GETZ SUSAN Age 53, on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, of Brentwood. Friends will be received on Saturday from 2 until the time of her Blessing Service at 7:30 p.m. For further obituary information please visit www.john fslater.com. Arrangements entrusted to the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SERVETNICK DAVID NEAL DAVID, 4...
SERVETNICK DAVID NEAL David, 48, of Hickory, Mt. Pleasant Twp., died Wednesday, January 11, 2017, in his home. He was born February 4, 1968, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Michael Servetnick and Janet Beckert Hays. Mr. Servetnick was an employee of the US Postal Service in the distribution center in Canonsburg. He enjoyed hunting and dogs, especially his buddies, Hunter, Ammo and Dutch. Surviving are his step father, Frank Dutch Hays of Hickory; sisters, April M. Servetnick of Pittsburgh, Janet L. (Joe) Boneysteel of Scott Twp.; brother, Michael Servetnick of Lawrence, PA; step-sisters, Laura D. Russell of Bentlyville, Tracy E. (Ed) Kelley of Washington, Mary F. Hays of Pittsburgh and Nikki M. Bedillion of Scott Twp. Also surviving are a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and his best friend, Roy Irey. Friends will be received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 314 W. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald (724-926-2800) where blessing service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Hickory. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dick Laurel Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, Eighty Four, PA 15330. Please sign the guestbook at thomas-littlefuneral service.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VUCIC JAMES S. JIMMY AFTER A...
VUCIC JAMES S. JIMMY After a short illness, surrounded by his loved ones, on Wednesday, January 11 2017, of Rankin. Son of the late Steve and Evelyn Vucic; loving companion of Judy Pekarsky of Swissvale and her children, Robert (Tara) and their son and Jimmy's grandson, Liam and Lynda Pekarsky (Edwin Conforti); dear brother of Stephanie Venturella (Joe) of Forest Hills, Valerie Smith of E. Liverpool, OH and Evelyn Mills (Vincent) of Monroeville; Godfather and uncle of Alyson Raines (Ron) of Columbus, OH; great-uncle of Delaney. Jim graduated from Rankin High School in 1966 and Penn State with a Master's in Education. He retired from Penn Hills High School, also Jim was the past president of the McKeesport Sportsmen's Association where he taught junior rifle classes and women's pistol classes. He was an NRA certified instructor. Also, Mr. Vucic was a 50-year member of the Croation Fraternal Lodge #6. Friends received 6-8 p.m. Saturday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in the St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church on Monday morning at 10 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MAZZA MARY ELLEN AGE 82, OF BA...
MAZZA MARY ELLEN Age 82, of Baldwin Township, passed peacefully at home January 11, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary McCann and her loving husband of 39 years, Albert Mazza. She is survived by her sons, James (Mary Brown) Mazza and Robert Mazza; sisters, Patricia Koch and Cathy Dilla; along with nieces, nephews and extended family, whom she all loved dearly. Arrangements by BEINHAUERS (412-531-4000). Friends are welcome at 2630 West Liberty Ave., Dormont Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Winifred Church. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'HEARN ROBERT JOSEPH ON TUESD...
O'HEARN ROBERT JOSEPH On Tuesday, January 10, 2017, peacefully, cherished husband of Theresa Provenzo; loving father of Deirdre O'Hearn and Timothy Baldwin, Stephen Sean O'Hearn and Demmler Schenck, Kirsten and Eric Donny; affectionate and adoring grandfather of Frances and Audrey Donny. Also survived by sister-in-law, Kathleen O'Hearn; brother- in-law, Sidney Foltz II; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five siblings, Alice Brink, Mary Foltz, Arthur, Joanne, and Richard O'Hearn. Bob, known as Mac in his later years, was a dedicated traveler and appreciated the colorful and dramatic, especially in jazz, paintings, and movies. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and then taught college mathematics, including an adventurous stay in Afghanistan with his first wife and mother of his children, Monica (Zettler-Segal). Bob then worked at Gulf Oil Corporation for many happy years. There he met his wife, Theresa; 30 years after meeting, they became reacquainted, married and enjoyed the adventures of travel and grandparenthood together. Bob worked with several charitable organizations, including VISTA and Meals-On-Wheels, and volunteered at many hospitals and senior centers. In honor of his quiet generosity, contributions may be made to 350.org, an environmental charity, and St. Joseph's Indian School (P.O. Box 300, 1301 N. Main Street, Chamberlain, SD 57325-0300). Friends and family are welcome at a memorial service at THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, LTD., 930 Center Ave., Blawnox, PA 15238, on Saturday at 9 a.m., followed by a casual brunch in the River Room at Lighthouse Pointe Independent Living Center (500 Chapel Harbor Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15238) at 10 a.m. www.thomasm smithfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NICOLETTI PHYLLIS L. (RANKIN) ...
NICOLETTI PHYLLIS L. (RANKIN) Age 70, of the South Side, on January 11, 2017. Loving wife of Romano, Sr.; beloved daughter of the late Howard and Helen (Hilliard) Rankin; cherished mother of Josephine Ramsey (Keith), Maria Nail (Samuel), Rosario (Gina), Romano, Jr. and Mario Nicoletti; dear eldest sister of ten; treasured grandmother of seven; adoring great- grandmother of three. Visitation Fri. from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Pgh., PA 15226, where a Blessing Service shall be held Sat. at 11 a.m. 412-343-1506 or www.ballfc.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH DONNA M. AGE 42, OF MILL...
SMITH DONNA M. Age 42, of Millvale, peacefully, on Wednesday, January 11, 2017; beloved mother of Courtney Smith and Tyler Brown; loving grandmother of Jeht Black; loving daughter of Cindy Haser and Keith T. Smith; sister of Keith W. Smith. Friends will be received Saturday from 4-9 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Service and interment will be held privately. At the request of the family, no flowers please. Donations to the family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STRUTT FRANCIS E. SCOTTY ON ...
STRUTT FRANCIS E. SCOTTY On Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, Francis E. Scotty, age 86, of Port Vue. Retired from G.M. Fisher Body Plant. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Hazuka Strutt; children, Debbie (Don) Martin, Jeff (Adele) Strutt and Michael (Kelly) Strutt; grandchildren, Adam, Amanda, Kristina, Stephanie, Kaitlyn, Alyssa and Zachary; great-grandchildren, Ayla, Wesley, Penelope, Emmett, Cameron and Tyler; also nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory E. Strutt. Friends received at the DANIEL F. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 4504 Walnut St., Versailles Boro on Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Mark's, Port Vue. Interment with Military Honors in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish or St. Jude's Hospital. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SALYER JACQUELYNN AGE 64, OF H...
SALYER JACQUELYNN Age 64, of Houston, PA, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017, after a brief battle with cancer. Beloved mother of Bryan W. and the late Rebecca Salyer; loving grandmother of Julie Kolovitch; cherished companion of Thomas Kuchinic; sister of Jill and Joyce. Jackie was a Washington County Deputy Sheriff for over 30 years and loved to tend to her flower garden in the sun and enjoyed the beach at Cape May. Funeral arrangements by Beinhauers. Friends are welcome to celebrate the lives of Jackie and her daughter, Becky at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211 on Saturday from 2 - 5 p.m. where a Funeral Service will be held at 5 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the City Mission, 84 W. Wheeling Street, Washington, PA 15301. Arrangements entrusted the BEINHAUER FAMILY FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, 724-941-3211. Online condolences may be left at www.beinhauer.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEDERGERBER ANGELICA ANGIE O...
LEDERGERBER ANGELICA ANGIE On Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Harry C. Ledergerber; mother of Mary Ellen (Tim) McFadden, Peggy (Jim) Hoffman, Mark Ledergerber, Alan (Aigul) Ledergerber, David (Mary Beth) Ledergerber; 14 grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; also daughter- in-law, Jannie Ledergerber. Preceded in death by son, Michael Ledergerber. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Ambrose Church, 1025 Haslage St., Pgh., PA 15212. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. at BRADY MEMORIAL HOME, 1151 Southside Ave., Spring Hill. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. St. Ambrose Church, Spring Hill. Arrangements by Brady Memorial Home, Spring Hill. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PETROCCO BARBARA A. (EVANSKI) ...
PETROCCO BARBARA A. (EVANSKI) Age 72, of Carnegie, on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Wife of the late Joseph Petrocco; mother of Tammy (Fred) Nelson, Joseph T. Petrocco and the late Brenda Bryner; Nana of Charlie, Courtney, Jimmy and Emma; great-nana of Landon; sister of Rose Hohn and John (Donna) Evanski; sister in-law of Almondo (Kathleen) Petrocco; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call from 2-8 p.m. on Monday at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie, where a Funeral Service will be held at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org/Donate. www.leohenneyfuneralhome. com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CIANCA ANNA MARIE AGE 93, OF B...
CIANCA ANNA MARIE Age 93, of Brookline, on January 10, 2017. Loving wife of Pittsburgh's late dancing traffic cop, Victor S. "Gloves"; cherished mother of Metropolitan Victor S., Jr. and the late Richard; adoring Nana of Marlena and Alessandra; doting Great-Nana of David and Filamena; treasured sister, aunt and friend of many. Friends and family received Sun. from 2-8 p.m. at the Chancery Rectory, 93 Craighead St., Pgh., PA 15211. Divine Liturgy Mon. at 2 p.m. in St. Peter's Church, 4048 Brownsville Rd., Pgh., PA 15227. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Santa Maria Magdalena, 93 Craighead St. are suggested. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CONNOR ALEXIS LAUREN AGE 25, S...
CONNOR ALEXIS LAUREN Age 25, suddenly on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, of Brentwood. Beloved daughter of Ronald A. and the late Janice D. (Logel) Connor; sister of Christian C. (Jess) Connor; aunt of Skylar and Cayden; niece of Claudette Connor, Darlene Zacoi, Sharon Pikciunas, Yvonne Zanko, Wayne Connor, Sue Logel, James Logel, Keith (Nancy) Sherlock and the late Sandra Kohut; cousin of Jackie, Chris, Adam, Andrew, Jennifer, David, Neil, Lauren and Michael; survived by her dear friends, Shelby, Heather, and LeAnne, along with many other loving friends. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Saturday and Sunday, January 14 and 15, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in 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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NEISER ROBERT CAMERON PASSED A...
NEISER ROBERT CAMERON Passed away quietly in Pittsburgh, PA on Monday, January 9, 2017, following a long battle with congestive heart failure and related illness. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 15, 1939, to Rudolph John and Laura Ellen (Cameron) Neiser. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean War and in counter intelligence on assignment in Panama. Bob's career spanned many fields, including sales, service and management positions with Allstate Insurance, Columbia Gas, Sears, Jefferson Hospital, where he developed an improved method for food service delivery, Sexton Foods, where he was awarded for highest annual sales, and Home Healthcare Services. Bob's military experience inspired a lasting interest in U.S. history, politics, and spy novels. He also enjoyed gardening, collecting model trains and stamps, but mostly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Surviving are his beloved wife, Iris Delio (Ocasio); son, Robert Charles (Ruth) Neiser, of Manassas, VA; daughter, Laura Jane (William) Snyder of Bethel Park, PA; dear sister, Lois Jean (John Richard) Murphy of Powell, OH; four grandchildren, George, Jon, Luke, Ben; niece, Cynda Ellen (Robert) Bernardo; nephew, Greg Steven (Charma) Neiser; and three grandnieces. Including his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Nedria (Kerr). A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 14, 2017, at 3 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 250 North Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Refreshments to follow service. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association at donatenow.heart.org. Arrangements by CREMATION SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MAUDER GEORGE T. TUDIE AGE 8...
MAUDER GEORGE T. TUDIE Age 80, of Hazelwood, on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Husband of Rochelle Mauder; father of Craig (Julie) Mauder and Diana Mauder; brother of Kenneth and the late Glenn and Ronald Mauder; nine grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. Friends received 6-8 p.m. Saturday in ELMER L. HERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 5204 Second Ave., Hazelwood. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DYKTA EVELYN M. ON TUESDAY, JA...
DYKTA EVELYN M. On Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Wife of the late James Dykta; loving mother of Paul (Mary), David (Carol) and the late James Butchie Dykta; sister of the late Dorothy Berlingeri and August Romain; grandmother of Jessica, Marissa, Jake and Alexandra; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday 2-8 p.m. at the SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HAMMER JAMES A. AGE 85, FORMER...
HAMMER JAMES A. Age 85, formerly of Hampton Twp., on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Loving husband of Elizabeth "Betty" (Morovich) Hammer; father of James Michael "Mike", Deborah M. (Andrew) Westwood and John Basil (Jamie); devoted grandfather of Dylan, Katherine, Nathan, Connor and Kendall; brother of John (Janet) and the late Elizabeth (Bill) Ensminger. Proud Veteran of the Korean War and Liberal Democrat. Friends are invited to call from 4-9 p.m. on Sunday at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 330 Third Avenue, Carnegie at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to: Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 or American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. www.leohenney funeralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOSSIC-ALDRIDGE MARCI LYNN (GO...
GOSSIC-ALDRIDGE MARCI LYNN (GOSSIC) Age 42, of Carnegie, PA on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Visitation from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Saturday at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie. Blessing Service Saturday at 8 p.m. Please read full obit at www.leohenneyfuneralhome. com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUCK DONALD G. ON MONDAY, JANU...
BUCK DONALD G. On Monday, January 9, 2017, age 87, of Swissvale. Loving husband of 63 years to June E. (Nyberg) Buck; dear father of Dawn Morgan and her husband, David of Penn Hills, Lynn Morton of Greenwood, IN, Jeff Buck and his wife, Cathy of Mt. Washington, and the late Greg; grandfather of Kevin, Carey, Jodi, Adam, Aaron, Alison, Jamie, Haylee, Corey, and Hannah; great-grandfather of Jake, Parker, Cailey, Madison, and Ruby; brother of the late Robert Buck, and Edna Blacker. Don retired as a Signalman with Conrail. He was a Merchant Marine during the Korean War and he was the founder of Buck Construction. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY ONLY at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. A service will be held at the funeral home on Monday morning at 11 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WASILKO RAYMOND AGE 77, OF LE...
WASILKO RAYMOND Age 77, of Lewes, DE passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. A graveside service will be held in July at Lakeview Memorial Park in Sykesville, MD. Please visit www.parsellfuneralhomes. com to view the complete obituary and sign the online guest register for Mr. Wasilko. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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