WHITAKER HENRIETTA R. (SCHULTZ) Age 88, of McDonald, on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Wife of the late Louis H. Whitaker, Sr.; mother of Louis H. (Robin) Whitaker, Jr., Diana Meyer and the late Larry E. Whitaker, Norma J. Yetsick and Patty L. Sellers; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several great-great- grandchildren; sister of the late Charles E. Schultz, Pearl Balog, Dorothy Baux and Betty Jane Smida. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie, where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. leohenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FROLLINI-CONWAY PAULA ON SATUR...
FROLLINI-CONWAY PAULA On Saturday, May 12, 2018, age 59, of Shaler Twp. Beloved wife of Richard Conway; loving sister of Dominick Frollini Jr. (Rose), David Frollini (Mike) and Adrianne Frollini; aunt of Fr. William Dorner, Elizabeth McClain, Nick Frollini and Sarah Paez; also survived by two great-nieces and one great-nephew. Preceded in death by her parents, Dominick Frollini, Sr. and Rita Frollini (Panza). Arrangements by WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Sharpsburg. SERVICES PRIVATE. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KEFALOS KATHLEEN (YIAYIA) AGE ...
KEFALOS KATHLEEN (YIAYIA) Age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 13, 2018. Loving mother of Angela Pantelas and Mary (Aristotle) Avialiotis; Yia Yia of Christina (Adam) Bishop, Nicole (Michael) Heinz, Sophia (Jay) Petraitis, Antoni Avialiotis, and George Avialiotis; great Yia Yia of Kaliopi and Mary; dear sister of Gust (Doris) Kefalos and Barbara Mahoney. Kathleen was born in Verona, PA but was raised on the beautiful island of Ikaria, Greece. Yiayia lived a full life, from seeing her children and grandchildren marry to spoiling her two great-grandchildren. She had a profound love for her family which extended to all animals, from her dogs and cats she adopted from the streets of Ikaria to the cardinals she cared for in the backyard. Her favorite parts of the day included listening to her favorite grandson play the guitar, strolling for deals at Marshalls and always making sure everyone was well fed. Friends and relatives will be received on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 9 a.m. until time of 11 a.m. funeral service at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 419 South Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Arrangements by BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JURY DAVID J. ON SUNDAY, MAY 1...
JURY DAVID J. On Sunday, May 13, 2018, David J., age 57, of Finleyville, formerly of South Park. Beloved husband of the late Cynthia M. (Warner) Jury; brother of Wayne (Dorothy) Jury, Skip (Susan) Jury, Bobby (Vicki) Jury, Lori (Steve) Monte and the late Dianna M. Bero; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Dave was the owner of Jury's Pizza and Angel Springs Stables, which he ran with his wife, Cindy. A celebration of Dave's life will be held at a later date. Notice of day and time later. Arrangements by GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC. - (412) 655-4600. Condolences may be offered for the family at www.GriffithFH.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAVERY WILLIAM BILL UNEXPECT...
LAVERY WILLIAM BILL Unexpectedly on Sunday, May 13, 2018, of Swissvale, formerly of Greenfield. Beloved husband of 19 years to Lori (Busch) Lavery; loving father of Ryan; son of Margaret (Sedlak) Knoerl; dear son-in-law of Jack and Darlene Busch; also survived by Lori's brother, Jack and her sister, Marci; cherished uncle of Katlyn, Joey, Cameron, Emma, and Alex. He was blessed to have family and friends who cared deeply for him. Bill worked as a Corrections Officer for Allegheny County for 20 years. He was a devoted husband and father, also he was a well known Little League baseball coach in Greenfield. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in the Word of God Roman Catholic Church on Friday morning at 11 a.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KEARNEY FREDERICK FREDSTER R...
KEARNEY FREDERICK FREDSTER ROBERT, Sr. Age 72, of Jefferson Hills, passed away May 13, 2018. Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. For more information please visit www.finneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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OBERFIELD WARREN B. AGE 65, DI...
OBERFIELD WARREN B. Age 65, died unexpectedly on May 7, 2018. Son of the late Clara and Morris Oberfield and brother of the late Howard Oberfield. Survived by sister-in-law, Barbara Oberfield of Chicago; and a host of loving cousins and friends. Devoted and highly regarded expert bridge player on the regional, national and world level, and winner of multiple bridge tournaments. Also long-time devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Graveside services and Interment will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 12 Noon at Beth Abraham Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Contract Bridge League (online at ACBL Educational Foundation) or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. www.schugar.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ALDRIDGE MARGARET MARIE AGE 93...
ALDRIDGE MARGARET MARIE Age 93, of Carnegie, on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Wife of the late Raymond Aldridge; daughter of the late William and Isabel (Rihn) Oblinger; loving mother of Raymond (Lynette) Aldridge, William (Grace) Aldridge and Daniel Aldridge; sister of Carol Jean Shideler; grandmother of Alyson, Marissa, Will and Genna Aldridge. Friends welcome Thursday 7-9 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220. Funeral Service 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Entombment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave., Suite 1300, Pgh., PA 15222-1207. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WESSEL MARY ANN AGE 61, OF FIN...
WESSEL MARY ANN Age 61, of Finleyville, peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Loving wife of 35 years to Michael J. Wessel; devoted mother of Michael (Heatherlyn) Wessel and John (Emily) Wessel; cherished grandma of Alivia L. and Savannah C. Wessel; dear sister of Barbara Cantanzaro and Theresa (Fred) Brummer. Mary enjoyed baking, reading, and gardening. Her most treasured times were spent with her granddaughters. Her dog, Dixie, her cat, Dash and her turtle, Flash will miss her deeply. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Immediate family and close friends welcome Wednesday 1-3 p.m. at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211. Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home at 3 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, c/o PNC Bank, PO Box 535240, Pittsburgh, PA 15253. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MORRIN MARGARET MCERLAIN ON MO...
MORRIN MARGARET McERLAIN On Monday, May 14, 2018, of Forest Hills, and formerly of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Beloved mother of Dermot Morrin (Denise) of Plum, Brendan Morrin (Beth) of Coral Springs, FL, Kevin Morrin (Ana Maria) of Richmond, TX, Maureen Horgan (Roger) of Collier Twp., Kathleen May (Porter) of Evergreen, CO, and Sheila Kinzler (Bill) of McCandless; loving grandmother of Dan, Kelly, Lindsey, Melissa (Chris), Brian, Conor, Colleen, Maggie, Darby, Brendan, Katie, and Jack; proud great-grandmother of Matthew, Maci, Brady, and Aubrey; sister of Mary Kubick and Joseph McErlain. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Darby J. Morrin. She was a woman of faith. Friends received at WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., 3604 Greensburg Pike, Forest Hills, PA 15221, Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maurice Church Thursday 10 a.m. Interment in All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BURKHARDT WILLIAM DAVID AGE 91...
BURKHARDT WILLIAM DAVID Age 91, of Peters, formerly of Munhall, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 12, 2018. Husband of 38 years to the late Gilda Burkhardt; father of William James (Cathy) Burkhardt and Robert Alan (Eileen) Burkhardt; grandfather of Grant, Nicole, Lucas, and William; brother of the late James Burkhardt; and son of the late James and Annabelle Burkhardt. William was a veteran of the United States Navy (1944-1946) and a dedicated employee of US Steel- Homestead Works for over 30 years. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor's degree in 1950. Bill was a Vita volunteer for 25 years. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Blessing Service will be held Friday, May 18, 2018 at 10 am in the Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VIERLING CAPTAIN RALPH JAMES, ...
VIERLING CAPTAIN RALPH JAMES, II Captain Ralph James Vierling II, retired, born April 18, 1941, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2018, following a long and courageous battle with dementia. Ralph was born, raised, and remained a life-long resident of the Greater Pittsburgh area, with stops in Baldwin, West Mifflin, Mount Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, and Moon Township. Ralph and his family are very proud of his long and distinguished aviation career, which started by gaining his private and commercial licenses flying a multitude of equipment at Allegheny County Airport. Ralph was employed by American Air Surveys, and later joined Beckett Aviation, flying most notably for the HJ Heinz Family in a corporate pilot role. In 1965, Ralph joined Allegheny Airlines and began a 30-year journey that saw the airline grow into USAirways. His experience grew by piloting and captaining Convair 580's, Douglas DC-9's, and Boeing 757/767's. Ralph was a highly respected and skillful airman, as validated by being asked to the USAir Check Airman team where he trained hundreds of fellow pilots in the Moon Township based simulator center. Following his retirement, Ralph became actively engaged in supporting Allegheny and Beaver County Meals on Wheels and several local chapters of Alcoholics Anonymous, as both a member and a mentor. Ralph was also a member of Moon Run Presbyterian Church and proudly held Steeler season tickets for 40 seasons. Ralph is survived by his beloved wife of over 30 years, Patty. He is also survived by his daughters, Rebecca Sanns, Mary Anne (Bob) Maga, sons Mark (Missy) Vierling, James (Shelli), Dan, and Mark (Saundra) Gelzheiser; as well as 12 wonderful grandchildren. Ralph was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice (Watson, Vierling) Sullivan; father, Ralph James Vierling Sr.; and his brother, Neil Vierling. Visitation Wednesday 1-8 p.m. with further visitation on Thursday until 10:15 a.m. at COPELAND'S, MOON TOWNSHIP, 981 Brodhead Rd. His Service will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Coraopolis, 1201 Fifth Ave., Coraopolis, PA 15108. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KURELICH KATHERINE AGE 90, OF ...
KURELICH KATHERINE Age 90, of Ambridge, PA on May 9, 2018. Beloved sister of Anna Frazier. She was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Gontz, Rose Jackson, Helen Bauer and brothers, John and Michael Kurelich. Professional Services entrusted to COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOLDBERG MILDRED AGE 91, OF PI...
GOLDBERG MILDRED Age 91, of Pittsburgh, on May 11, 2018, has comfortably left this earth while her daughter, Marcy Goldberg was there holding her. She has joined her late father, Milton and her son, Paul in heaven. She also leaves behind her granddaughter, Rachael. Funeral Private. Professional Services trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to a charity of one's choice. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAMM RITA A. AGE 87, OF SHALER...
LAMM RITA A. Age 87, of Shaler Twp., on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Floyd; loving mother of Bob (Jan) and Jim (Cecilia) Lamm; proud grandmother of Jonathan, Julie, Joshua, Michael, Theresa, and Gina. Rita loved playing cards, reading, crossword puzzles, and manhattans. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Bonaventure Church, Glenshaw, on Thursday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Allegheny Health Network Hospice and Palliative Care. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RUFFING REGIS M. AGE 48, PASSE...
RUFFING REGIS M. Age 48, passed away at his home in Highland, NY, on Thursday, May 10, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. He fought a good fight. Husband of Tonia Ruffing; stepfather of Raymond Place, Jr. of Highland and Devin Quick of Gardiner, NY; son of Regis Ruffing of Monroe, NY, and the late Mary Louise (Baranesky) Ruffing; brother of Melinda Ruffing of Richmond, VA, and Marcia (James) Kania of Peterborough, NH; uncle of Casey and Jordan Kania; son-in-law of the late Betty Ann Treasure. Friends received STEPHEN D. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Route 51 (Large) Jefferson Hills 15025, (412-384-0350) Thursday, May 17, 2018, 4-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial St. Michael's Catholic Church, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth 15037, Friday, May 18, 2018, 10 a.m. For more information and condolences, visit: www.stephendslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KOZLOWSKI LORETTA J. AGE 84, O...
KOZLOWSKI LORETTA J. Age 84, of Madeira Beach, FL, passed May 12, 2018, at Jefferson Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born February 26, 1933, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Frank and Julianna Palmerich Siegel. She was preceded in death on October 4, 1998, by her husband of 42 years, Raymond M. Kozlowski, whom she married September 8, 1956. A graduate of Union High School, she attended St. Francis School of Nursing and was employed as an RN with General Electric. Among her interests, Loretta enjoyed crafting, arranging flowers, and afghan making. She also liked clowning and feeding the birds when she was at the beach. She was a member of St. James the Apostle Church. She is survived by two daughters, Lori (Mark) Bronkowski of Belle Vernon, PA, and Sharon (D.J.) Flory of Huntington Beach, CA; two sons, Mark Kozlowski of Venetia, PA, and Gregg (Lynn) Kozlowski of Slippery Rock, PA; one brother, Frank Siegel of New Castle; two sisters, Frances Molchan of Sharon, PA, and Clara Siegel of Seminole, FL; five grandchildren, Kyle (Kim) Kozlowski, Ashley (Jason) Susko, Matthew Bronkowski, Rachel Flory, and Amber Flory; and two great-grandchildren, Nicholas Say and Felicity Say. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Koshar and Zeitha Rozum and one brother, John Siegel. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the R. CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. James the Apostle Church, Rt. 422, Pulaski, PA, with the Father Vincent Kolo officiating. Burial will be in St. Philip and James Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Great Rivers Affiliate, Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693, or Pinellas County Sheriff's Dept., PO Box 2500, Largo, FL 33779. Online condolences may be offered at: www.cunninghamfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MORROW RONALD ALAN ON SATURDAY...
MORROW RONALD ALAN On Saturday, May 12, 2018, of the North Side. Son of the late Ronald Morrow and Dona Kotewicz and also survived by Eddie Kotewicz. Loving husband of Nancy Morrow/Tecza; beloved father of Justin, Theresa, Kaylee, and Nicole Morrow; cherished grandfather of Gianni Domenic Arena; brother of Robin (Cook), John Hayward, Tina Globis, Michael Morrow, Tammy Reid, Sean Morrow and the late Kevin Morrow. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Ronald was an avid outdoors man, he loved camping, fishing and hunting. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Family and friends received Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick, where a Blessing Service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Lebanon Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARIOTTI CLYDE FRANCIS OF JEFF...
MARIOTTI CLYDE FRANCIS Of Jefferson Hills, passed away at the age of 85 on May 6, 2018, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chicago, IL, and served with the United States Air Force during the Korean War, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. In 1954, he married Patricia Zytniowski and they had three sons. Clyde spent more than 45 years in active fire service in the city of Chicago, including 12 years as Chief of Training at the Chicago Fire Academy and then eight as Chief of the Tri-State Fire Protection District. Clyde was a past President of the DuPage County Fire Chiefs Association, a member of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), and a life member of the Chicago Fireman's American Legion Post No. 667. He was an Eagle Scout and spent many years volunteering with Boy Scout Troop No. 406 in Chicago. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia; and is survived by his wife, Shirley Boyle and the Boyle Family with whom he shared many wonderful memories; his sons, Duane (Westminster, CA), Leonard and his wife, Susan (Springfield, MA), and David and his wife, Michele (Oak Lawn, IL); his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private burial is scheduled at the Sarasota National Cemetery, facilitated by TOALE BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME of Sarasota. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBICH JEAN A. (PRICE) AGE 78,...
ROBICH JEAN A. (PRICE) Age 78, of Plum Boro and Murrysville, passed away on May 12, 2018. She was born on March 24, 1940 in Wilkinsburg, PA and was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Goffe) Price and beloved wife of the late Victor Robich. Jean was the loving mother of Jennifer (Joe) Woodley and Deborah (Don) Balla, Jr.; grandmother of Victoria and Luke Woodley and Paige and Julia Balla; and sister of the late Steve (June) Price. Family will welcome friends Wednesday, May 16, 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, May 17, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143 (Franklin Park/Wexford), where service will be held on Friday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. Jean graduated from Wilkinsburg High School in 1958, attended Grove City College and finished her degree at Boyce Park Community College. Along with being a homemaker, she owned the "Now & Then" consignment shop in Murrysville, was a bank teller for many years, and managed flea markets with her husband, Victor. She loved the theater, antiques, a fun casino trip, playing cards, genealogy, surfing on Ebay & Facebook, and most of all her family. Family suggests donations in Jean's name to Bring Smiles To Seniors, Inc. at bringsmilestoseniors.com. Please leave condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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