PLAPPERT WILLIAM J. BILL Age 77, of Brentwood, on September 7, 2014. Loving husband of Beverly Ann (Todd); cherished father of Thomas W. and Diane Roeschenthaler (Bill); treasured grandfather of Michael Gielarowski and Haley Roeschenthaler. Bill loved the outdoors, particularly fishing, gardening, golfing, hunting, and every moment spent with his family. The family expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the staff and caregivers at Sunrise Assisted Living and Family Hospice for their gentle care, support and compassion. Services private. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRUNETTE THEODORE TEDDY AGE ...
BRUNETTE THEODORE TEDDY Age 87, formerly of Moon Township, passed on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Born November 29, 1926, in Coraopolis, son of the late Antonio and Mary (Barone) Brunette; father of Ted (Janet) Brunette of Aliquippa, Gary (Patricia) Brunette of Moon Twp. and Neal (Carmen) Brunette of Moon Township. He had six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; and was preceded in death by his brothers and sister. He was an Army veteran having served in the Korean War. He was self- employed at Teddy's Cleaners and was a member of the Lions Club, YMCA and St. Margaret Mary Church. He was a volunteer at the West Hills Food Bank. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday September 27, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church (Moon Township). Inurnment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Washington County Monday, September 29, 2014, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations made in Teddy's name to the West Hills Food Bank. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LUBISCH MERLE BERGER UNVEILING...
LUBISCH MERLE BERGER Unveiling Notice - Sunday, September 28, 2014, 12 p.m. at the C'neseth Israel Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Beloved mother of Murray, Risa, Nina, and predeceased by her precious daughter, Elaine. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Former wife of the late Lawrence Lubisch. Predeceased by her loving grandson, Benjamin; her parents, Shlomo and Raizel; and four siblings. Our mother, who passed on December 5, 2013, at 91, was the youngest of five and the last link to her European born parents and siblings from Brody. She was known throughout her lifetime to be pleasant, and was a beacon of support for her family. She was a member of the close and supportive Berger/Shapiro family. Forever in our loving embrace. For further information, please contact Murray, 415-564-2522. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AKERHIELM JEANNE S. AGE 84, OF...
AKERHIELM JEANNE S. Age 84, of Upper St. Clair, PA, formerly of Manlius, New York, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Born April 15, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, she is the daughter of the late Norman and Blanche Spong; beloved wife of 62 years to George Akerhielm; dear mother of Sue (Tom) Howell of Upper St. Clair, PA and Nancy Akerhielm of Syracuse, NY; brother, Richard (Marilyn) Spong of Greensboro, NC; two cherished grandchildren, Tommy and Sarah Howell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jeanne graduated from Bucknell University in 1950, where she met her husband, George. She was a nursery school teacher early in her married life. In later years, she was an assistant art director at WCNY TV in Syracuse, NY, and was the art director for the Lady Bug's Garden children's TV show. She also worked at the Gallery II Art and Framing Shop in Manlius, NY, and Neugent Income Tax Service, Syracuse, NY. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the Dewitt Community Church, 3600 Erie Blvd. East, Syracuse, NY 13214. The family invites all to join them at a reception following the service at the Craftsman Inn, 7300 E. Genesee Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066. Memorial contributions may be made to Planned Parenthood, 1120 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210 or your local Alzheimer's Association. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.cremationfuneralcare.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MORROW-TOMICH LINDA R. AGE 65,...
MORROW-TOMICH LINDA R. Age 65, with her daughters at her side, on Sunday, September 14, 2014, of Baldwin and Monroeville. Proud mother of Tia (Michael) Pampena and Tamison (Joseph) Peterson; beloved Gammie of nine and G.G. of one; daughter of the late John Burt and Rose J. Morrow; sister of the late Johnny Morrow; sister-in-law of Bonnie Morrow; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until time of Blessing Service at 8 p.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KUHN ANNA (KOZUSKO) AGE 44, OF...
KUHN ANNA (KOZUSKO) Age 44, of Allison Park, formerly of Indiana, PA, on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Loving wife of R. John Kuhn; devoted mother of Riley Matthew and Hayden Mitchell Kuhn; daughter of Susan and Jerry Kozusko of Indiana, PA; sister of Matthew (Julia) Kozusko of Avon, CO; aunt of Serena and Emory; also survived by cousins, extended family, and friends. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at KYPER FUNERAL HOME, 2702 Mt. Royal Blvd., at Mt. Royal Cemetery, Glenshaw. Funeral Service in St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park, on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. (visitation at the church 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.). Memorials may be made to the Kuhn childrens' education trust fund, c/o the family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GAZELLA FRANK THEODORE FETCH...
GAZELLA FRANK THEODORE FETCH On Saturday, September 13, 2014, of Carnegie, age 83, God called Frank (Fetch) to join his eternal choir. Fetch was surrounded by his whole family as he departed into life everlasting. His suffering is over and now his eternal life and eternal happiness begins. Fetch leaves behind his wife, Evelyn; and four sons, Frank, Mark, David and Greg, their wives, Sharon, Geri, Joellen and Michelle; and his two special grandsons, Jonathan and Jacob. Fetch will always be remembered as a very caring and loving husband, father and grandfather. He will also be remembered for the countless hours of singing in the church choir and being a life long member of St. Peter & St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Carnegie. He will also be known for all the many great times at the Ukrainian American Citizens Club, where he loved to drink with his kids and all his buddies. Fetch touched so many people in his lifetime all in a very positive way. He will be greatly missed. Fetch served in the Army for his country, as well, during the Korean War. Please join us sharing in the memories and the good times that we had with him on the following days, Tues. from 5-9 p.m. and Wed. from 2-9 p.m. with a Parastas at 8 p.m. His viewing will be held at the VLADIMIR S. CORBA FUNERAL HOME, 300 East Main St., Carnegie. Funeral Service will be on Thurs. at 11 a.m. with EVERYONE GOING DIRECTLY TO St. Peter & St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Mansfield Blvd. in Carnegie. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCNINCH JOHN P. OF VENETIA, AG...
McNINCH JOHN P. Of Venetia, age 83, was born on December 21, 1930, and died September 13, 2014. He was the loving and devoted husband of Deanna Flora McNinch for 56 years; father of Michael McNinch and Elisa McNinch and the late John (Eugenia) McNinch; grandfather of Kristin (Justyn Miller); and brother-in-law of Sandra Golding and Kathleen McNinch. He was preceded in death by his brother, William; and his brothers-in-law, Sherman Golomb and Dr. Irvin Golding. John was a retired Air Force captain and worked for Pittsburgh Gage and Supply Company as a salesman and Davis Controls Company as a manufacturer's rep. for many years. After his retirement, he bought his brothers' hardware in Moundsville, WV and operated it for ten years. John then worked with his wife, Deanna, as a realtor with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services. John was gentle and caring and especially enjoyed working outside on his property, playing tennis, and spending time with his family. The family wants to thank the dedicated nurses, aids and hospice for their loving care for the past year and a half. He will be forever missed by his family and friends. Visitation Tuesday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (RT 88), Library. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Manor Care of McMurray, 113 W. McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317, Caring Hospice, Suite 550, 1910 Cochran Road, Pgh., PA 15220 or a charity of one's choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LESTER WARREN EDWARD, P.E. AGE...
LESTER WARREN EDWARD, P.E. Age 93, on Sunday, September 14, 2014, of Whitehall. Husband of Margaret Sands Lester; father of Linda Harvey (James) of Bel Air, MD, Warren E. Lester II (Kathleen) of Wilmington, NC, and Coleen Lester of Whitehall, PA; grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of 13. Warren was a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Engineer who was a pioneer in the development of methods and techniques for the manufacturing and fabrication of nuclear hardware and assemblies for various Westinghouse Nuclear operations covering a span of 28 years. Before his work at Westinghouse during World War II, he sailed Merchant Ships as an Engineering Officer with a Marine Engineers License from early 1942 through 1946. In March 1942, Warren enlisted in the U.S. Maritime Service and was sent to Hoffman Island in New York harbor for training. In July 1942, he was assigned to a freighter on its way to Baffin Bay in the North Atlantic Arctic Circle to deliver equipment and manpower for a large airport being built to protect the northern hemisphere from a possible Russian air attack. Warren then made seven Atlantic crossings to war ports in France, Italy, Egypt, Iran, Africa, and others. He was chosen to attend the Merchant Marine Academy at Fort Trumbel, where he graduated with a Marine Engineers License covering steam and diesel engine ships of unlimited size and horsepower. After graduation, he was assigned to deliver service personal and supplies from Australia to the Philippine Islands during the invasion. After the war, the Maritime Service War Shipping Administration awarded Warren the East War Zone Bar, Atlantic War Zone Bar, Mediterranean Middle East War Zone Bar, Pacific War Zone Bar, Philippines Liberation Bar and the Merchant Marine Combat Bar. Upon returning to Pittsburgh in 1946, Warren resumed his machinist apprentice program he started in 1940 prior to enlisting in the Merchant Marines. In 1949, Warren joined Kerotest as a toolmaker manufacturing large valves for the U.S. Navy, he then went to work for Continental Can as a die maker. In 1952, Warren joined Westinghouse Atomic Power Division at Bettis Atomic Power as a research machinist. In 1955, Warren was promoted to manufacturing engineer. After two years in this capacity, Warren was appointed resident engineer for one year at a subcontractor in Rockford, IL to assist in the everyday manufacturing of the Skipjack Submarine reactor components. In 1962, Warren transferred to the startup of the Westinghouse Astronuclear Laboratory as a senior manufacturing engineer. He worked there for seven years on the Nerva Nuclear Reactor Rocket planned for a trip to Mars. After a series of successful desert tests, the plan was shelved for a later date when the U.S. Government decided to make a Moon landing before a Mars landing. With the delay of the Mars Project, Warren transferred in 1969 to the new Westinghouse Pensacola Division in Florida. This division was established for the sole purpose of manufacturing and assembly of large components and the final assembly of the completed Nuclear Care Support structures ready for shipment. After shipment of the first two reactor assemblies, Warren was transferred back to Pittsburgh in 1970 and was assigned as manufacturing resident engineer at Newport New Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company for Westinghouse Advanced Reactors Division in Madison, PA. In 1975, he went to work at the Allis Chalmers Plant in York, PA as a resident engineer for the manufacturing and the development of the first Breather Reactor in the United States. In 1980, Warren was transferred to the Westinghouse Cheswick Division as senior manufacturing engineer to design the LMFBR Pump. This 400 ton pump was capable of pumping 85,000 gallons per minute for future Nuclear Power Plants. After Warren retired from Westinghouse, Cheswick, PA, he continued to work part-time for the next ten years as an independent consultant on the government Vitrification Project in New York State. The project was to incase radioactive sludge into glass containment logs for safe shipment and storage in the salt mines of New Mexico. The Vitrification Project was successfully completed during the middle of the 90s when Warren then retired permanently. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, on Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:15, Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church, Whitehall at 10 a.m. Interment will take place in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills, PA, with full military honors. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILKINSON GOLDEN E. (DOUGHTY) ...
WILKINSON GOLDEN E. (DOUGHTY) Age 88, passed away Sept. 12, 2014, at Heritage Valley Sewickley. She was born in Moon Twp., May 3, 1926, to the late Ruth E. Grey and David Kenneth Doughty Golden. She was a member of New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church and had worked as an assistant manager at Sun Drug in Moon Twp. for 14 years and at the Sewickley Hospital cafeteria. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn (Buddy) Watson, Columbia, SC and Bobbie (Paul) Youngworth, Moon Twp., PA; two sisters, Naomi Doughty, Aliquippa and Joan Camp of Ambridge; a brother, Chuck Doughty of Salisbury, NC; also surviving are two grandchildren, Wendell "Chip" Watson and Traci (John) Rohrbach; five great-grandchildren, Chasity, Brittney, Bethany, Kyla, and Mariah; also three great-great- grandchildren. Golden was predeceased by her husband, Howard A. Wilkinson in 2011; also her siblings, infants Edward and Vivian, and Kenneth, Herman, Herbert and Ronald Doughty. Family will receive friends Mon. 7-9 p.m. and Tues. 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the COPELAND CORAOPOLIS FUNERAL HOME, 867 Fifth Ave., where a Service will be held Wed. at 11 a.m., with Randall Clow officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations to Good Samaritan Hospice will be appreciated. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DENTEL FREDERICK R. FRITZ PE...
DENTEL FREDERICK R. FRITZ Peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2014, of Clairton, formerly of Brentwood and South Side. Son of the late Minnie and Albert Dentel, Sr.; brother of Elizabeth Lotz, Aloysius (Rita) Dentel, August (Charlotte) Dentel, and the late Albert Dentel, Jr.; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Fritz was an employee of Kaufmann's for many years. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 S. 15th St., South Side, on Wednesday (time later). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STOCKER DOLORES J. (MOEHRING) ...
STOCKER DOLORES J. (MOEHRING) Age 88, of Scott Twp., on Sunday, September 14, 2014. Wife of the late Ernest J. Stocker; mother of Linda A. Kalish, Ernest J. (Sandy) Stocker, and Joseph A. Stocker; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister of the late Jean Banach; also survived by many very special nieces, nephews, and cousins. No visitation. Service private. Arrangements entrusted to the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, Carnegie. www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MIHM ELIZABETH A. AGE 80, OF P...
MIHM ELIZABETH A. Age 80, of Penn Hills, on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Daughter of the late Wilhelm and Stefanie Mihm; sister of Mary Louise and William, Sr. (Sandy) Mihm; aunt of William, Jr. (Roxanne) Mihm and Tina (Vincent) Guerrera; great-aunt of Joseph and William Guerrera. Friends received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Susanna Church, 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALLEN JOSEPH C. AGE 65, OF COL...
ALLEN JOSEPH C. Age 65, of Collier Twp., on Sunday, September 14, 2014. Husband of Georgene (Matesic) Allen; father of Joann (Christopher) Wagner and Janet Allen; grandfather of Anthony, Jocelyn, Michael and Joshua; brother of Mary Ann Kramer and the late John Allen. Friends are invited to call from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie, where a Blessing Service will be held at 5 p.m. leohenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROSSELLE JOAN C. (CONNER) AGE ...
ROSSELLE JOAN C. (CONNER) Age 83, of Oakmont, died Saturday, September 13, 2014, with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late John F. Rosselle, and longtime companion of the late Donald R. Gingery; loving mother of Denise (Dennis) Pack, Shawn (David) Stockman, Matthew (Susan) Rosselle; Joan is survived by five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister of Ellen Pritchard; nieces and nephews survive. Joan was a successful realtor, member of the Daughters of American Revolution, and volunteer at the Oakmont Carnegie Library. Friends and relatives will be received at BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont Tuesday September 16, 2014, from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at which time services will be held at 8 p.m. Family suggests memorials to American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pgh., PA 15205 visit us at: www.burkettruby.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CONWAY HILDA M. (GESTIEHR) ON ...
CONWAY HILDA M. (GESTIEHR) On Saturday, September 13, 2014, Hilda M. (Gestiehr) Conway, age 89, of South Park. Beloved wife of John C. Conway; mother of Janet C. (Charles) Barbour of Griswold, CT; sister of Donald Gestiehr; preceded in death by two brothers and one sister; also survived by nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held (date and time to be determined). Arrangements by GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., (412) 655- 4400/4600. Condolences may be offered for the family at: www.GriffithFH.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GALUSKA EDWARD LOUIS AGE 90, O...
GALUSKA EDWARD LOUIS Age 90, of Penn Township, died Saturday, September 13, 2014. He was a son of the late John and Mary Florek Galuska. He is survived by three sisters, Rose Galuska, Kathryn (the late Gil) Hancock, and Diana (Dan) Jagiello; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth (Ray) Terkoski. There will be no visitation. JAMES E. LINDSAY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Harrison City, (724-744-2721) is in charge of arrangements. www.lindsayfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EVANS JEROME R. ON SATURDAY, S...
EVANS JEROME R. On Saturday, September 13, 2014, Jerome R. "Jerry" Evans. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Evans; brother of Donald Evans (Imperia), Ruth Baron and the late Edward Evans, Marcella Tabish, Renee Pearce, Betty Pollilli and Eleanor Lucanish; brother-in-law of Michael Gaydos and Eleanor Phillips; also survived by many nieces and nephews; best friend of the Theodore Wolfe family and the Dr. Rob Edwards family. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., (freyvogelfuneralhome. com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CASCIOLA WAYNE B. AGE 75, OF C...
CASCIOLA WAYNE B. Age 75, of Canonsburg, unexpectedly Saturday, September 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Carrie; loving father of Randy (Cheryl) Casciola, Colleen (George, Jr.) Labishak, and Amy (Sean) Walters; grandfather of Christopher Labishak; and son- in-law of Stella Lesniakowski. Friends welcome from 6-8 p.m. Monday and from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday in SALANDRA FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday September 17, 2014, in St. Patrick Church, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Entombment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To view or extend condolences please visit: www.salandrafunerals.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KELLEY WILLIAM A. B.K. OF BR...
KELLEY WILLIAM A. B.K. Of Brookline, formerly of Garfield, on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Norma Jean (Pelusi); father of Denise (Joe) Achille and Debbie (Ken) Weber; brother of the late Franklin T. and John A. Kelley, Esther Schmid, Anna Rita Longmor, Joseph and Thomas (Millie) Kelley; grandfather of Dana, Jaime, Samantha, Sean, and Matthew. Friends may call at THE FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380, Tuesday only 2-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Loreto Church. Memorial contributions may be made in Bill's name to Celtic Hospice, 150 Scharberry Lane, Mars, PA 16046. Bill was retired from the Keebler Cookie Company and was an active member of the Garfield Senior Golf League. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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