SHARPETA WENDIE COVELLI Age 66, of West Newton, on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Survived by stepfather, Ray Sitkowski; loving sister of Sherry Fiore (Gary) and Ken Sharpeta (Cathy); very caring and loving first grade teacher in the Elizabeth-Forward School District for many years. Wendie will be missed by all who knew her. She was loved by many. No visitation. Arrangements by HENNEY, BRADWELL & NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME, 524 Washington Ave., Carnegie. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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COHEN GEORGE H. AGE 92, ON TUE...
COHEN GEORGE H. Age 92, on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. He was preceded in death in 2014 by his beloved wife of almost 70 years, Doris Mae Hilliard. Born in State College, Pennsylvania on February 3, 1924, he graduated from State College High School in 1941. He was an Eagle Scout in Troop 4 of State College. During WWII he enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he served as a First Lieutenant for the 393rd Bomb Squadron, part of the 509th Composite Group. He was assigned to the B-29 Top Secret and participated in both Atomic Missions. He was in the backup B-29 for the Enola Gay for the Hiroshima Mission on August 6, 1945, and advance weather B-29 for the Nagasaki Mission on August 9, 1945. He earned the Air Medal of Valor, his Wings as Flight Engineer, and recognition for serving in the American and Pacific Theaters. Following the war, he earned a Bachelor and Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Penn State and served as the Marshall for the College of Engineering at graduation. In 1952, he attended the School of Reactor Technology in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, one of only 20 people selected from around the country to attend. He worked at General Electric for the US Navy in Hamilton, Ohio for two years. After that, he moved to Pittsburgh, PA to work at Bettis Atomic Power Lab, Westinghouse, where he spent the rest of his working days. Major accomplishments at Bettis included designing nuclear reactors for the submarine USS Skate and the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise. He is survived by a sister, Mary Cohen of Grosse Pointe Farms, MI; and children, Linda Stern of Arivaca, AZ, Louise Victor (Richard) of Boalsburg, PA, Lisa Reynolds (Bob) of Pittsburgh, Lorraine Puharic (Tony) of Woodbridge, VA and Lucille Marze (Mike) of Pittsburgh. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were son, Lawrence Cohen of Fremont, CA; and daughter, Laurel Cohen of Pittsburgh. George was an avid skier who skied until he was 80. One of his favorite activities was building computers. Visitation was private. Arrangements handled by the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, 5001 Baptist Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHULZ JEFFREY NORMAN AGE 70, ...
SCHULZ JEFFREY NORMAN Age 70, passed away at his home in Pittsburgh on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Jeff was born on October 28, 1945, to Doris Wagner Schulz. He entered the Navy in 1966 and served active duty for four years. He was honorably discharged in 1972. Jeff was known to everyone for his passion for motorcycles, travel, and his family. He had an uncanny ability to strike up a conversation with anyone he met. He had a generous soul, was an intensely loyal friend, and a devoted father. No matter the curveballs that life threw at him, he was always able to find the positive in any situation. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. Jeff is survived by his partner, Pamela Ayers; two daughters, Ryan and Erin Schulz; his aunt, Gloria Buchleitner; and countless friends. A commitment ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017. (EVERYONE MEET AT THE CEMETERY). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AMVETS. Arrangements entrusted to READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, INC., Carrick. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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D'ALESSANDRO MARY N. AGE 96, O...
D'ALESSANDRO MARY N. Age 96, of Castle Shannon and formerly of Upper St. Clair and Texas, died peacefully Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Wife of the late Albert D'Alessandro; mother of Roy (Carol), Bethel Park; Robert (Diane), Rochester, NY; John, Arlington, TX; and Albert II, Plano, TX. Also survived by ten grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. Mary loved the Lord and lived to serve Him. She was a founding member of Christian Missionary Alliance Church of Upper St. Clair. Mary's passion was to share her faith, teaching others and blessing them with her service. She shared the gospel of Christ with children through Child Evangelism for more than 40 years. At John J. Kane hospital she brought many elderly individuals peace and comfort for more than 30 years. Friends will be received at LAUREL LAND FUNERAL HOME, 7100 Crowley Road, Ft. Worth, TX 4-8 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Laurel Land Funeral Home at 10 a.m. A memorial service will be held at Baptist Homes Chapel, 489 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2016. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary's name to International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, P.O. Box 96105, Washington, DC 20090. laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DOWD JOHN SPADE A. AGE 71, O...
DOWD JOHN SPADE A. Age 71, of Bethel Park, PA formerly of Mt. Washington, PA and Whitehall, PA passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a 13-year long battle with prostate cancer from agent orange on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. John leaves his cherished wife, Roberta (DeSeau) Dowd of 45 years; his wonderful children, Bethany (Michael Bonidie) Denner-Bonidie, Robert (Nichole) Dowd; cherished nephew, Jason Wyndroski; his three wonderful grandchildren, Zachary Denner, Tyler Denner and Antonio Bonidie. He also leaves his dog, Piper his girlfriend. John leaves three brothers, Andrew, Joseph and James; seven sisters, Ellen Nagel, Peg Dowd, Mary Miller, Theresa Tambellini, Ann Obeldobel, Charlotte Dowd and Karen Herald. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Joseph Dowd and Ellen May Caveney Dowd; his infant brother, Richard Dickie Dowd; and his in-laws, Robert and Sara DeSeau. John made Sergeant while serving in Vietnam and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a Special Delivery Messenger and driving instructor for 35 years. John's best friend and business partner was Robert McMahon. John will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors. Arrangements have been entrusted to CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: wwww.cremationfuneralcare. com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SHARP CAROL WILLIAMS OF SARASO...
SHARP CAROL WILLIAMS Of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Sewickley, passed away peacefully May 10, 2016, with her family by her side. She was born in Chicago, the daughter of Keith and Bessie Williams. She grew up in Buffalo, where she met and married Fred Irwin Sharp, her beloved husband for over 63 years. They initially lived in Cleveland and moved to Sewickley in 1958 where they lived in the same house until Fred passed away in 2011. She was the loving mother of Kimberly (Lawrence) Fierst of Sarasota, Florida and Lisa (Peter Kohnstamm) Hord of Pelham, New York; and the proud grandmother of Molly Williams Hord, Sophie McCullough Hord and Jackson Sharp Hord. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Eslick and Nancy Fiske, and her son-in-law, Montgomery Hord. She was active as a volunteer for many organizations. She served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Sewickley Academy. She also served for ten years as a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council and was a member and past president of the Women's Committee of the Carnegie Museum. A Memorial Service will be held for the family at a future date. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Sewickley Valley Historical Society, 200 Broad Street, Sewickley, PA 15143, the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, 411 Seventh Avenue, Suite 550, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, or the Women's Committee of the Carnegie Museum of Art, Green Room, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Arrangements by COPELAND'S. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WINTER PETER M., M.D. PASSED A...
WINTER PETER M., M.D. Passed away on May 14, 2016, in Issaquah, Washington, at the age of 81. Peter was born on August 5, 1934, in Sverdlovsk, USSR to George and Anne Winter. He grew up in Ithaca, New York where his father, George, was a professor of structural engineering at Cornell University. He enrolled in Cornell at the age of 16 and, after a stint in the Army during the Korean War, graduated with the intent of pursuing a career in medicine. He graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine in 1958 and completed a rotating internship at the University of Utah School of Medicine. A residency in anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital was a pivotal point in Peter's career as he acquired clinical skills as well as being mentored in scientific research. He completed his residency in 1967 and was awarded a Buswell Fellowship at State University of New York at Buffalo where he continued his research in oxygen toxicity. In 1969, he accepted a position in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle where he continued to pursue his research interests in addition to his clinical responsibilities. He was awarded a Research Career Development Award from the NIH. In 1979, he accepted the position of Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he succeeded Dr. Peter Safar, a close friend and mentor. In recognition of his exceptional contribution to scientific research and education, the University of Pittsburgh dedicated the Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER) in his honor. He published more than 70 peer-reviewed articles and edited the first textbook in the field of transplantation anesthesia. Long after his retirement, he continued to work at UPMC as Professor Emeritus where he took particular joy in mentoring young physicians and supporting their research efforts. Peter also loved exploring the outdoors and seeking adventure. He pursued mountaineering with great passion while he lived in Seattle. During the 1970s, he made two trips to Nepal and trekked to Everest base camp. Later in life, he turned to sailing, enjoying many beautiful nights aboard The Hermitage, his 37-foot sloop, which he sailed from Maine to the tropical islands of the Bahamas. He had a particular love for the coast of Maine where he spent summers in a cottage built by his parents overlooking the sea. Peter is survived by his daughter, Karin McCloskey, and her husband, Leo, of Sammamish, Washington; his son, Christopher, and his wife, Kristin, of Portland, Oregon; and his daughters, Lia and Tori, of Pittsburgh, PA. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, daughters of Karin and Leo McCloskey, Kylie, Nadia, and Carys and his former wife, Madge. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in his memory be made to the American Alpine Club (americanalpineclub.org) or Crag Law Center (crag.org). The family is planning a private memorial. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAIRD MATTHEW PHILLIP MAY 22, ...
LAIRD
MATTHEW PHILLIP
May 22, 1986 - July 4, 2009
You are safe in our hearts
and our hearts will go
on and on
Happy 30th Birthday Matt!
With all our love,
Mum, Jim, Patrice, Monica, all
your family and friends
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JOHNSTON WILLIAM M. AGE 62, O...
JOHNSTON WILLIAM M. Age 62, of Bellevue, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. A full obituary will appear at a later date with Memorial Service details. Arrangements under the care of BURKET - TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont, (412) 828-3535. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LAURITO JOHN FROM TURTLE CREEK...
LAURITO JOHN From Turtle Creek, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 14, 2016, at 91 years old. John lived a full life as a WWII veteran Army Air Force, a Post Master and a Deputy Sheriff for Allegheny County. In 2006 he moved to Texas to be with his brother, Tony Laurito, and family. John devoted his life to helping others and was a mentor to family and friends. John will be remembered as a gentleman, generous, dignified, hard working and tough as nails right up to his last breath. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POWASKI ANDREW J., JR. AGE 73,...
POWASKI ANDREW J., Jr. Age 73, on Monday, May 16, 2016, of Wilkinsburg and Masontown. Son of the late Helen and Andrew J. Powaski, Sr.; dear brother of Irene Hearn and Frank S. Powaski; uncle of Angie Stead and Don Hearn, Jr.; great-uncle of Brendon. Andrew graduated in 1961 from the W.P.S.D. in Edgewood. No visitation. Service and interment private. Arrangements by WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., 412-731-5001. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FITZGIBBONS ANALEE (ALTMAN) AG...
FITZGIBBONS ANALEE (ALTMAN) Age 88, of Indianapolis, passed away May 10, 2016. She was born on September 14, 1927, in Jeanette, PA. She is survived by her children, Deborah Fitzgibbons-Mole (Harry) of Oxnard, CA, Melanie Guzzi (Joseph) of Indianapolis, IN, and Lisa Fitzgibbons-Bazley of San Antonio, TX; and her four grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the Brush Creek Evangelical Lutheran Church, Irwin, PA on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Analee may be made to alz.org (Alzheimer's) or to waterlandlife.org (Western PA Conservancy). Please visit www.bussell familyfunerals.com to read Analee's complete obituary. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GOGARTY ELIZABETH JANE (RYAN) ...
GOGARTY ELIZABETH JANE (RYAN) Age 85, of Cecil, formerly of Mt. Washington, on May 22, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John Jack Gogarty; loving mother of Debbie (Jim) Durkin, Steven (Cindy) Gogarty and Jack (Terri) Gogarty; sister of the late LaVerne Doyle; cherished grandmother of six; and great-grandmother of two. Family and friends received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333), where a Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in Calvary Cemetery. View and share condolences at: www.warcholfuneralhome. com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DEGENTHER DONALD A. FORMER SGT...
DeGENTHER DONALD A. Former Sgt. of Allegheny County Police Mounted Troop, died on Saturday, May 21, 2016, age 91, of Imperial. Beloved husband of the late Anna DeGenther; loving father of his three daughters, Donna Grim of Frederick, Maryland, Patricia (Richard) Malanchak of Imperial, PA and Linda (Keith) Brown of Bethel Park; caring grandfather of John (Emily) Grim, Jason (Frances) Grim, Dawn (Zac) DeCesare and Grant Brown; great- grandfather of Caleb and Eden Grim. Donald started the Allegheny County Police Athletic Club and was an officer of the Allegheny Mountain Assoc. Amateur Boxing. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER - FRYER. Friends and Family are welcome at 430 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, 412-221-3800 on Wednesday 4-8 p.m., where a funeral service will be held Thursday 11:30 a.m. Interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with military honors. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BUETTNER NANCY M. (BRANDALL) A...
BUETTNER NANCY M. (BRANDALL) Age 91, of Allison Park, on May 22, 2016. Born on April 27, 1925, in Staffordshire, England. Beloved wife of the late Roy John Buettner whom she married on February 19, 1945, in Peterborough, England. Loving mother of Janet Rushmore and the late Roy Michael Buettner and Patricia Donnelly; sister of the late Seymour J. Brandall; cherished grandmother of Nancy Donnelly, Terri (James) Metzger, Amy (Marco) Bonati, William (Michelle) Rushmore and Heather Rushmore; great-grandmother of Charles, Sarah, Regan, Bradley, Evan, Sofia, Jack, Telio and Kaycee. Also survived by nieces and nephews in England. Nancy volunteered to serve in the British Women's Land Army where she worked on local farms to provide food for England during World War II. It was then that she met and married (70 years) her husband, Roy. She joined the British Wives Club when she came to America. Nancy had been a member and past president of St. Ursula Christian Mothers-Guild since 1951, sang soprano in the church choir for several years, and was active in local politics. Known for her British wit and love for "500-bid" cards, Nancy also loved to sew, do crosswords, and travel the world. Friends received Monday 4-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LTD., 5864 Heckert Rd., Bakerstown. Funeral Mass Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Ursula Church. Donations to Little Sisters of the Poor. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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PENWELL ROBERT W. OF WEST HOME...
PENWELL ROBERT W. Of West Homestead, on May 22, 2016, age 85. Beloved husband of 60 years of the late Marlys Arlene (Weckerly) Penwell; son of the late William and Margaret (Donaldson) Penwell; father of Marcia (Barry McKee) Matta of Coraopolis and Sandy (Jeff) Staudt of Munhall; grandfather of Michael Matta, Jr., Ashley Matta, Liza (Jonathan) Bursich, Travis (Jamie Condrin) Staudt and Brooke Staudt; great- grandfather of Ben, Samantha and Elizabeth. Robert was an Army veteran serving during Korea and retired from U. S. Steel Homestead Works. Friends received SAVOLSKIS- WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, Tuesday 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with military honors. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FALONEY MARJORIE J. GEE AGE ...
FALONEY MARJORIE J. GEE Age 95, of Crafton Heights, peacefully surrounded by her grandchildren on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Wife of the late George W. Faloney; mother of the late Kathleen (surviving husband, David) Jericho; beloved grandmother of Karen (Steve) Vacco, David (Heather), Michael (fiancée Heather McGary) Jericho; great- grandmother of Megan Vacco, Nicholas Jericho, Mitchell Vacco and Kasey Jericho; sister of the late Robert Henk, Evelyn Brannen, Kathleen Dovey Tudas and Mary Jane Pudgie Brennan; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Gee was a trolley car operator during the WWII era and had over 25 years of service with the Pittsburgh Parks and Recreational Department as a Chief Clerk. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Visitation TUESDAY ONLY 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at the SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Philip Catholic Church, Crafton. schepnermcdermott.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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EICH BERNARD E., JR. UNEXPECTE...
EICH BERNARD E., Jr. Unexpectedly on Friday, May 20, 2016. Son of Constance (Morrow) Eich and the late Bernard E. Eich, Sr.; father of John M. (Michelle) Eich, Jessica L. (Theodore) Miller and Bernard E. Eich III; grandfather of Paige and Grace Miller; brother of Emma J. Glassbrenner; survived also by former wife, Marcia Eich. Friends may call Tuesday 3-7 p.m. at O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California at Cooper Aves., N.S. where there will be a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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DIBAGNO BETTY SCHAEFER AGE 93...
DiBAGNO BETTY SCHAEFER Age 93, of Glenshaw, on May 21, 2016. Wife of the late William L. Schaefer and Joseph DiBagno; mother of Susan Gates, William L. (Carol), and John M. (Melissa) Schaefer; sister of Martha Burgman, and the late Harry Matthews, Mary Foltz, and Helen Fuge; also survived by 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. Betty was a lifelong original member of St. Bonaventure Church and worked in the Shaler Township office as a receptionist and switchboard operator. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 a.m. St. Bonaventure Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Vincentian Home, 111 Perrymont Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Please visit us at neelyfuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHRAGL JAMES T. ON MAY 22, 20...
SCHRAGL JAMES T. On May 22, 2016, age 57, of Lincoln Place. Beloved son of Marillyn Schragl and the late Howard T. Schragl; loving husband of Joan Schragl; cherished father of Aaron Schragl, Jennifer (Eric) Brantner and Kelly Schragl; brother of Marion (David) Pearson and John (Peggy) Schragl; son-in-law of Frank Taylor; uncle of many nephews. James was employed at USS Irvin Works, and was an active member of St. Agnes Church. James loved his collection of Lionel trains, loved to bowl and working out with his son. Friends received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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