POLSKY STANLEY A Professional Engineer from Penn State and resident of Mount Lebanon for 43 years died of cancer in Philadelphia on Friday, August 7, 2015, at the age of 83. Stan founded EPMOD Consultants to support effective communication across organizational boundaries after 23 years as a Senior Design Engineer and Management Consultant at US Steel. He also founded Unstructured Nothingness in 1982 and served in the US Army from 1953-1955. Stan was born in New York in 1932, to Irving and Augusta Polsky and grew up in Philadelphia. Former husband of Enner Polsky, they had three sons and raised a family together. Stan is survived by Enner; their sons, David, Daniel, and Kenneth; his daughters-in-law, Sharon, Tracey, and Elsa; and his seven grandchildren. Stan is also survived by his brother, Carl; his sister-in-law, Germaine; his brother-in-law, Jack; his nephews and nieces and their families; and dear friends in Pittsburgh, especially Gene Walko and her four children, and Thomas Shoup. Donations can be made in Stan's name through Kiva.org. The Funeral will be held at Shalom Memorial Park in Huntingdon Valley, PA, at 11 a.m. on August 14, 2015. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WOZNIAK AGNES M. AGE 91, OF GL...
WOZNIAK AGNES M. Age 91, of Glassport died Aug. 8, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Deliman) Gaums; and wife of the late Frank Wozniak, whom she married Nov. 15, 1945, at St. Cecilia's Church. She is survived by her sons, John (Cindy) Wozniak of South Park and Chuck (Lori) Wozniak of Glassport; grandchildren, John (Nicole) Wozniak, Andrew (Ashley) Wozniak, Brian (Kelly) Wozniak, Eve (Ken) Chambon, Justin Wozniak, Jonathon (Michelle) Pons and Melissa (Joe) Pici; and great- grandchildren, Mia, Jackson, Addison, Avery, Gianna, Christina, Johnny, Annabelle, Story, Ruby, Tristan and Carmella; also nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Elanore, who died at infancy. Agnes was a member of Queen of the Rosary and former member of St. Cecilia's Parish, where she was a member of the Choir, lector and cantor. She was a member of the Rosary Society and Christian Mothers and was the neighborhood seamstress. She was in the Glassport Roller Rink Skating Review and made four appearances on Wilkins Amateur Hour back in the 1940's (radio) and was a member of the Catholic Women's Bowling League. Friends received WOJCIECHOWSKI FUNERAL HOME, Glassport, Tues. 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Wed. 10 a.m. at Queen of the Rosary Church with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki. Interment following New St. Joseph Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BANASZAK GAIL M. (CIZEK) OF RO...
BANASZAK GAIL M. (CIZEK) Of Ross Twp., formerly of Troy Hill, on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Beloved wife of Richard Banaszak; loving mother of Pam (Colin) Love and Lynn (Mark) Kunz; loving grandmother of Colin, Abigail, Madison and Isabella; dear sister of Char Bailey, Charles Cizek and the late Carol Zotter; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family to receive friends 2-8 p.m. WEDNESDAY ONLY at the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1501 Lowrie St., Pgh., PA 15212 - Troy Hill. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Most Holy Name Church, Troy Hill. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MATEER MARY LOUISE OF MOUNT LE...
MATEER MARY LOUISE Of Mount Lebanon, on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Beloved wife for 54 years of the late George A. Mateer; devoted mother of John Mateer (Andrea) and George Mateer (Marcella); loving grandmother of Carrie Lambright, Beth Hill, Michelle Bowersox, and Tracey Buchman; great-grandmother of Lindsey, Sophie, Ryan, and Jared. Born in Dormont, July 26, 1925, the daughter of Leo and Florence (Berry) Kane. Mary Lou was a graduate of Dormont High School and was retired from Kauffman's Department Store, Pittsburgh, PA. She was a member of St. Winifred Catholic Church and the local AARP. Mary Lou will be fondly remembered for her love of bridge and fun loving adventurous personality. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon Tuesday 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Winifred Catholic Church, 550 Sleepy Hollow Road, Mt. Lebanon Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEDONNE STELLA AGE 92, ON SATU...
LeDONNE STELLA Age 92, on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Wife of the late Al Toro LeDonne; beloved mother of Anthony Persichetti (JoAnn); grandmother of Gina Kubit (Brian); great- grandmother of Nicklas and Nathaniel; sister of Carl Alaimo, Marie Murphy and the late Joe Navarro, Carmella Alaimo and Jack Alaimo; special aunt of Vivian Donato and many other nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 1-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MILLER RAYMOND S. ON FRIDAY, A...
MILLER RAYMOND S. On Friday, August 7, 2015, formerly of Allentown. Son of the late Thomas and Theresa Miller; brother of Gladys (the late Ed) Vollberg, Alice (the late Bill) Schaller, Nancy (the late Rege) Kunold, and the late Lawrence (the late May) Volk; also survived by 12 nieces and nephews. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 S. 15th St., Soutside, on Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. Furneral Prayers Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. John Vianney Church at 11 a.m. Ray was a Korean War veteran. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KUBATKA RANDOLPH A. RANDY A...
KUBATKA RANDOLPH A. RANDY Age 60, of Heidelberg, PA, formerly of Imperial, PA, on Friday, August 7, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Sharon (Eaton) Kubatka, who died on January 6, 2007; beloved father of Keith Kubatka and his wife, Blair; beloved son of Angeline (Tomazich) and the late Steve Kubatka, Jr.; brother of Steve Kubatka III and his wife, Linda; cherished grandfather of Maksim and Beckett Kubatka; uncle of Steve Kubatka IV and his wife, Michelle, Richard Kubatka and Kevin Kubatka; also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family to receive friends at the HERRICK COMPASSIONATE FUNERAL SERVICE, PC, Edward M. Herrick Supervisor/Owner, 951 Cliff Mine Rd., N. Fayette Twp., Imperial, PA, 724-695-7332, on Monday, August 10, 2015, 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., where a Blessing Service will take place on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at 11 a.m., followed by interment St. Columbkille Cemetery. It is respectfully requested memorial donations be sent to PA Fish and Game Commission. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZORZI BETTY (KURIGER) AGE 86, ...
ZORZI BETTY (KURIGER) Age 86, a year resident of Flemington, NJ, formerly of Moon Township, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015, at Hunterdon Care Center, Flemington, NJ. She was born in Sewickley on March 19, 1929, to the late Herman and Ethel (Boyd) Kuriger. On January 26, 2009, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband for 55 years, Max L. Zorzi. Loving mother of Robert M. Zorzi (Diane) of Belle Mead, NJ, and William A. Zorzi (Esther) of Newton, NJ; grandmother of Chris (Renee) and Bryan (Julia); step- grandmother of Thomas Lee and Linda Hall; also several great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Donald, Herman, Jr. and Patricia. Betty was a former member of Sharon Community Presbyterian Church. She will be remembered for her beautiful garden, which she tended so well. Visitation Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave., where Service will be held on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow in Coraopolis Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GROSS EDWARD S. OF NORTH BRADD...
GROSS EDWARD S. Of North Braddock, age 56, on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Husband of the late Marsha Gross; loving father of Melissa and Heather Gross of North Versailles; dear son of Helen (Diskevich) Gross of North Braddock and the late Charles Gross, Sr.; brother of Marsha (Karl "Jock") Quinten of North Versailles, Charles "Corky" (Mindy) Gross of North Braddock and the late Ronald Gross; also survived by nieces and nephews. Ed was a truck driver for Old Dominion Freight Lines. Friends welcome Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112, 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial in Good Shepherd Church on Thursday 10:00 a.m. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEHMAN MINNIE (RIPPEL) ON FRID...
LEHMAN MINNIE (RIPPEL) On Friday, August 7, 2015, age 104, of Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. Wife of the late Leonard C. Lehman, Sr.; mother of Leonard C. Lehman, Jr.; sister of Ruth McGowan, Lois R. Laird and Albert Bud Rippel; predeceased by siblings, Margaret Briegel, Grace Rippel, Margaret Tignanelli, Charles C., William C., John Tarr, Christian Tim, Ralph and Lawrence H. Rippel; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 N. 2nd Ave., Elizabeth, PA 15037, 412-384-4344 on Monday from 3 until 8 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Heifer International, the Wilson Presbyterian Church or the Western Pennsylvania Botanical Garden and Arboretum. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMAS GEORGE M., SR. AGE 70, ...
THOMAS GEORGE M., Sr. Age 70, quietly on August 5, 2015. Beloved husband of Claudia Thomas; father of George, Jr. of Waynesboro, PA, Edward R. (Denise), Kimberly S. (Jeffrey) Jones, both of Pittsburgh; brother of Howard Richard (Elline) of Herndon, VA, Norman (Linda), of Pittsburgh, Brandon (Deann) of Atlanta, GA, Brenda Lane, Eva Steele, both of Pittsburgh, Peggy (Don) Williams of Tampa, FL, Joan (Rev. John) Toller of Philadelphia, PA, Nancy (Serafin) Satchel, of Cleveland, OH; 15 grand; eight great; and a host of nieces, nephews and relatives. There will be a public memorial service Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church, 6111 Rodman St. 15206, followed by a reception. Arrangements by WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 412-241-7998. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SANKS DONOVAN A. AUGUST 10, 1...
SANKS
DONOVAN A.
August 10, 1999
Happy 16th Birthday, Donovan. We love and miss you.
Love, Dad, Mom, Celina and Julian
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KLINK-MAYHUGH LORI A. ON SATU...
KLINK-MAYHUGH LORI A. On Saturday, August 8, 2015, age 45, of West View. Beloved wife of Steve Mayhugh; mother of Josh (Leah), Jenna and Jared; grandmother of Jocelyn; daughter of Mark C. Klink and the late Judith Austin Klink; stepdaughter of Scharie Arbogast Klink; sister of Mark, Jr. (Heather), Brian and Cody; daughter-in-law of Donna Mayhugh. Family will welcome friends Wednesday 2-4 and 6-7:30 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View, where Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Lori was a loving wife, mother and grandmother to all. Please pay tribute at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GORMAN JOAN (LUCIANA) PEACEFU...
GORMAN JOAN (LUCIANA) Peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 9, 2015, age 80, of Penn Hills, formerly of Oakmont. Beloved wife of 57 years to Thomas H. Gorman, Jr.; loving mother of Lynn (Joe) Gorman Chavez of Penn Hills and Thomas J. Gorman of Monroeville; sister of Joseph Luciana, Jr. of Oakmont and the late Dorothy Slagle; also survived by her grandchildren, Christopher and Ashley Chavez. Friends will be received Wednesday, August 12, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC.,378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139. Funeral Service and Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Rescue League of Western PA, 6620 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Online condolences may be made at: www.englishfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DILLON LOUIS C. A 1960 GRADUAT...
DILLON LOUIS C. A 1960 graduate of Gary Roosevelt High School and 1981 graduate of Roosevelt University (Chicago). Louis and his wife, Carolyn (Coleman), returned to their native Gary in 2009, after being away for more than 50 years. An avid sports enthusiast, Louis was a proud Vietnam veteran, a former supervisor with US Steel Joliet, Waukegan and Pittsburgh corporate offices. He leaves to mourn his loss, Carolyn Coleman Waddell Dillon, devoted wife of 39 years; a son, Dennis Alan Waddell Dillon (Heather); two daughters, Roxanne Elizabeth Lee (Seung), and Kirsten Antoinette Hodgkins (Craig); three grandchildren, Bethany Grace Dillon, Mason Christopher Black, Shenille Elizabeth Black; his mother, Effie; five siblings, David (Melanie), Frederick, Willeana Jenkins (Donald), Letitia Page (Al), Linda Moton (Percy); a multitude of other relatives and friends. The Wounded Warrior Project has been established for those wishing to contribute. All services will be held at New Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2416 Pierce Street, Gary, IN 46407. Wake: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral: Thursday, August 13, 2015, 10:00a.m. Burial: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL 60421. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BELLISARIO MARK J. 1-09-82 ~ 8...
BELLISARIO
MARK J.
1-09-82 ~ 8-11-08
It's been a tough seven years. We all have missed so much without you. Your smile was so refreshing, and I miss our 3:30 talks every day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Love, Dad, Lori, Dave, Dru, Tyler & Josh
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HEYWOOD ALBERT J. CORKY, JR....
HEYWOOD ALBERT J. CORKY, Jr. Age 83, of Pittsburgh, passed August 7, 2015. Husband to the late Earnestine L. Heywood; father to Rochelle, Brenda, and Patrick (Alyssa) Heywood; brother to Dolores Patton, Rayma Weaver, Carl Heywood, Carolyn Curry, Marvin Heywood, and the late Gerald Heywood; grandfather to Joshua, Aryell, Kellen, and Avery; great-grandfather to Aryah and Rylee. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m. at COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., East Liberty. Funeral Service Friday at 11 a.m. at Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church, East Liberty Blvd. and Collins St. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BEDITS JOSEPH A. AGE 92, OF BE...
BEDITS JOSEPH A. Age 92, of Beechview, on Sunday, August 9, 2015. Beloved husband of 59 years of the late Lorraine (Wolf) Bedits; loving father of Joseph Butch (late Donna) Bedits, Jacqueline (late Bill) Perry, Donald (Stephanie) Bedits, Robin Bedits, Kathy Bedits and Sandy (Paul) Jacobs; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Mr. Bedits was a proud member of the Pile Drivers Union and a WWII Veteran, serving in the European and Asiatic Theater of Operations. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at BRUSCO - NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Siena Church on Friday at 10 a.m. Interment in Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery with full military honors. Visit us at: www.brusco-napierfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCOTT WENDY A. WENDY ANNE SCOT...
SCOTT WENDY A. Wendy Anne Scott, age 56, of Munhall, died on July 15, 2015. Beloved fiancée of Chris Elia; loving daughter of Shirley and William Marshall of FL and the late Robert E. Scott, Jr.; niece of Shari (Billy) Roberts of FL and Ruth Ford; stepsister of Linda Barwick and William Marshall. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'TOOLE LAWRENCE E. LARRY AG...
O'TOOLE LAWRENCE E. LARRY Age 83, of North Versailles, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 9, 2015. He was born in Rankin, PA, on July 20, 1932, and was the son of the late James A. and Catherine (Shepard) O'Toole. He was owner and founder of O'Toole Printing until he retired in 2007. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Germany during the Korean Conflict. Larry's hobbies included traveling, fly fishing, bird watching, and Steelers football games. He was an avid artist who loved to paint and work with stained glass. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marlene (Novacek) O'Toole; daughter, Christine Crissy (Jamie) Regan of White Oak; sons, Lawrence (Kyrie) O'Toole of North Versailles and David (Tammy Zora) of McKeesport; grandchildren, Alec Regan, and Amanda and Kelsey O'Toole; sisters, Judy, Bernice, Nancy. He was preceded in death by siblings, Marguerite, Mary, Elizabeth, James, and Thomas. 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 Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Angela Merici Parish, 1640 Fawcett Ave., White Oak, PA 15131, with Fr. Kevin Dominik, officiating. Remembrances in Larry's name may be made to Auberle, 1101 Hartman St., McKeesport, PA 15132 or the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, 614 Dorseyville Rd., Pgh., PA 15238. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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