HANNA JEANNE L . (SKLEDAR) Age 87, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, of Plum, formerly of Park Place. Beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Hanna; loving mother of Joseph Hanna (Judy) of Delmont, Scott Hanna (Ellen) of Murrysville, Vicki Cohen and the late Jan of Fox Chapel, Richard Hanna (Kate) of Penn Hills and the late Glenn Hanna; dear Dee Dee of Lindsey (David), Lauren, Danielle (Patrick), Jonathan, Eric, Glenn Edward II, and Richard Alan, Jr.; great- grandmother of Lydia, Hayley, and Ian; sister of Dorothy, William, and the late Rose, Joseph, and Frank. Friends received Sunday only from 5-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale, where a Funeral Service will take place Monday morning at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Ste. E-201, Pgh., PA 15222. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BERSANI MARY E . OF BROOKLIN...
BERSANI MARY E . Of Brookline, on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Wife of the late Harry P.; beloved mother of Mary (Joe) Lafferty, Pat (the late Richard) Eck, Barbara Locksa, Sue (Thomas) Fife, and the late Harry P. Bersani, Jr.; also 12 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., (412) 561-0380, Sunday only, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 11:30 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Brookline. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KEMP BRENDA ANN (BALLARD) BREN...
KEMP BRENDA ANN (BALLARD) Brenda Ann (Ballard) Kemp, RN, age 79, died peacefully at her home in Nashua on December 11, 2018. Mrs. Kemp was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 2, 1939, a daughter of the late Everett W. and Viola Ray (Crabtree) Ballard. Brenda was the wife of Thomas Kemp. Before, moving to New Hampshire, they had lived in Pennsylvania and Colorado. Mrs. Kemp was a Registered Nurse for over 30 years and had worked at several hospitals throughout her career. While living in Pittsburgh, she had worked at Allegheny General Hospital, and the Fitzsimons Hospital in Denver, Colorado for a short time. Brenda had earned her Associate's Degree in Nursing. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Phyllis Wink; and her daughter, Cassie Lembke. Besides her beloved and devoted husband, Tom; she is survived by her granddaughter, Kayla Kemp; her brother, Everett Woody Ballard; and several nieces and nephews. SERVICES: Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of her family. The DAVIS FUNERAL HOME , One Lock Street, Nashua is assisting with arrangements, www.davisfuneralhomenh.com, (603) 883-3401 ONE MEMORY LIGHTS ANOTHER. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAILEY JOYCE A. OF OVERBROOK...
DAILEY JOYCE A. Of Overbrook, on Thursday, December 13, 2018, age 77. Wife of the late John "Jack"; beloved mother of Tom J. (Pam), John A. (Lauren), and Caroline Dailey; daughter of the late Harry and Bertha Phillips; sister of Wayne (Dottie) Phillips and the late Carol (Dave) Lintelman; grandmother of Thomas "TJ", Micheal, Ashley, Caitlyn, Danielle, Morgan, and Madison; great- grandmother of Roryanne, Joey, Riley, Caylus, and Rachel. Family and friends will be received at the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., (412) 561-0380, Sunday only, 1-5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Resurrection. Joyce was a LPN at Kane Regional Center for over 20 years. She loved to travel and visit Disney World. She loved to sew, birthday cake baking and decorating, doll collecting, and gardening. She was a beloved member of her monthly card club for over 25 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of West PA. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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METAL CHARLES MICHAEL AGE 63...
METAL CHARLES MICHAEL Age 63, of Coal Center, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018, in Pittsburgh's Monte?ore Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Charles was a 1978 graduate of California University of PA with a degree in Technology Education. He was an avid rugby player and also served as a coach for CAL U Roosterhead Rugby Club for many years. He was a skilled, award-winning businessman who served as the President and Owner of C.M.M. Associates since 1991. He had a hearty, infectious laugh and a mischievous twinkle in his eye, charming people everywhere he went. He was a skilled bowhunter, loyal friend and mentor to many. He is survived by Jeannine Metal, his loving wife of 40 years (Coal Center, PA); his sister, Charlene Givens and her husband, Ted (Export, PA); his sister, Josephine Metal-Corbin and her husband, David (Omaha, NE); and niece, Quinn Metal Corbin (Queens, NY). He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Metal; and his mother, Josephine Metal (Zuffante). A memorial service will take place in the Spring on a date yet to be announced. Donations to the Humane Animal Rescue League, 104 Broughton Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARMAN MARGARET "MARGE" PASSED...
HARMAN MARGARET "MARGE" Passed away peacefully on November 22, 2018. At her side was her devoted husband of 54 years, Jim Harman. Margaret was born May 9, 1943 to Charles and Catherine Jesteadt and is survived by her husband, James Harman; sons, Jeff and Eric Harman; and her four grandchildren. Marge will be remembered as devoted wife, great mom and a someone who loved her grandbabies above all else. Funeral service will be held at Mother of Sorrows Church, 4202 Old William Penn Hwy., Murrysville, PA 15668 on the 5th of January at 11:00a.m. In lieu of ?owers, please make a donation in honor of Marge to Cancer Research Institute at www.cancerresearch.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KWOLEK KIMBERLY M. AGE 54, ...
KWOLEK KIMBERLY M. Age 54, of South Park, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 7, 2018. Kimberly is survived by her beloved husband of 22 years, David Kwolek; cherished mother of David (Jamie) Kwolek, Jacob Kwolek and Sydney Kwolek; adored Mimi of Reese Kwolek; loving daughter of Mary "Lee" Brula; sister of Kerri DeGennaro, Timothy Brula, Marian (George) Koller and her younger twin brother, Keith (Judy) Brula; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Brula. Kim will always be remembered as a kind hearted person with a vibrant personality. The love she had for her family was unmeasurable, especially when it came to her children and her grandson. She will be sorely missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 16, 2018, from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills 15236. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 17, 2018, at 10 a.m., at St. Germaine Parish, 7003 Baptist Road, Bethel Park 15102. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAZMI HASSAN, M.D. OF SEWICK...
BAZMI HASSAN, M.D. Of Sewickley Heights, PA passed away on December 9, 2018, at age 81, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 11, 1937 in Shiraz, Iran to the late Mohamad Javad Zia and Batool Bazmi. Hassan was the beloved husband of Dr. Neptune Kasraie Bazmi for 53 years; the loving father of Bahar, Babak and Shervin; cherished grandfather of Jasmine and Haley Heusey; and survived by his dear niece, Hengameh Holly Bazmi; and several other family members both in the Unites States and in Iran. Prior to immigrating to the United States in 1974 with his family, Hassan graduated from Pahlavi Medical School and served in the Army Health Corp. In the U.S., Hassan completed his residency in General Surgery at Allegheny General Hospital, and later became the Head of General Surgery and President of the Medical Staff at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Passavant Hospital. In addition, Hassan was a Fellow of the American Society of Abdominal Surgeons. He was in private surgical practice for over 27 years in the North Hills, where he served thousands of patients in his community. In addition to being a dedicated surgeon, Hassan found much joy in spending time with friends and family, playing tennis and basketball, and singing classical Persian music. Remembrance services will be held in his honor at the Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community (100 Norman Drive) in Cranberry Township, PA on Friday, December 14th from 6-8 p.m. EST. In lieu of ?owers, the family suggests making a donation to The Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania. You can donate online at their website https://pfwpa.org or donate by phone by calling the Foundation at (412) 465-1112. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SUNSERI ANN M. (GRAHAM) AGE ...
SUNSERI ANN M. (GRAHAM) Age 86, on Monday, December 10, 2018. Loving wife of the late Anthony C. Sunseri; beloved mother of James (Lois), Nino (Martha), Linda (D.J.) Wright, Gusty (Karen) and Sal (Roxann) Sunseri; cherished grandmother of Anthony, Courtney Rogers, Gusty, Tara Gee, Amber Fite, Ryan, Bethany Thomas, Whitney, Ross, Natalie Taylor, Justin Wright, Tatiana, Atalya, Gusty, Jaclyn Ellis, Tino, Ashlyn and Vinnie; also 21 great- grandchildren; sister of Judith Graham, the late Howard, Katherine O'Brien, Edward and Phillip Graham. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Stanislaus Church, 21st and Smallman Streets in the Strip District on Monday, December 17, 2018, at 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Ann Sunseri was the Matriarch of the Sunseri family. Family and friends called her "BA" for Big Ann. Big not because of her physical stature, but Big because of her personality, the love she bestowed not only upon her ?ve children, 18 grandchildren and 21 great- grandchildren, but also on every one of her children's friends and teammates that she graciously invited to her kitchen table. Big was the impact she had on so many lives. Big was her compassion, eternal smile and empathy to those who sought her unique forms of wisdom. She was a mother to ?ve, but like a second mother to so many others. She will be missed by all of those she has touched as she made everyone she touched feel so special. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUSH PAUL H. AGE 72, OF ...
BUSH PAUL H. Age 72, of Latrobe, died Monday, December 10, 2018, at The Grove at Latrobe. He was born September 21, 1946, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Robert H. and Emma C. (Barrett) Bush; brother of Robert J. Bush, of Washington Township, Marilyn R. Sero (George), of Penn Hills, and Richard T. Bush (Lauren), of Shef?eld Lake, Ohio; and uncle of Michelle Knox. Paul was formerly employed by Charles Chips Distributors. He was Catholic by faith. A gathering of family and friends will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday in VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC ., 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, (724) 468-1177, prior to a Funeral Mass that will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Monday in St. John Baptist de la Salle Catholic Church, 497 Athena Drive, Delmont, with Father Efren Ambre, as celebrant. Interment in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont, will follow. In lieu of ?owers, donations to be accepted at The Grove at Latrobe, 576 Fred Rogers Drive, Latrobe, Pa, 15650. Vaia Funeral Home Inc., 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, (724) 468-1177, has been entrusted with the arrangements. To send online expressions of sympathy or to obtain grief support information please visit: VaiaFuneral Homecom. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DAUN- SMITH MATTHEW J. SADLY ...
DAUN- SMITH MATTHEW J. Sadly on Friday, December 7, 2018, Matthew, age 25 of Millvale. Loving father of Cali Rae Smith; beloved son of Arlene (Tim) Manski, Steven (Kristy) Smith; brother of Steven, Jr. and Geary Smith; uncle of Kaleb and Jackson; grandson of the late James and Elizabeth Daun and Ted and Norma Smith. Friends received at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME INC., Butler at 52nd Street, Lawrenceville. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Spirit Parish on Monday 10 a.m. Visitation Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HANNA JEANNE L . (SKLEDAR) AGE...
HANNA JEANNE L . (SKLEDAR) Age 87, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, of Plum, formerly of Park Place. Beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Hanna; loving mother of Joseph Hanna (Judy) of Delmont, Scott Hanna (Ellen) of Murrysville, Vicki Cohen and the late Jan of Fox Chapel, Richard Hanna (Kate) of Penn Hills and the late Glenn Hanna; dear Dee Dee of Lindsey (David), Lauren, Danielle (Patrick), Jonathan, Eric, Glenn Edward II, and Richard Alan, Jr.; great- grandmother of Lydia, Hayley, and Ian; sister of Dorothy, William, and the late Rose, Joseph, and Frank. Friends received Sunday only from 5-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale, where a Funeral Service will take place Monday morning at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Ave., Ste. E-201, Pgh., PA 15222. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BOWER HARVEY R . AGE 73, O...
BOWER HARVEY R . Age 73, of Mt. Lebanon, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Beloved husband of George Ann (McGann) Bower; loving father of Teresa (John) Shedlock and Lori Bower (Ian Kane); pap of Casey (Justin) Lewis, Shea (Patrick) McGraw, Johnny and Artie Kane; step-pap of Sara and Greg Shedlock; great-pap of Ellis Lewis and Mason McGraw; brother of Annette (Walter Chip) Huttinger; son of the late Harvey and Ann (DeCecco) Bower; nephew of Odette Flanagan; uncle of Deana Donovan and Donnie Stiegler; brother-in-law of Nancy DeCarpio, Paula Tournay and Paul Richard McGann; survived by special cousin, Leo DeCecco; many other cousins and friends. Harvey was a CPA who graduated from St. Justin High and Duquesne University. He was founder and creator of Certi?ed Fast Play. He was a pioneer in the Pro-Life movement. He was an avid writer of Letters to the Editor as he was never shy to pass on his opinion. He was a Patriot who daily consumed political and social events. His views were strong and well thought out, but most of all he was a man who loved his family and friends. Visitations on Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-6 p.m., at the BRUSCO-FALVO FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Washington. (412-381-2323). Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Mount Church on Monday at 10 a.m. PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. The family suggests contributions to the PCUC or the Salvation Army. www.bruscofalvo.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MCCLARY SGT. JASON MITCHELL AG...
McCLARY SGT. JASON MITCHELL Age 24 of Fort Carson, Colorado formerly of Fort Campbell, Kentucky and Export, PA passed away tragically from injuries sustained in Afghanistan on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Beloved husband of Lillie Renee (Ashbaugh) McClary; loving father of Jett Isaac and Jason James McClary; adored son of Raymond and Jolynn Maiolie; brother of Jennifer (Jason) Lorent and Jeffrey (Katrina) Ritter; son-in-law of Eric Ashbaugh and Lillie (Mike) Ayers; brother-in-law of Eric, Ryan, Autumn, and Faith Ashbaugh and Kim Nielsen; also survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Jason was a hard worker who attained his certi?cation in machining while attending Kiski Area High School. He was a devoted Christian and attended Keystone Christian Church in Export. His hobbies included working on his Corvette, riding dirt bikes, and shooting guns. Jason was a devoted father and husband who loved spending time with his family. He received the following decorations during his active military service: Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device, Army Commendation Medal with Service Device, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal with Combat Service, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Combat Service, Combat Infantry Badge, and the Air Assault Badge. Family and friends will be received Monday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m., at the CORNERSTONE MINISTRIES, 2200 Cornerstone Ln., Export, PA 15632 (724-733-0070) where services will be Tuesday, 10:30 a.m . Interment with Full Military Honors will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, contributions may be made to the Jason McClary Memorial Fund (established for his three year old and 11 month old sons) and sent to S&T Bank, 2388 Route 286, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Arrangements by the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC ., (MONROEVILLE/PLUM CHAPEL) (412-856-4747). www.jobefuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FRIEDMAN BERNARD M. AGE 93, DI...
FRIEDMAN BERNARD M. Age 93, died peacefully after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. A Pittsburgher his whole life, he had a sense of humor and a joie de vivre that he passed on to his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends. He will be missed by his wife, Vitie; his children, Daniel, Janet and Marty Seltman, Erica, Jack and Karen, and Sally; his grandchildren, O.E. Zelmanovich and Rayden Sorock, Jake and Cortney Seltman, Hillary Friedman, and Max Friedman; his great grandchildren evoked his smiles until his last day: Noah, Ari and Isaiah Seltman, and Calder Sorock. Donations can be made to Ahava Memory Care Unit, c/o JAA, 200 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. There will be a celebration of his life on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 1-4 p.m. at the home of Jack and Karen Friedman. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SMITH TANYA ELIZABETH (MOORE) ...
SMITH TANYA ELIZABETH (MOORE) On Sunday, December 9, 2018, age 56, of Braddock, PA. Mother of Terrence A. Smith and Alicia Nicole Smith; daughter of Pauline R. Abdullah; grandmother of Layla Smith; also survived by other family members and friends. No viewing. A meet and greet for family and friends Saturday 10-11 a.m. on December 15, 2018 at Living Water Ministry, 736 Washington Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104, where the memorial service will be held after the meet and greet, Saturday, 11 a.m. Interment private. Services of comfort entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104, (412) 271-3880. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARKLEY FALCHA-DEAN (MCCARTHY)...
BARKLEY FALCHA-DEAN (McCARTHY) Age 80, of Pittsburgh, on December 12, 2018. Loving mother of Eric and Shawn Cicchitto, Sheena Bosworth, Roxanne Morgan, Shannon Barkley, and the late Terri-Lee Cicchitto; adoring grandmother of Sherri-Lee (Zwolinski) Basso, Zachary Zwolinski, Chadd and Jared Morgan, Krystal, Amber, and Dmetrius Cicchitto; dear sister-in-law of Marguerite Peggy McCarthy; and beloved of Sylvester Rebholz. Services are private as Falcha-Dean requested. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WEINGARDEN ESTHER D. ON FRID...
WEINGARDEN ESTHER D. On Friday, December 14, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Sidney J. Weingarden; loving mother of Dr. Mark (Debi) Weingarden of Fox Chapel and Lois (Kenneth) Kotler of Boca Raton, FL; sister of Wilbert (the late Estelle) Darling and Sandy (Carole) Darling; grandmother of Jonathan Weingarden (Carrie Benson), Hilary Weingarden (Teddy Obrien), Brett (Katherine) Kotler and the late Michael Kotler, M.D. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, on Sunday. Visitation at 1 p.m. Services at 2 p.m. Interment private. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation, alzfdn.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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TRULOCK ELOISE M. (JONES) AGE ...
TRULOCK ELOISE M. (JONES) Age 81, of the West End/ Elliott section of Pittsburgh, peacefully at her home on December 11, 2018 . Loving wife of the late Eddie F. Trulock; beloved daughter of the late Henry Joe and Obelle Jones; cherished mother of Raymond Jackson, Eloise M. (Late John) Dennis, and the late David Jackson; adoring grandmother of Samuel Jackson, Jaquae Jackson, Nicholas Antoine Dennis, Ray Dennis, Moenay Dennis, Jakeyirria Dennis, Jakaya Dennis, Hakeem G. Collier, William Collier, Jamir Jackson, and Quiney Jackson; treasured sister, aunt, cousin, and friend of many. She was truly loved and will be dearly missed by all. No visitation. Memorial service to be announced later. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SEKELIK BESSIE (KOSS) PEACEFUL...
SEKELIK BESSIE (KOSS) Peacefully, on Thursday, December 13, 2018, age 93, of Carnegie. Wife of the late John (Boko) Sekelik; loving mother of Dennis (DJ), Kenny Sekelik, and Marianne Davis of CO; grandmother of Ryan (Shannon) Davis; great-grandmother "Old Baba" to Emily and Sarah Davis; loving sister and best friend of Katherine Partridge and Olga Baux of MD, and the late Anne Ferme, Mary Kuzemko, John, Peter, Matthew, and Metro Koss and Mary Peirce; also survived by many nieces amd nephews; and cousin, John Koss from Miami Beach. Family and friends received at the VLADIMIR S. CORBA FUNERAL HOME , 300 East Main St., Carnegie, on Sunday from 12-3 and 6-8 p.m. with a parastas at 7:30. Funeral Monday, 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Mans?eld Blvd. in Carnegie. EVERYONE PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. In lieu of ?owers, the family suggests donations may be made to the Sts. Peter & Paul Kitchen Workers. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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