FRANCIS DON J. DONNIE Age 76, of North Port, Florida died April 25, 2015. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Donnie is survived by his wife, Cecilia of North Port; daughter, Laura Francis of Pittsburgh, PA; son, Stephen Francis; and three grandchildren. Burial will be held Monday, May 4, 2015, 10 a.m. in Sarasota National Cemetery, State Road 72, Sarasota, Florida. Don loved flowers but he supported the Salvation Army. TOALE BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, Ewing Chapel, Venice, Florida is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RICO LOUIS ANTHONY AGE 80, OF ...
RICO LOUIS ANTHONY Age 80, of Penn Hills, died Monday, April 27, 2015. He was born June 23, 1934, in Pittsburgh. Prior to retirement, he was an employee of United States Steel. Louis was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. Having served in the U.S. Army with the 6th Infantry Division, Louis was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 6681. A loving father and grandfather, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Mulvihill) Rico; brothers, Genre Pecora and Vincent James Pecora; and sisters, Constance (Pecora) Suarez, Theresa (Pecora) Marvenko, and LaVerne (Rico) Fabiano. He is survived by sons, Anthony (Francine) Rico, and Vincent Rico; grandchildren, Louis, Allison, Anna, and James Rico; sisters, Mary (Rico) Jankovic and Ann (Pecora) Kachuta; brother, John Rico; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Monday, May 4, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of funeral prayers at 11:00 a.m. in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road), Pittsburgh, 15235. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 4, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. in St. Maurice Parish, 2001 Ardmore Blvd., Pittsburgh, 15221. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 1443 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles, 15137. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TOMARELLI ALICE LORRAINE (PARI...
TOMARELLI ALICE LORRAINE (PARISH) Born on July 8, 1918. A lifelong resident of Pittsburgh, PA, she spent the last three and a half years living in Greensboro, NC, where she died peacefully on April 27, 2015. She received her R.N. from Homestead Hospital Nursing School and married the late Raymond C. Tomarelli M.D. in 1942. She is survived by her five children, Henry Tomarelli (Martha), Lynne Underwood, Arlene Giglio, Denise Shack (Tim) and Raymond Tomarelli, Jr.; and her 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church in Pittsburgh on May 4, 2015, at 10 a.m. A private interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405, www.hospicegso.org/donate. Arrangements handled by JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FULTON RICHARD W., JR. OF VENE...
FULTON RICHARD W., Jr. Of Venetia, passed suddenly on Thursday, April 30, 2015, age 44. Beloved son of Richard and Frances (Vachie) Fulton; brother of Denise Sharp (Joseph); uncle of Rachel, Andrea and Cooper Sharp; nephew of Bill Fulton; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Richie was a past dispatcher at HUB and was employed by PA American Water as an Assistant Operator. He was also a member of the Finleyville Moose Lodge #172. Visitation Sunday 6-8 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road, (Rt. 88), Library, where the Funeral Service will be Monday 8:00 p.m. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. davidhenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHRATZ CHRISTINA B. PEG (KE...
SCHRATZ CHRISTINA B. PEG (KELLY) Age 85, of Brookline, on Thursday, April 30, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Schratz, Sr. and Patrick H. Kelly; loving mother of Patrick J. (Judy) Kelly, Kevin J. (Ginger Hand) Kelly and the late Michael T. Kelly; stepmother of Nancy J. (Donald) Sentner, Elizabeth A. (Winston) Hutcherson-Booker and the late Robert L. (surviving spouse, Corrine) Schratz, Jr.; grandmother of Maureen (Mark) Sammons, Cris (Thomas) Olszewski, Jennifer (Adam) Share, and Michael (Nicole) Kelly; great- grandmother of Nicholas and Matthew Olszewski and Allison and Joshua Share; also survived by nieces, nephews, five step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Peg worked for Foodland for many years and St. Pius X Personal Care Home for several years. Many thanks to the wonderful people at Oakleaf Personal Care Home and Bridges Home Health & Hospice. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2630 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000, Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of Service at 11 a.m. Please view or add tributes at www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBINSON AMY AGE 96, OF PROVID...
ROBINSON AMY Age 96, of Providence Point, Scott Twp., formerly of Dormont, peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2015. Daughter of the late H.E. and Jennie Davis Robinson; sister of the late Bess Ludwick, Martha Ritter and Henry E. Robinson, Jr.; beloved aunt of Martha Ludwick Litle, William W. Robinson (Carolyn McKeon), Robert W. Ritter (Monica), the late H.E. Robinson III and the late Gordon R. Ritter; great-aunt of Karen Litle, Robert Litle (Julie), Linda Litle Godfrey (Patrick), Ellen Litle, Jake Ritter (Katy), Sarah Ritter (Mike Brown), Steven Robinson and Laura Dalzell; dear friend of Charles and Jill Brodbeck and family. Amy was a longtime kindergarten teacher at the former Hillsdale School in Dormont and an active member of the Dormont Historical Society. She was a member of Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church for 68 years, where she and her late sister, Martha Ritter, hand made ceramic nativity sets for generations of Children's Sunday School Classes. At her request, there will be no viewing hours and interment in the family plot in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery will be private. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service in her beloved Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3319 W. Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216, Dormont Historical Society, 2832 Espy Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 or Ward Home, Inc., 2275 Swallow Hill Road, Bldg. 800, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Arrangements by LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Mt. Lebanon. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHUCK DONNA M. (GLANCY) AGE 6...
SCHUCK DONNA M. (GLANCY) Age 63, of Baldwin, on May 1, 2015. Loving mother of Neil (Tiffany), Billy (Doria) and Lyn Black; dear sister of seven; adoring grandmother of ten. Services are private as she requested. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STITT DR. WILLIAM F. AGE 79, O...
STITT Dr. WILLIAM F. Age 79, of Ft. Myers, FL (formerly of Upper St. Clair, PA) passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Born and raised in Dormont, Bill was the son of the late James and Lavina Stitt; and husband to the late Joan (Blandford) Stitt. He was the loving father of James (PJ Vladuchick) and William Jr. (Kimberly); he was Pop Stitt to Jimmy, Breanna and Billy; and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. After graduating from Washington & Jefferson College, and then University of Pittsburgh Dental School, Bill served as a Naval Dental Officer in Pensacola, FL, before returning to PA, and serving the South Hills communities' dental needs for nearly 40 years. He was an accomplished Theater Organist (as well as guitar, harmonica, accordion and mandolin) despite not being able to read music. He was active in several Theater Organ Societies. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL PARK CHAPEL, where he will be interred alongside his wife. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Cypress Lake United Methodist Church, 8570 Cypress Lake Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33919. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COOK MARIAN WEAVER AGE 79, OF ...
COOK MARIAN WEAVER Age 79, of Aspinwall, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Beloved mother of Steven Lang Cook of Aspinwall and Margaret Carrie King of Aspinwall; cherished companion of Dr. Robert McDonald of Oakland; loving grandmother to Daniel, Brian, Jessica, Callan, Max, and Mia; dear sister of Samuel H. (late Helen) Weaver of Harrisonburg, VA, Nancy (John) Evans of Cambridge, England and Nina (Klaus) Wedell of Longtown, England; beloved close relative of Christine (Drew) Martier of O'Hara Township; cousin of Bill (Pat) Kempe of Dallas, Texas, and Gene (Madge) Terhune of Odessa, Texas. Marian Carrie Weaver, born in Norman, Oklahoma on December 20, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Findley and Adela Weaver. She attended the Channing School in London, England and the American School in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She received her BA Degree in Liberal Arts from Penn State in 1957, and her Teaching Certificate and MS in Education at the University of Pittsburgh. Her career as a teacher started in Pittsburgh Public Schools, then as a first grade teacher for fourteen years at St. Edmund's Academy in Squirrel Hill. She worked several years on American Military base schools overseas. Returning to Pittsburgh in 1995, she supervised student teachers at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Education before she retired. Marian was active in numerous community activities including the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation as a tour guide and educator. She was a Spanish interpreter and advocate for Latin-American immigrants. She was an active member of Church of the Redeemer and enjoyed her Scottish Heritage activities. A talented artist, she excelled in fabric media, costume design, and decorating. Her Memorial Service and Visitation Reception will be held at Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 11 a.m. Marian wished for any memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, to Church of the Redeemer at the above address, or to the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation (PHLF) at 100 W. Station Square Dr. Suite 450, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, memo: Cook Memorial. Interment will take place at the Humphrey Cemetery, Martindale, TX. Arrangements by WEDDELL - AJAK FUNERAL HOME, Aspinwall. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SODER ANNA PETRONELLA (KUZINAS...
SODER ANNA PETRONELLA (KUZINAS) Age 94, formerly of Pgh., PA, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015, in Spring, TX, lived in Port St. Lucie, FL from 1990 to 2013. Beloved wife of the late Edward Soder; loving mother of Thomas (Nancy) Soder, Robert (Joyce) Soder, and Cindy (Joseph) McAbee; grandmother of Michelle (Scott) Shearer, Rebecca (Lee) Floyd, Eric (Julie) Soder, Kelsey and Ashley McAbee; great-grandmother of Addison Shearer, Damon Floyd, Kaylin and Hailey Soder. Memorial Service in Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pgh., PA 15236, on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUCKINGHAM ANNE (SUNGAILA) DIE...
BUCKINGHAM ANNE (SUNGAILA) Died on March 24, 2015, at the age of 71. Her parents were Lithuania immigrants and she was born and raised in Philadelphia. She graduated from the University of Michigan and was a preschool teacher at the Shadyside Presbyterian Church Nursery School for over 20 years. Anne was a potter, painter, silk screener and Ukrainian Easter egg maker. She will be remembered for her unique, artistic endeavors. In recent years, she enjoyed participating in the unity of Pittsburgh's and Carnegie Mellon University's OSHER Lifelong Learning Institutes. She was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. She had loved traveling extensively with her husband, Dr. Robert Beverly Buckingham, a Pittsburgh rheumatologist who preceded her in death in December 2006. She is survived by her son, Robert Beverly Buckingham IV and his wife, Lou Buckingham, from Taylors, SC; as well as her daughter, Anne Macrae Buckingham and her husband, Steven Weinreich; and grandson, Charles Weinreich from Waccabuc, NY; and a sister-in-law, Blanche Buckingham Deaderick; and brother-in-law, Michael Deaderick, of Memphis, TN. A private burial was held on March 26, 2015, in Homewood Cemetery. Donations may be made in Anne S. Buckingham's memory to the Foundation for Alcoholism Research by mail at FAR, PO Box 54, Middlebury, VT or online at alcoholismresearch.org. Arrangements by the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TAYLOR TERESA ANN TERRI PASS...
TAYLOR TERESA ANN TERRI Passed in peace April 29, 2015. An award-winning international, investigative, and environmental journalist "with a capital J, Terri passionately loved her world of human and animal family and friends, peace, environmental activism, research, swimming, gardening, and reading. She was full of life force, and never had a dull or idle moment in her lifelong quest to make the world a more just and healthy place. After graduating from Boston University and Columbia University, Terri established her career first in public radio and at ABC News, covering London, Europe, and the Middle East. Terri later returned to her hometown of Pittsburgh, where she made a mark as a general and investigative reporter at KDKA-TV and won an Emmy award for her investigative series on the mysterious crash of a US military flight - Arrow Air Flight 1285 in Gander, Newfoundland. She reported for and contributed to many of the finest international and local media outlets, including WQED-TV. Terri's memory will be held and cherished by her father, Dr. Paul Taylor; her brothers, Paul, Jr., Jonathan; her sister, Kirsten; her nephews, her many cousins, and her devoted friends. A memorial service in Terri's beloved Frick Park is being planned for the near future. Contributions in Terri's memory may be made to Family Hospice, Philanthropy Department. Terri would want those who knew and loved her to celebrate her life by taking a walk in nature, especially with a dog or cat, or by drinking a fine wine, eating a remarkable cheese, or standing up for justice and dignity. Her heart was wide open to beauty and love. She wishes you a bright and better world for you and those you love. Arrangements trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KONRAD MARGARET M. "PEG" AGE 8...
KONRAD MARGARET M. "PEG" Age 82, of Bloomfield, on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Beloved sister of John Konrad, Theresa (Jerry) Gallagher, George (Vicky) Konrad, Rose Marie (Anthony) Weisser, the late Josephine and Joseph Konrad; also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral private. Arrangements by the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, Lawrenceville. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GEYER VIRGINIA MAE (PRICE) AGE...
GEYER VIRGINIA MAE (PRICE) Age 76, of Ross Twp., after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Wife of the late Francis Geyer; loving mother of Dolores Geyer, Frank Geyer, and the late Doris Geyer; proud grandmother of Stephen Geyer (Cassie) and Jason O'Connor (Ashley); loving aunt of Carole Bowen and Brenda Hale (Kenny); also survived by many loving friends and relatives. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave. #1300, Pgh., PA 15222 or the Susan G. Komen Foundation Pittsburgh, 1133 S. Braddock Ave., Pgh., PA 15218. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GIZA-TUSA DAWN 5/3/1983 ~ 12/1...
GIZA-TUSA
DAWN
5/3/1983 ~ 12/12/2004
You and your little one are forever in our hearts.
Love, Mom, Dad, Jason, Hannah, Grace & Faith
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PAVLIS DOLORES DOLLY IRENE (MARKHAM) She always saw the good in everyone. Dolores Dolly Irene (Markham) Pavlis passed away on January 20, 2015, Bradenton, Florida, after a brief illness. She was visiting her oldest daughter, Diane Pavlis Raible and her son-in-law, Mark. Dolores' husband, Ed, preceded her in death six years ago. Other relatives of Dolly who are no longer living are her father; mother, Sarah Markham; stepfather, Sam Rubino; brother, Hayward Markham; and her sister and best friend, Arlene and Jim Hollis, Ed's best friend. Dolores leaves behind son, Eddie (Sue Pavlis); daughter, Linda; as well as daughter, Diane. Grandchildren of Dolly are Kelly (Chris Howard), Kevin Raible, Meghan (Bryan Pattison), Jesse Pavlis, Katelyn Pavlis, Melanie McGrew (Joe Milner) and Mitch McGrew; great-grandchildren are Wesley Pattison, Peyton, Christian, Kathryn and Sydney Howard. Dolores is also survived by her sisters, Doris, Pat, Jane and Ruth Ann. Funeral arrangements were private. Edward and Dolores desired to be cremated and ashes buried together. Dolly was an avid Steelers fan, who was quick to say how much she loved "her" Pittsburgh and "her" Steelers. Her pleasant personality and love of life will be remembered by many. We love you so much, mom! Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MAGALICH JOSEPH AGE 92, OF MUR...
MAGALICH JOSEPH Age 92, of Murrysville, formerly of Pitcairn, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Husband of the late Alice M. (Fichtner) Magalich; father of Alice Jean Seibert, Jerri Seng, Patti Jo Barringer, JoAnne Amicone and Mark Magalich; also seven grandchildren. Joe was a WWII US Army veteran and retired from Penn Central Railroad and was a member of Carpenters Union Local #165. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at North American Martyrs Church. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Inurnment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the GENE H. CORL, INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE. www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MEYER FREDERICK C. AGE 93, OF ...
MEYER FREDERICK C. Age 93, of Ross Twp., on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Loving father of Fred L. Meyer (Ruthann). A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. in Faith Lutheran Church, 161 Sixth Ave., Pgh., PA 15229 on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WOODINGS VIRGINIA (MCFEETERS) ...
WOODINGS VIRGINIA (McFEETERS) Age 99, died March 5, 2015, at Longwood at Oakmont, where she had lived happily for 16 years, formerly of Fox Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Longwood, Oakmont, 500 Rt. 909, Verona, PA 15147. Arrangements entrusted to the ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CRAVOTTA CHARLES A., JR. AGE 8...
CRAVOTTA CHARLES A., Jr. Age 83, of Lake Anna, Virginia, died Saturday, April 25, 2015, at his home. He was the husband of the late Leona Goldberg Cravotta, whom he married April 7, 1955. Born February 26, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was a son of the late Dr. Charles A. and Emma Bolay Cravotta. Upon graduating from Swissvale High School in 1950, he attended the University of Pittsburgh where he received a bachelor's degree in vertebrate zoology as an ROTC Cadet. Commissioned in 1954 as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, he completed graduate studies in physiology at the School of Aviation Medicine, Gunter AFB, AL. After 20 years of active duty, including stations in Montgomery, AL, Tyndall AFB, FL, Las Vegas, NV, Beale AFB, California, and U-Tapao Thailand, with frequent TDY to Kadena AFB Okinawa, he retired as Lieutenant Colonel in 1974. Notable service included the development and testing of pressure suits and associated life support systems used for high altitude, supersonic flight by Central Intelligence Agency and USAF pilots of the A-12 and SR-71 Blackbirds, chronicled by the Roadrunners Internationale, of which he was a member. From 1974-85, he lived in the Washington D.C. area where he was a senior analyst, space systems engineer at the CIA in Langley, VA. After retiring to Lake Anna, he established two part-time businesses, Charlie's Custom Golf and Lake Anna Tax Service. He is survived by a daughter, Lynda Martin of Lake Anna; two sons, Dr. Charles A. Cravotta III of Bethel, PA, and Michael W. Cravotta, of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Katelyn and Liesel Martin, Charles A. Cravotta IV, and Caneel Cravotta; and a brother, Rev. Warren Cravotta of Duncansville, PA. Cremation has taken place at COVENANT FUNERAL SERVICE, in Fredericksburg, VA. A celebration of life in honor of Mr. Cravotta will be held at Lake Anna at a later date. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity. Online guest book is available at: covenantfuneralservice.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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