GUERRIERO HELEN V. (DeSANTO) Age 97, of Bloomfield, passed peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Saturday, December 21, 2013. Wife of the late Andrew Ben Guerriero; beloved mother of Norma (Richard) Galioto and Albert and Patricia Guerriero; grandmother of Randy (Melissa) Galioto, Robyn (Michael) Hennigan, Mark (Christine) Guerriero, Greg (Marie) Guerriero; great-grandmother of Ava, Mya, Brendan, Ashlynn, Brittany, Amy, Caitlyn and Josh; sister of Raymond (Cora) DeSanto, Stella (the late Bill) Flom, the late Josephine DeSanto, Rose DeSanto, Albert Speed DeSanto and Mathilda Falvo; also many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville, Thursday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Maria Goretti Parish Friendship Campus on Friday at 10 a.m. Thank you to Forbes Hospice for their care and support. A special thank you to Sarah and Lauren and the Rivers team. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHULTZ DONNA L. AGE 57, ON SU...
SCHULTZ DONNA L. Age 57, on Sunday, December 22, 2013. Daughter of the late Peter and Frances Schultz; beloved sister of Renee (Joe) Bucki and Leslie (Joe) Morrow-Sedlak; aunt of Laurin Bucki, Samantha and Peter Morrow; great-aunt of Isabella Morrow. Friends received Monday 2-8 p.m. THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2323 E. Carson St., where a Blessing Service will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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VICTOR ARTHUR O. (RET. LT. COL...
VICTOR ARTHUR O. (RET. LT. COL. US ARMY) Age 59, formerly of Brighton Heights, on Sunday morning, December 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Anita Slagel Victor; father of Justin (Nina) Victor of East Allegheny, Gregory Victor of Fort Eustis, VA, Jessica (Jordan) Lucey of Cheyenne, WY, and Paul Victor of Hollywood, FL; survived by his mother, Marguerite Victor of Ross Twp.; also survived by his brothers, Thomas and James; preceded in death by his father, Arthur Victor, Sr. Art was a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, class of 1976. While on active duty, Art served his country in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and at home as a commander in the elite Green Beret Special Forces. He later served as an officer in the Reserve Forces completing nearly 26 years of combined service. He continued his work as a public servant for the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, holding various positions for several administrations. Art also held board seats for organizations such as the Veterans Leadership Program, the Pittsburgh Marathon, and the US Service Academy Selection Committee. Friends received on Thursday 1-9 p.m. in the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Perry Highway, Ross Twp. Funeral Prayer Friday morning at 10:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, 3854 Brighton Road, Brighton Heights, at 11 a.m. with Father Bruney, officiating. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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NOVOTNY GLORIA L. 67, OF RICE...
NOVOTNY GLORIA L. 67, of Rices Landing, died Saturday, December 21, 2013 in Monongahela Valley Hospital, Monongahela. She had lived most of her life in the Clairton area and the last two years in Rices Landing. On October 27, 1967, she married Lawrence C. Novotny, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Michelle Basinger and her husband, Earnest of Rices Landing, Anthony Novotny and his wife, Lisa of Virginia Beach, VA, Annette Arizmendi and her husband, Joseph of Virginia Beach, VA; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers. Family and friends will be received from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2013 in the BEHM FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor, where a Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Condolences may be expressed online at: www.behm-funeralhomes.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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PILYIH MARY (DOBOS) AFTER A BR...
PILYIH MARY (DOBOS) After a brief illness, on Sunday, December 22, 2013, age 93, of Greenfield. Beloved wife of the late George E. "Yoder" Pilyih; loving mother of Michael A. (Joyce) Pilyih; cherished gram of Michael C. Pilyih and Jill (Brian) Paronto; great-grandma of Natalee. Friends will be received Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of Blessing Service at noon in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HOFMANN ROBERT GEORGE, JR. AG...
HOFMANN ROBERT GEORGE, Jr. Age 59, of Ross Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013. He was the loving son of the late Robert George Hofmann, Sr. and Betty A. (Robinson) Hofmann; beloved brother of Barbara (Jack) Morrow; uncle of Rebecca J. Morrow and Frederick J. Morrow III; great-uncle of Christiana, Alexandra and Sofia; nephew of Jackie and Carl Hirth. Robert was an employee of Verizon, was an avid Bingo player at St. Teresa's Bingo and could be found every day at the McKnight Rd. Eat N'Park. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Children's Hospital or the Humane Society. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KERNICK EDWARD T. DOC AGE 91...
KERNICK EDWARD T. DOC Age 91, of Monroeville, formerly of Penn Hills, on Saturday, December 21, 2013. Beloved husband of 63 years to Elizabeth Campbell Kernick; loving father of Patricia (Pete) Longdon, Jeffrey (Denise Dee) Kernick, Mary Ann (Edward) Podrat, Cecelia (Edward) Reuss, Edward (Debra) Kernick, Jr. and the late Jeanne Whiteman; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother of Mary Lou Zaccardi and the late Elizabeth Quattrone, James and William Kernick. Doc practiced Podiatry in Penn Hills for 35 years, and was a member of the Western PA Podiatry Association. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, where he had been a corporal stationed in South Philippines, New Guinea. Friends received on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at the GENE H. CORL, INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2013 at St. Bernadette Church, with Father Tony Gargotta as celebrant. Interment will follow in Plum Creek Cemetery. Corl Family Directors 412-372-2100. www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HERD CHARLES W. CHICK OF EAS...
HERD CHARLES W. CHICK Of East Pittsburgh and North Braddock, recently of Donegal, age 84, on Saturday, December 21, 2013. Beloved husband of Mary Jane (Morgan) Herd for 60 years; loving father of Daniel W. (Carrie) Herd of Stow, OH, Shelly (Al) Muner of North Huntingdon, Charles J. "Chickie" Herd of Donegal, Patty Aponte of FL, and Eileen (Darren) Powell of Carlisle; dear grandfather of Melissa (Brian) Kuentz, Zach Herd, Holly and Beth Rainier, Alexis, Rachel and Morgan Aponte, Matthew and Michael Powell; step-grandfather of Nikki (Mike) Biedrycki and their children, Aubrey and Gabe, and Michael Muner and his daughter, Amelia; brother of the late Joan. Chick was a graduate of St. Thomas High School, Braddock, and earned a basketball scholarship to Duquesne University. Instead of pursuing his education, he became employed at US Steel, Edgar Thomson Plant, before joining the Army and becoming a Korean War veteran. Chick made a career as a Tool and Die Maker at GM's Fisher Body plant in West Mifflin and also volunteered as a basketball coach for many seasons at St. William School in East Pittsburgh. Friends welcome Monday 2-8 p.m. and also on Tuesday morning from 9-10:30 a.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial in St. William Church of Holy Cross Parish on Tuesday, Christmas Eve, at 11 a.m. Chick will be laid to rest with Military Honors in Braddock Catholic Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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JUDEIKIS JOSEPH F. III AGE 37,...
JUDEIKIS JOSEPH F. III Age 37, of Finleyville, passed away unexpectedly, on December 21, 2013. Beloved son of Joseph F., Jr. and Marylee Judeikis; loving brother of Jennifer (Nathan) DeVine; uncle of Connor and Elsie DeVine; nephew of Janet (Norman) Armondino, Cathy (Richard) Diadamo and Louise Judeikis. He is also survived by his faithful four- legged companion, Blue; his extended family and his friends. Joe was a field service tech/ installer for Tri-State Lockers and his hobbies included being a motorcycle mechanic extraordinaire. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to help anyone. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Friends will be received on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Bethel Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, 10 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Finleyville. Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. www.henneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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NANZ GLORIA A. (WALTERS) AGE ...
NANZ GLORIA A. (WALTERS) Age 73, of Mt. Lebanon, on Sunday, December 22, 2013. Wife of the late David A. Nanz; mother of Sharon (Randall) Novak, Pamela (William) Schuler, Sandy (Steve) Kosol, and David (Missy) Nanz; grandmother of Amanda and Jacob Schuler and Tiffany Cook. Friends will be received on Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon. Service and interment will be private. Family request memorial contributions be made to Family Hospice, 50 Moffett St., Pgh., PA 15243. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DANKO EDWARD S. AGE 89, OF TRA...
DANKO EDWARD S. Age 89, of Trafford, passed away on December 21, 2013. Dear brother of Eleanor Volpe, Evelyn Henretty, Arlene Eathorne, the late Lawrence and Thomas Danko and Helen Christie Snyder; world's best uncle to 19 nieces and nephews. Ed served during WWII with General George Patton. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Friends will be received Monday, 5-8 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of (118) Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek (412-823-1950). Mass of Christian Burial at St. Regis Church Tuesday 11:30 a.m. Interment with Military Honors to follow in All Saints Catholic Cemetery. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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FEUSTEL RITA A. AGE 67, ON SAT...
FEUSTEL RITA A. Age 67, on Saturday, December 21, 2013 of Pittsburgh. Beloved wife of 49 years to Thomas Feustel; loving mother of Thomas, Rita E. and John Feustel; also loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister of Elaine Feustel. Rita was a long time member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Wilkinsburg. Friends received Monday 5-8 p.m. only at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Funeral Service in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Wilkinsburg Tuesday 10 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MANJEROVIC CHARLES "DOUG" OF M...
MANJEROVIC CHARLES "DOUG" Of Middlesex, formerly Ross, on Dec. 22, 2013. Husband of Judy (McMurtry) Manjerovic; father of Kelly (Matt) Ostlund and Chris Manjerovic; brother of Carol (John) Prasko and the late Marianne Manjerovic; brother-in-law of Bob McMurtry, Tom (Nancy) McMurtry, and the late Ed (Jo Anne) McMurtry; uncle of John Prasko, Susan Pierce, Tom, Sean, and Mike McMurtry. Friends welcome Fri. 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5864 Heckert Rd., Bakerstown. Services will be held in funeral home on Sat. at 10 a.m. Doug was a longtime volunteer with Middlesex Vol. Fire Co. Donations to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3500 Brooktree Rd., Ste 320, Wexford, PA 15090. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WEBB LAVENIA PEACEFULLY, OF HI...
WEBB LAVENIA Peacefully, of Highland Park, on December 2, 2013. Mother of Doris, David, Fred, Harriet and Lavenia Webb. Visitation 4-8 Tuesday at the SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 N. Lang Ave. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HARSHAW RUBY PEACEFULLY, DECEM...
HARSHAW RUBY Peacefully, December 19, 2013. Visitation Friday, December 27, 2013, 4-8 at HOUSE OF LAW, INC. Service Saturday, December 28, 2013, 10 a.m. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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RUDAR
MICHAEL A. 48 years today. We miss you Dad.
Sons, Michael and Stephen.
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ACQUARO DOM SADLY MISSED, LOV...
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Sadly missed, loved, and never forgotten by his family and all who loved him.
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BUCCI EVELYN DOLLIE 76, MON...
BUCCI EVELYN DOLLIE 76, Monroeville, formerly of Windber, passed away Dec. 22, 2013, at the Church of the Brethren Home after a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Born January 15, 1937 in Windber, daughter of the late Nick and Theresa (Emanuele) Bucci. Preceded in death by her loving lifetime partner, Jay Garber; brother, Robert Bucci; sisters-in-law, Marylouise and Gladys Bucci; and brother-in-law, John Tengeres; sister to Kathryn Tengeres and Mauro Bucci, both of Windber; aunt to Patricia (James) Hovanik, Karen (Larry) Marshall, and Debra Tengeres (James Zemyan); also survived by great-nieces, Stephanie Gaydis and Ashley (Jesse) Brocious; loving friend and caregiver of more than 20 years, Kathy (David) Reece; Jay's children, Beth (Bill) West, Steven (Tracey) Garber, and Craig (Debbie) Garber; and Jay's grandchildren, Bill III, Benjamin, May, Lindsay, Bo, Westyn, and Jena. Dollie was a graduate of Windber High School. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at MEEK AND DALLA VALLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., WINDBER & DALLA VALLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Windber where vigil for the deceased will be held. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Windber. Fr. Rod Soha, TOR. Committal St. Anthony Mausoleum, Windber. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DOUGHERTY BILL DOC WE MISS Y...
DOUGHERTY
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We miss you in so many ways; we miss things you used to say; and when old times we do recall, it's then we miss you most of all. Merry Christmas with love, Dad.
Debbie, Donna, Dan, Denise and Mom .
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LUSTER CLARENCE, SR. OF PENN H...
LUSTER CLARENCE, Sr. Of Penn Hills, peacefully, on December 22, 2013. Father of Debra, Clarence, Jr., Eric, and Lanise; brother of Beulah Mae Lighty and Elmer Luster; nine grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. Service Friday 11 a.m. SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 N. Lang Ave. Interment in Homewood Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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