BELBACK MADELINE V. Age 96, of Duquesne and former resident of McKeesport, died on September 7, 2017, in St. Anne's Nursing Home, Greensburg, PA. She was born on January 9, 1921, in McKeesport to Michael and Virginia (Coulter) Kushner and was the oldest of five children. On October 26, 1946, she married Stanley Belback. Together they were loving parents of four sons and three daughters. Madeline was an active member at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne where she belonged to the Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild, and was a Third Order Carmelite in the "Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Chapter" for 36 years. She also belonged to Our Lady's Rosary Makers, was a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, and a volunteer at John J. Kane Hospital for 13 years at the Scott Twp. and McKeesport centers. She was a former Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) teacher of religion, and a teacher for Catholic Awards for Girl Scouts of Catholic Faith. She also served on the Home Mass Committee for shut-ins. She is survived by her children, Stanley (Theresa) Belback, Lanexa, VA, Marlene (Stephen) Smith, North Huntingdon, PA, Anita (John) King, Mineral, VA, Regis (Marianne) Belback, Steubenville, OH, John (Valerie) Belback, West Mifflin, PA, Virginia Belback, Williamsville, NY, Joseph (Robin) Belback, North Huntingdon, PA; 13 grandchildren and one step- grandchild; 16 great- grandchildren; sister, Catherine Crovak, Greensburg, PA; and many nieces and nephews. Madeline was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley "Stush" Belback; parents, Michael and Virginia (Coulter) Kushner; brother, Michael S. Kushner; sisters, Virginia (Ernest) Williams, and Rita (Walter) Belback. Madeline was a woman of great Faith who had an abundance of love for her husband, children, family, and friends with sincere caring and compassion for others. We'll all miss her! Visitation will be on Sunday, September 10, 2017, from 12-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at 12:00 Noon at St. Joseph Church. Madeline's nephew, Rev. Thomas Lewandowski and Rev. Emmanuel will officiate the Mass. Entombment will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Memorial contributions may be made to the Society of the Little Flower (Carmelite), 1313 North Frontage Rd., Darian, IL 60561 for masses. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BELBACK MADELINE V. AGE 96, OF...
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MANNI LYNNE MARY AGE 72, OF WA...
MANNI LYNNE MARY Age 72, of Waynesburg, on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. Wife of the late John B. Manni. Private interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Verona, PA. Professional Services trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUNGE LUCILLE B. AGE 85, OF WE...
RUNGE LUCILLE B. Age 85, of West Mifflin, on September 7, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Peter and Augusta (Miller) Boyer. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Duquesne Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild, and she partook in the Church's Fishfry. Beloved wife of Bernard J. Runge for 65 years; mother of Wilma (Edward) Krien, of White Oak, Robert Runge, of West Mifflin, and LouAnn (Robert) Kraus, of Warrenton, VA; grandmother of Shanna Krien, Brandon Krien, Keith (Jen) Kraus, and Courtney Kraus; great-grandmother of Collin Krien. She was predeceased by brothers, William Boyer, Raymond Boyer, and Sylvester Red Boyer. Visistaion on Monday from 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Mifflin. Memorial contributions may be made to Bridges Hospice, 1200 Gulf Lab Rd., Pgh., PA 15238. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRIFFIN WILLIAM F. ON SUN., JU...
GRIFFIN WILLIAM F. On Sun., July 30, 2017, age 83, of Elizabeth. Retired after 42 years, co-owner of Griffin Financial Services in Millvale. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Paula Griffin; nine children; 21 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. A private family memorial was held Aug. 12, 2017. Arrangements by the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, Elizabeth. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JUBOK GRACE E. AGE 96, OF THE ...
JUBOK GRACE E. Age 96, of the North Side, on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. Daughter of the late Cecelia and John Jubok; loving sister of Dorothy Prezikowski; aunt of Connie Mockenhaupt and Debbie McCabe. Also survived by six great-nieces and nephews and ten great-great- nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all the staff at Wexford House for their excellent care. Family will receive friends Saturday from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOREAU ALICE MAE (MCCONVILLE) ...
MOREAU ALICE MAE (McCONVILLE) On Thursday, September 7, 2017, of Braddock Hills. Wife of the late Desire Bud W. Moreau; loving mother of Marty Moreau and his wife, Von of Plum, and the late Buddy Moreau and his surviving wife, Sandy of Braddock Hills; dear gram of Georgette and her husband, Angelo, and David and his wife, Christine; great- grandmother of Matthew and Jonathan; sister of Agnes Schepis and Chuck McConville. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY ONLY at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church on Monday morning at 10 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GIESMANN CLARENCE R. (DUTCH) A...
GIESMANN CLARENCE R. (DUTCH) Age 90, of Baldwin, on Thursday, September 7, 2017, passed away peacefully with loving family by his side. Loving husband of Shirley Giesmann and the late Patricia E. Giesmann; father of Clarence (Nancy) Giesmann, Jr. and Susan Giesmann; son of the late Lillian (Weber) Giesmann and John G. Giesmann; brother of the late John W. (Harriet) Giesmann; grandfather of Dana (Shawn) Hoffman, Richard (Crystal) Giesmann and Paul Stadelman, Jr.; great-grandfather to Justin and Jason Hoffman; and uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Clarence was a graduate of Baldwin High School in 1945 and veteran of World War II from the 78th division of the 311th regiment of the United States Army. Clarence was also a longtime employee of Pennsylvania American Water where he retired from in 1989. After retirement, Clarence traveled between Pittsburgh and Geneva, Florida as well as his camp in Pymatuning. He was a big football fan and never missed a game. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, September 10, 2017, and Monday, September 11, 2017, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PUHLMAN MARGARET "PEGGY" (DREW...
PUHLMAN MARGARET "PEGGY" (DREW) Of Bethel Park, died at home, on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, age 77, beloved wife for 49 years of the late M. Richard "Dick" Puhlman, loving mother of Molly (Tim) Few, Polly (Bill) Reid, Pam (Bob) Vennare, Patty Bender, Rick (Susan), Mark (Pam), and Eric (Tracy); sister of Mary Jane McLaughlin and the late Nancy Malarky; sister-in-law of Bob Malarky; survived by 20 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; preceeded in death by grandson, Cory Bender; also survived by her faithful "love bug," Peanut. The family would like to thank Vitas Hospice for their loving and compassionate care. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (RT 88), Library. Funeral Service Tuesday at noon in Peters Creek Baptist Church. Contributions may be made to Angel Ridge Animal Rescue or Washington Area Humane Society. davidhenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZABUSKY CHARLOTTE FOX AGE 85, ...
ZABUSKY CHARLOTTE FOX Age 85, died August 23, 2017, in Pittsburgh. Born and raised in Malden, MA, she graduated from Radcliffe College, later earning a master's in multilingual education from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She lived in California and New Jersey, moving to Pittsburgh, where she spent the past 40 years. Charlotte loved traveling, having lived in Germany, Italy, England, Israel, and Japan, and visiting the Soviet Union many times with her then-husband, physicist Norman Zabusky. In 1970 Charlotte began working with immigrants and refugees as director of the New Americans Program at Neighborhood House in Morristown, NJ. In Pittsburgh, she continued that work with the Jewish Family & Children's Service. During her 20-year tenure there, she helped establish the Pittsburgh Naturalization Assistance Program, as well as the Pittsburgh Refugee and Immigration Assistance Center, which she spearheaded from 2001 until her retirement. For her compassion and leadership, Charlotte received the Rudolph Jewish Communal Professional Award (2005), and the inaugural Excellence in Service award from the PA Refugee Resettlement Program and Bureau of Employment & Training (2008). A writer her entire life, she published two books: American Mosaic: The Immigrant Experience in the Words of Those Who Lived It, a 1980 New York Times Notable Book, and Beyond Borders (2008), photo essays about American expatriate women. Known as hostess extraordinaire, avid reader, crossword puzzle expert, and cat lover, Charlotte loved the Pittsburgh Symphony, Leonard Cohen songs, and Big Band music. Charlotte was predeceased by siblings, Miriam Fox and Sherwood Fox; and her son, Alexander Nicholas Fox Zabusky. She is survived by daughters, Stacia Zabusky (Donald Spector) and Erica Zabusky (Mitch Stockton); and grandchildren, Antal, Elias, and Madeleine. Funeral services will be private. Professional Services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alexander Zabusky Fund of JF&CS (5743 Bartlett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217) or Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (411 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1006, New York, NY 10016). Full obituary at: http://www. dalessandroltd.com/obituaries/Charlotte-Zabusky/#!/Obituary Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHRIVER GRACE V. (CABLE) OF PE...
SHRIVER GRACE V. (CABLE) Of Penn Hills, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Loving wife of the late Thomas Shriver; beloved mother of Gail Lager, Donna (Terry) Mooney, Kenneth, Albert (Karen) Linamen and the late Ralph (Carol surviving) Ritter; daughter of the late Albert R. and Carrie E. (Watt) Cable. Also survived by ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Grace was active with dance and aerobics at the Penn Hills Senior Center. Also active at the YMCA along with growing beautiful orchids as a hobby. Visitation will be held Sunday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills, where a service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBINSON GLORIA L. (KOHLMYER) ...
ROBINSON GLORIA L. (KOHLMYER) Age 94, on September 6 , 2017, at Broadmore Senior Living in Bridgeville, formerly of Uniontown, Barefoot Bay Florida, and Upper St. Clair. She was married for 65 years to her sweetheart, Arthur Earl Robinson, who passed away in April, 2012. Gloria was born in Mt. Lebanon to the late Walter and Edith (Lacey) Kohlmyer. She was preceded by her siblings, Walter James Jim Kohlmyer and Janet (Kohlmyer) Philippe. She grew up in the Beadling section of Upper St. Clair and graduated from McMIllan School and Mt. Lebanon HIgh School. Her employment was at the high school as a secretary, Commonwealth Trust Company as a teller and manager of the bookkeeping department, and St. Clair hospital, from the day it opened, for many years, in all areas of the business and admission offices. Gloria was honorably discharged from the WAVES during World War II and also served as a USO hostess. Her hobby was music. She taught herself to play the piano and organ and enjoyed playing for family and friends. Gloria always said she had a good life, was proud of her accomplishments and treasured her family. Gloria was loved by all who knew her and she made friends everywhere she went. She is survived by her daughter, Lana (Richard) Nalichowski; grandsons, Richard Lee and Carl David (Patricia); great-granddaughter, Violet Gloria; 15 nieces and nephews; several cousins and many friends. Memorials may be made to St. Clair Hospital, The American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Family and friends received on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333), where a service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray. View and share condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PARR RICHARD W. ON MONDAY, SEP...
PARR RICHARD W. On Monday, September 4, 2017, of Providence Point, formerly of Bethel Park. Beloved husband of 64 years to Ann (Marshall); devoted father of William R. (Carla) and J. Douglas (Shelly) Parr; proud grandfather of Alexander W., Nicholas F., Kathlyn A. and Rachel N. Parr ; son of the late Nicholas and Marie (Pelley) Parr. Service will be private with no visitation. Arrangements handled by the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227. If desired, family suggests contributions to Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ANZELONE GUY, JR. AGE 62, OF S...
ANZELONE GUY, Jr. Age 62, of Shadyside, passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Son of Dorothy (Demann) Anzelone and the late Guy Anzelone, Sr.; brother of Saundra (Al) DeFazio and John (Jaime) Anzelone; uncle of Anthony, Natalie, Nicholas, and Aleassa; great-uncle of Nico. Services and interment will be private for the family. Arrangements by BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KLAMMER BETTIE F. ON THURSDAY,...
KLAMMER BETTIE F. On Thursday, September 7, 2017. Wife of the late Edward C. Klammer; beloved mother of Edward A. (Suzanne) Klammer and Geralyn (Steve) Miele and the late Mark Klammer; sister of Rosella and Josephine Catania and Caroline Uzyak; grandmother of Benjamin and Joseph Klammer; and her beloved cat, Dinky Belle. Friends received Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Funeral on Wednesday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Friendship Campus Church at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCLELLAND RONALD RON M. AGE...
McCLELLAND RONALD RON M. Age 76, of North Hills, died on September 7, 2017. Husband of Sandra (Shipman) McClelland; dear father of Scott M. McClelland, Tracey (John) Bernard, Jeff Conley, Mark Conley and Celeste (Robert) Schneider; loving grandfather of Ashley, Trisha, Dustin, Cheyenne, Jacob and Samantha; great-grandfather of Emery; brother of David (Paula) McClelland and Karen (Dominic) Bausano. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He enjoyed working at Napa and spending time at the Fish Club. No Visitation, Services Private. Arrangements entrusted to SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Please leave condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FITZURKA DOROTHY (KOSANOVICH) ...
FITZURKA DOROTHY (KOSANOVICH) Wife of the late John Fitzurka; mother of the late John Vicinsky (Mary Bernadette), and the late Ronald Vicinsky; grandmother of Jennifer (Jeffrey) Ashley, Michael Vicinsky (Kate Muirhead), and Deborah Vicinsky (John Jasper); sister of the late Samuel Kosanovich, Della Gleva, Mary Kosanovich, Zora Reith, Mileva Mirchich, Helen Wagner, and Anna Kraus; aunt of Mildred (Bob) Hess, Sam (Jeannine) Kosanovich, Donna Trynauer, Joanne Trussell, Roberta Fedor, Pat Chilton, and many more; cherished friend of Rose Marie and John Chalovich. Dorothy was a kind and caring person who was always ready to help whenever and wherever needed. She was a highly praised cook, and her baked goods were renowned amongst her family and friends. Dorothy enjoyed traveling to the casino with her friends and playing the slots. While a conservative player, she managed to win every now and then, and she would often remark in recent years, Nothing ever hurts me when I'm in there. Her greatest accomplishment was family. She was proud of her sons and grandchildren, and she celebrated every success they had. Dorothy will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of sharing in her life. Family and friends will be received on Monday, September 11, 2017, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236. A Blessing Service will follow in the funeral home chapel. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SUNDERLIN ROBERT DANIEL DAN, A...
SUNDERLIN ROBERT DANIEL Dan, age 68, of McDonald, Mt. Pleasant Twp., died suddenly on Thursday, September 7, 2017, in his home. He was born June 11, 1949, in Virginia, a son of Constance Reynolds Martin of McDonald and the late Robert Eli Sunderlin. Mr. Sunderlin was a retired medical systems analyst for Bayer Corp. and was a US Air Force veteran. He enjoyed motorcycles (especially the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Group) and the outdoors. Surviving are his wife, Susan Joan Sommer Sunderlin; children, Robert Joshua (Sara) Sunderlin of Bridgeville and Erin Elizabeth (James McDonald) Sunderlin of NC; grandchildren, Amelia Mae, Sadie Lee and Riley James Sunderlin and Addilyn McDonald. He is also survived by his mother, Constance Reynolds Martin of McDonald; brother, John Carson (Jean) Sunderlin of WV; and sister, Debby Lee (David) Radovich of Robinson Twp. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Eli Sunderlin. A celebration of his life will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 6-8 p.m. in the THOMAS - LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 314 W. Lincoln Ave., McDonald (724-926-2800), where service will be held at 8 p.m. Interment will be held in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Veterans Pittsburgh Fisher House, 4071-4089 University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Please sign the guestbook at thomas- littlefuneralservice.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KAREL FRANCES "FRANKIE" RAE AG...
KAREL FRANCES "FRANKIE" RAE Age 75, on Sat., Sep. 2, 2017, originally of South Side. She was the beloved mother of Scott Ginley; grandmother of Roman Campbell, and Katrina, Courtney, and Gabby Ginley; and great-grandmother of Carmah Campbell, Leo, and Jason Marchese. Gathering will be held on MON. 5-7:30 p.m. at TIMOTHY K. SLATER FUNERAL SERVICES, INC., (412-381-3337), 425 Brownsville Rd., Mt. Oliver, 15210, where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Condolences at www.timothykslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARTING VIRGINIA ROSE (ORLANDO...
MARTING VIRGINIA ROSE (ORLANDO) Age 90, of Penn Hills, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont. Beloved wife of the late John H. Marting, Jr.; mother of Robyn (Keith Sr.) Gray and Tammy Marting; grandmother of Keith (Kristy) Gray, Jr., Karen Gray, Jay Wieczorkowski, Jr., and (Holly McGill), and Kelly Wieczorkowski; great- grandmother of Isabella Gray and Ivy Gray. A private visitation and Blessing Service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., Penn Hills. Donations in Virginia's memory may be made to The American Cancer Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHNSTON MARGARET M. MARGIE ...
JOHNSTON MARGARET M. MARGIE Age 95, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Allegheny Twp., PA, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Asbury Heights in Mt. Lebanon. A daughter of the late Harry Kunkle Johnston and Olga Pauline (Schriner) Johnston, she was born March 15, 1922, in Allegheny Twp., PA. Margie had been employed as a secretary by Westinghouse before her retirement. She was a very active member of the Pine Run Presbyterian Church in Markle where she served as Clerk of Sessions and participated in the Woman's Circle. She was also the church organist who worked with both youth and adult choirs. Margie had a passion for music and the arts and enjoyed spending time with her friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Juanita R. Johnston in May 2013. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Pine Run Presbyterian Church, 1117 White Cloud Road, Markle, PA, with the Rev. Lanny Mellinger officiating. A luncheon will follow in the Fellowship Hall of the Church. Interment will be held privately at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Allegheny Twp. Arrangements have been entrusted to CLAWSON FUNERAL & CREMATION CENTER, 170 Main Street, Leechburg, (724-842-1051). Condolences to the Johnston family may be offered at clawsonfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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