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CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES Cont. from Previous Page Cont. on Next Page HATHORNE KAREN (HESS) Peacefully on May 22, 2015, Karen went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. She was the beloved wife of Stephen Hathorne; loving mother of Victoria Hathorne; cherished daughter of Sylvester J. and Joan (Kondis) Hess, special sister of Donna (Shawn) Sabo and John Hess.

Karen was involved in the Linus Blanket Project, Crew Mission, Special Olympics and the Church Board at Crossroads Community Church. Friends received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, 3511 Main Munhall 15120 (412-461-6394), where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 1:43 p.m., with pastor Floyd Hughes, officiating. The family requests memorial contributions are made to Special Needs care of PNC Bank. Please share your memories and condolences at georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences HUCHKO PETER Age 88, of Wintersville, OH, passed away May 22, 2015, at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

He was born June 1, 1926. Peter was preceded in death by his two sons. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. Peter is survived by his daughter, Mary Ann; two step-daughters; sister; grandchildren; and great- grandchildren. Friends will be received at the EVERHART BOVE FUNERAL HOME, 685 Canton Wintersville, on Wednesday from 12 Noon until time of the Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m.

Send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneral homes.com. Send condolences JACOBS CALEB GABRIEL On Saturday, May 23, 2015. Beloved son of Joseph R. and Anna M. Jacobs of Overbrook; little brother of Noah A.

and Nolan J. Jacobs. There will not be a public visitation; a Funeral Mass will be held at St. Norbert Church on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 10 a.m. Interment will be private.

If desired, family suggests contributions to St. Norbert Parish, 2413 St. Norbert Pittsburgh, PA 15234. Arrangements entrusted to the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Brentwood 15227.

Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences KERBER ROBERT (BOB) Age 83, of West Mifflin, where he was a lifelong resident, passed away on May 21, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Kerber. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Audrey; two children, Kim Ragan (Steve), Jeffrey Kerber (Kathleen); one sister, Susan Shearer (Robert); Mr. Kerber was a loving grandfather to four KERBER ROBERT (BOB) Age 83, of West Mifflin, where he was a lifelong resident, passed away on May 21, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Kerber.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Audrey; two children, Kim Ragan (Steve), Jeffrey Kerber (Kathleen); one sister, Susan Shearer (Robert); Mr. Kerber was a loving grandfather to four grandchildren, Robert (Mia), Nicholas, Thomas (Becky) Kerber, Michael Ragan; two great-grandchildren, Gracelynn and Jaxston Kerber. Bob was a member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. Mr. Kerber was a proud veteran of the U.S Navy Seabees during the Korean War.

Friends will be received at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., with the Funeral Service to follow on Thursday in the Funeral Home Chapel at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family asks to please donate to Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant Street, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Condolences may be posted at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences KOCHANSKI CAROL M. (EISEL) Age 55, suddenly on Saturday, May 23, 2015, of Arlington.

Loving mother of Darrell (Nikki), Cortney (Denny Eggerton), and Caitey (Jesse) Hutton; proud grandmother of Jesse Lee Hutton, Jr. and Hayslee Kochanski; daughter of Lois Seddon and the late Ray Seddon and Ray Eisel; sister of Susan (Bill) Zain and Lois Eisel; very dear friend of Timothy Keeney; former wife of Darrell Kochanski; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and loving friends. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, on Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. where a Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences LOVRICH SISTER M. MAGDALENE OSF Sister M. Magdalene, a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis of the United States Province and in her 75th year of profession, died on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Mount Assisi Convent Motherhouse in Bellevue, PA, at the age of 94. Sister Magdalene entered the community from St.

Albert Church, Adah, PA in 1938 and professed her first vows in 1939 at Mount Assisi Convent in Pittsburgh, PA. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Carlow University majoring in Math and minoring in English and Latin, a Master of Arts in Education from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh majoring in English. She completed a postmaster's work in secondary school administration at Duquesne University. Throughout her years of ministry, Sister Magdalene taught in elementary school LOVRICH SISTER M. MAGDALENE OSF Sister M.

Magdalene, a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis of the United States Province and in her 75th year of profession, died on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Mount Assisi Convent Motherhouse in Bellevue, PA, at the age of 94. Sister Magdalene entered the community from St. Albert Church, Adah, PA in 1938 and professed her first vows in 1939 at Mount Assisi Convent in Pittsburgh, PA. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Carlow University majoring in Math and minoring in English and Latin, a Master of Arts in Education from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh majoring in English.

She completed a postmaster's work in secondary school administration at Duquesne University. Throughout her years of ministry, Sister Magdalene taught in elementary school for one year and the remainder of her teaching ministry was in Central Catholic High School in Allentown, PA, Mount Assisi Academy in Pittsburgh, PA and Mon-Valley High School in Monongahela, PA. Sister Magdalene was principal of Mount Assisi Academy from 1954-1970 and also taught English, Latin and Math. She knew many of the alumnae of Mount Assisi Academy and kept in contact with them and they with her after the Academy closed in 1978. Sister Magdalene was very intelligent and had a remarkable memory for facts and details.

She used her gifts and talents for her religious community and for the students she taught. Sister Magdalene was a member of the administration of the province for three terms, served as a delegate for three general chapters, secretary for two other general chapters and a delegate for five provincial chapters. She was a member of the Congregational Constitution Committee when major changes took place after the Second Vatican Council. In 1993, she was appointed as the official archivist of the province and served until 2013. Sister Magdalene was the daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes (Slujnski) Lovrich.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas. She is survived by her religious community; her sisters, Carolyn Bailey, who resides in Land O'Lakes, FL and Anna Tuskan, who is a resident of Marian Hall Personal Care Home in Pittsburgh, PA. She is also survived by her nephews, Jerome Tuskan, Ron Tuskan and Dennis Bailey; nieces, Regina Rinderer and Rosemary Pascia. She also has great- nieces and nephews. The viewing will be from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

at Mount Assisi Convent on Monday, May 25, 2015. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in Queen of Angels Chapel, Mount Assisi Convent in Pittsburgh, PA. Arrangements by LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, Bellevue.

Send condolences MARCUS FRED, Ph.D. Was born November 19, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He died peacefully at home in St. Ann, Missouri on Friday, May 22, 2015. Husband to Kathleen Marcus, wife of 42 years; brother of Walter Marcus, M.D.; father to Robbie Dawn Marcus and Jaret Preston Marcus.

Services will be held in St. Louis, MO on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Condolences may be offered at: www.alexanderstlouis.com Send condolences McCLELLAND DIANE G. Diane McClelland, aged 74, passed on to God at Saint Margaret's Hospital on May 24, 2015, after lengthy complications from a broken hip. Left behind are her husband, Richard, who loves her greatly.

Diane was born in New Rochelle, NY as the daughter of Glenn and Harry Davidson. Diane subsequently met her husband, Richard, while a Student Nurse at Lutheran Hospital in Cleveland. The above photo is how her husband of 52 years prefers to remember her when they first met. Diane went on to public health nursing until her daughter, Allyson, was born. Diane will be greatly missed by her husband, daughter, and granddaughter, her many friends.

Her sunny disposition and wise council were without peer. Diane was a breast cancer survivor and would have requested, in lieu of flowers, that contributions be sent to a related charity. Viewing will be from 2 to 4, and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at the H. P.

BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Perry Ross 412-364-4444, where a Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Additional Visitation from 12:30 p.m. Wednesday until time of Service. Condolences may be offered at www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences McCLELLAN JOHN H.

Of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, May 23, 2015. John was loved and cherished by many, especially his wife of 42 years, Ginger (Krzywiecki); daughters and sons-in-law, Amy and Jay Monjes and Michelle and Dean Sappas; his grandson, Evan Monjes; and furbaby, Josie. John will join his parents, the late Buck and Nellie McClellan; and his beloved brother, the late Tom McClellan, whom preceded him in death. John wore many hats over his 66 years of life including brother of Ed (Marilyn) McClellan and brother-in-law to Chic McClellan, Uncle, Vietnam Veteran, Past Commander of Post Library VFW, United States Postal Service Employee, Heinz Field Club Supervisor, Bethel Park High School Security Guard, softball coach, bowler, fisherman and just all around "good He will be forever missed and will always be loved. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (RT 88), Library. Interment Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with Full Military Honors. Contributions may be made to Pets for Vets (www.pets-for-vets.com).

McCLELLAN JOHN H. Of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, May 23, 2015. John was loved and cherished by many, especially his wife of 42 years, Ginger (Krzywiecki); daughters and sons-in-law, Amy and Jay Monjes and Michelle and Dean Sappas; his grandson, Evan Monjes; and furbaby, Josie. John will join his parents, the late Buck and Nellie McClellan; and his beloved brother, the late Tom McClellan, whom preceded him in death. John wore many hats over his 66 years of life including brother of Ed (Marilyn) McClellan and brother-in-law to Chic McClellan, Uncle, Vietnam Veteran, Past Commander of Post Library VFW, United States Postal Service Employee, Heinz Field Club Supervisor, Bethel Park High School Security Guard, softball coach, bowler, fisherman and just all around "good He will be forever missed and will always be loved.

Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (RT 88), Library. Interment Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with Full Military Honors.

Contributions may be made to Pets for Vets (www.pets-for-vets.com). www.davidhenneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences McDEVITT HANNAH E. (GOODRUM) Age 90, of Clairton, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 22, 2015. She was born Oct. 23, 1924, in West Mifflin, to the late James and Britha (Andrews) Goodrum.

She was the beloved wife of 64 years of Lawrence F. McDevitt, who passed away Jan. 16, 2014. She was cared for and is survived by her loving daughter, Vickie McDevitt, of Clairton; sister, Jean Hudson, of Shalimar, FL; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by sister, Mary DaBaldo; and brothers, James and Arnold Goodrum.

Her sister, Viola Edwards, of Sewickley, passed recently on May 23, 2015. She retired from Kmart-Crafton Ingram as the restaurant manager and previously worked at W.T. Grant Company. She enjoyed spending time in Tionesta, her daily walks throughout the neighborhood and trips to the casino. She was a member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church in West Mifflin.

Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. Sixth Clairton, PA 15025. Service will take place at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Lebanon Church Cemetery, West Mifflin. A special thanks to the wonderful health care workers at Celtic Hospice, who provided great care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Hannah's name may be made to Celtic Hospice and Palliative Care fund, Office of Fund Development, 4818 Liberty Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Send condolences MENTZER ANNA M.

(SNYDER) On Saturday, May 23, 2015, age 96, of Reserve Township. Beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Mentzer; mother of Raymond A. (Beth) Mentzer, Mary A. Mentzer and Joanne G.

(Bob) Evers; proud grandmother of Sarah (Ben) Gist and John (Amanda) Mentzer; dear great- grandmother of Alexander, Natalie, Stella and Calvin; sister of Joan Reder and Margaret Weidner. Family will welcome friends Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 388 Center West View, 15229. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Athanasius Church on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to a charity of your choice. Please pay tribute at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences MITSCH DAISY E. (KLEITZ) Age 89, a lifelong resident of Moon Township, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 22, 2015. Married to the love of her life, the late C. Francis Mitsch, for 56 years; loving mother of Bob (Diane) Mitsch of Marshall Kathie (Joe) Martonik of Moon Patty Mitsch of Moon and Paul (Anne) Mitsch of West Deer loving grandmother to Jason Mitsch, the late Kevin Mitsch, Jessica (Rick) Neff, Jenny (Mike) Marasco, Patrick Mitsch, Brian Mitsch, Aaron Mitsch, Cameron Mitsch and Autumn Mitsch; and great- grandchildren, Will Marasco, Ava Neff, Aubrey Marasco, Logan Neff, Cate Neff and Ashlynn Mitsch, and devoted dog owner to Calli and Penny.

A charter member of St. Margaret Mary Church in Moon Twp. Daisy was a talented artist, an accomplished gardener and she tenderly cared for hundreds of children while working for St. Margaret Mary Child Care Center from 1986 to 2015. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Operation Troop Appreciation, 3075 Clairton West Mifflin, PA 15123.

Friends will be received at COPELAND MOON TWP. FUNERAL HOME, 981 Brodhead Tuesday 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. at which time prayers will be recited followed by a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St.

Margaret Mary Church. Burial will take place in Resurrection Cemetery. Send condolences MORT EDMUND J. Age 58, of East Pittsburgh, on May 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Lisa Mort; loving father of Tina, Ashley, Tabatha and Hailea; brother of Audrey Jean, Tom, Cindy, Roy and the late Pamela.

Visitation 2-4, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday in ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 315 East Tenth Homestead. Burial service will be private Send condolences MUEHLBAUER OTTO A. Age 67, on Friday, May 22, 2015, of the North Side, formerly of Carrick. Beloved husband of Charlene (Watts) Muehlbauer; father of Lynn (Paul) Muehlbauer and the late Kimberly Niebrzydowski; grandfather of Angelia Darrow and Joshua Niebrzydowski; great-grandfather of Alienna Darrow; brother of Connie (the late John) Shade, Elaine (Raymond) Knerr and Robert (Sue) Muehlbauer; also survived by many nieces. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

at the READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick where a Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Interment St. Josaphat Cemetery. Send condolences to: www.readshawfuneralhome.com Send condolences.

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