WORHATCH ELIZABETH "BETTY" (RISKA) Age 94, on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, of Whitehall. Beloved wife of the late Peter L. Worhatch; loving mother of Lee Ann Worhatch; sister of the late Genevieve (Edward) Hensler, Virginia (Harry) Poth, Edward (survived by Elvira) Riska, and Leonard Riska; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and special caregiver, Sr. Susanne Sutton. There will be no visitation. Arrangements made by JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, where a funeral prayer will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FLYNN RONALD W. ON WEDNESDAY, ...
FLYNN RONALD W. On Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Beloved husband of Dorothy J. Flynn; father of Ronald (Shannon) and David (fiancée, Natasha Calhoun) Flynn; grandfather of Ronald Paul Flynn; brother of Robert and Jeff Flynn, Janice (Gerard) Salac, Judy Pecoraro, and Debra (Mark) Fashion; also many nieces and nephews. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Funeral on Saturday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Church at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARRACCINI MIRIAM ON WED., NOV...
MARRACCINI MIRIAM On Wed., Nov. 8, 2017, age 85, of Elizabeth. She was the beloved wife of Dante Marraccini; mother of Colleen (Paul) Hennigan, Michelle Knuth and Dante Marraccini; grandmother of Sean and Brennan Hennigan, Clifton and Shannon Knuth, Danielle (Nick) Druga, Jesse DeRosa, and Max Marraccini; great-grandmother of Bryce Carter; also nieces and nephews. Friends received in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Fri., Nov. 10, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in St. Michael Parish. Offer condolences at: bekavacfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRICKER DORIS A. AGE 67 OF HAR...
BRICKER DORIS A. Age 67 of Harwick, PA passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017. She was born January 20, 1950 and was preceded in death by her father, Charles L. Bricker in 1983. She was a member of the Holiday Park United Methodist Church. Doris is survived by her mother, Susan G. Bricker Finley of Monroeville; a brother, Kevin (Sharon) Bricker of Murrysville; a nephew, Daniel (Sarah) Bricker; and two nieces, Eva Rose and Alexis Grace. Visitation with the family from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the HART FUNERAL HOME INC., Murrysville. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Tony Fallisi officiating. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GIESEY WAYNE F. AGE 83, OF PEN...
GIESEY WAYNE F. Age 83, of Penn Hills, on November 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Frances (Dimling) Giesey; loving father of David Edward Giesey (Julie); grandfather of David Edward, Jr. and Daniel Zachary Giesey; brother of the late Winifred Carmack. Friends received Friday 6-8 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Funeral Service at the funeral home, Friday 8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRANNIS SUSAN A. (SNYDER) A GR...
GRANNIS SUSAN A. (SNYDER) A Great Wife and Mom, unexpectedly was chosen by Angels on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from her home on Neville Island at the age of 53. She was born in Monaca on June 4, 1964 to Patricia (Madden) Snyder and the late Stanley Snyder. She was married to her beloved husband for 25 years, Robert Grannis. They had two beautiful daughters, Lindsey and Sydney, all living together on Neville Island. Cherished sister of Sherri Snyder, Judi Snyder, Mark (Judy) Snyder all of Monaca; also, several loving nieces and nephews. Susan grew up in Monaca and graduated high school in 1982 where she excelled in basketball and softball. She obtained her LPN from CCBC and went on for a B.S. in Health from Slippery Rock University. Her nursing career included working as an LPN at Valley Care Nursing Home and as a substitute nurse for Cornell Elementary School. She was a former member of Presbyterian Church of Coraopolis. Susan will be remembered as loving, caring, and a good listener. She was a tech savvy Mom, always texting encouraging, supportive, eloquent words to her daughters daily. Her positivity spread to all she met. Appreciating her humor, she was the first to laugh at her jokes, you could hear her little snicker which just made everyone break up laughing. She will be greatly missed by friends and family. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave. where service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m., Rev. Beth Wierman will officiate. Burial will be private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DIPPOLITO HELEN AGE 92, OF WAY...
DIPPOLITO HELEN Age 92, of Waynesburg, formerly of Braddock, died on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, in Rolling Meadows nursing home in Waynesburg. Helen was born December 23, 1924, in Braddock, a daughter of the late Rocco and Rose Orsini Sartorelli. A lifelong devout Catholic, Helen was a member of St. Ann's Parish in Waynesburg. Prior to moving to Waynesburg, she was a very active member of Good Shepherd in Braddock and enjoyed membership in the Italian Sons and Daughters of America. Helen enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. She was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and she loved to read. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Dippolito; four sisters, Philomena Antrilli, Angeline DeFazio, Clara Dippolito, and Hilda Sartorelli; and several nephews and nieces. Helen is survived by her daughter, Lorraine Handley (Jim); grandchildren, Samantha (Mac), Jody (David), and Jimmy (Anne); and five great-grandchildren, Sadie, Ian, Eliza, Gillian, and Lucy. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at SCHLEIFER FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., (412-271-1361), at 534 Jones Ave., Braddock, PA 15104. In lieu of flowers, send donations in Helen's memory can be made to Rolling Meadows Nursing Home, 107 Curry Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARMS PATRICIA A. AGE 65, OF W...
HARMS PATRICIA A. Age 65, of West Deer Township, passed away, November 7, 2017, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Patti is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Kenneth J. Harms; mother, Patricia R. Lubic; children, Joe (Michelle) Harms, Patti (Matthew) Norris, and Michael Harms; grandchildren, Taylor and Keira Harms, Kaitlyn, Joshua, and Alyssa Norris; siblings, Sharon (Norm) Fairchild, Chuck (Karen) Lubic, Sandy (Tim) Duffy, Donna (Billy) Gordon, Vicki (Bill) Pilossoph, Bruce (Lori) Lubic, Alan Lubic, and Steve Lubic; many nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives are invited to attend visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017, at ADAM SIEMIANOWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 179 Starr Road, Russellton, 15076. A Christian Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m., Saturday, at St. Victor Parish, Bairdford, with Rev. Charles Speicher. Interment will follow at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish Cemetery, Indiana Township. For online condolences please visit westdeerfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAINES JOHN R. JACK AGE 84, ...
HAINES JOHN R. JACK Age 84, of Bethel Park, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (Layfield) Haines; adoring father of David (Sue) Haines, Jacqueline Haines, the late John R. Haines, II, Caroline (Kevin) O'Hara, Tricia Haines, Victoria (Eric) Estep and John (Sophia) Haines, III; grandfather of David Haines, Jr., Michael Haines, Katherine Tomes, the late Madeline O'Hara, Emily and Paige Estep; brother of Wesley Barney Haines, the late Alfred, Alice and Grace Haines. Jack was driven by the love and companionship of his family and friends. He was a loving and devoted husband, a loving father and cared for his children above all else. Jack's children meant everything to him and he made sure to tell them every day how much he loved them. He was a loving man with a gentle and kind heart. He loved life, loved living and loved to be. Friends and family will be received on Monday, November 13, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PAUL HENNEY CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 10 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in his name to the Montour Trail Fund, http://montourtrail.org/help-us/donations/ OR the Wounded Warrior Project, https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCINTOSH EMMA REED FORMERLY OF...
McINTOSH EMMA REED Formerly of Clairton, PA, on Sept. 19, 2017. Mother of Tad of GA; also survived by two grandchildren; and brother, Wm. Reed. Memorial Services Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Pine Run United Methodist Church, 901 N. Sixth St., Clairton, PA. (Arr. by BUZARD FH @ 724-791-2484). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KIDD CLAUDE JULY 6, 1956 - NOV...
KIDD CLAUDE July 6, 1956 - Nov. 4, 2017. Visitation Friday 11 a.m. to 12 Noon. Service to immediately follow. Professional Services Entrusted to SPRIGGS - WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 N. Lang Ave. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BACASA GINA MARIE AGE 55, OF P...
BACASA GINA MARIE Age 55, of Penn Hills, loving daughter of Mary Jane (Piccinni) and the late George J. Bacasa; sister of George G., Mark J. (Michele), Gregory J. (Penny) Bacasa. Survived by four loving nieces and nephews. Arrangements made by the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Services and interment private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NEWTON MURDEEN C. AGE 60, OF N...
NEWTON MURDEEN C. Age 60, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Rankin, PA, passed away November 8, 2017. She is survived by her brother, Ian K. (Susan) Newton; sisters, Catherine Costa and Carolyn Verosky; and numerous nieces and nephews. JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, Friday 3-8 p.m. Funeral service Saturday 9 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Ligonier Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Westmoreland County Humane Society. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KENNEDY MARY ANNE (SCHMITTAU) ...
KENNEDY MARY ANNE (SCHMITTAU) On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, age 94, of Upper St. Clair and Allison Park. Beloved wife for 64 years of the late Charles R. Kennedy; mother of Charanne (Mac) Tracy, Lynn (Daniel) Tambellini, Charles (Jane) Kennedy, Jr., and Colleen Kennedy; loving grandmother of Amy, Brad, Flynn, Adam, Holly, Christian, Jackson; and her great-grandchildren. She was the most generous and nurturing individual, always giving everything she had to anyone who needed assistance. She loved to cook gourmet meals for her family, volunteered at Kane Hospital and homeless shelters, and supported many Christian organizations nationwide. Most importantly told many people about her Savior Jesus! Her amazing legacy will live on through the generations after her. Friends received Sunday 3-5 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143 (Franklin Park/Wexford), where a Service will be held immediately following the visitation at 5 p.m. Please leave condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HENNING HARRY W. OF AVALON, ON...
HENNING HARRY W. Of Avalon, on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Son of the late Harry and Bessie (Rothert) Henning; beloved brother of Henry G. Henning (Irene), David L. Henning (the late Barbara) and the late Donna Blaha (and the late Tom); also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Service and interment private. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MATTHEWS CHRISTINE C. (WEILAND...
MATTHEWS CHRISTINE C. (WEILAND) Of Venetia, age 57; peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 9, 2017; beloved wife of David Matthews; loving mother of Nicholas, Joshua (Rebecca) and Heather; proud grandma of Colton; beloved daughter of Tina and the late Ken Weiland; sister of Michael, Steven Weiland, Dona Gilson, Kathy Weiland, Nancy Gunter and Maureen Davin; daughter- in-law of Edward and Dorothy Matthews; sister-in-law of Edward, Jr., Robert, Timothy Matthews and Mary Powell; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Christine was co-chair of Peters Twp. Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society. She was a dedicated and longtime employee of Saint's Painting Company. Family and friends will be received Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PAUL L. HENNEY CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Monday, 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Finleyville. Burial will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Family suggests donations to American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pgh., PA 15205, Attn Peters Twp. Relay for Life. henneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NORMAN JOHN R. JACK AGE 76, ...
NORMAN JOHN R. JACK Age 76, of Avalon, formerly of Woods Run and Bellevue, passed away Nov. 9, 2017, following a prolonged illness with Multiple Myeloma. He leaves his loving wife of 53 years, Joann M. (Ray) Norman; daughter, Doreen (Shawn) Colbert, son, Gregg (Sharon Hubsch) Norman, and son, Jeff (Tina) Norman. He is also survived by his three cherished grandchildren, Steven Johnston, Samantha Colbert, and Jena Norman; and one great-granddaughter, Caroline Grace Johnston. In his early years, Jack was an employee of Allis Chalmers and Miller Printing and retired from UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Jack was an avid hunter and fisherman and truly loved the outdoors. He was a member of the ISDA North Hills Lodge # 174 where he shared many good times with his wife, Joann and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at www.LLS.org. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 12, 2017, at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m., Mon., Nov. 13, 2017, at the Church of the Assumption, 45 N. Sprague Ave., Bellevue. Private interment at a later date. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KAISER CAROL ANN (DEYBER) AGE ...
KAISER CAROL ANN (DEYBER) Age 78, of Upper St. Clair, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Beloved mother of Kathy (Jeff) Hoffmann and John Daniel Kaiser; dear grandmother of Jeffrey and Madelyn Hoffmann; loving cousin of Jan McNamara and Kevin Gallagher. Family and friends welcome Sunday 5-8 p.m. FREYVOGEL - SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 112 Fort Couch Rd., Bethel Park 15241 (412-835-1860) (opposite Macy's South Hills Village). Funeral Mass in St. Thomas More Church Monday 10 a.m. Burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pgh., PA 15237. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CIOFFI FRED WILLIAM OF MT. LEB...
CIOFFI FRED WILLIAM Of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Beechview, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at the age of 68. Fred is survived by his three children, Robert (Lisa Knight) Cioffi, Carly Cioffi (Daniel) Flapper, and Gabriel Cioffi; and his two grandchildren, Jack Cioffi and Dominic Cioffi. Fred was the son of the late Harriet Louise (Deuel) and John J. Cioffi; and the brother to John Cioffi, Jr., Joseph Cioffi, Gay Cioffi, and the late Anna Marie Hustava. Fred was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served bravely in the U.S. Army. Fred was awarded the Purple Heart medal for his valor in being wounded in combat. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Friday, November 10, 2017, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Disabled American Veterans, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Room 1606, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or online at www.dav.org. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PALARINO ROSS L., JR. "NUENIE"...
PALARINO ROSS L., Jr. "NUENIE" Age 84, of Coraopolis, formerly of Turtle Creek, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Beloved stepson of Concetta and the late Ross Palarino, Sr.; preceded in death by his mother, Alda (Pivirotto) Palarino; and his longtime companion, Alice Giammario. Loving father of Ross (Gina) Palarino III, Michelle (Carmen) Dragotta, Adrienne (Don) Bailey, and Michael (Judy) Palarino; "Pappy" of Mario and Marissa Palarino, Julie (Pete) Micklewright, and Kristine (Mike) Van Sickle, Zachary, Ryan, Anna, Valerie, Ireland, and Shannon Bailey, Alana, Domenic, and Francesca Palarino; "great-Pappy" of Lena Micklewright and Harvey Van Sickle; brother of Mary Jo (Gerry) Meyer; "Nuenie" worked for the Woodland Hills School District for over 30 years. He loved his family and everyone he met. He will be remembered for his laughter, his passion for sports, and his support of the PA Lottery. The family would like to thank Berta, for her patience and loving care of "Pappy". Friends will be received Friday 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 2-4 and 6-7:30 p.m. where a Blessing Service will follow at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of (118) Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek, (412-823-1950). Private entombment will take place in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave., Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or a charity of one's choice. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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