McCORMICK ANNA M. Age 97, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Born in Pittsburgh on August 2, 1918. Beloved daughter to James and Anna Donahue; loving wife to the late Sgt. James Mac McCormick of the Pittsburgh Police Dept.; caring mother to Beverly Petkanics, Joyce (Ralph) Budd and Sharon McCormick; grandmother to Renee (Al) Teeney, Jennifer (Zaini) Alwi, Jonathan Budd and Joseph (Hilary) Budd; great- grandmother to Alex and Jonathan Teeney, Thomas and Ralph Alwi, Sarah (Luke) Westerbeck and Alyssa, Joseph, Jonathan, Jacob and Joshua Budd. Also survived by one sister-in-law, Beverly Donahue; Bill Petkanics; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her siblings, James (Dolores) Donahue, Mildred (Bud) Abbott and Jerome Donahue. The family would like to thank the staff at Baldwin Health Center for all the loving care and attention they gave to Anna. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2015, from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. at CIESLAK & TATKO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 2935 Brownsville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2015, at St. Sylvester's Catholic Church. Interment will be held in Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Please sign the online Register Book at: CIESLAKTATKO.COM. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCORMICK ANNA M. AGE 97, PASS...
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TRAIL WALTER J., SR. OF BLAWNO...
TRAIL WALTER J., Sr. Of Blawnox, passed away peacefully, on December 15, 2015, in the presence of his wife, Phyllis (Welch) of 60 years and his children. A dedicated father and proud servant of his country in the Korean War, he leaves behind five children, Phyllis Stehle (Jim), Walter Trail, Jr. (Claudia), Jeannine Schoenecker (Brett), Fran Green (Pete), Michele Washing (Todd); eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Man of Steel, he worked the mills of Pittsburgh and through his efforts he left a legacy of love of family, love of God, honor, honesty and good old fashioned hard work through his offspring to future generations. Visitation Thursday 6-8 p.m., Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., 930 Center Ave., Blawnox, where family and friends will gather Saturday at 10 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Pio Parish, St. Edward Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Pio Parish or a charity of your choice. www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WIECKOWSKI EWA U., PH.D. (SZAB...
WIECKOWSKI EWA U., Ph.D. (SZABLICKI) Pitt Cancer researcher, age 59, of Oakland, on Monday, December 14, 2015. Beloved wife of Dr. Paul J. Wieckowski; mother of Katherine M. Wieckowski; daughter of Henryk and the late Barbara Szablicki of Poland; sister of Czarek (Ela) Szablicki; aunt of Peter Szablicki; sister-in-law of Thomas (Ellen) Wieckowski. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Stanislaus Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillman Cancer Center, Pawel Kalinski Lab, where she worked, 5115 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. zalewskifuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LIGHT RACILLE ON WEDNESDAY, D...
LIGHT RACILLE On Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Light; beloved mother of Sharon (Dan) Greenfield and Barry Light; daughter of the late Benjamin and Kate Olender; sister of Jack (late Lovell) Olender, Edith (late James) Sunstein, the late Ruth Goldwasser, Doris Straus and Betty Tanur Polak; grandmother of Dayna Greenfield and Michael (Samantha) Greenfield. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Racille was a longtime member of Poale Zedeck Congregation and its Sisterhood. A sweet, quiet and kind woman who will be dearly missed. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 1 p.m. Visitation one half hour prior to services (12:30 - 1 p.m.). Interment Poale Zedeck Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hillel Academy, 5685 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or Holocaust Center of the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh, 234 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. www.schugar.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARRIS GAYLE THOMAS AGE 77, PA...
HARRIS GAYLE THOMAS Age 77, passed away on December 14, 2015. Born in Hannibal, MO, and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, she worked at NBC Universal in New York City, NY, before moving to Washington, DC to work as a copyright examiner at Library of Congress. Following her retirement after 32 years of federal service, she worked as an interpreter at Mount Vernon. She enjoyed long- standing memberships in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Lincoln Group, the Sherlock Holmes Society and the Society for the History of Authorship, Reading and Publishing. She is survived by daughter, Elinda Deans; and granddaughter, Samantha, of Alexandria, VA. A gathering of family and friends may be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation (https://www.michaeljfox.org/get-involved/donation2.php? pg=tribute) or the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (https://phipps. conservatory.org/donate). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GETHERS ARTHUR M. AGE 56, UNEX...
GETHERS ARTHUR M. Age 56, unexpectedly, on December 13, 2015. Beloved husband of Jalaine Gethers; father of Javanna and Jaquan Gethers; son of Robertha Gethers; son-in-law of Marlene Pope; brother of Ronnie, Barbara, Katie, Robert Lee and Andre; grandfather of Saniya. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 4 to 8 p.m. in the COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., East Liberty. Funeral service on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the New Jerusalem Holiness Church, 111 Auburn St. 15206. costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ENGEL LINDA SUE (EATON) AGE 62...
ENGEL LINDA SUE (EATON) Age 62, of Clinton, PA went home to be with our Lord on December 15, 2015. She was the beloved wife to Roy C. Engel III; loving mother to Donald (Vanessa) Vitez and Danielle (Stephen) Jurnak; doting grandmother of Darren Trecki, Jozi Thompson, Rutger and Sophia Vitez. Linda was preceded in death by her father, David L. Eaton and mother, Janelle Eaton. Sister of Sam (Sue) Eaton, John (Jackie) Eaton, Ruth (Christian) Nazarian, Jim (LuAnne) Eaton and Rob (Natalie) Eaton. Also survived by her mother, Joanne Eaton; numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends. Friends will be received Friday, December 18, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MOODY FUNERAL HOME, Rt. 30, Clinton, PA where a funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday with Pastor Jim Eaton officiating. Interment will be in Hopewell-Hebron Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CALABRESE JAMES F. ON TUESDAY,...
CALABRESE JAMES F. On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, age 84, of Sharpsburg. Beloved husband of the late Margie (Kuzmic); loving father of Anna Marie Gizzi (Larry) and Margy Calabrese; grandfather of Larry Gizzi (Lauren Conley) and Chris Gizzi (Jenna). Services are private. Arrangements by WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SZARMACH ANNA AGE 97, OF VANDE...
SZARMACH ANNA Age 97, of Vandergrift, formerly of Braddock, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015, at AHN Forbes Regional Hospital in Monroeville. Born May 5, 1918, in Warsaw, Poland, she was a daughter of the late Kazimierz and Malgorzata (Lesniewska) Chojnacki. Anna was a survivor of the Oswiecim concentration camp (Auschwitz-Birkenau). After the war, Anna and her late husband, Peter made a new life for themselves and their children, moving to the United States of America and settling in Braddock. In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Szarmach; brothers, Józef, Leon, Henryk; and sisters, Halina, Kazimiera and Zofia, all from Poland. She is survived by her daughter, Maggie (Larry) Golofski of Vandergrift; son, Lester Szarmach of Penn Hills; grandson, Christopher; granddaughter, Alicia; step-grandchildren, Robert, Bryan (Doris) Skehan, Jessica (Dan) Calve; and many relatives and friends in Poland. Friends will be received in the BRADY-CURRAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., on Friday, December 18, 2015, from 2 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, December 19, 2015, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gertrude Roman Catholic Church, Vandergrift, with Father James Loew, O.S.B. as celebrant. Private interment in Braddock Catholic Cemetery at the convenience of the family. For a more detailed obituary, or to send an online condolence to the family, please visit: www.curranfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COLBERT KRISTIN KRISSY 04/14...
COLBERT
KRISTIN KRISSY
04/14/1981 ~ 12/17/2012
Gone too soon.
Love and miss you more
each day.
Mom, Dad and Family.
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SCHUTZ DONALD E. AGE 56, UNEXP...
SCHUTZ DONALD E. Age 56, unexpectedly, on Friday, December 11, 2015, in his Crafton home. Beloved father of Nathan and Brandon Schutz; grandfather of Zoe, Ethan and Jordan; dear brother of Jean McKnight, Elaine Schutz, Jeffrey, Carl and Phillip Schutz. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mary (Mulkern) Schutz. Also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Celebrate Donnie's life 7-8 p.m. Friday at the SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Ave. at which time a Blessing Service will be held 8 p.m. Friday night. schepner-mcdermott.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RICHNER BETTY L. (RAMSELL) OF ...
RICHNER BETTY L. (RAMSELL) Of Cranberry Twp., on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Wife of the late Glenn Richner; loving mother of Debra A. Ivill (Thomas) and Donald G. Richner; beloved sister of Virginia Chiappone. Friends received Friday 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd., 724-772-8800, where services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ARBUCKLE CLAIRE L. AGE 67, OF ...
ARBUCKLE CLAIRE L. Age 67, of Scott Twp., on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Loving mother of Kristen (Marty) Mesa and Shannon (James) Lewis; devoted grandmother of Connor and Cameron Mesa; survived by sisters, Susie (Lawarance) Gaddis, Kathy (Bill) Antkiewicz, Donna (late Bob) Reinstadtler, Becky Arbuckle; and brother, Lee (Carol) Arbuckle, Jr.; Friends will be received Friday 6-8 p.m. at HENNEY, BRADWELL & NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME, 524 Washington Ave., Carnegie, where Funeral Service will be held Friday 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions if desired may be made to the family. henneybradwellnirella.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KREGER JOHN SONNY AGE 73, OF...
KREGER JOHN SONNY Age 73, of Crafton Heights, passed away, Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Anna Marie Boots Kreger; loving father of Kelly (Freddie) Alston and John (Sheila) Kreger; grandfather of Courtney Williams, Kaelan Kreger and Alec Shaw; and brother of Marge Costea, Tim McKeever and the late Saundra Irwin. Sonny was an avid hunter and a loyal Pitt and Steelers fan. He will be remembered as a devoted husband and father who also loved his animals. Memorial Celebration to be held Saturday, December 19, 2015, starting at 2 p.m. in the banquet room of the West End Pulaski Society Lodge 1052, 14 Linhart Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Professional services trusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Blawnox. www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRIMM GERARD J. JERRY, SR JE...
GRIMM GERARD J. JERRY, Sr Jerry passed peacefully after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, age 74, of Scott Twp. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda (Francis) Grimm; son of the late Louis and Catherine (Hoffmann) Grimm; brother of Thomas J. (Teresa) Grimm and the late Louis L. Grimm, Jr.; loving father of Gerard (the late Katherine) Grimm, Jr., Laura (William IV) Howley and Catherine (Michael, Sr.) Karbowski; cherished Pap of Michael, Lexi and Colin Grimm; Brianna McGee, Marisa and Billy Howley; Jenna, Michael, Jr. and Kaylee Karbowski; loving great-grandfather of Kaylin, Mia and Maura McGee; son-in-law of Bernard Francis and the late Margaret (Cypher) Francis; brother-in-law of Bernard, Jr. (Kim) and the late Thomas (surviving spouse, Joanne) Francis; also survived by his nephew, Brian (Beth) Francis; and great-nieces, Alyssa and Jordyn Francis; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Jerry was part of the family business, Louis L. Grimm Trucking Co., and became president from 1977-1981. After many years in the trucking industry, Jerry joined the Avis Car Rental team where he developed lifelong friendships. Jerry lived a full life and loved to spend his time traveling with family and friends. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220, (412-563-2800). Funeral Mass in SS. Simon & Jude Church Monday 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Ave., Pgh., PA 15232 or Amedisys Hospice, 275 Meadowlands Blvd., Washington, PA 15301. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CLARKE EDWIN J. AGE 78, OF HAR...
CLARKE EDWIN J. Age 78, of Harrison City, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015. Beloved husband of Janet F. (Lawson) Clarke; loving father of Tracy Scholar, Laurie Clark, Karen Clarke and the late Charlene Hoglund (surviving husband, Bob) and the late Edwin Jerry Clarke III; grandfather of Amanda and Briana Scholar, Emily Glasso, Jessica Hoglund, Darien, Reno and Kristopher Clarke; brother of Kathleen Blumer (George), Richard Clarke (Dolores), Robert Clarke, the late David Clarke (surviving wife, Jane), and the late Thomas Clarke. He was the son of the late Edwin J. and Geraldine (Bullion) Clarke. He was a retired sheet metal worker, an avid golfer, and loved his family and friends. Friends will be received for a memorial visitation from 2-3 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2015, at the GENE H. CORL, INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike, (412-372-2100). A Blessing Service will be held at 3 p.m., following visitation. Interment will be private. www.corlfuneralchapel.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LADOW C. STUART AGE 90, OF ALL...
LaDOW C. STUART Age 90, of Allison Park, on Monday, December 14, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Donna Miller LaDow; loving father of Paul Stuart (Eva) LaDow; grandfather of Konrad and Ania LaDow. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gayle Koenig LaDow, who passed away on December 20, 1991. Mr. LaDow was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served in WWII. He then went on to graduate from Cornell University. He began a long and storied career in the business world. He also devoted much of his time and energy to various community and church affairs. Visitation and services are private and being personalized by the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. A public memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at 4 p.m. in the North Hills Community Baptist Church. A complete obituary may be read at www.brandtfuneralhome.com, where you may also offer your online condolences. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SPATAFORE LOIS F. (SCHWERER) O...
SPATAFORE LOIS F. (SCHWERER) Of Ross Twp., on Sunday, December 13, 2015. Wife of the late Robert L. Spatafore; loving mother of Lynne Spatafore (Don Grimm), Robert Spatafore, Lauren Spatafore (Gregory Gibbs), and Lisa Lovasik (Michael); proud grandmother of James, Rob, Joe, Leah, Garen, Donnie, Brian, Gustan, and Kevin; sister of Robert Schwerer, Carol Miller, and the late Frank Schwerer. Friends will be received on Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial will be in St. Sebastian Church on Monday 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BEASLEY HELENA C. PEACEFULLY O...
BEASLEY HELENA C. Peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Wife of Charles W. Beasley; mother of Katherine Winbush (James), Sandra McGlory, Charlene Brannon and Helen Stanard; sister of Samuel, William and Gregory Newberry, Johanna Green (David) and Barbara Blue (Robert); brother-in-law, Walter Beasley; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and other family and friends. Visitation with family Friday, December 18, 2015, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW. Homegoing service at Christ Lutheran Church, 400 Barclay Ave., Forest Hills on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at 10 a.m. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HESS ANNETTE MAE 9/23/1917 ~ 2...
HESS
ANNETTE MAE
9/23/1917 ~ 2/11/2015
Merry Christmas
from Heaven
To my family and friends, please be thankful today. I'm still close beside you, in a new special way.
I love you all dearly,
Now don't shed a tear,
I'm spending my Christmas
With Jesus this year.
With all my love, Mom, Gram, Great-Gram, Aunt, Cousin, Friend.
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