GIRVIN JAMES MICHAEL, Sr. Age 90, of Kennedy Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018. He was the loving father of Peg Rasbach, Patricia White, James (Sandy) Girvin, Jr., Kathy Hills, Charles (Rita) Girvin, and Lynn (Thomas) DeOrio. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. For over 50 years, James owned and operated McKees Rocks Auto Wreckers. He was a veteran of WWII and was a member of the Allegheny Co. Sheriffs Assoc. Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1014 California Ave., Avalon, 412-766-5600; where a funeral service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. To offer condolences, please visit: pinkertonfuneralhome.net Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PATTERSON MACEO, JR. THE CORRE...
PATTERSON MACEO, Jr. The correction of the Services for Maceo Patterson, Jr. are as follows: Friends will be received on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at the ROBERT A. WATERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday in the Shiloh Community Missionary Baptist Church, 6940 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SADAR BARBARA E. (CARR) OF TUR...
SADAR BARBARA E. (CARR) Of Turtle Creek, age 96, died on Thursday, April 26, 2018, two days before her 97th birthday. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Anthony F. Sadar for 32 years; loving mother of Patricia (the late Bill) Driscoll of Wilkins Twp., and Geraldine (Russ) Dittig of FL; proud grandmother of three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; cherished sister of George Ann (the late Pete) Leger of FL. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Steve Carr, George Carr, Jr., Katherine Carr, Charlotte "Carol" Sboray, and John Carr. Barb was a lifelong member of St. Colman Church. Friends welcome on Sunday 2-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek 412-823-9350. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Barb on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Colman Church. She will then be laid to rest in Churchill Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KNAPP BETTY M. (PETERSON) PASS...
KNAPP BETTY M. (PETERSON) Passed peacefully on April 26, 2018, at the age of 98. She was a resident of Pittsburgh. Loving mother of Jack (Barbara) Knapp, James Knapp, William (Diana) Knapp and Jill (Paul) Zotter. Also survived by ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Alquin Knapp. Friends will be received Sunday 2-7 p.m. at BRUSCO - NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Ave., Pgh., PA 15216, where funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials to Oakleaf Personal Care Home, 3800 Oakleaf Rd., Pgh., PA 15227. Remembrances may be left at: www.sperlingfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROSE BARBARA ANN AGE 88, OF SO...
ROSE BARBARA ANN Age 88, of South Hills, on Friday, April 27, 2018. Beloved wife of the late David Les Rose; loving mother of Sharon R. (Bruce) O'Mara, Georgia L. (Gordon Diehl) Melis; cherished grandmother of Kimberly L. DeBar, Kirt A. Melis, Shannon R. Laird, Christopher and Adam O'Mara; also survived by 11 cherished great- grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2630 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000 Sunday 6-8 p.m. where services will be held Monday 11 a.m. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. Please view or add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOOLAHAN EDWARD T. EDWARD T., ...
HOOLAHAN EDWARD T. Edward T., age 77, of Penn Hills, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, with his sons by his side. He was welcomed into Heaven by his beloved wife, Helen (Balazentis) Hoolahan, who passed on April 14, 2018. Dear father of Edward V. (Kim), Donald S. (Maryann), Paul M. and Leonard M. (Heather) Hoolahan; brother of Patricia late Anthony) Parente, Marjorie Jane (late Fred) Greif, Jane Ann (Robert) Cline, Kathryn Marie (Robert) Jones, Janet Rose (John) Cornell, Kenneth P. (Elizabeth) and Raymond J. Hoolahan; 11 grandchildren. Ed was a longtime and dedicated member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Verona and served as a lector and member of the choir and was an umpire for the former St. Joseph baseball league. He served in the US Army Reserve as a medic. Ed retired after many years with Allstate Insurance as an adjuster. Friends and family will be received Tuesday, May 1, 2018, from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 a.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church. Family suggests memorials to Allegheny Valley School, 1996 Ewing Mill Rd., Coraopolis, PA 15108. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NIEBEL ELLA M. AGE 89, OF INDI...
NIEBEL ELLA M. Age 89, of Indiana Twp., on Friday, April 27, 2018. Beloved wife of the late James H. Niebel; loving mother of Kathleen (the late James) Whitehurst, Peggy (Fred) Taverner, Jean (William) Jakovac, Susan (Courtney) Frey and Dolores (Gary) Hough; dear grandmother of Jennifer (Martin) Fellows, David (Katy) Whitehurst, Stacey Jakovac, Zachary (Alexis) Hough, Trevor (fiancée Christa Jolin) Hough and the late Bradley Jakovac; dear great-grandmother of Adam and Ethan Fellows and Noah Whitehurst; sister of Kenneth (Sandi) Murdy and the late Jack (surviving Joan) Murdy; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw where a Funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhasset Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050, www.marfan.org or to Roots of Faith 8th and Main Streets, Sharpsburg, PA 15215. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VILLA PATRICIA A. (PISTELLI) A...
VILLA PATRICIA A. (PISTELLI) Age 87, born on March 9, 1931, of Castle Shannon, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018. Wife of the late Nunce J. Villa; longtime companion of the late Edward Brahm; daughter of the late Patrick and Nellie Pistelli; sister of the late John and Charles Pistelli; loving and caring mother of James P. (Jeannine) Villa and Charles J. (the late Germaine) Villa; stepmother of Nancy Soaras, Christine Villa and Natalie Hallahan; also survived by 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Pat retired from Western Center, Canonsburg. Family and friends will be received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PAUL HENNEY CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday, 11 a.m. at St. Anne's Church, Castle Shannon. Burial will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. henneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZACHARIAS DEBRA L. (DRESLINSKI...
ZACHARIAS DEBRA L. (DRESLINSKI) On Saturday, April 28, 2018, age 57, of O'Hara Twp. Loving mother of Jamie Rizer (Elliot); grandmother of Gianna and Roman Rizer; beloved daughter of Norma Medwick (Joseph) and Frank Dreslinski; sister of Violet Barrera, Cindy Kosarich (Frank), David Dreslinski (Terri), Frankie Dreslinski (Kim) and the late Linda Oglesby; also survived by Dallas Wilson and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Juan Diego Parish in St. Mary Church, on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COLEMAN MARK ALAN MARK PASSED ...
COLEMAN MARK ALAN Mark passed away peacefully at the age of 54, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Beloved husband of 26 years to Alice Coleman (Magison) of Hampton, PA ; loving father of Megan and Alan AJ; cherished son of Margaret Coleman and the late Alan Coleman; loving brother of Kathy (Mike) Ayling and Allison (Erwin) Benjamin. Mark enjoyed fishing and boating, walking the parks with his coonhound, Cooper and watching the Eagles (E!) and the Phillies. No public memorial service will be held, as per Mark's wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Lung Association or the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements by LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., Bellevue, PA ltmillerfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MALLOZZI SALVATORE SAL ROBERT On Friday, April 27, 2018, age 87, of Franklin Park, formerly of Erie, native of Ambler, PA. Beloved husband of Carol Ann (Sohl) Mallozzi whom he married on November 4, 1961; loving father of Kathleen A. (David) Hastings, Ed. D, of Gainesville, FL, Barbara A. Mallozzi of Sewickley, Ann (Kenn) Fetterman of Franklin Park, and the late Richard Michael Mallozzi whom died in infancy, and Robert Salvatore Mallozzi, PhD whom passed in November, 2000; grandfather of Abigail Kathleen Hastings; preceded in death by his siblings, Ann Romano, Frank Mallozzi, Modesta "Babe" Marincola, and Dominic Mallozzi. Friends received on Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143 (Franklin Park/Wexford). Additional visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will take place in Erie on Saturday, time and location to be finalized. Interment will follow at Mary Queen of Peace Cemetery. Sal was very strong in his faith and the type of guy if you met him once you loved him. He was a lover of golf, local sports fan, and playing cards. He enjoyed going to the casino, and reminiscing with his old Italian buddies when he had the chance. Sal was the epitome of an Italian father and baker, famous for his pizzelle and said his "secret" for the perfect pizzelle was a Hail Mary for each press. His granddaughter Abigail was his pride and joy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Holy Cross Catholic Church, 7100 W. Ridge Road, Fairview, PA 16415 in honor of Salvatore Mallozzi. Please leave condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KERTIS EDWARD G. OF WEST MIFFL...
KERTIS EDWARD G. Of West Mifflin, on April 27, 2018, age 91. Son of the late Stephen and Anna Kertis; beloved husband of 39 years of the late Nancy (Tondora) Kertis; father of Jeffrey Kertis, Ronald (Cherie) Kertis and Dennis (Amy) Kertis; brother of Margie Vukovic; grandfather of Nolan, Samuel, Katie, Lauren, Rachel and Jeffrey; uncle of John and Gary Vukovic. Edward was a machinist with Continental Can and was a veteran of the Army Air Corps. Family and friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall on Monday 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, (time and place later). www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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INNES DAVID G. AGE 66, OF VERO...
INNES DAVID G. Age 66, of Verona, died on Friday, April 27, 2018. Son of the late John and Margaret Innes; father of Linda and Kelly; brother of Alice Sommerfield and John (Patty) Innes; also survived by several nieces and nephews. He worked at Edgewater and Westinghouse. Services and interment are private. Arrangements entrusted to ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VERNER LOIS BRENNEN AGE 93, OF...
VERNER LOIS BRENNEN Age 93, of Ligonier, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at her home assisted by the love and prayers of her four sons. She was born October 26, 1924, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Lewis and Mary Dornberger Brennen. Lois graduated from Schenly High School in 1942. She served in a munitions factory during World War II and later worked as a secretary for a Pittsburgh area engineering firm before starting her family. Lois married her high school sweetheart, Samuel Webb Verner, at Heinz Chapel in Pittsburgh in 1954. Samuel and Lois made Ligonier their home since 1994 and worshipped at the Heritage United Methodist Church. She enjoyed serving the needs of the community at Ligonier Valley Meals on Wheels, the Helping Hands Ministry and volunteering at the Bethlen Home. Lois served as the judge of elections through many election cycles. Her legacy of service and joy will continue for many generations. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Samuel Webb Verner who died in 2015; a sister, Dorothy Bruner; and a great- grandson, Evan Campbell. Lois is survived by four sons: Samuel Webb Verner, Jr. and Paul Lewis Verner, both of Ligonier, Daniel Edward (Jane Ann) Verner of Derwood, MD, and James Brennen (Liliana) Verner of Franklin Park, PA; ten grandchildren: Amy (Greg) Campbell, Joshua (Taylor) Verner, Scott, Emily, Sarah, Kate, Nathan, Joseph and Meredith Verner and Dana (Patrick) Cooper; and six great- grandchildren: Cara and Abigail Campbell, Ella, Alexander, and Valerie Verner, and Noah Cooper. Family and friends will gather Tuesday from 5-8:00 p.m. at the J. PAUL McCRACKEN FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 144 East Main Street, Ligonier. A service to celebrate Lois' life will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Heritage United Methodist Church, with her pastor, the Rev. John E. Flower, Jr. officiating. Private interment will be in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made in Lois' memory to the Heritage United Methodist Church. To leave a condolence or tribute for Lois or her sons, please visit: jpaulmccrackenfuneral chapel.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARAGA RITA BENEDICT AGE 88, O...
BARAGA RITA BENEDICT Age 88, of Pittsburgh, died peacefully on Friday, April 27, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Rita was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, John Baraga. She is survived by her children, Amy (Rich) Magner, JoAnne (Paul) Galbraith and John (Lisa) Baraga; her grandchildren, Justin (April) Baraga and Sarah (Scott) Doty; and her three great-grandsons. Rita graduated from Duquesne High School. Prior to retirement, Rita worked as a librarian for St. Margaret's of Scotland in Greentree, where she was a parish member for many years, and as a travel agent. Rita had a kind and generous spirit; she enjoyed traveling, loved all children and animals, and was known as a cookie-baker extraordinaire. A private service will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Rita's memory may be honored by donations to the animal therapy organization, petpartners.org. Online condolences may be offered at henneybradwellnirella.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARTOO NANCY NANCY BARTOO, 75,...
BARTOO NANCY Nancy Bartoo, 75, of Bethel Park, passed away suddenly on April 26, 2018. Nancy is survived by her two sons, Scott Bartoo and Roy K. Bartoo; two sisters, Wendy Gray and Leslie Hoebler; and uncle, Roy Weber. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Herman Hoebler and Olive Mae Weber. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Area Humane Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PROKAY EDWARD BOOTSO AGE 90,...
PROKAY EDWARD BOOTSO Age 90, of West Mifflin, on April 27, 2018, at his home. He was the son of the late Luckas and Ann Majoros Prokay. He retired from Union Railroad as a mechanic and also as a truck driver from Rogan Hauling where he hauled slag from the mill to fill in the Duquesne Village Shopping Center. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII. Brother of Margaret Estok of West Mifflin and the late Ann Ciglan, Irene Juhasz, Joseph, Alex and James Prokay; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held at 1 p.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin, with military honors. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GUERDAN EDWARD GUERDY OF MON...
GUERDAN EDWARD GUERDY Of Monroeville, age 78, died on Friday, April 27, 2018. Ed was the beloved husband of Robin (Lewis) Guerdan for 54 years; loving father of Audrey (Joe) Petrick of Greensburg, and Tracy (Tom) Deen of Plum; proud grandfather of Josh, Zack, and Rachel Petrick, and Kennedy Deen; cherished brother of Anita (Larry) Samples of Hummelstown PA, and Doris (Pete) Klobuchar of Blufftown, SC and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed was devoted to his family and friends and will be dearly missed. To honor Ed's wishes there will be no visitation. A private celebration of his life will be held with his immediate family. His arrangements have been entrusted to the care of PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., Turtle Creek/Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145, 412-823- 9350. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SPARTIS THOMAS L. AGE 67, OF P...
SPARTIS THOMAS L. Age 67, of Pleasant Hills, PA, passed away after a long hard fought battle with cancer on April 27, 2018. Beloved brother of Philip (Maria) Spartis and Gary (Pam) Spartis; son of Cleo and Louis Spartis; uncle of Elias (Nicole) Spartis, Alex (Allie) Spartis, Dean Spartis, Alexa Spartis, and Caroline Spartis; great-uncle of Philip Leo, JP, Grayson, and Dillon Spartis; and cherished friend of Grace Pavelko. A graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and a former Volunteer Fireman of the Pleasant Hills Fire Department, Tom worked his entire life as a grounds keeper for the South Park of Allegheny County. Tom loved his Pittsburgh Penguins and riding his bike through the hills of Western Pennsylvania. He loved visits to the Jersey shore and riding with the waves with his Brothers and Cousins. Those who got to know Tom enjoyed his quick wit and sense of humor. His pride and joy were his Nephews, Nieces, and Great Nephews. Visitation will be held Monday, April 30, from 12:30- 1 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236. A Funeral Service, presided by Fr. William Zotis will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Private interment at Jefferson Memorial Park. Donations may be made to the Sturge Weber Foundation (sturge-weber.org/participate/donate-today.html). Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VIDA CHRISTINE M. AGE 40, OF E...
VIDA CHRISTINE M. Age 40, of Erie, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on April 4, 2018. Beloved daughter of Paul and Michele (Quinlan) Vida; sister of the late Chad Vida, mother of Zoey Vida. Survived by grandmothers, Shirley Vida and LaVerne Quinlan; preceded in death by grandfathers, Paul Vida, Sr. and Michael Quinlan; and grandmother, Naomi (Recker) Vida. Chris graduated from Shaler high school. She will be remembered for her kind and generous spirit, for her concern and support for others and for her love of animals, especially her cats. We will sorely miss her beautiful smile, her sense of humor and her infectious laugh. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Ferdinand Church, 2535 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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