HUDAK ARLENE J. Age 72, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2017. She was the loving daughter of the late Helen and Alexander Toth; beloved wife of the late John G. Hudak; loving mother of John G. (Kristen) Hudak and Kimberly (Glenn Schmitz) Hudak; and cherished grandmother of Gizella and Imogene. At the family's request, all services will be private. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at cremationfuneralcare.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HUDAK ARLENE J. AGE 72, OF PIT...
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MAHAVEN DOUGLAS E. ON TUESDAY,...
MAHAVEN DOUGLAS E. On Tuesday, October 31, 2017, Douglas E. Mahaven, age 67, of Bellevue, son of the late Harry and Anna Mahaven; beloved husband of Carla (Hartz) Mahaven; beloved father of Tim (Stephanie Kulak) Mahaven, Angela (Jim) Bates and Jaclyn (Jeremy) Sweeney; grandfather of Kaitlyn Bates, Kaden Loveridge, Maddy Sweeney and Cathan Sweeney. Doug was a member of the Syria Shrine, the Mason's Avalon Lodge #657, a member of Royal Order of Scotland and the Grotto MOVPER, and was a veteran of the US Air Force. Friends received on Thursday 7-9 p.m. and on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue, where Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARTINCSEK PAUL AGE 81, DIED A...
MARTINCSEK PAUL Age 81, died at Somerset Hospital on October 31, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. Paul was born in Mezoberény, Hungary on August 14, 1936. He was a Freedom Fighter during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 fighting for his country's freedom from the Soviet occupation. He came to the United States in 1959 with a sponsorship from Lutheran Services in America and became a dedicated and proud citizen of the United States. He married Wife Ilona in 1962, and the two would celebrate 55 years of marriage on December 1 of this year. They had two children, Stephen and Anna. Paul worked at Matthews International for almost 40 years in the foundry and as a foreman. Paul retired to their home at Indian Lake, Pennsylvania in 2000 and enjoyed life there boating and golfing with family and friends. All who knew the Martincsek Family knew them as a close and loving family. Paul was preceded in death by his father, Pàl and mother, Anna. He is survived by his wife, Ilona; son, Stephen (Kristina); daughter, Anna (Mark Dudlik); granddaughter, Stephanie Specht (Joseph); and brother, John. The Martincsek family is planning a celebration of Paul's life for the summer of 2018. Details of the celebration are forthcoming and will be given to friends and family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lutheran Services in America. To leave a condolence, please visit www.millerfuneralhomeand crematory.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MAYER ROBERT L., JR. AGE 70, O...
MAYER ROBERT L., Jr. Age 70, of Naples, FL formerly of Bethlehem, and Lake View Acres, Lake Wallenpaupack, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at his residence. He was the husband of Marilyn L. (Bankhard). Robert was born in Pittsburgh on December 26, 1946, to the late Robert L., Sr. and Virginia G. (Taylor). As a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army, he served our country faithfully during Vietnam earning the Purple Heart medal. Robert earned his bachelor's and master's degree in education from Penn State University. He was the President and CEO of the former Renal Treatment Centers until retiring in 1998. He was a member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Naples, Florida. Survivors, in addition to his wife of 32 years, sons: Christopher (Marcia) Nagy of Bethlehem and Jonathan (Stacy) Mayer of Lake Ariel; sister, Nancy Mayer (J. Keith Cassidy) of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren: Ashleigh, Matthew, William, Maria and Edward; sister-in-law, Virginia (John) Hughes of Bethlehem; niece, Emma Rose Cassidy. SERVICE: Family and friends are invited to call from 9:30 - 11 a.m. Saturday, November 4, 2017, at the Christ Lutheran Church of Hellertown, 69 Main St., Hellertown, PA followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmancares.com. CONTRIBUTIONS in lieu of flowers, memorials to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, https: //wwwpancan.org, 877-272-6226, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; and/or National Pancreas Foundation, https://pancreasfoundation. org, 866-726-2737, 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814; and/or The Mayer Family Renal Transplant Endowed Fund at Lehigh Valley Health Network, 2100 Mack Boulevard, P.O. Box 1883, Allentown, PA 18105-1883. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STRATI SAVERIO SAM, SR. AGE ...
STRATI SAVERIO SAM, Sr. Age 87, passed on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, peacefully at home while surrounded by his loved ones. Saverio was a devoted husband to his wife, Rosina Staltari. At age 17, Saverio left his homeland of Calabria, Italy and arrived in Canada where he married and they immigrated to America establishing permanent roots in Pittsburgh, where he earned his living in the steel industry. Having been trained as a youth in Italy, he was also able to practice his stone masonry skills throughout his lifetime. His passions were his family, his garden of 60 years, and his dedicated community activism for the good of the people of Hazelwood. Saverio was extremely loving and proud of his children: Joseph, Maria (Kestutis), Saverio, Jr. (June), and Rosanne (Robert). Saverio, Sr. was the son of the late Giuseppe and Maria Francesca (Strano); and brother of Antonia (Giuseppe) and the late Giuseppina (David). Saverio was Papa to loving grandchildren, including Michael, Mykolas, Aleksander, Angelica, Francesca, Julianna, and Christina; he often served as their mentor and advisor. Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, November 5, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at John D. O'CONNOR & SON FUNERAL HOME, 5106 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207. Patrick Vereb, F.D. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church, 5115 Second Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15207 at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 6, 2017. Donations may be made to St. Stephen's Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BERTEOTTI MARIO J. ON NOVEMBER...
BERTEOTTI MARIO J. On November 1, 2017, Mario J. Berteotti, age 96, entered into his eternal life. Mario was a lifetime resident of Bridgeville. Born to Basilio and Maria Berteotti on June 25, 1921. Beloved husband of the late Emily (Danielli) Berteotti; loving father of Carol (Robert) Gosser and Cynthia (Todd) White; Pap of Tawnie (Christopher) Krzyzanowski and Ryan White; Little Pap of Zakary and Nikolas Krzyzanowski; brother of the late Lino (Rose) Berteotti and the late William (Libby) Berteotti. Mario was proud to serve in the U.S. Army from June 1942 until he was honorably discharged in December 1945, during World War II. Family and friends received on Friday from 2-8 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, (412.221.3333), where a Blessing Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Mario's name to the Animal Rescue League, 6620 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. View and share condolences at warcholfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CASCIATO MAY V. PEACEFULLY ON ...
CASCIATO MAY V. Peacefully on October 31, 2017, May, age 84, of Oakland, passed away. Daughter of the late Domenico and Rosaria. May was also preceded in death by her 11 brothers and sisters. There will be no visitation. Blessing service and interment in Calvary Cemetery Friday 10 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the JOHN N. ELACHKO FUNERAL HOME, 3447 Dawson St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Please visit May's memorial page at ELACHKO.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WENZIG CHARLES F. AGE 91, OF E...
WENZIG CHARLES F. Age 91, of Elliott, on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Beloved husband of Helen L. (Lukehart) Wenzig; loving father of Alyce (late Bill) McAfee, James (Kathy) Wenzig, Alan (Diane) Wenzig, and Carol (Gary) Castellan; seven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren; brother of Warren Wenzig, Audrey Keady, and Maryann Trisic. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday only at ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC., 900 Chartiers Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Ascension Worship Site of St. Philip Parish. Interment private. Add a tribute: www.staabfuneral.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CARTLEDGE REV. SAMUEL J. ON SU...
CARTLEDGE Rev. SAMUEL J. On Sunday, October 29, 2017, age 79, of Wilkins Township, PA. Served in the United States Army. Husband of the late Geraldine Cartledge; brother of Barbara Winstead, Stella Logan, and Gwendolyn Cartledge; also survived by other family members and friends. Visitation Friday 4 to 7 p.m. on November 3, 2017, at Morningstar Baptist Church, 812 Oak St., W. Mifflin, PA 15122. Funeral Service Saturday 11:00 a.m. on November 4, 2017, at Bethany Baptist Church, 7745 Tioga Street, Pittsburgh (Homewood), PA 15208. Interment Restland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Estelle Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Poise Foundation http://www.poisefoundation.org/one-time-donation. Services of comfort entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 808 Talbot Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104. (412) 271-3880. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEL PERCIO JAMES J. GREASE O...
DEL PERCIO JAMES J. GREASE Of Finleyville, formerly of Bethel Park, on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, age 66, beloved husband of Linda (Anderson) Del Percio; son of Jean and the late James S. Del Percio; loving brother of Francis (Debbie), Christine Woods (the late Fred) and Deborah Connell (Jim); also several nieces, nephews and cousins. Grease was employed for over 43 years with Allegheny County South Park Division. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (RT 88), Library. Interment private in Resurrection Cemetery. davidhenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAURENZI ROBERT A. AGE 89, OF ...
LAURENZI ROBERT A. Age 89, of Scott Twp., on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Mary E. (Smith); dear father of Kevin (Kellie) Laurenzi; loving grandfather of Mia and Ava Laurenzi; brother of Delores Sherrow and Alfred Laurenzi. Friends welcome Sunday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220 (412-563-2800). Mass of Christian Burial in SS. Simon and Jude Church Monday 10 a.m. www.slaterfuneral.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MLINAC ELIZABETH ELSIE AGE 8...
MLINAC ELIZABETH ELSIE Age 84, of the South Side, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Sister of Anna Pacitti, Mark Mlinac and the late Mary Eckhardt, Katherine Ratych, Johanna Stanchic, Thomas Tony, Michael, John Evo, Nicholas, Joseph Bo, Charles, Francis Bill Mlinac; also survived by nieces and nephews. Interment private. Arrangements by THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, INC., www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LADNER MARYANN (KUNKLER) SUDDE...
LADNER MARYANN (KUNKLER) Suddenly on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, age 76, of Knoxville. Loving wife of Paul L. Ladner; beloved mother of Valerie (Henry) Lantz, Barbara Ladner, John (Mike Manns) Ladner; loving grandmother of Samantha and Matthew Lantz; and granddog, Minnie; beloved sister of Joseph and John Kunkler, Betty Cesky, and the late Paul Kunkler. Maryann was a very caring and loving woman who put the world before herself. Friends received Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JAMES J. BARRY, JR., FUNERAL HOME, INC., 608 E. Warrington Ave., Pgh., PA 15210. Funeral Prayer Monday at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Albert the Great Church, 3198 Schieck St., Pgh., PA 15227, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GARASIC PATRICIA A. (WELSH) AG...
GARASIC PATRICIA A. (WELSH) Age 84, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Beloved mother of Mickie F. Billings and Jay P. Garasic; beloved sister of Patrick Welsh; loving grandmother of Jennifer Montgomery, Michael and Justin Garasic; cherished great-grandmother of Paxton, Klaus and Christoph. Patricia was a school crossing guard in Overbrook for 40 years and was a very loving, caring person who only saw good in people. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of Manorcare, Greentree Road and Heartland Hospice for all the care and support they provided. Family and friends welcome Friday 10 a.m.-12 Noon WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., 301 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington 15211 (412-381-3345). Service and burial will be private to the family. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THORNHILL MINNIE VISITATION: F...
THORNHILL MINNIE Visitation: Friday, November 3, 2017, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at SPRIGGS - WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC. Services: Saturday, November 4, 2017, 11 a.m. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. Professional Services Entrusted to Spriggs-Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 720 North Lang Avenue. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STARKES WARREN VISITATION: MON...
STARKES WARREN Visitation: Monday, November 6, 2017, 5 p.m. Services to immediately follow 6 p.m. Professional Services Entrusted to SPRIGGS - WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 North Lang Avenue. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRAHAM JAMIL VISITATION TUESDA...
GRAHAM JAMIL Visitation Tuesday, November 7, 2017, 1 p.m. Services to immediately follow 2 p.m. Professional Services Entrusted to SPRIGGS - WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 North Lang Avenue. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCFADDEN AUDREY VISITATION: FR...
McFADDEN AUDREY Visitation: Friday, November 3, 2017, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Services: Saturday, November 4, 2017, 10 a.m. All services are at Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hillman Cancer Center. Professional Services Entrusted to SPRIGGS - WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 North Lang Avenue. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REED-WHITE SHAWNDALAYA VISITAT...
REED-WHITE SHAWNDALAYA Visitation: Friday, November 3, 2017, 10 a.m. Professional Services Entrusted to SPRIGGS - WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 North Lang Avenue. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEAR TONI (DEMARCO) DAUGHTER O...
LEAR TONI (DeMARCO) Daughter of the late Tony and Liz DeMarco, passed on November 2, 2017, in Pittsburgh, PA surrounded by devoted family and friends. Loved ones will miss her contagious laughter, beautiful smile, and fierce honesty. She was a rock for her family and the life of the party. The love she gave will never fade. TL is survived by her adoring sons, Corey Metz (Breezy) and Ian Metz (Ashley); her sisters, Donna DeMarco (Lisa) and Carol Zivkovich (Dave); as well as countless loving family and friends, including Jeff, Stan, Denny and Elie, Darby and Nick, Freya, Jordan and Jeff, Brayden, Rachel, Laura; and beloved cat, Paris. A viewing is scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220 (412-563-2800), with a reception from 4-6 p.m. at Olive Garden on Greentree Road. All are welcome, come as you are. In lieu of condolences, please post your favorite memory or photo to her Facebook wall and remember to hold your loved ones tight. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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