DEMETSKY PETER DESZO Of Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2015, at Naples Community Hospital, after a brave battle with lung cancer. Loving husband of Kathleen (Cassie Kirk) Demetsky and proud father of Devin Peter Demetsky. Pete was born to the late Deszo and Elizabeth (Takacs) Demetsky and graduated from St. Wendelin in 1963, Pitt in 1967 and US Army Officer Candidate School in 1969. He was awarded the Bronze Star during the Vietnam War. Pete worked for 34 years in Sales and Marketing for both Ford and Lincoln, never missing a day of work. He was the brother of Michael (Johnnie) Demetsky; brother-in-law of Marty and Maureen Napolitano, Annette and Andrew Yurcisin, Denny and Elvira Kirk and Mary and Jeff Durgee. Donations in Pete's memory may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758541, Topeka, KS 66675-8541. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CANTWELL THOMAS G. T.C. UNEX...
CANTWELL THOMAS G. T.C. Unexpectedly on Friday, December 18, 2015. Husband of Barbara Matessa Cantwell; beloved father of Karen (Danny), Amy and Tommy (April) Cantwell; loving grandfather of Tori and TJ Cantwell; brother of the late Gary and Danny Cantwell; also survived by many friends. Friends received at the BAGNATO FUNERAL HOME, Jefferson St., Carnegie Mon. 2 p.m. until the Service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to a charity of your choice. Add a tribute at: bagnatofuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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YOST AUDREY JEAN IRVIN AGE 89,...
YOST AUDREY JEAN IRVIN Age 89, passed away peacefully after a long illness, in Erie, PA on December 17, 2015. She was born in 1926, on Arlington Avenue overlooking downtown and the South Side of Pittsburgh, PA. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, John and Florence Irvin and brothers, John, Jr. and Matthew. Audrey was a graduate of South Hills (Pittsburgh) High School, Class of 1944. A retiree, she had worked over the years for Dr. Eskey (Dentist), The Iron and Glass Bank Carson Street South Side, and the Consol Energy in the South Hills. She resided most of her life in Bethel Park, PA and was an avid dancer of the ball room style performing with many close friends in the Pittsburgh area. She is survived by son, William J. Yost of Franklin, TN; daughter, Janice E. Baumbach of Erie, PA; son, Mark Yost of Shelby County, Kentucky; grandson, Ian Yost (Cassie) of Louisville, KY; granddaughter, Katy Baumbach of Cleveland, OH; and great-grandchildren, Sam and Caroline Yost. Also surviving is her longtime friend, June Hullihan of Peters Township, PA. A Memorial and Celebration of Life will be held at the Bethel Presbyterian Church of Bethel Park, PA on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. on January 23, 2016. Audrey will be interred privately in the Historic Bethel Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made in her honor though the Girl Scouts of America, 420 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018-2798, Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102 or The Dementia Society of America, 8 Atkinson Drive, #600, Doylestown, PA 18901. Arrangements entrusted to the BURTON WESTLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 3801 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506. Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LONG JAMES M. AGE 85, OF GREEN...
LONG JAMES M. Age 85, of Green Tree City, peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Cherished husband of Carol (Lorenz) Long; father of Marshall (Suzanne) Long, Jordan Tonya Louise (Brian) Peters, William Halgas and Debra (Sue) Petitt; six grandchildren. Jim was a decorated Korean War veteran with the US Army, also a member of the American Legion Green Tree Post #823, Ironworkers Local #3 for over 65 years and the F&AM McKinley-Stuckrath Masonic Lodge #318. Friends received Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT, INC., 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in the Strip District. Burial will be with full military honors in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. schepnermcdermott.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BATTAGLINI ALPINO OF CORAOPOLI...
BATTAGLINI ALPINO Of Coraopolis, age 79, on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Born in Pacentro, Italy on June 25, 1936. Son of the late Germano and Angela; beloved husband of the late Velia; loving father of Lucy (Jerry) Bennett and Emilio (Stephanie) Battaglini; brother of Cresenzo and Rinaldo Battaglini and the late Laura Sbraccia, Antonio and Pietro Battaglini; loving grandfather of Valerie Bennet, Donnie (Marie) Bennett; and great-grandfather of Leo. Friends received on Monday, 2-8 p.m. at the SANVITO FUNERAL HOME, 1316 4th Ave., Coraopolis. Prayers in funeral home on Tuesday 9 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 at St. Joseph's Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WINTERS WILLIAM R. BILL OF T...
WINTERS WILLIAM R. BILL Of Turtle Creek, age 66, on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Dear father of Carin Winters of Manor; beloved son of Dolores (Miller) Winters and the late Robert Winters; brother of Robert (Marilyn) Winters of Monroeville and John ( Debbie) of Penn Hills; uncle of Christina (Rob) Williams of Penn Hills. Bill was a former employee of Westinghouse, East Pittsburgh plant and served as a longtime bartender of the A.O.H., Division #17 in Monroeville. He was a passionate fan of the University of Pittsburgh sports teams and was an avid collector of Pitt memorabilia. He also enjoyed playing golf with friends. Friends welcome Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Colman Church on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery. laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOLMGREN DR. WILLY ANN, PH.D. ...
HOLMGREN Dr. WILLY ANN, Ph.D. Willy Ann passed peacefully on November 27, 2015, after a courageous battle with vasculitis. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 62 years John; daughters, Elizabeth and Ann; younger brother, William; son-in-law, Phil; and granddaughters, Christina and Julia. Willy Ann was a brilliant professor and educator who inspired all she met. Her leadership, selflessness and loving heart touched many. Willy Ann was born in New Rochelle, New York , daughter to the late Andrew and Francenia Erickson of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. She crisscrossed the United States while growing up and met her future husband while in Washington. She graduated at the University of Florida Summa Cum Laude, with Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi honors and continued to pursue her master's. Willy Ann and John married in 1953 and moved to Albuquerque where she taught at the University of New Mexico. The couple then moved east and settled in Upper St. Clair in 1963 where she raised two daughters and pursued her Ph.D. at the University of Pittsburgh in Communications, graduating in 1974. Willy Ann loved teaching and her students loved her. She was a professor at Robert Morris University, where she introduced the well received Industrial Communications Program, expanding communications into graphic arts, public speaking, team collaboration and business. She continued bridging industry and education programs, helping to create and open the Robert Morris Center for Leadership. She was the Director until her retirement in 1997. Willy Ann was an active volunteer in the community, working with Upper St. Clair and Mt. Lebanon to help establish Cable TV programming to better serve both communities. She received the Certificate of Service from Upper St. Clair for her outstanding work on the Cable Television Committee. Willy Ann served as Judge of Elections in Upper St. Clair for 30 years and was a contributing member of the International Industrial Television Association and the D.A.R. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling with John to China, Africa and Europe and closer to home helping Elizabeth with her business, gardening and spending time with family. Willy Ann, (mom), we surround you with love and miss you greatly. Burial will be private with messages accepted at Beinhauer.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TIDD JONATHAN LEE AGE 46, OF M...
TIDD JONATHAN LEE Age 46, of Moon Twp., unexpectedly, on Wednesday December 16, 2015. He was born in Natrona Heights on October 20, 1969, the son of James and Dorothy (Sweet) Tidd and the late Phyllis Tidd. He is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline M. Tidd; two sons whom he adored, Justin and Cameron Miller; two brothers, Jim (Mary Jo) Tidd and Jody (Diane) Tidd; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Barbara Wilson; numerous nieces and nephews; and his dog, Jax. He worked for Hennecke, Inc., in Bridgeville, and formerly for Cannon USA in Cranberry Twp. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran serving during the Gulf War as a Tank Commander. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the HUNTSMAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES OF MOON TWP., 1522 Coraopolis Hts. Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Margaret Mary Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. woundedwarriorproject.org huntsmanfuneralhomes.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POWELL RICHARD JOSEPH AGE 65, ...
POWELL RICHARD JOSEPH Age 65, unexpectedly, on Thursday, December 17, 2015, of Dormont. Loving husband of 44 years to Deborah M. (Gloeckl); beloved dad of Richard James (Michelle McSwigan) Powell and Jennifer L. (Michael Schoedel) Powell; proud pap to Kate; son of Gladys and the late Norman J. Powell; brother of John (Dona), Bill, Debbie and Harry (Kelly) Powell; son-in-law of Edward and Ruth Gloeckl; brother-in-law of Gail Gloeckl; also survived by 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, Monday from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Tuesday morning at 9:00. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Church in Brookline at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WAHLSTER ALBERT G. BUD AGE 7...
WAHLSTER ALBERT G. BUD Age 73, on Monday, December 14, 2015, of Whitehall. Husband of Deborah (Merkel); father of Michael (Marlene), Kenneth and Brian Wahlster; grandfather of Evan and Mitchell; also survived by three cousins. Bud was retired from Verizon after 29 years as a service technician. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROHALY EVELYN PEACEFULLY, ON T...
ROHALY EVELYN Peacefully, on Thursday, December 17, 2015, age 81, of Greenfield. Beloved daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Rohaly; sister of Anna Fialla, Margaret DeJidas, Helen Malek and the late Mary Raget and Julie Hahn. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Tuesday in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave., from 10 a.m. until time of Blessing Service at 12 noon. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GLASSBRENNER EMMA (HOUPT) ON T...
GLASSBRENNER EMMA (HOUPT) On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, age 99, of Ross Township, at John J. Kane - Ross Regional Center. Beloved mother of Marilyn (Gery) Pielin of McCandless and Jean (Jerry) Rakoczy of FL and MI; grandmother of Jeff Pielin and Jackie Pielin Cornish; great- grandmother of Ethan Cornish; sister of Dorothy Zewe of Erie and Gertrude "Trudy" Flaherty of Richland Township. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; her parents, Charles and Sophia (Kirschner) Houpt; and siblings, Charles, Sister Mary Carol, CSJ "Marie", Henry, Ermina "Erma", Rev. Samuel (Erie Diocese), Esther Arch and Patricia "Patsy". Emma was a fur finisher/steamstress/tailor and an avid card player. The family wishes to thank the staff who cared for Emma at Kane Regional in Ross Township for the excellent care she was given. There was no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial was Friday at 1:00 p.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Ross followed by entombment in Allegheny County Memorial Park. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., West View 15229. Please leave condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRASON JOANNE E. AGE 80, OF CA...
KRASON JOANNE E. Age 80, of Carnegie, passed away on November 1, 2015, at Manorcare Nursing Home in Greentree; born October 4, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Anne Krason. She is survived by many loving and devoted cousins, including goddaughter, Joan F. Cain Ruszkowski. Arrangements entrusted to the BAGNATO FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HIGHT FRED ARTHUR BORN MAY 8,...
HIGHT FRED ARTHUR Born May 8, 1922, passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Fred was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. He lived life to the fullest with no regrets. He was a beautiful person who loved a good time, and who was always spreading joy with his remarkable sense of humor and compassion. He was married to Dorothy, his soul mate of 62 years (who passed away one year ago); survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Larry Newberg, and Cynthia and Richard Zuppello; and three granddaughters, Taryn, Jessie and Alexis. Fred attended Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, West Virginia, and went on to work as a tax accountant for many years. He retired from PPG Industries in 1984. He was active in Baldwin Community United Methodist Church and The Southern Club of Pittsburgh. Fred would not want any tears for his passing . . . instead, I'm sure there's a huge party in heaven to welcome him. Life on earth will never be the same without him, but we will honor his memory by celebrating each day until we join him in life everlasting. We will forever love and miss you, Dad. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at Noon. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to a charity of one's choice. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHECCIO LOUISE (CASTLEFORTE) O...
CHECCIO LOUISE (CASTLEFORTE) Of Plum Boro, formerly East Liberty, passed peacefully, on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Daughter of her late and loving parents, Michael and Priscilla (Gallo) Castleforte; beloved wife for 59 years of the late Albert Checcio; devoted mother to Linda (Jim) Christ, Albert (Sue) Checcio, Jeffrey (Rodlyn) Checcio. Louise was a cherished and special grandmother "Mema" to six grandchildren, Julie (Eric) Prugh, Ian (Kim) Checcio, Courtney (Jeremy) Hasseman, Colin (Regan) Checcio, Addison and Alexander Checcio. Louise was blessed to have nine great-grandchildren, Connor, Claire, Christian, Hannah, Sam, Tristan, Oliver, Annelise and Beatrice. She was the sister of Dan (Gloria) Castleforte and the late Eda (Augie) Ruffa. Loving "Aunt Weezie" to her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Lorraine, Diane and Jeanne for their friendship through many years. Funeral arrangements are private and entrusted to SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUCHSBAUM DR. ROY JULY 28, 194...
BUCHSBAUM Dr. ROY July 28, 1946 - Nov. 30, 2015. Dr. Roy Buchsbaum, a native of Pittsburgh, PA and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Monday, November 30, 2015, at the age of 69. Dr. Buchsbaum served as a Radiation Oncologist at the Mobile Infirmary and the Mitchell Cancer Institute. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Buchsbaum and Madeline Leichter Buchsbaum; and his brother, David Buchsbaum. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Christopher Buchsbaum of Mobile, AL; two sons, Nathaniel Christopher Buchsbaum of Brooklyn, NY and Michael Warren Buchsbaum of Jacksonville, FL; his daughter, Rachael Lauren Buchsbaum of Morgantown, WV; his brother, Charles (Lynette) Buchsbaum of Emmaus, PA; his sister, Elaine Susan Buchsbaum Bistarkey of Pittsburgh, PA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A private memorial service celebrating the life of Dr. Buchsbaum, officiated by Elder Landon Crigler, was held Sunday, December 6, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of MOBILE MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME. Condolences may be offered at: www.mobilememorial funerals.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GILBERT BRUCE HOWARD BORN IN P...
GILBERT BRUCE HOWARD Born in Pittsburgh on July 2, 1925, of Boca Raton, Florida, passed away on December 10, 2015, at the age of 90. Bruce was the son of the late Joseph and Priscilla (Dinner) Gilbert. He was the beloved husband of the late Jane (Hantman) Gilbert, to whom he was married 57 years; cherished father of Susie (Mark) Tabor of Boca Raton, Florida; loving grandfather of Gregory Tabor of Boca Raton, Florida; brother of Herb (Carol) Gilbert of Delray Beach, Florida; and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Bruce attended Davis and Wightman Elementary Schools and Taylor Allderdice High School. After serving in the Army Air Corps during WWII as a radio operator in Scotland and England, Bruce returned to the University of Pittsburgh to complete his degree in the School of Business Administration. While at Pitt, he was a member of Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity. He resumed his career with his father in the family furniture business, Gilbert's Fine Furniture on Smithfield Street, Downtown Pittsburgh, and began his 50-year devotion to the business. In December 1973, the store relocated to Pompano Beach, Florida. Bruce's lifelong love of sports included Sunday morning softball at Schenley Oval, basketball at the YMHA, golf and bowling. Private funeral services were held at the Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Mausoleum. Donations may be made to The Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, 3468 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237, Hospice by the Sea, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407 or to a charity of your choice. Services and arrangements by KEITH KRONISH JEWISH FUNERAL DIRECTOR, 561-866-5815. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COWAN WESLEY V., JR. OF CRANBE...
COWAN WESLEY V., Jr. Of Cranberry Twp., on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Beloved husband of 74 years to Aurea A. (Cassidy) Cowan; father of Wesley V. Cowan III (Karen), Wayne F. Cowan and Marcia Johnson (Clarence); brother of the late Earl Cowan and Ruth Billinger; proud grandfather of Wesley V. Cowan IV and Renea S. Harrington (Timothy); great-grandfather of Wesley V. Cowan V. Wes was an avid bowler and a lifelong member of Moose Lodge #957 in Harmony, PA. Services and interment private. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GREENBERGER SUE FIFE AGE 64, W...
GREENBERGER SUE FIFE Age 64, was called home to the Lord, on November 24, 2015, after a brief battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Anne Breinig and the late Jack Fife. She was the loving wife of Larry Greenberger for 43 years. Surviving are her daughter, Stephanie (Brian) Kiefer; and her son, Zachary Greenberger; and grandchildren, Alexandra and Jackson. Also surviving are her sisters, Becky (Steve) Evans, Nancy Christner and Jacky Fife; and brothers, J. Frank (Lisa), Timothy and Scott (Deborah); along with many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Sue was a 1969 graduate of Peters Township High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was a teacher of learning disabled children for many years. She showed a passion for photography throughout her life. Funeral services were held at her home church, Trinity Lutheran Church, in Roselle, Illinois. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 26, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. at Ruthfred Lutheran Church in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCARTHY EILEEN MARIE SMITH AT...
McCARTHY EILEEN MARIE SMITH At home on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, of Swissvale. Wife of the late Charles J. McCarthy; sister of Elizabeth Betty Smith and the late Robert Smith; loving mother of Char DePasquale and her husband, Mark of Forest Hills, Cindy Rodgers and her husband, Don of North Huntingdon, Ken McCarthy and his wife, Chris of Harmony, Keith McCarthy of Swissvale, Eileen Colaguori and her husband, Tony of Wilkins, and the late Kevin McCarthy and his surviving wife, Maureen; dear grandmother of Terry, Scott, Becky, Kara, Marc, Dana, Dane, Grant, Cole, Tyler, Holly, and Bella; great-grandmother of Rooney, Reagan and Padraig; also survived by Jingles, the cat. Arrangements by the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., Swissvale. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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