HORVATICH HELEN C. (FLAJNIK) Age 90, of Lawrenceville, on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Wife of the late Joseph T. Horvatich; beloved mother of Richard (Patty), Joseph (Suzy McKivens), John, Joanne (Dayna Noullet) and also Nicholas and Elijah who always made her smile; sister of Maryjane (Jack) Furar, Catherine and Vicky Flajnik, the late Anna Paulin and William Flajnik; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville Sunday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Nicholas Church, Millvale on Monday at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Nicholas Church or the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RICE LILLIAN F. (GALARDI) ON W...
RICE LILLIAN F. (GALARDI) On Wednesday, November 18, 2015, of Park Place. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Norman L. Rice, former Dean of The College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University; stepmother of Susan R. Lewis and her husband, Fred, of Evanston, IL and their children, Gordon and Katherine; sister of Frances M. Galardi; and Joan N. Kolonay, and her husband, George, all of Point Breeze. Lillian is also survived by her nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rice attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and worked in the camera department at the Joseph Horne Co. for many years. NO VISITATION. Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Bede Roman Catholic Church on Monday morning at 11 a.m. Arrangements by the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HELWIG DIANE OF CAPE CORAL, FL...
HELWIG DIANE Of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, died November 15, 2015, age 90. She was born on Wheeling Island, West Virginia to Kenneth Ketchum and Bess Parker Ketchum and was raised and spent most of her adult life in Mt. Lebanon before moving to Sanibel Island, Florida in the 1980s. Diane was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gilbert Helwig; and her brother, Chandler Ketchum. She is survived by her son, David (Jane Ann) of Mt. Lebanon; and daughters, Lisa Chandler (Ken) of Perth, Australia, Erika Foye (Marty) of Pine Island, Florida and Anne Helwig (Kevin) of Tucson, Arizona; and grandchildren, Greta and Sheena Foye and Gillian and Robert Helwig. Diane attended the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a reporter for the Pittsburgh Press before the birth of her son. She was active in the Top Hatters dance club and Mt. Lebanon Women's Tennis, was a docent at Carnegie Museum of Art and was a host for the Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors. She was instrumental in establishing Mt. Lebanon's Outside Inn teen recreation center in the late 1960s. Her husband and children were her top priority, but she also was generous to her friends, passionate about the visual arts and loved to entertain and to travel in the U.S. and abroad. No visitation or memorial service is scheduled at this time. Her ashes will be interred in the Ketchum burial plot in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery at a future date. Condolences may be posted online at: www.fullermetz.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BALSON JP 5-31-86 ~ 11-21-14 I...
BALSON
JP
5-31-86 ~ 11-21-14
If ever there's a tomorrow when we are not together, there's something you must remember - you're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is - even if we are apart, I'll always be with you. I'll always be with you.
Miss you with every breath,
Mom
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HUBER LAURA POOL AGE 47, OF ME...
HUBER LAURA POOL Age 47, of Menlo Park, California, died at home, on November 10, 2015, from complications of advanced cancer. Laura is survived by her husband, Jeff Huber; her children, Max (14) and Grace (12); her mother, Linda Baton Pool of Fox Chapel; her father, Henry S. Pool and his wife, Linda Acheson Pool of Fox Chapel; her sister, Heather Pool of Aspinwall; her brother, Russell Pool of Princeton Junction, New Jersey; her devoted golden retriever, Lucky; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and a large community of friends. Laura grew up in Fox Chapel and graduated from Shady Side Academy and Colgate University. She moved to the Bay Area after college where she pursued a career as a graphic designer. Laura was an extraordinary mother, a wonderful life partner to her husband, Jeff, a devoted daughter and sister, a gifted artist, a fierce tennis player, a talented chef and an exuberant, optimistic and beautiful spirit whose life was cut short far too early. Laura's life was celebrated at the Menlo Church in Menlo Park, California on November 15, 2015. Laura fought a valiant battle against cancer and, until the moment of her death, never, ever gave up the fight. Memorial contributions may be made to Stand Up To Cancer, 1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067, or at: www.standup2cancer.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROGALA CECELIA AGE 96, OF GENE...
ROGALA CECELIA Age 96, of Geneva, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at Rae-Ann Geneva. She was born August 26, 1919, in Pittsburgh, PA to Mary (Jaskatoka) and Vincent Starzenski. Cecelia married Michael Rogala on April 16, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was married to Michael for 75 beautiful years. Sandy Mallory and Robert Starzenzki and their families had the privilege of caring for her and Michael and fulfilling all of their wishes. Cecelia was the godmother to Kim Tamura. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael; son, Ronnie; her parents; brothers, Alfred Starzenski, Johnny Starzenski; and sisters, Ann Defilippo, Mary Dahlquist. Cecelia is survived by sister, Irene Musica. BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family, and friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BORGMAN JEAN ELIZABETH ON NOV...
BORGMAN JEAN ELIZABETH On November 19, 2015, Jean Elizabeth Borgman, 94, of McCandless Township and formerly of Edgewood, beloved wife of the late Erich Borgman. Survived by her loving daughters, Barb (Jim) Myler of Mars, Donna (Howard) MacKay of Wexford and Amy (Mark McDade) Borgman of CA; beloved grandchildren, Susan Myler, Greg Myler, Ethan (Stephanie) Myler, Derek (Tracy) MacKay, Jen (Price) Williams, Lisa (Bill) Burns, Curtiss and Haley McDade; great-grandchildren, Makenna and Wesley Myler, MacKenzie and Grant MacKay, Aubrey, Price, Jr. and Harrison Williams and Allison and Anderson Burns. Jean was preceded in death by her brothers, Jack and Bill Ellis. Granny's grandchildren and great- grandchildren were the delight of her life. Memorial Service Saturday, November 28, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road, Sewickley. Contributions may be made to St. Barnabas Hospice, 5827 Meridian Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044 or Disabled American Veterans, 1000 Liberty Ave., Rm. 1606, Pgh., PA 15222. Arrangements by SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. www.simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KIRBY JOHN CLAYTON, JR. JACK...
KIRBY JOHN CLAYTON, Jr. JACK Passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 5, 2015, in his home in La Canada, CA. He is survived by his devoted wife of over 30 years, Carol; his son, Brent Kirby; daughter-in-law, Tracey; and grandson, Ben, of Denver, CO. Jack was born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 13, 1945, and is survived by his loving mother, Virginia Kirby Albright, of Mt. Lebanon, PA. He was predeceased by his father, John C. Kirby, of Pittsburgh, PA and Canton, OH (1959); and by his stepfather, Charles L. Albright, Jr., of Pittsburgh, PA (1996); brother of Kathleen Kirby Ehrensberger (the late Elmer Wanke, and the late Fred Ehrensberger), Nancy Kirby Souder (Barrett), Anne Kirby Glaid (Timothy); also survived by an aunt and uncle, cousins, nieces and nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Canton, OH and earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Pittsburgh in Petroleum Engineering, and MBA from Harvard in 1970. Jack entered the business world working for ARCO. He worked and lived internationally before becoming a consultant in business restructuring and strategy development for financially distressed companies. He was a member of several Boards of Directors of private and public companies and authored books on international finance. His travels included Singapore, Europe, South Asia, South America, and the Middle East. Jack was known for his love of the outdoors and his concern for others. He had many sports interests. He was a skeet shooting champion, freshwater and saltwater fly fisherman, accomplished marksman, equestrian enthusiast, and Master of Foxhounds for the Roscommon Hunt in Ireland. As a certified search dog handler, he and his dog, Kate, had been a member of Sierra Madre Search and Rescue. Most recently, with his search dog, Shaka, he started Delta K-9 Search, Rescue and Recovery. A memorial service was held November 11, 2015, in La Canada, California. Memorials may be sent to woundedwarriorproject.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HEWITT NORMAN NORMAN HEWITT, A...
HEWITT NORMAN Norman Hewitt, age 96, of Hampton Township, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Oliver, he is survived by his children, Wayne (Carol) Hewitt of Lenexa, KS, Deborah (Donald) March of Allison Park, PA, Lance Hewitt of Salt Lake City, UT; grandchildren, David, Richard and Stephen Hewitt, Laurel March, Travis Hewitt; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; foster son, William Watrous; and grandson, Gregory March. He graduated from Princeton University in 1941, and Polytechnic Institute in 1946. Norman moved his family from New York to Pittsburgh in 1963, to work for PPG until he retired at the age of 82. He was a prolific author of technical articles, as well as two books. He was a sought after expert of rubber technology, who traveled in Europe, South America and the Far East. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills, with Rev. Scott Rudolph officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills, 2359 W. Ingomar Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or Alzheimer's Association, 100 W. Station Sq. Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Arrangements have been entrusted to KING FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Norman's family at: www.kingfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DENNIS PATRICIA MARIE (SKUTSKI...
DENNIS PATRICIA MARIE (SKUTSKI) Age 64, of Plum, following a long battle with cancer, on Friday, November 20, 2015. Mother of Kristy (Andy) Novak and Michael (Andrea) Dennis; grandmother of Alexa Novak; daughter of Lillian and the late Tony Skutski. Pat was retired from the Citizens Bank in Oakmont where she worked as a Teller Manager for many years. Friends received Wednesday 10 a.m. until a Blessing Service at 12 p.m., Noon at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD. / ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DZVONIK MICHELLE A. (KOSKI) OF...
DZVONIK MICHELLE A. (KOSKI) Of West Mifflin, on November 20, 2015, age 67. Daughter of the late Walter and Sophie (Kill) Koski; beloved wife of 37 years of Michael Dzvonik; loving mother of Shelley (Sean) Bishop of Pleasant Hills and Michael (Jennifer) Dzvonik of Hempfield Twp.; dear grammy of Grace, Eva, Michael and Devan; sister of Linda Koski and the late Ronald Koski; also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends. Michelle was an avid swimmer and loved teaching swimming at the YMCA and at West Mifflin High School, where she was the varsity swim coach. She was a former cafeteria employee of West Mifflin School District. Family and friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall on Sunday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Sunday, 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A Divine Liturgy will be Monday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Homestead. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KASCAK MICHAEL J. AGE 19, OF W...
KASCAK MICHAEL J. Age 19, of West Mifflin, died suddenly on November 19, 2015. Beloved son of James J. and Connie (Hruska) Kascak; loving brother of Tyler Kascak; grandson of Albert and Eleanor Hruska and Andrew "Sonny" and Margaret Gougler. Michael was a 2014 graduate of West Mifflin High School and attended CCAC for Criminal Justice. He was also a former employee of Kennywood Park serving in maintenance. Michael was currently employed as a brakeman with Union Railroad. Friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, Monday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at Resurrection R.C. Church at 10 a.m. with Fr. Nick Mastrangelo, officiating. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SNIDER HOWARD 11/22/46 - 8/22/...
SNIDER
HOWARD
11/22/46 - 8/22/12
Happy birthday! We love you and miss you more each day.
Sue, Bill, Amy, Mindy, John, DeAnn and Nick. Beautiful grandchildren, Joshua, Jonah and our newest addition, precious Helena Grace.
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MANNKE PATRICIA ANN PATSY ON...
MANNKE PATRICIA ANN PATSY On Thursday, November 19, 2015, age 79, of Millvale. Daughter the the late Theresa and Elwood Mannke; beloved sister of Katherine Kay Crnkovich and the late Regis Mannke; aunt of Regis Mannke, Jr., Beth Wolfe and Jewel Edwards; great-aunt of Emily Mannke, Amanda Wolfe, Kohen DeKleva, Ayla Hursen and Canyon Edwards. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the HAHN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 123 North Ave., Millvale. Blessing Service Tuesday 10 a.m. Patsy will be sorely miss by all those she touched. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HEINZ RALPH J. DUSTY AGE 66,...
HEINZ RALPH J. DUSTY Age 66, of Brookline, on November 19, 2015. Loving husband of Joan (Picone); beloved son of Genevieve (Testa) and the late Ralph W.; cherished father of Kris and the late Colleen Dumont; dear brother of Cindy Valenti (Paul); doting grandfather of Victoria; treasured uncle, cousin and friend of many. Private interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HERBOLD GERTRUDE M. AGE 87, ...
HERBOLD GERTRUDE M. Age 87, of Shaler Twp., on November 19, 2015. Wife of the late Wilbur F.; mother of Br. David F. Herbold, S.M., Kathleen A. Vacca (Daniel), Stephen L. Herbold (Linda), Kenneth M. Herbold, and Maureen A. Deane (Skip); grandmother of Lindsay Latkovic (Joe), Kevin S. (Marisa) and Tim M. Herbold and Rebecca A., Jacob A, and Emily G. Deane; great -grandmother of Megan and Kaylin Latkovic . Visitation Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Neely Funeral Home, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Church Memorials suggested to Vincentian Nursing Home 111 Perrymont Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15237. Please visit us at neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STEWART ARTHUR U. AGE 98, OF M...
STEWART ARTHUR U. Age 98, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Scott Twp., on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. Beloved husband for 66 years of Arlene E. (Blair) Stewart; devoted father of Rev. Mark A. Stewart (Judy) and Bruce K. Stewart; loving grandfather of Andrew Stewart (Julie), Greg Stewart and Lara Sandell (Brian); great- grandfather of Loen Andrew Stewart and Blair Elizabeth Sandell; brother of the late Charles Stewart. Art was a 1936 graduate of Beaver Falls High School. He was in the Army during WWII with the Tank Destroyer Battalion in Italy. He retired as an insurance claims manager from Kemper Insurance in 1984. Art was an active member of Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Masonic Order for 60 years and belonged to the Dormont- Whitehall Masonic Lodge #684 F&AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service in the Sanctuary at Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at 11 a.m. Interment in The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3319 W. Liberty Ave., Pgh., PA 15216. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STRIDER MARCINA PEACEFULLY ON ...
STRIDER MARCINA Peacefully on November 18, 2015. Mother of Sherman E., Darwin J. (Shirley), Barry K., Roggie M. Clark, Jr. (Rochelle), Pamela M. Barrett (William G., Sr.) and Kimberly J. Solomon; sister of Camilla Carter and Shirley Bagley-Wise; 12 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Visitation with family Monday, November 23, 2015, 4-8 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC. Homegoing service Tuesday, November 24, 2015, 11 a.m. at Central Baptist Church. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMPSON ANNA MARY 8/15/1911 ~...
THOMPSON
ANNA MARY
8/15/1911 ~ 11/22/2010
Thinking of you with
love today.
Your sons, Robert and Charles
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NOVOGRADAC DOROTHY FRANCES AGE...
NOVOGRADAC DOROTHY FRANCES Age 89, of Eighty Four, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, in the Donnell House. She was born on November 15, 1926, in Belle Vernon, a daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude Gillock Majer. Dorothy sold Avon products for many years. She loved to can and bake for family and friends and was especially known for her delicious homemade bread. She enjoyed shooting guns, collecting fine things and watching her favorite television shows, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish in Finleyville. On May 29, 1948, she married her beloved husband, Nicholas Novogradac, who passed away on April 30, 2003. Surviving are five loving sons, Nicholas J. (Michelle) Novogradac of Woodbridge, Virginia, Joseph D. (Barbara) Novogradac of Washington, John F. (Patty) Novogradac of Olalla, Washington, Michael M. (Sunny) Novogradac of Killeen, Texas, and Edward A. (Melinda) Novogradac of Thornton, Colorado; two sisters, Catherine (Edward) Yauch of Greentree and Joann (Larry) Emph of Nags Head, North Carolina; 14 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Markas E. Novogradac; three brothers, Vincent, Donald and Joseph Majer; two sisters, Gertrude Edwards and Barbara Majer; and a grandson, Timothy Novogradac. Friends are welcome from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2015, in SALANDRA FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor, Lin Webb funeral director, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120 where a Catholic Blessing Service will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2015. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray. To extend or view condolences, please visit: www.salandrafunerals.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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