CIOPPA CLYDELLA A. Age 68, on Friday, September 15, 2017, of Wilkins Twp., formerly of Jeanette and Rankin. Wife of the late Anthony J. Dee Dee Cioppa, Sr.; loving mother of Anthony T.J. (Brandi) Cioppa, Michael Cioppa and Jason (Jessica) Cioppa; sister of Paul Nichols and the late Ralph Buddy Nichols; cherished grandmother of Schyler, Anthony, Alayna, Brenden B.B., Taylor Rose, Trinity, Tierney, Ava and Veta; great-grandmother of Mariah. She will be missed by her nephews, nieces, brothers-in- law and sisters-in-law; and her extended family. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001 SUNDAY ONLY 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Good Shepherd Church, Braddock on Monday at Noon. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEYA ROBERT A. AGE 83, OF SHAL...
LEYA ROBERT A. Age 83, of Shaler Township, on September 14, 2017. Husband of Denise Counahan Leya; father of Robert D. (Jennifer), Kevin (Lisa), Shawn (Paula) Leya, Lynn (Doug) Moeller and Colleen (Greg) Barry; grandfather of Michael, Kara, Nicole, Brian, Anna, Shawn, Caelan, Katherine and Phillip; son of the late Robert R. and Catherine R. Leya; brother of Donald L. Leya (Eileen) and the late Patricia Conley (Tom); also many nieces and nephews. Mr. Leya took great pride in everything he did, from his family to gardening, he was also an avid sportsman. He will be greatly missed and was truly one of a kind. Visitation Sunday 12 noon until 6:00 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11:30 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Parkinson's Foundation, 575 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Please visit us at www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MITNIK ANNA T. (SAJNOVSKY) AV...
MITNIK ANNA T. (SAJNOVSKY) AVON ANNIE Of North Braddock and West Mifflin, age 96, on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John Mitnik; dear friend of Cecelia and Ed Fisher. For 48 years, until retiring in 2000, Ann was a well-known sales representative for Avon products. Friends welcome on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112, 412-824- 8800. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church of Good Shepherd Parish on Monday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHNSON GUSSIE, PH.D ON WEDNES...
JOHNSON GUSSIE, Ph.D On Wednesday, September 13, 2017, beloved husband of Elveta L. Johnson; father of Stephanie Rose (Tony Rose), Adrena Johnson, Doreen Smith and Ellyce Johnson; brother of Gertha Grinage, Elda Murray, Archie Johnson; and deceased brothers and sisters; also survived by twelve grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theatre of Operations, Dr. Johnson was an educator with the Pittsburgh Public Schools, starting his career as a math and science teacher before moving to administration. He was a middle school Principal until his retirement after 40 years with the district. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Tuesday in Shadyside Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARTIN JEAN RUPANI AGE 82, OF ...
MARTIN JEAN RUPANI Age 82, of Bulger, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, in Pathways at The Residence at Willow Lane. She was born August 21, 1935, a daughter of the late Armando (Mando) and Elma Jouret Rupani; wife of the late George E. Martin, Jr.; and twin sister of the late June Rupani; beloved mother of Denise (Sam) Corcoran, Gregory L. (Linda) Martin, Sr. and Debra Martin (Franco Colaizzi); grandmother of Amanda Laverty, Lauren Corcoran (Shane) Emrich, Kelly Corcoran, Marcy Bender, Melissa Smithers, Monica LaRue, Gregory L. Martin II, and Gwendolyn Corbin; also 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; sister of Charles (Irene) Rupani, Sr.; sister-in-law of John F. Martin, William Martin and Ruth Skornicka. Friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2017, in the TAUCHER FUNERAL HOME, 23 Erie Mine Road, Burgettstown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 18, 2017, in St. Ann Church, Bulger with the Rev. Bob Staszewski, pastor, as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann Church, 967 Grant St., Bulger, PA 15019 or Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit: www. taucherfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHUMAKER MARY LOU AGE 81, OF B...
SHUMAKER MARY LOU Age 81, of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2017. She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, James E. Shumaker; son, Scott Shumaker; and sister, Dorothy Rhodes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin R. and Lucille Pearson. She was formerly a teacher at Brentwood School District, and a devoted wife and mother. Private services have been entrusted to the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HENKEL HELEN C. (VARAS) ON WED...
HENKEL HELEN C. (VARAS) On Wednesday, September 13, 2017, Helen Varas Henkel, age 92, of Ingram. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Varas and the late Raymond P. Henkel; dear mother of Theresa "Terry" (late Leonard) Varas-Anglin, Dianne (Chuck) Scott of Jacksonville, NC and Donna (Bill) Stayduhar; also six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; preceded in death by brothers, James and Lawrence White; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends received at the HERSHBERGER-STOVER INC., FUNERAL HOME, 170 Noble Ave., Crafton on Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10 a.m. in Ascension Worship Site of St. Philip Church, 114 Berry St., Ingram, Pgh., PA 15205. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOUY ALICE (LEICHER) ON THURSD...
HOUY ALICE (LEICHER) On Thursday, September 14, 2017, Alice (Leicher) Houy, of Bellevue, born June 20, 1928, in Pittsburgh, PA. Beloved wife of the late Ben L. Houy, Jr.; beloved mother of Richard (Maureen) Houy and the late Janet Ann Houy; daughter of the late Carl and Cora (Mitchell) Leicher; sister of Edward (Joan) Leicher, Harry (Peggy) Leicher, Carl (Mary Anne) Leicher, Jennifer (Clyde) Laughery, Barry (Dorothy Mae) Leicher, and the late Marie (Norman) Schlick and the late Lois (Robert) Krepp; stepdaughter of the late Hilda D. Leicher; aunt to many numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue, where Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HORVAT OLGA OLGA HORVAT, AGE 9...
HORVAT OLGA Olga Horvat, age 97, of Munhall, passed away on September 13, 2017. Olga is survived by her loving children, Marilyn (Joseph) Kuenzig and Lawrence (Irene) Horvat; grandchildren, Timothy (Danielle Horner) Kuenzig, Glenn (Grace Park) Kuenzig, Gregory (Karren Gill) Kuenzig, Michael (Christy) Horvat, and Kimberly (Chris) Zupko; great-grandchildren, Alex Kuenzig and Evan Zupko. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael Horvat; and also by her two sisters and four brothers. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at Saint Therese of Lisieux Parish, 1 Saint Therese Court, Munhall, PA 15120. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHARAPP HARRIET ON THURSDAY, S...
CHARAPP HARRIET On Thursday, September 14, 2017 . Beloved wife of the late Babe Charapp; cherished mother of Ron (Linda) Charapp and Cyndi (Alan) Levine; grandmother of David (Betsy) Charapp, Kevin Charapp, Jess Kinna, Casee (Curtis) Gilbert, and Kyle Levine; great-grandmother of Daniel, Will, Arianna, Isaiah, Lily, and Sadie. Services and Interment PRIVATE. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 1200 Hosford Street, Suite 101, Hudson, WI 54016. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCQUAIDE WILLIAM J. IV AGE 65,...
McQUAIDE WILLIAM J. IV Age 65, of Lawrenceville, on Monday, September 11, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Frances C. (Bendick) McQuaide; loving father of Tamara A. (Lee) Reiland; cherished grandfather of Corinna (Greg), Delaney and Ashlynn; son of the late William J. and Leona (Weigand) McQuaide III; brother of Robert (Marcy), Mark (Cindy) and the late Lawrence (Dolores) McQuaide; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill retired from Rubber Products Tire Co. after 40 years. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Sunday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Monday at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DANKOVCIK ELEANOR M. SUDDENLY ...
DANKOVCIK ELEANOR M. Suddenly on Saturday, September 9, 2017, of Rankin. Daughter of the late John and Veronica; sister of the late Ann and Betty; cousin of Mark Palmer and his wife, Carla, of TX. She will be greatly missed by her extended family the Bucklin, Minardi, Nespoli, Onder, Rose, Sacco, and Taylor families; and her beloved friends, Patty Catone and Ruth Polasko. Eleanor worked as a key puncher at Westinghouse. Friends received 2-8 p.m. MONDAY ONLY at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in the Madonna del Castello Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday morning 11 a.m. Please send memorial contributions to the Madonna del Castello Church, 2021 South Braddock Ave., Swissvale, PA 15218. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KENNY JOHN JACK, JR. AGE 89,...
KENNY JOHN JACK, Jr. Age 89, of Whitehall, on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at home with family members present. Beloved husband of 59 years to the late M. Eileen Kenny; beloved father of Patrick (Michelle), Mary (Cliff) Ahlin, Terry (Valerie), and Tim (Mary Anne); ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was held with his family in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish. Burial was in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. If desired, family suggests contributions to the Western PA School for the Blind Children www.wpsbc.org. Arrangements by STEPHEN D. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Route 51 (Large) Jefferson Hills, (412-384-0350). www.stephendslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SKIRPAN JEFF ON SEPTEMBER 10, ...
SKIRPAN JEFF On September 10, 2017, Jeff, age 54, of Scott Twp., was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to be with his brother, Scott. He is survived by his mother, Jean Skirpan, who will love and miss him forever; late father, John Skirpan; brothers, Mark (Karen) and Keith (Becky) Skirpan; sisters, Sharon and Sandy Skirpan; and Jeff's late brother, Scott Skirpan. Also survived by many nephews and a niece. Jeff had two special nephews, Nathan and Eathen Kiszer. He loved them very much and considered them his sons and they told him every day that they loved him. Jeff loved his and Nathan's friend, Ashley Andrus. Jeff will be missed by his best and dear friend, Bill Dell. Jeff loved him like a brother. Jeff was a kindhearted soul. He liked to help everyone without them asking. He loved to clean. His mom says that he is now the housekeeper of Heaven. He loved to cut the grass, eat ice cream, to cook, to water the flowers, to visit the ships at the Carnegie Science Center, and to wear his USA and Steelers T-shirts. He was proud of his praying hands and Russian star tatoos. He would watch the "Spagnoli's" mini-series every Saturday night. Jeff would fly the American flag every day. Jeff cherished his Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail motorcycle more than anything in the world. Jeff's greatest gift and legacy was as an organ donor, he was able to give the gift of life, even in his death. Jeff fought the good fight. A special thank you to the Scott Twp. first responders and to the St. Clair Hospital ICU nurses. Love one another... you don't know what you have until they are gone. We will think of Jeff every time we hear a motorcycle. He is with the angels now. Roll on my brother on your Harley into the heavenly skies, you are now with your brother, Scott, and you can ride together. Private viewing for family only. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant St., Pgh., PA 15219. Funeral arrangements by HENNEY, BRADWELL & NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME, Carnegie. henneybradwellnirella.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARNES JOANNE THERESA JOANNE T...
BARNES JOANNE THERESA Joanne Theresa Barnes, aged 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Joanne was born October 1, 1935, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Francis Michael Gilboy and Helen Marie Vukelich. On September 3, 1955, Joanne married the love of her life, the late Harvey Lea Barnes, Jr. in Detroit, Michigan and, in 1960, relocated to Bellevue, PA, a lovely suburb of Pittsburgh, PA where Joanne's legacy began. Joanne was a loving mother to her 12 high-spirited children as well as many surrogate children along the way. Despite having 14 mouths to feed, there was always room for one or two more at 38 South Bryant. Joanne's greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and her favorite place to go with them was Nags Head, NC. In addition to being incredibly gifted in the arts of sewing and cooking, Joanne had a beautiful voice that could be heard in the pew at First Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, PA for over 20 years. Holidays were magical because of Joanne. Her attention to detail in gift-giving and meal preparation seemed impossible to achieve with a family so large, yet she did so with grace and poise. Joanne was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harvey Lea Barnes, Jr.; granddaughters, Blair Denise Taylor and Lauren May Reinstein; daughter-in-law, Sandra Grace Barnes; and her brother, Arthur Frederick Lampe. Joanne is survived by her children: Clinton Lee Barnes and wife, Nancy, Michele Barnes Taylor and husband, Billy, Duane Harvey Barnes and wife, Terry, Scott Frederick Barnes and wife, Kristen, Jonathan David Barnes, Lisa Annette Yancey and husband, David, Leah Jeanette Brittain and husband, Joe, Christopher John Barnes and wife, Tara, Jennifer Barnes Ryan and husband, Tom, Peter Donald Barnes and wife, Emily, Sean Michael Barnes and wife, Lori, and Harvey Lea Barnes III; in addition to 45 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at 1p.m. in the HOOVER FUNERAL HOME, 88 Lucy Avenue, Hershey, with the Rev. John A. Green, officiating. The family will begin receiving guests at Noon. Interment will follow in the Hershey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation at www.tnbcfoundation.org. Send condolences at www.hooverfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RYAN SISTER MARY JANET AGE 99,...
RYAN SISTER MARY JANET Age 99, died at Caritas Christi, the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill in Greensburg, on September 15, 2017. A Pittsburgh native, Sister Mary Janet entered the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill on September 8, 1935, from Sacred Heart Parish, Shadyside. Preceded in death by her parents, Malachy A. (Alex) and Josephine (Dalton) Ryan; three brothers, Edward, Regis, John A.; six sisters, Catherine Curry, Ann Byrd, Josephine Malley, Minnie Osterle, Mary Potts, and Dorothy O'Connor. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She earned a Bachelor's degree in secondary education from Duquesne University and a Master's degree in geography and history from the University of Pittsburgh. Sister Mary Janet taught students of the elementary and secondary levels in schools of the Altoona-Johnstown and Pittsburgh dioceses. In 1965, she began a long tenure as an assistant, then Associate Professor at Seton Hill University until her retirement in 1990. From 1990 until 2004, Sister Mary Janet volunteered her services to the Westmoreland County court advocacy program in Greensburg. She then continued to volunteer in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at Westmoreland County Community College. Sister Mary Janet received an honorary Seton Hill University Bachelor's degree and gained alumna status in 2005. In that same year, she was awarded the John J. McGrady award in recognition of her exemplary career and for her dedication to helping people in the most despairing moments of their lives. In 2006, Sister Mary Janet was recognized by the Westmoreland County Mental Health Association and received the Fred Funari Award of Distinction for her ministry to those who needed help at the most difficult times in their lives. In 2010, Sister Mary Janet was honored as a distinguished alumna of Sacred Heart Elementary School. A distinguished teacher, blessed with a keen sense of humor and a flair for entertaining others, Sister Mary Janet spoke of her life as a Sister of Charity, For most of my years in religious life, I have said this daily prayer from Psalms, 'God created my inmost self; His right hand holds me. For the wonder of your works, I thank you. Guide me in the way that is everlasting.' Visitation will be held Monday, September 18, 2017, from 2-7 p.m. with a Vigil to follow at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, September 19, 2017, from 1-4 p.m. with the Funeral Mass to follow at 4 p.m. at the Caritas Christi Motherhouse, Mt. Thor Rd., Greensburg, PA 15601. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Charity, De Paul Center, 144 DePaul Center Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. For more information visit the website, www.scsh.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARLAS MICHAEL R. BORN IN HOME...
BARLAS MICHAEL R. Born in Homestead, raised in Rankin, Mike passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at Lititz, PA, where he resided. He is survived by his wife, Joan A. (Aul) Barlas, of Lititz, to whom he was married for 46 loving years; two daughters, Margaret E. Barlas, MS, of St. Petersburg, FL, Frances M. Barlas, Ph.D., of Manassas, VA; a son, Michael E. Barlas, MBA, his wife, Emily (Savard) Barlas, MA, their son, Michael Blake Barlas, of Wilmington, NC; a sister, Margaret A. (Barlas) married to James Kocis, of Pittsburgh; along with many nieces and nephews. He graduated from St. Anselm High, Swissvale, in 1961 and received an Associate's Degree in Marketing from Robert Morris Junior College in 1963. Family and friends will be received at the SPACHT - SNYDER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Lititz, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. James Catholic Church, Lititz, PA. Interment with military honors will take place in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery privately and at the convenience of the family. Please pray for peace in this world. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FRASER KAREN ANN AGE 59, ON TH...
FRASER KAREN ANN Age 59, on Thursday, September 14, 2017, of Pleasant Hills, formerly of Munhall. Daughter of the late Mary Ann (Hreha) and David Fraser, Jr.; sister of David Fraser; dear friend of Cris Gill. Will be dearly missed by her family and friends. No visitations. Karen was a longtime member of the Western PA Humane Society/Animal Rescue and Animal Friends and, if desired, any donations in her memory may be made to either. Arrangements entrusted to R.V. ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., Homestead, PA. Condolences at www.rvandersonfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CONLIN JOHN F. JACK AGE 89, ...
CONLIN JOHN F. JACK Age 89, of Town of McCandless, on Friday, September 15, 2017. Beloved husband of 62 years to Eunice Doody Conlin; loving dad of Cathleen Woods (Mark) and Shawn Conlin (Mary Beth); brother of Richard "Dick" Conlin and the late Thomas Conlin; grandpa of Marissa, Neil, Ryan, Regis, Cody and Maura. Services are private. Arrangements with GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., Wexford, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOSKO RACHEL A., PH.D. (WATKIN...
KOSKO RACHEL A., Ph.D. (WATKINS) Age 70, of Baldwin Township, unexpectedly on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Beloved wife for 50 years of Deacon Joseph J. Kosko, Jr.; devoted mother of Kenneth M. (Dr. Joanna) Kosko, Dana (Mark) Luniewski, KariLynn and the late David Kosko; loving grandmother of Matthew, Paul and Sam; sister of Harry Watkins (Renchel); also survived by several nieces and nephews. Rachel was loving, kind and generous, without fault. She was the light of the world, giving graciously of her time, compassion and herself. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN CREMATION AND FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon, Monday from 2:00 until 8:00p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated in Saint Winifred Church, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Entombment in Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate your generosity and kindness in their time of loss. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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