PORTIS SUZANNE Age 47, of Wilkinsburg, passed away quietly Sunday from complications of cancer. Suzanne was the daughter of the late Elroy Portis and Margaret (Burney) Portis. She is survived by her brother, Jeffrey Portis (Audrey); and sister, Sharon Portis-Ottey; nephews, E. Portis, Oscar Portis, Alexander Portis and Ethan Ottey; and nieces, Gabrielle Ottey and Jasmine Reynolds; as well as many other family and friends. Sue was employed by Republic Airlines for 18 years. Suzanne was an exceptional person who will be dearly missed. Viewing will be Saturday, November 24th from 10 a.m. 12 p.m., immediately followed by a Memorial Service at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 250 N. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Arrangements entrusted to SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N. Lang Ave. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
PORTIS SUZANNE AGE 47, OF WILK...
↧
MCDOWELL JOHN H., III OF SHADY...
McDOWELL JOHN H., III Of Shadyside on Thursday, November 15, 2018. A 1964 graduate of Fort Cherry High School, John earned a B.S, degree in mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a bio statistician in several area hospitals. Briefly in real estate, his true career was as a computer programmer/analyst. While working in the ACIS Department at Carnegie Mellon University, he also was a member of Staff Council, chaired it for two terms, showed leadership in implementing ADA adaptations on campus, and earned his MPM from the Heinz School in 1997. Later he worked for TechRx before starting Vela Carina, the first of his two consulting companies. Preceded in death by his parents, John H. McDowell, Jr. and Myrtle Neil McDowell; and older sister, Mary Jo Williams. John is survived by his wife, Barra Jacob-McDowell of Pittsburgh; two nieces, Cathleen Danley Seybert (Kenny) of Washington, PA, and Gretchen Danley McNary (Ron) of Pittsburgh; extended family and friends throughout the world. Friends received at MCCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Monday, 4-8 p.m., where a remembrance Service will be on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Light refreshments will be served at John's residence party room following the service. Interment private. Please make any donations to the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (www.bradycampaign.org) or the Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org). Condolences may be left at www.mccabebrothers.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
BAGINSKI PAUL J. AGE 56 ON FRI...
BAGINSKI PAUL J. Age 56 on Friday, November 16, 2018. Beloved husband of June (Cronin) Baginski; father of Alanna E. Baginski of CA, Deanna E. Baginski, Alexander J. Baginski and Katherine J. Baginski of NY. The family will receive visitors Sunday 3 - 7 p.m., at O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California at Cooper Ave., N.S., where there will be a Funeral Serivce Monday at 10 a.m. www.obriensfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
MARASTI ANGELINA FORMERLY OF W...
MARASTI ANGELINA Formerly of Wexford on Friday, November 16, 2018. Daughter of the late Anna and Frank Moreci; wife of the late Elmo Marasti; beloved mother of Buddy, Mick, Tony and Graceann; sister of the late Rose Madder, Grace, Frank and John Moreci; also survived by grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. Friends and family received Sunday 2-6 p.m., at the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Hwy., Wexford, PA 15090. Funeral Mass on Monday at 10 a.m., in St. Alphonsus Church Wexford. Everyone please meet at the church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
KOZLOWSKI JASON M. (KOZ) AGE 3...
KOZLOWSKI JASON M. (KOZ) Age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 3, 2018, of Shaler Twp., Formerly of Troy Hill. Beloved son of Deborah Krist of Shaler Twp. and Jerome Kozlowski of Florida; nephew to Rick Krist; and cousin to Jordan Krist; lifetime best friend and bro of Jaime Lunz; also survived by furry friend, Capone. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kathy and Richard Krist; and grandmother Florence Kozlowski. A memorial service for Jason will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jason's honor may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
ESCAJEDA JOHN A. AGE 84, ON FR...
ESCAJEDA JOHN A. Age 84, on Friday, November 16, 2018, of Castle Shannon. Beloved husband of 62 years to the late Bernice A. "Bernie" Escajeda; loving father to Michael J. (Sharon) of Baldwin, Debra (Richard) Huebner of Castle Shannon, and John E. (Nanette) of Phoenix, AZ; grandfather of Justin (Christina), Jerry, Marissa, Timothy, Eric, Klay, Jacob, and Kayla; greatgrandfather of Arianna, Gianah, Declan, and Ava; brother of Luis, Rosemary Skinner, and the late Ruben; also survived by several nieces and nephews. John served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was an electrical engineer and worked as a consultant on public transportation in many places, in and out of the country. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., (412) 881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Tuesday, November 20, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of The Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10 a.m. Interment will be held privately. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
SESERKO MARIE B. AGE 97, OF SH...
SESERKO MARIE B. Age 97, of Shaler Twp., on November 16, 2018. Wife of Joseph J. Seserko; mother of Joseph C. (Julie) and John S. (Jeanne) Seserko and the late James G. Seserko (surviving wife, Sandra); grandmother of Cassandra (Bryce) Marxsen, Aubrie (Trae) Mayeux, Hilary Seserko (fiancé, Brandon Utz), and Hayden Seserko; greatgrandmother of Alexandra and Shaw Marxsen and James Mayeux. Visitation Sunday 1-4 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA. Funeral Service Monday 10:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 66 Grant Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15223. The family would like to thank the staff of Concordia at Rebecca Residence and the team from Good Samaritan Hospice for their care, love, and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested in Marie's name to Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Please visit us at neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
TROIANO ELIZABETH "BETSY" MCCA...
TROIANO ELIZABETH "BETSY" McCABE Age 88, passed away on November 17 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. A long-time resident of the Pittsburgh area, Betsy will be remembered for her love of family, the game of Bridge, Notre Dame football, and Pittsburgh sports teams. Betsy leaves behind her devoted children, Frank Troiano and wife, Susan, Betsey O'Brien and husband, Dan, Maggi Qualters and husband, Rich; grandsons; and a granddaughter; she was predeceased by her husband, Frank; son, Eugene; and sister, Dorothy; Betsy is also survived by her loving sister, Peggy Korff; and many nieces and nephews. A mass and celebration of life will be planned in Pittsburgh within the coming months. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
EIRKSON AGNES L. AGE 87, OF PI...
EIRKSON AGNES L. Age 87, of Pine Twp., on Friday, November 17, 2018. Wife of the late Rod Eirkson; mother of Kenneth (Maria) and James (the late Danya) Eirkson; grandmother of Ben, Emily and Cole. Family and friends received Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Hwy., Wexford, PA 15090. Funeral services on Wednesday, at 10 a.m. in Salem United Methodist Church, Wexford. Everyone please meet at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Salem Church Endowment Fund, 350 Manor Rd., Wexford, PA 15090. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
SILVIO ALBERT C., JR. ON THURS...
SILVIO ALBERT C., Jr. On Thursday, November 15, 2018, Albert, age 82 of North Versailles, passed away. Son of the late Albert C., Sr. and Florence (Sacco) Silvio; beloved husband of the late Susan (McKee) Silvio; loving father of Carmen (Sandy) Silvio, Ronald (Katie) Silvio, Trina (Terry) Byers, Albert Silvio, and the late Anthony (the late Sheilah) Silvio; brother of Patricia (Mike) Yorio, Anthony (Lorraine) Silvio, Margaret (the late Danny) Sorg, the late Frank (the late Pat) Silvio, and the late Joseph (Darlene) Silvio; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Friends received Sunday, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, 433 Lincoln Highway, East McKeesport, PA 15035. Mass of Christian burial Monday, 10 a.m., St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Burial will follow in Allegheny County Memorial Park, McCandless, PA. www.kutchfuneralhome.org Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
BRINKMAN BRUCE L. AGE 69, OF D...
BRINKMAN BRUCE L. Age 69, of Dormont, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Beloved father of Gina A. Brinkman; former spouse and friend of Lori Brinkman; survived by his loving sister, Kris Marra, Marilyn Brinkman and her son, James Wimberley. Bruce proudly served as a Marine during the Vietnam War. Family and friends welcome Sunday, 4-8 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., where a celebration of life service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Burial in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to www.gofundme.com www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
WAGNER EDWARD M. AGE 76, OF MC...
WAGNER EDWARD M. Age 76, of McCandless, formerly of Lawrenceville, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018. He was the loving husband for 53 years to Pat (Flajnik) Wagner; beloved father of Cindy Capp, Debbie Heneghan and the late Kathy Wagner; he is also survived by four grandchildren, Katie and Ashley Capp and Evan and Aaden Heneghan; a brother, Philip Wagner; and two sisters, Nancy Stephany and Carol Reilly. Prior to his retirement, he worked for 33 years for H.J. Heinz Co.. Friends will be received on Monday from 1-7 p.m. in the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. Condolences may be offered at www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
THOMAS KEVIN AGE 51, OF MT. WA...
THOMAS KEVIN Age 51, of Mt. Washington, on Monday, November 5, 2018. Beloved husband for 25 of years of Tina Janet (Kratochwill); guiding father of Tyler; son of the late Odelia Santodonato; also survived by three cousins. Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life Service at LAUGHLIN CREMATION AND FUNERAL TRIBUTES, 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon. (Please watch for the date and time to be announced on our website: www.laughlinfuneralhome.com.) Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
HALAPIN DR. RICHARD A. ON NOVE...
HALAPIN DR. RICHARD A. On November 16, 2018, Dr. Richard A. Halapin, age 79, of McCandless, formerly of the North Side, beloved fiancé of Patty Doyle; father of Leesa (Todd Orange) Halapin, Richard Michael (Joel) Halapin, Natalie (Matthew Giordanengo) Halapin and Richard Alan Halapin; brother, Robert (Gloria Jean) Halapin; grandfather of Alex Orange, Jack Halapin, Mikey Halapin, Gunner Dongieux. Richard died peacefully at home following a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his children. Richard was born on October 18, 1939 to Helen and Michael Halapin in Pittsburgh, PA. He had received a scholarship to attend the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his Bachelor's and Master's in Chemical Engineering, a Master's in Business Administration, and then a Doctorate in Operations Research. In 1965, Richard joined the United States Air Force, ultimately achieving the rank of Colonel after transitioning to the Air Force Reserves in 1979. During his military career, Richard served as a William Foster Visiting Scholar and political analyst, U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, on Strategic Arms Reduction (START) negotiations, and had been awarded multiple honors and medals, including The Meritorious Service Medal and The Legion of Merit. As a civilian, held positions in the fields of Nuclear and Chemical Engineering and later as faculty at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In his retired life, Richard achieved his life-long dream of spending his time sailing all along the East Coast and Florida Keys, with his fiance, Patty at his side. When not busy exploring the coastline, Richard and Patty became well-known in the swing dancing circles of Northern Pittsburgh. Friends received Monday, November 19th, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Highway. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Andrew the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church, 235 Logan Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Andrew the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church. www.simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
DENK ALTHEA R. AGE 97, OF PITT...
DENK ALTHEA R. Age 97, of Pittsburgh, peacefully embarked on her next adventure on November 15, 2018. Althea is survived by her loving children, Thomas (Elizabeth) Denk and Roxanne (Jeff) Neubert; Grandma of Heidi (Paul) Tomasko, Kellie (D.J. Petrelli) Denk, Ashley (Joe) Hildreth, and Jonathan Denk; Great-Grandma of seven; sister of Donald (Barbara) Lape; she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman J. Denk; son, Norman D. Denk; parents, Levi and Margaret Lape; siblings, Leone Hoelke, Robert Lape, and James Lape. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Blessing Service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home's chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to The Baptist Home Society at www.baptisthomessociety.org. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
STANIER CAROLE ANN KENNEDY ON ...
STANIER CAROLE ANN KENNEDY On November 14, 2018, Carole, aged 84, passed away peacefully in Miami Beach, FL surrounded by her family. Born in New York, NY. Graduated from Chatham College (Bachelor's) and Nova University (Master's). Longtime resident of Pittsburgh and South Florida. Potter and sculptor. Retired as Principal of Dania Elementary School, FL. Carole is survived by her daughter, Rebecca (Allan); son, John, Jr. (Ryoko); and granddaughter, Lara; sisters, Lisa (Rick), Chris, and Liz; preceded in death by beloved husband of 59 years, Dr. J. Donald Stanier. Private interment at a later date at Calvary Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh, where memorial donations may also be made. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
CZEMERDA REV. EDWARD M. AGE 63...
CZEMERDA REV. EDWARD M. Age 63, a priest for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at UPMC Passavant. He was born in New Kensington on July 25, 1955 and is the son of Zora (Lazo) Czemerda and the late Martin J. Czemerda. He is survived by his mother, Zora; his brother, Nicholas (Mary Jane) Czemerda; his sister, Christine Czemerda (Rhonda Kittle); his nephew, Brandon M. Czemerda; his nieces, Nicole E. Czemerda, Caiti and Allyson Enciso. Fr. Ed was a 1973 graduate of Deer Lakes High School, a 1977 graduate of Music at Illinois State University and was ordained in 1987 by the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He served 1987-1992 at St. John the Baptist Parish, Plum, 1993-1996 at St. Ferdinand Parish, Cranberry Twp., 1996-2002 at the Gilmary Diocesian Center, Coroapolis, 2002-2004 at St. Albert the Great Parish, Baldwin, 2005-2007 Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington, PA, 2007-2009 St. Anne Parish, Castle Shannon, 2009-2012 St. John Vianney Manor, 2012-2015 St. Alphonsus Parish, Wexford, 2015-2018 St. Rita Parish, Munhall & Resurrection Parish, West Mifflin and presently at St. Joseph Parish, Duquesne. Family and friends will be received Monday, November 19, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Holy Family R.C. Church, 787 Freeport Road, Creighton, PA 15030, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Bishop David A. Zubik, Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Twp. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to Diocese of Pittsburgh, Youth Programs, 111 Blvd. of Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Arrangements by the PAUL R. AJAK FUNERAL HOME, Creighton. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
↧
KATZ JACOB "JAKE" AGE 91, OF M...
KATZ JACOB "JAKE" Age 91, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly Munhall, passed away on November 15, 2018, after a well-lived and very rich life. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Estelle, of 60 years; parents, Louis and Freda; and brothers, Harry (Mary), Ken Morris (Doris), and Saul (Phyllis); loving and proud father of Owen (Brenda), Linda, and Curtis (Mary); loving and proud Pap Pap to granddaughters, Marissa, Emily, and Sarah (Karen); also survived by close friend and companion, Phyllis Madden; and many nephews and nieces. Born and raised above his father's shoe repair shop in the depression era melting pot of the Woods Run section of Pittsburgh's North Side, so beloved by its residents that they would, many years thereafter during periodic reunions, still sing a song about it ("Have you ever been in that city, the place they call Woods Run...") After graduating from Oliver High School, in 1945, where he won, among other things, the Unselfish Service Award (his "easy manner and hard work will make him succeed in whatever the future holds for him"), Jake joined the Navy and was stationed in Hawaii at war's end. He went on to study Electrical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, where he, before graduating in 1949, became one of the founding members of an engineering students' club called PE x that held regular reunions and established a scholarship for Pitt Engineering students. From 1950 to 1956, Jake traveled the country working on electrostatic precipitators for Research-Cottrell. It was during those years he first saw Estelle at a dance in New York, followed her across the dance floor in an effort to convince her to dance with him, and thereafter to marry him. They settled back in Pittsburgh (Munhall), where he went to work for US Steel at its Duquesne Works. After eight years as a maintenance foreman, he decided to return to the air pollution control field as a consultant engineer, first obtaining a Master of Science in Hygiene with a major in air pollution, and then starting "Jacob Katz Associates," later to become Precipitator Technology, Inc. Jake became, over the next 14 years, one of the country's preeminent experts in the operation of electrostatic precipitators, joining technical societies including the Air Pollution Control Association (taking on leadership positions) and the ASME Power Test Code Committee (helping to develop stack sampling methodology), writing and presenting technical papers (nine on air pollution, seven of which dealt specifically with precipitators), and eventually authoring in 1979 "The Art of Electrostatic Precipitation," which is an industry-wide textbook. He and Estelle started his retirement in Florida in the early 1980s, when they took up golf, tennis, and traveling, and he refined his passion for stock market investing (about which he both lectured and wrote (including authoring "Investing for Retirement"). He and Estelle returned to Pittsburgh on a full-time basis to be closer to their grandchildren in 2006, eventually settling at the Covenant, later to become the Concordia of South Hills. He became active in their new community, serving as the president of the residents' council and working ceaselessly to improve the quality of his fellow residents' lives, continued to write and lecture on the stock market, and where he and Estelle enjoyed weekly games of progressive gin with their children and grandchildren. As with Estelle, Jake donated his body to the Humanity Gifts Registry for the training of medical students and the advancement of science, thinking of how he might help humanity even at the end. He had a matchless work ethic, was an unrepentant punster, consummate gentleman, always put others first, saw the best in everybody, and was beloved by all who knew him. A private family celebration of his life will be held at a later time. Arrangements entrusted to ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook www.musmannofh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
GAZICA MARIE (NASCONE) AGE 82,...
GAZICA MARIE (NASCONE) Age 82, unexpectedly on Friday, November 16, 2018, of Whitehall. Beloved wife of 62 years to Bill Gazica; loving mom to Eric (Brenda) Gazica, Michele (Robert) Spetter, and the late Jeff (survived by Michele) Gazica; proud grammy of Rick (Erin), Amber, Kiera, and Cecilia Gazica; great-grammy of Ben, Will, and Anna; sister of Connie Gilmore, Joe, and the late Nicholas Nascone; also survived by in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Monday, November 19 and Tuesday, November 20 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 10:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧
KONDOS JOHN A. AGE 48, OF WEST...
KONDOS JOHN A. Age 48, of West Mifflin, died Friday, November 16, 2018. He was born September 30, 1970 in McKeesport and is the son of Andrew and Anna Kalpidou Kondos of West Mifflin. In addition to his parents, John is survived by his brothers, Constantine "Dean" (Cathy) Kondos of White Plains, NY, James (Nadia) Kondos of Jefferson Hills; and nieces, Dimitria, Elana, and Anna Kondos; uncles, Lazaros (Athoula) Kalpidis of Athens, Greece, and Theodore (Katherine) Kondos of Elizabeth; cousins, Cleo Kalpidou Ioannidou and Ioannis Kalpidis; and many uncles, aunts, nephews, and cousins residing in Athens, Greece. John was a special Olympian in running, bowling and basketball in the Special Olympics. He enjoyed writing and coloring and traveling to Greece with his family. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, November 18, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor 412-678-6177). There will be a Trisagion Service at 4:00 p.m. Family and friends will gather at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1128 Summit Street, White Oak, 15131 on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Father William Zotis officiating. Burial will follow. Condolences may be made at strifflerfuneralhomes.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
↧