SPIEGEL RUTH R. On Thursday, August 17, 2017. Beloved mother of Beth Spiegel (Harvey Pitterman) and Richard Spiegel; sister of Harriette Libenson and the late Harold and Erwin Rubenstein; sister-in-law of Betty Lou Rubenstein. Graveside Services and Interment will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Pliskover Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Pliskover Cemetery Association, c/o 2010 Wightman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SPIEGEL RUTH R. ON THURSDAY, A...
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HLUTKOWSKY PETER G. (PETRO) PE...
HLUTKOWSKY PETER G. (PETRO) Peter G. (Petro) Hlutkowsky was born in the village of Hlynsk, Ukraine on a blustery day, March 3, 1927. He is the beloved husband of 61 years of Luba (Baran) Hlutkowsky; the beloved father of Sonya Soutus (Rev. Anibal) and Roman Hlutkowsky (Patricia Telliho); and the beloved grandfather of Romana Soutus and Christina and Oriana Hlutkowsky. A Ukrainian patriot, Peter suffered the loss of his arm in the struggle for Ukraine's freedom during WWII. Following the war Peter could not return to his homeland and began his studies at the University of Graz in Austria. After immigrating to the United States in 1951, Peter attended the University of Pittsburgh and graduated with a BS in business in 1955. While at Pitt, Peter was a member the university's soccer team. He went on to get his master's degree in business from Duquesne University. Peter was a devout member of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and belonged initially to St. John the Baptist Church on the South Side and later to Holy Trinity in Carnegie. He helped to found the Diocesan Resource Committee of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Eparchy of St. Josaphat. Active in the Pittsburgh Ukrainian community throughout his life, Peter also helped to found The Ukrainian Technological Society and the Selfreliance Credit Union. He greatly supported the efforts of his wife, Luba who founded the Poltava Ukrainian Dance Company and is one of the founders of Ridna Shkola of Pittsburgh. Peter was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, godfather and friend. He overcame tremendous adversity in his life and was grateful to return to Ukraine after it's independence. Peter will be deeply missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diocesan Resource Committee of the Eparchy of St. Josaphat or to the Ukrainian language program at The University of Pittsburgh. Family and friends may be received at the VLADIMIR S. CORBA FUNERAL HOME, 300 East Main St., Carnegie on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. with a parastas at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Monday at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Carnegie. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCAHILL JOYCE A. (JESTER) AGE ...
SCAHILL JOYCE A. (JESTER) Age 58, of McCandless Township, formerly of Lawrenceville, on Friday, August 18, 2017. Beloved wife of Thomas Scahill; loving mother of Sarah A. Scahill; devoted grandma of Dylan Scahill; daughter of the late John E. and Mary T. Jester, Sr.; daughter-in-law of Elizabeth and the late Patrick Scahill; sister of John E. (Marjorie) Jester, Jr. and Lynne (Thomas) Baum; sister-in-law of Donna Scahill, Michael (Linda) Scahill, and Patricia Tsoukalas; niece of Wilma DeBold; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Joyce worked at PNC Bank in Lawrenceville for over 35 years. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Parish, St. Augustine Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MAZZEI GREGORY J. GREG AGE 5...
MAZZEI GREGORY J. GREG Age 58, of Pittsburgh, on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Greg is survived by three daughters, Alana, Gianna, and Nina Mazzei and their mother, Kathy; son of John (Linda) Mazzei and Carline (Walt); brother of Sarah (the late Robert) Bernardi. Greg was a member of Carpenters Union Local #142. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, O'Hara Twp., on Monday at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends from 9-10 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Leukemia and Lymphoma Society www.LLS.org/western-Pennsylvania-west-Virginia. Arrangements made by BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., Glenshaw. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GARVIN ROBERT O. AGE 48, OF SQ...
GARVIN ROBERT O. Age 48, of Squirrel Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Preceded in death by his beloved mother, Jacklyne (Rittman) Garvin and stepmother, Mary (Keffer) Garvin. Robert is survived by his wife, Marcella Garvin; and his beloved children, Emily Garvin, Ryan Garvin, KC Conners, and Daisy Dog. He is also survived by his loving father, Robert D. (Suzy) Garvin; and sisters and brothers, Melissa Garvin, Patricia Ridneour, Buck Johnson, and Tom Johnson; loving uncle of Hayden Burnhardt; beloved nephew of Margaret Synder. Friends will be received in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave., on Sunday from 2-6 p.m., with a Blessing Service at 6 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MINTUS DOROTHY R. (FULTZ) AGE ...
MINTUS DOROTHY R. (FULTZ) Age 93, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Paintertown, on Thur., Aug. 17, 2017, in Greensburg. Born Dec. 1, 1923, in Mammoth to the late William G. and Mary Amanda (Baker) Fultz. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, in Irwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent J. Mintus; an infant son, Joseph; two brothers and four sisters. Beloved mother of Retired Major Janetta McFarland, of Crofton, MD, Diane (Robert) Sheets, of Pittsburgh, Retired Col. David (Ruth) Mintus, of Colorado Springs, Christopher (Carol) Mintus, of Greensburg, Mary (Kenneth) Mehok, of Munhall, Jonathan (Lois) Mintus, of Irwin, and Frederick Mintus, of Paintertown; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister Christine Metzler, of Unity Twp.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 2 to 8 p.m. Sun. at the OTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin. Parting prayers will be held 9:00 a.m. Mon. in the funeral home followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church. Interment in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Aviary of Pittsburgh, 700 Arch St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or WQED Multimedia, 4802 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. To send online condolences please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CARACCI ROBERT J. RUDY AGE 8...
CARACCI ROBERT J. RUDY Age 85, of Bethel Park passed away on August 17, 2017. Beloved husband of 61 years to Anna (Cerra); loving father of Robert A. (Denise), Elaine Miklosko and David; wonderful grandpap to Michael James Miklosko, Jennifer Miklosko, Brian (Lourdes), and James; son of the late Antonio and Flora (Pizzi) Caracci; brother of the late Anthony (Irene), Diana (the late Vincent) Cipollone, Faith Anne (James) Deigan, and John; also, survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. He served in the United States Air Force. He worked for AM International (formerly Addressograph Multigraph) for 36 years. After retiring, he served as Director of Maintenance at Ridgepointe Personal Care and Merryheart Retirement. Robert was a master craftsman who loved to dance. He enjoyed golfing and weight lifting, but his real and abiding passion was spending time with family and friends. He was a gifted storyteller and sought to instill in his loved ones the importance of a good sense of humor and laughter. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Germaine's Church. Interment at Jefferson Memorial Park. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HERRICK JAMES G. ON THURSDAY, ...
HERRICK JAMES G. On Thursday, August 17, 2017, James G., age 91, of Green Tree, formerly of Crafton. Beloved husband of the late Mary C. Herrick, Ruth Herrick, and Elma "Trudy" Herrick; loving father of Debbie (Bill) Mertzeis and Linda (Joe) Solomey; dear grandfather of Amy (Shane) Hinderliter, Heidi (Chris) White, and Wendy (Jon) Clemmer and Dayna and Andrew Solomey; also six great-grandchildren; brother of Carolyn H. Hastings. Friends received at the HERSHBERGER-STOVER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 170 Noble Ave., Crafton, on Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where Funeral Service will be Monday at 11 a.m. On Sunday at 7 p.m. the Frank R. Kirk Post #145, American Legion, where Jim was Past Commander and longtime Chaplain, will hold their service at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Carnegie United Methodist Church, 415 Washington Ave., Carnegie, PA 15106 or the American Legion Frank R. Kirk Post #145, P.O. Box 4424, Crafton, PA 15205. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KUBAN JOSEPH ANTHONY AGE 36, O...
KUBAN JOSEPH ANTHONY Age 36, of Bozeman, MT, formerly of Glenshaw, on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Loving son of Mary (Arch) and David P. Kuban; loving brother of Christine A. (Steve) Pedersen; also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Joe lived life to the fullest and loved the outdoors, enjoyed fishing, camping, rock climbing, and winter sports, especially snowboarding. He shared his love with his girlfriend, Erica; and his Montana family of friends. Friends will be received on Sunday, from 2-8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, where a Blessing Service will be held at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LifeCenter Northwest www.LCNW.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BEATTY DOROTHY JUNE 05, 1936 -...
BEATTY DOROTHY June 05, 1936 - August 11, 2017. Survived by three daughters; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Services are Private. Professional Arrangements are entrusted to SPRIGGS WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 North Lang Ave. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STANKUS VIRGINIA LEA (MUSGRAVE...
STANKUS VIRGINIA LEA (MUSGRAVE) Age 94, of Solon, OH, formerly of Bridgeville, on August 17, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Edward Stankus; loving mother of Reta (late Edward) Dzikowski; cherished grandmother of Michael (Jocelyn) Dzikowski and Kristen (David) West; great- grandmother of Kaia, Alani and Ewan West. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m, in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday 10 a.m., in Holy Child Parish. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. View and add condolences at: warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolencepost-gazette.com/gb
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KURTOCK JOSHUA J. ON AUGUST 14...
KURTOCK JOSHUA J. On August 14, 2017, age 36, of Pittsburgh. Loving son of Georgene Kurtock (Miller) and the late James J. Kurtock; cherished father to Cayden Kwiatkowski; brother of Rebekah (fiance, Mark Funk) Wilkinson, Jamie (Mike) LaDakos and John Kurtock. Friends received on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, PA 15120 412-461-6394. A funeral service will be held at Grandview Church of God, 1901 Fallowfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216 on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 11 a.m. Everyone please meet at church. The family request your kindness by asking for monetary donations in Joshua's memory to help defray funeral expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/in-loving-memory-of-joshua Please share your memories and condolences at georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ASSAD NATHAN J. NATE AGE 17,...
ASSAD NATHAN J. NATE Age 17, tragically on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, of Baldwin Township. Beloved son of Jason Assad and the late Pamela (Schrader) Assad; loving brother of Victoria Assad; stepson of Melanie Assad and Ron Pellegrine; grandson of Eileen (Bob) Bissell, Geraldine (Fred) Bauer, Brenda (the late John) Arnold and the late Thomas Assad. Nate is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Nate will be sorely missed by his family and friends. He was a great kid with a bright future. He had a passion for being outdoors on his skateboard and taking photos as an aspiring photographer. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Sunday, August 20, 2017, from 2-8 p.m and Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of his Celebration of Life at Noon. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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O'LEARY GERALD JAMES JERRY B...
O'LEARY GERALD JAMES JERRY Beloved husband and loving father, passed away peacefully August 4, 2017. He will be greatly missed by family and friends alike. We all wish him fair winds and calm seas. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HEYMANN CATHERINE M. ON FRIDAY...
HEYMANN CATHERINE M. On Friday, August 11, 2017, Catherine, age 85, of Lawrenceville. Wife of the late Francis Heymann; daughter of Mary Grace Bryant; also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Butler at 52nd St., Lawrenceville. Visitation SUNDAY ONLY 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with services to follow. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SUTARA JOSEPH F. OF SARVER, AG...
SUTARA JOSEPH F. Of Sarver, age 68, passed away on August 18, 2017 in his home. He was born on February 15, 1949, and grew up in Fawn Township. Joe attended grade school at St. Clement Catholic School in Tarentum and graduated from Tarentum High School in 1967. He resided in Buffalo Township for 40 years, and was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cabot. He received a degree in Civil Engineering from Penn State. He proudly worked as a District 11 Project Manager for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Joe was responsible for the inspection of large construction projects in and around the city of Pittsburgh, such as the Squirrel Hill and Liberty Tunnel rehabilitations and the Route 28 expansion. He retired at the age of 56 and then worked as a consultant for Penn Dot. He had a love of nature and the outdoors including hunting, fishing, going to camp with friends, and bird watching. Some of his best memories were made when fishing with his friends and family members for northern pike and walleye in Ontario and Quebec, Canada. His most fond hunting memory occurred when he harvested a deer, bear, and turkey in the same year, earning a Pennsylvania Triple Trophy. Joe loved spending time with his grandchildren, was an excellent cook, and an avid Steelers fan. Joe was an accomplished and avid gardener. He was famous for his heirloom tomatoes and loved to share his abundant harvests with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph; his mother, Anne (Strelec); as well as grandparents; and several aunts and uncles of both the Sutara and Strelec families. He is survived by his three children, Joe (Amy) Sutara of Sarver, Dave Sutara of Sarver, and Jessica (Sean) Foster of Highland Park; and his grandchildren, Brianna, Olivia, Ryan and Ella Sutara of Sarver; his brothers and sisters, Mary Ann (Dave) Harding of South Buffalo Twp., Tom (Debbie) Sutara of Fawn Twp., Jerry (Darlene) Sutara of Fawn Twp., Jim (Sherry) Sutara of Titusville, and Dan (late Albina) Sutara of Sarver; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday in the DUSTER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 347 E. 10th Ave., Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Christian Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Cabot. Burial in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Twp. Everyone please meet at church. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Freeport EMS, 400 Market St., Freeport, PA 16229 or Saxonburg EMS, 210 Horne Ave., Saxonburg, PA 16056. dusterfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAURENT AMY C. (LIPSKY) AGE 74...
LAURENT AMY C. (LIPSKY) Age 74, of Denver and formerly of Pittsburgh, PA. Mother of Lauren Leichter (Seth) Peritzman; grandmother of Mathew Peritzman; sister of the late Ruth Lipsky. At Amy's request cremation was chosen. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MATRAGAS WAYNE T. SURROUNDED B...
MATRAGAS WAYNE T. Surrounded by family, on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Wayne was a lifelong resident of the South Hills and leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Jonilee (Augenstein) Matragas; his wonderful children, Matt (Lisa) Matragas, Tiffany Matragas, Alexa (Matt) Donoghue, and Ty (Zara) Matragas; adoring grandfather of Luca Wayne, Lui Giuseppe, Troy Jonathan, and Graham Jameson; devoted son of the late Ruth and John Matragas; brother of the late Dave (survived by Betty) Matragas, son-in-law of Joyce Augenstein; also survived by other in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Wayne graduated from Bethel Park High School, then Duquesne University, and was in the US Army Reserves. He was also a business owner for 35 years with locations in Bethel Park and Squirrel Hill. He loved the beach, all holidays and Pittsburgh sports. His creativity in decorating, landscaping, cooking and everything he touched will be missed. The family would like to thank the caring staff and therapists of Kane Scott Center. We are honoring Wayne's wishes that services and internment be private. If desired, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. You may leave your online condolences at our website, www.laughlinfuneralhome.com. LAUGHLIN CREMATION & FUNERAL TRIBUTES, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JONES ADA ON JUNE 9, 2017, ADA...
JONES ADA On June 9, 2017, Ada Jones, age 94, was peacefully called from The Gardens at Campbelltown Home in Campbelltown, PA to play the organ for Our Father's Heavenly Choir. Born in 1922 in Carnegie, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mike and Mary Marraccini. Ada was a graduate of Clairton High School and Carnegie Institute of Technology. She would tell us that it was not Carnegie Mellon. Ada taught music at Clairton High School and became the organist and choir director at the First Presbyterian Church in Clairton where she enjoyed leading the music for over 40 years. She also held ad hoc positions at the church as janitor, spokesperson, security guard, handyman, grounds keeper, and unflagging champion. Ada was the loving wife of Evan Jones for over 50 years. They raised four obedient and nearly perfect children, Marsha, Mike, Bronwyn, and David. Ada is survived by her four children and their spouses, Andrew Major (Marsha), Marty (Mike), Charles Ponciroli (Bronwyn) and Lisa (David); 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Mary Jane Travis. Ada was preceded in death by her sister, Thelma Wood. Ada loved being with her family, especially extended family gatherings. She also enjoyed rooting on her Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers, and Stanley Cup Campion Penguins. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pgh., PA, on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be held privately. Memorial Contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, 411 S. 3rd Ave., Elizabeth, PA 15037, Carnegie Mellon University, or your local Hospice organization. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MATTA STEPHEN ROBERT, JR. STE...
MATTA STEPHEN ROBERT, Jr. STEVE Steve, age 75, of Monroe, GA, formerly of McDonald, PA died August 11, 2017, in Georgia. He was born July 30, 1942, in McKeesport, PA a son of the late Stephen and Genevieve (Pastor) Matta. Mr. Matta was a 1960 graduate of Glassport High School and acquired degrees from Pennsylvania State University ('62), California State University of PA ('70) and Point Park University ('84). He worked as a mechanical engineer from 1962 until his 2010 retirement. Steve enjoyed woodworking, hunting, working on cars, motocross and most of all, Italian food. On April 18, 1969, he married Rachael Caldwell Matta, who survives; also surviving are his oldest son, Daniel (Kimberly) Matta; and granddaughters, Ashlynne, Alexandra and Audrie. He was preceded in death by his parents; and youngest son, Eric Stephen Matta. Friends will be received on Saturday, August 26, 2017, 1-4 p.m. at THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 314 W. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald (724-926-2800) where a funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. Interment will follow at the convenience of the family. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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