NELSON MARGARET M. VICKIE A lifelong resident to Braddock Hills, Vickie was born in Washington, PA on February 21, 1935, and died at the age of 82, on June 3, 2017. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Theresa; and her son, Daniel. Vickie loved to cook and was very good at it. She also enjoyed singing, expressing herself as a member of the Woodland Hills Community Choir and her church choir. Vickie also had a great love of cats, especially her companion, Lemieux. Friends are welcome to a Memorial visitation on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., Turtle Creek/Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145, 412-823-9350 where a Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to Vickie's family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CLAIR LORI (CONRAD) IT IS WITH...
CLAIR LORI (CONRAD) It is with great sadness that the family of Lori D. Clair, nee Conrad, passed away on June 3, 2017, with her loving husband, Norman at her side. We rejoice for Lori's peaceful passing, she flies with the angels. Lori's lifelong passion was serving veterans and her community. As an active member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, she was serving in the position of PA State Commander Dept. at the time of her passing. She volunteered at the VAPHS for 23 years, acting as the VAVS Representative for the DAVA. The family asks she be remembered in the spirit of her servitude. Lori was the loving daughter of Lawrence D. Conrad, Sr. and Elizabeth J. (Lang) Conrad. She was born November 1, 1954, and was preceded in death by both her parents; and her brother, Lawrence D. Conrad, Jr. A devoted wife, Lori is survived by her husband, Norman, of 42 years; her Uncle Bob and Aunt Donna Conrad; her godson William Conrad; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Visitation is scheduled at the HAHN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., at 123 North Ave., Millvale, PA 15209 (412)821-3700. Family and friends will be received on Monday, June 5, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, June 6, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The DAVA Memorial will be conducted at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at the funeral home. An additional Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home, to be followed by a Committal Service in Mt. Royal Cemetary Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the DAVA to hold a memorial party at the VAPHS for the veterans she so loved to serve or the Millvale United Methodist Church of which she was a member. Please send donations to: Jane Stearman, DAVA Unit #53, 1142 Erie Ave., Vandergrift, PA 15690-6140 or Millvale United Methodist Church, 223 Grant Ave., Millvale, PA 15209. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH DOLLY MAE OF PITTSBURGH,...
SMITH DOLLY MAE Of Pittsburgh, PA, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Loving mother of Eugene Smith Jr., Elaine Hudson, Dorothy Smith, and Joseph Smith; loving sister of Milton Sloan, William (Romel) Sloan, Janet Evans, and Barbara Fitzgerald. Visitation Tuesday, June 6, 2017, from 4-8 p.m. Service Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at 11 a.m. both at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1020 Main St., Sharpsburg, PA 15215. Professional service entrusted to SPRIGGS-WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 North Lang Ave. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BENTZ JOHN S. "JACK" AGE 89, O...
BENTZ JOHN S. "JACK" Age 89, on Saturday, June 3, 2017, of Baldwin Boro. Loving husband of 67 yrs. to LaVerne (Gurtner) Bentz; uncle of Diane, Karen, and Karol; and grand-uncle of Jackie; also survived by Timothy and Kimberly Tyhurst, who were a great part of Jack's life. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Three Rivers Hospice, 125 N. Franklin Dr., Ste. 3, Washington, PA 15301. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SERRAO FRANK A. OF O'HARA TWP....
SERRAO FRANK A. Of O'Hara Twp., formerly of Stanton Heights, on Saturday, June 3, 2017, age 86. Beloved husband of 61 years to Vittoria Serrao; father of Robert P. Serrao (Robin); grandfather of Robert F. Serrao; also survived by nieces and nephews. Frank enjoyed the company and support of his son Rob's mother-in-law, Elaine Hacharian; and her daughter, Debbie Assouline and husband Rafi. Frank served as a policeman in Rome and Naples for nine years achieving the rank of Detective. After settling in America, he worked as a cement mason before joining PennDOT as a Foreman. Friends received at MCCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where Funeral will commence on Wednesday at 9 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raphael Church at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DECOURSEY MARJORIE J. (LOEDDIN...
DeCOURSEY MARJORIE J. (LOEDDING) On Saturday, June 3, 2017, Marjorie J. DeCoursey, of Masonic Village, formerly of Emsworth and Edinboro, wife of the late Joseph E. DeCoursey; beloved mother of Kathy (James) O'Donavan, Carol Holman, Patty (Martin) Westfall, Kimberly (James) Graff and Barbara (late Jerry) Westerman; sister of Edward Loedding and the late Rosemary Churman and Henry Loedding. Survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by grandson, Eric Holman. Special thanks to the staff of Masonic Village for the compassionate care given to Marjorie. Friends received Monday 6-8 p.m. at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue. Service and interment will be private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEDONNE ROBERT A. IT IS WITH O...
LeDONNE ROBERT A. It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved father, grandfather, and husband Bob, age 77, on June 1, 2017. Robert is survived by his loving wife, MaryAnn (Price); his children, Joseph (Caitie), Craig (Nicole), Keith, Adam (Gouri); and five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Alexander, Roma, Arya, and Jai. Born in Bloomfield (Pittsburgh), he was the son of the late Margaret (Caruso) and Amico Lee LeDonne; brother of the late Louis LeDonne and Catherine Buzzelli. A celebration will be held at St. Maria Goretti (Friendship campus) June 7, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. Friends received from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. on June 6, 2017 at WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave., Pgh., PA 15224. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to HCMA, In Memory Of Robert A. LeDonne. www.4hcm.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARRINGTON RALPH P., SR. ON SA...
HARRINGTON RALPH P., Sr. On Sat., June 3, 2017, age 85, of West Elizabeth. Beloved husband of Barbara J. (Davis) Harrington; father of Ralph P. (Kimberly) Harrington, Jr.; stepfather of Sharon Suzie Denne and Donald Wheeler; also eight grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and friends. Friends received in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Tues., June 6, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service on Wed., June 7, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial in Lebanon Church Cemetery. Offer condolences at: bekavacfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KELLY MARY GRAYCE (BRICE) AGE ...
KELLY MARY GRAYCE (BRICE) Age 84, of Mount Lebanon, on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Wife of the late Jack; loving mother of John (Karen), Grayce (Rick) Love, Mary Jo (Mark) Kennedy, Leo (Kathy), Michael (Katie) and Robert (Noreen); cherished grandmother of Brian (Kacy), Morgan, Stacie, Kevin (Laura), Lindsay, Christopher (Nicole), Katie (Dustin), Chad, Sadie (Nate), Ian, Shannon, Daniel, Patrick, Maura and Kevin; great- grandmother of Kieran Love; sister of Ediebelle Giger, Ann Dice, Bill Brice, and the late Lee Cookie Walsh; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family Plans No Viewing. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Interment private. Arrangements by LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OTT VIRGINIA D. (YEAGER) AGE 8...
OTT VIRGINIA D. (YEAGER) Age 89, of Irwin, on Sat., June 3, 2017, in the UPMC East, Monroeville. Born Nov. 27, 1927, in Hastings, the daughter of the late Gordon A. and Sylvia M. (Kibler) Yeager. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church of Irwin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Ott Sr.; a daughter, Beverly A. Ott; three brothers, Gary, Morgan and Reginald Yeager. Loving mother of Kathleen Vesco, of Irwin, Mary Jo Ott, of Irwin, Joseph F. Ott, Jr. and his wife, Cathryn, of Saltsburg, Theresa Ott, of Irwin, John F. Ott and his wife, Susan, of North Huntingdon; grandmother to Melissa Johnson and her husband, Justin, Michael Vesco, Joseph F. Ott III and his wife, Mary Ann, John Morgan Ott, Adam Ott and Lucy Ott; three great- grandchildren, Joseph F. Ott IV, Elise Ott and Ryan Johnson; sister to Alan Yeager, of Ashville, Russell Yeager and his wife, Dorothy of North Huntingdon, Richard Yeager and his wife, Carlene, of FL; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 2 to 8 p.m. Tues. at the OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 805 Pennsylvania Avenue, Irwin. Parting prayers will be held 9:30 a.m. Wed. in the funeral home followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church. Interment will follow in the Irwin Union Cemetery, North Huntingdon. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Norwin Area Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 80, Irwin, PA 15642 or Immaculate Conception Church, 308 2nd Street, Irwin, PA 15642. To send on line condolences please visit: ottfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRECA HELEN L. (KACERIK) PEACE...
GRECA HELEN L. (KACERIK) Peacefully, with her family at her side, on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Age 89, formerly of Greenfield. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Greca; loving mother of Frank J. (Denise) Greca of Irwin, PA, and Edith (Don) Nerland of Louisville, KY; Loving GiGi of Shane, Heath, Emma and Willa; sister of the late John Kacerik, Marge Claypool, Mary Greca and Anthony Kacerik; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Tuesday 2-8 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. Funeral Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass in St. Rosalia Church at 10:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KUSEN JOSEPHINE C. AGE 86, OF ...
KUSEN JOSEPHINE C. Age 86, of Pittsburgh, on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Beloved wife for 58 years of the late Walter Kusen; loving mother of Tina (Steven) Mackay, Stephen (Beth) Kusen and Francine Kusen; dear grandmother of Rachel and Hannah Mackay; sister of Rocco (Joan) Casello, Dolly (late Thomas) Martin, Pat Casello and the late Mary (Harry) Crawford and Teddy Casello. Friends welcomed Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SALTER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret of Scotland Church, Wednesday 10 a.m. If desired memorial donations to St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 310 Mansfield Ave., Pgh., PA 15220. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GRUMBAUGH REGIS J. AGE 74, OF ...
GRUMBAUGH REGIS J. Age 74, of Shaler Twp. (Sharps Hill), on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Husband of the late JoAnn Grumbaugh; loving father of Cynthia Blackwell, Regis M. (Carol) Grumbaugh, and Gina Grumbaugh; beloved grandfather of Alexandra, Hunter, Abigail, Regis J., Jennifer, and Nicole; brother of Mary Ann (Ray) LaBertew, Francine (Billy) Thomas, and Rene Grumbaugh. Rege was a former Sharps Hill Vol. Fire Co. Chief and coached many local sports teams, most notably Guyasuta Football and Bauerstown Softball. Friends received WEDNESDAY 2-9 p.m. at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 820 Main St., Sharpsburg, where services will be conducted Wednesday evening at 8:30 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROCH WILLIAM F. AGE 85, OF SHA...
ROCH WILLIAM F. Age 85, of Shaler Township, on June 3, 2017. Husband of the late Dorothy Anne; beloved father of Beth (David) Starsnic, Amy (Travis) Schluessler, Melaney (Tom) Williams, and Gregory (Kathy) Roch; son of the late William and Josephine Roch; brother of Elva Schwartzmiller, Jo Ann Culp, and the late Jack Roch and Ruth Bukovac; cherished grandfather of Alexander and Hannah Starsnic, Logan, Troy, and Autumn Schluessler, Vincent (Tiffany) Williams, Andrea (Quinton) Gorum, Christopher Kuhlmann, Kimberly Hudson, and Kristina (Jeb) Haverkamp; great-grandfather of three. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Service Wednesday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Please visit us at neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MOORE JULIA A. ON WEDNESDAY, M...
MOORE JULIA A. On Wednesday, May 24, 2017, age 80, of Pine Twp., in the comfort of her home. Born in Oyster Bay, NY, on May 25, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Dennis Paul and Mary Irwin Coleman. Julia started her career as a nurse in public health and then completed her degree as an Elementary school teacher, both in New York. She was a member of St. Kilian Church in Cranberry Twp. Beloved wife of Almer F. Moore, Jr., who she married on July 18, 1964; loving mother of Andrew (Monica) Moore, Douglas (Kristin) Moore, both of Detroit, MI, and Marybeth (Michael) Lang, of Gibsonia; grandmother of Sydney and Jenna Lang, and Joshua, Alexander, Samuel, Nicholas, and Sophia Moore; sister of the late Dennis and Gerard Coleman; and nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kilian Church, 7076 Franklin Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., with Fr. Charles Bober, pastor, officiating. Entombment will be in the Mausoleum at Holy Savior Cemetery, Richland Twp., PA. Memorials may be made to Bethany Hospice, Six Parkway Center #100, 875 Greentree Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15220 or the Building Fund of St. Kilian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the MCDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, PA and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POPKO MARGARET AGE 99, OF CLAI...
POPKO MARGARET Age 99, of Clairton, passed away Sat., June 3, 2017 in Heritage Manor Senior Living, Brentwood. Born March 23, 1918 in Toronto, OH, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Katherine (Pavlik) Hudak. A member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton and its former Mother's Club and Garden Club, Margaret volunteered for Clairton Meals and Wheels and the Patient Escort Service at Jefferson Hospital. She was also a former member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew S. Popko, who passed away Nov. 21, 1976; and her siblings, Mary E. Laver, Michael Hudak, Anne G. Hudak, and Helen Thomas; and her granddaughter, Sharon Kolodychak. She is survived by her daughters, Peggy (Daniel) Kolodychak of West Mifflin and Joanne P. (Ronald) Beckett of Clendenin, WV; her son, Andrew R. (Bonnie) Popko of Valencia; her grandchildren, Ryan (Jenn) Popko and Ross (Rachel Novosel) Popko, Justin (Felicia Lucia) Beckett, Christopher (Justine) Beckett and Kevin (Chrissy) Beckett, and Diane Kolodychak; her great-grandchildren, Adam and Colin Popko; and also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the A.J. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 555 5th St., Clairton, PA 15025 (412-233-5700) on Tues., June 6, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wed., June 7, 2017 at 10 a.m. in St. Clare Church with burial following in the parish cemetery. The family would like to thank Bridges Hospice for their heartfelt and compassionate care of Margaret. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Margaret's name should be made to Heritage Manor Senior Living, 4220 Saw Mill Run Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227. bekavacfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SOMERS NANCY P. AGE 58, OF CRA...
SOMERS NANCY P. Age 58, of Cranberry Twp., passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. Born May 23, 1959 in Aliquippa, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Gerald and Dorothy Phillips. Nancy was faithful to the Lord. She was a very active volunteer at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. She received the Manifesting the Kingdom Award from the church. In the church, Nancy was involved with the Comfort Blanket Ministry and the White Elephant Sale. She was a four p.m. greeter, worked the Fish Fry and belonged to the Gardening Angels. She was involved in the advertising portion of various events the church held. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening. Nancy will be dearly missed. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Thomas W. Somers, whom she married on August 26, 1983; and her daughter, Alaina Greenawalt and her husband, Chris of Rochester, NY. Friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at the BOYLAN - GLENN- KILDOO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 130 Wisconsin Ave., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, 2535 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. Nancy will be laid to rest at Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery in Gibsonia. Memorial donations may be made in her honor to the Comfort Blanket Ministry of St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: boylanfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JENESKY MATTHEW J. AGE 34, OF ...
JENESKY MATTHEW J. Age 34, of the South Side, on June 1, 2017. Cherished son of Mary Grace (Gillespie) and the late Mike; dearest brother of Michael (Maria); beloved grandson of the late Joe and Grace (Lacher) Gillepie; adoring uncle of Michael, Marisa and Mallory; treasured nephew, cousin, and friend of many. Visitation Tuesday from 4 p.m. until the 8 p.m. service at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Pgh., PA 15226, 412-343-1506 or ballfc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FERGUSON HOWARD JAMES AGE 78, ...
FERGUSON HOWARD JAMES Age 78, of Florence, SC, passed away on April 27, 2017, at his residence after a brief illness. Howard was born in Canonsburg, PA, a son of the late David and Florence Bryson Ferguson. He was a veteran of the US Navy and retired from I.C.E. in Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death in addition to his parents, by his brother, David Ferguson. Surviving are his loving wife, Geraldine Dufalla Ferguson; a son, Howard Ferguson, Jr.; a daughter, Susan Ulam; a stepdaughter, Tamara Brogan; and nine grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2017, in The Church of the Covenant, 267 E. Beau St., Washington, PA 15301. The family will receive friends immediately following the services. Please sign the online guest registry at www.cainfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEISS WILFRED A. "BUTCH" AGE 8...
WEISS WILFRED A. "BUTCH" Age 85, of White Oak, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Beloved husband of Lila Weiss; loving father of Lori (Zvi) Guttman, of Baltimore and Melissa (Yaakov) Guttman, of North Miami Beach; cherished Zidi of Binyamin (Shira) Guttman, Adena (Yitzy) Katz, Rafael (Tehilah) Guttman, Hadassa Guttman, Gavi Guttman, Yael Guttman, Aleza Guttman, and Yitzchak Guttman; adored Zidi-Quack Quack of six great-grandchildren. Former owner of Weiss Packing Company. Past president of Gemilas Chesed Congregation. He was loved and will be missed by all. Arrangements were entrusted to the GESHER HACHAIM JEWISH BURIAL SOCIETY. Services were held at Gemilas Chesed Congregation with Rabbi Moshe Russell officiating. Interment was in the Gemilas Chesed Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gemilas Chesed Congregation, 1400 Summit Street, White Oak, PA 15131. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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