GORSKI THERESA L. (RUPERT) Age 84, of Mt. Lebanon, PA formerly of South Side, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Born on November 22, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Theresa and Martin Rupert. Beloved wife of the late Richard T. Gorski; loving mother of Kathy (Joe) Elias, Cindy (Tony) Ortenzo and Kim (Darryl) Dwyer; cherished grandmother of Brad Elias, Jordan Dwyer and Michael, Claire, Dominic and Grace Ortenzo; dear sister of Lil Seyerle and Jean Hamler. She will also be missed by her dear friend and caregiver, Doreen Catizone. Theresa was preceded in death by her son, Richard M. Gorski; and her siblings, Martin Bud Rupert and Alice Rupert. Theresa was a member of St. Bernard's Church. She was very outgoing and social and she made friends wherever she went. Theresa will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Family and friends are welcome on Monday, September 18, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 10 a.m. at St. Bernard Church, 311 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216, (412) 561-3300. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Interment will take place privately in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at www. cremationfuneralcare.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GORSKI THERESA L. (RUPERT) AGE...
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SHUSTER RALPH E. AGE 89, OF LO...
SHUSTER RALPH E. Age 89, of Longwood at Oakmont formerly of Forest Hills on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Barbara E. (Damasio) Shuster; stepfather of Bruce, Carolyn, Ellen and Sharon; brother of Albert, Alice and the late Edith and Helen; step-grandfather to Emily, Ben, Susanna, Lucas and Thomas; uncle of Mark and Keith Shuster. No visitation. Service and interment private. Memorials may be made to Beulah Presbyterian Church, 2500 McCrady Rd., Pgh., PA 15235. Arrangements by WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 412-731-5001. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FAZI ROSE M. AGE 97, OF UNIVER...
FAZI ROSE M. Age 97, of Universal, peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Bruno Fazi, Sr.; loving mother of Bruno (Debbie) Fazi, Jr. and Rosemary (Howard) Loevner; grandmother of Victoria (Alex) Toews, Ryan, Olivia, and Danielle. Rose was the oldest member of the United Presbyterian Church in Universal and was very proud of that. She received joy in spending time with family and friends, cooking, baking, and her card club. She played piano by ear and loved music, especially polkas. Rose had a zest for life always approaching each day with a smile and kind word for anyone and everyone! After years of taking care of her children and grandchildren, it was her children who in turn took care of Rose. A private interment took place in Plum Creek Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD. Donations in Rose's name may be made to the United Presbyterian Church of Universal, 2545 Main St., Pgh., PA 15235. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOSS ROSELLA A. (LIMMER) ON MO...
BOSS ROSELLA A. (LIMMER) On Monday, September 11, 2017. Beloved wife of Richard Boss; dear mother of Rosella Limmer-Hawkins (Jay), William K. Limmer, and the late Ronald R. Limmer (survived by his wife, Denise Limmer); also eight grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Services were held within the privacy of the family. Arrangements by REX T. SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUTLER DONALD E. AGE 73, OF LO...
BUTLER DONALD E. Age 73, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Beloved husband for 48 years of Carol (Buchser) Butler; loving father of Amy Klaus and Carol (Ron) Howes; grandfather of Ella Klaus and Abbey Howes. He is also survived by his wife, Carol's family. Don is also survived by his best friend of 50 years, Larry Wander of Erie. Son of Caroline (Miller) Butler and the late Donald Butler. A graduate of Thiel College, Don learned accounting later and worked in the non-profit world for over two decades. Don was a lifetime fan of auto racing, especially the Indianapolis 500, and baseball, never missing a Pirate game. Services will be private for the family. Arrangements were made by BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., OAKMONT. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MAJSAK MIKE OF WEST HOMESTEAD,...
MAJSAK MIKE Of West Homestead, on September 16, 2017, age 90. Beloved husband of 64 years of Marian (Bidula) Majsak; father of Michael (Margaret) Majsak of Michigan and James (Robyn) Majsak of Jefferson Hills; brother of Mary Gomolak; grandfather of Marisa, Christopher, Ryan, Adam and Rachel. Mike was a veteran of the Navy serving in WWII. He was a retired manager of National Tube, a former volunteer firefighter with West Homestead VFD and a former coach for the West Homestead Youth Baseball League. Services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Mike's memory to St. Therese Church, 1 St. Therese Court, Munhall, PA 15120. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WALAT WANDA MARIE (RADZYMINSKI...
WALAT WANDA MARIE (RADZYMINSKI) Wanda Marie Radzyminski Walat, age 92, of Kennedy Township, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Wanda was born on January 3, 1925, in Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania. Her parents were John and Helen (Rachocki) Radzyminski. Beloved wife of the late husband Edward and devoted mother of the late son Darius (surviving wife Susan). Wanda was the loving mother of Damian (Shirley). Wanda was a loving grandmother to Bryce, Kristin, Cassandra, and Candace; and great- grandmother to Emmaline. Wanda had five brothers and one sister whom she loved dearly. She loved her sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews. Wanda and Ed loved working at their Walat's Market for 35 years where they met many nice customers who became lifelong friends. Wanda was a longtime member of the Polish Cultural Council and the Kosciuszko Foundation. She loved singing on Polish Hill, Polish Day at Kennywood, and the Bal Polonaise. Wanda's faith, family, friends, and Polish heritage were her treasures. Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen Street, McKees Rocks. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church, 200 Grace Street, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Family wishes everyone please meet at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church. The Walat family would like to express our sincere gratitude for all of the love and care that was given by so many people to Wanda over the years. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAFFERTY MICHAEL D. AGE 66, O...
LAFFERTY MICHAEL D. Age 66, of Carnegie, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Husband of Lori L. (Millington) Lafferty; father of Sean Lafferty and Emilee (Andrew) Roman; grandfather of Macie Lafferty; brother of Judith (Alex) Nagy, Patricia DelFrate, Kathleen Lafferty and the late Kevin Lafferty. No visitation, Service Private. Arrangements entrusted to the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, Carnegie. www. leohenneyfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FISHER PAULINE F. AGE 85, OF C...
FISHER PAULINE F. Age 85, of Cranberry Twp., died peacefully Friday morning, September 15, 2017 at UPMC Cranberry Place in Cranberry Twp. Born April 11, 1932 in Waynesburg, PA, she was the youngest child of the late Thomas O. Seals and Hazel Catherine LaDone. Of her siblings, Pauline is survived by a brother, Charles Archibald Seals of Brisbane, CA; and two sisters, Virginia Betty Grill of Murrysville, and Mary Leigh Sciulli of Edgewood. Pauline is also survived by four children, three daughters, Kelley G. (Ronnie) Wade of Allen, TX, Dawn P. (Thomas) Wilson, Jr. of Crosby, TX, and Kimberly A. Marshman of Costa Rica; a son, Scott A. Grady of Rochester; and a beloved daughter-in-law, Eleanor Jean Grady, of Kingsland, GA. Pauline was preceded in death by her son, Mark A. Grady, one day before her own passing. Pauline was grandmother to ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and aunt to two nieces and one nephew. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 1 p.m. until the time of a celebration of life service at 2 p.m. at the BOYLAN-GLENN- KILDOO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS., INC., 130 Wisconsin Ave., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. She will be laid to rest at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park in Rochester. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Pauline's family at: boylanfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PIERSON CARL J. CARL, AGE 62, ...
PIERSON CARL J. Carl, age 62, of Oakdale, North Fayette Twp., died Saturday, September 16, 2017, in his home with his family by his side. He was born May 5, 1955, in Pittsburgh, a son of Nancy Jellison Pierson of Pittsburgh and the late Joseph Pierson. Mr. Pierson was retired mailer with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and was a US Army veteran. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Mary Ann Knott Pierson of Oakdale; children, Preston Pierson of Cokeburg, PA, Shannon Pierson of McCandless, PA, Tom (Rhonda) Lococo of Industry, PA, Matthew (Susan) Lococo of NC and Jessica (Ray) Hrapczak of South Fayette. Also surviving are grandchildren, Jaxon Pierson, Sara, Stephen, Carlee, and Caitlyn Lococo and Kara and Amy Hrapczak; brothers, Eric (Joan) and Mark (Lynn) Pierson. At the request of the deceased, all arrangements are private and are entrusted to THOMAS - LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC., 5000 Noblestown Road, Oakdale (724-693-2800). Please sign the guestbook at thomas-littlefuneralservice .com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WOOLHANDLER AGNES P. AGE 103, ...
WOOLHANDLER AGNES P. Age 103, of Point Breeze, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Harry W. Woolhandler; mother of Dr. Robert A. Woolhandler (Cherry) and the late Cindy Kolenda; also survived by two grandchildren; sister of Lenore Radler. Funeral and interment private. Arrangements McCABE BROS INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NOVAK OLIVE MARIE AGE 92, OF N...
NOVAK OLIVE MARIE Age 92, of New Kensington, died Fri., Sept. 15, 2017. Daughter of late Carl and Catherine Chrzanowski Martynowski; mother of Pamela C. (Thomas) Wilczek and the late Scott B. Novak. Member of St. Mary Church, New Kensington and worked for Westmoreland County Courthouse Treasurer's Office. Private funeral services by THE RUSIEWICZ FAMILY OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS, Arnold and Lower Burrell. www.RusiewiczFH.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MUCK SISTER ANNA MARIE, CDP AG...
MUCK SISTER ANNA MARIE, CDP Age 89, of McCandless Township, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Sister Anna Marie was born on November 13, 1927, and baptized at St. Martin Church in West End, now Crafton Heights neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. She entered the Sisters of Divine Providence on December 10, 1944, received her religious name, Sister Jean Baptist, at Investment on July 3, 1945, and professed final vows on August 12, 1950. Sister Anna Marie earned both Bachelor and Master degrees in education from Duquesne University and ministered as teacher and principal in several elementary schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Archdioceses of Detroit and Boston. Her longest assignments were at St. Sylvester in Brentwood, PA (1971-78), and Providence Heights Alpha School from 1986 until her retirement. She was the youngest of 11 children of John B. Muck and Rose Gasser and was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Theodore, John, Herman, Charles, and Albert Muck, Dorothy Bauer, Mildred Novak, Rose Lucot and Agnes King. Sister Anna Marie is survived by a brother, William Muck; many nieces and nephews; and the Sisters and Associates of Divine Providence. Visitation will take place at Providence Heights on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a Wake Service at 7 p.m. Visitation Wednesday 12-3 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 4 p.m. in Mother of Divine Providence Chapel, 9000 Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park, PA 15101. Memorial contributions may be sent to Sisters of Divine Providence, 9000 Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park, PA 15101. Arrangements entrusted to ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC. Add a tribute at: www.staabfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GLASER CHARLES E. AGE 55, OF B...
GLASER CHARLES E. Age 55, of Brookline, formerly of Mt. Washington, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Beloved son of Delia (McDonough) and the late Charles E. Glaser; loving brother of Delia Glaser Hook, Maureen Hansen, John A. Glaser, Nora Khachatoorian, James F. Glaser and the late Michael Knute Glaser and Arthur C. Glaser; special brother and friend of Frank and Camille Crosby; also survived by nieces, nephews and his Emmaus family. Visitation Tuesday 1-9 p.m. WM. SLATER & SONS, INC., 301 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington 15211 (412-381-3345). Funeral Mass in St. Bernard Church, Mount Lebanon, Wednesday 10 a.m. burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, 2821 Sarah St., Pgh, PA 15203. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRISTAN ROBERT VINCENT AGE 81,...
KRISTAN ROBERT VINCENT Age 81, on Aug. 10, 2017, in his beloved city of NY. MA in journalism, Duquesne University, Pgh. Son of the late Vincent and Mary Kristan. Survived by his sister, Marilyn Godlesky; nephews, Mark and Charles Godlesky; niece, Leanne Guy, their spouses and children. Service Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier's Church, Manhattan, NY. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CAMPBELL PAUL J. AGE 92, OF MO...
CAMPBELL PAUL J. Age 92, of Monroeville, PA passed away at his home with family by his side on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Beloved husband of 68 years to Marilyn E. Campbell; loving father of Kimberly Haraburda, Lisa Miller, Christine (Jules) Seibel, Gregory (Nancy) Campbell, Mark (Kathy) Campbell, Paul (Dianne) Campbell, Jeffrey (Lynne) Campbell, and the late Brian Campbell; devoted grandfather of 24; great-grandfather of 28; cherished sisters, Eileen Ainsworth, RoseMarie Taylor, and Rita Heiry, and late brothers, Joseph, Regis, Bernard, William, and Edward; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was a veteran of WWII, having served in the Marine Air Corps. He had a career at Westinghouse spanning over 35 years. Friends will be received at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE /PLUM CHAPEL) corner of Beatty Rd. & 48 North, Monroeville, (412-856-4747), on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette Parish in Monroeville on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, https://donate3.cancer.org. Please view online tributes at www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEGNER ELIZABETH BETTY ROTH ...
WEGNER ELIZABETH BETTY ROTH Elizabeth Betty Roth Wegner passed away on September 13, 2017. A Singular beauty with a heart of gold, she was the epitome of the girl with the it factor, who was voted the Queen at age 19 by 400 sailors of the USS Franklin Delano Roosevelt aircraft carrier. But more significantly, her indomitable spirit and grace helped countless people in Al Anon and as a trainer in BACODA. Betty also contributed her time and energy to her chosen faith, as a founding member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Beloved by her many friends, her cheerful countess was source of happiness to all who encountered her. Her large extended family is grateful for their time with Betty and her constant love that she showered on them throughout their lives. An extraordinary wife, mother and grandmother, Betty will forever remain in our hearts. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. at CROWDER FUNERAL HOME, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, TX 77598, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Funeral Mass will be 10:30-11:30 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 15500 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062, the following day. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to the American Lung Association. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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THOMAS ETHEL M. (LEACOCK) AGE ...
THOMAS ETHEL M. (LEACOCK) Age 99, of Carnegie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Wife of the late Joseph J. Thomas. She is survived by her son, Wayne E. (Marguerite) Thomas; granddaughters, Nicole Thomas (Pat), Lynn LaMarca (Paul); great-granddaughters, Angelina and Brianna LaMarca, and son, Ronald J. (Tina) Thomas; three granddaughters, Chris, Cheryl, and Cindy; and many great-grandchildren; and loving niece, Carol Gorman. She was preceded in death by brothers, Henry, Bill, Jim, and Homer Leacock and a sister, Dorothy McCabe. Friends are invited to call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie, where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RAPNETH RAOUL C. III AGE 70, O...
RAPNETH RAOUL C. III Age 70, of Morningside, suddenly on Friday, September 15, 2017, at the family cabin in Tionesta, PA; beloved husband of Linda Bassett Rapneth; father of Lisa Tabaka (Thomas) and Raoul C. Rapneth IV; grandfather of Robin Lynn Reitz (Tyler), Julie Leann Rapneth and Michael Anthony Rapneth; brother of Suzanne Sunseri and Vincent M. Rapneth; also survived by nieces and nephews and the Graff and Scanlon families. Raoul was a retired City of Pittsburgh Narcotics Detective for 30 years. FOP Services and Masonic Services Tuesday evening. Friends received at McCABE BROS FUNERAL HOME , 6214 Walnut St., Shadyside on Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where Blessing Services (Reverend Thomas J. Burke, presiding) will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GALUSKA ROSE ANN AGE 89, OF PE...
GALUSKA ROSE ANN Age 89, of Penn Township, died Friday, September 15, 2017. She was born on October 3, 1927, to the late John and Mary (Florek) Galuska. She is survived by two sisters, Kathryn (late Gil) Hancock and Diana (Dan) Jagiello; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth (Ray) Terkoski; and a brother, Edward L. Galuska. There will be no visitation. LINDSAY - JOBE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Harrison City, (724-744-2721) is in charge of arrangements. www.Lindsay-JobeFuneral Home.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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