LEVITE MARLENE KLAHR Passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at the age of 81. Marlene was a 65-year resident of Squirrel Hill, whose career included both paid and volunteer pursuits in the areas of retail management, bookkeeping, girl scouting, Hadassah, and educational advocacy. She and her beloved husband of 59 years, Bob Levite, fulfilled a lifelong dream of moving to Florida in 1997 where they enjoyed a blissful retirement until Bob's passing in 2012. Marlene is survived by her daughters, Beverly (Alan) Buncher and Karen Zimmerman; along with grandchildren, Brad (Charla) Buncher, Samantha Buncher, Andrew Zimmerman, and Jordyn Zimmerman; and great- granddaughter, Lilly. Services at Star of David Sunday, January 12, 2014. Shiva is being held during the week at Beverly and Alan's home in Coconut Creek, FL. Donations may be made to ACLD (The Association for Children with Learning Disabilities), where Marlene served as one of the first Resource Directors for Allegheny County http://www.acldonline. org/ or Temple Adat Or of South Florida at http://taocenter.net. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LEVITE MARLENE KLAHR PASSED AW...
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ZYSK BRIAN BRIAN, 53, OF OAKDA...
ZYSK BRIAN Brian, 53, of Oakdale, died Friday, January 10, 2014, in his home. He was born February 25, 1960, in Forest Hills, NY, a son of Arthur Zysk of Pittsburgh and the late Bonnie (Elling) Zysk. Mr. Zysk was an Eagle Scout and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving is his wife of 27 years, Marie (Izydore) Zysk; children, Jennifer, Linda and Bobby Zysk, all of Oakdale; brother and sister, Shawn (Sharon) Zysk of Oakdale and Kimmy (Chuck) Zysk-McHugh of Bethel Park; stepmother, Barbara Zysk of Pittsburgh, mother-in-Iaw and father-in-law, Eileen and Earl R. Izydore of Bethel Park; brothers-in-law, Matthew (Carrie) Izydore of Bethel Park, Earl (Mary Jo) Izydore of Wexford, PA. Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, the time of Service in the THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 5000 Noblestown Road, Oakdale (724-693-2800). Please sign the guestbook at: www.thomas-littlefuneralservice.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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FULLUM JAMES L. NOV. 17, 1953 ...
FULLUM
JAMES L.
Nov. 17, 1953 ~ Jan. 13, 2006
It has been 8 years since you left us, those we love don't go away, they walk with us every day.
You are my Guardian Angel.
Love you,
Dad, sister and brother.
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BRAUN MARGARET M. (MCCRORY) ON...
BRAUN MARGARET M. (McCRORY) On Sunday, December 29, 2013, age 91, of McCandless. Beloved wife for 53 years of the late James F. Braun; mother of Bette (William) MacDonald, Nancy (Robert) Braun Cole and Robert (Karen) Braun; sister of Betty McBride; loving grandmother of Brian Cole, Gretchen (Chuck) Darrah, Heather (Robert) Lawson and Barrett MacDonald; great-grandmother of Madison, Morgan, Ashley and Alexie Darrah and Matthew, Lukas, Johnathan and Jordyn Lawson; also survived by nieces, nephews and their families. Family will receive friends in Memorial Park Ev. Presbyterian Church, 8800 Peebles Road, Allison Park, PA 15101, on Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to American Heart Association, Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1207. Arrangements entrusted to SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., West View. Please pay tribute at: www.schellhaasfh.com. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KLEIN-SHURINA DIANA DOROTHY 70...
KLEIN-SHURINA DIANA DOROTHY 70, of Saxonburg, formerly of West Deer Township, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. She is survived by her children, Kimberly Ann (David) Shurina-Martini of Allentown, Steven Andrew (Linda) Shurina of Cabot, George Steve (Amy) Shurina of West Deer Twp., and Michael (Amy) Shurina of West Deer Twp.; grandchildren, Bethany Nicole Martini, David Marco Martini, Jr., Erica Jo Shurina, Samuel Anthony Martini, Leann Shurina, and Olivia Shurina. Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the ADAM SIEMIANOWSKI FUNERAL HOME, Starr Rd., Russellton, West Deer Twp. A Blessing Service will be held 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Cemetery, Lower Burrell. www.westdeerfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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YOUNG JOHN S. JACK AGE 92, O...
YOUNG JOHN S. JACK Age 92, of Collier Twp., on Sunday, January 12, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Mildred I. Jarvis Young; loving father of Rev. Sandra (Rev. Robert) Jordan and the late Johnny Young; son of the late John and Hazel Young; brother of Margaret Rix of Colorado and the late Joan Anderson; also survived by three granddaughters, Amy (Joseph) Solomon, Emily (Gary) Toulouse, and Virginia (Edward) Heinzl; and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Young was a proud U.S. Army World War II veteran, having served with the 705th T.D. Battalion at the Battle of the Bulge. He worked for many years as a foreman for Bundy Industries in Crescent Twp. He was a 60 year member of Lafayette Lodge #652 F & AM. He was an active member of Carnegie United Methodist Church and past president and lifetime member of the Pittsburgh District United Methodist Men. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at HENNEY, BRADWELL & NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME, 524 Washington Ave., Carnegie, where Funeral Service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. Rev. Matthew Price and Rev. Robert Jordan, officiating. Masonic Service Wednesday 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions if desired may be made to Carnegie United Methodist Church, 415 Washington Ave., Carnegie. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CRAMER LARAINE ANN 72, OF CHIN...
CRAMER LARAINE ANN 72, of Chincoteague Island, VA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Riverside Shore Rehabilitation Center, Parksley, VA. Laraine was born in Braddock, PA on September 11, 1941, the daughter of the late Marie (Styk) and Paul Pajan. She was an Insurance Underwriter for HDH, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA. She held numerous positions with the Insurance Women of Pittsburgh. She loved the outdoors, outdoor sports and gardening. She loved and cared for multiple cats in her lifetime. She was the widow of Robert T. Cramer. She is survived by her son, Mark Holcomb and his fiancée, Diane McClellan of Chincoteague Island, VA; one grandson, Anthony W. Holcomb of Chincoteague Island, VA; a special friend that she thought of as her son, Scott Flinchbaugh of Moon Township, PA; two sisters, Paula Kelly and her husband Jim of Crafton, PA, Andrea McCall and her husband Glenn of Carisle, PA; one brother, Kenneth Pajan of Burbank, CA; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband; and a son, Jeffrey Holcomb. Services will be held in Pennsylvania at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SPCA, P.O. Box 164, Onley, VA 23418. Service entrusted to SALYER FUNERAL HOME, INC., in Chincoteague Island, VA. Condolences may be made online at: www.salyerfh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHROEDER ROBERT CHARLES ON MO...
SCHROEDER ROBERT CHARLES On Monday, January 13, 2014, age 84, of Reserve Twp. Beloved husband for 56 years of Patricia Jean (Kocian) Schroeder; father of David B. (Elaine) Schroeder, Thomas G. (Mary Jo) Schroeder, Linda E. (Richard) Woods, Debra J. (Thomas) Moyers, Denise M. (Tom Farine) Walker and Melissa L. (Jamie) Stack; also survived by 15 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 18 Schubert St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Family suggests memorial donations to Northside Common Ministry, 1601 Brighton Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Arrangements by SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BATTLES RUTH H. AGE 84, OF MON...
BATTLES RUTH H. Age 84, of Monroeville, peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2014, in Harrisburg. Wife of the late William Battles, Sr.; mother of Charon (Lamar) Williams and William, Jr. (Karen); grandmother of Aisha (Robert), William III, Ashley, Ayodeji, and Saba; great-grandmother of Cameron, Tyler, Matthew, Mia, Saniyah, and Salanah; sister of Naomi Davis and Ransom Seaborn, Jr.; she is also survived by stepsister, Ida Grace Pruitt, a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 8 p.m. in the COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., E. Liberty. Funeral service on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DUSE FREDERICK A. FRED ON SU...
DUSE FREDERICK A. FRED On Sunday, January 12, 2014, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Priscilla Duse; loving father of Sue (Mike) Dean and Lisa Price; brother of Marie (late Tom) Dixon and Alice (late John) Pockets; proud grandfather of Karlena Price; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie, where a Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment with full military honors in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SOLOMON ROBERT J. JAN. 11, 201...
SOLOMON
ROBERT J.
Jan. 11, 2014
15 years of missing you. Time does not heal all wounds.
Until we meet again.
Eleanor and Robyn
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DONOHUE FRANCIS J. "SPIKE" AGE...
DONOHUE FRANCIS J. "SPIKE" Age 89, of Bethel Park, passed away at home, with his family, on January 12, 2014. Born January 12, 1925. Beloved husband of Anna Mae Donohue for 67 years; loving father of Carol Ann (Edward) Dubbs; grandfather of Sean (Melinda), Seamus (Patricia) and Tomas (Michon) Dubbs; also survived by nine great- grandchildren. Spike served his country during World War II with the 82nd Airborne Division. Family to receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, South Park. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. www.henneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WOLF MARY T. ON SUNDAY, JANUAR...
WOLF MARY T. On Sunday, January 12, 2014, of Millvale. Beloved wife of the late Clarence E. Wolf; loving mother of Mary Ann (Butch) Librich and Karen (Alfred) Eshenbaugh; proud grandmother of Theresa (Chad) Thompson, Ryan Eshenbaugh, Candace (Josh) McKay, and Brian (Stephanie) Eshenbaugh; great-grandmother of Samantha, Isabella, Alison, and Isaac. Friends received Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at HAHN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 123 North Ave., Millvale, next to Holy Spirit Parish, 412-821-3700. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit Parish. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Regency and Vincentian Nursing Homes for their excellent and compassionate care of Mary. Donations may be made to Vincentian Home. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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CARRETTA ROSE (KUNKEL) AGE 89,...
CARRETTA ROSE (KUNKEL) Age 89, on Sunday, January 12, 2014. Loving wife of the late Mauro "Mike" Carretta; dear mother of Anthony (Susan), Donald (Donna) and Lawrence (Sue) Carretta, Donna Marie (Tim) Knutson, Judith (Michael) Damiano; cherished grandmother of Michael, Mark, Ray, Joe, Nicole, Gina, Dan and Melissa Carretta, Eric, Mandy, Cassie and Kyler Knutson, Regeena, Jessica, Angela, Maurio and Michael Damiano; also six great- grandchildren; sister of the late Robert, Frank, Henry and Agnes; sister-in-law of Frank (Mary) Carretta and Laura (Richard deceased) Carretta; also numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial St. John Fisher Church, Friday 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the neighborhood food pantry of your choice. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WOODS ADRIAN C. RANDY AGE 69...
WOODS ADRIAN C. RANDY Age 69, on Saturday, January 4, 2014, of Swissvale. Beloved husband of the late Ruthann Woods; loving father of Brian M. Woods, Christine Gaschler (James), and Tara M. Anderson (Brian); loving grandfather of Alec, James, Gunner, and Christina; brother of Vida Cisko (William) and Marcy Bouch. Randy served his country proudly in the Navy and retired from the United States Bureau of Mines. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Service at the funeral home on Thursday at 11 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HEINZ LEONARD R., SR. ON SUNDA...
HEINZ LEONARD R., Sr. On Sunday, January 12, 2014, of Carrick. Husband of the late Leona (Molka) Heinz; father of Richard and Barbara Heinz, Debora Ocilka, and Leonard Heinz, Jr.; grandfather of Kelly MacDonald, Ian (Greer) Ocilka, and Krista Ocilka; great- grandfather of Christopher and Kaelyn. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 South 15th St., South Side, on Tuesday from 6-8 and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Valentine Church at 10 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HALL RUTH ANN (WILKES) AGE 63,...
HALL RUTH ANN (WILKES) Age 63, of Mt. Washington, on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Wife of the late Butch Hall; loving mother of Ashley Hall Eleam (Tamar); grandma of Dijon, Amari, and Ramell; sister of Bruce R. and James A. Wilkes, Bernice Sis Leeds, Mary Figole, Anna Parkes, Carolyn Jesik, and the late Michael B. Wilkes and Marilyn Wallace; also survived by loving family and friends. Visitations on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the BRUSCO - FALVO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 214 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington (412 381-2323). Funeral Service Tuesday evening at the conclusion of visitations. www.bruscofalvo.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HOWELL FRANCES (NELSON) AGE 8...
HOWELL FRANCES (NELSON) Age 86, of the Hill District, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2014. Daughter of the late Edward and Frances Nelson; wife of the late Robert Howell; mother of Phyllis I. Hager (Gilbert); sister of the late Dorothy Robinson, Lillian Hill Katherine Ellis, and Edward Eddie Nelson; grandmother of Tierra Hager, Michael Hager, Jr., and Dontashia Hill; great-grandmother of Nakiya Owens and Michael Hager III; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday 4-8 p.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA. Funeral Service on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Emmaus Deliverance Ministries, 4101 Perrysville Ave., Pgh., PA 15212. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MAYER CAROLYN A. (GOETZ) AGE, ...
MAYER CAROLYN A. (GOETZ) Age, 98 of Wexford, on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Wife of the late Robert E. Mayer; beloved mother of Robert J. (Joan), Gregory J. (Debbie), Marilyn R. Wagener (William), and Martin J. (Judy); grandmother of John, Eric, Melissa, Ryan, and Kate Mayer, Melinda, Kristen, Luke, Bethany, and Lauren Wagener; great-grandmother of Sophia, Andrea, Hunter, and Molly; step-grandmother of John, Bill, and Bob Bradley; also survived by six step- great-grandchildren. Carolyn was predeceased by six brothers and three sisters. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Highway, Wexford. Funeral Mass Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Alphonsus Church, Wexford. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Alphonsus School or a charity of the donor's choice. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SCOTT EMILY (RIEDEL) AGE 91, D...
SCOTT EMILY (RIEDEL) Age 91, daughter of Dr. John and Emily (Carnahan) Riedel, died in Roxbury, ME, on January 4, 2014. Born August 5, 1922, in Pittsburgh, she graduated from Crafton High School in 1939 and lived in Moon Township and Sewickley Heights, PA, before moving to Maine seven years ago. She went to business school in Pittsburgh and worked at the Pennsylvania Railroad and Williams & Company and later as a part-time bookkeeper in her husband's firm, Scott Traffic Consultants Inc., until retiring at age 78. Emily was also a longtime member of Sharon Community Presbyterian Church in Moon Township, where she taught Sunday School for more than 20 years and later attended Mexico Congregational U.C.C. in Mexico, ME. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, H. Donald Scott; her children, Jane Scott Weirich (Richard), of Freeport, ME, James Donald Scott (Paula), of Kensington, CA, Mary Scott Gamble (Gordon), of Roxbury, ME, John David Scott (Teresa), of Mt. Pleasant, SC; and two sisters, Dorothy Morris, of Homer City, PA and Catherine Nylund, of Torrance, CA; as well as ten grandchildren, Christopher and Alec Scott, Jonathan and Margaret Gamble, Sarah and Joshua Weirich, and Henry, Eleanor, Margaret, and Page Spencer. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Jane Nelson. A private family service will be held at Mexico Congregational Church, UCC. Interment will be held at a later date in Chartier's Cemetery in Pittsburgh. Those wishing to send condolences may do so through MEADER AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, ME 04276, www.meaderandson.com. Memorial contributions may be sent to Maine Alzheimer's Association, 383 US Route One #2C, Scarborough, ME 04074. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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