EDMOND J. SMIDL Age 55, of Gibsonia, on Saturday, July 6, 2019. For viewing times and services please see www.Schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EDMOND J. SMIDL AGE 55, OF GI...
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LEE R. JASPER AGE 87, OF IRWI...
LEE R. JASPER Age 87, of Irwin, died Saturday, July 6, 2019. Husband of Doris (Graybrook) Jasper; father of Wendy (Sam) Bigelow, Jerry Jasper, Jody (Steve) Brunecz, and Roger Jasper; grandfather of Bree Bigelow, Lee Bigelow, and Hunter Brunecz; brother of the late twin brother, Ladd, Richard, and Louise Jasper; brother-in-law of Mary Alice Jasper. Lee was a retired employee at Westinghouse Research, Churchill, and was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Visitation 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200, where services will be held Wednesday, 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to First United Church of Christ, 400 Main Street, Irwin, PA 15642. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHN ROBERT PUTANKO AGE 90, OF...
JOHN ROBERT PUTANKO Age 90, of West Mifflin. Beloved husband of 65 years to Edith Ann (Kohut) Putanko, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2019. He was the son of John and Molly (Marva) Putanko. He is survived by his sister, Elaine Valecko of Port Vue (late Peter Valecko), fifteen nieces and nephews, many great-nieces and nephews, and nine godchildren. Friends received SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main St. Munhall, Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, 10 a.m. at St. Elias Byzantine Catholic Church. VFW 914 service 7 p.m. Monday. Panachida service 7 p.m. Tuesday. John was a retired Production Coordinator from the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory. He was a member of the VFW Post 914, American Legion Post 0361, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Greek Catholic Union (GCU) and a member of Westinghouse SURE. John enjoyed repairing clocks and watches and always had a joke or story to share with everybody he met. He served in the Army, Navy, and Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a lifelong member of St. Elias Byzantine Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Animal Friends or the VFW Post 914. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CATHY JEAN (RICE) FISHER AGE 7...
CATHY JEAN (RICE) FISHER Age 71, of South Park, formerly of West Homestead, peacefully passed away on July 7, 2019. Loving wife of Harry J. Fisher; loving mother of Kelli (Michael) and Wendy (Chris); two precious grandchildren, Chad and Amber. She was born to the late John Rice and Thelma (Watkins) Rice. Beloved sister to the late Shirley Van Kirk (John), Jane Cooper, the late Jack Rice (Joyce) and Thelma Sinn (Harold). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held. Arrangements entrusted to SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARJORIE L. (GROVE) ROGERS AGE...
MARJORIE L. (GROVE) ROGERS Age 87, of Valencia, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Walter L. Rogers; loving mother of Cynthia A. (Randall) Dale, Barbra L. (John) Marsden and Lisa J. (Randall) King; sister of the late Donald J. Grove and Lois "Tooie" Sharkey; cherished grandmother of Michelle, Misty, Rian, Ryan, Sara, Callie, Kyle, Jonathan, Matthew, Casey, Randy, Erin, Molly and Benjamin; great-grandmother of Rylie, Finley, Nolan, Chance, Weston, Landry and Anna; also survived by her niece and four nephews. Marjorie was a proud homemaker and lifelong volunteer. She especially loved spending time with her family and will be dearly missed. Family will receive friends Saturday, 11-12 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LTD., 5864 Heckert Rd., Bakerstown, where a blessing service will be held at Noon. Internment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Alzheimer Association, 1100 Liberty Ave. Suite E 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, www.alz.org/pa. or Reading is Fundamental Pittsburgh, 10 Children's Way, #300 , Pittsburgh, PA 15212. RIFPittsburgh.org. Please offer condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIAM J. ROGERS OF PITTSBUR...
WILLIAM J. ROGERS Of Pittsburgh, on July 6, 2019, age 53. Son of the late Charles and Connie (Whalen) Rogers; beloved husband of Dana (Reedy) Rogers; father of William (Nicole) Rogers, Jr. and Cassandra Rogers; grandfather of William J. Rogers, III and Natalia Lynn Rogers; brother of Thomas (Wendy) Rogers and the late Carol (husband Bill survives) Tatrai; son-in-law of Kenneth and Sandra Reedy; brother-in-law of Chris (Rita) Reedy; uncle of Christie, Jeff, Joe, Erika and Ryan. Friends received SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main St. Munhall Wednesday, 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday, 10 a.m. at St. Therese Church Munhall. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LINDA LARUE SZALANKIEWICZ AGE ...
LINDA LARUE SZALANKIEWICZ Age 70, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her residence following a courageous three year battle with cancer. Born September 29, 1948 in Wilkinsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Larue (Johnston) Moenich. She was married to Edward J. Szalankiewicz, who survives, for 45 years as they were married May 5, 1974. A graduate of Wilkinsburg High School, Linda retired from the AFLCIO Local 590 following 20 years as the secretary. She then worked part time at the Last Minut Mart as a bookkeeper for a short time. She was a member of the Church of God International. A gifted pianist and artist, Linda also enjoyed making crafts. A gentle spirit, Linda was always kind, caring and humble. In addition to her husband, Ed, survivors include two sons, Matthew E. Szalankiewicz of Homestead, PA, Michael J. (Chelsea) Szalankiewicz of New Wilmington; and two brothers, Harold "Hank" (Bertie) Moenich of Holiday Park, PA, David Moenich of New Castle. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, July 9, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 200 Fountain Ave., Ellwood City, PA. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Rev. Wayne Hendrix and Rev. Bill Watson will officiate the services. Interment will follow in Center Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research. Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PASCHAL THOMAS "PAT" TROCANO O...
PASCHAL THOMAS "PAT" TROCANO Of Upper St. Clair, passed away on July 6, 2019. Paschal was born on June 30, 1932. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Patricia (Lavelle); his sons, Joseph (Diane) and James (Lauren); son-in-law, Keith Joseph; his grandchildren, Elizabeth (Michael) Lewis and Samuel; David; Meredith, Colleen and Paul Joseph; and Grace and Daniel, great-grandchildren, Nora, Henry and Willa Lewis and his brother, Robert. He was preceded in death by his son, John Thomas and his daughter, Mary Ellen Joseph. Pat served his country in the U.S. Army and worked in the steel industry as a draftsman and project manager including for over 20 years at US Steel. He was a member of the VFW, McMurray, PA. A devoted husband, loving father, adoring grand-father and great-grandfather and beloved friend, Pat's zest for life was evident in the way he enjoyed tending his extensive garden, describing a great meal, swinging a golf club and especially enjoying holidays with his large family. He and his wife, Patricia spent many happy days vacationing in Siesta Key, Florida. Family and friends are welcome Tuesday, July 9, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. at PITTSBURGH CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Louise de Marillac Church, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies privately. Memorial donations may be made via the Paschal Trocano Memorial Tribute page with the Alzheimer's Association: http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pxfid=561336&fr_id=1060&pg=fund. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ANDREW S. CIPCIC AGE 50, SUDD...
ANDREW S. CIPCIC Age 50, suddenly at home on Saturday, July 6, 2019 of Whitehall. Beloved husband of Theresa M. (McMonagle) Cipcic; son of the late Leonard and Roseann (Rossi) Cipcic, Sr.; brother of Leonard Cipcic, Jr., Judy (Frank) Milcarek, Kim Neumeyer and Pam Kindle; brother-in-law of Kathleen and Scott Palmer of Myrtle Beach, SC. Survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He also leaves behind his fur babies, Romeo, Prince and Yogi. Andrew was employed by Marshall Elevator Company for eight years. Andrew's favorite thing was being with his wife, Theresa which they would have been married 25 years this month. Family and Friends received Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick, where a Blessing Service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Send condolences to www.readshawfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AGNES L. MANTINI AGE 91, OF U...
AGNES L. MANTINI Age 91, of Upper St. Clair/Scott Twp., on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Alfred E. Mantini; loving mother of Dr. Lisa A. Mantini, Janis L. Mantini (Theodore Rutkowski), Michael A. Mantini (Jackie), Daniel E. Mantini (Luisa) and Matthew J. Mantini (Andrea Spandonis); sister of Michael Iglar (Magdalene) and the late Jon Iglar (surviving, Anne); grandmother of Julie and Alexandra Wright, Andrew and Emma Rutkowski, Michael, Jay, Daniel, Brian, Chase and Clark Mantini. Visitation, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at HENNEY, BRADWELL & NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME, 524 Washington Ave., Carnegie. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, 310 Kane Blvd., (Scott Twp.) Pgh., 15243. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. See more about Agnes at henneybradwellnirella.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EDWARD J. GMYS, JR. AGE 76, ...
EDWARD J. GMYS, JR. Age 76, on Saturday, July 6, 2019, of Brentwood. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Carlin); loving father of Edward J. (Daniel Casiano) Gmys, III, Michelle (Andy) Pichora, Melany (James) Herrmann and the late Brian (survived by Colleen) Gmys; proud grandfather of Derek, James and Maggie; son of the late Edward, Sr. and Stella (Zajac); brother of Evelyn Dressler and the late Florence Mace and Edna Gmys; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and their families. Ed loved to golf and was an avid bowler. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, on Wednesday from 2-8. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9:45. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Ed's family suggests contributions be sent to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910 or make a memorial gift online at www.PHAssociation.org Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOSEPH ANTHONY JACKSON BELOVED...
JOSEPH ANTHONY JACKSON Beloved Philadelphia school teacher, formerly of Pittsburgh passed away peacefully on July 6, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 76. The son of the late Charles and Naomi Jackson; brother of Mary Farr Coto, Marlene Jackson, Ronna Jackson, the late Wilfred (Bill) Jackson and Lavinia Finney; also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., Pgh., PA 15219. Interment Homewood Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEOPOLDO "LEO" MARTI-BALAGUER ...
LEOPOLDO "LEO" MARTI-BALAGUER Age 98, formerly of Wilkins Township, PA and Butler, PA, was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico on August 17, 1920 and passed on July 5, 2019. Leo was the third of four children of Leopoldo Martí and Angela Balaguer. After his father's untimely death, Leo was raised from the age of two by his grandmother, Tomasa, whose memory he forever cherished. In his century of life, Leo acted with integrity, discipline, and hard work. An American patriot to his core, he served during WWII with the US Army (1942-1946) in Curaçao and Puerto Rico, attaining the rank of sergeant. In 1947, Leo met and fell in love with Margaret Jane Shook, a Missouri school teacher whose beauty, intelligence, and values captivated him for life. They married in 1949 and later settled in Wilkins Township, PA. An expert metallurgical engineer with an MS degree from Kansas State University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, Leo spent 30 years with Westinghouse Electric Corporation. He achieved the distinguished title of Fellow Engineer and co-invented a patented method for shipping nuclear fuel. His career took him and his family on a four-year stay in Brussels, Belgium, and extensive travels throughout Europe. In retirement, he and Margaret traveled to Greece to fulfill Leo's lifetime dream to walk in the footsteps of Socrates. He was a voracious reader, spirited conversationalist, aficionado of Latin music, and loved being with family and friends. Above all he was a devoted father and husband. Through their 62 years of marriage, before Margaret's passing in 2012, they were inseparable. Preceded in death by sisters Beatriz and Mary, Leo is survived by his three sons, David E. (Taron), Evan S. and wife, Karen, and Eric L. and wife, Jan; two grandchildren, Nora A. and Emma C.; step-grandsons Taylor and Jason; a brother, Claudino, of San Juan, PR, and his son, Eddie; sister-in-law, Betty S. (Walker) Shook, and her sons, Tom and Tim; many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. For their compassionate care, the family warmly thanks the wonderful staff at Concordia of Fox Chapel, where Leo lived during the last year of his life. Arrangements by WOLFE MEMORIAL, LLC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, 412-731-5001. Visitation hours will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 11. Burial on Friday, July 12, 2019 (time to be determined) at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, in Cecil Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your favorite charity. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARBARA ANN (FULTON) HINTON "B...
BARBARA ANN (FULTON) HINTON "B.A./BARB" On Saturday, July 6, 2019. Born November 11, 1928 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Harvene and Henry Fulton of Mt. Lebanon. Barbara was a graduate of Dormont High School Class of 1946, she then went on to receive a bachelors degree from Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Hinton; sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Phil Coffin, Jr. (Upper St. Clair). Survived by her children, Cynthia (Atlanta, GA) and Andrew (Columbus, OH); brother, Henry Fulton and wife, Nancy (Mt. Pleasant, MI); and three generations of nieces and nephews, to whom she is known affectionately as Auntie Bah. A memorial service will be scheduled at later date. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOHN F. O'DONNELL AGE 86, BOR...
JOHN F. O'DONNELL Age 86, born in County Galway, Ireland passed away at home in the loving care of his children and grandchildren, on July 7, 2019. John was preceded in death by his loving parents, Patrick and Molly O'Donnell; his beloved wife, Helen (Cloonan); and brothers, Patrick, Michael, and James. He will be forever honored by his 13 children, Patrick (Siobhan), Mary Walsh (Sean), Anne Flaherty (Thomas), John (Judy), Maggie Sabol (Steve), Cathleen, Sandra Best (Edward), James, Michael (Joy), Erin Brown (Thomas), Joseph (Erica), Thomas, and Brian (Katie) and 31 grandchildren, each of whom he loved dearly. Also survived by sisters, Mary Kate Comer and Eileen Cloonan; in-laws, Catherine O'Donnell, Edward Cloonan, Margaret Cloonan, Kay O'Donnell, and Gwen O'Donnell; and cousins, nieces and nephews in the US, Ireland, and England. Friends received TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC., 7441 Washington Street, Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in the Word of God Roman Catholic Church on Thursday morning at 10 a.m. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Well done, good and faithful servant! O'Donnell Abú. www.niedfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GEORGE E. TEESE, SR. AGE 83,...
GEORGE E. TEESE, SR. Age 83, of Oakland passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 5, 2019. Son of the late George J. Teese and the late Margaret and Horace (Boo) Fennell. Beloved husband of 61 years to Emily (DeVitto); devoted father to George (Carolyn) Teese, Jr., Debbie (Bob) Olszewski, Sue (Tom) Welch and Pam (Patrick) Lupinacci; adoring Pap (Big Dog) to his grandchildren, Kristen (Joe) Maguire, George (Nicole) Teese, III, Jennifer (Kyle) Cicilioni, Christopher Laffan, Emily, Haley and Alexis Lupinacci; great Grandpap to Connor and Kayla Maguire, Declan Laffan; Big brother to Bill (Debbie) Fennell, Fred (Jomarie) Fennell and Theresa Fennell and the late Judy (Sam) Szymborski, Rich (Connie) Fennell. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and his beloved dog, Geno. George was a proud veteran who served in Korea with the 101st Airborne. He was employed by both the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. He sat on the board of directors of CHSC where he also ran at the youth program as well as the maintenance department and Smile and Dine lunch program. George was a kind, caring and compassionate man who loved everyone and everyone loved him. Family and friends welcomed in the JOHN N. ELACHKO FUNERAL HOME, 3447 Dawson Street, Oakland Tuesday, 3-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Rosalia Church. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Please visit George's memorial page at ELACHKO.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NORMAN L. ERBRECHT, SR. AGE ...
NORMAN L. ERBRECHT, SR. Age 94, of Bridgeville, PA formerly of Canonsburg, PA passed away on July 6, 2019. Born on April 27, 1925 in Bridgeville, he is the son of the late Louis and Ella Erbrecht. Beloved husband of Helen K. Erbrecht for 70 years; loving father of Norman L. (Elizabeth) Erbrecht, Jr. and Thomas H. (Kimberly) Erbrecht; cherished grandfather of Adam W. (Julianne) Erbrecht, Chad A. (Andrea) Erbrecht, Zachary A. (Elizabeth) Erbrecht, Renee M. (Jeff) Gunther, Sarah C. Erbrecht; great-grandfather of Andrew David, Elise Katherine, Clara Isabelle, Ciera Grace, Caleb August, Lily Marie, Evelyn Frances, Gabriel Alexander Aaron, Abigail Jane, Levi Norman, Jeremy Joseph, Michael Thomas; dear brother of the late Jean Hesse. Norman loved genealogy and golfing. He also was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was the former head draftsman for Tasso Katselas Associates, Architect in Pittsburgh. Family and friends are welcome on Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at PITTSBURGH CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546. A funeral service will be held Friday, July 12, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Internment will follow at Melrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA 15017. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at pittsburghcremation.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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IRWIN (SROL) ROTH LAST OF A DO...
IRWIN (SROL) ROTH Last of a dozen children born to the late David and Mollie (Melnick) Roth, passed away early on the morning of July 5 following an illness of several months. He was 96, and in the later years of his life had become the loving and much-loved elder of a five-generation family. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were sisters, Rose Pincus, Rhea Lillie Schultz, Luba Bonn, Pauline Jacobs, Esther Steinberg, Rebecca Roth, and Ida Roth, a child victim of the influenza epidemic following World War I); half-sister, Molly Friedman; brothers, Ben, Lou, Nathan and Joseph (Yos) Roth; nieces, Mildred Ascher, Shirley Levenson and Bernice Gibbons, and cousin, Barry Harris. Surviving him are nephews, Bill Schultz (TX); Gene Bonn (OH); Rob Jacobs (NC), and David Steinberg (PA); nieces, Harriet Gross (TX), Ruth Gujarati (NY), and Barbara Drischler (AZ); great-nephews, Sol Marcus (PA) and Chad Bonn (NJ); great-nieces, Donna Silverstein (PA), Jacquelyn Bonn (OH); Devra Durkee (IL), Kimberly Walls (OH), Joan Gujarati (NY), Diane Chesnut (NY), Joyce Offerman (PA); Michelle Meiches, (TX), and Lesley Clark (MD); great-great-nieces, Lena Krutilla (PA), Mollie Wilson (PA), Madison Bonn (NJ), Laura Chesnut (NY), Vivia Glover (MD), Rose Marcus (PA), and Lynne Gazit (Tel Mond, Israel); great-great-nephews, Jacob Bonn (NJ), Jonathan and Ezra Walls (OH), Tommy Chesnut (NY), Robert Durkee (IL), Ben Durkee (MT), Ignatius Clark (MD), Lucian and Cassius Glover (MD), and Asaf David Gazit, Tel Mond, Israel; and great-great-grandnephews, Andrew Krutilla and Alexander Wilson (PA); also surviving are cousins, Jackie Harris and Michael Melnick, both of Pittsburgh, and many other Roths and Melnicks across the United States. The five Roth brothers all enlisted in various branches of military service the day after Pearl Harbor. As a proud member of the Army Air Corps, Irv was never seen in later life without a cap proclaiming him a World War II veteran, and he became a charter member of the World War II Museum in New Orleans, making a visit there soon after its opening in 2000. He was stationed first in Africa, then at the U.S. air base in Bari, Italy, where he was a B-17 bomber mechanic and also rode with two missions as those planes dropped bombs over Berlin. Years later, with several others he had served with, he made a return visit to Bari the only overseas trip he ever took. When Irv and his brothers had all returned to Pittsburgh after the war, they joined forces to buy a big house in Pittsburgh's East End for their family. All of them then joined their father in his plumbing business, but Irv, a graduate of Fifth Avenue High School, soon decided to go back to school for the night courses at Pitt and Robert Morris College that prepared him for his lifelong career in real estate. Before the onset of his final illness, he was still living independently in that same family house on Jackson Street and continuing his longtime affiliation with Meyers Management. Irv's dearest friends of past and present have included the late Bob Leavy and Bill Laughlin, both of whom shared many evenings with him at the East Liberty YMCA, and members of his "Morning Gang who are now having their weekly breakfasts at the Wilkinsburg McDonald's without him. Irwin Roth's family would like to thank the staffs at Juniper Village, Charles Morris Nursing Center, Sivitz Jewish Hospice and Home Instead for their compassion and caring at the end of his life. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (10 - 11 a.m.). Interment Cneseth Israel Cemetery. For those wishing to make charitable donations in his memory, the family suggests Hebrew Free Loan and Hebrew Free Burial in Pittsburgh, or to Congregation Beth Torah in Richardson, Texas, which thanks to Irv now reads every Shabbat from the Torah scroll originally presented many years ago to the now defunct Cneseth Israel Congregation by all the Roth children, in honor of their parents. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARBARA ANN (PASSAFIUME) KERNI...
BARBARA ANN (PASSAFIUME) KERNICK Age 81, peacefully in her Moon Twp. home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Beloved wife of James Dick Kernick, Sr.; mother of Sondra (John) Bubeck, James, Jr. (Michele) and Robert (Nancy) Kernick; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister of Ginger (Jim) Siciliano and Donna Rutkowski. Barb had an active life skiing, golfing, fishing, traveling and also was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and Florida snow bird. But most of all, family always came first. Visitation Tuesday only, 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at the SCHEPNER-McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Wednesday, 10 a.m. Moon Twp. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Barb's name to Allegheny Health Network Healthcare Hospice, 4 Allegheny Center, 9th Floor Ste. 950, Pgh., PA 15212-5255. www.schepnermcdermott.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CATHY JEAN (RICE) FISHER AGE 7...
CATHY JEAN (RICE) FISHER Age 71, of South Park, formerly of West Homestead, peacefully passed away on July 7, 2019. Loving wife of Harry J. Fisher; loving mother of Kelli (Michael) and Wendy (Chris); two precious grandchildren, Chad and Amber. She was born to the late John Rice and Thelma (Watkins) Rice. Beloved sister to the late Shirley Van Kirk (John), Jane Cooper, the late Jack Rice (Joyce) and Thelma Sinn (Harold). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held. Arrangements entrusted to SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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