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Mar 23 2010 Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE We 24, 2010 WWW.POST-GAZETTE.COM F-5 Cont. from Previous Page RUBRECHT SOPHIA (LALICH) Age 84, died on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. A resident of Bridgeville, formerly of Dormont. A Homemaker who loved bowling, playing Bingo and taking long weekend drives with her family to festivals and various other activities in the region. Wife of Joseph Rubrecht; mother of Joyce Taylor of CO, Linda (William) Neuhart of Cecil and Dessie (Sean) Spencer of Houston, PA; sister of Helen Plesha and Michael Lalich; grandmother of Richard Taylor Linda Heim, Albert Neuhart and Brian McFetridge; also survived by 10 great-grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter.

Sophia was preceded in death by her sister Mary Dietrich, her daughter Denise, son-in-law James, granddaughter Loretta Lindsay and grandson David Taylor. Friends are welcomed at BEINHAUER-FRYER FUNERAL HOME 430 Washington Bridgeville, 412-221-3800, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral ceremony will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the SANTMYER PAULA J. On Friday, March 19, 2010, Paula, age 65, of Crafton.

Beloved wife for 50 years of Will; dear mother of Lara (John, Sr.) Franks, Lisa (Roy, Jr.) Cross and adopted daughter, Jeanene (Scott) Gossic; loving grandmother of Kaitlin and John Franks, Roy III, Matthew and David Cross, and Hannah Gossic; sister of Terry Wilkins, Paul Waddell, Jr. and the late Robert G. Waddell. Friends received at the HERSHBERGER STOVER, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 170 Noble Crafton, on Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9pm.

Funeral Service in Windhaven Christian Church, 1040 East Windhaven Road, Robinson Twp. (Pittsburgh, PA 15205), on Saturday at 11am. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Windhaven Christian Fellowship, 1040 East Windhaven Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Paula was a founding member of the Windhaven Christian Church. Send condolences at SCHARF MARY L.

(SELES) Age 92, of Library, formerly of Willock, on Monday, March 22, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Edward A. Scharf, loving mother of Edward (Marlaina) Scharf, Jr. and Richard (Karen) Scharf; Proud grandmother of Michael (Suzie) Scharf, Jennifer (Jeremiah) Jackson, Christopher (Sarah) Scharf, Amanda and Dinelle Scharf and Candice (Dan) Douylliez; great-grandmother of three; Dear sister of Rudolph (Dorothy), Helen and the late Frank, Joseph, John, Charles, Pearl and Albert Seles. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Valentine Catholic Church. Interment, Jefferson Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions my be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care; 50 Moffett Street; Pittsburgh, PA 15243. www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences at SCHERER RAYMOND J. Age 88, of Wexford, on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Husband of the late Theresa (Stangl) and the late Hermine (Gindele); loving father of Raymond T. (Fran), Diane (Sonny) Derescavage, Robert A.

(Michele), Michael P. (Janice), Suzanne Scherer, Mark D. (Susannah), Karen (John) Michel, Terry B. (Carol) Gindele, Craig (Jan) Gindele and Amy (Roger) Elliott; father-in-law of Sharon (Tony) Scollo; brother of Rosemary (John) Kuhn, Ralph (Nancy) Scherer, Marian (Paul) Yeckley, Thomas Scherer, Larry (Avis) Scherer and the late Harry and William Scherer and Grace Duncan; also survived by sisters-in-law Adele, Mary and Diana Scherer and brother-in-law of Robert (Anna) Stangl; also survived by 18 grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Ray was a proud alumnus of Duquesne University graduating in 1949.

A CPA by profession and partner in Point Spring and Driveshaft Co. retiring in 1997. He was former Controller for West View Boro and a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps during WW II. During his retirement, Ray enjoyed his years spending time with his children, grandchildren and extended family. Visitation Wednesday 7-9, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at T.B.

DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME 806 Perry North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. John Neumann Church Friday 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton PA 15212 or Duquesne Alumni Relations, 600 Forbes PA 15219. Send condolences at SCICLUNA MICHAEL J.

Of Ross on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Beloved husband of Gloria (Clifton) Scicluna; loving father of Michael V. Scicluna (Beth); brother of Teresa Longstaff; dear grandfather of Cody and Chad Scicluna. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the T.B.

DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME 806 Perry Highway, North Hills. Blessing Service Saturday 11 a.m. Send condolences at SIEGEL LOUIS R. On Tuesday March 23, 2010. Of Pittsburgh.

Born Oct. 7, 1909. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Shanie) Siegel; father of Nancy (Ken) Ruben, Murray (Ginny) Siegel; grandfather of Susan (John) Morgan, Joshua and Kira Siegel; great grandfather of Emily Natalie Morgan; survived by many other relatives. Services interment private. Donations may be sent to Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Glaucoma Research, Miami, FL.

Arrangements by H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC. 412- 364- 4444. www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences at SPATARO FRANCES (JESIOLOWSKI) Age 84 of Lawrenceville on Saturday March 20, 2010. Beloved mother of Christian S.

(Louise) Spataro; loving grandmother of Michael C. Spataro; sister of Regina Deer, Norbert Jesiolowski, Sylvia Allen, and the late Marie Ferguson, Ann Brucker, Helen LaGamba, Norma Kulik, Joseph, Frank, Bernard and Henry Jesiolowski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville WEDNESDAY 1-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at St.

Raphael Church on Thursday at 10 a.m. Send condolences at THOMPSON JAMES E. Of Baldwin on March 22, 2010. Husband of the late Nellie; beloved father of Donald G. (Sandy), John M.

of New York and the late Edward P. Thompson; brother of Richard (Elsie) and the late William, John, Robert and Harry Thompson; also five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call at FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME, 1065 Brookline 412-561-0380 Thurs. 7-9 Fri.

2-4 7-9. Services Sat. at in Brookline Blvd. U.P. Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Brookline Blvd. U.P. Church, 1036 Brookline Pgh. PA 15226. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences at TOMASITS PAUL EDWARD, SR.

Born: 01-25-1944 Died: 03-18-2010. Paul was a proud American who gave 22 years of distinguished service to the U.S. Army and retired in 1984 (Fort Huachuca). Paul was the former co- owner of Pub in Sierra Vista, Arizona established in 1983, was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Association, and was a lifetime member of the of Foreign Wars (Post 9972). He was preceded in death by his brother Albert (Bud) Tomasits (Pittsburgh) and is survived by his 3 children Paul Edward Tomasits II (Tucson), Raymond John (Amanda) Tomasits (El Paso), and Anna Marie (Bill) Malone (Tucson), two brothers Joseph Tomasits (Pittsburgh) and James (Brigette) Tomasits (Pittsburgh), 3 granddaughters Nikki Rae Tomasits (Tucson), Courtney Lee Tomasits (Tucson), and Aubrey Rene Malone (Tucson), and 2 grandsons Cohen Paul Tomasits (El Paso) and Luke Manuel Tomasits (El Paso).

A funeral will be held at the Fort Huachuca Cemetery on March 25th at 10AM with a reception immediately following at VFW Post 9972. Send condolences at WALKER BERTHA COX On Monday, March 22, 2010, Bertha Cox Walker, formerly of the North Side. Beloved wife of the late Herbert David Walker. Mother of Diane (Dave) Harris, of MI, Suellen Quinn, of Ross LuAnn (Bruce) Boris, of OH, and John (Kim) Walker, of Baden, PA. Sister of Howard Cox.

Grandmother of Drew and D.W. Harris, Jared, Nick, Andy, and Carrie Quinn, and Jodi and Katie Boris. Great Grandmother of Noah and Jimmy Quinn. Sister-in-Law of Kathleen Supanick, Virginia Walker, Christina Walker, and Thomas Eichner. Good friend of Irene Vogel.

Friends received Wednesday 2-4 7-9 PM at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 7720 Perry where a blessing service will be held on Thursday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Vincentian Home Vincentian Charitable Foundation, 8250 Babcock PA 15237. www.simonsfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences at WALLMAN PATRICIA MURPHY Patricia Murphy Wallman of Aventura, FL, formerly of Bellevue and the North Side; wife of the late Robert J. Wallman died on Thursday, March 18, 2010.

Mrs. Wallman worked in the billing department of Allegheny General Hospital for 14 years. She raised 3 children and gave anytime she could to improve the lives of her grandchildren nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors and any child who needed her assistance or advice. She is survived by her three children Robert P. Wallman of Aventura FL, Terri Wallman of Fort Lauderdale FL and Mary Appleby and her husband David of Mechanicsville MD; four grandchildren Lindsay, Allison, Stephanie, and Carley Appleby; and three step grandchildren Jordan, Brendan, and Shayne Sangerman.

She is also survived by her brother Regis C. Murphy of Acme PA. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Stella Miller, and her brother John J. Murphy. A funeral mass will be held in Saint Peters Church Friday, March 26 at 9:30 a.m.

followed by interment in Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery Ross Pa. A celebratory gathering of family and friends will be held at Allegheny Tavern following the graveside service. Due to Mrs. great love of children the family requests that WATSON WILLIAM A. Age 101, formerly of Castle Shannon, on Sunday, March 21, 2010, in the Crandall Medical Center in Sebring, OH.

He was born June 29, 1908 in McKees Rocks to Mary (Staab) William T. Watson. Beloved husband of the late Agnes (Kalinoski) Watson. Father of Raymond (Jane) of Palm Beach Gardens, FL George of Uniontown, OH. Grandfather of William of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Cheryl Russell of Alliance, OH Tammy Mikes of Fort Hood, TX.

Great-Grandfather of Drew, Ian, Joseph, Jacob Katie. Mr. Watson retired from Herbert Held Printing and was a member of Local 24 of the Graphic Communications Union. He was an adult leader of the Cadets of the Catholic Knights of St. George at the St.

Canice Chapter in Mt. Oliver. He was member of the Allegheny Trails Council of the Boy Scouts having received the Silver Beaver Award, The St. George Emblem, the George Meany Award, Award of Merit, Fifty Year Service Award and the Certificate of Appreciation from Pack 350 of St. Anne Church.

As a member of the Circus Historical Society, Circus Fans Association of America and Circus Model Builders, he was one of the first inductees into theCircus Model Builders Hall of Fame. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1008 Castle Shannon Castle Shannon on Thursday 2-4 6-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Anne Church, 400 Hoodridge Pittsburgh, PA 15234 on Friday at 10:30 AM. If desired, memorials may be made to St.

Anne Church. Send condolences at WEYMAN GLADYS J. (DAUER) GLIES Of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Zelienople, on March 20, 2010. Wife of the late Harold Weyman; mother of Greer (James) Benedict, FL, and David (Linda) Glies, Fombell; step-mother of Sandra (Ronald) Dunbar, Donald (Donna), Dennis (Jan) and Kenneth Weyman; also 15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. She had worked in Gimbels Dept.

Store. Relatives and friends will be received at the A. CARL KINSEY-RONALD N. VOLZ FUNERAL HOME, 114 W. Spring Zelienople on Thurs.

from 2-4 7-9 P.M. Services will be on Fri. at 11:00 A.M. from the funeral home. Information also available at www.kinsey-volzfuneralhome.com Send condolences at WULF LOUISE (RIES) 81, of Munhall, on March 21, 2010, beloved wife of 61 years to Fred Wulf; loving mother of Kathleen L.

(Marianne Christianson) Wulf of MN, Thomas W. (Charlotte) Wulf of MD Alice Stetor of Upper St. Clair; sister of Izetta Wilson, Jesse Ries, Donald Ries and the late Laila Engelbret; cherished grandmother of William, Charles, Zachery and Gabrielle. Mrs. Wulf was a member of Whitaker United Methodist Church, Sunday School teacher and president and past secretary of the United Women.

She was a volunteer for over 50 years with the Home League of the Steel Valley Salvation Army Corps. Friends received Wed. 2-4 and 7-9pm at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, (A Golden Rule Member), 3500 Main Munhall. Funeral Services will be in Whitaker United Methodist Church on Thurs. at 12 noon.

Send condolences at YOPSIC WILLIAM On his 95th Birthday, March 21, 2010, William Yopsic, a longtime resident of Rennerdale died peacefully at his home. Survived by his loving wife of 68 years Julia Garin and his daughter Jane and son-in-law Allen Lauth; grandfather of Deborah Lauth and Jeffrey (Amy) Lauth and great-grandfather of Nathan William Amanda Noel Lauth. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at VLADIMIR S. CORBA FUNERAL HOME, 300 East Main Street, Carnegie on Wednesday 6-8 p.m.

and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 10 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Send condolences at ZIELINSKI LEONARD F. Age 84, of the West End, on Monday, March 22, 2010.

Beloved husband of the late Doris (Hamilton) Zielinski; loving father of Bernard Marian Elaine Gram, Barry, Carol Stamm, Gregory, Beverly Panza, Neal, Leighanne Eagal, Timothy, Leslie and the late Leonard J. Zielinski; 23 grandchildren; 8 great-grand children; brother of Walter Zielinski and the late Ronald and Carl Green. Mr. Zielinski was a WWII vet serving in the Pacific Theater of Operations and a member of IUPAT local Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 Wednesday and Thursday ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, 900 Chartiers Pittsburgh, PA 15220.

Mass of Christian Burial in St. Philip Church, Crafton, Friday 10 a.m. Interment in Resurrection ZUNICH NADINE L. (MILLER) Age 85, of Monroeville, on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Beloved wife of the late William mother of William Zunich (the late Nancy), Robert Zunich (Sandra) and Sandra Maclay (Gary).

Grandmother of Amanda Maclay, Mark Maclay (Vanessa) and Melissa Wills (Robert). Great-Grand mother of Grace, Alex and Clair. Contributions acknowledged to Forbes Hospice, 2570 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, PA 15146. Service and interment were private. Arrangements by WILLIAM F.

GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD. Send condolences at In Memoriam FALLER CHRISTOPHER RONALD May 7, 1990 March 24, 1998 In Loving Memory A million times needed you, A million times cried. If love alone saved you, You never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, No one else will ever fill.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you go alone, Part of us went with you, The day God took you home. With all our love, forever and always, Mommy, Daddy, Rachel and Mark. SHIELDS GARRETT CLAYTON Sept. 5, 1974 March 24, 2009 When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, Why cry for a soul set free! Miss me a little but not for long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me, but let me go.

For this journey that we all must take, And each must go alone; all a part of the plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, Go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me, but let me go. Lovingly submitted by The Harold Stephanie Shields Family SMIGIEL FRANK Mar. 10, 2007 Happy 90th Birthday Dad! If roses grow in Heaven, Lord pick a bunch, place them in our arms and tell him from us.

Please tell him that we love him and when he turns to smile, place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for awhile. Our love, Mary, Darlene, Maggie, Frankie, Richard, Jack, Diana, Frank Victoria SMUTNY MARILYN C. (LAMPUS) Of Brookline, peacefully on March 23, 2010, following a year-long illness. She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, W. Frank.

Smutny, and her devoted son, Ronald F. Smutny of Bethel Park. Marilyn also is survived by her brother, Melvin (Nancy) Lampus, as well as, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her other siblings, Dorothy Klose, Otto Lampus, Jr. and Audrey Lampus.

She loved her family and friends, and always appreciated a good laugh. Her caring nature and positive spirit will be missed by many. Friends will be received on Friday March 26 from 11:30 until the time of the service at noon at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 301 Curry Hollow Rd. Entombment Jefferson Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Brookline Blvd. U.P. Church, 1036 Brookline Pittsburgh, PA 15226 or to Club, 2816 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 www.jeffersonmemorialbiz Send condolences at by her brother Regis C. Murphy of Acme PA. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Stella Miller, and her brother John J.

Murphy. A funeral mass will be held in Saint Peters Church Friday, March 26 at 9:30 a.m. followed by interment in Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery Ross Pa. A celebratory gathering of family and friends will be held at Allegheny Tavern following the graveside service. Due to Mrs.

great love of children the family requests that in lieu of flowers any memorial contributions be made to Saint Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in memory of Patricia Wallman to the notification of Mary Appleby, 41290 New Market Turner Road, Mechansville, MD 20659. www.obriensfh.com Send condolences at CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES ROSEMEYER SARA (HAINES) Age 87 of Monroeville passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Leo C. Rosemeyer for over 56 years. Loving mother of Edward (Renee) Rosemeyer, Vicki Rosemeyer, Donald (Darla) Rosemeyer, Megan (Danny) Ash, and the late Susan (surviving spouse, Barry) Likovich; sister of David and Alonzo Haines; also12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received Friday 2-4 6-9 PM at JOBE FUNERAL HOME CREMATION SERVICES INC. Chapel) corner of Beatty Rd. 48 North, Monroeville (412 856-4747). Services will be held Saturday 11 AM at St. Martin's Anglican Church.

Interment will follow at Restland Memorial. Contributions may be made to Central New York Golden Retriever Rescue, PO Box 735, Jamesville, NY 13078. www.jobefuneralhome.com. Send condolences at RUBENSTEIN JOSEPH Of Oakland; Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2010; He was surrounded by his beautiful family. Devoted and loving husband for 61 years of Mildred Kovacs Rubenstein.

Proud and dedicated father of Carol Yahr (Michael) and Mark Rubenstein (Claudia Davidson). Revered Grandpa of Aaron Mindy Yahr and Casey Jake Rubenstein. Mr. Rubenstein was President of The Jewish Home for the Aged from 1976 1982 and Chairman of the Board from 1981987. He was president of Riverview Apartments from 1981989 and an Honorary Trustee of both.

Mr. Rubenstein was the oldest surviving Honorary Life Trustee of the Jewish Community Center. Joseph was a Captain Navigator of the 8th Air Force in World War II flying 35 bombing missions over Germany and Poland. Mr. Rubenstein received the Distinguished Flying Cross with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters and various citations.

Services at Rodef Shalom Temple, 4905 Fifth Avenue (at Morewood) on Thursday at 12 Noon. NO PRIOR VISITATION. Interment West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation. Contributions may be made in his honor to Pittsburgh Youth Leadership, Mark Rubenstein, 1034 Fifth Avenue, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Arrangements entrusted RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, 412-621-8282 Send condolences at SALLACH GLENN M.

Age 85, of on March 22, 2010. Loving husband of J. Audrey (Mascari); beloved father of David L. Sallach, Deborah A. Anderson (Paul), Bruce M.

Sallach, Lee J. Sallach, Sandra L. Sallach and Darlene J. Gonzales (John); grandfather of Danielle, Christopher and Lindsey, great-grandfather of Jamison. THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Funeral Services on Fri. at 11am in Bethel Lutheran Church, 301 Scott Glenshaw. Interment in Lakewood Memorial Park, Indiana Twp. WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 412-782-2211.

Send condolences at SCHULTZE ELSIE J. Age 86, formerly of Montrose Hill, on Monday, March 22, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Schultze loving mother of Robert E. (Gayle) Schultze Jr.

and Judy (Robert Hilinski; grandmother of Kimberly (Raymon) Suchevich, Dr. Robert L. (Deborah) Schultze, Mark (Alyssa) and Lauren Hilinski; 4 great grandchildren; sister of the late Joseph, William and Robert Alberts. Visitation at the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY LTD, 930 Center Blawnox WED 2-4 7-9, where Service will be held Thursday 10 AM.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions SEHN ROBERT MATTHEW "BOB" Age 86, of Kennedy on Tuesday March 23, 2010. Beloved husband of Florence Loving father of Sherri Sehn and Robert D. (Lisa) Se Grandfather of Amanda Lee Sehn. He will be sadly missed by family, friends and his loyal border collie Roby. With the help of great friends, Bob was asked to build a war memorial in Kennedy Park, he didn't hesitate because he loved his country, which he served for 12 years in the military.

He was also a Free Mason with the Chartiers Valley Lodge 725. Friends received 2-4 6-8 pm THURSDAY at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 334 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy Twp, 412-771-4455, where a service will be held at Friday. Interment to follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. If desired, donations may be made to Animal Friends. Send condolences STEIMINGER VICTORIA B.

92, of Atlasburg, died Sunday, March 21, 2010 in Strabane Woods, Washington, PA. Mother of Barbara (Phil) Bail of Grafton, WI, Andrew (Diane) and Thomas (Pat) Steiminger both of McDonald, and Joseph (Margie) Steiminger of Burgettstown; grandmother of Melissa Gills, Jeff and Erica Bail, Julie, April, Megan, Thomas Patrick, and Kevin Steiminger, and Jennifer Myers; sister of Margaret Matijevich of Atlasburg; wife of the late Andrew Steiminger; sister of the late Joseph, John, Thomas, and ROWLAND JAMES JR. James H. Rowland, 67, of Verona, PA, departed this life on Sunday, March 21, 2010 in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born August 29, 1942 in Durham, NC and was the son of Deacon James H.

Rowland, Sr. residing in Bowie, MD and the late Pazava Hall Rowland. He was a retired change repairman for the Port Authority Transit and was a former boilermaker with the United States Steel Homestead Works plant. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he was a former usher. He also was a former coach for the Penn Hills midget football and little league baseball teams and the Homewood youth football.

He served with the United Air Force from 1960-1964 and received a good conduct medal. Surviving are his wife, Barbara J. Rowland; daughter, Jamie Lyn Rowland of Verona and sons, Marcell Rowland of Monroeville, PA, James H. Rowland, III of Verona, Kevin Rowland of Edgewood, MD, Eric Rowland of Sacramento, CA and Rasheed Rowland of McKeesport; nephew whom he reared, Jason Little of Selinsgrove, PA; 13 grandchildren; devoted companion with whom he resided, Diane Jackson; sister, Audrey Weaver of Bowie, MD and brothers, Ronald Rowland of Crofton, MD and Fred Rowland of Pittsburgh; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, March 25th at the Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran Duquesne, PA.

where services will be held Friday, March 26, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Archie D. Perrin, Jr. officiating.

Interment will follow in the Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills, PA. Send condolences at Linda Heim, Albert Neuhart and Brian McFetridge; also survived by 10 great-grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter. Sophia was preceded in death by her sister Mary Dietrich, her daughter Denise, son-in-law James, granddaughter Loretta Lindsay and grandson David Taylor. Friends are welcomed at BEINHAUER-FRYER FUNERAL HOME 430 Washington Bridgeville, 412-221-3800, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral ceremony will be held on Friday at 11 a.m.

at the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Whitehall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Memorial Fund (in care of the Funeral Home). Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com Send condolences at Schultze loving mother of Robert E. (Gayle) Schultze Jr. and Judy (Robert Hilinski; grandmother of Kimberly (Raymon) Suchevich, Dr.

Robert L. (Deborah) Schultze, Mark (Alyssa) and Lauren Hilinski; 4 great grandchildren; sister of the late Joseph, William and Robert Alberts. Visitation at the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY LTD, 930 Center Blawnox WED 2-4 7-9, where Service will be held Thursday 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Association.

Send condolences at SESTI (HARTMAN) DOLORES E. Age 69 of Ross on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, loving mother of Bobbie (Mike) Simms Vicki (Joe) Savage; proud grandmother of Nikki, Joey Nico Savage, Madison, Mikayla Simms Nicole Hartman; sister of Betty, Tim, Eileen, Ruby, Edwina, Cathy, Patty, Ed George; also survived by many nieces, nephews cousins. Friends received Thurs. 4-9 p.m. at T.B.

DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy, North Hills where a Blessing Service will be held Friday, 11 a.m. Send condolences at 92, of Atlasburg, died Sunday, March 21, 2010 in Strabane Woods, Washington, PA. Mother of Barbara (Phil) Bail of Grafton, WI, Andrew (Diane) and Thomas (Pat) Steiminger both of McDonald, and Joseph (Margie) Steiminger of Burgettstown; grandmother of Melissa Gills, Jeff and Erica Bail, Julie, April, Megan, Thomas Patrick, and Kevin Steiminger, and Jennifer Myers; sister of Margaret Matijevich of Atlasburg; wife of the late Andrew Steiminger; sister of the late Joseph, John, Thomas, and Theresa Tauchnik, Mary Dvorsak, Frances Salzer, and Ann Lounder. Friends will be received from 7-9PM Thurs. and 2-4 7-9PM Fri.

in the TAUCHER FUNERAL HOME, Burgettstown, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Saturday in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Burgettstown. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Send condolences at and the late Leonard J. Zielinski; 23 grandchildren; 8 great-grand children; brother of Walter Zielinski and the late Ronald and Carl Green.

Mr. Zielinski was a WWII vet serving in the Pacific Theater of Operations and a member of IUPAT local Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 Wednesday and Thursday ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, 900 Chartiers Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Philip Church, Crafton, Friday 10 a.m.

Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, with full military honors. Send condolences at ZORETICH THEONA E. (MATTHEWS) Formerly of North Versailles, age 89, on Monday March 22, 2010. She was an employee of the Former in Eastland Mall. Theona was a Lifetime member of the Green Valley Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

She was a member and tour escort with the North Versailles Travel Club. Wife of the late Charles Zoretich. Aunt of David Moore of North Versailles, Edward Wagner of North Versailles, and Allen Wagner of MS. Great aunt of Dennis Moore of North Huntingdon and Debra Kresich of North Versailles, the late Berta Stojakovich and the late Richard McEwen. Also survived by many great great nieces and great great nephews.

Friends welcome Thursday 2-4 6-8pm in the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh 412-824-8800, where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 1pm. www.laniganfuneralhome.com Send condolences at.