REICHENBACH ALBERT H. Formerly of Wilkinsburg, age 86, on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, F. Paul and Elizabeth (Lipko) Reichenbach; loving father of Paul Reichenbach of Plano, TX and Lisa "Babe" Reichenbach of Murphy, TX; cherished grandfather of Ian Michael Santorella, Christopher Albert Santorella, and Devon Lynn Reichenbach- Groptkof; great-grandfather of baby Isabelle Aileen Santorella; brother of John "Butch" (Frannie) Reichenbach of Nags Head, NC; brother of Charles (Ellen) Reichenbach of Forest Hills, PA and brother of Margaret "Peggy" (late John) Smeaton of Verona, PA. Survived by former spouse, Betty N. Weinman of Richardson, TX. Survived by his best friend, his dog, Sonny, who now resides in Texas with Al's children. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Al was considered a second father to many. Al was a patriot who served honorably in the United States Army and spent some time stationed in Korea. He attended Carnegie Mellon University, where he acquired his Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering which enabled him to have a long, fulfilling career working for two companies: U.S. Steel and Copperweld Steel. Al was a staunch humanitarian; volunteering with the Special Olympics, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, at the Cancer Ward in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, and Waverly Presbyterian Church. His mission of philanthropy extended to over 40 charities that he donated to on a monthly basis encompassing many causes ranging from groups that help children to Veterans to disease cure research, etc. Al was a man of the highest integrity and morals who lived very modestly and did his best to live a righteous life full of giving; a firm believer in the credo: "always make a conscious effort to help those who are less fortunate". He believed that one of life's greatest rewards was giving back to his community by lending a helping hand. His legacy is one of selflessness as he devoted his lifetime to helping other people, with a big heart full of empathy in regards to children, setting a shining example of what an ideal Christian is for all those who he interacted with. His faith and dedication to God was extremely important to him in his time on this earth. He will forever be missed and remembered by his children, grandchildren, family, and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family humbly asks that you carry on Al's legacy by doing something kind for a child that is in need. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the Middle Presbyterian Church, 3374 PA 981, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 (724-547-2951), on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 3 p.m., followed by a Presentation of Military Honors. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BERTHA WILLIAM R. AGE 52 , OF ...
BERTHA WILLIAM R. Age 52 , of Penn Hills, on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Husband of Renee Shimko; father of Kevin James and Emily Renee; son of Loretta Mydlowski and the late George Bertha; step-son of the late Keith Hazen; brother of George (Sharron) Bertha, Rose (Patrick) Browning, Lorrie (Jeff) Birch, Amanda Hazen and the late Keith Hazen; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday, March 26 from 2-4 p.m. with a Blessing Service to follow at 4 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road) Penn Hills, PA 15235. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCORMICK DAVID G. AGE 69, OF ...
McCORMICK DAVID G. Age 69, of Shaler Twp., suddenly on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, Dave was the beloved husband of Ellen Lesser McCormick; son of the late Richard and Elizabeth McCormick; brother-in-law of Fred (Nancy) Lesser; also survived by six nieces and nephews. Dave will be missed by all, especially his dog Maxwell. He was a retired electrician and a member of IBEW Local 5. A Memorial Gathering will be held at PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rte. 8, Shaler Twp. on Sunday from 2-5 p.m.. The family respectfully requests donations be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horn Rd, Pgh, PA 15237. Leave condolences at: permanfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LOUDEN DONALD M. AGE 55, OF PI...
LOUDEN DONALD M. Age 55, of Pittsburgh, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 23, 2017. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1962, to the late Donald and Gladys Louden. Donald is survived by his mother; and beloved wife, Laura Walker Louden. He is also survived by his three sons, Jacob, Benjamin, and Joshua Louden; siblings, Greg (Susan) Louden, Christine (Sam) Moodie, Barbara (Bill) Bogard, Harry (Natalie) Louden, and Susan Louden; father and mother-in-law, James and Virginia Walker; sister-in-law, Brenda (Michael) Zinobile; brother-in-law, Kevin (Jill) Walker; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Don was an avid fisherman and hunter who enjoyed the outdoors, camping, woodworking and cooking. His spirit will live on in the hearts of his three sons and he will be missed by many. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, Pleasant Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted 10 a.m. at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RITCHIE SISTER MARGARET, RSM S...
RITCHIE SISTER MARGARET, RSM Sister Margaret Ritchie (Sister Mary Timothy), a Pittsburgh Sister of Mercy for 72 years, died at Mercy Hall, Convent of Mercy on Monday, March 20, 2017. Born in Lakeland, FL, she was 89 years old. Daughter of William and Catherine (Bennett) Ritchie, Sister Margaret entered the Sisters of Mercy from St. Ignatius Parish in Chicago, IL. in 1944 and made final vows in 1951. Sister Margaret received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount Mercy College (now Carlow University) and a Master of Education degree from Boston College and a MS from Creighton University. She taught at various Catholic elementary schools in the Pittsburgh area such as St. Maurice in Forest Hills, St. Cyril of Alexandria, and St. Xavier in Latrobe. Sister Margaret also served as principal at Holy Family in Latrobe. From 1974 to 1986, Sister Margaret worked at Center of Hope Program at Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Monroeville, as Coordinator, then Director of Spiritual Programs; then at Mt. Mercy she directed retreats. From 1986-1991 she ministered at the Christian Brothers Retreat Center in Adamstown, MD as a staff member, retreat/spiritual director and Associate Director. For the next 2 years, she took her spiritual direction work into the hospitals at West Penn and Westmoreland Hospital. From 1993 until 2006, Sister Margaret ministered in the pastoral care department as Chaplain at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL. While in Florida, she embarked on a special mission in Haiti from January-March, 1997. She participated in Women to Women, a project connecting the women of Haiti with those in the U.S. and abroad to support the economic justice and recovery efforts of Haitian women. Sister Marie Celine Coan, who worked with Sister Margaret at Holy Cross Hospital, tells of Sister Margaret's special gifts in working with cancer patients. She considered 'healing touch' ministry an important part of her life, and brought help and consolation to so many. Upon returning to Pittsburgh in 2006, Sister Margaret was an active participant as Lector and Eucharistic Minister at our community liturgies and she continued her 'healing touch' ministry and prayer for all who requested it. Preceded in death by her parents and her sister Catherine Reeve, Sister Margaret is survived by her brother William (Jeanne) Ritchie of Chicago, IL; step-sister Anita Ritchie (Michael) Johnson of Statesville, NC; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Sunday, March 26 from 1-8 p.m. at the Convent of Mercy, 3333 Fifth Avenue. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, March 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel at the Convent of Mercy, followed by interment in St. Xavier Cemetery, Latrobe. Arrangements entrusted to the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, 3333 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or Carlow University Scholarship Program. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BLACK KENNETH J. AGE 64,...
BLACK KENNETH J. Age 64, of Charleroi, on March 22, 2017. Beloved son of the late Murray and Marion (Winter); cherished brother of Suzanne Gidel, Murray D., Ellen (Vincent) Arnold, Nancy Sinchioco, Terrence (Mary); treasured uncle and great-uncle of many. Visitation Monday from 4-8 p.m. at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Pgh., PA 15226. Mass Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, 1 Grove Place, Pgh., PA 15236. Interment with Air Force Honors in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. 412-343-1506 or ballfc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FINCHAM RICHARD ALLEN AGE 79, ...
FINCHAM RICHARD ALLEN Age 79, of McMurray, died on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Broadmore Senior Living in Bridgeville. He was born on August 19, 1937, in Hill Station (Lawrence), Pennsylvania to the late Claude Fincham and Cecelia Visnosky. On July 12, 1959, he married Lorraine Gruden, who preceded him in death on July 16, 2016. Surviving are three sons, Richard M. (Michelle) Fincham of Cecil, Jon M. (Kyle) Fincham of Venetia, and Gregory A. Fincham of Canonsburg. Also surviving are grandchildren, Madeleine, Richard, Alexander, Adam, Emily, Luke, and Benjamin Fincham; sisters, Linda Kapustynski of Canonsburg and Kathy (David) Doane of Murrels Inlet, South Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. Richard was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a 30-year employee of Washington Steel Corporation, where he worked as a Class A1 Maintenance Electrician until his retirement in 1994. He pursued numerous interests throughout his active life, including building and operating ham radio, repairing electronics and machinery, target shooting and firearms, award-winning photography, assembling and upgrading computers, gardening, model building, reading, bird watching, playing bluegrass music (banjo and other instruments), and building, modifying and riding bicycles. In the summer and fall seasons, he enjoyed trips with his wife to the mountains. A favorite destination was Confluence, Pennsylvania, where he enjoyed the town and long bicycle journeys on the nearby trails. He was a dedicated husband and father, and he will be greatly missed by his family and all who loved him. Arrangements by BEINHAUER, 724-941-3211. Friends will be received at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Louise de Marillac Church on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Association. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARTZ MATTHEW R. ON WEDNESDAY,...
HARTZ MATTHEW R. On Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Beloved father of Olivia and Ava Hartz; son of David and the late Carolyn Hartz; brother of David and Jeffrey Hartz, Lisa Cercone and Michele Pietrapaolo. Friends received Sunday 2-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations made to www.gofundme.com/our-beloved-brother. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOCH DAVID CHALLIS JUNE 27, 19...
KOCH DAVID CHALLIS June 27, 1956 - March 12, 2017. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Shell Point Retirement Community Hospice Center, Ft. Myers, FL. He was the beloved son of the late John L. Koch, Jr., and the late Barbara Bethune Challis, formerly of Sewickley, PA; loving brother to Sarah C. Koch of Philadelphia, PA and John L. Koch III (Amelia Williams) of New Orleans, LA; adored uncle of Amelia C. Koch of Brooklyn, NY and John A. Koch of Washington, DC; honored nephew of Albin C. Koch (Harriet Woodworth) of Pasadena, CA and Sarah C. Wall (the late James T. Wall) of Birmingham, AL; loving first cousin to James T. Wall, Jr., (Margaret Eastwood) and to Challis W. Gamble of Birmingham, AL. He grew up in Ben Avon Heights, PA, attended the Avonworth School District as a youngster, and is a high school graduate of The Mercersburg Academy, '74, Mercersburg, PA. At Mercersburg, he excelled at track and field, was a member of the ski club, sang in the chorale with his beautiful tenor, and learned how to play the piano. He attended college at Denison University in Granville, OH where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and majored in history. After graduating from Denison in 1978, he moved to Miami, FL and received his Master's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration from Florida International University. He began his career with Pannell Kerr Forster Hospitality Consultants, then was recruited for the executive management training program at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. From there he continued on to work at various properties which included the Hilton International in Washington D.C., the Crowne Plaza in Williamsburg, VA, and the Omni La Mansión del Rio in San Antonio, TX. He retired to Cape Coral, FL in 2012 where he spent many enjoyable hours painting Florida landscapes, experimenting with outdoor photography, and tending to his garden. David's greatest gift was loving his family, friends, and neighbors in unique, surprising, and inspiring ways. A creative prankster, he was the life of any gathering of family and friends. He was the gentlest of souls, and an enemy to none. He exemplified what it is to be a loving Christian. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at 12 noon, at the Irvine Memorial Chapel on the campus of The Mercersburg Academy, 300 E. Seminary Street, Mercersburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AmFar: Countdown to a Cure for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Shell Point Retirement Community Hospice Center, or The Wounded Warrior Project. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SIRAGUSA VINCENT A. AGE 89, ON...
SIRAGUSA VINCENT A. Age 89, on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, formerly of Penn Hills. Son of the late Vincent "Jimmy" and Rose Piazza Siragusa, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Carol. He was the cherished father of Jim (Tamara) Siragusa, Gail (Jim) Yamnitzky, LeeAnn (Jay) Benedetti, Bob (Lorenzo) Siragusa, Sharon (Chris) Druzbanski, Barb (Carl) Nycz. He is also survived by a sister, Bess Tener and brother-in-law Eric (Vivian) Leindecker. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Siragusa (Shirley) and sister, Elvira Siragusa. He was most proud to be Tata to Lakriesha, Lacey (Brandy), Mac, Jessica, Alexa, J.J., Steven, Alaina (Steve), Marissa, Nick, Alex, Brittany,and Kim; great-grandfather of Nora, Michael, Vincent, and Sophia. Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC. FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001 MONDAY ONLY 4-7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial St. John Fisher Church, Churchill, Tuesday 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a foundation in the Siragusa name to support the family's love of education and the arts is being planned. If you are interested in more information, contact Dr. Gail Yamnitzky at gyamnitzky@verizon.net Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GERKEY GEORGE R. OF COCHRANTON...
GERKEY GEORGE R. Of Cochranton, PA formerly of Pittsburgh, on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Son of the late Herman O. and Viola (Miles) Gerkey. George is survived by four children, George (Denise) Gerkey, Viola (Robert) Macaulay, Meaghan Gerkey and Marissa (Joseph) Knupp; brother of Emil (Corinne) Gerkey, Cleve (Patricia) Gerkey; grandfather to eight grandchildren, Dana Macaulay, Paul Macaulay, Jessica Gerkey, Eric (Tiffany) Gerkey, Gregory (Kari) Gerkey, Trenton Gerkey, Kevin Cooper, and Vera Knupp; great- grandfather to five, Sophia Macaulay, Layla Macaulay, Eric Gerkey, Aubri Gerkey, and James Gerkey. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Janice (Robinson) Gerkey; and brothers, Herman O. Gerkey, Jr., James Miles and Albert Miles, Jr. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave., where a Blessing Service will be held Sunday 8 p.m. George will be laid to rest in Uniondale Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COLCOMBE JOHN J. OF DUBLIN, OH...
COLCOMBE JOHN J. Of Dublin, Ohio, formerly of Bradenton, Florida and originally from Pittsburgh, died February 27, 2017, under the loving care of his wife, Lynne, and the Kobacker Hospice of Ohio. He was the son of Dave and Evaline; brother of Dave, Albert, Thomas, Mary Rieger-Chislaghi, Patricia Bellows, Ann Crean and Elizabeth Colcombe. He is missed by a large extended family. A memorial service is planned for the summer. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COLEMAN DANIEL RICHARD II ON T...
COLEMAN DANIEL RICHARD II On Tuesday, March 21, 2017, Daniel Richard Coleman II, 29 years, of Turtle Creek, PA, put on his superhero cape and flew into the arms of Jesus. Husband of Amanda Coleman (Kebr); father of Alecia Marie Coleman; son of Carla Mungin (Robert Mungin, Jr.) and Daniel Coleman, Sr.; brother of Ryan Mungin, Devon Swope, Stephanie Mungin, and Brandy Flowers. He is also survived by a host of other family members and friends. Dan's dream was always to be a superhero and through organ donation, he will forever be a superhero to many babies and children. Memorial service to be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Greater Works Outreach, 301 College Park Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WAGNER DOROTHY (BRECHT) ON MAR...
WAGNER DOROTHY (BRECHT) On March 22, 2017, Dorothy (Brecht) Wagner, of South Park. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Emil Wagner; treasured mother of Carey C. (Patrick) Bruce of FL, Sharon A. (Larry) Jouver of FL, Lynn D. (Paul) Budziszewski, Jodie G. (Richard) Barker of SC, Stephen E. Wagner, and Jeffrey F. (Pam) Wagner; grandmother of Autumn Metzmaier (Brian), Arica Barati, Michael Jouver (Nikki), Daniel Jouver (Dina), Kye Budziszewski (Abby), Cory Budziszewski (Maria), Jessica Budziszewski, Katie Kincheloe (Billy), Stuart Morris (Lauren), Kaira Morris, Cassandra Maxwell (Tim), Cheyenne Wagner, Kasey Wagner and Joseph Wagner; and 18 great-grandchildren; sister of Irma Federlein (the late Robert) and Paul Brecht (Alice); sister-in-law of Robert and Marilynn Wagner. Dorothy spent her whole life seeking knowledge and pursuing higher education, receiving degrees, Associate of Arts 1986, Bachelor of Arts 1988, Phi Alpha Theta 1992, and Master of Liberal Arts 1995. She was an active member of Al-Anon, an avid painter, swimmer, cyclist, a lover of history and the outdoors, a member of the Pittsburgh Opera for 76 years, and a participant in the GEM-PPG Alzheimer's Disease Research Study. Children of Dorothy are inviting friends and family to join in on the CELEBRATION of Dorothy's life at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Suites, 164 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park, PA 15241 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy's name may be made to Pittsburgh Opera, 2425 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Arrangements by GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, South Park Twp., (412) 655-4600. Condolences may be offered for the family at www.GriffithFH.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CROWLEY SARA F. AGE 85, OF PLU...
CROWLEY SARA F. Age 85, of Plum Boro., on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Paul J. Crowley, Jr.; mother of Mark Crowley, Timothy Crowley, Daniel Crowley and Lauren Rachwal; grandmother of Danielle Mianzo and Anthony Mianzo. When she had time, Sara expressed her creativity with painting and other art forms. Sara will be remembered as a devoted mother. Friends received Sunday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m., at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills, where a Blessing Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH SHIKAYLA SHAI RENEE AG...
SMITH SHIKAYLA SHAI RENEE Age 18, of Freedom, PA passed away at the Heritage Valley Hospital Beaver on March 18, 2017. Born May 18, 1998, graduated from Freedom High School, participated in the MCJROTC at Ambridge High School, loved to play softball, and was a Junior Member of FOE 1429 in Freedom. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Brandi and David Beers; father, Richard (Steve) Smith; a sister, Jordan Li Smith; maternal grandmother, Deborah Main, and paternal grandmother, Lucinda Nipper. Visitation Saturday from 2 p.m. to time of service at 5 p.m. in the Lighthouse Lutheran Church, 501 3rd Ave., Freedom. Transitional services of love entrusted to the CALVIN L. SHEFFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 1125 Allegheny Ave. (near the North Shore) Pittsburgh, 412-322-2530. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LACH CHESTER R. FORMERLY OF BR...
LACH CHESTER R. Formerly of Brookline, peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2017; loving father of Lea Lach; beloved brother of Theresa Lach, Shirley (Al) Yetter, Raymond (Flo) Lach; and Donna Jean Lach; dear uncle of Eric, Ryan and Michelle; also survived by many extended family members and friends. Chester worked in the commercial printing industry for many years. No public visitations. A memorial service will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Bernard Church. Private inurnment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Arrangements by BEINHAUERS 412-531-4000. Please view or add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHAEFER GREGORY A., SR. AGE 6...
SCHAEFER GREGORY A., Sr. Age 60, on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, companion of Teresa Mankie; best friend of Chris DeJoy; beloved father of Gregory A., Jr. (Heather) and Samantha Schaefer; beloved son of Helen and the late Robert Schaefer; brother of Robert (Margie) Schaefer; uncle of Brian, Amy and Eric. Friends received 2-4 p.m. SUNDAY ONLY at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. (at Davis) Pgh., PA 15212. Services and interment private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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YULE JAMES AGE 82, WITH HIS FA...
YULE JAMES Age 82, with his family by his side, on Thursday, March 23, 2017 of the South Side. Beloved husband of the late Anna Marie Yule; loving father of Kathy, Lynn, Kim, Mona, Mike, Doug, and the late James Yule, Jr.; beloved grandfather of 14; and great- grandfather of 13. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Sunday, March 26, 2017 from 12-4 and 6-9 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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HOOTON CHARLOTTE H. Charlotte Korbe Lutz Parker Hooton, 97, of Union Township, PA, peacefully passed into Glory with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Monday, March 13, as family and loved ones surrounded her in prayer. The daughter of late Matilda and Charles Korbe of Carrick. Preceded in death by her loving husbands, Wilbur Lutz, Wallace Parker and James Hooton. Beloved sister of the late William, John, and Regis Korbe, Audrey Farrell and survived by Dolores Baumiller. Phenomenal mother of Shirley Walsh, Lindamarie Schoedel (John), John Parker (Linda), Dennis Parker, Kenneth Parker, Kathy Parker-Brunner (Wayne), Michael Spann, James W. Hooton (Betty), and the late Judith Randall (John); the loving grandmother of Danny Walsh (Barbara), Laura McCauley, Kathleen Scharding (Edward), Michael Schoedel (Jennifer), Samantha Shields (Victor), Amanda Crabtree (Andrew), Max Schoedel (Renee), Vanessa Schoedel, Charlotte Chadwick (Christopher), Rebecca Schoedel, Rachel Emph (T.J.), Sarah Curtis (Bryon), Tippi Hampton, Dina Pater (Scott), Dustin Parker (Elin), Shelly Novak (Lenny), Jenny Meyer (Bob), Wayne Brunner (Crystal), Robin Smith (Dan), Lisa Huber (Jim), Donna Money (Jim), Paul Hooton, Scott Hooton, Wendy Driscoll (Neil), Jay Randall (Tammy), and Chad Randall. Charlotte had 55 great grandchildren; and 13 great- great-grandchildren and loved them all. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Charlotte was an avid golfer until the age of 95 when her husband could no longer golf. Charlotte still drove her car until October of 2016. She was an active member of her church. Charlotte had a heart for unwed mothers and was actively supportive in various pro-birth ministries. In lieu of gifts, donations can be made to Safe Harbor Pregnancy Medical Center, 2280 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32503, in Charlotte's name. Celebration of Life service to be at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 700 7th Street, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at www.musmannofh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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