BOSTEDO HAZEL G. Age 90, of Blawnox, formerly of Aspinwall, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. Hazel was the daughter of the late Earl and Izella Bostedo; and sister of the late Walter S. Bostedo, George E. Bostedo, and Earl W. Bostedo, Jr. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Hazel retired from Valley Brook Country Club. Friends received from 3-8 p.m. Thursday at the WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall, where a service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BOSTEDO HAZEL G. AGE 90, OF BL...
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MILES ALICE M. PEACEFULLY ON F...
MILES ALICE M. Peacefully on February 16, 2014. Survived by beloved husband, Leroy Miles; children, Bryant C. Owens, Leroy Miles, Jr., Christopher Huffman, and Cher Miles; brothers, William Thompson, Jr. and James Williams; sister, Marilyn Hailey; eight grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday, February 20, 2014, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, INC., in Penn Hills, where services will be held Friday, February 21, 2014, at 11 a.m. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SHOWRANK JULIA AGE 90, A MOON ...
SHOWRANK JULIA Age 90, a Moon Twp. resident for 50 years, formerly of Carnegie, passed away Feb. 15, 2014, with her family at her side. Julia was born in Tire, PA July 3, 1923, to the late Antoinette Simatchko and John Duditch. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary Church and was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, William Showrank, in 2004. Julia is survived by her children, Debra (Stephen) Hogle of Moon Twp., Sandra (Mark) Spencer of Wellsboro, PA; four grandchildren, Brandon and Brett Hogle, Karli and Konnor Spencer. Mrs. Showrank was also predeceased by her sisters, Ann Waypa, Mary Hurey; and a twin, Rose Duditch; also a brother, John Duditch. Friends will be received Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the COPELAND MOON TWP. FUNERAL HOME, 981 Brodhead Rd., where Prayers will be recited Friday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret Mary Church, celebrated by Father Andrew Fischer. Entombment in Resurrection Cemetery. The family would like to thank caregivers from Home Instead, Family Hospice and Forbes Hospice for their compassion and care given to Julia. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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RICCI EDWARD R. OF MONROEVILLE...
RICCI EDWARD R. Of Monroeville, formerly of Penn Hills, on February 14, 2014, age 88, from complications of Parkinson's Disease, a kind and gentle man went to be with The Lord. Husband for 12 years of Angeline (Jean Jenkins) and 49 years of the late Phyllis Macioce Ricci; father of Trudy (Rocco) Rossi, Charlie (Patti), and Eddie (Loydette); grandfather, great- grandfather, and uncle of many; survived by sister, Margaret Ricci. Preceding Ed in death were his mother and father, Leonilda and Cesidio Ricci; and siblings, Iva Rossi, Evelyn Donatelli, Charles Ricci, Mary Donatelli, and Concetta Mincin. Ed had been a lifelong member of the Ateleta Beneficial Association founded by his father, served in Germany during World War II and was very proud of his service in the U.S. Army. He retired in 1992 as Executive Director of Mechanical Contractors of Western Pennsylvania. The Ricci children would like to thank the Liberto, Jenkins and D'Ambrosio families for including him in their lives. They would also like to thank the many doctors, nurses, and aides who helped care for him. Friends received Friday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10 a.m. at St. Bernadette Church, Monroeville, with entombment following in Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, the family requests contributions in Ed's name to The Autism Society of Orange County, 582 N. Waverly, Orange, CA 92867 or Steps to Independence, 300 Cedar Ridge Drive, Suite 311, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CWYNAR JENNIFER S. FEB. 20, 19...
CWYNAR
JENNIFER S.
Feb. 20, 1987 - Jan. 6, 2010
There is a face before us.
A voice we love to hear.
A smile we will always remember of a daughter we love so dear.
The heart remembers most
what it has loved best!
Happy Birthday!
Forever missed & loved
Mom, Dad & Nicole
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WRIGHT GWENDOLYN GAIL AGE 63, ...
WRIGHT GWENDOLYN GAIL Age 63, on Saturday, February 15, 2014, passed away peacefully when called to be with the Lord. A daughter of the late Carolyn Shropshire; and sister of the late Terrel Wilson and Michael Shropshire. She is survived by stepfather, Joe Shropshire; brothers, Randy Wilson, Joe, Jr., Stanley, and Calvin Shropshire; aunts, Marcella and Amanda; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday from 11-1 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219, where Funeral Service will begin at 1 p.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CARR MARGARET A. MARGE (ALBE...
CARR MARGARET A. MARGE (ALBERT) Age 81, of Shaler Twp., on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Beloved wife of John Wally Carr; loving mother of Mike (Cathy) Albert and Frank (Pam) Albert; dear grandmother of Jake, Nick, Clay, Zach, and Kira; dear great-grandmother of Grayson, Ryder, and Rowen; sister of Shirley (late Bill) Noullet and the late Jack Coffey. Friends will be received Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Service will be held in Christ Lutheran Church, Millvale, on Saturday at 10 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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STEVENSON GLADYS C. AGE 89, OF...
STEVENSON GLADYS C. Age 89, of Beechview, on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Sister of the late Kenneth (surviving spouse, Theresa J.) Stevenson; aunt of Ken G. (Kathy). Gladys retired from PNC Bank. She belonged to Eastern Star #510. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2630 West Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000, on Friday 1-6 p.m. Service and interment private. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BELLON ROSE V. (SANTAVICCA) ON...
BELLON ROSE V. (SANTAVICCA) On Wednesday, February 19, 2014, age 99. Wife of the late Joseph Bellon; loving aunt of Jacquelyn Schmider, her husband, Bill; and son, Derek; sister of Albert Santavicca and the late Lucy Martino, Elizabeth and Emil Santavicca and Helen Adragna; sister-in-law of Angela Santavicca; also many nieces and nephews. As per Rose's wishes, there will be no visitation. A Funeral Mass will celebrated in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Friday at 10 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the BAGNATO FUNERAL HOME. Add a tribute at: www.bagnatofuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SPLANE JAMES M. MICKEY MICKE...
SPLANE JAMES M. MICKEY Mickey, age 62, was called home by his late and loving parents, John Buzz and Regina Tootie Splane, on Sunday, February 2, 2014. Loving brother of Kathleen Splane and Mary Anne Splane-Zuk and her husband, Dave; cherished nephew of Mary McLaughlin. Mickey will be sadly missed by many friends and longtime caregivers at Selinsgrove Center. A committal service will be held in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 2 p.m. Everyone please meet at the cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC. Add a tribute at: www.staabfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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TOPERINE ALFRED G. "AL" AGE 58...
TOPERINE ALFRED G. "AL" Age 58, of Kennedy Twp., went home to the Lord on February 18, 2014. Beloved husband of Sharon (Chardello); he was the son of the late Alfred and Helen Toperine; brother of Arleen Leonard; uncle of John Fadool, Joan Duffy, Zachary, and Tyler Chardello, and the late Nathan Chardello. Al enjoyed his rabbits and guitars. Family will receive friends THURSDAY 2-8 p.m. at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Rd., Kennedy Twp., where prayers will be offered FRIDAY at 1:00 p.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Malachy Church at 1:30 p.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KENNEDY MARY HELEN (FRYE) AGE ...
KENNEDY MARY HELEN (FRYE) Age 76, of Gibsonia, suddenly, on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Beloved mother of Kathleen (Lewis) Walker, Anita (Frank) Parker, Janet Gubanic, Mary Sue (Joe) Wilczynski and James Robert (April) Kennedy; grandmother of Jessica (Jeff) Hartman, Sarah (Joe) Troyan, Justine (Michael) Russell, Alison Parker, Paul Gubanic, Joey, Paige and Matthew Wilczynski, Hailie, Ian and Seth Kennedy; dear great-grandmother of Leah, Jack and Dylan Hartman, Amelia and Adele Troyan. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Sweden Church, Wildwood, on Friday 11 a.m. Contributions may be sent to the St. Catherine Christian Women's Association. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DARKE MARY LOIS (KOWAL) OF OVE...
DARKE MARY LOIS (KOWAL) Of Overbrook, on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Wife of the late Roger W. Darke; beloved mother of Roger, Jr. (Beth), Donna, Frances (Robert), Michael, Mary (Rocky), Beth Ann and Perry (Becky); also 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; sister of Jim (Vivian), Carolene and the late Louis and Jeanette Kowal; also many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at THE FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380, THURSDAY ONLY 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Blessing Service Friday 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Most recently Mrs. Darke was a resident of St. Norbert Personal Care. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org or McGuire Memorial at www.mcguirememorial.org. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KUKOVICH MARTIN MARTY KING A...
KUKOVICH MARTIN MARTY KING Age 98, of Greensburg, PA, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, in Greensburg Care Center. He was born in Westmoreland City, PA, the oldest of five children of the late Martin and Francis Dular Kukovich. He was preceded in death by brothers, Charles Kukovich (Cook) and Albert Kukovich. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Borza) Kukovich; and stepchildren; by his son, Kenneth Martin Kukovich and wife, Sandra Lockhart of Lovettsville, VA, from his first marriage to Valentina Previc Kukovich; and by his granddaughters, Kara Kukovich of Prescott, AZ and Tess Kukovich of Arlington, VA. Additionally, he is survived by three sisters, Caroline Previc of Camp Hill, PA, Alma Woodhouse of Fenwick Island, DE, and Martha Ewing of Naples, FL; and by numerous nieces and nephews. A 1934 graduate of Norwin High School, Marty was a coal miner while still in high school and was once the youngest mine steward in the United Mine Workers. During his lifetime, he was a safety supervisor at Westinghouse in Trafford, a service manager at various auto dealerships, and manager of the Colonial Manor restaurant in North Huntingdon. Marty was a lifelong member of SNPJ Lodge 41, a 76-year member of the American Federation of Musicians, and a member of the Greater Westmoreland County Labor Council. As Marty King, he was a popular local bandleader of various bands. He subsequently played with the Frank Yankovich band for 40 years on bass and button box and, in 1986, he wrote a song on the Yankovich album, which was the first polka album to win a Grammy award. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SNPJ Scholarship Fund, 247 West Allegheny Rd., Imperial, PA 15126. Family and friends will be received on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, for a viewing from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the J.F. OTT FUNERAL HOME, 504 Oak St., Irwin, PA. On Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, a Blessing Service will be held at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WHEATLEY-THURMAN BARBARA PINK...
WHEATLEY-THURMAN BARBARA PINKY Peacefully passed February 17, 2014. Friends may call Friday, February 21, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Funeral Service at Noon at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF POINT BREEZE. Interment private. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SOUTH W. JAMES AGE 85, OF WHIT...
SOUTH W. JAMES Age 85, of White Oak, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at UPMC McKeesport. He was born Nov. 29, 1928, in McKeesport, the son of the late Harry and Catherine Franklin South. Mr. South was a 1946 graduate of McKeesport High School, a sergeant first class in the Army during the Korean War and a member of St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak. Mr. South retired from H.B. South Printers in McKeesport. He formerly served on several boards of directors in the community, including McKeesport Symphony Society, Penn State Greater Allegheny Campus, Long Run Children's Learning Center, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and LaRosa Boys and Girls Club in McKeesport. Mr. South is survived by his wife, Nancy Zumbro South; children, Mark (Ann) South of North Huntingdon, Marcia (Philip) Klein of Wausau, WI and Marlin (Maura) South of North Huntingdon; grandchildren, Julia and Noah South; two brothers, H. Jack South of Medina, NY and G. Franklin South of Tampa, FL; and nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the JENNIFER S. JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., White Oak. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Angela Merici Church with the Rev. Kevin Dominik officiating and a tribute being offered by the Rev. Dr. Rudy Mayak. Entombment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. South's name to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110. Condolences may be made at: jenniferjordanfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LEVY ELEANOR G. AGE 80, ON TUE...
LEVY ELEANOR G. Age 80, on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, of the South Side. Wife of the late Kenneth P. Levy; beloved mother of Kenny (Bobbi), Kevin (Barb) and Kali A. (Don); loving grandmother of Jarad, Jonathan, and Justin; sister of Ruthie, Jeannie, Richard and Geraldine "Cookie" and the late Eugene, Bobby, LaVerne, Dolores, Margaret, and Janet; sister-in-law of Dorothy and Carolyn; also survived by many nieces and nephews and her bowling and card club friends. Her sense of humor will be missed. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227 on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SCRUGGS OTEY M., PH.D. AFTER A...
SCRUGGS OTEY M., Ph.D. After a long illness, Dr. Scruggs died on February 14, 2014, at Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Twp., PA. He was born in Vallejo, CA on June 29, 1929. He grew up in Santa Barbara, CA, and was well-known for his athletic prowess. In 1952, he tried out for the Olympics in the Decathlon. He finished fifth in the trials, leaving him as he put it, two places from the boat. Dr. Scruggs graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1951, and received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1958. He taught American History at UCSB until 1965. After a stint with the Peace Corps staff in Ecuador and in Washington, D.C., he returned to UCSB. In 1969, he accepted a position at Syracuse University, and taught there until his retirement in 1995. Dr. Scruggs is survived by his wife, Barbara; his sister, Consuelo Devereaux; his son, Jeffrey; daughter-in-law, Robbin Mitchell; and grandchildren, Jack and Ava. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, and at 3:30 p.m. at Sherwood Oaks, 100 Norman Drive, Cranberry Twp., PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Professor Otey Scruggs to the Otey and Barbara Scruggs History Fund, to support student and faculty research. Donations may be sent to the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, 200 Eggers Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244. Online donations may be made at the Syracuse University Maxwell School Website. Arrangements by McCABE BROS. INC. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MCILVANE REV. DONALD W. AGE 88...
McILVANE REV. DONALD W. Age 88, of Pittsburgh, on Sunday, February 16, 2014. Son of the late William and Mary (Brennan) McIlvane; brother of Mary Elizabeth McIlvane, the late Robert E. McIlvane and Roseanne Casey; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Fr. Donald was a World War II veteran, serving on the Yale Victory Ship. After his discharge from the service, he was ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 1952, and celebrated his 60th anniversary of his ordination in 2012. His ministry took him to various parishes and chaplaincies throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh from 1952-1994. He became involved in interracial issues, ecumenical dialogue, labor equality and political responsibility. On March 7, 1965, he walked with Martin Luther King in the historic Selma March and in 1994 he traveled to South Africa as a documented observer of free elections and witnessed Nelson Mandela being elected as President. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Friday, February 21, 2014, from 2-4 p.m. followed by Translation and Vespers at St. Nicholas Croatian Church, 24 Maryland Avenue, Millvale, PA 15209 at 7 p.m. with visitation until 9 p.m. and additional visitation on Saturday, February 22, 2014, from 9-10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. with the Most Reverend William J. Winter, Retired Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh as the main celebrant. Private burial in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Relief Services (CRS), P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21297 or to the Society for the Preservation of the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka (SPMMV), 24 Maryland Avenue, Millvale, PA 15209. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LARABEE FAYETTA N. (KREGER) AG...
LARABEE FAYETTA N. (KREGER) Age 73, of Scott Twp., went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late David Larabee; loving mother of Eric (Sheila) McDaniels, Erin Larabee, and Jasen Larabee; sister of Colleen (Neil) Kreger-Grayson and Karen (Tom) Rizer; grandmother of Ben, Amanda and Natalie; also four great-grandchildren. Faye was the former volunteer coordinator at Friendship Village, a devoted member of Mt. Lebanon U.P. Church and she loved to lead bible study at Asbury Heights. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A celebration of Faye's life will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Mt. Lebanon U.P. Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Lebanon U.P. Church, 255 Washington Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15216. View and add condolences at: www.warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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