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Jan 27 2012 Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE 28, 2012 WWW.POST-GAZETTE.COM B-5 B-5 Cont. from Previous Page CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES MOONE LORETTA WHITE Of the Hill District, passed peacefully January 25, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory, loving niece, Arlene Freeman, and a nephew, David Grimes, who was like a son to her; also many other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday 3-7 p.m. SPRIGGS WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N.

Lang E.E., where Services will be held Tuesday 12 noon. Send condolences at NEFF PAUL JR. Suddenly on Friday, January 27, 2012, of Braddock Hills. Beloved husband of 42 years to Susan C. (Siergiej) Neff; loving father of Stacy L.

Arsenault and her husband Greg of Aurora, OH and PJ Neff of Turtle Creek; dear Pap of Meghan Arsenault; brother of Barbara Metzger and her husband Kirk of Aurora, OH. Paul retired from Thermal Industries as a financial manager and he was also a Navy veteran. Friends and family will be received from 1-7 p.m. on Sunday only at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, 7441 Washington Swissvale.

Mass of Christian Burial in Madonna del Castello Roman Catholic Church on Monday at 11:30 a.m. Please send memorial contributions in memory to the American Heart Association, 4 Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. The Thomas L. Nied Funeral Home is a proud member of The Good Grief Center. Send condolences at BARTLEY J.

Age 76, of Mt. Lebanon, (formerly of Dormont and Oakland), on Thursday, January 26, 2012. Bart was retired from E. W. Curry Company after 35 years and was a lifelong member of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians (AOH) Carnegie Division 32.

Beloved son of the late Michael and Mary Ann (Coyne) Bart is survived by his brother Judge Michael (Mary Alice) sister Eileen and predeceased by his sisters Mary (James) Anfang, Geraldine (Albert) Fichter, and Theresa "Teady" (Richard) Johns; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friends and family will be received on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road (and Scott Road), Mt. Lebanon. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St.

Bernard Catholic Church on Monday, January 30 at 11:30 a.m. EVERYONE TO MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bart's memory to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or St. Bernard's School Angel Fund, 311 Washington Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Many thanks to all the staff and caregivers at Concordia of the South Hills and St.

Clair Hospital ICU. Send condolences at PAULIK JOHN C. On Friday, January 27, 2012, age 54, formerly of West View. Beloved husband for 31 years of Susan (Reinhart) Paulik; father of Dustin John and Brandon Anthony Paulik; dear brother of Donna Paulik and Paul Paulik; son-in-law of Elmer and Mary Reinhart; brother-in-law of Maxine and James Leffard; also survived by nine nieces and nephews. Family will welcome friends Saturday 6-8 p.m.

and Sunday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 388 Center West View 15229. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Athanasius Church on Monday at 10 a.m. John was a member of Boilermakers Union and owner of Construction Cleaning Specialty.

www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences at PLINTA CHARLES Age 78, on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, of Brentwood. Beloved husband of 54 yrs. to Janet (Rigot) Plinta; loving father of Chuck P. (Michelle), Gary G. (Mary), Lynn M.

(Mark) Johnson, Lori M. (Joseph) Kozarian, Melissa A. (Jeff) Wagner, Tim P. (Jennifer), and the late Karen Ann; proud pappy of Bethany, Audrey, Gabrielle, Evan, Berit, Phillip, Lauren, Bryce, Mackenzie, Abby, Emma, Calvin, Cameron, Tanner and eight step-grandchildren; brother of Mildred, Paul, Marcella and the late Pauline Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC.

412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd, Brentwood 15227, Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Saturday morning at 10:45 AM. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angels Church at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Pittsburgh, PA 15232 or Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Pittsburgh, PA 15243.

late Pauline Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd, Brentwood 15227, Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Saturday morning at 10:45 AM.

Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angels Church at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Pittsburgh, PA 15232 or Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com. Send condolences at POWERS BERNARD J. Age 84, of Mt.

Lebanon, on Thursday, January 26, 2012. Beloved husband for 62 years of Virginia T. (Vanderbosch) Powers; proud father of Shaun (Nora), Tim, Michael (Maura), Virginia (Mark) Gregg, Carren (Lawrence) Gallick, William (Anne), Heather (Gordon) Taylor, Thomas (Frances), Shannon Powers, and the late Meghan Moorhead; and devoted and caring son-in-law, William Moorhead and daughter-in-law, Suzanne Powers; loving grandfather of Shane, Colin, Meghan, Seamus, Matthew, Amy, Amanda, Liam, Brennan, Shaun, Bailey, Shannon, William, Kyliegh, Tavis, Ian, Holly, Hanna, Isabella, Grace, Thomas, Liam, Erich, Ethan, Mary Grace; brother-in-law of Thomas, Philip and Richard Vanderbosch, and also survived by many nieces and nephews. Born September 6, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Bernie was a graduate of Dormont High School, and the University of Notre Dame class of 1949. He was former teacher and football coach at St.

Bede's Academy in Peru, Illinois, De LaSalle College "Oaklands" in Toronto, Canada, St. Bernard's Grade School, St. Paul's Orphanage, and South Hills Catholic High School. In addition, Mr. Powers was the Assistant Superintendent of Schools Diocese of Pittsburgh, Athletic Director Diocese of Pittsburgh, Director of HEADSTART Diocese of Pittsburgh, and Director of Federal Programs in Allegheny County.

Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, Saturday evening 6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Bernard Church, where he ushered for over 50 years, Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment Mt.

Lebanon Cemetery. If desired, memorials in lieu of flowers, may be made to St. Bernard's Parish, Angel Fund. 311 Washington Pgh, PA 15216 www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences at ROBSON ELIZABETH C. 91, of Village at St.

Barnabas, formerly Aldan, PA, on Jan. 27, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Charles R. Robson; loving aunt of Rev. Edward (Gretchen) Robson, Robert Robson, Mary Cain, George Cain, Robert Cain, Phyllis Clark, and Evelyn Novak; great-aunt of David, Stephen, and Peter Robson; dear friend of Linda Sparrow; sister of the late George and Charles Cain; also survived by additional great-nieces and nephews.

Friends welcome Sun. 3-5 at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Heckert Bakerstown, where services will be held Monday 10 a.m. Elizabeth was a WWII volunteer as an Air Warden, an executive secretary for Gulf Oil, and enjoyed animals, gardening, opera, needlework, and reading. In lieu of flowers, donations to Animal Friends or Animal Rescue League of Western PA. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences at RUFFNER THOMAS E.

Age 68, of Butler, formerly of Swissvale, on January 25, 2012. Son of the late Charles L. and Catherine M. (Wertz) Ruffner; brother of Mary Lou Barney, Charles Ruffner (Rose Marie), Dolores Hudson and the late Edna Davidson; also many nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday 1-4 p.m.

ONLY at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in Madonna del Castello Church on Monday 10 a.m. Send condolences at SABLE JACK "JAKE" Passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012. Beloved husband for 35 years of Saralee (Zama); dear father of Shanie Lininger (Jesse) and Charles (Michelle); loving grandfather of James Lininger and Kaitlin Sable; devoted son of the late Charles R.

and Mollie (Marcus) Sable; cherished brother of Marlene Harris; twin sister Sandi Sable Forstenzer (Ed), Morry (Eunice) Sable, the late Karen Sable and Edwin Sable. Jake was born July 17, 1946 and raised in Squirrel Hill, where he was a legendary baseball pitcher at Taylor Allderdice High School. As a junior in 1965 he was the team captain and M.V.P. Jake went on to play in the Federation League, and then at Point Park College on a baseball scholarship. His accomplishments from the mound were many, most notably on October 8, 1965 when he pitched the first no hitter in the history of Point Park College, leading his team to a 6-0 victory.

Jake pitched with what Coach Frank Gustine called a blazing fastball, snapping curve and effective change up. In 1969 and 1970, he played in the Tri-State College Baseball Coaches Association All Star team games at Forbes Field. After leaving Point Park, Jake played for the Monroeville Maulers from 1969-1976 and for the Salem Warlocks from 1998-2009. He was inducted in the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in May 2011. He worked at the family leading his team to a 6-0 victory.

Jake pitched with what Coach Frank Gustine called a blazing fastball, snapping curve and effective change up. In 1969 and 1970, he played in the Tri-State College Baseball Coaches Association All Star team games at Forbes Field. After leaving Point Park, Jake played for the Monroeville Maulers from 1969-1976 and for the Salem Warlocks from 1998-2009. He was inducted in the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in May 2011. He worked at the family business, Sable Chevrolet located in Carrick for over forty years, until it's closing in the fall of 2008.

Jake was deeply devoted to his family and friends, and his legacy of kindness to all will be remembered always. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, 5509 Centre Shadyside, on Sunday at 12 noon. Visitation one hour prior to services, (11 a.m. 12 noon). Interment Mount Lebanon Emanuel Section.

Contributions may be made to the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Western PA, 5738 Forbes PA 15217. Send condolences at SAUER HENRY U. Age 95, of Shaler went home with the Lord on January 26, 2012. He was preceded in death by his first wife Mary and his second wife Wanda; father of Hank (Gemma) and James (Susan) Sauer and Joanne (Ralph) Stoehr; brother of William and the late Edward, Robby, Joe, Paul, Marcella, and Loretta; grandfather of Hank, Stephanie (Scott), Ralph, and Lilly; great-grandfather of Mikayla, Aiden, and Devin; also many nieces and nephews. Henry graduated from Central Catholic High School, was a U.S.

Navy veteran of WWII, and a former machinist for Westinghouse. Visitation Sun. 2-8 p.m. NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Glenshaw.

Mass of Christian Burial Mon. 10:30 a.m. St. Bonaventure Church. www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences at SCHMID JACQUELINE A.

(BUCHANAN) 73, of Crafton, passed away Jan. 9, 2012. She will be sadly missed by friends, Rose Marie, Charlotte, and Ann. Arrangements by the HERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 15207. and dignified cremations with www.elmerhermanfuneralhome.com Send condolences at SCHMITT HENRY GEORGE Henry George Schmitt, 82, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away January 26, 2012.

He was born in Pittsburgh on March 10, 1929. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Engineering and was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in West Germany during the Korean War. During his career, George worked for both Jones and Laughlin Steel and Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel.

He was a founding member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church in Pittsburgh. George was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Otillia; wife, Mary; and brother, James. He will be deeply missed by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Schmitt and Lisa Kohler Schmitt; brother, Robert (Kathryn) Schmitt and sister, Mary Killgallon, both of Pittsburgh; sister-in-law, Henrietta Schmitt; and grandchildren, Andrew, Peter, and Erika Schmitt; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, January 29 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.

at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Pleasant Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, January 30 at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, followed by entombment at Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, his family suggests donations may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton PA 15212-1607.

www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences at SCHUBERT E. JOHN On Thursday, January 26, 2012, of Baldwin Boro. Husband of the late Mary L. "Mae" (Connelly); father of Tom (Jennifer) Schubert and the late JoAnn Rodgers; son of the late John J. and Amelia (Koren) Schubert; grandfather of Tommy Schubert.

John was a graduate of Carnegie Tech and was a retired mechanical engineer with Koppers. He served in the Army Air Corps. during WWII. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Brentwood 15227, Sunday from 4-7 p.m.

where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday morning at 10 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at SHEA JOHN EDWARD 92, of Butler, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Butler Memorial Hospital. He was born December 5, 1919 in Summerville, PA, the son of the late Thomas M. and Oscie (Martin) Shea.

John was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during WWII. He was a member of the Kiwanis, Rotary Club, the Masons and the Syria Shrine. He enjoyed golfing. John worked for Crane Co.

for 49 years before retiring. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Ora W. Shea; a sister, JOHN EDWARD 92, of Butler, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Butler Memorial Hospital. He was born December 5, 1919 in Summerville, PA, the son of the late Thomas M. and Oscie (Martin) Shea.

John was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during WWII. He was a member of the Kiwanis, Rotary Club, the Masons and the Syria Shrine. He enjoyed golfing. John worked for Crane Co.

for 49 years before retiring. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Ora W. Shea; a sister, Margaret Coles of Blending, UT; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Norris and Ruth Buzas. Friends will be received at YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 127 W.

Jefferson Butler, on Saturday, January 25, 2012 from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 3 p.m. Military honors by VFW and American Legion Interment in the Allegheny County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the Disabled Veterans of America Memorial Program, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250. For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com Send condolences at SHRIVER LOIS (MUNN) Age 87, of Emsworth, on January 26, 2012, Lois (Munn) Shriver.

Wife of the late Albert Shriver, loving mother of Cynthia Davis of Ross, Scott (Kate) of McCandless, and James (Nadine) Shriver of Sedalia, CO; devoted grandmother of Katya (Robert) Malkin, Ruben Garcia, Sadie, Violet, Danielle, Gabriel and Alexandra Shriver; beloved great-grandmother of Emma, Hannah and Abigail Malkin. She is also survived by two sisters, Jeanne Pyle and Sara Zeyer; many nieces and nephews, and her dear friend Jean Shannon. Mrs. Shriver was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest Glenn Munn. She had been an active member of the Emsworth U.P.

Church for over 50 years and a member of the Eastern Star. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the McDONALD-LINN FUNERAL HOME, 529 California Avalon, where services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. Send condolences at SIMPSON LOUISE On Sunday, January 22, 2012, age 88, of the North Side. Visitation with the family Sunday 4-8 p.m.

at the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, 2025 Perrysville Avenue. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday in the Institutional Church of God, 302 West North Avenue, N.S. Interment Highwood Cemetery. Send condolences at SLACK JAMES JOSEPH II Age 25, of Bridgeville, on January 23, 2012.

Beloved son of James and Donna Slack, loving brother of Maureen Shields and Laura Slack and her Anthony Sarkis; cherished uncle of Corrigan, Mason, and Rhiannon Shields; nephew of Deborah (Michael) Grumet, Joseph "Bill" (Leesa) Slack, Thomas (Heidi) Slack, Carol (John) Platzer, Suzanne (John) Nemec, Jennifer (Beau) Quattrone, Michael (Jennifer) Slack, Albert Lowe, Paul (Cindy) Lowe, Michael (Jackie Nixon) Lowe and the late Mary Carlisle and her husband Mark, who survives; grandson of the late Albert and Margaret Lowe and Joseph and Ruth Slack; also survived by many loving cousins. Jimmy was a 2004 graduate of Chartiers Valley H.S., where he was a four year varsity letterman in wrestling. He loved to travel, be outdoors, and listen to music. He was currently employed by Imperial Barge Co. Friends received Saturday, 6-9 p.m., and Sunday, 1-4 and 7-9 p.m., in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, (412-221-3333).

A funeral service will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m., in Bethany Presbyterian Church (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). View and add condolences at: www.warcholfuneralhome.com Send condolences at SMITH DOROTHY L. (KLOSS) Age 91, on Jan. 10, 2012, of Pittsburgh, went home to eternal life. Beloved wife of the late Jack Smith; beloved mother of Victoria Smith Laban of Pittsburgh and Karen Browner of Missouri; beloved aunt of William F.

Kloss and Katherine Kaltenbach; beloved sister of the late Marie, Herman, Albert, Carl, Edward, Bertha, Margaret Jacobs, and Anne Siebert. Private visitation and cremation. Burial in the Spring when family can come home. In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions to favorite charity, the Club Operation Blessing. Arrangements by the THOMAS M.

SMITH FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY Blawnox Send condolences at SMITH JOSEPH "JOE" HOUSEMAN, JR. 67, passed away in Seattle, WA, on January 23, 2012, from complications of treatments for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Joe was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 1, 1944 to Joseph Houseman Smith and Margaret Flemming Smith. He grew up in Ben Avon, PA graduating from Avonworth High School in 1962. Joe was an excellent athlete, earning all-state honors in football and basketball.

He also competed in swimming and golf. He went on to attend Parsons College in Fairfield, IA, earning a BA in business administration in 1966. Graduating during the height of the Vietnam War, Joe enlisted with the Marine Corps. and spent a year in Vietnam as a supply officer. When he returned in 1968, he and Judy were married and spent a year at Marine Corps.

headquarters in Washington, DC as a Captain. After three years in the Marine Joe went to work for Westinghouse in Pittsburgh in the field of contracts and purchasing. In 1972, Joe, Judy, and their two sons moved to Richland, WA. Joe continued to work for Westinghouse Hanford for the rest of his career. He left Westinghouse after 27 years and continued working as a contractor for Battelle and Bechtel Corporation.

He then retired to play his beloved game of golf and travel. Joe was a kind, considerate and honorable man. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved his life and everyone in it. He wore his family's nickname of "PJ," which stood for "Papa Joe" with pride and a wide smile.

He will be deeply missed. He is survived by Judy, his wife of 43 years; son Joe and wife Suzanne and their children, Bonnie and Drew, of Raleigh, NC; son Brian and wife Nichole and their children, Ryland and Kaiah, of Marina Del Rey, CA; sister, Sandra Smith of Pittsburgh, PA; and brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Ann Arnold of Greenwood, SC. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Smith in 1987 and Margaret Smith in 1975. Funeral arrangements are being handled by MUELLER'S TRI-CITIES FUNERAL HOME, 1401 S. Union Kennewick, WA, with a public viewing Monday, Jan.

30, from 5-8 p.m. Graveside services are Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 2:00 p.m., at the Desert Lawn Memorial Park. A celebration of Joe's life will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 2001 W.

Kennewick Kennewick, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Donations, P.O. Box 19023, Seattle, WA 98109-1023, http://www.seattlecca.org/scca- The family invites you to sign their online guestbook at www.muellersfuneralhomes.com Send condolences at SMITH MARY ELIZABETH PLETCHER Mary Elizabeth Pletcher Smith, 87, of Claysville, formerly of McKees Rocks, died Thursday, January 26, 2012. Born August 4, 1924, in McKees Rocks, a daughter of Harry and Mary Ann Merriman Pletcher. Mrs.

Smith was a the welder in McKees Rocks during World War II. Her husband, Robert Smith, died in 1988. Surviving are a son, Robert Smith, of Tarpon Springs, FL; a daughter, Sandy (Craig) Moore, of Claysville; seven grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. Deceased are four brothers, Harry, Al, George, and Jim Pletcher. Friends will be received Sunday, from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m., in MICHAEL H.

HEINRICH FUNERAL HOME, 219 Main Claysville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association. Send condolences at STEVENSON REVEREND JEROME On January 25, 2012, Reverend Jerome Stevenson, 64, of Braddock and Clairton. Pastor of Morningstar Baptist Church in Clairton, PA.

Husband of Constance Elaine Stevenson; father of Richard J. Stevenson; son of Alphia Christian; brother of Brenda Page; also survived by four grandchildren, a host of other family members and friends. Visitation Sunday 4 to 8 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 445 Sixth Street, Braddock. Visitation continues Monday 4 to 8 p.m.

at the Morningstar Baptist Church, Shaw Avenue, Clairton, where the Funeral Service will be held Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Interment Monongahela Cemetery. Services of comfort entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 808 Talbot Avenue, Braddock. (412-271-3880) Send condolences at SZULINSKI JOSEPHINE T. Age 95.5, of Shaler on January 26, 2012.

Wife of the late Louis mother of Louise Parker and Richard J. Szulinski and wife, Donna; sister of Marie McCoy, the late Joseph Sondey and Lottie Szulinski; grandmother of Christine and Derrick Szulinski. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Glenshaw.

Mass of Christian Burial Monday 12 Noon SZULINSKI JOSEPHINE T. Age 95.5, of Shaler on January 26, 2012. Wife of the late Louis mother of Louise Parker and Richard J. Szulinski and wife, Donna; sister of Marie McCoy, the late Joseph Sondey and Lottie Szulinski; grandmother of Christine and Derrick Szulinski. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 12 Noon in St. Bonaventure Church. www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences at THOMPSON JUNE P.

69, of New Homestead, unexpectedly on January 25, 2012. Leaves to cherish her memory, beloved husband, Lawrence Thompson; children, Lamont Thompson (Doris) and Robin Griffin (Keith); siblings, Phillip Tobias, Yvonne Glover (Andrew) and Joyce Ray; eight grandchildren; also many relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday, January 29, 2-6 p.m HOUSE OF LAW, Penn Hills. Homegoing Service on Monday, January 30, in Clark Memorial Baptist Church, Homestead, at 11 a.m. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences at UNRUH RUTH "RUTHIE" Age 90, on Friday, January 27, 2012, of Baldwin Boro.

Wife of the late William beloved mother of Barbara (Ronald) Rick, Paul W. (Gloria) Unruh, and Sherry (Joe) Riley; loving grandmother of Tracy, Kim, Michael, Brad, Jill, and Lori; great-grandmother of Tyler, Logan, Spencer, Paige, Haley, Cameron, Mackenzie, Griffin, Garrett, Gavin, Adam, Sam, Zoe, and soon-to-be Dominic. Ruth was a retired employee of the South Hills Country Club. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Brentwood 15227, Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Funeral Prayer on Monday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Albert the Great Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to a charity of one's choice in Ruth's name. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at WADE ETTA MARIE (DINGLE) On Sunday, January 22, 2012, age 70, of Chambersburg, formerly of Pittsburgh.

For more information please call the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, 412-231-6226. Send condolences at WHETZEL JOSHUA CLYDE, JR. Joshua Clyde Whetzel, Jr. died peacefully, at the age of 90, at home at Harbor's Edge, Delray Beach, Florida on January 24, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Farley Walton Whetzel; sons Joshua C.

Whetzel III, William Mellon Whetzel and Thomas Porter Whetzel; daughter Rachel Walton Casselman; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy or the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. A celebration of Josh's life will be held at a later date to be announced. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street.

www.freyvogelfuneralhome.com Send condolences at ZURICK THOMAS R. On Tuesday, January 24, 2012, Thomas R. Zurick. Beloved husband of Rose Marie Greb Zurick; son of the late Coleman John Zurick and Mary Ann Pavlik Zurick; brother of Barbara Joan Shawhan (late Patrick), Robert C. Zurick (Joan); uncle of Karen Ann McClelland (Jay), Victoria R.

Hughes, D.O., Barbara Momyer, Kristen Momyer, Ian Momyer and Joshua Momyer, Lisa Flaherty, Heather Flaherty, Brandon Flaherty, Ian Kaminski, Iona Noelle Kaminski, Mary Catherine Gardiner, Nancy Becker, Patricia Greb, William Greb, Richard Greb, John Greb, Mary Lou Aul, Judith Hummel, Robert Walter, Thomas Walter, Nancy Burns, James Walter and Ronald Walter; brother-in-law of Edward M. Greb, Ph.D (Barbara), Robert J. Greb (Dottie), Catherine M. Greb, Thelma Greb (late Francis A. Greb) and the late Joseph E.

and Anna Mae Greb and Mary and Robert Walter. Mr. Zurick was a Federal Postal Inspector for 38 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the National Association of Retired Postal Inspectors and North Hills Newcomers and Friends Club.

Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (www.freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Monday, Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul Cathedral 10:30 a.m. Send condolences at In Memoriam NEGRI ROBERT Jan.

28, 1956 OUR WEDDING DAY Our time together on earth has ended, but love is here to Donna.