GUY GERTRUDE TRUDY Age 88, of Sewickley, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Nov. 19, 2014, in Forbes Hospice. Trudy was born Nov. 6, 1926, in Leetsdale to the late Anna Miller and George Messmer. She was a devoted parishioner and Eucharistic Minister at St. James Church where she also served as Sacristan. Trudy was an example of Christ to all who knew her. Surviving are her children, Christine (Scott) Atkin of Rhode Island, Mary (Michael) Leonard of Moon Twp. and their daughters, Katy and Anna Leonard; a stepson, Richard W. Guy of Sewickley; also ten grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren; a niece, Betty Jo Rollins of Leetsdale; also her special friend, Father Dan Valentine. Trudy was predeceased by her husband, C. Fred Guy; by three stepsons, Thomas F., C. Robert and John E. Guy; also a brother, Robert Messmer; and five other siblings. Friends will be received Sunday 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the COPELAND SEWICKLEY FUNERAL HOME, 702 Beaver St., where Prayers will be recited Monday at 12 p.m. followed by a 12:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. James Church with Father Thomas J. Burke Celebrant. Burial will be in Good Samaritan Parish Cemetery. If desired, contributions to St. James Church or Forbes Hospice will be appreciated. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PERRY FRANK AGE 84, OF SOMERSE...
PERRY FRANK Age 84, of Somerset, entered into God's loving care on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Somerville, with his loving family by his side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was a resident for many years before moving to Somerset in 1965. Frank earned his bachelor of fine arts from Carnegie Mellon University, Class of 1952. Frank was a vice president with J. Walter Thompson in NYC, where he worked as an art director until his retirement. He was a board member of the Garden State Watercolor Society and volunteered his time at the McCarrick Care Center. He was the proud creator of the Unborn in the USA.org website. He was an avid golfer, a passionate artist and an enthusiastic cook. But most of all he was thoughtful, and caring and loved by everyone. Frank was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mary (Nardello) Perry; and his brothers, Leonard and John Perry. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Shirl Perry; three sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Jean of Emmaus, PA, John and Annette of Richboro, PA, and Michael and Sherryl of Bridgewater, NJ; nine grandchildren, Jamie, Ian, Alex, Frank, Christopher, Michael, Julia, Talia, and Austin; and three great-grandchildren, Eric, Olivia, and Daniel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at St. Peter the Apostle Church, in New Brunswick, NJ. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the GLEASON FUNERAL HOME, 1360 Hamilton Street, Somerset, NJ 08873. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Frank's memory to the St. Peter the Apostle Church, 94 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WALKER ALBERTA BERTIE ROSEND...
WALKER ALBERTA BERTIE ROSENDAHL Age 91, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014, at 10:10 a.m. Her Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 22, 2014. A gathering with family at PINECREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3369 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34608, will be from 4:00-5:00 p.m., concluding with a Memorial Service. Originally from Irwin, PA, she and her late husband, Thomas Tom J. Walker, met at Carnegie Tech, and married in 1946 soon after Tom completed his service in the U.S. Army. Together they raised three children, Leslie Lamiell (husband, Jim), Tom Walker, Jr. (wife, Patty), and Nancy Parker. Bertie has seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Tom and Bertie enjoyed 55 years together during which Bertie was a devoted mother and homemaker. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed time playing bridge. She was always a gracious hostess, providing exceptional fare for family and social gatherings. In addition to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; Bertie is survived by her sister, Jinny Huffman. She was predeceased by three siblings, Julius C. Rosendahl, Paul Arthur Rosendahl, and Eleanor C. Babian, all children of Julius V. and Bertha (Eckberg) Rosendahl. The family has been greatly comforted by the Sturgill Hospice Care Center located in Brooksville, FL. If so inclined, the family suggests a donation may be made to the center at: www.hph-hospice.org/carecenters/hernando-care-center. Mrs. Walker was an active volunteer with ConKerr Cancer which may be supported at: www.conkerrcancer.org/. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FERRARO MARGARET ALOE ON TUESD...
FERRARO MARGARET ALOE On Tuesday, November 18, 2014, Margaret Aloe Ferraro, of Highland Park, died at Forbes Hospice. She was born in Pittsburgh on February 12, 1920, the daughter of Thomas and Eleanor D'Alessio Aloe. She is survived by her son, Francis T. Ferraro, M.D. (Eve); grandsons, F. Alexander Alex Ferraro and Anthony Tony Ferraro; and her sister, Gilda Ognibene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis P. Ferraro, M.D.; her brothers, Eugene, William, Julius and Arthur Aloe; and sisters, Anne DeLuca and Mary Grace Nucci. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., (freyvogelfuneralhome.com), 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Monday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Raphael Church at 10 a.m. Remembrances may be made to Pittsburgh Cultural Trust or Forbes Hospice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HEBDA HARRY FRANCIS AGE 85, OF...
HEBDA HARRY FRANCIS Age 85, of Brookline, formerly of South Side, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2014, with his family at his side. Son of the late Bronislaw and Antoinette; loving husband of the late Dorothy (Bulbak) Hebda; beloved father of Michele, Joyce, Denise, Nancy (Walt) Milinski, Michael, Susan (Dave) McNally, and Tilly; most special Dzia Dzia of Eric, Emily, Claire, Harrison and Valencia; survived by his brother, Bernard; and many nieces and nephews. Friends received Friday 3-8 p.m. at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, 119 S. 15th St., South Side. Funeral Prayer Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Adalbert Church Prince of Peace Parish. Please call funeral home for time of service, 412-431-0867. Harry liked to golf, bowl and garden. He sang for many years in the St. Adalbert Church choir and was an active member of VFW and American Legion Post. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHERER DIANA (DELACH) OF ROSS...
SCHERER DIANA (DELACH) Of Ross Twp., peacefully on Thursday, Novemebr 20, 2014. Wife of the late William J. Scherer; loving mother of William H. Scherer, Laurie A. Uhler (Paul), John J. Scherer (Zoë), and Terri L. Marciniak; sister of the late Albert Delach and Elsie Carlin; grandmother of Sara, Billy, Courtney (Keane), Annie, Allison, Samuel, Kendall, Jacob, Emma, Luke, Isabel, and Rachel. No visitation. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sebastian Church Saturday 9:30 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Manor at North Park. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WALSH EDWARD D., JR. AGE 80, A...
WALSH EDWARD D., Jr. Age 80, a Moon Township resident since 1963, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at his home. He was born on the North Side of Pittsburgh on Feb. 24, 1934, to the late Marie (Nebel) and Edward D. Walsh, Sr. Beloved husband for 52 years of Judith (Burns) Walsh; loving father of Kathy Taylor (Scott) of Moon Township, Robert Walsh (Diane) of Hollywood Beach, FL, Kimberly Ebsworth (Ian) of Imperial and Kelly Egenlauf (Jon) of Crafton; brother of twins, Ruth Ehlinger and Donald Walsh, both of Bellevue, and the late Richard, Charles, William, James, Mary Alice, Thomas, and Mary Grace; grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather to three. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Church where he had been an usher, served as treasurer for the Knights of Columbus and was a 4th Degree. For 35 years, he had been a senior buyer with U.S. Airways, also a member of the U.S. Airways Retirees and Management Club. He was an avid Pirates fan, enjoyed baseball, bowling, and golf. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was devoted to his children and grandchildren. Coach Ed coached his children and grandchildren in Moon Little League Baseball spanning 30 years. He was a volunteer and sold 50/50 with both the Moon Wrestling Program and MCAA. Most recently he was both a school bus and limousine driver and was the Coffee Meister of Sheets in Moon Township. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at COPELAND'S MOON TOWNSHIP, 981 Brodhead Rd., where prayers will be recited on Monday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass at St. Margaret Mary Church at 10 a.m. Father Frank Kurminsky celebrant. Burial will follow with full military honors in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Family welcomes flowers or donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus, St. Francis of Assisi Council # 2555, 518 Thorn Run Rd., Coraopolis, PA 15108. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOZIER DIONDRE T. AGE 17, OF P...
DOZIER DIONDRE T. Age 17, of Pittsburgh, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. He is survived by his loving mother, Kia (Greg McGhee) Dozier; brothers, De'Von Dozier and Quayson Jones; sister, Ticia Jones; and a host of family and loved ones. Diondre was preceded in death by his father, Roderic Jones. A visitation will be held SUNDAY at Trinity AME Zion Church, 4-8 p.m., where a service will be held MONDAY 11 a.m.. Arrangements by McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SILVESTER MILDRED J. AGE 81, O...
SILVESTER MILDRED J. Age 81, of Crafton, on Monday, November 17,2014. Loving mother of Pete (Carin) Silvester and the late Sheryl and Dino Silvester. God Bless you, mom, you will be missed. There will be no visitation. Interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1014 California Ave., Avalon, 412-766-5600. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CANNON MARGARET P. AGE 91, OF ...
CANNON MARGARET P. Age 91, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Loving wife of the late Joseph Cannon; beloved aunt of Herb M. Brown, Jr. and David R. Brown. Margaret loved to volunteer at the Vintage in East Liberty. She was also a member of Baptist Temple Church in Homewood. A memorial will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Baptist Temple Church, 7241 Race St., Pgh. Arrangements by RAPP FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MACKENZIE JUDITH ANN AGE 74, O...
MACKENZIE JUDITH ANN Age 74, of Pittsburgh, died Friday, November 14, 2014. She was born January 31, 1940, to the late Wilmer and Winifred Mackenzie Riesmeyer. She was a retired special education teacher. Beloved mother of Sandra (Drexler) Castner, Quentin Battisti, and the late Richard Drexler; sister of Linda Benson, Barbara Benke, Charles Riesmeyer, Susan Murray, and the late Ruth, Robert, Richard, Jon David, and James; grandmother of Scott Castner, Natalie (Castner) Austrawski, Derek Battisti, and Troy Battisti; great-grandmother of Zackery and Andrew Castner. Memorial contributions may be made to the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DIRENZO ULDERICO RICO AGE 80...
DIRENZO ULDERICO RICO Age 80, of Castle Shannon, on Monday, November 10, 2014. Husband of the late Carmella; devoted father of Denise (Tim) Cadman; loving grandfather of Brian (Colleen), Jennifer and Eric (Liz) Cadman; uncle of Renato (Amalia) D'Onofrio. Rico was a USMC veteran in the Korean War. Rico enjoyed playing the accordion and loved his Thursday afternoon poker game. He was a member of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America. Family plans no viewing. A Memorial Service will be held at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 1008 Castle Shannon Blvd., Castle Shannon, SUNDAY afternoon, November 23, 2014, at 2 o'clock. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRAHAM WILLIE ARTHUR AGE 92, O...
GRAHAM WILLIE ARTHUR Age 92, of Homewood, on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Husband of the late Lulabelle Graham; father of Geraldine Graham; brother of the late James Graham and Alice Graham. Willie was a former steelworker. Friends received Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Morning Star Baptist Church, 5524 2nd Ave., Pgh., PA 15207, with Service following at 12 noon. Interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville. Arrangements by GOODEN & BROWN FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BITTNER KATHLEEN HUNGER AGE 83...
BITTNER KATHLEEN HUNGER Age 83, of Arnold, Penn Hills, Delmont, and finally Greensburg, on November 20, 2014. Beloved widow of Dean Bittner; devoted mother of Paul (Donna), Kim Rauch (Gary) and David; loving grandmother of ten; and great-grandmother of seven. Friends welcome at KEPPLE - GRAFT FUNERAL HOME, 524 N. Main St., Greensburg, Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Service Monday 10 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 305 Freeport St., Delmont. Interment private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHULTZ DUANE L. BUTCH ON TH...
SCHULTZ DUANE L. BUTCH On Thursday, November 20, 2014, surrounded by his loving family, age 66, of North Versailles. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, worked for the U.S. Postal Service in McKeesport, was an AMA life member, a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and of the VFW #8430 in East McKeesport. A son of the late Donald J. and Blanche E. (Berwick) Schultz; beloved husband for 41 years of Florence H. Flo (Howard) Schultz; devoted father of Harley David (Kimberly) Schultz, Jay (Amelia) Schultz, and Joshua Schultz; loving brother of Carol (Ken) Larson, Donald A. Don (Georgeanne) Schultz, and the late Dale Schultz; son-in-law of Bernice and the late Robert Howard; brother-in-law of Robert Butch (Marie) Howard, Earl Huck (Jan) Howard, and Ethel Eileen (George) Skiles; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and all who loved him. Family and friends received ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, PA 15148 (412) 824-4332, on Sunday from 1-8 p.m. Additional visitation on Monday from 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m., with the Pastor Tim Williams officiating. Interment St. Mary's Polish Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, (412) 471-0935 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org, 301 Grant St., Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 103 Yost Blvd., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 or (412) 829-2818 or www.familyhospicepa.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WENGER EDWARD C. AGE 93, ON WE...
WENGER EDWARD C. Age 93, on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, formerly of Castle Shannon. Loving husband of 66 years to the late Alberta M.; beloved father of Dennis E., Janis M. Byers, Edward R. (Deborah), Nancy M. and Joan A. (James) Bishop; proud grandfather of eight grandchildren; brother of the late Thomas Wenger. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227, Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Monday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Veterans Breakfast Club, 200 Magnolia Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FEIDAK ROBERT DANIEL, JR. ON T...
FEIDAK ROBERT DANIEL, JR. On Thursday, November 20, 2014, Robert Daniel Feidak, Jr., 52, of Pitcairn. Son of Nancy (Ron) Bayliss and the late Robert Daniel Feidak, Sr.; husband of Kellie (Carrigg) Feidak; father of Erica Feidak, Samantha Feidak, Bobbie (Brett Hemple) Feidak and Daniel Feidak; brother of Kimberly (Steve) Gourdouros and Billy (Dawn) Bayliss; grandfather of Payton Kelly, Frankie Manila and Levi Hemple; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Robert worked for Pitcairn Borough. Friends received Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 318 Wall Avenue, Pitcairn, where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Cyndi Bloise officiating. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SIATKOSKY JOSEPH E., JR. UNEXP...
SIATKOSKY JOSEPH E., Jr. Unexpectedly, on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, age 65, of Millvale. Son of Joseph E., Sr. and the late Caroline Siatkosky; father of Daniel K. (Chris Passarelli), Melanie D. (Andy) Getner, Sarah J. Siatkosky, and the late Robin P. Siatkosky; grandfather of Samantha, Jenna, Daniel R., Joey, and Ryan; four great- grandchildren; brother of Ronnie, Marianne, Jeffrey, and Michelle; former husband of Carolyn Siatkosky and the late Ilona DeGennaro; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 6 until time of service at 8 p.m. at the HAHN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 123 North Ave., Millvale (next to Holy Spirit Parish). Joe was an Army veteran, had a heart of gold, loved his family and fishing and will be missed by all who knew him. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JAMES WINIFRED R. AGE 71, OF H...
JAMES WINIFRED R. Age 71, of Homestead, passed away on November 18, 2014, at West Penn Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memory, children, Richard (Cindy) James, Robert (Deatrice) James, Iris Devondi, Roberta, Frank, Olive, Barbara James; 22 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; siblings, William, Sheila James; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Sunday, November 23, at TUNIE FUNERAL HOME, 218 E11th Ave., Homestead, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., interment in Homestead Cemetery. www.tuniefuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WISNIEWSKI RICHARD J. AGE 63, ...
WISNIEWSKI RICHARD J. Age 63, of Bellevue, unexpectedly, on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Beloved husband of 24 years to Alice Wisniewski; devoted father of Richard, Jr., of Freedom, Christopher of Baden and Laura (Ken) Taylor of Ambridge; brother of Daniel and Lorraine LePant, both of Seattle, WA; son of the late Wanda Wisniewski. Rich was an RN at Ohio Valley Hospital where he happily cared for others over 25 years. Friends received Monday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1014 California Ave., Avalon, where Services will be held Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at a later date in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Family suggests memorials to the American Diabetes Assoc. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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