JANICE E. (SHUTE) McLANE Age 64, of Polish Hill, on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Beloved wife of 30 years of Robert W. "Mac" McLane; loving mother of Robert W. McLane, Jr., Tara M. (Tim) Enright, Candice A. McLane and Erik G. McLane; devoted grandmother of Amelia A. McLane and Stella M. Enright; daughter of the late Roland G. and Doris Shute; sister of Steve Shute, BJ Shute and the late Greg Shute; also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 3201 Dobson Street, Polish Hill, on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHARLOTTE J. (PHIPPS) HURLEY F...
CHARLOTTE J. (PHIPPS) HURLEY Formerly of Forest Hills, age 87, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Loving wife of the late Edward M. Mick Hurley. Devoted mother of Edward M. (Barbara) Hurley, Jr. and Patrick K. (late Deborah) Hurley. Proud Nana of Erin Hurley of Colorado, Missy Hurley of Florida, Kurt Hurley of Wilkins Twp., and Kimberly Hurley of Wilkins Twp. Great-Nana to Jackson Sciambia and Jameson Sciambia. Charlotte is also survived by many nieces, nephews and her loving caregivers at Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Good Samaritan Hospice. Charlotte was born July 19, 1932 in Pittsburgh. She worked for a short time after graduation as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone Co. in Pittsburgh. Charlotte enjoyed her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, flowers and loved to wear the color pink. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Charles N. and Elizabeth D. (Webb) Phipps, and her siblings, Charles N. Phipps, Jr. and Marilyn E. (Phipps) Rudy. Friends welcome Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800, where a Blessing Service will be held at 11 a.m. Charlotte will be laid to rest in Restland Memorial Park Memorial contributions may be made to either American Heart Association, 4 Gateway Ctr., 444 Liberty Ave. Suite 1300, Pgh., PA 15222-1207, (www.heart.org) or to Concordia Lutheran Ministries Good Samaritan Hospice, 134 Marwood Rd., Cabot, PA 16023, (concordialm.org/locations/good-samaritan-hosp). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROSE "DOLL" TODARO PASSED AWAY...
ROSE "DOLL" TODARO Passed away peacefully at her home in Trafford on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Doll is survived by her devoted sister, Eva Schweikarth, and her cherished nieces, Bonnie Lou Ricard (Dr. Mark A.), Kim Boura (Ralph), Belle Florence, Helen, Janice Reres (George); nephews, James (Karyn), and Anthony (Debbie); great-nieces, Sabrina Oberkofler (Matt), Amanda, and Nikki; great-nephews, Mark Louis, Zachary, and Tony; and great-great-twins, Olivia and Henry. She was predeceased by her parents, Minnie (Madorum) and Anthony Todaro; and brothers, William (Lou), James, and Frank (Chief). Always impeccably dressed, we will miss our Doll, her sense of humor, love of music, dance and most of all, family. Family and friends will be received on Friday from 2-8 p.m. in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 702 7th St. (State Rt. 130), Trafford, 412-372-3111. A catholic blessing service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the funeral home with Fr. George Saletrik officiating. Entombment will follow in the New St. Joseph Mausoleum, N. Versailles. www.dobrinickfhinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GERALDINE ANN (VARLEY) GOTTSCH...
GERALDINE ANN (VARLEY) GOTTSCHALK Of Penn Hills, age 78, after a valiant battle, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019. Born and raised in Oakland, she was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret (Schmalstieg) and Myles Varley and her husband of 24 years, Ken Gottschalk. She graduated from St. Paul Cathedral High School and attended Mercy School of Nursing prior to devoting her life to raising her family. Later in life, Gerrie shared her love and compassion for others in her work as a case manager at Westmoreland Human Opportunities, as a direct care provider at Mon Yough Human Services, and in her home for many children as a Seton Hill Daycare provider. Family was everything to Gerrie. She was a loving mother and friend to her five children, Kathy (John) Samsa, Kim Demarco (Ron Ragland), Karen Feehan, Kelly Sweeney, and Ken Gottschalk. She was adored by her six grandchildren, Johnny, Sean and Katla Samsa, TJ and Mollie Sweeney (father, Tom Sweeney), and Christian DeMarco. She was loved dearly by her two sisters and best friends, Patricia Grandinette and Marge Harris. She will be missed by her many cherished nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome on Friday from 2-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., Turtle Creek / Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial will be in St. Colman Church on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10 a.m. Geraldine will be laid to rest in Good Shepherd Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REGINA FUNK AGE 78, OF MCCANDL...
REGINA FUNK Age 78, of McCandless Twp., passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Family Hospice. Regina was the beloved wife of David Funk for four years and sister-in-law to Christine (Bret) Emick. Regina was born in Mill Creek, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Nancy Kerr and Jackson Wamsley. She was one of 19 children and is survived by several sisters and one brother. Regina was an avid horse lover and enjoyed her dogs and cats. Family and friends are welcome Friday from 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Alexis Church. Interment will follow at North Side Catholic Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BETTY (CARROLL) MEYER AGE 56, ...
BETTY (CARROLL) MEYER Age 56, of Avalon, passed peacefully surrounded by her family, on Monday, December 9, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband, Rick; and her beloved children, Ricki (Todd), Chris, Charlie, and Luke. Also survived by her brothers and sisters, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Olive Carroll. Family and friends will be received Saturday, December 14, 2019, 1 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 3 p.m. at the McDONALD - LINN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, LLC, 529 California Ave., Avalon, PA 15202. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Please view the online guestbook www.mcdonald-linn.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SUSAN L. (BUTLER) EPERTHENER A...
SUSAN L. (BUTLER) EPERTHENER Age 64, of Baldwin, formerly of Allentown, Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at her home. Beloved wife of 41 years to Anthony Eperthener; loving and adoring mother to her three sons, Jason (Audra) Butler, Brian (Dina) Eperthener and Mark (Melissa) Eperthener; devoted and loving grandmother to Noah, Allison, Joshua, and Gionni; daughter of the late James R. and Helen (Militzer) Butler; sister of Kathleen (the late James) Schmaderer, David (Debra), Gerald (Colleen), Barbara, Robert, Daniel (Michelle) and the late James (survived by Toni) Butler; sister-in-law of Dennis Eperthener, Raymond (Maryann) Eperthener and the late Denise Taylor and Matthew Eperthener. Sue is also survived by the family of Mary (Schroettinger) Butler, as well as her cherished 22 nieces and nephews and 29 great-nieces and nephews who knew her as "Suey". Sue was adored by many. She was a pillar of her family, touching the lives of so many nieces, nephews, greats and friends that she lovingly cared for, for over 40 years. She will be deeply missed. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Friday, December 13, 2019 from 2-8 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 in the funeral home chapel. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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D'SANI XAVIER GREEN ON TUESDAY...
D'SANI XAVIER GREEN On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, D'Sani Xavier Green, 17, of West Mifflin, PA. Son of Michele L. Green; brother of NasJalah Green; grandson of Frank and Sarah Turpin. Also survived by a host of other family members and friends. Visitation Thursday 7 to 8 p.m. on December 12, 2019, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran Ave., Duquesne, PA, where the funeral service will be held Friday 11:00 a.m. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery. Services of comfort entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104, (412) 271-3880. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CONSTANCE "CONNIE" SULLIVAN MC...
CONSTANCE "CONNIE" SULLIVAN McCORMICK December 18, 1926 - December 10, 2019 Connie was small in stature and huge in heart and soul. She loved her late husband, John G. McCormick, who predeceased her on February 23, 2019. Connie and John forged a partnership that endured for nearly 70 years, making a family with six children, meaningful careers in public health and community service that benefited people in Western New York, Boston and the Pittsburgh area. Connie was proud of, and loyal to her birthplace, Bolivar, New York. She was as comfortable in her grandparents home as her own home with her parents Neil and Mary Sullivan and siblings Pat and Bob. Hogan and Sullivan relatives and childhood adventures were endless in Western New York, Canada and Boston. Connie always met a relative wherever her travels took her in the world. Connie's curiosity, intelligence and iron will compelled her to try a few colleges before graduating in the first class to earn Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees at Niagara University in Niagara, New York. In her mid-60s with kids in grade school, high school and college, Connie earned a Masters in Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh. Her passion was community health nursing and her motto was once a nurse, always a nurse! Connie's career took her from traditional hospital bedside care to school nurse posts, to the Guild for the Blind, to the homes of ill and indigent people all across the Pittsburgh community. Her commitment to social justice was reflected in her unwavering willingness to go anywhere and provide care to anyone in need. As her children grew, Connie took her experiences and knowledge of nursing to the classroom. Together with her sidekick Ginny Caretto, they team taught community health at Duquesne University, La Roche College, and the University of Pittsburgh. She loved running into former students and providing advice to those nurses who might not have had the good fortune to be in one of her classes. John and her surviving children, Catherine Ann, Neil Francis, Margaret McCormick Barron, William Patrick, Timothy Shaun and Patricia Ann Ackerman, were the direct beneficiaries of Connie's nursing care, along with neighbors, grandchildren and fellow St. Pius parishioners. The nursing satchel was always at the ready. When not dispensing bandages or more, Connie could be found daily cooking mountains of food, washing mountains of clothes and driving her kids and countless friends to and from school, football practice, band practice, jobs, Dormont Pool, just about anywhere. Somehow, Connie made sure to give each of us as much one-on-one time as she could squeeze into a day. Her love was dispensed liberally and continually through actions, small and large. When they could get out for a date, Connie and John enjoyed dinner and dancing. Connie enjoyed her evenings with the St. Pius ladies, formally known as the Christian Mothers. She claimed she was not a betting woman but she loved the sulky races at the Meadows. She reminded us regularly that she and her Grandpa Hogan had a running bet on horse races and that she picked a trifecta winner as a small girl. Swimming was a lifelong passion, from the cold waters of Cuba Lake to the even colder New England coast to the temperate Dormont Pool. Despite adamantly proclaiming that she did not like chocolate, her Irish eyes lit up with the offer of a Hershey bar or ice cream with just a little bit of chocolate sauce. Coffee was a staple but none of the fancy barista brews for Connie, only the basics. Connie knew and practiced the basics of a good life - love, faith and loyalty. She will be missed by her family and all who had the good fortune to know and love her. Arrangements by BEINHAUER. Family and friends welcome Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray (724-941-3211). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louise de Marillac Church, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHIRLEY MILLER AGE 90, ON WEDN...
SHIRLEY MILLER Age 90, on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Shirley Rose (Matvey) Miller, wife of the late Louis. Daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Sendek) Matvey. Mother of Joette Miller (Michael Steele), the late Larry (Debbie Miller), Michele Wagner, Anita Napierkowski (Kenneth), and Tricia Goughneour (Marshall). Grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of three. Sister of the late Dolores Lighthart. Shirley worked for Bell Telephone with the IBM computers. She was the most unselfish, intelligent mother there was. She always gave the best advice to her children. She broke our hearts leaving us. Private viewing and burial. Arrangements made by O'BRIEN'S. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DANIEL O'NEILL HOUSTON AGE 74,...
DANIEL O'NEILL HOUSTON Age 74, of Monroeville (formerly of Oakmont), passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Son of Mary (O'Neill) Houston and the late Daniel Houston. Beloved husband for 32 years of Alicia (Roundy) Houston. Father of Lisa Houston, Danny (Nancy) Houston, Amy Houston, Donald Shook, Vanessa Lee, and Camden Lee. Dear brother of JoAnn (Ron) Orbin, Fred (Jillian) Houston, Kathy (Tim) Previni, and the late William Houston. Grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of six. Dan was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he previously served as Bishop of the 3rd Ward of the Church. He proudly served our country during Vietnam in the Air Force. Dan retired with 35 years of service with the Pennsylvania Turnpike as a safety inspector. Friends and relatives will be received on Sunday, December 15, 2019 from 2-6 p.m. at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont. Additional visitation will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 from 9 a.m. until time of 10 a.m. funeral service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 710 New Texas Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARY G. DRUMMOND OF MONROEVIL...
MARY G. DRUMMOND Of Monroeville, on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Charles H. Drummond; mother of Charles J. (Deborah), Mary V., Thomas (Beth), David, Nancy Udovich (Ron), Julia Gadagno (Russ) and the late Frederick Drummond (survived by Mary J.); grandmother of Lisa Genton (Aaron), Victoria Dezort (Dan), Joanna, Haley, and Corey Drummond, Michael Udovich, and Dominic and Jessie Gadagno; great-grandmother of four. Mary's life work was her family. She loved going to her cottage at Pymatuning Lake, vacationing with the entire family at the Outer Banks, golfing, bowling, reading and shopping. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOMES, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Sunday, 2-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at North American Martyrs Church, Monroeville, on Monday at 11 a.m. THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND PLEASE GATHER AT THE CHURCH. Condolences may be left at www.mccabebrothers.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ELEANOR F. (JURGAITIS) DEMICH...
ELEANOR F. (JURGAITIS) DeMICHIEI Age 84, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Renton, on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, in Irwin. She was born February 17, 1935, in New Kensington; a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Bagaciunas) Jurgaitis. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the Accounts Receivable Department for ALCOA of New Kensington, and was at one time employed by Paper Craft of Pittsburgh. Moche was a member of the Italian Club, of Renton; she loved to garden and bake pies and was a very passionate Political Activist in the Renton area. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Merle A. Cuddy DeMichiei; two sisters, Anna Zupick and Josephine Hirak. Surviving are two brothers, John Chasarik, of Mt. Pleasant and Edward Chasarik, of New Kensington and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and a great-great-nephew, Maxwell. Friends will be received 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the OTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 805 Pennsylvania Avenue, Irwin. The family will conduct a funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Private interment will take place in Plum Creek Cemetery. The family suggest in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To send on line condolences please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DR. JOANNE ROSE OLECK, M.D. A...
DR. JOANNE ROSE OLECK, M.D. Age 65, passed away peacefully after a brief illness in her Moon Township home on Thursday, December 12, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Gilda (Bevilacqua) Fickulak. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Oleck, and one daughter, Halley (Matt) Schwartz of Northfield, Minnesota; two sisters: Diane (Dan) Baker and Nancy (Carl) Maronde; sisters-in-law, Margaret (Leon) Wilkerson, Shirley (the late Barry) McHugh, and Barbara Oleck; four nieces and six nephews; her precious companion, Angel and grand-dogs, Zoe and Cato. Joanne was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School, the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry and Biophysics, a Master of Science Degree in Human Genetics, and a Doctor of Medical Science Degree, specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Following a residency at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN, Joanne practiced at many local hospitals including: Allegheny General Hospital, UPMC Medical Center, Mercy Hospital, Magee Women's Hospital, and Jefferson Hills Center, and was an associate in private practice. She volunteered many years traveling to Guatemala with Surgicorps International using her medical skills to care for underprivileged women. She had many hobbies and interests including art, music, and travel. Joanne recently attained a copyright for her original design trademark for her hand painted silk scarves. She worked her way through school as a docent at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and as an EMT. Joanne was devoted to her family, friends, many patients, and her family pets. Friends will be received at PITTSBURGH CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE, 5405 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township, PA 15136 on December 15, 2019 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Philip Catholic Church, 50 W. Crafton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 151205 on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Humane Animal Rescue, North Side Animal Resource Center, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 and Surgicorps International, 3392 Saxonburg Blvd., Suite # 400, Glenshaw, PA 15116. Please view and sign the family's guestbook at www.PittsburghCremation.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NORMA (TURNER) ROSS AGE 84, O...
NORMA (TURNER) ROSS Age 84, of Allison Park, on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Beloved wife of the late James P. Ross; loving mother of Lisa (Christopher) Rulis and Leslie (Craig) Kocak; proud grandmother of Marisa (Bradley) Kaiser, Ryan (Savvy) Kocak, Alana (Ryan) Juran, Zachary Kocak, Amanda Rulis, and Tyler Kocak; dear great-grandmother of Landon, Cameron, Brooks, and William; sister of Robert and the late Rose, Betty, Ruth, Lucille, Loretta, and Richard. Also survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both parents, Patrick and Amelia Turner. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Glenshaw, on Monday at 10:00 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MICHAEL P. SCHAFFER, SR. AGE...
MICHAEL P. SCHAFFER, SR. Age 64, of Pittsburgh, formerly Youngstown, OH and Miami, FL after a brave battle with severe health problems on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Beloved father of Michael, Jr. and Deanna Schaffer; grandfather of Aviana; brother of Elaine Kovak and Steve Schaffer; best friend and love of Debra (DeRobio) Schaffer. Michael was a talented musician who enjoyed playing guitar in his youth for various local music acts through his 1973 graduation from North Catholic High School. After a number of years working in the transportation industry, Michael spearheaded the formation of a reform slate to overtake leadership of his local chapter of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (Local 377) in Youngstown, OH and through that leadership helped to establish fair election bylaws to assist in the elimination of union corruption while also working to secure fair contracts and working conditions for numerous members of his local. Michael continued until his death to volunteer instruction and counsel for future labor leaders through the Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU) reform group when he wasn't enjoying the fruits of retirement by partaking in his favorite pastimes of viewing baseball, football, and making delicious BBQ food. As per Mikes wishes, there will be NO VIEWING. Family and friends are invited to the blessing at Resurrection Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2019. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mike's name to Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU) at www.tdu.org. Arrangements by SCHEPNER-McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, Crafton, PA 15205. www.schepnermcdermott.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBERT J. ERTEL AGE 87, OF MT....
ROBERT J. ERTEL Age 87, of Mt. Lebanon, on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Ramona J. Ertel for 58 years; loving father of Mark (Tracey), James, Colleen (Leonard) Michaels, and the late Daniel Ertel; proud grandfather of Jamie Michaels, Robert Ertel, Stephanie Ertel, and the late Lindsey Michaels; great-grandfather of Logan Raab; brother of Eugene (Janet) Ertel, the late Thomas Ertel, Mary (Tom) Kohmetscher, and the late Lawrence Ertel. Robert is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Robert earned a PhD in Pharmacology and achieved a long career as a Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Pittsburgh. During his time at Pitt, he served as Faculty Chapter Advisor of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity. Robert was also a Cub Scout leader of Scout Pack 65 for many years. He was an active parishioner of St. Winifred Church where he served as an usher, Eucharistic minister, and Men's Club member. He loved to hunt and fish, but most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Friends will be received at LAUGHLIN CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 222 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon on Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Winifred Church on Monday at 10 a.m. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REGINA "VIRGE" (SIWAK) SIKORA...
REGINA "VIRGE" (SIWAK) SIKORA Age 91, of Carrick, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Sikora, Sr., to whom she was married for 66 years. Regina was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rose Siwak; her sister and two brothers, and her son, James Sikora. She is survived by Frank (Kathy) Sikora, Robert (Kathleen) Sikora, and daughter-in-law, Debra (Keppel) Sikora; cherished "Grandma" of Pamela (Rob) Winkowski, Jill (John) Campbell, Kristy (Daniel) Houck, Sara (Michael) Lewis, Emily Sikora, Tammie (Barry) Sikora, Stephen Sikora, and Stacie Sikora; adored GiGi of Julianna and Thomas Winkowski, Mitchell, Owen, Patrick and Collin Campbell, Morgan and Mason Houck, and James and Francesca Lewis, she is also survived by countless nieces and nephews. Regina was a devoted mother and grandmother. In her working years, she was employed as an operator at Bell Telephone Company, a clerk at Autenreith's Dollar Stores, and a receptionist at Infant Didee Diaper Service. Regina was a lifetime member of the National Polish Falcons-Nest 118 and an active member of the GBU and St. Basil Church. She also volunteered her time at the Meals on Wheels and the Christian Mothers Group at church. Regina was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, a talented bowler, and an exceptional cook. Visitations will be on Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the BORON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1719 Brownsville Road. Funeral prayers on Saturday at 9:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Apostles Parish at St. Albert the Great Church at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the St. Jude Children's Hospital. www.BoronFuneralHome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHIRLEY E. RILES AGE 79, OF MT...
SHIRLEY E. RILES Age 79, of Mt. Lebanon, on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Born on June 27, 1940. Daughter of the late John E. and Violet May (Hepline) Shaw; beloved wife of David C. Riles; loving mother of Patricia Bart, Andrew Riles, Paul Riles (Susan) and the late Matthew Riles; also survived by two grandchildren, Tyler and Erik Riles. No Visitation, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Alzheimer's Association PO Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011. Arrangements by HENNEY, BRADWELL & NIRELLA, Carnegie. www.henneybradwellnirella.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOROTHY M. (CIMBORA) ZYHOWSKI ...
DOROTHY M. (CIMBORA) ZYHOWSKI Age 91, of Trafford, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 in Manor Care of Monroeville. Dorothy was born on June 19, 1928 in Trafford the daughter of the late John and Helen (Bayko) Cimbora. Dorothy was a member of the St. Regis Church in Trafford. She was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Zyhowski in 2016; her granddaughter, Tara Zyhowski and her sister, Judith C. Chieffo. Dorothy is survived by her children, Gary Zyhowski (Patti), Paul Zyhowski and Mary Beth Barron (Douglas); her seven grandchildren, Alaina Zyhowski, Christie (Zyhowski) Heiner (Tom), Michelle (Zyhowski) Scibetta (Shawn), Laura and Abigail Zyhowski, Michael (Rebecca) Barron and Madison Barron; her two great-grandchildren, Riley Gent and Brayden Heiner. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 702 7th St. (State Rt. 130), Trafford (412) 372-3111. Parting prayers will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. in the St. Regis Church with Fr. George Saletrik as celebrant. Entombment will follow in the Good Shepherd Cemetery Mausoleum, Monroeville. www.dobrinickfhinc.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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