CUDVAT WILLIAM M. “BILL” Age 67, of Lawrenceville, on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Beloved husband of Carol (Osborn) Cudvat; father of Renee Cudvat (Mario DeVito), Shawn, the late Richard “Rick”, and Jeffrey Cudvat; grandfather of Amber, Richard, Cheyenne, and Tia Lynn; great-grandfather of Nakiah, Kylee, and Ricky; brother-in-law of Clell (Debbie) and Kenny Osborn; uncle of Melissa Chris and Michele Osborn. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville, Friday 2 until 8 p.m. Funeral Service on Friday at 8 p.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

HAGAN LAWRENCE M. “LARRY” Age 80, of Green Tree, on July 10, 2013. Best friend and husband for 54 years of Marguerite; loving father of Joseph Hagan, Teresa (Walter) Fritz and Lawrence (Erin) Hagan, Jr. and the late Sybilla Marie Hagan. He was preceded in death by his siblings, John, Marcella Michaels, Robert, and Joseph, Jr.; loving Poppie to Colin, Mariah, Maggie Fritz, and Bailee Hagan. Larry was an active member for 50 years at S.S. Simon and Jude Church. True Irishman loving his God, family and heritage, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Friends welcome Friday 2-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SVC., (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 a.m. at S.S. Simon and Jude Church, with interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry's name to Lupus Foundation, Pittsburgh, Landmarks Building, 100 W. Station Square Drive, Suite 1920, Pgh., PA 15219. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

SACCO LUCILLE PELUSO 76, of Ambridge, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in her home. She was born December 13, 1936 in West Aliquippa, PA. She was the daughter of the late Guy and Virginia Ciccarelli Peluso. She was a wonderful mother and housewife. Surviving are her loving husband of 53 years, Gabe Sacco; she was preceded in death by her ten year old son, Gaby; she is survived by a daughter, Anni (Joe) Sacco DeAndrea; two sisters, Rita Peluso Rudolph and Jean Peluso; and a brother, Robert (Shirley) Peluso. Friends will be received Friday from 1-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. in the JOHN SYKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, PA. Family and friends are invited to meet Saturday at 12:15 p.m. in St. James Catholic Church, 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley, PA, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be private. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

BONIDY LUCY ANN PALLONE 86, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Born August 22, 1926, in New Kensington to the late Patsy and Teresa Marsico Pallone. She was a 1945 graduate of Ken-Hi and worked as a teller at Pittsburgh National Bank in New Kensington for 25 years, retiring in 1984. Mrs. Bonidy was a longtime member of Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church of New Kensington where she attended church daily until physically unable to do so. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her sons, Anthony J. Bonidy and his wife, Linda, of Fox Chapel, and Dr. Thomas A. Bonidy and his wife, Jeanne, of Allison Park; granddaughter, Shelley McIlroy, and her husband, Robert; and their children, Maggie, Katie and Emma; grandson, Joseph Bonidy, and his wife, Allie; and their children, Caroline, Benjamin and Elizabeth, all of Fox Chapel; and her brother, Frank B. Pallone of New Kensington. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Michael Bonidy in 1986; a granddaughter who died in infancy in 1984, Laura Bonidy; and siblings, Joseph Pallone, Mary Belli, Tony Pallone, Frances, and William Pallone and Flora Harrison. Viewing will be Thursday 6-9 p.m. in ROSS G. WALKER FUNERAL HOME LTD., 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington, where prayers of transfer will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 100 Freeport Road, New Kensington. Entombment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park Mausoleum, Lower Burrell. To leave an online condolence visit: www.rossgwalker.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

SHEPPARD FOY DAVIS “SHEP” Of Pittsburgh, went peacefully, on July 8, 2013. Beloved father of Lenora Jani Sheppard and Geron Sheppard, M.D.; grandfather of Leah, David and Alexis. He is also survived by a host of family and friends. Visitation Friday 10-11 a.m. at St. James AME Church , 444 Lincoln Ave., where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Professional services entrusted to COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-661-5916. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

FERRARO MARIO, Sr. Age 74, of Sharpsburg, suddenly on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Loving husband of 53 years to Grace (Gasiorowski); beloved father of Roseanne Wiest (Larry), Mario D. Ferraro, Jr., and Antoinette Ferraro (Shawn); loving Pap Pap of Larry, Kayla, and Christopher; brother of Pietro, August, and Fernando Ferraro, and Anna Marie Goncar. Mario was a retired employee of Giant Eagle Corp., with over 25 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve and was a life member of the Sharpsburg Vol. Fire Dept. Friends received FRIDAY 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Sharpsburg. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Juan Diego Parish in Madonna of Jerusalem Church. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

SCHRAMM CAROL ANN Age 75, of North Port, FL, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Tidewell Hospice, Port Charlotte, FL. Carol is formerly of Shaler Township, PA. She worked at Regency Hall Nursing Home for many years as a registered dietician. After retiring and moving to Florida, she enjoyed working with children at Lamarque Elementary School in North Port and was honored to be selected Senior Volunteer of the Year. Wife of the late Donald Schramm, Carol is survived by her companion of 16 years, Wallace Micosky; her three sons, Daniel (Judy) of Houston, TX, David (Suzanne) of North Port, FL, and Douglas (Shannon) of Glenshaw, PA. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Christina, Zachary, Samantha, Abigail, Andrew, and Elena. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Bonaventure Church, Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, on Saturday, July 13 at 1:30 p.m. Interment to follow at Allegheny Cemetery Lawrenceville. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

SCHOENBERGER SHARON CAPLAN On Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Beloved mother of Seth (Kristina) Clayton; devoted daughter of the late Martin and Ruth Caplan; cherished sister of Ivan (Frani) Caplan and Jeffrey (Patty) Caplan; loving fiancée and best friend of Phillip Harris; also survived by nephews, Joel, Ira, Steven and Eric and other extended family and friends. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Friday at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (10 - 11 a.m.). Interment Beth Abraham Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. www.schugar.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

BRESSELSMITH STELLA E. (CECERE) Age 91, on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, formerly of Carrick. Wife of the late William J. Bresselsmith; mother of William Bresselsmith and Lou Ann (Ken) Miller; cherished grandmother of Andy, Becky, and Vickie; sister of the late Lucy Recker; also survived by her nephew, Tom Recker and family and her sister, Sylvia Shopes and family. Visitations Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the BORON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1719 Brownsville Road. Funeral Prayers on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Basil Church at 10:00 a.m. www.BoronFuneralHome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

HALF GERTRUDE TEMELES On Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Henry C. Half; beloved mother of Judith Half; sister of Anne Temeles Golomb and Dr. Lawrence Temeles; aunt of Elizabeth Fingold. Graveside Services and Interment will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at Homewood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish Family & Children's Service, 5743 Bartlett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolencesatpost-gazette.com/gb

KOTEWICZ ANTHONY J., JR. Of Polk, PA, formerly of Dormont, on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Beloved husband of Theresa (Carello) Kotewicz; brother of Raymond, George, Edward, Paul, Dolores Ochs, Frances Cesnalis, Betty Shankle, and the late John Kotewicz; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon on Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Bernard Church on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

KOBASO STEPHEN F., Jr. Age 75, of Bridgeville, on July 5, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Laura (Mosko) Kobaso; loving father of Stephen J. (Johnette) Kobaso, Darrell Kobaso and the late Douglas Kobaso; and brother of Marie Valent. Mr. Kobaso was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired employee of Bell Telephone. Family and friends are invited to share in a Memorial Mass, Thursday, 10 a.m., in Holy Child Parish. View and add condolences at: www.warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

MULLIGAN JAY “No. 35 PHVFC” July 11, 1978 to May 3, 2000 As Jay approached the steps to Heaven he looked back with a glance. The tears dripping off his chin were a whisper goodbye as he climbed the final rung of the ladder into the sky. His sudden death has not yet been accepted by his family but thoughts of this innocent fireman will never end. Jay is gone, but his heart and soul still remain in the hearts of his family and friends left behind. Happy 35th Birthday, Love Mom, Michael and Willie

CHOBY EDWARD GEORGE, JR., Ph.D. Born December 11, 1937, unexpectedly passed in his 75th year of life on Sunday, July 7, 2013 in Hot Springs, Colorado while on a hiking trip. Preceded in death by his father, Edward George Choby, Sr. and Katherine Voith Choby. He leaves behind a sister, Jane Choby Donnelly (Dennis, deceased) and David Choby (Ruth Ann); his wife, the former Lois Agnes Lutty; he also leaves behind his children, Cathlene Marie Choby Mohney (Gerald) of Washington, PA and Michael Choby of Skokie, Illinois; he also leaves behind nieces and nephews. Dr. Choby retired from Allegheny Ludlum Industries in 1998 after 30 years of service at the Laboratory in Brackenridge, PA. His hobbies included his English and vegetable gardens, reading, and making miniature furniture. Friends received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills FRIDAY ONLY 2-4 AND 7-9 Funeral Prayers Saturday 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Susanna Church, 11:30 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

MILLER WAYNE T. Age 59, on Monday, July 8, 2013, of the Arlington Area. Son of the late Floyd and Kathryn (Lehner) Miller; brother of the late Floyd (Marianne) Miller; uncle of Erica Miller. No Visitations, a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church, 601 Brownsville Road. A luncheon will be held immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall of the Church. Arrangements entrusted to READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick (412-882-3850). Send condolences to: www.readshawfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

WRIGHT ROBERT CLIFTON Passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at the age of 99. Born in Ingomar, PA, on December 30, 1913, the first born son of Ralph C. Wright and Agnes Young Wright. He attended the Simpson School and then Sewickley High School, graduating in 1931. He married Marjorie Elizabeth Ellerton on October 18, 1941. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, 8th Air Force, with overseas duty at Honington Air Field, 60 miles north of London, England. He was a chemical warfare specialist and reached the rank of Staff Sergeant before being honorably discharged in 1945. After returning to civilian life, he began a forty year career in the construction business, working five years for Homestead Valve Mfg. Co., then 35 years for Martin W. Wise, Inc. in Leetsdale. He was a member of the Sewickley United Methodist Church, where at one time or another, he served as Chair of the Trustees, as a member of the Finance Committee, as a teacher, as Sunday school superintendent, as historian, and he carved turkey for the annual turkey dinner for nearly 60 years. He was a member of the Freemasons of Pennsylvania, Doric Lodge #630, for more than 60 years, and before his Masonic Village nursing home confinement, attended the Sewickley Senior Men's Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; his sisters, Lois Wright Boal and Marjorie Ann Wright; and his brother, Russell James Wright; he is survived by his two sons, Thomas (Fay) and Roger (Pam); six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2013, at the RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME in Sewickley. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Sewickley United Methodist Church, with interment with military honors at the Sewickley Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Sewickley United Methodist Church, 337 Broad Street, Sewickley, PA 15143. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

MENOZZI DENINE MARIE "MISSY" Age 49, of Clairton, unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Survived by her husband, Joseph F. Menozzi; son, Matthew E. Menozzi also of Clairton; daughter, Medina M. Menozzi of Bridgeville; also survived by faithful dog, Maxie; two cats; three brothers and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Member of Jefferson United Presbyterian Church, 716 Gill Hall Road., Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 where her MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 11 a.m. Rev. Jake Clawson officiating. Arrangements by STEPHEN D. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, Jefferson Hills. 412-384-0350. Visit www.stephendslater.com for condolences. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

MEIER SHARON A. (SZARMACH) Age 53, of Cheswick, on Sunday, July 7, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Beloved wife of Joseph Meier for 33 years; loving mother of Jason Meier and Kaitlyn (Nick) Madoni; grandmother of Braiden Madoni; sister of Richard Szarmach and Darlene Juswick; daughter of the late Norman and Mary Szarmach. She loved going to the beach and swimming in the ocean. She also had a passion for vintage crafts. Visitation Friday 6 p.m. until time of service at 7:30 p.m., THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., 930 Center Avenue, Blawnox. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family to help with expenses. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

PAYER EDITH LOUISE “OMA” Age 79, of Penn Hills, was called home to our Lord on Friday, June 14, 2013. Born in Blawnox, PA, June 2, 1934 to the late Majorie (Sprankle) and Harry Raymond Walton; beloved wife of the late Ernest Payer; loving mother of Lisa (Payer) Rickus (spouse Edward) and Eve-lyn (Payer) Laboon (spouse Justin); grandmother of Corey Laboon, Jonah Rickus, Margo Laboon; sister of Jo Ann Schaffner and the late Janice Lewis; also survived by sister-in-law, Monika (spouse James) Folmer and many nieces and nephews. Graduated from Aspinwall High School 1952. Member of Kathryn Kuhlman Choir for five Years. Worked at Gulf Research until her marriage in 1960, then devoted her life to her family. She was involved in many church activities, member of Christian Women's Club, Epiphany Lutheran Church Ladies Guild, Zion ELCA, Sunday School Teacher, Volunteer for Meals-on-Wheels, volunteer at Seneca Nursing Home, volunteer at Zion Lutheran Church after school program as a tutor. In her spare time, she enjoyed needle point, reading novels and her daily devotions. Currently a member at Zion Lutheran Church. The family wishes to thank all of the UPMC medical staff, Seneca Place, Heartland Hospice, friends and family who supported us during difficult times. A Memorial Service only will be held Saturday, July 13, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, Penn Hills. Fellowship Luncheon with friends and family following Memorial Service. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 11609 Frankstown Rd., PA 15235. Arrangements by FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Penn Hills. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

FEDOR EILEEN 62, beloved mother of Edward, Lisa Nicole (Rodrigo) and Damien; loving grandmother of Charlene, Alice and Malcolm; dear great-grandmother of Abigail and Madison; beloved sister of Howard (Sybille) and the late Billy (Kathy), John (Cathy) and Peggy (Dennis), Eileen is also survived by aunts and uncles, many nieces and a nephew, and numerous cousins. Eileen was the beloved daughter of the late Howard and Alice Fedor of Carrick. Eileen was a unique, very artistic personality, a 'free spirit', whose life reflected that. Her strength was admirable, especially when she has been bravely fighting cancer during the last 1 ½ years. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, and her Tibetan Terriers, to whom she devoted a big part of her life. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to: "Take the Lead Inc." PO Box 6353 Watertown, NY 13601 www.takethelead.org or "The V Foundation", 106 Towerview Court, Cary, NC 27513 www.jimmyv.org. Please note "Find a Cure" in the note section of your check. A Memorial Service to celebrate Eileen's life will be held at the chapel at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery & Funeral Home, 401 Curry Hollow Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236 on Saturday, 13 July 2013 at 12 p.m. Memorial Fund: Checks payable to "Eileen Fedor Memorial Fund" c/o Dana Seaman, 912 Sage Road, West Chester, PA 19382. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb