RUGGIERO VANDA Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on May 6, 2014. Born in Bione, Italy, on October 3, 1927, at age 4 she immigrated with her parents to Pittsburgh, PA where she met and married her favorite dance partner, John Ruggiero, in 1948. In 1999, they relocated to Mesa, AZ to be near family and enjoy the weather. She will be remembered for her beautiful hair and very blue eyes, baking the best cookies and pies, and dancing to her favorite songs with her great-grandchildren. Mema will be deeply missed and forever loved. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, John; cherished son, Roger; and loving parents, Joseph and Margherita Gafforini. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Candida and John McGibbney; grandchildren, Michael (Jennifer) McGibbney and Michelle (Gregory) Vlahoulis; and great- grandchildren, Madeleine, Matthew, Morgan, and Macie McGibbney, and Braden and Kiley Vlahoulis. She is also survived by all her siblings, Norma Pfeiffer, Joy and Roger Gafforini; and loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral Mass at All Saints Church, Mesa, AZ at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2014. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MROZ JAMES ANDREW OF BRADDOCK ...
MROZ JAMES ANDREW Of Braddock Hills, on May 3, 2014, age 56. Son of the late Stanley and Esther (Borkowski) Mroz; brother of Mary (Ronald) Goodman; uncle of Kathy and Vince; great-uncle of Christopher. James was an avid Star Trek fan and former loyal employee of the Meyer Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck law firm for 30 years, and carrier of the Olympic Torch in Pittsburgh for the 2002 Winter Olympics. He will be sadly missed by many friends and staff of the TCVMH & MR, Inc. Chapel Service will be held in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Sat., May 17, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in the new mausoleum chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Turtle Creek Valley MH/MR, INC. to the IDD residential program, 723 Braddock Ave., Braddock, PA 15120 or to Down Syndrome Center, 4401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA. 15224. "Live long and prosper." - Dr. Spock. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MACCONNELL JOCELYN AGE 88, PAS...
MacCONNELL JOCELYN Age 88, passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. Jocelyn grew up in Ben Avon, graduated from Colby College, married Richard Jennings MacConnell, and ventured on to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she spent the next 23 years raising her children. She then got a master's degree at Johns Hopkins University and started tutoring learning-disabled individuals, first in San Juan, then in Fairfax, VA. She was a strong proponent of education and a believer in the arts, an avid reader, a hound on the tennis court and the golf course, and an accomplished pianist. She also loved gardening, and readers of this notice are encouraged to slow down and smell a gardenia. In 2002, Jocelyn was predeceased by her husband, Richard Dick Jennings MacConnell. She is survived by her children, Jocelyn (Dave) Durrance, Jennings (Suzanne) MacConnell, Jen Dismukes, and Michael (Susan) MacConnell; her sisters, Natalie Hulme Curry, Holiday Hulme Shoup and Aura Raspaldo Hulme; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her longtime and devoted caregiver, Elizabeth Argueta. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at 10 a.m. in the Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CUDDYRE LAVERNE BILLIE (LIEB...
CUDDYRE LAVERNE BILLIE (LIEB) Age 87, of the Village at St. Barnabas, Gibsonia, on April 29, 2014. Beloved wife for 62 years of the late John M. Cuddyre, Jr. ; loving mother of J. Martin "Marty" (Molly) Cuddyre III, Kathleen (Carl) Adamek and Michael (Mary) Cuddyre. Also survived by six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and 18 step- great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Memorial Services on Sat., May 17, 2014, at 1 p.m. in Hilltop Hall in Village at St. Barnabas. Billie was the known social director for residents, enjoyed traveling and spending time with countless friends and family. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Arrangements by SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Bakerstown. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DUDEK ANNA R. AGE 83, OF BLAWN...
DUDEK ANNA R. Age 83, of Blawnox, on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Beloved wife of 62 years of Henry J.; loving mother of Joyce A. and Brother Joseph Dudek S. T.; sister of the late Mary Bates, Theresa Watt, Peter, James, Joseph and Ernest Panza; many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Saturday 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sunday 2-4 and 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., 930 Center Ave., Blawnox, where family and friends will gather Monday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass St. Pio Parish, St. Edward Church at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Missionary Cenacle, 1424 Hull St., Baltimore, MD 21230. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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JEFFREY CHRISTOPHER ROBERT AGE...
JEFFREY CHRISTOPHER ROBERT Age 43, of Meadowlands, formerly of Eldersville, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born November 14, 1970, in Washington, a son of Wayne and Janet Strope Jeffrey of Eldersville; brother of Craig (Kristin) Jeffrey of Washington and Callie (Mark) Cooper of Squirrel Hill; uncle of Emily Cooper and Colby Jeffrey; grandson of the late Harold and Mary Strope, and Dwight and Sadie Jeffrey. The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014, in the TAUCHER FUNERAL HOME, Burgettstown. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Burgettstown Community Library, 2 Kerr St., Burgettstown, PA 15021. For further information or to leave a condolence, please visit: www.taucherfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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RUSCELLA SUZAN (CHATHAM) ON AP...
RUSCELLA SUZAN (CHATHAM) On April 10, 2014, Suzan passed away peacefully in her home in Florida. There will be a Memorial Mass on May 17, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon at the Madonna del Castello Church at 2021 S. Braddock Ave., Swissvale, PA 15218. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BUTTIGNOL VALENTINO "VAL" AGE ...
BUTTIGNOL VALENTINO "VAL" Age 75, of Wexford, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Beloved husband for 53 years to Carol Jane Buttignol; dear father of Christine Buttignol, Kathleen (Arthur) Shoemake, and David (Jean) Buttignol; grandfather of Jessica, Samantha, Patrick, Maggie, and Delainey; brother of Eleanor (Joseph) Zenda; also survived by nieces and nephews. Val was a PPG executive for 40 years. He was a longtime member of the Pittsburgh Photographic Section. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Highway, Wexford. Funeral Mass Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Alexis Church, Wexford. If desired, the family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, 3459 5th Avenue, UPMC Montefiore Hospital, 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BROZ CESIRA IDA (DELFABRO) A...
BROZ CESIRA IDA (DelFABRO) Age 97, of Pittsburgh's North Side, died peacefully at home on May 15, 2014. Ida was born in Forni Avoltri, Italy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer, and her brothers, Gino and Joe. Survived by her sons, John (Joan) and James (Carol); her granddaughters, Julie (Nick) and Jena; her great-granddaughter, Kendall; two step-grandchildren, Mack (Susan) and Joy (Earl), and seven step-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her best friend, Jack. Ida came to the United States in 1937 and worked as a seamstress. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. In particular she loved her peach trees! She also volunteered at the local food banks. A special thank you to everyone at Forbes Hospice along with her caregivers, Jeannie, Kim and Leslie for their wonderful care, love and support. Visitation will be held at HEARD FUNERAL HOME, 4047 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214, on Saturday, May 17, 2014, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Burial will be private. Donations may be made to Forbes Hospice, 4800 Friendship Avenue, Tower 8, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHOEPFLIN WILLIAM D. AGE 90, ...
SCHOEPFLIN WILLIAM D. Age 90, of Glenshaw, on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Loving companion of 26 years to Madeleine Miller, who made his last years very happy; husband of the late Rita Mae Schoepflin for 41 years, until she passed away in 1987; father of the late William D. Schoepflin; son of the late Frank J. and Eleanora (Gable) Schoepflin; brother of Virginia D. Gravener of Coraopolis and JoAnn A. Boyer of Ocala, FL; and many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, Friday at 11 a.m. until time of Service at Noon. Bill graduated from Shaler High School in 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1945. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SCARPELLI SHARON H. AGE 44, OF...
SCARPELLI SHARON H. Age 44, of Monroeville, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, while surrounded by her family, after an extended illness. Daughter of Frank P. Scarpelli and Barbara (Szostak) Scarpelli; mother of Sarah Scarpelli; sister of Anita A. Viglio and Denise Fattori. She is also survived by four nieces and one great- nephew. Sharon was a hairdresser, having worked in many upscale salons, and attended the Art Institute. Friends will be received for a memorial visitation on Sunday, May 18, 2014, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the GENE H. CORL, INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike. A Funeral Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. following visitation. Interment will be private. www.corlfuneralchapel .com, 412-372-2100. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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NAUGHTON EDWARD J. AGE 89, OF ...
NAUGHTON EDWARD J. Age 89, of Pittsburgh, passed away on May 15, 2014 . Edward is survived by his loving spouse, Lydia M. Adamek; nieces, Patricia Bish and Mary Buccigrossi, and Halina Burliga from Poland. He was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Margaret (Laffey) Naughton. Visitation will be held Friday, May 16, 2014, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pittsburgh, PA. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014, 12:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Pittsburgh, PA. Entombment will take place in the Jefferson Memorial Park. Online condolences can be given at: www.JeffersonMemorial.biz Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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GWYNN ASHANTI A. AGE 59, OF E...
GWYNN ASHANTI A. Age 59, of East Liberty, passed May 10, 2014. Friends received Friday 12 noon at COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., E. Liberty. Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BRICKNER MERLE R., SR. AGE 84,...
BRICKNER MERLE R., Sr. Age 84, on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, of Bethel Park. Husband of the late Eleanora Brickner; dear friend of Libby Wood; father of Merle R. Brickner, Jr.; grandfather of Amy; and great- grandfather of two. Merle was a Master Sergeant U.S.A.F. Reserves and retired after 30 years with active duty time in the Korean War. He was a Life Member of Air Force Sergeant's Association and the Anawanna Club. Merle was a member of the American Legion, Elks Lodge 2213, La Societe 40/8 Voiture 5 and AARP. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227, on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Monday morning in Ruthfred Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LUNSFORD DOROTHY L. AGE 80, OF...
LUNSFORD DOROTHY L. Age 80, of Chartiers City, on May 14, 2014. She is survived by her son, Donald and his wife, Adrianne BC Watkins; grandsons, Sean C. Watkins, Ian C. Carter; and by a great-granddaughter, Arianna N. Watkins. Family and friends will be received SATURDAY from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HARDRICK RUFUS RUDY AGE 63, ...
HARDRICK RUFUS RUDY Age 63, of the Hill District, departed this life on May 12, 2014. Visitation on Sunday, May 18, 2014, from 2-6 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219, where Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 19, 2014, at 11 a.m. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. www.jonesfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SUCCOP RUTH AGE 94, DIED PEACE...
SUCCOP RUTH Age 94, died peacefully at home after a long and productive life. Predeceased by her parents, F. Harry and Bertha Succop, Ruth leaves beloved Pittsburgh cousins, Paul L. (Dorothy) Reiber, Tom (Kaye) Reiber and Paul (Cynthia) Liefeld, amongst other cherished cousins across the country. Ruth was godmother to Allison Liefeld (Jeff) Fillar, which contributed to a lifelong profound respect across generations. Miss Succop graduated from the Pennsylvania College for Women (now Chatham University) in 1941 and earned her MSW from Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon University). After a brief career in New York City as a social worker, Ruth was recruited back to Pittsburgh to establish the Department of Clinical Social Work at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. After a 32-year career at Children's, Ruth created a charitable trust to provide the staff with continuing education and training. The trust continues indefinitely with the Children's Department of Clinical Social Work celebrating its 20th annual seminar in 2014, which remains open to its staff and the tri-state's social service community. Janet Fogle, current supervisor of Children's Department of Clinical Social Work, stated that Ruth recently recounted that she had made two wonderful choices in her life that contributed to her happiness. The first was returning to Pittsburgh and starting the social work department and the second was moving to Longwood at Oakmont. Both she and her extended family are extremely grateful for the friendships she treasured and the care she received. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Chapel at Longwood, Verona, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family graciously requests that donations be made to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation or to Chatham University. Arrangements entrusted to the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. Online condolences may be made at: www.english-funeral-home.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BRICKNER FLORENCE M. (KARLEY) ...
BRICKNER FLORENCE M. (KARLEY) Age 94, of Cranberry Township, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was the beloved wife of 70 years to the late Robert Brickner; beloved mother of James Brickner (Betty) and Diane Antolic; sister of the late Charles Karley, Anne Bauer, and Lillian Karley; grandmother of Brian Brickner and Jeff Antolic (Jackie); great-grandmother of Brook Antolic. Florence was a 40-year member of Dutilh United Methodist Church. Friends received Sunday 2-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., 724-772-8800, where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ZAMBA ANDREW BERNARD AGE 90, O...
ZAMBA ANDREW BERNARD Age 90, of Paramount Senior Care, formerly of Levittown and Freeland, PA. The son of the late Andrew and Mary Zamba of Freeland, PA. Andy served as a US Army Staff Sergeant in WWII as a part of the 702nd Tank Battalion. He earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his brave and noble service. After the war, Andy went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Penn State University in Engineering and retired from Roebling Sons Co. and later Cabot Medical Corporation. He was the beloved husband to the late Edna Zamba (Smith) for over 70 years; loving father of John E. Zamba (Sandy), Marilyn A. Richards (Robert); and was also preceded in death by his young son, Andrew Zamba; and great-granddaughter, Camryn Surman; proud grandfather of Michael C. White (Jeanette), Matthew E. White, Andrew G. Doe, and Laura A. Surman (Eric); also survived by eight great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME of CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd., on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cranberry CUP, P.O. Box 1614, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066, www.cranberrycup.org. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HARASYN DANIEL JOSEPH AGE 74, ...
HARASYN DANIEL JOSEPH Age 74, of Ross Twp., entered eternal life peacefully, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Betty (Pezzenti); father of Lisa (Michael) Bodnar of Ross Twp., Lynn Harasyn of Alexandria, VA, and Tracy (David Meade) Harasyn of Brookline; also survived by four granddaughters, Danielle, Cheyenne, Savannah, and Bayleigh; son of the late Joseph and Faye Harasyn; brother of Joseph Harasyn. Friends received 6-8 p.m. Sat. and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sun. at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. A Funeral Service will be held in St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church on Mon. at 10 a.m. Parastas Sun. 7:30 p.m. He retired from Ross Twp. Public Works after many years of service and was a Vietnam Era Army veteran. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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