TOMSIC SARA G. Of Canonsburg, on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Wife of Michael T. Tomsic; mother of Michael Tomsic of Springfield, VA; grandmother of Chauntney and Natalie Kessler; and sister of Maureen Engle and Inez Holveck, both of Canonsburg and Dawn Obrien and Marian McGary, both of Washington. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday in the McILVAINE - SPEAKMAN FUNERAL HOME, LTD., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342, where Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2015. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice Care of the Washington Hospital, The Washington Hospital Foundation, 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org. Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at: www.mcilvaine-speakman.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DIXON DANIEL R. AGE 33, PEACEF...
DIXON DANIEL R. Age 33, peacefully at his Crafton home, on Monday, June 29, 2015, with his beloved wife, Lindsey (Veon) Dixon, at his side. Dear father of Kristopher; loving son of Peter and Anita Dixon; brother of Kevin (Alyssa Rafferty) Dixon; nephew of Belinda Aunt B Weber; also a nephew and nieces. As per Daniel's wishes, there will be no viewing and services are private. Arrangements by SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, Crafton. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARTIN BONNIE L. (KLINEFELTER ...
MARTIN BONNIE L. (KLINEFELTER YAGGI) Age 71, of Shaler Township, on June 28, 2015. Wife of the late Gabriel Martin; mother of Tracy Pantoni (A.J.) and Kelly Shaginaw (Tom); daughter of Ethel and the late Robert Klinefelter; sister of Robert J. Klinefelter; grandmother of Brian, Morgan, and Erin Shaginaw and Allegra Pantoni. Visitation Tuesday 3-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bonaventure Church Wednesday at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the Alzheimer's Research Association, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Please visit us at: www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EVANS JOHN DUNCAN REV. JOHN DU...
EVANS JOHN DUNCAN Rev. John Duncan Evans III, MS MDiv, 76, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Vernelle "Nell" Peterson Evans, died Monday, June 29, 2015. His Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 2, 2015, in The Chapel at Bishop Gadsden, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, at 6:00 p.m. Interment will be July 3, 2015, at the family farm in Fletcher, NC. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 2, 2015, one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. John was born July 22, 1938, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, son of the late John Duncan Evans, Jr. and the late Ida Virginia Evans. He attended Shady Side Academy, St. Paul's School, Harvard, Oxford, Pittsburgh Seminary and Drexel. Though he was from a family of privilege, after his second birth during his college years, he chose to follow his Lord and Master Jesus and live a life of service. John served as pastor of an inner city Philadelphia church with two congregations: Spanish and English and a church in Central PA where his two children were born. After serving as teacher and librarian at Manna Bible Institute in Philadelphia, John later organized a resource center, Kairos, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was involved in the Men's movement "Promise Keepers," supported missions and served as coordinator of Church volunteers doing community service work in Juarez, Mexico. Upon retirement he served as Pastoral Associate for Mission to the World and taught a weekly Bible Study in Spanish for inmates at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia. In addition to his wife of 46 years, he is survived by his daughter, Faith Evans-Sills (Francis) of Mount Pleasant, SC; son, Dr. John Paul Evans (Louisa) of Marlow, England; sister, Margaret Evans Tuten; brother, David Courtney Evans; six grandchildren, Jasper, Carys and Griffin Sills and Beatrix, Freya and Jensen Evans; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorials may be made to The City School (Christian Education for Urban youth), 860 North 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at: www.jhenrystuhr.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ORLOWSKI CHAD A. AGE 26, OF MO...
ORLOWSKI CHAD A. Age 26, of Mount Lebanon, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, June 29, 2015. Loving son of Lawrence W. and Renee A. (Fridey) Orlowski; cherished brother Max A. and Brant A.; grandson of the late Lawrence R. and Bernadine (Kutzler) Orlowski; Charles K. and Theresa (Antonietta) Fridey; nephew of Bonnie and Bob Romanosky; Ken and Annette Fridey; Dave and Kelly Fridey; Bob and Sharon Orlowski; also survived by many loving cousins. Chad was a kind and gentle soul with a joyful, innocent smile. He attended the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children most of his life and eventually the Allegheny Valley School. Chad liked music, especially Elvis; he enjoyed the beach, Pirates Games and Phipps Conservatory. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon, Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Anne Church, 400 Hoodridge Drive, Friday morning at 9:30. Interment will be private. If desired, memorials may be made to Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, the Allegheny Valley School or Make-A-Wish Foundation. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHAW HELEN L. (KMETZ) AGE 95, ...
SHAW HELEN L. (KMETZ) Age 95, of Pittsburgh, PA formerly of Port Charlotte, FL and Sutersville, PA, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Melvin Shaw. Born on May 17, 1920, in Sutersville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Kmetz. Helen was predeceased by her four brothers; and three sisters. She has been blessed with many nieces and nephews. Helen will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin, 5200 Greenridge Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, (412) 882-3353. Interment will take place privately in West Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin. Arrangements have been entrusted to CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE by Danielle Andy Belusko, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.cremationfuneralcare.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ACKERMAN ROBERT A. BOB AGE 5...
ACKERMAN ROBERT A. BOB Age 50, of Cranberry Twp., formerly of Monroeville, died suddenly on Monday, June 29, 2015. Beloved son of Donald and Caroline Ackerman; father of Tina (fiancé, Andrew Sikora) Ackerman, Nathan Ackerman, and Kylee Ackerman; brother of David Ackerman; also survived by three nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE / PLUM CHAPEL) corner of (445) Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville (412-856-4747), where a Blessing Service will conclude the visitation Thursday at 8 p.m. Private interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Millvale. The family kindly suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League, 6620 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 or online at www.animalrescue.org. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PERCIAVALLE DIANA BUNNY (REI...
PERCIAVALLE DIANA BUNNY (REILLY) Age 51, of McKeesport, PA passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, June 29, 2015, at UPMC McKeesport. Born August 4, 1963, in McKeesport, PA a daughter of the late James T. and Catherine Rose Gerdich Reilly. Bunny was a standout athlete and scholar at South Allegheny High School. She devoted 30 years of service as a nurse to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She spent the last 18 years of her life being a devoted and selfless mother to her children. For the last three years she fought a heroic battle against cancer, defying all odds, she persevered to attend her oldest son Anthony's graduation. She is an inspiration to us all and will be truly missed. Our Sweet Diana. Surviving are her husband, Thomas J. T.J. Perciavalle; sons, Anthony James and Riley Joseph Perciavalle; siblings, James (Karen) Reilly, Kathleen Sissy Reilly, Eugene Reilly; nieces and nephews; a great-niece and great-nephews; sister by choice, Sue Renwick; special friend and private nurse, Maureen Gioia; and many, many friends. Friends will be received on Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the JAYCOX - JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2703 O'Neil Boulevard, McKeesport, PA 15132. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mark Parish, Liberty Site with Rev. Gerald S. Mikonis as celebrant. (EVERYONE IS ASKED TO PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH). Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Vue. Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4620 and/or the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh, 5513 William Flynn Highway, Suite 400, Gibsonia, PA 15044, www.dsapgh.org/donate. www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RAWLINGS H. EDWARD AGE 89, OF ...
RAWLINGS H. EDWARD Age 89, of Longwood at Oakmont in Verona, PA, formerly of Ligonier and Stahlstown, died June 23, 2015. Loving husband of Mary Belle (Randall) Rawlings; father of Ann R. (James) Hoover, Edward D. (Eileen) Rawlings, and Amy R. Williams; brother of Marguerite Supler; stepfather of Pratt M. (Carol) Harris, Isabel Harris, and Randall M. (Karen) Harris; Ed also leaves eight grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and three step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Agnes (Daily) Rawlings; his brother, John L. Rawlings, Jr.; and his sister, Arlene Farnan. Ed was born in Crabtree, PA on Sept. 17, 1925, to the late John L. Rawlings and Marguerite (Spessard) Rawlings. He graduated from Altoona High School in 1943 and the University of Pittsburgh in 1949. He was a WWII veteran and POW, serving in the European theater for the 100th division, 398th infantry regiment, company A. Ed was an avid outdoorsman and Jeep enthusiast, and was one of the founding members of Triangle Jeepers, a Pittsburgh area Jeep club. He was also an aviation enthusiast and pilot. Professionally, he spent over 30 years in the insurance industry, retiring in 1983 as president of Knox & Knox, Inc. He specialized in construction insurance and was one of the founding members of the Pennsylvania Utility Contractors Association. Ed then moved to Pensacola, FL where he used his business expertise to serve as a County Mediator in the Florida State Court system. The family requests any memorial contributions be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 378 Delaware Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139. Arrangements are being finalized. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOKAJ LEO L., JR. AGE 74, OF B...
HOKAJ LEO L., Jr. Age 74, of Bethel Park on Monday, June 29, 2015. Beloved husband of 48 years to the late Patricia; loving father to Michelle (Patrick) McCully and Larry (Sharon); cherished grandfather of Christian, Amanda, and Nicholas Hokaj and Caroline McCully; brother of Edward (Marilyn), Henry (Judy), and Thomas (Linda) Hokaj. Preceded in death by his parents, Emily and Leo, Sr. Leo was a graduate of Duquesne University. He worked at the Black Box Corporation as an Operations Analyst in the IT Department for 28 years until his retirement in 2013. He loved to golf, and was a past president of the St. Louise de Marillac Men's Golf League. Leo will be dearly missed by family and friends. ARRANGEMENTS BY BEINHAUERS. Friends will be received at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, 724-941-3211 on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, July 2, 2015, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 12:30 p.m. at St. Louise de Marillac. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUDIS BETTY ANN AGE 83, ON TUE...
RUDIS BETTY ANN Age 83, on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Wife of the late Alfred Rudis; beloved mother of Linda (Bob) Coccaro, Nancy Szablewski and Janet (Stan) Wilmot; dear grandmother of Bobby Coccaro, Jeff (Jennifer) Coccaro, Brad and Craig Szablewski; great- grandmother (GiGi) of Sophia Coccaro; sister of the late Steve and Bobby Regina and Rose Cepko. Friends received Wednesday 6-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2323 E. Carson St. Funeral Prayer Friday 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. John Vianney Church at 10 a.m. www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZORA JUSTIN AGE 24, OF SOUTH P...
ZORA JUSTIN Age 24, of South Park, suddenly, after valiantly battling a brief illness passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015. Beloved son of Maria Bucci and James and Danette Zora; loving father of Aria; brother of James, Joseph, and Jenna; grandson of Carolyn (Felix) Bucci and Nora (the late James) Zora; nephew of Charles Bucci, Lori (Bill) Parker, Susan (Bob) Amoroso and the late Joseph Bucci; best friend of Josh Gottschalk and Paul Kimble. He enjoyed his life to the fullest. Visitation will be held Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 p.m. and 7 p.m. until the Blessing Service at 8:30 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BELBACK MARGE E. AGE 90, OF N....
BELBACK MARGE E. Age 90, of N. Huntingdon, and formerly of Clairton, passed on Mon., June 29, 2015. Daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Podlinsky) Royak and wife of the late George E. Belback; she is survived by daughters, Geri (Mel) Yacamelli of N. Huntingdon, Margianne (David) Plavchak of Belle Vernon, and Marilou (Joseph) Urbanovich of Jupiter, FL; sons, Edward (Debbie) and Ronald (Patricia) Belback, both of Elizabeth Twp; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Albert (Louise) Royak of Jefferson Hills; and nieces and nephews. Friends received in the A.J. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 555 5th. St., Clairton, PA 15025 (412-233-5700) on Wed., July 1, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Thu., July 2, 2015, at 10 a.m. in St. Clare of Assisi Church. Burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FREER ELIZABETH JEAN BETTY A...
FREER ELIZABETH JEAN BETTY Age 82, of North Huntingdon, died June 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Gordon Scott Scotty Freer. Wife of Gordon L. Freer; daughter, Susan E. Freer and her partner, Jeanne Grazier. Friends received Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. Funeral service Friday time later. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEE NICHOLAS MCLAUGHLIN OF GEN...
LEE NICHOLAS McLAUGHLIN Of Geneva, Switzerland. On June 24, 2015. Beloved stillborn son of Adam and Sarah Lee; brother of Julia and the late Alice; grandson of Sue and Sherman McLaughlin and John and the late Jean Lee; nephew of Mattie and Jason Schloetzer, Dorothy McLaughlin and Joel Sachs, Jason and Kara Lee, Dylan and Emily Lee; cousin of Gwenyth, Eliza, Owen, Simon, Norah, Arlo and Luke. Nicholas was a beautiful baby whom we will love and remember always. Memorial contributions may be made to The Children's Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center, 5324 Penn Ave., Pgh., PA 15224. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DZIEKONSKI FLORENCE ON SUNDAY,...
DZIEKONSKI FLORENCE On Sunday, June 28, 2015, of South Side. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 S. 15th St., South Side on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at which time a Blessing Service will be held. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SADLO RUDOLF N. "DIDA" AGE 80,...
SADLO RUDOLF N. "DIDA" Age 80, of Shaler Township, on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Son of the late Frank and Agnes (Zabawa) Sadlo; brother of the late Adeline "Lola", Sophie and John F. Sadlo. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 3201 Dobson Street, Polish Hill, on Thursday 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Friday at 10 a.m. www.zalewskifuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JACKSON MAYME ON FRIDAY, JUNE ...
JACKSON MAYME On Friday, June 26, 2015, age 86, of Pittsburgh. Beloved wife of Walter Leon Jackson. Visitation with the family 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Avenue, Perry Hilltop. A Memorial Celebration will be held 2 p.m. in the Sunset Hills United Presbyterian Church, 900 Country Club Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DWORNICK JOSEPH A. AGE 76, O...
DWORNICK JOSEPH A. Age 76, of Manor, PA on Saturday, June 27, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Carol Ann Barth Dwornick. Survived by his daughters, Jodi A. (the late Randy) Antonacci and Jada A. (Mark) Donato; grandfather of Alex J. Antonacci and Annessa A. "Freddy" Donato; brother-in- law of Robert, who was like a brother to Joe (the late Susan) Platt and Ellen (John) Hermesmann. He is also survived by nephews, Patrick and Matthew Hermesmann. He spent his entire career working in the transportation industry. First, self-employed as an Owner Operator and then a Safety Director for Landstar Transportation. In his semi-retirement years, he also enjoyed driving for Bradish Glass, Inc. Services will be private and interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements entrusted to the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Oakmont, PA 15139. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ursula School, 3937 Kirk Avenue, Allison Park, PA 15101. Online condolences may be sent to: www.englishfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STANTON EARL F. AGE 68, OF CHU...
STANTON EARL F. Age 68, of Churchill, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2015, after a long chronic illness. Beloved husband of Karen Stanton; devoted father of Jennifer (Ralph Golthy) Stanton and the late Eric Broward; brother of Ernestine Stanton; grandfather of five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. at RAPP FUNERAL HOME, 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pgh., PA 15235, 412-241-5415. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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