LUNDBERG ELLEN C. Age 94, of McKeesport, died Monday, February 13, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on February 3, 1923, the daughter of the late Walter William and Mary Elizabeth MacMillan Deedrick. She was the beloved wife of the late Roy W. Lundberg, a member of Beulah Park United Methodist Church, their quilting club, and volunteered at the church thrift shop. She was a member of the Corpus Christi Prayer Shawl Group. She enjoyed the casino, bingo and above all spending time with her great- grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Sofia (Steve) Simile of N. Versailles and William W. (Diane) Lundberg of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Marc (Debbie) Gergely of White Oak, Mindy (Ryan) Sturgess, Nicole (Michael) Cherepko and Matt (Holly) Gergely all from McKeesport; great- grandchildren, Nicole, Andrew and Olivia Gergely, McKenzie and Brooke Moody, Connor Sturgess, Madeline and Jacob Cherepko, Mason and Jerrett Gergely. Also surviving are nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings William, Warren, Archibald and Bing Deedrick and Thelma Pearson. She will be lovingly missed by many. Friends will be received at STRIFFLER'S OF WHITE OAK CREMATION & MORTUARY SERVICES, INC., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor 412-678-6177) on Wed. from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. Services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Beulah Park U.M. Church, 1615 Grandview Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132. Remembrances may be made to the McKeesport Hospital Foundation, 1500 Fifth Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CROSS WILLIAM E. BILL, SR. A...
CROSS WILLIAM E. BILL, Sr. Age 69, of Penn Hills, on Monday, February 13, 2017. Husband of the late Karen Cross; father of William (Kim) Cross, Jr., and Colleen (JP) Cannon; grandfather of Ashley, Jackie, Jake and Ella; brother of Vicky (Ben) Berger and Linda (Bob) Kepka. Bill loved his family, Florida, fishing and his fruit trees. Friends received in the WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road), Penn Hills, where a funeral service will be held Friday 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday only from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHAFFIN WILLIAM J., SR. BILLY...
CHAFFIN WILLIAM J., Sr. BILLY JOE Age 68, formerly of Homestead, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Edna Davis Chaffin; children, William Chaffin, Jr., Dawn Chaffin, Tennille Chaffin, Antonio Jackson, Dionne (Marty) Harris; 19 grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; siblings, Theodis (Joan) Chaffin, Juanita Hines, Carl (Valerie) Chaffin, Robert Chaffin, Alphonso Chaffin, Ruth Ann Chaffin, Ricky Chaffin; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Visitation 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at the TUNIE FUNERAL HOME, 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead. Funeral Services 11 a.m. on Friday at the Greater Pittsburgh Revival Center, 4555 McKnight Rd., Pittsburgh. Interment Monongahela Cemetery, North Braddock. www.tuniefuneral homeinc.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JEGLINSKI JOSEPH PHILLIP AGE 8...
JEGLINSKI JOSEPH PHILLIP Age 80, of North Fayette Twp., PA, on Monday, February 13, 2017. Joe is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jennie; their four children, Jacqueline (William) Martin, Jeffrey (Julie), Janine (Robert) Yelenovsky and Jessica (Scott) McChensey; his six grandchildren, Abigail, Grace, Ian, Megan, Josie and Jessa; and many nieces and nephews; brother of Margaret Mitchell and the late Charles Jeglinski. Joe was born in Carnegie, PA. He served his country in the Navy from 1954-56. He was a draftsman by trade, working on nuclear power plants and water treatment facilities and later served as the Super of Sheptytsky Arms before his retirement. Joe loved a great joke, a good polka, the Sunday crossword puzzle and playing the lottery. Family and friends are welcome on Thursday 2-8 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen Street McKees Rocks. Panachida will be held on Thursday 7:45 p.m. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home on Friday 9:30 a.m., followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEFAZIO EUGENE J. ON MONDAY, F...
DeFAZIO EUGENE J. On Monday, February 13, 2017, age 72, of West View. Beloved husband of Betsy (Burger) DeFazio; father of Eric DeFazio and Lisa DeFazio; stepfather of Rege (Lisa) Barnhart and Julie Barnhart; brother of Ina Badnick and the late Daniel DeFazio. Also survived by grandchildren. Family will welcome friends Thursday 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 Friday at 10 a.m. Please offer condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAILEY CHARLENE J. CHAR (CIZ...
BAILEY CHARLENE J. CHAR (CIZEK) Age 79, of Ross Twp., on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Bill Bailey; loving companion of Raymond Austin; loving mother of Duane (Valerie) Bailey, Tammy (Dave) Rector, Chery (Brian) Hardwick; dear grandmother of Ryan, Alisha, Charise, Logan and Jordyn; dear sister of Chuck Cizek and the late Carol Zotter and Gail Banaszak; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family to receive friends 2-7 p.m. THURSDAY ONLY at the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1501 Lowrie St., Pgh., PA 15212-Troy Hill. Funeral Service will be held privately. Char was the previous owner of Team Laminates who was a very strong-willed independent hard-working woman who loved her children more than anything and she will be sadly missed by all who loved her. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Pgh. office, 1100 Liberty Ave., Ste. E-201, Pgh., PA 15222. www.hughesfhinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRIGHT ROSEMARY A. (STAAB) AGE...
BRIGHT ROSEMARY A. (STAAB) Age 84, of Whitehall, at home, peacefully surrounded by family, on Monday, February 13, 2017. Beloved wife of 60 years to Donald W. Bright; loving mother of Steven D. (Sara), Timothy P. (Lisa) and Mark W. Bright; proud grandmother of Matthew, Emily, Tyler, Kayla, Zachary and Kory; great-grandmother of three; sister of Doris Johnson, Robert (Gail) Staab and the late Edwin Staab; also survived by nieces and nephews. Rosemary was a longtime member of St. Elizabeth Seniors and served on the Board of Directors of South Park Seniors. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227, Wednesday, February 15, 2017, from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Germaine Church at 10:30 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOLEA LUCIO B. LUCIO BARBARA B...
BOLEA LUCIO B. Lucio Barbara Bolea, age 89, died suddenly yet peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2017. He was a lifetime resident of Coraopolis, PA and also a longtime winter resident of Cape Coral, FL. He was born in Coraopolis on November 10, 1927, the youngest son of the late Alessandro and Annina Bolea. He is survived by his six children, son, Richard Lucio Bolea (Diane) of Moon Twp., PA, son, Raymond Anthony Bolea (Charleen) of Moon Twp., PA; daughter, Dawn Marie DeBerry of Augusta, ME; son, Robert Francis Bolea (Michelle) of Coraopolis, PA; son, Randolph David Bolea of Moon Twp., PA; daughter, Elaine Honey Bolea- Biearman (Kevin) of Fort Lauderdale, FL; sister, Barbara Adams of Coraopolis, PA; and a longtime loving companion, Ellie Cornell of Cape Coral, FL. He was blessed with seven grandchildren, Robin, Zachary (Jennifer), Richelle (Joe), Allison, Tayler, Natalie and Elijah. He equally enjoyed two great-grandchildren, Avelyn and Lucia, while eagerly awaiting the arrival of a third. Lucio was a gifted self-taught mechanic servicing the Coraopolis area which eventually led to a path in the fuel oil industry. He spent his career at the helm of Bolea Oil Products and retired at the age of 50. Lucio lived life large and full. He was charm personified and possessed an incredible ease in making friendships wherever he went. He enjoyed a passion for boating, motorcycling and travel, especially to his beloved Italy and also to Germany while visiting his dear friends. He was an accomplished cook who loved to entertain. If you were at Lucio's, you could always expect an amazing meal accompanied by good conversation and many laughs. When you left, it was with nothing but warm remembrances. His passing truly marks the end of an era and while it leaves us all heartbroken, we will celebrate and rejoice in the countless, wonderful memories of him. Upon Lucio's request, there will be no viewing and interment will be private. Arrangements by SANVITO FUNERAL HOME, Coraopolis, PA, 412-264-3050. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MANN JACINTA AGE 91, OF GREENS...
MANN JACINTA Age 91, of Greensburg, PA and Lighthouse Point, FL died Sunday, February 12, 2017, in Greensburg. She was born in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter of the late Magdalen and Bernard Mann of that city. Prior to her retirement, she held the position of statistician at the University of Wisconsin, and later was a professor at Seton Hill College (now University) where she taught statistics and research, women studies and world culture courses. She served the college for half a century in the capacity of director of admissions, academic dean and professor. She was a Sister of Charity from 1950 to 1981. She was granted a Bachelor of Science degree by Southern Illinois University and then M.S. and Ph.D. by the University of Wisconsin; she also did a year of post-doctoral study in administration at Claremont Colleges. During her tenure at Seton Hill, she served for ten years on the Pennsylvania Governor's Commission for Women. She was declared professor of the year at the college in 1985 and in 1991 an outstanding educator in the state by the Continuing Education Association. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas, Charles and Joseph; and sisters, Cecelia McGavin and Julia Ann DeYoung. She is survived by her aunt, CDR. Margaret Rose Ruppert, Nurse Corps, U.S. Navy, Ret.; and numerous nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2017, in Assumption Chapel at Caritas Christi, Seton Hill. Interment will follow in Sisters of Charity Cemetery at Seton Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sisters of Charity or Seton Hill University Jacinta Mann Scholarship Fund. LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 Stanton Street, Greensburg in charge of arrangements. www.bachafh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STUDNICKI JOSEPH J. PEACEFULL...
STUDNICKI JOSEPH J. Peacefully at his home, with his loving and dedicated children by his side, on Monday, February 13, 2017, Joseph J., age 102. Beloved husband of the late Domicelle T. Studnicki. Loving father of Joseph (Lill) Studnicki, Dr. James (Frannie) Studnicki, Connie (Jim) Stover, Mark Studnicki and John Studnicki; dear grandfather of Mark (Michelle) Studnicki, Karen Studnicki, James (Cindy) Studnicki, Jim (Kristan) Stover and Joe (fiancée, Leanna Barone) Stover; great- grandfather of Darren, Olivia and Brooke Studnicki, and Violet Stover; brother of the late Thaddeus Ted and Frank Studnicki, Mary Hale, Cecelia "Sally" Murphy, Victoria Kalisz and Adam Studnicki. Friends received at the HERSHBERGER-STOVER INC., FUNERAL HOME, 170 Noble Avenue, Crafton, on Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Regis Parish, 3235 Parkview Ave., Pgh., PA 15213 on Friday at 9:30 a.m. Entombment in Calvary Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite E201, Pgh., PA 15222. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LINN DOROTHY A. (TUCKER) AGE 7...
LINN DOROTHY A. (TUCKER) Age 78, of Shaler Twp., on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Wife of the late Joseph H. Linn; beloved mother of Renee (Ray) Staub and Joseph (Cris) Linn, Jr.; grandmother of Jonathan Linn, Joseph Linn III, Danielle, Mark, Jr. and Lauren Stankovich; great-grandmother of Jayden Linn; sister of the late Ellen Stanwick, Virginia Jeannie Finley, Clara Koochie Moder and William Tucker; aunt of Linda (Charles) Fend and Lee Moder. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville on Thursday 1 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Angels Parish, St. Augustine Church, on Friday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRAVES FRANCESCA AGE 83, OF PO...
GRAVES FRANCESCA Age 83, of Port Charlotte, Florida was united with her savior Jesus Christ upon her death January 21, 2017. Francesca was born March 20, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to her late parents, Frank and Antonina Farina. Her father owned a neighborhood grocery store and her mother was a homemaker. Francesca graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Pittsburgh in 1951 then later graduated from the Gwynedd Mercy School of Nursing. She married her husband, Oral A. Ernst in 1960 and was devoted to him until his death in 1999. After their retirement in 1996, Fran and Oral moved to the Port Charlotte, Florida area where she continued to live. In 2002, Fran married Charles Graves. She is survived by her husband, Charles Graves; two sisters, Rose Farina and Mary Masnovi; nephews, James Guzak, John Masnovi and Robert Guzak; as well as grandnieces, Monica Masnovi, Melissa Coyne, Michelle Masnovi, Jamey Guzak, Kristin Guzak; and grandnephew, Matthew Guzak. A family memorial service for Francesca will be held at a later date. Friends may visit online at www. robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by ROBERSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, Port Charlotte Chapel. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUTOR EDWARD EDDIE J., JR. A...
BUTOR EDWARD EDDIE J., Jr. Age 58, of McMurray, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after courageously battling the devastating effects of pancreatic cancer on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Born on January 16, 1959, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Edward and Sue Ann Butor. He was the loving, faithful, and devoted husband to Maureen (Muckle) Butor for 35 wonderful years, having met as teenagers in the band EZ Breeze. He was the proud and caring father of three amazing children, Renee (Jeremy), Rick (Alexandra), and Chris, and the thrilled Paps to his soon to be first grandchild, Selah. Ed's career spanned many roles in the Information Technology world from instructor to Vice President at various Pittsburgh establishments. He was a gifted musician, particularly in bass and finger-style guitar, and even more skilled fisherman, specifically surf fishing partaking in the annual Martha's Vineyard Fishing Derby where he proudly won first place for his daily bluefish catch. He also served with his musical gifts on worship teams at various churches in the Pittsburgh area. He is also survived by his affectionate mother, Sue; and caring sisters, Carol (Gary) Brenckle, Kathy (Jeff) Raymond, and Karen (Jeff) Straka; and many precious nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Edward will be greatly missed and remembered by all those who his life has touched. A memorial service will be held at CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE by Danielle Andy Belusko, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317 at 5 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2017. There will be a three-hour visitation prior to service from 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memorial of Ed Butor to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; online at www.pancan.org; or by phone at (877) 272-6226. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KERR HELEN (GUBIC) FORMERLY OF...
KERR HELEN (GUBIC) Formerly of Monessen, on Sunday morning, Feb. 12, 2017, age 99, Helen passed away at her nursing home located in Wexford, PA. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Kerr who passed in 1989. Prior to marriage, Helen was a bookkeeper for Pittsburgh-Wheeling Steel. After marriage, she raised two children, Gary and Janice Kerr. She leaves behind two grandchildren, Kelly and Ryan, along with five great- grandchildren. Family will have a private, family showing on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at RHOME FUNERAL HOME located in Monessen, PA. Burial will take place Wednesday morning in Grandview Cemetery located in Monessen. The family wishes to thank all the wonderful staff who cared for Helen at the Concordia Nursing Home for the past ten years. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PIFER ELIZABETH BETTY MARY O...
PIFER ELIZABETH BETTY MARY Of Bethel Park, age 72, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 12, 2017. She was born on December 23, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA. Surviving are her beloved husband for 49 years, Gerald "Tobie" Pifer; her three children, Donald (Shelley), Amy (Patrick), Kelly; four grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth and Andrew Pifer, Madison and Jacob O'Neil; and mother-in-law, Audrey "Dolly" Miller. Family and friends are welcome to offer condolences on Thursday, February 16, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (RT 88), Library, PA, where a Blessing Service will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in loving memory of Elizabeth Pifer to St. Jude Children's Hospital. www. davidhenneyfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BIKULEGE IRENE M. SURROUNDED B...
BIKULEGE IRENE M. Surrounded by love, Irene M. Bikulege, age 84, passed away at home in Beaufort, SC on February 10, 2017. Previously from Bethel Park, PA, Irene was the devoted wife of the late Stanley A. Bikulege and daughter of the late William and Marie Sullivan. Loving mother to Vivian I. Bikulege (Donald E. McRae), Stacie A. Cifranick (Mark D. Cifranick), and Stanley B. Bikulege, Sr. (Paula E. Greenaway); beloved grandmother of Dr. Douglas D. Cifranick, Lea M. Cifranick, Natalie E. Bikulege, Stanley B. Bikulege, Jr., and Luke W. Bikulege; cherished sister of Ruth Shea and Wayne Sullivan; and a wonderful aunt and friend. Irene was a loving companion to the late Cokie, her Bichon Frisé and Trooper, her Silky Terrier. Irene was an avid gardener whose courageous and generous heart served everyone she met. Friends will be received on Friday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Rd. (RT 88), Library. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Valentine's Church. Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. www. davidhenneyfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MICH LOIS MAE (RICHARDS) OF MU...
MICH LOIS MAE (RICHARDS) Of Munhall, formerly of Michigan, on February 12, 2017, age 82. Daughter of the late Leslie Joel and Mary (Dzonko) Richards; beloved wife of the late William Mich; loving mother of LeslieMarie Mich (Eugene Sr.) Fenner of Munhall, PA, Iwan William (Joann) Mich and William Ivan (Gail) Mich both of Dearborn, MI; sister of Kathleen Richards (Edmund) Sabo; also survived by 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, her best buddy, Lily; nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SIRY PEARL FRANCES AGE 97, PA...
SIRY PEARL FRANCES Age 97, passed away on February 12, 2017. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late John and Frances Lubarski; and widow of Stanley Andrew Siry. Pearl was a member of St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church and a longtime resident of Forest Hills, Pennsylvania. Left to cherish her memory are sons, Stanley A. Siry Jr. (Vivian) of Burke, VA, Tom M. Siry (Barbara) of Suffolk, VA; 4 granddaughters; 5 great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome Friday, February 17, 2017 starting at 1 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. the time of a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church 2001 Ardmore Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Mass will be start promptly after the visitation Burial will be at St. Augustine Cemetery 250 Wible Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209. JobeE Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 118 Shaw Ave, Turtle Creek, PA 15145 is serving the family in Pittsburgh and R.W. BAKER & CO. FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY is serving the family in Suffolk. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TAYLOR STANLEY EUGENE PEACEFUL...
TAYLOR STANLEY EUGENE Peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Beloved husband of Yvonne; father of Pamela F. Thompson (Saint Mark),Stanley E. Taylor II (Margaret), Bruce A. Taylor (Grace), Colleen J. Taylor and Rosalind T. Williams; also survived by 14 grandchildren; and many foster children and foster grandchildren. Visitation at HOUSE OF LAW, INC. Thursday, February 16, 2017, 4-8 p.m. Homegoing service at New Life Church of God Friday, February 17, 2017, 10 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to House of Law, Inc. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOEBS MARJORIE JANE HALL AGE 8...
MOEBS MARJORIE JANE HALL Age 89, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, February 5, 2017, at Mt. Vernon of South Park. A longtime resident of Pleasant Hills, PA, Mrs. Moebs was born in Washington, D.C. on April 27, 1927, the daughter of Elmer L. and Jeannette T. Hall. Marjorie was predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Noel N. Moebs. She is survived by daughter, Linda (Matt Eary) of Grantsville, MD; son, Norman Moebs (Patti); and granddaughter, Bethany Moebs of Mt. Pleasant, SC; grandson, Daniel Moebs (Leah); and great-grandson, Richard Noel Moebs of Midlothian, VA; and her brother, Lawrence L. Hall of Grantsville, MD. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 19, 2017, at 2 p.m., with a Memorial Service following at 3 p.m. at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, PA. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org), Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, or the Pleasant Hills Library. To express condolences online, please visit: wwwJeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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