MILLER SOPHIE ANN (BEZSYLKO) Age 94, of Port Charlotte, FL formerly of Buena Vista, PA passed away June 7, 2016. She was born April 27, 1922, in Sagamore, PA. Sophie was a clerk with A&P Tea Co. in PA with over 20 years of service and was a member of the Historical Society. She moved to Port Charlotte in September 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Jean M. Miller; sister, Flora Onesi; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Miller; daughter, Barbara Burke; parents, William and Katherine Bezsylko; stepfather, Carmen Ciccone; siblings, Stella, Dolores, Alex, Anthony, Daniel, Joseph, Victor and two granddaughters. Arrangements are with NATIONAL CREMATION SOCIETY of Port Charlotte, FL. A celebration of life will be held at a date to be announced. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TULLIUS BARBARA ANNE AGE 58, O...
TULLIUS BARBARA ANNE Age 58, of Pleasant Hills, died Saturday, June 11, 2016. Born August 14, 1957, she was the daughter of Charles C. and Gail E. Decima Tullius of Elizabeth Township, and is also survived by sister, Susan (Irwin) Ziders of Moon Twp.; brother, Dr. Charles D. (Michelle) Tullius of Bluffton, SC; niece, Claire Tullius; and nephews, David Tullius, Matthew (Jaclyn) Ziders and Patrick (Stephanie) Ziders. Barbara was a 1979 Graduate of West Virginia University and received her M.B.A. from Robert Morris. A certified public accountant, she was currently employed by W.P.X.I. and previously worked for CONSOL, Duquesne Light and Rockwell International. No visitation is scheduled. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2016, 10 a.m. in her parish church, St. Pamphilus, 1000 Tropical Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Burial will be in St. Clare Cemetery, Clairton. Arrangements by A.J. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 555 Fifth St., Clairton, PA. Memorials may be made to the church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WILSON DOROTHY HEASLEY AGE 90,...
WILSON DOROTHY HEASLEY Age 90, passed away June 3, 2016, at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Fort Myers, Florida. She was born in East Palestine, Ohio on March 15, 1926. Her mother died when she was a young girl and she and her sister Shirley were raised by her mother's sisters Dorothy and Esmeralda, who stepped in to help her father after her mother's death. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Sarah Kirtley Heasley, and a sister, Beverly who died at birth. She was married to the love of her life, Thomas E. Wilson for 69 years, and the two lived most of their married life in the greater Pittsburgh area until they retired to Fort Myers in the early 1990's. Dorothy worked in the Penn Hills, Pennsylvania school system for many years before retiring. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Thomas; sister, Shirley Heasley of Albuquerque, NM; sons, Jeffrey (Donna) and Mark (Emily); grandchildren, Parker Reed, Kendra Foskey (Trevor), Justin Wilson (Shanna), and Alexander Wilson; and seven great-grandchildren. Dorothy was a devoted Christian and member of Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church, Ft. Myers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her memory to the food pantry at the church, where she volunteered and felt passionately about helping those in need. Donations may be mailed to Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church, 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Ft. Myers, FL 33919, or online at http://cypresslakepc.weebly.com/index.html Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COX DONALD C. AGE 80, OF NORTH...
COX DONALD C. Age 80, of North Side, on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on July 3, 1935, son of the late Charles G. and Ruth (Wenzelburger) Cox. Beloved husband for 49 years of the late Barbara (Vidina) Cox; loving father of Keith (Cindy) Cox of Texas, Kevin (Debbie) Cox of Ohio and Kerry (Annette) Cox of Brighton Heights; cherished brother of Janet (Cox) Katic of Shaler; and dear brother-in- law of Mary Jane Ceh of Etna; proud grandfather of Charlie, Emily, Abby and Sam Cox. Donny was a proud member of the Teamsters, Local 249. Family will welcome friends for a Memorial Service at St. Nicholas Church, Maryland Avenue, Millvale on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARASCO CLAIRE M. (ZWILCHER) A...
MARASCO CLAIRE M. (ZWILCHER) Age 85, on Friday, June 10, 2016, of Bethel Park. Beloved wife of 42 years to Guy A. Marasco; mother of Kathi Reagan; grandmother of Jason and Danny Huber; daughter of the late John and Rose (Youngwirth) Zwilcher; sister of Rita Zwilcher and the late Bernice Zwilcher, Jack Zwilcher and Mildred Sandy. Also survived by her nieces and nephews. Claire was a 25 year member of the Teutonia Singing Club and enjoyed making stained glass windows for 22 years. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Monday, June 13, 2016, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Tuesday morning at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Sylvester Church at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MAXIN GEORGEINE ANNE AGE 67, J...
MAXIN GEORGEINE ANNE Age 67, Johnson City, TN, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016, at her residence. She was a native of Pittsburgh, PA and daughter of the late George and Rita Urbaniak Panousis. In addition to her parents, Georgeine was preceded in death by her brother, Vincent Panousis, mother and father-in-law, Mary and Carl "Tut" Maxin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joseph, Gladys, Carl, Robert, John, George, Martha, Janet, Donna, and John Gariti. She attended East Tennessee State University. Georgeine enjoyed painting when she was younger. In her later years, she enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, photography, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Those left to cherish Georgeine's memory include her husband, Andrew M. Maxin; daughters, Lisa Judd and her husband, Andy, Jessica Maxin; grandchildren, Samuel Judd, and Lillian Judd; sister-in-law, Carol Panousis; many nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu flowers the family ask that donations be sent to the American Cancer Society, 508 Princeton Rd. #102, Johnson City, TN 37601. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the caregivers at Amedysis Hospice who provided such loving care to Georgeine. The family will greet friends to share memories on Monday, June 13, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Chapel of TETRICK FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, Johnson City, TN and also on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The family will also have visiting hours at Copeland Funeral Home in Moon Township, PA on Thursday, June 16, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Catholic Mass will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church in Moon Township followed by burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.tetrickfuneral home.com. Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, TN 37604 (423-610-7171) is honored to serve the Maxin family during this difficult time. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARKOVICH JO ANN (KEAST) JUNE ...
BARKOVICH
JO ANN (KEAST)
June 13, 1945 - April 20, 2001
Happy 71st, Honey.
Still loving and missing you now and always. Love, Hubby Jim, children and grandchildren.
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DEITER DARRELL EDWARD AGE 84, ...
DEITER DARRELL EDWARD Age 84, of South Park, award winning journalist, on June 7, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Veronica (Marks); cherished father of Donna Bauman (Skip), MariLou Parkinson (Greg), Leslie Creely (Michael), Darrell Deiter (Lorraine) and the late Georgeann and MariLynn; dear brother of the late Mary; treasured grand and great-grandfather of many. Private interment in the National Cemetery. BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUFFIN LEONARD ON THURSDAY, JU...
RUFFIN LEONARD On Thursday, June 9, 2016, God dispatched His angel of mercy to claim Leonard Ruffin, age 78, of Pittsburgh, PA. A Korean War veteran, who leaves behind his loving wife, Dora Ruffin; and daughter, Tammy Beard. Services will be held at SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 N. Lang Ave., Pgh., PA 15208, at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COLES ELEANOR JEANETTE AGE 80,...
COLES ELEANOR JEANETTE Age 80, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2016. Loving mother of Rev. Robert (Robin) Coles, Sr. of Hackensack, NJ, George (Kimberly) Coles, Sr., Michelle Johnson and Joel (Raella) Coles of Pittsburgh; grandmother of TaRae Coles, Ashley Johnson, George Coles, Jr., Nikki Coles, Corey Coles, Christina Coles, Janay Coles, Brandy Coles and Christopher Coles; great- grandmother of three; sister-in-law of Cheri Lynn Coles of McDonald, PA; also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 2-8 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 2720 Webster Ave., where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at 11 a.m. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to SPRIGGS - WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KAVALKOVICH HELEN E. 1929 - 20...
KAVALKOVICH HELEN E. 1929 - 2016. Beloved wife to William Kavalkovich; survived by son, William Dean, daughter-in-law, Susan Mahler and granddaughter, Sarah Rose Kavalkovich of Cobalt, CT; son, Karl of Wallingford, PA; and daughter, Tanya of South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA. Born in Elgin, Illinois, she was a classical music enthusiast, graphic artist, and avid canoeist. She loved being a Girl Scout camp counselor/naturalist. After graduating high school, she worked her way through art school in Milwaukee, WI that led her to a career in the 1950s as an artist for Hallmark cards in Kansas City, MO. Married for 52 years in Monroeville, PA, Helen and Bill were founding members of their East Suburban Unitarian Universalist Church as well as the Foxwood Swim Club. She taught piano lessons for 25-plus years, and played viola in various local community orchestras. She also played in a string quartet, and in the Tuesday Musical Club chamber ensemble. She gardened, and composed music and created art on her computer into her 80s. The family will receive visitors between 6-7 p.m. with memorial service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, 412-731-5001. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association of America. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEISS THOMAS A., SR. ON SATURD...
WEISS THOMAS A., Sr. On Saturday, June 11, 2016, age 87, of Ross Twp. Beloved husband of the late Jean Elizabeth Weiss; loving father of Thomas A. (Cynthia) Weiss, Jr., Sandy Fortier and Timothy A. Weiss; also survived by nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; brother of David P. (Joan) Weiss, Sr.; and many loving nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the HAHN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 123 North Ave., Millvale. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church. Burial to follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SEE KATHY (WILSON) AGE 69, UNE...
SEE KATHY (WILSON) Age 69, unexpectedly on Sunday, June 12, 2016, of Baldwin Boro. Longtime companion of Duane Lober; mother of Shellie See and Jennifer See; grandmother of Matthew and Jamie See; daughter of the late Robert and Martha Wilson; sister of Sandra Wilson, William (Maggie) Wilson, Laura (George) Deemer and the late Carol (survived by Robert) Barbour. Also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227, Wednesday from 3 p.m. until time of her funeral service at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Project Bundle-Up, The Salvation Army of Western PA, 700 North Bell Avenue, P.O. Box 742, Carnegie, PA 15106 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LOWERS HELEN (ROSOL) AGE 94, S...
LOWERS HELEN (ROSOL) Age 94, surrounded by her family, passed on Sunday, June 12, 2016, of West Mifflin. Beloved wife of the late James A. Lowers; loving mother of Richard K. Lowers (Paulette Horton) and the late James R. Lowers; dear grandmother of LaRai Lowers, Tammy Jo Betts, John Berkavich, Frank Berkavich (Rachelle), Sue Maria Scatena, Jennifer Parkinson (David), Paul Richard Lowers (Nicole), Matthew Lowers and the late Richard K. Lowers, Jr. (and his surviving wife, Connie); and also 18 loving great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to give a special thanks for the loving care Helen received at the L.G.A.R. Home in Turtle Creek. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Blessing Service at the funeral home Thursday 11 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STILES MARIA PIA ON SUNDAY, JU...
STILES MARIA PIA On Sunday, June 12, 2016. Wife of the late Bernard Stiles; loving mother of Maria Ball, Bernard Stiles and Pia Kratovel; sister of the late Benny Fiori; grandmother of Bernie Stiles, Howard (Gerri) Kratovel, Raymond (Jennifer) Kratovel, Maria (Bill) Watts, Maria (Geoff) Sherman, Amy Stiles and Heather (Brian) Wagner; also survived by 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Friends received Wednesday 2-8. p.m. at the SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie where a Blessing Service will be held on Thursday 10 a.m. Entombment in Resurrection Cemetery. Maria was employed at Canevin High School for over 41 years in the cafeteria and was famous for her hot fresh rolls. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FEDOR EUGENE GENE AGE 73, OF...
FEDOR EUGENE GENE Age 73, of South Park, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born May 3, 1943, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Paul Fedor, Jr. and Anna (Ondrick) Fedor. Gene worked as a National Account Manager for the Xerox Corporation and retired as a consultant for Baierl Automotive. He was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton and a veteran of the Pennsylvania National Guard. He joins his first wife, Alberta Bobbi (Billy) Fedor, who preceded him in death. Gene is survived by his wife, Karen E. (Pottgeiser) Fedor; his sons, Paul A. (Steffany) Fedor of Leesburg, VA and Christopher J. Fedor of Swissvale; his granddaughters, Sara and Taylor; his sister, Mary Ann (Joe) Iwanoski of Hemet, CA; and his brother, William (Eileen) Fedor of Sun City Grand, AZ. A private committal service was held for Gene in Ascension Cemetery in Clairton. Arrangements by the A.J. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 555 5th St., Clairton, PA 15025 (412-233-5700). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Stroke Association at https://donate.stroke.org/checkout/donation?eid=66329and/or the American Lung Association at https://secure3.convio.net/ala/site/Donation2?df_id=30362&30362.donation=form1. bekavacfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DESTEFANO THERESA J. AGE 75, O...
DeSTEFANO THERESA J. Age 75, of Penn Hills, on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Neil T. DeStefano; mother of Renee DeStefano-O'Brien, and Neil (Tracey) DeStefano; Nonni to Vito, Nick, and Dante O'Brien, and Mallory and Maria DeStefano; sister of Virginia Jean Vacchiano and the late Maryann Maughan; daughter of the late Carmen and Carmella Iodice; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills WEDNESDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Thursday at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial in St. Susanna Church 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CHILDS SALLY HILLMAN A RESIDEN...
CHILDS SALLY HILLMAN A resident of Pittsburgh for 85 years, Sally Hillman Childs died on June 10, 2016, at the Academy at Bella Vista in Boulder, CO. The youngest of four sisters, she was born at Magee-Womens Hospital on November 21, 1927, to the late James Frazer Hillman and Marguerite Wright Hillman. Sally attended the Ellis School in Pittsburgh, graduated from Chatham Hall in Chatham, VA, and earned her Bachelor of Arts from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY where she was elected student body president. Later, she earned her Master's in Religious Education from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Sally believed passionately in Christian education, prison reform, civic involvement, service to those in need and the arts. A lifelong member of Calvary Episcopal Church, she went from teaching Sunday school to heading up the Church's education program. She was a founder of Lydia's Place, an outreach program designed to help female offenders better transition. In 2013, she was awarded the organization's first Sally Hillman Childs Rising Sun award "mirroring the same volunteer spirit of Sally H. Childs." An inaugural member of the Women's Committee of Carnegie Museum, Sally was a co-founder of the Three Rivers Arts Festival. She was also an avid artist herself, especially during summers in her beloved Adirondacks. Both a creative thinker and a pragmatic organizer, Sally strove all her life to let others be their best selves. Sally served on numerous boards and committees throughout her life. Most were in Pittsburgh. Active in the Pittsburgh Diocese's Deaconate program, she was a board member of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and the Episcopal Church Foundation in New York. She married J. Mabon Childs of Pittsburgh at Calvary on June 18, 1949. He preceded her in death in 2004. Her three sisters, Constance Hillman Oliver O'Neil, Marguerite Hillman Purnell and Audrey Hillman Hilliard, also precede her, as well as their husbands, John C. Oliver, Jr., George P. O'Neil, Richard I. Purnell and Thomas J. Hilliard, Jr. Sally is survived by her four children and their spouses, J. Mabon Childs, Jr. and Holly of Raleigh, NC, Marguerite Hillman Childs Detmer and Tom of Denver, CO, Laura Childs Saverin and Ken of New Canaan, CT, Sally Childs Walsh and Alec of Basking Ridge, NJ; as well as 11 grandchildren, Frazer (Adam) Roche, Ellie (Tim Romano) Childs, Matthew (Jennifer) Detmer, Sarah (Thatcher) Martin, Tommy (Leigh) Detmer, Margot (Will) Stanley, Hilary Saverin, Mary Walsh, Emily Detmer, Diana Saverin and Alex Walsh; as well as six great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Service of Thanksgiving for her Life will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church on Shady Avenue at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2016. The family will receive visitors in the Parish Hall at Calvary at 10:00 a.m. Sally's lifelong loving and kind nature was graciously treasured over the last three years by all of those who loved her at the Academy at Bella Vista in Boulder. Her family will be forever grateful to them. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Lydia's Place (Renewal, Inc.), St. Aidan's in Boulder, CO, Calvary Episcopal Church or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. (www.freyvogelfuneralhome. com). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OELSCHLAGER THOMAS L. (TOMMY ...
OELSCHLAGER THOMAS L. (TOMMY O) Of Finleyville, PA, unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Marlene; son of the late Lloyd and Nellie (Corbin) Oelschlager; brother of the late Sally Oelschlager; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Tommy O dedicated his life to the Siberian Husky Breed and the sport of purebred dogs and was a highly regarded professional handler and master breeder, under the Kontoki prefix. He is President and Show Chairman of Western Pennsylvania Kennel Association, member, former board member and Show Chairman of South Hills Kennel Club and member and former board member of the Siberian Husky Club of America. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in BEINHAUER FUNERAL HOME, 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA (724-941-3211), where a service to celebrate his life will also be held at 5:30 p.m. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Western PA Arthritis Foundation (www.arthrits.org) or to Take the Lead (www.takethelead.org). Please add tributes at: beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAILEY JOHN E. JACK AGE 87, ...
BAILEY JOHN E. JACK Age 87, of Buena Vista, died Sunday, June 12, 2016, at UPMC McKeesport. Born March 30, 1929, in Versailles Twp. Son of the late John H. Bailey and Florence (Hoerr) Bailey. Survivors include his wife, Marlene G. Swanson Bailey; and son, Robert John (Deborah) Bailey of Pittsburgh; and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Bailey of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the former First Baptist Church of Frank, PA, an Air Force pilot of the Korean War and he also belonged to the Dravosburg American Legion. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in RALPH L. JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME, 3411 Wood St., Buenva Vista, PA 15018, 412-751-6481. Services Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with Rev. John Yohe, officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central Food Pantry, Elizabeth Twp. 15037. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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