NEHUS BERNARD J. BUD Passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, of Robinson Twp., age 80. Beloved husband of Carol M. Nehus; father of Kevin J. and the late Brian D. Nehus. Bud was the former owner of Route 60 Auto and Truck Repair. Private arrangements by the JOSEPH M. SOMMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., Robinson Twp. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FIGAS GERTRUDE C. GERT AGE 9...
FIGAS GERTRUDE C. GERT Age 91, on November 17, 2014, of Overbrook. Beloved wife of the late Edmund J. Figas; loving mother of Sandra (Charles) Valmassoni and Valerie; grandmother of Kellie; sister of Richard Larus, Audrey Larus and Henrietta (Sullivan) Savini. Gert is also survived by her loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She loved to cook, garden, and care for her cat, Libby. Services were held privately. Arrangements entrusted to JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KREBS CHARLES L., SR. 11/18/19...
KREBS
CHARLES L., Sr.
11/18/1919 ~ 11/23/2003
It doesn't matter how many years go by, the pain in my heart seems to stand still. I miss you every day, Pops, and I will love you forever.
Your daughter, Pam XOXO
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DOYLE JAMES JEEP AFTER A LON...
DOYLE JAMES JEEP After a long and blessed life, Jeep died suddenly on Nov. 17, 2014. He was 101 years old. He was preceded in death by his father, James Joseph Doyle; mother, Carrie Lynn (McGraw); and brother, Charles Doyle; he was married for 53 years to Ruth Elizabeth Pearsol, who died in 1991; he had three children, Carolyne Ruth Doyle Ressler (Richard), Dr. James Stanley Doyle (Kathy), and John Rade Doyle (Debbie); 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson. He was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek, where he was both an Elder and Deacon. Previously the oldest living member of Local 66 Operating Engineers, he retired in 1978 to care for his wife at home. Friends and family will be received at a memorial celebration of his life on December 1, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek, 550 Center New Texas Rd., Plum, PA 15239. The Reverend Allan Drake will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the Day Camp at Plum Creek, care of The Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek. Professional Services by THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Blawnox. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHIRCOSTA JAMES ALEXANDER AGE ...
CHIRCOSTA JAMES ALEXANDER Age 88 years old, died peacefully on October 25, 2014, in La Mesa, California, after a long illness. Mr. Chircosta formerly resided in the Manchester section of Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Frank and Teresa Chircosta. James is survived by his beloved twin sister, Mary Jean (the late Louis) Cardamone; caring nephews Marco (Paula) and Dino Cardamone; loving niece, Antoinette Cardamone; as well as his great-nephew, Ralphael Cardamone; and great-nieces, Teresina (Nickolas) Francis, Alessandra Cardamone and Lucy Dellera. His devoted niece, Gina Cardamone-Raynor predeceased him. James served with the Occupation Forces of WWII in Japan. He was a practiced Doctor of Podiatry and an active Concert Master in Albuquerque, NM for several years. He was also an accomplished oil landscape painter and an avid reader. James will be remembered as a gentle man whose formidable courage and positive attitude allowed him to continue his fight with Multiple Sclerosis for 48 years. His family is grateful for all the loving care bestowed upon him by friends, muses, doctors, nurses, and caregivers at the Country Hills Health Center and Hospice in El Cajon, California. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOOVER LEWIS J. BELOVED HUSBAN...
HOOVER LEWIS J. Beloved husband of Frances E. (Gavlik) Hoover (deceased); and loving father of Kip, Judith, Lisa, and the late Cindy, who passed away on October 20, 2014; also surviving are grandchildren, Sophia, Brendan, and Kyle. A Celebration of Life Service is being held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry, 100 Norman Drive, Cranberry, PA 16066. Online condolences may be offered at: www.saul-gabauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KIRSCH BERNICE BUNNY 10/23/1...
KIRSCH
BERNICE BUNNY
10/23/1941 to 11/28/2009
Sharing with you. Sharing with you...is a wonderful thing...for I live to make you feel gay...two hearts in love walk a flower lined path...and gather a tender bouquet...sharing with you all the laughter and smiles...is what I desire to do...the pleasure is mine whenever you sing...it tells me your dreams have come true... sharing the sorrows is also a part...of true love and all that it means...two are so much stronger than one... togetherness paints happy scenes...sharing with you fills my heart with delight...sharing is love's magic key...what I bestow I will never regret...as long as you share life with me.
In memory, your loving family.
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LIBERTO MARIANGELA (SCALAMOGNA...
LIBERTO MARIANGELA (SCALAMOGNA) Of Highland Park, on Saturday, November 22, 2014, age 85. Beloved wife of Paolo Liberto; cherished mother of Concettina (Gregg Zoller), Vittoria and the late Angelina Liberto; loving sister of the late Vittoria Costa (Venerando) and Teresa Monteleone (Francesco); dear sister-in-law of Gesuele Liberto (Maria), and the late Gregorio Liberto, Concetta and Giacomo Ionadi, Agostino Liberto (survived by Teresa), Felicia Liberto, and Guiseppe Liberto (survived by Concetta); daughter of the late Guiseppe and Mariangela Scalamogna; also survived by her loving and devoted nieces, nephews and cousins, both here and in Italy. She will be dearly missed by her cagnolino, Vino. Mariangela immigrated to America from Maierato, Italy in 1969 along with her husband and three daughters. She will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, generosity and strong devotion to her faith. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, (www.mccabebrothers.com) 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside, on Monday, 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where Funeral will commence on Wednesday at 9 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raphael Church at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HINDIN HARVEY JEROME ON SATURD...
HINDIN HARVEY JEROME On Saturday, November 22, 2014, at 10:00 p.m., age 85, of Cabot, PA, passed peacefully into the waiting arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ. He grew up in Rankin and had lived in Penn Hills. Harvey is survived by his loving wife, Ann (Schnaubelt) Hindin; his devoted children, Mark of Arlington, VA, Amy (John) Correll of Virginia Beach, VA and Tracey (Stephen) Johnson of Pittsburgh; and by his grandchildren, Tim Correll and Sam and Adam Johnson. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 28, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in the Lund Care Center Chapel, 134 Marwood Rd., Cabot, Pennsylvania. You may send your condolences and memories to the family by email to annhindin@yahoo.com or by mail to Ann Hindin, Concordia Haven 2, Apt. 1111, 148 Marwood Rd., Cabot, PA 16023. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 134 Marwood Rd., Cabot, PA 16023. www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PERLMAN RYNA DIED PEACEFULLY O...
PERLMAN RYNA Died peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Beloved wife of Bobby Cardillo and the late Calvin Perlman; beloved mother of Penny (Phil Norris) Perlman, Mark (Ina) Perlman and Judy (Rocky) Wein; grandma Ryna to Shane Spahr, Ashley Perlman, Jacob Wein and Lindsay (Yehoshua) Wein; great-grandmother of Noa, Caleb, Nissim and Chaim. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Monday at 12 noon. Visitation one hour prior to services (11 a.m. - 12 noon). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Friendship Circle, 5872 Northumberland St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRANTON ARCHIE J., JR. AGE 85,...
BRANTON ARCHIE J., Jr. Age 85, on Saturday, November 22, 2014, of Sheraden. Beloved husband of Jane V. (Fischer) Branton; loving father of Colleen (Hugh) Happel, Archie J. (Carla) Branton III and Lynn (David) Coughenour; grandfather of Sean, Kevin Happel, Kyle Branton, Rachel, Blair and Reed Coughenour. Mr. Branton served in the Army during WW II and Korea and received two Purple Hearts and the Combat Infantry Badge. He was the Past Commander of the VFW Post 418 and a 33 Degree Master Mason. Friends received TUESDAY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WM. F. CONROY FUNERAL HOME, 2944 Chartiers Ave., Sheraden. Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial with military honors will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. www.wfconroyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PRACEL SCOTT J. AGE 56, OF HAR...
PRACEL SCOTT J. Age 56, of Harrisburg, formerly of Pittsburgh, on Friday, November 21, 2014. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 11, 1958, son of the late Joseph M. and Rita G. (Reed) Pracel; loving brother of Rita (the late Robert) Megahan and Joseph (Carol), Richard (Sherry) and Wayne (Judith) Pracel; also survived by an aunt, Rose (Seigal) Wills; and many nieces and nephews. Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Scott's name to The ARC (Association of Retarded Citizens), 825 K Street, NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20006. Arrangements entrusted to SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., West View. Please pay tribute at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RIES VIDA M. AGE 93, ON SUNDAY...
RIES VIDA M. Age 93, on Sunday, November 23, 2014, of Carrick. Wife of the late Raymond A. Ries; mother of Jerry A. (Janet) and Jan L. (Lorrie); grandmother of Jerry (Laurie), Joanne (John D'Amico) and Christian. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood, 15227, Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WHEELER LYNN HOPPER AGE 78, ...
WHEELER LYNN HOPPER Age 78, of the North Side, on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Beloved husband of Carmela P. (Ross); father of Lori (Eric) Gubish and Lynne (Joe) Ames; grandfather of Justin, Jeffrey, Mark (Dana), Kevin (Jamie), Jon, Jarrod, and Ryan; also five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by grandson, Brian Gubish; brother, William; sisters, Madeline and Judy; brother of Terry, Keith and Bonnie. Friends received 2-8 p.m. TUES. ONLY at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave., where a Blessing Service will be held Wed. (time later). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SZULMAN DR. ARON BOB E. ON S...
SZULMAN Dr. ARON BOB E. On Saturday, November 22, 2014. Beloved husband of Irene Szulman; loving father of Michael (Marilyn) Szulman and Susan Szulman; grandfather of Eileen and Jonathan Szulman; cousin of Stefan Kotok and Hannah Posniak; also survived by the Kaplan, Kotok, Posniak and Jones families. Born in Poland, Dr. Szulman was graduated in the faculty of medicine of the University of Birmingham, England in 1945. His training in pathology commenced in London in 1947 and was completed at the Beth Israel and Children's Hospital in Boston, MA. Between 1953 and 1964, he was staff pathologist at the Beth Israel Deaconess and later at the Boston Lying-in Hospitals with simultaneous appointments as junior faculty member and research associate at Harvard Medical School. He came to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1964, assigned to Magee-Womens Hospital, and became full professor of pathology in 1981. He was professor emeritus since 1990 but continued to write and to consult at the hospital. Dr. Szulman was a frequent speaker at national and international symposia and was a member of the World Health Organization Scientific Group. He was elected a fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists in London as well as the Society of Latin American Pathologists. Affectionately known as Bob, he was a devoted physician, renowned scholar, committed teacher and a faithful friend to his colleagues. Upon his retirement in 1990, a yearly scientific lectureship was endowed in his name and continues on an annual basis. A true renaissance man, Dr. Szulman freely shared his deep knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of science and the arts, especially music, history, and literature. He loved to debate political and social issues with wit, joy, and humanity. A gentleman in every sense of the word, he was unfailingly kind and generous with family, friends, students, and colleagues. Bob will be missed by all who knew him for many years to come. Services and interment private. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later time. Contributions may be made to the School of Medicine at the University of Birmingham, England, https://www.bhamf.org/index.php/donatenow. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRAUS LOIS MARIE (COOPER) AGE ...
KRAUS LOIS MARIE (COOPER) Age 87, of Baldwin, passed away on November 23, 2014. Beloved wife of John Kraus; loving mother of Mary Kay (Joseph) Holleran and Jack (Bibi) Kraus; grandmother of Leah, Julianne, Joshua (Amy), Joseph (Katie), Matthew, Andrew and Jacob; great-grandmother of Ezekiel and Joshua. Services will be private and are entrusted to JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CONNORS SHIRLEY (ADAMS) ON SAT...
CONNORS SHIRLEY (ADAMS) On Saturday, November 22, 2014, Shirley Connors, age 88, of Oakmont, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Beloved wife of 58 years to Joseph Connors; mother of Barbara (Michael) Kurcina of Plum Borough and Daniel Connors of Penn Hills; grandmother of Joseph and Jeremy Kurcina; also survived by sisters-in-law, Kathleen Schott and Bernadette Klepsky; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers, Clyde and William Adams; niece, Colleen Adams and nephew, Dale Adams. The family would like to express their gratitude to Presbyterian Senior Care, Woodside Place and the Willows, as well as family hospice. A special thanks to Aunt B, Cindy and Gary who helped us through this journey. And the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it Eccl 12:7. Service and interment private. Arrangements by WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD. If desired, contributions may be acknowledged to Presbyterian Senior Care Benevolent fund, 1215 Hulton Road, Oakmont, PA 15139. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VOLPE VIRGINIA (BECHTOLD) OF F...
VOLPE VIRGINIA (BECHTOLD) Of Forest Hills, widow of Benjamin R. Bechtold. Survived by a daughter, Cheryl (John) McCann; two sons, Terry (Bonnie) Bechtold and John (Judy) Bechtold; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. SHIRLEY'S FUNERAL HOME at 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642, 1-4, 6-8 p.m. Tues. Mass on Wed. at 11 a.m., Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MACK MARY H. AGE 67, ON SATURD...
MACK MARY H. Age 67, on Saturday, November 22, 2014, of Mt. Oliver. Beloved mother of Patrick J. (Brandie) Mack and Tim (Melanie) Mack; proud grandmother of six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; longtime companion of Kenneth Van Wetering; sister of the late Fran Fox. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood, PA 15227 on Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be private. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOYSON ELIZABETH F. BETTY BE...
HOYSON ELIZABETH F. BETTY Beloved wife of the late John K.; loving mother of Gary (Liz) Hoyson and Ruth (Roth) McNally; grandmother of Susan (Aidan) Kitching and Laura (Steve) Laboon; and three great-grandchildren. Friends welcome Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Blessing Service 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betty's name to the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1101 Western Ave., Pgh., PA 15233. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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