MORRIDA DOROTHY (DeBAKER) Age 81, of Rennerdale, on January 9, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John J. Morrida, Sr. for 52 years; loving mother of Renee (Gerald) Kurnock; John (Cathy) Morrida, Jr., Denise (Floyd) Traud and Tim (Jan) Morrida; sister of John DeBaker, Darla Hall and the late Charles and Robert DeBaker and Celina Evanitz; cherished grandmother of five; and great-grandmother of four. Family and friends received on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Bridgeville (412-221-3333), where a service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 www.familyhospicepa.org. View and share condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KORONA EVELYN CATHERINE (STEIN...
KORONA EVELYN CATHERINE (STEIN) Evelyn Catherine (Stein) Korona, formerly of Jeannette and Latrobe, died peacefully on December 19, 2015, in a beautiful long-term care facility in Loveland, Colorado. She was 95 years old. Evelyn Evie was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and was raised in the neighboring city of Jeannette, Pennsylvania. She met and married Arthur W. Smail of Jeannette and gave birth to three boys: Arthur W. Smail, Jr., Albert C. Smail, and Robert J. Smail. Her husband enlisted in the Navy during WWII where he died in 1944 in Portsmouth, Virginia. She later met and married Glenn W. Chew and gave birth to two children: Ronald G. Chew and Glenda L. (Chew) Beck. Evelyn and her family moved to a small farming community named Plum Township at the time where her children went to school and grew up. She later moved to Pleasant Unity, Pennsylvania where her husband, Glenn, passed away. Then she moved to Latrobe, Pennsylvania where she met and married Joseph E. Korona. Many years after Joe had passed away, Evelyn moved to an assisted living facility in Loveland, Colorado near where her youngest son, Ron lived. She is survived by three children, eleven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Interment is in Twin Valley Memorial Park in Delmont, Pennsylvania. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SELEPEC GEORGE L. PIDGE OF T...
SELEPEC GEORGE L. PIDGE Of Turtle Creek, age 95, on Sunday, January 10, 2016. Beloved brother of Rose Smith of Forest Hills. Preceded in death by his brothers, Michael, John, William and Donald Selepec; and his sisters, Margaret Berry, Mary McCue, Catherine Selepec, Flo Dinda and Betty Kracsun. George is also survived by many nieces and nephews. George was a World War II Army veteran and a recipient of a Purple Heart which he earned during the Normandy invasion. He was a retired craneman from US Steel, Edgar Thomson Works in Braddock. George was an avid bowler and also enjoyed observing bowling at Great Valley Lanes. He also could be seen spending time at Mathey's Gas Station in Turtle Creek. Friends welcome Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350 and where a Blessing Service will be held at 12 noon. George will be laid to rest with Military Honors in Good Shepherd Cemetery. George's family would like to thank the staff of LGAR in Turtle Creek for the excellent care and attention given to George for the past four years. laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BESNAK EUGENE P. ON JANUARY 9,...
BESNAK EUGENE P. On January 9, 2016, age 82, of Munhall. Eugene was born in Homestead, the son to the late Nicholas and Mary (Kipalla) Besnak. He was a retired chef for the William Penn Hotel. Beloved father of Mark (Luann) Besnak, Kathee (Todd) Edmondson and Matthew (Judi) Besnak; cherished grandfather of Audra, John, Joshua, Jenna and Jake; special brother of Velma Volomino; preceded in death by his four sisters and four brothers. Friends received on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 15120 (412-461-6394). Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Homestead, (time later). Please share your memories and condolences at gerogeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOYER ROBERTA BOBBIE SCOTT A...
BOYER ROBERTA BOBBIE SCOTT Age 71, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2016, with her family at her side. She was born November 14, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Robert and Ruth (Pringle) Scott. She is survived by her loving husband, Donald B. Boyer of 47 years; daughter, Michele (Keith) Shugerts of Rochester, NY; and son, Michael (Amy) Boyer of Lake Orion, MI; and three grandchildren, Branden, Evan and Bailey; a sister, Joyce (Anthony) Zezza of Murrysville; brother, Robert (Jill) Scott, Jr. of Penn Hills; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the SOXMAN FUNERAL HOME, 7450 Saltsburg Rd., Penn Hills where a funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. with burial following in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PETACH DORETTA L. AGE 83, OF ...
PETACH DORETTA L. Age 83, of White Oak, passed away Sat., Jan. 9, 2016. Born Dec. 18, 1932, she was a daughter of William and Aurellia (Coster) McCarthy; wife of the late William Petach, Sr., who died Apr. 30, 1999. Mother of Jewell Coulter, Helen Lundberg, Linda (William) Murtha, Theresa Opielowski, Billie Ann (David) Muritz and William (Paula) Petach, Jr.; grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of 11. Friends received in the DANIEL F. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 4504 Walnut St., Versailles Borough, McKeesport, PA 15132 (412-678-3454), on Tues., Jan. 12, 2016, from 9:30 a.m. until a 12 Noon Funeral Liturgy at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport. www.bekavacfuneralhome .com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DELMER PHIL AGE 73, OF MT. WAS...
DELMER PHIL Age 73, of Mt. Washington, passed away on January 3, 2016, at the Wellington Regional Hospital in Florida after a long illness. A gathering of longtime friends were with him and a remembrance dinner was held afterwards. He is survived by Diane, the love of his life and his wife of 37 years. Phil graduated from Washington and Jefferson College and the University of Pittsburgh with an engineering degree and began his career at the Westinghouse Electric Corporation. He later worked for other companies as he progressed into various corporate positions within the Pittsburgh area. Despite his many health challenges, Phil was also an avid golfer with a competitive spirit and with that spirit he won many golf tournaments as a member of Edgewood Country Club. He also won an Allegheny County Senior Golf Championship. He was on the board of the Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation and was involved in many decisions to help improve the community and city that he loved. Much gratitude goes to Dr. Joseph T. Grice and his wonderful staff for all their continued care over the years. Phil loved animals and had planned to be a veterinarian. If you wish, a donation to an animal shelter of your choice or something to your favorite charity would be a nice memorial remembrance. Phil, we will always carry your memory in our hearts. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEAVER DANIEL E. ON SATURDAY, ...
WEAVER DANIEL E. On Saturday, January 9, 2016, age 23, of Cranberry Twp. Surviving are his parents, Howard and Elizabeth M. Liz Koch Weaver of Cranberry Twp.; his sister, Sarah Weaver of Cranberry Twp.; and his paternal grandmother, Frances Weber Weaver of Mars. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Daniel Weaver and his maternal grandparents, Edward and Natalie Koch. Daniel was a server at Treesdale Golf and Country Club and was a member of Grace Community Church in Cranberry Twp. A 2011 graduate of Seneca Valley High School, he most enjoyed the times he spent with family and friends. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Community Church, 9160 Marshall Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. Memorials may be made to the Children's Home of Pgh./Lemieux Family Center, 5324 Penn Ave., Pgh., PA 15224. Arrangements are under the direction of the McDONALD - AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, PA and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEORIO FRANK JOSEPH FO AGE 6...
DEORIO FRANK JOSEPH FO Age 66, of Imperial, peacefully on January 10, 2016. Beloved son of Dolores (Menosky) and the late Frank Deorio; loving brother of Donna (Michael) Scully, Thomas (Lynn) Deorio, Karen (Frank) Bachurski and the late Ronald Deorio. Joe was an Army veteran with the air traffic controllers during the Vietnam War. He spent most of his time in the outdoors with his dear Beagles, Champ and Annie. Joe will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Nobel Ave., Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philip Catholic Church. Burial will be with full military honors. Please sign the online guestbook at: schepnermcdermott .com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAUCK THOMAS R. AGE 53, OF ROS...
HAUCK THOMAS R. Age 53, of Ross Twp., on Saturday, January 9, 2016. Beloved son of the late Robert and Jean Bartholow; loving brother of Kathleen M. Peabody (Warren); proud uncle of Christine M. Peabody (Brandon), Daniel R. Peabody (Rachel) and Kelsey A. Peabody. Friends received Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Athanasius Church Wednesday 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pgh., PA 15237. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RAMSEY
LAWRENCE MELAI
1/10/1940 ~ 9/27/2004
In loving memory on
his birthday.
Sadly missed by wife, Barbara, children, grandchildren, extended family and friends.
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KILEY WILLIAM T. ON JANUARY 10...
KILEY WILLIAM T. On January 10, 2016, age 92, formerly of Sharpsburg. Loving husband of the late Ruth (Hogan) Kiley; son of the late Joseph and Veronica Kiley; father of Geraldine Benson and Patricia Ritenour; and stepsons, Donald J. Russell (Patricia) and Ralph F. Russell (Mary); grandfather of 13 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren; preceded in death by his great- great-granddaughter, Brinley Mae Forte; and his brothers and sisters. William was a WWII veteran serving as a medic in the MED DET 303 INF REGT in the US Army. He worked at the American Bridge Works in Lawrenceville, PA and was a member of VFW Post 709, Sharpsburg. William was also an animal lover who enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Sharpsburg. A Blessing Service will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to the Animal Rescue League, 6620 Hamilton Ave., Pgh., PA 15206. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRIFFIN JAMES T., JR. JAMES T....
GRIFFIN JAMES T., Jr. James T., age 77, of Oakmont, died on Sunday, January 10, 2016, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Virginia "Ginny" Griffin who died on December 11, 2015. Father of Norm (Cynthia) Delay, and Audrey "Marti" Delay; brother of the late William Myers; grandfather of Rebecca Eastman, Taylor Delay, C.J. Chavarria, Elizabeth, Gionanna, and Emma Delay. Friends and relatives received Tuesday from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont. Services Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral Home. Visit us at: www.burket-truby.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHOWERS MARGUERITE ANNE CAMPBE...
SHOWERS MARGUERITE ANNE CAMPBELL Age 85, formerly of Poolesville, MD, died peacefully in her home in Rockville, MD, on January 8, 2016. Peg was the wife of the late Frank B. Showers. Surviving are her children, Mike (Wendy) Showers, David (Michelle) Showers, Lou Ann Showers, Maggie (Dave) Newcomer, Kellie (Larry) Gallahan; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Peg was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Campbell. The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at the HILTON FUNERAL HOME, 22111 Beallsville Rd., Barnesville, MD (hiltonfh.com). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 18230 Barnesville Rd., Barnesville, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, ccfa.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BILECKY MARGARET (HAURILESKO) ...
BILECKY MARGARET (HAURILESKO) On Saturday, January 9, 2016, Marg, of Swissvale, passed after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late Julius C. Bilecky; loving mother of Alan Bilecky and his wife, Susan of Collier Twp., Sally Novosel and her husband, Chuck of Kennedy Twp., June Dhillon and her husband, Savraj of CA, Kathy Buck of CA and Mark Bilecky and his wife, Lauren of CA. Marg is also survived by her 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; sister of Paul Haurilesko of Level Green and the late Maryann Fecycz. Marg retired from Kmart and was very active in her community including St. Michael's Church, Swissvale Senior Citizens Center, the Swissvale School's PTA and the Eastern Star. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. TUESDAY ONLY at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington Ave., Swissvale. Mass in St. Michael's Greek Orthodox Church, Rankin on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Swissvale Senior Citizens Center at 1800 Monongahela Ave., Pgh., PA 15218. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEHNER ELIZABETH BETTY AGE 8...
WEHNER ELIZABETH BETTY Age 85, of McCandless Twp., passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 9, 2016. Betty is survived by her husband of 62 years, Dan; daughter, Debbie Hogg and her husband, Jim of Franklin Park; grandchildren, Bryan and Brittany; brother, Bill (Irene) Smith; sister, Eleanor Smith; sisters-in-law, Irene Dodd and Janet (Skip) Binder; and numerous wonderful nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched with her love, joy and kindness. Arrangements entrusted to DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME. No visitation. Services will be private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEITZ RUTH KUBIAK RUTH KUBIAK ...
DEITZ RUTH KUBIAK Ruth Kubiak Deitz, formerly of Pittsburgh, died January 8, 2016. Arrangements are in care of the DICKSON FUNERAL HOME, Cochranton, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EVERETT CAROL A. ...
EVERETT CAROL A. GRANNY PURPLE Age 76, of Vandergrift, PA, on January 8, 2016, in her residence. Beloved mother of Michael T. Benton (Jane) of Arizona, James W. Benton (Holli) of Pittsburgh, PA, and Robert A. Benton of Latrobe, PA; daughter, Pamela M. Benton of Gilpin Township, PA; many grandchildren and great- grandchildren; sister of James W. Carothers (Janet) of North Carolina, Helen Gaber (H. Paul) of Clairton, PA and Peggy Madison of Florida. She was the wife of the late Robert Everett, who died on January 5, 2008. Friends welcomed by her family on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at CLAWSON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CENTER, 170 Main Street, Leechburg (724/842-1051), where Funeral Ceremonies will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m., with Father Nathan Munsch, O.S.B., officiating. Interment following in Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236-4636. To send an online condolence to the Everett family, please visit: clawsonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EVANCHO DOROTHY M. (SUDIA) MRS...
EVANCHO DOROTHY M. (SUDIA) Mrs. Dorothy Marie (Sudia) Evancho, 96, of Turtle Creek, passed away gently of natural causes, on December 21, 2015. One of eight children, she was born to Theodore and Paraska Sudia, on August 28, 1919, in Ambridge, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings; her beloved husband of 68 years, Nicholas Evancho; and a child, James Paul. She is survived by five children, Thomas Evancho (Shannon) of Turtle Creek, David Evancho, of Cheswick, PA, Kathleen (Peter) Chmelir, of Camarillo, CA, Janet Evancho, of Spokane, WA, and Christina (Kurt) Zander, of New Hope, PA; and six grandchildren, David Chmelir, Susan Chmelir Dickstein, Malia Evancho, Lauren Evancho Stanger, Nicholas Cemenenkoff and Grace Zander. Mrs. Evancho lived in Turtle Creek her entire adult life and raised her family as a devoted wife and mother. An avid reader and advocate of higher education, she introduced classic literature to young people as a Great Books Leader and served as a Den Mother and Cub Scout Leader when her children were school aged. She was an accomplished seamstress, adventurous cook and loved to crochet and design crafts. Once her family was raised, Mrs. Evancho worked in the linen department at Joseph Hornes at Monroeville Mall for many years until she finally retired in her late 70s. The family would like to express gratitude to the nurses and staff at LGAR Health & Rehabilitation Center in Turtle Creek for the care and kindness shown to their mother. A private family celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FULLER RENA AUNTIE NAE AGE 5...
FULLER RENA AUNTIE NAE Age 59, passed away on January 9, 2016. Treasured daughter of Mary; beloved mother of Darryl (Monique), Ebony, and Rena Terri; sister of Durwin, Carol, Terry and Lisa; also survived by ten grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Morningstar Baptist Church, 2nd Ave., Glenwood, where Homegoing Services will be held Thursday 11 a.m. Interment Homewood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to ALDRICH FUNERAL HOMES, 431 E. 9th Ave., Munhall, PA 15120, 412-461-3400. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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