ENGELHARDT KARL Karl Engelhardt, age 65, of the North Side, died peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017. He was the loving husband of forty-three years to Donna (Schmidt) Engelhardt; proud father of Matt (wife, Kelly) Engelhardt, Lori (husband, Keith, Jr.) Potraffke, and Julie (husband, Matt) Wiles; cherished Pap of Jordyn and Jax; brother of Janet Lewicke, JoAnne Hrehocik, and Kurt Engelhardt. Family and friends are welcome to gather for a Memorial Service being held at Riverview U.P. Church, 3505 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15214, on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial donations to the church. Arrangements are under the direction of H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC. (412-364-4444). Condolences may be offered at www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BELZ CAROLYN (BOAG) AGE 79, O...
BELZ CAROLYN (BOAG) Age 79, on September 11, 2017. Carolyn died in the arms of her oldest son, Jimmy. She was a much loved mother, friend, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, earlier this year. She was a nurse practitioner and, in a different time, would have been a doctor. Her son, Mark, was so inspired by her intellect that he became a doctor. She was a very caring woman who crusaded for those in need, inspiring her daughter, Kristen, to become an attorney and social worker for children and youth in need. She was a zealous campaigner for the rights of individuals with disabilities, having been thrust into that role with the birth of her oldest son in 1967. Jimmy has Down Syndrome and was born at a time when institutionalization was the norm. Carolyn and her husband brought Jimmy home and began their advocacy of individuals with disabilities. Jimmy is a caring uncle and son who supported Carolyn after her husband died. She called him her Indian Chief. After cashing in an insurance policy, Carolyn attended nurse's training through Presbyterian Hospital, graduating in 1959. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing in night class, working her way through college alongside Jonas Salk. She put her own career on hold after Jimmy was born, going back to school to obtain a Master's Degree in Nursing through the University of Pittsburgh when Kristen was in first grade. She became a pediatric nurse practitioner and spent a majority of her career working with families and children at Children's Hospital Neurology Department. She supervised countless drug studies for newly developed seizure drugs. Her skills and dedication helped innovative new drugs to be approved for the treatment of devastating seizure disorders. She loved her friends and would do anything to support them. She once walked into Magee Women's Hospital to help a friend who feared her son had a significant heart defect, to assure her he was perfectly healthy. She was also a teacher and support to many colleagues and students. Carolyn adored her grandchildren and found great joy in talking with them and seeing all four of them grow. She gladly took pictures of Flat Stanley in her travels and endured countless Sesame Street Live, Disney on Ice, and Paw Patrol performances because it brought joy to her grandchildren. She kept a healthy supply of grandma cookies for their visits and started the school bus game which her daughter continues with her children. Carolyn is survived by her son, James, Mark (wife, Lori Lee Larson), and daughter, Kristen Belz Ornato (husband, Gene Ornato); grandchildren, Kathleen and Christopher Belz, Ellen and Gino Ornato. Carolyn was also the reluctant grandmother to Kristen's four cats, Arlo, Alice, Savanna, and Brian (fka Pumpkin Pie). The family will receive visitors at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road in Penn Hills, PA 15235, on Friday, September 22, 2017, between 2 and 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 701 Allegheny River Boulevard, Verona, PA 15147, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2017. She will be buried in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies with her husband in a private interment. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Pennsylvania (Aspire Program), 118 52nd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 or Trinity Lutheran Church, 701 Allegheny River Boulevard, Verona, PA 15147. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOLEBIEWSKI WAYNE E. SUDDENLY ...
GOLEBIEWSKI WAYNE E. Suddenly on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Beloved husband of Manuela Golebiewski; loving father of Mark Golebiewski; son of the late Bernard and Virginia Golbiewski; son-in-law of William and Gisela Trost; brother of Joseph (Janice) Golebiewski; brother-in-law of Rose (Chris) Murray; uncle of David, John, April, Amber, and Michael. Friends received Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SZAFRANSKI-EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie, where a Blessing Service will be held Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. Wayne was the former owner of Steel City Airsoft and was known as Big Daddy to all his players. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAVIS MARLENE J. (MOSLEY) PITT...
DAVIS MARLENE J. (MOSLEY) Pittsburgh renowned Gospel artist, a true legend, age 70. Daughter of the late Thurston and Ella Mae Mosley; beloved mother of Vonjana (Matthew) Knight; sister of Karen (Calvin) Womack; and a host of grandchildren; and all her sons and daughters whom she raised and loved; and her Gospel artist peers who respected her stylings; and a host of relatives and many dear friends. Family will receive guests Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, 2-8 p.m. followed by a public Memorial musical from 5-8 p.m. at Living Waters Church, 337 Shaw Ave., Clairton, PA 15025. Funeral Ceremony Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, 12 Noon at Pentecostal Temple C.O.G.I.C., 300 E. Liberty Blvd. WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 412-241-7998. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHWEINBERG GERTRUDE ELIZABETH...
SCHWEINBERG GERTRUDE ELIZABETH Age 88, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away, on Monday, September 18, 2017, due to complications associated with Acute Renal Failure. Gertrude "Gert" was born in Allegheny County on May 9, 1929. She was married to Charles R. Schweinberg on May 20, 1950. They were married for 50 years. Gert is survived by her children, Raymond J., Charles F., John M., Karl M. and Mary K. Connolly; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, and other family and friends. Gert worked as a City of Pittsburgh School Crossing Guard. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Thursday 4-8 p.m. Funeral Service on Friday at 2 p.m. at Christ Church at Grove Farm. Rev. Barry J. Mariana officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to "Activities Office", Cranberry Place, 5 St. Francis Way, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. Gert's family wishes to thank the caring and friendly staff of Cranberry Place. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOLMES DONALD A. WINDY JACK...
HOLMES DONALD A. WINDY JACK Age 88, of Kennedy Township, passed away with his family by his side on September 19, 2017. He was the son of the late Robert and Grace Holmes. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude Holmes; father of Thomas (Deborah), Catherine (Bill) Abee, Denise, Robert, the late Jackie (Colleen), and the late Michael; 13 grandchildren, (Adam Brown, Michael, Angel and Tommy Holmes, Dan Mulkeen, Rikki Lyn and Ginny Riccardi, Larry and Chris Holmes, Chet and Nicole Glowacki, Zach and Abby Holmes; and 16 great- grandchildren). Beloved brother of Thelma (late Jim) McKnight, Shirley (late Jack) Knight and the late Harry (late Anna Mae) and Ronald (Joann). He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. He was a proud member of the U.S. Army for 40+ years, both Active, Inactive, and the Reserves. Former Chaplin of the West Park Fire Department. Former Commander of the American Legion Post 464, and a member of Moon Run American Legion. Family will receive friends on WEDNESDAY from 6-8 p.m. and THURSDAY from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Rd., Kennedy Township, where prayers will be offered FRIDAY at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Malachy Church at 10 a.m. mcdermottfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JASON HENRY E. AGE 91, ON TUES...
JASON HENRY E. Age 91, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, of Whitehall. Beloved brother of Monica Krayvo. Henry is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, September 21, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MORRIS MELBA RUTH (GALLOWAY) A...
MORRIS MELBA RUTH (GALLOWAY) Age 90 on Saturday September 16, 2017 of Washington,PA. Wife of the late James "Jimmie" Morris Melba is survived by loving family and friends.A visitation/burial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME INC. (412) 321-0495 Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MALIE JOHN F. JACK SUDDENLY,...
MALIE JOHN F. JACK Suddenly, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Devoted and loving husband of Sally (Metzler) Malie. Son of the late John and Sarah Malie; brother of Donald (Gloria) Malie and the late Robert (Susan) Malie; special brother-in-law of Bob and Marie Sciulli; special uncle of Marlene and Phil Krywicki, Linda and Jim McGrady, Donna and Marc Cosentino; treasured great-uncle of Kara, Jillian, Christine, Mara, Dominic, Angelo and Mario. Visitations Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the BORON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1719 Brownsville Road. Funeral Prayers on Friday at 9:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Apostles Parish at St. Norbert Church at 10:30 a.m. Jack was a Fire Captain with the City of Pittsburgh for over 40 years. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRASHNA CHARLOTTE L. AGE 86, O...
KRASHNA CHARLOTTE L. Age 86, of Green Tree, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Beloved wife of 63 years to Joseph V. Krashna; daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Morgan) Johnson; beloved mother of Robert (Tina) Krashna and Taren Keller; loving grandmother to Dustin (Sadie) Krashna, Christopher (Ashley) Krashna and Lindsey West; great-grandmother to Joel and Charlotte Krashna. Friends welcome Thursday 2-8 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Friday in S.S. Simon & Jude Church. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Condolences to the family may be left at www. slaterfuneral.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LINK GERALDINE L. GERALDINE, ...
LINK GERALDINE L. Geraldine, age 92, of Oakdale, died Monday, September 18, 2017, in the Norbert Personal Care Home, Pittsburgh. She was born June 6, 1925, in Oakdale, a daughter of the late William and Julia Darabos Wilcox. Mrs. Link previously worked as a sales clerk at Ames. She enjoyed going to the casinos and spending time with her family. Surviving are her children, Teri (Chip) Page of AL, Thomas (Sharon) Link of North Fayette Twp. and William Link of Oakdale; grandchildren, Ashley and Andy Page, Stephanie and Rachel Link. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Link (1990); and sisters, Virginia, Carole; and a brother, James. Friends will be received Thursday 6-8 p.m. in the THOMAS - LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 5000 Noblestown Road, Oakdale (724-693-2800), with funeral service following at 8 p.m. Please sign the guestbook at thomas-littlefuneralservice. com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MORROW WILLIAM BILL D. AGE ...
MORROW WILLIAM BILL D. Age 84, of Hampton Township, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017. He was born at home on December 3, 1932, in Hampton Township to David E. and Margaret G. (Smith) Morrow. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Harper) Morrow; proud father of two daughters, Colonel Susan Wagner, of Manassas, VA and Kathleen Irwin, of Nero Beach, FL and his son, James Morrow, of Pittsburgh; and loving grandfather of four grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, William David Morrow, Jr. Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Bill had an Esso Service station for 27 years and later he worked for Hampton School District. He drove or monitored the school buses. The kids called him "Mr. Bill". Bill was a member of John E. Mair Lodge 729 and a Past Master of Glenshaw Masonic Lodge 793, the Knights Templar, Syria Shriners, Legion of Honor and Knights of Mecca. Bill's family will welcome friends from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at KING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2841 Woodland Circle in Allison Park. There will be a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. A Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at the King Funeral Home, with Mike Barton officiating. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors in Allegheny County Memorial Park in Allison Park. The family suggests Memorial donations may be made in honor of Bill to Syria Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Syria Shriners, 1877 Shriners Way, Cheswick, PA 15024 with his name noted in the memo. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Bill's family at www.kingfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CALOCCIA FRANK F. "CAL" "SONNY...
CALOCCIA FRANK F. "CAL" "SONNY" Age 81, of New Eagle, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017, in Monongahela-Valley Hospital. Born September 25, 1935, in Cokeburg, he was the son of Felix and Amelia (Zarak) Caloccia. A 1954 graduate of Ellsworth High School, Cal served from 1958-1960 in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Damien of Molokai Parish in Monongahela and had belonged to their Knights of Columbus Council #2600 and their Holy Name Society. He was a member of the Monongahela Elks Lodge #455, the Cokeburg Sons of Italy Club and for many years was a devoted supporter of the former Mon-Valley Catholic High School. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn (Marraccini) Caloccia, whom he married April 15, 1961; a daughter and son-in-law, Juliann and Leonard Romasco, of New Eagle; three grandchildren, Anthony, Dominic, and Maria Romasco; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Gene and JoAnn Marraccini, of New Eagle; along with several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his sister, Regina and her husband, Fred Ambrose. Friends will be received at the MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess Street, Monongahela, 724-258-6767, marshallmarrafuneralhome.com from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday. Funeral prayers will begin in the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial that will be Celebrated on Saturday September 23, 2017, beginning at Noon in St. Damien of Molokai Parish with Fr. William Terza as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery (Carroll Twp.). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HENSEL WILLIAM A., SR. ON WEDN...
HENSEL WILLIAM A., Sr. On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, of Regent Square. Husband of the late Diana (Vukmir) Hensel; loving father of William A. Hensel, Jr. and his wife, Wendy of Swisshelm Park, and Marianne Hensel of Rutherford, NJ; dear Pap Pap of Kerianne and Peter; loving uncle of Sandy Morgan and Miles Pavlovic. Bill retired from the Pittsburgh Board of Education and was a Korean War veteran. Friends received 2-8 p.m. FRIDAY ONLY at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. A Graveside Service will be held in the Grandview Cemetery, North Versailles on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. EVERYONE TO GATHER AT THE FUNERAL HOME AT 9:30 A.M. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PHOEBE CHARLES H., SR. AGE 89,...
PHOEBE CHARLES H., Sr. Age 89, of Asbury Heights, formerly of Glade Mills, PA passed away peacefully on September 20, 2017. Born on November 9, 1927, he was the son of the late Grace and Charles Phoebe. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Phoebe for 66 years; loving father of Charles H. (Susan) Phoebe, Jr., Holly (Peter) Feiler, Amy (the late Paul) Schuldner, and Jay (Sandra) Phoebe; cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Charles was an avid gardener, a master gardener from Penn State. He was a judge at the Butler County Farm Shows for 4H. He was a University of Pittsburgh Graduate with a degree in Engineering working his entire career for Gulf Research. Family and friends are welcome Sunday, September 24, 2017, from 1-3 p.m. at CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Butler County 4H, 101 Motor Pool Way, Butler, PA 16001, 724-287-4761. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at cremationfuneralcare.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRUBER RICHARD A. AGE 75, OF O...
GRUBER RICHARD A. Age 75, of Ohio Twp., on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Survived by his Beloved Significant Other Ruth Dolan; loving father to Randall (Leslie Githens) Gruber, Susan (Robert) Bajoras, Amy (Jesse) Myron; grandfather of Mathew (Molly Homchenko) Bajoras, Karalyn (Scotty) Longenecker, Lindsey Walker and Zachary Walker. Also survived by four nieces and a nephew. Preceded in death by his wife, Amelia Min (Buczkowski) Gruber. Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Glenshaw Saturday 10 a.m. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Richard had a lifelong passion for music. He began in the music ministry at St. Mary's Church in Aleppo Township at an early age, began playing the organ for services at age 12, and served as its choir director for 46 years, up until the time of his passing. Richard also was drum major at North Allegheny High School and formed the choral group, the Glen Andrew Singers, in the late 60's. He spent the majority of his career as an investigator for the Food & Drug Administration, and most recently as the business manager for St. Mary's. Richard will also be remembered for his sense of humor which typically found its way into a conversation whether he was with family, friends, choir, or on the job. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LIBENSON JEROME M. BELOVED HUS...
LIBENSON JEROME M. Beloved husband, father, brother, friend and a highly respected attorney, passed on May 16, 2017, in Coronado, California, at the age of 91, where he resided with his wife of 64 years, Harriette, after a long and distinguished career as a trial attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jerry was born March 22, 1926, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the second of four children of Jack and Sarah Libenson. He was predeceased by his brothers, Arnold and Bobby. After interrupting college to serve in the U.S. Navy as an Air Gunner, he graduated from the Penn State University and then the Cornell Law School in 1952. Starting his career with the U.S. Department of Justice, in Washington, D.C., he soon settled in Pittsburgh where he took cases that were "too hard" for other attorneys, and he successfully argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in the seminal admiralty case of Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp., v. Pfeifer, establishing the measure of damages for injured longshoremen. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister, Joan Scheinholtz of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania; sons, Clark (Paulette) of San Diego, California, Ross (Susie) of Kensington, California; and daughter, Sue of Haines, Alaska; two grandsons and four granddaughters. Burial was in San Diego with military honors presented by Lt. Col. Jay Kopelman, U.S. Marines (ret.), the son of his college roommate. Contributions may be made to Hillel of San Luis Obispo, Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh, Southeast Alaska Conservation Council or to a charity of the donor's choice. He will be remembered and missed by those who had the privilege of knowing him. May his memory be a blessing. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STONER ELAINE C. ELAINE, AGE 7...
STONER ELAINE C. Elaine, age 77, of Penn Hills, died Wednesday morning, September 20, 2017, with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Ralph N. Stoner, Jr.; dear mother of Coleen and her husband, Craig Nies, of Myrtle Beach, SC and her son, Jeffrey E. Stoner of Penn Hills; loving sister of Barbara Ann (John) O'Brien, Lorraine (Jerry) Herrington and Mary (Joseph) Erdos; grandmother of Matthew and Andrew Nies. Elaine is survived by nine loving nieces and nephews and many friends. She was a member of William McKinley Center Penn Hills and served on the board of directors for over 30 years. She enjoyed Tai Chi and yoga, and belonged to numerous card clubs, especially enjoyed playing 500 bid. Following all the Pittsburgh sports teams was always a priority for Elaine. Friends and family will be received at BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Services Saturday morning at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Family suggests memorials to William McKinley Center, 1101 Center Ave., Verona, PA 15147. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FABIAN SUE ANN (GROSS) AGE 74,...
FABIAN SUE ANN (GROSS) Age 74, of Pittsburgh, on Monday, September 18, 2017. beloved wife of Louis A. Fabian; mother of Marc (Benita) Haberman, David (Patti) Haberman, and Adam (Emily) Haberman; grandma Sue to Reid, Blair, and Brandon. Predeceased by her sister, Bea Green. Graveside services will be held on Friday in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Arthritis Foundation, PO Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077-7491. Services entrusted to WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, Scott Township. www.Slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EDWARDS MARY S. CALLAWAY AGE 8...
EDWARDS MARY S. CALLAWAY Age 82, of Clairton, formerly of Columbus, OH, died September 14, 2017, in AHN Jefferson Regional Hospital. Survivors include son, Tony Edwards, of Columbus, OH; brother, Rev. William C. (Leona) Callaway of Clairton; one granddaughter, nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends. Family will be receive friends Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Mt. Olive First Baptist Church, 451 Park Ave., Clairton, PA, where services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the ROBERT A. WATERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Clairton, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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