VALENTINE NORMA Peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2015. Beloved sister of William Valentine; aunt of Steve Possino, Michelle Tully and Linda VonBloch; cousin of Louis Mariani. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Funeral Saturday 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial St. Maria Goretti Church, Friendship Campus 12:30 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JAMES ROSANNE (LINNERT) AGE 95...
JAMES ROSANNE (LINNERT) Age 95, on May 31, 2015, of Concord, NC, formerly of Pawleys Island, SC, New Port Richey, FL, Media, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. Beloved wife of the late William James; loving aunt and great-aunt of Patricia Linnert, Cheryl Linnert, Danielle Holiday, and Erin Holiday; also survived by her loving great-great and great-great-great-nieces and nephews; preceded in death by her nephew, Frederick C. Linnert. Friends and family are invited to her committal service Saturday at 1 p.m. in South Side Cemetery, 1404 Brownsville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15210. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Syria Shrine, 1877 Shriners Way, Cheswick, PA 15024. Arrangements entrusted to the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227. Please send condolences to WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOOKMYER JANE O. AGE 92, OF GL...
BOOKMYER JANE O. Age 92, of Glenshaw, on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Paul O. Bookmyer; loving mother of Paul O. Bookmyer, Jr., Marianne B. Karam, Nancy L. (Steve) Woods, and Christine C. "Dina" (Richard) Bookmyer- Baker; cherished grandmother of Rachel, Dahlia, Savannah, and Sierra; devoted great- grandmother of Claire and Joseph Bucher; aunt of Joseph R. Bookmyer. Raised in Morningside and Highland Park, Jane received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a Masters Degree from Carnegie-Mellon University Library School. Jane worked for PPG Industries Glass Research Center. She enjoyed the Pittsburgh Symphony, gardening, and relaxing with her family and beloved dogs in Tidioute, PA. Jane was a proud breast cancer survivor and lived with dementia in her later years. No Visitation. Service and interment private. The family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to Ursuline Senior Services, 2717 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (http://ursulinesupportservices.org/) or to Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pennsylvania, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110 (http://www. alz.org/pa/) . Arrangements made by NEELY FUNERAL HOME. Please visit us at: www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GODLEWSKI WILLIAM F. III AGE 6...
GODLEWSKI WILLIAM F. III Age 67, of Kennedy Twp., passed away peacefully at home with family and his dog, Lucky by his side. He was born March 8, 1948, to the late Helen "Tootsie" and William Godlewski, Jr.; beloved husband of Mary Ellen (Chesney); loving father of John (Susan), William IV, and Jenny (Gary) Phillips; grandfather of Garrett, Gabriella, Justin, and Gianna; brother of Joyce Ann Changle, Mary Beth Stover, Barbara Ann Herbert and the late John; stepson of Marian Godlewski; brother-in-law of Gordon and Debbie Chesney. He retired from the railroad after 41 years of injury free service. Family and friends will be received on THURSDAY from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Rd., Kennedy Twp., where a Blessing Service will be held FRIDAY at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3500 Brooktree Rd., Wexford, PA 15090. www.mcdermottfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAWRYLAK JOAN C. (WAGNER) ON T...
HAWRYLAK JOAN C. (WAGNER) On Tuesday, June 2, 2015, age 66, of Franklin Park Boro. Beloved wife of John J. Hawrylak, Sr.; mother of Valerie (Glenn) Cook, Jaimie Nichols, and John (Lauren) Hawrylak, Jr.; grandmother of James Hawrylak, Alex Cook, Jonah Burton, Andrew Cook and Ryan Cook; daughter-in- law of Katherine (Zarazowski) Hawrylak; survived by her father; two sisters; and one brother. The family will receive friends at SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, at 1600 Stone Mansion Dr., Franklin Park, PA 15143, on Friday from 3-9 p.m. and Saturday from 9-11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Sts. John and Paul Parish. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to the brain cancer research charity of your choice. Please pay tribute at www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JONES ELNORA S., PH.D. QUIETLY...
JONES ELNORA S., Ph.D. Quietly on May 31, 2015, age 92. Retired professor of English at Community College of Allegheny County, North Side, also Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC, member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., lay reader at the Church of the Holy Cross. Wife of the late Raymond Jones; aunt of M. Jacquelyn McClain, Darrell Dammond, Willie Allen, Pierre, Renee Roberts and Betsy MacNeil of Durham, NC; and a host of relatives. Family will receive guests Friday, June 5, 2015, from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Cross, Collier at Kelly St., followed by the Omega Omega Service at 7 p.m. Funeral Ceremony Saturday, June 6, 2015, 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to NEED, Special Programs, Law and Finance Building, 429 Fourth Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Arrangements by WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 412-241-7998. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GARCIA NANCY M. (KIRSCH) AGE 8...
GARCIA NANCY M. (KIRSCH) Age 88, of Sewickley, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Raymond Garcia; son, Timothy Garcia. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Garcia Scalercio (John); she was the loving grandmother to Trevor Scalercio (Rachael), Ashley Scalercio Sheffey (Jeremy), Jon-Michael Scalercio and Tadd Garcia; proud great- grandma to Easton Scalercio, Carson Scalercio and Hunter Sheffey. Nancy, an avid gardener, was an officer for the Wyngate Garden Club. A lover of golf, Nancy and her husband were notorious snowbirds of Vero Beach, FL for many years. Nancy was employed as a secretary for USAir Federal Credit Union before retiring with her husband to the Masonic Village of Sewickley. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at 10 a.m. the Presbyterian Church of Sewickley with Rev. Timothy Reichard officiating. There will be no public visitation on Saturday morning before the service. Please meet at the church. All other services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Pastoral Care at Masonic Village of Sewickley and also to show your love, pay it forward in honor of Nancy. Arrangements by COPELAND'S. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROCHA REVEREND VICTOR J. REVER...
ROCHA REVEREND VICTOR J. Reverend Victor J. Rocha, was born to life on March 23, 1928, ordained into the priesthood on August 24, 1953, and entered into eternal life on May 24, 2015. The family of Fr. Victor would like to thank Fr. Frank Mitolo and the parishioners of Resurrection Church in Brookline for their thoughtfulness, prayers and concern during his illness and now at the time of his passing. Although Fr. Victor's passing was in Mumbai, India, his heart was here in Brookline, and he would have loved to have made a last trip back to the U.S. He had many friends in Pittsburgh, and always had concern and kind words for his parishioners. Fr. Victor was a walking encyclopedia, and always imparted his wisdom in very subtle ways. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Fr. Victor was buried in India on Monday, May 25, 2015. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at 4 p.m., in the Church of the Resurrection, 1100 Creedmoor Avenue. Condolences may be sent to Martha D'Cunha, St. Michael Colony, Marydell #1, Flat #5, Mahim, Mumbai, India 40016. "When my life on earth has ended, and I reach the other shore, I shall meet my own loved ones who have gone that way before." "Good-byes are the law of earth; reunions are the law of heaven." Arrangements are entrusted to FRANK F. DEBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCKNIGHT JAMES A. JAMES RESIDE...
McKNIGHT JAMES A. James resided in Leawood, KS and was formerly of McCandless Twp. and Washington, PA. He passed on Thursday, May 28, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn McKnight of Leawood, KS and his sister, Mary Elaine Kamperman of Washington, PA; he is also survived by three stepchildren, Lynn Schneider (Tom) of Overland Park, KS, Robert Lucas of Fort Pierce, FL and Gail Ross (Calvin) of Pittsburgh, PA; three step-grandchildren, Mark Schneider (Tina), Ryan Schneider (Jennifer) and Jason Lucas; James also has four step-great-grandchildren, Jack, Luke, Trent, and Gabrielle Schneider. James McKnight was a half brother of Roy and Donald McKnight, both of Washington, PA and Darlene Cannon of Cannonsburg, PA. Mr. McKnight was a truck driver for Dillie Motor Freight for 40 years and a member of the Local Teamsters 249. He was a WWII veteran having served as a sergeant in the US Army. Jim has always been an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Friends received Friday, June 5, 2015, from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1014 California Ave., Avalon (412-766-5600). Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery, Washington, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JUERGEN SHARON A. (DALY) AGE 6...
JUERGEN SHARON A. (DALY) Age 64, on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Beloved wife of William F. Juergen; loving mother of William F., Jr. (Martina) and Shawn P. Juergen; grandmother of Alexis Rae, Adrianna and Abigail Juergen; beloved daughter of Winifred (Conners) and the late William J. Daly; sister of Timothy (Gail), Patrick (Patti) and Michael Daly, Kathleen (Bill) Goerl, Mary Ann (Curtis) Bischof, Kevin Daly (Linda), Dennis (Kathy) Daly, Colleen (Tim) Wojtaszek and the late William T. Daly; sister-in-law of Fred Snyder; also nieces and nephews. There are no visitations. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret of Scotland Church on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at 10 a.m. Interment is private for the family. Memorials may be made in Sharon's name to the American Heart Association. Arrangements entrusted to ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC. Visit us at www.staabfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MICKENS-FOOKS YVONNE ON MAY 29...
MICKENS-FOOKS YVONNE On May 29, 2015, Yvonne Mickens-Fooks age 73, of Braddock. Sister of Joseph (Martha) Mickens, Jr.; also survived by six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; other family members and friends. Visitation Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on June 6, 2015, at the Holliday Memorial AME Zion Church in Christ, 600 Talbot Avenue, Braddock, PA, where the Funeral Service will be held immediately after visitation Saturday 11:00 a.m. lnterment Smithfield 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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CAMPBELL MARGARET EILEEN (O'TO...
CAMPBELL MARGARET EILEEN (O'TOOLE) Age 74, of Munhall, on June 4, 2015. Longtime employee of Linda Squires Co. Salon. Beloved mother of Thomas Kevin (Karen) Campbell, Colleen (Wayne Less) Campbell and Patrick (Beckie) Campbell; loving grandmother of Rylee, Kathie and Patrick; sister of Patricia "Bucky" (Frank) Conley and the late Tom "Oats" (surviving spouse, Mary Ellen) O'Toole and Rita O'Toole; special cousin of Dolores McFeaters as well as other cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in R.V. ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 315 East Tenth Avenue, Homestead. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10 a.m. in St. Therese Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOSLEY MARK E. MOE AGE 56, O...
MOSLEY MARK E. MOE Age 56, of Coraopolis, formerly of Homewood, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Good Samaritan Hospice House. Born in Pittsburgh on Dec. 15, 1958, he was the cherished son of Wallace E. and Jean (Smith) Mosley. Former husband of Darlene; father of Christopher Duncan, Tamara (Silas Watkins) and Michael (Jennifer Cooley); brother of Anthony (Sandra) and Erik (Audrey); uncle of Antoinette; son-in-law of Marva Duncan; and a host of cousins, uncles and aunts. Visitation Sunday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave., where Service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Burial in Coraopolis Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HERON GEORGE R. TWO DAYS SHY O...
HERON GEORGE R. Two days shy of his 93rd birthday, of Washington, PA, formerly of Midway, PA, on Tuesday morning, June 2, 2015. Beloved husband of 66 years to the late Mary M. Heron, who passed March 8, 2015. Beloved father of Raymond Heron and wife, Pamela, Colleen DuPre and husband, William, Kathleen Herbst and husband, Edward and George Howard Heron and wife, Berni; cherished grandfather of eight; adored great-grandfather of five; preceded in death by a brother, Archie Heron and his wife, Dorothy, who survives. George retired from the US Postal Service with 30 years of service at the Greater Pgh. Airport, he served his country in the US Navy during WWII, a member of the US Submarine Veterans of WWII, a member of the Oakdale VFW and the American Legion. Family to receive friends at the NATION FUNERAL HOME, INC., 218 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald, on Sunday, June 7, 2015, between the hours of 2-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 8, 2015, at 9 a.m. in St. Alphonsus R.C. Church, McDonald, followed by interment with military honors in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. It is respectfully requested memorial donations be sent to National Multiple Sclerosis Society at web address: http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR? or www.volunteer.va.gov. (specify VA Pgh. Health Care System.) Arrangements by HERRICK COMPASSIONATE FUNERAL SERVICE, PC, Edward M. Herrick, supervisor/owner, 951 Cliff Mine Rd., Imperial, 724-695-7332. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH SANDRA A. AGE 75, OF BEN...
SMITH SANDRA A. Age 75, of Ben Avon, died June 2, 2015, at St. Barnabas. Born December 15, 1939, in Shillington, PA, she was predeceased by her parents, Joseph H. Smith and Margaret Fleming Smith; and her brother, Joseph H. Smith, Jr. She is survived by her faithful nephews, Joseph H. Smith III of Cary, NC and Brian David Smith of Marina Del Ray, CA. A graduate of Westminster College, Sandy had a distinguished career with the Department of State (U.S. Government), serving in several countries until her retirement in the mid 1980s. She returned to her home in Ben Avon where she was a member of the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon. A public graveside service will be held Friday, June 5, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. in Allegheny County Memorial Park. Please gather at the entrance to the cemetery. The family is grateful to Sandy's friends, neighbors, and her church for their faithful care in her final years. Donations in her memory may be made to Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Arrangements by McDONALD-LINN FUNERAL HOME, INC., Avalon. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MITTS ELAINE C. (DEEMER) AGE 6...
MITTS ELAINE C. (DEEMER) Age 66, on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, of Finleyville, formerly of Carrick/Overbrook. Beloved wife of the late Robert W., Jr.; loving mother of Robert W. III (Jen) and Scott E. (Nicole) Mitts; proud grandmother of Alissa, Braden, Caleb and Scotty, Jr.; sister of William T. (Marjorie) Deemer, Marsha A. (Doug) Smith, Bernard C. (Kathy Donovan) and the late Thomas D. and Kenneth R. Deemer; also survived by in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where a blessing service will be held on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WESTFALL LAWRENCE R. AGE 71, P...
WESTFALL LAWRENCE R. Age 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, from cancer. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Gaylen. A native of Meadville, PA, he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. During his career in engineering, risk management, and teaching, Larry worked for Rockwell International, Allegheny County Health Department Air Pollution Control, Rockwood Insurance Company of Rockwood, PA, Biltmore Insurance Group of Scottsdale, AZ, and most recently for Travaglini Enterprises of Meadville, PA, a holding company of hotels and restaurants. Larry lived and worked in Europe for several years, and taught skiing in Austria. He was an accomplished high mountaineer, participating in and leading expeditions to Peru and South America. He was a member of the Explorer's Club of Pittsburgh, chief instructor and expedition leader for Raven Rocks Mountain Institute of Ligonier, and founder and president of West Wind Mountaineering and Expeditions, Inc. A patient and devoted teacher, he helped many students gain the confidence and skill to rock climb, ice climb, backpack, and ski. Larry was a lifelong learner whose many skills and breadth of knowledge spanned a remarkable array of subjects. He enjoyed good food and wine and took particular pleasure in preparing a meal for friends. He was an exceptional chef who shared his culinary talents with many, inviting them into his kitchen for personal cooking lessons. He loved to travel, and explored many corners of the world with Gaylen by his side, their adventures together took them to Thailand, Burma, Austria, and other far flung places. He was loved and appreciated by colleagues and friends for his generosity of spirit. His devotion to Gaylen led him to be a full participant at Winchester Thurston School, where Gaylen worked for 40 years. Larry worked with students and parents in various volunteer capacities at the school through the years, developing many friendships and mentoring students. He will be missed by his family, especially his niece, Christy; and nephew, Michael. An open house reception for friends and family to celebrate Larry's life will be held on June 16, 2015, at Open Bottle Bistro (5884 Ellsworth Ave. in Shadyside) from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Friends are encouraged to make a contribution in Larry's memory to a charity or nonprofit of their choice. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROWBERG ELDON G. ON WEDNESDAY,...
ROWBERG ELDON G. On Wednesday, June 3, 2015, age 92, of Mars, formerly of Woodland Hills, CA, died at Paramount Living Center in Mars. Born in Hanley Falls, MN, on October 31, 1922, he was the son of the late Gilbert Rowberg and Ida Voss Rowberg. Eldon first came to California when called to active duty as a member of the Minnesota Army National Guard in 1941. He served throughout the Second World War as an anti-aircraft artillery officer, rising to the rank of Captain in the Philippine Island campaign during 1944-45. After the war, he earned a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Minnesota and returned to California to work for the Hughes Aircraft Company in Culver City, CA. He eventually became the manager of the Airborne Display Systems Department at Hughes before retiring in 1978. He made his home in Woodland Hills, CA, until moving to Mars in 2006. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Tooney Rowberg, whom he married on August 4, 1950; a son, Brian Rowberg and his wife, Linda, of Anaheim, CA; and a daughter, Karen Arendt and her husband, Jim, of Adams Township; he is also survived by five grandchildren, Jason, Jeffrey, and Gregory Rowberg and their wives, and Michael and Karlee Arendt; and six great-grandchildren, Joshua, Samuel, Nathan, James, and Michael (sons of Jason Rowberg), Julia Claire (daughter of Jeffrey Rowberg); and a sister, Carol Jagusch, of Stillwater, MN. Eldon was preceded in death by his elder brothers, Gilbert and Arley Rowberg. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Eldon's memory to the Mars Public Library, P.O. Box 415, Mars, PA 16046 or to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, PA 16053. Services are private under the direction of the McDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Avenue, Mars, PA. Condolences may be placed at: www.mcdonald-aeberli.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAASE HAROLD C., JR. OF HILTON...
HAASE HAROLD C., Jr. Of Hilton Head Island, SC, died Wednesday, June 3, 2015. He was born November 4, 1929, in Verona, NJ. He was a graduate of Purdue University and had also earned an MBA from Wharton Business School at University of Pennsylvania after serving in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for US Steel for 37 years starting as a management trainee in 1955. At USS he worked his way up through several positions in accounting and purchasing, became Vice President Purchasing and Traffic, a corporate officer and member of the board of directors. He retired in 1992 as President of USS Reality Co. and moved to Hilton Head Island, SC. He was a resident of Long Cove where he enjoyed playing golf with his neighbors and friends. He also was a Life Master at Bridge. Harold is survived by his wife, Nancy Neff Haase; two sons and daughters- in-law; and three grandchildren. A private Memorial Service will be held. THE ISLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY. www.theislandfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ACKERMAN JERRY A. AGE 70, OF B...
ACKERMAN JERRY A. Age 70, of Brentwood, on June 3, 2015. Loving husband of Terry A. (Stasko); beloved son of Betty Hallam and the late John "Irish"; cherished father of Michelle Fedorko (Brandon) and Tiffany; dear brother of Gregg and the late Jack; adoring grandfather of Juliana and Ethan Fedorko; brother-in-law of Leslie Stasko (Rick) and Susanne Vidal. Visitation Sat. from 2-4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until the 8 p.m. Blessing Service at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Pgh., PA 15226. 412-343-1506 or www.ballfc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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