BEVIN TALLON HEALEY Age 39, of Squirrel Hill on April 22, 2019. Bevin enjoyed a full life and her smile could light up a room. She attended the Pittsburgh Public Schools in the 80's and 90's and especially enjoyed her classes at Reizenstein Middle School and Allderdice High School. The support of the district and building administrators, teachers and fellow students made her full participation in her neighborhood schools possible. Bevin's delight in her day-to-day school experiences solidified their belief in the benefits of all students with and without disabilities learning together. Following her high school graduation, she attended Duquesne University for four years. Throughout her school career, Bevin loved being in the mix of all the students and made many good and lasting friendships. She absolutely loved action movies and summer festivals with live music. Bevin was a catalyst for changing how Pittsburgh, and folks beyond the city think about inclusion within classrooms and communities. Her delight as an active member of her schools and community influenced the thinking of those who came to know her and as a result, created possibilities for so many Pittsburgh Public School children to follow and beyond. Her life embodied the belief that all are welcome here. Bevin is survived by her parents, Michael and Liz Healey; her brother, Sean Healey and his wife, Heather and their three children, Ian, Eric and Maya; by her aunt, Jane Bulette and her husband, John; and uncles, Joe Healey and wife, Michele, and Jim Healey; by cousins, Jonathan Bulette and wife, Gillian and their son, Rex, Emilie Bulette, Sarah Healey Lassiter and husband, Travis, and Joey Healey and wife, Kasie; and by many nurses over the years who became a part of our family, especially Larry Curran, Debbie Gendron and Sarah Russell. Many thanks to Dr. Basil Zitelli and Vickie Vandergrift, RN, and Dr. Jonathan Weinkle. A Celebration of Bevin's Life will be held Saturday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at the Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Donations to honor Bevin's life in her community may be made to United Way of Southwestern PA's 21 and Able Program at P.O. Box 735, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0735. Professional Services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARIE M. KOLAS PEACEFULLY ON ...
MARIE M. KOLAS Peacefully on May 13, 2019. Marie age 97 of Oakland, returned to her Heavenly home. Daughter of the late Stanley and Laura. Preceded in death by eight siblings. Sister-in-law of Kathryn Kolas; also survived by six nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews and good friends. Marie was a sweet lady that greeted you with her lovely smile. Friends are welcomed in JOHN N. ELACHKO FUNERAL HOME, 3447 Dawson Street, (Oakland) Friday ONLY, 4-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10:00 a.m. in St. Regis Church. Visit Marie's memorial page at ELACHKO.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARCY MARTINI MARTINELLI AGE 7...
MARCY MARTINI MARTINELLI Age 76, passed away on May 14, 2019. Born in Pittsburgh, on September 20, 1942. Beloved daughter to the late Henry and Helen Martini; loving mother to Rose (Jim) Conlon, Diane (TJ) Gedda, and Robert (Kim) Schricker; caring grandmother to Jesse (Darjana) Conlon, Payton Gedda, Liam Gedda, Ryan (Christa) Unik, Jenna (Zack) Schricker, and Robert (Krystal) Schricker; great-grandmother to Karlo, Riley, Gabriel, Alaina, and Marina; sister to Lucy (Bill) Shoupp. Also survived by her beloved pets, Hannah, Amanda, Diamond, and Dutch. Friends will be received on Thursday, May 16, 2019, from 2-8 p.m., at the CIESLAK & TATKO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 2935 Brownsville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227. A Blessing Service will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Cieslak & Tatko Funeral Home. Sign the online register book at cieslaktatko.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MIRIAM ZELMAN AGE 94, OF SQUIR...
MIRIAM ZELMAN Age 94, of Squirrel Hill, on May 14, 2019. Loving wife of the late Paul Zelman; loving mother of Barbara (Harold) Caplan, Eileen Katz and Beverly Trout; grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of nine. A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, Allison Park, PA. Memorial Contributions may be made in her memory to the New Light Congregation, 5915 Beacon St. Pgh., PA 15217. Professional Services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DANIEL WILLIAM SMYKSY AGE 86, ...
DANIEL WILLIAM SMYKSY Age 86, of Oakdale, PA, formerly of Republic, PA, passed away on May 10, 2019, in St. Clair Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born on December 4, 1932, in Grindstone, PA. A son of Peter and Mary Garletza Smyksy. Dan was manager of Allegheny County Settler's Cabin park for 38 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by all of his siblings; three brothers, Edward, Andrew, and Peter; and eight sisters, Ann, Pauline, Mildred, Mary, Julia, Tecla, Helen, and Nellie. Daniel is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Catherine Marie Stilinovich, of Oakdale; and son, Daniel J. Smyksy, of New York, NY. In honoring Daniel's wishes, there will be no public visitation. A private Blessing Service will be held at Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, PA. In lieu of flowers, please have a service at your house of worship or donate to your favorite charity. Daniel's professional funeral services have been entrusted to the KISH-FABRY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Republic, PA. Condolences are welcome at kish-fabry.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ELIZABETH J. FRUHLINGER JEANN...
ELIZABETH J. FRUHLINGER JEANNIE Age 84, of Murrysville, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2019. Beloved wife of 61 years to Dr. Robert Fruhlinger; loving mother to Michael (Marla) Fruhlinger, Caryn Fruhlinger Valerio, Janet (Jay) Jantz, Gretchen (Baltazar) Ortiz, and Kurt Fruhlinger; proud grandmother of Joshua and Tyler Jantz, Erin Valerio, and Daniella and Marisa Ortiz. Jeannie was the daughter of the late James Pollock and Mary Gonder Pollock; and treasured sister of Harriett Pollock McAllister (predeceased), Nancy Ellis, and Barbara Rogan. Jeannie was a longtime member of the Alcoma Golf Club and was the only family member to achieve a hole in one. She also enjoyed playing bridge with her many friends the first Monday of each month as well as Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Monroeville and Murrysville Senior Centers. Jeannie loved to cook and enjoyed hosting holiday meals for her family. She is loved by many and will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched. Friends will be received for a memorial visitation on Saturday, May 18 from 2-3 p.m. at the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike, and where a Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Burial will be private. For more information please visit www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ELVA (NULL) ALEXANDER AGE 105,...
ELVA (NULL) ALEXANDER Age 105, of Valencia, formerly Columbus, OH, on May 14, 2019. Born on Dec. 21, 1913 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Joseph A. and Alice Marie Burchfield Null. Beloved wife of the late Robert P. Alexander Jr. Elva is the loving mother of James (Alice) Miller and step-mother of Robert (Diane) Alexander III; sister of Donald R. Null and the late Byron B. Null; aunt of Lori Gardonis and the late Judith Heil and Dennis Null; great-aunt of Christy and Steve Heil, Denise and Joe Null; dear step-grandmother of Robbie Alexander IV and Ann Alexander and step-great-grandmother of the late Robbie Alexander V. Elva and her husband, Robert, were owners of Kingwood Kennels in Columbus, OH, where they raised and bred Rough Collies and American Saddle Bred Horses. She was a member of the Collie Club of Columbus, OH, Collie Club of America, and a volunteer with Friends of Animals, the ASPCA, and Lighthouse Foundation. For her outstanding and longstanding public service, Elva was honored as a Kentucky Colonel, the highest title of honor and recognition by the State of Kentucky. Elva was a devoted member of Boulevard Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, and Gospel Fellowship Church. Friends received Fri. 2-4 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Bakerstown, where service will follow visitation at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd St., NY, NY 10128, www.aspca.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PATRICIA JEAN DEMPSKY FREILAND...
PATRICIA JEAN DEMPSKY FREILAND Age 78, of Greensburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Lakewood Ranch Florida Medical Center. She was born July 12, 1940, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late John and Louise Malanowsky Dempsky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Dempsky and Barbara Valaw. Pat is survived by her husband of 54 years, Joseph B. Freiland; and her three sons, Joseph P. Freiland, John K. (Sharon) Freiland and Jeffrey B. (Chandra) Freiland. She will be truly missed by her grandchildren, Jesse and Jeanne, Leo, Gio, Hugo, Josie and Ellie. Pat also has two surviving sisters, Gertrude Defino and Carol Lee Lundine; and many nieces and nephews. Pat graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a commercial research analyst for both the US Steel Corporation in Pittsburgh and Charles River Associates in Cambridge, MA. She then turned her focus to her real love of home and family. Pat was a talented craftsperson who used her skills to create a warm and loving home scene. Family and friends will be received on Friday, May 17, 2019, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 524 N. Main St., Greensburg. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Vincent Basilica, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe. (Everyone attending is asked to please go directly to the church). Interment will follow in St. Vincent Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 711 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601 or the Westmoreland County Food Bank, 100 Devonshire Dr., Delmont, PA 15626. For online condolences, please visit www.kepplegraft.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KEVIN R. RYAN OF BROOKLINE, PA...
KEVIN R. RYAN Of Brookline, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2019, with his family at his side. He was a son of the late Thomas and Marion (Wiedor) Ryan; loving brother of Dennis (Kathy) Ryan, Karan (Rick) Barringer, and Gary (Amy) Ryan. God took Kevin at the early age of 60 to reward him for all his work giving up his own personal life to care for others. Kevin loved his job at PPG Paints Arena where he worked for over 32 years. He will be missed and never forgotten by all. As was Kevin's wish, there will be no public visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Resurrection. Arrangements are under the directon of the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. 412-561-0380. www.deborfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LINDA CAROL (REITER) BROWN AGE...
LINDA CAROL (REITER) BROWN Age 61, of Bellevue, MI formerly of Mt. Washington passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. She was survived by her father John Reiter; son, Steven (Latasha) Brown of Indiana; daughters, Annika Brown of Battle Creek, MI and Melissa Martindale of Washington; partner, Peter Gjukis; grandchildren, Ava Dozeman, Allison Champlin, Kira Rader, Alice Hamilton, Tahara Gjukis, Anon Gjukis, Talia Gjukis and Aaron Merica; brothers, Chris Reiter and Jack Reiter (Mimi); sister, Patricia (Lee) Grilus. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary (Flanagan) Reiter and brother, Jimmy Reiter. Linda graduated from St. Mary of the Mount High School in 1976. Family and friends welcome Friday, 6-8 p.m. at WM. SLATER & SONS INC., (412-381-3345) 301 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington, 15211. Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Mount Church, Saturday, 10 a.m. Burial to follow in St. John Vianney Cemetery. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MICHAEL PATRICK COLL AGE 51, O...
MICHAEL PATRICK COLL Age 51, of Fombell, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Family and friends will be received Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME of Cranberry, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Twp. Services will be held privately by the family. Condolences may be offered at www.devlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARRY BEARDMORE, JR. PASSED AW...
HARRY BEARDMORE, JR. Passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019. Visitation will be held on Friday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME, across from AGH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Stroke Association. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMAS A. ELKO ON TUESDAY, MAY...
THOMAS A. ELKO On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, age 75, at William Penn Care Center, after a courageous battle with muscular dystrophy. Formerly of Rankin and Monroeville. Tom was the son of the late Andrew and Pauline (Sivy) Elko; loving brother of Maryann (Ronald) Venturella, of West Miflin; dear uncle of Richard (Barbara) Venturella, New Middletown, OH, and Kimberly (Eric) Flemm, of North Huntingdon, PA; great-uncle of Alex and Nicholas Flemm and Hannah and Grace Venturella. Tom was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Point Park University. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from the US government Social Security Division. He was devout in his Catholic religion and very proud of his Slovak heritage. We would like to give special thanks to the William Penn Care Center of Murrysville for their outstanding care and comfort for Tom. Friends received from 9-11 a.m. on FRIDAY MORNING ONLY, at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in the Resurrection Roman Catholic Church on Friday morning at 11:30 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ARMELLA E. STOVER MEL AGE 91, ...
ARMELLA E. STOVER MEL Age 91, of Kennedy Twp., formerly of Brentwood, passed away on May 14, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold A. Stover; loving mother of Armella D., Kenneth (Sharon), David (the late Anne), Janine, Shirley (Tom) Schnepp, Harold (Yvonne), Russell (Lisa) Stover, and the late Carol (the late Bob) Bisbey; devoted grandmother of Jacqueline, Jeffrey, Jamie, Kristin, Amanda, Jennifer, Bubby, Robin, Emily and Conner; great-grandmother of Andrew, Carley, Kaylee, Brandon, Lucy, Paige, Ava, Collin, Riley, Griffin, and Ryan. Mel was a Pittsburgh sports fanatic, attending games well into her late 80's. She was known for wanting to walk or take the bus everywhere and never forgot a person she met along the way. Her children will give a toast to her with her famous blackberry wine high ball. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. FRIDAY at the McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy Twp., where prayers will be offered 9:00 a.m. SATURDAY, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Malachy Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes.org, or to Autism Speaks, autismspeaks.org. mcdermottfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHARLOTTE J. TIGNER "BOOTS" AG...
CHARLOTTE J. TIGNER "BOOTS" Age 79, formerly of Midway, passed, Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Cherished sister of Robert Sam (Karen) Tigner, Cathy Tigner and the late Charles Chuck (Mary Alice surviving) Tigner; beloved Aunt of Ashley Duncan, Jennifer Saville, Samuel and Patrick Tigner; loving great-aunt of four and a lifetime group of friends. Family will receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at NATION FUNERAL HOME, INC., 20 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald, PA 15057 where services will take place on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society River Walk Corporate Centre, 333 E. Carson Street Ste. 441, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JUDITH O. (HAHN) MANNING OF WE...
JUDITH O. (HAHN) MANNING Of Wexford, on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Loving mother of Joleene E. O'Malley (Timothy) and James R. Manning; sister of Donna Becker Stewart (David); proud aunt of Peter Becker (Heather) and Delmar Becker (Kinet). Services and interment private. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHESTER JOSEPH AMATANGELO AGE ...
CHESTER JOSEPH AMATANGELO Age 94, of Rosslyn Farms died peacefully at home with family Wednesday, May 15, 2019, due to congestive heart failure. A loving and devoted father, grandfather, husband, and brother, he spent his last years enjoying many conversations, laughs with family and friends and dining with them while he ate his favorite rigatoni with homemade sauce and wine. He always wanted the best for his family and to be surrounded by them - Sempre Familgia. Chester loved listening to the Big Bands of his youth as well as Opera. He particularly liked going for drives with his family through Pittsburgh to visit museums, his Alma maters and his old neighborhoods. At home, you could always find him watching John Wayne, Gunsmoke or Clint Eastwood, recorded Steeler games (only if they won), playing cards and building Lego. Throughout his life, Chester believed you must respect yourself, respect others, always do the right thing, and when you do anything, commit to it. His motto was You know you've done your best when you feel it in your heart. He was an exemplar of the Greatest Generation. Born February 25, 1925 to Giovanni Battiste and Luisa Giovanna Rigazzi of Rocca Pia, Italy and Donora, Pennsylvania, Chester was the second youngest of ten children. After graduating from Donora High School in 1943, he attended the University of Pittsburgh's School of Engineering receiving his degrees in electrical engineering (BS 1948, MS 1950) and was an Engineering Graduate Assistant. Chester also attended Carnegie Tech (CMU), receiving his MBA in Industrial Administration in 1954. During college, Chester served in WWII in the US Navy Seabees on Samar Island, Philippines. His fondest memories while in college were his days marching across football fields playing the trombone for the Pitt Marching Band. While finishing his MS in 1950, he began a successful 40-year career as an engineering executive at the United States Steel Corporation's Design and Engineering division within the Power and Fuel department before moving to the Peter J. Schmitt Company in Buffalo, NY. With the arrival of his first grandchild, he retired in Pittsburgh to be with family attending their recitals, plays, football games and graduations. Chester is survived by his wife Barbara; his five children with his first wife, Helen Evelyn Skiles (d. 1978): Matthew Amatangelo (Judith Stoehr Amatangelo), Roberta Amatangelo Bauer (Paul Bauer), David Amatangelo (Victoria Holland), Rebecca Amatangelo (Robert Horn), and Marie Elena Amatangelo (Michael Hewins), sister-in-law Amy Craddock Nance (stepson Thomas Mark Nance d. 2016), his sister Evelyn Christina, and three grandchildren Jason Bertocchi, Jennifer Bertocchi and Katie Amatangelo. Friends will be received on Friday, May 17 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint Philip Roman Catholic Parish, Crafton on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. A private burial will be held in Allegheny County Memorial Park, Allison Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the International Refugee Assistance Project. The family would like to thank the caregivers, Roya Hamilton and Kindred Hospice staff who showed gentle kindness and great compassion during Chet's final days. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOROTHY M. (GREBINER) KUZMANKO...
DOROTHY M. (GREBINER) KUZMANKO Age 87, of Lawrenceville, on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Beloved wife of 66 years of Stephen Kuzmanko; loving mother of Gail Kuzmanko, Keith (Laurie) Kuzmanko and the late Gordon Kuzmanko; devoted grandma of Dion, Ashley and Austin Kuzmanko; sister of Anna Giger, the late Frances Doby, Philip Grebiner, Teresa Benec, Barbara Ince, Catherine Kuzmanko, Mary Waite, Margaret Ostrowski and Frank, Joseph and Thomas Grebiner; aunt of Neal (Debbie) Kuzmanko; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FRANK J. ALBERTS AGE 43, FORME...
FRANK J. ALBERTS Age 43, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Beloved son of Joseph Alberts, Jr. and Linda Alberts; brother of Joseph Alberts III, Anthony T.O. (Kristy) Alberts, Maria (Ryan) Shola and Marcy (Nick) Troyer; proud uncle of Zoey and Aiden, Anthony and Jax Alberts and Nicholas, Nadia and Luka Shola. Friends received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, Friday 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Saturday 8:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gerard Majella Church 9 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EDWARD R. PASTIRIK AGE 84, SUD...
EDWARD R. PASTIRIK Age 84, suddenly, on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Beloved husband of 53 ½ years to Kathleen Groves Pastirik. Preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers and sisters. Loving uncle to many nieces, nephews, great, and great-great-nieces and nephews. He was a member of Munhall #4 as a Volunteer Fireman and former Chief for over 60 years. Ed retired from U.S. Steel, as a purchasing agent, in the downtown office, and was a member of the Munhall Main Street Businessman's Association. He proudly served four years in the US Army and the Air Force Reserves. Family and friends received on Friday, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 15120 (412-461-6394), where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. Please share your memories and condolences at georgeigreenfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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