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CUTRUZZULA MARIO JOSEPH, SR. “...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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CUTRUZZULA MARIO JOSEPH, Sr. “CUT” Age 78, of Bloomfield, departed from this world to his ultimate reward on July 23, 2015. Beloved husband of Evelyn (Arcuri); loving father of Felice (Donna), Maria McManus (Brian), Ines Brady (Michael) and Denise Callihan (Dean) and the late Mario (Christy); loving grandfather of Mario, Heather, Anthony, Dominic (Mario), Lewis, Robert (Maria), Haley, Keely (Ines), and the late Jennie; and four great- grandchildren. Surviving siblings are Al Cotti (Dorothy), Felix, Jr. (Elizabeth); sister-in-law, Lois; and the late Francis Gelormini, Catherine Fusco, Mary Sandonato, Frank, Anthony, and Vincent; also survived by many nephews, nieces and cousins. Dad served 20+ years as an assistant coach at Mt. Alvernia and helped them win a PIAA title and six WPIAL titles, inducted into the WPIAL Hall of Fame in 2013. Dad was a proud Central Catholic graduate '54, a veteran of the United States Navy Korean War (USS Smalley-DD565), and a lifelong member of the Larimer Avenue Rogues. Our loving father leaves us with unconditional love, beautiful memories, encouraging support and the love of rock music and good Italian bread (which he delivered to his kids every Saturday for the past 20 years). Dad's ship has finally come in to be with the Lord and reunite with his son, family and friends. Buon viaggio Dad! VISITATION on Monday from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Butler at 46th Sts., Lawrenceville. A Funeral Mass in St. Maria Goretti Parish, Friendship Campus at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WAIN JEANE CRAWFORD THOMAS AGE...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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WAIN JEANE CRAWFORD THOMAS Age 90, Jeane passed away April 17, 2015, in Encino, CA. Born in New Brighton May 20, 1924, she was New Brighton HS valedictorian in 1942. At Oberlin College, she completed her AB (Phi Beta Kappa) in three years, and then began teaching at New Brighton HS in 1945. She also began working on her MA at Univ. of Pittsburgh. While taking classes in Los Angeles, she met Christopher Wain. They married in New Brighton on June 26, 1948. Jeane was proud of her ancestry, including the Thomases who fought in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and her Scots-Irish ancestors (Crawfords and Campbells) who came to Pittsburgh in the 1840s, and her German heritage (Beitsch, Hartman, Eckstein). A longtime member of Episcopal Church, she sang in choirs, and served as lay reader and as one of the first female Eucharistic ministers. A gifted teacher, Jeane taught English for more than 20 years at Fairleigh Dickinson University in NJ. She brought the great authors alive, and was once named teacher of the year. In 1983, she and Chris retired to California. They traveled extensively and enjoyed their grandchildren. She also added to her father's and brother's genealogical research and proudly became a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Society of the Descendants of Washington's Army at Valley Forge. Surviving Jeane are her children, Chris, Jr. (Katrina) of Beaverton, OR; Margot Wain Moss (Robert) of Sherman Oaks, CA; four grandchildren, Stephen (Erin), Gregory, Meghan, and Emily Moss; and a grandniece, Olivia Thomas Sullivan. Predeceasing her were husband, Chris; parents, Joseph Warren Thomas II and Frances Jeane Crawford Thomas; brother, Joseph W. Thomas III; and niece, Deborah Brooks Thomas. A Memorial will be held in New Brighton in spring 2016. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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YOUNG ROBIN M. OF DENVILLE, PA...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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YOUNG ROBIN M. Of Denville, passed away suddenly at home, on July 11, 2015, at the age of 61. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at The Meadows Track Chapel, 210 Racetrack Rd., Washington, PA 15301. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to a charity of your choice. Please leave a condolence and special memory for her family. Please also visit www.normandean.com for full obituary. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STARR DETMAR C. “PAP” AGE 94, ...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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STARR DETMAR C. “PAP” Age 94, of Greensburg, formerly of Sheraden and Ross Twp., passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Loving husband of 68 years of the late LaVerne M. (Lake); cherished father of Robert (Lin), Mary E. (Lee) Battista, Dorothy (Gary) Matiyasic, Louann Starr (Eric), Richard (Diane) and the late LaVerne and Detmar Starr and Patty Kyle; also survived by 14 grandchildren; and 17 great- grandchildren. Detmar was a Navy veteran of WWII, a deacon at Hiland Presbyterian Church and an active volunteer with many senior organizations. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. A Funeral Service will be held in Hiland Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Legion PO Box 2324, Harrisburg, PA 17105 (in memory of Detmar C. Starr). www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BATTISTELLA ALMA E. “BETTY” ON...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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BATTISTELLA ALMA E. “BETTY” On Thursday, July 23, 2015, formerly of Swissvale. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Battistella; dear sister of the late Florence Gerber and Robert Wilhelm; also survived by nieces and nephews; dear friend of Bridget Malone, Jessica Nehex and Kristen Bravar. Betty was employed at the Union Switch and Signal for 30 years. No visitation. Private services at Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Concordia Lutheran Home in Cabot, PA. Arrangements by WOLFE MEMORIAL INC., FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 412-731-5001. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCLAUGHLIN CHARLES “CHARLIE” A...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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McLAUGHLIN CHARLES “CHARLIE” Age 73, originally from McKees Rocks, currently of Neville Island, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. He was born in McKees Rocks on September 17, 1941, to the late James and Janet (Banton) McLaughlin. Beloved brother of Dolores “Ducky” Culbertson, Alberta “Bert” Wingertsahn, Gloria Leonard and the late Jean Wise; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Charlie was steward for GBU over 20 years, previously worked at Duerr Springs and was a member of Coraopolis Moose and VFW Post 402. A Memorial Service will be held later. Family suggests donations in his name to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by COPELAND'S. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOFFSTOT HENRY PHIPPS, JR. HEN...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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HOFFSTOT HENRY PHIPPS, Jr. Henry Phipps Hoffstot, Jr., died peacefully on June 29, 2015, at his home on Fifth Avenue. As was his wish, he died in the same bedroom where his mother had died nearly half a century ago. He was 97. Mr. Hoffstot was born on Dunmoyle Street in Pittsburgh on November 13, 1917, the second son of Henry Phipps Hoffstot and Marguerite Martin. He attended Misses Bradshaws' School on School House Lane and was graduated from Shady Side Academy in 1935, Harvard College in 1939, and Harvard Law School in 1942. He served in the United States Army from 1942-1946 as a Second Lieutenant in the Counter Intelligence Corps and was credited with the arrest of Wernher von Braun. He joined Reed, Smith, Shaw & McClay in 1942, where he was Assistant Managing Partner from 1972 to 1983. He remained at the firm for 73 years, going to the office regularly until the end of 2014. In 1947, he married Barbara Snyder Drew, daughter of Mary Snyder and James Byron Drew, Chief Justice of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. They had two children, a daughter, Thayer Drew, and a son, Henry Phipps Hoffstot III, who is married to the former Daryln Upson Todd Brewer. Mr. Hoffstot had five grandchildren, Ian Hoffstot Unterman, Megan Drew, Dominey Drew, Henry Fife Hoffstot, and Maeve Upson Hoffstot. Mr. Hoffstot served on numerous boards, including Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Phipps Conservatory, Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, the American Museum in Britain, the Morewood-Shadyside Civic Association, St. Edmund's Academy, the Visiting Nurse Foundation, Family and Children's Services, The Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina, Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, and Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, among many others. He was director of the Pennsgrove Water Supply Company and the Heppenstall and Midvale - Heppenstall Companies. Over the course of five decades, he served as a Deacon, Elder, President of the Board of Trustees, Ruling Elder, and Clerk of the Session of Shadyside Presbyterian Church. He had homes in Pittsburgh, New Waterford, Ohio, Palm Beach, Florida, and County Galway, Ireland. There was a private burial Thursday in New Waterford, Ohio. A memorial service will be on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at 11 a.m. in Shadyside Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. freyvogelfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POWE CHUCK 1953 - 2008 HAPPY B...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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POWE CHUCK 1953 - 2008 Happy Birthday, Chuck We miss you, Love Mom & Family!
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CROWLEY MARGARET (BROPHY) ON W...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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CROWLEY MARGARET (BROPHY) On Wednesday, July 22, 2015, Margaret “Babe”, age 96, of Crafton. Wife of the late John W. Crowley; mother of Jack (Mary) Crowley, Carol (Terry) Brennan, Jerry (Rita) Crowley and Kathleen Crowley; grandmother of Diane, Maureen, Carmella, Jim, Heidi, Jill, Jamie, Eddie, Stephanie and the late John; also 16 great-grandchildren. Services and interment were private. Arrangements by ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FEAVEL LAURA (WILSON) AGE 93, ...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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FEAVEL LAURA (WILSON) Age 93, of Castle Shannon, peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Wife of the late Glenn Feavel; beloved mother of Sandy Ross of Pittsburgh, PA, David (Mary Ann) Feavel of Sanford, NC and Pamela (Rick) Mayes of Mesa, AZ; also survived by grand, great and great- great-grandchildren. As per Laura's wishes, all Services were private. Arrangements by SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 165 Noble Avenue, Crafton, PA 15205. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HART JAMES ALLEN AGE 72, OF BU...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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HART JAMES ALLEN Age 72, of Burgettstown Area of North side of Pittsburgh, passed away on July 3, 2015. Beloved husband of 45 years to Carolyn Starcher-Hart; loving father of James E. Hart and Trudy Miske; proud grandfather of Alexis Hart, Cody Browning and Hanna Miske. James was a Vietnam veteran and retired Union Electrician. In his later years he enjoyed traveling the U.S. and seeing the sights. Now in heaven may he look down and see the entire world. You are deeply missed, we love you. Arrangements entrusted to JOHN N. ELACHKO FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCOWAN JANE ON JULY 22, 2015,...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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McCOWAN JANE On July 22, 2015, Jane McCowan left her earthly shell and, as she put it, “hit the road, Jack!” Jane was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 10, 1936, to Mary K. (Radcliffe) Shuster and George A. Shuster who we are sure greeted her at the gates of Heaven. She was an art teacher and loved teaching children to develop and use their skills. She loved the Outer Banks, her animals, her friends and quiet times with her family. She married Fuller McCowan, on January 8, 1968, and built a home and life of love with him and with whom she is now reunited. Surviving her are her children, Valerie Blatt of Eighty Four and Fuller Stuart McCowan of Jefferson Hills; her son-in-law, Andy Blatt and her daughter-in-law, Emily, whom she loved deeply. Also surviving are her beloved stepchildren, Charles McCowan (Carol) of Jacksonville, Florida, Scott McCowan of Madison, Wisconsin, Michael McCowan of Portland, Oregon; and many to whom she was a surrogate mother. Also surviving are her granddaughter, Valory McCowan; and grandsons, Aiden and Ashton Blatt; and many step-grandchildren, cousins, and friends in whom and through she bequeaths her legacy of love to the ages. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brother, Richard; her children, Bliss (Tom) Williams and Douglas McCowan. Funeral arrangements private by BEINHAUER, 724-941-3211. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Washington County Humane Society to support the cause that she loved. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHOCKLING BARBARA K. AGE 72, O...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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SHOCKLING BARBARA K. Age 72, of Plum Boro, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. She was born on June 15, 1942, in San Francisco, CA, daughter of the late Arthur E. and Carolyn G. Hanley Snider. Barbara worked for O.S.U. College of Medicine as a medical administrator, and later as an administrator for Koppers Chemical, Monroeville. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband, Larry A.; two children, Andrea L. Shockling and Michael A. (Valerie E.) Shockling; two grandchildren, Avi S. Chetlin and Finley J. Shockling; two brothers, Terry A. Snider and Craig S. Snider (Vickie M.); a sister, Carolyn J. Smith; two brothers-in-law, Dale P. (Carolyn S.) Shockling and David L. (Diane L.) Shockling. Friends and family are invited to join in a celebration of her life at her home, 116 Teton Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 on Saturday, August 1, 2015, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HEWLETT DAVID J. AGE 70, RETI...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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HEWLETT DAVID J. Age 70, retired Navy, died at his home on Monday, July 6, 2015. He was born December 19, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Helen and Howard Hewlett, Sr. David and his bride of 45 years, Mary J. Hewlett, moved to Bucks County in 1985 after serving 20 years in the US Navy where he served as a machinist. Mr. Hewlett was most happy when he was celebrating or visiting with family and friends. His kind heart and fun loving nature brightened the lives of everyone he met. He was the dear brother of Virginia Kotermanski-Schwick and husband, Bernie, Douglas Hewlett, Janet Bubenheim and husband, Timothy, Christine Hewlett-Hayden, Robert Hewlett, Marcy Hewlett and her life-partner, Gail Gamertsfelder, and the late Howard Hewlett, Jr., Romayne and Leonard Hewlett; also survived by many nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Monique Neault. Respecting his wishes, Mr. Hewlett will have a private burial in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Peter's Township on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 11 a.m. with military honors. The family wishes to express sincere thanks for the friends and extended family that have expressed respect and love during this time. With special thank you to Maryellen Esposito and Patrick Curran, Dr. Acharya's staff of Bucks County Medical and Life Choice Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Better Breathers Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Grandview Hospital, 700 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville, PA 18960 or Saint Agnes Church, 445 North Main Street, Sellersville, PA 18960. Cremation services were private. Send condolences to: www.varcoethomasfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CURRIN AARON AGE 46, OF PITTSB...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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CURRIN AARON Age 46, of Pittsburgh, on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Deborah Stevens; father of Megan Currin and Wesley Currin; grandfather of Drayson; son of George and Patty Currin; brother of Yvonne (Wayne) Tolomeo and Steven (Bobbi Curry) Currin; uncle of Elizabeth. Aaron served 101st Airborne Div. in the United States Army. He always loved a good debate and he was proud of his correspondence with past presidents. Funeral arrangements are private and entrusted to WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., 412-381-3345. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WRIGHT ALLEYNE “LEENIE” PASSED...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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WRIGHT ALLEYNE “LEENIE” Passed away in Alexandria, VA after a long illness. She is survived by her son, Harry L. Wright of Pittsburgh; grandson, Roman Wright of Atlanta, GA; sisters, Evelyn Cox of Pittsburgh, Susan Noble of Temple Hills, MD and Patricia Grant of Pittsburgh; brothers, Armand Wright of California and Allen Wright of San Antonio, TX. Memorial Service to be held in Pittsburgh, date to be announced. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LUNDEN LORRAINE (VANCE) AGE 91...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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LUNDEN LORRAINE (VANCE) Age 91, of Penn Hills, on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Beloved wife of 68 years of the late William R. Lunden; mother of Linda (the late John) McClelland, Richard William Lunden and Robert Scott (Elizabeth) Lunden; grandmother of Robert V. (Jennifer) Lunden, Lori (Michael) Radens, Carrie (James) Gretz, Beth (Jeff) Ebel and Clay Lunden; great- grandmother of 11; also survived by nieces and nephews. A proud Navy Veteran during WWII. Arrangements entrusted to SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TRESHAM HENRIETTA B. AGE 95, O...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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TRESHAM HENRIETTA B. Age 95, of the Baptist Home, formerly of Newark, DE, on Monday, July 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert Tresham; devoted mother of Joann (William) Mehaffey of Mt. Lebanon and Kathleen (Thomas) Anderson of Estes Park, CO; loving grandmother of Erin Rimmel, Daniel Mehaffey, Laura Mehaffey and Kathryn Lerew; also survived by five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of the Baptist Home, 489 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15234 at a later date. If desired, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 292 West Main Street, Newark, Delaware 19711. LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SIYUFY BARBARA 9/7/1958 ~ 7/25...

July 25, 2015, 2:00 pm
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SIYUFY BARBARA 9/7/1958 ~ 7/25/2012 HEY YOU!!! I love you, miss you and think of you every single day. Michael
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DETURCK WILLIAM W., SR. “GEEZE...

July 26, 2015, 2:00 pm
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DeTURCK WILLIAM W., Sr. “GEEZER” William W., 82, of Oakmont, died peacefully at his residence Saturday evening, July 25, 2015, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Donna (Ansell) DeTurck of 57 years; dear father of Terry George, Bruce (Karen) DeTurck and William W. DeTurck, Jr.; grandfather of Brandi Lynn George, Christopher George, and Audrey DeTurck. Bill was a member of Oakmont Methodist Church, Cub Cadet Enthusiast, served during Vietnam War and Korean Wars. He was originally from Reading, PA, and was known to many as Geezer. Friends and relatives are invited to a memorial visitation at BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont on Tuesday from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Services Wednesday 11 a.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, 15139. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Family suggests memorials to the church in his memory. Visit us at: www.burket-truby.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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