CARL MARGARET M. (JORDAN) MARGE Of Turtle Creek, age 86, on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John W. Carl, Sr. for 33 years; loving mother of Jack (Grace Kvorjak) Carl of Penn Hills, Terri (late Paul) Ploskina of McKeesport and the late Regis (surviving spouse, Natalie); dear grandmother of John (Aleta) Ploskina and Johnathan Carl; proud great-grandmother of Saul Ploskina; sister of Thomas (Nancy) Jordan of Turtle Creek. Preceded in death by her brothers, Edward, Francis and Regis Jordan; and her sister, Dolores Hamilton. Marge was an employee in the cafeteria of the Westinghouse plant in East Pittsburgh. At the time of the plant closure, she enrolled in CCAC, Boyce campus, and attained her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She then was employed by the Visiting Nurses Association for years until retirement. Marge also served as a Judge of Elections in Turtle Creek for over 20 years. She was a member and former Secretary of the East Pittsburgh AARP. Friends welcome Monday 6-8 p.m. Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Colman Church on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Marge will be laid to rest in Good Shepherd Cemetery. laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHAW LOUIS A. AGE 69, OF WHITE...
SHAW LOUIS A. Age 69, of White Oak, died peacefully surrounded by his family, on Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was born in McKeesport on September 23, 1946, and was the son of the late Henry and Julia (Zak) Szalkiewicz. Lou was a retired letter carrier in White Oak for the United States Postal Service, McKeesport branch. He proudly served his country in Vietnam as a member of the United States Air Force. He served his community as an active lifetime member of the Rainbow Volunteer Fire Department as well as his parish, Corpus Christi Church. He will be fondly remembered for his humor, selflessness and compassion. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Eleanor (Leskanic) Shaw; daughters, Lori (Scott) Fitzgerald of Squirrel Hill and Jill (Christopher) Shipley of Ohio Twp. Lou was the proud and loving Pap Pap to grandsons, Drew Fitzgerald and Patrick and Michael Shipley. He is also survived by brothers, Joseph (Nicki) Shaw and Lenny Szalkiewicz; and sisters-in-law, Marianna Merten, Rita Miller, Ethel Stetz and Micky (Edwin) Janzef. Friends will be received at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, INC., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6177) on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church with Father Michael Maranowski officiating. Burial will follow. Remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FERRACO NATHANIEL M. "NATE" AG...
FERRACO NATHANIEL M. "NATE" Age 18, of Penn Hills, passed away accidently on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Loving Son of Gregory M. and Kolleen M. (Droschak) Ferraco; grandson of Angelo Ferraco, Jr., Katherine A. (Graziano) Droschak, and the late Sadie "Sally" (Rinaldi) Ferraco and Donald M. Droschak; dear brother of Michael G. Ferraco and Nicole S. Ferraco; he is also survived by a large loving family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Nate was a member of St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, a 2015 graduate of Penn Hills High School where he was the valedictorian and scholar athlete that participated in soccer, volleyball, and football. He currently was a freshman at Geneva College where he played NCAA soccer. He enjoyed golf, snowboarding, and fishing and will be remembered as having an outgoing personality that had a strong impact on others' lives. Friends and relatives will be received on Monday, January 25, 2016, from 5-8 p.m. and on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, from 2-8 p.m. at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, January 27, 2016, 11 a.m. St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, 121 Dawn Dr., Verona, PA 15147. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET DIRECTLY AT THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nate Ferraco Memorial Fund c/o S&T Bank, 2190 Hulton Rd., Verona, PA 15147. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WINDSTEIN RAYMOND H. LOVING F...
WINDSTEIN RAYMOND H. Loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed peacefully, on January 22, 2016, at home. Age 85, he was proud to be a former Marine and manager of numerous Giant Eagle stores throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area and a 15 year employee of the Pittsburgh Convention Center. He was a quiet, peaceful, gentle man. Ray was an avid and expert gardener who loved fishing on the Outer Banks and being surrounded by his children and grandchildren while relaxing with a cold beer. Beloved husband of Alice (Almasy); father of Raymond H., Jr. (Donna) of Lineboro, Maryland, Deb (John) Knorr of Pittsburgh and Steve (Shelley) Windstein of Pittsburgh. He is survived by four grandchildren, Michael and Anna Wolak, Stephanie and Nick Windstein; and one great-grandchild, Isabella. He is also survived by his brother, Aloysius. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Mount at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SLOMOFF JEANNETTE ON FRIDAY, J...
SLOMOFF JEANNETTE On Friday, January 22, 2016. Wife of the late Jack Slomoff; beloved mother of Lois (Slomoff) Steinberg and Danny Slomoff; sister of the late Edward Mermelstein, Florence Sobel, Mildred Ziskind, Belle Corn and Harold Marmon; grandmother of David Muson, Zachary Slomoff, Remy Slomoff and Gabrielle Slomoff. Also survived by Ralph Steinberg, Lois's husband; Lucy Mercer, Danny's wife; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Wednesday January 27, 2016, at 1 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services, 12 noon-1 p.m. Interment Beth Jacob Cemetery, New Kensington. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SAKACH ALBERT AGE 86, ON SATUR...
SAKACH ALBERT Age 86, on Saturday, January 23, 2016, of Baldwin Boro. Beloved husband of 58 years to Sylvia (Gyure); beloved father of Lynn (Dan) Nizan, Lori Sakach and Darryl (Rose) Sakach; grandfather of Darryl (Bridgett), Lee, Jessie, Jill and Mikaela; brother of the late Frank, Alex, Joseph, John and Julius. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Al served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953, then taught in the Pittsburgh Public Schools from 1957 to 1992. He was an avid golfer and bowler. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227, on Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 10:00. Funeral service at Lebanon Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 2800 Old Elizabeth Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KVAMME DANA (BLOOM) AGE 88, OF...
KVAMME DANA (BLOOM) Age 88, of Beaver, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Torvald S. Kvamme; loving mother of Cynthia Kvamme, Terry Kvamme and Kathy (husband Chuck) Thomas; grandmother of Torey, Eric, and Ryan; great-grandmother of Aiden and Taylor; she was one of 12 siblings. Dana was the owner of DaLinRo Day Care Center in Beaver. She loved bowling, shooting pool and working with Meals-on-Wheels. Arrangements by the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE / PLUM CHAPEL), corner of Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville (412-856-4747) . www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FIGURA PAUL M. AGE 71, OF SOUT...
FIGURA PAUL M. Age 71, of South Fayette Twp., on January 23, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Marvel C. (Smith) Figura; loving father of Kimberly (Britton) Mizia and Paul N. (Michelle) Figura; brother of the late David Figura; cherished grandfather of Sage and Storm Figura and Bryson Mizia. Paul served proudly with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333), where a service will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment and military honors to follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. View and share condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOLIAS VARVARA AGE 86, OF BRID...
GOLIAS VARVARA Age 86, of Bridgeville, PA, passed peacefully with her family by her side, on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Born on December 12, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Lucille and George Federoff. Loving wife of the late Richard Golias for 65 years; beloved mother of Pamela Golias of Mount Lebanon, Jeffrey (Lorena) Golias of Venetia and Ron (Robin) Golias of Venetia; grandmother of Alexis, Jacob, Kaitlin, Mitchell and Jared. Varvara had a passion for painting, reading and going to the theater. She was an excellent cook and loved all animals. Varvara was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a bacteriologist at the Presbyterian University Hospital before starting a family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at noon at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 740 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, PA 15017, (412) 221-5132. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Varvara's name to the Western PA Humane Society, 1101 Western Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233 or to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: cremationfuneralcare.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAAS MILDRED A. (WESESKY) PEAC...
HAAS MILDRED A. (WESESKY) Peacefully, on January 23, 2016, age 83, formerly of Fineview. Wife of the late Donald M. Haas; beloved mother of Donald E. (Beverly) Haas and the late Sandra J. Parker (Charles); grandmother of Donald (Jessica) Haas, Daniel Haas, Kristy (Justin) Abernethy, Brian Parker and Alex Parker; great- grandmother of Brynn, Sawyer and Caleb; daughter of the late Michael and Anna Wesesky; sister of Catherine (Paul) Whitton, Antoinette (Allan) Walsh, Patricia (Richard) Walsh, Rosella (John) Kikta, also the late Theresa and the late Michael Wesesky; sister-in-law of Charlotte Wesesky; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mildred worked for the Board of Education for many years. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 920 Cedar Ave., across from A.G.H. Funeral Mass Wednesday St. Peter Church at 9:30 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHWARTZ WALTER ON THURSDAY, J...
SCHWARTZ WALTER On Thursday, January 21, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Rosalind Janet Schwartz; beloved father of Mark (Beverly) Schwartz and Roberta (Jonathan) Baldo; brother of Seymour Schwartz and the late Marilyn Schwartz Chernoff; brother-in-law of B. Mark Chernoff; grandfather of Benjamin (Evelyn) and Aaron (Katherine) Schwartz and Nathaniel and David Baldo; great-grandfather of Arthur, Simon and Talia Schwartz. Graveside Services and Interment will be held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in Tree of Life Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HURLEY GARRETT FRANK AGE 71, P...
HURLEY GARRETT FRANK Age 71, passed away on January 21, 2016, at his home on the South Side. Garrett was the proud father of Michael Lambert Hurley (Sarah Marie Conklin) of Meadville, PA, and Ian Patrick Hurley of Boston, MA; doting grandfather of Liam Robert and Owen Bradley Hurley; and lifelong friend of his former wife of 32 years, Doreen Sayers Hurley. He was born in Belmont, MA, the son of the late Robert Lambert Hurley and Gabrielle LaBonté Hurley. Garrett graduated from Manhattan College in New York City in 1967 with a bachelor's degree in finance and economics and began his military service aboard the U.S. Navy's experimental hydrofoil ship, PCH-1 Highpoint. Garrett's business career began as a financial analyst with Shell Oil in Houston, and continued with positions with Amerada Hess, W.R. Grace and Company and U.S. Steel. Garrett completed the corporation's Advanced Management Program in 1985. At his retirement in 2007 he was President of USS Real Estate. One of his proudest accomplishments was helping to lead one of U.S. Steel's largest philanthropic gifts in company history, the Red Mountain Park in Birmingham, Alabama, in collaboration with the Freshwater Land Trust. Prior to retirement he was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church in Bethel Park, PA serving as chair of the finance committee and on the building committee, as well as being involved in many outreach ministries. He also served as treasurer of the Wesley Institute. In his retirement years, he enjoyed reading, painting, traveling, and his many friends at Fat Head's Saloon on the South Side, where he was designated a Founding Father of Beer Camp. Garrett is also survived by his brother, Ian Robert Hurley of New York City and nieces, Kate Hurley, Anna Hurley Ceraso, and Wendy Rehnberg, nephew, Matthew Verey Sayers, Kenneth William and Rose Sayers, Sue Hurley, and many dear friends. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jubilee Kitchen, 2005 Wyandotte St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, from 12:30-3 p.m., to celebrate the life of Garrett Hurley at the BEINHAUER FUNERAL HOME, 2630 West Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216, 412-531-4000. Please view or add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TURNER KENNETH C. AGE 65, OF C...
TURNER KENNETH C. Age 65, of Coraopolis, passed on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Born October 23, 1950, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Henry and Roberta Turner. Beloved husband of the late Carol Anne (Fiedler) Turner; father of KaCee Turner. Ken was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Army, a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66, a life member of the VFW Post 331 of Carnegie and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Visitation Tuesday 6-8 p.m. COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Avenue where prayers will be recited at the end of visitation. Inurnment private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STEIN DEANNA RENEE AGE 37, OF ...
STEIN DEANNA RENEE Age 37, of Pittsburgh, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Beloved mother of Keegan Stein; loving sister of Leila L. Pinter and Thomas J. Doran; daughter of the late Tanya Cancilla; and granddaughter of the late Dorothea Collins. At the request of her family, all services will be private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DREZGA CARL E. ON JANUARY 21, ...
DREZGA CARL E. On January 21, 2016, age 47, of Munhall. Father of Daniel Drezga; son of the late Robert and Mary Drezga; brother of Cathy Morrison and Robert Drezga. Friends received on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394, where a blessing service will take place on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LOCKHART CAROL LEE (CLEMENTE) ...
LOCKHART CAROL LEE (CLEMENTE) Passed peacefully amongst family, on Friday, January 22, 2016, age 75, of West View. Loving wife of 55 years to Tommy R. Lockhart; devoted mother of Donna Lynn Marski (Robert), Tommy John Lockhart (Patti) and Jeffrey Wayne Lockhart (Angela); proud Nana of Erin, Andrew, Shauna (Andrew), Jeffrey, Austin, Nicholas and the late Stephen; sister of John and the late Jimmy Clemente; also survived by many nieces and nephews and was a Nana To Everyone. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444 where services will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Christ our Redeemer Cemetery. www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VEVERKA PAUL A. AGE 75, OF DAN...
VEVERKA PAUL A. Age 75, of Dandridge, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016, following a brief illness. He was born May 31, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Anthony and Pauline Veverka, where he was raised and graduated from North Catholic High School. Paul went on to serve as a veteran of the U.S. Army and later was the owner of the Love Ford Dealership in Burgettstown, PA. He then moved to West Palm Beach, FL, where he worked several years as the service manager for Dollar Rent-a-Car. Upon his retirement, he and his wife moved and spent the last 14 years in Dandridge, TN, where they were members of the Seahorn's Chapel United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Hemmerlin; and is survived by his wife, Jeanne (Miller) Veverka of Dandridge, TN; children, Christine (George) Tucker of San Francisco, CA, Jill (Chris) Baker of Fredericksburg, MD and Anthony (Stephanie) Veverka of Concord, NC; stepson, Michael Miller of Stuart, FL; six grandchildren; sister, Geraldine Gabrielson of Pittsburgh, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial gifts be made to the American Heart or the American Diabetes Associations. A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Paul Veverka will be held and announced at a later date. Arrangements by FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, Dandridge, TN, 162 E. Meeting St. (865-397-2711). www.farrarfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GAMBAL THOMAS J. AGE 73, DIED ...
GAMBAL THOMAS J. Age 73, died Jan. 22, 2016. He was the son of Helen (Suchta) Gambal and the late Joseph Gambal. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Sikora) Gambal; son, Eric Gambal; brother, Donald (Grace) Gambal of Parma, OH; aunt, uncle, cousins, nieces and nephews. Tom was a retired Lab Tech for Carnegie Mellon University and was a member of Holy Trinity Church. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church at a later late. Funeral arrangements by TEICHART - GRACAN FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SWISHER CLIFFORD S. 1/25/1917 ...
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CLIFFORD S.
1/25/1917 ~ 11/16/1999
Happy Birthday to the greatest father ever. I miss you every day. Thank you for all of my wonderful memories.
Love you forever, daughter, Linda
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GOSSIC EVELYN A. EVE (OPCZYN...
GOSSIC EVELYN A. EVE (OPCZYNSKI) On Sunday, January 24, 2016. Wife of the late Richard Gossic; mother of Deborah (late Ray) Kocik and Brian (Marie) Gossic; sister of Stanley (Patty) and Albert Opczynski. Preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Grandmother of Marcy, Abby and Mark; great- grandmother of Jeffrey, Jacob and Joshua. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie where a Blessing Service will be held on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Burial in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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