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JON C. BOTULA "BUZZY" Jon "Buzzy" Botula passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was 77. Ever the loyal local boy, Jon was born in the Beechview neighborhood of Pittsburgh to former Superintendent of the Allegheny County Workhouse, Theodore Botula, and Dorothy Lander Botula. After graduating from South Hills High School, Jon went on to the University of Pittsburgh and gained immediate attention for his grit and athleticism, especially in his first love, football. He studied law at Duquesne University, taking classes at night so that he could work his way through school. A career criminal defense attorney, Jon clerked for Justice Stephen Zappala, Sr. and then went on to build his own practice. Beloved husband of 35 years of Rita Cindrich Botula; father of Amy Lauren Botula (Portland, Oregon), Eve Maryll Botula (New York City) and Zachary Scholze (April Brody, Pittsburgh); grandfather of Luke Scholze; son of the Late Theodore L. and Dorothy Lander Botula and brother of the late Gary Botula. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Sunday and Monday from 2-8 p.m., and Tuesday, 8-9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Cathedral at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the University of Pittsburgh "Pitt Football Championship Fund", Pitt Athletics, Panther Club, PO Box 7436, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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MELVIN WACH, JR. "MEL" Melvin (“Mel”) E. Wach, Jr. of Coeur d'Alene, ID (formerly of Pittsburgh, PA) died Friday the 13th after a long battle with an Agent Orange related neurological disorder. Mel proudly served our country in Vietnam with the US Army where he was awarded four Medals of Honor including the Bronze Service Star for Combat and the National Defense Service Medal. After returning home from Vietnam, Mel entered the financial industry and was a Sr. Vice President with a national mortgage company before branching out to become a Partner of Your Equity Source (YES Mortgage). Mel was one of the few men in his unit who made it back from Vietnam and these experiences led him to become an advocate for Veterans, both through his business and his charitable contributions. Mel never wanted to take credit so most of this work was done anonymously. He said he owed it to his ‘brothers and sisters' who were in need. Mel is survived by his wife, Sandra Wach of Coeur d'Alene, and his family in Pittsburgh, Eric Wach (Son), Kevin Wach (Son), Zachary Wach (Grandson), McKenzee Wach (Granddaughter), Dolores “Sissy” Wach (Sister), Rita Scanio (Sister), Carole and Chuck McConville (Sister and Brother-in-Law) and his beloved pets, Boris & Natasha (the crazy Maine Coons) and baby Moxie. Mel will be transferred from YATES FUNERAL HOME in Coeur d'Alene to The Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Arlington is the home of The Vietnam Wall which pays tribute to the 58,320 Veterans who bravely lost their lives while serving our county and the Arlington National Cemetery which is our Nation's most hallowed ground consisting of over 624 acres where over 400,000 men and women who have sacrificed for our Country. The family has asked that donations be made to Newby-gennings of North Idaho (a non-profit which provides vital services to Veterans and their families) in lieu flowers. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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MICHAEL JENESKY Age 40, of Greenfield. Passed peacefully after a courageous 40-year battle with Cystic Fibrosis on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Preceded in death by his Gram, Mary Ellen Valentino. Survived by his loving parents, Dennis and Karen Jenesky. Best friend and brother of Dennis (Melissa) Jenesky and Leann (Chuck Lehner) Jenesky. The light of his life was his nieces and nephews, Ava, Caroline Jenesky and Charlie Lehner. Also survived by his Grandfather, Emedio “Poochie” Valentino and aunts and uncle, Lisa and Vince (Stephanie) Valentino, as well as numerous friends. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-8 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. 15207. Blessing service at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home on Tuesday. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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ELIZABETH F. OTT Age 94, of Valencia, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Elizabeth loved church, music, and bookkeeping.She belonged to Homemakers and Card Club. She and her husband enjoyed hosting large extended family picnics for every holiday. Their home was always a family gathering point. Above all, Elizabeth loved her family. Surviving are her sons, Kenneth (the late Janet) Ott, Roy “Chip” (Faith) Ott, and Donald (Dawn) Ott. Also survived by her eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy W. Ott, who died on April 12, 2017. Friends will be received at the McDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, PA on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. A service will be held in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3832 Gibsonia Rd., Gibsonia, PA 15044 on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Please meet at the church. Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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ELIZABETH (VOLKWEIN) O'BRIEN "BETTY" Age 93, of Pittsburgh, on Friday, September 13, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Frank A. O'Brien; daughter of the late Harry and Blanche (Carr) Volkwein; loving mother of Peg (Joe) Chernay and Bill (Eileen) )'Brien; dear grandmother of Joe Chernay, Leigh Gibson, Meghan Viereck and Taryn Burkholder; great grandmother to TJ, Cadence, Andrew, Addison, Lily, Max, Anna, Finn and Paige. Friends welcome MONDAY 2-4, 6-8pm WM. SLATER & SONS, INC. (412-381-3345) 301 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington, 15211. Funeral Service 12:00 p.m. TUESDAY in the funeral home. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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JOSEPH T. ROGOWSKI Age 105, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Husband of the late Annella Rogowski; loving father of Regina Rogowski, Elaine Paterson, Joe (Judy) and Thad (Joann) Rogowski; preceeded in death by three brothers and five sisters; also survived by 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Friends received Wednesday, 4-7 at the SZAFRANSKI-EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St. Carnegie. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Joe served as a Sargeant with the United States Army during WWII as a sharp-shooter and was the recipient of two purple hearts. Burial with full military honors in the National Cemetary of the Alleghenies. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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CAROL A. (LOCANTE) DRUGA Age 79, on Friday, September 13, 2019, of Castle Shannon. Beloved wife of the late Ronald M., Sr.; loving mother of Ronald M., Jr., Jacqueline Druga, Michael (Jennifer), John (Stephanie), Debbie Lee (Ken) Craig and Lynn Druga; proud grandmother of 20; and great-grandmother of eight; beloved daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy Locante; sister of Louis (Mary) Locante, Dottie Kunkel, Deborah Locante, Billy (the late Debbie) Locante and Larry (Roseanne) Locante. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Monday, September 16, 2019, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Tuesday morning at 8:45. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul of the Cross Parish in St. Anne Church at 9:30 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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JoANN FARRELL On Friday, September 13, 2019, JoAnn, age 85, of Lawrenceville. Loving wife to the late Gerald J. Farrell, Sr.; beloved mother of Jeffrey (Karen), Dean (Dorothy), Jerry (Renee), Kim, and the late Mark Farrell; sister of Carol Hils, Glenda Abraham and David Livingston; also survived by eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Friends received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Butler at 52nd St., Lawrenceville. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raphael Church on Tuesday 10 a.m. Visitation Monday only 2-8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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FAYE N. (TAYLOR) BOMMER On Friday, September 13, 2019, Faye N. (Taylor) Bommer, age 78, of Whitehall. Beloved wife of Larry Bommer, Jr. and the late Robert E. Sarber; mother of Robert (Donna) Sarber, Daniel (Lisa) Sarber, Randy (Darla) Sarber, and Cynthia (Scott) Bramhall; grandmother of Brian (Clesta), Felicia (Byron), Tara (Drew), Carissa, Taylor, Miranda (Toussaint), Brenden (Hailey) and Blaize; great-grandmother of Robby, Zayden, Mia and Kaia; sister of the late Joseph, Gene and Kenneth Taylor, and Patricia Dewar; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Faye was a caregiver for United Cerebral Palsy for over 20 years. She touched so many lives with her love and kindness. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME,INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, (at 6th St.), South Park Twp. (412) 655-4600, where a service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Condolences may be offered for the family at www.GriffithFH.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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DOUGLAS M. FISHER Age 58, on Friday, September 13, 2019. Beloved husband of Alyson (Doubt) Fisher; son of Anna (Langhorst) Fisher Cornell and the late Roy Fisher; stepson of Norma Fisher. Preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Edward and Lois (Yost) Doubt; loving father of Kenneth W. Wilson, Karistan L. (Gerald Black) Wilson, Katelyn A. Wilson, and Kassidy D. (Josh Haskins) Fisher; grandfather of Landon, Jayce, Brayden, Xandaya, Bryson, Kaydyn, and the late Audrina Faye Black; brother of Kathleen A. (George) Hines, Deborah L. (the late Robert) Derbish, Kimberly J. (Emil) Steinmetz, and Michael R. (Melissa) Fisher; survived also by many nieces and nephews. Family will receive visitors Wednesday 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. at O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California at Cooper Aves. N.S. where there will be a funeral service Thursday at 10 a.m. www.obriensfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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JON C. BOTULA "BUZZY" Jon "Buzzy" Botula passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was 77. Ever the loyal local boy, Jon was born in the Beechview neighborhood of Pittsburgh to former Superintendent of the Allegheny County Workhouse, Theodore Botula, and Dorothy Lander Botula. After graduating from South Hills High School, Jon went on to the University of Pittsburgh and gained immediate attention for his grit and athleticism, especially in his first love, football. He studied law at Duquesne University, taking classes at night so that he could work his way through school. A career criminal defense attorney, Jon clerked for Justice Stephen Zappala, Sr. and then went on to build his own practice. Beloved husband of 35 years of Rita Cindrich Botula; father of Amy Lauren Botula (Portland, Oregon), Eve Maryll Botula (New York City) and Zachary Scholze (April Brody, Pittsburgh); grandfather of Luke Scholze; son of the Late Theodore L. and Dorothy Lander Botula and brother of the late Gary Botula. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Sunday and Monday from 2-8 p.m., and Tuesday, 8-9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Cathedral at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the University of Pittsburgh "Pitt Football Championship Fund", Pitt Athletics, Panther Club, PO Box 7436, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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MICHAEL JENESKY Age 40, of Greenfield. Passed peacefully after a courageous 40-year battle with Cystic Fibrosis on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Preceded in death by his Gram, Mary Ellen Valentino. Survived by his loving parents, Dennis and Karen Jenesky. Best friend and brother of Dennis (Melissa) Jenesky and Leann (Chuck Lehner) Jenesky. The light of his life was his nieces and nephews, Ava, Caroline Jenesky and Charlie Lehner. Also survived by his Grandfather, Emedio “Poochie” Valentino and aunts and uncle, Lisa and Vince (Stephanie) Valentino, as well as numerous friends. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-8 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. 15207. Blessing service at 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home on Tuesday. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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KATHLEEN (YATES) FAZZONI Age 91, of Pleasant Hills, PA passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 13, 2019. Kathleen is survived by her daughters, Beverly (James) Jurcic, Patricia (Ben) Huber and Peggy (Ray) Dennin; grandchildren, Matt, Kayti, Heather, Brent, Adam, Chad, Brooke, Kelly and Luke, and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Guy Fazzoni. Kathleen worked in the West Jefferson Hills School District for 30 years and was a longtime member of St. Thomas A' Becket Parish. She loved to cook, bake, garden and was an accomplished seamstress. However, her greatest love was for her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held,Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Thomas A' Becket Church. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. The family would like to give a special thank you to her wonderful caregivers at Providence Point and Three Rivers Hospice. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Homes Foundation. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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GARY B. PEPPER On Saturday, September 14, 2019, of Whitehall. Beloved husband of Cheryl (Jasko); loving father of Courtney and Matthew Pepper; son of the late James and Grace; brother of Wayne (Linda) Pepper and Linda (Jim) Klinzing. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel at 8 p.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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DIANA L. OMEIS Age 65, on Friday, September 13, 2019, of Baldwin. Beloved mother of Clifton (Nicole) Omeis and the late Troy Omeis; also survived by other loving family members and many friends. Diana worked as a social worker for many years and had a passion for helping people. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 5-8 p.m., where a funeral prayer will be held on Wednesday morning at 11. A chapel service will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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ROSE A. KERESTES Age 79, of Kennedy Twp., passed peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Beloved wife of Edward; loving mother of David Kerestes (Cindy), Susan Nolfi (Joe) and Karen Lavrich (Ralph); dear grandmother of Joey, Alexis, Brendan, Nicky and Aaron. The family would like to thank the staff from Caring Heights Community Care and Bethany Hospice for their caring support for Rose. Family will receive friends TUESDAY at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy Twp., one hour prior to an 11:00 a.m. Blessing Service. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions be made in her memory to westernpa.hdsa.org. mcdermottfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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ANEST G. "TASSO" KOTSAGRELOS On Saturday, September 14, 2019. Beloved husband of Estair Geanopulos Kotsagrelos for 52 years; father of Michelle M. Kotsagrelos, Georgette C. Nelson (Brian), Stacey E. Whipple (Scott) and Emorfia “Aimee” Walker (Jason); beloved Papou of Tasso and Faith Whipple, Brooke and Drew Walker and Tyson and Tyrann Nelson; brother of Stanley Kotsagrelos, Kiki Tratras and the late Stanley and Nicholas Kotsagrelos; son of the late George and Emorfia Kotsagrelos. Anest was employed by J&L Steel (now LTV Steel) for over 30 years, and was proud of his Icarian heritage and his service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with the Trisagion Service at 7 p.m. Funeral Thursday at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 11 a.m. Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Building Fund and The Pan Icarian Foundation, P.O. Box 79037, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. freyvogelfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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RAYMOND D. HERNANDEZ Age 81, Born June 19, 1938 in McKeesport, of West Mifflin, PA went to Heaven in the early morning of Saturday, September 14, 2019, when the Lord came to take back one of his beautiful souls back home with him. He was the beloved lifelong husband of the late Rachel Hernandez; son of the late Alex Hernandez and Mary Cedillo Hernandez; loving father of Raymond M. Hernandez and Reyna M. Hernandez; loving grandfather of Chelsey R. Davis; brother of the late Alex Hernandez and Rose Hernandez; brother of Isabelle Tishko, Delores Ingram, Daniel Hernandez, John Hernandez, Richard Hernandez, George Hernandez, Olivia Hancharik; nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Ray led a very enjoyable life. He loved old cars, boats, music, going to flea markets, business ventures and being a oldies DJ. Retired from port authority. He believed in God and he loved his family and friends and helping people. He was truly a special person and will be dearly missed. Friends and family will be received from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15246. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church in West Mifflin, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Ray's memory to a charity of choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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RUTH Z. SEIAVITCH On Sunday, September 15, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late Harry and Libbie Seiavitch; sister of the late Ida Thompson, Freeda Solomon, Jessie Ruben, Meyer Seiavitch, Charles Seiavitch, Marion Lee Simon, Sarah Seiavitch and Sylvia Seiavitch; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (10 - 11 a.m.). Interment Homestead Hebrew Cemetery, West Mifflin. Contributions may be made to Jewish Association on Aging, 200 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. www.schugar.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb

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ELIZABETH "BETTY" (KUBICKO) OBECUNIS Of North Braddock, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at The Palms at O'Neil personal care residence in McKeesport, PA. She was born on March 9, 1922 to Stephen William Kubicko and Edna Mattey Kubicko. Betty attended St. Anselm's and Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, PA. She worked at Sealtest, Sunbeam, Hamilton Beach and R.J. Reynolds in Public Relations. Betty married Leo Obecunis on June 29, 1947 and they raised one daughter, Sandee (Lou) Melocchi. Betty was a longtime resident of North Braddock, PA and an active member of Good Shepherd Catholic Parish. For decades she served as the President of the Good Shepherd Senior Citizens Club, organizing meetings and social events. Betty enjoyed simple pleasures like reading, cooking her favorite Slovak-Lithuanian dishes, baking cookies and nut rolls, shopping and chatting with family and friends. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; daughter, Sandee; and brother, William (Catherine) Kubicko. She is survived by her brother, John (Mary) Kubicko of North Braddock, PA; two grandsons, Lou (Jaime) Melocchi of Pittsburgh, PA and Mike Melocchi of Fairfax, VA; two great-grandchildren, Max and Nina Melocchi; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours with the family will be on Monday, September 16, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. in the SCHLEIFER FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., (412-271-1361), 534 Jones Avenue, North Braddock, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Thomas J. Burke in Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, September 17 at Noon. Burial will follow next to her husband and daughter in All Saints Cemetery, Braddock Hills. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb