MARTONIK JOSEPH A. Age 95, of McKees Rocks, on Thursday, August 21, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Mary Renee Martonik; loving father of Sandra (Richard) Sebulak and Joseph (Kathie) Martonik; proud grandfather of Scott (Erin) Sebulak, Melissa (Keith) Gillan, Alisha (Craig) Maslanka, Jessica (Rick) Neff and Jennifer (Michael) Marasco; adoring great- grandfather of Samantha, Alex, Ava, Logan, Will, Aubrey, Cate, Braylon, Alivia, Haleigh, and Ryann; brother of Albert, Helen and Josephine; also survived by nieces and nephews. Joe was employed by Gordon Terminal Service for over 35 years as a supervisor. He was one of the founding members of St. Mark's Church in McKees Rocks. He was a member of McKees Rocks VFW Post 418 and also a proud veteran of WWII serving in the South Pacific as a Staff Sergeant. Friends are welcome Sunday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen Street, McKees Rocks. A funeral will begin on Monday at 1 p.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Parish, The Church at St. Mary's at 1:30 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARTONIK JOSEPH A. AGE 95, OF ...
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BAIRD JOHN E. AGE 76, A HAMPTO...
BAIRD JOHN E. Age 76, a Hampton Township resident for 50 years, passed away on August 20, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Thelma C. (Houston) Baird; children, John Andrew (Michelle) Baird, Tina (Allen) Cossaboom, Susan (Craig) Neumann; eight grandchildren; five siblings; several nieces and nephews. John's family will welcome friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2014, at the KING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2841 Woodland Circle in Allison Park. There will also be visitation at Calvary Baptist Church, 4765 S. Pioneer Road in Allison Park on Monday, August 25, 2014, for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. Funeral Service. He will be laid to rest in the Hampton Cemetery in Allison Park. Please visit: www.kingfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WOTHERSPOON DONALD H. ON THURS...
WOTHERSPOON DONALD H. On Thursday, August 21, 2014, age 50, of Pine Twp., Wexford. He was the son of Joan Frances Bowler Wotherspoon and the late Donald L. Wotherspoon; brother of Patricia Wotherspoon, Betsy Wotherspoon, Deirdre Bettinger (Robert), Joan Wotherspoon (Lee Kirkendoll), Ann Scherer (James, Jr.), and Ellen Barnes; also nieces and nephews. Don was the owner of Wannabe Siding of Wexford. He served in the United States Marine Corps during peacetime and was a member of the Mars V.F.W. Post 7505, where he had served as Chaplain. Friends will be received at the McDONALD - AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, PA, on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Blessing Services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Mars V.F.W. Post 7505, 331 Mars-Valencia Rd., Mars, PA 16046. Directions and condolences are available at: www.mcdonald-aeberli.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUCKOVICH NICHOLAS AGE 80, OF ...
BUCKOVICH NICHOLAS Age 80, of Monroeville, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Beloved husband of Rosemary (Creighan) Buckovich; son of the late Nicholas and Anastasia Buckovich of Windber, PA; father of Dennis Buckovich and Rick Buckovich; grandfather of Zachary Harmison and Nicholas Buckovich. Preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. He was a dedicated worker at Westinghouse Electric in the Patent and Law Dept. of the Science and Technology Center in Churchill. Nick loved the holidays and his amazing decorations for Christmas and Halloween brought joy to many. Nick was a member and head usher at the Byzantine Catholic Church in Monroeville for 45 years. He coached "fun" with many little league baseball teams. Nick was a generous and caring friend to all. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan and attended every Pirates opening day game from 1952 to 2012. Private services were held at Restland Memorial on Friday. Arrangements by the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE / PLUM CHAPEL), 412-856-4747. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AUBELE CYNTHIA L. OF PITTSBURG...
AUBELE CYNTHIA L. Of Pittsburgh, formerly of Bethel Park, on Thursday, August 21, 2014, age 51. Beloved mother of Lewis Orth; daughter of William and Joann Aubele; sister of Joseph and David (Leah) Aubele; also several nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Rd. (Rt. 88), Library, where a Blessing Service will be Sunday at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MILES PETER, SR. PEACEFULLY ON...
MILES PETER, Sr. Peacefully on Aug. 21, 2014, of East Liberty. Father of Peter Miles, Jr.; brother of Roxanne, Rosemary, Martina, Bernice Dana, Trudy, Tamitra and Theodore; four grandchildren. Visitation 9-11 a.m. August 25, 2014, at St. Paul Baptist Church, 6701 Penn Ave. Services 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 N. Lang Ave. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BECHTOLD ROBERT E., SR. AGE 87...
BECHTOLD ROBERT E., Sr. Age 87, of Penn Hills, died Wednesday evening, August 20, 2014, at Harmar Village, Harmarville. Beloved husband of the late Mary T. (Doheny) Bechtold; dear father of Robert E. (Judith) Bechtold, Jr., Barbara (Thomas) Rodriguez, Mary Pat (Alan) Kappeler, Diane (Keith) Smith; brother of the late Harry "Babe", Russell Bechtold, Kenneth Bechtold, and Mary June Brinker; grandfather of Melissa, Jeremy (Sue) Bechtold, Erin Rodriguez, Andrew, Lindsay Kappeler, and the late Ryan Rodriguez; great-grandpa of Adeline and Colton. Bob was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Verona, served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a self employed automobile salesman. Friends and relatives will be received at BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, Sunday, August 24, 2014, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Blessing Service Monday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Fr. Edwin Wichman officiating. Interment will follow with military honors in Calvary Cemetery, Pgh. Visit us at: www.burket-truby.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NIEDER CATHERINE F. ON THURSDA...
NIEDER CATHERINE F. On Thursday, August 21, 2014, Catherine "Katie-Mom", age 79, of McKees Rocks. Loving and caring mother of William (Lousia) Rees, Dennis "Good Boy" (Deborah) Rees, Peggy Panyko, Robert (Marie) Rees and Jason (Lisa) Nieder; also survived by several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and sisters, Mathilda Shaffer and Betty Lou Papst. The family would like to express their gratitude to Desiree Strong, CNA, for the care she gave their mother for the past three years. Friends received at the STOVER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 534 Island Avenue, McKees Rocks, on Sunday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 11:30 a.m. in St. John of God Parish at the Church of St. Mary's, 1011 Church Ave., McKees Rocks. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KLOCEK MILDRED M. ON AUGUST 19...
KLOCEK MILDRED M. On August 19, 2014, God and his angels peacefully took Mildred to her Heavenly home. She was the loving wife of the late Max Klocek and was predeceased by her son, Daniel. She is survived by her daughter, Maxine and husband, Lawrence Corsetti of Granby, CT, daughters, Donna and Cynthia; grandsons, Brian and Jeffrey Corsetti, other grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind dear friends, Marsha and Tom Urbano and Deborah and Robert Weiss. Mildred was a long time food service employee at Duquesne University where she delighted in daily interactions with many students over the years. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Mildred's life with the family at the McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on SUNDAY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John of God Parish, St. Mary's Church, McKees Rocks, at 9:30 a.m. on MONDAY. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to either your favorite charity or to the St. John of God Parish Capital Campaign Fund, 1011 Church Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136. www.mcdermottfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BIESER DEAN JAY AGE 67, OF PIT...
BIESER DEAN JAY Age 67, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away the morning of Friday, August 22, 2014. Dean was born November 28, 1946, in Sanborn, Iowa to Oscar Bieser and Gladys (Mouw) Bieser. An intelligent and confident child, Dean went on to graduate high school with honors, going on to attend Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Education. There Dean met his beautiful wife, Gail Jean (Kroese) Bieser, daughter of Charles Kroese, Jr. and LaVonne (Bolks) Kroese. Dean and Gail married and gave birth to their two beloved children, son, Troy and daughter, Carrie. Dean worked tirelessly for his family, most prominently as a Property Claims Adjuster for ACE U.S.A. The family eventually moved from their midwest roots in Iowa and Minnesota to Pennsylvania where Dean and Gail built a new life for themselves and their children, eventually retiring in Mars, Pennsylvania, to be near their daughter, Carrie, her husband, Regis Evanov, and their two adored grandchildren, Sadie and Ella Evanov. Dean's lifetime love of baseball began as a young man. He would travel from Iowa to catch the nearest team, The Milwaukee Braves. He stayed with the team his entire life, championing them as they became the Atlanta Braves. Dean's knowledge of the franchise and their minor league team was unparalleled. He loved the game. He loved ballparks. And he loved pickle relish on his hot dogs. To his family, Dean was the bravest, kindest, brightest, strongest, most beautiful, most eloquent, and most selfless man in this world. He was a deeply loved and adored son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and brother-In-Law. He made good in this world and brought good things into it every day. Through his devotion to his family, his fierce heart will live on. Dean is survived by his wife, Gail Bieser; his son, Troy Bieser; his daughter, Carrie (Regis) Evanov; and grandchildren, Sadie and Ella Evanov; as well as countless extended family and friends. And this year's Atlanta Braves. Dean asked for no flowers or gifts in his passing. Memorials may be directed to Good Samaritan Hospice, a place that provided comfort to him and his family in their final days together. URL: www.concordialm.org/charitable-giving. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MILLER DORIS F. AGE 90, OF MON...
MILLER DORIS F. Age 90, of Monroeville, on Friday, August 22, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Frank G. Miller; loving mother of Karen Dudiak, Craig Miller (Maureen), Kristen Martin (Tom), Catherine Underwood (Tom), and Carolyn Miller; also nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; sister of Mary Ireland (John). Friends will be received on Monday, August 25, 2014, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GENE H. CORL, INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). Mass of Christian Burial at North American Martyrs Church on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., with Father Joseph Luisi, as celebrant. Interment following in Good Shepherd Cemetery. www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOODSON JOAN A. AGE 77, OF PIT...
GOODSON JOAN A. Age 77, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2014. She is survived by daughters, Leila Smith and Audrey Benamara; nine grandchildren; two brothers; and a host of relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday August 27, 2014, at Union Baptist Church of Swissvale. Professional Services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VOELKER WILLIAM J. AGE 66, OF ...
VOELKER WILLIAM J. Age 66, of Pleasant Hills, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014, surrounded by his loving family and friends, after a courageous battle with ALS. Bill was the beloved and loving husband of Frances E. Voelker and the son of the late Mary and Robert Voelker. He was second father of 30 years to Karen (John) Reyher of Jefferson Hills and Jeffrey (Julie) Sousa of Atlanta, GA. He was cherished "PapBoo" to Adam and Rachel Reyher and Corey and Christian Sousa. Bill will be sorely missed by his siblings, Robert (Sandra) Voelker, Paula (John) Lacher, Mary Ellen Voelker (Bob Brown), Nancy (Daryl) Snyder, Joseph (Frances) Voelker, James (Priscilla) Voelker, Gemma (Paul) Churik, and Sharon (Kevin) Phillips; also much loved brother-in-law of Robert (Jacalyn) Kish and Sandra Kish; also survived by many nieces and nephews; and son, Scott (Pam) Voelker; and granddaughters, Brooke and Bethany. Bill was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in Vietnam and the Color Guard of the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., including in the escort of President Eisenhower's funeral cortege. He was a longtime member of the Baldwin Kiwanis, where he was president and treasurer for many years. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227 on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:45. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas A'Becket Church, on Gill Hall Road, at 10:30 a.m., followed by interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. For those who wish, family suggests donations in Bill's memory to Forbes Hospice, Inpatient Unit at West Penn Hospital, 8th Floor, 4800 Friendship Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 or the Western PA ALS Society, 416 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROSSEY DANA (LISAK) AGE 46, O...
ROSSEY DANA (LISAK) Age 46, of West Mifflin on August 22, 2014. Loving wife of Kenneth Rossey; super mom to daughters, Alexis, Alyssa; and son, Shane Rossey; survived by mother, Nancy (Lopata) Prince; and stepfather, Jim Prince; brother, David (Kelly) Lisak and their children, Devin, Zoe and Damien; also survived by mother-in-law, Janice Kredatus; and father-in-law, Harold Rossey; brother-in-law, Don (Donna) Rossey and their children, Ryan and Conner; sister in-law of Joyce Rossey and her son, Brandon; preceded in death by father, Michael Lisak. Friends received SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main St., Munhall, on Monday 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held Wednesday 10:00 a.m., St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin. Dana was a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in criminal justice. She went on to work at Kaufmann's and Dick's Sporting Goods as an internal investigator. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Her family would like to thank all who helped her through her fight with cancer. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HERFORD PORTIA AGE 74, OF BRIG...
HERFORD PORTIA Age 74, of Brighton Township, passed away August 19, 2014, at the Heritage Valley Beaver. Born September 7, 1939, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Gerhard and Katharine Derge and had been a resident of Brighton Township for over 20 years. She retired as a Montessori teacher with both Ohio Valley and Beaver Valley Montessori Schools. A 1957 graduate of Aspinwall High School, she later graduated from Case Western Reserve with her bachelor's degree in social work. She is survived by her brother, Jeffery Derge and his wife, Dorothy, State College; a nephew, Gillmer Derge, Cohoes, NY; a niece, Katharine Gipe and her husband, Phil, State College; and a great-niece and nephew, Alice and Lewis Gipe; and several special cousins. As per her wishes, cremation services were conducted by the NOLL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com. Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to the charity of the donor's choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ISBACH JACQUELYN (MOTT) ON JUL...
ISBACH JACQUELYN (MOTT) On July 30, 2014, in North Las Vegas, Nevada, where she had been a resident since 2003. She was 67 years old. Formerly of East Carnegie and Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA. Beloved wife of the late Karl B. Isbach, with whom she owned and operated Beechwood Electric for over 30 years. Survived by her most-loved pet birds, Peaches (Peachy) and Baby; also survived by her three sisters, Karen Fronzaglio (Ron), Sally Mole, (Glenn), Marilyn Rogers (Tim); and one brother, William Mott (Siobhan); one niece; and three nephews. Interment was on August 15, 2014, at the Palm Cheyenne Cemetery , North Las Vegas, where she was laid to rest next to her husband, Karl. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me... May she rest in eternal peace. Memorial contributions may be made to Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary, Taylor Andrews, executive director, 8103 Racel Street, Las Vegas, NV 89131, www.gnslasvegas.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WHISENHUNT MARION AGE 72, ON T...
WHISENHUNT MARION Age 72, on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, of the North Side. Survived by loving family and friends. NO VISITATION. Private burial in Highwood Cemetery. Arrangements by STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 412-321-0495. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRAMER RAYMOND E., SR. DAD, HA...
KRAMER
RAYMOND E., SR.
Dad, happy birthday! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you.
Lisa
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BALDINGER KENNETH HAPPY BIRTHD...
BALDINGER
KENNETH
Happy Birthday to the foundation of our family. Daddy, thank you for always putting our family first. Your endless love, strength, wisdom, and pride are missed greatly. I find myself calling you even after three years. You and Marky are missed every second of the day.
All our love, Diane, Lisa, Dave,
and Sienna
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WOODS SHARON SHERRY ELIZABETH Age 62, of Laguna Woods, CA, formerly of Aspinwall, passed away from cancer on Monday, August 4, 2014. Sherry was born and raised in Aspinwall, and was the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy Woods; sister of Sandra Sandy Woods of Aspinwall, and the late Gary Woods; loving aunt of Erica Fischetti, Allison (Woods) Jaques, Jessica Woods, and Matthew Woods; and great-aunt of Evan Jacques. Sherry was a graduate of Fox Chapel High School class of 1969, and 1997 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Los Angeles Valley College with Presidents Distinguished Honor Award. She was a retired airline stewardess from United Airlines. Sherry was an active member of Laguna Woods Yacht Club. Thanks to the many true friends and the "Chicks Club" who stood by her as she fought the good fight to the end. Services were held privately. WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME, Aspinwall. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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