ROMUTIS ANTOINETTE P. (FOLCIK) DODIE On Sunday, September 13, 2015. Wife of the late Edmund A. Romutis; loving mother of Michael (Maureene) Romutis and Lorraine Knoerdel; sister of the late Mary Folcik, Stella Rodzwicz and Jane Rudek; proud grandmother of Matthew (Stephanie) Romutis, Kristin Romutis, Jenn and Ryan Knoerdel; she will be deeply missed by her many wonderful friends, nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Grace Church on Monday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DILLON FRANK SKIP 6/25/41 -...
DILLON
FRANK SKIP
6/25/41 - 9/19/05
Missing and remembering
you today and always. With Much Love, Quincy, Elizabeth, Matt
and Families.
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CIANELLI JOSEPH P. (RICH) ON M...
CIANELLI JOSEPH P. (RICH) On Monday, September 14, 2015. Loving husband for 58 years of Lola Caruso Cianelli; beloved father of Joanne (Jim) Clair and Gina Cianelli; grandfather of Jaclyn and Jamie Clair; brother of Ralph (Babe deceased), Bernard (Sharon), Robert (Arlene), James (Diane), Edward (Barbara) and the late Ronald (Candy) Cianelli; son of the late Ralph and Mary Cianelli; brother-in-law of Lena Caruso, Lorraine (Larry) Kilner and Eleanor Caruso; also nieces, nephews, and friends. Rich was a WWII veteran on U.S.S. Coral Sea. We want to thank Highland Park Care Center fourth floor staff and aides, who took good care of Joseph. Friends received Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Funeral on Monday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Church, Friendship Campus at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TARABEK REGINA BOSNAK REGINA B...
TARABEK REGINA BOSNAK Regina Bosnak Tarabek passed away on August 16, 2015, in Modesto, CA, at the age of 96. Born to John and Mary Bosnak in McKeesport, PA, she was the sixth of seven children. She graduated from McKeesport High School in 1936. Regina met her husband, Joe Tarabek, at dance nights in Kennywood Amusement Park. They married in 1937, making their home in Duquesne and Munhall where Joe worked at Mesta Machine Company. They had two children, Jean and Leonard. After an operation that left Joe paralyzed, they moved to Rialto, CA in 1951. There, Joe took over a watch repair/jewelry store and Regina opened a candy shop specializing in hand-made chocolates. She eventually went to work in the California State Disability office in San Bernardino, retiring in 1980. In 1981, they moved north to Rocklin, CA to be near their daughter, Jean, and to follow their passion for Dixieland Jazz, working at the annual Sacramento Jazz Festival for many years. Always involved in church and community activities, Regina also enjoyed bowling, golfing until age 88, quilting, and playing cards with her many friends. She also found time to go on several cruises and Elderhostel trips. Over 100 of the friends she had made over the years joined in celebrating her 90th birthday. Regina was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and John Bosnak; two sisters, Genevieve (Ewers) and Frances (Simpson); four brothers, George of Ohio, Larry of Texas, Ray and Victor of Pittsburgh; her husband of 45 years, Joe; and son, Leonard. She is survived by her daughter, Jean of Modesto, CA. Regina lived a full life of caring, giving, and sharing with good friends and relatives. All who knew her will remember her wit, charm, and grace. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAWHORN DEBORAH ELAINE 6/19/19...
LAWHORN
DEBORAH ELAINE
6/19/1951 - 9/2/2003
Somewhere back of the sunset, where loveliness never dies, she lives in a land of glory, 'mid the blue and gold skies.
And we, who have known and loved her, whose passing has brought sad tears, will cherish her memory always, to brighten the passing years.
Sadly missed by MOTHER-Eliza Johnson, aunts, cousins and other relatives and friends.
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WARFIELD ROBERT C., SR. AGE 80...
WARFIELD ROBERT C., Sr. Age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2015. Dear father of Robert C. Warfield, Jr. (Mayola) and Michele Warfield- Womack (Shawn), all of Detroit, MI; loving brother of Richard Warfield and JoAnn Arki, both of Cleveland, OH; grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of five; and many other precious relatives and friends. Wake Monday, September 21, 2015, 11 a.m. at the E. F. BOYD & SON FUNERAL HOME, 2165 E. 89th St., Cleveland, OH followed by Homegoing Service at 11:30 a.m. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, OH. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BEISTEL DAVID F. AGE 77, OF NO...
BEISTEL DAVID F. Age 77, of North Lima, OH, formerly of Butler, PA, passed away peacefully, late Tuesday evening, Sept. 15, 2015, at Assumption Village in North Lima, OH. David was born July 24, 1938, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Clifford and Alice Price Beistel, and was a 1956 graduate of Turtle Creek High School. Mr. Beistel earned a Bachelor's degree in metallurgy from the University of Pittsburgh, and subsequently earned a Master's degree in human resources from Geneva College. He worked for Valley Mold and Iron, for Elkem Metals in Pittsburgh and in Marietta, OH, and he retired from Alexander Mill Services in Prospect, PA, in 1998. Dave was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was a gun collector, enjoyed hunting, was an avid fan of all Pittsburgh sports teams and enjoyed world travel. David's wife, Bette Anne Greenlee Beistel, whom he married Apr. 9, 1960, passed away Oct. 21, 2005. Mr. Beistel leaves three sons, Steve Beistel of Butler, Gary (Judy) Beistel of North Versailles, PA, and Dr. Andrew (Donna) Beistel of Canfield; eight grandchildren, Joshua, Alicia, Katie, John, Maggie, Daniel, Evan and Nicholas; a great-grandson, Temar; and a sister, Barbara Romney of Bend, OR. Family and friends will be received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 10-10:30 a.m. at JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 445 Beatty Rd., Monroeville. Graveside Service to follow at 11 a.m. in Restland Memorial Park, Monroeville. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STEELE HILL IRENE (ZEH) ON TUE...
STEELE HILL IRENE (ZEH) On Tuesday, September 15, 2015, age 92, formerly of Moon Twp. Mrs. Hill was a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge 696 in Coraopolis and a former member of Sharon Community Presbyterian Church. She was born in Enon Valley, PA to the late Sylvia (Shaffer) and Henry Zeh; wife of the late Joseph G. Steele and Raymond C. Hill; mother of Ronald (Kathie) Johnson, David (Darlene) Steele, and Kay (the late John) Arthur; sister of Gordon Zeh; stepmother of Barbara (David) Hixson, Virginia (Mark) Morton and Linda Holly; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; and 18 step-great-grandchildren. Friends received Monday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the ANTHONY J. SANVITO, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1316 Fourth Ave., Coraopolis, PA. Service in funeral home on Tuesday 10 a.m. In leiu of flowers, contributions may be made to Vitas Community Connection (Hospice), 655 Metro Place South, Suite 770, Dublin, OH 43017. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HELKOWSKY SCHULTZ (ROZELL) LOU...
HELKOWSKY SCHULTZ (ROZELL) LOUISE E. Of Munhall, formerly of Scottdale, on September 17, 2015, age 90. Daughter of the late James and Rose (DePalma) Rozell; beloved wife of the late Alexander "Pups" Helkowsky; loving mother of Rosemary (Kyran "Chuck") Mangold, Anita (Doug) Shontz of Kissimmee, FL, and the late Christina Helkowsky; adored grandmother of Kyra Mangold; sister of Ronald (Carmella) Rozell and the late Dominic (Rose), Mary (Augustine) Sirianni, John (Jenny), William (Beatrice), Frank (Lucille), Romaine (Henry) Stancik, Rose (Robert) Pikovsky, Daniel (Johnny-Faye), and Dolores "Pete" (Vernon) Ohler; she is also survived by generations of nieces and nephews. Louise was a past active member and Grand-Regent of the Catholic Daughters of America of St. John the Baptist Church, Scottdale, for four years. Since moving to Munhall to be with her only granddaughter, Louise was a devoted member of St. Therese Church and their Ladies Guild, a die-hard Steelers and Pirates fan, and worked for many years at the Foodland Deli on Main St. She loved to cook for her family and friends and took great pride in her Italian holiday cookies and knitted dishrags. She sends her love to her friends at St. Therese Plaza, especially to Dorothy and Betty, and thanks them for their love and laughter. Family and friends received at the SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Therese Church, Munhall, on Tuesday at 10 a.m. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FITTANTE LOUIS A. LOU AGE 89...
FITTANTE LOUIS A. LOU Age 89, of McKees Rocks, passed away on September 17, 2015. Lou was the beloved husband of Anna for 67 years; the loving father of Randal; and is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He retired after 37 years as an electrician. Per his wishes, services are private. www.mcdermottfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOLLMAN JOSEPH R., JR. AGE 75,...
DOLLMAN JOSEPH R., Jr. Age 75, on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, of Duquesne, formerly of Swissvale. Beloved cousin and best friend of Steve (Leslie) Dollman. Joe will be lovingly missed by all of his family and many friends. His passion was classic cars, his love of children and dogs. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL INC., FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001 MONDAY ONLY 6 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAVIS LOIS U. ON THURSDAY, SEP...
DAVIS LOIS U. On Thursday, September 17, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence A. Davis, MD; beloved mother of Alva (Richard, MD) Daffner, Linda Stern (Victor Ciesielski) and the late Richard Katz; grandmother of Marc D. (Randi) Daffner, Scott (Marjorie) Daffner, Sara and Michael Ciesielski; great-grandmother of Abigail, Madelyn, Brynn, Emma and Justin. Services and Interment in Louisville, KY. Contributions may be made to Beth El Congregation, 1900 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STOJHOVIC DR. GEORGE P. III UN...
STOJHOVIC Dr. GEORGE P. III Unexpectedly, on Thursday, September 17, 2015, age 38, of Philadelphia, formerly of Pittsburgh. Beloved son of Sandy L. "Schlick" and the late George P. Stojhovic, Jr.; brother of Leslie E. Stojhovic; partner of Russell Langley; nephew of Sr. Judith Stojhovic, Helen Jarvis, Steve Stojhovic and Edward Schlick; also survived by cousins. Friends received Monday 6-8 p.m. at the HAHN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 123 North Avenue, Millvale (beside Holy Spirit Parish). Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 12 noon at Holy Spirit Parish. George was a graduate of George Mason University with a Ph.D. in microbiology. Family suggests memorials to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave. 5th fl, Norwalk, CT 06851. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SPRUTE DOLORES M. "DOLLY" ON T...
SPRUTE DOLORES M. "DOLLY" On Thursday, September 17, 2015, Dolores M. "Dolly" Sprute, formerly of North Braddock and Jeannette, passed away one day short of her 85th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Paul J. Sprute, Jr.; loving mother of Paula S. (Jeffrey) Fennig and Diane M. (John) Macevoy; grandmother of Christopher, Heather, and Nicole Fennig, Amy (Marc) Hoffman, and Kelly Macevoy; sister of the late Marilyn Novotny; also survived by her beloved dog, Casey. Dolly was a devoted wife and mother. She loved camping with her family, and along with her husband was a devoted and active member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in Greensburg. Friends received Monday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, South Park Twp., (412) 655-4600. Funeral Prayer Tuesday 9:15 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joan of Arc Church at 10 a.m. Condolences may be offered for the family at: www.GriffithFH.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCGUIRE JACK MAC UNEXPECTEDL...
McGUIRE JACK MAC Unexpectedly on Monday, September 14, 2015, age 84, in Harmar Twp., also of Deerfield Beach, FL. Beloved husband of 34 years to Elaine (Provenzano) McGuire; devoted father of Janet Ragan (Bill), Dale McGuire (Barb) and Jackie McGuire; also survived by four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. As per Mac's wishes, there will be no visitation. Services are private. Mac served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Arrangements entrusted to OGRODNIK-HAHN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-781-0571. Online condolences may be expressed at: ogrodnik-hahnfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BENKART JOHN WILLIAM AGE 83, O...
BENKART JOHN WILLIAM Age 83, of Cranberry Township, passed away on September 15, 2015. John was born June 12, 1932, in Pittsburgh, the son of Earl and Anna (Culp) Benkart. John was the father of Jean Peterson (Jeff Prady), John J. Benkart (Darla McGee), Joanne (Keith) Kramar, Joyce Benkart (Gary Johnston), Charles (Suzi) Benkart and Catherine Benkart (Mike Cravener); grandfather of Jessica (Kevin) Criswell, Nicole Peterson (Scott Hartzell), Nathaniel Rothert (Maggie Williams), John A. Benkart (Carly McDonough) and Robert Benkart (Karlie Malone); brother of Barbara Salinetro (Buck Thoma); brother-in-law of Germaine Benkart and Lucky Price. Preceded in death by family members, Earl (Dorothy) Benkart, Raymond Benkart, Shirley (Edward) Brandl, Carol (Bill) Heyl and Kay Novosel. Also survived by many relatives and friends. John was a veteran of the US Army attaining Sergeant status and served in Korea. After discharge from the military, he went to work in the family business - J. Benkart & Sons Co. of Pittsburgh. John eventually became sole owner of the company and moved the business to Cranberry Township. Over the years, John along with some of the children grew the business to be known nationwide as Benkart Rigging. Friends will be received on Weds. and Thur. 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, (724) 772-8800, where services will take place on Fri. 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OWCZARZAK DENNIS E. 6/4/1956 -...
OWCZARZAK
DENNIS E.
6/4/1956 - 9/20/2009
Six years and I miss you more than ever. I miss us. Life meant so much before, we were so happy together. Now I'm just passing through life, so lonely without you. Until we meet again, I'll be loving you. Love me.
All ways, Danna Marie.
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MCMURRAY WALTER E. ON WEDNESDA...
McMURRAY WALTER E. On Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Husband of the late Ella Mae McMurray; loving father of Patti (Michael) Marso, Dan (Grace), David (Janet) and Richard (Gina) McMurray; brother of the late Evelyn Hiles, Howard and Charles McMurray; also survived by ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Service and interment private. Burial with full military honors in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements by SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EHRSAM ALBERT ANDREW BORN ON A...
EHRSAM ALBERT ANDREW Born on August 17, 1927, in Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on September 14, 2015, in Schertz, TX, at the age of 88. He was a United States Marine, having served during World War II. Albert graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Banking and worked as an Assistant Vice President of Pittsburgh National Bank (PNB). He was employed by PNB for more than 40 years. Albert was one of the founders and President of the Chartiers Township Volunteer Fire Department in Houston, PA. He served as President of Donora, PA Rotary Club and the Canonsburg, PA Kiwanis Club; he also was an officer of Middle Mongahlea Industrial Development Corporation. Albert was an active member of numerous organizations including the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rights of Syria Temple, the Arab Patrol Freemasonry Northern Masonic of the Jurisdiction U.S.A. Valley of Pittsburgh, PA, the Garden Ridge Republican Club and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. He was an avid sports fan. He especially loved football. His favorite college football team was the University of Pittsburgh and recently because of his grandsons Texas Tech University and the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Wilhelmina Ehrsam; son, Keith Andrew Ehrsam. Albert is survived by his loving wife, Lillian Ehrsam; daughters, Carol Ehrsam-Niemann with husband, Bobby M.D., Patricia Ehrsam-McCabe with husband, Michael, Sr.; grandchildren, Patrick and Caitlyn Marie Szymkowiak, Hugh, Michael, Jr., Joseph and Matthew McCabe; great-grandchild, Ariana Szymkowiak; cousins, Marlene Proudly-Burt, Eric Gradl, Lori Woelfel, Reinhold Schramm, Charles Sitzenkopf (deceased) with daughter, Maryan Ramey. You are invited to sign the electronic guestbook at: www.schertzfuneralhome.comArrangements are with SCHERTZ FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WITZEL PATRICIA LANSEL A NATIV...
WITZEL PATRICIA LANSEL A native of Avalon, PA, and more recently of New Port Richey, FL, Patty was born on September 26, 1945, and passed away on June 11, 2015, in Trinity, Florida. Patty was a retired employee of Calgon Corporation in Pittsburgh. Patty was always a positive, caring, gracious, and kind individual who was loved by many. She reached out to support others and loved engaging and talking with her many friends and family. Her sense of humor, laughter, common sense, positive thinking and many talents (arts/crafts, cooking, baking, and knitting) will be missed. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held on September 26, 2015, at the Pennsbury Village Community Room, 201 Pennsbury Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15205 at 4:00 p.m. Please join family and friends to share the love and life of Patricia. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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