HATTON SUZANNE L. (LEISER) Beloved wife of the late John A. Hatton, Jr.; loving mother of John (Shirley), Steve (Sybil) and Dick (Michele); cherished grandmother of Casey, Emily and Olivia Hatton, Meshell Howell, Scot Hounshell and Kyle and Karissa Deptula; great-grandmother of Michael Hounshell, Gabrielle Howell, Hailey Hounshell and Cayden Hatton; dear sister of Roger Leiser (deceased) (Eileen), Lois Hyde (Rocky) and Edward Leiser (Sharon); aunt to many nieces and nephews. Passed away January 9, 2014 at the age of 72. Mass of Christian Burial to be held on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8815 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249, where friends will be received from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. www.tuftsschildmeyer.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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TUCKER STERLING, JR. FEB. 20, ...
TUCKER
STERLING, Jr.
Feb. 20, 1930 Jan. 14, 1994
Twenty years have come and gone, but our love and precious memories live on. We miss you so much, and the pain is still there, but your spirit remains with us and will always be here. Until memory fades and life departs, you will live forever in our hearts. You now have a beautiful 7 ½ year old granddaughter named Sterling Leilani LeGoués-Tucker, whom we know you would adore.
With love
Wife Elaine, daughters Tracey, Lisa, and Christina, and granddaughter Sterling
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REDDEN ELECTA AGE 77, DIED ON ...
REDDEN ELECTA Age 77, died on January 4, 2014. Survived by five children; six siblings; 19 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at GEORGE A. WARDEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1100 N. Homewood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208, where services will be held Thursday 11 a.m. Interment Restland Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Aldrich Funeral Home, 431 E. 9th Ave., Munhall, PA 15120. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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PATERRA ANN P. AGE 80, OF MOUN...
PATERRA ANN P. Age 80, of Mount Lebanon, on Monday, January 13, 2014. Wife of the late Arthur G. Buzzy Paterra; devoted mother of Claire Paterra (David Heathman), David (Maria) Paterra, and Chris Paterra (Kelly Darragh); loving grandmother of Jacquelyn, Brook, and Brett. Ann was a graduate of Monessen High School, Allegheny College and received her Master's Degree from Duquesne University. Mrs. P was a longtime beloved retired Mt. Lebanon School Teacher. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Bernard Church, Thursday morning at 11:30. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LIMBER HELEN ON SATURDAY, DECE...
LIMBER HELEN On Saturday, December 21, 2013, age 87, of Kennedy Twp. Beloved wife of the late Frank R. Limber; sister of the late John Tirpak, Jr. and Michael Tirpak; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Aunt Helen was a lady of beauty and grace. Upon her request there will be no viewing or service. Arrangements entrusted to ANTHONY J. SANVITO, INC. FUNERAL HOME. Memorials may be made to Mother Teresa Hospice, 3950 Brodhead Rd., Monaca PA, 15061. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WIENER ARLENE ON TUESDAY, JANU...
WIENER ARLENE On Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Philip Wiener; cherished sister of Sondra and Morry Blummer; favorite aunt of Marcy and Larry Grollman and William Blummer; also survived by stepchildren, Barbara Trachtenberg and Raymond (Ellen) Wiener; many grandchildren; great- grandchildren; great-nieces and great-nephews. Not only was her life centered around family, Arlene was a well-respected businesswoman in the theatre industry. She was a life-time member of Hadassah and NCJW. Friends may meet at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Wednesday at 1 p.m. and then proceed to West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation for 2 p.m. Graveside Services. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. www.schugar.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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RIETHMILLER WILLIAM A. AGE 70,...
RIETHMILLER WILLIAM A. Age 70, of Sharpsburg, on Monday, January 13, 2014. Father of Jonathan A. Ford of California, Susan Winchell of California, Anna Fussenegger of Arizona, and Joyce Fazio of Northside; also survived by three grandchildren; son of Doris (Bauer) Riethmiller of O'Hara Twp. and the late Robert E. "Cootie Bob" Riethmiller; brother of Roberta (David) Egelston of Oakmont. Bill served four years with the Navy during the war in Vietnam aboard the USS Hancock. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 6 until the 8 p.m. funeral service at the WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMASTON DEBBIE FORMER RESIDE...
THOMASTON DEBBIE Former resident of Crafton, PA, Debbie Thomaston, 58, of Silver Oaks Nursing Home in New Castle, passed away the afternoon of January 11, 2014 at Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Born on April 24, 1955 in Bicester, Oxon, England, she is the daughter of Shirley Dudley Wilhelm of Pittsburgh, PA and the late Robert Donald Thomaston. Debbie was loved dearly by her family and will be sadly missed. In addition to her mother, Debbie is survived by her sister, Cindy Thompson of Pittsburgh; nieces, Jessica and Rebecca Dixon of Pittsburgh; great-niece, Alyssa Lauria; and great-nephew, Bryce Lauria. There will be no calling hours. A private Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to ED AND DON DeCARBO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 941 S. Mill St., New Castle, PA 16101. Online condolences may be offered to the family at: www.decarbofuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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YIMIN FRANCES T. SHERRY AGE ...
YIMIN FRANCES T. SHERRY Age 85, resident of Baldwin Health Center, formerly of Brookline, peacefully on January 13, 2014. Cherished sister of Phyllis McKay (Jim) and the late Carmen (Mary), Leo, Sammy, Cecelia, Josephine (Pete), Helen, Elizabeth, Dorothy, John and Adeline (Joe); treasured and loving aunt of many. Friends received Friday from 4-8 p.m. at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Pgh., PA 15226. Funeral Mass Sat. at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, 3040 Pioneer Ave., Pgh., PA 15226. 412-343-1506 or www.ballfc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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EAMES JANET MARIE (MINDER) OF ...
EAMES JANET MARIE (MINDER) Of Pittsburgh, born March 2, 1962, died peacefully at her home on January 13, 2014, after a prolonged and courageous battle against cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Leo Minder; and her daughter, Charlotte Elizabeth. She will be missed always by her husband, Andrew; her daughters, Emily Kathleen and Katherine Sedgwick; her mother, Gay Mary Warren Minder; her sister, Kathleen (Stephen) Minder; and her brothers, John Minder, James (Shana) Minder, Richard (Vicki) Minder, Thomas Minder, Mark Minder, and Gary (Rebecca) Minder; 12 nieces and nephews; and three grandnephews. She attended Regent Square Elementary School in Pittsburgh before spending two years in Turkey and later went to Alabama, where she graduated from Central High School. She earned her BA in economics from Wellesley College in 1995. From 1996 to 2008, she lived in Ashland, Massachusetts, where she was president of the Friends of the Ashland Public Library from 2000-2008, and led the Restoration and Expansion Committees by working closely with the library director on the design of the new $5 million, 22,000-square-foot library. While in Massachusetts, Janet also worked as a job coach for the hearing impaired, and she volunteered for the Habitat for Humanity. In 2008 she moved to O'Hara Township near Pittsburgh with her family. Janet was a lifelong, avid gardener whose knowledge and passion for horticulture will live on in the communities with which she shared it. Janet's ashes will be placed beside her daughter Charlotte's ashes in The Homewood Cemetery by Frick Park, close to where she grew up. Janet was a strong, determined, passionate person, who had the gift of seeing the best in people and a gift of vision that inspired everyone. She believed that friends are the family we choose, and she chose a lot of family. All her families, those she was born into, the family she made with Andrew, and those she chose, will remember her with love. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Hillman Cancer Center (checks payable to UPMC CancerCenter with Janet Eames in the memo line can be mailed to UPCI/UPMC CancerCenter Development, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232). A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday January 18, 2014 at the Homewood Cemetery Chapel - all welcome. Professional arrangements were provided by BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont, 412-828-3535. Visit us online at: www.burket-truby.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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RATTIGAN JOHN W. BILL AGE 91...
RATTIGAN JOHN W. BILL Age 91, of Munhall, on December 16, 2013. Son of John and Eva (Carlson) Rattigan; beloved husband of Mary (Kish) Rattigan; father of Denise (Calvin) Henning. Mr. Rattigan was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Private services. Arrangements entrusted to the WILLIAM R. WELSH FUNERAL HOME, Homestead, PA. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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FABIO NYMPHA M. OF GREENTREE C...
FABIO NYMPHA M. Of Greentree City, on Monday, January 13, 2014. Wife of the late Nicholas; sister of Josie (Buddy) Moran and the late Marie Chodor and Grace (Earl) Miller; also 32 nieces and nephews and many, many great-nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380, Thursday only 1-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Loreto Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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NELSON EVALYN LUCILLE AGE 93, ...
NELSON EVALYN LUCILLE Age 93, of Asbury Heights, on Monday, December 30, 2013. Beloved wife for 55 years to the late Oscar O. Nelson, Jr. Arrangements entrusted to BEINHAUERS. Services and Interment will be private. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MCLAUGHLIN DOROTHY AGE 94, OF ...
McLAUGHLIN DOROTHY Age 94, of Georgetown, DE, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Georgetown, DE. She was born in Braddock, PA, on June 26, 1919, daughter of the late Jacob and Susan Schultz. Ms. McLaughlin was formerly from North Braddock, PA. She enjoyed a long time career as a Nurse with Kaufmann's Department Store in Pittsburg, PA. After retiring, she became a homemaker who cherished every moment spent with her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and a dear friend who will be missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, Ms. McLaughlin was preceded in death by her husband, Corneilius C. "Buzzy" McLaughlin; her two sisters, Alma and Elsie Schultz; and a brother, William Schultz. She is survived by her son, Neil C. McLaughlin of Georgetown, DE; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Hayes of Dunbar, PA and Mildred Stein of Pittsburgh, PA. All services will be private and interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, North Versailles, PA. Arrangements are being handled by PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORIUM, DODD-CAREY CHAPEL, Georgetown, DE. Please visit Ms. McLaughlin's Life Memorial Webpage and sign her online guestbook at: www.parsellfuneralhomes.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SACKS SYLVIA (SIMON) ON FRIDAY...
SACKS SYLVIA (SIMON) On Friday, January 3, 2014, in Parkland, FL, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA. Beloved wife for 71 years to Alvin A. Sacks of Parkland, FL; cherished and loving mother of Phyllis Sacks Lersch of Washington, PA and Ian Sacks of Edwards, CO; loving grandmother of Jessica Nicole Sacks of Denver, CO; she is survived by four loving step- grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, and two great- great-grandchildren. Sylvia was a longtime active resident in the Aston Gardens community. She was a member of their musical chorus and participated in many of their social and charitable activities. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Jewish Family Services of Broward County, 100 South Pine Island Rd., Suite 230, Plantation, FL 33324 or to the charity of your choice. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KRAUS LLOYD E. AGE 85, ON SUND...
KRAUS LLOYD E. Age 85, on Sunday, January 12, 2014, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Scenery Hill, PA. Beloved husband of Marjorie Engel Kraus and the late Mary Margaret "Peggy" (Bost) Kraus; father of Kathleen (Dr. William) Lynch, Michael Kraus, and Karen (Gregory) Kraus Phillips; stepfather of Jeffrey Engel, Sara (Bero) Harari, William (Christine) Engel, and Michael (Denise) Engel; grandfather of Christine (Jason) Hoffman, Jennifer Lynch, and Zachary Miller; step- grandfather of eight; great- grandfather of Aidan, Rory, and Taryn Hoffman; brother of the late Glen Kraus and Cora Ransford. Lloyd was successful in life, and he generously shared his blessings, love and laughter. He had a playful wit and was an artful storyteller. A sports enthusiast, Lloyd never missed a Steelers game and was an avid and accomplished golfer. He was the proud owner of Larchmont Farms, where he bred and raised standard bred horses. A talented businessman and entrepreneur, he successfully operated the L.E. Kraus Company for 20 years. He also served on the boards of many clubs and organizations and was a longtime member of South Hills Country Club. Arrangements handled by the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, Brentwood, PA, 412-881-4100. No visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held in St. Thomas A' Becket Church on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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STEUP GRACE BAUMGARTEL 100 YEA...
STEUP GRACE BAUMGARTEL 100 years old, former owner of Oak Hill Kennels, Grace Baumgartel Steup, passed away January 13, 2014, at Masonic Village Nursing Home. Grace was born March 23, 1913 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Hattie Belle Schuring and William Baumgartel. She celebrated her 100th birthday with family at Masonic Village on March 23, 2013. She is survived by a son, Robert L. Steup (Karen); and a daughter, Mary Lou Flach, both of Sewickley; also survived by four grandchildren, Kristen LeFevre, Lawrence Flach, Jr., Amy Elste and Clayton Steup; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by all of her siblings, four sisters and two brothers. They made their family home on Sewickley Heights, where Grace lived most of her life. Grace graduated from Sewickley High School in 1931. She studied nursing at Bellevue Suburban Hospital. Along with her late husband, Louis, Grace was the former owner of Oak Hill Kennels, Sewickley Heights. She was married to Louis in 1937 and they celebrated 59 years of marriage before Louis passed away in 1996. Grace enjoyed the many cultural and social activities of Sewickley. She was extremely family oriented. Grace has been a resident of Masonic Village for the last seven years. While at Masonic, she enjoyed many activities and outings with her friends and staff. She has been a member of the Sewickley United Methodist Church since 1953. She has had much joy in the many letters and cards that her church family has sent to her over the years. Thank you all for your caring. Friends will be received at the RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME, 328 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 on Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 4-7 p.m. The funeral will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Sewickley United Methodist Church, 337 Broad Street, Sewickley, with the Rev. Russell Schuluga presiding. Interment is in Sewickley Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Sewickley United Methodist Church or Masonic Village at Sewickley. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCLUNG JANE E. ON FRIDAY, JAN...
McCLUNG JANE E. On Friday, January 10, 2014, of Wilkinsburg. Daughter of the late John F. and Dorothy D. Gallaher; beloved wife of John D. McClung; loving mother of Michele L. (Tim) Walsh, Patricia A. McClung, Steven J. McClung, and Donald E. (Hillary) McClung; sister of James C. (Cynthia) Gallaher; dear grandmother of Christian M. McClung. Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 17, 2014 at 2 p.m., East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 South Highland Ave., Pgh., PA 15206. Professional services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KRAMER ALICE PATTI AGE 88, O...
KRAMER ALICE PATTI Age 88, of Upper St. Clair, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2014. Born on March 17, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Lula and Kenneth Means. Beloved wife for 65 years to William Kramer; loving mother of Pamela Kramer of Denver, CO, William (Cathy) Kramer of Upper St. Clair, and Bonnie (Chuck) Sotire of Bluffton, SC; adored grandmother of Jack, Dan, Caity, Meghan, Emily, Kristie, Kim, Cindy, and Annemarie; great- grandmother of Alex, Ava, Samantha, and Finn; and sister of Ruth Langstaff. Patti graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1942 and later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Bucknell University. She was a devoted member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and volunteered her time at Wesley Academy. Patti won the ladies club championship at St. Clair Country Club in 1963. She loved playing bridge and enjoyed traveling with her husband. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15241, (412) 835-6630. Funeral arrangements entrusted to CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Patti's name to Westminster Presbyterian Church. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.cremationfuneralcare.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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KNAUS ANTON "TONY" AGE 91, JAN...
KNAUS ANTON "TONY" Age 91, January 8, 2014, Deerfield Beach, FL, formerly of Bethel Park. Beloved husband of Nadine; father of Ronnie (Norman) Koestline of Washington, NC; grandfather of Karla (Matt) Berger of Wake Forest, NC and Sarah Stewart of Washington, NC; and four great- grandchildren; son of the late Anton Knaus, Sr. and Leni; brother of William (Georgiana) of Bethel Park and the late Oswald. Tony served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a Pharmacist Mate, earned a Degree of Pharmacy from Duquesne University, and opened the first pharmacy in Bethel Park, Knaus Pharmacy. He relocated to Florida in 1956 and owned Davie Blvd. Drug Store, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Tony enjoyed being a pharmacist, helping others, boating, and fishing. He will be missed by family and friends. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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