MRAZIK
DAVID M.
Jul. 20, 1960-Nov. 24, 2010
It has been five sad years since we said goodbye to you, but loving memories will always keep you close in our hearts. You will never be forgotten. Your family misses you so much.
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MRAZIK DAVID M. JUL. 20, 1960-...
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ROY SONA RANI AGE 74, OF UPPER...
ROY SONA RANI Age 74, of Upper St. Clair, on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Dr. M.N. Roy; loving mother of Dr. B.N. Roy, Swapna Chowdhury and Lakshmi Das; grandmother of Eva, Saheb and Rinkita. Sona was a loving, caring, giving person and was an eternal devotee of Lord Krishna (GOPAL). Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS.Friends welcome at 2630 West Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000 on Thursday 1 p.m. until time of service at 1:30 p.m. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REID THOMAS A., SR. OF MUNHALL...
REID THOMAS A., Sr. Of Munhall, on November 24, 2015, age 86. Son of the late John and Laura Reid; beloved husband of Emily (Fuga) Reid; father of Thomas Reid, Jr., Philip Reid and Janet Devine; brother of the late George, John and Eddie Reid; beloved grandpap to Tiffany, Brandon Joey and Connor; great-grandpap to Emily Devine. Services are private. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RENCHKO LUCY M. AGE 85, ON WED...
RENCHKO LUCY M. Age 85, on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, formerly of Chalfant. Beloved wife of 60 years to Richard F. Renchko; loving mother of Kenneth B. Renchko and Sandra (William) Sims; dear grandmother of Ashley (Matt) Dole, Courtney Renchko and Brittany Renchko; sister of the late Mary (John) Casaregola and Nick (surviving wife, Mary) Petrucci. Lucy was a phenomenal cookie baker and showed her love through her baking. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001 FRIDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial St. Maurice Church Saturday 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCLELLAN REV. CLARE W. CLARE...
McCLELLAN REV. CLARE W. Clare, 87, of McDonald, Mt. Pleasant Twp., died Tuesday, November 24, 2015, in the Golden Living Center of South Hills. He was born May 26, 1928, in Dunn Station, PA a son of the late Ernest D. and Margaret Bowie McClellan. Rev. McClellan was a member of the Southern Baptist Church and had served several congregations in this area including First Baptist Church of Canonsburg, McDonald AME Zion Church and Imperial Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Cecil American Legion. He was a Korean War Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Marian Balaban McClellan; daughters, Margaret (James) Horvath, Jr. and Dorothy (Thomas Coughenour) Merigo, both of McDonald; son, Michael McClellan of McDonald; brothers, Jake McClellan of Greene County and Ralph (Beverly) McClellan of Florida; sisters, Margaret Post of Greene County and Ester (Milton) Stump of Florida; he is also survived by seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, James, Ray and Ephriam McClellan; and one grandchild. Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 314 W. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald (724-926-2800) where funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park with full military honors. Please sign the guestbook at: www.thomas-little funeralservice.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AUBELE STEPHEN P. AGE 54, ON W...
AUBELE STEPHEN P. Age 54, on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, of Braddock Hills, formerly of Swissvale. Son of the late Gilbert G. and Rosemary Aubele; loving brother of Gilbert (Diane), John (Dianna), David (Kathy), Susan McClelland, Joseph (Marilyn), Gerald (Michele) and the late Linda Holma and William Aubele; also many loving nieces, nephews and great- nieces and great-nephews. Stephen is finally at peace and rest after a courageous battle to overcome many complications with his health. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in Word of God Church Saturday 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice in memory of Stephen. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ACKERMAN MARY ALICE AGE 62, OF...
ACKERMAN MARY ALICE Age 62, of Hazelwood, on Thurs., Nov. 19, 2015. Mother of Jennifer and Richard Ackerman; sister of Kathy (Jeff) Sharpe; three grand and one great-grandchild; nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in ELMER L. HERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 5204 2nd Ave., Hazelwood. Services 10:00 a.m. Sat. at St. John Evangelist Baptist Church, Hazelwood 15207. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NOON JACQUELINE (STREIGHTIFF) ...
NOON JACQUELINE (STREIGHTIFF) Age 87, of Bethel Park, on November 25, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Noon for 66 years; loving mother of Debbi (James) Frenchak, Stephan (Nanci) Noon and Cheryl (John) Bloomer; sister of David Streightiff and the late Joel Streightiff; cherished grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of 11. Jacqueline was a member of the Bible Chapel, the Christian Women's Club and Gideon's International. She was a piano teacher for most of her life and served as choir director and organist for numerous churches. Family and friends will be received on Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gideon's International or the National Parkinson Foundation. View and share condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHRIST GEORGE N. ON TUESDAY, N...
CHRIST GEORGE N. On Tuesday, November 24, 2015, beloved husband of the late Elaine Christ. Born on August 11, 1925, a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh. Mr. Christ is survived by his two daughters, Deborah Zourdos (Christopher) and Penny Marcadante (Jeff); his four grandchildren, Christina Jackman (Thomas), Peter George Zourdos, George Pilafas (Francesca) and Michael Zourdos (Catherine); and two great-grandchildren, Sadie Elaine and Zachary; his sisters, Julie Chergotis (late Peter) and Penny Chirigos (Nicholas); and his in-laws, Sophia Randall, Demetra Craig and Arthur Dordas. A lifelong steward of St. Nicholas Cathedral, where he served as Treasurer of the Parish Council and started the successful St. Nicholas Greek Food Festival, Mr. Christ served honorably as a radio operator in a B-25 bomber during WWII, he returned to Pittsburgh to marry his high school sweetheart and founded Chris Candies, a chocolate manufacturing company. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Friday 2-8 p.m., with Trisagion Service at 7 p.m.. Visitation will continue on Saturday at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral from 10:30 until a funeral at 11:30 a.m. Remembrances may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 419 S. Dithridge St., Pgh., PA 15213. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH GEORGE R. ON MONDAY, NOV...
SMITH GEORGE R. On Monday, November 23, 2015, of Pittsburgh. Husband of Michelle (Filius) Smith; father of Justin, Melissa, Nicole, Christina, Billy and Michael; brother of James, Terri Ellen, Mary Ann and Karen; also survived by 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 South 15th St., South Side on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.gmiterfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ZEZZA JOAN MANGAN ON TUESDAY, ...
ZEZZA JOAN MANGAN On Tuesday, November 24, 2015, Joan Mangan Zezza of North Huntingdon, formerly of Rankin, entered life eternal. She was a daughter of the late John and Alma Kieffer Mangan. She is survived by her son, Scott (Melissa) Zezza of Monroeville, Jeffrey (Melissa) Zezza of North Huntingdon, Nicole (Andrew) Thayer of Rankin and Holly Zezza; sisters, Patricia and Rosemary Mangan of Butler; and a brother-in-law, Fred Wilson (late Mary Ann); six grandchildren, Katie, Dominic, Zachary, Abigail, Angelina and Hannah. Calling hours with the family will be on Friday from 2-8 p.m. in the SCHLEIFER FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., (412-271-1361), 534 Jones Avenue, North Braddock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Good Shepherd Church, Braddock, on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Joan was retired from Turtle Creek Valley MH/MR. She was an active member of Good Shepherd Parish and the Ladies of Charity and a Eucharistic Minister. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMAS RITA MARIE (FAUTH) AGE ...
THOMAS RITA MARIE (FAUTH) Age 85, of Shenango Twp., formerly of Sheraden, peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of 62 years to Eugene L. Bo Thomas; mother of Anita (Martin) Hungate of Virginia, Catherine Thomas of Ross Twp., Margaret Peggy (John) LaBella of Plum Boro and Daniel Thomas of Arizona; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren plus one expected in December; sister of Loretta Lubbert; also survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, William L., Sr. and Ruth Fauth; and brother, William L. Fauth, Jr. Rita was a devoted mother and housewife for many years before attending and graduating from Robert Morris College with a bachelor's degree in Business and Teacher Education. She devoted her career to teaching blind students computer skills at Robert Morris and the Pittsburgh Guild for the Blind. Upon retirement, Rita was a tireless volunteer translating college textbooks into braille. She enjoyed extensive traveling with her husband and children. An accomplished seamstress, she sewed school and party dresses for her daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughters. Knitting was a favorite pastime and Rita passed this skill onto her daughters. She took great joy in her flower gardens and loved the spring time. A devoted Catholic, Rita set the best of examples for her family. Celebrate Rita's life 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Philip Catholic Church, Crafton. Entombment in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Moon Twp. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh in her honor, 1800 West St., Homestead, PA 15120, www.bvrspittsburgh.org. schepnermcdermott.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALM FLORENCE ANN (SHOGAN) FLO...
ALM FLORENCE ANN (SHOGAN) FLO Of Swissvale, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2015. Her warmth, strength and courage defined her. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, James; four children, James, Jr. (Diane), Susan Walendziewicz (David), Ronald Alm (Diane), Kimberly; nine grandchildren, David John (Ashley), Samantha Hutchison (Kevin), Michael, Jamie, Carly, Taylor, Nicole; great-grandson, Davis, Brooklyn and number three on the way. Finally, she was joyfully reunited with her two other granddaughters, Holly and Sara who live in Heaven. She is also survived by her siblings, Edward Shogan, Virginia Cosgrove (Mart), the late James, Robert and Dolores; and blessed with many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to Hebron Church c/o Sara Wally Homeless Fund. Friends received Sunday 1-5 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Funeral Service at Hebron Church, 10460 Frankstown Road, Pgh., PA 15235 Monday 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DIDOMINICS LOIS ON TUES., NOVE...
DiDOMINICS LOIS On Tues., November 24, 2015. Beloved mother of Mike Mularski, Dwayne McKitrick and Sandra Casto; grandmother of Lauren McKitrick. Friends received Sat. 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SAAR THOMAS M. AGE 50, OF STOW...
SAAR THOMAS M. Age 50, of Stowe Twp., passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015. He was the loving father of Tyler and Austin Saar and Andrew and Alphonso Nobile; companion to Gina Nobile; son of the late Ralph and Mary Jane Saar; brother to Timothy (Marcia), Alan and the late Jeffrey and Russell Saar. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews. Thomas was a friend to many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Friends may visit FRIDAY, 2-8 p.m. at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held SATURDAY, 11:30 a.m. at St. John of God Parish, Church of St. Mary's. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHNSON WILLIAM D. AGE 80, OF ...
JOHNSON WILLIAM D. Age 80, of the North Hills, went home to be with his Lord, surrounded by his loving family and friends, on Sunday, November 22, 2015, from Good Samaritan Hospice, after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Bill was born in Granite Falls, NC on August 25, 1935, to the late Kaylor White and Virginia Dare (Beck) Johnson, who later married Bill's stepfather, Earl Dee Dee Roxbury. Beloved husband for 31 and a half years of Janet (Peters) Johnson; loving father of William D. Johnson, Jr. (Joyce), Barbara Kuder (John); devoted grandfather of Derek and Cole Weikart, and Arianna and Dakota Johnson. Bill was preceded in death by his son, Stephen; daughter, Susan and their mother, Joyce (Sellman) Johnson; and brothers, Ted and Max Johnson. Bill and his family moved to Pittsburgh when he was eight years old. He started in the printing industry at the age of 15 with Herbick & Held Printing Co., attended classes specific to the printing at Carnegie Mellon and Penn State Barron Campus. After 35 years with Herbick & Held Co., he became a partner of Caslon Press and retired as VP of Sales for Superior Litho, Inc., all in Pittsburgh. He was an active member of West View United Methodist Church, a board member of The Printing Industry of Pittsburgh and served on many committees over the years. He was a trustee for the GCC/IBT Local 24 M and the Printing Industry Union Multi Employer Retirement Fund. He has a history of serving the Graphic Arts Industry that he loved, for more than 65 years. Bill will be remembered for his very quick wit, humor and charm. He was an amateur boxer in his youth. He enjoyed all sports, especially boxing, golf and his hometown teams. Services were private. Arrangements by COPELAND'S. Family suggests donations in his name to West View United Methodist Church, 146 Cornell Ave., West View, PA 15229. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FOULDS PHYLLIS HOPE (BYERLY) A...
FOULDS PHYLLIS HOPE (BYERLY) Age 91, of Neville Island, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at her daughter's home in Middletown, PA. She was born in Jeannette on January 24, 1924, to the late Phillip A. and Elizabeth Rachael (Waters) Byerly. She was also preceded in death by her adoptive parents who raised her, Robert and Janet Hancox; her stepdaughter, Diane Wagner; her half sister, Delores (John) Kohan; and her brother-in-law, Al Bridner. Beloved mother of Karen (Bernard) Finucan of Pennsville, NJ, Donna Pollinger of Middletown, PA, Denice (John) DeRuyter of Neville Island, Debra Foulds of Austin, TX; mother-in-law of Edmund Wagner of Beechview; sister of Marvis (John) Cindrick of Boerne, TX and June Bridner of Catonsville, MD; also 12 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren and several great-great- grandchildren. Phyllis was proud to have graduated top five in her high school class of 300 and went on to Business School. She became a stenographer for PA Railroad and worked there until retirement. Phyllis was formerly on the Democratic Committee of Neville Island, Red Hats Society of Mooncrest, Elder and Sunday School Teacher of Neville Island Presbyterian Church, Christian Women United, MASCA of Moon Twp. and AARP of McKees Rocks. Phyllis had sung on stage and radio and was a whiz at playing cards and doing crossword puzzles. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave. where service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow in Coraopolis Cemetery. Family suggests donations if desired in her name to Compassionate Care Hospice, 100 Brown St., Middletown, PA 17057 or Neville Island Presbyterian Church, 137 First St., Pittsburgh, PA 15225. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEAVITT ETHEL E. AGE 94, OF ST...
LEAVITT ETHEL E. Age 94, of St. Barnabas Retirement Community, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, on Friday, November 13, 2015. Devoted daughter of the late Joseph W. and Agnes (Rueckert) Elstner; beloved wife of the late R. Edward Leavitt; sister of the late Joseph Elstner, Roy Elstner, Jeanne Pschirer and Earl Elstner; surviving are several nieces, nephews and friends. As Ethel requested, there will be no hours of visitation at Laughlin Memorial Chapel, Mt. Lebanon. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of Arbors III at St. Barnabas Retirement Community, 6005 Valencia Road in Gibsonia, Saturday afternoon at 2:00. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DIRUZZA MARY ELIZABETH BETTY...
DiRUZZA MARY ELIZABETH BETTY (LAUER) Of Mesa, AZ formerly of Pittsburgh, age 88, after a brief illness, on Friday, November 20, 2015. Wife of the late Alphonso C., Jr.; beloved mother of Dianne (Michael) Scott and Chuck (Sandi) DiRuzza; sister of the late Dorothy Irwin. Betty was also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Misty (Mark) Paquette, Joshua (Samantha) Griego, Jason (Jasmine Dighton-Jones) and Cameron DiRuzza and Brianne Scott (Sean) Noonan; great- grandmother of Brandon, Ashley, and Riley; also beloved nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Bernard Church. Arrangements are entrusted to THE FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380. deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PATTERSON DR. MICHAEL D., SR. ...
PATTERSON
Dr. MICHAEL D., Sr.
12/19/54 ~ 11/26/14
One year ago God called you home. You are forever in our hearts and memories. We miss you and love you.
Your family, Sally, Mike, Jr., Darryl, Luke, Jason, daughters-in-law and your grands.
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