LEIBOLD RUTH A. (RAYNOR) R. AMBER Age 88, on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, of Whitehall. Beloved wife of the late Robert N. Leibold; loving mother of Joyce Hegedus and the late Keith R. Leibold; sister of the late Ralph E. and Erben Raynor; also survived by her grandcats, Lynx, Pierre and the late Sam. Ruth spread her time among many things she loved. She took great pride in her home inside and out. She was a Sunday school teacher at Smithfield Evangelical Protestant Church, a room mother and noon aide at Overlook School, Helping Hands volunteer, a Pet Pal, preschool and adolescent supervisor, private home security attendant, chairperson for Rebecca Circle, decorator for Circle, nurse and caretaker, and saleswoman for Grants. She was also very patriotic and loved her home, where she enjoyed spending time on her patio. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood, 15227, Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Monday in Baldwin Community United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, 5001 Baptist Rd., Pittsburgh, PA or BCUMC United Methodist Women (same address) or Western PA Humane Society, 1101 Western Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FALCONER ROBERT J. BOB AGE ...
FALCONER ROBERT J. BOB Age 74, of Richland Township, on Thursday, July 23, 2015. Beloved husband for 32 years of Joyce (Kapphan) Falconer; loving father of Jocelyn Falconer and Eric Falconer; brother of Donna (Jerry) Mattys; also survived by nieces and nephews; and his faithful dog, Luke. Bob was an electrical engineer for 43 years with Duquesne Light. He loved to fish, but first and foremost, loved spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed. Family and friends will be welcomed Monday 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LTD., 5864 Heckert Rd., Bakerstown. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Interment following in Mount Airy Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Western PA Humane Society, 1101 Western Ave., Pgh., PA 15233. Please leave condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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UNRUE CAROL A. (BROWN) AGE 78,...
UNRUE CAROL A. (BROWN) Age 78, of Dormont, was called home to the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Paul F. Unrue; loving mother of Paul F. II (Harmony), Cheryl N. Unrue, Cindy A. (Gary) Carlisle, Christine A. (Kevin) Unrue-Reilly, the late Carol A. Preik and son-in-law, Dwight Preik; cherished grandmother of 15; and proud great- grandmother of 19; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was beloved by many. Her family was by her side at her passing. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood, 15227, Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Tuesday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Church in Brookline at 10 a.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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APELMAN MITZI MINNIE ON THUR...
APELMAN MITZI MINNIE On Thursday, July 23, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Meyer "Micky" Apelman; loving mother of Ayn P. Apelman of Mt. Lebanon; daughter of the late Anna and Hyman Tafler; sister of the late Jules and Louis Tafler; aunt of Joel and Sandy Tafler, Ann and Richard Yecies and Marsha Zaret. Services at Temple Emanuel of South Hills, 1250 Bower Hill Road on Sunday at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services at Temple Emanuel (10-11 a.m.). Entombment Mt. Lebanon Mausoleum. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REIS MARY T. PEACEFULLY ON JUL...
REIS MARY T. Peacefully on July 22, 2015, Mary T. Reis, 78, formerly of Beechview, went to her eternal home to join her husband Glenn. She is survived by her children, Glenn Reis (Sherry), Mary Beth Sapienza (David), Chris Reis (Kathy), and Nancy Phillips (Shawn); six grandchildren, Jim (Emily), Katelyn, Jennifer (Stephen), Courtney, Erin and Glenn; great-grandchildren, Tucker, Madelyne, and Luke; seven sisters and two brothers; as well as many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Glenn in 2011; an infant brother; two brothers-in-law; and two sisters-in-law. She was a 1954 graduate of Shippenville High School. As an active member at St. Pamphilus Church, she taught CCD for over 25 years, influencing the lives of numerous students. She also worked as a crisis pregnancy counselor for many years, saving countless unborn children. She always had a great love and devotion to our Lord. Friends and family are being received at FALLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., in Fryburg, PA from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Mass of a Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2015, at St. Michael Church, Fryburg, PA, with Rev. D.G. Davis III, Pastor of St. Michael Church and concelebrant Rev. Anthony Gargotta. Interment will be in the St. Michael Cemetery following the Mass. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.fallerfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SUKITSCH THOMAS MICHAEL ON JUL...
SUKITSCH THOMAS MICHAEL On July 23, 2015, Tom lost his semi-courageous battle against colon cancer. Over the past several years, Tom aligned himself with two other cancer patients. There was the Fighter, who researched cutting-edge cures on the internet and through local physicians. There was the Traveler, who spent a lot of time seeking treatment in Case Studies and on the beach. And there was the Slacker. While some cancer patients seek alternative research and cures, he was content to hide behind the experience of an incredible team of Doctors and staff at Allegheny General Hospital awaiting yet another life-extending treatment. He used his time to listen to new music and read books, while the angels did the work. For the Slacker that wait has ended. He died when cancer found his hiding place. Tom was born September 23, 1952, (the day that Rocky Marciano knocked out Jersey Joe Walcott for the heavyweight title). He attended Most Holy Name of Jesus grade school and North Catholic High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He drove a Yellow Cab in Pittsburgh until he met the love his life and a single man became the father of two. Tom went back to Pitt and earned a second degree in Computer Science. He was hired by IBM and the family moved to Maryland. Over the next 30 years, he worked with limited success at IBM, Loral and Lockheed Martin. He was still with IBM when he died. The above is what comes of promising to let someone write their own obituary. Tom will be forever missed by Linda Ebitz, his wife of 35 years; and daughters, Tracey Hegerle and husband, Eric, and Shannon Lacek and husband, Todd "Chopper" Stepe; as well as his beloved grandchildren, Tom and Kayleigh Hegerle. Tom was the son of the late Mary (Horvath) and Ferdinand (Fred) Sukitsch. He is survived by his beloved siblings, JoAnn Sukitsch, Fred Sukitsch (Kate, Penny), and Richard Sukitsch (Christianne); as well as cousins, Josef and Alfred Sukitsch (Heidi). His kindness, humor, and positive attitude will be sadly missed by his many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends. It is with grateful hearts that his family thanks Dr. Moses Raj, Dr. Alexander Kirichenko, and Dr. David Rickard, who started as Tom's talented and compassionate physicians and ended being treasured friends. We also thank the many angels on their staffs who offered comfort, support and invaluable advice, including Cheryl, Jay, Zahra, Dee, Beth, Kathleen, Mary, Barb, Donna, Andrea, Jaime, Sue, Teresa, and, of course, darling Cherie. We thank the wonderful hospice and home health care nurses who got us through the past months and years, Maryann, Sarah, Lisa, and Toni. Any omissions on this list are due to our frazzled memories, not lack of gratitude. And last, a special thank you to all of our wonderful family, friends, and neighbors who drove us, fed us, wrote, visited, called, and supported us in so many ways through the years. Bless you all. Friends will be received from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1501 Lowrie Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 - Troy Hill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church - Troy Hill on Monday, July 27, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, an organization that provided Tom with many years of pleasure. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SKANDER ROBERT A. "SHANK" ON T...
SKANDER ROBERT A. "SHANK" On Thursday, July 23, 2015, age 71, of Mars, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Surviving are his wife and the love of his life, Patricia Ebert Skander; four daughters, Robin Graham (Jay), Shelly Campitelli (Gabe), Jodi McKevitt (Sean) and Mindy Pletz; a son, Robert A. Skander, Jr. (Tammy); two stepdaughters, Brenda Mazinski (Jason) and Christina Lee (Paul); 16 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Janice Govan (Frank) and Stephanie Grove; a brother, Dale "Tony" Skander; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his brothers, Richard and David. Shank had been an iron worker for the Iron Workers Union Local 3, where he was a member for 50 years. He was a social member of the Mars V.F.W. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Retired Boys Golf League. Friends are invited to a Celebration of Shank's Life at the Mars V.F.W. Post 7505, 331 Mars-Valencia Rd., Mars, PA on Friday, August 21, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. The family will greet friends at a reception following the service. Memorials may be made to Vitas Healthcare, 2009 Mackenzie Way, Ste. 110, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. Arrangements are under the direction of the McDONALD - AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, PA and condolences are available at: www.mcdonald-aeberli.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AVERY JOSEPH AGE 61, OF THE NO...
AVERY JOSEPH Age 61, of the North Side, entered into eternal rest and peace on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Loving son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C L Avery, Sr. and Lillie; dearest brother of the late C L Avery, Jr. and surviving sister-in-law, Ella M. Avery; and aunts, Voncil Avery- Coleman and Arby Avery. Family welcomes Visitation Monday 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., immediately followed by Memorial Service at ODELL ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME INC., 2025 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15214. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PHILLIPS RENÉE (SENKO) 11/8/68...
PHILLIPS
RENÉE (SENKO)
11/8/68 ~ 7/25/14
You were taken from us way too soon. We would give anything to see your smile and hear your laugh again.
You'll forever be in our hearts.
Love, Mom, Dad, & Family
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JOYCE MARTIN F., SR. BUD 2/1...
JOYCE
MARTIN F., Sr. BUD
2/11/1928 ~ 7/25/2005
A true man, husband and father in every sense of those words. God gave the world a gift on the day that you were born and He gave your wife a gift the day you became her husband, and your children a gift when you became their father. Now Jesus and the Angels have you as a precious gift in Heaven. How difficult it was to let you go ten years ago today. Every day we relive such fond memories of you. You made life beautiful for your wife and family. All the amazing things that you did will never be forgotten. We are forever grateful for your love.
Love, Eileen, Mary de, Timmy, Margaret, Jimmy (Patty) & Barbara (Tim)
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YOUNG MICHEL MICHEL, AGE 59, O...
YOUNG MICHEL Michel, age 59, of McDonald, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in UPMC Presbyterian. She was born June 25, 1956, in Sewickley, a daughter of Ann Browning Young of McDonald and the late James A. Young, Jr. Miss Young was a member of the New Day Assembly of God Church in Upper St. Clair where she played the bass guitar and sang on the worship team. She was also an active altar worker and participated in the prayer team. She was employed as a laborer at Black Box. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are a sister, Shelby Young Dawkins of McDonald; and a brother, James (Michele) Anderson Young III of MN. Michel was also the niece of Elnor Turner, Mildred (Maurice) Wade and Juanita Pettis. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday at 12 noon at the First Baptist Church of McDonald, 141 N. McDonald Street, McDonald. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of McDonald, PO Box 14, McDonald, PA 15057 or the New Day Assembly of God Church, 701 Circle Dr., Upper St. Clair, PA 15241. All arrangements are entrusted to THOMAS - LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 314 W. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald (724-926-2800). Please sign the guestbook at: thomas-littlefuneralservice.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MIELE DOLORES DOLLY MARCH 18...
MIELE
DOLORES DOLLY
March 18, 1942-July 25, 2007
Always loved and
always remembered.
Pat Connolly, the Miele family and friends.
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GORDON TOMMIE, JR. AGE 90, PAS...
GORDON TOMMIE, Jr. Age 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Laurine; loving father of Sarah Kels, Ruby Finch, Josephine Cheathem and Pearline (Robert) Jackson; brother of Willabertha Amoson; also survived by 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grands; other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m. GEORGE A WARDEN FUNERAL HOME, 1100 N. Homewood Ave., Pgh., PA 15208, 412-241-3838. Services Tuesday 11 a.m. Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ. Interment Smithfield Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BITLER PATRICIA A. AGE 74, OF ...
BITLER PATRICIA A. Age 74, of Monroeville, lost her battle with terminal Melanoma on July 21, 2015, surrounded by her family. A loving and devoted wife, mother, "Gabba" (grandmother) and friend. Pat is survived by her husband, Edward J. Bitler; her children, Edward J. Bitler, Jr. (Susan) and Cheryl Murray (Dave, deceased); sisters, Eleanor Berkey and Cynthia Sargent; granddaughters, Taylor and Brooke Murray; and step-grandchildren, Chris, Caitlin and Matt Murray, Jaime, Jordan, and Jake Beretta. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Agnes (Kozusko) Lesko. A retired art teacher, Pat loved working with individuals to ensure love, health and success were always attained in life. She was a special, loving and devoted "Guardian Angel" to everyone's life she touched. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the GENE H. CORL, INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at North American Martyrs Church, with Father Joseph Luisi as celebrant. Interment following in Plum Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are being requested by the family. Please visit www.corlfuneralchapel for more information. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MALLOY GARRY E. G AGE 62 OF ...
MALLOY GARRY E. G Age 62 of Pgh., PA passed on July 22, 2015. Visitation on Tuesday from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219, where Funeral Service will be held immediately following at 1 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HEARD ROBERT M., SR. 3/22/23 -...
HEARD
ROBERT M., Sr.
3/22/23 - 7/25/14
One year ago today you left us to go to your eternal home. There is not a day, hour or moment that passes that we don't think of you. You are missed, you are loved and you are always in our thoughts and hearts. We will see you in Heaven. Loving Wife, children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren along with other family and friends.
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SEIDENSTICKER JOAN H. On Monday, July 20, 2015, age 84, under the loving care of Family Hospice & Palliative Care and the medical staff and personnel at Longwood at Oakmont retirement community. Beloved wife of the late Raymond G. Seidensticker; survived by her two sons, David G. (Amy Endrizal) and John R. (Luz Adriana); and by her granddaughter, Laurel Jane; she was preceded in death by brothers, Robert and John Hinman. Arrangements entrusted to the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139. A memorial service for family and close friends will be held in the chapel of Longwood at Oakmont at 1 p.m. on August 8, 2015. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pittsburgh Animal Rescue League or to the First Unitarian Church, 605 Morewood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Online condolences may be made at: www.englishfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WHITLEY ELIJAH, JR. 10/31/1932...
WHITLEY
ELIJAH, Jr.
10/31/1932 - 7/25/2014
My parting words to you will always remain the same, that the years we spent together will remain in my heart forever. Always, Ms. Mac
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LAMBERTI ROCCO J. ROCKY On Sunday, May 10, 2015, of Indiantown, FL, formerly of Swissvale. Rocky was a retired art education teacher at East Allegheny High School and a veteran of the Armed Forces. He is survived by his brother, Joseph Lamberti and his wife, Ida of Indianapolis, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Antonette Lamberti; sister, Kathryn Helsel; brother, Nicholas Lamberti and a sister-in-law, Jean Perrone Lamberti; brother, Tony Lamberti and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Collins Lamberti; nephew, Ralph Lamberti; and nieces, Antoinette Helsel and Kathy Helsel. Rocky is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Lorraine Helsel, Cindy Helsel Ruff, Lisa Lamberti, William Helsel, Anna Marie Lamberti Holmes, Joseph Lamberti, Elizabeth Lamberti, Matthew Lamberti and Nicole Lamberti Despeaux; along with many grandnieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Madonna del Castello Roman Catholic Church, Swissvale, on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be held in the rear of the vestibule of the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family and friends are encouraged to make a contribution to Madonna del Castello Church. Arrangements by THE THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOLTZ ANN MARIE AGE 92, OF MCK...
HOLTZ ANN MARIE Age 92, of McKeesport, died Friday, July 24, 2015. She was born in McKeesport on Sept. 5, 1922, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Vera McCusker Wilson and the wife of the late Thomas L. Holtz. She was a successful real estate agent for 23 years and was one of the first female members of the Pittsburgh Real Estate Multi List Organization. She was a lifelong member of the former St. Pius Church in McKeesport. She loved spending time with her family and traveling with her husband. She is survived by her children, Thomas J. (Barbara) Holtz of Penn Twp., Susan (Richard) Blose of Murrysville, Donald P. (Christina) Holtz of Jefferson Hills, Mary Karen (Gerald) Repasky of Myrtle Beach, SC, Kathleen (the late Donald) Kerlin of White Oak, and Patrice (the late Warren) Lee of Cary, NC; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; she was preceded in death by her sister, Agnes Tobias. Friends will be received at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, (412)-678-6177) on Sunday, July 26, 2015, from 4-8 p.m. Mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Angela Church with Fr. Kevin Dominik officiating. Entombment will follow. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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