BARTOO NANCY Nancy Bartoo, 75, of Bethel Park, passed away suddenly on April 26, 2018. Nancy is survived by her two sons, Scott Bartoo and Roy K. Bartoo; two sisters, Wendy Gray and Leslie Hoebler; and uncle, Roy Weber. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Herman Hoebler and Olive Mae Weber. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Area Humane Society. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PROKAY EDWARD BOOTSO AGE 90,...
PROKAY EDWARD BOOTSO Age 90, of West Mifflin, on April 27, 2018, at his home. He was the son of the late Luckas and Ann Majoros Prokay. He retired from Union Railroad as a mechanic and also as a truck driver from Rogan Hauling where he hauled slag from the mill to fill in the Duquesne Village Shopping Center. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII. Brother of Margaret Estok of West Mifflin and the late Ann Ciglan, Irene Juhasz, Joseph, Alex and James Prokay; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held at 1 p.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin, with military honors. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GUERDAN EDWARD GUERDY OF MON...
GUERDAN EDWARD GUERDY Of Monroeville, age 78, died on Friday, April 27, 2018. Ed was the beloved husband of Robin (Lewis) Guerdan for 54 years; loving father of Audrey (Joe) Petrick of Greensburg, and Tracy (Tom) Deen of Plum; proud grandfather of Josh, Zack, and Rachel Petrick, and Kennedy Deen; cherished brother of Anita (Larry) Samples of Hummelstown PA, and Doris (Pete) Klobuchar of Blufftown, SC and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed was devoted to his family and friends and will be dearly missed. To honor Ed's wishes there will be no visitation. A private celebration of his life will be held with his immediate family. His arrangements have been entrusted to the care of PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., Turtle Creek/Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145, 412-823- 9350. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SPARTIS THOMAS L. AGE 67, OF P...
SPARTIS THOMAS L. Age 67, of Pleasant Hills, PA, passed away after a long hard fought battle with cancer on April 27, 2018. Beloved brother of Philip (Maria) Spartis and Gary (Pam) Spartis; son of Cleo and Louis Spartis; uncle of Elias (Nicole) Spartis, Alex (Allie) Spartis, Dean Spartis, Alexa Spartis, and Caroline Spartis; great-uncle of Philip Leo, JP, Grayson, and Dillon Spartis; and cherished friend of Grace Pavelko. A graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and a former Volunteer Fireman of the Pleasant Hills Fire Department, Tom worked his entire life as a grounds keeper for the South Park of Allegheny County. Tom loved his Pittsburgh Penguins and riding his bike through the hills of Western Pennsylvania. He loved visits to the Jersey shore and riding with the waves with his Brothers and Cousins. Those who got to know Tom enjoyed his quick wit and sense of humor. His pride and joy were his Nephews, Nieces, and Great Nephews. Visitation will be held Monday, April 30, from 12:30- 1 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236. A Funeral Service, presided by Fr. William Zotis will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Private interment at Jefferson Memorial Park. Donations may be made to the Sturge Weber Foundation (sturge-weber.org/participate/donate-today.html). Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VIDA CHRISTINE M. AGE 40, OF E...
VIDA CHRISTINE M. Age 40, of Erie, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on April 4, 2018. Beloved daughter of Paul and Michele (Quinlan) Vida; sister of the late Chad Vida, mother of Zoey Vida. Survived by grandmothers, Shirley Vida and LaVerne Quinlan; preceded in death by grandfathers, Paul Vida, Sr. and Michael Quinlan; and grandmother, Naomi (Recker) Vida. Chris graduated from Shaler high school. She will be remembered for her kind and generous spirit, for her concern and support for others and for her love of animals, especially her cats. We will sorely miss her beautiful smile, her sense of humor and her infectious laugh. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Ferdinand Church, 2535 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HOLMES BRADFORD ROBERT MEMORIA...
HOLMES BRADFORD ROBERT Memorial services for Bradford Robert Holmes, age 56, of Allison Park, who passed on April 11, 2018, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018, at Hampton Presbyterian Church, 2942 E. Hardies Road, Gibsonia, with a luncheon following the service. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FIEDLER WILLIAM J. ON FRIDAY, ...
FIEDLER WILLIAM J. On Friday, April 27, 2018, age 96, of Shaler Twp. Beloved husband of 67 years to Josephine Vrane Fiedler; father of William (Katrina) Fiedler and Ronald (Mary Ann) Fiedler; grandpap of William (Nikole) Fiedler, Nicole (Craig) Steiner, Brenton (Gabriela), Christopher, Laura, and Anna Fiedler; great-grandpap of Aleksandra, Katerina, Theodora Fiedler, Sofia, and Lucille Steiner; brother of the late Frank, Edward, John, Louis, Joseph and Carl Fiedler. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the HAHN FH & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 123 North Avenue, Millvale (next to Holy Spirit Parish) Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10 a.m., Holy Spirit Church. Bill had a passion for ballroom dancing, where he won many awards. He also enjoyed hunting and gardening. Bill was a WWII veteran, having served in the Army. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KNITTEL RUTH (CHAHINE) THIS WE...
KNITTEL RUTH (CHAHINE) This week Ruth said she was going to a beautiful place. On Saturday, April 28, 2018, Ruth, age 83, passed away peacefully at her Ingram home surrounded by her devoted family. Beloved wife of 40 years to the late Joseph F. Knittel; loving mother of Gary (Chris), Joseph (Marcie), Robert (Janette), and the late Cynthia Knittel; sister of Oscar Chahine, Florence Williams, Alice Koch and the late Betty Chahine. She was Grams to seven grandchildren and Great-Grams to four great-grandchildren. Ruth spent her early days growing up in her father's restaurant in downtown Pittsburgh and she loved to golf and swim at the Chartiers Country Club. She will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. Visitation WEDNESDAY ONLY 6-9 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at SCHEPNER - MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday 10:30 a.m. in Ascension Worship Site of St. Philip Parish, where Ruth was a longtime member (115 Berry St., Pgh., PA 15205). NO FLOWERS, PLEASE. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Ruth's name to Alzheimer's Association PA Chapter, 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite E-201, Pgh., PA 15222 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014. schepnermcdermott.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCABE MARIANNE (JABLONSKI) CO...
McCABE MARIANNE (JABLONSKI) Count your many blessings, stitch them one by one. Marianne McCabe (Jablonski, formerly Kelly), formerly of Findleyville and the North Hills, was peacefully reunited with her beloved husband, Jay McCabe, on April 28, 2018. Marianne lived a life full of blessings that she masterfully stitched together. A creative soul, she spent the last years of her life mastering the craft of quilting. It was through quilting that she brought together the things she did throughout her life. Marianne always strove to make those around her feel loved. She worked to bring people together and to help them find joy in themselves and those around them. She was the thread that brought together the pieces of her quilt- the people she knew and loved. Marianne is survived by her four children, Jacqueline Kelly (Daniel McHale), William Matt (Susan), Judy Acheson (Joe Cummings), Ryan (Michele); her nine beloved grandchildren, Liam and Fiona McHale, Arianna Kelly, Clayton and Poppy Acheson, Allie Cummings, Evan, Grant, and Logan Kelly will forever be warmed by her memory and will live a life enriched by the lessons of compassion that she taught them. Marianne is also survived by her beloved sisters, Patricia Marsico (Sal) and Judy Hunt (Steve), both of whom brought much joy to her life; her cousin, Pat Jablonski; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial will be in St. Sebastian Church, 311 Siebert Rd., Pgh., PA 15237 on Tuesday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the World Wildlife Fund and Family Hospice of Pittsburgh. The World Wildlife Foundation was a special organization to her, and Family Hospice provided a peaceful ending to her five-year fight against breast cancer. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ARTURE MARY JANE AGE 78, OF AS...
ARTURE MARY JANE Age 78, of Aspinwall, peacefully on Sunday, April 22, 2018. Loving mother of Michael T. Arture and the late Craig A. Arture; grandma of Cassie, Angela, Julia, Makenna and Chance; sister of Ellen Tanski. THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10 a.m. from Sharpsburg Family Worship Center, 6th and Clay St., Sharpsburg. WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-782-2211. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WAUTHIER CHARLES, SR. AGE 93, ...
WAUTHIER CHARLES, Sr. Age 93, of Urichville, OH, on March 9, 2018. Husband of Sarah Wauthier and former husband of the late Celina Wauthier-Evanitz; father of Charles (Pam) Wauthier, Jr. and Barry (Ginnie) Wauthier; grandfather of four and great-grandfather of six. All arrangements were private by WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DURST PAULETTE AGE 67, OF PALM...
DURST PAULETTE Age 67, of Palm Coast, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Paulette was the loving wife of Denny Durst. She is survived by her daughter, Bethany Brown (Joshua); sister, Nancy Webb; brothers, Doug Ellis (Dale) and David Ellis (Linda); and grandchildren, Malcolm and Jameson. Paulette was a devoted teacher until her retirement in 2016. She was an active member and volunteer in the United Methodist Church. The family invites donations in Paulette's name to Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation. All services will be private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GALIYAS GEORGE M. AGE 63, OF P...
GALIYAS GEORGE M. Age 63, of Port Vue, formerly of West Mifflin, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 23, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Galiyas; daughters, Sarah Galiyas and Rachel Galiyas; mother, Margaret Galiyas; brother, Timothy (Jackie) Galiyas; and sister, Lisa (Alain) Batawi; as well as aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, George Galiyas. Private services have been entrusted to the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COGLEY MARY AGNES ON FRIDAY, A...
COGLEY MARY AGNES On Friday, April 27, 2018, age 67, of Upper South Side. Loving wife of Arthur Dan Cogley, Jr.; beloved mother of Cassandra Sandy (Tim) Dell and Christine Cogley; loving sister of Dorothy (Alex) Dell; beloved aunt of Michelle Dell. Funeral private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LOHLER CURTIS R., JR. ACE AG...
LOHLER CURTIS R., Jr. ACE Age 66, of West Deer, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on April 26, 2018. Beloved husband of Betsy Lohler; loving father of Summer (Rohan) and Natalie (Ben); brother of Sharon (Ralph), Clint (Betty), Dan (Patti), and the late Carolyn (Sam), Marlene (George), and Sandy (Harry); son of the late Curtis and Cecilia. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Professional services trusted to the care of THOMAS SMITH FUNERAL & CREMATORY, LTD., (Blawnox). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SWIDORSKY WILLIAM D. AGE 78, O...
SWIDORSKY WILLIAM D. Age 78, of the North Side, on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Catherine; father of David (Carolyn), John (Vickie Watson), Richard (Tracy), Catherine (Norm Guy) Klaas, Theresa (Keith Nolan) Donnelly and the late William J.; survived by 12 grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. Son of the late William and Bessie; brother of Betty Dolly, Mary Ann, Dolores Dee, Diane, Carol, Ron Griz, Debbie and the late Michael Mickey, Peter Sonny and Joseph; many nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave., Pgh., PA 15212. A Funeral Mass will be held in Risen Lord Church Wednesday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KECK CYNTHIA ADRIANNE AGE 57, ...
KECK CYNTHIA ADRIANNE Age 57, died peacefully on April 26, 2018, in Tarentum, PA. Cindy will be loved and missed by her surviving aunt, Jill Keck of Zelienople, PA; sisters, Sally Keck Tomlinson of Germantown, Tennessee, Lee Ann Morales of Arlington, VA and Lynda Keck of Norcross, GA; and six nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Marjorie Keck. At Cindy's request, no service will be held. There will be a memorial service in June. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the BOYLAN - GLENN - KILDOO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS., INC., 219 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, PA 16063. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Cindy's family at boylanfuneralservices.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TOTH HELEN (GALIA) AGE 87, ON ...
TOTH HELEN (GALIA) Age 87, on Saturday, April 28, 2018, of Murrysville, formerly of Swissvale. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Toth; loving mother of Melanie of Chicago, Alan and his wife, Karen of Plum, Paul of Export, Joe of Swissvale and Maria and Lisa, both of Murrysville; dear gramma of Lauren (Jason), Sarah (Josh), Elias, Mia, Christian, Nathan, Julia and Charlotte; great-grandmother of Elana, Alex and Stella. Helen is also survived by sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was a proud and dedicated nurse, also a selfless and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends received Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in Word of God Church Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the National Aviary, 700 Arch St., Pgh., PA 15212. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LUST HERBERT HERBIE S. AGE 8...
LUST HERBERT HERBIE S. Age 87, of Shaler Township, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 27, 2018. Husband of the late Mary Louise Lust; survived by his devoted and supportive extended family members, Pam (Tom) Shray, Donna (John) Lomb, Pam Lester and Tom (Marie) Shray; brother of the late Eddie, Larry, Vincent and Amos (twin brother of Herbie) Lust. He is also survived by a niece and three nephews. Family and friends will be received from 2 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the HEALY-HAHN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 512 Grant Ave., Millvale, (412-821-2940), where a prayer service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Allegheny County Memorial Park. On-line condolences may be offered at healyhahnfuneralhomes.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SEYKO RAYMOND JOSEPH OF PENN T...
SEYKO RAYMOND JOSEPH Of Penn Twp., passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, April 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Irene (Poppi) Seyko; and his wife, Genevieve (DeFrank) Seyko. Raymond is survived by his sons, Vincent (Joni) of Penn Twp., Michael of Clairton; beloved ex-daughter-in-law, Angela DeFelice of Greentree; and his cat and companion, Bailey. He is also survived by his brother, Elias Al; and sister-in-law, Ellen Tootsie; his brother, James (late wife Barbara); and his sister, Dorothy (late husband James Jackson, Jr.); and also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Monday (Today) from 4-8 p.m. in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 702 7th Street (State Rt. 130) Trafford, 412-372-3111. Funeral liturgy will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home Tuesday with Fr. David Nazimek, officiating. Interment will follow in the New St. Joseph Cemetery, N. Versailles. www.dobrinickfhinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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