TEDESCO
ARMAND
1930-2005
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend.
We miss you & we love you.
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TEDESCO ARMAND 1930-2005 LOVIN...
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BRIGGS JAY D. AS A SON HE WAS ...
BRIGGS
JAY D.
As a son he was caring and helpful,
As a brother he was interested and engaging,
As a father he was proud, enthralled and alive,
As a person he worked effortlessly to help people smile.
On this day please think of the person he was in your life.
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EPERTHENER BILL A MAN OF INSP...
EPERTHENER
BILL
A man of inspiration, and never forgotten by all who loved him.
Katie
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RODAN GERALDINE GERRY (BAER)...
RODAN GERALDINE GERRY (BAER) April 26, 1925 to February 13, 2014, teacher, home economist, and mother, Geraldine Gerry Rodan of McCandless, died peacefully in her apartment Thursday afternoon, with her family by her side. A woman of firm faith, Gerry had made clear to her family that she was ready to go and be with her Lord. A celebration of her life will be held in April at her church, St. Paul's United Methodist, 1965 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA. Her cremated remains will be interred with her husband of 49 years, WWII veteran John Jack Gifford Rodan, in Monroe, Michigan. Born in Hummelstown, PA on April 26, 1925, to Irwin and Maude Baer, Gerry had two younger brothers who survive her, Richard Dick Baer of Middletown, PA and John Jack Baer of Los Altos, CA. She married Jack Rodan on May 13, 1950, in a hometown ceremony. Prior to her marriage, she attended Juniata College and put a degree in Home Economics to good work in that field for both Westinghouse and Public Service of New Jersey. Later in life, she pursued a Master's degree in education at Glassboro State College and taught Language Arts to sixth and seventh graders for more than 20 years in Haddonfield, NJ. Gerry volunteered with Haddon Fortnightly and Girl Scouts in Haddonfield, at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Monroe, MI, and was an active church member throughout her life. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Steve Tuell of McCandless, PA; her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Lois Rodan of Ypsilanti, MI; three grandsons, Sean, Anthony, and Mark Tuell; and great- grandchildren, Samantha and Katlin Dillon. Gerry's family expresses their deep appreciation to the caring staff of Sunrise of McCandless, and to AseraCare Hospice for making Gerry's final days more fulfilling and comfortable. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church or to Juniata College. Professional Services by THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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GIPKO JOHN GIPPER ON THURSDA...
GIPKO JOHN GIPPER On Thursday, February 13, 2014, John Edward Gipper Gipko, age 77, of Scott Twp., passed peacefully of natural causes in one of his favorite destinations, Hollywood, FL, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Marion Gilardi Gipko; and son of the late John and Pearl Boris Gipko. He is survived by his children, Mary Ellen Buzzelli, Susie Chunn, P.J. (Ellen), and Chris; he was the brother of George (Tracy) Gipko and the late Kim Haliko (Jim), and Judith Pappa; he is also survived by the joys of his life, his eight grandchildren and six great- grandchildren; in addition, he is survived by his son-in-law, John Buzzelli, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was a known basketball enthusiast and was engaged in coaching, running leagues, and participation in the former Dapper Dan Roundball Classic. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his honor to the Jimmy V. Foundation, 106 Towerview Court, Cary, NC 27513. Family and friends will be received Friday 2-9 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bernard Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DENSON RICHARD RICK AGE 52, ...
DENSON RICHARD RICK Age 52, on Saturday, February 15, 2014, of East Liberty. Son of Emma and the late William Denson, Sr.; father of Riché, Dana, and Durand; grandfather of eight grandchildren; survived by one sister; three brothers; and a host of family and friends. Visitation Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with service at STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 920 Cedar Ave. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ROESCH FRANK C. AGE 66, OF PLE...
ROESCH FRANK C. Age 66, of Pleasant Hills, surrounded by his family on February 18, 2014. Beloved husband of Deborah (Lawlor) Roesch for 42 years; loving father of Christopher (Catherine) Roesch, Jonathan (Teri) Roesch, and Lisa (Jeffrey) Dovichin; adoring PapPap of Korey and Lily Dovichin, Jackie Roesch and Cassandra; brother of Betty (Ronnie) King and the late George (survived by Paula) Roesch; son of the late Frank and Betty Roesch; loving son-in-law of Lillian and the late Patrick Lawlor. Visitation will be on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, where a service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. A Graveside Service will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SILVESTRI FRANK, M.D. 91, OF R...
SILVESTRI FRANK, M.D. 91, of Rome, Italy, formerly of Carnegie, passed away in Rome, on Thursday, February 13, 2014. Dr. Silvestri was a graduate of Carnegie High School, an Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Rome Medical School. He practiced internal medicine in Rome for over 60 years. Funeral Mass and burial in Rome were private. In lieu of flowers, please say a prayer or do a good deed in honor of Dr. Silvestri. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KWASNIEWSKI ROBERT R. ON MONDA...
KWASNIEWSKI ROBERT R. On Monday, February 17, 2014, of Shaler Twp., age 85. Loving husband of Marlene L. (McVicker) Kwasniewski; dear father of Suzan Sherback, Sharlene Brue, Diane Remerowski, Robert (Ann) Kwasniewski, David Kwasniewski, and the late Karen Kwiatek; also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother of Virginia Kwas, Mary Ann Hartung, James Kwasneski, and the late Romualda Moe. Friends received on Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial in All Saints Church, Etna on Friday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to a charity of one's choice. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ACCETTULLA JEAN (MITCHELL) ON ...
ACCETTULLA JEAN (MITCHELL) On Monday, February 17, 2014, of Shaler Twp., formerly of Larimer Ave. of Pittsburgh. Daughter of the late Mary Scasserra and John Muccello. Survived by loving husband, William Accettulla; loving mother of the late Raymond Riccella; cherished grandmother of Erik Corrado and Rae Lynne Corrado; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Mt. Carmel Mausoleum, Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Penn Hills. Arrangements by BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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STEINMETZ HENRY J. HANK, JR....
STEINMETZ HENRY J. HANK, Jr. 70, of Brook Park, OH, formerly of Bethel Park, died Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Holy Family Home in Parma, OH. He was born May 7, 1943, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Herscoe Steinmetz. Mr. Steinmetz was retired as an accountant with the former Massey Buick in Dormont. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a Purple Heart recipient. Surviving are his daughter, Dawn Broadway and her husband, Dennis of Parma, OH; a stepson, Stephen Columbus of Clarksville; and a granddaughter, Sara Pearl Broadway. Deceased is wife, Catherine "Kay" VanVoorhis Steinmetz, who died in March, 2013. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at KEGEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tim P. Kegel, supervisor, 3560 Washington Avenue, in Finleyville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2014, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Finleyville, with Reverend Robert J. Boyle as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mingo Cemetery with full military honors accorded by Mon Valley Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 or American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 602, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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COPPNEY MARGARET MARGE 89, O...
COPPNEY MARGARET MARGE 89, of N. Fayette Twp., died Sunday, February 16, 2014. She was born November 10, 1924, a daughter of the late Catherine and William Hodgson; beloved wife of the late Elmer Yarasse who died in 1972 and William Coppney who died in 1994; cherished mother of Margaret E. Honey (husband William) Bondy; loving sister of John Hodgson, Muriel (husband Reg) Crutchley, the late Rose Cartmell and the late Sally Gregson; beloved aunt of several nieces and nephews; cherished best friend of Lorraine Miller. Family will receive friends at WHARTON - HERRICK FUNERAL HOME, Edward M. Herrick Funeral Director/ Owner, 951 Cliff Mine Rd., N. Fayette Twp., Imperial, PA, 724-695-7332, on Wednesday, between the hours of 3-7 p.m., where a service will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in Montour's Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HOFFMAN DR. BETTY (PEIRSOL) OF...
HOFFMAN Dr. BETTY (PEIRSOL) Of Murrysville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2014. She was surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Dillworth and Emma Amsler Peirsol. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Peirsol. Dr. Betty was one of the first women to become a board certified surgeon. She was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the Allegheny Medical Society, a board member of the Christian Medical and Dental Association, and an active participant in HOME (Health Outreach to the Middle East). Dr. Betty and her husband went all over the world on various medical mission trips. She taught surgery and healed the sick. She was listed in Who's Who of American Women. Many awards were given to her for her medical achievements, including "Woman of the Year" from Geneva College. Dr. Betty was one of the pioneers in the development of the Emergency Medical System of Western PA. Despite all of her medical activities, she was a tirelessly devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her beloved husband of more than 50 years, Jay B. Hoffman of Murrysville; her two sons, David (Tamys) Hoffman of Seattle, WA and Daniel (Tina) Hoffman of Irwin; and six grandchildren, Andrew, Austin, Masha, Victoria, Hannah, and Alexandra. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the HART FUNERAL HOME, INC., Murrysville. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Penn Hills Alliance Church with Pastor Daniel Moyer officiating. Everyone please meet at the church. Interment will be private. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Campus Crusade for Christ's Jesus film project. Please visit www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com to leave condolences. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SHOEMAKER BARBARA A. 69, OF CA...
SHOEMAKER BARBARA A. 69, of Callender Ln., Chicora, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014, with family from near and far by her side. Barbara was born in Conneaut Twp., Erie County, on July 25, 1944. She was the daughter of Anton and Margaret Kopczenski Neidermeyer. Soon after she was born, her parents moved to Pittsburgh where she grew up and attended school. Barbara met a United States Air Force Airman. The couple married on March 16, 1968, in Denver, Colorado. She and her husband spent the next 18 years living all over the United States and abroad. Mrs. Shoemaker lived in Virginia for 22 years, where she was a homemaker, devoted wife and mother who spent her time nurturing and caring for numerous generations of her family. Barbara was a devout catholic and a member of Mater Dolorosa Roman Catholic Church in Chicora. Mrs. Shoemaker is survived by her husband, SM Sgt. Richard G. Shoemaker, USAF retired, of Chicora; a son and two daughters, Curtis G. Shoemaker and his wife, Sherry, Tammy A. Wooten and her husband, Donald, and Deborah A. Laskey and her husband, George; eight grandchildren, Leah, Jordon, Matthew, Nathanial, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Katherine, and Benjamin; a brother, Robert; four sisters, Francis, Margaret, Josie, and Janet; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Tony, Ronnie, and Jimmy. Family and friends will be received at the HILE FUNERAL HOME OF CHICORA, 339 Chicora Fenelton Rd., Chicora, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Friday from Mater Dolorosa Roman Catholic Church, 409 N. Main St., Chicora, with the Rev. Joseph P. Pudichery, church pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in the Village of North Oakland. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Shoemaker's name may be made to 40 Days for Life, 1511 South Texas Ave., #335, College Station, TX 77840. To send a condolence, please visit: www.hilefh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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STANLEY ELIZABETH BETTY AGE ...
STANLEY ELIZABETH BETTY Age 90, of the South Hills, on Sunday, February 16, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Donald F. Stanley, Sr.; loving mother of Marsha Goldsmith, Laraine (Bill) Salesky and Donald F. (Doris) Stanley, Jr.; grandmother of William, Eric, Jonathan, Joel, Geoffrey, James, Kathryn and Jennifer; seven great- grandchildren; also many nieces and nephews. Betty was a woman of great faith, who loved her family and friends, and will be missed. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211 on Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Committal Service will be held in Jefferson Memorial Park Mausoleum Saturday 10 a.m., with a Memorial Service to follow at Mt. Lebanon U.P. Church, 255 Washington Rd., Pgh., PA 15216 Saturday 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to Mt. Lebanon U.P. Church or the Benevolent Care Fund of Asbury Heights, Mt. Lebanon or Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pgh., PA 15243. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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FREDERICK LARUE LLOYD AGE 85, ...
FREDERICK LaRUE LLOYD Age 85, of Homewood. Peacefully, on Thursday, February 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Florine Stevenson-Frederick; father of Kim Frederick-Hurt of Colorado, Rhonda (Clarence) Frederick-Burden of Ambler, PA. He is also survived by Kevin Young; grandchildren; a great-grandson; stepchildren, Vanderlee, Vanessa, Vanita, Veronica, George, Lloyd, and Daniel; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the St. James A.M.E. Church, 444 Lincoln Ave. Funeral Service to begin at 11 a.m. Professional services entrusted to COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 412-661-5916. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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FIEDLER KARL SKIP III 66, OF...
FIEDLER KARL SKIP III 66, of Neville Island, passed away at his home, Feb. 17, 2014. Skip was born in Sewickley on Feb. 3, 1948, to LaRue Daugherty Fiedler of Neville Island and the late Karl P. Fiedler. Skip was a Navy veteran serving as a Sea Bee and was a driver for Fed Ex, he enjoyed kayaking and the great outdoors. He is survived by his son, Tyler Fiedler and his fiancée, Kim Yanni of Crafton; two sisters, Debbie Fiedler of Neville Island and Sandy (Frank) Becker of Coraopolis; and a brother, Jim (Vicki) Fiedler of Neville Island; also many nieces, nephews, and friends survive. Per Skip's wishes, there will be no visitation and burial will be private. Arrangements by COPELAND. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CILLO MARGARET (TOTERO) AGE 91...
CILLO MARGARET (TOTERO) Age 91, of Windgap, on Monday, February 17, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Herman; loving mother of Dennis and Daniel; dear grandmother of Dennis, Jr., Anna, Leah, and Herman; great-grandmother of Jeremy, Haylee, and Isabella. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. THURSDAY at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. FRIDAY in Ascension Roman Catholic Church, Ingram. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HERSHEY RICHARD E., M.D. AGE 9...
HERSHEY RICHARD E., M.D. Age 90, of Mt. Lebanon, on Friday, February 14, 2014. Dr. Hershey is survived by Jeanine, his beloved wife of 59 years; his daughter, Pamela of New Orleans, LA; his sister, Eleanor Jean Earnest of Greensburg; and his brother, William Hershey of Naples, Florida; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Grace Hershey of Greensburg; and his brother, John Hershey of Aiken, South Carolina. Dr. Hershey was born in Greensburg, PA. He graduated from Mount Union College in 1944, after winning a full scholarship. He then joined the Army and rode hospital trains for two years before obtaining his medical degree in 1950 from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Hershey completed his neurosurgical residency at Mercy Hospital, where he trained under the tutelage of Dr. Floyd H. Bragdon. Upon competing a neurosurgery fellowship at Boston Memorial Hospital, under Dr. Donald Munroe, he chose to return to Pittsburgh to join Dr. Bragdon's practice, Neurosurgical Associates of Pittsburgh, which later became Pittsburgh Neurosurgery and Neurology Association. He had the honor of caring for countless patients over his 30 year career. Dr. Hershey was board-certified in neurosurgery and was a member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the American Medical Association, the Allegheny County Medical Society, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the Pittsburgh Academy of Medicine and was past president of the Mid-Atlantic Neurosurgery Society. Dr. Hershey was emeritus, senior staff at Mercy Hospital and also practiced at St. Clair Hospital, South Side Hospital, Jefferson Hospital and Washington Hospital. He served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, where he continued to mentor medical students after his retirement. Dr. Hershey loved Pitt football, bowling with the St. Clair Country Club men's and mixed leagues, family vacations in Florida and horse showing with his daughter. He especially enjoyed his weekly bridge games with Dr. Gene Delserone, Dr. George Pavlic, and Dr. Tim Janeway, all of whom tolerated many years of feisty behavior. The family would like to thank Dr. Andrew Joseph, Dr. Robert Bragdon, and Jeff Bragdon for their friendship and support. Special thanks to Dennis. A service to celebrate the life of Dr. Hershey will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 21, 2014, in the chapel of Southminster Presbyterian Church, 799 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dr. Hershey's name may be made to Southminster Presbyterian Church, 799 Washington Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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JOINER JOSEPH JOEY JACKSON, ...
JOINER JOSEPH JOEY JACKSON, Jr. Age 53, of Penn Hills, formerly of the Schenley Heights, passed Saturday, February 15, 2014, peacefully at home. Joseph is the beloved son of the late Nannie Joiner and the late Joseph Joiner, Sr.; and the father of the late Yosef Joiner. He is survived by his loving wife, Renee Davis Joiner; two sons, Joseph Joiner III and stepson, DeWitt Mathis; a daughter, Tionna Joiner; two sisters, Ida Joiner of Pittsburgh and Linda Williams of Virginia; three sisters-in-law, Cynthia Davis, Thayer Vaughn (David), and Alta Washington (Jim), all of Penn Hills; and nine grandchildren. Friends will be received Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Bidwell Presbyterian Church, 1025 Liverpool St., Pittsburgh, PA 15233, 412-231-4663, where Services will be held on Saturday 1 p.m. with Pastor DeNeice Welch, presiding. Interment Services will follow in Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Arrangements are being handled by THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., Swissvale, PA, 412-271-0345. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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