National Alliance for Mental Illness), P.O. Box 6212, Freehold, NJ 07728. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MORRONE RICHARD D. OF CHESWICK...
MORRONE RICHARD D. Of Cheswick, on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Husband of the late Mary Christina Morrone; father of Richard (Cristina) Morrone, Deborah Pappa, David (Mary) Morrone and Denise Morrone; grandfather of Justin and Louie Pappa, Michael and David Morrone, and Christopher and Matthew Morrone; brother of the late Raymond, Joseph, Frank, Robert, John and Philamena Morrone and Edith Ferraro. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements by the CHARLES B. JARVIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Springdale. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ANDROSS DONNA M. AGE 82, OF UP...
ANDROSS DONNA M. Age 82, of Upper St. Clair, formerly of Orange, California, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014. Born September 26, 1931, in Plaza, North Dakota, she is the daughter of the late Alf and Stella (Stortroen) Evenson; beloved mother of Cheryl (Mark) Welch of Upper St. Clair; cherished grandmother of Meaghan, Connor, Madeline, and Christopher; sister of Vern (Helen) Evenson and Joan Blair; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her dear husband, Claude Andross; siblings, Joel Evenson, Earl Evenson, Betty Foss, LaVaun Sjol, Lowell Evenson, and Wayne Evenson. Donna grew up in Van Hook, North Dakota and graduated from Minot High School in 1949, following which she moved to Southern California with her sister, Betty, where she met and married her husband, Claude. They lived and raised their daughter, Cheryl, in Orange County until Claude passed away. Donna moved to Upper St. Clair in 2002 to live with her daughter, Cheryl, and her family. All services are private and have been entrusted to CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. A burial at sea will be held off the coast of Newport Beach, California Coastline, where Donna will be reunited with her loving husband, Claude, of 50 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.cremationfuneralcare.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAVIDSON JAMES T. AGE 89, OF D...
DAVIDSON JAMES T. Age 89, of Dormont, on Sunday, July 27, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne (Salicce) Davidson; loving father of John, Thomas, Jane (Randi) Young, Joseph, Edward and the late James T. Davidson, Jr.; father-in-law of Renee Davidson; brother of Cathy Nickerson, the late Ellen Davidson, Jane Clerk and Fred Davidson; loving uncle of Franklin and Sarah; along with several other nieces and nephews. Jim was a proud WWII Navy Seabee, and was a retired auditor after 31 years with the Pittsburgh Press. Jim volunteered with Habit for Humanity, was an avid golfer, gardener and a member of the Western Pennsylvania Woodworkers. He was a lifelong member of the NRA, a Hunter Safety Instructor with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and a member of the Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen's Club. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon, Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Bernard Church, Monday morning at 11:30, with interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. If desired, memorials may be made to The ALS Association, 1275 K Street NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20005. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REIS HARRY W. AGE 87, OF CHARL...
REIS HARRY W. Age 87, of Charleroi, on July 30, 2014. Born September 9, 1926, he was the son of the late John C. and Amelia (Campagnolli) Reis. Harry was a member of Mary Mother of the Church, Charleroi, where he served in many capacities. He served for many years in the political arena of Charleroi and Washington County as a councilman and as a representative on the Washington County Democratic Committee. He retired from council in 2013. He retired from Wheeling-Pitt Steel. He served Local Union 1187 USWA in various capacities from grievance man to president. In 2005, he was elected to the Washington Greene Central Labor Council's Hall of Fame. Harry served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He was known as a loving father, and a great friend to anyone in need. He is survived by sons, William "Bill" (Barbara) Reis, of N. Charleroi, and John "Jack" (Kathy) Reis, of Belpre, OH; grandchildren, Jacqueline (Derek) Zona, Matthew (Jennifer) Reis, Kristen (Scott) McElwayne, and Karie (Jay) Smith; great- grandchildren, Nolan, Elisabetta, Evan, Claire, McKenzy, and Cecelia. He was predeceased by his wife, Doris J. Martin Reis; brother, Gene Reis; and sister, Lois Reis Moffet. Friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2014, in the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME, 819 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, in Mary Mother of the Church, Charleroi, with interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to: www.spallinofuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EURICH DONALD C. AGE 83, OF BR...
EURICH DONALD C. Age 83, of Brookline, passed away on July 30, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary "Honey Bunny" (Larson) Eurich; son of the late Christian and Wilma Eurich; brother of the late Robert (surviving wife Judy) and the late Dolores "Dolly" (surviving husband Don); loving father of Thomas (Scharlene) Eurich, Patricia (the late Roy) Ayers, David (Pam) Eurich, William (Lisa) Eurich, and Tammy (Eric) Garvin; cherished grandfather of Cris, Adam, Cody, Amanda, Jeffrey, Valerie, Kim, Jason, Amy, Joshua, Amber, Ryan, Robert, Timothy, Christopher, and the late Kenny; also survived by 11 great- grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills. Funeral Service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WIDMAIER ANN ON THURSDAY, JU...
WIDMAIER ANN On Thursday, July 31, 2014, age 81, of Richland Twp., Gibsonia. Beloved wife of Richard H. Widmaier, who she married on May 19, 1965; loving mother of Caroline Widmaier of Cantonment, FL, Kimberly Widmaier of Milton, FL, Mark Widmaier and his wife, Stephanie, of Jefferson, MD and Dan Widmaier of Cranberry Twp.; grandmother of the late Audrey. The youngest of ten children, she was the last to survive. Friends will be received at the McDONALD - AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, PA on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Services will be held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Mars Alliance Church, 997 Rt. 228, Mars, PA 16046, with Rev. Joe Toomey and Rev. Jeff Lawther, officiating. PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will be in West Union Cemetery, Pine Twp., PA. Memorials may be made to the Jewish Missions c/o Mars Alliance Church. Directions and condolences are available at: www.mcdonald-aeberli.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH DAVID EDWARD AGE 80, SUD...
SMITH DAVID EDWARD Age 80, suddenly on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Beloved husband of Norma (Sattenstein) Smith; much loved father of Marcee Smith and the late Stewart A. Smith; son of the late Samuel and Rebecca Simon Smith; brother of the late Roslyn Smith Sims and Suzanne Smith Rubinstein; loving grandpa of Phebe Marion Barnett and Rebecca Hollis Smith; also survived by two nieces, Hayley and Brynne Rubinstein; and nephew, Dr. Steven Rubinstein; a daughter in Pittsburgh; and his constant companion, Dolly, a wee West Highland Terrier. David attended Staunton Military Academy, Taylor Allderdice High School, University of Kentucky and Duquesne University. He founded D & N Smith Company which was a financial consulting firm in the men's clothing industry. He turned around and saved many businesses throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Friends may meet at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, on Sunday, August 3, 2014, at 12 Noon and then proceed to West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation for 1 p.m. Graveside Services. Contributions may be made to ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) Association of W. PA, 416 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 in memory of his beloved son, Stewart Smith. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BURFOOT FRED AGE 80, DIED MOND...
BURFOOT FRED Age 80, died Monday, July 28, 2014. Mr. Burfoot was born July 16, 1934, in Sewickley, PA, and was the son of the late Frederick R. and Mary T. Burfoot. Mr. Burfoot received a degree in civil engineering from Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, PA, served in the Army Reserve for two years after graduating, and worked 33 years for the Army Corps of Engineers. Surviving are his sons, Rick and his wife, Michelle and Jim and his wife, Barbie; four grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Finlay of Bethel Park, PA. A graveside memorial service will be held August 4, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. in Coraopolis Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Virginia Foundation, 1700 Bayberry Ct., #300, Richmond, VA 23226. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TERRICK REGIS F. "REGE" AGE 86...
TERRICK REGIS F. "REGE" Age 86, on Monday, July 28, 2014, of Baldwin. Son of the late Verna Dibble and Frank Terrick; husband of the late Ann (Gebhardt-Shoemaker); and survived by his former wife, Gloria Terrick; father of Margaret (Tim) Krol, William (Kiki) Terrick, and the late Paul Terrick; grandfather of Derrick (Lindsay), Jason (Nicole), and the late Kevin Krol; brother of Angela Kennedy, Norman (Mary Ann) Terrick, and Lani (Raymond "Buddy") Fritz; also survived by his loving great-grandchildren, Ashlyn and Madisyn; as well as his nieces and nephews. Regis was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in WWII and the Korean War. There will be no public visitation. Friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church, 5200 Greenridge Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15236 or The Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1101 Western Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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