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CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES Cont. from Previous Page Cont. on Next Page GOLDCAMP THOMAS C. On Thursday, August 13, 2015, Thomas C. Goldcamp, age 57.

Beloved father of Jessica Trax and Thomas Goldcamp; husband of JoAnn Goldcamp; grandfather of Chase Goldcamp and Adalyn Trax; son of the late Francis and Elizabeth Goldcamp; brother of Susan (John) Scherbick, Frank (Kathy) Goldcamp, Linda Newton, Mary Beth (Tim) Van Fleet, Joan Naft, Joseph (Mary Jo) Goldcamp, Stephen (Mercedes) Goldcamp, David (Polly) Goldcamp, Paul (Susan) Goldcamp, Robert (Mickey) Goldcamp, Tricia (Dennis) Michaels and John (Dana) Goldcamp; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Tom was a lifelong Steelers fan and a fixture in the Point Breeze community. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Sunday 5-8 p.m. Funeral Monday, Mass of Christian Burial, St.

Bede Church 12 noon. Send condolences GOLD NANCY EVELYN On August 8, 2015, our friend, advocate and visionary, passed away surrounded by her family. Nancy, the creator of TransperienceTV, a transgender-focused web series, was born in 1964. Nancy dedicated her life to LGBTQIA issues from the late 80s until her untimely passing. She served the community not only through film, but also as a board member of the GLCC and a Committee Member for Transpride Pittsburgh.

Nancy loved Hello Kitty and Mountain Dew, and was often seen wearing her signature Converse sneakers and purple hat. Friends and family are invited to gather Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at Blue Moon Bar in Lawrenceville at 8 p.m., and Sunday, September 13, 2015, at the GLCC downtown at 4 p.m., to commemorate her life and work. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC. Send condolences GOODWIN MATTHEW B. Age 24, passed away August 13, 2015.

He was born March 18, 1991, in Columbus, Ohio the son of Dan and Mary (Burgundy) Goodwin, and was a 2009 graduate of Hilliard-Darby High School. Matt was currently a student at Columbus State and an employee at Pizza. He was an avid Blue Jackets and St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed bicycling, reading and playing his bass guitar. He was also an animal lover.

Matt is now reunited with his mother, who preceded him in death in 2002. He is survived by his father, Dan; sister, Kacie; paternal grandparents, W.L. and Dennis Goodwin of Belpre, OH; maternal grandparents, Richard and Beverly Burgundy of Pittsburgh, PA; aunts and uncles, David (Lynn), James, Robert and Christine Goodwin, Leslie Maddox, Dan (Amy) Burgundy, Doug (Jane) Damico and Sarah (Renato) Umali; many cousins, extended family, coworkers and friends. Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at Schoedinger Hilltop Chapel, 3030 W.

Broad Columbus, OH 43204. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 434 Norton Columbus, OH 43228, with interment to follow in Alton Cemetery, Fr. James Colopy, celebrant.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 929 Eastwind Suite 211, Westerville, OH 43081. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences. Send condolences GRIFFITH DAVID P. Of North Versailles, age 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, surrounded by his family.

Dave was the beloved husband of Kathleen A. (Getz) Griffith; loving father of Melanie (Greg) Lelek; and grandfather to six-week-old Aubree Cameron Lelek and beloved puggle Dave was the loving brother to Robert D. (Patricia) Griffith, Janet I. Solomon and Samuel Griffith (Mary Haas); beloved brother-in-law to Gary and Patty Eiseman, Bill and Linda Hite and Debbie Getz; uncle to Steven C. Griffith, Wednesday, August 12, 2015, surrounded by his family.

Dave was the beloved husband of Kathleen A. (Getz) Griffith; loving father of Melanie (Greg) Lelek; and grandfather to six-week-old Aubree Cameron Lelek and beloved puggle Dave was the loving brother to Robert D. (Patricia) Griffith, Janet I. Solomon and Samuel Griffith (Mary Haas); beloved brother-in-law to Gary and Patty Eiseman, Bill and Linda Hite and Debbie Getz; uncle to Steven C. Griffith, Jennifer (Michael) McKinney, Justin C.

Solomon, Drew D. (Anna) Griffith, Owen M. Griffith, Carol (Helen) Getz, Sarah (John) Getz, Todd (Richelle) Eiseman, Bryan (Nicole) Hite; great-uncle to Aaron and Ava McKinney, Euan James Griffith; Nico Getz, Josh and Conner Hite. Dave was predeceased by his parents, Reverend David E. and Irene (Fullerton) Griffith, nephew, Daniel J.

Solomon; and brother-in-law, Bill Getz. Dave was an avid fisherman, Steelers, Pirates and Penguins fan and was loving, caring and family oriented. Dave worked for Ansaldo STS (the former Union Switch Signal) as an engineer for 37 years and was the Treasurer for the Youghiogheny Sportsman's Club. There will not be a visitation. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Aubree Lelek Education Fund, LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden East Pittsburgh, PA 15112. Arrangements by the Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800. Send condolences KITSKO WILLIAM, MD Of the Devonshire of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Indian Lake (Somerset County), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2015.

Beloved son of the late Bartholomew and Mary Ann Kitsko of Johnstown. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph, Stephen, John, Louis and Leonard; and sisters, Rosemary Fogle and Anna Rusinyak. Beloved uncle and godfather to many. A Naval veteran of WWII, he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1949 and obtained his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1953. Dr.

Kitsko spent decades serving his patients as a psychiatrist. Friends and family are being received Sunday, 2-7 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Scott Twp. Funeral Mass in S.S. Simon Jude Church Monday at 11 a.m.

Interment to follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to the Heart Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, 4401 Penn PA 15224. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences LAURITO CECELIA A. (PEARCE) On Thursday, August 13, 2015, age 58, of Turtle Creek went home to be with the Lord every day is a celebration of a life that never Cherished daughter of Anne (Matiasic) Pearce and the late John Alfred Pearce; beloved wife of Nicholas J. Laurito; dear mother of Nicholas J.

Laurito, Jr. and Anita I. Laurito; devoted grandmother of Sophia and A.J. Laurito and also survived their mother, Susie Laurito; sister of John Pearce, Nancy (Darrel) Neese, Cheryl (Kenneth) Daugherty, Joseph (Sharon) Pearce, James (Donna) Pearce and William (Tanya) Pearce; daughter- in-law of Irene Anderson; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and all who loved her. Family and friends received ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Wilmerding, PA 15148, (412) 824-4332 on Sunday and Monday from 2-8 p.m.

Prayer LOCK HENRY S. Age 88, of Trafford, passed on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Zora E. (Detelich) Lock; loving father of Janis (Vince) Larence, Vicki (Bill) Kaminski, Mark (Patty) Lock, Wayne (Cindy) Lock; grandfather of Alex Larence (Susan), Steve Larence (Jen), Brian Kaminski, Adam, Jordan, Angela and Zora Lock; great-grandfather of Ainsley, Alyssa, Henry and Stella; brother of Helen Pompe (the late Gil), Anna Marie Killian (the late Jack), and the late Frances Pompe (surviving husband, Jake). He was the son of the late Jesse and Stella (Yabczanka) Locke.

Hank was a US Navy WWII veteran and an alumnus of Springdale High School. He was a meat buyer for Thorofare and Charley Brothers (Shop Save), prior to his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Friends will be received 3-6 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Sunday at the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 17, 2015, at St.

Bernadette Church. Interment following in Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gary Sinese Foundation or charity of your choice. For more information, please visit our website, www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences McCLELLAND MARGARET A. (McELHINNY) On August 14, 2015, age 63 of Lincoln Place.

Margaret was born in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Earl and Mary (Smith) McElhinny. She was a retired waitress for Bob Evans in West Mifflin. Beloved wife of the late Edward McClelland; cherished mother of Pam (Larry) Kemmet, Michelle (Ed) Newton, Mandy (Shaun) Guenther and Daniel (Jen) McClelland; loving grandmother of Jasalin, Mariah, Koltan, Makayla, Isabella, Keegan and Kenna; sister of Carol Horgan, Joan Frank and Earl "Skip" McElhinny. Friends received Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, 3511 Main Munhall, 15120 (412461-6394).

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy the family request memorial contributions be sent to Heartland Hospice, 750 Holiday Drive, Suite 110, Foster Plaza, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Send condolences McMINN CHARLES E. Age 72, of Mount Lebanon, with his family at his side, on Thursday, August 13, 2015.

Husband of the late Catherine (Baird) McMinn; devoted father of Douglas (Charity), Scott (Jaime), Andrew (Julie) and the late Casey McMinn; loving grandfather of Dylan, Jameson, Finnegan, Keegan, Hadley and Josey; uncle of Patrick (Tara) McMinn; brother of the late Judith Ann and Thomas McMinn; son of the late Dr. C.C. and Catherine (Egan) McMinn. Chuck was a devoted health care professional for over 40 years. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon MONDAY Morning Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St.

John Capistran Church Monday morning at 11. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made on behalf of S.I.D.S. to Cribs for Kids at cribsforkids.org. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences McSTEEN LORRAINE LUCAS Age 88, formerly of Ross Township, Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully at her Masonic Village home in Sewickley, PA on Sunday, August 9, 2015.

Born on March 13, 1927, Lori was the first of four children. She was a graduate of Annunciation School in Pittsburgh, PA. Lori was married for 62 years to her loving spouse, Wilbert Regis McSteen, who passed away in 2012. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Louise (Sobczak) and Stanley Lucas; in-laws, Stella (Weber) and George McSteen; brother, Eugene (his surviving spouse Joan) Lucas of Gibsonia, PA; nephew, Kenneth Eugene Lucas; sister-in-law, Estelle (George) Bucher; sister-in-law, Dorothy (Richard) Jones; and brother-in-law, Robert McSteen. Lori will be greatly her loving spouse, Wilbert Regis McSteen, who passed away in 2012.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Louise (Sobczak) and Stanley Lucas; in-laws, Stella (Weber) and George McSteen; brother, Eugene (his surviving spouse Joan) Lucas of Gibsonia, PA; nephew, Kenneth Eugene Lucas; sister-in-law, Estelle (George) Bucher; sister-in-law, Dorothy (Richard) Jones; and brother-in-law, Robert McSteen. Lori will be greatly missed by her five children: Colleen (Walt) Huysman of Ross Township, PA, Rosanne (Vince) Plagenza of Somers, CT, Melanie McSteen of Concord, NH, Mark (Karen Gold) McSteen of Great Falls, VA, and Jeffrey (Teresa Borza) McSteen of Adams Township, PA. She will be fondly remembered by her two siblings: Tim Lucas of Glenshaw, PA; and Patricia (Melvin) Newransky of Flatrock, MI. Lori also touched the lives of her 11 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; many dear nieces and nephews; and close grade school friends, Ruth Hamilton and Jean O'Hanlon. Lori loved life.

She was a realtor for 35 years in the North Hills, spending 24 years with Howard Hanna. Lori enjoyed dancing, entertaining, cooking, decorating, fashion, card club with her girlfriends, watching CNN, and sharing her dark chocolate candy stash. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America in Bellevue for over 50 years and was a parishioner of Assumption Church. The family is grateful for the friendships made with the residents, and the kindness and care given by the staff at the Masonic Village Retirement Living and Healthcare Center. A Memorial Mass and celebration of life will be held in the chapel of the new Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School in Cranberry on Sunday, October 4, 2015, (which also would have been Lori and 65th wedding Friends will be received before the Mass and at a reception to follow.

Contributions may be made to Assumption Church, 45 North Sprague Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202, www.assumptionchurch.org. Please view and sign the family's online guest book at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences MOLCHEN HARRY R. Harry R. Molchen, 78, of Harmony Township, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 9, 2015, in Mesquite, Nevada. He was born November 14, 1936, in Leet Township, PA, to the late Stephen and Marie Len Molchen.

He was a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and received his B.S. degree in business management from Point Park University. He worked for D. Leo Sign Company in Center Township painting billboards and signs and later worked for Bethlehem Steel and Crucible Steel. He was a retired executive with the Pittsburgh Press and the Pittsburgh Post Gazette with 53 years of service.

He was a member of SS Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church and Good Samaritan Catholic Church, both of Ambridge. Harry was a member of the Knights of Columbus Center Township Council, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Croatian Fraternal Union, member and past president of the Slovene National Benefit Society Lodge 33. He currently was a board member of the Beaver County Catholic Charities. Harry served his country as an illustrator in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He was also the recipient of the Father Marcus O'Brien Service Award presented by the Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh. His passion in life was working as an iconographer. He wrote icons for SS Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church and St. Vladimir Orthodox Church. His work was displayed at national religious art competitions at The St.

Vincent Gallery at St. Vincent College in Latrobe. Harry enjoyed painting Ukrainian Easter Eggs (Pysanka), woodworking and calligraphy. He loved polka music and dancing. He was an avid baseball player and was scouted while in the Army by the San Fransisco Giants but an injury kept him from pursuing a major league baseball career.

Surviving are his loving wife of 50 years, Carol Mourovic Molchen; two sons, Gregory (Chrissy) Molchen of Bell Acres, Matthew (Jessica) Molchen of Los Angeles, CA; three grandchildren, Mary, Abigail, and Lochlan Molchen; and a brother, George Molchen of Tidioute, PA. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his brother, Steve Molchen and a sister, Sara Mohn. Friends will be received Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the JOHN SYKA FUNERAL HOME, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where prayers will be offered Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m.

in Good Samaritan Catholic Church. Interment with full military honors will follow at 12:45 p.m. in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St.

Vincent DePaul Society MOSKUN RONALD M. Age 75, of Kennedy formerly of Mt. Troy, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia (Super) Moskun; and his daughter, Gail Moskun (A. Mike) Trapuzzano.

Son of the late Mathew and Barbara A. (Ruk) Moskun. He was a life time member of the CFU; member of Teamsters Local 249 and their Retiree's Club. He enjoyed rebuilding cars and repairing small machinery. Family and Friends will be received on Sunday from 11 a.m.

3 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME CREMATION SERVICES, 388 Center West View, PA 15229, where a service will be held at 3 p.m. Please leave condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences OBELDOBEL FREDERICK E. Age 81, on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, of Overbrook. Husband of Beatrice M.

(Kirik); father of Sharon (Ron) Mariana, Judy Obeldobel, and Roseann Czerniejewski; brother of the late Charles (Marie), Catherine (John) McEvoy, Paul (June), Irene (Bob) Dewar, Rosemarie (Ed) Poremski, Albert (Joan), and Carolyn Obeldobel; grandfather of Mick Czerniejewski and Kaitlyn Mariana. Fred was a U.S. Army veteran, and worked for Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227 on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 9 a.m.

Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bernard Church at 10 a.m. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences PANTANO SHIRLEY A. (NEWCAMP) Of Township, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015. Beloved wife of Thomas Pantano; loving mother of Thomas (Debra) and George (Bernadette); grandmother to Thomas and Kimberly; cherished sister of Peggy (Dave) Emerick, Phil (Pat) Newcamp and Jean (Tony) Arlotti.

Preceded in death by her parents, John and Clementine Newcamp; and her siblings, Betty, John, Chuck and Butch. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Funeral Mass to be held Monday, August 17, 2015, 10 a.m., at St. Church, 342 Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St.

Church. Professional Services trusted to THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY Blawnox. www.thomasmsmithfh.com Send condolences PERHAC LUCILLE IRENE Age 82, of Penn Hills, on Thursday, August 13, 2015. Beloved wife of 50 years to Eugene Perhac; loving mother of Gene (Roseann) Perhac and Gina (Chad) Feather; grandmother of Ryan, Corey, Nicholas and Tyler; sister of Marie (the late Eugene) Dalo; sister-in-law of George (the late Geri) Mihailoff and Carl (Linda) Perhac.

Friends received, Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Send condolences the late Nancy Mascaro (Richard).

He was a WWII veteran, served in Army Air Corps as a gunner stationed in Japan. He was a little league coach for the Bloomfield Athletic Association. He was on the 8th Ward Democratic Committee. He was the president of Bloomfield Citizen Council, created Bloomfield Halloween parade, president of AARP and a tax volunteer. He ushered and lectured for Immaculate Conception Church.

He was a retired fire captain for the city of Pittsburgh. He received the Mary Cercone Award, Paul Scuillo Award, Mellon Bank Community Service Award, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the WWII Victory Medal. Friends received Monday, 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave.

Funeral on Wednesday at St. Maria Goretti Friendship Campus at 10 a.m. Send condolences HANKINS LEONARD Peacefully on August 13, 2015. Survived by loving wife, Arlene Hankins; sons, Brian (Joyce), Jerry, Darryl (Jodi) and Thomas Hankins; daughter, Lenora Gibbs; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was a retired driver for the Port Authority Transit.

Visitation Monday, August 17, 2015, 4-8 p.m. at HOUSE OF LAW, where services will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at 11 a.m. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences MEAD RUSSELL A. Age 83 years old, of South Fayette, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, in Golden Living Center South Hills.

He was born Jan. 24, 1932, in Camden, NJ son of the late Frank and Helen (Saxton) Mead. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, Stanley and James. He graduated from Wilson HS in Camden and served in the US Air Force during the Korean War era. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad as a freight conductor and retired in 1978.

He was a proud member of the United Transportation Union. He was an original homeowner in, and 55 year resident of, the Holly Hill section of Levittown, PA. He was a collector of cars, most notably Corvairs and Amphicars which he was delighted to drive into lakes, rivers and even the Atlantic Ocean. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Irene E. (Gray): son, James R.

Mead of Levittown, PA; daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Paul Stewart of South Fayette, and son, David E. Mead and his Becky Huyett of eastern PA; five grandchildren, Zachary Stewart of Pittsburgh, Corey (Lisa) Stewart of Alexandria, VA, Rachel Stewart of Austin, TX, and David and Juliana Mead of eastern PA; and one great-granddaughter. Family and friends will gather at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at the BEINHAUER FRYER FUNERAL SERVICES, 430 Washington Bridgeville. A Memorial Service will begin at 1:30 p.m.

followed by private interment in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Southwest Meals on Wheels, 601 Washington Carnegie, PA 15106. Send condolences MIKULLA MILDRED On Thursday, August 13, 2015, Mildred age 90, of Upper Lawrenceville. She resided in St. Courtyard for the last few years where she was provided with love, care and devotion.

Millie was a woman of faith and loved travel, the Pittsburgh Symphony and her beloved cats and dogs. She enjoyed being employed for many years at the Heppenstall Steel in Lawrenceville. Preceded by her father, Joseph and mother, Irene; sisters, Mae and Ethel; and brothers, Robert, Elmer, Rudy and Ernie; survived by her caregiver and goddaughter, Joanne Dembowski; and niece, Bonnie Mikulla. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Animal Friends or the SPCA. Friends received at the JOHN F.

MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, Butler at 52nd Lawrenceville. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, August 18, 2015, (time later) at St. Juan Diego Church, Sharpsburg. Visitation Monday 2-8 p.m. Send condolences MITNIK ANDY, Jr.

On Friday, August 14, 2015, Andy Mitnik, age 86, of North Versailles, passed away suddenly. Son of the late Andrew and Anna Mitnik. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Mildred Mitnik; also brothers, George, Albert, Mike, Bob; and sisters, Florence and Anna; loving father of Karen (Dominic) Cicco, Kenny (Darlene) Mitnik, both of N. Versailles, Kevin (Beth) Mitnik of Level Green, and the late Mary Ann Mitnik; grandfather of Phillip (Rebecca) Cicco, Valerie Cicco, Megan and Emily Mitnik; great- grandfather of Colin and Adeline Ciccol; survived by brother Al; sisters, Mary (Jimmy) Sljva, Pauline (Joe) Korotko; and sisters-in-law, Inge Mitnik and Barbara Mitnik; and brothers-in-law, Ronald (Jackie) Belyan and Richard (Cathy) Belyan; also numerous nieces and nephews. A proud WW2 veteran, Andy served two years in the Navy and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer (W4) after 40 years in the U.S.

Army. Andy also spent 40 years as an electrician with US Steel Edgar Thomson Works and 16 years with the East Allegheny School District. Friends received Saturday 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

at the JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY, 433 Lincoln East McKeesport, PA 15035, 412-823-4054. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10:30 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church.

Entombment will follow with full military honors in New St. Joseph's Cemetery. www.kutchfuneralhome.org Send condolences Susie Laurito; sister of John Pearce, Nancy (Darrel) Neese, Cheryl (Kenneth) Daugherty, Joseph (Sharon) Pearce, James (Donna) Pearce and William (Tanya) Pearce; daughter- in-law of Irene Anderson; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and all who loved her. Family and friends received ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Wilmerding, PA 15148, (412) 824-4332 on Sunday and Monday from 2-8 p.m. Prayer service in the funeral home on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.

followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Colman Church at 9:30 a.m. Send condolences Sara Mohn. Friends will be received Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the JOHN SYKA FUNERAL HOME, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where prayers will be offered Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.

followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in Good Samaritan Catholic Church. Interment with full military honors will follow at 12:45 p.m. in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Vincent DePaul Society Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 625 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Send condolences.