DEBSKI WALTER BERNARD Age 87, of Jefferson Hills, and former resident of Brentwood Borough for 42 years, died unexpectedly at home, on April 1, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Claire Barone; father of Glenn (Sandra Kirsch) and Walter (Marion Mullaney) of Garberville, California; son of the late Walter and Casmira (Zawadzki) Debski; brother of Robert Debski, Rose Krason, and the late Theresa Filip and Sr. M. Roberta Debski of the Felician Sisters; brother-in-law of Rose Barone (William) Hirt, Robert Barone of Punxsutawney, William (Carolyn Winslow) Barone and Francis Barone of California. Walter quit high school at age 17 to join the Navy and serve his country. He was stationed on the USS Vicksburg during World War II. His civilian working career spanned over 40 years at Allis-Chalmers in the North Side, and Volkswagen of America in New Stanton. He was elected for one term as Brentwood Borough Tax Collector and was a photographer for the South Hills Record. Walter's true love was music and as an accomplished violin and bass fiddle player, he performed throughout Pittsburgh in the 50s and 60s. He loved being the center of attention and had an incredible gift for telling jokes and making people laugh. His devotion to the catholic church was an inspiration to us all. When he could no longer attend church in person, he attended daily mass, rosary and novena via television. But most of all, Walter was an incredible husband and father, and was devoted to his wife throughout her extended illness. His love and support will be sorely missed by his sons and daughters-in-law. His advice to us was to love everyone and to go to church. Finally, the family wishes to thank Mary Ann, our nurse and friend, for 11 years of loving care and support. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227, Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:45. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angels Church at 10:30 am. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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FEHER TERESA MARIE AGE 95, OF ...
FEHER TERESA MARIE Age 95, of Monroeville and Forest Hills, on Monday, March 31, 2014. Wife of the late James Feher; daughter of the late Stephen and Teresa Milko of Detroit. Survived by children, James, Edward, Albert, Teresa, Catherine, David, Virginia; sisters, Margaret and Virginia; brother, John; 13 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren. Predeceased by children, Marianne, Thomas, Joanne; grandson, James; sisters, Irene, Clara Mae, Rose Ann, Elizabeth; brother, Joseph. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Funeral Service will be private at request of family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to ROBERT P. KARISH FUNERAL HOME, Braddock Hills, (412-271-3430). Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DOYLE DONNA I. (ALRED) AGE 52,...
DOYLE DONNA I. (ALRED) Age 52, of Mt. Oliver, on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Beloved wife of William L. Doyle; loving mother of Jeremy (Kesha) Doyle; grandmother of Kamren and Sharron; sister of Choya (John) Sutters, Michele Hill, Marcel (Carl) Anderson, Milo Alred, Jr., and Milo Merman. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday only at BRUSCO-NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Beechview, on Monday at 10 a.m. Interment in Zion Cemetery. Add at a tribute at: brusco-napierfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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POTOCHNIK MELANIE GRACE 1952-1...
POTOCHNIK
MELANIE GRACE
1952-1977
In Memory of our beloved daughter. Always loved, never forgotten.
Greatly missed by Mom, Dad and Brother Bill and family.
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OLIVER EARL C. ON WEDNESDAY, A...
OLIVER EARL C. On Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Madge (Bailey) Oliver; father of Gerald, David M. Oliver, and Donna Chismar; grandfather of Brooke Walguarnery, Dawn Okonzak, Daniel, David E., and Madeline Oliver; step- grandfather of Daniel, William Schneider, Jack, Harry, Maggie, and Teddi Marcrum; great- grandfather of Branden Henderson, Ryan Okonzak, Luke, Troy Walguarnery, and Ruby Mae Oliver; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Charles, Edward, and Howard Oliver, Phyllis Wylie and Jean Taylor. Earl was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran, graduated from Robert Morris and the University of Pittsburgh, founded Earl C. Oliver & Associates, Inc. in 1960, a manufacturers rep. firm, until retirement. Visitation Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills. Funeral Service Wednesday 1 p.m. at Allegheny County Memorial Park Mausoleum. Everyone meet at cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WADDELL COLLETTA ON APRIL 3, 2...
WADDELL COLLETTA On April 3, 2014, a resident of Ross Twp. Colletta was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Waddell. She was the beloved mother of Cathleen (Steven) Lishawa of Findlay, Ohio, William Buck (Joyce) Waddell of Findlay, Ohio and Carolyn Waddell and her fiance, Steven Seebacher of Ross Twp.; sister of Roberta (Rich) Brehl; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Holy Spirit Church, Millvale on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at noon. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Memorials may be made to the Make-a-Wish Foundation at greaterpawv.wish.org. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the SPERLING FUNERAL HOME, 700 Blazier Dr., McCandless, PA 15090. For more on Colletta's life or to leave a memory, please visit: www.sperlingfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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NUGENT WILLIAM FRANCIS MR. NUG...
NUGENT WILLIAM FRANCIS Mr. Nugent, a retired United Steel Workers Director, died of pneumonia, April 2, 2014, at Allegheny General Hospital. The O'Hara Township resident was 69. Born in Baltimore, MD, on August 21, 1944, he attended St. Phillip and James Elementary School and City College, where he played on the football team and was nominated as a McCormick Unsung Hero. After high school, he worked various jobs and was also a dancer on the Buddy Deane Show on WJZ TV. In 1965, he married Sue Ellen Harris of Baltimore, and they've remained together for 49 years. In 1965, he started working at Bethlehem Steel-Sparrow's Point, and went on to be elected as an officer in the United Steel Workers Local 2609, before later becoming an International Representative of the union in Baltimore. He studied Philosophy and Political Science at night at Towson University and, in 1998, moved to Pittsburgh where he was named Director at the United Steel Workers International Headquarters. He retired in 2010. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Heather Michelle Nugent of Dunkirk, NY; his son, Patrick William Nugent of Los Angeles, CA; grandson, Ian Patrick Nugent of O'Hara Township; granddaughters, Mary Elise Noonan and Maggie Grace Nugent; and his sisters, Kathleen Smith of Baltimore, MD and Mother Genevieve Regina who is a little Sister of the Poor in Latham, NY. A Memorial Service will be held in his honor on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Little Sisters of the Poor, 601 Maiden Choice Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21228. Family respectfully suggests donations be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Arrangements by PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rt. 8, Shaler Township. Leave condolences at: www.permanfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WOODS JESSIE (STOUGH) JESSIE S...
WOODS JESSIE (STOUGH) Jessie Stough Woods, of Napa, CA and Pittsburgh, died peacefully at home in Napa, on March 20, 2014, surrounded by three of her children. She was 92. Born in Latrobe, Jessie graduated from Latrobe High School in 1939 and subsequently attended Gettysburg College. During her college years, Jessie was a model at Cypress Gardens in Florida. On April 27, 1941, she appeared in the cover article of the Pittsburgh Press' Rota magazine, which declared her "the most photographed girl in America." In 1943, Jessie married Bernard A. Woods, Jr. They became parents to four children. They were avid global travelers, whose trips included visits to over 75 countries. On three occasions, they circled the world via ship. In 1987, Jessie and Bernie took their children and grandchildren to Kitzbuhel, Austria, to celebrate Christmas, where the family skied, rode in horse-drawn sleighs, and drank the local schnapps. The family was so fond of the experience that they returned to Kitzbuhel for another two Christmas seasons. Throughout her life, Jessie enjoyed painting on both china and canvas. Her beautiful paintings and cherished china are now spread across the homes of her children and grandchildren. Jessie is survived by her four children, Cheryl Woods of Napa, Karen Johnson of Pittsburgh and Vail, Bernard Woods III of Gerry, NY, and Lisa Becker of St. Louis. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; and ten great- grandchildren. Jessie was interred in Allegheny Cemetery next to her husband, following a family ceremony. Arrangements by WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 412-731-5001. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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TRAPUZZANO NATHAN BENJAMIN AGE...
TRAPUZZANO NATHAN BENJAMIN Age 24, Indianapolis, passed away April 1, 2014. He was born May 17, 1989, in Pittsburgh, PA to father, Benjamin J. Trapuzzano and mother, Cheryl A. (Barnes) Trapuzzano (Robert Lingenfelser). Nathan graduated in 2007 from North Allegheny High School and 2011 Summa Cum Laude from Ball State University with majors in Latin and Greek and minors in classical studies and mathematics. He was employed by Ivy Tech as a computer programmer. Nathan was a devout Catholic and was active in Pro-Life issues. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, and friend. Nathan was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Frank V. Chip Trapuzzano and Arthur W. Barnes; and aunt, Susan B. Barnes. He is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer A. Trapuzzano; unborn daughter, Cecilia Marie Trapuzzano; sisters, Rachael Lea (Robert Lee) Pruitt and Shayne Marie (Matt Ross) Trapuzzano; brothers, Matthew Arthur (Molly Clement) and Christopher Alan Trapuzzano; grandmothers, Mary Trapuzzano and Shirley Barnes; niece, Gianna Pruitt; godparents, Michael and Marie Carlini; in-laws, Karl and Ann Swihart; sister-in-law, Julie; and brother-in-law, Jared Swihart; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Nathan was buried in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, April 7, 2014, at 6 p.m. in Saints John & Paul Catholic Church, Wexford, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cecilia Marie Trapuzzano Fund. To leave the family online condolences, please visit: www.stevensmortuary.net. We encourage family and friends to visit the site and share a special story or memory about Nathan. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KOSAR FRANKLIN J. "FRANK" AGE ...
KOSAR FRANKLIN J. "FRANK" Age 80, on Wed., April 2, 2014. Beloved son of the late John and Julia Kosar; loving brother of Irene Sukits, John Kosar, Jr., and Alma Kozar. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Frank was a business man and a salesman his entire life, and a U.S. Army veteran. No visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at St. Ursula Church, Sat., April 12, 2014, at Noon. Interment National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date. Professional services entrusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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COHEN DORIS MAE (HILLIARD) AGE...
COHEN DORIS MAE (HILLIARD) Age 90, on Friday, April 4, 2014, of Whitehall. Beloved wife of George H.; mother of Linda Stern, Louise Victor, Lisa Reynolds, Lorraine Puharic, Luci Marze, and the late Larry and Laurel Cohen; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. No visitation. Services will be private. Arrangements handled by the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227. If desired, family suggests contributions to Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, 5001 Baptist Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HERCZAK RICHARD M. AGE 66, OF ...
HERCZAK RICHARD M. Age 66, of Robinson Twp., after a long illness, on Thursday, April 3, 2014. Beloved husband of Judy; loving father of Eric (Sandy), Jeffrey (Sheri), Richelle (Chad) Graeser; grandfather of Zak, Nick, Michael, Axtyn, Lariya, and Kami; brother of George (Barbara), Irene (Jack) Burik, Ronald (Susan) and Marlene Andrasick; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Monday 11-3 and 5-8 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL, FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks. Parastas Monday 3 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m., followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Rich served as a sergeant in the Marine Corps from 1968 to 1972 and also retired from US Airways. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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JACOBS VIOLA A. (MAGAGNOTTI) A...
JACOBS VIOLA A. (MAGAGNOTTI) Age 88, of Little River, SC, formerly of Bulger, PA, on September 7, 2013. Born April 30, 1925, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late John and Melena Magagnotti. Retired from Merk Corp., formerly known as Calgon. Beloved mother of Robert Jake Jacobs of Little River, SC; sister of Richard Magagnotti and wife, Arlene, of Washington Cty.; aunt of Lisa and Ricky. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Columbkille R.C. Church, Rt. 30, Imperial, on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at 10 a.m., followed by inurnment Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DRIPPS ROBERT H. AGE 84, ON TH...
DRIPPS ROBERT H. Age 84, on Thursday, April 3, 2014, Robert, of East McKeesport. Son of the late Charles and Mary Dripps. Husband of 52 years to the late Dolores Dolly-Boom (Kress); loving father of Thomas (MaryEllen) Dripps; brother of Charlene (Wayne) Bevan of Virginia; beloved grandfather of Laurel (Sean), Lindsay (Gary), Lacey (Jason), and great- grandfather of Kyra Mae and Annalee; also many cousins and nieces and nephews. Bob was retired from the U.S. Postal Service having served as an assistant Postmaster at the East McKeesport and North Versailles offices. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the VFW Post 8430 and American Legion Post 947. Bob was a former coach in the East Allegheny midget football Assn. and a manager in the East McKeesport/North Versailles baseball Assn. An avid bowler and officer in the Bo Club Bowling League since 1954. He was a member of Linway United Presbyterian Church. Friends received Sunday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, 433 Lincoln Hwy., East McKeesport, PA 15035, 412-823-4054. Service Monday 11 a.m. at Linway United Presbyterian Church with Rev Eric Dennis officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, family suggests that contributions may be to the Linway Church building fund. www.kutchfuneralhome.org Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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STINSON VIRGINIA LYNN ON THURS...
STINSON VIRGINIA LYNN On Thursday, April 3, 2014, Virginia Lynn Stinson, passed away at her home in Sewickley, PA. A dedicated wife and mother, she was the daughter of Virginia Hart Ramsey of El Paso, Texas and the late Gregory Walz Ramsey. Wife of Richard A. Stinson; mother of Richard Walz Stinson and Anthony Hart Stinson, both at home; sister of the late Chip Ramsey. Services will be held in downtown El Paso, TX at St. Clemmens Church, on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at 12 Noon. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Coronado Country Club. Arrangements by THE RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 328 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA 15143. Contributions may be made in Lynn's name to Animal Friends 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CROSBY BERNARD J. "BING" AGE ...
CROSBY BERNARD J. "BING" Age 74, of Kennedy Twp., on Thursday, April 3, 2014. Beloved husband of Emilie (Smith) Crosby; loving father of Daniel (Amy) Crosby and Megan Crosby Bishop; dear grandfather of Kiefer, Keira, and Danny Pat; brother of Georgiana (Ernie) Guerra, Virginia (Hank) Blanker, and the late Gregory Crosby and Susan Bigger; beloved uncle of many. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. MONDAY and TUESDAY at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy Twp., where prayers are offered 9:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Malachy Church. Bernie was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Malachy Church, and was active in the Cursillo Movement and Special Olympics. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 333 E Carson St., #441e, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, www.lls.org. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MIHELCIC JOHN ON WEDNESDAY, AP...
MIHELCIC JOHN On Wednesday, April 2, 2014, age 89, of Pittsburgh. John was born in Pittsburgh, on July 29,1924, and was raised in Millvale, PA, son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Spelic) Mihelcic. He was brother to a number of siblings, all deceased. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Happe) Mihelcic; father of Sandra Mihelcic Mueller, Richard Mihelcic and the late Linda Jean Mihelcic; proud grandfather of David Mueller, Mark, Linda Mihelcic and the late Matthew Mihelcic; also, proud great-grandfather to Mark's son, Solomon. John was a proud Army veteran of WWII. He worked for a number of years in the steel industry and retired in his 70s after working for many years as head of facilities maintenance for the Investment Building in downtown Pittsburgh. Service and Interment private. Arrangements by SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., West View. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CRAWFORD ZELLA MAGDALENA AGE 9...
CRAWFORD ZELLA MAGDALENA Age 94, on Thursday, April 3, 2014, formerly of Bethel Park. Welcomed into her heavenly home by the Lord, Jesus. Beloved wife of the late Edward; devoted mother of Eva Coffman, John (Marcia), Ed (Sandra), Joan (Jack) Edgar, Ron (Debbie); loving grandmother of Ken, Amy, Cherie, Chanin, Joshua, Jennifer, Ed, Melissa, Tim, Jessica, Kristen, Kelly, and Katy. Will also be missed by 22 great- grandchildren. Many thanks to the dedicated Country Meadows co-workers, and the Gentiva Hospice team, Sandy, Jackie and Joyce, for their loving care. Friends received TUESDAY 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at South Hills Assembly of God, 2725 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102, where a Service of Remembrance will be held at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church or the Country Meadows Co-worker Foundation, 830 Cherry Drive, Hershey, PA 17033. Arrangements by TIMOTHY K. SLATER Funeral Services, Inc. (412-381-3337), 425 Brownsville Road, Mt. Oliver, PA 15210. Condolences at: www.timothykslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MCNALLY JAMES P., JR. AGE 88, ...
McNALLY JAMES P., JR. Age 88, of Reserve Twp., died on December 8, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at 10 a.m. in Most Holy Name Church, Troy Hill. Friends invited. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CONSTANTINO LORAINE (WOZNIAK) ...
CONSTANTINO LoRAINE (WOZNIAK) Age 88, of the Gateway Towers, formerly of Baldwin Boro, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Jack T. Constantino; loving mother of LoRaine (Kenneth) Sholder and Jack T. Constantino; grandmother of Cherre Hensley. LoRaine was very active in CDS, Pro Sports and many other ventures. Following retirement, she enjoyed traveling and participated in various volunteer work. Services will be private and are entrusted to JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pgh., PA 15212. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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