MORRIS RICHARD E. Age 93, of Pittsburgh, died Tuesday, May 16,2017. Born February 25, 1924 to Mildred and Ebenezer. He was a self employed roofer taking over the family business upon his father's death. His love of creating art never ceased and his favorite activity at the Willows (Presbyterian Senior Care) was art therapy. He was a proud member of the United States Army during World War II. During his deployment he was injured during the invasion of Normandy and awarded a Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; and his son, Richard. He is survived by his daughter, Tracy. There will be a memorial service Saturday May 20, 2017 at 1 p.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 600 Pitt Street, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221. There will be a service of Christian Burial Saturday, May 27 at 10 a.m. at The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Professional services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., LAWRENCEVILLE. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LALAMA ROBERT ANTHONY AGE 50, ...
LALAMA ROBERT ANTHONY Age 50, a kind and generous man who was a wonderful husband, father, son, and brother, of Moon Township, formerly of Coraopolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born in Sewickley on October 7, 1966. Beloved husband for 24 years to Carolyn Lee (Meyers) LaLama whom he married on February 12, 1993; cherished son of Amelia (Rubino) LaLama and the late Gino LaLama; loving father of Mark Robert and Miranda Lee LaLama; well-loved brother of Louise (Vincenzo) Silvestri and Louis Gino (Karen) LaLama; nephew of Guido Rubino, from Venezuela; uncle of Amelia (Gary) Bukwaz, Thomas (Christina) Silvestri, and the late Donald Silvestri; great-uncle to Marina and Vincenzo Silvestri. Robert was a member of St. Joseph Church and F.O.P. He was a 1985 graduate of Our Lady of Sacred Heart, attended University of Pittsburgh and graduated in 1992 from the State Police Academy. He began his career as a state trooper and soon became a corporal and was promoted to homicide detective. Robert was caring and considerate, always helping others, and had a great sense of humor. The family asks that you keep them in your prayers and do a kind deed for another in his memory. Visitation Sunday, May 21, 2017, 2-8 p.m. and Monday, May 22, 2017, 2-8 p.m., with F.O.P. Service at 6:30 p.m., at Copeland's Moon Township, 981 Brodhead Rd., where prayers will be recited on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 9:20 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church at 10 a.m. Father Richard Jones, celebrant. Entombment will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DONNINI ROBERT F. BOB AGE 88...
DONNINI ROBERT F. BOB Age 88, of Tavares, FL, formerly of Vanderbilt, PA, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017. He grew up in Jeannette, PA. Bob served his country in the US Air Force retiring as a Major from the Reserves. He taught Industrial Arts in the Hempfield area school district, PA. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Martha; son, Robert F. Donnini, Jr.; and family and several nieces and nephews. A funeral ceremony will be held in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell on Monday, May 22, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be shared at www.HamlinHilbish.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MILLER JOHN (JACK) F. JOHN F. ...
MILLER JOHN (JACK) F. John F. Miller, age 74, of Pittsburgh, passed away suddenly on May 16, 2017. John is survived by his beloved sister, Dorothy Ward; former wife, Barbara Miller; sister-in- law, Alice Miller; as well as nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olwen and Frank Miller; and his brother, Kenneth Miller. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Rescue League, 6620 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LOISH SOPHIA D. GRACEFULLY AND...
LOISH SOPHIA D. Gracefully and peacefully, with hands held by her sister, Mary Anne Tarr, faithful niece, Sandra Rozum, and parish priest, Father Steve Repa. Sophia D. Loish went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ during the morning of May 11, 2017, soon after celebrating her 86th birthday on March 12th. Born in Warren, Ohio, her family moved to the Carnegie area where she fell in love with the Lord; her departed husband, Joseph Loish; and neighbors of Heidelberg. A robust person, kind, and spiritual, she was a loyal daughter to Alex and Mary Rozum; a sharing and caring sister to her eight siblings; and devoted mother to her son, Joseph, Jr. Before retiring from AK Steel in 1992 "Sophie" was a champion bowler appearing on TV. All knew her as a dear friend, never resisting a request to help neighbors run errands, exhibiting compassion, patience, and companionship, helping and visiting all. She will truly be missed here, but welcomed into heaven. Arrangements were entrusted to VLADIMIR S. CORBA FUNERAL HOME, Carnegie. Donations may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, PO Box 835, Carnegie, PA 15106. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRLETIC CAROL J. AGE 85, OF MC...
BRLETIC CAROL J. Age 85, of McKeesport, died May 17, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born August 12, 1931, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Olga (Freeman) Barnes and the wife of John Brletic for the past 65 years. Carol was a lifelong member of the Park Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, Carol is survived by her children, David (the late Laurel) Brletic, Thomas (Nadine) Brletic, Richard (Carole) Brletic, Gary (Becki) Brletic, Joanne Delo, Robert Brletic, Susie (Rick) Russo; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Morris. Carol was preceded in death by six siblings; and grandchild, John Coup. Family and friends will be received at JAYCOX - JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY on Sunday, May 21, 2017, from 2-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be Monday, May 22, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Park Baptist Church. Pastor Rudy Mayak will officiate. Burial will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Park Baptist Memorial Fund at 749 Center Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HEFREN WAYNE AGE 82, OF ROBINS...
HEFREN WAYNE Age 82, of Robinson Township, passed on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Born February 3, 1935, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Arthur and Anne (Campbell) Hefren; fiancé of Paulette Maust; father of Dale, Michael and Kirk Hefren; stepfather of Rob Maust; grandfather of Eric Hefren and Sarah Maust; brother of Carol Tillotson of Mars, PA and the late Arthur Hefren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mr. Hefren was a carpenter and served in the Army Airborne. He was a graduate of Westview High School and attended Allegheny College in Meadville. As per Wayne's request, services are private. Announcement by COPELAND'S OF CORAOPOLIS. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HALL NANCY J. (VOGELSBERGER) A...
HALL NANCY J. (VOGELSBERGER) Age 84, of Apollo (formerly of Penn Hills), peacefully passed away on May 16, 2017. Beloved wife of Lewis Edgar (Ed) Hall of 65 years; mother of Bruce L. (Vania) Hall, Constance (Patrick) Hannan, and Christine (Dwayne) Atchison; daughter of the late Alfred J., and Antoinette (Kossler) Vogelsberger; sister of Robert (Sandra) Vogelsberger and the late John A. (Freda) Vogelsberger; grandmother of Stephanie (Zeb) Daniel, Sean (Amy) Hannan, Josh (Karley) Atchison, Jordan (Vita) Atchison, Jenna (Toby) Sigler, and Jared (Jen) Atchison; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation held on Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 2-5 p.m. at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills. Service to follow at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Viaquest Hospice Foundation, 610 Park Avenue, Monongahela, PA 15063. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCMAHON PATRICK J. AGE 78, OF ...
McMAHON PATRICK J. Age 78, of Munhall, on May 16, 2017. Veteran of US Navy. Son of the late Walter E. and Virginia M. (Reese) McMahon. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (Quinn) McMahon; loving father of Michael (Tracey) McMahon and Daniel (Lisa) McMahon; loving grandfather of Quinn, Connor and Joseph. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in RV ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 315 East Tenth Avenue, Homestead, where Services will be held on Monday at 10 a.m., with Rev. Don Blinn, officiating. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOERING JOHN M. AGE 71, PASSED...
BOERING JOHN M. Age 71, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Shadyside Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. John was born on October 23, 1945, to the late Martin and Lenore (Gaston) Boering. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Psychology in 1968 and then attended Gateway Technical Institute. John was a record review supervisor in the U.S. Air Force from 1969-1973, when he was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant. He worked briefly for Mellon Bank as a programmer before realizing that his true desire was to work hands-on fixing things. It was then that John went to work for Franklin West, Inc. in 1978, where he continued to work until his death. John was a devoted employee of Franklin West, Inc. for 40 years. John's dedication to the service provided to the customers of Franklin West, Inc. was unparalleled. His legacy will carry on as everyone strives to continue his vision on always going above and beyond. He enjoyed spending time at Phipps Conservatory where he felt much comfort visiting the exhibits. However, John's true passion was to help make a better world for children. He was dedicated to his volunteer work with World Vision, where he volunteered most of his free time in the warehouse. He desperately wanted to make a difference for children, their families, and their communities worldwide to tackle the causes of poverty and injustice. His belief was that every child deserves to live life to his or her fullest potential. John also sponsored many children from third world countries, and a Christmas never passed where John didn't provide several children with clothing, food, and books. John was a very humble, unassuming person who cared deeply for the underprivileged. John was a truly great human being, cousin, friend, mentor, and colleague. He is survived by a cousin, Jane (Richard) Boering Santillo; and many friends who considered him family. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, on Monday, May 22, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Contributions in John's memory can be made to: World Vision, 210 Overlook Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143. Arrangements by MCCABE BROS., INC. www.mccabebrothers.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SKAPIK ELEANOR E. AGE 91, OF S...
SKAPIK ELEANOR E. Age 91, of Sewickley, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017. Beloved mother of Stephen J. III (Miriam) Skapik; three beloved granddaughters, Julia, Jacqueline, and Allison Skapik; and one beloved great-grandson, Jack Sano. Friends received Saturday 10:30 a.m. until time of blessing service at 11 a.m. at BOHN-MATICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1099 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOWARD AGNES ELIZABETH AGE 91,...
HOWARD AGNES ELIZABETH Age 91, quietly at her residence on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, wife of the late William, Jr.; beloved mother of Robert (Juliet Patrice) Daniels, of El Dorado Hills, CA; and a daughter who was very dear to her heart, Juliette Hill; grandmother of Vonetta, Jessica, Kesha Patrice, Toussaint and Thaddaeus Hill; two great-grandchildren; and her constant and loving companion, Freddie Becton; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives. Friends may call Sunday, May 21, 2017, 2-4 p.m. at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 800 Center St., at South Ave., Wilkinsburg, 15221. Funeral ceremony Monday, May 22, 2017, 1 p.m. at Baptist Temple Church, 7241 Race St. Burial in St. Peters Cemetery EE. Arrangements by WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 412-241-7998. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NICHOLSON SYLVIA FITZGERALD AG...
NICHOLSON SYLVIA FITZGERALD Age 69, of Pittsburgh, departed this life on May 12, 2017. Visitation on Sunday, May 21, 2017, from 2-7 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral Service Monday, May 22, 2017, at 11 a.m. in the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Interment in Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SPENCER GARY A. QUIETLY, ON MA...
SPENCER GARY A. Quietly, on May 7, 2017. Survived by his loving family. Family will receives guests Saturday, May 20, 2017, 9-11 a.m. Followed by services at Rodman St. Missionary Baptist Church 11 a.m., 6111 Rodman St., Pgh., PA 15206. Arrangements by WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 412-241-7998. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GILCHRIST CAROLE ANNE (CARRODU...
GILCHRIST CAROLE ANNE (CARRODUS) Age 77, on Monday, May 8, 2017, formerly of Carrick. Beloved wife of the late James Gilchrist; loving mother of Jimmy Gilchrist, Jamie Faust, and the late Sherry Gilchrist; nana of Ray, Brooke, David, and Tess; great-grandmother of Taylor and Madison; daughter of the late Ronald and Eileen Carrodus; sister of Ronald (Anna Mae) and Richard (Stephanie) Carrodus. Visitations Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 12 Noon until her Services at 2 p.m. at the BORON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1719 Brownsville Road. www.BoronFuneralHome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KLINE EDWIN ROGER AGE 86, KNOW...
KLINE EDWIN ROGER Age 86, known to his friends as Colonel, returned home to be with his heavenly father on Friday, May 12, 2017. Ed was born February 28, 1931, to Joseph and Pearl (Stuver) Kline, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the middle boy of six children. In his early years, Ed was quite the athlete. He was a member of the football and track teams. He was Pittsburgh all city track star in 1950. After graduating from Perry High School in 1950, he met his wife, Margaret Ann (Rascovsky) at a local school dance. He used to walk five miles from the street car stop just to see her. They were married on October 11, 1952. Ed became an insulator with Atlas Insulation and worked for them for over 25 years. He was a member of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 2. Ed liked working with his hands and he created many different items over the years, from wooden chairs and doll houses to kitchen cabinets and full house remodeling. The t-shirt saying I can fix anything with duct tape was a true mantra for him and one that his family would chuckle about often. He would fix something temporarily that would last for years and years. Ed was a city boy who always wanted to live on a farm. When he moved his family from Pittsburgh to New Martinsville the opportunity came for him to fulfill his dream. He and Margaret bought the old Billiter farm in 1972. They moved out to live on the farm in 1978 after an extensive remodel. Ed loved to spend time with family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, boating, swimming, and riding his various vehicles from trucks and tractors to 4-wheeler ATVs. He was a loyal Pittsburgh sports fan, with an avid love of Steeler's football. He was also a member of the Local Fraternal Order of the Moose. Ed is preceded to his heavenly father's home by his parents, Joseph and Pearl; parents-in-law, Adolph and Mildred Rascovsky; sisters, Joyce Adler and Crystle Reight; brother, Roland Kline; sister-in-law, Shirley Kline; and brothers-in-law, Chuck Reight, John Conley, Chuck Adler, and Albert Rascovsky. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Margaret Ann; his children, Donna Kline, of Foster City, CA and Diana Kline-Powell and David Hunt, of New Martinsville, WV; sister, Shirley Conley; brother, Chester Kline; godchildren, Daniel Kline and Christine and Brian Lazorishak; great-godchildren, Brittany Claiborne and Elena and Karina Lazorishak; stepgreat-granddaughter, Braelyn Whaley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2017, and 11:00 am to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at the JARVIS-WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 1224 S. Bridge St., New Martinsville, where funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, 2017, with Pastor Mike Shank officiating. Burial will follow at the Kline's family farm. If you prefer to send a memorial contribution, send in Ed's name, to Mooseheart Charities, 155 S. International Dr., Mooseheart, IL 60539 or visit www.moosecharities.org. Expression of sympathy may be made www.jarvisfuneralhomes.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAEHR ANNA ANNIE (MUZA) AGE ...
BAEHR ANNA ANNIE (MUZA) Age 87, on Thursday, May 18, 2017, of Carrick, formerly of the South Side. Loving wife of the late Louis A. "Yogi" Baehr; beloved mother of Luann McDermott (David) and David Baehr; mom to her four dogs, Spot, Schultz, Bambi and Cleo; and best grandma to all 14 of her grand puppies, especially Buddy; sister of Mary Slezak, Dorothy Potash, Joseph Muza, Theresa McFarland, Carol Campbell and the late Stephen Muza and Rose Shiring. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Other than her family, some of her happiest times were from her days working at Giant Eagle Bakery. When she had to retire because of health issues, she really missed her coworkers and customers. It seemed that no matter where we went, she would run into someone she knew. Friends received on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick. Funeral Prayers on Monday in Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in the Holy Apostles Parish, St. Basil Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western PA Humane Society, 1101 Western Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Send condolences to www.readshawfuneralhome. com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PONTIUS MARY LOU OF COLUMBIA, ...
PONTIUS MARY LOU Of Columbia, MD, died May 12, 2017, at the age of 93. Mary Lou was born in 1923, in Alton, IL, to Neal and Mary Urie Truslow, and grew up in Chestertown, MD. Mary Lou attended Washington College, and the University of NC at Chapel Hill. Mary Lou served in the Women's Army Corps 1949-1954. In 1953, Mary Lou married Navy surgeon Robert Pontius. They lived in Houston and Boston, before settling in Pittsburgh, where they raised their family of five children. Mary Lou retired in Annapolis, where she was active in the Sierra Club and local politics. Mary is survived by her five children and their spouses, Helen (Dave) King, Diane (Hassan) Pontius, Louisa (Dennis) Wunder, Joan (Filip) Pontius, and Gil Pontius; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by Robert Pontius; her brothers, John and Neal Truslow; and her sister, Jean Heald. Memorial donations may be made to the Tree-mendous Gift of Trees program of MD Department of Natural Resources, with gift notification to: Pontius Family, 4879 Manor Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042. Please indicate, according to Mary Lou's wishes, that the tree selection is not to include crab-apples! Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MINGLE BETTY C. (SCHNEIDER) A...
MINGLE BETTY C. (SCHNEIDER) Age 93, of Baldwin, on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Beloved wife of the late William Schneider and Robert Mingle; loving mother of the late Phyllis Hahne and William Greg Schneider; survived by a brother, Frederick Poorman and a sister, Dorothy Sweets Reber; cherished grandmother of Michelle Hahne, Mitchell (Sandy) Hahne, Matthew (Nancy) Hahne and Justin Schneider; great-grandmother of Mitchell, Aaron, Lindsey Hahne, Matthew (Britney) Hahne, Hayden and Daniel Schneider; great-great- grandmother of Hailey Hahne. No public visitation. A memorial service will be celebrated Monday 11 a.m. in Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 4500 Hamilton Rd., Pgh., PA 15236. Inurnment Private. Family suggests memorial contributions to Hamilton Presbyterian Church. Please view or add tributes at www.beinhauer.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MEYERS BYRON H., JR. AGE 85, O...
MEYERS BYRON H., Jr. Age 85, on Friday, May 19, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Irene L. (Hurm) Meyers; father of JoAnn (Robert) Christopher, Robert (Georgann) and Thomas (Lisa) Meyers; grandfather of Jeff, Heather, Scott, and Michael. Brother of the late Donald Meyers and Carol Karleski. Visitations Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the BORON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1719 Brownsville Road, where relatives and friends are invited to attend his Services on Monday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. www.BoronFuneralHome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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