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Feb 25 2009 Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE 26, 2009 WWW.POST-GAZETTE.COM C-3 NEWS OBITUARIES LATEST DEATHS The comprehensive listings of recent deaths include two types of obituaries. News obituaries, prepared by our staff, are published at the discretion of our editors. Death notices are paid obituaries prepared by funeral home directors. To place a death notice, call 412-263-1371. To suggest a news obituary, call 412263-1601.

The following list is provided free as a public service. Funeral directors should call 412-263-1601 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES BEHUN, Richard G. BENDICK, Rita Y.

BOILEAU, Jane B. BRADSHAW, Joan M. BURWELL, Sarah K. CANCILLA, Elizabeth CHENGERY, Anna Sipos CIARDI, Dalia Mancuso CLANCEY, John T. DOLINAR, Geraldine Renton DYER, Doris M.

DYMKOWSKI, Henrietta EBERMAN, Raymond EDWARDS, Kenneth E. EGAN-WYER, Patrick E. ELLIS, Charles EMORY, Bernice A. ENGEL, Esther A. Bredel ESHENBAUGH, Ella M.

Ford FEY, Dorothy Clair FILEK, Thaddius J. FLYNN, Dorothy Dauer FRY, Henry C. GABRIEL, John E. GIBSON, Paul L. GILL, Piara Singh GOURASH, Josephine V.

GRACY, Rose M. GUFFEY, David Dean HANDLER, Richard M. HANNA, Nick G. HAYSLER, Mary L. HEADRICK, Mary Waters HEINAUER, James T.

HERMAN, Lawrence A. HUNTER, Dorothy Brown JAVA, John W. JEFFREY, Ella L. JENA, Harry C. JOHNSON, Gwendolyn R.

JORDAN, Gilbert J. KENNEDY, Margaret Louise Halt KERN, Jerome W. KERR, William W. KNIELING, Shirley J. KOCH, Madeline M.

KOHL, Frederick R. KOLESAR, Antoinette Marie KRAMER, Irwin D. Irv KULCSAR, Victor E. LAMBERT, Anna C. Kearney LENART, Julia M.

Gavula LERZA, Anthony Samuel LEVANT, Marion LIEBMAN, Ruth Williamson MACASEK, Helen C. Kovacs MAGISTRI, C. Eugene MANSFIELD, Patricia MARTIN, Siddie MARYLAND, Alfred L. METHENY, Mary Jeanette Clymer MEYER, Bessie May MILLSTINE, Harry E. Jr.

MOLCHAN, Charles J. NELSON, Wilma Adele Hopper OBUSEK, Anna Rose Lombardo OCHS, Grace M. Daugherty Mearn I. POLLIARD, James R. Sr.

ROMAIN, Robert J. Sr. ROSENWALD, Ruth M. Kalisek SCHRANGHAMER, Elizabeth A. SHELL, Jack W.

SHOUP, Carol Ann Popham SIMMEN, Jack A. Sr. SOUFFRANT, August W. SPEICHER, Walter J. STEIN, Barbara Pisano TRAUTVETTER, Edward R.

TRBUSICH, Robert J. WALKER, Stacey Ann WATKINS, Edith E. WOLFE, Margaret A. WOLFF, Robert YOCUM, William ZIMMERMAN, Evelyn ZISKIND, Zelda OTHER DEATHS CALABRO, Theresa ROTHLISBERGER, Bonnie G. Courageous mother who died of same disease that killed sons By Marylynne Pitz Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Tina Marie Withum relished her roles as mother, wife and homemaker despite losing two sons to rare diseases and adopting two Chinese girls who developed serious medical problems.

On Sunday, she died of the same mitochondrial disease that claimed the life of her firstborn son, Eric. A younger son, Kevin, died from chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction. Graceful and petite, Mrs. Withum styled her light brown hair and dressed fashionably in matching robes, slippers and bracelets even as she battled her illness. She wore peach or pink nail polish, but beneath her fragrant femininity lay an iron will.

sister was 4 feet 9 of pure get in her said Denise Winfield of Unity Township. Mrs. Withum, of Plum, died at Family Hospice in Mt. Lebanon, four days after her 40th birthday. Her hereditary disorder compromises the ability to produce energy.

Diagnosed in 2002, she suffered abdominal discomfort and muscle fatigue and had to have a pacemaker installed five years ago. She used a wheelchair when she grocery shopped because she was uncomfortable standing on her feet for long periods. She also suffered from seizures, her husband, Richard Withum, said. The middle child of three sisters, Mrs. Withum grew up in Penn Hills and graduated from Penn Hills High School in 1987.

For the next six years, she worked as a secretary at a Downtown insurance company called Equicor. After dating for three years, she married Mr. Withum in July 1990. Mr. Withum said his selfless wife cooked meals until the day she left for hospice, kept a spotless home, baked cookies and cakes for family and friends and considered feelings first.

loved children and she loved to just have a home and have a he said. for children consumed her whole The first son, Eric, was born in November 1992. Their second son, Kevin, was born in July 1994 but died in February 1998 while awaiting a multi-organ transplant doctors hoped would ease the pain from a disease that paralyzed his bowels. After death, the couple decided to adopt because they had difficulty conceiving. In 2001, they traveled to China and returned with Tiffany, now 8.

Tiffany suffered seizures, underwent brain surgery at age 4 and was diagnosed with a rare brain disease. She became combative and spent a year and a half in a group home before returning to the Withums last September. In 2001, 9-year-old Eric Withum died of mitochondrial disease. In 2003, the couple returned to China and adopted Courtney, whose sixth birthday is today. Courtney, her father said, is autistic and attends Mon Valley Special Needs School with Tiffany.

two beautiful, loving Mr. Withum said. treat her like she was Mrs. Winfield said, adding that Mrs. Withum told her recently, make me get off this chair, Dr.

Ram Chandra, a pediatric gastroenterologist who treated both of the sons and spoke at their funerals, said Mrs. Withum showed bravery in caring for her children and con- fronting her own illness. sure she greets her children in heaven because she was a very good soul. We will have to think about her example of bravery and dedication in dealing with difficult situations. She was an exceptional the physician said.

Besides her husband, sister and two daughters, Mrs. Withum is survived by her parents, Donald and Carmela Mastroeni of Irwin, and another sister, Kim Arnold of Sandestin, Fla. Prayers will be offered today at 9:15 a.m. in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, 11735 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills.

A Mass will follow at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Joy Church in Penn Hills. The family suggests contributions to the Withum Family Fund, in care of Bank, 4385 Old William Penn Monroeville, PA 15146. Marylynne Pitz can be reached at or 412263-1648. TINA WITHUM Feb.17, 1969 Feb.

22, 2009 Tina Withum Cont. on Next Page BEHUN RICHARD G. Of Carrick, suddenly on Monday February 23 2009; beloved husband of Pat Behun; dear father of Richard Joseph Behun and Michael Stephen Behun. No Visitation. Memorial mass Saturday 10am in St.

Basil Church, 1735 Brownsville Carrick Arrangements by THOMAS J. GMITER F.H. 412-431-1029 www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences at BOILEAU JANE B. Age 87, on Monday, February 23, 2009, of Whitehall, formerly of Brentwood. Beloved mother of Nancy (Wayne) Reynolds, Peggy (Stan) Jansen and Dori (Michael) Gallagher; proud grandmother of Justin (Courtney), Brandon (Dominique), Erin (Les), Amy (Andy), Brent, Jason and Adam; proud great grandmother of Victoria.

Jane served as a nurse in the US Army during WW II and retired after years with the Pittsburgh Board of Education after working at Carrick High School as a nurse practitioner. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Brentwood 15227, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St.

Sylvester Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Please send condolences to WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM Send condolences at BRADSHAW JOAN M. Formerly of North Huntingdon, on Sunday, February 22, 2009. Wife of Harold; beloved mother of Joshua Robert and Justin David Bradshaw; sister of George L.

Eastland, Katharine Collins, Joy Patterson and the late William M. Eastland, also survived by nieces and nephews. Joan had an associate degree in Nursing and retired from McKeesport Hospital. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and Teamsters Local Contributions acknowledged to St. James Church Compassion Fund, 11524 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235 or American Heart Association.

Friends received in the WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi BURWELL SARAH K. Age 96, of Homestead, on February 22, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Widow of Alfred R. Burwell, survived by her daughters Wanda E.

Burwell, Patricia M. Felder (Ordlee), Brenda O. Scales and Barbara M. Broadwater; 20 grand, 37 great-grand, 30 great-great- grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation with the family 2-9pm Friday at the 2nd Baptist Church, West 12th Homestead where funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11am.

Lodge Service at Friday. TUNIE FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements. Send condolences at CANCILLA ELIZABETH Of South Hills, formerly of Point Breeze, on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Sam D. Cancilla; mother of Thomas Philip and the late Sam D.

Cancilla, grandmother of six; also survived by nieces and nephews. No visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Lawrence Church on Friday at 12 noon. Arrangements by McCABE INC.

Send condolences at CHENGERY ANNA (SIPOS) Of West Mifflin on February 22, 2009, age 82, beloved wife of the late Andrew Chengery; mother of Georgiann (Daniel) Kralik of Sewickley; Lorrie (Rick) Mihaljevic of Rochester NY, and Richard (Kathy) Chengery of Pine grandmother of Elizabeth Kralik, Derrick Chengery, Nicholas and Kyle Mihaljevic. Friend received at SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME 3501 Main Munhall, Thursday 2-9 p.m. Funeral service Friday 10 am at the funeral home. Anna was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Duquesne and the National Slovak Society. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Slovak Society Heritage Museum, 351 Valley Brook McMurray, Pa 15317.

www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences at CIARDI DALIA (MANCUSO) Of Whitehall, died at the age of 89 on Feb. 21, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Albert Ciardi; mother of Elvira (Richard) Mozejko of MD and Antoinette (Joseph) Venturella of Pleasant Hills; grandmother of Angella (David) Kerns of Whitehall and Ammye (Joseph) Budinsky of Monogahela; much-beloved great-grandmother to Joshua Kerns. Dalia was sister to Delfina (Angelo) De Ciantis of Whitehall, Vincent (the late Florence) Mancuso of FL and Saveria Palmerieri of Feroleto Antico, Italy. She was also sister to the late Carl (Dorothy) Mancuso of Greensburg, Frank (Pina) Mancuso of Brentwood and Adelina Palmerieri of Feroleto Antico, Italy.

She is survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, loyal friends and clients. Dalia was a tailor at in Pittsburgh for 38 years and then joined her sister at Stitch Knit in Brentwood where she worked up until last week. Friends received at the CIESLAK TATKO FUNERAL HOME, 2935 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 412-881-2300, on Thurs. 1-4 6-9 p.m. Funeral prayer on Fri.

at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10:00 a.m. To sign the online guestbook, please visit: www.cieslaktatko.com Send condolences at CLANCEY JOHN T. Age 80, of Baldwin, on Tuesday, February 24, 2009.

Beloved husband for 40 years of Marie (Ambrosini) Clancey; loving father of Luanne (Tony) Collins and Lynn Marie (Kevin) Kvocka; brother of Margaret Sokol and the late Mary Thomas William Clancey; proud grandfather of Kristopher; uncle of Mary Margaret, Georgia Susan. Jack was a Korean War Army veteran. Friends will be received on Friday from until time of Blessing Service at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences at DOLINAR GERALDINE (RENTON) Of Bethel Park, on Saturday, February 21, 2009, Gerry, at the age of 82, passed away peacefully in her home with her family at her side.

Wife of Joseph Dolinar, loving mother of Pamela Dolinar of Peters Township, Diane Rokicki (Robert) of Bridgeville, Susan Dolinar of Bethel Park and Joseph Dolinar III (Mila) of Bethel Park. Beloved grandmother of Rebecca Weinheimer, Joseph Staley and Mika Dolinar, also 4 great-grandsons. Beloved sister of Harry Renton of Erie, Pa and the late William D. Renton of Lake Placid, FL. Gerry was a life long member of St.

Valentine Church and has been actively involved in many functions. She was a member of the Bethel Park Women's Club, served on the Bethel Park Library Board and was politically active within the Bethel Park Community. We would like to invite our extended family and friends to come and celebrate our Mother's life at the St. Valentine Roman Catholic Church, 2710 Ohio Bethel Park, PA at 9:15 a.m. with a funeral mass to follow at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in our Mother's honor to the Bethel Park Public Library or Heartland Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, Library, PA. Send condolences at DYER DORIS M. Peacefully on Feb.

24, 2009, leaves grandchildren Roderick Hairston (Traci), Gordon Hairston (Rachel) and LaToya Hairston, other relatives and friends. HOUSE OF LAW, INC. www.houseoflawfh.com Send condolences at DYMKOWSKI HENRIETTA Of Carson Towers, in the South Side, age 75, on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Biological mother of Marilyn Weber. Preceded in death by siblings Raymond, Josephine, Leon and Edmund Dymkowski, Anna Manning and Pearl Bushey and her beloved niece Janice Manning; survived by nieces and nephews including Eugene, Dale, Daniel and Lindsay Manning, Joan Preston, Evita Goehler and Linette Birmingham; great niece Janice McHugh and great-great niece Crystal McHugh.

Henrietta was a very intelligent, strong minded woman who enjoyed reading, playing Scrabble with her friends and discussing current events, politics and economics. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, 2323 E. Carson St.

Funeral Prayer Friday 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Peter Church, Prince of Peace Parish at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. www.thomasjgmiterfh.com Send condolences at EBERMAN RAYMOND Age 78, of Jefferson Hills, suddenly on Tuesday, February 24, 2009.

Ray worked for US Steel in Clairton, West Jefferson Hills Schools, recently for Costa Construction. Member AM Lodge 526 and Jefferson Hills Lions. Husband of Lois; father of Darlene (Kenneth) Burkett, Denise Grant the late Debra Hughes; father-in-law of Frank Hughes; 6 Grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; brother of Shirley (Bob) Bonczek of West Mifflin. Friends received STEPHEN D. SLATER FUNERAL HOME 1701 State Route 51 (Large) Jefferson Hills, Thursday 6 9 PM Friday 2 4 and 7 9 PM, where funeral service will be held on Saturday 11 AM.

If desired contributions to Jefferson Hills Lions Fred Schmidt, 118 Aber Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 or Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Send condolences at EDWARDS KENNETH E. Age 89 of Pittsburgh on February 24, 2009 W.W. II Veteran. Beloved husband of Ruth E.

(Shevlin); beloved father of Kenneth R. (Judy), Karen (K.C.) Price, and Wayne (Sandy) Edwards; beloved brother of Mary Mildred Meshanko; also survived by 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren. Friends received Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 at the MOODY FUNERAL HOME 1227 U.S. Route 30, Clinton, Pa. 15026.

Funeral prayers Friday 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saint Columbkille Church Send condolences at EGAN-WYER PATRICK E. Age 75 of Ross Twp. formerly of Houston TX and Guatemala, passed on Monday, February 23, 2009.

Born on September 17, 1933 in Guatemala City, Guatemala, son of the late Terrence Maria Teresa (Marroquin) Egan-Wyer. Father of Patrice (David) Mikec, Stephen (Rae Ann) Egan-Wyer Jeannette (Jim) Jones; former husband of Blanca Egan-Wyer; grandfather of Pamela, David, Clinton, Megan, Clayton, Collin, Nichole Royre; brother of Terry Egan-Wyer, George Egan-Wyer and the late Bobby Alan Egan-Wyer. Family will welcome friends on Friday from 4-9 p.m. at the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 388 Center West View. Mass of Christian Burial in St.

Athanasius Church on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Everyone please meet at church. Pat worked for IBM for 32 years and really loved working on computers, trouble shooting and was a general computer whiz. He was a kind, loving and lighthearted person who was loved by his family and everyone who met him. He loved spending time with family and was involved with building and flying model airplanes.

He loved fishing and tinkering with projects. He will be terribly missed by his family. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences at ELLIS CHARLES Peacefully on Friday February 20, 2009. Age 85 of the Hill District. Husband of Mary Ellis.

Dear father of Charlyne Ellis and Lester Ellis of CA. He is also survived by six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 6-9 pm in the Radiant Life Alliance Church, 5341 Kincaid PA 15224 where Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11 am. Professional Services entrusted to COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC 412-661-5916. www.costonfuneralhome.com Send condolences at EMORY BERNICE A.

Age 87 of Westwood. On Sun, Feb. 22, 2009, beloved wife of the late Jack Sexton John Elwood Emory; loving mother of John (Mary Beth) Sexton, Robin (Whit) Lobdell, Tim (Bobbie) Sexton Colleen (Ed) Smith; grandmother of Laura, Julie, Tim, Michael, Lori, Adam, Caitlin, Riley Maeve; great-grandmother of Mackenzie, Jack Jenna; sister of Donald Miller the late Joseph Miller, Melva Lawrence Lois Rebaric. Friends welcome Wed. Thurs.

2-4 7-9 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 a.m. St. Margaret of Scotland Church.

Send condolences at ENGEL ESTHER A. (BREDEL) Of Brookline. On Tues. Feb. 24, 2009, wife of the late John B.

Engel; mother of 6 loving boys, John B. Jr. (Andrea), Robert Dean W. (Jeanette), Curt (Karen), Terry L. (Laura) Tod K.

Engel; sister of Donald Bredel; also 20 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at FRANK F. DEBOR FUNERAL HOME, 1065 Brookline Blvd, 412-561-0380 Friday Only 2-4 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Sat. 10 a.m.

in Our Lady of Loreto Church. Memorial Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Loreto Church, 1905 Pioneer Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. 15226. www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences at ESHENBAUGH ELLA M. (FORD) 83, of Franklin Park Boro on Mon Feb 23, 2009.

Wife of Donald L. Eshenbaugh, Sr. Mother of Donald L. (Janet) Eshenbaugh, Virginia Barbiaux, John E. (Ellen) Eshenbaugh, Gayle (Tim) Wieseckel and Linda (Richard) Baur.

Grandmother of 12, Great Grandmother of 7. Visitation Wed Thur 2-4 7-9 PM at the HERBERT R. KING, JR. FUNERAL HOME, 2841 Woodland Circle, Allison Park, PA 15101. Funeral service Fri at 11:00 am, Trinity Lutheran Ch.

PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH ON FRIDAY. Memorial donations suggested to: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2500 Brandt School Road, Wexford, PA 15090. Online condolences or directions, visit us at: www.kingfuneralhome.com Send condolences at FEY DOROTHY (CLAIR) 92, of Middlesex, on Feb. 23, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Regis F.

Fey. Also preceded by sisters, the late Edith Fogle Gertrude Gauscheman. Loving mother of Carol (Daniel) Mioduszewski, Fr. William Fey, O.F.M. Robert (Paula) Fey, Joseph (Carolyn) Fey, Dr.

Patricia (Terry) Rings. Sister-in-law of Virginia Fey of Penn Hills. Also survived by 11 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren. Friends welcome Thurs. 2-4 7-9 at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Heckert Rd, Bakerstown.

Funeral Mass Fri. at 11 a.m. in Holy Sepulcher Church. Dorothy graduated from University of Pittsburgh and attended graduate school at Duquesne Univ. She taught in Pittsburgh Public Schools, St.

Paul's School, Butler, and Holy Sepulcher School, Glade Mills. A member of Holy Sepulcher Church, she was the first woman elected to Church Committee, was a member of first Parish Council, president of Women's Guild, and co-founder of Smiling Seniors. A member of Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, she served as president of Butler County Deanery and Diocesan Chairman of the Family Life Committee. In January 1999, Mrs. Fey was recipient of FEY DOROTHY (CLAIR) 92, of Middlesex, on Feb.

23, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Regis F. Fey. Also preceded by sisters, the late Edith Fogle Gertrude Gauscheman. Loving mother of Carol (Daniel) Mioduszewski, Fr.

William Fey, O.F.M. Robert (Paula) Fey, Joseph (Carolyn) Fey, Dr. Patricia (Terry) Rings. Sister-in-law of Virginia Fey of Penn Hills. Also survived by 11 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren.

Friends welcome Thurs. 2-4 7-9 at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Heckert Rd, Bakerstown. Funeral Mass Fri. at 11 a.m. in Holy Sepulcher Church.

Dorothy graduated from University of Pittsburgh and attended graduate school at Duquesne Univ. She taught in Pittsburgh Public Schools, St. Paul's School, Butler, and Holy Sepulcher School, Glade Mills. A member of Holy Sepulcher Church, she was the first woman elected to Church Committee, was a member of first Parish Council, president of Women's Guild, and co-founder of Smiling Seniors. A member of Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, she served as president of Butler County Deanery and Diocesan Chairman of the Family Life Committee.

In January 1999, Mrs. Fey was recipient of Manifesting the Kingdom Award. She volunteered at Butler Lifeline for 8 years and belonged to Pennsylvanians for Human Life. Additionally, Mrs. Fey was treasurer and bookeeper of Fey Steel Company, Mars.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Holy Sepulcher Bldg Fund, 1304 E. Cruikshank Butler, PA 16002 or Lifeline, 120 E. Jefferson Butler, PA 16001. www.schellhaasfh.com. Send condolences at FILEK THADDIUS J.

Peacefully on Feb. 23, 2009, Ted, age 84, of Oakland. Son of the late Joseph and Eleanor; brother of Matilda (George) Machiko, the late Michael and Leonard Filek, Anne Ciora, Harriet Szurley; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews. Friends welcomed at the JOHN N. ELACHKO FUNERAL HOME, 3447 Dawson Oakland (412-682-3257), FRI.

ONLY 2-4 6-8pm. Blessing Service Fri. at Funeral Home. Interment Private. Send condolences at FLYNN DOROTHY (DAUER) Of Stanton Heights, on Monday, February 23, 2009.

Wife of the late Russell Flynn; beloved mother of Cal Dauer, Sam Hampton, Linda Noftz, Edward and Timothy Flynn and the late Thomas Flynn; also survived by loving buddy, Art DiPofi; also 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; sister of the late Natalie McCoy, Pauline Sishler, Bertha Mitrecic, Emma Flynn, Esther Nacey, Margaret Frye and George Dauer. Friends will be received at McCABE INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut Shadyside on Thurs. 2-4 and 6-8, where a Funeral Service will be held at 8pm. Send condolences at FRY HENRY C.

92, on Tuesday February 24, 2009 of Scott formerly of Reading, PA. Husband of Mary Alice Donley, united in marriage for 65 years. A dedicated family man who is also the father of Peggy (Dan) Carney of Mt. Lebanon, Michael Fry (the late Janet Fry) of Brookline, John Fry of Scott Twp; grandfather of Christopher (Ashly) Carney, Megan (Jim) Gilson, Kevin Carney, Jessica (Mike) Hayes, Michael, Laura, Molly, Sam and Hank Fry, great grandfather of Daesha Fry and Casper Hayes. Mr.

Fry was founder of the Henry C. Fry and a member of the United States Army Military Police during WWII at Camp Lee VA and San Diego, CA. He was a baseball and football athlete at the Reading, PA H.S., an avid hunter and fisherman and had best garden in Scott Friends are being welcomed at THE BEINHAUER FRYER FUNERAL HOME 430 Washington Bridgeville, (412-221-3800) on Thursday 2-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Church, Scott on Friday at 10am. Please view or add tribute at beinhauerfamilyservices.com Send condolences at GABRIEL JOHN E.

Age 63, of South Fayette Township, died peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2009, after surviving cancer for six years. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by loved ones. He was born on June 24, 1945, in New Castle, Pa to a loving family that included his late parents, Anthony and Mary Gabriel, and late brothers, Ken and Tom. John was director of the Commission BENDICK RITA Y. 68, born June 1, 1940, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at Shadyside Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Born the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Bertovich of Cherry Valley, PA is survived by her loving husband of 47 years John Bendick, Sr. and sons, John Jr. (Donna), Tim Sr. (Mary Kay), one daughter, Kelly Morton (Shawn), 6 grandchildren, Tim Nicolette, Charlie, Chris, Katie, Hannah and many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a brother, Joseph (Spike) Bertovich, a sister Deanna Bertovich Pace.

biggest pleasure in life was spending time with her family and friends but most of all her grandchildren She graduated from Union High School in 1958 and recently celebrated her 50th class reunion and enjoyed seeing and spending time and recounting high school memories. The family wishes to thank all the cards and prayers received during our illness and request in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jimmy Foundation for cancer research at www.jimmyv.org or the Hillman Cancer Center Patient Care. Friends will be received at LEE MARTIN FUNERAL HOME on Friday, 3-8pm and Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Saturday 11am. Interment will be at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Burgettstown. Send condolences at BRADSHAW JOAN M.

Formerly of North Huntingdon, on Sunday, February 22, 2009. Wife of Harold; beloved mother of Joshua Robert and Justin David Bradshaw; sister of George L. Eastland, Katharine Collins, Joy Patterson and the late William M. Eastland, also survived by nieces and nephews. Joan had an associate degree in Nursing and retired from McKeesport Hospital.

She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and Teamsters Local Contributions acknowledged to St. James Church Compassion Fund, 11524 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235 or American Heart Association. Friends received in the WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on FRIDAY ONLY 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral prayers Saturday 10am, Funeral service in St.

James Church. Send condolences at.