GIOVANNI PALMIERI On Wednesday, October 16, 2019; beloved husband of Clementina Rattenni; loving father of Marie Mack (Gary) and Croce George Palmieri (Lori); grandfather of Danielle Liesch (Andy), Angela Jenkins (Justin), Anthony and Olivia Palmieri; great-grandfather of Patience, Makenzie and Raelynn. Friends received at the BAGNATO FUNERAL HOME, Jefferson St. Carnegie Friday 2-4 6-8 p.m. Blessing service Saturday 9:30 a.m. Add a tribute at www.bagnatofuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MILFORD GRAHAM "MILT" ON SUNDA...
MILFORD GRAHAM "MILT" On Sunday, October 13, 2019, Milford (Milt) Graham of Crescent Township passed away peacefully with his loving family at the age of 79. He was the dear son of the late Russell and Lydia Graham; loving and devoted father of Robert (Kelly) Graham and Sharon (Stuart) Solsky; cherished grandfather of Alex, Taylor, Jamie, Riley, Julia, Connor and Victoria; beloved brother to the late Russell Graham, the late James Graham, John Graham and Bob Graham. Milford is also survived by many dear friends. Milt worked for The Port Authority of Allegheny County for over 27 years as a bus driver. After his retirement, he enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, his weekly Steeler games and a beer with his son, Bob and attending any and all activities involving his grandchildren. He will be forever remembered with love and fondness to all those whose lives he touched. Family and friends will be received on Friday, 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. at R.D. COPELAND FUNERAL HOME, 981 Broadhead Road, Moon Township. There will be a service at Copeland immediately following the visitation. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DONNA KING AGE 70, FORMERLY OF...
DONNA KING Age 70, formerly of Hazelwood. Passed after a long illness on Monday, October 14, 2019. Preceded in death by her beloved Husband of 20 years, Frank King, Jr.; and brother, Bill Silk Sullivan; survived by her loving daughter, Sandy (Nick Bernick) King; beloved granddaughter, Tori (Michael Cruse) Homza; and grand-dog, Moe. She is also survived by numerous friends. Donna served the city/county loyally as a 911 dispatcher for 30 years. She was a proud Mother and Grandmother to her only Daughter and Granddaughter. Friends will be received on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. 15207. A Blessing Service will follow visitation at 8 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARK L. KOERNER ON THURSDAY, ...
MARK L. KOERNER On Thursday, October 10, 2019, Mark L. Koerner, age 60, of Fombell, formerly of Bellevue. Son of the late Harry and Marion (Young) Keorner; beloved brother of Donna Jean Koerner Wolstoncroft, Harry A. Sparky Koerner , Jr. (and wife, Debbie Barcia) and Barney Roy Koerner; also survived by several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and by his dog of many years, Buddy. Mark owned and operated Koerner Painting Company. Friends received Saturday, October 19th from 10 till 11 a.m. at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue where Funeral Service will be held following visitation at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Rosedale Cemetery. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FRANK CULVER ON TUESDAY, OCTOB...
FRANK CULVER On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, Frank Culver passed away near his Florida home. Born August 5, 1957, to John F. Culver and Margaret (Terry) Culver in Glen Cove, NY, Frank led a prolific career designing light rail systems across the world. He served his community as an Assistant Chief with the Elrama Volunteer Fire Company and as a Scout Leader. Frank is survived by his sisters, Mollie and Johanna; his brothers, Jim and Johnny; and his children, John and Dean. Memorial services will be private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GEORGE PETRO "PETE" AGE 99, ...
GEORGE PETRO "PETE" Age 99, on Monday, October 14, 2019. Husband of the late Rose V. (Sakely) Petro; father of Kenneth M., Jeffrey A. (Mona) and the late Michael G. Petro; grandfather of Scott, Sarah, Benjamin, Kristina (Jack) Velasco-Mills, Neal and the late Luke Petro. Special Extended Family of Katie (Kris) McDonough and Clay Mucha. Pete proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II seeing action in the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa in the Pacific Theater. If wealth is measured in lives touched, Pete died the world's richest man. Celebration of Pete's life will be on Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the BORON FUNERAL HOME INC., 1719 Brownsville Road. Funeral Prayers on Saturday at 9:45 a.m.. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Apostles Parish at St. Basil Church at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh at www.givetochildrens.org. www.BoronFuneralHome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CAROL I. (HELLER) TRAPPEN CARO...
CAROL I. (HELLER) TRAPPEN Carol I. (Heller) Trappen, 79, of Elizabeth Township, died October 15, 2019. She was born December 25, 1939 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Harry E. and Irene C. (Marsula) Heller and was also preceded in death by her husband Gilbert C. Gil Trappen and a brother Harry E. Butch Heller. She was a retired nurse receiving an associate degree in nursing from McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing and was a member of the board of directors of the McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association. She was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, McKeesport. She is survived by her children Dr. Sandra Lee Trappen, Gary A. Trappen, and Pamela Rene Trappen Adams; her grandchildren Zachary and Joshua Adams and Tyler and Nicole Trappen; and a brother Edward Heller. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the FORGIE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Interment will follow in Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CLARA MARIE (WULFKAMP) VIOLI "...
CLARA MARIE (WULFKAMP) VIOLI "CLAIRE" Age 85, beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on October 13, 2019, after a brief illness. Clara Marie was born on October 29, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clara (Collet) and Charles Wulfkamp; step-father, Norbert (Bud) Wuenstel; and her husband, the love of her life, Alfred (Al) Domenic Violi. She is survived by her three daughters, Dr. Elisa Claire (Dr. Kevin) Taffe, Jennifer Marie (Mike Zotter) Violi of Portland, OR, and Teresa Anne (Mark) Trombetta. Claire was lovingly known to her four grandchildren as Young Grandma (Alex and Michael Taffe) and Mimi V (Giuliana and Matteo Trombetta). She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Claire was first and foremost an exceptional daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Before marrying Al, she worked for twenty years at the Deckman Company as office manager, a job she fully enjoyed. Above all else, Claire valued family and friends, demonstrated by her extensive genealogy research, countless mailed greeting cards and frequent lunch dates. She played a mean Scrabble game, baked a perfect pie, and lovingly attended to every detail of every holiday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Burial will be at Northside Catholic Cemetery. Donations in her memory can be made to Operation Safety Net, 903 Watson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Professional Services Trusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., (Blawnox) www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ELVIRA "DIANE" KING AGE 75, OF...
ELVIRA "DIANE" KING Age 75, of Kennedy Twp., passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late James King; daughter of the late Peter and Mary Casciato; beloved sister of Marie Keegan (Ken) and the late Anthony Casciato; special friend of Bea Schell; special aunt to Kenny (Jennifer), Michael and Kevin Keegan; and adopted grandmother of Kylee and McKenna Keegan. She leaves behind many relatives and friends. Arrangements are entrusted to McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Malachy Church in Kennedy Twp., FRIDAY at 11:00 a.m., followed by burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Everyone please meet at church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JILLIAN MARIE "JILLY" PAWLAK A...
JILLIAN MARIE "JILLY" PAWLAK Age 32, of Upper St. Clair, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019. Beloved mother of Lilu Jane Yakelis; loving daughter of Martin J. and Jane M. (Wyland) Pawlak; dear sister of Courtney (Jason) Newhouse and Marty Pawlak, Jr.; loving fiancé of Christopher; aunt of Marcus and Julian Newhouse; granddaughter of the late Walter J. and Elizabeth "Grandma Liz" Wyland and the late Martin and Dolores "Mimi" Pawlak; and her numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jillian was a devoted and loving mother to Lilu, her parents and the "best sister ever" to Courtney and Marty. Her caring and generous spirit will be always felt and cherished. Friends welcome SUNDAY 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at FREYVOGEL-SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS (412-835-1860) 112 Fort Couch Rd, Bethel Park (Opposite Macy's South Hills Village). Mass of Christian Burial 10:00a.m. MONDAY in St. Thomas More Church (EVERYONE MEET THE FAMILY IN CHURCH). In lieu of flowers donations suggested to the Western PA School for Blind Children, 201 N. Bellefield Ave, Pgh, PA, 15213. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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MARGARET MARY (MCBRIDE) SCHILL...
MARGARET MARY (MCBRIDE) SCHILLINGER "MARGIE" On Thursday, October 17, 2019, formerly of Wilkinsburg. Wife of the late William R., Sr.; loving mother of William R. Schillinger, Jr. and his wife, Sandra of Virginia, Joan Morton and her late husband, Charles Bill of Pittsburgh, and the late Barbara Aschner and her surviving husband, Edward; dear grandmother of Cana Jordan Schillinger-Wade, Smith Davis Morton, Katherine Louise Morton, Diana Margaret Aschner, and Carolyn Alexis Aschner; sister of the late Elizabeth Short, Robert McBride and Eleanor Byers. Friends received 2-5 p.m. Saturday only at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington Street, Swissvale. A service will be held at the Funeral Home after the visitation at 5 p.m. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FRANK H. LOCHNER "BUTCH" AGE 8...
FRANK H. LOCHNER "BUTCH" Age 81, of Robinson Twp., passed peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Longtime companion of Mary Sosso; loving father of David Lochner (Kim), Cindy Miceli (Mike) and Jennifer Kolankowski (Raf); Mary Ann Lochner, mother of their children; nine grandchildren; and four great grandchildren; also survived by extended family Stacy, Bernadine and Curtis and two grandchildren; family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 334 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. MONDAY in St. Malachy Church. Frank was a past volunteer fireman for Holiday Park and a longtime usher for Holy Trinity Church in Robinson Twp. He was an avid golfer and a former member of the Highland Country Club and was former owner of CAD Research. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JOSEPH R. LONCARIC AGE 77, OF ...
JOSEPH R. LONCARIC Age 77, of Hampton Township, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Born August 14, 1942 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Marie (Walters) Loncaric. He is survived by his wife, Claudia Loncaric; daughter, Dawn Hagerty; granddaughters, Alexis Hagerty and Nicole Hagerty; and his Dachshund, Hershey. Sonny's family will welcome friends from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. on October 20, 2019 at KING FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 2841 Woodland Circle in Allison Park. A Blessing Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 21, at the King Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Verona Cemetery in Oakmont. Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kingfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HELEN BUCCI AGE 89, OF STOWE T...
HELEN BUCCI Age 89, of Stowe Twp., on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Alexander D. Bucci; loving mother of Linda Weld, and Nancy Placek; grandmother of Sabrina Giocondi and Chuck Placek; great-grandmother of Charlie Placek; Helen was the last of five siblings, Paul, Earl, Rose, and Ruth; also survived by her niece, Rose Ann Rupp. Helen loved her embroidery work, cooking, and dancing, She also loved giving and caring for others, along with her dogs and birds. Friends received Monday 2- 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks. Funeral Service Tuesday 12 noon at the funeral home. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DIXIE (DANIELS) JANZEF AGE 84,...
DIXIE (DANIELS) JANZEF Age 84, of Harrison City, formerly of Irwin on Wed., Oct. 16, 2019, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. Born Feb. 21, 1935, in Needmore, Licking Creek Twp. the daughter of the late Blaine and Verda (Hollenshead) Daniels. Dixie was a Nurse's Aide for Jeannette Hospital for 34 years. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Janzef and his daughter, Betty Hyland; and a sister, Connie Pampus. Beloved mother of Arthur (Cindy) Youngstead, of Shadyside, Kurt (Cyndi) Youngstead, of North Huntingdon, Sherry Kimmell, of Harrison City and Holly (Terry) Roels, of Clemens, NC; sister of Victor (Linda) Daniels, of Irwin, Kay Brady, of FL and Wava (Dick) Zorker, of CA; grandmother of Garrett and Mitchell Kimmell and Daniel, Luke, Lindsay and Jake Youngstead; and 14 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are Ray's children, Marty (Ed) Magill, Bobby (Judy) Janzef, Glenn Janzef and Ray's son-in-law, Dan Hyland. Friends will be received at the OTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 805 Pennsylvania Avenue, Irwin on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at which time a Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home chapel. To send online condolences, please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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RICHARD J. DAY AGE 89, PASSED...
RICHARD J. DAY Age 89, passed away October 15, 2019 in Wadsworth, Ohio with his daughter by his side after a decade long and hard fight with Alzheimer's disease. Richard was born August 8, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA where he spent most of his life working hard and caring for his family. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Richard loved God, he loved his country and he loved his family. Richard will be fondly remembered for his kind and gentle soul, devotion to family, great cooking and wonderfully witty sense of humor. Richard was preceded in death by his loving wife, Charlotte, and son, Richard Alan Day. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Day and many relatives and friends. On behalf of Richard, his daughter would like to express her sincere gratitude to the staff of Altercare Wadsworth and Absolute Hospice for the excellent care that they provided to Richard in his final stage of life. Pastor Dale Turner will officiate funeral services at 12 p.m. Saturday, October 19th, Wadsworth United Methodist Church, 195 Broad Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Alzheimer's Association, https://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp cirielloandcarrfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARBARA MANNELLA AGE 82, OF W...
BARBARA MANNELLA Age 82, of West Mifflin, on October 17, 2019. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Durkin) Bird. Barbara was retired from Western Penitentiary in the Accounts Payable Department and was a school bus driver and bus monitor. She also volunteered for the Peace Corps and spent two years in Samoa. She also enjoyed shopping and going to dinner. Wife of the late Michael Mannella; mother of Michael (Debbie) Mannella of Conway, SC, Sandra Mannella of Munhall, and the late Gary Mannella and the late James J. Mannella; also seven grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; sister of the late George Bird and the late Albert Bird; sister-in-law of Mary Mannella. Visitation Sunday, October 20, 2019, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin. Memorial contributions may be made toHuntington's Disease Society of America, hdsa.org. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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NICOLE B. (KREK) KELLY "NIKKI"...
NICOLE B. (KREK) KELLY "NIKKI" Age 63, of Bridgeville, peacefully at home, after a long illness, on October 17, 2019. Beloved wife of Ralph Kelly; loving mother of Jacob Kelly; daughter of the late Ernest F. and Dorothy Krek, Sr.; dear sister of Ernest F. Krek, Jr. and the late Janine Leonard; also many loving nieces, nephews and in-laws. Nikki worked as a Registered Nurse at Montefiore Hospital for 42 years. Family and friends received on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412.221.3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Barbara Church. Memorials may be made to National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Pittsburgh Chapter, 1310 Old Freeport Road, PO Box 11561 Pittsburgh, PA 15238. View and share condolences at www.warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JAMES A. MCCABE, JR. AGE 79, ...
JAMES A. McCABE, JR. Age 79, of N. Huntingdon, formerly of Edgewood went home to our Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in Transitions Healthcare of North Huntingdon. Jim was born on September 17, 1940 in Pittsburgh the son of the late James A. and Dorothy (Shaver) McCabe. Jim was a former funeral director affiliated with the former McCabe Funeral Home in Point Breeze and then Penn Hills. Jim also was retired as a Paralegal with the PA Department of Transportation. Jim is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kathleen (Kane) McCabe; his son, James A. McCabe, III (Charlotte) and his daughter, Mary Jo Korinek; his three grandchildren, Declan McCabe, Rebecca and Emily Korinek; his sister, Carol Rush (John) and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 702 7th Street (State Rt. 130) Trafford 412-372-3111. Parting prayers will be at 8:20 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, N. Huntingdon. Interment will follow in the New St. Joseph Cemetery, N. Versailles. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Transitions Healthcare, 8850 Barnes Lake Road, N. Huntingdon, PA 15642 for their superior care of Jim. www.dobrinickfhinc.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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ROBERT A. MISKE, SR. AGE 81, ...
ROBERT A. MISKE, SR. Age 81, of Canonsburg passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 16, 2019. Born on December 7, 1937, he was the son of the late Ethel and Albert Miske. Beloved husband of Marian Miske of 63 years; loving father of Robert A. Miske, Jr., Deborah (Tony) Campana, Shelly (Joseph) Sarubbi, Curtis (Rita) Miske and the late Pamela Ann Spiker; cherished grandfather of 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; dear brother of Marie (Thomas) Gayliardi and James (Susan) Miske; also survived by nieces and nephews. Bob loved to golf. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Family and friends are welcome Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 2-6 p.m. at PITTSBURGH CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15313. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at pittsburghcremation.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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