LaSOTA PATRICIA J. PATTY On Sunday, November 16, 2014, with her family by her side. Beloved wife of Jim LaSota; daughter of the late Frank and Vicki Maggi; loving mother of Lyndsay (Chris) Dolan; sister of Carolyn (Bill) Hall; proud grandmother of Owen Francis Dolan; daughter-in-law of Genevieve (late Don) LaSota; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends received Friday 1-4, 6-8 p.m. at the SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie, where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pgh., PA 15237. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HILL MARY E. AGE 97, PASSED AW...
HILL MARY E. Age 97, passed away on November 15, 2014. Beloved mother of Delores Currin and Joy Ann Valseria; also survived by four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, church family, other relatives, and friends. Visitation Friday 11 o'clock 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 St. Peter's Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WOEHREL ARTHUR C. AGE 57, OF S...
WOEHREL ARTHUR C. Age 57, of Sharpsburg, on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Loving son of Irma (Bauman) Woehrel and the late Edward J. Woehrel, Sr.; beloved father of Amanda J. Woehrel, Jessica R. Hathorn, Jason M. Sullivan and the late Jacob T.J. Woehrel; brother of Edward J. Woehrel, Jr., Janet Miller, Joyce Woehrel, Thomas J. Woehrel and the late Karl R. Woehrel. Friends received SATURDAY 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at the WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Sharpsburg. Service and interment will be private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CRUZ BRYAN J. 11/20/1964 - 11/...
CRUZ
BRYAN J.
11/20/1964 - 11/19/2003
A special smile, a special face in our hearts, a special place. Memories are a gift to treasure ours of you will last forever. Happy "50th" Birthday Bryan!!!
Love always, Mom, George, Family & Friends
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GOLDMAN SGT. RONALD S. VIDEO...
GOLDMAN SGT. RONALD S. VIDEO June 29, 1947-November 19, 2014, passed away peacefully in his sleep. Was born in Jamaica, NY and raised by the Care of Family and Youth Services. He attended Wyandanch High School where he was a member of the varsity basketball and track team. Mr. Goldman served as Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps until he was transferred to the disability retired list following an accident. In the Marine Corps he had obtained many honorable awards. He had been employed by William J. Burns International Detective agency in New York before moving to the Pittsburgh area, where he was then employed by U.S. Airways, and was currently employed by the U.S. Postal Service. Other than a son, Ronald Goldman III, Mr. Goldman leaves behind his longtime companion, friend and caregiver, Lynzei Linda M. Lough; along with several other dear and caring friends whom he also considered as part of his family. Visitation Friday 1-3 and 7-9 p.m. at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave., where service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Thomas Petrosky officiating. Burial in Coraopolis Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLISON ROBERT M. AGE 94, OF ...
WILLISON ROBERT M. Age 94, of O'Hara Twp., peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, with family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Betty (Hyson) Willison; loving father of James (Judy) Willison of Bethel Park and Robert (Mary Beth) Willison of Bloomington, IN; cherished grandfather of James R. (Lynn) Willison III, Jennie (Roger) Zioncheck and Karin Willison; great-grandfather of Sarah, Russell and Ella Willison. Robert enlisted in U.S. Navy upon Allegheny College graduation in 1942. Retired from the Navy Reserves after 20 years. Met Betty and had a whirlwind WWII courtship. They had 60 loving years together. He was vice president of Mellon Bank, past president Society of Residential Appraisers, longtime members O'Hara Township Zoning and Pension Boards. Avid Bridge player, model train and car enthusiast. Friends received Sunday, November 23, 2014, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. at the WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall. A Memorial Service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggest memorial contributions to Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, Pgh., PA 15238 or to Meals on Wheels, 450 Walnut St., Pgh., PA 15238. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CARDIFF JOHN W. AGE 66, OF PIT...
CARDIFF JOHN W. Age 66, of Pittsburgh, on Monday, November 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Cheryl E. Cardiff; father of John Michael (Katie Marts), Kristen (Vito) Geraci and Joseph M. (Jessica Walker) Cardiff; grandfather of Anthony William Geraci, Domanic Geraci, Donte Anthony Geraci, Joseph Wayne Cardiff and the late Alexa Marie; brother of Mary (Thomas) McGettigan. John was an Army veteran during Vietnam. Friends received, Friday, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills, where a Blessing Service will be held, Saturday, 10 a.m. Donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DANIELS MINNIE PEACEFULLY ON N...
DANIELS MINNIE Peacefully on Nov. 18, 2014, of Homewood. Wife of Ernest Daniels; mother of Leon, Ann, Larry, Patricia, Ernest, Curtis, Kenneth, Felicia, Kenyonda, Deondre; sister of Essie; 12 grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild. Visitation Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, Nazarene Baptist Church, 4-7 p.m. where service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2014. Arrangements entrusted to SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N. Lang Ave. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REICHERT ALBERTA S. (MAY) ON ...
REICHERT ALBERTA S. (MAY) On November 19, 2014, age 77, of Munhall. Beloved wife of the late Robert Reichert; loving mother of Linda (Phil) Mariani, Robert (Kathleen) Reichert, John (Diane) Reichert, James (Karen) Reichert, Richard (Karen) Reichert and Debra (Jon) Curran; grandmother of 14; and great-grandmother of four; sister of Catherine Septak and the late Michael and Carl May. Friends received on Friday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Maximilian Kolbe R.C. Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Chordoma Foundation, P.O. Box 2127, Durham, NC 27702. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AMEN GERALDINE J. AGE 91, FORM...
AMEN GERALDINE J. Age 91, formerly of Highland Park, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 20014. Daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Amen. Survived by many cousins. She will be missed by all. There will be no visitations. Interment private. Memorials may be made to St. Raphael Church. Arrangements McCABE BROS, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HUWALT CHARLES E. AGE 77, OF S...
HUWALT CHARLES E. Age 77, of Shaler Township, on November 20,2014. Husband of Michelene "Evelyn" Machi Huwalt; father of Christine (Jeff) Woodward, Joann Drab, and Michael Chance; son of the late William E. and Allene Floramae Huwalt; grandfather of JC, Nicholas, Zachary, Jaclynn, Christine, Natalie, and Lexie; great-grandfather of Shayla and Elana; brother of Dorrie Torres, Sandra O'Brien, and Juanita Huwalt. Mr. Huwalt was the former owner of Charlie's Diner on Penn Avenue in Wilkinsburg. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Blessing Service Saturday 11 a.m. at funeral home. Please visit us at: www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SILVESTER JOSEPH C. ON WEDNESD...
SILVESTER JOSEPH C. On Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Beloved husband of 49 years to Margie Tusa Silvester; father of Leonard Silvester (Marianne) and Daniel B. Silvester; brother of Edith Cary, Ruth Erdlan, Edward Hood, and the late Howard Hood; seven grandchildren; also nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the REX T. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 2860 Perrysville Ave. at Marshall. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption, Bellevue. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GUY GERTRUDE TRUDY AGE 88, ...
GUY GERTRUDE TRUDY Age 88, of Sewickley, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Nov. 19, 2014, in Forbes Hospice. Trudy was born Nov. 6, 1926, in Leetsdale to the late Anna Miller and George Messmer. She was a devoted parishioner and Eucharistic Minister at St. James Church where she also served as Sacristan. Trudy was an example of Christ to all who knew her. Surviving are her children, Christine (Scott) Atkin of Rhode Island, Mary (Michael) Leonard of Moon Twp. and their daughters, Katy and Anna Leonard; a stepson, Richard W. Guy of Sewickley; also ten grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren; a niece, Betty Jo Rollins of Leetsdale; also her special friend, Father Dan Valentine. Trudy was predeceased by her husband, C. Fred Guy; by three stepsons, Thomas F., C. Robert and John E. Guy; also a brother, Robert Messmer; and five other siblings. Friends will be received Sunday 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the COPELAND SEWICKLEY FUNERAL HOME, 702 Beaver St., where Prayers will be recited Monday at 12 p.m. followed by a 12:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. James Church with Father Thomas J. Burke Celebrant. Burial will be in Good Samaritan Parish Cemetery. If desired, contributions to St. James Church or Forbes Hospice will be appreciated. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PERRY FRANK AGE 84, OF SOMERSE...
PERRY FRANK Age 84, of Somerset, entered into God's loving care on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Somerville, with his loving family by his side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was a resident for many years before moving to Somerset in 1965. Frank earned his bachelor of fine arts from Carnegie Mellon University, Class of 1952. Frank was a vice president with J. Walter Thompson in NYC, where he worked as an art director until his retirement. He was a board member of the Garden State Watercolor Society and volunteered his time at the McCarrick Care Center. He was the proud creator of the Unborn in the USA.org website. He was an avid golfer, a passionate artist and an enthusiastic cook. But most of all he was thoughtful, and caring and loved by everyone. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mary (Nardello) Perry; and his brothers, Leonard and John Perry. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Shirl Perry; three sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Jean of Emmaus, PA, John and Annette of Richboro, PA, and Michael and Sherryl of Bridgewater, NJ; nine grandchildren, Jamie, Ian, Alex, Frank, Christopher, Michael, Julia, Talia, and Austin; and three great-grandchildren, Eric, Olivia, and Daniel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at St. Peter the Apostle Church, in New Brunswick, NJ. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the GLEASON FUNERAL HOME, 1360 Hamilton Street, Somerset, NJ 08873. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Frank's memory to the St. Peter the Apostle Church, 94 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WALKER ALBERTA BERTIE ROSEND...
WALKER ALBERTA BERTIE ROSENDAHL Age 91, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014, at 10:10 a.m. Her Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 22, 2014. A gathering with family at PINECREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3369 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34608, will be from 4:00-5:00 p.m., concluding with a Memorial Service. Originally from Irwin, PA, she and her late husband, Thomas Tom J. Walker, met at Carnegie Tech, and married in 1946 soon after Tom completed his service in the U.S. Army. Together they raised three children, Leslie Lamiell (husband, Jim), Tom Walker, Jr. (wife, Patty), and Nancy Parker. Bertie has seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Tom and Bertie enjoyed 55 years together during which Bertie was a devoted mother and homemaker. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed time playing bridge. She was always a gracious hostess, providing exceptional fare for family and social gatherings. In addition to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; Bertie is survived by her sister, Jinny Huffman. She was predeceased by three siblings, Julius C. Rosendahl, Paul Arthur Rosendahl, and Eleanor C. Babian, all children of Julius V. and Bertha (Eckberg) Rosendahl. The family has been greatly comforted by the Sturgill Hospice Care Center located in Brooksville, FL. If so inclined, the family suggests a donation may be made to the center at: www.hph-hospice.org/carecenters/hernando-care-center. Mrs. Walker was an active volunteer with ConKerr Cancer which may be supported at: www.conkerrcancer.org/. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FERRARO MARGARET ALOE ON TUESD...
FERRARO MARGARET ALOE On Tuesday, November 18, 2014, Margaret Aloe Ferraro, of Highland Park, died at Forbes Hospice. She was born in Pittsburgh on February 12, 1920, the daughter of Thomas and Eleanor D'Alessio Aloe. She is survived by her son, Francis T. Ferraro, M.D. (Eve); grandsons, F. Alexander Alex Ferraro and Anthony Tony Ferraro; and her sister, Gilda Ognibene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis P. Ferraro, M.D.; her brothers, Eugene, William, Julius and Arthur Aloe; and sisters, Anne DeLuca and Mary Grace Nucci. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., (freyvogelfuneralhome.com), 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Monday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Raphael Church at 10 a.m. Remembrances may be made to Pittsburgh Cultural Trust or Forbes Hospice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HEBDA HARRY FRANCIS AGE 85, OF...
HEBDA HARRY FRANCIS Age 85, of Brookline, formerly of South Side, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2014, with his family at his side. Son of the late Bronislaw and Antoinette; loving husband of the late Dorothy (Bulbak) Hebda; beloved father of Michele, Joyce, Denise, Nancy (Walt) Milinski, Michael, Susan (Dave) McNally, and Tilly; most special Dzia Dzia of Eric, Emily, Claire, Harrison and Valencia; survived by his brother, Bernard; and many nieces and nephews. Friends received Friday 3-8 p.m. at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, 119 S. 15th St., South Side. Funeral Prayer Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Adalbert Church Prince of Peace Parish. Please call funeral home for time of service, 412-431-0867. Harry liked to golf, bowl and garden. He sang for many years in the St. Adalbert Church choir and was an active member of VFW and American Legion Post. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHERER DIANA (DELACH) OF ROSS...
SCHERER DIANA (DELACH) Of Ross Twp., peacefully on Thursday, Novemebr 20, 2014. Wife of the late William J. Scherer; loving mother of William H. Scherer, Laurie A. Uhler (Paul), John J. Scherer (Zoë), and Terri L. Marciniak; sister of the late Albert Delach and Elsie Carlin; grandmother of Sara, Billy, Courtney (Keane), Annie, Allison, Samuel, Kendall, Jacob, Emma, Luke, Isabel, and Rachel. No visitation. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sebastian Church Saturday 9:30 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Manor at North Park. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WALSH EDWARD D., JR. AGE 80, A...
WALSH EDWARD D., Jr. Age 80, a Moon Township resident since 1963, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at his home. He was born on the North Side of Pittsburgh on Feb. 24, 1934, to the late Marie (Nebel) and Edward D. Walsh, Sr. Beloved husband for 52 years of Judith (Burns) Walsh; loving father of Kathy Taylor (Scott) of Moon Township, Robert Walsh (Diane) of Hollywood Beach, FL, Kimberly Ebsworth (Ian) of Imperial and Kelly Egenlauf (Jon) of Crafton; brother of twins, Ruth Ehlinger and Donald Walsh, both of Bellevue, and the late Richard, Charles, William, James, Mary Alice, Thomas, and Mary Grace; grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather to three. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Church where he had been an usher, served as treasurer for the Knights of Columbus and was a 4th Degree. For 35 years, he had been a senior buyer with U.S. Airways, also a member of the U.S. Airways Retirees and Management Club. He was an avid Pirates fan, enjoyed baseball, bowling, and golf. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was devoted to his children and grandchildren. Coach Ed coached his children and grandchildren in Moon Little League Baseball spanning 30 years. He was a volunteer and sold 50/50 with both the Moon Wrestling Program and MCAA. Most recently he was both a school bus and limousine driver and was the Coffee Meister of Sheets in Moon Township. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at COPELAND'S MOON TOWNSHIP, 981 Brodhead Rd., where prayers will be recited on Monday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass at St. Margaret Mary Church at 10 a.m. Father Frank Kurminsky celebrant. Burial will follow with full military honors in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Family welcomes flowers or donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus, St. Francis of Assisi Council # 2555, 518 Thorn Run Rd., Coraopolis, PA 15108. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOZIER DIONDRE T. AGE 17, OF P...
DOZIER DIONDRE T. Age 17, of Pittsburgh, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. He is survived by his loving mother, Kia (Greg McGhee) Dozier; brothers, De'Von Dozier and Quayson Jones; sister, Ticia Jones; and a host of family and loved ones. Diondre was preceded in death by his father, Roderic Jones. A visitation will be held SUNDAY at Trinity AME Zion Church, 4-8 p.m., where a service will be held MONDAY 11 a.m.. Arrangements by McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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