CASTELLANO MARIO F. Of Lawrenceville, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. A special and loving person, he will be missed by his family and all of his friends. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Butler at 46th Sts., Lawrenceville, where family and friends will gather Saturday at 9 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass Our Lady of the Angels Parish, St. Augustine Church at 10 a.m. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CASTELLANO MARIO F. OF LAWRENC...
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KUCENIC JOHN AGE 92, OF SOUTH ...
KUCENIC JOHN Age 92, of South Park, passed away peacefully November 5, 2014. Born on April 3, 1922, he was the son of the late Sophie and Miles Kucinic. He was the loving father of sons, John J. (Mary Ann) Kucenic and the late Samuel Kucenic; and daughter, Penny Chesko; and cherished grandfather of Sara Matias and David Kucenic, who he lived with; and five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. John was a proud World War II veteran. Once discharged, he started a weight room at the Greensburg YMCA with a four foot rug and a wooden bench for lifting weights. He was an avid weight lifter who lifted weights for over 70 years. At the request of Big John and family all services will be private. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greensburg YMCA in care of the weight room, 101 South Maple Ave., Greensburg, PA 15601. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.cremationfuneralcare.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ANNA LEO ANTHONY AGE 70, OF AL...
ANNA LEO ANTHONY Age 70, of Allison Park, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014. He was the beloved husband of 50 years of Marie M. Anna (Hanlon); father of Kimberly Ott (Thomas) of Mars, PA, Colleen Krause (Brian) of Valencia, PA, Kathleen Cook (James) of New Port Richey, FL, Charlotte Parson (Michael) of Bear, DE, Sharen Anna (Mick Mesvaros) of Tampa, FL, Jennifer Wisniewski (Leonard), Thomas Anna of Allison Park, and the late Patrick Anna; brother of Donald and Marlyn Anna and Ruth Beringer; he was the adored grandfather of Nicole and Jessica Ott, Margaret and Daniel Wilson, Molly, James III, Patrick, Braden and Bruce Cook, Joshua, Jacob and Josie Parson, and Leo and Mya Wisniewski. Leo, born Nov. 8, 1943, in Patton, PA, graduated as a chemist from John Carroll University and started several businesses centered on his numerous inventions and unique formulations used in the steel industry, and later for chemical containment and residential swimming pools. He was an active member of St. Ursula Parish since moving to Allison Park in 1977. Leo will be remembered by most for his light-hearted sense of humor, his strong faith, and his deep love for his family. Family and friends will be received Fri., Nov. 7, 2014, 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial Sat. 11:00 A.M. St. Ursula Church, 3937 Kirk Ave., Allison Park, PA 15101, please visit us at: www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOEHM HERBERT J. AGE 87, OF NO...
BOEHM HERBERT J. Age 87, of North Huntingdon died November 5, 2014. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe and Frank Boehm; two sisters, Edith Jakovac and Rosalia Sis Shinsky. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Misialek Boehm; sons, Ron (wife, Susan), Rick (wife, Wendy) and Russ; daughter, Lori Best (husband, David); 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Clara Rothert and Wilma Reis. Friends will be received on Sunday from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. Mass Monday 10 a.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MEDLEY STEPHEN E. AGE 60, OF P...
MEDLEY STEPHEN E. Age 60, of Plum Boro, unexpectedly on Monday, November 3, 2014. Visitation Saturday 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., East Liberty, funeral service to begin at 3:30 p.m. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JETER ARNETTA GAYGO (HOLMES)...
JETER ARNETTA GAYGO (HOLMES) Age 94, of Decatur, GA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed peacefully on Nov. 1, 2014. Wife of the late Calvin Jeter; mother of Eugene (Vicki), Arlene (Leonard), Stephanie and Beverly of Georgia, and the late Ronald; sister of the late Mary Banks; aunt of Virginia, Marian of Germany, Joyce, and Juanita and the late Richard. She is also survived by a host of loving grand and great- grandchildren. She was a social worker by trade and an angel by heart. Her family was never defined or limited by bloodlines. She will be missed by many. Visitation on Monday 4-8 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral Service Tuesday at 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Church, 2225 Bedford Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KIRKPATRICK IRENE (COUCH) A LO...
KIRKPATRICK IRENE (COUCH) A longtime resident of Natrona Heights, died November 3, 2014, with her family by her side, in Ilion, NY. She was one of seven daughters of Charles and Rose (Mann) Couch. She was an avid supporter of her family, the First Baptist Church of Tarentum and the Pittsburgh Steelers. She was predeceased by her parents; sisters, Mary, Isabelle, and Ethel; daughter, Linda Sue Feitknecht; and her husband of 63 years, Dale L. Kirkpatrick. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, The Reverend David and Nancy Kirkpatrick of Mohawk, NY; sisters, Edwinna Clay, Donna (Ed) Lanigan and Georgetta Wixson; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- granddaughter. Interment will be in the Glade Run Presbyterian Church Cemetery on Monday at 3 p.m. A Service of Celebration and Memorial will be held at the First Baptist Church of Tarentum on Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Natrona Heights Public Library or the First Baptist Church of Tarentum. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOUDS DR. HOWARD N. AGE 95, OF...
DOUDS DR. HOWARD N. Age 95, of Friendship Village, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, on Friday, November 7, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Douds; loving father of Jean Douds, Howard N. (Shirley) Douds II, and Margaret Howard; also survived by six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dr. Douds was a graduate of Geneva College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He was a WWII Army veteran having been commissioned upon graduation from Medical School. Dr. Douds was an internist in Mt. Lebanon and on Staff at St. Clair Hospital from 1954 until his retirement in 2008. He was a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church for over 60 years, a longtime member of the choir and a soloist. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon on Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in Southminster Presbyterian Church, 799 Washington Road, Pgh., PA 15228 on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEONARD DOROTHY S. (STROBEL) A...
LEONARD DOROTHY S. (STROBEL) Age 84, on Friday, November 7, 2014, formerly of Baldwin Boro. Loving wife of the late Jack Leonard; beloved mother of John (Sue), Jane (Tom) Kitchen, William (Karen), Robert (Marge), Mary Ann (Dave) Miller, and David (Tracy); daughter of the late Hugh and Genevieve Strobel; sister of Gen (Joe) Koepfinger and the late Mary Donohoe; proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews and dear childhood friend, Lois Held. Dorothy's family would like to thank the staff of Asbury Heights and Family Hospice for their wonderful care. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227, Monday from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Tuesday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of The Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private. If desired, family suggests contributions to St. Gabriel Church, 5200 Greenridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRAY MARY JANE (DEPETRO) AGE 8...
GRAY MARY JANE (DePETRO) Age 83, of Coraopolis, passed on Thursday, November 6, 2014. Arrangements announced by COPELAND'S OF CORAOPOLIS. www.copelandfuneralhomes.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DENGLER AUDREY C. (FRITZ) AGE ...
DENGLER AUDREY C. (FRITZ) Age 81, on Friday, November 7, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Fred R. Dengler; mother of Michele (Robert) Streb, Brian Dengler, Scott (Kim) Dengler, and Dale Dengler; sister of Joan Hawkins; grandmother of Robert Streb II, Julie (Bill) Slade, Amanda, Erica, Alexis, Randy, and Ricky Dengler. Visitations Sunday 2-8 p.m. at the BORON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1719 Brownsville Road. Funeral Prayers on Monday at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10:00 a.m. www.boronfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WINGARD RAYMOND RANDOLPH AGE 8...
WINGARD RAYMOND RANDOLPH Age 83, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Raymond Randy Wingard was a native Alabamian who believed strongly in community involvement as a natural part of life. Randy had a personal history of professional affiliations and community involvement, some of which include the American Red Cross, Allegheny Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America, The American Cancer Society, Baldwin County Family Violence Shelter, The Lighthouse, and the Community Foundation of South Alabama, which he chaired from 2010 to 2012. Randy was president of Wingard Enterprises, Inc. in Gulf Shores, a strategic, financial, and human resources consulting firm. He attended Southern Methodist University and acquired an advanced management degree at Harvard University. He had over 40 years of involvement in strategic and financial management in Fortune 500 Companies, primarily Koppers Company, of Pittsburgh, PA. After retiring, he became Director of the Railway of the Railway Tie Association for the next eight years while also continuing pursuit of his entrepreneurial actives, particularly in the area of cancer research. Biblical history and travel were also Randy's passions. He traveled to Greece several times to study the Apostle Paul and also visited Europe, Japan, and Australia, among others. He will truly be missed by all over the world. Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Gainnell Wingard; his parents, Raymond Wingard and Lurlyn Sanders; and his brother, Dr. Robert Wingard. He is survived by his children, Renee Guzlas (Ron), Diana Kay Wingard, all of Gulf Shores, AL, Rebecca Wingard-Daniel (Greg) of Chattanooga, TN, Randi Robin Patterson (Bob), and Ray Randy Wingard (Meta), all of Fairhope, AL; five grandchildren, Eric, Bethany, Penney, Casey, and Mark; and three great-grandchildren, Tessa, Jaxon, and Grace; and many other family and friends. Funeral Services will be held from Gulf Shores United Methodist Church, 1900 Gulf Shores Parkway, Sunday, November 9, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends two hours prior to funeral services. Graveside Services will be held Monday, November 10, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. from Hillcrest Cemetery, Goshen, AL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Community of South Alabama, Gulf Shores United Methodist Church or Baldwin County Humane Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NIMEH SAMER A. OF BROOKLINE, A...
NIMEH SAMER A. Of Brookline, age 39, formerly of Beirut, Lebanon, on Friday, November 7, 2014. Beloved son of Ayoub and Martha; also four brothers; and two sisters; and two deceased sisters; also many cousins and friends. Friends may call at THE FRANK DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380 SUNDAY ONLY 4-8 p.m. Divine Liturgy Monday at 1:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Victory Church, 1000 Lindsay Rd., Scott Twp. Service of Incense Sunday evening at 7 p.m. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHNSON RUTH AGE 101, FORMERLY...
JOHNSON RUTH Age 101, formerly of Oakland. Peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Visitation Sunday 3 to 7 p.m. in the COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., East Liberty. Funeral Service on Monday at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of Praise, N. Homewood Ave. at Idlewild St. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARKS ANN (LOZER) AGE 86, OF M...
MARKS ANN (LOZER) Age 86, of McKees Rocks. Beloved wife of John; loving mother of Kurt (Kathy), Gary (Anna); grandmother of Michael, Marissa, Kayla; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks. Parastas Sunday 7:30 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m., followed by Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial in Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ARNOLD BETTY AGE 85, PEACEFULL...
ARNOLD BETTY Age 85, peacefully on November 7, 2014, of N.S. Beloved mother of Fred Pent and Michael Pent; also survived by loving grandchildren; sister of the late Laura Kieswetter, Pearl Fox, Peggy McGee, Jack Fox, Tom Fox and George Fox. Visitation SUNDAY ONLY 1-7 p.m. at STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME., 920 Cedar Ave., (across from A.G.H.). Funeral Blessing 6 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALLERSMA TIES ON FRIDAY, NOVEM...
ALLERSMA TIES On Friday, November 7, 2014. Beloved husband of Jorunn W. Allersma; father of Miriam Allersma (Neile Rissmiller) and Michelle Allersma (Matthew Grant); grandfather "Opa" of Alice Allersma and Freya Allersma. Ties was born in the Netherlands and immigrated to the United States in 1965. He first accepted a position at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY and in 1968 accepted a position with PPG Industries in glass research where he remained until his retirement in 2009. Ties was also very active in the Scandinavian Society of W. PA. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Sunday 5-8 p.m. Funeral and interment private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHEPES-DISILVIO JANET LEE ON T...
CHEPES-DiSILVIO JANET LEE On Thursday, November 6, 2014, Janet Lee Chepes-DiSilvio. Beloved mother of Gina Means (Dan), Caeser DiSilvio (Ilene), Domenique DiSilvio, Dante DiSilvio, and Juliet Black (Dave); grandmother of Gabrielle, Ean, Sophia, Lorenzo, Remy, Dominic, Noah, Ciel, Noelle, Penelope, Nathanael, Julius, and Micah; beloved former wife of Dominic DiSilvio; sister of Barbara Homistek and Joseph Chepes (Linda); special Aunt of Briana, Jacquelyn, Gennaro, and Santino; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., (freyvogelfuneralhome.com), 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street, Saturday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. until a 12 noon Blessing Service in the funeral home. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCAFFERTY LEO J., JR. AGE 88,...
McCAFFERTY LEO J., Jr. Age 88, of Pittsburgh, on Thursday, November 6, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Anne; dear father of Susan C. McCafferty, Deborah L. (Ralph) Jedd and Michael W. (Dena) Hoffman; loving grandfather of Peter, Michael, Liza, Matthew, Andrew, Brad, Paige, and Reece; great- grandfather of Leo and Dax; brother of the late Dolores M. Mungai and Gerald J. McCafferty. Leo was a retired traffic sergeant with the Pittsburgh Police. He was a member of the FOP #1, Blue Knights, PA VII, Crescent Lodge 576, American Legion Post #710, Pin Club, Emerald Society, and SHHS Alumni. Family and friends welcome Sunday and Monday 2-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret of Scotland Parish Tuesday at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Heinz CLC, Attn: Sue Pataky, MC, 122C-A, 1010 Delafield Rd., Aspinwall, PA 15215, checks payable to the VA PHS Hospice Unit (money goes to the veterans). www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DIMITROFF CYRIL OF BROOKLINE, ...
DIMITROFF CYRIL Of Brookline, on Thursday, November 6, 2014. Beloved husband of Eleanor; father of Bro. Donald FSC, Linda and Robert (Cynthia) Dimitroff; brother of James and John Dimitroff, Louis Bonner, Stephanie Bowers, Nancy Smith and the late Barbara Dimitroff; grandfather of Michael and Nicholas. Friends may call at THE FRANK DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380, Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Resurrection. Memorial contributions may be made to bmnecc.org. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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