MRAZIK
MICHAEL E.
9/28/1931 - 1/14/2014
Happy Birthday, Mike.
You will always be the love
of our lives. We're sending
you our hugs and kisses
on your special day!
From your family who
misses you so much.
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MRAZIK MICHAEL E. 9/28/1931 -...
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POWERS THERESA M. AGE 87, ON S...
POWERS THERESA M. Age 87, on Sunday, September 27, 2015, of Spring Hill. Wife of the late Thomas Powers; beloved mother of Tom (Judy), Linda (James) Barr, Jim (Debra), Dan (the late Mary Lou) and the late David Powers; grandma of 13 grandchildren; 19 great and three great-great- grandchildren; also numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. at BRADY MEMORIAL HOME, 1151 Southside Ave., (Spring Hill), with Blessing Service 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of Theresa's favorite charities, American Cancer Society, or Leukemia in Children. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PELUSE JAMES M. AGE 69, OF MOR...
PELUSE JAMES M. Age 69, of Morningside, on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Beloved son of William J. and the late Stella (Johnston) Peluse; brother of Dee (McMahon) Peluse; uncle of Bill (Rachael) McMahon and Tom (Angela) Sand; great-uncle of Stephanie McMahon and Luke Sand; loving companion of Doris (Alvino) Harris and her family, Michael Harris, John Harris and Kelli Wilson. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Wednesday 1 p.m. until time of Service at 8 p.m. www.zalewskifuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOYCE CODI GENO AGE 23, OF M...
JOYCE CODI GENO Age 23, of Munhall, died suddenly on September 27, 2015. Beloved son of John (Lora) Joyce and Paulette (Randy Scafuri) Joyce; grandson of Alan and Joan Wisniewski and Missy Joyce; loving brother of Corey and Kaylee Joyce; stepbrother of Whitney (Matt) Krempelbeck and Michael (Kristy) Heroux; Godson and nephew of Steve Wisniewski and Godmother, Darlene McGregor; also survived by his girlfriend, Melody Morrison; and loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Codi was a graduate of Steel Valley High School where he played baseball and soccer. Friends received at SAVOLSKIS - WASIK - GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, Thursday, 2-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday at St. Therese of Lisieux Church, Munhall at 10 a.m. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MINTON KENNETH W., SR. ON SUN...
MINTON KENNETH W., Sr. On Sunday, September 27, Kenny, age 61, of the North Side, after a long Heroic battle with cancer, Our True Hero, Guardian and Protector, went peacefully surrounded by his loving, but broken-hearted family. Kenny was the loving husband of Pam Minton, the proud Dad of Kenneth, Jr. (Julie), James (Brindie), Chad (Amanda), William (Michelle), Jacob (Liz), Raymond RJ (Deanna), Kevin (Ashley); the amazing grandfather of his 21 grandchildren, Amanda, Tommy, Rebekah, Kenny lll, Charlie, James, Giavonna, Alyssa, Chad CJ, Chase, Cassidy, Joshua, Mackenzie, Brayden, Anna, Peyton, Victoria, Mario, Gabriella, Achilles, Palmina Kenadee; and four great-grandchildren, Aubree, Jandy, Kaylee and Monte. The son of the late William and Florence Minton; brother of Gloria Jean Redshaw (late Sonny), Robert Redshaw (Paulette), Billy Minton Thornton (late Annie), Geraldine Tresky (Willie) and the late Chuckie Redshaw. A continued loving friend to Judy Buzzard. The loving uncle of many wonderful nieces and nephews. Kenny in his short lived life, has left a Legacy, not only in his seven wonderful sons, but he was a True Legend on the North Side, a second dad to so many, a coach for 20-plus years, a sponsor of many softball and little league teams, a mentor, a true community leader, 24 years as the 23rd ward Chairman and a true friend. He loved his community but first and foremost the people in it. Kenny worked as a Pennsylvania State Constable for 26 years, and worked out of our local magistrate office. He also worked 11 years for the City of Pittsburgh as an inspector in the Controller's Office, and four years staff member in City Council. Ken also worked in patient transport at AGH hospital. As a young man, he graduated in 1973 from Allegheny High School, enlisted and served PFC in the Army, returned home and began his family along with his legacy. Kenny was a wonderful man and was truly loved by many. He will surely be missed but never ever forgotten. Family and friends received at STEPHEN BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 920 Cedar Avenue. Family from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Friends 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Tuesday and 2:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, St. Peters, Burial St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARBIST JOHN AGE 87, OF GREENF...
HARBIST JOHN Age 87, of Greenfield, passed peacefully, on Friday, September 25, 2015. Preceded in death by his loving parents, Peter and Mary Harbist; and brother, Peter, Jr. Survived by his brothers, Frank and Edward Harbist. Friends will be received in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with Funeral Divine Liturgy on Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the St. John Chrysostom B.C. Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JONES ROBERT W. OF PORTERSVILL...
JONES ROBERT W. Of Portersville, formerly of the North Side, on Monday, September 28, 2015. Beloved husband of 24 years to Christine (Kusar) Jones; beloved as father of Karen L. Nickel (Jim) and Sharon L. Donaldson (Dan); proud grandfather of Austin, Ben, Jackson, Kaitlyn and Tucker; also survived by many loving family and friends. Friends received Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd., 724-772-8800, where Service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Wounded Warrior Fund, or Shriners Hospitals for Children. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RAU REBECCA JOY AGE 29, OF MCC...
RAU REBECCA JOY Age 29, of McCandless, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Daughter of the late Elizabeth and Joseph Rau; loving fiancée of Daniel P. Olzak; cherished sister of John (James Baker) Byrne and Mark (Erin) Byrne; special aunt of Mirabelle. Rebecca was an adored member of the Olzak family. She was a dedicated team member at Office Max, an avid Steelers fan and she enjoyed the arts while cuddling with her cat, Stevie. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444, where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Caring Center, 4117 Liberty Ave., Pgh., PA 15224. www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FORBES ELAINE F. (SIRKIN) AGE ...
FORBES ELAINE F. (SIRKIN) Age 68, of Edgewood, on Sept. 16, 2015. Beloved wife of Christian Forbes; cherished stepmother of Sarah Fineman of Anchorage, AK and Katherine Riley of Norwich, VT; daughter of Gertrude (Weiss) Sirkin of Norwalk, CT and the late David Sirkin; sister of Michael Sirkin of Bonsall, CA. A graduate of Norwalk High School, Norwalk, CT, University of Pittsburgh (BS) and California University of PA (MS), she was a certified family therapist, and school psychologist with the Children's Institute of Pittsburgh, Fox Chapel Area School District (also Coordinator of Pupil Services), and Shady Side Academy. A Memorial Service and reception will be held October 7, 2015, at the Mansions on Fifth in Shadyside from 5-8 p.m. Please RSVP to Chris Forbes. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to support Atypical Parkinson's research at the Columbia University Medical Center, 100 Haven Ave., Suite 29D, New York, NY 10032. Funeral arrangements were provided by the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington Street, Swissvale. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FRUSHELL NORETTA NETTA ALBER...
FRUSHELL NORETTA NETTA ALBERTINI Age 81, on Sunday, September 27, 2015, of Brentwood, formerly of Pleasant Hills. She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 and a half years, Richard Frushell; and three sons and two daughters; along with 13 grandchildren, Marc Anthony (Martha) of Gardner, MA, and their nine children, Marcantonio, Olivia, Peter, Emma Rose, Sophie, Ana, Catalina, Chloe, and John; Stacy Frushell of Whitehall; Gabriella Hackett (Bruce) of Whitehall and their children, Kristen and Kraig; Matthew (Stephanie) of Danville, CA, and their daughter, Sarah; and Daniel of Baldwin and his daughter, Riley. Netta's sister is Cecelia "Ceil" Albertini Wilson of Mt. Lebanon. Netta was a dedicated and revered mother and grandmother "Nana", a loving and much loved wife of many years, and a warm and fast friend to many over the years in the several states she lived in: Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Indiana, Illinois and Maryland, where she had no small reputation for being a witty and flawless hostess to those who came to the Frushell (Fruscella, really) household. A proud first generation Italian American, Netta's parents died when she was a young girl, Battista Albertini, from the Brescia region of Italy and Sue Aiello whose roots were in Calabria. Although Netta could not remember many specifics about her mother's prowess as a cook and baker, she, along with her sister, Ceil, clearly were hard-wired to be matchless cooks and bakers. Her pasta e fagioli (a simple dish, yes, but one that is difficult to concoct "just right") was as good as anyone ever tasted, even those who ate the beans-and-macs in Italy. Too, Netta's lemony Easter cheesecake was spectacular. She was, as well, a lover and student of the Italian language and its art. She was an able performer of the oral interpretation of literature at Indiana State University in the state of Indiana, where Netta was an active member of the academic community while also working at the university's purchasing department as administrative assistant. This was a return to similar work done some years earlier when she was at the B&O Railroad and U.S. Steel Corporation in Pittsburgh and Uranium and Oil in Roswell, NM, where her husband was stationed in the Air Force. Netta had been active in the Catholic churches she had been part of, most recently the Bible Study group at St. Sylvester Church in Brentwood. Her gravestone inscription will be that of the Blessed John Henry (Cardinal) Newman: "Out of the shadows and appearances into the truth". Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10 a.m. Interment in Calvary Cemetery in Hazelwood, Pittsburgh at a future date. In lieu of flowers, prayers are requested for Pittsburgh's poor and unemployed and underemployed. Financial offerings in Netta's name will be gratefully received at the Jubilee Kitchen, Pittsburgh Uptown or the Little Sisters of the Poor. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KASNOT ANDREW AGE 95, RESIDENT...
KASNOT ANDREW Age 95, resident of Phoenix, AZ, died on September 20, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Olga Kasnot; and their two children, Lynn Bender and Keith Kasnot. He is also survived by four grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and missed by many. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GLASSBRENNER DOLORES M. (WESPY...
GLASSBRENNER DOLORES M. (WESPY) Of Pittsburgh, formerly of Zelienople, age 86, peacefully and courageously on Monday, September 28, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Harry E. Glassbrenner, Jr.; loving mother of Gary and Thomas Glassbrenner; cherished mother-in-law of Margie and Emma; Mamie Doe of Christi (Eric) Hoffman, Lori (Brian) Glassbrenner-Stroia, Gary (Leslie), Bethany, Caryn and Joseph; great-grandchildren, Cole, Adam, Sabrina, Annabella and Mira; daughter of the late Albert and Theresa (Madl) Wespy; sister of the late Albert, Mercedes, Loretta, Jack and Norbert. Friends received 2-8 p.m. Wed. at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. A Funeral Mass will be held in Risen Lord Church Thurs. at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEAHY CAROL ROBERTS AGE 72, OF...
LEAHY CAROL ROBERTS Age 72, of Venice, FL, and formerly of Carlisle, PA, passed away on September 21, 2015, in Venice, FL. She was born October 11, 1942, in Cincinnati, OH, daughter of the late Robert B. Roberts and Virginia K. Roberts. She was a member of the Venice Presbyterian Church. Carol is survived by her husband, Raymond Leahy. She is also survived by her sons, Howard (Molly McDaniel) Rentschler of Jacksonville, FL, Andrew (Kimberly Saft) Rentschler of Pittsburgh, PA, Brian Rentschler of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Stephen (Lauren) Rentschler of Kansas City, KS; and grandchildren, Logan and JK Wade of Florida, Bodhi, Talia and Kyren of Pennsylvania, and Maddux of Kansas. Also surviving are her siblings, Joan (Monte) Upshaw of Oakland, CA, Robert (Sheryl) Roberts of Ventura, CA, and William (Lizabeth) Roberts of Hummelstown, PA. Memorial Services will be held at the Venice Presbyterian Church on November 3, 2015, at 2 p.m. The family requests that any memorial contributions be made to the Venice Presbyterian Church, 825 The Rialto, Venice, FL 34285. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCARDLE JAMES J. JIM AGE 81,...
McARDLE JAMES J. JIM Age 81, of Scott Twp., on Friday, September 25, 2015, with his wife and family by his side. Beloved husband for 53 years to Loretta M.; loving father of Kenneth McArdle of Florida, Loreen (Andy) Iezzi of Robinson Twp. and Angela Behanna of Kansas; and father-in-law of Darlene; cherished grandfather of nine; and great-grandfather of three; brother of Patricia Scherer, Agnes Kretz, Kathleen Mathis and the late Anna, Mary Margaret and Peter. Jim worked in construction for many years and was a member of the Carpenters International Union Local 2235. Family and friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the BEINHAUER - FRYER FUNERAL HOME, 430 Washington Ave., Bridgeville (412-221-3800). Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church. Interment with full military honors at 12:30 p.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Please add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CASAMASSA SHIRLEY ANN OF WHITE...
CASAMASSA SHIRLEY ANN Of Whitehall, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 26, 2015. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 28, 1931. Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 19 years, John James Casamassa. Shirley is survived by her two daughters, Shauna Marie (Ernest) D'Alessandro, Suzanne (Daniel) Haines; son, John Joseph (Abigail) Casamassa; her 12 grandchildren, Brandon (Rachel), Chelsea (Michael), Kylie (Matthew), Jon, Mitchell, Maura, John, Michael, Catherine, Isabel, Robert, and Mary; sister, Yvonne Lepiane; great-granddaughters, Adriana and Giada. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Alphonse and Alice (Seddon) Youngfleisch; and sister, Alice Rauch. She retired as a secretary at Cutler- Hammer, formerly Westinghouse. After retirement, Shirley was an active volunteer at the Pregnancy Resource Center of the South Hills and was an advocate for the unborn. She cherished her Catholic faith and as a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church, Shirley coordinated and ran the Annual Baby Bottle Campaign, attended 10 a.m. daily Mass, was a member of Christian Mothers and made Rosary Bead Sets for the Church. Friends will be received on Thursday, October 1, 2015, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Friday, October 2, 2015, 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, 10 a.m., at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church, 5200 Greenridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pregnancy Resource Center of the South Hills, 101 Drake Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102 or to St. Gabriel's Church. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARTOLAC STEVEN R. STEVE ON ...
BARTOLAC STEVEN R. STEVE On Sunday, September 27, 2015, age 90, of Mars, husband of Virginia "Ginny" Smithman Bartolac, who he married on March 7, 1953. Father of Gini Lee Bartolac of Ft. Pierce, FL and Susan Bartolac of Mars; grandfather of Steven Yeager of Ft. Pierce, FL; and great-grandfather of Samantha and Cora Yeager. He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Born in Ambridge, PA on June 23, 1925, he was the son of the late Stephen and Helen Chicora Bartolac. Steve was an insurance broker and partner in Kerr Bartolac, Inc. He had also been part owner of the Economy Cemetery Association. A member of the Mars United Presbyterian Church, Steve was a Charter Member and Past President of the Rich-Mar Rotary Club, where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. He served in the United States Marine Corps during WW II and had been a member of the VFW in Ambridge and at one time was active in Masonic Organizations in Pittsburgh. Friends will be received at the McDONALD - AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, PA on Sunday, October 4, 2015, from 2-4 p.m. Private entombment will be in the Mausoleum in Economy Cemetery in Ambridge. Memorials may be made to the Mars Public Library, P.O. Box 415, Mars, PA 16046 or to the Rich-Mar Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 392, Mars, PA 16046. Directions and condolences available at: www.mcdonald-aeberli.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CONNOLLY TAMARA LYNN AGE 48, O...
CONNOLLY TAMARA LYNN Age 48, of Monroeville, on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Tammy is survived by her beloved husband, Michael E. Connolly; loving sons, Liam and Logan Connolly; parents, Randolph W. and Sarah (Hope) Gerrish, Jr.; paternal grandmother, Barbara Gerrish; Uncle Bill and Aunt Rusty Hope; great-aunt, Julie Gerrish; and cousins, nieces and nephews, and in-laws. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, paternal grandfather, and aunt, Margie Hope. Tammy was an excellent photographer who loved the outdoors and gardening. She dearly loved her sons and will be missed by all who knew her. Friends will be received for a Memorial Visitation Thursday, October 1, 2015, from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE / PLUM CHAPEL) corner of (445) Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville (412-856-4747). Memorial contributions may be made to a breast cancer research organization of your choice. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SPADAFORTE ROSE MARIE AGE 84, ...
SPADAFORTE ROSE MARIE Age 84, of Pittsburgh, on Friday, September 25, 2015. Daughter of the late Paul and Rose Spadaforte. Survived by numerous cousins and friends. Friends received Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./Roth Chapel, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills, where a Blessing Service will follow at 12 noon. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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UNDERWOOD BETTY LOU BETTY, 88,...
UNDERWOOD BETTY LOU Betty, 88, of Oakdale, died Sunday, September 27, 2015, in the Good Samartian Hospice at Wexford. She was born March 6, 1927, Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Earl and Bernadene (Boden) Northey. Mrs. Underwood was a homemaker and a member of Oakdale U.P. Church. She enjoyed baking, cooking, taking care of her children and grandchildren, gardening, sewing and watching birds. Surviving are her husband of 68 years, William C. Underwood, Jr., children, Barbara (Walt) Smith of Cranberry Twp., Tim (Lisa Davey) Underwood of Robinson, Terri (Tony) Lekay of FL, William (Sue) Underwood of Springdale, PA; sister, Delores Sinicrope of AZ. Also surviving are 8 children and 12 great-grandchildren.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Charles and Howard Northey. Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the THOMAS-LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, INC. 5000 Noblestown Road, Oakdale (724-693-2800) where funeral service will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Chartiers Cemetery, Carnegie. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LUCERO NEVA (MANCUSO) NEVA (MA...
LUCERO NEVA (Mancuso) Neva (Mancuso) Lucero, age 90, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 at UPMC Shadyside. She was born in Washington, PA on November 24, 1924 to the late Thomas and Madelena (Grande) Mancuso. On August 9, 2009, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Lucian Lucero. Cherished mother of Mark Lucero of Pittsburgh; loving grandmother of Matthew and Kristen; sister of the late Esther, Mary, Rose and Lena. Neva was a member of St. Joseph Church where she was a Christian Mother. For years, she had worked as a facilities assigner for Bell Telephone and was a member of the Bell Telephone Pioneers. Mass will be held on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church. Officiating will be Father Richard Jones. Entombment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements by COPELAND'S. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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