WYDA ROBERT C. II, J.D. Age 54, of Bethel Park, on Monday, August 5, 2013. Beloved husband of Shannon McNees Wyda; loving father of Jared and Rachel Wyda; dear son of Martha Wyda and the late Robert C. Wyda; son-in-law of William and Barbara McNees and Garnet and William Baker. Rob was a graduate of Duquesne University and Duquesne School of Law. He was a commander, US Navy, Judge Advocate for 26 years combined active duty and reserve service. He served in Afghanistan 2003 and Iraq 2007 with units assigned to investigate and prosecute terrorists. He received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army and Navy Commendation Medals. He worked as Prosecutor, Allegheny County 1990-1997, Assistant Court Administrator 1997-2000, and Magisterial District Judge from 2000 to present in Bethel Park and Upper St. Clair. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211, Wednesday 2-8 p.m. and Thursday 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. American Legion Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Interment National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Robert Wyda Children's Education Fund in c/o PNC Bank, 1210 Fox Terrier Dr., Bethel Park, PA 15102. Please view or add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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McGREGOR CAROL ANN Carol Ann, 74, of McDonald, Mt. Pleasant Twp., died Monday, August 5, 2013, in UPMC Shadyside. She was born April 12, 1939, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late George and Anna (Serena) Kyle. Mrs. McGregor was a shift supervisor at Bruce Plastics. She enjoyed Pittsburgh sports and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Stephen (Stacy Haas) McGregor of Beechview , Kenneth (Bobbi Jo) McGregor of McDonald, Karen (Michael) Strain of Center Twp., Keith (Nancy) McGregor of Moon Twp., and Teresa (Kevin Boling) Arbuckle of McDonald; 14 grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; brother, Ronald (Hao) Kyle of CA; and sister, Rita Cohen of OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard F. McGregor (January 2, 2002); and brother, George Kyle. Friends will be received Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., the time of Service, in the THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 314 W. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald (724-926-2800). Please sign the guestbook at: thomas-littlefuneralservice.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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POROPATICH ROBERT Age 95, of Hampton Fields, formerly of Shaler Township, on August 6, 2013. Proud father of Cheryl Fogarty (Tom), Robert (Bohdan) Poropatich, Richard (Lynn) Poropatich, Ronald (Cary) Poropatich, Patricia Lascola (Tom), and Randy (Shelly) Poropatich; former husband of the late Mary Poropatich; brother of Anna Lupatin, June Hochberg, Ethel Hoffman, and the late William, Joseph, and Lawrence Poropatich; nine grandchildren, Andrew, Zachary, Jordan, Carly, Kevin, Abby, Jenna, Kate, and Kurt. Robert was a graduate of Shaler High School and the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a Bachelor's in Accounting. He was an Army veteran of WWII, serving in Italy, Germany, and North Africa, and the Korean Conflict. Robert was the former owner of Union Provision and Packing Company in Lawrenceville. He was a member of the Etna Elks and Elfinwild Lions Club. Beloved by his family, Robert was never one short of jokes-he could always give you an answer for what's new. His wit will be sorely missed. "C'est la Vie" Dad. Visitation Thursday 3 p.m. until time of Blessing Service at 7 p.m., NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Memorial contributions suggested to The Center for Military Medicine Research, Health Services at the University of Pittsburgh, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582. Please visit us at: www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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YACONO CARMEN J., JR. BUDDY Age 58, of Aspinwall, on Monday, August 5, 2013. Beloved husband of Debra (Ickert) Yacono; loving father of Carmen "C.J." Yacono, III, Lauren Yacono (Brian Scanlon) and Vincent Yacono; cherished grandfather of Carmen, Angelo and Domenico Yacono, and Delaney Scanlon; son of Rose Marie (Chuck) Warrene and the late Carmen J. Yacono, Sr.; brother of Kathleen Kubrick, Carol Weiss and Richard (Janet) Yacono; son-in-law of Helen Ickert and the late Robert Ickert; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Carmen was a 25 year member of the B.A.C. Local 9. Visitation Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall, where a parting Prayer will be held Friday at 11:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 12 Noon at St. Juan Diego Parish in Madonna of Jerusalem Church, Sharpsburg. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Aspinwall Vol. Fire Dept. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SHAFFER THOMAS E., Jr. 92, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2013. Son of the late Thomas E. Shaffer, Sr. and Mary Shaffer; husband of the late Mary Shaffer; loving father of Rita (Carl) Walzer; brother of Mary Katherine (William) Kohler, Paul Shaffer, and the late Earl Shaffer and Jean DeCello. Thomas was a real estate agent in Penn Hills for many years. Friends received Wed. 2-4 and 6-8 at RAPP FUNERAL HOME, 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235, 412-241-5415. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the St. Bartholomew Church, Penn Hills, PA. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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EGGERS WILLIAM H. III Age 67, of Mt. Washington, on Monday, August 5, 2013. Husband of Carol Ann Ricki Reith Eggers; loving father of Jacquie (David) Charles and Bill (Melissa) Eggers; loving pap of Anthony, Brittany, and Tyler Eggers; son of the late William Eggers and Alice Dunn Eggers. Friends received at the BRUSCO-FALVO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 214 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington (412 381-2323), on Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass, St. Mary of the Mount Church, located in Sullivan Hall (Bigham Street) on Friday, 10 a.m. If desired, contributions may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pgh., PA 15243. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HERRMANN DOROTHY A. Age 80, of Zelienople, died Sunday, August 4, 2013, while under the care of the UPMC Passavant Hospital, McCandless Twp. Born November 19, 1932 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Nellie (Sloan) Eck. She is survived by her brother, Herbert Eck of Pittsburgh, and her brother- in-law, Charles Herrmann of Evans City. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Joseph S. Herrmann, who passed away in 2009; as well as three brothers and six sisters. Services for Dorothy are to be held privately. She will be laid to rest at Pinewood Memorial Gardens, Cranberry Twp. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 116 E. Main Street, Evans City, PA 16033. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Dorothy's family at: www.boylanfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CHICK BARBARA J. On Sun., Aug. 4, 2013, formerly of Poland, OH. Beloved mother of Stacey Chick (Mark) Senediak; sister of Norma Matsik of Port Charlotte, FL; grandmother of Zackery Senediak. She was the librarian of the Youngstown Osteopathic Hospital for 44 years. Also survived by her loving pets, Samantha and Max. Friends welcome Thurs. 4-8 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Funeral Service Fri. 10 a.m. Donations may be made to your local animal shelter. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ROSE JAMES H., JR. Passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013, at age 84. Foster father of Curtis L. Barney; and uncle of Donald E. Williams (Angel); also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at GEORGE A. WARDEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1100 North Homewood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208, 412-241-3838. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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POLI MARTHA JOANN OLIVER 91, of Derry, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2013. Born on July 7, 1922 in Derry, Pennsylvania, Martha was the daughter of the late Luigi and Christina Oliver. She grew up in Derry and earned a Bachelors of Science Degree from Seaton Hill College in 1944. She began her teaching career as a science teacher in Easton, Maryland and Braddock, Pennsylvania before touching many lives of hundreds of students in Derry, Pennsylvania during more than thirty years of teaching Home Economics. She retired from teaching in 1986. Martha was a passionate golfer and member of the SILU Ladies League. She was tremendously dedicated to the Derry Area High School musical program, applying her talent to create hundreds of costumes for school musicals, even in her retirement. A dedicated mother, Martha always put her children and grandchildren first, and left them with warm memories of holidays, beach vacations and beautiful handmade clothing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Poli, whom she married in 1949, and passed away in 1961. Her brothers, Frank, Orlando, and Rev. Father Domenic Oliver; sisters, Alice Colaianni, Armea Colaianni and Emma Stypula. She is survived by sisters, Marguerite Connelly and Mary Nussbaum; brother-in-law, Richard Nussbaum; as well as a son, Anthony; and a daughter-in-law, Rosalie Barsoti; son, Henry, II; and daughter-in-law, Jane Lee Mei Ling; daughter, Penny; and son-in-law, Mark Miller; grandchildren, Eric Poli and wife, Beatriz, Jonathan Poli, Dominique Poli, Cristina Poli George and husband, Brian, Megan Miller, Jack Miller, Justin Miller; and great-grandchild, Mikael Poli; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Friday, August 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 300 W. Third Avenue, Derry. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 10, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Derry. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be directed in Martha's memory to the Derry Area High School Musical Program via Derry Area High School, 982 N. Chestnut Street Extension, Derry, PA 15627 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at: mccabefuneralhomes.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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McINTOSH ROSE MARY Age 61, of the Hill District, peacefully, on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late Clifton and Margaret McIntosh; sister of Joyce McIntosh, Jacqueline Pillows, Alice McIntosh, Betty Jean McIntosh, Lilly Ann Davis, Debra and Lisa McIntosh, Clifton McIntosh, Jr., and Robert McIntosh; niece of Lilly Ann Thorne of North Versailles, PA, and Rev. Dr. Corelia Armstead of Aliquippa, PA; also mourning Rose's passing are a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation on Thursday 4-8 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219, where Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SHEARER SUSAN (BROSCIOUS) Age 73, of Murrysville, died June 10, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Sheldon Shearer. Susan is the sister of Russell and Charles Broscious; aunt of Scott and Gary Shearer. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. in the Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church, 4600 Old William Penn Hwy., Murrysville, PA. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MERGLOWSKI THOMAS G., SR. Age 64, of Dutch Hill, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Born October 30, 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA, he is the son of the late Peter and Stella (Ballo) Merglowski. Beloved husband of 43 years to Mary Jane (Tharp) Merglowski; loving father of Marci (David) Dunn, Thomas (Jane) Merglowski, Jr., and Michael (Lynsie) Merglowski; cherished grandfather of four grandchildren; dear brother of Karen Merglowski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Thomas was preceded in death by his brother, Rodger; and sister, Kathy. Services are private and have been entrusted to CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE BY DANIELLE ANDY BELUSKO, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA, 15317, (724) 260-5546. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: cremationfuneralcare.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DURATZ NICHOLAS LOUIS Born March 5, 1914, died August 4, 2013, son of the late Louis and Anna Falco Duratz in Grindstone, PA, married to the late Frances Smith Duratz for 67 years, he was 99 years old. Father of Ann Salerno of Scott Twp., Paul L. (Linda) Duratz of Oakdale, PA, and J. Thomas Duratz of Scott Twp.; grandfather of Joseph, Caroline, Anita, Juliet Salerno, Nikole, Bridgett, Jill, Paul Duratz, Thomas, Lisa, Nicholas Duratz; also 18 great- grandchildren; brother of the late Donald, James, Alex, John Duratz, Mamie Andreani, Julia Becka, Florence Becka, and Rosemarie Roscoe. Friends welcome Friday 11 a.m. until time of Blessing Service at 1 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greetree Rd., Scott Twp. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SHEARER SHELDON Age 75, of Murrysville, died July 5, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Susan (Broscious) Shearer. Sheldon is the brother of David Shearer; aunt of Scott and Gary Shearer. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. in the Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church, 4600 Old William Penn Hwy., Murrysville, PA. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KASPROWICZ JOSEPH On Saturday, August 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Betty Kasprowicz; loving father of Cindy (Tom) Caudill, Joseph (Rose), David (Stacy), John (Cathy) and Michael (Mary Beth) Kasprowicz; brother of Gertrude (John) Brandon; also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends received Wednesday 6-8 and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 at the SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Grace Church on Friday at 12 noon. Interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Family Hospice, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BURIK JEROME KEVIN Age 52, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., formerly of Stowe Twp., on Aug., 12, 2012 while vacationing in FL. Beloved son of Claudia "Lusko" and the late Jerome S. Burik. Jerry attended St. Malachy Grade School in Kennedy Twp. and Canevin HS. in Pgh. He then attended WVU later transferring to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston where he entered the Occupational Therapy (O.T.) program. He graduated in 1982 with a BS degree in O.T. In 1991 he completed his Masters Degree of Health Science in O.T. Jerry then went on to co-found the first private practice of O.T. in Charleston, (Therapy Resources), prior to joining the faculty at MUSC. In 1992, through 1996, he was appointed as an Adjunct Instructor in the O.T. program. He then, in 1999, was appointed as a fulltime Assistant Professor and as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the Division of O.T., College of Health Professions (CHP) at MUSC, where he served at the time of his passing. In 2002 Jerry was awarded the MUSC Health Science Foundation Teaching Excellence Award in the Developing Teacher Category. He was nominated for the Educator-Lecturer Award of MUSC Health Sciences Foundation in 2006 and 2009 and nominated for the Teacher of the Year Award from the CHP in 2002, 2003, and 2006. Likewise, he was nominated for the Developing Scholars Award at the CHP in 2005 and 2006. The MUSC, Charleston, S.C. has created an annual Award of Professionalism to be presented in his name to the top student at the university. Jerry's mother, Claudia made the first annual presentation of the award at commencement exercises on July 20, 2013. Family and friends will gather at Holy Trinity Church in Robinson Twp. on Sat. at 9:45 for a 10:00 a.m. Memorial Mass. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CAPUTO FRANK M. 02-14-1947 08-07-2012 You left this earth a year ago today. You will always be in our hearts to stay. The gift of poetry you gave to me, it's the gift I give the world to see. Peer amid the flowers Peer amid the dew know that my love Pyramids for you. Framish, Joanne
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KREBS CHARLES LEO III (AKA JUICE-LDMC) 8/7/75 ~ 3/29/12 There are no words that can express our heart break. You're so dearly missed. Love, Mom & Dad
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BRANDIMARTI J. EDWARD 3/14/42 - 8/7/01 Forever in our hearts. The Brandimarti Family