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HALAPIN DR. RICHARD A. ON NOVE...

November 17, 2018, 5:03 pm
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HALAPIN DR. RICHARD A. On November 16, 2018, Dr. Richard A. Halapin, age 79, of McCandless, formerly of the North Side, beloved fiancé of Patty Doyle; father of Leesa (Todd Orange) Halapin, Richard Michael (Joel) Halapin, Natalie (Matthew Giordanengo) Halapin and Richard Alan Halapin; brother, Robert (Gloria Jean) Halapin; grandfather of Alex Orange, Jack Halapin, Mikey Halapin, Gunner Dongieux. Richard died peacefully at home following a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his children. Richard was born on October 18, 1939 to Helen and Michael Halapin in Pittsburgh, PA. He had received a scholarship to attend the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his Bachelor's and Master's in Chemical Engineering, a Master's in Business Administration, and then a Doctorate in Operations Research. In 1965, Richard joined the United States Air Force, ultimately achieving the rank of Colonel after transitioning to the Air Force Reserves in 1979. During his military career, Richard served as a William Foster Visiting Scholar and political analyst, U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, on Strategic Arms Reduction (START) negotiations, and had been awarded multiple honors and medals, including The Meritorious Service Medal and The Legion of Merit. As a civilian, held positions in the fields of Nuclear and Chemical Engineering and later as faculty at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In his retired life, Richard achieved his life-long dream of spending his time sailing all along the East Coast and Florida Keys, with his fiance, Patty at his side. When not busy exploring the coastline, Richard and Patty became well-known in the swing dancing circles of Northern Pittsburgh. Friends received Monday, November 19th, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Highway. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Andrew the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church, 235 Logan Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Andrew the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church. www.simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DENK ALTHEA R. AGE 97, OF PITT...

November 17, 2018, 5:03 pm
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DENK ALTHEA R. Age 97, of Pittsburgh, peacefully embarked on her next adventure on November 15, 2018. Althea is survived by her loving children, Thomas (Elizabeth) Denk and Roxanne (Jeff) Neubert; Grandma of Heidi (Paul) Tomasko, Kellie (D.J. Petrelli) Denk, Ashley (Joe) Hildreth, and Jonathan Denk; Great-Grandma of seven; sister of Donald (Barbara) Lape; she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman J. Denk; son, Norman D. Denk; parents, Levi and Margaret Lape; siblings, Leone Hoelke, Robert Lape, and James Lape. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Blessing Service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home's chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to The Baptist Home Society at www.baptisthomessociety.org. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STANIER CAROLE ANN KENNEDY ON ...

November 17, 2018, 5:03 pm
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STANIER CAROLE ANN KENNEDY On November 14, 2018, Carole, aged 84, passed away peacefully in Miami Beach, FL surrounded by her family. Born in New York, NY. Graduated from Chatham College (Bachelor's) and Nova University (Master's). Longtime resident of Pittsburgh and South Florida. Potter and sculptor. Retired as Principal of Dania Elementary School, FL. Carole is survived by her daughter, Rebecca (Allan); son, John, Jr. (Ryoko); and granddaughter, Lara; sisters, Lisa (Rick), Chris, and Liz; preceded in death by beloved husband of 59 years, Dr. J. Donald Stanier. Private interment at a later date at Calvary Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh, where memorial donations may also be made. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CZEMERDA REV. EDWARD M. AGE 63...

November 17, 2018, 5:03 pm
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CZEMERDA REV. EDWARD M. Age 63, a priest for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at UPMC Passavant. He was born in New Kensington on July 25, 1955 and is the son of Zora (Lazo) Czemerda and the late Martin J. Czemerda. He is survived by his mother, Zora; his brother, Nicholas (Mary Jane) Czemerda; his sister, Christine Czemerda (Rhonda Kittle); his nephew, Brandon M. Czemerda; his nieces, Nicole E. Czemerda, Caiti and Allyson Enciso. Fr. Ed was a 1973 graduate of Deer Lakes High School, a 1977 graduate of Music at Illinois State University and was ordained in 1987 by the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He served 1987-1992 at St. John the Baptist Parish, Plum, 1993-1996 at St. Ferdinand Parish, Cranberry Twp., 1996-2002 at the Gilmary Diocesian Center, Coroapolis, 2002-2004 at St. Albert the Great Parish, Baldwin, 2005-2007 Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, PA, 2007-2009 St. Anne Parish, Castle Shannon, 2009-2012 St. John Vianney Manor, 2012-2015 St. Alphonsus Parish, Wexford, 2015-2018 St. Rita Parish, Munhall & Resurrection Parish, West Mifflin and presently at St. Joseph Parish, Duquesne. Family and friends will be received Monday, November 19, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Holy Family R.C. Church, 787 Freeport Road, Creighton, PA 15030, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Bishop David A. Zubik, Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Twp. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to Diocese of Pittsburgh, Youth Programs, 111 Blvd. of Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Arrangements by the PAUL R. AJAK FUNERAL HOME, Creighton. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KATZ JACOB "JAKE" AGE 91, OF M...

November 17, 2018, 5:03 pm
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KATZ JACOB "JAKE" Age 91, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly Munhall, passed away on November 15, 2018, after a well-lived and very rich life. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Estelle, of 60 years; parents, Louis and Freda; and brothers, Harry (Mary), Ken Morris (Doris), and Saul (Phyllis); loving and proud father of Owen (Brenda), Linda, and Curtis (Mary); loving and proud Pap Pap to granddaughters, Marissa, Emily, and Sarah (Karen); also survived by close friend and companion, Phyllis Madden; and many nephews and nieces. Born and raised above his father's shoe repair shop in the depression era melting pot of the Woods Run section of Pittsburgh's North Side, so beloved by its residents that they would, many years thereafter during periodic reunions, still sing a song about it ("Have you ever been in that city, the place they call Woods Run...") After graduating from Oliver High School, in 1945, where he won, among other things, the Unselfish Service Award (his "easy manner and hard work will make him succeed in whatever the future holds for him"), Jake joined the Navy and was stationed in Hawaii at war's end. He went on to study Electrical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, where he, before graduating in 1949, became one of the founding members of an engineering students' club called PE x that held regular reunions and established a scholarship for Pitt Engineering students. From 1950 to 1956, Jake traveled the country working on electrostatic precipitators for Research-Cottrell. It was during those years he first saw Estelle at a dance in New York, followed her across the dance floor in an effort to convince her to dance with him, and thereafter to marry him. They settled back in Pittsburgh (Munhall), where he went to work for US Steel at its Duquesne Works. After eight years as a maintenance foreman, he decided to return to the air pollution control field as a consultant engineer, first obtaining a Master of Science in Hygiene with a major in air pollution, and then starting "Jacob Katz Associates," later to become Precipitator Technology, Inc. Jake became, over the next 14 years, one of the country's preeminent experts in the operation of electrostatic precipitators, joining technical societies including the Air Pollution Control Association (taking on leadership positions) and the ASME Power Test Code Committee (helping to develop stack sampling methodology), writing and presenting technical papers (nine on air pollution, seven of which dealt specifically with precipitators), and eventually authoring in 1979 "The Art of Electrostatic Precipitation," which is an industry-wide textbook. He and Estelle started his retirement in Florida in the early 1980s, when they took up golf, tennis, and traveling, and he refined his passion for stock market investing (about which he both lectured and wrote (including authoring "Investing for Retirement"). He and Estelle returned to Pittsburgh on a full-time basis to be closer to their grandchildren in 2006, eventually settling at the Covenant, later to become the Concordia of South Hills. He became active in their new community, serving as the president of the residents' council and working ceaselessly to improve the quality of his fellow residents' lives, continued to write and lecture on the stock market, and where he and Estelle enjoyed weekly games of progressive gin with their children and grandchildren. As with Estelle, Jake donated his body to the Humanity Gifts Registry for the training of medical students and the advancement of science, thinking of how he might help humanity even at the end. He had a matchless work ethic, was an unrepentant punster, consummate gentleman, always put others first, saw the best in everybody, and was beloved by all who knew him. A private family celebration of his life will be held at a later time. Arrangements entrusted to ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook www.musmannofh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GAZICA MARIE (NASCONE) AGE 82,...

November 17, 2018, 5:03 pm
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GAZICA MARIE (NASCONE) Age 82, unexpectedly on Friday, November 16, 2018, of Whitehall. Beloved wife of 62 years to Bill Gazica; loving mom to Eric (Brenda) Gazica, Michele (Robert) Spetter, and the late Jeff (survived by Michele) Gazica; proud grammy of Rick (Erin), Amber, Kiera, and Cecilia Gazica; great-grammy of Ben, Will, and Anna; sister of Connie Gilmore, Joe, and the late Nicholas Nascone; also survived by in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Monday, November 19 and Tuesday, November 20 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 10:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KONDOS JOHN A. AGE 48, OF WEST...

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KONDOS JOHN A. Age 48, of West Mifflin, died Friday, November 16, 2018. He was born September 30, 1970 in McKeesport and is the son of Andrew and Anna Kalpidou Kondos of West Mifflin. In addition to his parents, John is survived by his brothers, Constantine "Dean" (Cathy) Kondos of White Plains, NY, James (Nadia) Kondos of Jefferson Hills; and nieces, Dimitria, Elana, and Anna Kondos; uncles, Lazaros (Athoula) Kalpidis of Athens, Greece, and Theodore (Katherine) Kondos of Elizabeth; cousins, Cleo Kalpidou Ioannidou and Ioannis Kalpidis; and many uncles, aunts, nephews, and cousins residing in Athens, Greece. John was a special Olympian in running, bowling and basketball in the Special Olympics. He enjoyed writing and coloring and traveling to Greece with his family. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, November 18, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor 412-678-6177). There will be a Trisagion Service at 4:00 p.m. Family and friends will gather at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1128 Summit Street, White Oak, 15131 on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Father William Zotis officiating. Burial will follow. Condolences may be made at strifflerfuneralhomes.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CONNELLY HELEN "SHIRLEY" (WAKE...

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CONNELLY HELEN "SHIRLEY" (WAKEFIELD) On November 16, 2018, age 93, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Munhall. Shirley was born in Munhall, the daughter of the late Francis and Anna (Dupont) Wakefield. She was a former resident of the St. Therese Plaza and a retired employee of the Homestead Carnegie Library's Athletic Department. Beloved wife of the late John Connelly; cherished mother of Coleen (Scott) Reifman and Debra (Douglas) Wolf; loving grandmother of Rachel (Charlie), Brianne, Sean, and Ryan; preceded in death by her brothers, Ches and Wes. Friends received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St,. Munhall, 15120 (412) 461-6394, where a Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Please share your memories and condolences at georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KENNEDY HELEN SCHOLL AGE 94, O...

November 17, 2018, 5:03 pm
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KENNEDY HELEN SCHOLL Age 94, of Masonic Village, Sewickley, formerly of Pleasant Hills, passed peacefully on November 16, 2018. Helen was a member of Homestead Park United Methodist Church, Graduate of Westminster College, and Board member for many years of The Pleasant Hills Arboretum. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late Robert D. Kennedy; loving mother of Robert D. Kennedy, Jr. of Pleasant Hills and Martha (Douglas) Knable of Franklin Park; cherished grandmother of Dr. Steven Robert (Dr. Sarah Sihvonen) Kennedy of Martinsville, VA, Lauren (Bryan) Surface of Tampa, FL, Kelly (Nic) Kennedy of Wexford, Christine (Luke) Mulhollem of Mars, and Kathryn Knable of Chicago; cherished great-grandmother of Reagan, Madison and Adeline; also several nieces and nephews. Friends received on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall (412) 461-6394, where a Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Homestead Park United Methodist Church and Masonic Village of Sewickley. Please share your memories and condolences at georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BRUNO FRANK S. UNEXPECTEDLY AT...

November 17, 2018, 5:03 pm
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BRUNO FRANK S. Unexpectedly at home on Friday, November 16, 2018, of Swissvale. Beloved husband of 49 years to Patricia Topper Bruno; loving father of Gina Godin (Shawn), Chrissy Bruno (Chris Kertis), Michelle Bruno, and Diana Fronczek (Dan); dear PapPap of Makenzie; son of the late Joseph and Sara Bruno; brother of the late Phil and his surviving wife, Joanne, and Joanne Dranusky. Frank is also survived by his loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. He loved his family more than life itself. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday, at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in the Madonna del Castello Roman Catholic Church, on Tuesday morning, 9:30 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUBA PASQUALE "PAT" OF STUDIO ...

November 17, 2018, 5:03 pm
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BUBA PASQUALE "PAT" Of Studio City, CA, formerly of Braddock, age 72, and a Steeler fan to the end, passed away at home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 after a brave fight with cancer. Pat was born April 16, 1946 in Braddock, PA. Beloved son of the late Edward Buba (Braddock Hills, PA) and Angeline (Gentile) Buba (Tursi, Italy). Pat is survived by his wife, Zilla Clinton; and brother Anthony "Tony" (Jan) Buba. A celebratory gathering will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., Turtle Creek/Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145, 412-823-9350 followed by a Commemoration Service at 4 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOLTON JANE (BURKE) AGE 103, O...

November 17, 2018, 5:03 pm
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DOLTON JANE (BURKE) Age 103, of Jefferson Hills, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on November 17, 2018. Born in Motherwell, Scotland on June 21, 1915 to Irish parents, the late John and Elizabeth Hutchinson Burke. Beloved wife of the late James E. Dolton, who died September 9, 1996. Jane was a homemaker but loved volunteering at Jefferson Regional Hospital. For 20 years, she attended Walnut Grove Assembly of God Church in West Mifflin. Loving mother of Nancy Lee (Robert) Clark of Clairton, Ralph E. (Jill) of Rochester, NY, and Gerald Lee (Doreen) of West Mifflin; sister of the late Sarah Young, Amelia, Elizabeth, John Robert, David, James, and William Burke; cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Renee, Laura Jane, Jamie Lou, and Jennifer (Larry); great-grandmother of Madaline, Owen, Ginger, and Coco. Friends received on Monday from 6 to 8 and Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall (412) 461-6394, Funeral Services will be in Walnut Grove Assembly of God on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor William Galus officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Walnut Grove Assembly of God, 44 Adams Ave., West Mifflin, 15122. Please share your condolences and memories at georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROSFELD JEAN MCGOUGH AGE 89, O...

November 18, 2018, 5:01 pm
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ROSFELD JEAN McGOUGH Age 89, of Green Tree, died peacefully on Thursday, November 15, 2018 after a long illness for which she showed much grace and courage. Beloved wife for 68 years of Norman C. Rosfeld; cherished mother of Alison Strome (William) and Arden Vernacchio; adored Nan to Will, Sara, and Peter Strome, Emily Snyder (Joshua) and Robert Vernacchio; dear sister of James McGough (Mildred); and many nieces and nephews. Jean was born in 1929 to the late Mary (Cooke) and James Marshall McGough. Graduated from Wilkinsburg High School and Carnegie Tech (CMU) school of painting and design, while there she met a handsome fellow art student, Norman, and they were married in 1950. A gifted artist, she combined her considerable talent with her love of children as an art teacher. She taught in the Wilkinsburg Schools until her daughters were born and then resumed teaching at the Western PA School for the Deaf for 18 years. She was an extraordinary mother, a friend to many, fabulous hostess, avid painter, and wonderful Nan to her five grandchildren. She was adored for her great humor and kind heart, her love of animals, her sense of style and her artistic eye. Our dear Jean will be deeply missed and in our hearts forever. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 328 6th Ave., Pittsburgh, 15222, on Wednesday, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, 15237. The family wishes to thank Asbury Heights and Family Hospice staff for their loving and compassionate care. Arrangements entrusted to WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, Scott Twp., 412-563-2800 www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ESCAJEDA JOHN A. AGE 84, ON FR...

November 18, 2018, 5:01 pm
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ESCAJEDA JOHN A. Age 84, on Friday, November 16, 2018, of Castle Shannon. Beloved husband of 62 years to the late Bernice A. "Bernie" Escajeda; loving father to Michael J. (Sharon) of Baldwin, Debra (Richard) Huebner of Castle Shannon, and John E. (Nanette) of Phoenix, AZ; grandfather of Justin (Christina), Jerry, Marissa, Timothy, Eric, Klay, Jacob, and Kayla; greatgrandfather of Arianna, Gianah, Declan, and Ava; brother of Luis, Rosemary Skinner, and the late Ruben; also survived by several nieces and nephews. John served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was an electrical engineer and worked as a consultant on public transportation in many places, in and out of the country. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., (412) 881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Tuesday, November 20, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of The Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10 a.m. Interment will be held privately. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HALAPIN DR. RICHARD A. ON NOVE...

November 18, 2018, 5:01 pm
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HALAPIN DR. RICHARD A. On November 16, 2018, Dr. Richard A. Halapin, age 79, of McCandless, formerly of the North Side, beloved fiancé of Patty Doyle; father of Leesa (Todd Orange) Halapin, Richard Michael (Joel) Halapin, Natalie (Matthew Giordanengo) Halapin and Richard Alan Halapin; brother, Robert (Gloria Jean) Halapin; grandfather of Alex Orange, Jack Halapin, Mikey Halapin, Gunner Dongieux. Richard died peacefully at home following a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his children. Richard was born on October 18, 1939 to Helen and Michael Halapin in Pittsburgh, PA. He had received a scholarship to attend the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his Bachelor's and Master's in Chemical Engineering, a Master's in Business Administration, and then a Doctorate in Operations Research. In 1965, Richard joined the United States Air Force, ultimately achieving the rank of Colonel after transitioning to the Air Force Reserves in 1979. During his military career, Richard served as a William Foster Visiting Scholar and political analyst, U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, on Strategic Arms Reduction (START) negotiations, and had been awarded multiple honors and medals, including The Meritorious Service Medal and The Legion of Merit. As a civilian, held positions in the fields of Nuclear and Chemical Engineering and later as faculty at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In his retired life, Richard achieved his life-long dream of spending his time sailing all along the East Coast and Florida Keys, with his fiance, Patty at his side. When not busy exploring the coastline, Richard and Patty became well-known in the swing dancing circles of Northern Pittsburgh. Friends received Monday, November 19th, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Highway. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Andrew the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church, 235 Logan Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Andrew the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church. www.simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KATZ JACOB "JAKE" AGE 91, OF M...

November 18, 2018, 5:01 pm
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KATZ JACOB "JAKE" Age 91, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly Munhall, passed away on November 15, 2018, after a well-lived and very rich life. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Estelle, of 60 years; parents, Louis and Freda; and brothers, Harry (Mary), Ken Morris (Doris), and Saul (Phyllis); loving and proud father of Owen (Brenda), Linda, and Curtis (Mary); loving and proud Pap Pap to granddaughters, Marissa, Emily, and Sarah (Karen); also survived by close friend and companion, Phyllis Madden; and many nephews and nieces. Born and raised above his father's shoe repair shop in the depression era melting pot of the Woods Run section of Pittsburgh's North Side, so beloved by its residents that they would, many years thereafter during periodic reunions, still sing a song about it ("Have you ever been in that city, the place they call Woods Run...") After graduating from Oliver High School, in 1945, where he won, among other things, the Unselfish Service Award (his "easy manner and hard work will make him succeed in whatever the future holds for him"), Jake joined the Navy and was stationed in Hawaii at war's end. He went on to study Electrical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, where he, before graduating in 1949, became one of the founding members of an engineering students' club called PE x that held regular reunions and established a scholarship for Pitt Engineering students. From 1950 to 1956, Jake traveled the country working on electrostatic precipitators for Research-Cottrell. It was during those years he first saw Estelle at a dance in New York, followed her across the dance floor in an effort to convince her to dance with him, and thereafter to marry him. They settled back in Pittsburgh (Munhall), where he went to work for US Steel at its Duquesne Works. After eight years as a maintenance foreman, he decided to return to the air pollution control field as a consultant engineer, first obtaining a Master of Science in Hygiene with a major in air pollution, and then starting "Jacob Katz Associates," later to become Precipitator Technology, Inc. Jake became, over the next 14 years, one of the country's preeminent experts in the operation of electrostatic precipitators, joining technical societies including the Air Pollution Control Association (taking on leadership positions) and the ASME Power Test Code Committee (helping to develop stack sampling methodology), writing and presenting technical papers (nine on air pollution, seven of which dealt specifically with precipitators), and eventually authoring in 1979 "The Art of Electrostatic Precipitation," which is an industry-wide textbook. He and Estelle started his retirement in Florida in the early 1980s, when they took up golf, tennis, and traveling, and he refined his passion for stock market investing (about which he both lectured and wrote (including authoring "Investing for Retirement"). He and Estelle returned to Pittsburgh on a full-time basis to be closer to their grandchildren in 2006, eventually settling at the Covenant, later to become the Concordia of South Hills. He became active in their new community, serving as the president of the residents' council and working ceaselessly to improve the quality of his fellow residents' lives, continued to write and lecture on the stock market, and where he and Estelle enjoyed weekly games of progressive gin with their children and grandchildren. As with Estelle, Jake donated his body to the Humanity Gifts Registry for the training of medical students and the advancement of science, thinking of how he might help humanity even at the end. He had a matchless work ethic, was an unrepentant punster, consummate gentleman, always put others first, saw the best in everybody, and was beloved by all who knew him. A private family celebration of his life will be held at a later time. Arrangements entrusted to ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook www.musmannofh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DUFFY MARTIN E. "MARTY" Age 86, of Mt. Washington, on Friday, November 16, 2018. Beloved uncle of LeeAnn (Bill) Bostedo and Michael (Nadia) Duffy; great-uncle of Lauren and Paige Bostedo, Neil, Meghan and Claire Duffy; brother of the late John and Francis Duffy; son of the late Michael and Anna Duffy. Marty was a US Army Korean War Veteran and was rewarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Visitations on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the BRUSCO - FALVO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 214 Virginia Ave. Mt. Washington (412 381-2323). Blessing Service on Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. www.bruscofalvo.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEIDNER BERNARD J. "BEN" AGE 7...

November 18, 2018, 5:01 pm
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WEIDNER BERNARD J. "BEN" Age 79 of Troy Hill, on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Beloved husband of Mildred Weidner; loving father of Nancy (John) McGrady, Jim (Jackie), Bernie, Jeffery, Clifford Weidner and Stacey Arnold; also survived by 12 grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; five brothers; one sister; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Family to receive friends 1-3 and 6-8 p.m., TUESDAY ONLY at the HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1501 Lowrie St. Pgh., PA 15212 - Troy Hill. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., in Most Holy Name Church, Troy Hill. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Most Holy Name Church, 1700 Harpster St. Pgh., 15212. Please visit the family's online guestbook at www.hughesfhinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VALIQUETTE JOYCE A. (DZUGAN) S...

November 18, 2018, 5:01 pm
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VALIQUETTE JOYCE A. (DZUGAN) Suddenly on November 18, 2018, age 61 of Munhall. Joyce was born in Homestead the daughter of the late Joseph and Nancy (Andrucci) Dzugan, Sr. She was an Administrative Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh G.S.P.I.A. for 42 Years and a dispatcher for Kennywood Park Security. Beloved wife of John "Jack" Valiquette; cherished mother of Nicole (Rochelle) Valiquette; loving grandmother of Gianna; special sister to Joseph Dzugan, Jr. Family and friends received on Tuesday 6 - 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m., at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St. Munhall, 15120 (412-461-6394) where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday time later. Please share your memories and condolences at georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SZYMANSKI CATHERINE M. ON NOVE...

November 18, 2018, 5:01 pm
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SZYMANSKI CATHERINE M. On November 17, 2018, age 70, of Sharpsburg, Catherine suddenly passed away to the Lord. Daughter of the late John and Marie Szymanski. Catherine was Minister of the Greater Works Outreach since 1999. She will be missed by many relatives and friends. A visitation will be held Tuesday, from 12 noon until 9 p.m. At WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Sharpsburg. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home Wednesday, at 12 noon. INTERMENT IS PRIVATE. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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