IRELAND WILLIAM R. Age 95, of Hermitage, PA, on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Born on February 25, 1922 in Dormont, PA, to the late Daniel and Isabelle Ireland. Preceded in death by his wife, Marjory (Kennedy) Ireland. Beloved father of William Ireland, Richard Ireland and wife Debbie; brother of Jean Sweeney; cherished grandfather of four; adored great-grandfather of five. William retired from Mellon Bank as an Asst. V.P. and supervisor of the loan admin. dept. He graduated from Robert Morris School of Accounting and the University of Wisconsin, Graduate School of Banking. He was a Mason for over 60 years and a member of the John A. Brashear Lodge #743 F&AM and a life member of the Consistory Scottish Rite in the valley of Pgh. and the Shriners International Syria Temple. He enlisted in the Air Corp. Cadets in 1942 and received his commission of 2nd Lt. in 1943 and awarded his pilot wings in the US Army Air Corp. At Bill's request all arrangements are private. Inurnment will take place alongside his wife at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements by HERRICK COMPASSIONATE FUNERAL SERVICE, PC, Edward M. Herrick, Supervisor/Owner, 951 Cliff Mine Rd., N. Fayette Twp., Imperial, PA 724-695-7332. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PONGRACE AGNES D. (JOSEPH) AGE...
PONGRACE AGNES D. (JOSEPH) Age 104, of West Palm Beach, formerly of the North Side on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Wife of the late Paul Pongrace; loving mother of Paul E. Pongrace (Eva); proud grandmother of Adele Bonassi (John), Carolyn Miller (James) and Paul E. Pongrace III (Victoria); great-grandmother of Brittany Deiter (Adam), Kelsey Miller, Vivienne Pongrace and Faith Pongrace. No visitation. Services and interment private. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HANNEGAN GENEVIEVE JENNY JEN...
HANNEGAN GENEVIEVE JENNY Jenny Hannegan, age 78, of Wilkinsburg, passed on Monday, September 18, 2017, at West Penn Hospital. She was born February 12, 1939, in McKees Rocks, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Hannegan. Surviving are her sister, Mary D. Theis; and numerous family members and friends. Friends received at a Memorial visitation WEDNESDAY 2:00 p.m. until time of a Blessing Service at 4:00 p.m. at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Rd., Kennedy Twp., www.mcdermottfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MURPHY DONNA L. (DROST) AGE 74...
MURPHY DONNA L. (DROST) Age 74, of Valencia, died peacefully at home on September 20, 2017, surrounded by her loving family after a five and a half year battle with soft tissue cancer. Born May 26, 1943, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Kish) Drost. Beloved wife and best friend for 48 years of David L. Murphy; dear sister of Patricia and her husband, Dave McCormick and Dennis Drost. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Donna graduated from Carnegie High School in 1961, worked for Westinghouse Credit Corporation for ten years as a secretary in Pittsburgh and Virginia and finished her career as a legal secretary for McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP in Washington, D.C., retiring on November 1, 2009. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 30, 2017, at 10 a.m. in St. Frances Cabrini Church, 115 Trinity Drive, Aliquippa, PA 15001. In lieu of flowers, her family is requesting donations in Donna's memory to be made to Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania, 134 Shenot Road, Wexford, PA 15090. Arrangements by SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LTD., Bakerstown, www.schellhaasfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHATAK RICHARD PAUL DICK AGE...
CHATAK RICHARD PAUL DICK Age 90, of Mt. Lebanon, on Monday, September 18, 2017, while a patient at Asbury Heights, following complications from a spinal injury due to a fall sustained in February. Son of the late Smaile and Susanne (Kraysci) Chatak; husband for 35 years of the late Eva D. (Maglich) Chatak; father of Linda S. and Diane M. Chatak, both of New Kensington and David R. Chatak, of Lower Burrell; brother of Elmer Chatak, of Bethesda, MD, the late Emma Bacher, Julia, and Smaile Chatak. Richard attended Har Brack High School, Brackenridge, and served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947, including in the post-World War II occupation of Japan, with a rank of Private First Class. He had a long career as a union organizer, and was very active in Allegheny County politics. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, on Monday, September 25, 2017, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Burial will be later in the Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights. Laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZYDEL RAYMOND T. AGE 60, AFTER...
ZYDEL RAYMOND T. Age 60, after a brief illness, in Tampa, Florida, on July 2, 2017, formerly of Greenfield. Beloved son of the late William R. and Alice R. Zydel; cherished brother of Penny O'Connell, William A. Zydel, James Zydel, and Chris Zydel; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. There will be a Celebration of his Life on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Please call 412-737-8529 for details. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COFFIN PHILIP TRISTRAM, JR. AG...
COFFIN PHILIP TRISTRAM, Jr. Age 89, in Nantucket Cottage Hospital, of Upper St. Clair, PA and Nantucket, MA, on Friday, September 15, 2017. Born in Glen Ridge, NJ, Phil (also known as Wink, Papa Winkie and PW) served as an Army staff sergeant in Korea prior to the war, graduated from Rutgers University and had a long career with ALCOA in Pittsburgh. An artist from a young age, Phil took great joy in painting landscapes and seascapes as well as wood carving birds. He enjoyed golfing at St. Clair Country Club, attended Beverly Heights Presbyterian Church in Mt. Lebanon and was a whaling history enthusiast. Phil was the beloved husband of the late Louise Fulton Coffin; devoted father of Tris Coffin of McDonald, PA, John Coffin of Concord, MA, Liz Wostbrock of Marietta, GA and Cathy Lanois of Hamilton, MA; brother of William Sturgis Coffin of Chittenango, NY, Ralph Coffin of Altadena, CA and Patricia LeBrun of Santa Ana, CA; also survived by 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends will be welcomed at the LAUGHLIN CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon Thursday afternoon, September 28, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. until a Memorial Service at 4:00 o'clock in the chapel. If desired, memorials may be made to Friendship Village Employee Appreciation Fund, Pittsburgh or Summer Street Church, Nantucket. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILKINS ARLENE CYNTHIA (PATTER...
WILKINS ARLENE CYNTHIA (PATTERSON) Age 79, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Sewickley and Moon Township, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017, at St. John's Specialty Care, Mars, PA. She was born in Baltimore, MD on October 20, 1937, to the late Nine Patrick and Alice (Martin) Patterson. As a young girl, she had lived in Strasburg, PA until 1965, when she made Pittsburgh her home. On December 24, 1997, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ettson Wilkins. Cherished mother of Delbert (Betsey) Wilkins of Chicago, Justine (Holly) Wilkins of Rochester, Patrick (Kristen) Wilkins of Charlotte, NC and the late Deirdre Wilkins (passed July 28, 2006); proud grandmother of Tad, Gabriella, Kai, Gavin, Brianna, McKenzie, Landon, Corbin, Gage, Rowan and Kali. Arlene obtained her BS in Sociology from Wilkes College and her Master's in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania. Her lifelong quest as a learner continued with additional courses at the University of Pittsburgh. For 30-plus years, Arlene was a social worker at Allegheny General Hospital which was not just a profession but her vocation. Never wanting her clients to be alone over the holidays, she would open her home by inviting them to be with her family. She was a well-educated and respected Social Worker, who led by example, not only for her profession, patients, but her children. Her children knew her set of rules and her stern side if not adhered, along with her ongoing teaching of life-lessons. Her words of wisdom and life-lessons will remain and live on, in her children's hearts and minds, forever. Please join family and friends as they celebrate the life of this wonderful woman on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Rev. Charissa Clark Howe will officiate. Burial was private in Sewickley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and to honor her vocation, family suggests donations to a local women's shelter. Arrangements by COPELAND'S. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KEARNS MILDRED MARIE MIG (BO...
KEARNS MILDRED MARIE MIG (BORDEN) Mildred Kearns, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Orlando, Florida. Born May 27, 1926, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mildred was a hat model at Kaufmann's department store when she met the love of her life on a blind date, William A. Kearns, Jr. Bill. They married in 1947 and had two children, William and Kathleen, and lived in Lexington, KY, Wayne, NJ, and Staunton, VA, before returning to Pittsburgh, PA where Mildred and Bill remained for the majority of their years. Mildred and Bill loved to travel, and enjoyed many trips across the country in their motorhome along with yearly trips to Myrtle Beach, SC, where Mildred especially loved to listen to the sound of the pounding surf. She loved to play board games, which became a tradition at family gatherings. She was an avid gardener, had a beautiful yard, and was a dedicated member of the Ingomar Garden Club for many years. Mildred was very devoted to her family, and loved her roles as wife, Mom, Gram, and GiGi. She is survived by her son, William G. Kearns and his wife, Laura; daughter, Kathleen M. Beckman and her husband, Gary; grandchildren, Gary G. Beckman III, Jenna M. Elliott and her husband, Christopher, William A. Kearns III, Kate K. Carter and her husband, Joseph, and Patrick B. Kearns and his wife, Sonia. She is also survived by her adorable great-grandchildren, Riley M. Elliott and Parker A. Elliott. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, as well as by her sisters and brothers. A private memorial service will be held at a later date, where Mildred's ashes will be forever reunited with those of her beloved husband. Donations in Mildred's memory may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor of Pittsburgh, PA. http://www. littlesistersofthepoorpittsburgh.org/donate/ Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KELLY DANIEL F. ON MARCH 31, 1...
KELLY DANIEL F. On March 31, 1951, Corporal Kelly was killed in action as prisoner of war in the People's Republic of North Korea. He was 19 years old and a resident of the North Side. At the time of his passing he was survived by his parents, James and Irene Kelly; and brothers, Eugene Reese, Frank, James Red, George Hammy, Charles, John, Edward, Howard Mux Kelly. Today he is survived by many loving nieces and nephews who are proud to fulfill their father's wishes in bringing Uncle Danny home. The family would like to thank the extraordinary efforts of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency for their tireless effort to bring home every American soldier. The family will receive friends, fellow veterans and members of the community on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. at the SPERLING FUNERAL HOME, 700 Blazier Drive, McCandless Twp. 15090. Corporal Kelly will be buried with full Military Honors on September 28, 2017 at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at 11 a.m. Gratitudes and condolences can be left at: www.sperlingfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WAGNER SHIRLEY G. SHIRLEY G., ...
WAGNER SHIRLEY G. Shirley G., age 90, of Ross Twp., died Saturday, September 16, 2017. Beloved wife of Wilbert J. Wagner; mother of Scott and his wife, Denise Wagner of Bay City, Texas, and Joyce Wagner of Ross Twp.; sister of the late Dorothy (late Bud) Martin, Betty (late Bob) Cunningham, Ruth (late Pete) Stremple, Florence (late Robert) Hannan, Margaret Madaffari, and Wilbert Swartz. Shirley was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed all animals. Services and interment were private for the family. Arrangements entrusted to BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont. If desired memorials to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pgh., PA 15237. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHEESEMAN MARY PEG BORN IN M...
CHEESEMAN MARY PEG Born in Mt. Lebanon, PA, July 1, 1923, died peacefully at the Riviera Senior Living Center on Sept. 1, 2017. She was a graduate of Penn State University and taught in the Pittsburgh areas schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cheeseman. She is survived by her sister, Carol; nieces, Cathy and Mary; nephew, Jeff; and several great-nieces and nephews. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MIHALIK ETHEL AGE 92, ON SATUR...
MIHALIK ETHEL Age 92, on Saturday, September 23, 2017, of Baldwin, formerly of Allentown. Wife of the late Charles Mihalik; mother of Marietta (Bob) Sell, Jude (Christy) Mihalik, Carolyn Mihalik, and the late Charlene (Steve) O'Malley; grandmother of Julie, Robbie, Jessa, Jordie, Michael, Shawn, Jamie, John, and Dmetrius; sister of Rosemarie Huwe and the late Dorothy Ceyrolles; also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at 9:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Apostle Parish, St. Albert the Great Church at 10:30 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCGONIGLE JOHN WILLIAM JOHN WI...
McGONIGLE JOHN WILLIAM John William McGonigle died peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2017, with his wife of 54 years by his side. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, he was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, friend, and professional colleague. He will be dearly missed by many, many people. It was a life well lived. John was the Vice Chairman of Federated Investors, where he had worked for 51 years. John loved Federated and considered his colleagues among his dearest friends. They were an integral part of his life. He loved to travel and play golf, but his true love was his wife, three children, their spouses, and 11 grandchildren. He laughed, played, and traveled with them every chance he got. John had a relationship with his family, including his grandchildren, that was exceptional. A graduate of Central Catholic High School, Duquesne University, and Duquesne University Law School, John McGonigle never ceased to focus on what he could do to help his family, his friends, and the Catholic organizations that were a part of his life. He was truly a great man that positively impacted a lot of people. Surviving Mr. McGonigle is his wife, Mary Ita McGonigle; his three children, Kevin (Susan) McGonigle, Christine McGonigle (Stephen) Newcamp, and Michael (Kathleen) McGonigle; his sister, Dolores Sansonetti and brother, James T. McGonigle; and his eleven grandchildren, John Kevin McGonigle, Mary Davis McGonigle, William James McGonigle, Robin Joseph Newcamp, Brigid Elise Newcamp, Gavin Charles Newcamp, Declan Henry Newcamp, Claire Maureen McGonigle, Sean Michael McGonigle, Ryan Michael McGonigle, and Kelly Ann McGonigle. John McGonigle was predeceased by his parents, Henry J. McGonigle and Madeline I. McGonigle. Friends received at MCCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside, on Monday, 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Joseph Church, Dorseyville Road on Wednesday at 10 a.m. THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND, PLEASE GATHER AT THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made to the McGonigle Family Foundation at Central Catholic High School, to Oakland Catholic High School, or to Catholic Hospice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MONTANARI LOUIS V. LOU AT HO...
MONTANARI LOUIS V. LOU At home on Saturday, September 23, 2017. After a long, courageous battle with lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis. Beloved husband of Inez (Bondi) Montanari; loving father of Anita (Edward) Davis and Sharon (John) Williams; adoring pap pap of Stefani Marie Williams; dear brother of John Montanari; also survived by cherished nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Emily (Peticca) Montanari; his grandson, Michael Davis; and his brothers, Robert and Richard Montanari. Lou was a proud Korean War Veteran. After his retirement, he enjoyed golfing and wood working and he loved to sit in his yard and feed the birds and squirrels. Many thanks to his doctors and nurses at the Hillman Cancer Center and Celtic Home Health Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Allegheny Health Network Hospice, 500 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15068. Friends will be received at the WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, 11735 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Susanna Church 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STOIOFF HILDA IDA (BARTOLI) A...
STOIOFF HILDA IDA (BARTOLI) Age 90, of Donora, PA, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 23, 2017, with her family present. Hilda was born in Donora on September 15, 1927, the next to the youngest of five daughters born to the union of Anthony Bartoli and Margaret (DeSantis) Bartoli. Hilda was a member of the Our Lady of the Valley Church and a graduate of Donora High School, Class of 1946. She was a home- maker who loved to cook and bake. She hosted large family gatherings year round, which included the annual Christmas Eve Vigilia as well as a recent weekend long celebration of her 90th birthday. Hilda will be remembered fondly for her wit and wisdom, generosity, unbridled loyalty to family and friends, as well as for her willingness to extend a welcomed hand to a stranger or anyone in need. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Babe" Stoioff; and sisters, Antoinette Bidzila, Margaret Vogini and Evelyn Jean Doziski. She is survived by sons, Robert of Elizabeth, Richard and Cinci (Astle) Stoioff of Donora and David and Madonna (Mouyard) Stoioff of Northbrook, IL; grandsons, Lucas (Karolina) Stoioff of Chicago and Beau Stoioff of Donora; a sister, Josephine Raguso of Canandaigua, NY; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are being handled by ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, INC., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 26, 2017. A Blessing Service will be celebrated at the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, INC. at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2017, with Rev. Fr. Pierre M Falkenhan officiating. Interment will follow in Saint Dominic Cemetery, Donora, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions in Hilda's name be made to the smile train or the leukemia and lymphoma society. To share a condolence please visit: massafrafuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DONALSON RUTH P. OF STANTON HE...
DONALSON RUTH P. Of Stanton Heights, on Saturday, September 23, 2017, age 85. Beloved wife of the late Alphonso X. Donalson; daughter of the late Rev. Dock and Jessie Johnson Pugh; she is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends received at MCCABE BROS. INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at East Liberty Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 11 a.m., followed by light refreshments. Ruth was an accomplished pianist and taught in Pittsburgh Public Schools for many years. THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND, PLEASE GATHER AT THE CHURCH. Interment to follow at Allegheny Cemetery. www.mccabebrothers.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRITTNER HOWARD B. OF FREDONIA...
BRITTNER HOWARD B. Of Fredonia, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017, at his residence. He was 82. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 29, 1935, a son of the late Herbert and Deloris (Gross) Brittner. On July 1, 1989, he married the former Margaret Taylor. He was a concrete mason by trade and belonged to the local union. He is survived by his wife; six children, Steve, Howard, David, Daniel, Theresa, and Deborah; three stepchildren, Virginia, Kenneth, and Terry; two brothers, two sisters; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Howard was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at 8:00 p.m. at the ROBERT L. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 3223 Perry Hwy., Sheakleyville, with Rev. Timothy Bowser officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and are invited to share memories and condolences online at snyderfh.com In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that any donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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META ROBERT D. BOB AGE 71, O...
META ROBERT D. BOB Age 71, of Avalon, PA, peacefully Thursday, September 21, 2017, at the Vincentian Home. Beloved husband of Sylvia A. Meta; stepfather of Steven Lewan; father-in-law of Jacki Lewan; and grandfather of Amanda. Preceded in death by his parents, Patsy and Elena Meta; and his brother, Dr. Louis Meta. Bob will be greatly missed by his loving cousins, Alfred Yeries, of CA and Judy Loller, of MD; and many other family members and friends. Service and interment private. Arrangements entrusted to the MCDONALD-LINN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICE, LLC, 529 California Ave., Avalon, PA 15202. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook www.mcdonald-linn.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ADAMS EDITH L. (INFANTE) AGE 9...
ADAMS EDITH L. (INFANTE) Age 94, of Aspinwall, on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Loving wife of the late Robert C. Adams, Sr. Sparky, beloved mother of Robert C. Adams, Jr., Maryann Zellhart, Karen Murray and the late Cathy Ferraro; also six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. NO VISITATION. SERVICES ARE PRIVATE. WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-782-2211. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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