KNOCH WILLIAM H. BILL Age 75, of Ross Twp., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. William, affectionately known as "Bill" will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew him for his upfront personality, kind heart, and willingness to help anyone who needed it. Bill was known for always doing things "the right way". He was the Patriarch of his family, providing for his loving wife, and three children for many years. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, who led by example. He was a longtime member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Elk's Lodge No. 339, The Masonic Lodge No. 716, and the Highland Country Club. Bill spent nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization as a pitcher. After baseball Bill went on to start his own International Sales Company named after his three children, BBK International that is still in business today. In his spare time, Bill was an avid golfer, and was inducted into the 2015 North Hills Sports Hall of Fame. He was the beloved husband of 52 years to the former Nancy Tyson; loving father of William (Mollie) Knoch, Brad (Stephanie) Knoch, and Kacey (Dan) Davis; proud papa of Sarah, Kristina, Grace, Ella, Jackson, and Willy. Family and friends received Wednesday from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills, where services will take place Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Allegheny County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bill's name to a charity of the donor's choice. Please visit www.devlinfuneralhome.com to view this tribute and send online condolences to the family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHAPLIN BERTHA MAE (ROBINSON) ...
CHAPLIN BERTHA MAE (ROBINSON) Age 89, of Liberty Borough, died Friday, November 10, 2017, at UPMC McKeesport. Friends will be received in the HUNTER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 (The HunterFuneralHome.com) on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A service will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mount Vernon Cemetery Chapel. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 1, 2017 at 10 a.m. in Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15132 with the Rev. Lynn Portz officiating. The family suggests contributions to Shadyside Presbyterian Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HILL ARLENE G. AGE 88, OF OAKM...
HILL ARLENE G. Age 88, of Oakmont, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Thomas G. Hill; loving mother of Kevin (the late Patricia) Hill of New Kensington and Rhonda (Lawrence) Walker of Cheyenne, Wyoming; grandmother of Wesley (Jane) Bruggink, Adline (Samuel) Adams, Margeaux (Paul) Mathis, and Grant Walker; great-grandmother of Madison and Morgan Bruggink, Patrick and John Adams. Arlene was a member of Riverside Community Church and enjoyed crafts and gardening. Friends and relatives will be received on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, from 4-7 p.m. at the BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont. Funeral Service Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Donations may be made in her name to Riverside Community Church, 800 3rd St., Oakmont, PA 15139. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LONG WALTER H. WALLY AGE 85,...
LONG WALTER H. WALLY Age 85, of Shaler Township, on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Beloved husband of Ruth (Wujko) Long; loving father of Jean Wagner and Walter P. Long; father-in-law of Kim Long and George Wagner, Jr.; devoted pap-pap of Erika (Winston) Penny, Kaleigh (Zach) Gamsey, Brandon and Taylor Hutchens; cherished great-grandpap of Shepard and Lorelai Penny and Raylan Gamsey; son of the late Walter P. and Emma "Kay" (Hoffman) Long; brother of the late Allen (surviving wife, Delores) Long; also survived by his lifelong friend, Chuck Sauter; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Tuesday 1-6 p.m. Funeral Service at 5:30 p.m. Interment private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARR DAVID FORMERLY OF MOUNT L...
BARR DAVID Formerly of Mount Lebanon and Ambridge, on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Irma C. Barr; loving father of Charles Barr (Robyn Shapiro), Adam (Teresa) Barr and the late Philip Barr; grandfather of Tania Shapiro-Barr (William Orkin), Jeremy Shapiro-Barr, Michael Shapiro-Barr (Anna Kasper) and Joseph Barr; great-grandfather of Benjamin, Jesse and Elliana Orkin; brother of the late Max Barr, Dorothy Augenblick and I.J. Barr. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Graveside Services and Interment will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017, at 11 a.m. in Pliskover Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Pliskover Cemetery Association, Inc. P.O. Box 8237, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LUCAS SUSAN E. (KAEFER) AGE 52...
LUCAS SUSAN E. (KAEFER) Age 52, of Shaler Twp., passed away peacefully after a long battle on Nov. 11, 2017 surrounded by family. Susan was born in Pittsburgh on Nov. 17, 1964. Susan was married to Rich Lucas on Jan. 22, 1983, they were married 34 years. She enjoyed watching and cheering on her Pittsburgh Pirate and Steelers. She also enjoyed and loved playing Bingo at the local Firehalls and VFWs. Susan was the beloved wife of Rich Lucas; mother of Justin Lucas (Maggie), Madison Lucas; adored grandmother of Gavin Lucas; sister of Michael Kaefer (Barb), Cathy Carlisle (Glenn), Stephen Paul Kaefer (Kim), Joesph Kaefer, Jason Kaefer, Joshua Kaefer, Jim Evachek (Trish); loving sister-in-law to Betty Schultz (Glenn), Vernie McCandless (late Paul), Janet Wiemer (Dave), Peggy Mitchelltree (late George). She will be missed by many nieces, nephews; and friends. Susan is preceded in death by her partners in crime, Judith Kaefer, Tommy Kaefer, George Kaefer. Celebrate Susan's life with her family on Tues. from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rte. 8, Shaler Twp. Leave condolences at: permanfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAUMHARDT PETER JAMES ON SUNDA...
BAUMHARDT PETER JAMES On Sunday, November 12, 2017. Beloved husband of Abbylee Baumhardt; devoted father of Heather Baumhardt and Brad Baumhardt (Angela); loving pepaw to Brayden and Addilyn Baumhardt; brother of Barbara and Dennis Baumhardt and the late Michael Baumhardt; brother-in-law of Jeffrey Charapp. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Visitation one hour prior to services (12 Noon - 1 p.m.). Interment Tiphereth Israel Cemetery. The family will be sitting Shiva at the Abbylee Baumhardt residence Tuesday and Wednesday. Contributions may be made to Scleroderma Research Foundation, 220 Montgomery Street, Suite 141, San Francisco, CA 94104-3546. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KORICA PETER, JR. AGE 81, OF W...
KORICA PETER, Jr. Age 81, of Washington, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 11, 2017, in the Washington Hospital. He was born November 1, 1936, in Bridgeville, a son of Peter and Katherine Klaich Korica, Sr. Mr. Korica was a graduate of Bridgeville High School. He served with the US Army Signal Corps from November 1959 to February 1962. For 22 years, he worked for Papercraft of Blawnox as a system analyst and data processing manager, retiring in 1985. Following his retirement, he partnered with his brother to form Korica Sunrooms of Canonsburg for two years. He belonged to the American Legion Post #902 of Houston and the Houston Independent Club. Mr. Korica was an avid golfer and belonged to the league at Village Green Golf Course. He also enjoyed boating. On April 11, 1959, he married Joyce Dielsi who died December 20, 2011. Surviving are a sister, Helen Fatigati of Cecil; a sister-in-law, Yvonne Korica of S. Fayette Twp.; his loving companion of two years, Shirley Mucha of Peters Twp.; loving nieces, Valerie Harper (Chuck), Mary Jo Groves (Rob), Joyce Shaw (Kevin), Karen Gilchrist (Rob), Vicki Geffrey; and nephews, (Michael), Bill Fatigati, Jr. (Diane) and Veto Asti, Jr.; and many great-nieces and nephews. Deceased are a brother, Emil Korica; two sisters, Mary Drexler and her husband, Joseph and Emilie Asti and her husband, Veto; and a brother-in-law, Bill Fatigati. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the McILVAINE - SPEAKMAN FUNERAL HOME, LTD., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2017, in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors provided by the Honor Guard from VFW Post 191, Canonsburg. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Donnell House, 10 Leet St., Washington, PA 15301. Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at mcilviane-speakman.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRANDI WILLIAM C. AGE 90, OF P...
GRANDI WILLIAM C. Age 90, of Penn Township, formerly of Turtle Creek, died on November 10, 2017. Survived by wife, Edythe; step-daughters; sons; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Arrangements by LINDSAY-JOBE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3343 Route 130, Harrison City. (724-744-2721). www.Lindsay-JobeFuneral Home.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEVDANSKY DEIDRE ON SATURDAY, ...
LEVDANSKY DEIDRE On Saturday, November 11, 2017, Deidre Levdansky, age 70, passed away suddenly. She was the beloved daughter Anthony Richard Levdansky (deceased) and Dorothy Joan Levdansky. Deidre called her mother nightly to hear a story about times past. She cherished their relationship and always treasured her best friend. Deidre learned from the best and became a mother to three children, Jeffery, Jennifer and Kate. She loved them deeply and was always a major support system, confidant and friend. Each of her children has been blessed with spouses, that became her daughter and sons-in-love, Debra, Ron and Joseph (respectively). These relationships blessed Deidre with her five grandchildren; Kirsten, Tony, Brett, Tessa and Zachary. She was happiest in the time she spent with her kids, as you could easily see through the pure and genuine affection she showed while with them. She adored something specific about all of them, Kirsten's intellectual drive, Tony's determination, Brett's humor, Tessa's pure heart and the fact that Zachary was so much like her- wonderfully stubborn! Cecilia (sister) and Steven Cicero (brother-in-law); and nieces, Michelle, Amanda and Stephanie, always had a special place in Deidre's heart as she held close such fond memories of the adventures they once experienced together. Deidre also leaves behind her fur child, Gabriella, who has been a faithful and loyal companion for the last 13 years. Family welcomes friends to BEINHAUER FUNERAL HOME, (2828 Washington Road, McMurray) on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., with Pastor Pam Powers Moore speaking at 7:30. A mass will be held at St. Damien's Church in Monongahela (722 West Main Street, Monongahela) on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pets for Vets (P.O. Box 10860, Wilmington, NC 28404). Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCIULLI GABRIEL L. ON FRIDAY, ...
SCIULLI GABRIEL L. On Friday, November 10, 2017, Gabe, age 95, of Shaler. Husband of the late Mary (Flaherty) Sciulli; beloved father of Mary Ann, Eleanor, Margaret, Patricia, Gabriel, Jr., Bernard, Michael, Joseph, John and the late Catherine; also survived by 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great- grandchildren. No visitation. Everyone welcome for a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Juan Digeo Parish, Madonna Church, Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BURK LYNNE E. (BEVERIDGE) AGE...
BURK LYNNE E. (BEVERIDGE) Age 74, of Corsica, formerly of Turtle Creek, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer, on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Robert Burk; loving mother of Coleen Burk, Maureen Spolan, and Ruth (Ronald) Kravetz, and the late infant baby, Charles Burk; grandmother of Austin, Sean, and Courtney; sister of Charles (Beverly) Beveridge; sister-in-law of LaVerne (the late Robert) Wilkinson; also several nieces and nephews. Lynne was a loving wife and mother who adored her grandchildren. She loved gardening, the outdoors, and taking care of her pets. Friends will be received Wednesday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of (118) Shaw & Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek, (412-823-1950). Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday 9:30 a.m. at St. Colman Parish. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CRAWFORD CHARLES W., JR. HUSBA...
CRAWFORD CHARLES W., Jr. Husband of the late Shirley; loving dad of Mary Joyce (Fred) Burger III, Chuck (Gretchen) Crawford; and Pap to Colin and Jack; brother of Joan (Hap) Barnes of Lima, OH and the late Mae Logue, Ray (surviving spouse, Barbara) Crawford and Beverly Galderisi. Chuck served in WWII and played and traveled all over the world playing baseball for the 8th Army. He worked for 40 years at Bell Telephone (Verizon) and then North Pittsburgh Phone Co. He also volunteered for 32 years teaching art to handicap adults at the Easter Seal Society. A graduate of Oliver High School and Carnegie Mellon University, he also coached baseball in Brighton Heights for over 20 years. Chuck leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. MJ and Chuckie want to acknowledge the wonderful help from friends and neighbors (especially Barb) and his special nurse and friend, Janet. The family will receive visitors Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at O'BRIENS, 3724 California at Cooper Ave., N.S. Funeral Mass in St. Cyril of Alexandria Church Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BIRKHIMER DOUGLAS B. AGE 77, O...
BIRKHIMER DOUGLAS B. Age 77, of Bakerstown, passed from death to life to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Beloved husband for 56 years of Joyce (Newton) Birkhimer; dear father of Kimberly (George) Krause, Derrick (Toni) Birkhimer, Pamela Fornadley-Gorski, Suzanne Sorce, Jill Michelle Birkhimer, and Mary Frances Kohler; proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; brother of Gordon (Susan) Birkhimer. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 5864 Heckert Rd., Box 143, Bakerstown, PA 15007. Service will be on Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown at 11 a.m. Interment private. Douglas has been called "Funseeker #1," "Papa Bear," "Mighty Papa," "Cupcake" and many other fun loving names that we can't mention here, but we all knew whatever we did- not to call him late for supper! He was a very loving and faith filled husband, father, and friend. He stayed committed and devoted to his Lord Jesus, his wife, his family, and friends, sacrificing his whole life helping and serving others. As a family, we have witnessed an enormous outpouring of love and appreciation during his journey. We know our hero is now in the very presence of our loving heavenly Father. Please leave condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MERCOLINI MEDIO M. MIKE AGE...
MERCOLINI MEDIO M. MIKE Age 90, on Monday, November 13, 2017, of Sheraden. Beloved husband of the late Mary Josephine (Smith) Mercolini; loving father of Michele Janosko (special friend of Duane Checketts), Maureen Ziolkowski, Therese Cullen (Bill), James Mercolini, and Sue Ann Pope; grandfather of Jason (JoLynn) and Justin Janosko, Jill Rotella (Sandro), Joel Matthew (Kelly) Ziolkowski, Eric (Danielle), and Scott (Desiree Powell) Cullen, Ashton, Allie, and Leah Pope; great-grandfather of Teresa, Gabriella and Giuliana Rotella, Anna, Wyatt, Sophia, and Levi Janosko, Colin and Crosby Ziolkowski and Nola Cullen; brother of the late Mary Snatchko, Josephine Schwartz, Patricia Kneup, Joan Schwartz, the late Alexander Mercolini, Jr., the late Carmella Mercolini, John Mercolini, and the late Nicholas Mercolini. Survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Medio retired after a 40 year career with the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad. He was a lifelong member of Holy Innocents Parish. Medio will always be remembered for his devotion to his family and friends, and his deep faith. Friends received WEDNESDAY 2-8 p.m. at the WILLIAM F. CONROY FUNERAL HOME, 2944 Chartiers Ave., Sheraden. Funeral Mass in Ascension Worship Site of St. Philip Parish, 114 Berry St., Pittsburgh, PA 15205 on Thursday at 10 a.m. wfconroyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCOTT DR. JOHN BRENT DR. JOHN ...
SCOTT DR. JOHN BRENT Dr. John Brent Scott, of Boynton Beach and formerly of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 9, 2017. He was 54. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 26, 1963, he is the loving son of Jack A. and Carol Ann Scott (Pawlak). Brent was a graduate of Fox Chapel High School, Fox Chapel, PA in 1982. He then attended as a pre-med student at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. Graduating in 1986, Dr. Scott went on to complete his residency in Periodontics at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Scott is survived by his parents; his brother, Michael Douglas Scott (Christine); and is the uncle of Dustin, Tryphtin, Kianna, and Riley Scott. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at HORIZON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 4650 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064, where a ceremony to commemorate "Brent's Parting Words" will start at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will follow on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale (South Chapel), 2101 W. Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Private Burial Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Dr. Scott to the Manna Benevolent Outreach Food Ministries at: http://www.manabenevolent.org/donate.html or by calling: 954-785-3089. Online condolences may be made at: www.HorizonFuneralCremation.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEISTNER MARY JANE (WHITESIDE)...
LEISTNER MARY JANE (WHITESIDE) Age 73, of Franklin Park, formerly Bakerstown, on November 13, 2017. Beloved wife of William C. Leistner, Jr.; loving mother of Robin (Rev. Colin) McRoberts and William Leistner; sister of Russell (Myrna) Whiteside; dear grandmother of Ruby McRoberts. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LTD., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown. Memorial Services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in Faith Community Christian Church, 100 Church Dr., Moon Twp., PA 15108. Rev. Colin McRoberts, officiating. Jane bred and showed Great Pyrenees Show Dogs for many years. She was an amazing mom and was the best human being you could know. She will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations to Great Pyrenees Club of Western PA Rescue, swpapry.org/donate. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WORST EUGENE R. DIED PEACEFULL...
WORST EUGENE R. Died peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson's disease on November 13, 2017, age 86, of Bellevue. Beloved husband for 51 years of the late Helen (Hayson) Worst; father of Rich (Leslie) Worst; grandfather of Justin and Florence Hunt, John Worst and Frank Worst. Family will welcome friends Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143 (Franklin Park/Wexford), where service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Gene was a member of Steamfitters Local #449 and a Veteran of the Korean War. Special thanks to the staff at Concordia and the Good Samaritan Hospice House of Wexford for the great care Gene received. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Parkinson Foundation of Western PA, 575 Lincoln Avenue, Pgh., PA 15202. Please leave condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CANTWELL BARBARA A. (MATESSA) ...
CANTWELL BARBARA A. (MATESSA) Age 71, of Banksville, unexpectedly on Monday, November 13, 2017. Beloved mother of Karen Cantwell (Daniel Scheirer), Amy Cantwell, and Tommy Cantwell (April Vojtash); grandmother of Tori and T.J.; sister of Richard (Toni) Matessa; cousin of Jackie (Charlie) Whitlock; also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends received Thursday 2-8 p.m. at SCHEPNER -McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 a.m. in St. Philip Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara's memory may be made to The Susan G. Komen Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244 or a charity of donor's choice. schepnermcdermott.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZEIDLER JAMES F. AGE 86, OF CR...
ZEIDLER JAMES F. Age 86, of Cranberry Twp., on Monday, November 13, 2017. Born Nov. 11, 1931, son of Charles and Elizabeth Zeidler. Beloved husband of 60 years to Loretta M. Zeidler; loving father of Sue Zeidler, Marianne (the late Don) Batista, Jim Zeidler, and Richard Zeidler; proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren; and great-grandfather of eight great-grandchildren. Family and friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Pinewood Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Good Samaritan Hospice. Please visit www.devlinfuneralhome.com to view this tribute and send online condolences. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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