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Sep 06 2014 Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE PM 7, 2014 WWW.POST-GAZETTE.COM C-5 C-5 Cont. on Next Page GERBI JAMES P. Peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2014, age 76, of East McKeesport. Son of the late Louis and Enoa Gerbi; beloved husband of 51 years to Nancy (Darbi) Gerbi; father of James (Lorraine) and Kenneth (Erin) Gerbi; special grandfather of Trenton, Michael and Nathan Gerbi; brother of Gwen (Richard) Chontos and Louis (Linda) Gerbi; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received in the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Wilmerding, 412-824-4332, on Monday from 2-8 p.m.

Services in the funeral home on Tuesday at 10 a.m. followed by burial in Grandview Cemetery. The family would like to thank all the people at Sivitz Hospice for all the excellent care and love they gave Mr. Gerbi. Classified Obituaries BARTOLOMUCCI BARBARA LOUISE (PEROVICH) Of Redstone Highlands in Murrysville, formerly of Level Green, on September 5, 2014.

Beloved wife of the late James; sister of the late Frances (late Joseph) Kirchel, late Steve (wife Cathie survives) Perovich and the late Catherine (late Edward) Funk; survived by nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. As per Barb's wishes, services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to SAVOLSKIS WASIK GLENN FUNERAL HOME, 3501 Main Munhall. Send condolences BELLA EUGENE J. Age 73, of Murrysville, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014, after a long battle with bladder cancer.

After graduating from Leechburg High school, he graduated from Penn State University in 1963 and subsequently earned an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Geno is survived by his high school sweetheart, Beverly (Thomas) Bella (with whom he celebrated their 50th anniversary last year); his daughter and devoted nurse, Janet (Daniel) Ringbloom of Plum; son, Michael (Elizabeth) Bella of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren, Andrew, Kayla, Emily, and Ayla; and a great-grandson, Cason; a sister, Kathy (Bill) Csonka, of West Leechburg; and a sister-in-law, Donna Johns; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received Sunday 2-8 p.m. at BASH-NIED FUNERAL HOME, 152 Abbe Place, Delmont, 724-468-8381, where services will be held Monday 10:30 a.m. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Gene Scholarship Fund at Penn Kensington, 3550 Seventh Street Road, New Kensington, PA 15068-1765, Attn.

Donna Speer or Mother of Sorrows Church, Mother Theresa Ministry at 4202 Old William Penn Highway, Murrysville, PA 15668. www.bash-niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences BLOCKY JOSEPH L. Age 86, of Monroeville, on Friday, September 5, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Catherine E. (Ryan) Blocky; loving father of Elaine Gribben, Margaret "Peggy" (Terry) Eiseman, Michael (Carmella) Blocky, and Stacey (George Pippy) Cancroy; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Joseph was very proud of his Polish Heritage, served in the U.S. Army during WWII, was a tailor and a retired crane operator with U.S. Steel. In his leisure time, he enjoyed golfing, gardening, carpentry and cutting his branches.

Friends will be received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE PLUM CHAPEL), 445 Beatty Monroeville, (412-856-4747). Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette Parish Monday 12 Noon.

Interment to follow in All Saints Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennsylvania Association for the Blind, 555 Gettysburg Pike, Suite A300, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 or www.pablind.org. www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences BOYLES PATRICIA L. (CAVANAUGH) Age 70, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy Cavanaugh Dolde; devoted wife of the late Austin Boyles; beloved mother of Dr.

Tracey L. (David) Mullinary, Scott T. (Jennifer) Boyles and Jon J. (Elisa) Boyles; cherished sister of Dorothy I. Moesta and Barbara Cavanaugh; also survived by step- granddaughter, Abby Mullinary.

Memorial Service to be held in Ocala, FL, followed by a burial in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Send condolences BRENNAN RAYMOND DOUGLAS July 19, 1945, to Sept. 2, 2014. A beloved child of God. Son of the late Helen Regan and Thomas Brennan; brother of Joyce Wilson (Chuck), the late James E.

Brennan, Joan, Thomas (Corrie), and Terry Brennan; loving sister-in-law, Carol Brennan; father of Raeann; grandfather of four. Friend of Bill W. for 27 years. He lived; he tried; he No services per his request. Donations in Raymond's memory may be made to St.

Mary of Mercy Red Door Hungry and Homeless Fund, 202 Stanwix PA 15222. Arrangements entrusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY, Lawrenceville. Send condolences BROWN MARGARET M. Age 85, of Latrobe, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on March 14, 1929, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Joseph N.

Shonborn and Margaret (McCormick) Shonborn. She was a member at St. Rose Church and its Rosary Altar Christian Mothers and St. Rose Seniors. She was retired from Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C.

Brown; and a brother, Paul Shonborn. She is survived by a sister, Betty Baldesberger, of Pittsburgh; and she is also survived by a number of loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME, 601 Weldon Street, Latrobe.

The St. Rose Rosary Altar Christian Mothers will recite the Rosary at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in CALLAS KAREN Age 62, of Bethel Park, passed away on September 4, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of Evelyn and the late Gus A. Callas; loving sister of Marianthy (Robert) DeGrazia, Nicholas Callas, and the late Alexander Callas; godmother of Dean, Jean, Paul, Jason, and Elise; also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Karen enjoyed many trips to Greece which she shared with her cousins, Chrysoula and Kirani, from Nea Smyrni, Greece. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with Trisagion Service at 7:30 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Pleasant Hills. Funeral Service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Mt.

Lebanon, with additional viewing from 1 p.m. until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Cross Philoptochos, 123 Gilkeson PA 15228 or to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Send condolences CARDONE FREDERICK L.

Sr. Age 91, of Hampton Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2014. He was preceded in death by Evelyn (Golden) Cardone, his loving wife of 68 years. Father of Deborah (Earl) Best of Allison Park, Frederick (Connie) Cardone, Jr. of Saxonburg, and Dale (Marguerite) Cardone of Ohio Township; cherished grandfather of Jessica (Douglas, Sr.) Huber, Jennine (Lee) Warrick, Sarah (Dan) Herisko, Anthony, Benjamin, Casey, Ethan and Andrew Cardone; great-grandfather of Joshua and Dina Karkaria, Seaira Warrick, Douglas Huber, and Hayley Herisko; brother of Mary De Angelis, Viola DeMarco, Rita Bobak and the late Anthony, Mario, Enio, Dominic Cardone, and Gloria Sedlak.

After attending Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, he served during World War II in the Army Air Corps as an airplane engine mechanic. After years as a truck mechanic for Trailmobile, he went to work for Miller Electric until retirement. He enjoyed always learning new things, spending time with his family, and retirement with his wife, Evelyn. Fred will be greatly missed by all. Friends will be received Sunday from 12 to 9 p.m.

at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Mt. Royal Glenshaw, where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Wilton, NH 03086. Send condolences CHRISTY MARJORIE S. Age 100, formerly of Mt.

Lebanon, died peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, September 4, 2014, at the home of her daughter, Carol Christy Raughley, in East Stroudsburg, PA, where she had resided for the past six years. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Dr. Wilbur C. Christy; loving mother of Dr.

Wallace Christy, Barbara Christy Filner, Carol Christy Raughley, Kathryn Christy Roseberry, and Kenneth Christy; also survived by her grandchildren, great- grandchildren, sister-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Marjorie and her late husband, Dr. Wilbur Christy were former missionary workers in Pakistan, India and longtime residents of Mt. Lebanon, where Dr. Christy pastored for many years at Mt.

Lebanon United Presbyterian Church. Services and interment in Bull Creek Church Cemetery, Tarentum, PA will be private. Arrangements by LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Send condolences CLEARY DONALD Age 81, formerly of Oakmont, died Friday, September 5, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Lois (McGinnis) Cleary; father of Barbara Cleary, Christopher Cleary and Terry Cleary; brother of Winona Stover, Lois Fisher and James Cleary; grandfather of Donald and Katherine Cleary; great-grandfather of Lilly Marie.

Don served in the US Army during the Korean War. Friends and relatives will be received Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at the BURKET TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, 421 Allegheny Oakmont. Services Monday 10 a.m.

at the funeral home. Family suggests memorials to the COLAIZZI MARGARET L. (BELL) Of McCandless formerly of Ross on Friday, September 5, 2014. Beloved wife of 59 years to Albert V. Colaizzi; loving mother of Cynthia L.

Trevathan (Richard), Barbara C. Stern (Walt Harris), Anita L. Duffy (Daniel), Albert A. Colaizzi (Johnna), David N. Colaizzi (Helene) and Valerie L.

Reisz (Tony); sister of Ann Brennen; sister-in-law of Evelyn Arcuri; also survived by 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St.

Louise Convent Chapel, Tuesday 11:20 a.m. Everyone please meet at church. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Meals on Wheels, www.mowaa.org or St. Sebastian Church. Send condolences COLEMAN EARL Mr.

Coleman passed peacefully on September 5, 2014, at the age of 91. He was a resident of Shaler Twp. Husband of the late Sylvia Rolewicz Coleman; father of Joyce (Jim) Wesley and Arlene (the late Albert) Gust; grandfather of Ashley (Luis) Sanchez and Bryan (Cynthia) Gust; great-grandfather of Hannah Gust. Friends will be received Sunday 2-8 p.m. at SPERLING FUNERAL HOME, 700 Blazier McCandless Twp.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at Holy Spirit Parish in Millvale at 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Sympathies can be left at: www.sperlingfuneral.com Send condolences COSTELLO ROBERT ATTORNEY AT LAW On Wednesday, September 3, 2014, age 72, of North Versailles. Son of the late Patrick and Blanche Costello; beloved husband of 49 years to Jane (Kachur) Costello; loving dad of Karen (Glenn) Pfiefer, Lisa (Eric) Bowser, Kate (Andy) Jarusinsky, and Kelly (Greg) Simpson; special grandfather of Maddie, Livi, Avery, Abby and Sophie. Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Choby; and his beloved dog, Cody.

Bob was an attorney who operated his law firm for many years. He enjoyed boating, spending time with his loving family, many friends and enjoying his five granddaughters. Family and friends will be received in the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Wilmerding, 412-824-4332, on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-8 p.m. Prayers in the funeral home on Monday at 9:15 a.m.

followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Jude the Apostle at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in New St. Joseph Cemetery. Send condolences COX GLORIA I.

Age 88, of Garfield, on Friday, September 5, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Edward W. Cox; mother of Edward G. Cox (Ruth); grandmother of Edward G. Cox, Christy L.

Cox, and Kimberly A. Cox; also survived by four great-grandchildren; predeceased by eight siblings and their spouses. Friends received at McCABE INC. FUNERAL HOME, 5300 Penn Avenue, Bloomfield, on Tuesday, from 2 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m.

www.mccabebrothers.com Send condolences CROUGH ERIN (FOYLE) Age 46, on Friday, September 5, 2014, of Brentwood. Companion of Andrew Barrett; beloved daughter of Tom and Sandy Foyle; sister of Karen (Fred) Ihrig and Kelly (Chad) Ewing; also survived by her many loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where a Blessing Service will be held at 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Susan G. Komen, 1133 South Braddock PA 15218. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences DeFRANCES RAY P. Age 81, of Leechburg, PA, unexpectedly on Sept. 4, 2014, at his residence.

Retired diesel mechanic for J.T.S. Trucking in Neville Island and later working for the Pittsburgh Steelers on their training camp staff. Beloved DePAOLO ANDREW A. KID Age 85, of Pittsburgh, on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Rita DePaolo; son of the late Joseph and Theresa DiPaolo; dear father of Andrea (Mark) Oliverio and Dana (Kim) DePaolo; brother of Joseph (Edna) DiPaolo and Mary Poliziani; grandfather of Mark and Alec Oliverio, Nicholas, John and Donovan; and numerous nieces and nephews who will mourn his passing.

Friends welcome Monday 1-8 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in St. Margaret of Scotland Church. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences DOERZBACHER BARBARA J.

Of Brookline, on Friday, September 5, 2014. Beloved wife of Fred; mother of Donald (Rosemarie) Schneider, Kathleen Signorini, Fred W. Doerzbacher IV, and the late Daniel Schneider; stepmother of Lori Jacobs; also many brothers and sisters; grandmother of Stephanie, Daniel, Elizabeth, and Hannah. Friends may call at the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME CREMATION SERVICES, 1065 Brookline 412-561-0380, Sunday only 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where services will be held Monday at 12:30 p.m.

Barb was a lifelong partner with her husband at South Hills Plumbing and Heating. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed by family and friends. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences DOOHAN MARY BESS Age 53, of Upper St. Clair, after courageously fighting cancer for three years, is now in the hands of God, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Beloved wife of 24 years to Gary; loving mother of Mariah and Abby; sister of Leanne (George) Dresmich, Scott (Kristy) Summers, Jeff (Cindy) Summers, and the late Jim.

Mary sang with Up With People, the Mendelssohn Choir of and the Contemporary Choir at St. John Capistran Church. She was the fitness instructor for USC Rec. Center and she was for the B.P. Swim Club.

Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington McMurray, 724-941-3211, on Monday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Everyone please meet for Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Capistran Church, Tuesday 11 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com and www.facebook.com/pages/ Send condolences DUNCAN DORIS W. Age 90, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2014. Loving wife for 70 years of C. Stuart Duncan; mother of Jan (Fran) Collins, Scott (Karen) Duncan, David (Lydia) Duncan and Alan (Edie) Duncan; devoted grandmother to her three beautiful granddaughters, Jordan (Andrew) Litvin, Erin (Michael) McClain, and Megan Collins. Preceded in death by brothers, Bill and Jack Warhold.

Doris loved to travel, especially to Myrtle Beach and California. She was an active member for many years of Hebron UP Church and Penn Hebron Garden Club and enjoyed the company of her family and many friends. Friends and family received Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills.

Memorial Service Thursday at 11 a.m. at Hebron United Presbyterian Church, 10460 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations EMMERT JEANETTA LYNN Age 36, formerly of Gibsonia, passed on to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 31, 2014. Daughter of David and Karol Emmert of Montana, formerly of Gibsonia; mother of Nicholas Gualazzi, Aidan James Seibert, and Danika Seitz; sister of David Edward Emmert of Amherst, VA; granddaughter of Karl and Ruth Feitl of Shaler. Preceded in death by son, James David Seibert; James Seibert, and Daniel Seitz; and paternal grandparents, Edward and Aimee Emmert, formerly of Shaler.

In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to Equilibrium, The Bipolar Foundation, www.bipolar- foundation.org. Please offer condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences GALZA M. GAE On Sunday, August 31, 2014, age 74, of Squirrel Hill neighborhood in formerly of Orchard Park, NY. A vibrant and free spirit, Gae worked as a music teacher, a french horn player, and later as a district manager, first for Jo-Ann Fabrics and then for Thermal Industries. She enriched the lives of many through her yoga classes, masterful gardening, sewing, photography, dinner parties, and general openness to the world.

She was a lover of dogs, classical music, Frick Park, calamari in red sauce, Phipps Conservatory, and world travel. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Fay; her siblings, L. Colette Galza, Judy DiMattia, and Joseph Galza; and her dear friend, Walt Sell. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS, 412-531-4000. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences GARDNER NANCY ANN "NIKKI" Age 45, of Whitehall, was tragically taken away on June 30, 2014.

Beloved daughter of Donna M. (Nigro) and the late Robert E. Gardner; loving sister of Ava M. (John) Bertok, Laura (the late Patrick) Sweeney, and Rick (Terri) Gardner; aunt of Cheryl Young; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Nancy was a 1986 Thomas Jefferson High School Graduate.

An outgoing, caring person, who was fond of animals, Nancy pursued an education and career in the medical field. She made many dear and lasting friends everywhere she went, having resided in Connecticut, Hawaii, Texas, and lastly, Washington state. She was loyal to Pittsburgh sports teams regardless of where she was and the epitome of a "Steeler Nation" fan. Wherever she resided, she called Pittsburgh Friends will be received on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, from 10:30 a.m.

until time of Blessing Service at 12 Noon at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Pleasant Hills. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Nancy's Memorial Fund, www.fundly.com/nancy-a-gardner- memorial-fund. Condolences may be left at: www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences GAZZO CAROLE ANN Age 75, on Friday, September 5, 2014, of Whitehall. Beloved wife of Charles; proud mother of Michael (Susan), Lisa (Michael) Brobeck, and Robert (Elizabeth); adoring grandmother of Robyn, Michael, Rachel, Vincent, Anna-Marie, Gina, and Nicholas; daughter of the late Anthony and Assunta Polito; big sister to Kathleen (James) Vehar; fond aunt of Amy Maniatis and Jonathan Vehar; best friend for 70 years to Rosemary Coda Griffin. There will be no visitation.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Holy Angels Church on Wednesday morning at 10. If desired, family suggests contributions to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Arrangements handled by the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences Brown; and a brother, Paul Shonborn.

She is survived by a sister, Betty Baldesberger, of Pittsburgh; and she is also survived by a number of loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME, 601 Weldon Street, Latrobe. The St.

Rose Rosary Altar Christian Mothers will recite the Rosary at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Rose Church with the Rev.

Anthony Carbone as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Cemetery. To sign our online guest book, send condolences, or to view detailed obituary and funeral home information, please visit: www.lopatich.com Send condolences Donald and Katherine Cleary; great-grandfather of Lilly Marie. Don served in the US Army during the Korean War.

Friends and relatives will be received Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at the BURKET TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, 421 Allegheny Oakmont. Services Monday 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Family suggests memorials to the Humane Society or St. Jude Children's Research. Send condolences DeFRANCES RAY P. Age 81, of Leechburg, PA, unexpectedly on Sept. 4, 2014, at his residence.

Retired diesel mechanic for J.T.S. Trucking in Neville Island and later working for the Pittsburgh Steelers on their training camp staff. Beloved husband of 27 years of Constance R. "Connie" (Ravotti) DeFrances; beloved father of Raymond P. DeFrances (Sheryl) of Findlay Kathy Alward (Clay) of Richmond, VA, Michele M.

Kearney (Jack) of N. Fayette Marcy L. Steixner (Pete) of Shelby MI, and Kimberly A. Murray (Scott) of Canton, MI; and eight grandchildren; brother of Lorraine Bertovich (Matthew) of Monroeville, PA, known throughout the area for raising roses at his residence and was known as the "rose No public visitation. Relatives and friends are welcomed to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, Sept.

8, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in Christ The King Parish, 125 Park Road, Leechburg, PA, (Gilpin Twp). Interment will be made in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements by CLAWSONS, 170 Main Leechburg, PA (724-842-1051) condolences to www.clawsonfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the Leechburg Public Library, 215 Main Street, Leechburg, PA 15656.

Send condolences years of Hebron UP Church and Penn Hebron Garden Club and enjoyed the company of her family and many friends. Friends and family received Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Memorial Service Thursday at 11 a.m.

at Hebron United Presbyterian Church, 10460 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the American Heart Association. Send condolences EDWARDS HOWARD DILWORTH Howard Dilworth Edwards was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1921. He was the son of George Dixon Edwards, past President of Commonwealth National Bank (now PNC Bank) and Pauline Dilworth Edwards. He was predeceased by his brother, George Dilworth Edwards of Pasadena, CA and two siblings, who were lifelong residents of Pittsburgh, PA, Richard Dilworth Edwards and Mary Dilworth Edwards Foster.

Howard graduated from the Choate School in Wallingford, CT and was a fifth-generation graduate of Princeton University (class of 1943). His seventh great-grandfather, Rev. Jonathan Edwards, was second President. With the advent of World War II, Howard pursued accelerated graduation from Princeton in order to enter naval midshipman training in Florida. He served aboard a Destroyer Escort, the USS Baker, for four years and was instrumental (as the Officer) in sinking a German submarine (U-boat 233) off the coast of Nova Scotia on July 5, 1944.

At the conclusion of the war, he entered Pitt Law School in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated in 1949. He joined the Mellon Bank, and served as Trust Officer from 1949-1957. Howard married Clementina "Tina" Rutledge on June 20, 1953 at Calvary Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh and moved to his hometown of Charleston, SC in 1957. Howard was a Trust Officer at the South Carolina National Bank (now Wells Fargo) for 27 years and head of the Trust Department for 15 years. He was President of the Rotary Club of Charleston from 1973-1974, during which time he had the foresight to start a community foundation to serve the Trident area.

Howard served as the first President of this organization, now known as the Coastal Community Foundation. The initial grant of $9000 has grown to over $180 million for community good. At First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, Howard was elected Deacon twice and served three times as an Elder. He was also President of the Church Street Foundation, Chairman of the Board of the Gibbes Museum of Art, and President of the Association of Porter-Gaud School. He was President of the South Carolina Bankers Association from 1968-1969 and 12th President of the Estate Planning Council of Charleston.

Howard is survived by his wife of 61 years, Clementina (Tina) Rutledge Edwards; three children, Clementina (Tina) Rutledge Edwards Mayland of Charleston, SC, Oliver Rutledge Edwards of Atlanta, GA, and Howard Dilworth Edwards, Jr. of Charleston, SC; and four grandchildren, Christopher Patrick Edwards and Dana Rutledge Underwood of Atlanta, GA, and Bryant Barrow Edwards and Benjamin Rutledge Edwards of Charleston, SC; and seven nieces and nephews, lifelong Pittsburgh residents, Polly Foster Mullins, Rev. Janet McCune Edwards Anti, Dr. Howard Foster, and James Marshall Edwards; also David Lockhart Edwards of Fort Collins, CO, John Herron Edwards of Hilton Head, SC, and Michael Metcalf Edwards of Attleboro, MA. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, Charleston, SC, at 11:00 a.m.

Interment, Magnolia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Memorial Fund of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401 or to the Howard D. Edwards Endowment Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation at 635 Rutledge Suite 201, Charleston, SC, 29403. Send condolences FERIS CAROL S. (HELBLING) SIFORD Age 76, of Hampton Township, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014.

Born June 28, 1938, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Alfonsos L. and Catherine L. (Wolfslayer) Helbling. Carol was passionate for gardening. She is survived by her son, Mark (Tammy) Siford; stepson, Mark (Bev) C.

Feris; daughter-in-law, Susan Siford; grandchildren, Jimmy, Chad, Bryan, Collin, Elle and Andrew; step-grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew and Danielle; brother, Jack (Jane) Hebling; many nieces and nephews; and her dear friends, Karan Truluck, Bill and and Catherine L. (Wolfslayer) Helbling. Carol was passionate for gardening. She is survived by her son, Mark (Tammy) Siford; stepson, Mark (Bev) C. Feris; daughter-in-law, Susan Siford; grandchildren, Jimmy, Chad, Bryan, Collin, Elle and Andrew; step-grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew and Danielle; brother, Jack (Jane) Hebling; many nieces and nephews; and her dear friends, Karan Truluck, Bill and Kathleen Foreman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Siford; second husband, William "Bill" Feris; sons, Craig Siford and Eric Siford; and sister, Nancy Conway. Private arrangements are being handled by KING FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, in Allison Park. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Carol's family at: www.kingfuneralhome.com Send condolences.