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BOOCKFOR ROSA J. (MOLINARO) Age 95, of Charleston, SC, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Boockfor; loving mother of Dr. Fredric Boockfor and his wife, Margaretta "Loui" Boockfor, of SC; devoted grandmother of Andrew Boockfor; sister of Mary Cipriano, and the late Rita Hufnagle, John Molinaro and Ross Molinaro; also survived by her nieces and nephews. Rosa worked for Mellon Bank for 30 years and was a member of St. Bernard Church for 25 years. Friends may call at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, THURSDAY 4-7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Bernard Church Friday at 10 a.m. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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ROZZO BARBARA ANN Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near; Still loved, and missed, and very dear. In Remembrance, Love Your Husband and Children

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TULLIUS JAMES M. Age 60, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and children on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, in Cumming, GA after battling cancer. Formerly of Crystal Beach, FL, Jim was born in McKeesport in 1955 and grew up in Clairton. He attended Serra Catholic High School and graduated with a BA in journalism from Penn State University. Jim began his successful career working for Busy Beaver in Pennsylvania, then to Home Depot where he was a district manager responsible for opening stores along the east coast. More recently, he was a manager of Lowe's in Clearwater, FL. When he was not working, Jim loved to spend time with his family. Sunday was his favorite day of the week, when he often prepared sauce and meatballs before watching his favorite team: the Pittsburgh Steelers. A loving husband and father, he will be dearly missed by his family. He joins his father, the late James E. Tullius, who passed away May 26, 2014. James is survived by his mother, Sylvia (DeFazio) Tullius of Clairton; his wife, Lisa (Barringer) Tullius of Crystal Beach, FL; son, James V. Tullius of Crystal Beach, FL; daughter, Rachel Tullius of Tallahassee, FL; his sisters, Sr. Sylvia Ann Tullius, OSF of Millvale, Patricia M. (Andrew) West of Clairton, Anita L. (Larry) Elder of Loudon, TN, Mary B. Tullius of Clairton, and Danette M. (David) Alderson of Jefferson Hills; nieces and nephews, Mary (Paul) Elder Formella, Shaun (Tracey) Elder, David G. (Jacquie) Alderson, Jr., Ryan Alderson, Andrew (Tara) West and Jeff (Lisa) West; great-nieces and great- nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on January 29, 2016, at 10 a.m. in St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Clairton. Interment will follow in St. Clare Cemetery, Clairton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6325 Hospital Pkwy., Johns Creek, GA 30097. Arrangements by the A.J. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 555 5th. St., Clairton, PA 15025, (412-233-5700). bekavacfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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SMITH LEON WARE “BO, SMITTY” Age 76, on Thursday, January 21, 2016, of Wilkinsburg, passed away peacefully with his daughter, Adriane Satterwhite, holding his hand, surrounded by his family and friends. Beloved father of Adriane Satterwhite; husband of Mary Smith; brother of Mildred Ware (Aaron) Tyler, J.C. Gordon (Yolanda), of Jacksonville, FL, Bertha Washington and Martha Gordon, of Pittsburgh, PA; loving stepfather of Evelyn (Loretta), Gertrude, Rene, Alvin, Tyrone and Larry Turner, of Pittsburgh, PA; lifelong companion of Serena Turner; and best friend of Elaine Session. Family and friends will be received Wed., Jan. 27, 2016. Arrangements entrusted to SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N. Lang Ave. Service Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, Shiloh Missionary Community Baptist Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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COHEN PEARL LEFKOVITZ Age 98, of Beatty Pointe Village, in Monroeville, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016, in Mt. Vernon, of Elizabeth. She was born April 15, 1917, in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Louis and Rose Alex Lefkovitz who were both born in Szrensk, Poland, and immigrated to Pittsburgh. She was the wife of the late Edward R. Cohen; she is survived by her sons, Gary (Jackie) Cohen of Mt. Lebanon and Richard (Gretchen) Cohen of Elizabeth Township; grandchildren, Robyn Cohen (David) Brown, Matthew Cohen, Sarah Cohen, Rachel (David Isacco) Cohen and Adam Cohen; great- grandchildren, Abigayle and Parker Brown and Victoria Cohen. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Florence Rosenfeld and Beatrice Golanty. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., Boston, Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at: gilbertfuneralhomeand crematory.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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WITTHOHN RONALD ERNEST Born August 29, 1933, died January 19, 2016. Ron Witthohn was born in Brooklyn, New York and passed away at 82 in Denver, Colorado. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Virginia Witthohn. He was a graduate of Tri-State University with a degree in Civil Engineering and Administrative Engineering. He served on various committees and was the former President of the Pittsburgh Chapter of American Concrete Institute (ACI). He worked on many Pittsburgh landmarks including the Fort Pitt Tunnel, Three Rivers Stadium and the U.S. Steel Building. Ron loved spending time with his family. As an avid Steelers fan, he enjoyed attending many games. He got as much pleasure planning trips all over the world as he did taking them. One of his favorite pastimes was his model trains. He spent countless hours setting up the trains in the family room for the holiday visits from friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Herta Witthohn; and his eldest son, Mark E. Witthohn. Ron is also survived by his sons, David W. Witthohn (Judy) of Golden, CO and Ronald L. Witthohn (Kim) of McKinney, TX. He was the loving grandfather to Lauren W. Cheek (Rick) of Pittsburgh, PA, Katelynn B. Witthohn of Suwanee, GA, Leah E. Kingzett (Bill) of Grove City, PA, Aaron M. Witthohn of Atlanta, GA, Alec R. Witthohn of Golden, CO, Melissa G. Ferris of Heeney, CO, Gordan F. Ferris of Golden, CO, Allison M. Ferris of Golden, CO; and great- grandfather to Quinn J. Ferris of Heeney, CO. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Northmont Presbyterian Church, 8189 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Northmont United Presbyterian Church or Teutonia Mannerchor, 857 Phineas Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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COLEBANK HAZEL RUTH (NASSIDA) Age 67, passed away at home on Jan. 16, 2016, in St. George, Utah. She was born to James Nassida, a steel worker, and Lillian Evans Nassida, a homemaker, on Jan. 15, 1949, in West Mifflin, PA. She is survived by her husband, John Colebank of St. George, Utah; son, James Colebank, a colonel in the U.S. Air Force, and wife, Gretchen of Washington, D.C.; David Colebank and wife, Christine of Irving, Texas; and daughter, Susan Stehle and husband, Jason of Durham, N.H. She also leaves behind four grandchildren, Michelle and Callie Colebank, and Paige and Wyatt Stehle. She is survived by her sister, Lillian Horey of Upper St. Clair, PA; sister, Kathy Garrison of Bethel Park, PA; and brother, Thomas Nassida of West Mifflin, PA. She was preceded in death by her oldest brother, James Nassida, of Pgh., PA. A Memorial will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pgh., PA. A celebration of Hazel's life will follow at the St. Clair Country Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Cancer Association (www.lung.org). For those wishing to leave messages for the family, please visit www.spilsburymortuary.com to sign the online guestbook. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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GARZOTTO LEO P. Age 95, of Penn Hills, formerly of Brackenridge, on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Dolores A.; father of Carol A. (Phil) Kremer and Diane M. Castman; doting Nono of Richard (Ornella) Castman, Laura Castman (Kyle Smith), Gretchen (Steven) Davidson and Kristen Kremer (Tony Booker); also survived by eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Friends received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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THOMPSON JAMES E., Jr. Age 85, of West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at home. He was a retired instrument technician for Power Piping in West Mifflin and also retired from Carnegie Natural Gas Company. A member of West Mifflin Community Baptist Church, James was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, a Democratic committeeman in West Mifflin, active member of West Mifflin #3 Volunteer Fire Department and Boy Scout leader. He also loved fishing, his dogs and spending time at Big Bear Lake Campland, in West Virginia. Born May 29, 1930, in Elkins, WV, he was a son of the late James E. Thompson, Sr. and Mary (Mercandino) Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Watson) Thompson; children, Sandra (Alvin) Strauser of West Mifflin, James (Sharon) Thompson of Cincinnati, OH, Linda (Robert) Stinner of West Mifflin and Susan (Rick) Catalogna of West Mifflin; seven grandchildren, Ryan Strauser, Erik Strauser, Lauren Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Jessica Stinner, Robert Stinner and Katrina Catalogna; great- granddaughter, Haleigh Strauser; sister, June Fox of West Mifflin; nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, James was predeceased by a sister, Ruth Edwards. Friends will be received in the A.J. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 555 Fifth Street, Clairton, PA 15025, (412-233-5700) on Friday, January 29, 2016, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. William Strauch, officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Lebanon Church Cemetery, West Mifflin. Offer condolences at: bekavacfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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JAMPETRO SAMUEL R., Jr. On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at the age of 87. Sammy Jampetro, Jr., surrounded by his family went home to our Lord. Sammy was preceded in death by his infant son, and his mother and father, Samuel and Anna Jampetro. Husband of Loretta (Leo) Jampetro; beloved father of Rev. Samuel (Jackie) Jampetro IV and Selena Bonomo; brother of Nancy Turner, Sandy Searfoss, Louis Jampetro, John Jampetro and Ken Nestico; grandfather of Alyson Frantte, Dario Jampetro and Eliana Bonomo; great-grandfather of Josiah and Abram. Sammy loved his family and friends, especially close friends, Roland “Cuss” Cassanta, Bill Span and Walter Cooper. Sammy graduated from W&J in 1950. We love and miss him dearly. See you later, alligator, Poppy! Friends are welcome to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Joseph Church, Coraopolis on Friday, January 29, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. Arrangements by SANVITO FUNERAL HOME, Coraopolis, 412-264-3050. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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BROURMAN JACQUES Age 84, of Pittsburgh, passed on Monday, January 25, 2016. Beloved father of Ronn, Paul (Katie) and Jeff (Brooke); grandfather of Jamie, Zoe, Brynn, Miles and Emily; son of the late Rose and Maier Brourman. Survived by brother, Harold (Phyllis) Brourman; sister-in-law, Judy Brourman; brother-in-law, David Dinkin; and beloved girlfriend, Molla Zimmerman. Predeceased by former wife of 29 years, Audrey Brourman; siblings, Sam (Leah) Brourman, Phillip (Elsie) Brourman, Della Fisher (Charlie), Sadie (Edwin) Blum, Saul (Helen Ruth) Brourman, LeeAnn Wolfson (Sam), Ida Freidman (Si), Irving (Bernice) Brourman and Betty Dinkin. Jacques attended college and played quarterback at Carnegie Tech (Carnegie Mellon) University. He continued postgraduate studies of music at The Juilliard School in New York City. He became an accomplished symphony conductor and through his career directed the Boise Philharmonic, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and the New Orleans Philharmonic. He was also the founder and conductor of the Sun Valley Music Camp in Sun Valley, Idaho and the Bedford Springs Music Festival in Bedford, Pennsylvania. An artist with the baton, Jacques gave the extraordinary gift of music to so many. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Friday, January 29, 2016, at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services, 10-11 a.m. Interment Homewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, (www.giving.mskcc.org), P.O. Box 5028, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5028. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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BACHNER ANNA M. (STEFANEK) Age 96, of Crafton Heights, on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Louis F. Bachner; loving mother of Kathy (Ford) Fuller, Donna (John) Celender, Louis J. and Jeff (Jennifer) Bachner; five grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; sister of Albert (Helen) Stefanek and the late Joseph and Peter Stefanek. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday only at ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in Guardian Angels Parish. Interment in St. Martin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Guardian Angels Parish, 1030 Logue St., Pgh., PA 15220. Visit us at: www.staabfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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ZOZOS PERSEPHONE Age 83, of Shaler Twp., on Jan. 26, 2016. Wife of George L.; mother of Louis G. (Julie) Zozos, George T. (Jean) Zozos, Thespina Palka, and Nick (Jeanine) Zozos; daughter of the late George and Martha Sfakianos; sister of Helen Sfakianos; grandmother of Alexandria, Daniel, Timmy, Elaina, Jessie, Carissa, Kayle, Shane, and Tyler. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Trisagion Service Friday 7 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 a.m. at St. George Chapel in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Ringeisen Rd., Allison Park, PA 15101. Please visit us at www.neelyfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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BARB CRAIG II Age 39, of Glenshaw, on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Rachel; loving father of the late Noah Riley Barb; devoted son of Craig W. and the late Sharon Barb. Craig was the manager of the CVS Store in Ellwood City. Visitation at the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., 930 Center Ave., Blawnox, FRIDAY 2-4 and 6 p.m. until time of Service at 7:30 p.m. Family and friends will gather in the Holy Savior Cemetery, 4629 Bakerstown Rd., Gibsonia, PA 15044 for a graveside service Saturday at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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HINDMARCH JACK 1/28/35 ~ 10/9/15 We celebrate your birthday today and carry the wonderful memories of your life in our hearts always. Your loving family.

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JOYCE BEULAH E. On Monday, January 25, 2016, Beulah E. Joyce, age 91, of Dravosburg. Wife of the late Jay Joyce; beloved mother of William "Butch" (Nancy) Joyce of West Mifflin. Also surviving are six grandsons; one granddaughter; and one great- grandson. Services are private with entombment in Mon Valley Memorial Park. Arrangements by STATHERS FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1222 Muldowney Avenue, Lincoln Place. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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BRYANT ROMAN L. Age 30, of the Hill District, passed away suddenly, on Jan. 24, 2016. Beloved son of Tracey Bryant and William Benson, Sr.; brother of William, Jr.; also survived by fiancée, Denise Parris; a niece, Ryder; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, from 4-8 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral Service at 11 a.m. in the Bethel AME Church, 2720 Webster Ave. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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STANFORD NORMA D. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies on October 22, 1938, died from cancer on January 22, 2016. A resident of Fox Chapel for over 40 years, Norma was the owner of GST Company which will now be owned and operated by two of her grandsons. Norma immigrated to the United States in 1963, held a variety of positions, including technical writing and executive training for Westinghouse Corp. She later founded GST in 1987, a training company for asbestos and hazardous waste removal. Norma, the proud mother of three children, is survived by her children, eldest daughter, Donna Waldfogel (son-in-law, Dean Waldfogel); son, Mark Stanford (daughter-in-law, Carla Stanford); and youngest daughter, Gina Williams. She also leaves behind her 98 year old mother, Rose DaCosta; brothers, Eric and Sylvan DaCosta (sister-in-law, Barbara DaCosta); her six beloved grandchildren, Nicholas, Daniel, Christopher, and Michael Stanford, Kendyl and Blake Williams; two beloved step-grandchildren, Kirk Waldfogel and Courtney Waldfogel-Schwenck (husband, Jason Schwenck); and great-grandchildren residing in California. In addition to her love of her extensive family and treasured friends, Norma loved to cook, entertain, and travel. With a passionate, engaging, and feisty personality, Norma also had an adventurous spirit, ventured to many European countries, Central America, Korea, and embarked on exotic tours to Egypt and Israel. With a big heart, big smile, infectious laugh, and generous spirit, Norma served as a volunteer at St. Margaret's Hospital and served as a member of the Lions Club. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 30, 2016, from 3 p.m. until the time of a service at 3:30 p.m. at the D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Butler at 46th Sts., Lawrenceville. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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SHIVELY JOSEPHINE MARIE Of the South Hills, died on January 18, 2016, at the age of 80, of complications following a stroke. Josie moved to Pittsburgh after graduating from Spring Valley High School in New York. She majored in Anthropology at Pitt and enjoyed visiting Pittsburgh's museums and jazz clubs, attending poetry readings and living in Shadyside. After graduation, Josie began a series of jobs including working with autistic children, teaching second grade and serving as a caseworker at the Department of Public Welfare. Josie met her late husband, John, at the University of Pittsburgh and they were married in 1964. In 1975, their daughter, Jennifer was born. Jennifer, her husband, George, and their young sons live in the family home. Her hobbies and interests included the study of Chinese cooking, for which she earned a cooking school diploma in China in 1980, traveling abroad, and following politics. Josie was proud of her French heritage and loved being a homemaker and spending time with family. Arrangements by BEINHAUERS were held privately. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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COX VERNA M. (BURKEY) Age 92, formerly of Turtle Creek, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Earl W. Cox; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Verna was a longtime member of McMasters United Methodist Church and also the North Arkansas Fly Fishers. A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 31, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at the Hickman Chapel at Asbury Heights in Mt. Lebanon. Private interment in Restland Memorial. Arrangements by the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., (412- 823-1950). Memorial contributions may be made to the Asbury Foundation, 700 Bower Hill Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15243. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb