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GADDIE ROSIE OF HOMEWOOD. PEAC...

July 2, 2018, 7:01 pm
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GADDIE ROSIE Of Homewood. Peacefully on June 28, 2018. Beloved grandmother of Aja Gaddie; sister of Rev. James Jennings of Detroit, MI and Azer Lee Neal of Lincoln, Alabama; sister-in-law of Nancy Carter and Dorothy M. Peeler of Washington, DC. She is also survived by a great host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. at the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 6556 Shetland St., 15206. Funeral service on Saturday at 11 a.m. Professional services entrusted to COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC. 412-661-5916 costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PAOLICELLI GLORIA P. THREE WEE...

July 3, 2018, 7:01 pm
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PAOLICELLI GLORIA P. Three weeks short of her 89th birthday on June 29, 2018. She joins her husband, Chuck, to be with their Lord and Savior. Survived by her children, David (Darlene) Paolicelli of Pittsburgh, PA, Richard (Becky), of Ashburn, VA, Lynn (Terry) Paolicelli, of Furlong, PA, and Janet Paolicelli, of Columbus, OH; grandchildren, David (Anne) Paolicelli, of Mt. Lebanon, PA, Beth (Brian) Patterson, of Leesburg, VA, Drew Paolicelli of Castle Shannon, PA, Megan Harpe of Columbus, OH, and Alexandra Paolicelli of Richmond, VA; great-grandchildren Avery, Brooklyn, Elizabeth, Teresa, and Austin; nieces, Barbara (Tony) Lombardi, Jane Sarra, and Rebecca Lombardi. Gloria was most proud of her family, which extended to friends of her children and grandchildren. She also loved her career as a hairdresser that spanned more than 65 years. Gloria was a devoted member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church. Friends and family will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Thursday, July 5, 2018 from 2-8 p.m. where a funeral prayer will be held on Friday morning at 11:30. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 12:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin School. Interment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies following the Mass. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHADE HELEN MRVOS MOST RECENT...

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SCHADE HELEN MRVOS Most recently of Bridgeville Rehab & Care Center, Bridgeville, formerly of Robinson Township, age 94, on Monday, July 2, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Howard R. Schade; daughter of the late Simo Mrvos and Simica (Trbovich) Mrvos. She is survived by her loving children, Janice, Glenn (Jan), Craig (Jackie), and Tim (Karen); and will be missed by her nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; also survived by her cousin, Nick Mamula; and thirteen nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sophie Mrvos, and brothers Sam and George Mrvos. Helen was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Carnegie, where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years, was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church Women, the Comforters, and was a volunteer for Meals On Wheels. Once her children were raised, she worked at Ohio Valley Hospital for 29 years, finishing her career as a Ward Secretary on the 3rd floor, where she thought of her co-workers as her family. She was happiest in her kitchen, cooking for anyone and for any occasion. Helen made friends easily and was loved by all who knew her. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at HENNEY, BRADWELL & NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME, 524 Washington Ave., Carnegie, PA. Funeral Service will be held Saturday 10 a.m. in St. John Lutheran Church, 601 Washington Ave., Carnegie. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church Christian Ed. Fund. henneybradwellnirella.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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STEFAN ROBERT J. "BOB" AGE 72,...

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STEFAN ROBERT J. "BOB" Age 72, of Ellwood City, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Born January 16, 1946, son of the late Alex and Ann (Palatka) Stefan; beloved husband of Linda J. Stefan; loving father of Todd (the late Kristen) Stefan, and Hope Meredith Wolfe; proud grandpa of Tyler Paul, and Robert Jay III. Bob was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 38 years as the Regional Director of the Office of Children, Youth, and Family Services. Private Services will be held for the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME of Cranberry. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VANGURA CAROLE THERESE (MACDON...

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VANGURA CAROLE THERESE (MACDONALD) February 23, 1938 - June 30, 2018 (80). Daughter of Malcom MacDonald and Lydia Alexin; beloved wife of Ronald Vangura; mother of Keith, David and Lisa; grandmother of Casey, Amber, Anna, Sean, Jonas, Eva Helene and Vanessa; great-grandmother of Cameron. Beloved wife of 55 years and devoted and ever loving mother and grandmother. Carole succumbed to the effects of lung and bone cancer. She passed peacefully in the presence of family and the Father. Some of her last words to her bedside family were, “My mother and others are here for me with the Horses, and they want me to go with them.” She was supported and told by her family that she was going to a “very beautiful and wonderful place.” She was assured by family that everything “here” would be “ok” and she “needed to go.” She passed quietly, peacefully and comfortably within a day. May God bless each and every one of us. She will forever be remembered and adored. Visitation Thursday, July 5, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Visitation Friday, July 6, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME: 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pgh., PA 15236. Funeral Mass 1:00 p.m. at St. Thomas A' Becket Church: 139 Gill Hall Rd., Jefferson Hills, PA 15025. Memorial Reception 2:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. at Salvatore's: 5001 Curry Rd., Pgh., PA 15236. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LIPOVSIK VICTORIA J. AGE 72, O...

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LIPOVSIK VICTORIA J. Age 72, of McKees Rocks, passed away July 2, 2018. She was the beloved wife of John; loving mother of Lori and William; devoted grandmother of Lauren and Cole as well as numerous great-grandchildren; sister of Kathy and Debbie. Family and friends will be received FRIDAY from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks. mcdermottfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FUSCO JAMES A. AGE 76, OF PENN...

July 3, 2018, 7:01 pm
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FUSCO JAMES A. Age 76, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, on Monday, July 2, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 2, 1941, in Pittsburgh to the late Gernard and Mary (Longo) Fusco; proceeded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Blanche L. Fusco; beloved father of Guy J. (Cathy) Fusco, Gregory J. (Danielle) Fusco; grandfather of Nikki, Taylor, and Brooke; brother of the late Guy J. Fusco; brother-in-law of Kathi (Henry) Mannella, Karen (Jeff) Arnold, and Rebecca (the late Joseph) Donatucci; uncle of Jennifer (Jason) Pappas and Michelle Donatucci; great-uncle of Julia Pappas; also survived by many loving cousins. Friends received Thursday, 3-8 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills, where a Blessing Service will be held Friday 10:00 a.m. Entombment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MILLER ANTOINETTE C. "TONI" (D...

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MILLER ANTOINETTE C. "TONI" (DEZI) Age 90, of Shaler Twp., on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” W. Miller; loving mother of Patricia A., Thomas G. (Jeanie), Michelle, and Jackie Miller; dear grandmother of Brandon Thomas Miller; sister of Marie Coco, Joe Dezi and the late Rocky, Guy, Donna, and Juliet Dezi; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends will be received on Friday, from 2 to 8 p.m., at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in All Saints Church, Etna, on Saturday at 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BELL GEORGE ON JULY 2, 2018, A...

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BELL GEORGE On July 2, 2018, age 89 of Pittsburgh. Beloved husband of the late Theresa E. (Brosky) Bell; loving father of Janet (Robert) Bell, Darlene (Brian) Bell, Luke (Jean) Bell, and the late George (surviving Elizabeth) Bell; cherished grandfather of George, Luke, Kirsten, Nolan, Zachary, Ross, Reno, and Ronnie; brother of the late Ruth Parfit and Lillian O'Bryan; uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was dedicated and loved his family a veteran of the Marine Corp. and active member of the Mary S. Brown UMC. Friends received on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main Street, Munhall, 412-461-6394. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday 11:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EVANISH MARGARET (VARVARICS) 1...

July 3, 2018, 7:01 pm
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EVANISH MARGARET (VARVARICS) 100, formerly of West Mifflin, passed into eternal peace July 2, 2018. Beloved wife of her late husband Nicholas J.; mother of Nicholas C. Evanish, Washington, PA, Patricia Feola (Anthony), New Smyrna Beach, FL, Charles F. Evanish (Bernie), West Mifflin; cherished grandmother of Lisa Lorenz (Jason), Castaic, CA, John Feola (Katrina), Birmingham, AL, and Nicholas J. Evanish (Lindsay), South Park; great-grandmother of Chase Feola, US Marine Corps, Madelyn and Parker Feola, Birmingham, AL, and Ambrose Charles Evanish, South Park. Margaret was the sole surviving member of the Varvarics family of Salemville: father Charles, mother Helen, sisters Mary, Helen, Annie, and Pauline, brothers, Henny, Johnny, Nicky, and Michael. She left school after the eight grade, and as a teenager during the Great Depression moved to Homestead to work and help support her family. Although she had no formal education, to her family she had a Ph.D. in Motherhood, blessing the family with wonderful meals, a perfect household, and unconditional love. Margaret was a member of the West Mifflin Senior Citizens and a life-long member of Resurrection Parish. The family wishes to thank Dr. Louis Komer for his care and advice, and nurses (Sharon, JoJo, Veronica) and aides (Daniel, Ganga) and the staff at Baldwin Health Center. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Disabled Veterans of America are appreciated. Friends received on Thursday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P.M. at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394. Mass of Christian Burial will be in Resurrection R.C. Church in West Mifflin on Friday at 10:00 A.M. Please share your condolences and memories at georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GORUP DOROTHY A. AGE 93, OF CA...

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GORUP DOROTHY A. Age 93, of Canonsburg, died Monday, July 2, 2018. A kind and generous woman, who loved baking and the Slovenian Radio Hour. Beloved wife of Frank “Squirrel” Gorup; sister of Edward (Lila) Klobucher, Josephine (George) Mikitin, Mary Jane (William) Prost, Agnes (Edward) Engel; and many nieces and nephews. Friends welcome from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018 in SALANDRA FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/ supervisor, 304 West Pike St., Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. A Mass of Christian Burial 8:45 a.m. Friday in Holy Rosary Church, Muse. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Memorials can be made to the Slovenian Radio Hour, 851 F St., Pittsburgh, PA. 15209. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CAHILL GEORGE F. ON JULY 2, 20...

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CAHILL GEORGE F. On July 2, 2018 George F. Cahill, formerly of Upper St. Clair, died at age 92. Beloved husband of the late Muriel O. Cahill. George leaves behind three children, Judith (Frank) Milfeit, Linda (Wayne) King, and Mark (Terry) Cahill; four grandchildren Christopher (Jillian) Stone, Matthew Stone, Rebecca King, (Nicholas) Ferraro, Kirah Cahill; and great granddaughter, Emmylou Stone. George was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the son of Dr. Edward A. and Margaret T. Cahill. At the age of 17 he volunteered for service during WWII and was assigned to the 8th Army Air Forces, 390th bomb group. He graduated from Purdue University and in 1949 joined the Boy Scouts of America, serving councils in Milwaukee, Cincinnati, New York, and ultimately becoming Chief Scout Executive of Allegheny Trails Council (now Laurel Highlands Council). While in Pittsburgh George was instrumental in the creation of Flag Plaza. George received the Boy Scouts' highest honors including The Jubilee Medal from the Hungarian Scout Association, the Silver Beaver Award, and the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. George founded and served as President of the National Flag Foundation, organized the Pittsburgh Committee of '76, and created the Patriot Award Ceremony. He was named Pittsburgh's Man of the Year in 1975, received the General Matthew B. Ridgway Award, The Medal of Paris, and The George Washington Honor Medal. Dedicated to leadership and community service, George served with long tenures on the board of St. Clair Hospital, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, Boy Scouts of America, National Flag Foundation, and served as trustee of the American Humanics Foundation. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAURS. Family and friends welcome Thursday, 5:00-7:00 p.m., at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 724-941-3211. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10:00 a.m., at St. Thomas More Church 126 Ft. Couch Rd, Pittsburgh 15241. Interment private. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Clair Hospital Foundation; or the 390th Memorial Museum, Tucson Arizona. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHOPF IRMA A. (HOFMEISTER) AG...

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SCHOPF IRMA A. (HOFMEISTER) Age 96, formerly of Beechview, died Tuesday evening July 2, 2018. Beloved wife of the late George D. Schopf; beloved mother of Mary Margaret ( Richard) Contestabile, J. Daniel Schopf, David J. (Chris) Schopf, George E. ( Beth) Schopf; grandmother of Lisa( John) McGough, Amanda( Brooke) Holdren,, Danielle(Greg) Czegan, Jarret ( Danielle) Schopf and Ryan Schopf; great-grandmother of John Arthur, Jack Oreste Erik “ Joe”, Natalie, Kali and Nathan. Irma was the last of eight siblings. She will be especially missed by son-in law and fellow Leo, Richard Contestabile. Friends and relatives will be received at BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES INC., 421 Allegheny Ave Oakmont Thursday from 2-4, 6-8 Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 a.m., Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Harwick. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GAGER BRIAN STEWART ON JUNE 28...

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GAGER BRIAN STEWART On June 28. 2018, Brian Stewart Gager, until recently a resident of Edgartown, Ma., beloved son of Stewart Douglas and Virginia Gager of Bronxville, NY and much loved by his sister; Virginia Robinson Gager of Stamford, Ct. passed away at the age of 46. After graduating from the School of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon (a degree in Music Composition ) he returned to Pittsburgh where he worked many years before going to Edgartown where he composed, recorded and mixed music for six years. He also did the same in NYC immediately after graduating. He returned in May to Pittsburgh in hopes of doing the same work. He is survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Private arrangements by SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. www.simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LEE DONALD MIRIAM F. OF PITTSB...

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LEE DONALD MIRIAM F. Of Pittsburgh, peacefully passed away on June 30, 2018. Beloved mother of William (Billy) Donald Lee; sister of David (Kathy) Lee and Harold Lee, Jr.; three grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Friends will be received on Friday, July 6, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 250 N. Highland Ave., Pgh., PA 15206. Services will be held at the church on Saturday, July 7, at 10 a.m. Services have been entrusted to the WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, 645 McMahon Ave., Monessen, PA 15062, 724-684-6877. Trudy Taylor, funeral director in charge. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MATHEWS DONALD T. AGE 63, ON M...

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MATHEWS DONALD T. Age 63, on Monday, July 2, 2018, of Whitehall. Husband of Cynthia Mathews; father of Michelle (Kyle) Ubinger; loving Pap of Addison and Colton; son of the late Donald and Rose Mathews; brother of Wayne C. Mathews. He was a cherished brother-in-law and uncle. Don was retired from and a proud member of IBEW Local #5. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Thursday, July 5, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GILMORE CAROL AGE 81, OF SOUT...

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GILMORE CAROL Age 81, of South Fayette, formally of McKeesport, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Born in Chicago, IL on December 25, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Joan Kozak Smacker. Carol was survived by one day by her beloved husband, Donald “Ducky” Gilmore; children; Raymond (Cathie) Gilmore of Pittsburgh, Gary Gilmore of Dallas, TX, Beth Gilmore Jones of Upper St. Clair, Donald (Kelly) Gilmore of South Fayette; also survived by grandchildren; Kathryn and Christopher Jones, Olivia and Luke Gilmore, Katelyn, Raymond, Charlotte and Thomas Gilmore, and great-granddaughter; Milana Gilmore. She was preceded in death by grandson; Zachary Jones; and half-brother, Donald Kitchen. Carol's working years started at the early age of 15 at Balsamo's Foods and she retired at 73 after working as the secretary for McKeesport mayor's Lou Washowich, Joe Bendel, and Jim Brewster. Carol enjoyed the political life and supported her bosses enthusiastically. Carol loved her hometown, always looking for ways to beautify the city. She was a very devoted mother and grandmother and maintained lifelong bonds with many friends. Carol was always a free spirit and fun lover who had a zest for gardening, rock music, cooking and her family's activities. As a young lady she worked for the K-Mart camera dept. and became an excellent photographer with kids being her favorite subject. Family and friends will be received at STRIFFLER'S OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, INC., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA, (412-678-6177), on Friday, July 6, 2018 from 3-9 p.m. Mass will be held Saturday, July 7, 2018 at St. Angela Merici Church, 1640 Fawcett Ave., White Oak, PA, 15131, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at New St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be made at strifflerfuneralhomes.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TAYLOR DANIEL M. OF FOREST HIL...

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TAYLOR DANIEL M. Of Forest Hills, formerly of Morningside, age 78, on Monday, July 2, 2018. Dan was the son of the late Norman and late Aurelia (Mahony) Taylor; beloved husband of Donna (Murphy) Taylor for 56 years; loving father of Heidi Walter (Ron Naper), Daniel Mahony Taylor, Jr. (Erin Cleary Taylor) and Jennifer Brandeis (Dan); dear grandfather of Larry and Lauren Walter; Ava Mairéad Taylor; Benjamin, William, Ellie and Jacob Brandeis; proud great-grandfather of Henry, Anna, Charles and Tinny; brother of the late Norman Taylor (surviving spouse, Roslyn); uncle of Cynthia DiBattiste (John), Mary Schwartz (Andrew) and the late Norman J. Taylor, III; cousin of Mary Elizabeth Mahony Towell (Steve). Dan was a 1957 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a 1961 graduate of Duquesne University where he was a member of the Gamma Phi Fraternity. He later achieved a Masters in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. Dan was employed for 20 years at St. Francis Hospital in the Drug and Alcohol Recovery program and later worked at the St. John Brighton Woods Treatment Center. Dan then became the Executive Director of CATY services in Point Breeze. Dan also maintained a private practice in counseling. Dan was a member of the A.O.H., Sean McBride Division #32, in Carnegie. His passion was long-distance running, but Dan also enjoyed travelling and camping. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Friends are welcome on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pgh., 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maurice Church on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Dan will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GILMORE DONALD "DUCKY" Donald “Ducky” Gilmore, age 85, of South Fayette, formally of McKeesport, died on Monday, July 2, 2018. Born in McKeesport on November 22, 1932 and the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Mulally Gilmore. Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife Carol by one day. He is survived by children; Raymond (Cathie) Gilmore of Pittsburgh, Gary Gilmore of Dallas, TX, Beth Gilmore Jones of Upper St. Clair, Donald (Kelly) Gilmore of South Fayette. Also survived by grandchildren; Kathryn and Christopher Jones, Olivia and Luke Gilmore, Katelyn, Raymond, Charlotte and Thomas Gilmore, and great-granddaughter; Milana Gilmore. Also preceded in death by grandson; Zachary Jones, brothers; Thomas Gilmore, Martin Gilmore, Raymond Gilmore and sisters; Rose Gilmore Busch, Katherine Gilmore Cready, Elizabeth Gilmore Schreiner and Marylou Gilmore. Donald was a renowned football player for the McKeesport Tigers who went on to play for the Miami Hurricanes. His US Army military service took him to Japan for two years where he served as part of the general's staff and specialized in telecommunications craft that prepared him for a long career with Motorola/Busch Radio. He spent much of his free time coaching youth football and baseball in McKeesport and was a mentor for many young men. Family and friends will be received at STRIFFLER'S OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, INC., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA (412-678-6177), on Friday, July 6, 2018 from 3-9 pm. Mass will be held Saturday, July 7, 2018 at St. Angela Merici Church, 1640 Fawcett Ave., White Oak, PA, 15131, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at New St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be made at strifflerfuneralhomes.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BEDEL JEAN RUTH (RUYAK) JEAN W...

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BEDEL JEAN RUTH (RUYAK) Jean was born in Pittsburgh on February 9th, 1932. Her parents were Joseph and Mary (Matsko) Ruyak. She was the youngest of three children with brother John and sister Elsie. She was married to Denis Bedel for over 62 years and had three children: Mark (Elizabeth Gorski), Denise Bedel Deffner and Brian (Melissa Marcotulli); Jean was blessed with six grandchildren: Marisa, Evan, Anthony, Gianna, Sean and Gabriella. She was an executive with North Hills High School Sports boosters, as well as many other school organizations. Jean and Denis were involved for 21 years with Catholic Engaged Encounter, presenting marriage preparation weekends for over 2,000 engaged couples. Both she and Denis were also involved with the national organization, the Outline Task Force, preparing and modifying the presentations for the weekends. The recruitment of priests to be weekend presenters was also part of her ministry. This involved working with the priests on their presentations. Jean had a talent for decorating, floral arrangements in particular. Jean also had a great affection for dogs, especially the smaller black and tan Dacshunds, like the two canine loves of her life, Nicky and Heidi. Above all was Jean's love of her family, exemplified by her 13-year odyssey through 15 neurologists to find a remedy for Denise's epilepsy, with culmination in brain surgery in 1987 that controlled her seizures. Special thanks to Drs. Richard Dashieff and John K. Vries at UPMC. Jean never knew that everyone who met her instantly fell in love with her. Friends received Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Highway North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa of Avila Church, Saturday 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Catholic Charties. To view this tribute or make an online consolation please go to www.devlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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