GEMMA DRUDY It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gemma Drudy, Sunday, Dec 1. Gemma will be lovingly remembered by her brothers, Gary, Pat, and Mike; her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral Service will be held Sunday, Dec. 8 at Cityview Church 816 Tripoli St Pittsburgh PA 15210. Family and friends will be received at 4:00 service at 5:00 with food and fellowship to follow. Donations will be accepted for Cityview Church Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MILDRED (SONNETT) ASTORINO AGE...
MILDRED (SONNETT) ASTORINO Age 94, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Francis A. Astorino; mother of Thomas (Bonni); grandmother of Stephanie Brandon (Derek); great-grandmother of Hannah and James; aunt of Barbara (John), Eric (Suzanne), Frank (Donna), George, Jr. (Wendy), Paul (Kathey) Sonnett, Donna Hupp (Mike), and Erica Morgan (Daniel); also survived by 12 great-nieces and nephews, and many loving and supportive friends. Friends welcome Thursday, December 5, 2019, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, December 6, 2019, 10 a.m. St. Bernard Church. Interment in Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in memory of Mildred Astorino to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 North Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110. Condolences may be left at www.slaterfuneral.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHARLES A. "CHUCK" BRENNAN OF ...
CHARLES A. "CHUCK" BRENNAN Of Crystal Lake. Chuck was born May 25, 1944, in Braddock, PA to Charles and Irene Brennan. He passed away peacefully November 14, 2019 in Cary. Chuck was born and raised in Braddock, PA. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. He moved to IL in 1973 with his wife and has called IL home since then. Chuck was an avid sportsman; loved hunting and musky fishing in his beloved Northwoods of WI. He played rugby for over 25 years with the Pittsburgh Club and the Chicago Griffins (fondly known as The General), having every inch of his body either stitched, plastered or bruised - but loving every minute of it. He gave freely of his time and energy as a transport volunteer at Centegra McHenry Hospital, spreading joy as Santa each year to friends and neighbors, bringing Holy Communion to patients in the local hospital for St. Thomas the Apostle Church. His quick wit and crazy humor and subtle (or not) one-liners were legendary, always coaxing a smile or a laugh from those lucky enough to be in his presence. His kindness, generosity and caring nature will be forever remembered by those who were fortunate to be a part of his life well lived." Chuck is survived by his wife of 48 years, Rose Dolly; sister, Linda (Joe) Melodini; niece, Amanda (Tony) Parisi; nephew, Kevin (Julie) Simurda; sister-in-law, Joanne DiGnazio; and brother-in-law, John (Stacy) Popovich. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial visitation will begin at 10 a.m. until the memorial service at 12 p.m., Friday December 6, 2019, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave (Route 176), Crystal Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Prostate Cancer Fund, panfoundation.org. For information, please contact Davenport Family Funeral Home, Crystal Lake, 815-459-3411. For online condolences, please visit www.davenportfamily.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ESTHER ILLSON ON MONDAY, DECEM...
ESTHER ILLSON On Monday, December 2, 2019, Esther Illson, loving mother of two children and devoted grandmother of four grandchildren, passed away at age 89. Esther was born in Pittsburgh on June 19, 1930, to Ethel and Meyer Laufe. Esther married Erwin Illson and they raised two sons. Esther graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, taught nursery school and subsequently went on to sell real estate, which was one of her life's passions. To Esther, selling real estate was not just a job, it was a core part of her life, and it enabled her to expand her broad and diverse circle of lifelong friends. Esther also loved the arts and music, and maintained an interest in areas as diverse as Broadway show tunes and the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild. Esther was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard; and is survived by her two sons, Jim and John, their spouses, Inna and Peg; and grandchildren, Dan, Rebecca, Greg and Stuart. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to services, (10-11 a.m.) Interment Homewood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Manchester Craftsmen's Guild Jazz Fund, 1815 Metropolitan Street, Pgh., PA 15233. www.schugar.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARIE KRESAK MARIE KRESAK OF ...
MARIE KRESAK Marie Kresak of Stowe Township passed away peacefully on December 2, 2019. Daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Meszaros; sister of the late Andrew Meszaros, Margaret Onda, Ann Smutek and Joseph Meszaros. Preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Kresak and son, Andrew (Sonny) Kresak. Lovingly remembered by her children, Dianne Quick (Stanley), Sandra Kingsley (Stephen) Jacqueline Kresak and Fr. Stephen Kresak; cherished grandmother to her five grandchildren, Christopher Quick (Pam), Carolyn Doubt, Robert Quick (Lacey), David Doubt (Janet), Nikki Smith (Alan); and eight great-grandchildren. Marie enjoyed counted cross stitch, crocheting and quilting, giving away many of her projects as gifts to family, friends and neighbors. Marie previously worked at Shop'N Save in Kennedy Township and devoted many hours volunteering at her church's Pizza Kitchen. Family and friends received 2 p.m. 6 p. m. Wednesday at Little Sisters of the Poor Chapel, 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh 15212 and Thursday, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at SANVITO FUNERAL HOME, 1650 Broadway, Stowe-Kennedy Twp. Prayers in Funeral Home on Friday, 11 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 a.m. at Saint Mary Church of Saint John of God Parish, 1011 Church Ave McKees Rocks. In lieu of flowers, Fr. Steve and family ask that you make a memorial donation to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh 15212. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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REVEREND PAUL D. TAYLOR REV. P...
REVEREND PAUL D. TAYLOR Rev. Paul D. Taylor, 70, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Fairmont, WV went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. He was the son of the late Arthur J. and Catherine D. Taylor. He leaves to cherish the mountain of memories, one son, Paul D. Taylor of Chicago, IL and one daughter, Christine D. Taylor of Laurel, MD; one brother, Daniel A. Taylor (Diane) of Detroit, MI; one sister, Mary K. Tate (McArthur) of Fairmont, WV; nieces, Stacy and Catherine Tate, Ashley Ilysee and nephew, Thomas Williams all of Fairmont, WV. Friends and family will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2019 at the GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, 619 Main Street, Bentleyville, PA. Additional viewing will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 10 to 11:00 a.m. the hour of services at the Grace United Methodist Church, Coal Center, PA. Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery, Beallsville, PA. In lieu of flowers, make donations to American Lung Association, UM Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, Home of Hope in Nyadire, Zimbabwe, or WPA Annual Conference of The UMC's Camping Initiative. Online guestbook and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LUCILLE C. BLAIN ON TUESDAY, D...
LUCILLE C. BLAIN On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 of South Side. Wife of the late Thomas Blain; mother of Lucy Barone, Carolyn (Robert) Leach and Thomas (Michele) Blain; grandmother of Matthew (Sandy), Justin and Joshua; great-grandmother of Matthew and Ashley. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 119 South 15th Street, South Side on Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Adalbert Church, Prince of Peace Parish at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) and Paralyzed Veterans of America (www.pva.org). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILLIAM A. SPRAGUE AGE 83, OF ...
WILLIAM A. SPRAGUE Age 83, of Hampton, on Dec. 2, 2019. Beloved husband for 24 years of Sharon A. Marshall. Father of Alyssa Sprague, Alyson Sprague, Karin (Richard) Simpson, Jessica (Jess Grainger) Mitchell and John Carlton (Alison) Mitchell; dear grandfather of Adrienne and Caitlin Hough, Sprague Carrillo, Melina Kriznik, Megan and Nevada Simpson, George, Charlotte and Jack Mitchell, and Eleanor Granger; brother of the late George Sprague. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 and Saturday 12-2 at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5864 Heckert Rd., Bakerstown, where services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. William earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Carnegie Tech, was a career long licensed Professional Engineer (PE), and a member of ASME, American Society of Military Engineers. He mostly worked in business development for various regional public engineering works and as a side passion, designed over 100 custom homes throughout Pittsburgh. He was a member and past president of the board of Unitarian Universalist Church of North Hills, loved art, cooking, his dogs, and being around friends and family. Bill loved jazz, played upright Bass with the Bill Sprague Combo for many years, and was a longtime member and board member of Manchester Craftsmen's Guild. In lieu of flowers, donations to First Presbyterian Church of Gibsonia, Unitarian Universalist Church of North Hills and Manchester Craftsman Guild. www.schellhaasfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PATRICIA (WIETRZYNSKI) (POERIO...
PATRICIA (WIETRZYNSKI) (POERIO) GRANT Patricia Poerio Grant (Wietrzynski) passed peacefully at Manor Care McMurray on Monday, December 2, 2019. Daughter of the late Caesar and Martha Wietrzynski. Mother of Wayne (Grace) Poerio and Pammy (Robert) Pieretti, grandmother of Paige, Marco and Mario. Sister of the late Barbara (Jim) Scott. Member of Allegheny Center Alliance Church. Survived by loving family and friends. No visitation. Memorial reception held on Thursday, December 5th from 6-8 p.m. at Manor Care McMurray, 113 West McMurray Road, Peters Township, 15317. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOROTHY J. (MINELLO) PAOLUCCI ...
DOROTHY J. (MINELLO) PAOLUCCI Age 84, of E. Liberty passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. Dorothy was born on May 8, 1935 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (DePippa) Minello. Dorothy was a member of the St. Bartholomew Church in Penn Hills and spent a lot of time volunteering at the Penn Hills Sr. Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Paolucci and her sister Norma DeRubeis. She is survived by her children, Ricardo Ricky Paolucci, Gina Paolucci, Lisa Donnelly (Michael) and Michael Paolucci (Melissa); her grandchildren, Melissa, Christopher, Ryan and Rocco; and her great-grandchildren, Giovanni, McLaren, Kyrah, Sean, Anthony, Aiden and Lillianna. There will be no visitation. A memorial Mass will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the St. Bernadette Church, 245 Azalea Drive Monroeville. The family will greet relatives and friends in the church at 9:30 a.m. in the church prior to the mass. Memorial donations can be made to The Little Fox-Toby's Foundation, 142 Kelvington Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146 or at www.thelittlefoxfoundation.org. The JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME INC., Trafford 412-372-3111 is assisting the family with arrangements. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NICKOLAS M. VENEZIALE, SR. BOR...
NICKOLAS M. VENEZIALE, SR. Born, July 8, 1934, passed December 1, 2019, peacefully, at Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his wife, Sarah (Sullivan) Veneziale; parents, Nick and Genevieve; siblings, Andrew, Viola Caruso, Frank, Joe, Patricia Matthews and Gloria Hutchenson. He is survived by his children, Nickolas (Julienne) and Cheryl Candy; his six grandchildren, Daniel, Amy, Gemma (Jeff), Sarah, April and Nickolas; eight great-grandchildren, Miranda, Ryan, Maxwell, Brooklyn, Wyatt, Nickolas, Kira and Cooper; siblings, David (Anna) Veneziale and Mary Fogt. There will be no visitation. Family and Friends invited to a Memorial Mass Friday, December 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption, 45 N. Sprague Ave., Bellevue. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to American Cancer Society. Arrangements by LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SUSAN B. RANKER AGE 71, OF CRA...
SUSAN B. RANKER Age 71, of Cranberry Twp., passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Born January 14, 1948, daughter of the late William Charles and Margaret Mary Blaney. Beloved wife of Kenneth R. Ranker, whom she married on November 9, 1968; loving mother of Brian (Michelle), Beth Ann (Dean) Marraccini, and Dennis (Molly) Ranker; dear grandmother of Margaret, Quinnlan, Meara, and Elliott Ranker; sister of Mary Kathleen Blaney, William D. (Late Christine) Blaney, and John C. (Kathleen) Blaney; aunt of Leanne Welch, Sue, Glen, Anne, and Neil Blaney, and Cara Moore. Susan will be lovingly remembered for the love she had for her children, and grandchildren, her kindness and compassion towards others, and her sense of humor. Family and friends are welcome Thursday from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at Pinewood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Susan's Name to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or The Shriners Hospitals for Children. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KENNETH LEE MCKISSICK, SR. OF...
KENNETH LEE McKISSICK, SR. Of Pittsburgh, went home to be with the Lord November 29, 2019. Born April 28, 1962, son of the Late John H. Peyton and the Late Thelma M. McKissick. He was the Pastor of Seed Catchers Ministries Soul Saving Station Pittsburgh, attendee of Hardy Bible School, and an instructor of New Life Bible Institute Duquesne. Leaves behind wife, Pastor Eleanor J. McKissick; son, Kenneth L. McKissick, Jr. (Alexus); two daughters, Tonya M. Mitchell-Moss (Jeffery), Eva R. L. McKissick; three brothers, James McKissick, George McKissick (Debbie), Robert McKissick; sister, Mercedes McKissick, six grandchildren and many family and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Monica McKissick. Friends will be received at the Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran Street, Duquesne, PA 15110. Friday, December 6, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Service Saturday, December 7, 10:30 a.m. Professional Services entrusted to ROBERT A. WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RAYMOND G. CAPORALI, SR. RAYMO...
RAYMOND G. CAPORALI, SR. Raymond G. Caporali, Sr., 76, of South Park, formerly of Carnegie, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2019. Beloved and loving husband of 54 years to Evelyn (Naughton); father to Debbie (Joe) Kubiak, Michelle (Mike) Clemens and Ray Caporali, Jr; loving pappap to Michael, Amber and Ashley Kubiak, Nicholas and Sarah Clemens, and Tiffany Caporali; brother of Pete (Darlene) Caporali; son of the late Amedeo and Theresa (Celli); brother-in-law to Faith Lee Saber, Ellen (Rich) McGuire, Lauralee Webster, George Naughton, Mary Jean (Doug) Fleming and Grace Naughton, plus uncle to many nieces and nephews. Ray served in the Navy for three years and was a policeman for the Allegheny County Police Department for twenty-nine years. Ray's pride and joy was his family, and he was especially proud of his grandchildren. With his quirky sense of humor and gift of gab, Ray endeared himself to many. Despite a number of health setbacks, Ray never got discouraged or quit fighting, and he bounced back time and again. The family would like to acknowledge and thank the wonderful doctors, nurses and aides who provided excellent care for him at St. Clair Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saddle Up in care of Sandy Smith, 103 Pat Mews Drive, Wilmerding, PA 15148, and will be used to purchase or sponsor a horse for the Allegheny County Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit, of which Ray was the officer in charge until his retirement in 1996. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 2-4pm and 6-8 p.m. and Friday, December 6, 2019 from 2-4pm and 6-8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Saint Germaine Parish, 7003 Baptist Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SARA M. (ROONEY) PULASKI OF NA...
SARA M. (ROONEY) PULASKI Of Natrona Heights, on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Edward L. Pulaski; beloved mother of Michael Pulaski, Kathleen Pulaski Huck, Mary (Richard) Deegan and Rosemarie (James) Cuddy; also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Natrona Heights. Burial in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by the CICHOLSKI-ZIDEK FUNERAL HOME, INC., Natrona Heights. To send an online condolence, please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VIRGINIA SOUFFRANT AGE 91, O...
VIRGINIA SOUFFRANT Age 91, of McDonald, PA, passed away on November 28, 2019, at Victoria Manor, Oakdale, PA. Virginia was born on January 28, 1928, in Weirton, WV, the daughter of the late Richard and Emma Palmer Campbell. She was a homemaker and a member of the McDonald United Methodist Church. Mrs. Souffrant is survived by daughters, Karen (Rick) Arbogast of South Fayette, Joan (Dave Sheriff) Madalinsky of North Fayette; son, Kenneth Chip (Debbie) R. Souffrant, Jr. of Oakdale; grandchildren, Nicole (Khristopher) Gardner, Lauren (John) Marzullo, James and Danny Madalinsky; great-grandchildren, Cameron Marzullo and Gemma Garnder. Also surviving are four step-grandchildren, nine step-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren. Virginia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth R. Souffrant (2005); brother, Vernon Campbell; and sister, Velare Bloyd. A service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in McDonald United Methodist Church, McDonald, PA. Inurnment will follow at Center Cemetery, Midway, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McDonald United Methodist Church in memory of Virginia. All arrangements have been entrusted to THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC. AND CREMATORY, 5000 Noblestown Rd., Oakdale, PA (724-926-2800). Please sign the guestbook at thomas-littlefuneralservice.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MICHAEL ESPER MICHAEL ESPER, O...
MICHAEL ESPER Michael Esper, of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully at Eldercrest Personal Care facility at the age of 99 on Dec. 1, 2019. A devoted husband of the late Josephine (DiSanto) Esper; loving father of Marcy (Richard) Haig of Mars, PA and Debbie Esper of Strabane and the late Mickey Shanafelt; proud pap-pap of Kelli Shanafelt Greene, Robin Shanafelt Bianchini and Sarah Pauley; great pap-pap of four girls and three boys. Mike was the fourth of 13 children to the late Sarah and Samuel Esper; brother of the late Julia, George, Albert, Henry Essey, Edward, John, and Martha; survived by Mary Robinson, Mayor Betty Esper, Joseph (Nudgie) and James Esper; also survived by many nieces and nephews. After graduating from Homestead in 1938, he became a machinist for Westinghouse Electric Co. He served in the USS Navy (1942 to 1945) during World War II on the USS Taussig destroyer in the Pacific along side his brother, Albert's ship. After the war he returned to work at Westinghouse and also became the neighborhood barber. He met his wife and married in 1948. Mike, an avid athlete, played football in high school, fast pitch softball, and bowled. Visitation will be held on, Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills 15236. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends. Condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBERT "JACK" BERKELEY POWELL,...
ROBERT "JACK" BERKELEY POWELL, JR. Age 88, of Bethel Park, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was married to the late Margaret Peggy J. Powell for 55 years. He is survived by two children, Reed B. (Elissa) Powell and Deborah (the late Ken) Schollaert; grandsons, Christopher Lee (Audrey) Schollaert and Alexander Powell, and granddaughter, Slade Powell of Seattle; great-grandsons, Cody and Christian; a sister, Lynda (Ken) Blandin of Toledo, Ohio, sister-in-law, Marion (Keetley) Simchak, and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his brother, Ronald Gene Powell in 1996, and his parents, Robert Berkley Powell, Sr. in 1990 and Mary Irene (Hill) Powell in 2004. Born in Grafton, West Virginia, Jack, as he was known to the family, moved to McKees Rocks with his family when he was 10 years old. There he met his Dearest One, the former Margaret J. Keetley whom he married August 7, 1950. Retiring in 1991, Bob worked in management for the Labor Relations department of the P&LE Railroad for 41 years, being the third generation to work for a railroad, although his father and grandfather both worked for the B&O railroad. He enjoyed his retirement years doing crosswords, long car trips, writing poems to Dearest One, and watching his grandchildren grow. His humor and wit will be missed by his family. Visitation will be held Friday, December 6, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. followed by a funeral service in the chapel at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236. Robert's family would like to thank Family Hospice & Palliative Care for their caring and kindness during these last few months. Memorial Donations may be made to them at 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, 15243. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMAS J. DOMER AGE 74, OF WES...
THOMAS J. DOMER Age 74, of West Mifflin, on December 4, 2019 at home. He was a son of the late John and Myrtle (Lawrence) Domer. Tom was a retired custodian of Community College of Allegheny County, West Mifflin South. Beloved husband of 43 years to Faye (McLindon) Domer; father of Thomas J. (Tomi) Domer II of Slippery Rock and Jillian Domer of West Mifflin; grandfather of Rebecca, Sydney and Madison Domer and Christian Anastastiu; brother of John Domer of Port Vue, Martha (Robert) Drusbasky of Elizabeth, Emil Domer of Plum Boro, Rita (Herb) Petticord of Elizabeth and the late Mary Randall, late Genevieve Ferry, late Barbara Janiki, and the late Joseph and Robert Domer. Visitation Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquense 412-466-3300 where a blessing service will be held Saturday at 9:30 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARIAN THERESA FERRAR MARIAN T...
MARIAN THERESA FERRAR Marian Theresa Ferrar, age 64, of Wexford, went home to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ in heaven, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Born February 5, 1955 in El Paso, Texas, a daughter of the late Jerome W. Ferrar (1997), Joanna E. (Burgo) Kozak (2012) and stepfather for 35 years, Robert Kozak (2017). Marian was the big sister to Diane Holland, James Ferrar, Gerianne Oldaker, Cheryl-Ann (Ronald) Glus and Jerome (Mark) Ferrar. Marian grew up in the Town of McCandless and attended Saint Ursula School in Hampton and then graduated from Cumberland School in 1973. Marian was a member of Saints John & Paul Catholic Church in Franklin Park and a former longtime member of North Way Christian Community Church in Wexford. In addition to her siblings, she is survived by nephews and nieces, Jason, Adam and Jacob Klimkowski, Julie-Ann (Klimkowski) Husson, Janelle (Holland) Lunney and Ashley (Fire) Haas; and five great-nieces and nephews, Riley-Ann and Evan Husson, Eva Marino, Kai Coupe and Felicity Lunney. She was preceded in death by two nieces, Amber (2014) and Selina (2018) Fire. Marian was friends to all and a caregiver to many. Despite her disability, she lived a full life. While still in grade school and all through high school she helped the teachers and staff at Cumberland School caring for the children with special needs. Then she became a nanny caring for many families. She would drive them to and from school and activities. In her later years she took care of the elderly. Marian helped care for her mother and step-father the last years of their lives. Marian was always so proud to be the big sister to us five kids. She would proudly inform all that she was the boss of all of us siblings. Marian taught us early in life to be generous with what you have. Marian became a born again Christian in her teenage years. Despite Marian's disability she accomplished so many wonderful things and she lived a full life. We like her to be remembered for how amazing she was. Marian loved crocheting and making afghans that she gave away to family and friends. The Ferrar family would like to thank Dr. Behm, and the team of nurses and aides at the UPMC Presbyterian CT ICU for taking such great care of Marian. Family will welcome friends Friday, December 6th from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143 (Franklin Park/Wexford). Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, December 7th at 10:00 a.m. at Sts. John & Paul Catholic Church, 2586 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143. In lieu of donations, please pay it forward by being kind and helping and caring for others. Marian has touched many people in her life that we her family, never knew. If you would like to send notes of condolences or memories, you may send them to: Cheryl Glus, P.O. Box 455, South Heights, PA 15081. Please leave condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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