CARLETTI NORMA E. (COLLAVO) Age 91, of Bridgeville, formerly of Danville, CA, on September 25, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Eugene and Linda Collavo; loving wife of the late Lee Carletti; sister of the late Elmer Collavo and Christina Kiepler; beloved aunt of Linda (Late Frank) Stenzel, Christine (David Regine) Collavo, Kris (Lisa) Kiepler, Eugene (Danielle) Collavo and the late John (Maria) Collavo; also several great and great-great-nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Country Meadows Memory Care Unit and Gallagher Hospice for the kindness given to Norma during her illness. All arrangements private by WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). View and add condolences at: www. warcholfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SAMS RICHARD AGE 93, OF CARNEG...
SAMS RICHARD Age 93, of Carnegie, on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Joann (Wendt) Sams and the late Joan (Zubik) Sams; loving father of Robert, Randy and the late Richard and Ronald Sams; brother of the late Emily Schickel, Shady, Michael, Raymond and Charles Sams; also survived by four grandchildren, Ricky, Amy, Ron and Ryan; six great- grandchildren; many nieces, nephews; and best friend and buddy of Jerry May. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at HENNEY, BRADWELL & NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME, 524 Washington Ave., Carnegie, where a Funeral Service will be held Wednesday (time later). www. henneybradwellnirella.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HETHERINGTON ROBERT BOB AGE ...
HETHERINGTON ROBERT BOB Age 94, of Moon Township, PA, passed away at 5:28 a.m. at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh on September 29, 2017. He leaves a wife of 43 years, Marie Jane (Godin) Hetherington; a son, Robert Andrew Hetherington; his daughter, Susan Jean Hetherington Changnon; his son, Richard Craig Hetherington and his wife, Joan Smith Hetherington; his stepdaughter, Nancy (Leslie) Geisler and her husband, Gary Geisler; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Born on May 25, 1923, in Gloucester City, New Jersey, he was the son of Andrew Hetherington of Belfast, Ireland, and Ella (Van Hest) Hetherington. Bob moved to Coraopolis, PA in the 1930's as a boy with his parents and two sisters, Elinore and Andrea when his father took at job as foreman at Dravo on Neville Island. Bob survived scarlet fever as a child, worked as a soda jerk at Cutts' Drug Store in his teens, and graduated from Coraopolis High School in 1942. In February 1943, Bob enlisted in the US Army and served in World War II. After training in the US, England and Ireland, he hit the beach on D-Day. He served in the 5th Infantry Division of General George Patton's 3rd Army, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge and the Liberation of Paris in 1944. When taken prisoner by the Germans for 20 minutes, he narrowly escaped death only to be saved by the 101st US Army Airborne Division. For his military service, Bob received 3 Bronze Stars and a Silver Star. After the war, Bob returned home to his family and married his high school sweetheart, Wilma Jean Billie Nesbit on April 3, 1946, and attended college on the GI Bill. First he went to Bethany College in West Virginia and later to Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. While there, he worked at Cahen's Clothing Store, started a family, built his own home on Park Drive, and graduated with an Accounting degree. Bob worked at Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel Company (PDM) on Neville Island for all of his professional career, first as Assistant to the President, then as an accountant, and later as the Assistant Traffic and Transportation Manager. In the 1960's, PDM built The St. Louis Arch and Bob shipped fabricated steel to build the World Trade Centers in New York City in the 1970's. He belonged to and served as Treasurer for the Traffic and Transportation Association of Pittsburgh. Following the passing of his wife, Billie, in 1971, Bob met and married Marie in 1974. They shared many years together traveling, dancing, bowling, playing the organ, and loving their families. Bob belonged to the Free and Accepted Masons, Coraopolis Lodge No. 674, The Elks, and The VFW. He was a faithful and active church member for over 80 years at Mt. Calvary United Presbyterian Church, now called The Presbyterian Church of Coraopolis, where he served several terms as deacon and elder. Bob had a passion for building things and he built his own house in 1955. He loved dogs, his cars, music, sports playing baseball and basketball. He enjoyed playing pool and ping pong, played acoustic guitar in his younger years and a Lowry Organ throughout his retirement years. He loved to tell a good story especially his stories from WWII. Mostly, he was a devoted family man, a good husband and father, who loved his family deeply. He will be missed. Visitation will be on Monday, October 2, 2017, at COPELAND FUNERAL HOME, 867 Fifth Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., with a Masonic Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Coraopolis, 1201 5th Avenue (Everyone meet at Church) with interment in the Coraopolis Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the Church. Flowers will be accepted and/or donations may be made to The Presbyterian Church of Coraopolis. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZULA RICHARD F. OF NORTH HUNTI...
ZULA RICHARD F. Of North Huntingdon, born and raised in Braddock, died on Friday, September 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, George F. and Josephine (Bodzenski) Zula; and his special aunt, Margaret Zula; dear brother of George C. (Michele) Zula of North Huntingdon; loving uncle of Kyra Lynn (Chris) Zula of North Huntingdon, George M. (Melissa) Zula of Carrollton, Texas and Richard M. (Michele) Zula of North Huntingdon; proud great-uncle of Michael G., George J., Abigail and Richard M. Zula, Jr. and Nicole (Jim) Berner. Also survived by numerous cousins and other relatives. Richard was a 1958 graduate of St. Thomas High School and attended Duquesne University before graduating from St. Vincent College. He was ordained a priest in 1966 and served with various parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Richard appreciated and collected iconography, and enjoyed studying and discussing Early Eastern European history. His special passion was spending time with his family and friends and cooking ethnic dishes, especially Eastern European cuisine. Friends are welcome on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial will be in Sacred Heart Church of Good Shepherd Parish, Brinton Rd. in Braddock Hills on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Everyone is asked to please go directly to the Church on Wednesday for Richard's Mass. Richard will be laid to rest in Monongahela Cemetery. Donations in memory of Richard F. Zula may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or www. littlesistersofthepoorpittsburgh.org/ Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SKLAR FLORENCE E. (WALTER) AGE...
SKLAR FLORENCE E. (WALTER) Age 93, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Frank A. Sklar; loving sister of the late Alberta Smith, Donald Walter, and Gerald Walter; beloved aunt of Ken Buettner, Beverly Wassel, and Patricia Stakly; also survived by sisters-in-law, Donna Sklar, Nancy Morgan; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends welcome Tuesday 2-8 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220, (412-563-2800), where Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Entombment to follow in Allegheny Cemetery. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUJALSKI FRANK H. "ROCK" AGE 6...
BUJALSKI FRANK H. "ROCK" Age 61, of Lawrenceville, on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Beloved father of Jessica E. (Michael) Bujalski; grandfather of Michael and Nyna; son of the late Henry L. and Bernice M. "Bea" (Zielinski) Bujalski; brother of Irene (the late Richard) Persetic, Susan (Harry) Schroeder, and Anthony (Carol) Bujalski; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GROGAN REGIS A. PASSED WITH HI...
GROGAN REGIS A. Passed with his family at his side on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Married on November 28, 1957, he was the beloved husband for 52 years of the late Marie (Thomas) Grogan; son of the late James and Violet (Stevens) Grogan; brother of Lois Brennfleck, Grace Devine, Nancy Buchlmayer, Tom Grogan, and the late Lois, Lillian, Bill, Paul, and Jim Grogan. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. Rege, a U.S. Navy Veteran, attended the University of Pitt and later transferred to Pitt in Maryland for Electrical Engineering. He retired from the government at the Naval Research Laboratory Space System Division as an Electrical Engineer Technician. He enjoyed working on clocks of all kinds, fixing and building them. He liked bowling, time spent outdoors, and working on houses. Most of all, he loved to take care of his family. Rege's family suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Medical, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please leave condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PITEK ANNA MARIE (BASICH) FORM...
PITEK ANNA MARIE (BASICH) Formerly of Moon Township, PA, was peacefully taken from this earth on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Halifax Health Hospice, Port Orange Care Center in Florida. She was born in Edenborn, PA, on March 23, 1921, to the late Michael and Catherine (Repish) Basich, Sr. She married the love of her life, Michael P. Pitek, Jr., on May 10, 1947, and is now united with him in heaven. Michael P. Pitek, Jr. passed on August 4, 1998. Michael would refer to his beloved as Hun. He and Hun had two adoring sons, Michael P. Pitek III (spouse, Catherine Reich Pitek), of Buffalo, NY, and Barry S. Pitek (spouse, Randy Bennett), with whom she made her new home as of June 6, 2017, in Port Orange, FL. She was the cherished Mam'Ma of Scott Thomas Pitek, of Portland, OR, Rachel Ann Pitek Horta (spouse, Marco Horta), of San Jose, Costa Rica, Christopher Michael Pitek (spouse, Melissa Goris Pitek), of Buffalo, NY, Emily Catherine Pitek Clifford (spouse, Brian Clifford), of Birmingham, AL, and Mary Elizabeth Pitek, of Philadelphia, PA; proud great-grandmother of Elizabeth Brennan Clifford, Caroline Garvey Clifford, Addison Leah Pitek, and Sienna Rose Horta; loving sister of George Basich, of Streetsboro, OH, and the late Josephine Mekey, William and Michael Basich, Jr.; sister-in-law of Patricia Basich, of Streetsboro, OH, Christina Pitek, of West Brownsville, PA, Elizabeth Harless, of Englewood, FL, and Susan Senda, of Lanham, MD; and loving nieces, nephews, and cousin. Anna Marie was retired from Max's Variety Store in Jefferson, PA. Anna Marie, was a member of the Catholic Church of the Epiphany in Port Orange, FL, and a former member of St. Margaret Mary Parish, Moon Township, PA, and St. James Parish, Sewickley, PA. She was deeply devoted to her faith and her family. Anna Marie was a giving, caring, compassionate woman who was always concerned about others and their feelings. Always a mother, she never stopped giving. As her sons cherished their time at their mother's bedside, she was quietly taken into the Arms of Jesus. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 6-8 p.m. at COPELAND'S MOON TOWNSHIP, 981 Brodhead Rd., where prayers will be recited on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at 9:20 a.m. followed by Mass at 10 a.m. at St. James Church, 200 Walnut St., Sewickley, PA 15143. Rev. Thomas J. Burke will concelebrate with Rev. John Ayoob. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCMULLIN ANDREW CONAN SUDDENLY...
McMULLIN ANDREW CONAN Suddenly on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, age 40, of Bloomfield, formerly of Edgewood. Beloved son of Thomas J. McMullin, of Edgewood and Diane (Weber) Averill, of Highland Park; admired stepson of Edward Averill; dear brother of Jeffrey McMullin, of Edgewood and Robert McMullin, of Highland Park; grandson of the late Gertrude and Bernard McMullin, of Turtle Creek and Mary and Louis Weber, of Edgewood. Andy was vibrant, passionate, clever, and colorful all his life. Beneath a tough-guy exterior, he had a tender, generous heart. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends. Anyone who knew him for any length of time most likely has an Andy story to tell. Friends received 12 Noon - 1 p.m. SATURDAY AFTERNOON ONLY on October 7, 2017, at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. We will tell our stories at a Memorial Service at 1 p.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations in Andy's memory can be made to Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania, 6926 Hamilton Ave., Pgh., PA 15208 or the Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pgh., PA 15213. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GURBA DAVID J. AGE 67, OF WASH...
GURBA DAVID J. Age 67, of Washington, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, following an extended illness. He was born June 12, 1950, in Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Irene Mary Bartolameolli Gurba of Mt. Carmel and the late John Alexander Gurba. Mr. Gurba was a graduate of Trinity High School in Mechanicsburg and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business at Elizabethtown College. Prior to his retirement, he was a sales executive at the food brokerage firm of Acosta, Inc. He lived in the Washington area since 1996 where he was a member of Our Lady of Miraculous Heart Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Gurba was an avid sailor who was on the water as much as possible, also an airplane pilot, skier and a diehard Steelers fan. He loved animals and rescued many boxers to include his pet dog, Bella. Left behind to cherish his memory, in addition to his mother, are his two beloved daughters, Karin Gurba Lang and her husband, Jim of Ashburn, Virginia and Rebecca Gurba Cooper and her husband, Roy of Herndon, Virginia; two grandsons, Jacob C. Lang and Lucas J. Lang; and his former wife and dear friend, Dale Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Catholic Church, 535 Pike Street, Meadowlands, PA. Everyone please meet at church. Interment will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to SALANDRA FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC. Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOSCHIK JOHN A. JACKIE OF PI...
KOSCHIK JOHN A. JACKIE Of Pitcairn, age 59, died on Thursday, September 28, 2017. John was the beloved brother of Samuel Koschik of Pitcairn. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Millianne "Nootsie" Koschik, and Henrietta "Etta" Mayo. He was also the stepbrother of Mary Sivik. John was a graduate of Churchill High School in 1977. He always enjoyed cars and one of his favorite hobbies was working on his 1967 Chevy truck. He also enjoyed knitting, cooking, and country music. Friends welcome on Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800. John's funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. to conclude the visitation. He will then be laid to rest in Restland Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROWLANDS HOWARD M., JR. AGE 83...
ROWLANDS HOWARD M., Jr. Age 83, of Camden, DE formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away Sept. 25, 2017. Mr. Rowlands is survived by his wife, Mary Lou (Forbes); and sister, Sally Ann West. www.pippinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HEINTZ RUTH M. (WOESSNER DOYL...
HEINTZ RUTH M. (WOESSNER DOYLE) Age 92, of Naples, FL, formerly of Coral Springs, FL died Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL. She was born December 5, 1924 in Wilkinsburg, PA a daughter of the late Frederick Woessner and Carolina Kordian Woessner. For a full obituary please visit: ShikanyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are being handled by SHIKANY'S BONITA FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NELSON THEODORE WALTER, JR. AG...
NELSON THEODORE WALTER, Jr. Age 76, of Hampton Twp., passed away on Sat., Sept. 23, 2017. Theodore, known to all as Ted, was born on Dec. 28, 1940 in Chicago to Marie (Van der Kloot) and Theodore W. Nelson, Sr. Ted is survived by Daryl, his loving wife of 53 years; daughters, Frances of California and Jennifer of BC, Canada; grandchildren, Merlin, Nola and Roman; sister, Anne, of Georgia. In 1985 Ted moved to Pittsburgh to join Eichleay Engineers, Inc., serving as President until 2002. Ted retired in 2003 and enjoyed gardening, cooking and playing with his grandchildren. Private arrangements have been entrusted to KING FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC. www.kingfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEE PATRICK FRANCIS AGE 75, OF...
LEE PATRICK FRANCIS Age 75, of Rosslyn Farms. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Those who knew and loved Patrick enjoyed his sense of humor, love for music and charismatic personality. He was always there to join in a good Irish joke, blessing or beverage. He grew up calling Crafton, Crafton Heights and Oakland (just to name a few) home. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and then began a long career in sales. He grew his career with AM Varityper, living in Washington D.C., Detroit, Rochester, New York City and finally returned to Pittsburgh as the Regional Sales Manager. Patrick met his match, Patricia Lee, when a friend introduced the two Pat Lees at a local bowling alley. They married in 1966. They added their daughter Rebecca in 1977 and continue to call Rosslyn Farms home. He enjoyed traveling with close friends and family to Nags Head and Cape May, performing in local singing and musical troupes, cheering on the Steelers and typesetting many of the programs for Carlynton High School plays and musicals (91-95). He and his partner, Bob Graham, donated the GramLee Collection of Early American Commercial Wood Engravings to West Virginia University, which is the largest collection of 19th century wood engravings in the US. Patrick will be missed, but not forgotten. Born on May 21, 1942, beloved husband to Patricia (Lee) Lee; loving father of Rebecca (Lee) Wells and father-in-law to Jimmy Wells; cherished brother of Jim (Jeanne), Bill (the late Romayne), Dick (Nancy), Marion (Ed) Levandowski and Larry (Carolyn); proud grandfather (aka "Stumpy") to Keegan James and Finnegan Foley Wells; cousin of Sr. Louise and Br. William Grundish. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Clair, Liberty Dialysis, Mt. Lebanon Rehab and Wellness Center, Mercy ICU and Family Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh (bbbspgh.org), Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, (scsh.org) or to a charity of one's choice. Friends received Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. until time of Blessing Service at 6 p.m. at BRUSCO-NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Inurnment private. Add a tribute: www.brusco-napierfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GAULT RALPH M. AGE 87, ON WEDN...
GAULT RALPH M. Age 87, on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, formerly of Carrick and Baldwin. Beloved husband for 67 years to Mary Jane (Race) Gault; loving father of Janine M. Del Signore and David R. Gault, Sr.; proud grandfather of Michael C. Del Signore; loving great-grandfather of Talan William and Brooks Alexander Del Signore; grandfather of David R. Gault, Jr. Ralph was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army. He was always the life of the party and quick with a joke. He was also a devoted member of the Carrick High School Alumni Association and an active member of Hamilton Presbyterian Church for 57 years. Ralph was known for the smile on his face, and always being able to make everyone else feel better after being with him up until the very end. The family would like to thank Norbert Personal Care and Bethany Hospice for their loving care. There will be no public visitation and a memorial service will be held. Arrangements handled by the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZULA RICHARD F. AGE 76, OF NOR...
ZULA RICHARD F. Age 76, of North Huntingdon, born and raised in Braddock, died on Friday, September 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, George F. and Josephine (Bodzenski) Zula; and his special aunt, Margaret Zula; dear brother of George C. (Michele) Zula of North Huntingdon; loving uncle of Kyra Lynn (Chris) Zula of North Huntingdon, George M. (Melissa) Zula of Carrollton, Texas and Richard M. (Michele) Zula of North Huntingdon; proud great-uncle of Michael G., George J., Abigail and Richard M. Zula, Jr. and Nicole (Jim) Berner. Also survived by numerous cousins and other relatives. Richard was a 1958 graduate of St. Thomas High School and attended Duquesne University before graduating from St. Vincent College. He was ordained a priest in 1966 and served with various parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Richard appreciated and collected iconography, and enjoyed studying and discussing Early Eastern European history. His special passion was spending time with his family and friends and cooking ethnic dishes, especially Eastern European cuisine. Friends are welcome on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial will be in Sacred Heart Church of Good Shepherd Parish, Brinton Rd. in Braddock Hills on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Everyone is asked to please go directly to the Church on Wednesday for Richard's Mass. Richard will be laid to rest in Monongahela Cemetery. Donations in memory of Richard F. Zula may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or www. littlesistersofthepoorpittsburgh.org/ Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OLEINICK JULIUS AGE 89, ON SAT...
OLEINICK JULIUS Age 89, on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Cynthia Oleinick; father of Peter (Barbara) Oleinick, Jon (Tracy) Oleinick, Michele (late Charles) Dusenberry, and Lee (Lisa) Oleinick; brother of Arnold (Sandy) and Irving (Nancy) Oleinick, and the late Milton and Cru Oleinick; grandfather of Stephen Dusenberry, Jason Oleinick, Rachel Oleinick, Sarah Dillon, Anna Levy, and Cydnie, and Andrew Oleinick; also survived by four great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Julius was the founder of several education-related businesses including ICM School (Institute of Computer Management), Compulearn, DAPCO, and PicturePages, a Golden Globe award-winning children's television show on Captain Kangaroo and Nickelodeon. He was a lifetime member of Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Beth Jacob Congregation. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, on Monday at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (10 a.m. - 11 a.m.). Interment Kether Torah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Beth Hamedrash Hagadol-Beth Jacob Synagogue, 810 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HILLEY FRANCIS V. AGE 96, OF P...
HILLEY FRANCIS V. Age 96, of Penn Hills, on October 1, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Cleo Hilley; loving father of Virginia (the late Leo) Daggett, Frances (Louis) DeSimone, and Sharon Moore; also eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Francis was the youngest of 13 children. Friends received Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Funeral Mass at St. Bartholomew Church, Wednesday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KEEFER VIOLET FAYE AGE 76, OF ...
KEEFER VIOLET FAYE Age 76, of Allison Park, on October 1, 2017. Loving wife of 60 years to William Stephen Keefer II. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Rossi McLaurin; brothers, Larry and H.D. McLaurin; her sister, Emily Grimsley; and granddaughter, Lara Smith; devoted mother of Theresa Grundza (Joseph), Karen Keefer Stroup (Chad), Eugene Keefer (Carol), Kimberly Keefer Tupper (George), William Stephen Keefer III (Robyn) and Verner Kevin Keefer (Deneen). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; and her two sisters, Myrtle Lambert and Shirley Naylor of Fayetteville, N.C. Faye enjoyed gardening and doing a variety of arts and crafts. She was retired from the Inheritance Tax Office in the city county building of Pittsburgh. What she enjoyed most was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She always made her house a HOME. The Keefer family wishes to extend thanks and gratitude to the Good Samaritan Lutheran Services staff, both in Wexford and Cabot, PA, for their kindness and compassion they gave to Faye and her family. Friends and family received Tues. and Wed. 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw. Blessing service will be held Thurs. at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Catholic burial in Allegheny County Memorial Park Cemetery, 1600 Duncan Ave., Allison Park, PA 15101. Please visit us at neelyfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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