SERETTI MARY M. On Friday, December 6, 2013, Mary, age 92, of Windgap. Beloved wife of the late Mario Seretti; dear mother of Kenneth Seretti and the late Linda Seretti; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 700 Seventh St., McKees Rocks, Monday 2-4 and 6-7:30 p.m. at which time the service will be conducted. Interment private. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SERETTI MARY M. ON FRIDAY, DEC...
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SHREMP FLORENCE (SHERMER) WOOD...
SHREMP FLORENCE (SHERMER) WOOD Age 96, a Coraopolis resident for the past 20 years, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013, at West Hills Health and Rehab. She was born in Punxsutawney, PA, on April 16, 1917, to the late William and Lillie (Kelly) Shermer. She was preceded in death by spouses, Arthur K. Wood and Raymond Shremp. Beloved mother of Don K. Wood (Betty Lou) of Simpsonville, SC, Sally Leigh Kane (John) of Crescent; and stepdaughter, Linda Randazzo of Beauford, SC; seven grandchildren and 11 great -grandchildren; sister of J. Vivian Forcey of Punxsutawney. For 9 years, she was secretary with Human Resources for mine safety, 8 years she worked at Wood's Home Supply, Zelienople, but the job she loved the most, was child care at Carol Leone for 19 years. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at her church, Riverdale Presbyterian Church, 1555 Brodhead Rd., Moon Township, PA 15108. Entombment will be private in Zelienople Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to her church. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KOSH EDGAR J. 74, OF BRECKNOCK...
KOSH EDGAR J. 74, of Brecknock Twp., passed away December 4, 2013, in Kindred Transitional Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Mary Louise (Johnston) Kosh, who passed away November 4, 2011. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Lesik) Kosh. During his working years, he was a truck driver who worked independently and for various trucking companies, retiring in 2002. Survivors include four children, Mark A. Kosh, husband of Regina Kosh, Brecknock Twp., Gary J. Kosh, Germany, Jay P. Kosh, and Deborah A. (Kosh), wife of Eric C. Bowers, Lancaster; and a granddaughter, Annabel L. Kosh. There are also several nieces and nephews. Mr. Kosh was predeceased by his sister, Dorothy (Kosh) McNeilis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Salvation Army, 301 South 5th St., Reading, PA 19602. Memorial services will be Monday, December 9, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in BEAN FUNERAL HOMES, 129 East Lancaster Avenue, Shillington. Family will receive friends 10:00-11:00 a.m. Bean Funeral Homes, Shillington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at: www.beanfuneralhomes.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CHALMERS ANDRENIA F. ON THURSD...
CHALMERS ANDRENIA F. On Thursday, December 5, 2013, age 86, of Manchester. Visitation with the family on Monday 4-8 p.m. in the New Zion Baptist Church, 1434 Juniata Street, Manchester, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Union Dale Cemetery. Arrangements by the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15214. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WOODDY MARY ELIZABETH 95, OF W...
WOODDY MARY ELIZABETH 95, of White Oak, PA, passed peacefully at home, on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of Charles A. and Anna Palmquist. She lived most of her life in Pittsburgh, except for retirement in Ocala, Florida from 1981 to 2003. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of more than 61 years, Thomas W. Wooddy, Sr. She is survived by her children, Thomas W. (Nancy) Wooddy, Jr. of White Oak, Mary Jo (Eugene) Falsetti of Bethel Park, Ethel R. Chisholm of Navarre Beach, Florida, and Charles I. (Rosa) Wooddy of Kerrville, Tennessee. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, having served three times as Worthy Matron. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles and Steeler football. She will be buried with her husband at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. Arrangements are entrusted to STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, (412-678-6177). Remembrances may be made to White Oak Animal Safe Haven, 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LAFRANCE ALBERT J., JR. 77, OF...
LaFRANCE ALBERT J., Jr. 77, of Freedom, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013, at home. Born June 20, 1936 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Emma (D'Amico) LaFrance and the late Albert J. LaFrance, Sr. Albert was a member of the Freedom Eagles and the S.O.I. He served in the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two sons, John (1993) and Duane (1999); and a brother, Jim. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his ex-wife, Mary LaFrance, Rochester; his significant other, Sheila George, Freedom; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Mark (Julie) LaFrance, Ellwood City, Darrell LaFrance, Texas, and Michael (Lisa) LaFrance, White Twp.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Janine LaFrance, Erie and Michele (Paul) Trunzo, Moon Twp.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Kay Wharton, Penn Hills. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the J & J SPRATT FUNERAL HOME, 1612 Third Ave., New Brighton. Cremation will take place after all services. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KREVOSH DONALD F. AUG. 4, 193...
KREVOSH DONALD F. Aug. 4, 1936 to Oct. 12, 2013, Donald F. Krevosh, age 77, passed away suddenly at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. After the Army he joined UPS, retiring as an executive after 32 years as District Manager. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Mary Gay (Meghan and Ashley Miller); son, Mark Mercer; brother, Raymond Krevosh (Mary M.). He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Caroline Krevosh; sister, Dolores Dolly Zanardelli (the late John). Don was a self-made man and true gentleman with great integrity. He was an accomplished skier, skilled billiards player, wonderful dancer and avid antique car collector. He was a kind and modest man who spent his life taking care of others and was known for his work in, and contribution to, many charities. No matter where he lived his heart was always as a proud Hazelwood boy who cherished the memories of his hometown and friends. Memorial Service Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 at 10 a.m., St. Stephen Catholic Church, 5115 2nd Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15207. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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POPP RICHARD J. RICKY OCT. 2...
POPP
RICHARD J. RICKY
Oct. 2, 1965 - Dec. 5, 2002
We don't need a special day to bring you to mind. For days without a thought of you are extremely rare. 11 years-11 seconds; it's all the same.
Love and dimes, Ma and family.
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HARRIS JAMES AGE 87, OF THE HI...
HARRIS JAMES Age 87, of the Hill District, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2013 in Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of Eleanor Marie Harris; father of Darlene Harris, Gerald K. Harris (Donna), Cheryl A. Harris (Frank), Deborah R. Jefferson, and the late Sean Harris and James Harris, Jr.; also survived by seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ella Rhodes and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Monday 4-8 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral Service on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the New Jerusalem Holiness Church, 111 Auburn St., Pgh., PA 15206. Interment with military honors in Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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STEHNEY MARY SIDONE AGE 91, FO...
STEHNEY Mary Sidone Age 91, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., on November 26, 2013 in Ann Arbor, MI. She is survived by daughters, Fran (Kirk) Seleski and Mary Jo (Bill) Rosen; grandchildren, Emily and Jeff Rosen and Kirk and Maura Seleski; sisters, Josephine (Bob) Ward and Yolanda (Al) Thomas. She was predeceased by husband, Frank Stehney; sister, Lisa Persichetti; brothers, Victor and Arthur Sidone. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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OWENS JOHN F. JACK 92, DIED ...
OWENS JOHN F. JACK 92, died on Monday, December 2, 2013, at his residence at Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Township. He was born in Glenwillard, PA, on January 25, 1921, the son of Lincoln Owens and Frances Scharpf Owens. He served our country in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II in the Pacific Theater beginning in 1942 and until his discharge as Staff Sergeant in 1946. He returned to the Beaver Valley to work for the American Bridge Company division of US Steel, retiring in 1987. He moved to Sherwood Oaks in 1993. Mr. Owens was a kind and generous gentleman who loved his country, his flowers, especially his roses, his convertibles, and baseball, especially the Pirates. His remains will be interred in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, with those of the other loyal persons who have served their country well. At his direction, there will be no visitation or services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sherwood Oaks Employee Scholarship Fund, 100 Norman Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066, or the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, 201 N. Bellefield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Special words of appreciation are expressed to a friend from Zelienople who prefers to remain anonymous, and the Oak Grove staff at Sherwood Oaks, for their devoted care and attention. Arrangements entrusted to the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, Carnegie. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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FREUDENTHAL MARION (WHITE) SPR...
FREUDENTHAL MARION (WHITE) SPRAGUE 94, died peacefully surrounded by family members, on Monday, December 2, 2013, after a short hospitalization due to heart problems. Marion resided in Lakeland, FL, and formerly was from Port Charlotte, FL and Pittsburgh, PA. Marion is survived by five daughters, Ruth Ann Matchett of New Derry, PA, Virginia Martin of Lakeland, FL, Janet Hastings of Port Charlotte, FL, Marjorie Smith of Port Charlotte, FL, and Patricia Goettel of Pittsburgh, PA. Marion was preceded in death by her two sons, William R. Sprague, Jr. and Thomas E. Sprague; and by her husbands, George Freudenthal and William R. Sprague. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 38 great- grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her honor to Cornerstone Hospice, www.cornerstonehospice.org or to the charity of your choice. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MCERLAIN ALBERTA A. (SOTAK) 86...
McERLAIN ALBERTA A. (SOTAK) 86, of Sunrise of Worthington, OH, formerly of Murrysville, died on Monday, Dec. 2, 2013. Alberta was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. McErlain; her parents, Michael A. and Anna (Lesko) Sotak; sisters, Winifred Hanchak and Leona Sotak; and brother, Michael Sotak. She is survived by her daughters, Ann (Tom) DiMarco of Columbus, OH and Mary (Patrick) Tatum of Charlottesville, VA; sons, Michael P. (Becki) of Saratoga, CA and Charles Chuck; and six grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Alberta graduated from the Pittsburgh Hospital School of Nursing and was a member of Murrysville Nurses Club, often helping with Red Cross Blood drives. She was the happiest when in her garden, she loved sharing a plant cutting with friends. Alberta loved to walk on the beach, enjoyed swimming and spending winter months in Bonita Springs, FL. The McErlain family would like to thank her loving caregivers at Sunrise, especially Love and Whitney, the compassionately caring staff of OhioHealth Hospice and Georgia Jones of Interim Healthcare for all they did to make her comfortable the last week of her life. Alberta will be deeply missed. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Mother of Sorrows Church, Murrysville, PA with a Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 a.m. Contributions in Alberta's memory may be made to OhioHealth Kobacker Hospice. 180 E. Broad St., Floor 32, Columbus, OH 43215-9946. www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CORNELIUS VIRGINIA D. (MEYER) ...
CORNELIUS VIRGINIA D. (MEYER) Age 88, of Shaler Twp., on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 19, 1925, daughter of the late Edward F. and Anna (Hermansdorfer) Meyer; beloved wife of Clare C. Cornelius of 63 years; mother of Paul A. of California and Allen E. (Lora J.) of Colorado. Visitation Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. with a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View, 15229. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Ligonier Camp and Conference Center, 188 Macartney Lane, Ligonier, PA 15688. The camp is a ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MURRAY MARGARET MIDGE ELLEN ...
MURRAY MARGARET MIDGE ELLEN Peacefully, on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, Margaret Midge Ellen Murray, age 87, formerly of Collingswood, NJ. Beloved wife for 57 yrs. of the late George Wichner Murray; daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Worrell) McCay; mother of Lauren (Dale) Reid of Franklin Park and Ellen Baker of CA; sister of Harriet Politowicz and the late Janet Stetser, Alice Riley, and Mary Elizabeth Cobb; grandmother of Matthew and Allison Reid, and Timothy and Aubrey Baker. A Committal Service will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Ingomar M.E. Church Cemetery, 1501 W. Ingomar Rd., Pgh., PA 15237. Arrangements by SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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STERN HERMINE ON TUESDAY, DECE...
STERN HERMINE On Tuesday, December 3, 2013, in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Max Stern; devoted mother of Charles and Kathryn Stern; loving grandmother "oma" of Jaimie and Zachery Economos and Christina and Jason Gross; great-grandmother "oma" of Ellora and Pete Economos. Services and Interment PRIVATE. Contributions may be made to Sivitz Jewish Hospice, 200 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BACCO EILEEN FRANCES OCT. 2, 1...
BACCO
EILEEN FRANCES
Oct. 2, 1926 - Dec. 8, 2010
We will not visit your grave and weep. We know you'll not be there, because we carry you close within our hearts. And our life with you we share. Missing you - Your Family!
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KOZAK JULIA JUDY AGE 92, DEC...
KOZAK JULIA JUDY Age 92, December 5, 1920 to Friday, November 29, 2013. Please visit www.faresjradel.com for tribute. The family asks that any memorial donations be made to the Greyhound Adoption of Greater Cincinnati, www.cincigreyhounds.org. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MCLAUGHLIN ROBIN P. ROB 55, ...
McLAUGHLIN ROBIN P. ROB 55, of Winter Springs, FL, and formerly of Moon Township, PA, went to his heavenly home unexpectedly on Sunday, November 10, 2013. Born in Sewickley, PA, he moved to Florida in 2003 with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul McLaughlin and Elizabeth (Schubert) McLaughlin; and his brother, Danny McLaughlin. Surviving are his loving wife and best friend of 31 years, Deborah Lynn (Marlette) McLaughlin; his son, Corey Stephen McLaughlin; his daughter, Amanda Christine McLaughlin; his brothers, Paul McLaughlin, Timothy McLaughlin, and Dennis McLaughlin; his sister, Suzanne McLaughlin; his nieces, Kayla (McLaughlin) Costner and Linnea McLaughlin; and his best four-legged friend, Roxy. He worked at Aliquippa Hospital in Aliquippa, PA for 24 years and the last ten years as Materials Management Supervisor at Florida Hospital Waterman in Tavares, FL. Rob coached his son's baseball team for 12 years, umpired youth baseball and softball and loved sports, especially his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. Rob was truly a good man. He was defined by his love of family, his loyalty, integrity and humor. Every weekend you could find him in his yard working, planting or with a fire burning brightly in the fire pit. His kind-hearted spirit and light-hearted nature was felt by all who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held at COPELAND FUNERAL HOME, 981 Brodhead Road, Moon Township, PA 15108 on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Heart Association or the Beaver County Humane Society. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WINTERS JAMES A. ON SATURDAY, ...
WINTERS JAMES A. On Saturday, November 30, 2013, age 81, of Munhall. Beloved husband for over 30 years to Patricia A. (Lutheran) Winters; devoted father of Kathy Bann, Jim Winters (Jane), and Sean Winters (Deann); proud grandfather of Shauna Winters and Noah Bann; brother of the late Marcella Lalley. There was no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Jim will be greatly missed, as he was a good man to all who knew him. Arrangements entrusted to H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-364-4444. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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