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Jun 28 2010 Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE 29, 2010 WWW.POST-GAZETTE.COM B-4 Cont. from Previous Page Cont. on Next Page COSTA MARGARET (WOODS) Age 92 of Library, PA, died Friday June 25 at Mt. Vernon of South Park. Daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Uzmack) Woods of Library; wife of the late Americo "Mic" Costa; mother of Wayne (Joann) Costa of CA and Gary (Linda) Costa of Baldwin; sister of the late Robert (Betty) Woods, Annamae (Eugene) Grosso, Frances (Joe) Dantry; grandmother of David, Steven, Greg, Stephanie (Juan) and the late Wayne; great-grandmother of Tawny and Crystal (Eric); great-great-grandmother of Madisyn and Kai.

Margaret was affectionately known as "Margie Doll" and "Grandma Arge" by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Margaret was loved by all and in turn, loved all. She was a life long member of St. Joan of Arc, Library. She lived 86 of her 92 years on the same street in Library.

In her early years she worked as a domestic and later as a clerk for Trax Farms for 21 years. Her main interests and efforts were always family, extended family and friends. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 6-8 at PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 5570 Library Rd, Bethel Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, 10am, at St.

Joan of Arc Church. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. www.henneyfuneralhome.com Send condolences at DEAN MARTHA LOUISE (BRIGHT) On Sunday, June 27, 2010, age 87, of Swissvale passed on to be with the Lord. Beloved wife of the late Donald Regis Dean, loving mother of Donald R. Dean, Jr.

and his wife Denise of Swissvale, Barbara Bucek and her husband Ed of Robinson and the late Donna Green; also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Originally of Indianapolis, IN, daughter of the late William H. Bright and Minnie Ada Miller; sister of Ruby Bilotti of Philadelphia. Martha was a former Aerobic Instructor at Living Fitness in Swissvale and a member of the Word of God Parish in Swissvale. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8pm WEDNESDAY ONLY at the THOMAS L.

NIED FUNERAL HOME, 7441 Washington Swissvale. A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home Thursday morning at 11am. The Nied Funeral Home is a proud member of the Good Grief Center. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences at EXLER CLAIRE J. Age 67, of Morningside, on Saturday, June 26, 2010.

Daughter of the late Arthur and Claire J. (Paulovkin) Exler; beloved sister of Elizabeth (Dr. David) Kemp; aunt of Colin and Catherine Kemp. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Lawrenceville, on Tuesday, 2-8pm.

Funeral Mass in St. Raphael Church on Wednesday at 10am. Memorial donations may be made to St. Raphael Capital Fund or Angel GOETZ CHARLES R. Age 79, of Carnegie, on Sunday, June 27, 2010.

Husband of 53 years to his beloved wife Clare Anton Goetz; loving father of Elaine (Robert) McCarthy of Norfolk, MA; Charles G. (Heather) Goetz of Simsbury, CT; Mollie (John) Hornick of South Fayette, PA; Catherine (John) Kosko of South Fayette, PA and grandfather of Cayleigh, RJ, Macie, Ayla, Greyson, Alex, Julia, Murphie, Quinn, and Chaz; brother of the late John Goetz and his recently departed twin brother, Daniel A. Goetz; also survived by many friends, family and colleagues. Charlie retired in 1996 as President of Stylette Plastics after 44 years. He served on many community and professional boards including Chairman of the Duquesne University Century Club, Chairman of the International Housewares Manufacturers Association, Membership Chairman of Chartiers Country Club, and Co-Chairman of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library Music Hall Revitalization Committee.

He graduated from the School of Education in 1955 from Duquesne University and GROGAN ROBERT P. Age 85 of Moon Twp. PA. passed away June 26, 2010. Born in Osborne PA.

March 3, 1925 to the late Joseph Clara Malsack Grogan. He was retired from Homestead Industries in the Sales Division. Robert was a member of St. Margaret Mary Church; he enjoyed golfing, woodworking, his flower garden and especially enjoyed his grandchildren. Mr.

Grogan is survived by his wife, Jeanne M. Reith Grogan and his children; Lisa M.Hortert of Pittsburgh, Mark P. of Denver CO. Sean P. Grogan of Pittsburgh, PA.

a sister, Rita Ponticello of Kennedy Twp. and 2 grandchildren, Jessica M. Hortert Michael K. Hortert. Mr.

Grogan was also predeceased by a sister Mary C. Grogan 4 brothers; Joseph Regis, Francis Martin Grogan. Family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 7-9pm at the COPELAND INC FUNERAL HOME, 981 Brodhead Moon Twp. where prayers will be recited Wed. at followed by a Mass at in St.

Margaret Mary Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Send condolences at HANNA ANNA MAE (BARBIN) 98, of Zelienople, on Sunday, June 27, 2010. Loving wife of the late Joseph Hanna; sister of Elizabeth (Jack) Rainbow; beloved aunt of Richard and Shirley Kottler; many other nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by brothers William and Thomas Barbin and sisters Grace Polosky, Helen Hall, and Katherine Brady. Anna was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh. Visitation Wednesday from until time of service at Passavant Retirement Community Center, 401 S. Main Zelienople. Arrangements entrusted to ORION C.

PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, 1014 California Avalon 412-766-5600. Send condolences at HARFORD RITA M. (KUNTZ) Rita M. Harford, 84 of Butler, PA formerly of Hampton PA, died on June 26, 2010. Wife of the late William Ernest Harford Jr.

(April 21, 2009). She is survived by sons; William E. (Janice Harford; John (Linda) Harford; Robert (Nanette) Harford; Daughter, Margaret "Peggy" (Kevin) Mechlin; Granddaughters, Marla, Jessica, Ashley; Great Granddaughters, Madelyn, Abigail, Alaina, Ava. Visit on Tues. June 29, 2010 from 3-8PM at the HERBERT R.

KING, JR. FUNERAL HOME, 2841 Woodland Circle, Allison Park, PA 15101with the service at 8 PM that evening. Private interment will be in Mount Royal Cemetery, Glenshaw, PA. Memorial donation can be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horn Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. For additional information, directions, or to offer online condolences, visit us at: www.kingfuneralhome.com.

Send condolences at HAUGHEY J. RODGER Age 78, of Greenville, DE, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Ramona (Margalati) Haughey. Father of Gregory V. (Helen) of Magnolia, DE, Patrick D.

(Sally) of Pittsburgh, PA, Rodger F. (Wendy) Haughey of Newark, DE, Susan C. (William) Hudson of DE and Shannon (Paul) Thompson of DE. Rodger had one son, Dominic Haughey who preceded him in death. Also surviving are his brother, Jerome G.

Haughey and his sister, Mary Haughey, both of McKeesport, PA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 30, at at the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church, 10 Old Church Rd, Greenville, De 19807 where friends may call after 9am. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. There will also be a visitation at the MEALY FUNERAL HOME, 703 North Broom Wilmington, DE 19805 on Tuesday, June 29, from 6-8pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Autism Society of America, 4340 East-West Highway, Ste 350, Bethesda, MD 20814. www.mealyfuneralhome.com (800)-608-3533 Send condolences at HERSHMAN ROBERT Age 83, on June 27, 2010, of Ross Twp, beloved husband of 60 years to Jean Raeburn Hershman; father of Jeffrey (Nancy) Hershman, William (Megan) Hershman, Robin Hershman; sister of Lois Hershman; brother of James Hershman; Grandfather of Andrew, Jane, John, Emily, Charles, Caulen, Erin Shannon; preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Hershman, and son, Thomas Hershman. Robert proudly served in the US Navy aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt and was a long term employee of the Pittsburgh Board or Education. Friends received at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, 7720 Perry Highway, Tuesday 2-4 7-9 where services will be held on Wednesday, 1pm.

Contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation The Gulf Tower 707 Grant Street, 37th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1916. www.simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences at KOURY JOSEPH A. On Friday, June 25, 2010, of Brookline. Beloved husband of Josephine; father of Zada and Joseph A. Koury, brother of Betty Eisenbarth.

Friends may call at the FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1065 Brookline Blvd, 412-561-0380, Monday and Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8pm. Divine Liturgy Wednesday at 11am in Our Lady of Victory Church, 1000 Lindsay Road, Scott Twp. Service of Incense Tuesday evening at 7pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to: www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences at LORD WILLIAM HENRY On Monday, June 28, 2010, age 75, of Turtle Creek. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, a retired Monroeville Police Officer with over 23 years service and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. A son of the late Mervin and Henrietta Lord; beloved husband of Denise Lord; stepfather of Michelle (Bernard) Gilligan, Christine Farrell and James Paul (Deona) Farrell; step grandfather of Max and Alexander Gilligan and Peter Farrell; dear brother of Joanne (the late Anson) Love, Thomas (Judy) Lord, Patricia (George) Golick and the late Margaret Romanishin (surviving husband John Romanishin); uncle of Jon and Julie Romanishin, Mark (Brenda) Love, Tihia (Michael) Sylvester, and Jennifer Lord; great uncle of Taylor, Trevor and Brandon. Friends received ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Wilmerding, PA 412-824-4332 on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm.

Service in the funeral home on Thursday at 10am. Interment will follow in Restland Memorial Park. Send condolences at LOVETT JENNIFER ANN Of Pittsburgh, passed away on June 25, 2010, at the age of 34. Jennifer is the beloved daughter of David and Cynthia (Zaborney) Lovett; sister of Chris (Jody) Lovett and Jeffrey Lovett; and aunt of Noah and Cole Lovett. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 301 Curry Hollow, Pleasant Hills.

Funeral service will be private. www.Jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences at MARCINKO NORMA JEAN (D'ORAZIO) Norma Jean (D'Orazio) Marcinko, age 81, of Kennedy Twp, died peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Sunrise Assisted Living of Cranberry surrounded by her family. Born January 29, 1929, in Stowe Twp. she was the daughter of the late Mario Pauline D'Orazio. Norma was the beloved wife of the late Andy Marcinko.

She was the loving mother of Andre Marcinko his wife, Kathleen of Cranberry Twp. and Daniel Marcinko his wife Susan of Robinson Twp; cherished grandmother of Glenn, Marianna, Jonathan, Meghan, Molly and Matthew Marcinko; loving sister of Loretta Tarquinio of Kennedy Evelyn D'Orazio of Stowe Twp, Marian Clements of Kennedy Twp. and the late Eleanor DeCroce and Arthur "Artie Boy" D'Orazio; sister-in-law of George Marcinko of Kennedy Twp. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 2-8 PM Wednesday, June 30th at HERSHBERGER-STOVER INC.

FUNERAL HOME, 170 Noble Crafton, PA 15205 where funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday July 1st. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Kennedy Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Central PA, 1501 Reedsdale Suite 3002, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. www.efwp.org Send condolences at MARCOZ HELEN E.

(CERVENAK) On Saturday, June 26, 2010, Helen, age 88, of Irwin, formerly of Wilmerding, died in Excela Hospice, Jeannette, PA. She was born July 10, 1921 in East Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late John and Mary Cervenak. She was a member of the St. Jude the Apostle Rosary Society and a former member of the Wilmerding Civic Club. She will be fondly remembered for the love she gave to others.

Beloved wife of 71 years of Paul Marcoz; loving mother of Paul (Betty) Marcoz of East McKeesport, Paula (Bud) Pendro of Level Green, Bob (Bernie) Marcoz of Level Green, Don (Sharon) Marcoz of White Oak and Marsha (Gene) Rayman of North Huntingdon; nine grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren; dear sister of Jane Harchelroad, Edward Cervenak and the late John Cervenak, Ann Payne, Michael Cervenak, Mary Kuzma and Pauline Pavlovic; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her grandson Billy and son-in-law Rick Friends received ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Wilmerding, 15148, (412) 824-4332 on Sunday Monday from 3-8pm. Service in the Funeral Home on Tuesday at followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Jude the Apostle Church at The family suggests memorial donations to Excela Hospice Jeannette, 600 Jefferson Ave, Jeannette, PA 15644. Send condolences at MAY CHARLES L.

Age 91, of Glenshaw, on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Beloved husband of Nora (Brown) May; loving father of Kent (Valerie) May and Susan (Glenn) Hughes; dear grandfather of Kent May Kerry Hecht, Kathryn McBride, Andrew Harrell, James May and Grant May; dear great-grandfather of Jarrah May, Liana May, Ellie Hecht, Zoe Harrell and Ava McBride; dear brother of Shirley Nulph and the late LaFern Estenfelder, Frances Finley and Lloyd May; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family to receive friends 2-4 and 6-9pm TUESDAY ONLY at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME LTD, 1500 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw, PA 15116. Funeral Service will be held privately.

Send condolences at McCONNELL JANET (PIZZI) Age 70, of Whitehall, on Sunday, June 27, 2010. Beloved wife of Robert L. McConnell; loving mother of Robert (Lisa) McConnell, II, and Elizabeth (Vince) Scavo; grandmother of Zachary, Joshua, Jordan, Quinn and Ian McConnell, C.J. and Hollie McCracken and Logan, Lauren and Molly Scavo; sister of Wilson Bryan (Sue) Pizzi, II, Deborah (Edward) Campbell and Preston (Kathy) Pizzi. Janet graduated McCORMICK DANIEL GEORGE Age 60, of Monroeville, formerly of East Liberty and Plum Boro, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his beloved mother Essie on Sunday, June 27, 2010.

He was preceded in death by parents, John and Ethel McCormick. The beloved husband and soul mate of his adored wife of 36 years, Susan (Babl) McCormick. He served as an excellent husband, father and provider for his family. Dan will always remain in the hearts of his wife and children and was the cherished and respected father of Megan McCormick of Plum Boro and Corey Uber and her husband Stephen also of Plum. The respected patriarch of the McCormick family, Dan is survived by his six loving younger siblings: Alan, Timothy, Donna, David, Eileen and Mary.

He will also be sadly missed by his parents-in-law, John and Joann Babl and the Reverends Joann and Ira Kelly, his very best friend. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, in-laws, brothers and sisters in Christ and friends. Dan loved the outdoors, was a strong man of faith and his biggest passion was his wife and children. Dan was a faithful member of Crossroad Vineyard Church and will be forever missed. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 7-9pm at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road) Penn Hills.

Memorial Service Thursday at Crossroads Vineyard Church, Plum Boro. Send condolences at MEDVID DOROTHY M. (FETH) Age 90, of Bridgeville, on June 24, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Medvid, loving mother of Donna (John) Topolosky of Monroeville, Marlane (Ken) Wojtczak of Bridgeville and Cyndi (Gennaro) Aiello of Ridgway, sister of Robert and Norman Feth and the late Joseph and Raymond Feth, Marian Maloney and Marie Miskevich, grandmother of Christa Gillen, John Topolosky, Lisa Topolosky Johnson, Kelly Wilson, Tara Ondish, Ryan and Matthew Wojtczak, Jennifer Smiddle, Beth Wojtczak-Tranquilli, Erin Cicione and Kathryn Hershock, also 10 great-grandchildren. Dorothy was a member of Holy Child Christian Mothers and Guild also a long time employee of Sun Drug.

Friends received Monday, 7-9 PM and Tuesday, 2-4 PM, in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday 10:30 AM, in Holy Child Parish. Memorial donations may be made to the 100 Station Square PA 15219 or St. Vincent DePaul Society, 212 Station Bridgeville, PA 15017. Send condolences at MOLETTIERE ROSE Age 82, of Carnegie, on Thursday, June 24, 2010.

Daughter of the late Anthony and Philomena (Minette) Molettiere. She is survived by her sister, Mary Bauer of Lansdale, PA. and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 6 brothers, John, Pete, Domnic, Joseph, Frank and Anthony and a sister; Conchetta. Friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 10 AM to 12Noon at the LEO J.

HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie, where funeral Service will be held at 12Noon. www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES DeSANDERS PHILIP JR. 84, of Canonsburg and formerly of Pittsburgh for most of his life died Sunday June 27, 2010 in The Washington Hospital. He was born April 28, 1926 in Pittsburgh the son of Philip and Elizabeth Fantozzi DeSanders, Sr. Mr.

DeSanders was Roman Catholic. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the United States Army 945th Field Artillery Battalion in Germany in Ardennes and Rhineland and in Central Europe. He earned the WWII Victory Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. The Pittsburgh Water Authority employed him for twenty-five years and then West Penn Hospital for more than eight years. On January 18, 1964 he married Joan Palmiere who survives.

Also surviving are two daughters Cheryl (David) Gimere of Canonsburg and Annetta (Dan) Mills of Howard, OH and one son James P. (Michelle) DeSanders of Latrobe, Pa and six grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 Thursday in MARIO L. DeANGELO FUNERAL HOME at 194 East College St. Canonsburg (724) 745-6720.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday July 2, 2010 in St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Canonsburg. The VFW Post of Canonsburg and the American Legion Post of Houston will accord a full military rite. Interment will be held at a later date in Allegheny Cemetery in Pittsburgh.

An online guestbook is available at www.deangelofuneralhome.com. Send condolences at FENK JOHN J. Age 79, of Monroeville, on Sunday, June 27, 2010. Beloved husband of Florence Ann; father of Helen Marie (David) McBride, Kathleen Fenk, John Joseph (Diane) Fenk and Laura Dille, and the late Joanne Thomas Fenk; grandfather of Pamela Leichliter, Craig (Diana) Leichliter, Timothy (Adrienne) Leichliter, Jeffery Gentile, Stacey (Jeremy) Stillwagon, Bobbi Jo Fenk, John Fenk III, Jennifer Gentile, Tina M. Fenk and Justin Gentile; great-grandfather of Joshua Ethan Leichliter; brother of Catherine (the late William) Olyha, Frederick (Eleanor) Fenk Florence (the late Michael) Kaminski and Geraldine (Richard) Aubel.

Friends received at the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATION CENTER OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (1 block East of Mosside 48) (A Golden Rule Member). Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-4 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St.

Bernadette Church on Thursday Corl Family Directors 412-372-2100 www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences at FORNAUF DEAN L. On Monday, June 28, 2010, Dean L. Fornauf, age 54 of the North Side dearest husband of Tracy Fornauf; loving father of Nicole (Sean) Gibbons, Scott and Katelyn Fornauf; brother of Donna (Jim) Milton, Robert (Debbie) Fornauf, Sandra (Bernard) Flynn, Scott Fornauf, Rhonda (Richard) O'Connell and the late Daryl (Rose) Fornauf; grandfather of Christopher and Kaileigh. Dean will be missed by his family, many friends and by his faithful dog Ginger. Friends received Wednesday 2-8pm at the LAWRENCE T.

MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue, where Funeral Service will be held at 8pm, following visitation. www.ltmillerfuneralhome.com Send condolences at LUFFY ROBERT SR. On Sunday, June 27, 2010, Bob, 54, of Monroeville. Husband of Gina Valenti, former husband of Susan Kunkel Luffy, loving companion of Melissa Glaze; loving father of William Blakeley, Robert (Natalie) Luffy, Lindsey Luffy and Angela Blakeley; dear grandfather of Tyler, Shane, Marcus and Lila; dear brother of Ila Luffey, Diana (Austin) Crawford, Carol Delo, Catherine Drenning and Colleen Luffy Schultheis, and the late Charlie and Rickey Luffy; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Friends and family will be received at the BURKET TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, 421 Allegheny Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm.

Funeral Service Friday 10am Faith Community Church, 501 Jefferson Road, 15235 EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Family suggests memorials to American Heart Association. Send condolences at MANZO CARL LEE On Saturday, June 26, 2010, age 67 of Monaca Beloved husband of Michelle (Ross) Manzo. Loving father of Kimberly (Donald) Kockler and Michael (Rachel) Manzo and devoted grandfather of Daniele Kockler and Sydney Kockler Friends welcome Tues 6-9 PM and Wed. 2-4 7-9 PM at SIMPSON FUNERAL CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Ave, Monaca (724) 728- 4000.

Mass of Christian Burial Thurs. 10 AM St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca. Memorials to Catholic Hospice, 6200 Brooktree Rd, Wexford, PA 15090 www.simpsonfuneralhome.com. Send condolences at McROBERTS JAMES C. Age 81, of Gibsonia, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010.

Loving husband of Lorna Lou (Sexauer) McRoberts; beloved father of Col. Wade E. (Susan) USAF, Ret. of VA, Thomas F. of VA and Colin J.

(Robin) of Franklin Park; also survived by four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 3-8pm at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Perry Ross Twp. 412-364-4444. A Memorial Service will be held in Hilltop Hall at St.

Barnabas Village on Thursday at Burial will be private in Crown Hill Cemetery, Vienna, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Community Christian Church, 102 Mt. Vernon West View, PA 15229 or the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund, 5830 Meridian Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044. www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences at Corba who died November 1, 2009.

She was employed at St. Clair Hospital for 27 years as Office Manager of the Cardiology Department until her retirement in 1984. She was also employed at American Steel Band prior to St. Clair Hospital. She was a graduate of Bridgeville High School.

She enjoyed playing the organ and playing cards. Surviving are her daughter, Linda Corba Jordan of Houston and grandson, Jesse (Kristi) Jordan; a brother Jack (Anna) Chabala of Avella; a niece and a nephew, Julie Rose and Alex Chabala. At the request of the deceased all arrangements are private and are entrusted to THOMAS LITTLE FUNERAL SERVICE, 314 W. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald (724-926-2800). Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity.

Please sign the guest book at Send condolences at CLAIRE J. Age 67, of Morningside, on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Daughter of the late Arthur and Claire J. (Paulovkin) Exler; beloved sister of Elizabeth (Dr. David) Kemp; aunt of Colin and Catherine Kemp.

Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Lawrenceville, on Tuesday, 2-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Raphael Church on Wednesday at 10am. Memorial donations may be made to St.

Raphael Capital Fund or Angel Fund. Claire was an employee of St. Francis Hospital for 40 years. Send condolences at GEIST RALPH L. 74, of Avon, CT beloved husband of Katherine (Glanovsky) Geist, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 26th.

Born February 1st, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Ralph J. and Anna (Zwiener) Geist, he resided in Avon for 45 years. He was a United States Air Force veteran, having served from 1955-1958. Prior to retiring in 2000, Ralph was an Inspector for Pratt and Whitney UTC at the East Hartford Plant for 20 years. Besides his wife, he is survived by his three children, Stephanie A.

Durkin and her husband Daniel of Avon, John D. Geist and his wife Stacy of Mansfield Center and Mark D. Geist of New Haven, five grandchildren, three brothers, Robert Geist of Pittsburgh, PA, Paul Geist and his wife Catherine of Gibsonia, PA, and Arthur Geist and his wife Nancy of Norcross, GA, his two sisters, Ruth Klinvex of Pittsburgh, PA and Carol McFadden and her husband Skip of Pittsburgh, PA, his mother-in-law, Mrs. Stephen (Anna) Glanovsky of Unionville, his brothers-in-law and their wives, Stephen and Barbara Glanovsky of North Carolina, John Paul and Susan Glanovsky of New York, Richard and Mary Glanovsky of Avon, Thomas and Yu-Mei Glanovsky of Farmington, his sister-in-law, MaryAnna Knieriemen and her husband Howard of New Jersey and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at The AHERN FUNERAL HOME, 111 Main Rt.

4, Unionville on Wednesday (June 30) from Funeral services will be held Thursday (July 1) at in The Ahern Funeral Home followed by burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Avon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter, 279 New Britain Road, Suite 5, Kensington, CT 06037. Send condolences at 1996 as President of Stylette Plastics after 44 years. He served on many community and professional boards including Chairman of the Duquesne University Century Club, Chairman of the International Housewares Manufacturers Association, Membership Chairman of Chartiers Country Club, and Co-Chairman of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library Music Hall Revitalization Committee.

He graduated from the School of Education in 1955 from Duquesne University and served in the US Army during the Korean War. Charlie enjoyed singing, golfing, reading, walking, wood-working in his shop and spending time with his family. He had a true zest for life and a strong faith as he attended mass daily. Friends welcome Wednesday Thursday 2-4 7-9 PM at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. 412-563-2800.

Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10am, Duquesne University Chapel, corner of Bluff St. McAnulty Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to The Andrew Carnegie Free Library Music Hall Revitalization Project, 300 Beechwood Carnegie, PA 15106 or Family Hospice Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Pittsburgh, PA 15243.

www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at JOHNSON THOMAS E. 64 of Munhall on June 28, 2010. Beloved father of Kellie Shutterly and Scott Johnson also 7 grandchildren. Loving companion of Robin Cunningham. Beloved brother of Ruby Lange, William, Glenn, Harry and the late Teddy Johnson.

Visitation Thursday 7-9pm in ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME INC, 315 East Tenth Ave, Homestead were service will be held Friday at10am. Send condolences at McCONNELL JANET (PIZZI) Age 70, of Whitehall, on Sunday, June 27, 2010. Beloved wife of Robert L. McConnell; loving mother of Robert (Lisa) McConnell, II, and Elizabeth (Vince) Scavo; grandmother of Zachary, Joshua, Jordan, Quinn and Ian McConnell, C.J. and Hollie McCracken and Logan, Lauren and Molly Scavo; sister of Wilson Bryan (Sue) Pizzi, II, Deborah (Edward) Campbell and Preston (Kathy) Pizzi.

Janet graduated from Slippery Rock University with a bachelor of arts in Elementary Education and then specialized in teaching handicapped children. She used her skills to raise her family and helped other families with their child care. She was a member of Manchester Reformed Presbyterian Church. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 724-941-3211 on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8pm and Thursday 9 to 10am when services will be held at the funeral home.

Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please add and view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.

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