THOMAS ANGELINE N. (TIMPANI) On Wednesday, March 4, 2015, Angeline N. (Timpani) Thomas, age 87 of Bellevue. Wife of the late John S. Thomas, Sr.; beloved mother of John S. Thomas, Jr. (Barbi), Karen Thomas (Bill), Christine Reinhart (Kevin) and Donna Reinhart (Dave); sister of Jane Obringer, Philomena McCourt, Shirley Smith and the late Frank Timpani, William Timpani, Julie McDonald and Dorothy Vogel; grandmother of Michael, Kristy, Ken, Kim, Rob, Andy, David, Joey, Katie, Dana and Johnnie; also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday in the Church of the Assumption, Bellevue. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FRIEND ROY JOEY AGE 18, OF V...
FRIEND ROY JOEY Age 18, of Venetia, after a long illness, on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Son of Karl J. Friend and Karan D. (David) Waltl; brother of Katherine and the late Lukas Friend; stepbrother of Lindsay and Steven Waltl; grandson of Virginia and the late Roy Friend; also numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Joey was a very talented artist and was very loved. No visitation. Funeral arrangements private by BEINHAUER, 724-941-3211. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCALISE FRANK OF ROSS TWP., ON...
SCALISE FRANK Of Ross Twp., on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Husband of the late Anna M. (Lang) Scalise; father of Philip E. Scalise (Pip) and Roxanne M. Phillips (Craig); brother of Angie Miller; grandfather of Allison (Ethan), Lindsey (Mike), Amy (Steve) and Mike; great-grandfather of Vienna, Madelyn, Tyler E., Giselle, Tyler B., Michael, and Dylan. Services and interment private. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOWMAN REV. DR. KARL WATSON, J...
BOWMAN Rev. Dr. KARL WATSON, Jr. The Rev. Dr. Karl Watson Bowman, Jr., age 86, died March 3, 2015, at the Trinity Regional Rehab Center, Trinity, FL, following an extended period of illness. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joellen (McCaw) Bowman; his daughters and their spouses, Margaret and Peter Srnik, Rebecca and Michael Stark; and four grandchildren, Ashley, Michael, Kelsey Stark and Ryan Srnik; and many close friends. Born and raised in Uniontown, PA, Karl was the son of the Rev. Karl, Sr. and Nellie Bowman. He was preceded in death by his parents; and younger brother, The Rev. Dr. Harold W. Bowman. Following in his fathers footsteps, Karl graduated from Wooster College and went on to Pgh. Theological Seminary. Throughout his pastoral career, Rev. Bowman served at: Wilkensburg, Mount Carmel, Third Presbyterian Church Uniontown, Elizabeth, and Greenfield, PA. After 62 years in the ministry, Rev. Bowman retired, had the opportunity to permanently relocate to Tarpon Springs, FL. Rev. Bowman had a passion for ministry, politics, tinkering in his workshop, animals and most importantly his family. Friends received at DOBIES FUNERAL HOME, Tarpon Springs, FL, March 7, 2015, from 5-7 p.m. A Memorial Service on Sun., March 8, 2015, at Cycadia Mausoleum at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your Church in Karl's memory. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIAMS VICKY LYNN (CROMER) O...
WILLIAMS VICKY LYNN (CROMER) Of Castle Shannon, after a courageous battle with cancer, passed on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Wife of the late Thomas Williams; daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Lee Cromer; beloved sister of Thomas (Terrie) Cromer, Sue (Dennis) Clarke and Doug (Kathy) Cromer; loving aunt of Melissa Clarke, Timothy Cromer, Tracie Benton, Jessica Cromer, Brad Cromer and the late Michael Clarke; stepmother of Steven Williams and Kimberly Karas. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, where Services will be held Saturday 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Forbes Hospice at West Penn Hospital, 4800 Friendship Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GWILLIM JULIE ANN AGE 59, OF W...
GWILLIM JULIE ANN Age 59, of White Oak, died March 1, 2015. She was born in Corona, California on December 29, 1955, and was the daughter of Kenneth Hall of Washington, D.C. She was a rehabilitation nurse at UPMC and Forbes Regional Hospital for many years. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Thomas C. Gwillim; children, Kent Duffee of Turtle Creek and Elissa Marquez of East McKeesport; grandchildren, Alessandra and Gabriel Marquez; sister, Sheila Brookner of Las Vegas, Nevada; and many friends. Services were held yesterday at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, (412-678-6177). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PEEL KATHERINE AT THE AGE OF 9...
PEEL KATHERINE At the age of 99, Katherine Feduska Peel passed away quietly on March 3, 2015. She was born in Leetsdale, PA. One of 12 children of Michael and Anna Mahnick Feduska, Katherine was a hard working person with a keen wit and an interest in sports and politics. At the age of 16, she was hired as a nursemaid to the Snowden family in Sewickley, PA, and during WWII she worked at the National Electric Company in Ambridge where she met her late husband, Jack Peel. After raising two children, she returned to school and earned her high school diploma. Katherine had a talent for music and art, and she was a wonderful cook and baker who always made holidays a special time for her extended family. Katherine is survived by her daughter, Lois Ann Peel Eisenstein; and son, Jack Daniel Peel; grandchildren, Erica Eisenstein Lynett, Jesse Daniel Peel, and Zachary Robert Peel; and great-grandchildren, Idefix Liljequist Peel, Evan Joseph Lynett, and Julianne Lois Lynett. Visitations will be held on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the JOHN SYKA FUNERAL HOME, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, PA 15003, from where a Prayer Service will be conducted on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., followed by a church service at 11:30 a.m. in the SS Peter & Paul Ukranian Catholic Church, Ambridge. Interment will follow in the SS Peter & Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to SS Peter & Paul Ukranian Catholic Church, Ambridge. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CAMPANO JOSEPHINE A. AGE 79, O...
CAMPANO JOSEPHINE A. Age 79, of Wilkinsburg, on Monday, March 2, 2015. Sister of Catherine Campano, Margaret (Charles) Lupine and the late Esther Rudolph; aunt of Deborah (William) Keegan, Diana (William) Diveglia, Dana (Michael) Futrell and Joseph (Michelle) Fishell; also survived by great-nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel of All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery on Monday at 10 a.m. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CEMETERY CHAPEL.) Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SANSOTTA CUTENESE MARYANN (PAL...
SANSOTTA CUTENESE MARYANN (PALSCAK) Age 64, of Brookline, on March 3, 2015. Loving mother of Samantha Prince (David) and David Cutenese (Jamie); beloved daughter of the late Peter and Mary Palscak; dear sister of Madeline Stanek (Leonard) and Robert Palscak (Rachel): adoring grandmother of Kylie, Austin, Dominic, Jordan and Dylan; treasured aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Saturday from 2-4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until the 8 p.m. Funeral Service at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Pgh., PA 15226. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are suggested. 412-343-1506 or www.ballfc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OSWANT MARGARET (BURTT) AGE 94...
OSWANT MARGARET (BURTT) Age 94, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015. She was born October 23, 1920, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late John and Nancy Burtt. She was a graduate of Peabody High School and took classes at Carnegie Institute of Technology. She was the beloved wife for 62 years of Richard C. Oswant; loving mother of Penny (Gerald) Martin of Greenbelt, MD, Rachel (Stephen) Cupcheck of Pittsburgh, and Richard Rick Oswant of Cave Creek, AZ; grandmother of Lindsay (Luke) Thorwart, Heather (Mauno) Kork, Wade (Betty Jeanne) Cupcheck and Casey and Kyle Oswant; great-grandmother of Caleb and Susannah Thorwart. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Margaret was a member of the First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh, where she was an active member of the Women's Alliance. She worked for a time as a hostess and cashier in the beloved Tic Toc Shop at Kaufmann's. Margaret had a love for the arts, which led her in earlier years to belong to the Mendelssohn Choir and the Pittsburgh Savoyards. Margaret and Richard also volunteered countless hours working with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Opera and the Carnegie Museums. A memorial service for Margaret will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh, 605 Morewood Avenue, Shadyside. To offer condolences or to obtain complete memorial service information, please visit www.brandtfuneralhome.com. The family suggests memorial gifts be made to the Music Endowment of the First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARKESS FRANK J. OF BEAVER FAL...
MARKESS FRANK J. Of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his daughters and loving family, Sunday, March 1, 2015. He was 92. Beloved father of Patricia (Lawrence) Alwine and Valerie M. Oltmanns; grandfather of Scott (Heather) Alwine, Jeffrey (Kelly) Alwine, Alexander Oltmanns and Katherine Oltmanns; and great-grandfather of Brandon, Zachary, Jake and Ryan Alwine. Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Catherine Kay (Stanko) whom he married on November 15, 1947. Born on May 11, 1922, in East Rochester, PA, Frank was the son of the late Nicklaus and Theresa (Jurcic) Markess; and was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Steve and Thomas. Frank served as a Sergeant of the 104 Div. 314 Troop Carrier Group of the U.S. Army in World War II, seeing active combat in the War's European theater and receiving both a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star, among other honors and citations for his service. Throughout a 36-year career with State Farm Insurance, Frank received numerous honors and awards. He was the #1 agent in total production in the state of Pennsylvania in 20 of his first 25 years as a State Farm agent. He qualified for State Farm's prestigious President's Club, State Farm's highest honor in recognition of the top 50 agents of the 17,000 State Farm agents in the United States, 34 distinct times over the course of his career. At the time of his retirement from State Farm in 1990, Frank had received the President's Club distinction more than any other agent in the United States. Frank also served as a mentor to numerous State Farm agents and was a frequent speaker and presenter at various State Farm meetings and conventions. Frank was a lifelong, active member of St. Philomena Catholic Church (now St. Monica Parish, College Hill site) and one of its founding members. His devotion to and love for his wife, Kay, was legendary, as they shared a remarkable love that evidenced itself in their joyful, loving devotion to each other as well as in the loving family that they created. Frank was a devoted father who loved his two daughters very much and took great pride in them, and that deep love and pride extended to his four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, whose company he delighted in. Friends will be received Sunday, March 8, 2015, and Monday, March 9, 2015, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SAUL - GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester, PA 15074 (adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). Morning prayers at the funeral home will be offered at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2015, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10 a.m. at St. Monica Parish (College Hill site), 3908 Sixth Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Entombment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum. Military honors will be presented Tuesday, March 10, 2015, by the Beaver County Special Unit at the Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Frank's name to Alzheimer's Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871 or to McGuire Memorial, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton, PA 15066. Online condolences may be offered at: www.saul-gabauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SETTLES JOHN THOMAS, SR. ON TH...
SETTLES JOHN THOMAS, Sr. On Thursday, February 26, 2015, age 66, of Penn Hills. A Memorial Service with the family 3 p.m. Saturday in the West Allegheny Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Arrangements by the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUDAS THOMAS J. T.J. AGE 95,...
DUDAS THOMAS J. T.J. Age 95, of Haines City, FL, formerly of Wilkinsburg, PA, on February 19, 2015. Tom was born on February 13, 1920. Beloved husband of 57 years to the late Anita (Charletta) Dudas; devoted father of Susan (Philip) Hois, Tom, Jr., and; grandfather of Emily, Nate, Roslyn and Russell; survived by sister, Margaret (Mickey); dear friend, Rose DeMarco; and nieces and nephews. Tom was a Marine serving during WWII in the Pacific Theater. Tom's passions in life included fishing, wood working, hunting, and gardening. In his retirement years he made many cedar chests, jewelry boxes, lamps and inlaid tables from cedar and assorted hardwoods. He freely shared them with family, friends and neighbors. These cherished mementos will endure, along with his sage advice for longevity, to "always, just keep moving". Tom's other secret to longevity may be attributed to the American Indian proverb that "God does not charge time spent fishing against a man's allotted lifespan". A memorial mass is planned April 27, 2015, at St. Anne's Church in Haines City, FL. Military burial service will be held in the Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to local food banks. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RICKART GERALDINE BROWN A LON...
RICKART GERALDINE BROWN A longtime resident of Glenshaw, passed away on March 4th of 2015. She was born on Sept. 11, 1927, and was 87 years old. Her first love was William R. Brown, with whom she had four children before he passed away. Her second and most enduring love is John Rickart with whom she had one child. Her survivors are John Jack Rickart, her husband, William R. Brown, Jr. son, Marilyn McElheny Brown, Elisa Brown Gross, David Gross, Avery Gross, Weston Gross, Autumn Brown Coyne, David Coyne, Thomas Coyne, and Andrew Coyne. She is also survived by Richard Brown, son, Donna Levine Brown, Lee Levine, Tom Levine, Katie Levine, Mary Levine, Ben Levine, John Mac Brown, Jacob Rin Brown, Robin Brown Habunek, daughter, Greg Habunek, Rochelle Brown McKibben, daughter, Sean McKibben, Erin McKibben, Ronne Rickart Wright, daughter, Alan Wright, Logan Wright, Dillon Wright, Harry and Ireen Bishoff, cousins, Marie Dometrovich, cousin. Gerry was especially proud of her eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. We will miss her direction that she freely gave in how to manage our lives. Gerry's focus and accomplishments in life were her family. She provided her family with tools to unlock the potential in each one. Among Gerry's family are educators, famous athletes, accomplished musicians, stock brokers, insurance underwriters, financial advisors, homeland security agents, a decorated war hero, entrepreneurs and soccer stars. As a self-taught fabric artist, one of her creations was her gift of quilts. These family treasures will be passed down for generations, not only keeping us warm, but as a remembrance of her goal to keep her family safe and warm for all time. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson's Foundation of Western PA (3468 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237) would be appreciated. There will be a gathering for family and friends to celebrate Gerry's life at the home of Ronne and Alan Wright on Sunday, March 8, 2015, from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Arrangements by SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LTD., Bakerstown. Please offer condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARROW PATRICIA LORRAINE ON MA...
BARROW PATRICIA LORRAINE On March 2, 2015, age 47, of Wilkinsburg, PA. Mother of Cameron Barrow-Chapman and Cambria Barrow- Chapman; daughter of Elizabeth Gibson; sister of Delladumone Bullock, Rita Gibson, Anthony Carl Barrow and Cheryl Barrow; also survived by a host of other family members and friends. Visitation Saturday, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. on March 7, 2015, at Living Water Ministry, 736 Washington Ave., Braddock, PA, where the Funeral Service will begin immediately after Visitation at 12 p.m. Interment Private. Services of comfort entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104. (412) 271-3880. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KELLY ROSEMARY L. (CHURCHFIELD...
KELLY ROSEMARY L. (CHURCHFIELD) Age 78, of Hampton Twp., passed away on Friday, March 6, 2015. Born March 16, 1936, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Pearl (Deemer) Churchfield; beloved wife for 53 years of the late Francis J. Kelly. She is survived by her daughters, Mary (Dave) Primrose, Kathleen Kelly, Patricia (Mark) Schmidt and Erin (Eric) Ford; grandchildren, Kelly (Randy) Cameron, Sara (Jose) Primrose, Shannon Kelly, Maxwell Schmidt and Dylan Ford; great-grandchildren, Scott and Lydia Cameron, Gabriella Flores, Zeke and Isis Dickey. Rosemary's family will welcome friends from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at KING FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2841 Woodland Circle in Allison Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2015, at St. Catherine of Sweden R.C. Church, 2554 Wildwood Road in Wildwood, PA. She will be laid to rest in Holy Savior Cemetery in Gibsonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League Shelter, 6620 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Please visit: www.kingfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CRIDGE HARRY D. AGE 72, OF CAR...
CRIDGE HARRY D. Age 72, of Carnegie, on March 6, 2015, after a brief illness. Born April 30, 1942, to the late Harry and Goldie; cherished husband of Carol (Kaercher); beloved father of Bruce, Terri Arlitsch, and Paula; brother to Nancy Wrobleski and the late Carol Klimas. Harry was a self- employed sign painter and former youth wrestling coach at Carnegie Boys & Girls Club. A Celebration of His Life shall be announced later. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NICOL WILLIAM WILLIAM, AGE 84,...
NICOL WILLIAM William, age 84, of N. Versailles, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015. Beloved husband of Joan M. Nicol; loving father of Sandra Katch, Nancy (David Mapps) Akers, Bill (Betty Jo) Nicol and the late Scott and surviving (Angel) Nicol; brother of Elizabeth Fawcett, and the late Margaret and surviving Bill Petrakis; also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. William delivered Meals-on-Wheels with his wife for ten years. He was a Tool & Die maker at Hanlon & Wilson Co. and then later Ringsdorff Carbon Cor. He was a member of 18 years and Clan Cheif of Clan Douglas (Kiltie) Band as the drummer. Also a member of VFW East McK, Linway Church and South Wilmerding Fire Hall. The family would like to thank the staff at LGAR for the kindness and care. Memorial contributions may be made to LGAR Health & Reb. Activities Dept., 800 Elsie St., Turtle Creek, PA. Friends received Sunday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY,433 Lincoln Hwy., East McKeesport, PA 15035, 412-823-4054. Service at 4:30 p.m. with Rev. Eric Dennis officiating. www.kutchfuneralhome.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STROKA RICHARD EJ AGE 84, UN...
STROKA RICHARD EJ Age 84, unexpectedly in his Ingram home, on Friday, March 6, 2015. Brother of the late John, Stanley, Edward and Stella Stroka; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Richard and Edward were the owners of EJ's Auto Parts on the North Side for over 50 years. Celebrate Rich's life Sunday 3-6 p.m. at which time the Blessing Service will be held at the SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Ave., Crafton 15205. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GEISLER GEORGE C., SR. AGE 87,...
GEISLER GEORGE C., Sr. Age 87, of Camp Hill, died March 4, 2015. Born July 24, 1927, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late George S. and Elsie H. Geisler. Mr. Geisler served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of the American Legion Post 26, Dillsburg and Good Shepherd Church, Camp Hill. Surviving are his wife, Christine B. Geisler; son, George, Jr. and wife, Sharon; grandson, Jordan; sisters, Marge Muller and Marilyn Smith. Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at Good Shepherd Church, 3435 E. Trindle Rd., Camp Hill, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Church at the address listed above. Arrangements by CREMATION SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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