WIND KATHLEEN F. Age 60, on Friday, May 20, 2016, of the North Side. Beloved wife of Gary Wind; loving mother of Bobbie Jo Thomas, Madge Lomax, Zack Gorney and the late Patrick; grandmother of numerous grandchildren; daughter of Angela Panella; sister of Sandy, William, Eva and John. Visitation Wednesday 2-6 p.m. with Blessing Service Thursday 10 a.m. at STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 920 Cedar Ave. (across from A.G.H.). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WIND KATHLEEN F. AGE 60, ON FR...
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KRULAC MARGARET PEG (KACSUR)...
KRULAC MARGARET PEG (KACSUR) Age 80, of McKees Rocks, on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Beloved wife of the late George; mother of Mark (Marian), Barbara (Peter) Stecko, Baba of Larissa, Natalie; sister of Olga Connolly, Peter Kacsur (Norma) and the late Helen DeAngelis, Ann Saar, Irene Kessler, Agnes Kacsur, Michael Kacsur, John Kacsur, George Kacsur; sister-in-law of Florence Kacsur; also survived by many nieces, nephews and good friends. Friends received Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks. Parastas Thursday 6 p.m. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. Funeral Divine Liturgy 10 a.m. Peg was a lifelong member of Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church and very active with many of the church activities. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BAKER JOY ANN GLASS AGE 83, OF...
BAKER JOY ANN GLASS Age 83, of Plum Borough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2016, following a long illness. She was the beloved wife of 64 years to Joseph Edward Baker; mother of Richard Baker of St. Louis, MO, Thomas Baker of Canton, OH, Jamie Baker of Rochester, NY and Linda Gaskill of Providence, RI; grandmother of Amanda and Jon Gaskill, Bridget Voelker and Kevin Baker, Abby and Ian Baker, and Nathan and Christopher Baker; and sister of Jean Black. Preceding her in death were her parents, Lloyd and Myrtle Farneth Glass; and sister, Betty Eyrich. Joy's family invites friends and acquaintances to join us to share fond memories from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday in ROSS G. WALKER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington where a service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. by Rev. Robert J. Henry. Interment will follow in Plum Creek Cemetery, Plum Borough. To leave an online condolence visit www.rossgwalker.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HARACZY MARY A. ON SUNDAY, MAY...
HARACZY MARY A. On Sunday, May 22, 2016. Wife of the late Florian Floyd Haraczy; loving mother of Bob (Sheryl) Haraczy and Janet Haraczy; sister of Kevin (Dorothy) Hastings, Milton Hastings and the late Oliver, Harold, Leon and Jim Hastings, Catherine Winslow, Vivian Whitaker and Elizabeth Kroll; grandmother of Bobby and Scott Haraczy and Ian and Alexandra Brick; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at the SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church on Thursday at 11 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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SERAFIN SISTER MARY ESTHER, SH...
SERAFIN SISTER MARY ESTHER, SHS Age 97, died peacefully on May 22, 2016, at Marian Manor. She entered the community of the Sisters of the Holy Spirit from Oil City, PA. A graduate of Duquesne University and certified as a Medical Record Technician, Sister Esther was a principal and teacher in schools in Ohio and Pennsylvania and an organist in several parishes. Sister served as medical record technician at Marian Manor and insurance secretary at the Motherhouse. Sister Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Siembieda Serafin and Martin Serafin; and siblings, Mitchell, Sr. Martina Serafin, Joseph, Jane Serafin, Ted, Cecilia Serafin Bednar, Maximillian and Francis. She is survived by her sister, Helen (John) Monagle of Juneau, Alaska; nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Motherhouse of Sisters of the Holy Spirit Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 1:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Motherhouse. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. followed by interment in the cemetery of Sisters of the Holy Spirit. Professional Services Trusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD. www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FRAZIER ALINE HORST OF THE NO...
FRAZIER ALINE HORST Of the North Hills, just shy of her 91st birthday, passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 19, 2016, in the loving arms of her daughter. Aline was the daughter of Arthur and Lula (Esson) Horst, born May 28,1925, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Aline grew up on Davis Avenue, graduated from Oliver High School and attended Allegheny College. During her junior year, she transferred to the University of Pittsburgh to be with her childhood sweetheart, John T. Frazier, who had returned after flying 35 missions as a B-17 pilot with the Mighty Eighth. Aline received her BA degree in Sociology and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. After graduation, Aline was a preschool teacher in Pittsburgh and volunteered to read to the blind. Aline and John married in 1947 and after the birth of their first daughter, Charlotte, Aline became a stay at home mother and the family grew to three daughters. Aline and John were blessed with 47 years of marriage until John's death in 1995. Aline was active in her church, Highland Presbyterian, volunteered with Meals On Wheels and for ManorCare nursing home. She also took excellent unfailing care of her aging relatives and spent many hours delivering meals and comfort. John and Aline traveled extensively and especially enjoyed traveling with their family, most of all they loved spending time with their grandsons, John and Matthew. John and Aline loved to dance together and they often requested their favorite song, Girl From Ipanema. They had season passes to Walt Disney World where they spent many happy hours together. Aline enjoyed playing the piano and singing and spending time with her lifetime friends from Oak Hill Manor. She was a season ticket holder of Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera and enjoyed attending the events with her husband, friends and daughters. Aline's mother, Lula Esson Horst Steele, was her best friend and Lou was a music teacher in the Pittsburgh School district who also enjoyed playing the piano and singing. Aline was preceded in death by her loving husband, John T. Frazier of Pittsburgh; her beloved daughter, Charlotte Aline Frazier of Mundelein, Illinois; and her son-in-law, Wayne Virgin of Franklin Park, PA. Aline leaves her daughter, Sharon Lynne Frazier and her husband, Jeffrey T. McClellan of Coburn, Pennsylvania, and their son, John Frazier McClellan of New York City and Berlin, Germany; her daughter, Anne Carole Frazier of Sewickley, Pennsylvania; her son-in-law, Roman Gerus of Mundelein, Illinois; and her grandson, Matthew Frazier Gerus of San Diego, California. Aline also leaves her cousin, Charles Esson of Pittsburgh; and her nephew, niece, and step-grandsons. Aline will be interred with her husband in Arlington National Cemetery alongside her husband, John. The service will be held at Arlington in October. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034 or to give online, visit www.nbcf.org/donate. Professional Services Trusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., www.thomasmsmithfh.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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AGNEW THOMAS HOWARD AGE 62, OF...
AGNEW THOMAS HOWARD Age 62, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Beloved son of Nancy and the late Thomas W. Agnew; cherished brother of William (Vera) Agnew, Cathy (Richard) Stout, Nancy (Phillip) Koch and the late Laura Gambaro; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Tom was a lifelong automotive enthusiast. In his younger days, he was a successful racer winning numerous trophies at Pittsburgh International Dragway in his Dodge Super Bee. He was also a lifelong avid Pittsburgh sports fan. Family and friends are welcome on Thursday, May 26, 2016, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Thomas' name to the American Cancer Society. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: cremationfuneralcare.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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WESTON GAYLE MYERS AGE 94, OF ...
WESTON GAYLE MYERS Age 94, of Sherwood Oaks, formerly of Ross Twp. and North Ft. Myers, FL, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Beloved wife of 70 years to the late Harold Buck Weston; loving mother of Tex Weston (Phyliss), Jo Bethea (Ray), Gary Weston (Bev), Cheryl Pattinson (Jim) and Kim Michaels (Russ). Gayle is survived by 16 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buck; and three grandchildren, Collin Weston, Sheila Weston and Damon Pattinson. Gayle was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on December 31, 1921, and graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1939. Following graduation she entered nursing school at Sewickley Valley Hospital in Sewickley, PA, during which time she met Buck, a WWII bomber pilot, whom she married in 1943. After the war Gayle worked as a registered nurse and for many years helped her husband in his real estate business, but her primary vocation was being mom to her five children. Gayle was a lifelong member and Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Sewickley Chapter 439, and for over 50 years was a member of the Highland Country Club. An avid Bridge player and golfer, Gayle had two hole-in-ones and was the Women's Club Champion at Highland Country Club in 1967. She was a former member of the Hiland Presbyterian Church in Ross Township, PA, and later attended the Valencia Presbyterian Church in Valencia, PA and the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in North Fort Myers, FL. In keeping with Gayle's wishes there will be no visitation. A private memorial service for the family will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Northwood Charitable Foundation, 9840 Old Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090, or to a charity of your choice. Condolences are available at: www.mcdonald-aeberli.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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HILL LINDA MONAHAN AGE 61, ON ...
HILL LINDA MONAHAN Age 61, on Saturday, May 21, 2016, of Carrick. Beloved wife of Thomas R. Hill; daughter of the late Harry J. and Marilyn Monahan; cherished sister of Janice Monahan Wisniewski; special companion of Echo. Also survived by numerous cousins and other loving relatives and friends. Linda will be deeply missed by the staff of Country Manor Personal Care Home at which she resided. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Thursday 3-7 p.m. at which time Funeral Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 or Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1501 Reedsdale Street, #105, Cardello Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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JONES MELVIN T. ON FRIDAY, MAY...
JONES MELVIN T. On Friday, May 20, 2016, in Houston, Texas. Beloved friend and soulmate of 35 years of Paul Carlson (Jerry); beloved father of Melvin, Jr.; and stepfather to the late Tamara Frazier Carnes; brother of Gwendolyn M., Norman C. Jones and the late Norma J. Frederick. Beloved grandfather, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GORCZYCA EDWARD J. AGE 46, OF...
GORCZYCA EDWARD J. Age 46, of West View, on Friday, May 20, 2016. Father of Abigail, Kyle and their mother, Karianne (Fisher) Gorczyca; son-in-law of Charles and Diane Fisher; brother-in-law of Chuck (Miranda) Fisher; uncle of Jacob, Libby, Mason and the late Joseph; also survived by many extended relatives and friends. Ed will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Services and Interment will be private. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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FAULDS MARION J. (DELY) AGE 82...
FAULDS MARION J. (DELY) Age 82, of West Mifflin, formerly of West Homestead, died suddenly on May 21, 2016. She was very active with her church, a member of W. Mifflin AARP #3172 and longtime 25 year employee with AT&T. Marion will be remembered as a loving wife, mummy, grandma, sister, aunt and friend to many "who never lost her faith in the Lord." In lieu of flowers, please donate to Saint John Mark Lutheran Church Organ fund. Beloved wife of William G. Faulds who would have been married 60 years in September; beloved mother of Mary Lou (the late Jim) Newman, Donna (Eddie) Lohrer, William "Beezy" (Particia) Faulds and Michael (Angie) Faulds; loving grandma of Sean (Emily) Lohrer and Ryan (Dana) Lohrer; sister of Fred (Luana) Dely; loving aunt of Joyce (Harvey Tyson) Dely, Fred (Cory) Dely, Jr. and Lori (Gary) Kuchta; great-aunt of Melissa and Brian Kuchta. Visitation Tuesday, 2-8 p.m. in R V ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME INC., 315 East Tenth Ave., Homestead as well as Wednesday prior to Service at 11 a.m. in St. John Mark Lutheran Church. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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VENTO DIANE M. AGE 65, OF SELI...
VENTO DIANE M. Age 65, of Selinsgrove, PA, formerly of Penn Hills, on Monday, May 23, 2016. Loving daughter of the late Joseph O. and Jennie Marie (Coniglio) Vento; sister of John (Arlene) Vento; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills 15235. Services to be held on Friday, 11:10 a.m. at the Amplify Church, 9400 Saltsburg Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BLACK ROCHELLE LYNN SHELLIE ...
BLACK ROCHELLE LYNN SHELLIE Age 47, of Hazelwood, passed away on May 21, 2016, at UPMC Mercy. She leaves to cherish her memory children, Tashonna Watson, Keenyn (Maxine) Williams, Jaquan Williams; two grandchildren; sisters, Roxanne Black, Avonty Green; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at TUNIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead. Funeral Services 11 a.m. Friday at Second Baptist Church, 108 W. 12th Ave., Homestead. Interment Monongahela Cemetery, North Braddock. www.tuniefuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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CLARK JOHN C. AGE 65, ON SUNDA...
CLARK JOHN C. Age 65, on Sunday, May 22, 2016, of the North Side. Son of the late Clyde and Frances Clark; husband of the late Mary Smith; father of Pam; stepfather of Janice Roldan; pap of five grandchildren; brother of Joe (Sylvia) Clark, Becky (the late Danny) Cavanaugh, Butch Clark, Christina Clark, Karen (John) Christopher and Bill Clark; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Friday 2-7 p.m. with Blessing Service to follow at STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 920 Cedar Ave. (across from A.G.H.). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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POLCE FLORENCE J. (BACHY) ON M...
POLCE FLORENCE J. (BACHY) On Monday, May 23, 2016, Florence J. (Bachy) Polce, 82, of Pitcairn. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Polce; daughter of the late Paul and Margaret (Miller) Bachy; dear mother of Paulette D. (James) Bacco; grandmother of Nina Marie Bacco. Florence's wishes were NO VISITATION and a PRIVATE burial. The WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Pitcairn, is entrusted with all arrangements. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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KRZYWICKI PATRICIA L. (ZYSK) A...
KRZYWICKI PATRICIA L. (ZYSK) Age 46, of South Park, suddenly on Monday, May 23, 2016. Beloved daughter of JoAnn (Manz) and the late Joseph Zysk; loving sister of Jacqueline Wainauskis, Joseph Zysk and the late Brian Zysk; aunt of Lauren Wainauskis, Michael Wainauskis and Amber Nichols. Patty was a talented stained glass artist and an avid gardener. She was an outgoing person who enjoyed helping family, neighbors and friends. A Memorial visitation will be held Friday 11:30 a.m. until the Service at 12 noon at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park. Donations may be made in Patty's memory to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be given at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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LORUSSO BART AGE 80, OF NORTH ...
LORUSSO BART Age 80, of North Strabane, on Monday, May 23, 2016. Beloved husband of Janet Lorusso; loving father of Linda Young and Bart M. Lorusso; dear brother of Paolo Lorusso, Antonio Lorusso and Dina Carrieri; cherished grandfather of Sarah (Jay) Subrick, Olivia and Bart Lorusso, Jr. and Natalia Young; cherished great-grandfather of John Maddox Subrick; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211 Thursday 2-8 p.m. where a Blessing Service will be held Friday 10 a.m. Interment Oak Spring Cemetery. Please view or add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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BARRETT KATHLEEN KAT L. AGE ...
BARRETT KATHLEEN KAT L. Age 36, of North Huntingdon, died May 19, 2016. Daughter of Edward F. and Linda Bergquist Barrett. She is survived by her fiancé, Jason Gorski; two brothers, Sean Barrett (wife, Lori), Michael Barrett (wife, Rhonda); two sisters, Colleen Witkowski, Kristin Barrett (husband, Francisco Gonzales); nine nieces and nephews. JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com Memorials may be made to https://helphopelive.org/ campaign/10685. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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GEARINGER MARION (DIETRICH) AG...
GEARINGER MARION (DIETRICH) Age 100, of Cumberland Crossing, McCandless Twp., formerly of Natrona Heights. Born December 14, 1915, and died on May 24, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Robert M. Gearinger; loving mother of Robert L. (Catherine) Gearinger of Pittsburgh, Suzanne (William) Burley of Boulder, CO, and Michael (Suellen) Gearinger of Brookfield, CT; grandmother of Matthew (Jennifer) Gearinger, William Burley, Daniel, Michael, and Jonathan (December) Gearinger; and great- grandmother of Stephen, Brian, Kevin, Megan, Johnathan, Sean, and Colin Gearinger. There will be no public viewing and interment will be private. Professional Services Trusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD. www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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