CHARLOTTE DICKERSON Charlotte Dickerson was born in Wilmington, Delaware, on May 21, 1944, the daughter of Hugh W. Dickerson and Edith E. Faulkner Dickerson. She died at home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 20, 2019. She found great satisfaction through her work in civil service in Federal Government agencies. Charlotte valued her intelligence and her independence. A lifelong Episcopalian, she arrived at Calvary Episcopal Church in 1987. She was an active member, committed to the church and sustained by her faith. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 6, at 1 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh 15206, with a reception following. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., family owned and operated. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHARLES EDWARD LAWTON, JR. AGE...
CHARLES EDWARD LAWTON, JR. Age 90, on Monday, December 2, 2019, of Upper St. Clair (formerly of Whitehall). Chuck (Charlie) was born June 2, 1929 in Pittsburgh, the son of Charles Edward and Marie Edith (Connolly) Lawton. He was a World War II veteran with the U.S. Army, serving in Korea. Beloved husband of the late Violet Rose (Secen) Lawton; beloved father of Mary Ann (Tod) Pike, Joann (William) Bryan, and Charles P. (Heather) Lawton; devoted grandfather of Megan and Sharon Pike, Bernadette, Stephanie, and Andrea Bryan, and Adam Lawton; brother of James Lawton (deceased), Helen Bassett, Janet Cole, Robert Lawton, and Ruth McMurdo. Chuck was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a railroad enthusiast having worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad for seven years. He was voted most silent in his high school yearbook but was known for his quick wit and his ready smile. Friends will be received at the BEINHAUER FUNERAL HOME, 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday morning in St. Benedict the Abbot Church at 9:30 a.m. Family suggests contributions to the University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer Disease Research Center, www.adrc.pitt.edu, 412-692-2700. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOLORES (MIKULSKI) BITTNER AGE...
DOLORES (MIKULSKI) BITTNER Age 96, formerly of Glenshaw, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019, surrounded by family. She was a graduate of Shaler High School and Duff's Business Institute. Dolores, affectionately known by her 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren as Granny B, had many talents including an accomplished seamstress, genealogist, and bridge player. She is survived by her five children, Ken (Terri), Barb (William), Neal (Kim), Eileen (Barry), and Chris. Dolores retired as an executive secretary at H.J. Heinz, but ask any of her grandchildren, and they will tell you that she stirred the soup. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 9:30 AM at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 2510 Middle Road, Glenshaw. The family thanks Gallagher Hospice and Harbour Senior Living for their kindness and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Gallagher Foundation, 1370 Washington Pike, Suite 401B, Bridgeville, PA 15017. Arrangements by the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, Lawrenceville. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KATHRYN "KATHY" POLING SPROUSE...
KATHRYN "KATHY" POLING SPROUSE Age 83, of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, (formerly of Davidsonville, MD) passed away on December 2, 2019. Born March 10, 1936, in Grantsville, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Corel O. and Tessa Tennant Poling. Kathy graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1952 at the age of 16. She attended West Virginia University and graduated in 1956 where she received her Bachelor of Music in public school music, with piano as her primary instrument. While Kathy was a student at West Virginia University she was President of Delta Delta Delta and represented the School of Music in the student legislature. She was a member of Mu Phi Epsilon music honorary and represented the WVU chapter of Kappa Delta Pi education honorary at the national convention at Oklahoma State University. After graduation she moved to Maryland where she began a long teaching career and met her husband, Richard L. Sprouse, who preceded her in death. She acquired her Master of Education in music from the University of Maryland and taught 30 years as an elementary vocal music teacher in Prince George's County, Maryland. In 1984 she was selected as one of ten outstanding teachers in the county. During her career she trained vocal music student teachers from the University of Maryland and Bowie State University. After retiring she worked for a mechanical contracting company and also enjoyed using her piano skills accompanying soloist and choral groups, playing for church, and providing background music for receptions. She sang for 25 years with The Chesapeake Chorale, an auditioned group in the Annapolis MD area. Kathy moved to Sewickley in 2011 to be close to her family and became active in the Sewickley Presbyterian Church choir, as well as other cultural activities in the area. She is also an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church, a member of DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), life member of WVU Alumni Association and Life Member and past president of the WVU Music Alumni Association. In 2012 Kathy established a music scholarship for deserving piano students at West Virginia University. She is survived by her sister, Edith Poling Yeager; niece, Susan Humeston Coyle; grandniece, Ave Tessa-Estelle Coyle; grandnephew, Joseph Andrew Coyle III, all of Sewickley. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her niece, Jennifer Humeston Anderson. A private memorial will be held in Davidsonville, Maryland at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OLIVER W. BYRD PEACEFULLY ON D...
OLIVER W. BYRD Peacefully on December 3, 2019. Leaves to cherish his memory: Wife, Karla; daughters, Dalila Byrd-King (Jason) and Dr. Catherine Thelma Byrd; brother, Glenn Byrd; grandchildren, Ja'mier, Ja'den and Christopher; and a host of other beloved relatives and friends. Visitation on Monday, December 9, 2019 from 10-11 a.m. At Baptist Temple Church with services following at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the August Wilson Center. Arrangements of care HOUSE OF LAW, INC., www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIAM ARNOT HOUSTON WILLIAM ...
WILLIAM ARNOT HOUSTON William Houston, of Fox Chapel, PA, died peacefully on December 4, 2019, surrounded by family. A proud Pittsburgher, he was born on August 17, 1938 and raised in the Point Breeze section of Pittsburgh, attended Sterrett Street School and Shady Side Academy before attending Haverford College and Duquesne University Law School. Bill loved the law and being an integral member of the Allegheny County Bar Association. He started his business career in Pittsburgh with Rust Engineering, and then in corporate law with Litton Industries in Connecticut and Wisconsin, and later moved back to Pittsburgh to join his brother, John and father, James in private practice at the firm founded by his father. Relationships with colleagues in the Bar Association were close. Bill took great joy in lunches at the Grant Street Tavern with fellow lawyers and judges. Bill lived in Fox Chapel and was a member at Fox Chapel Golf Club for the last 48 years. He and his wife Jean were an active couple in social events with Bill always the life of the party. Gifted with a tremendous voice, Bill was a longtime member of the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church choir, a Barbershop Quartet and showcased in the chorus of the Civic Light Opera production of The Student Prince in 1977. Golf with friends and family was very important to him. Saturdays and special annual weekend events were devoted to his love of the game and the many friends with whom he enjoyed playing. His nickname of The Bagger was well earned, as the many appearances of his name on the various trophies at Fox Chapel Golf Club will attest. Bill was a lifelong learner, evident in his deep love for reading on a host of topics and literary genres. His mother told the story that the Sterret Street School librarian called one day to remark that Bill has read all the books in the library, a fact confirmed at Bill's 80th birthday party by his classmate and dear friend, Bill Meyer. He is survived by his wife, Jean Houston; brother, John Houston, II of Pittsburgh; sisters, Jeannie of Tampa, FL, and Roberta of Pittsburgh; sons, James of Granby, CO and William of Jupiter, FL; as well as two grandsons, Thaddeus and Nathaniel Houston in California. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Monday 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. A Memorial service will be announced and held in the Spring of 2020. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Salvation Army or your favorite charity. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRIAN F. GREENHOW AGE 27, OF M...
BRIAN F. GREENHOW Age 27, of Munhall on December 4, 2019. Beloved son of Jeffery W. Greenhow and Patricia (Alex) (Piechowicz) Kurta; loving brother of Chelsea Greenhow and Christopher Greenhow; and cherished uncle of Peyton. Brian was an employee of OK Grocery. Friends received on Sunday from 2 4 and 6 -8 p.m. at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St. Munhall 412-461-6394 where a Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Keith Kaufold Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARSHA (KORNICK) AUSTIN SUDDEN...
MARSHA (KORNICK) AUSTIN Suddenly, on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, Marsha (Kornick) Austin, age 65, of Pittsburgh, died after a recent back surgery. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wendell Austin; her parents, Michael and Ann Kornick; brothers-in-law, Steve and Charles Austin; and a nephew, Kyle Austin. She is survived by her sons, Matthew and Daniel (Georgette) Austin; grandchildren, Dimitri and Frances Austin; siblings, Maryanne Belo and Michael Kornick; sisters-in-law, Connie Austin and her daughter, Katie and Karen Austin and her son, Justin (Brooklyn) and grandson, August. Also survived by her beloved dogs, Minnie and Molly. Marsha was a nurse and worked with Dr. Joseph Maroon. Family and friends received Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at the Church of the Assumption, 45 N. Sprague Avenue, Bellevue. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EARLENE B. WILLIAMS AGE 76, TR...
EARLENE B. WILLIAMS Age 76, transitioned on December 4, 2019. Beloved Mother of Michelle Williams, Sonya Miles (Michael, Sr.), Melita Williams and Marvin Williams (Regina); sister of Howard and Deacon Earl Horsley; also survived by 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; church family, other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday, 4-8 p.m. at St. John Evangelist Baptist Church, Hazelwood, where services will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to ALDRICH FUNERAL HOME, 412-461-3400 Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLA MAE (TAYLOR) HICKS AGE 9...
WILLA MAE (TAYLOR) HICKS Age 90, of Penn Hills, departed this life on December 3, 2019. Beloved wife of George C. Hicks. Mother of Joe Taylor (Barbara) and the late Alan Taylor (Paulette). Grandmother of Alan, Jessica, Joseph, Dawn and Shawnee. Sister of the late Emmett, Amos, Nathaniel, George and Robin Horsley; Emma Lillian Bowman, Ella Wease Wade, Lois Scott, and Cleo Mince; also survived by sister-in-law, Linda Horsley and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 26 p.m. at SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral Service Monday, December 9, 2019 at 11 a.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 2629 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Interment Homewood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DENNY J. CHRISTIAN AGE 50, OF ...
DENNY J. CHRISTIAN Age 50, of Shaler Twp., tragically passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. He was the devoted son of Kathleen and the late Dennis Christian: cherished brother of Tim (Nidia), Cory, and Kelly (Daniel) Szekely; proud uncle of Cory, Jessica, Daniel, Christian, Patrick, Fabiola, John, and Courtney. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and his work family at Allegheny Service. Denny never let his physical ailments stand in his way and lived with great dignity and loved his life. Rest in Peace. Friends will be received on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in All Saints Church, Etna, on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NANCY ANN VEZE OF WEST HOMEST...
NANCY ANN VEZE Of West Homestead, formerly of Munhall, on December 4, 2019, age 75. Wife of the late Kenneth R. Veze, Sr.; daughter of the late Stanley, Sr. and Mary (Havrilla) Wasik; mother of Kenneth R. Veze, Carrie Veze, and Dawn Veze; grandmother of Emily, Alexandra, Madalyn, and Taylor; sister of Stanley (Connie) Wasik, Jr. and the late Robert Wasik; also survived by her beloved Yorkie, Toby. Friends received on Sunday, December 8, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, PA 15120. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church. Interment to follow at St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery, Munhall. Condolences may be left at www.swgfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KATHRYN C. DEVITO ON WEDNESDAY...
KATHRYN C. DeVITO On Wednesday, December 4, 2019, age 66, of McCandless Twp. Daughter of of Susan Kline Cross and the late Howard Cross. Wife of Albert J. DeVito; mother of Andrea Mascari (Tim) and A.J. DeVito (Mandi); grandmother of Isabella and Benjamin Mascari and Luca DeVito; and sister of Jeff Cross (Beth) and John Cross. Kathryn was a medical librarian for the University of Pgh. Friends received at the McDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, PA on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kilian Church, 7076 Franklin Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 on Monday at 11:30 a.m. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PHYLLIS M. ARMSTRONG ON SATURD...
PHYLLIS M. ARMSTRONG On Saturday, November 30, 2019, Phyllis M. Armstrong, age 92, beloved wife of the late David J. Armstrong, Esq.; mother of David J. Armstrong, Jr. (Sarah Callahan), Elaine Armstrong and the late Thomas A. Armstrong; grandmother of Liam and Patrick Armstrong; sister of Donna Kline, Betty Heath, Fred Jehle and the late Richard Fay (the late Gloria Jo Fay); aunt of Martha Money Penny. Phyllis was proud to be one of the first graduates of the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, and was very active in the community, including the R.N. Association and the Library Association. Phyllis was passionate about politics and loved supporting the efforts of the League of Women Voters. Friends will be received JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Ave. at Devonshire St. on Friday from 3-7 p.m. Funeral Saturday, First Unitarian Church, 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RICHARD DOWLING PERKINS, JR. O...
RICHARD DOWLING PERKINS, JR. Of Fairfield, Connecticut, born May 27, 1970, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Elizabeth Thompson Wainwright and the late Richard Dowling Perkins, Sr., passed away at the age of 49 on December 4, 2019, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, surrounded by his wife, mother and sister. He was a graduate of Shady Side Academy, Emory University and received his MBA at the University of Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife, Allison Haines Perkins of Fairfield, Connecticut; daughters, Emma and Aubrey; mother, Elizabeth Thompson Wainwright of Pittsburgh; sister, Sarah Perkins Stallings (Stephen) of Pittsburgh; and nephews, Tyler and Henry Stallings of Pittsburgh. Rich was the rock at the center of a beloved group of family and friends and was a dedicated Steeler, Pirate, and Penguin fan. Friends and family members are invited to a Celebration of Rich's Life on Sunday, December 8, 2019, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Fox Chapel Racquet Club at 355 Hunt Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Wearing Pittsburgh team attire is encouraged. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to the Richard D. Perkins Athletic Scholarship fund in his honor at Shady Side Academy, ATTN: Development Office, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Arrangements by WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, Aspinwall. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GLORIA R. FELT AGE 88, OF ROBI...
GLORIA R. FELT Age 88, of Robinson Township, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2019. Daughter of the late Fortunato and Christina Pinelli; loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Was a former democratic committee woman, enjoyed card club, avid baseball fan and going to the casino. Married James L. Felt (deceased) on September 12, 1953; mother of Richard (Lorraine), James (Jennifer), David (Patricia), and Robert (Beth) Felt; grandmother of Jimmy, Dana, Kristin (Dan) Manius, David (Chelsea), Rachel, Grant, and Greyson; great-grandmother of Charlotte and Evelyn; sister of Josie Sinagra, Frank (Joyce) Pinelli, and Adeline Occhipinti. Family and friends welcome on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. at PITTSBURGH CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE, 5405 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township, PA 15136 where a Blessing Service will be on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MICHELLE E. (METROVICH) SHANLE...
MICHELLE E. (METROVICH) SHANLEY Age 53, of Greentree, on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Wife of Peter Shanley; mother of Michael C. Shanley; daughter of the late Michael "Mad Mike" Metrovich and Beverly Freund; sister of Jennifer Carricato and Danielle Freund; also surviving are nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call on Sunday, December 8th at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie from 1 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 5 p.m. www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMAS REARDON AGE 61, ON WEDN...
THOMAS REARDON Age 61, on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. World's best Pops of Katie M. Reardon; husband of R. Cathy Reardon. Proud owner of Crystal Limosuine and Exceptional Master Mason who was passionate about giving to charities. Lover of Christ #teamlord. Friends received Sunday, 12-3 p.m. at Crystal Limosuine, 199 Rochester Rd., Ross Twp. Where a Masonic Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Penny's from Heaven, Pittsburgh.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUSSELL ROY JORDAN AGE 79, OF ...
RUSSELL ROY JORDAN Age 79, of Mt. Lebanon, PA, passed away surrounded by family at home on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Born on December 21, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA. Beloved husband to Mary Jane Jordan; loving father to Rustin and Holly Jordan; dear brother to Richard Jordan and six deceased brothers and sisters. At the family's request, all services will be held privately. Arrangements have been entrusted to PITTSBURGH CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at pittsburghcremation.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROSA L. LOPER ON TUESDAY, NOVE...
ROSA L. LOPER On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Rosa L. Loper, 75, of Pittsburgh, PA. Sister of Rev. Glenn Loper, Iris Loper-Thomas and Stanley Loper; also survived by a host of other family members and friends. Visitation Saturday 10 to 11 a.m. on December 7, 2019 at Living Water Ministry, 736 Washington Ave., Braddock, where the funeral service will be held after the visitation Saturday 11:00 a.m. Interment Monongahela Cemetery. Services of comfort entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104 (412) 271-3880. Funeral service Wednesday 11 a.m. on November 27, 2019 at Living Water Ministry, 736 Washington Avenue, Braddock, PA. Interment Monongahela Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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