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May 10 2011 Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE We 11, 2011 WWW.POST-GAZETTE.COM D-5 D-5 By Kristen Gerencher MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO If you feel like the more health care providers you have, the less they talk to each other, not alone. But that may soon change for some patients. A part of the health reform law starting to take shape aims to improve care coordination for Medicare enrollees while reducing waste and duplication. Some commercial insurers are also taking steps to help patients under age 65 get more effective care, experts say, as more peo- ple embrace the twin goals of improving health care quality and cutting costs. If on Medicare, your health care providers soon may work harder to coordinate your care across disparate settings such as doctors offices, hospitals and long-term-care facilities.

because starting in January 2012, doctors and hospitals that see at least 5,000 Medicare beneficiaries and hit health care quality goals can earn up to 60 percent of the savings generated, according to regulations the Obama administration proposed on March 31. is probably the most impor- tant quality challenge facing the Medicare program: fragmented and uncoordinated said Dr. Elliott Fisher, director of population health and policy at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice in Lebanon, N.H. one of us caring for an elderly relative knows how hard it is to keep track of he said. show up in the medical office, and they have no information about your mother or By banding together in called accountable care organizations, doctors and hospitals can participate in the Medicare shared savings program, which will give them a chance to earn a portion of what they save the overall system.

They can do this in one of two ways: by signing up for a model that gives them a chance to recoup savings for only the first two years, or by immediately entering the double-sided track that will eventually be the universal model, which has them share in both gains and losses. Savings from the program could reach as much as $960 million over three years, according to the U.S. Department of Health Human Services. Doctors and hospitals that choose to become ACOs and participate in the program will have to alert their patients and explain what that means, says Reggie Hill, partner at Waller Lansden Dortch and Davis, a health care law firm in Nashville, Tenn. The proposed rules restrict patient choice, he said.

patient has the right to choose another Patients can also opt out of sharing their health data among other providers in the accountable care organization, but that may defeat one of its main purposes, Mr. Hill said. of the goals of coordi- nating care in an ACO is that information will be shared and it presumably will be shared for the right reason: to better coordinate he said. To claim a piece of the savings, ACOs will have to meet quality standards in five major areas: patient and caregiver experience, coordination of care, patient safety, preventive health and care of at-risk and frail elderly people. Proposed rules for the Medicare shared savings plan are open for public comment until June 6, and the Center for Medicare Medicaid Services will issue a final rule later this year.

Health law aims to alter Medicare care, costs CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES Cont. from Previous Page NEWTON CAMERON D. Age 33, of Banksville, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 7, 2011. Beloved son of Gale D. Strozier and the late Dwight D.

Newton; brother of Natisha D. Frye; loving father of Troy, Isaiah, Tyler and Kyla; loving boyfriend of Melissa Dirling. Friends will be received from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday only at BRUSCO-NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD. 2201 Bensonia Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216.

Funeral service on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church, 6111 Rodman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Send online condolences to: www.brusco-napierfuneralhome.com Send condolences at NICHOLAS VICTOR ALCUIN Of O'Hara sunrise August 31, 1927, sunset May 9, 2011. Son of the late Walter J.

and Beatrice Blaine Nicholas; husband of Mary Ann Kost Nicholas; father of John (Sandy) Nicholas, Elizabeth Nicholas, and Christine (Kevin) Noonan; grandfather of Kathleen and Carolyn Nicholas and Mary Kate and Patrick Noonan; brother of Jacqueline Ann Johns. Victor was a World War II Navy veteran, he loved history, the beach, Pittsburgh Sports teams, and dogs. He was a volunteer at St. Margaret Hospital (Over 1,000 hours) and retired as the controller from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission. Friends received Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

at WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Avenue, Aspinwall, where parting prayer will be held on Friday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Scholastica Church. The family suggests memorial contributions to North Hills Community Outreach, 1975 Ferguson Road Allison Park, PA 15101. Send condolences at OMERT LILLIAN On Monday, May 9, 2011, age 93, at Vincentian Regency Pittsburgh, where she was recovering from a broken hip.

Born in Espanola, Ontario, she later moved to New York with her husband Stanley and spent most of her life in New York City where she worked for Quaker Lace Company until her retirement and moving permanently to Pittsburgh in 1998. She was a resident of Seneca Hills Independent Living Center in Pittsburgh. Lillian was a gourmet cook and loved cooking, was an avid reader and loved working crossword puzzles; she was very interested in politics and current events and could discuss each extensively. She also loved music and had an extensive collection for listening. She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Omert; a brother Teddy, and two sisters, Louise and Helen.

She is survived by her daughter, Laurel A. Omert, M.D. of Chicago and Pittsburgh. A Memorial Mass will be held for her at St. Edward Catholic Church, Blawnox, PA on Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Arrangements by McCABE INC. www.mccabebrothers.com Send condolences at PATTERSON SAMUEL R. On May 9, 2011, leaves to cherish his memory, devoted wife, Jeannette Patterson; son, Michael Powell; brother, Danny Patterson; sister-in-law, Phyllis Gay; two grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday, May 12, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. with services to follow at 1 p.m.

at HOUSE OF LAW, Penn Hills. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences at PHILIP GEORGE J. Of West Mifflin, on May 9, 2011, age 89. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Lucas); father of Melanie Philip and John (Joann) Philip; brother of Gertrude Kravetz, Ann Frick and the late John Philip and Helen Corcoran; grandfather of Brian and Jimmy Philip. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Friends received SAVOLSKIS- WASIK GLENN FUNERAL HOME, 3501 Main Munhall on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday at Resurrection Church, West Mifflin, (time later). George was a Veteran of WWII, serving in the Army. He was also an usher at Resurrection Church, and enjoyed bowling with several leagues. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences at PHILIPPI SUZANNE Age 62, of Penn Hills, on Thursday, May 5, 2011.

Daughter of Doris and the late James Philippi; sister of Randy (Beth) Philippi. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mt. Hope Community Church, 12106 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Arrangements by WILLIAM F.

GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD. Send condolences at PIELIN HEDWIG B. In her 89th year, of Ross on Sunday, May 8, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Pielin; loving mother of Gery (Marilyn), Karla (Terry) Maruca, Gilbert Pielin and Gwen Pielin; proud grandmother of Jeffery and Jacquelyn Pielin, and Bennett, Rebecca and Victoria Maruca; sister of Cecelia Alko and Lucille Kulesik.

Friends received Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy, Ross Twp. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Athanasius Church on Saturday 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Athanasius, 7 Chalfonte PA 15229. Send condolences at PLATO VERMELL CALDWELL 99, of Homewood, departed peacefully on May 8, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Tobias Plato II; loving mother of Reginald D. of Pittsburgh and Stephen J.

(Bonnie) of Hankey Farms and the late Lonnie D. and Tobias Plato III sister of Gerald Caldwell and Evelyn McCoy of Clearfield, PA and Calvin Caldwell of Harrisburg; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. She was an avid musician with a vast appreciation for music and musicians. Visitation Thursday 3-7 p.m. SPRIGGS WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 North Lang E.

E. Service Friday 10:30 a.m. East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 South QUATTRONE LEONARD P. Age 68, of Jeannette, formerly of Trafford, on Monday, May 9, 2011. Beloved husband of Rita Doperak Quattrone; loving father of Amber Quattrone; brother of Dennis Quattrone.

Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2 -4 and 7-9 p.m. at DAVID A. RITTER FUNERAL HOME, 220 Edgewood Avenue, Trafford.

Funeral mass Friday, 9:30 a.m., St. Regis Church, Trafford. Family welcomes donations to American Cancer Society or Diabetes Association. Send condolences at RUFFER ELISABETH (ELSBETH) PHYLLIS GOTTEL Elsbeth Ruffer, 89, of Masonic Village, Sewickley, formerly of Ross, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 65 years Walter, who she first met in Detroit when she was 8 years old; daughters Carolyn (Monroeville, PA) and Nancy (London, England); and son Fritz (Cyndi) (Grand Rapids, MI); she also has two grandchildren, Nathan (Tricia) and Jonathan (Vanessa), who will miss her dearly; and three great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Zachary, and Aaron Ruffer; she was also loved by her sister-in-law, Delores Printy (Troy, MI), and nine nephews and nieces.

Elsbeth was a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, where she received her degree in music education. She taught elementary music in the Detroit suburban school system and gave private piano lessons before moving to Pittsburgh with her husband Walter. She then taught vocal music in the middle school district of North Hills for ten years. Elsbeth was well known within the music circles of the greater Pittsburgh area, and was a member, both as a singer and as a pianist, of the North Hills Music Club and the Tuesday Music Club of Pittsburgh as well as serving as past president (of the Pittsburgh chapter), and Life Member, of the music fraternity Mu Phi Epsilon. Elsbeth was also an accomplished porcelain painter and could literally do anything she set out to do.

She and Walter traveled the world together after they retired but preferred to spend six months out of the year on their beloved island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands where she belonged to the Audubon Society, served as president of the St. John Historical Society and worked at the National Park. Elsbeth's beautiful smile, keen intellect and engaging personality instantly won her friends everywhere she went.

She will be missed by her many friends on St. John including Ms. Vashti Boynes, her library sewing circle friends and the congregation of the Nazareth Lutheran Church. Since moving to the Masonic Village five years ago, Elsbeth and Walter have made many wonderful friends. We wish to thank the caring staff at the Masonic Village and Valley Care Nursing Home with special thanks to her dear friend and helper Barbara and caregivers, Maureen and Valeria.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Pittsburgh: 1100 Liberty Ave, Suite E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: 412-261-5040 or The Masonic Village at Sewickley: Employee Appreciation Fund at the Masonic Village at Sewickley, 1000 Masonic Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143. Services will be private with a public memorial service to be held on Wednesday, July 20th at 3.00 p.m. at the Masonic Village at Sewickley. Send condolences at SCHNEIROV LAWRENCE S. Of Pittsburgh and Longboat Key, FL, on Monday, May 9, 2011.

Beloved husband of Shirley G. Schneirov; beloved father of Barry Schneirov of Weston, FL and Susan (Doug) Decker of Old Greenwich, CT; brother of Beatrice (David) Dobkin of West Palm Beach, FL; grandfather of Joshua L. Schneirov, Charlie and Daisy Decker. Lawrence was an honor graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Tech in 1948. He served in WWII in the US Navy as an Electronics SCIULLI FALCO On May 9, 2011 surrounded by his loving family, Falco, age 75, of Oakland returned to his heavenly home.

Survived by his beloved wife Maryann (Olah); loving father of Elizabeth (Ray) Doyle, Mary (Dominic) Florio, Theresa (Frank) Sciulli; devoted grandfather of the late Tracy Mihalchik, Christina, Alan, Lisa Landy, Frank, Veronica Sciulli and Andrew Wellhausen; great-granddaughter Gabriella Zac; brother of Giuseppe (Maureen), Nicola (Ellen) Sciulli, Rosalie (Chester) Bellisario, Frank, Ottavio (Marge), Sciulli, Maria (Giuseppe) Gulli, Anthony (Laura) Sciulli; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Friends welcomed in the JOHN N. ELACHKO FUNERAL HOME, 3447 Dawson St. Oakland, 412-682-3257, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday 9:30 a.m.

in St. Regis Church. Send condolences at SHAFFER TIMOTHY (SHAF) Timothy H. (Shaf) Shaffer, 53, of Bridgeville on Monday, May 9, 2011. Arrangements are incomplete.

BEHM FUNERAL HOMES 182 West High Waynesburg. Send condolences at SMITH RITA M. (ERB) Rita M. (Erb) Smith, 91, formerly of Allison Park, PA, died on May 9, 2011. Wife of the late Francis M.

Smith; daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Schach) Erb. Mrs. Smith had been the Hampton HS cafeteria manager and belonged to St. Ursula's Christian Mothers. She is survived by her children, Francis H.

(Linda) Smith, Darlene Smith, Timothy J. (Donna) Smith, Gary M. Smith, Leonard A. (Pattie) Smith; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Bernadette Lazor, Rose (Albert) Draeger, Clara Newton, and nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Elizabeth Lynn Smith; three brothers and three sisters.

Visitation will be May 11 from 6-8 p.m. and May 12 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at HERBERT R. KING, JR. FUNERAL HOME, 2841 Woodland Circle, Allison Park, PA.

A Mass of Christian burial In Memoriam DOUGHERTY BILL No words can tell, no flowers repay, the loss we had, 7 years today. memories fail, and life departs, you will live forever in our hearts. Love, Your Entire Family. PARK JEAN (FORGIE) Jean (Forgie) Park, age 69, of Monroeville, suddenly on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Radcliffe C.

Park; loving mother of Wayne Boyle of Monroeville, Lisa (Noble) Olsakovsky of Turtle Creek, Robert (Pat) Snyder of Monroeville and Matthew (Sharon) Snyder of Monroeville; sister of the late William Forgie; also five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Jean loved crossword puzzles and was a longtime member of McMasters Methodist Church. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME CREMATION SERVICES, corner of Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek (412-823-1950), where a service will be Friday, 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Autism Link, 135 Cumberland Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or National Kidney Foundation, 3109 Forbes Ave 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

www.jobefuneralhome.com Send condolences at SPANARD MICHAEL J. Age 81, of Coraopolis, on Sunday, May 8, 2011. Beloved husband of Helen (Battista) Spanard; son of the late Michael A. and Frances (Sappo) Hodgkiss; brother of Beatrice Bostian, Catherine Yaksetic, Margaret Jean Christy, Robert Hodgkiss and the late Amos Spanard and Charles Hodgkiss; also survived by many nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews. Family and friends welcome Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

at ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME. 700 Seventh McKees Rocks. Funeral mass Thursday, 10:00 a.m. St.

Joseph Church, Coraopolis. Memorial contributions may be donated to the American Heart Association. Send condolences at SPISAK GRACE M. (MESZAROS) On Sunday, May 8, 2011, Grace, 95, of West Mifflin. Beloved wife of the late Stephen E.

Spisak; daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Meszaros; sister of the late Andrew, George, Joseph, William, Peter and John Meszaros, Elizabeth Abbiati, Rose Tatrai and Mary also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the GRIFFITH MORTUARY, INC. 5636 Brownsville Road, Broughton- Curry-South Park Twp.

Funeral Prayer Thursday 11:30 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Spirit Church at 12 noon. The family requests donations in memory to Holy Spirit Church. www.griffithmortuary.net Send condolences at SUOMI DR. JOHN DAVID 85, of Pearson Drive, New Wilmington, died Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Sharon Regional Hospital in Sharon, PA. Memorial Service 11 a.m.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at New Wilmington Pres. Church, S. Market Wilmington, PA 16142. Family will receive friends after the service in the Church. Memorials to the Suomi Scholarship Fund Westminster College, S.

Market New Wilmington, PA 16142. Send condolences at TODD JEAN C. 80, of Pittsburgh, on May 9, 2011. Wife of the late Charles Todd; beloved mother of Llew and Rhonda Todd, Loren and Christine Todd, Michele and the late Regis Uram and Leslie and Bobbie Todd; sister of Dom (Gail) Consoli, Joseph (Debbie) Consoli and Rose Consoli; grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of four. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1225 Chartiers McKees Rocks, where services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m. Send condolences at TUCKER VELMA Of Miami Beach, Florida, formerly of Pittsburgh. Beloved wife of the late Vester Tucker Sr; loving mother of Barbara Lindsey, Roy Tucker, Jaila Diane Tucker and the late Vester Tucker, sister of K. Dolores Stewart; grandmother of Maureece McNeil, Donte Lindsey and Johnaila Cole; also survived by great-grandson, Amari and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Friday 4-8 p.m. at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF POINT BREEZE 7204 Thomas Blvd at N. Homewood Avenue. Funeral Ceremony will be Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Warren United Methodist Church, 2604 Centre Avenue, Hill District.

Interment Allegheny Cemetery Send condolences at URBINI MALACHI Z. Of Pittsburgh, on May 8, 2011, age 20. Beloved son of Pamela (Gizzi) (Urbini) and Chas Seybold, of Pittsburgh; brother of Mazatl and Manik Urbini; grandson of Joanne Gizzi and Marie Seybold; nephew of Anthony Gizzi and Angela Funya; also survived by his father Main Urbini-Basurto, and family residing in Mexico and Holland. Friends received SAVOLSKIS- WASIK- GLENN FUNERAL HOME 3501 Main St. Munhall Thursday 5-9 p.m.

Funeral Mass Friday 11:00 a.m. Christ the Light of the World Parish, Holy Name Church, Duquesne. Everyone please meet at church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to, Christ the Light of the World Parish, or the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Donor Services P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01202.

www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences at WALLACE JOHN JR. Age 84, of East Liberty, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2011. Husband of the late Barbara Wallace; he is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, stepchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 13, 2011 two hours prior to the service from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m.

in the SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave. Interment Allegheny Cemetery. Send condolences at WASHINGTON GEORGE A. 82, on May 7, 2011.

Beloved husband of Jane (Robinson); father of Mark (Roshella) and Michelle Washington; brother of Clara Tarpley, Mary McClelland and Evelyn French; also survived by one grandchild, church family, other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday, 4-8 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church, 400 Orchard Place, Knoxville, where services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m. Inurnment, Homewood Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to ALDRICH FUNERAL HOMES 431 E. 9th Ave. Munhall, PA 15120 Send condolences at ZISKEY MARY E. Age 96, formerly of Penn Hills, on Monday, May 9, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Joseph mother of the late Joseph Jr.

and Robert Ziskey; mother-in-law of Mary Jo (Cunningham) and Nancy (Macioce); sister of Margaret Toth; also survived by nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Friends received in the WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Penn Hills on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral prayers Friday 9:30 a.m.

Mass of Christian Burial in St. Susanna Church 10 a.m. Send condolences at O'LEARY TERRY Date of Death: May 11, 2009 In the hearts of those who loved you, you will always be there. SMITH RITA M. (ERB) Rita M.

(Erb) Smith, 91, formerly of Allison Park, PA, died on May 9, 2011. Wife of the late Francis M. Smith; daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Schach) Erb. Mrs. Smith had been the Hampton HS cafeteria manager and belonged to St.

Ursula's Christian Mothers. She is survived by her children, Francis H. (Linda) Smith, Darlene Smith, Timothy J. (Donna) Smith, Gary M. Smith, Leonard A.

(Pattie) Smith; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Bernadette Lazor, Rose (Albert) Draeger, Clara Newton, and nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Elizabeth Lynn Smith; three brothers and three sisters. Visitation will be May 11 from 6-8 p.m. and May 12 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at HERBERT R.

KING, JR. FUNERAL HOME, 2841 Woodland Circle, Allison Park, PA. A Mass of Christian burial will be 12:30 p.m. at St. Aloysius, 3616 Mount Troy Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Visit www.kingfuneralhome.com for online condolences. Send condolences at MULLEN DOLORES L. Age 81, on Monday, May 9, 2011, Dolores L.

Mullen, left us with grieving hearts as she passed into comforting hands. Truly our light in the dark, she now joins her beloved husband, the late Leo Mullen, whom she cherished deeply. Mother of Peggy (Dan) Macel and Bridgette (Leonard) Dehler; grandmother of Ryan (Maureen) Macel, Joshua Macel, and Sean Dehler; sister of Lois Sherman, Rosie, Jack, Richard Schubert, and the late Floyd and Leo. Born to Leo and Leona Schubert in Troy Hill, where she lived until the death of her husband in 2007. Blinded by diabetes at 47, she adored her grandsons grow, and they in turn, treasured her guidance.

She lived a simple, yet rich life as a housewife and reached out to family and friends, all of whom felt the love and comfort she so generously gave. She swam regularly until her late and loved water, even revealing after a house fire in 2003, that her swimsuit was her most important possession. Owing to her benevolent nature, she would desire that you give your time to those less fortunate, in lieu of flowers. Visitation Thurs. 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

at MILLER-BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 1550 Lowrie St. (Troy Hill). Funeral Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 a.m. at Most Holy Name Church. Send condolences at PLATO VERMELL CALDWELL 99, of Homewood, departed peacefully on May 8, 2011.

Beloved wife of the late Tobias Plato II; loving mother of Reginald D. of Pittsburgh and Stephen J. (Bonnie) of Hankey Farms and the late Lonnie D. and Tobias Plato III sister of Gerald Caldwell and Evelyn McCoy of Clearfield, PA and Calvin Caldwell of Harrisburg; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. She was an avid musician with a vast appreciation for music and musicians.

Visitation Thursday 3-7 p.m. SPRIGGS WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 North Lang E. E. Service Friday 10:30 a.m. East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 South Highland Ave.

Interment Brookville Cemetery. Send condolences at SCHNEIROV LAWRENCE S. Of Pittsburgh and Longboat Key, FL, on Monday, May 9, 2011. Beloved husband of Shirley G. Schneirov; beloved father of Barry Schneirov of Weston, FL and Susan (Doug) Decker of Old Greenwich, CT; brother of Beatrice (David) Dobkin of West Palm Beach, FL; grandfather of Joshua L.

Schneirov, Charlie and Daisy Decker. Lawrence was an honor graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Tech in 1948. He served in WWII in the US Navy as an Electronics Specialist. He also was the President of Mechanical Contractors of Western PA as well as various other roles in the organization. Mr.

Schneirov was an avid volunteer in Sarasota, FL and Pittsburgh with Russian immigrants to assimilate them with their new environment. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Wednesday at 12 noon. Visitation one hour prior to services (11 a.m. 12 noon). Interment Tree of Life Memorial Park.

Contributions may be made to the Shirley Lawrence Schneirov Endowment Foundation, UJF, 234 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or Carnegie Mellon University for Jewish Studies, 5000 Forbes Pittsburgh, PA 15213. www.schugar.com Send condolences at SLOSS VIRGINIA B. "HONEY" (BEVERIDGE) Of Swisshelm Park; wife of the late Raymond D. Sloss mother of Raymond D. Sloss Jr.

and his wife Mary Ellen of Baldwin, and the late Virginia M. Clark; grandmother of David Sloss and his wife Linda of Bethel Park, Sandra Ferris and her husband Jim of Yarley, PA, Ronald Sloss and his partner Thomas Kovach of Penn Hills, Michael Christman of MO, Patricia Van Pelt and her husband Norm of CA, and Glenn Christman of CA. Also four great-grandchildren; sister of the late John Beveridge, and Bernice Fisher. Virginia is also survived by nieces and nephews. By the families request no visitation.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 22, 2011 time to be announced at St. John Lutheran Church Swissvale. Arrangements by the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, 7441 Washington Street Swissvale, Memorial contributions may be made to the church. (Nied Funeral Home is a proud member of the Good Grief Center).

www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences at TAYLOR J.R. 9-4-60 5-11-04 In memory of a life too short, but well lived, of a generous, caring and happy man. Son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. We celebrate your life and miss you everyday. We will always love you.

Forever in my heart -Mom.