REDENBAUGH LaVERNE ELAINE Age 77, of McKeesport, formerly of Port Vue, died June 11, 2017. Born September 8, 1939, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Harry Howard and Dorothy Marie (Bedell) Serena; and the wife of the late Charles Orvel Redenbaugh. She is survived by her children, Charles Allen (Kim) Redenbaugh, Terry Lee (Tabitha) Redenbaugh, Debbie Allene (Jeffrey) Brewer and Shonna Lynne (David) Michaliszyn; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Harry Howard (Philomena) Serena, III; stepbrother, Allen Ray Helmick. Family and friends will be received at JAYCOX- JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at 10 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HNATIW WALTER AGE 69 OF UPPER ...
HNATIW WALTER Age 69 of Upper St. Clair, on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Beloved husband of 40 years to Susan (Blair) Hnatiw; brother of Ben and Joseph Hnatiw, Irene Kinder and Mary Ann Metz; uncle of Michelle Kinder and Sara Hnatiw; brother-in-law to Betsy Sebastian; cousin of Andrew Kura. Friends welcome Wednesday 2-8 p.m. FREYVOGEL - SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 112 Fort Couch Rd., Bethel Park (Opposite Macy's South Hills Village). In lieu of flowers, donations to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pgh., PA 15237. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROMANO RONALD J. AGE 89, OF WH...
ROMANO RONALD J. Age 89, of Whitehall, formerly of Mt. Washington, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on June 10, 2017. Loving, caring husband of 53 years to Lola Romano (Henzel). Son of the late Joseph Romano and the late Jennie Robino; brother of the late Basil (Philomina), the late Nicholas (Pat), the late Patrick (Susan), the late Joseph; and sister, Mary Tantalo Clark. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, greatnieces and nephews, and friends. Ronald was a Veteran of WWII and employee of the US Post Office. Visitation will be held Monday, June 12, 2017 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment at Jefferson Memorial Park. Donations may be made to the Heart Association. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCBRIDE MARY E. MARY, AFFECTIO...
McBRIDE MARY E. Mary, affectionately known as Betty, age 94, of Observatory Hill, on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at her home. Beloved wife of the late John T. McBride; loving mother of Dennis J. McBride, Karen E. McBride, and John W. McBride. Family and friends will be received Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. A Blessing Service will be held Wednesday morning at 11 am at the funeral home. "Special thanks to three angels, Betsy, Day, and Sue who helped care for our mom for many years. We couldn't have done it without you." The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Mary's name to Heartland Hospice, 750 Holiday Dr. #110, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Please visit www. devlinfuneralhome.com to view this tribute and send online condolences. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MILLER KAREN L. (RUSSELL) OF T...
MILLER KAREN L. (RUSSELL) Of Turtle Creek, age 65, on Friday, June 9, 2017, died peacefully in the care of her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Miller for 30 years; devoted and loving mother of the late Kerry (Louis) Brady; daughter of the late Ralph and Dolores Russell; cherished sister of Donna Rawson of Turtle Creek and Janet (Jerry) Taylor of North Braddock; proud aunt of Janelle (Rob) Baker, Bryan (Christine) Rawson and Amy (Pete) Dowhy; great-aunt of Taylor and Shelby Baker; Henry Rawson; Chelsea, Carly and Cambry Dowhy; niece of Alice Russell, Evelyn Kondas, Ray (Dusty) Kondas, Rose Kondas and Regina (Joe) Szewczyk. Karen was a self-employed beautician, but was more than just a hairdresser to her clients. To them, she was also a cleaning person, companion, confidant, caregiver and friend. Karen enjoyed being a member of the Saturday Morning Breakfast Club that meets at Barnes and Noble in Monroeville. Friends welcome to a Blessing Service at 1 p.m. followed by visitation until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350. Memorial donations may be made to Family Hospice, 50 Moffett St., Pgh., PA 15243 or www.familyhospicepa.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARTINELLI SHIRLEY (OLSON) AG...
MARTINELLI SHIRLEY (OLSON) Age 81, of Penn Hills, on Sunday, June 11, 2017. Wife of 50 years to the late Joseph Martinelli; loving mother of Joseph (Lysa) Martinelli, Sheryl (David) Martinelli-Flynn and Sheila (Michael) Anthony; grandmother of Joshua and Joseph; sister of the late Dorothy Jean, Janet, Harriet and Charles; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She retired from the Penn Hills Bus Garage after 30 years. Friends received, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills, where a Service will be held, Wed. 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Penn Hills Shining Arrow Association. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MATUZA MARGARET H. AGE 98, FOR...
MATUZA MARGARET H. Age 98, formerly of McKees Rocks, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017. She was born December 15, 1918, in McKees Rocks, daughter of the late Michael and Helen Fencak Jedinak. She was a member of the Mother of Sorrows Church, Murrysville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marko Matuza and a brother, Edward Jedinak. Margaret is survived by a son, Dale (Xina) Matuza of Murrysville; a grandson, Ryan Matuza of Pittsburgh; and several nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the HART FUNERAL HOME, INC., Murrysville. Additional visitation 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Mother of Sorrows Church, Murrysville with a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. If desired, memorials may be made to Mother of Sorrows Outreach, 4202 Old Wm. Penn Hwy., Murrysville, PA 15668 or Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741. www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MICELI LILLIAN AGE 101 AND A H...
MICELI LILLIAN Age 101 and a half, of Green Tree, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence A. Miceli; loving mother of Joanne (Regis) Bridge and the late Marie C. Rucci; loving Nunny of Eileen (James) Vincenti, Mark, Brian (Bombara) and Dania (Michael) Work; cherished great-Nunny of Justin, Regina, Shane, Leah, Sean, Declan and Ayden; loving daughter of the late Gaetano and Josephine (Cero) Bruscemi; beloved sister of the late Joe, Frank, Jim, Sam, Madeline and Teresa. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Lillian was a loving person who loved to cook, clean and bake. Family and friends welcome Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220, (412-563-2800). Funeral Mass in St. Margaret of Scotland Church Wednesday 10 a.m. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SAUK DAVID A. AGE 58, OF EXPOR...
SAUK DAVID A. Age 58, of Export, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at his home. He was born March 11, 1959, in Pittsburgh, son of Angela Mazzaro Sauk of Sewickley and the late Frank Anthony Sauk. He operated a successful lawn care and snow removal business in the area for over 30 years and he took great pride in everything he did. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Frank (Elizabeth) Sauk of San Ramon, CA, Gregory Sauk of Lansdale, PA and Brian (Monica) Sauk of Murrysville; two sisters, Cynthia (William) Rice of Shelby, NC and Rebecca (Craig) Mergenthaler of Surf City, NC; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the HART FUNERAL HOME, INC., Murrysville. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Barbara Church, Harrison City where David was an active member. Interment will follow in the Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. If desired, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PELKOFER CLETUS G. ON SATURDAY...
PELKOFER CLETUS G. On Saturday, June 10, 2017. Husband of the late Patricia Pelkofer; beloved father of George Pelkofer (partner Georgeann Barbieri); also nieces and nephews. Dr. Pelkofer was a retired physician and WWII veteran. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Funeral on Wednesday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Church, Friendship Campus, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VALENTI ROSEMARIE OF PENN HILL...
VALENTI ROSEMARIE Of Penn Hills, on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Devoted wife to James and loving mother to her children and grandchildren. RoseMarie was a former owner of Bernie's Lounge and bus driver for the Plum School District. She was also an energetic and charismatic barmaid at the Verona Moose, Verona Elks and was a cook at Leo's Lounge in Penn Hills. She was a caretaker at heart and she loved to talk and make others laugh. RoseMarie was a dedicated wife to her surviving James for nearly 30 years. She was equally dedicated and fiercely loyal to her children, Aaron (Carolyn), Jason (Amber) Trainor, Nichole Sheets and the late Robert Trainor; and to her five grandchildren, Jimmy, Courtney, AJ, Taylor and Jeremy. RoseMarie is also survived by her sister, Jean (Walter) Dean; nieces and nephews; and many cousins. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd., 11735 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 to help with funeral costs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Bartholomew Church, 111 Erhardt Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Arrangements by WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AYNARDI BERTHA V. (VIGNOVICH) ...
AYNARDI BERTHA V. (VIGNOVICH) Age 90, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully Friday, June 9, 2017, in Country Meadows Retirement Community. She was the widow of the late Mario J. Aynardi who passed away on March 5, 2002, after 50 years of marriage. Born in Hopewell, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Mrvos) Vignovich. Bertha achieved a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and spent her working years employed for Mellon Institute. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She will be dearly missed by her family and all who knew her. She is survived by her son, Dr. J. Marc, husband of Dr. Martha Aynardi, Wyomissing; three grandsons: Dr. Michael Aynardi, husband of Rebecca, Hershey; Dr. Brian Aynardi, husband of Whitney, Bellefonte; and Dr. Jason Aynardi, husband of Katherine, Philadelphia; and three great-grandchildren: Elisabeth, Emily, and Margaret. She was predeceased by two siblings: Robert and Deanne Vignovich. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, 2810 St. Albans Dr., Whitfield, PA 19608. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 10-11 a.m. in the church. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading. EDWARD J. KUHN FUNERAL HOME, INC., West Reading is entrusted with arrangements. Contributions may be made to St. Ignatius Loyola R.C.C. at the above address or the Country Meadows Benevolent Fund at 1800 Tulpehocken Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19610. Online condolences may be recorded at: kuhnfuneralhomes.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BURTON RALPH HENRY RALPHIE O...
BURTON RALPH HENRY RALPHIE On Thursday, June 8, 2017, age 61, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Bellevue, PA; beloved father of Melissa A. Burton and Chris Black Griffin; also survived by a brother, Rex A. (Sandy) Burton; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday 11 a.m. - 12-45 p.m. in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 36 Mead Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202, where a Memorial Celebration will be held promptly at 1 p.m. Arrangements by the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Ave., Pgh., PA 15214. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POLANCO BEVERLY ANNE (POWELL) ...
POLANCO BEVERLY ANNE (POWELL) Of Turtle Creek, age 67, on Wednesday June 7, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Euclides Polanco; father of Euclides Polanco, Jr.; and daughter of Annabelle Powell. Friends welcome on Tuesday from 12-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., Turtle Creek/Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MEEHAN DR. EDWARD DAVID AGE 77...
MEEHAN Dr. EDWARD DAVID Age 77, of Oakmont, passed Saturday, June 10, 2017. Beloved husband of Jean Marie; loving father of Heather (Joe) Fields of Plum, Timothy (Mendi) Meehan of TX, Terrance (Kari) Meehan of Allentown, and Megan (Chad) Thimons of FL; brother of Donald (Frances) Meehan of VA; dear grandfather of Hunter and Zach Fields, Hannah, Sarah, and Emma Meehan, Luke and Kurt Meehan, and Tyler Thimons. Friends will be received Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. at ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 378 Maryland Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139, until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, Oakmont, PA. Online condolences may be made to: www.englishfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SAMBOLD FRANK J. AGE 90, PASSE...
SAMBOLD FRANK J. Age 90, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017, at home. Hoopie formerly of Shaler Twp. went peacefully and without regret, to join his beloved wife of 65 years, Anna T. Sambold. Frank was born on August 9, 1926, in Coraopolis, PA to the late Rudolph and Mary Sambold. Father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Frank is preceded in death by his brothers, Walter and Rudolph; and his sister, Margaret. Brother of Helen Mauhs of Connecticut. Loving father of Mary Ann (Douglas) McCloskey; beloved grandfather to Douglas (Carrie) McCloskey and Shawn (Lori) McCloskey; great-grandfather of Andrew, Brianna, Kate and Ashlyn. A Veteran of the Korean War, Frank was head bartender at Pittsburgh's Duquesne Club for forty plus years until his retirement. Even after his retirement, Frank enjoyed working at the now closed Pittsburgh Club and the Harvard Princeton Yale Club. An active member of the Etna Elks and Elk of the year in 2002-2003, Frank loved seeing his family and reminiscing about the good old days. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff and volunteers of Cumberland Crossing Manor for their outstanding care and support during Frank's time there. He loved them as much as they loved him. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 a.m. at All Saints Church. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Frank's memory to the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank or to the local food bank in your area. Frank always said No Child should go Hungry. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOLLAND THELMA R. ON THURSDAY,...
HOLLAND THELMA R. On Thursday, June 8, 2017, Thelma R., age 98, of McKees Rocks. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Holland; loving mother of Andrew J. (Linda), Bernard D., Diane P., and David G. (Alycia) Holland; also 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchilden; sister of Fred Masterson, of Reno, NV, Rae Fisk, of Idaho, and the late Albert Masterson, Eunice Fritch and Lucille Dondaro; sister-in-law of Martha Masterson. Service and interment were private. If desired, memorials may be made to Christ Community Church, 900 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136 or to Disabled American Veterans, P. O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 or to a charity of your choice. Thelma worked and retired from Joseph Horne Co. (Macy's) and loved playing bingo, cards, and traveling and visiting with friends and relatives. Arrangements entrusted to HERSHBERGER-STOVER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, Crafton. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LUKASZEWICZ LACIE LYNN OF WEST...
LUKASZEWICZ LACIE LYNN Of West End, on June 5, 2017, age 31. Lacie was born on March 12, 1986. Lacie is survived by her most profound contribution to this world, her beautiful and vibrant children, Melaquendez, Tatum, Trent, and Malaya. She is also survived by mother, Joyce Lukaszewicz and Lisa Hoyt; father, Joseph Lukaszewicz; sisters, Kate Lukaszewicz, Karen Riley, and Nicole Lukaszewicz; grandmother, Mary Ann Lukaszewicz; and dear friend, Johnathan Perez, father of Melaquendez and Tatum, along with loving aunts and uncles. She was a childhood collector of frogs and grew up to be a healer of animals. She was a warm sister in all the ways she could be, with a big heart and occasionally a big attitude. She was a thoughtful daughter and grew into a nurturing mother who wanted more for her children than she could provide them. She will be deeply missed by those who loved her. Arrangements by STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PORTMAN JOAN R. JOAN PORTMAN, ...
PORTMAN JOAN R. Joan Portman, age 82, of Observatory Hill, surrounded by her family, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Daughter of the late Emil and Helen Portman; sister of Patricia Wilker (the late Earl) and the late Robert Portman, Raymond Portman (surviving wife Ella), Mary Moser (the late Harry), Elizabeth Portman, Emil Portman (the late Nancy) and Carolyn Rockey (the late Richard). Companion of the late Paul Toohill. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC.,1032 Perry Highway, Ross Twp., (412-364-4444). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Incarnation of the Lord Parish, 4071 Franklin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15214, on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery, Ross Township. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Online condolences may be offered at www.brandtfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PAPANEK JOSEPH E. OF EASTMONT,...
PAPANEK JOSEPH E. Of Eastmont, Wilkins Twp., age 48, suddenly on Friday, June 9, 2017. Beloved son of Joseph Papanek of FL and the late Mary (Kurpiewski) Papanek; brother of David (Mary Shaw) Papanek and Kenneth (Susanne Kessler) Papanek; stepson of the late Joann Papanek; and step- brother of Jenifer Kavicki and Christopher (Amy) Kavicki. Joe was a talented cook and was employed at both Max and Erma's in Monroeville and at Carl's Tavern in Wilkins Twp. Joe was enthusiastic about two passions, riding his motorcycle, and collecting and operating model trains on his extensive home layout. Friends are welcome on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, Turtle Creek/ Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial will be in St. John Fisher Church on Friday at 10 a.m. Joe will be laid to rest privately. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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