RHINE BRUCE A. Of Turtle Creek, age 85, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Sophie M. (Smoczynski) Rhine for 49 years; cherished father of Bruce C. (Martha) Rhine of Bend, OR, Cindy M. (David) Heskin of Cypress, TX, Carol A. (Leo) Burgunder of Melbourne, FL and the late Barry J. Rhine; proud grandfather of Charlie, Esme, Andy and David Rhine; Emily Barnhill, Sara and David Heskin; and Adam and Erin Burgunder; dear brother of Charles H. (Betty) Rhine of Apollo and the late Gloria Barkhammer and the late Hyatt M. Rhine; dear friend of the late Lorraine Prontiker of McKeesport. Bruce is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Bruce was employed as a truck driver for 30 years and a yard master for 15 years with Harmon Lumber Co. in McKeesport. He was a loyal member of Teamsters Local #249 and also the Sub-Alpine Club in Turtle Creek. He was also a humble but successful landlord and property manager in Turtle Creek often lending a helping hand to his tenants. In his leisure time, Bruce was passionate about bowling, camping, fishing, woodworking, and visiting with his family. He was also a devoted, lifelong Steelers fan and enjoyed poker and a day at the horse or dog track. Friends welcome Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, (412-823-9350), where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Bruce will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sheep, Inc. Health Care (free health care clinic), 4561 Old William Penn Highway, Monroeville, PA 15146, www.sheepincclinic.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BADEN WILLIAM F., SR. AGE 83, ...
BADEN WILLIAM F., Sr. Age 83, of Munhall, passed away on October 19, 2015. Beloved wife, Joanne Hoffman Baden; loving children, William, Jr., Robert S., and the late Raymond Baden. William was retired from the Steamfitters Local #449 and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Services are private and have been entrusted to JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOMES. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HART ALICE (SCHMITT) ALICE HAR...
HART ALICE (SCHMITT) Alice Hart, of Oakland, died peacefully at home October 18, 2015 at the age of 97. A native of New Haven, Ct., Alice was a 1939 graduate of Albertus Magnus College. She also held a master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where she was employed for 22 years as a faculty-librarian, retiring in 1986. Alice was a voracious reader, a big movie fan, and a proud Pirates booster. Alice is survived by her sons, John "Johnny" A. Hart, Jr. of Houston, Tx., Kevin Hart of New Haven, and Peter Hart of Pittsburgh; her grandson Carl Wiser of Canton, Ct.; her sister, Shirley Goglia of West Haven, Ct.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Prof. John A. Hart, her husband of 66 years; and her son, Brian S. Hart. Services in Pittsburgh will be private. A Mass of Catholic Burial and interment will take place in New Haven, Ct. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAUGHERTY WILLIAM T. BILL OR...
DAUGHERTY WILLIAM T. BILL Originally from Pittsburgh, died on October 13, 2015. Bill was the husband of Dorothy C. Daugherty, who preceded him in death. He is also survived by their son, Dennis W. Daugherty and his wife, Chris, of Danbury, Connecticut. Bill was born in Pittsburgh in 1920, the son of Charles and Henrietta Daugherty. Bill and his brother, John Daugherty, grew up in East Liberty, a suburb of Pittsburgh. He graduated from Peabody High School and attended Carnegie Institute of Technology. Bill was trained in mechanical engineering and worked as an engineer and draftsman for mill and foundry companies supporting the steel industry including Blaw-Knox Corporation. Bill was active in the Memorial Park Presbyterian Church serving as an elder and Sunday school teacher. Dorothy and Bill retired to Palm Coast, Florida in 1984, where they made many new friends. He was an active member of the Palm Coast Pennsylvania Club and the Palm Coast United Methodist Church. He loved the Florida sunshine, the trips abroad he and Dorothy took and maintaining his model railroad set up. In 2011, they moved to Danbury to be close to their son and daughter- in-law. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of the Temple of Love Mausoleum in Allegheny County Memorial Park, Allison Park, PA at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RITZEL CAROL ANN DOROTHY OF EA...
RITZEL CAROL ANN DOROTHY Of East Pittsburgh, age 69, on Monday, October, 19, 2015. Daughter of the late Lawrence W. and Bertha (McIntyre) Ritzel; beloved sister of Laurette (Stephen) Bentz of Plum, David J. (Rosie) Ritzel of Monroeville and the late Lawrence K. "Larry" Ritzel; aunt of Dave, Chris, Tim, Joe, Anthony, Faith and Amy Bentz, and Mara and Julia Ritzel. Carol was a registered nurse for 34 years until becoming disabled, 17 of those years were dedicated to her private nursing practice "Supportive Care", which she founded. Carol's practice provided nursing care and counsel for free-will contributions or without fees. In 1985, the practice received one of the National "Heart-of-Gold" awards which were sponsored by Nursemates Shoe Co. and it was recognized in 1985 by Mayor Richard Caliguiri for services provided to the people of Pittsburgh. In 1986, Carol was honored by Nursing 86, in its 15th anniversary edition, as one of the 15 nurses whose service "Enhanced the profession and makes an important difference in patients' lives". Carol had been a Catholic lay person under vows since 1975. Friends welcome Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112, 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday in Sacred Heart Church at 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Good Shepherd Parish, 1025 Braddock Ave., Braddock, PA 15104; St. Maurice Church, 2001 Ardmore Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15221 or to EWTN, 5817 Old Leeds Rd., Irondale, AL 35210-9948. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARTWICK MAGDALEN MADGE (ZYD...
HARTWICK MAGDALEN MADGE (ZYDEL) Age 90, on Tues., Oct. 13, 2015, of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Parker, PA (Eldorado) and Crafton. Wife of the late Raymond J. Hartwick; loving mother of Carol (Tony) Walker, Linda (David) Latsch, and Jean Hartwick, Gary, Daniel, Joseph, Phillip, Timothy, and Thomas Hartwick; sister of Grace Hartwick and Dorothy Nelson; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons; one brother; and one sister. Friends received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. FRIDAY at WM. F. CONROY FUNERAL HOME, 2944 Charters Ave., Sheraden. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, 10 a.m. at St. Philip Catholic Church, Crafton. www.wfconroyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FENYUS ROBERT AGE 73, FORMERLY...
FENYUS ROBERT Age 73, formerly of Mt. Washington, on Sunday, October 18, 2015. Husband of the late Donna Fenyus and father of the late Robert Fenyus, Jr.; brother of Stephen, Martha, Mary, John, Elizabeth Fazio, Margaret Krchnavy, Helen Kramer and Joan Lukitsch. Also survived by loving family and friends. Visitations on Thursday, from 4- 8 p.m. at the BRUSCO - FALVO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 214 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington (412-381-2323). A Blessing Service will be held Thursday Evening at the conclusion of visitations. www.bruscofalvo.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SODINI ZELINDA AGE 90, OF SCOT...
SODINI ZELINDA Age 90, of Scott Twp., on Friday, October 16, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Charles Sodini; loving mother of Linda (Frank) Damiani and Charles G. (Anne) Sodini; cherished Nonnie of Thomas (Stephanie) Carton, Julia (Michael) Fitzmaier, Maria Sodini and John Sodini; loving great-Nonnie of Therese Carton; sister of the late Carl DeAngelis; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends welcome Friday 3-9 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Funeral Mass in S.S. Simon & Jude Church Saturday 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pgh., PA 15243. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROVERS VICKI LYNN GONZE AGE 65...
ROVERS VICKI LYNN GONZE Age 65, died Friday, October 9, 2015, at Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital. She was born May 23, 1950, in Washington County, PA, daughter of the late Charles Douglas and Blanche June Chabassol Gonze. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 25, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. at Hillside Christian Church, 1050 Campbells Run Rd., Carnegie, PA, with (ret.) Rev. David Morgan, officiating. The family will receive friends following the Service at the church. Vicki was a giving and loving person, even in death she was an eye donor and also a full donation to Duke University Medical School. Vicki was a class of 1967 graduate of Montour High school in McKees Rocks, PA, and a member of Oak Grove UMC in Hubert and certified lay servant in the UMC. She was a nurse who served as a private duty nurse for many years. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Dave Rovers, of the home; sister, Patty Gonze Morrow (Dean) of Eighty Four, PA; brother, Douglas Gonze (Barbara) of Holland, PA; and nephew, Christian Gonze (Leslie) of Lemoyne, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Resurrection Rabbit, 111 Magnolia Lane, Hubert, NC 28539. Online condolences may be made at jonesfh.org. Arrangements are by JONES FUNERAL HOME OF SWANSBORO. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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YOHO LOUISE K. OF MCKEES ROCKS...
YOHO LOUISE K. Of McKees Rocks, formerly of Greentree, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John R.; loving mother of Linda (the late Walter, Jr.) Halley and John (Leigh) Yoho II; grandmother of Jason and Laura Halley and Angela Yoho; great- grandmother of Kiera; many nieces and nephews. Friends welcome Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with a Service held at 1 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Louise's name to the Wallace Memorial Food Pantry, 1146 Greentree Rd., Pgh., PA 15220. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COMPAGNONE RALPH AGE 69, OF MO...
COMPAGNONE RALPH Age 69, of Mount Lebanon, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Beloved husband of 46 years of Jane (McMahon) Compagnone; loving father of Brian (Stephanie) Compagnone and T.J. (Karam) Compagnone; loving Pap Pap of Katie, Brooke and Julian Compagnone; son of the late Salvatore and Dorothy Compagnone; beloved brother of Vinnie Compagnone, Terry (Walt) Maddox and the late Toto Compagnone; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends welcome Friday 3-8 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greetree Rd., Scott Twp., (412-563-2800). Funeral Mass at St. Bernard Church Saturday 10 a.m. Interment Mount Lebanon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Outreach Teen and Family Services, 666 Washington Rd., Pgh., PA 15228 or a charity of one's choice. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PFOST GLORIA LANDIS AGE 90, A...
PFOST GLORIA LANDIS Age 90, a resident of Redstone Highlands, Murrysville, died Monday, October 19, 2015. Wife of the late Warren D. Pfost and Ralph Miller; mother of Corda-Lou (James) Johnson, Pamela Pfost, Roxanne (Carl) Huss and Lee (Rob) Liermann; and will also be missed by her six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; sister of the late Barry Landis. There will be no viewing. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 2301 Haymaker Rd., Monroeville, PA 15146, with Rev. Rob Marrow officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Monroeville Rotary, P.O. Box 368 Monroeville, PA 15146, notation Gloria and Warren Pfost Scholarship, or the Alzheimer's Association.WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, INC., Irwin, is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences please visit: www.snyderfuneralservices.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAGBERG MELISSA ANNE 1983-2006...
HAGBERG
MELISSA ANNE
1983-2006
"You are sweet, O Love, dear Love,
You are soft as the nesting dove.
Come to my heart and bring it rest
As the bird flies home to its welcome nest."
By Paul Laurence Dunbar
Much Love,
Dad, Mom, Barb, Kelsey & Billy
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PETANOWICK BERNARD J. SUDDENLY...
PETANOWICK BERNARD J. Suddenly on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, of Kennedy Twp., formerly of Moon Run, age 78. Beloved husband of 55 years of Sharlene A. Petanowick; father of Shelly (Joseph) Crawford and Mary Kay (Thomas) Cain; grandfather of Katie and Amy Crawford, and Joshua and Jacob Cain; son of the late Frank and Anna Petanowick; brother of Marianne Hornichak and the late Judy Finnell. Bernie was a 50-year member of Operating Engineers Local #66. He loved fishing, dirt track racing and NASCAR. Bernie was everybody's best friend. Private arrangements per Bernie's request by the JOSEPH M. SOMMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., Robinson Twp. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCHENRY ANN KOUCHAK (COMPEL) O...
McHENRY ANN KOUCHAK (COMPEL) Of West Homestead, formerly of Munhall, on October 21, 2015, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas Kouchak, Sr. and the late John McHenry; mother of Nancy (Frank) Noroski and Nicholas (Kathy) Kouchak, Jr.; sister of Mary Davic; predeceased by four sisters and three brothers; also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services Private. Arrangements entrusted to SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., Munhall. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEERBERG LOUISE (IWANOSKI) WON...
LEERBERG LOUISE (IWANOSKI) WONDERLEY Age 89, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of West Mifflin and Pleasant Hills, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Wife of the late James Leerberg and Robert Wonderley; beloved mother of Carol (Jon) Pollock, Kris (Paul) Lindsey, Claudette (Paul) Keller, Robert "Nis" (Sandy) Leerberg, Karen Wonderley and Lisa Michael; grandmother of Erik and Brad Keller; and 13 grandchildren; daughter of the late Raymond and Martha Iwanoski; sister of Chester Iwanoski, Joe Iwanoski, Ed Iwanoski, Barbara "Babe" Yanosko and the late Dolores Iwanoski, Edna Solan, Gertie Murawski, Bob "Pickles" Evanosky and Raymond "Gus" Iwanoski; also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law; a multitude of great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Louise was a member of Holy Spirit Church and the West Mifflin Lions Club. She was always ready with a joke or a smile, a consummate cook and hostess. Visitation will be held Friday 2-8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday 10 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park. A special thanks to Arden Court and Heartland Hospice for your loving care. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Spirit Church, 2603 Old Elizabeth Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122 or Heartland Hospice, 750 Holiday Drive, #110, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PERRY WILLIAM, JR. AGE 32, FOR...
PERRY WILLIAM, Jr. Age 32, formerly of North Side, on October 9, 2015. Visitation 6 p.m. until time of Service at 7:30 p.m. in the CALVIN L. SHEFFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 1125 Allegheny Ave., near the North Shore. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POWERS RICHARD A. ON TUESDAY, ...
POWERS RICHARD A. On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, age 87, of West View. Beloved husband of the late June (Meisinger) Powers; brother of Gerard F. "Jerry" (Judy) Powers and the late William J. Powers and Margaret M. Unger. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will welcome friends Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View 15229. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Athanasius Church Monday at 10 a.m. Richard was a life member of V.F.W. Post #2754, West View. Please leave condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PAYNE JEANNETTE AGE 77, OF LIN...
PAYNE JEANNETTE Age 77, of Lincoln- Lemington, passed October 18, 2015. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. at COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., East Liberty, where Funeral Service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ABBOTT RONALD A. AGE 69, OF S...
ABBOTT RONALD A. Age 69, of Sarasota, FL formerly of Pittsburgh, PA died on October 18, 2015. Beloved husband of Donna (Verdekel); devoted father to Kimberly Kurtyka (Clint) of New Brighton, PA, Vanessa Lima (Matt) of Sarasota, FL, and Michelle (Joe) Spor of Apopka, FL; beloved grandfather of Chloe, Luke, Ashley, Chelsea, Brennan, and Kaylin; beloved son of Rose Abbott of Pittsburgh, PA; and brother of Bernard, Jr. of Wexford, PA. Burial will be at St. Thomas More Church in the Rose Garden of Sarasota, FL. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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