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Cont. from Previous Page CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES McCONNELL JAMES "MAC" and BETTE (LUSTIG) James "Mac" and Bette (Lustig) McConnell of Moon Township, PA, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. Mac served in the Army and was an avid outdoorsman and an unlucky fisherman. Miss Bette enjoyed tea parlors and her large hats secretly hid the short naps taken during church services.

They are survived by brothers, Butch (Marlene) and Ed (Patricia) McConnell; parents to Esther Lynn, Michael James, Jayme (Marshall), and Thomas Lloyd; grandparents to Belinda, Michael, Megan, Clorisa, and Miranda; also three great- granddaughters, cousins, nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Sunday 1-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. at the COPELAND MOON TWP. FUNERAL HOME, 981 Brodhead with a Service Sunday at 7 p.m.

Interment Monday at 11 a.m. in the Coraopolis Cemetery. (Everyone meet at Cemetery 11 a.m. Monday). A memorial reception for family and friends immediately following interment at the Neville Island Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wounded Warriors or Smile Train will be appreciated. Send condolences MURAWSKI EDWARD R. On Wednesday, December 3, 2014, Edward of Green Tree Borough, formerly of South Side. Dear father of Rebecca (David) Kristyn Dugan, and Brett (Kelly Chaney, D.O.) Murawski; son of the late Anna M. Peszko and Henry L.

Murawski; beloved brother of Paul, Leona, Ruth and Henry J. Murawski; also survived by one cherished grandson, Logan also many nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, 119 S. 15th South Side, Friday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m.

and Saturday morning 9 until 11:15 a.m. Funeral Prayer on Saturday morning at 11:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Prince of Peace Parish, St. Adalbert Church at 12 Noon. Send condolences PETROVICH KATHLEEN MARIE "KATHY" Age 71, of White Oak, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, in her home.

Kathy was born on January 5, 1943, in Versailles Borough the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Vabich) Horvatincic. Kathy was the adored, loving and faithful wife and companion of Daniel N. Petrovich for over 46 years. She is also survived by her siblings, Louise Clevenger (the late Eugene) of Philadelphia, Florence Penick (the late Al) of Sutersville, Steve Horvatincic (Margaret) of Sherwood, AR, Dr. James V.

Horvatincic, DOC (Sandy) of White Oak; her sister-in-law, Ida Horvatincic of Philadelphia (oldest brother, John (Horvat) Horvatincic deceased); and numerous nieces and nephews. Kathy was a member of the St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church Monroeville and served on the Outreach Committee since the committee's origination; she was a 1960 graduate of McKeesport HS and worked after high school in the former GC Murphy Co. in McKeesport. She then worked for US Steel Clairton Works.

Kathy was a life member of the CFU Lodge 146 of Versailles and a dancing member of Chi Chi's Kola Dancing Group for many years. Kathy and Dan were the true essence of "love" between a husband and wife and will be greatly missed. Family and friends will be received on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the JOHN M.

DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME, 702 7th Street (State Rt. 130), Trafford, (412) 372-3111. Parting prayers will be held at 10:15 a.m. in the funeral home followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. on Monday in the St.

Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, Monroeville with the Rev. Fr. DC Malich officiating. Interment will follow in the Grandview Cemetery, N. Versailles.

Pomen services will December 3, 2014, in her home. Kathy was born on January 5, 1943, in Versailles Borough the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Vabich) Horvatincic. Kathy was the adored, loving and faithful wife and companion of Daniel N. Petrovich for over 46 years. She is also survived by her siblings, Louise Clevenger (the late Eugene) of Philadelphia, Florence Penick (the late Al) of Sutersville, Steve Horvatincic (Margaret) of Sherwood, AR, Dr.

James V. Horvatincic, DOC (Sandy) of White Oak; her sister-in-law, Ida Horvatincic of Philadelphia (oldest brother, John (Horvat) Horvatincic deceased); and numerous nieces and nephews. Kathy was a member of the St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church Monroeville and served on the Outreach Committee since the committee's origination; she was a 1960 graduate of McKeesport HS and worked after high school in the former GC Murphy Co. in McKeesport.

She then worked for US Steel Clairton Works. Kathy was a life member of the CFU Lodge 146 of Versailles and a dancing member of Chi Chi's Kola Dancing Group for many years. Kathy and Dan were the true essence of "love" between a husband and wife and will be greatly missed. Family and friends will be received on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME, 702 7th Street (State Rt. 130), Trafford, (412) 372-3111. Parting prayers will be held at 10:15 a.m. in the funeral home followed by funeral services at 11 a.m.

on Monday in the St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, Monroeville with the Rev. Fr. DC Malich officiating. Interment will follow in the Grandview Cemetery, N.

Versailles. Pomen services will be on Sunday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. www.dobrinickfhinc.com Send condolences PLEASANTS WARREN Of Penn Hills, age 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 1, 2014. Preceded in death by his parents, Jan and Sue Pleasants.

Survived by his sister, Louise Leor Mann; and nephews, Dave (Rose), Don (Liz) and Rick (Barb) Mann; and niece, Sue (Mark) Breedlove; and numerous grand and great-grandnieces and nephews. Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Warren moved to Penn Hills as a young boy when his parents built a log house on Jefferson Road in Rodi. This home served the family well throughout the Great Depression years when the family took in boarders to help make ends meet. Active in scouting as a boy, and a member of an active scouting family, it was scouting that won the family a trip to the 1940 Fair in New York City. His mother always claimed, however, that it was Warren who charmed the judges into awarding the trip to the Pleasants.

The family located to Ligonier, PA for several years when father took on the responsibilities as Camp Ranger at the Boy Scout Camp Twin Echo. He and his parents also lived on Frankstown Avenue in the East Hills area, and then in Wilkinsburg. Upon the death of his parents, he moved back to Penn Hills around the corner from the log home he grew up in. Warren made his living for 40 years as a cab driver, and no doubt his enduring ability to charm anyone he chose served him well as he delivered fares to their destinations in the region. His true love and talent were directed to his art work, which was exhibited at both the Pittsburgh Playhouse and numerous art shows over the years.

He loved opera and classical music and maintained an extensive collection of both. Always handy with tools and self-reliant, Warren remodeled and maintained both the big house on Hill Avenue in Wilkinsburg and his Penn Hills home and tended to their gardens, keeping it as a showcase for all to see. Warren enjoyed the company of his family and neighbors and was always ready to share his love of art, literature, classical music, and gardening with anyone who visited, particularly the neighbor Anthony, Frank, and C. and their friends. Warren, or Unk as his nieces and nephews knew him, lived the life of a renaissance man to the fullest.

Funeral arrangements private. Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Warren Pleasants to Forbes Hospice, Forbes Health Foundation, 2570 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, PA 15146. Send condolences RODGERS RICHARD J. Jr. Age 92, of Lansdowne, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014.

Richard was born Sunday, August 27, 1922, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a son of the late Richard J. Rodgers, Sr. and Susan Gelston Rodgers. Richard served in the United States Army during the World War II Pacific Campaign.

After participating in landings at RODGERS RICHARD J. Jr. Age 92, of Lansdowne, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Richard was born Sunday, August 27, 1922, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a son of the late Richard J.

Rodgers, Sr. and Susan Gelston Rodgers. Richard served in the United States Army during the World War II Pacific Campaign. After participating in landings at Leyte in the Philippines and on the island of Cebu, Richard was awarded a Bronze Star for heroic action in the rescue of wounded soldiers from the battlefield in Okinawa. Richard worked in Pittsburgh for Sealtest Foods and Restaurant before retiring to Virginia.

He was an ardent supporter of Notre Dame football, and if anyone said a disparaging word about the Irish, Richard was always willing to argue the point. beloved wife of 63 years, Dolores Grail Rodgers, passed away on November 15, 2014. Richard leaves his family to cherish his memory, including his three daughters, Christina Rodgers Kennedy of Pittsburgh, PA, Ann and Kevin Horgan of Leesburg, VA, and Dolores and Marc Doggett of Ashburn, VA. Richard is survived by his brothers, John and James Rodgers; and his sister-in-law, Shirley Streno, all of Pittsburgh, PA. Richard leaves eight grandchildren, Kerry Horgan Vary, Joseph Horgan, Merisa Horgan, Richard Doggett, Emilie Doggett, Dylan Doggett, Daniel Doggett and Robert Kennedy; and one great-grandchild, Robert Kennedy.

Funeral Services were held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2014, at St. Theresa Catholic Church located at 21371 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, Virginia 20147. Richard and Grail Rodgers will be inurned in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Theresa Church, 21370 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147. Send condolences ROLLER CHARLES LEO "LEO" Suddenly on December 3, 2014, Leo, age 78, of Brookline, formerly of Oakland. Beloved husband of Mary Jane (Myers); loving father of Leo Patrick and Nancy Alice; brother of Peggy (Tom) Strackhouse, and the late Richard and John Roller; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and good friends.

Leo is a retired police officer who served 30 years at the Oakland and Squirrel Hill Stations. Family and friends are welcomed in the JOHN N. ELACHKO FUNERAL HOME, 3447 Dawson Street, Oakland SUNDAY ONLY 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. PLEASE MEET Monday 10:00 a.m. in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 2900 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.

Visit Leo's memorial webpage at: www.ELACHKO.com Send condolences ROPER RUTH A. (JESKEY) Of Brookline, on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Wife of the late Paul beloved mother of Nicholas J. (Jodie), Mark (Karen) Roper and the late Diane Krayvo; sister of John Jeskey and the late Bernadine Konefal; grandmother of Sara, Kristofer and Christopher. Friends may call at THE FRANK DeBOR FUNERAL HOME CREMATION SERVICES, 1065 Brookline 412-561-0380 SUNDAY ONLY 2-6 p.m.

Blessing Service Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Church of the Resurrection. Memorial contributions may be made to the church at 1100 Creedmoor PA 15226. Special thank you to the staff of Horizons Hospice and the Rochester Manor and Villa for their dedicated and compassionate care. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences SCHLEICHER TERRI Age 45, of Penn Hills, on Thursday, December 4, 2014.

She was preceded in death by parents, William and Marian (Outten); and a brother, Bill Schleicher; beloved companion of David Collins; mother of Christopher Collins; sister of Sandy and Barbara; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Memorial Service Sunday 5 p.m. at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, 11311 Frankstown Penn Hills. Interment private.

Send condolences SIEGEL JOE On Friday, December 5, 2014. Beloved father of Adam Siegel; son of the late Albert and Janet Siegel; brother of the late Martin Siegel; dear friend of Dan and Sharon Leon and the Power of Bowser family where he worked for 20 years. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Sunday at 1 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to Services, (12 Noon 1 p.m.). Interment B'nai Israel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Boulevard, Suite 602, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. www.schugar.com Send condolences STEEN ANNA (WANIS) Age 88, of Robinson on Thursday, December 4, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William Steen; loving mother of Wayne (Barb) Steen, Brian (Marie) Steen, and the late David Steen; dear grandmother of Jonathan and Ami; sister of Helen Yarnot. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. SUNDAY at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 334 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy where a Blessing Service will be held 10:00 a.m.

MONDAY. www.mcdermottfh.com Send condolences STRUHAR HILDA E. With her son and daughter-in-law by her side in Dayton, OH, on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, Hilda E. Struhar, age 91, formerly of Pittsburgh. Beloved wife of the late William J.

Struhar; mother of Bill Struhar and wife, Gail Downie, Cliff Struhar and wife, Amy Reinhard, Peggy (Jerry) Steffano, and the late Marlene Struhar; sister of Sister Alice Rock, O.S.B.; grandmother of Cole Struhar and Tracy Flood; great-grandmother of Joey Struhar. A Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the chapel of SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, 7720 Perry PA 15237. Burial will follow in Christ Our Redeemer, North Side Catholic Cemetery. Send condolences TABORELLI RONALD JAMES Age 53, of Irwin, Hempfield on Dec.

4, 2014, in the Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born Sept. 17, 1961, in Jeannette, the son of Ronald J. and Kathleen (Callam) Taborelli of Irwin. Jimmy was at one time employed as a heavy equipment operator for Iafrate Construction Company of Michigan and also worked for several other contractors throughout the area.

He was a member of the L.O.O.M. of Irwin. He was a 1979 graduate of Hempfield High School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Ronna (Jeff) Langer of Connellsville; a brother, Robert John (Sue) Taborelli of Florida; two nieces, Jessie (Bobby) Camilli of Connellsville and Ryan Taborelli of Michigan; a TABORELLI RONALD JAMES Age 53, of Irwin, Hempfield on Dec. 4, 2014, in the Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.

He was born Sept. 17, 1961, in Jeannette, the son of Ronald J. and Kathleen (Callam) Taborelli of Irwin. Jimmy was at one time employed as a heavy equipment operator for Iafrate Construction Company of Michigan and also worked for several other contractors throughout the area. He was a member of the L.O.O.M.

of Irwin. He was a 1979 graduate of Hempfield High School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Ronna (Jeff) Langer of Connellsville; a brother, Robert John (Sue) Taborelli of Florida; two nieces, Jessie (Bobby) Camilli of Connellsville and Ryan Taborelli of Michigan; a nephew, Brett Taborelli of Herminie; two aunts, Sally Scalzitti of Irwin and Toni (Scott) Thompson of Arkansas; several cousins and his beloved pet dog, Chloe. To honor request there will be no viewing or services. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Pet Friends, P.O.

Box 484, Irwin, PA 15642. Entrusted with the arrangements is the J.F. OTT FUNERAL HOME, 504 Oak Street, Irwin. To send online condolences, please visit: www.ottfuneralhome.com Send condolences TALPAS JANET ANN (WEIBLINGER) Age 60, suddenly on November 30, 2014, in Streetsboro, OH. Beloved mother of Jennifer (Talpas) Dias and her husband, Joe Dias; grandmother of Tyler and Reagan Dias; also survived by her mother, Ruth (Gates) Weiblinger; father, Raymond A.

Weiblinger, Sr. deceased; sister of Raymond A. Weiblinger, Michael E. Weiblinger, Patricia R. Hudak, James L.

Weiblinger, Robert T. Weiblinger, Mary L. Weiblinger, Stephen D. Weiblinger, Stanley C. Weiblinger, Daniel N.

Weiblinger, Charles V. Weiblinger, Timothy R. Weiblinger, Pamela S. Weiblinger; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Sunday only 1-4 and 7-9 p.m.

at STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 920 Cedar N.S. (across from A.G.H.). Funeral Mass of Christian Burial St. Peter Church Monday 9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory to Salvation Army or St. Jude Hospital or one of the many shelters for the homeless. Send condolences TREMBLAY GERALD A. Age 80, of Kennedy Township, formerly of Sheraden, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at Shadyside Hospital, following a lengthy illness of Multiple Myeloma, diabetes, and heart disease. Survivors include his wife, Esther; his children, Jeff (Mary); daughter, Lisa (Richard); beloved grandson, Jason (Danielle); and special sister-in-law, Jeane; also survived by brothers, Raymond, Sturbridge, Massachusetts and Bill (Cynthia), Fort Collins, Colorado; and sister, Nancy, San Diego, California.

Born and raised in Southbridge, Massachusetts, he graduated from the United States Air Force School of Music at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., a prerequisite for assignment to the interim band assembled for the (then) Air Force Academy in Denver, Colorado. He also served four years as a Bandsman at Sampson Air Force Base, New York, San Marcos, Texas, and Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado. Jerry holds a bachelor of science degree in music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a degree in music education from Duquesne University. He accepted his first teaching position as choral and band director at McKees Rocks High School, followed by Harmony Township School District, Neville Island High School, and Steel Valley High School, from where he retired after 30 years. Famous for military marching and precision choreography, his bands performed half-time shows, band festivals, school and community concerts, parades, art festivals, and annually at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

He founded band camps, band parents' organizations, jazz ensembles, and community musical events wherever he taught. In 1967, he became a charter Sheraden, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at Shadyside Hospital, following a lengthy illness of Multiple Myeloma, diabetes, and heart disease. Survivors include his wife, Esther; his children, Jeff (Mary); daughter, Lisa (Richard); beloved grandson, Jason (Danielle); and special sister-in-law, Jeane; also survived by brothers, Raymond, Sturbridge, Massachusetts and Bill (Cynthia), Fort Collins, Colorado; and sister, Nancy, San Diego, California. Born and raised in Southbridge, Massachusetts, he graduated from the United States Air Force School of Music at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., a prerequisite for assignment to the interim band assembled for the (then) Air Force Academy in Denver, Colorado. He also served four years as a Bandsman at Sampson Air Force Base, New York, San Marcos, Texas, and Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado.

Jerry holds a bachelor of science degree in music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a degree in music education from Duquesne University. He accepted his first teaching position as choral and band director at McKees Rocks High School, followed by Harmony Township School District, Neville Island High School, and Steel Valley High School, from where he retired after 30 years. Famous for military marching and precision choreography, his bands performed half-time shows, band festivals, school and community concerts, parades, art festivals, and annually at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. He founded band camps, band parents' organizations, jazz ensembles, and community musical events wherever he taught. In 1967, he became a charter member of the West Hills Symphonic Orchestra, a musical organization which continues to flourish to this day.

He played french horn with the symphonic band and was a member of the following educational organizations; PMEA, NEA, and PSEA. Family and friends are welcome at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 334 Forest Grove Kennedy SUNDAY from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where a Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Prayers will be offered at the funeral home on MONDAY at 9:00 a.m. Interment to follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers, 5150 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.

Send condolences WILLIAMS REECE THOMAS Of Venetia, on Friday, December 5, 2014, age 82. Beloved husband for 61 years of Patricia L. (McDine) Williams; father of Debra Anderson, Reece Williams, Carter Williams, and Trici King (Rick); brother of Barbara Watson (Bill), Russell Williams (Linda), and the late Joanne Bonner; grandfather of Nathan (Kara), Chad, Collin, Cody, Jordan, Emily, and Ashley; also great-grandfather of Reece William and Tyler Reece. Reece served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.

He founded, owned, and operated Williams Electric in Library for 57 years. He worked at Steel for 30 years and also was a member of the VFW Post in Library and the South Park Historical Society. Visitation Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the DAVID J.

HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library (Rt. 88) Library, where Funeral Service will be Monday at 12:30 p.m. Interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors. Send condolences In Memoriam LEW GARY A. May 29, 1950 Dec.

6, 2013 No words can ever say How much missed! Love Family and Friends PAHOUNTIS NICHOLAS L. His nature was loving and giving, His heart was made of pure gold, And to us who truly love him, His memory will never grow old. With Love, Your Family.