CLIFFORD L. FAIR II Age 76, of Bethel Park, on Friday, October 4, 2019. Beloved husband of Cindy Fair; loving father of Terri (George) Smokovich, Lauren (Kevin Cadora) Fair and David C. Fair; dear grandfather of Adam and Noah Smokovich and Lachlan and Maeva Cadora; brother of Toni Swiderski, Jerry Fair and Michele Baumgartel. Cliff was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired after 42 years as a Ramp Serviceman for United Airlines. Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, where a funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Donations may be made to Health Care at Home Hospice at 5814.thankyou4caring.org/hpcare Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SUSAN M. (CARMAN) PATRICK LOVI...
SUSAN M. (CARMAN) PATRICK Loving, giving, humanitarian Sue Patrick, who was a lifelong resident of Mount Lebanon, passed away on October 3rd, 2019 at age 76. Beloved wife for 47 years of James G. Patrick; devoted mother of Erin Patrick, Becca Patrick (Jeff Fritz) and Brian Patrick; cherished sister of Bill Carman. Sue was a graduate of Seton Hill College and was formerly a research assistant, studying the aging process at the University of Pittsburgh Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. While living overseas, Sue worked at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sue was an independent free spirit who loved traveling internationally with her family. Upon retiring, Sue volunteered at Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center providing care and compassion to those in need. Sue Patrick was eternally kind and compassionate, and she always gave of herself to others, and shared her beautiful heart with everyone she met. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon on Monday 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Thomas More Church, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment is then at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The MDS Foundation, 4573 South Broad Street, Suite 150, Yardville, NJ 08620. https://www.mds-foundation.org/donate www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GERALDINE (BLUMENFELD) MANELA ...
GERALDINE (BLUMENFELD) MANELA HARRIS Peacefully, on Friday, October 4, 2019, Geraldine (Gerry), age 90, was the daughter of Margaret and Henry Blumenfeld (deceased) of Braddock. Beloved wife of the late Morris Manela and Sidney Harris; dear sister of Merle Blumenfeld and the late Morton Blumenfeld; sister-in-law of Judy (Morton) and the late Estelle (Merle); step-mother of Allan Manela (Helene), Esther Neft (James), Elise Weitz (Steve) and Mark Harris (Faye); Grandmother of Michael Manela, Anna Weitz (Troy), Adam Neft (Emalie) and Joel Neft and spouse. Survived by many nephews, nieces, great-grandchildren and friends. Gerry attended Braddock High School, was an alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh, received a masters degree in teaching in Oklahoma and taught for many years in Pittsburgh Public Schools. She was a devoted member of many Women's Jewish organizations; such as B'Nai Brith, Hadassah and Na'Amat. Gerry enjoyed gambling, mahjong, canasta and traveling as well as watching football and baseball. Graveside Services and Interment will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Agudath Achim Cemetery, Forest Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd Street, #3, New York, NY 10016. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., family owned and operated. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MICHAEL F. ROSELLA AGE 97, OF ...
MICHAEL F. ROSELLA Age 97, of Leesburg, Florida (formerly from Pittsburgh) passed away on October 3, 2019, after a courageous battle with lymphoma and bone cancer. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Cissy) Rosella; loving father of Kathleen Rosella (James Morris); loving companion of the late Helen Petrancosta; brother of the late Madeline, Vincent, Joseph, Dominic and Louise Rosella; also survived by nieces, Frances Guastaferro and JoAnn Likevic. Private services were held in Leesburg, Florida, under the care and direction of PAGE-THEUS FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOROTHY A. (TOTER) MASSUCCI DO...
DOROTHY A. (TOTER) MASSUCCI Dorothy A. (Toter) Massucci, age 82, of Ross Twp, on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Massucci. Dear mother of Michael (Sandy) Massucci, Bonnie (Tony) Corrado and Linda (Lee Kennedy) Massucci. Proud grandmother of Tina (Dave), Tony, Dan (Lauren), Michael (Stacey) and Sarah (Michael). Great Grandmother of Brooks, Ava, Jaxson, Colton and Branson. Brother of William Toter and the late Margaret Luff and Patty Williams. Family will receive friends on Monday 2-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 388 Center Ave. West View, PA 15229. Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of North Side Catholic Cemetery, 204 Cemetery Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Please leave condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIAM T. WEBER "BILL" AGE 72...
WILLIAM T. WEBER "BILL" Age 72, formerly of Greenfield. Passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday October 3, 2019. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Jo Weber; his beloved children, Lori and William L. Weber; beloved Pap Pap of Elise and Shannon; also survived by other friends and family. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. 15207. Closing Prayers in the Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Rosalia Church Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STEVEN MICHAEL STINGER AGE 46,...
STEVEN MICHAEL STINGER Age 46, left this world too soon on Friday, October 4, 2019, at Family Hospice in Pittsburgh. Steve was born in Pittsburgh on April 13, 1973, cherished son of Edward Stinger and Rose Stewart Stinger. He is survived by his father Edward Stinger and Pam Parsons and mother Rose Ford and step-father John Ford. Loving brother of Robb Stinger, wife Jessica and their daughter Charlie; also many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Steve grew up in Moon Township and was in the Class of 1991 of Moon Area High School. Steve made his home in Monaca where he was owner and operator of Stinger Maintenance and Contracting. Steve was an outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and being with his dogs. Traveling was a hobby and he loved riding his Harley with his friends, enjoying a beer and just being quiet at his cabin. Visitation Tuesday (Oct. 8) 2-4, 5 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. at COPELAND'S MOON TOWNSHIP, 981 Brodhead Rd. Family welcomes flowers or donations in his name to the American Cancer Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LYNN ANN SCANLON AGE 57, OF SC...
LYNN ANN SCANLON Age 57, of Scott Twp. passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late John Michael and Joann T. (Kuntch) Scanlon; loving sister of Cheryl Ann Scanlon, Michael John Scanlon, Beth Ann (Mark) Zyra and the late Karen Ann Scanlon; cherished aunt of Christopher, Michael, Jr. and Coleman Scanlon, Steven, Matthew and Zachary Zyra; loving great-aunt of Camdyn and Aiden; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends. Lynn was a kind person with a big heart and will be greatly missed by all. Family and friends welcome Monday 2-8 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220. Funeral Mass in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Tuesday 10 a.m. Burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. www.slaterfuneral.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHIRLEY MARIE PUST ON FRIDAY, ...
SHIRLEY MARIE PUST On Friday, October 4, 2019, Shirley M. (Holliday), age 83, of Pleasant Hills. Beloved wife of the late John J. "Posty" Pust; loving mother of Kimberly (Rhett) Roy of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, John J. Pust, Jr. of Whitehall and the late Robert Pust; step-mother of Beverly (Richard) Frosini of Finleyville and the late Joyce L. Fulton; devoted grandmother of Joshua Roy, Amanda Roy, Fallon Roy, Alexa Pust, Johnathan Pust, Anthony R. Frosini and Nicholas J. (Gaylyn) Frosini; great-grandmother of Luca and Contessa Frosini; sister of Gayle (Edward) Bleil, Tommy Holliday, Lynn (Ginny) Holliday, David Holliday, Mickey Holliday, Rickey (Norma) Holliday, Cindy (Tony) Theodori and the late Carol Dodd and Scott Holliday; sister-in-law of Sharon Holliday; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Shirley truly was an angel here on Earth and in everyone's life. She will live on forever in our hearts, together again with her beloved Posty. Friends received Monday 4-8 p.m. at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, (at 6th St.) South Park Twp. (412) 655-4600, where a service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Condolences may be offered for the family at www.GriffithFH.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JESSICA "JAMES" KENNINGTON ON ...
JESSICA "JAMES" KENNINGTON On Friday, October 4, 2019, age 35, of Chalfant. Loving mother of Mackenzie Skyler and Brodie Logan. Beloved fiancee of Sean Patrick McPherson. Daughter of Sharlene Liesen and the late John Kennington. Daughter-in-law of Kelly and Dennis Dominick and Mark and Lydia McPherson. Sister of Ben (Erin), Cody (Diana), Levi (Bridget), Dalton, and the late cousin Chrissy. Niece of the late Sissy. Granddaughter of Lynn Atkinson. Loving aunt of Bailey, Gavin, Wyatt, Braxton, Kalvin, and Kennedy. Jess was loved and will be missed by her large extended family, many friends, neighbors, and her co-workers and patients at Southwestern Veteran's Center. She enjoyed country and rock n roll music, rooting for the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates, and outdoor activities. She was an awesome mother and her strength and courage will live on through her children. "Nobody fights alone." Friends received at WOLFE MEMORIAL, LLC, FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh PA 15221, on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 5:00 p.m. Gifts in Jessica's memory may be given to Southwestern Veterans' Center Resident Welfare Fund, DMVA Office for Veterans Affairs, Bldg. 0-47, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA 17003-5002, www.pa.gov/dmva/donate/, or UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Development Office, UPMC Cancer Pavilion Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232, https://hillman.upmc.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CAROL ANTONIA "TONI" CONAWAY J...
CAROL ANTONIA "TONI" CONAWAY January 1, 1944 - October 2, 2019. Peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family following nearly three years of stubborn resistance against cancer. Predeceased by her parents, Ruth and Arthur Bayley of Upper St. Clair. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 54 years, Raymond (Ray) Conaway, devoted and cherished children, Claire Conaway Zack (Matthew), Sewickley, William John Bill Conaway II (Nicole), Mt. Lebanon; loving and adored grandchildren, Chloe, Caroline, and Elizabeth Ellie Zack, and Nora, Tessa Tess and Beau Conaway. Also, by her devoted sister, Susan Bayley Dean (Carl, deceased), Ormond Beach, FL. Born in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn, NY, her family moved to Upper St. Clair from LaGrange, IL in 1954. Graduated from Upper St. Clair High School in 1961 and from the College of Wooster, in 1965, where she majored in history. After "going steady" throughout high school and college Toni and Ray married in August 1965 and joined Volunteers in Service to America, (VISTA) known as the "domestic peace corps," part of President Lyndon Johnson's unsuccessful War on Poverty. They served in Baltimore and Cleveland before returning to Pittsburgh in 1966. Toni then taught at the Jay Neff Middle School in Dormont, supporting Ray and herself while he attended Duquesne University School of Law. She retired from teaching in 1970 to raise her family, while also pursuing an M.A. in History from the University of Pittsburgh with a focus on liberation theology. Throughout her life Toni was defined by her selflessness, kindness, generosity, devotion to her family and a passion to do all she could to make the world a safer, more humane and just place for all people regardless of race, religion, nationality or economic circumstance and particularly for her precious children and grandchildren. Her passion fueled a near insatiable desire for ever more knowledge about critical issues confronting the world. When she believed in a cause neither her conscience nor her personality would permit her to sit passively by and hope for change. Instead, she was called to action and fully engaged herself in seeking a solution. In the 1980s, fearful of the existential threat to her children and the world posed by the nuclear arms race, she became involved, in a leadership capacity, in the founding and operation of Pennsylvania Peace Links, a volunteer organization of women dedicated to promoting world peace and the reduction of the nuclear threat through education and advocacy. At its peak the group had several hundred members throughout western Pennsylvania involved in a wide variety of activities and programs promoting peace and social justice. When asked why she invested so much time and energy in a cause that appeared to have such little possibility of success she replied that she did not know whether success was possible but for the sake of her children and grandchildren she chose trying to make a difference over doing nothing. She also devoted considerable time and energy in support of other organizations dedicated to teaching conflict resolution, combating hunger and supporting other social justice issues. She participated in citizen diplomacy to promote international understanding. This work took her to Germany, the Soviet Union, and China, where she attended the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995. In recent years, she became worried about the potentially cataclysmic consequences of climate change and the role of human activity in causing or contributing to it. This concern too was born of her love for her grandchildren. Because she did not believe the issue was receiving adequate attention, she again took action and began researching discrete climate related issues and circulating her findings in weekly emails sent to several hundred friends and acquaintances until her health would not allow her to continue. Nevertheless, her concerns about global warming remained on her mind to the end. While not everyone agreed with all of her conclusions, no one ever questioned either the selflessness of her motives or the sincerity of her actions. Notwithstanding her concerns about serious and complex issues, she was known and loved by her friends and family for her generosity, kindness, lighthearted personality and warm sense of humor. Before limited by bad knees she was an avid tennis and platform tennis player and golfer. She loved yearly ski trips and vacations in the Bahamas with her family. She loved reading to her young grandchildren and encouraging them to learn. She was a voracious reader. Her Kindle was a constant companion and she loved participating in several book groups. She was a dedicated duplicate bridge player, achieving life master status. Through her diverse interests she had many, often interlocking, circles of friends. She delighted in bringing people from those varied circles together. All who knew her will miss her greatly. A celebration of her life will take place at Allegheny Country Club on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at 1 p.m. Interment at Sewickley Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in her memory to any of the following: Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, the Thomas Merton Center, the Sierra Club, Pennsylvania Chapter, and the Thomas Krivak Gynecologic Oncology Research Fund, care of Allegheny Health Network Research Institute. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHN F. COCO AGE 96 OF GLENSHA...
JOHN F. COCO Age 96 of Glenshaw, on Friday, October 4, 2019. Beloved husband of 71 years to Marie J. (Dezi) Coco; loving father of John A. (Jacqueline) Coco and Donna Marie (the late Carl) Succop; dear grandfather of Lindsey Marie (Dan) Becker, Nathan (Briana) Succop, Andrea (Frank) Tigano and Christopher Succop; dear great-grandfather of Jayden and Rylin Becker, Rhetta, Corinne and Permelia Succop and Ellis and Leo Tigano; brother of Mary Frances Mastromatteo and the late Carmel, Mike, Paul, Joe, Sam and Angelo Coco; son of the late Sam and Lena Coco; also survived by many nieces and nephews. John was born and raised in Bloomfield, he spent most of his adult life in Shaler Twp. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 20 and served with the 78th Lightning Division Combat Engineers Infantry in Germany. Coming out of the Army, John continued working masonry construction with his dad and Paul eventually to be joined by Sam and Angelo. In 1952, the partnership was registered at Coco Brothers with Mike, Carmel, Paul, Sam, Angelo and John involved as partners in the masonry contracting business. In 1966, the firm was incorporated as Coco Brothers, Inc. with Mike, John and Dan Enright as charter members. Eventually, John became the President/CEO of the general construction firm. John was a member and past president of the Mason Contractors Association of Western PA, he was extremely active in the apprenticeship program and was very proud of his involvement. John was a board member of the Master Builders' Association of Western PA and was a member of the Pittsburgh Builders' Exchange. John's priorities were always family and work. He will always be known for his kindness, unselfishness, generosity, and work ethic. He will be greatly missed. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated in St. Richard Church, Richland Twp. on Thursday at 10 a.m. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBERT G. SMIDL ROBERT G. SMID...
ROBERT G. SMIDL Robert G. Smidl, age 81, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. Born December 10, 1937 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late James Smidl and Mary Oberle Smidl. He was married to the late Donna G. Dillard Smidl. He is survived by his children, Ruth M. Glass (loving companion, Frank Gould), Robert J. (Doris) Smidl, and Donna A. Brown; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his son, Edmond J. Smidl; and his siblings, Ann Bulsok, James Smidl and Marian Doyle. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the BOYLAN-GLENN-KILDOO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 130 Wisconsin Ave., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044. Robert will be laid to rest at Holy Savior Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GEORGE "MICKEY" E. KENNEDY AGE...
GEORGE "MICKEY" E. KENNEDY Age 80, of North Lima, OH, passed away in Youngstown where he was a resident since 1968. He was born in Pittsburgh on November 2, 1938, to George C. and Alma A. (Bruan-Englert) Kennedy. Mickey graduated in 1956 from Snowden High School before earning his Bachelors Degree from Robert Morris College in 1967. He retired in 1999 from General Ionics after 36 years as an accountant/controller. He is survived by his siblings, Duane E. (Edith) Kennedy, Elaine M. DeWitt, Carol Ann (Jim) Tomecsko and six nephews, all of the Pittsburgh area. Besides his parents, Mickey was also preceded in death by his sister, Iris J. Burns and significant other, Maryanne L. Maimone. No public services will be observed. Arrangements by CREMATION & FUNERAL SERVICE BY GARY S. SILVAT, INC. Send condolences by visiting: www.cremateohio.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBERT EDWARD TURNER, SR. "BOB...
ROBERT EDWARD TURNER, SR. "BOB" Robert Edward Bob Turner, Sr. of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2019. Survived by loving wife of 43 years, Carol Jean (Kenderski) Turner; loving father to Kathleen, Kelly (Russell) Seigworth, John, and Robert, Jr. (Jennifer); devoted pop-pop to grandsons, Jak Michael and Bret Christopher Turner; son of the late Cloyd, Sr. and Mary; brother of the late Cloyd, Jr. (Nancy) Turner; son-in-law of Donna (late John) Kenderski; brother-in-law of Grace (Nicholas) Cap; uncle to Nicholas and Anthony; nephew of Frank (Sara) Malara. He will be greatly missed by many extended family and friends. Bob served as a Navy Seaman during the Vietnam conflict. He filled many roles across 37 years of employment with Keurig Dr. Pepper. Bob bled black and gold as a dedicated Pittsburgh sports fan. Above all, nothing was more important to him than his family. He enjoyed traveling, attending concerts, and frequenting sporting events with them. Friends welcome MONDAY 6-8 p.m. and TUESDAY 2-4, 6-8 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd, Scott Twp 15220. BLESSING SERVICE TUESDAY at 7:00 p.m. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DALE A. ARNOLD AGE 61, OF BETH...
DALE A. ARNOLD Age 61, of Bethel Park, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Dale is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Carol (Chergi) Arnold; devoted father of Jim (Kelsey Nicolette) Arnold, Dale Arnold, Jr., Joshua (Emily) Ray and Alyssa Arnold; adored Pupi of Benjamin and Ella Ray and Carter Mariani; loving brother of Robert (Elizabeth) Arnold, Kathleen (the late Ben) Karwowski, and Arlene Tegtmeir; as well as beloved brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Bernice Arnold. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 2 to 4 pm & 6 to 8 at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills 15236. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 10 a.m. at Saint Joan of Arc Parish, 6470 Library Road, South Park. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JAMES A. "JIM" WEBER AGE 78, O...
JAMES A. "JIM" WEBER Age 78, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Jim was the beloved husband of Mary (Kozak) Weber for 56 years; loving father of James (Kristen) Weber, of Jefferson Hills, PA, Judy (Michael) Hines, of Baldwin, PA and Jean (Clinton) Organist, of Jefferson Hills, PA; son of the late Clifford and Florence Weber; brother of Dolly (Dan) Blankenship, Ritzville, WA and the late Lawrence (Carol) Weber of Conroe, TX; special Pap of Hope, Megan, Sam, Maggie, Alex, Anna and Emma. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Holy Apostles Parish in St. Albert the Great Church, 3198 Schieck Street, Pittsburgh, 15227 at 10:30 a.m. with a luncheon to follow at the Holy Apostles Faith Formation Building. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ARTHUR A. FERRARA AGE 82, OF ...
ARTHUR A. FERRARA Age 82, of South Fayette, on October 5, 2019. Beloved husband of Gerry Beth (Cronin) Ferrara for 53 years; loving father of Beth Ann Ferrara and Marnie Ferrara; cherished grandfather of Maria, Dane, Nicole, Keegan and Anthony; son of the late Nick and Rose Ferrara; brother of Leonard (Elaine) Ferrara and uncle of Nick, Gina and Jaime; dear cousin of James and Mary Ellen Mackin and their children, Timothy (Val), Jennifer (Garrett) and Daniel (Heather), and their children. Arthur was an avid golfer and a PGA Class A Golf Pro. He was the owner and operator of JE Foss, Inc. He served proudly with the U.S. Army and was one of JFK's Minute Men. Family and friends received on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412.221.3333), a prayer service will immediately follow at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. View and share condolences at www.warcholfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHN F. MURTHA AGE 98, OF WES...
JOHN F. MURTHA Age 98, of West Mifflin, died Sunday, October 6, 2019. He was born in Monessen, PA on June 30, 1921 and is the son of the late John B. and Gertrude C. Soisson Murtha. He was a longtime Little League Baseball manager/coach in West Mifflin, and a West Mifflin Volunteer Fire Company Chaplin and Officer. He was a charter member of Holy Spirt Catholic Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and Premarital minister. He was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard during WW II and was a retired electrician for the B & O Railroad and US Steel National Works. He is the husband for 73 years of the late Gloria E. Schankel Murtha, who died, August 29, 2019. He is survived by sons, John M. (Mary Ann) Murtha of Chambersburg, PA, Richard J. (Pamela) Murtha of Evans, GA, Mark D. (Katherine) Murtha of Clinton, PA, David T. (Debbie) Murtha of Avon, NY, and Kenneth L. (Debbie) Murtha of Worcester, PA; daughter, Eileen L. Murtha of West Mifflin; grandchildren, Bethany R. Murtha, Evan M. Murtha, Kelley A. Murtha, Allison L. Murtha, Bradley A. (Jamie) Murtha, Jeffrey K. (Tara) Murtha, Matthew C. (Maddy) Murtha; great-grandchild, Carson K. Murtha. He was preceded in death by brothers, Robert Murtha; Thomas Murtha; sisters, Anne Kyle; Elizabeth Hebling; Rose Lemmert; and Alma Joyce. Family and friends will be received at STRIFFLER'S of Dravosburg/West Mifflin, 740 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Boulevard, Dravosburg, PA 15034 (412-678-6192) on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 4 pm until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2603 Old Elizabeth Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122, on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Remembrances may be made to CatholicTV, PO Box 9196, 34 Chestnut Street, Watertown, MA 02471 (1-617-923-0220). To share a memory or condolence visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MATTHEW JOHN LUCKHARDT AGE 41,...
MATTHEW JOHN LUCKHARDT Age 41, of Canonsburg, after having significant health problems passed away in his home on Friday, October 4, 2019. Matthew was the adoring father of Piper Leigh Luckhardt and the late Fiona Luckhardt; beloved son of John and Barbara (Faust) Luckhardt; dear brother of Allyson (Tim) Eckenrode of Virginia; loving uncle of Mattie and Beatrice Eckenrode. He is survived by the mother of his children, Susan (McLelland) Luckhardt. Matt will also be greatly missed by his aunts, uncles and cousins. Matthew brought laughter to life. He could see humor in any situation and most definitely would find a way to make us laugh even in the worst times. He gave himself to the people in his life, and his wide circle of friends demonstrated his compassion for others. In an emergency, Matt remained focused and helped who he loved to find peace. He loved deeply. His little girl became the center of his universe. He could bring Piper to fits of giggles. She always knew she was loved. She returned it to him. The people in his life will miss him and his kindness. Matt graduated from Peters Township High School, where he was active in football and basketball. He went on to graduate from W & J College and then earned an MBA from California University. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER'S. Friends and Family are welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211, on Tuesday from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday at 11 a.m. Please meet at Trinity United Methodist Church for a celebration of Matt's life (530 Center Church Rd., Canonsburg, PA 15317). In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Piper's education fund at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/players-amp-friends-for-piper. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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