SCHLUTZ JOHN R. Age 94, of Canonsburg, on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Mary Virginia Schlutz; father of Marjorie Ann (Vincent) Szeligo and Connie (Douglas) Clutter. John served in the Army during WWII. He retired from Mesta Machine Co. John was an avid outdoorsman and part- time farmer. He was a member of the Pittsburgh and Washington, PA Antique Bottle Collectors Clubs. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211 on Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NOWAKOWSKI FELIX (ANTHONY), OF...
NOWAKOWSKI FELIX (ANTHONY), OFM Brother Felix (Anthony) Nowakowski, OFM died on Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the age of 70. Born in Erie, PA Brother Felix was a member of the Franciscan Providence of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Brother Felix celebrated his 50th jubilee of vows on August 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanislaus and Jean (Krajczynski) Nowakowski; he is survived by his sisters, Mercedes and Marie Nowakowski and Lucy Wagner, all of Erie, PA; and nieces and nephews. Brother Felix worked for many years as the head of maintenance for Arch Bishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia, PA and most recently at the Byzantine Eparchy of Pittsburgh. At his request there will be no viewing but there will be a wake service and a Panachida at 7 p.m. Friday, December 11, 2015, at Holy Family Friary, 232 South Home Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2015, in St. Luke Church, 421 East 38th St., Erie, PA 16504 with entombment of his cremains immediately after in Mary Queen of Peace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be accepted in Brother Felix's name to Holy Family Friary., 232 South Home Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EVANS JEAN ANN (MARX) ON THE M...
EVANS JEAN ANN (MARX) On the morning of December 6, 2015, at age 75, Jean Ann Evans, known as Bunny, peacefully passed away at her home of 50 years, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Douglas Evans; mother of David Marx (Barbara), Christine Laffey (Ronnie), John Evans (Tammy), Michele Evans (Tony) and Mark Evans (Kelly); grandmother to David, Daniel, Mackenzie, Rachel, Alexandra, Christian, Ashley, Anthony, Collin, Makayla, Parker, Katie and Kyle; also six great- grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late John and Regina Marx. Jean was a 29 year employee of PNC Bank and rose to the level of Vice President. She enjoyed life to its fullest, spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, gardening and her home in Emsworth and her beloved dog, Gabby. Bunny was born in Brighton Heights and graduated from Oliver High School with honors. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Emsworth, PA 15202. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Animal Friends, or YoungLives Three Rivers Chapter. Arrangements by REX T. SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHEVLIN MARY ELLEN (WEISS) ON ...
SHEVLIN MARY ELLEN (WEISS) On Monday, December 7, 2015, Mary Ellen (Weiss) Shevlin, age 93, of Emsworth, survived by her beloved husband, Larry Shevlin; loving pet Mew; niece, Joanne (husband Walter) Finnegan and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Sebastian and Mary Weiss; and by siblings, Sylvester and Joseph Weiss, Elizabeth Hartzell, Irene Schmittlien, Rose Kolarich and Carol Lapaglia. Mary Ellen had been employed with Midland and Ross for 44 years and was a member of Sacred Heart Church Ladies Auxiliary. The family would like to express thanks to the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford for their kindness and loving care of Mary Ellen. Friends will be received Friday from 2-8 p.m. at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday, at 9 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, 154 Orchard Avenue, Emsworth. (Everyone will meet at the church). In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 146 Neely School Road, Wexford, PA 15090. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RATTI ISABELL ANN SIS Age 96, of Pittsburgh, died peacefully in her sleep, on December 5, 2015, at John J. Kane Regional Center. Sis was born on July 22, 1919, to Joseph and Isabell (Henle) Leuch in Pittsburgh, PA. She was a homemaker and a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She was Catholic by faith, an expert at card games and bingo and loved to travel, but was best known for her ravioli. In addition to her parents, Sis was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred "Cook" Ratti; daughter, Joy (Tom) Bauer; brothers, Bud (Darlene) Leuch and Earl Leuch; sister, Rita (William) Rodgers; and daughter-in-law, Carol H. Ratti. She is survived by sons, Mark (Rita) Ratti, John (Donna) Ratti, and Gregory (Jane) Ratti; brothers, Roy (Betty) Leuch and Norman (Joanne) Leuch; sister-in-law, Liz (Earl) Leuch; grandchildren, Michelle (Rich) Libicer, Jacqueline (Al) Paton, Mark (Christina) Ratti, Diana (Derek) Paton, Jason Ratti, John (Melissa) Bauer and Drew (Shannon) Ratti; and 14 great-grandchildren. She had many nieces and nephews, but special thanks to Donna and The Ratti Girls. Visitation is Friday from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Pittsburgh, PA. Funeral Services are Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the John J. Kane Regional Center or charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be given at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCORMICK ESTELLE JEAN OF BA...
McCORMICK ESTELLE JEAN Of Baldwin and Whitehall, age 93, peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2015. Loving mother of the late Danny; beloved sister of Jack Rushe and the late Ed Rushe, Bernice Pachuta, George Rushe, Corrine McCullough, and June Rushe; also survived by many nieces and nephews and her dear devoted family friends of 34 years, Dave and Janet Erfort and Grandmother of Justin, Jenna, and Jaclyn. Special thanks for the extraordinary care she received by the nurses and aides at Paramount Senior Living in Baldwin. Arrangements by BEINHAUERS, 724-941-3211. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin, 5200 Greenridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. (Please meet at the church.) Inurnment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the charity of the donor's choice in Jean's memory. Please view or add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOEHM EUGENE A. OF BRENTWOOD, ...
BOEHM EUGENE A. Of Brentwood, 87, passed away, on December 7, 2015, surrounded by his loving daughters, Lisa and Jeanine; and the most loyal dog, Seneca. Beloved husband of the late Shirley; loving father of David (Toni) Boehm, Lisa (the late Dave) Donaldson and Jeanine Boehm; grandfather of David Boehm, Ashlee (Ben) Mauti, Andrea Boehm, Jessica Goodnow and most adored, the late Jason Paul Boehm; proud great-grandfather of two, with one on the way. Gene was a very kind, generous man who opened his heart and home to generations of family and friends. He was very fortunate to share many good times with his sister, Wilma Wiedor and her children and grandchildren; his lifelong friend, Vincent Morenzi and his family; nephew, Harry Brandt; nieces, Lynne Turnquist and Cheryl Poljak and their families. Visitation will be held at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Friday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Saturday morning at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Sylvester Church at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CALIGUIRI MARY JANE (CONROY) P...
CALIGUIRI MARY JANE (CONROY) Peacefully, on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, in Jupiter, FL, age 82, formerly of Greenfield and Munhall. Beloved daughter of the late John J. and Edith (Milton) Conroy; loving mother of Mary Catherine (the late Bill) Kirsch, Robert E. (Kaye) Caliguiri, Jr., Rita (David) Hoover, Vincent P. (Tammy) Caliguiri, Cindy L. Caliguiri-Biehl, Louis C. Caliguiri and the late Christopher M. Caliguiri; sister of Ellen (Joseph) McCarthy, John (Shirley) Conroy, James Conroy and the late John "Bunky" Conroy, Joan Terese Conroy, Edith (surviving husband, Ed) Grant, Thomas (Surviving wife, Gail) Conroy, Patricia O'Connor, Edwin Conroy and Daniel Conroy; also survived by 19 grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by her former husband, Robert E. Caliguiri; and her partner of 30 years, Paul Toplansky; and her late dog, Copper. Friends will be received Thursday 6-8 p.m. Friday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. Funeral Saturday at 11:30 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass in St. Rosalia Church at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family in care of the funeral home would be greatly appreciated. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FORD LEON I. 7/3/1920 - 12/10/...
FORD
LEON I.
7/3/1920 - 12/10/2010
A rose among the thorns...
We miss you EVERY day.
Louise, Jeannette & Zylphia
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GILMAN MARILYN On December 10, 2015, Marilyn Gilman passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends in her home in Upper St. Clair. She was born on April 8, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Beatrice and Leo Singer. Marilyn graduated from James Madison High School in 1957. On September 21, 1958, she married Edward Gilman. Marilyn graduated from Brooklyn College in 1960 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and began working as a social worker for New York City. In 1966, she and her family moved to Ghent, Belgium for five years, where her husband attended medical school. Marilyn taught English, music, and art for the NATO and SHAPE schools in Belgium to support her family. Upon returning to the United States in 1971, she rekindled her passion for oil painting and writing. In the 1980s, three of her novels were published by Zebra Books. In 1988, at the age of 48, Marilyn continued her education by attending Duquesne Law School and earned her Juris Doctorate. Her legal career, which focused on family law, lasted for 24 years until the summer of 2015, when ill health mandated her retirement. Marilyn was a champion of those who were less fortunate or privileged. In 2015, she received the Washington County Bar Association Pro Bono award for legal services donated to clients who would otherwise be unable to afford legal counsel. Marilyn was a member of the inaugural class of the Washington County C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocate) chapter, volunteering to be a voice for neglected and abused children in Juvenile Court. Marilyn's other passions included reading, gardening, and antiquing, for which she canvassed the countryside and estate sales looking for bargains with her buddy, Daneen Calhoun. She also cared deeply for her synagogue, Beth Israel, where she was on the Board of Directors for many years. Marilyn had three children, Gary (Kathy Emery) Gilman of Canonsburg, Steven (Julia) Gilman of Erie, and Neil (Sherraine) Gilman of Converse, Texas, who passed away on January 15, 2015. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Ian, Hannah, George, Abby, Sam, Caitlin, and Leila; several nieces and nephews; and her dearest friend of 70 years, "Aunt" Carol Krieger. In addition to her son and parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Susan Covey. A memorial service will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2015, in Beth Israel Synagogue, 265 North Avenue, Washington where a catered reception will follow. Memorial donations may be made in Marilyn's honor to the Wounded Warriors, C.A.S.A. of Washington County, or the A.S.P.C.A. Arrangements have been entrusted to SALANDRA FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, Lin Webb, funeral director, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. To extend or view condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEVINE DORETTA ON FRIDAY, DEC...
LEVINE DORETTA On Friday, December 11, 2015. Beloved wife of Alan H. Levine; beloved mother of Clifford (Rosanne) Levine, Daniel (Miette) Levine and Roger (Jeff Gordon) Levine; sister of the late Elaine Katz; grandmother of Meredith, Benjamin, Eric and Becca Levine, Leah (Chris) Riehl and David Levine; great- grandmother of Felicity and Clementine Riehl. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Sunday at 3 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services, 2-3 p.m. Interment Tree of Life Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo Fine Arts Academy, Department 28, P.O. Box 8000, Buffalo, NY 14267-8000 or Hadassah of Greater Buffalo, 2640 N. Forest Road, Getzville, NY 14068. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FOSTER RANDY AGE 58, OF HOPEWE...
FOSTER RANDY Age 58, of Hopewell, formerly of Moon Township, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 10, 2015, at UPMC Presbyterian. He was born in Sewickley on Jan. 6, 1957, to the late Elry and Anna (Wolfe) Foster. Beloved father of Eric Foster of Utah and Stacy Stone (Jeremy) of Moon Township; proud grandfather of Alaina, Kara, Dylan, Paige, Kaden and Tyler; devoted fiancé of Andreia Toth of Moon Township; brother of Saundra Gilmore (Bob) of Moon Township, Sharon Saunders (Craig) of Chippewa, Dana Vish (Frank) of New Mexico, Gary Foster (Marie) and Todd Foster, all of Moon Township. Randy, always fun to be around, loved his grand kids, job at the Airport Marriott, Steelers Games, Harleys and was an avid reader. For 16 years, he was a member of Overcomers in Christ. Visitation on Saturday from 2 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. at COPELAND'S MOON TOWNSHIP, 981 Brodhead Rd. Rev. Milan Mrkonja, Jr. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIAMS WILLIE SCREWNO OF P...
WILLIAMS WILLIE SCREWNO Of Pgh., passed away peacefully, on December 9, 2015, at the age of 77. Visitation on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, from 4-8 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral Service on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at 11 a.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church, 2629 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MACIOCE LINDA M. AGE 55, OF PE...
MACIOCE LINDA M. Age 55, of Penn Hills, on December 10, 2015. Beloved daughter of Anna Mae and the late Anthony Macioce; loving sister of Lisa A. Macioce. Linda was an employee of Allegheny County Children, Youth and Families for 37 years. Family and friends received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bartholomew Church, Monday, 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Margaret Foundation, www. stmargaretfoundation.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RAGER LAWRENCE P. LARRY, Jr. On December 11, 2015, age 70, of West Mifflin. Lawrence was born in Homestead, the son of Margaret and the late Lawrence Rager. Larry worked for the Easter Seals for 47 years serving as President in Butler, Erie, Houston, TX and in 1988 returned to Pittsburgh to serve Western and Central PA until his retirement in 2014. Beloved husband of Varyl Vege (Strang); cherished father of Megan, Erin, Lauren, Ellen and Matt; loving grandfather of six grandchildren; brother of Terry (Lynda) Rager. Larry loved to spend time with his family at his camp in Cross Fork. Friends received on Sunday from 12-3 and 7-9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 15120 (412-461-6394). Funeral Service will be on Monday at 11 a.m. in Homestead Park United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, consider memorial contributions be made to the Easter Seals of Western and Central Pennsylvania, 2525 Railroad St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Please share your memory and condolences at georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEWIS SHARON SLOAN (SOMMER) AG...
LEWIS SHARON SLOAN (SOMMER) Age 50, of Ross Township, died Friday, December 11, 2015. She was the beloved and devoted wife of Jeffery Dean Lewis and mother of two children, Courtney Sloan and Brendan Dean, the joys of her life. Very loving daughter of Mary Sally McKernan (Coleman Conley), and the late Robert Raymond Sommer, Sr. Greatly admired by her three brothers, Robert Raymond Sommer, Jr. (Laura), Bernard Brian (Kristine) Sommer, and Daniel Douglas (Rebecca) Sommer. Treasured daughter-in-law of Marion Rose and Dean Clifton Lewis; and sister-in-law of Rachel Diane Ragula. Aunt Sharon was adored by her nieces and nephews, James, Ryan, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Allison, Brigid and Ciera. Sharon will be missed by her many aunts, uncles and numerous cousins who loved her dearly. She was blessed with friends who were strong pillars of support and enjoyed the laughter and positivity she brought into their lives. Sharon received her B.S. from Seton Hill University and her M.B.A. from Chatham University, where she was the Director of Student Accounts for seven years and an adjunct faculty member. She found true happiness and great joy in her recent position serving as the Director of Social and Pastoral Outreach at Saint Paul's Cathedral in Oakland. The people she served through the Food Pantry at St. Paul's felt her love, and they brightened her life each day. For the last several years, Sharon and Jeff loved to travel and spent many hours hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, and enjoying the outdoors with Sharon's yorkie, Daisy. Everyone she knew witnessed her strong faith in God and the Blessed Mother, which guided her throughout her lifetime. Mass of the Resurrection will be concelebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015, at St. Paul's Cathedral, 108 N. Dithridge St., Pgh., PA 15213, by The Very Reverend Fr. Kris Stubna, The Reverend Fr. Mark Thomas, and The Reverend Fr. Adam Verona. Friends and family please congregate at the Cathedral before Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Paul's Cathedral Food Pantry. Donations may be mailed to: St. Paul's Cathedral, 108 N. Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FROYD ROBERT CARL AGE 67, LAND...
FROYD ROBERT CARL Age 67, land surveyor, on Thursday, December 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Mary Susan Boland; father of Aaron C. (Lisa) Froyd, Sara B. (Robert) Stanich; and three grandchildren. Celebration of his life 3 to 5 p.m. Monday at SOLLON FUNERAL HOME, LTD.,30 E. College St., Canonsburg, 724-746-1000. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 501 Martindale #670, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 , www.jdrf.org. Visit www.sollon.com to leave online condolences. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SILER FRANCIS A. On Thursday, December 10, 2015, Francis A. Siler, age 78, of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully under Hospice Care at Paramount Senior Living where he resided since Oct. 2015. Beloved son of the late Albert J. and Ellen V. (McGowan) Siler, Sr.; brother of the late Josephine (the late Dr. Elmer J.) Maloy, Albert J. (Suzanne Harrigan) Siler, Jr., Elizabeth E. (the late Walter) Cekala, the late Vincent (Lottie M. Williams) Siler, Agnes J. (the late Ben) Pasky, Rose M. (James) Sedley, James R. (Sylvia Dess) Siler, Margaret M. (Stephen) Koget, Patrick J. (Marian Bobak) Siler, Rita K. (Gerard) McElhinny, Regina B. (Nicholas) Botti, Theresa Ann (the late Stephen) Tatrai; also survived by 44 nieces and nephews; 42 great-nieces and nephews; and 36-plus great-great-nieces and nephews. Frank was a loving and caring brother, uncle, relative, and friend. He touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed, but know that he is home with the Lord. Friends received Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, (at 6th St.) South Park Twp., (412) 655-4600. Funeral Prayer Tuesday, 8:45 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Spirit Church at 9:30 a.m. The family requests donations in his memory to Holy Spirit Church, 2603 Old Elizabeth Rd., West Mifflin, PA 15122. Condolences may be offered for the family at: www.GriffithFH.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STACK CATHERINE (CAULFIELD) K...
STACK CATHERINE (CAULFIELD) KITTY Passed away, on December 9, 2015, in Trinity, Florida. She was preceded by husband, Edward Stack; and son, Eddie Stack of Pittsburgh; brother, Bernard Caulfield of Braddock. She is survived by daughters, Elaine (Stack) Kenworthy and spouse, Walter, Carol (Stack) Bitner and spouse, Philip; brother, Robert Caulfield of California; grandchildren, Doug and Denise Lang, Colleen Miller, Sean Kenworthy and Justin Bitner. She had ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Kitty was formerly of Braddock, PA, Gibsonia, PA, Harrisville, PA and Englewood, Florida. She had many friends and was active in church activities. She was employed with Mellon Bank in North Hills for many years and was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers fan. Friends received Sunday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Highway. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday 11:30 a.m. at St. Catherine of Sweden, 2554 Wildwood Road. www.simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DICKERSON BARBARA K. (WEBSTER)...
DICKERSON BARBARA K. (WEBSTER) Age 71, died at 10 p.m. Sat., November 28, 2015, at Seneca Place. She was born Aug. 23, 1944, in Pittsburgh to John and Alma Webster. She is survived by her children, Janice, Louis and Christine Jones; a host of adopted children and four of seven siblings. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Service Sat. at 3 p.m. in Christian Tabernacle Church, 2601 Centre Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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