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Feb 21 2010 Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE 22, 2010 WWW.POST-GAZETTE.COM B-4 Cont. from Previous Page Cont. on Next Page CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES FATE HAROLD SR. Age 72, of Pittsburgh, passed away on February 20, 2010. Husband of Jane Fate; also survived by three sons from a previous marriage.

Services private. Arrangements handled by Stephens Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the Humane Society. www.stephensfuneralhome.com Send condolences at FRANKO ALBERT R. Age 62, of Monroeville, formerly of Swissvale, on Sunday, February 21, 2010.

Beloved husband of Kathy (Tierney) Franko; loving father of Ammie Fannin (John) and Nathaniel Franko (Michele); dear grandfather of Sharryl and Natalie; son of Wilma Franko and the late Albert R. Franko; brother of Alberta Ragan. Friends received for a Memorial gathering on Wednesday from 6-8pm at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME 7441 Washington Swissvale. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday at 8pm.

Family request memorial donations be made to Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Send condolences at GALIOTO VIRGINIA Of McCandless, formerly of Shadyside, on Saturday, February 20, 2010; beloved wife of Nunzio Galioto; sister of Christine, Betty, Harry, the late John, Albert, Bill, Frances and Irene. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Virginia worked for 30 years managing the Allegheny Center Towers for Alcoa. She was also an active member of the Bloomfield AARP.

Friends received TUESDAY ONLY 2-4 7-9 p.m. at WINTER FUNERAL HOME, PC, 4730 Friendship Ave. Funeral Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Bloomfield.

Send condolences at GENOVESE CATHERINE T. On Saturday, February 20, 2010, Catherine, 82 of Oakmont, formerly of Penn Hills; beloved wife of the late Frank dear mother of Frank (Janet) Genovese, Richard Genovese and the late Rosemarie Lach; sister of Betty Consentino; grandmother of Renee Gormley, Rachel Martini, Steven, Adrienne and Gregory Genovese; great-grandmother of Scott Michael, Ryan and Dominic. Friends and relatives will be received at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, 421 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont Sunday 6-8 p.m., Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, Verona.

Send condolences at GRIDLEY ROBERT R. Of Upper St. Clair, age 85, on Sunday, February 21, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Jean Gridley; loving father of Ross and his wife Wendy Gridley of Columbus OH, Ronald and his wife Kimberly Gridley of Raleigh, NC, and Robert and his wife Ann Gridley of Atlanta, GA; Grandfather of Ian, Megan, Samantha, Julia, Ryan, Hayden, Conner, and Payne; Son of the late Ross and Lucile Gridley; Brother of the late Richard Gridley. Mr.

Gridley was a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in engineering where he was a member of the Penn State baseball team. He worked for various companies as a representative in the HVAC industry and was an active member of ASHRAE. Mr. Gridley enjoyed sports, especially golf as long time member of Beaver Lakes Country Club. He was also active in western Pennsylvania high school football as a player and official.

He was honored for outstanding service as a referee by the Western Pennsylvania Football Officials Association after 25 years of service. Bob and his his wife Jean were long time members of the Ruthfred Lutheran Church in Bethel Park, PA. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, Tuesday, February 23rd from 2-4 PM with a brief service following the visitation. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be sent to the Ruthfred Lutheran Church, South Park and Patterson Roads, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Please view and add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences at GRISANTE HELEN R. Age 95, of West Mifflin. Passed suddenly on Thursday, February 18, 2010. Beloved mother of Rita Grisante.

Survived by her sister Madeleine Jones and loving nieces and nephews. Helen was a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music. Her beautiful singing voice made her a regular on WEDO. Friends will be received Tuesday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m. in the EDWARD P.

KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield with a Service at 12:30 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Send condolences at HUCKESTEIN NORMAN M. On Friday, February 19, 2010, of Mt. Lebanon.

Retired accountant in private practice. son of the late Norman C. Huckestein and Helen Weis; graduate of Central Catholic H.S. and attended St. Vincent College.

Served in WW II, 84th Inf. Div. HQ333 L186 (13). Beloved husband of Frances Jane. Father of John C.

(Mary Ellen McCabe) Huckestein of Hollywood, FL; brother of Sr. M. Eileen Huckestein O.S.B. No visitation. Funeral Mass in Incarnation of the Lord Church, 4071 Franklin Rd, 10am.

Interment in St. Cemetery. Arrang. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 412-563-2800. Send condolences at JACKSON HELEN J.

(PIELA) Age 86, of Golden Living Center Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Brookline, on Sat. Feb. 20, 2010, with her loving family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Milton W.

Jackson. Mother of Carol Hammons and Michael (Ida) Jackson. Grandmother of Lisa Hammons, Brain (Diane) Hammons, Tracy Jackson, Michele Jackson and David (Elizabeth) Jackson. Friends and relatives received Tues. 1-4 6-9 PM at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL 1650 Greentree Scott Twp.

Mass of Christian Burial Wed. 10:30 AM SS Simon Jude Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at JACZYNSKI SOPHIA Age 89, peacefully at home, on Saturday, February 20, 2010, of Forest Hills. wife of the late Walter Jaczynski; mother of Patricia (Harry) White; sister of the late Victoria Baczek.

Aunt of Len Baczek. Best friend and faithful companion of Gretchen. Friends received at WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC. FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001 MONDAY ONLY 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial St.

Maurice Church, Tuesday 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Maurice School or St. Maurice Music Ministry. Send condolences at JOHNSTON CHARLES 75, of Moon died on February 18, 2010 in his home.

He was born in Washington on July 29, 1934 the son of the late J. Duane Johnston Kathryn (Lincoln) Johnston. Chuck served his country in the US Army prior to his career as a manager of accounting for Gulf Oil. He also retired as treasurer to the Western PA Conference of the United Methodist Church. Chuck was a ruling elder at the Sharon Community Presbyterian Church in Moon Twp, and a member of the Sewickley Men's Club.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Gladys C. (Craig) Johnston. A daughter, Deanne Savage and her husband Dan, Ambridge; a son Craig Johnston and his wife Kimberly, VA. A brother, Richard Johnston, a sister-in-law Nancy C. Ball; six grandchildren: Michael, Nicholas, Patrick Ian Savage, Craig Jr.

Reilly Johnston. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 6-8 PM in The HUNTSMAN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION SERVICES OF MOON TWP. (1522 Coraopolis Hts. Rd.) A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the Sharon Community Presbyterian Church, Moon Twp. Interment will be at Sharon Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the West Hills Food Pantry, care of Sharon Community Presbyterian Church, Moon Twp. www.huntsmanfuneralhomes.com Send condolences at KIKTA CHRISTOPHER E. Age 57, of Plum, on Friday, February 19, 2010. Beloved husband of Billie L. (McCluskey) Kikta.

Loving father of Andrew Kikta (Maya) and Katie Kikta (Josh). Son of Edward and Esther Kikta. Brother of William, Janet and James Kikta. Son-in-law of Charles and the late Elsie McCluskey. Brother-in-law of Larry McCluskey (Susan).

Chris currently served as an ACS Engineering Fellow with Honeywell International. Friends received Sunday 5-8 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at MAURICE L. KNEE, LTD.

FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Road (across from Bank) Plum where a Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Crossroads Cemetery, Monroeville. Family suggests memorials to, The American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar PA 15205-4620. Send condolences at KLEIN ROBERT F. Age 79, on Sunday, February 21, 2010, of Whitehall.

Loving husband of Joann M. (Litvik); uncle of Susanne Perkum, James and Robert Berry, Philip and Eric Perkum, Donald Dunlap, Jeffrey Litvik, Ashley Herbolich and Caige Litvik; son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth; brother of the late Alice Jean Berry; brother-in-law of Margaret Dunlap and Joseph Litvik. Robert was a former partner of Rob-Bern Associated, Inc. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Tuesday from 4-9 p.m.

Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:15, Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Litvik, Ashley Herbolich and Caige Litvik; son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth; brother of the late Alice Jean Berry; brother-in-law of Margaret Dunlap and Joseph Litvik. Robert was a former partner of Rob-Bern Associated, Inc. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Tuesday from 4-9 p.m.

Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:15, Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the charity of one's choice. Please send condolences to: WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM Send condolences at KLEMMER NORBERT A. Age 77 of Mt.

Lebanon, formerly of Sheraden, on Feb. 18, 2010. Beloved husband of 51 years of Betty Reiss Klemmer; loving father of Beth (Dan) Nichols, Susan (Michael) Lenarz, Tom Klemmer and Tim (May Kiara) Klemmer; grandfather of Forrest, Jesse, Jennifer, Max and Alex; great-grandfather of Kahlan; and brother of the late Norma Neeler. Friends welcome Mon. 2-4 6-8 PM at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL 1650 Greentree Scott Twp.

Mass of Christian Burial Tues. 10 AM Our Lady of Grace Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harmony Hospice, 811 Washington Carnegie, PA 15106. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at LeCOINTE MARY (McDONALD) Age 85, of West peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Beloved mother of Sharon (R.

Wayne) Shipley; cherished grandmother of Wayne (Tina) and Todd (Beth) Shipley. Gramma Leen to great-grandchildren, Abigail, Carson, Olivia, Hayden and Cullen. Loving Aunt to Cathy and Scott Myers, Eileen, Tom (Shirley), Joe (Bev), Rich, Chuck (Joyce) Dougherty, Margie (Rob) Buckholtz, Cathy Tayman (Bill), Mary Lou Wolf and Godmother of Dorothy Serakowski (Mark); and many more nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Earl LeCointe. Her family was her greatest treasure.

She was the 13th child of Charles and Mary Meehan McDonald. The last of the Eileen was preceded in death by her sister Dorothy and her close friend Cathy Butler. Family and friends received Monday Only 2-8 p.m. at the SCHEPNER- McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC, 165 Noble Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m.

Tuesday in Guardian Angel Parish. Send condolences at LOPATA ANNA D. On Thursday, February 18, 2010, of Baldwin Boro. Wife of the late Stephen Lopata; beloved mother of Eugene (Martha) Lopata of Longmont, CO and Regis (Kathy) Lopata of Larned, KS; sister of Michael Cervenak and Helen Onda, both of Baldwin. Friends will be received at the JOHN F.

SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Brentwood 15227, Monday from 12-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Tuesday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Albert the Great Church at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM Send condolences at MAJESKI ALLEN GEORGE Age 78, of Ross died peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2010.

Beloved fiance of Candace Gottschall; faithful father of Karen Morrison (Dean), Tom Majeski (Sue) and Linda Delahanty (Ed); former husband of Christiane Simmgen Majeski; brother of Carolyn Warren and the late Walter Majeski; grandfather of Kate, Matt, Megan, Kelsey, Kyle, Marissa, Karly, Daniel, Sara, and the late David. Al was a 1949 graduate of Oliver High School and the University of Pittsburgh. He worked for over 40 years at PNC. Al loved tennis, golf, skiing and was active in various community theater and choral groups. Friends received Monday evening from 5-8pm and Tuesday from 1-3 and 5-8pm at GEORGE A.

THOMA FUNERAL HOME, 10418 Perry Wexford. Funeral Service Wednesday at 11am in Berkeley Hills Lutheran Church. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Berkeley Hills Lutheran Church Building Fund, 517 Sangree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Riverwalk Corporate Center, Suite 441, 333 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

Send condolences at MARCHETTI MARY (BIONDI) On February 20, 2010, of Carnegie. Beloved wife of the late Silvio (Steve) Marchetti; loving mother of Dennis (Linda) and Richard (Susan) Marchetti and Karen Herman; sister of Anthony (Pearl) Biondi; grandmother of Jennifer, Christopher, Martin, Lindsay and Heather; great- grandmother of Joey, Jake and Daniel. Friends received at the BAGNATO FUNERAL HOME, Jefferson Carnegie, Monday, 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Ignatius church of St.

Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Tuesday, 10am. Send condolences at MARIANO LENA (DiNARDO) Age 101, in Largo, Florida (formerly of Mt. Washington), on Wednesday February 17, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Mariano; loving mother of Daniel Mariano (Carol), of Greentree and Rose Audrey Gates (Victor), of Largo, Fl; also survived by 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren; sister of the late Michael, Frank and Josephine; sister- in- law of the late Guido Mariano. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St.

Justins Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Family and friends are to meet at the BRUSCO-FALVO FUNERAL HOME INC. 214 Virginia Mt. Washington, Tuesday, 9 a.m. www.brusco-falvo.com Send condolences at MASHUDA RALPH V.

Age 60 of Morgantown, WV passed away Friday, February 19, 2010 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Ralph was born in Sewickley, PA on September 27, 1949, a son of the late Victor and Madalen Murphy Mashuda. He was the owner operator of Mashuda Corporation, and Indian Motorcycle of Pittsburgh. Ralph is survived by his wife Delores; his children, son Rob Mellon (wife Margie) of Harmony, PA and daughter Danielle Rae Mashuda of Pittsburgh, PA, and son Elmer of Morgantown, WV; his sisters, Jane Allison, Gail Catozella and Lynette Powers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Mashuda.

Family and friends will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Morgantown, WV from 6-8 PM Monday, Feb. 22nd, 2-4 6-8 PM on Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, and on Wednesday, Feb. 24th from 11:30 AM. The funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM Wednesday morning in the funeral home.

Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hills Cemetery, Morgantown. Flowers are welcomed, however, memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association, 777 Penn Center Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 or www.strokeassociation.orgSend condolences online www.hastingsfuneralhome.com Send condolences at MATUSCHEK EMMA (STANKOVICS) (RUBY) Age 93, of Monessen, formerly of West Mifflin, on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Wife of the late George Ruby and Stephen J. Matuschek. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends invited Tuesday from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm in DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave. Monessen. Funeral on Wednesday beginning with a 9:30 am Blessing, 10:00 am Funeral Mass in Epiphany Church, Monessen. Laid to rest next to late husband George Ruby.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Epiphany Church, 618 Knox Ave. Monessen, PA 15062. Information and directions at www.dalfonso-billick.com Send condolences at McKISSICK JANET L. On Saturday, February 20, 2010, Janet age 62, of Crafton Heights. Dear mother of Kelly (Ron) Szulkowski and Freddie (Pam) McKissick; grandmother of Amber and Courtney Szulkowski, and Brittany, Freddie IV and Brooke McKissick; dear sister of James J.

(Derldine) Adams and Virginia A. (Jim) Russell; also numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received at the HERSHBERGER-STOVER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 170 Noble Avenue, Crafton, on Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9pm, where Funeral Service will be on Wednesday at 11am. Send condolences at MEALS JUDITH Surrounded by family and friends, on Friday, February 19, 2010, Judith (Crummie) Meals, age 60 of Bellevue, preceded in death by her husband James A.

Meals, beloved daughter of Bernadine Crummie and the late Charles T. Crummie; loving mother of Jonathan G. (Miyoko) O'Brien, and Megan (Anthony) O'Brien Caporuscio and Colin (KaVette) O'Brien; sister of Charles B. (Mary), Michael (Mary Jane), and Patrick A. (Brenda) Crummie; grandmother of Aiden, Liam, and Micah, longtime friend and beloved companion of Peter Bianchi, also many nieces and nephews.

Judith was a volunteer with St. Cyril's Food Bank and a member of the Assumption Church Choir. Friends received Sunday from 2-5 pm and Monday from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption on Tuesday at 10 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Cyril's Food Bank or the American Cancer Society. www.ltmillerfuneralhome.com Send condolences at MIKUS DONALD A. Age 66, of Bridgeville, on February 20, 2010. Beloved husband of Jackie (Abrahms) Mikus; loving father of Beth, Michael and the late Kristin Mikus; son of Margaret (Fink) and the late Otto Mikus; brother of Launa (Dan) Garcia, Penny (the late Bill) Conn, Peggy Ann (the late George) Graham and Lori (Larry) Berti; also many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Mikus worked as a librarian for Chartiers Valley School District for over 30 years, retiring in 1996. He served as President of Chartiers Valley Federation of Teachers for 13 years and was General Manager for 17 years of Flea Market since inception in 1991. Friends received Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 7-9 p.m.

in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville 412-221-3333. Trisagion Service will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be Wednesday 10 a.m. in St. George Orthodox Church.

Memorials to St. George Orthodox Church Building Fund, 610 Dewey Bridgeville, PA 15017. Send condolences at MURRAY MARIE V. (HEFFNER) On Feb. 19, 2010, age 98, of Lincoln Place.

She was born August 9, 1911 in Duquesne, the daughter of the late Joseph and Katharina (Rothbauer) Heffner. Marie was the beloved wife of the late Frank Murray; sister of Mildred Findrick of Levittown, PA and the late Frank Heffner. Also nieces, nephew, great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends received Tuesday from 2-4 6-8 p.m. at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, 3511 main (A Selected Golden Rule Member) 412-461-6394 where a Blessing Service will be held on Wed.

at 10:30 a.m. Send condolences at MUSKOVAC JOSEPH R. Of Penn Hills, on Saturday, February 20, 2010 following a courageous two-year battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. Joe is fondly remembered as an auto parts professional. He began his career as the Parts Manager at Ted McWilliams Motor City, and for several years afterwards he was the sole proprietor of Ideal Foreign Car Parts in North Versailles.

Prior to his illness, Joe was most recently employed at Import Parts Distributors in East Liberty. Joe had a never ending interest in all sports and was an avid fan of Pittsburgh Steeler Football and Pittsburgh Penguin Hockey. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, golfing, ballroom dancing, dining out and sharing time with friends. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Sandra Lee (Moran) Muskovac, his faithful Papillon companion, Sidney, father-in-law William R.

Moran, nephew Brian Moran and cousins. Joe was preceded in death by his parents John and Stella Muskovac, mother-in-law Helen Moran and brother-in-law William R. Moran Jr. Joe's wife, Sandy, would like to thank their many wonderful friends, neighbors and relatives who have provided support through this very sad and difficult time. She would also like to thank the outstanding medical staff of the Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Shady Side Hospital, Oncology- Hematology Association (Monroeville), and Forbes Regional Hospital (Monroeville) for their care and kindness in treating Joe.

Friends welcome Tuesday 2-8 pm at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh 412-824-8800 where a Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Send condolences at NAGG LUCY F.

On Thursday February 18, 2010 age 92, of Blawnox, wife of the late William J. Nagg; mother of William R. (Diana), John A. (Carol) and Carlene M. (Clifford) Hawes; grandmother of William M.

(Paula) Nagg, Michelle (Frank) Shane, Shona (Thomas) Peterson, John (Lisa) Nagg, Dr. Danielle (Christian) Bianco, Christopher (Susan) Nagg, and Valerie (Seth) Corbin; also survived by 12 great grandchildren; sister of Rocco (Theresa) Ferrone, Angelina McDermott, and the late Anthony, Dennis, Victor, Jerry and Augustine Ferrone, and Gloria Rizza; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY LTD, 930 Center Blawnox where prayers will be recited Tuesday morning at 9:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Edward Church at 10 In lieu of flowers the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to the American Diabetes 300 Penn Center Suite 602, Pgh, Pa 15235.

Send condolences at PALMER BRYAN J. Age 49, of Wexford, on Thursday, February 18, 2010. Beloved son of the late William and Betty Palmer; loving brother of William (Cathy) Palmer, Robert Palmer Donna Conners), Bruce Palmer (Jill Rusch), Bradd (Donna) Palmer and Barry (Karen) Palmer; also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins and two great-nephews. Friends received Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Road, Cranberry 16066, 724-772-8800 where Service will be held on Tuesday 11 a.m.

Brian was an avid camper who loved the outdoors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4620. For directions or condolences please visit: www.devlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences at PALMER HELEN POLACOK RIPPER On February 18, 2010, peacefully at her home at the age of 79 surrounded by her family. She is the beloved wife of Leonard Palmer. Helen is survived by her sons Joe (Sharon) Ripper Larry Ripper her daughter Doreen Ripper.

She also leaves her adored grandchildren Kira Brian Ripper. Helen is the sister of Mary Petrisko, Ann (Bill) Kusek, John (Joanne) Polacok. Also survived by many nieces nephews. Helen loved to dance and also was an avid bowler. She enjoyed working outdoors, especially planting flowers and shrubs.

Relatives and friends will be received on Sunday February 21 from 2-4 7-9pm at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow where a service will be celebrated on Monday February 22 at Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Pittsburgh, PA 15205. www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences at PAMPENO GENE A. Age 84, of Verona, on Saturday February 20, 2010. Beloved husband of Angelina.

Father of Mary Jean Pampeno. Brother of Mary Vento. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Service and interment private. Arrangements by the WILLIAM F.

GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD. Send condolences at PASCARELLA ZELLA Age 82, of Penn Hills, on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Beloved wife of Joseph. Mother of Judi Caputo, Joseph, Jane Lutz, Joann Torterete, John, Jay, Jeff and the late Jean Louise Pascarella. Grandmother of David Reichenecker, Renee Gaboury, Jessica Gerundo, Jason Tortorete, Kory, Jena, Aiden, Vayda, Spencer and Luka Pascarella.

Great-grandmother of McKenna Gaboury. Sister of the late Joseph and David Hall. Friends received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills where Service will be held Tuesday 11:00 a.m.

Send condolences at PICCIAFOCO PATRICIA JEAN (BARANOWSKI) Patricia, of McCandless died peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2010, while in the company of her loving family. Patricia was the loving wife of Anthony Picciafoco; daughter of the late Harry and Helen Baranowski, sister of the late Gerald (Judy) Baranowski and Barbara Raymond. Pat is also survived by her brothers-in-law Gene (Denise) Picciafoco and Henry (Cynthia) Picciafoco. Pat is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews, Drew Picciafoco, Kristen (Scott) Kaye, Craig (Cara) Picciafoco, Matt Picciafoco, Megan and Amanda Picciafoco. Pat also had two great nieces Emelyn and Addyson Kaye.

Pat embraced her Polish heritage by taking classes in the Polish language and listening faithfully to her polka radio stations daily. Pat and Tony were avid polka dancers, attending many local and state wide polka parties where they met hundreds of friends and the night After retiring from the AETNA where she worked for thirty five years, Pat became a nanny for a few close families. She always had fond thoughts and memories of the children she watched and helped raise, Jessica and Michael Huwar, Olivia and Elena Krummert and Samantha Bainbridge who all brought Pat much happiness. Friends received Sunday 2-4 6-8 p.m. at T.B.

DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME 806 Perry North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa of Avila Church, Monday 10:00 a.m. Send condolences at.