SODER ANNA PETRONELLA (KUZINAS) Age 94, formerly of Pgh., PA, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015, in Spring, TX, lived in Port St. Lucie, FL from 1990 to 2013. Beloved wife of the late Edward Soder; loving mother of Thomas (Nancy) Soder, Robert (Joyce) Soder, and Cindy (Joseph) McAbee; grandmother of Michelle (Scott) Shearer, Rebecca (Lee) Floyd, Eric (Julie) Soder, Kelsey and Ashley McAbee; great-grandmother of Addison Shearer, Damon Floyd, Kaylin and Hailey Soder. Memorial Service in Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pgh., PA 15236, on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUCKINGHAM ANNE (SUNGAILA) DIE...
BUCKINGHAM ANNE (SUNGAILA) Died on March 24, 2015, at the age of 71. Her parents were Lithuania immigrants and she was born and raised in Philadelphia. She graduated from the University of Michigan and was a preschool teacher at the Shadyside Presbyterian Church Nursery School for over 20 years. Anne was a potter, painter, silk screener and Ukrainian Easter egg maker. She will be remembered for her unique, artistic endeavors. In recent years, she enjoyed participating in the unity of Pittsburgh's and Carnegie Mellon University's OSHER Lifelong Learning Institutes. She was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. She had loved traveling extensively with her husband, Dr. Robert Beverly Buckingham, a Pittsburgh rheumatologist who preceded her in death in December 2006. She is survived by her son, Robert Beverly Buckingham IV and his wife, Lou Buckingham, from Taylors, SC; as well as her daughter, Anne Macrae Buckingham and her husband, Steven Weinreich; and grandson, Charles Weinreich from Waccabuc, NY; and a sister-in-law, Blanche Buckingham Deaderick; and brother-in-law, Michael Deaderick, of Memphis, TN. A private burial was held on March 26, 2015, in Homewood Cemetery. Donations may be made in Anne S. Buckingham's memory to the Foundation for Alcoholism Research by mail at FAR, PO Box 54, Middlebury, VT or online at alcoholismresearch.org. Arrangements by the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TAYLOR TERESA ANN TERRI PASS...
TAYLOR TERESA ANN TERRI Passed in peace April 29, 2015. An award-winning international, investigative, and environmental journalist "with a capital J, Terri passionately loved her world of human and animal family and friends, peace, environmental activism, research, swimming, gardening, and reading. She was full of life force, and never had a dull or idle moment in her lifelong quest to make the world a more just and healthy place. After graduating from Boston University and Columbia University, Terri established her career first in public radio and at ABC News, covering London, Europe, and the Middle East. Terri later returned to her hometown of Pittsburgh, where she made a mark as a general and investigative reporter at KDKA-TV and won an Emmy award for her investigative series on the mysterious crash of a US military flight - Arrow Air Flight 1285 in Gander, Newfoundland. She reported for and contributed to many of the finest international and local media outlets, including WQED-TV. Terri's memory will be held and cherished by her father, Dr. Paul Taylor; her brothers, Paul, Jr., Jonathan; her sister, Kirsten; her nephews, her many cousins, and her devoted friends. A memorial service in Terri's beloved Frick Park is being planned for the near future. Contributions in Terri's memory may be made to Family Hospice, Philanthropy Department. Terri would want those who knew and loved her to celebrate her life by taking a walk in nature, especially with a dog or cat, or by drinking a fine wine, eating a remarkable cheese, or standing up for justice and dignity. Her heart was wide open to beauty and love. She wishes you a bright and better world for you and those you love. Arrangements trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KONRAD MARGARET M. "PEG" AGE 8...
KONRAD MARGARET M. "PEG" Age 82, of Bloomfield, on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Beloved sister of John Konrad, Theresa (Jerry) Gallagher, George (Vicky) Konrad, Rose Marie (Anthony) Weisser, the late Josephine and Joseph Konrad; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral private. Arrangements by the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, Lawrenceville. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GEYER VIRGINIA MAE (PRICE) AGE...
GEYER VIRGINIA MAE (PRICE) Age 76, of Ross Twp., after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Wife of the late Francis Geyer; loving mother of Dolores Geyer, Frank Geyer, and the late Doris Geyer; proud grandmother of Stephen Geyer (Cassie) and Jason O'Connor (Ashley); loving aunt of Carole Bowen and Brenda Hale (Kenny); also survived by many loving friends and relatives. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave. #1300, Pgh., PA 15222 or the Susan G. Komen Foundation Pittsburgh, 1133 S. Braddock Ave., Pgh., PA 15218. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GIZA-TUSA DAWN 5/3/1983 ~ 12/1...
GIZA-TUSA
DAWN
5/3/1983 ~ 12/12/2004
You and your little one are forever in our hearts.
Love, Mom, Dad, Jason, Hannah, Grace & Faith
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PAVLIS DOLORES DOLLY IRENE (MARKHAM) She always saw the good in everyone. Dolores Dolly Irene (Markham) Pavlis passed away on January 20, 2015, Bradenton, Florida, after a brief illness. She was visiting her oldest daughter, Diane Pavlis Raible and her son-in-law, Mark. Dolores' husband, Ed, preceded her in death six years ago. Other relatives of Dolly who are no longer living are her father; mother, Sarah Markham; stepfather, Sam Rubino; brother, Hayward Markham; and her sister and best friend, Arlene and Jim Hollis, Ed's best friend. Dolores leaves behind son, Eddie (Sue Pavlis); daughter, Linda; as well as daughter, Diane. Grandchildren of Dolly are Kelly (Chris Howard), Kevin Raible, Meghan (Bryan Pattison), Jesse Pavlis, Katelyn Pavlis, Melanie McGrew (Joe Milner) and Mitch McGrew; great-grandchildren are Wesley Pattison, Peyton, Christian, Kathryn and Sydney Howard. Dolores is also survived by her sisters, Doris, Pat, Jane and Ruth Ann. Funeral arrangements were private. Edward and Dolores desired to be cremated and ashes buried together. Dolly was an avid Steelers fan, who was quick to say how much she loved "her" Pittsburgh and "her" Steelers. Her pleasant personality and love of life will be remembered by many. We love you so much, mom! Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MAGALICH JOSEPH AGE 92, OF MUR...
MAGALICH JOSEPH Age 92, of Murrysville, formerly of Pitcairn, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Husband of the late Alice M. (Fichtner) Magalich; father of Alice Jean Seibert, Jerri Seng, Patti Jo Barringer, JoAnne Amicone and Mark Magalich; also seven grandchildren. Joe was a WWII US Army veteran and retired from Penn Central Railroad and was a member of Carpenters Union Local #165. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at North American Martyrs Church. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Inurnment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the GENE H. CORL, INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE. www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MEYER FREDERICK C. AGE 93, OF ...
MEYER FREDERICK C. Age 93, of Ross Twp., on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Loving father of Fred L. Meyer (Ruthann). A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. in Faith Lutheran Church, 161 Sixth Ave., Pgh., PA 15229 on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WOODINGS VIRGINIA (MCFEETERS) ...
WOODINGS VIRGINIA (McFEETERS) Age 99, died March 5, 2015, at Longwood at Oakmont, where she had lived happily for 16 years, formerly of Fox Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Longwood, Oakmont, 500 Rt. 909, Verona, PA 15147. Arrangements entrusted to the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CRAVOTTA CHARLES A., JR. AGE 8...
CRAVOTTA CHARLES A., Jr. Age 83, of Lake Anna, Virginia, died Saturday, April 25, 2015, at his home. He was the husband of the late Leona Goldberg Cravotta, whom he married April 7, 1955. Born February 26, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was a son of the late Dr. Charles A. and Emma Bolay Cravotta. Upon graduating from Swissvale High School in 1950, he attended the University of Pittsburgh where he received a bachelor's degree in vertebrate zoology as an ROTC Cadet. Commissioned in 1954 as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, he completed graduate studies in physiology at the School of Aviation Medicine, Gunter AFB, AL. After 20 years of active duty, including stations in Montgomery, AL, Tyndall AFB, FL, Las Vegas, NV, Beale AFB, California, and U-Tapao Thailand, with frequent TDY to Kadena AFB Okinawa, he retired as Lieutenant Colonel in 1974. Notable service included the development and testing of pressure suits and associated life support systems used for high altitude, supersonic flight by Central Intelligence Agency and USAF pilots of the A-12 and SR-71 Blackbirds, chronicled by the Roadrunners Internationale, of which he was a member. From 1974-85, he lived in the Washington D.C. area where he was a senior analyst, space systems engineer at the CIA in Langley, VA. After retiring to Lake Anna, he established two part-time businesses, Charlie's Custom Golf and Lake Anna Tax Service. He is survived by a daughter, Lynda Martin of Lake Anna; two sons, Dr. Charles A. Cravotta III of Bethel, PA, and Michael W. Cravotta, of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Katelyn and Liesel Martin, Charles A. Cravotta IV, and Caneel Cravotta; and a brother, Rev. Warren Cravotta of Duncansville, PA. Cremation has taken place at COVENANT FUNERAL SERVICE, in Fredericksburg, VA. A celebration of life in honor of Mr. Cravotta will be held at Lake Anna at a later date. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity. Online guest book is available at: covenantfuneralservice.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CARMACK PATRICIA LEE AUG. 20, ...
CARMACK
PATRICIA LEE
Aug. 20, 1961 ~ May 3, 2013
When tomorrow starts
without you,
and you're not here to see,
if the sun should rise
to find your eyes
filled with tears for me.
I wish so much I wouldn't cry
the way I did today,
while thinking of the many things
we didn't get to say.
We miss you so much Pattie.
Love, Dad & family
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ENGLEHART JAMES R. AGE 86, OF ...
ENGLEHART JAMES R. Age 86, of Whitehall, on April 27, 2015. Loving husband of 60 years to Jean (Porter); cherished father of James and Glenn (Sandy); treasured grandfather of Samantha, James, Bonnie and Dillon; adoring great-grandfather of three. Per his request services are private. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EIBEN RICHARD W. AGE 51, OF VE...
EIBEN RICHARD W. Age 51, of Verona, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015, after a courageous, one year battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by his loving companion, Janice; her daughter, Melissa; and her daughters, Breona and Kaia. Beloved son of Vernon Eiben and the late Barbara (Curley) Eiben; dear brother of Lynn Clark, Patricia Alpaugh, Dean Eiben, Robert Eiben, Charlene Zechender and Lavern Toole; loving uncle of twelve nieces and nephews. Rich was a kind soul who liked to make people laugh, enjoyed playing the harmonica and rock music. He will be sadly missed by the neighbors and friends he gave a helping hand to. He wished to be remembered by his saying, "Peace Baby" and the "Peace Sign" he gave. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 9, 2015, from 2 p.m. until time of service 3:30 p.m. at THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., 930 Center Avenue, Blawnox, PA 15238. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BANCROFT MARK R. AGE 51, OF SH...
BANCROFT MARK R. Age 51, of Shelton, CT, formerly of O'Hara Twp., suddenly passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015. Mark aka Randy was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and was Executive Chef at Aux Delices in Stamford, CT. Beloved son of Wilder D. Beezie and Nancy Bancroft and the late Susanne Bancroft; brother of William Bancroft (Louise) of Charlotte, NC, Amy Bancroft Scheurle (Lenny) of Philadelphia, and Wilder D. Bancroft III; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. No visitation. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Animal Friends, Inc., 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Funeral arrangements by WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, Aspinwall. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NAPOLEONE ANTONIO AGE 99, OF C...
NAPOLEONE ANTONIO Age 99, of Coraopolis, passed on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Born February 20, 1916, in Castiglione, Italy, son of the late Angelo and Grace Napoleone. Beloved husband of the late Lucy (Ventura) Napoleone; loving father of Jim (Mary Ann) Napoleone of Gulf Breeze, FL, Grace Ann (Angelo) Nolfi and Mary DeAngelis, both of Coraopolis; grandfather of Anthony, Edward, Ann Noel, Nicole, Angela, Jeffrey, Mark, Scott, Gregory. A grandson, Michael, preceded him in death. Great-grandfather of ten; brother of the late Orlando, Otello and Fred Napoleone. He was a veteran of World War II. He worked in the shipping department for Pittsburgh Forgings. He was a member of the Son's of Italy, enjoyed hunting and gardening. He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Church. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. COPELANDS CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave., where prayers of transfer will be said Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions in his memory to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3500 Brooktree Road, #320, Wexford, PA 15090. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DICLAUDIO FRANCES OF BETHEL PA...
DiCLAUDIO FRANCES Of Bethel Park, age 85. Loving wife of 60 years to Oliver; beloved mother of Richard (Cheryl) and Frank (Mary Terry); grandmother of Paul, Dayna, Stacy (Mark), Derek, Elaine; great- grandmother of Ella; sister of Emidia MiMi (Vince) Palmieri; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park where a blessing service will be held Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park. www.henneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PETRINA CAROLYN HELEN (BARON) ...
PETRINA CAROLYN HELEN (BARON) Age 101, on Saturday, May 2, 2015, of Rankin. Wife of the late Matthew F. Petrina, Sr.; loving mother of Matthew F. Petrina, Jr. and his late wife, Sena of Plum, David M. Petrina of Bethel Park, and Carol H. Germanoski and her husband, Barry of Acme; dear grandma of Terese and her husband, Stephen, Matthew and his wife, Mary, Claire and her husband, Thomas, Brian, Barry, Jr. and his wife, Dana, Keith and his wife, Nicole and Jill and her husband, Seth; great-grandmother of Stephen, Ethan, Lauren, Madison, Thomas, Graham, Victoria, Grace, Mara and Ali; sister-in-law of Barbara Zagorac; and sister of the late John and Joe Baron. Friends received Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church, Braddock Hills Thursday 10 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BROWN ROBERT L. III ON APRIL 2...
BROWN ROBERT L. III On April 29, 2015, Robert L. Brown III, 43, of Monroeville, PA. Son of Jennifer M. Brown and Robert L. Brown, Jr.; brother of Joseph A. (Tara) Brown; grandson of the late Josephine G. Presley; also survived by a host of other family members and friends. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 p.m. on May 5, 2015, at New Hope Baptist Church, 445 Sixth Street Braddock, PA, where the Funeral Service will be held Wednesday 12 p.m. on May 6, 2015. Interment Monongahela Cemetery. 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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MATTHEWS DAVID A. ON MAY 3, ...
MATTHEWS DAVID A. On May 3, 2015, age 74, of Munhall. Son of the late George Matthews and Lucy Schweinberg Matthews; beloved husband of Judith Matthews; brother of Ruth Mathews, Paul Matthews and the late Lois Tucker, George Matthews and Glenn Matthews; survived by many nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews. David was an avid gardener and a member of the I.B.E.W. Friends received on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394, where a Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Please share your memories and condolences at georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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