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May 13 2012 Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE 14, 2012 WWW.POST-GAZETTE.COM B-3 B-3 NEWS OBITUARIES LATEST DEATHS The comprehensive report of recent deaths includes three types of obituaries. News obituaries, prepared by our staff, are published at the discretion of our editors. Classified obituaries are paid death notices prepared by funeral home directors. To place a classified obituary call 412-263-1371. To suggest a news obituary, call 412-263-1601.

Funeral home directors may also call 412-2631601 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to note a death for which there is no classified obituary. Those names will be listed under other deaths. CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES ASTORINO, Samuel Carnegie BAKAYSZA, Alice Pollock, West Mifflin BAKER, Alonzo Penn Hills BIAGAS, Wilfred Michael, Mt.

Lebanon, formerly Whitehall BOEHM, Kevin, Cincinnati, formerly Mount Washington BRANDON, Irene Forest Hills BUCKMAN, Jean Ben Avon BUKOVAC, Helen, formerly Oakwood CAPACCIO, Jean C. Muraca CARSON, William Dormont CHEDRICK, Virginia A. Stonebraker, North Huntingdon CUMMINGS, Margaret L. Dinsmore, formerly Baldwin Borough DeGRUTTOLA, Raymond Canonsburg, formerly Dormont FERREY, Helen Brookline FISHER, Henry FRYDRYCH, Doris M. Wilhelms, East McKeesport GLOWARK, Edward T.

GRADNIK, Kathleen, South Side HARRIS, Thelma Jarrell, South Fayette, formerly Sheraden HOFFMAN, Bernard John, North Las Vegas, Nev. HORAK, Stella L. HORNE, Charles Brookline INTERVAL, Florence Avalon JAROSH, Anne L. Schweiger, Whitehall KELLY, Patricia Mount Washington KRAYNACK, Edna M. Michlovic, Drums, Luzerne County, formerly Monroeville LANZINO, Paul Michael South Side LARKIN, Patricia Morningside LYONS, James Bulger MANOWN, George Crafton MARTIN, James L.

III the Cranberry, formerly West View McCARTHY, John Trafford McCLELLAND, James Bethel Park McFERRAN, Katherine Strickler, Upper St. Clair McGINNESS, John Patrick, Bethel Park McMURTRY, Edward McCandless MEDVID, Jean M. Froehlich, Carrick MILLER, James Hampton MILLER, Margaret Mary, formerly Shadyside MILLS, Robert L. MITCHELL, John Baldwin Borough, formerly Houston, Pa. MUSULIN, Mary Borick, Carrick PALMER, Josephine Petraglia, Mount Washington PANDOLPH, Eugene, Upper St.

Clair PAUKSTYS, Mary J. Dell, Crafton POLONCHAK, Julia M. Giglio, Monroeville QUITER, David Ross REGAN, John Mount Washington RIKE, Paul M. SEKERA, John formerly Penn Hills SERRANO, Edith M. Housley ST.

CLAIRE, Linda, Stowe STREIFF, Ruth Blawnox SZPYNDA, Mary TESSARO, Edward Bethel Park TESTA, Vincent J. Mount Washington WHITE, Kevin L. Penn Hills, formerly WINDSTEIN, Roseanne Naples, formerly South Side WOS, Ronald Joseph, Penn Hills YUSHINSKI, Joan Olnick, Penn Hills OTHER DEATHS SMITH, William Washington, Pa. Investment adviser, avid traveler knew how to connect with others By Amy McConnell Schaarsmith Pittsburgh Post-Gazette For decades, Henry Fisher was tops in the local investment business, handling multimillion-dollar refinancing deals and bond sales for municipalities and government authorities throughout southwest Pennsylvania. Whether it was with Aliquippa or the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, the thrill of closing a deal with a client a deal that he, as the owner of his own company, had found and pursued thrilled Mr.

Fisher, according to his friends and family members. And at the same time, they said, he made time for them, too, whether it was leading his family on hikes in the Grand Tetons or doing a favor for a friend. is truly a gentleman kind, compassionate, understanding, warm, said Mel Weinstein, Kennedy treasurer and Mr. friend of nearly 40 years. knew his business so well, and any time called upon, he would drop what he was doing to assist Mr.

Fisher, of Squirrel Hill, died on Thursday of complications from pneumonia. He was 76. Born in East End, Mr. Fisher focused early on his priorities: raise a family, own his own business and travel to all seven continents. Mr.

Fisher graduated from Peabody High School in 1954. After serving in the Marines as a corporal from 1954 to 1956 including a stint in the Korean War he returned to Pittsburgh to study English at the University of Pittsburgh, from which he graduated with a degree in 1960. From there, Mr. Fisher went to work for his uncle at the investment banking company Singer Dean and Scribner, where he worked from 1961 to 1969, leaving the firm as a general partner a year after graduating from the University of Wharton School of Business. He then joined investment banking firm Chaplin McGuinness as executive vice president, where he worked until starting his own company called Henry Fisher Municipals until he renamed it Commonwealth Securities and Investment Inc.

in 1974. At first, said his son Andrew Fisher, the business was a one-man show that his business acumen, drive to succeed and love of sealing a deal developed into a thriving firm that specialized in bond trad- ing, municipal underwriting, refinancing and other financial transactions. pleasure in the business was the deal-making, the chase, finding somebody you want to go and work with and proving to them the right person for them and then closing and seeing the smile on their said Andrew Fisher, an investment adviser in Squirrel Hill. was not a salesman, he was a deal- maker and he was one of the best in the To help develop business, Mr. Fisher was among the dozens of investment bankers, insurance brokers and other vendors who hosted for public officials at Seven Springs each spring for decades, said his longtime friend Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Senior Judge Robert C.

Gallo. There, among the meeting and greeting, everyone thought the world of Mr. Fisher, Mr. Gallo said. was knowledgeable and very ingratiating and very likeable and everyone liked Judge Gallo said.

could get along with both sides of an issue and he was skilled in navigating both In navigating that world, however, Mr. Fisher did run afoul of the Securities and Exchange Commission in 1981, in connection with a kickback scheme between 1976 and 1978 involving the refinancing of municipal bond issues. Without admitting wrongdoing, Mr. Fisher agreed not to act as a consultant or adviser on municipal bond issues for four months, and paid $81,000 to a New York broker whose employees had allegedly been involved in the scheme with Mr. Fisher.

Mr. Fisher never felt he had anything to apologize for after that run-in with the SEC, Mr. Weinstein said. If he had, he would have done so. never changed Mr.

Weinstein said. never brought him With that incident behind him, Mr. Fisher continued building his business and working toward his goal of traveling to all seven continents. He and his wife, Ann, took their boys, Andrew and William, on many trips out west the Grand Tetons were a particular favorite and when the children were older, he traveled even more widely to Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands and the mountains of South America. His father was a natural explorer, and loved the outdoors mountain climbing, hiking and spelunking passionately, Andrew Fisher said.

He ultimately achieved his other life goal, visiting all 50 states and 40 countries on all seven continents. accomplished most things he wanted to accomplish in Andrew Fisher said. As his business grew, Mr. Fisher proved himself a worthy ally of local municipalities, his friends said. While most consultants would try to sell Kennedy on financing and other services, Mr.

Weinstein said, Mr. Fisher was different, explaining the pros and cons of a financial decision and sometimes even warning against issuing new debt. was the guy who would sit you down and say, you sure you want to do Mr. Weinstein said. Late in life, Mr.

Fisher also became active politically, contributing generously to candidates of both parties although he tended to lean Republican. During the late 1990s, Mr. Fisher also served as the delegate to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission, and as commissioner and executive committee member of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission from 1999 to 2004. He co-founded the Pittsburgh chapter of the Sierra Club and was a member of professional associations and clubs. In addition to his wife and sons, Mr.

Fisher is survived by his sister, Joanne Gobran of New Hope, three brothers, Alan Fisher of New York City, Douglas Fisher of Surf City, N.C. and Gerald Fisher of Chicago; and five grandchildren. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons Funeral Home at 4900 Centre Ave. at Devonshire Street today from 2 to 4 p.m.

and from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral and interment will be private. The family suggests gifts to the University of Pittsburgh in support of disease research or the Falk School. Checks may be made payable to the University of Pittsburgh, indicating in the memo line either disease research in memory of Henry or School in memory of Henry and sent to the University of Pittsburgh MHSF, Attn: Jim Olsen, 3600 Forbes Suite Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Amy McConnell Schaarsmith: or 412-263-1719.

HENRY FISHER Feb. 17, 1936 May 10, 2012 TODAY SHADYSIDE: The Association of University People, an organization for 50-plus singles, will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Friends Meeting House, Ellsworth Avenue. Three one-act plays written, produced and performed by the members will be presented. The cost is $7 for guests.

For more information, 412-734-8445, www. pittsburghsinglesaup.org. TUESDAY DOWNTOWN: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will hold a session to collect input from the community concerning the future direction of library system. The session will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Downtown and Business Branch, 612 Smithfield St.

The session is a segment of the second phase of a three-part planning process. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with board and staff members The session is open to all ages. Past participants and newcomers are welcome to attend. Participants may any attend session regardless of where they reside. WEDNESDAY DOWNTOWN: The YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh will hold its 30th annual Tribute to Women Leadership Awards luncheon at the Westin Convention Center, 1000 Penn Ave.

The luncheon will take place at noon, preceded by a silent auction at 11 a.m. The cost is $70 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10. Proceeds from the event support the programs and services. For more information, 412-255-1262 or email HOMEWOOD: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh planning session at the Homewood Branch, 7101 Hamilton 6 to 7:30 p.m. See Tuesday entry for details.

THURSDAY DOWNTOWN: The topic for the next event in the series of Thursday afternoon programs at the Downtown and Business Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will be for Today, Tomorrow and the Nadav Baum, executive vice president of BPU Investments, will discuss strategies so investors can manage their assets so that principal and income keep pace with inflation as well as tax status, risk tolerance, expectation of return and time horizons to achieve their goals. The program, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at the branch library, 612 Smithfield St. KNOXVILLE: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh planning session at the Knoxville Branch, 400 Brownsville Road, 6 to 7:30 p.m. See Tuesday entry for details.

LAWRENCEVILLE: Railroad Riot of will be the topic for discussion at the meeting of Lawrenceville Historical Society. The speaker will be Charles McCollester, author of of The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 7 p.m. in the McVey Auditorium, Canterbury Place, 310 Fisk St. HIGHLAND PARK: Lodro Rinzler, author of Buddha Walks Into A Bar: A Guide To Life For A New will speak from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Shambha- la Meditation Center, 733 N.

Highland Ave. (rear carriage house). The talk is for those who are disillusioned by the state of the world; who like drinking beer and having sex and who hate being preached at; and who are striving to deepen their social interactions beyond the digital realms of Twitter and Facebook. Suggested donation, $10. To register or for more information, www.pittsburgh.shamb- hala.org or 412-925-1062.

SHADYSIDE: The choirs of Calvary and St. Andrew Episcopal churches will perform an evensong program to mark the feast of the Ascension at 7:30 p.m. in Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave. at Walnut Street. The program will include works by Dyson and Frinzi.

For more information, www.calvarypgh.org or 412-661-0120. SATURDAY DOWNTOWN: The Pittsburgh chapter of SCORE will offer its Business workshop at the PNC YMCA, Second Floor, 236 Fifth Ave; registration will be at 8 a.m. and the workshop will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Topics include why and how to develop a business plan, how to finance a small business, how to borrow from a bank, accounting and tax requirements for small businesses, how to market a small business.

etc. The cost is $45, veterans may attend free of charge. Advanced registration is recommended. To register, www. pittsburgh.score.org.

STRIP DISTICT: The fifth annual Touch-A-Truck event, sponsored by the Junior League of Pitts- burgh, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, at the parking lot at 15th and Smallman streets. The event gives children of all ages the opportunity to explore heavy machinery and meet the people who build, protect and serve the Pittsburgh region. Participants will have the opportunity to get behind the wheels, honk horns and meet the men and women to drive the big trucks. Tickets are $5 for attendees over the age of 12 months.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Junior programs to improve the lives of women and children in Pittsburgh. For more information, gmail.com or 412-488-9270. LAWRENCEVILLE: Do (Take Two), An Upper Lawrenceville Love a free mass wedding vow renewal celebration hosted by the Leadership Development Initiative of Leadership Pittsburgh will take place at 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Lawrenceville Goodwill, 118 52nd St. Following the nuptials, there will be live music by Slim Forsythe and his New Payday Loners, refreshments, and the opportunity to contribute to and sample from Largest Cookie Table.

In addition, there will be the premiere of a documentary film highlighting Upper Lawrenceville. Parking will be available in the West Penn Hospital lot. SUNDAY HOMEWOOD: Carrone Baptist Church, 7119 Frankstown will celebrate its 127th anniversary with a 10:45 a.m. morning service. The guest speaker will be the Rev.

Gary Brandon, pastor of Mount Pisgah Baptist Temple, Asbury Park, N.J. There will be an afternoon program featuring Messengers in concert at 4 p.m. Dinner will be served after the morning service and refreshments after the afternoon program. For more information, 412-687-1819 OVERBROOK: St. Norbert Parish will sponsor a spaghetti dinner from 3 to 7 p.m.

in the parish Hall. The menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, garlic toast, salad, beverage and dessert. The cost is $9 for adults, children under 12, $5. Take out orders available. For take out orders, 412-881-8201.

GARFIELD: The Morningside Church of God In Christ will hold its annual Board Day event at 4 p.m. in the church, 5173 Dearborn St. The speaker will be Fannie Greene of Zion Church of God in Christ. To list events happening within the city limits, fax information to City Calendar, 412-391-8452 or e-mail to com, for consideration. CITY CALENDAR EVENTS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD Cont.

on Next Page Classified Obituaries ASTORINO DR. SAMUEL J. A long-time professor and lawyer, passed peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, May 12, 2012. He was born on June 6, 1932, and lived fully his 79 years. Sam was born in East Carnegie and lived with his wife, Isabella (Vitale) of 51 years in Carnegie.

In addition to being survived by his loving wife, Sam is survived by daughters, Elisa Astorino and Anita (Joe) Kulik and his son, Christopher Astorino. After serving in the United States Army, Sam attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he received his Bachelor, Masters, and PhD in history. While working on his degrees, Sam taught at the University of Pittsburgh, then moved on to teach at Waynesburg College and St. Vincent College. He became a professor of history at Duquesne University in 1964, rising to the position of Chairman of the Department of History.

Sam then pursued a career in law, receiving his Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University in 1982. Sam served as a professor of law at Duquesne from 1984 until his retirement this year. "Dr. Sam" was a prominent legal scholar, and served as consultant to many international schools and organizations. He especially enjoyed teaching courses for law school, each summer, in Rome, Italy.

Sam wrote many different history and law articles and publications, and served many years, preparing students for the Pennsylvania Bar exam. Sam was well known for his love of his Catholic faith, and his love for a good cigar. He was also very proud of his Italian heritage, and was involved in several Italian-American organizations. Sam's commitment to education ASTORINO DR. SAMUEL J.

A long-time professor and lawyer, passed peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, May 12, 2012. He was born on June 6, 1932, and lived fully his 79 years. Sam was born in East Carnegie and lived with his wife, Isabella (Vitale) of 51 years in Carnegie. In addition to being survived by his loving wife, Sam is survived by daughters, Elisa Astorino and Anita (Joe) Kulik and his son, Christopher Astorino. After serving in the United States Army, Sam attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he received his Bachelor, Masters, and PhD in history.

While working on his degrees, Sam taught at the University of Pittsburgh, then moved on to teach at Waynesburg College and St. Vincent College. He became a professor of history at Duquesne University in 1964, rising to the position of Chairman of the Department of History. Sam then pursued a career in law, receiving his Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University in 1982. Sam served as a professor of law at Duquesne from 1984 until his retirement this year.

"Dr. Sam" was a prominent legal scholar, and served as consultant to many international schools and organizations. He especially enjoyed teaching courses for law school, each summer, in Rome, Italy. Sam wrote many different history and law articles and publications, and served many years, preparing students for the Pennsylvania Bar exam. Sam was well known for his love of his Catholic faith, and his love for a good cigar.

He was also very proud of his Italian heritage, and was involved in several Italian-American organizations. Sam's commitment to education and public service earned him accolades from his students, and from various organizations, including being named Paul Harris Fellow from the Parkway West Rotary Club. Sam was the son of the late Dominic and Filomena Astorino, and was brother of the late Anthony Astorino. In addition to his wife and children, Sam is survived by his sister, Tina (Frank) Goveassazo and sister-in-law Carmine Astorino. He will be remembered fondly by his grandchildren, Sarah and Joseph Kulik, and his many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be welcome on Monday, 6-8 p.m., and Tuesday, 2-4, 6-8 p.m., at the BAGNATO FUNERAL HOME, Jefferson Carnegie. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Simon and Jude Church, in Greentree, on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Add a tribute at: www.bagnatofuneralhome.com Send condolences at BAKAYSZA ALICE (POLLOCK) On May 11, 2012, age 85, of West Mifflin. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Bakaysza; loving mother of Nicholas (Donna) Bakaysza, and Andrew (the late Sharon) Bakaysza.

Member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, and was an active leader with her husband in the Boy Scouts of America. Friends will be received on Sunday, from 7-9 p.m., and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, 3511 Main Munhall, 412-461-6394, where Panachida Services will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m.

in St. Nicholas BAKAYSZA ALICE (POLLOCK) On May 11, 2012, age 85, of West Mifflin. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Bakaysza; loving mother of Nicholas (Donna) Bakaysza, and Andrew (the late Sharon) Bakaysza. Member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, and was an active leader with her husband in the Boy Scouts of America.

Friends will be received on Sunday, from 7-9 p.m., and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, 3511 Main Munhall, 412-461-6394, where Panachida Services will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church.

EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Please share your memories and condolences at: georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Send condolences at BAKER ALONZO Of Penn Hills, passed peacefully on May 11, 2012. Loving son of Lila Fisher and Allen Washington; beloved father of Almel, Stacey, and Alonda Baker; caring grandfather of 11; cherished brother of Dwight (Eugenia), Allen (Elizabeth), Lamont, Pierce, Estelle, Tracey (Don), Steven; also many other relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday, 4-8 p.m., SPRIGGS WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N. Lang E.E., where services will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m.

Send condolences at BIAGAS WILFRED MICHAEL Ph.D. Age 88, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Whitehall, on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Victoria Efthim Biagas; loving father of Katherine Biagas (Robert Whalen) and Barbara Biagas (Marc Zilversmit); dear brother of the late William and Nathan Biagas; cherished grandfather of Alison and Jacob Zilversmit. Wilfred graduated with an MS in Chemistry from the University of BIAGAS WILFRED MICHAEL Ph.D.

Age 88, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Whitehall, on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Victoria Efthim Biagas; loving father of Katherine Biagas (Robert Whalen) and Barbara Biagas (Marc Zilversmit); dear brother of the late William and Nathan Biagas; cherished grandfather of Alison and Jacob Zilversmit. Wilfred graduated with an MS in Chemistry from the University of Chicago, and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from St. Louis University.

He served in the United State Army Air Corps during WWII in the Phillipines. He was the former Chairman of the Dept. of Physical Sciences and Mathematics at Point Park University. He was the former owner of the Village Dairy in Mt. Lebanon.

Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUE RS. Friends welcome at 2630 W. Liberty Dormont, 412-531-4000 on Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Trisagion Service Monday 7:30 p.m. Additional visitation Tuesday, from 10-11 a.m.

at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 123 Gilkeson Pittsburgh, PA 15228, where Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Entombment Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Attn: Leslie Dunn, 3459 Fifth 4-W Montefiore, Suite 420, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Please view or add tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences at BOEHM KEVIN Age 46, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Mt.

Washington, on May 12, 2012, lost his courageous battle with cancer. Beloved son of Claire (Katz) and the late Kenneth; former husband of Tammy Asterino; cherished father of Kasey, Brittany and Keeley; dear brother of Kurt (Debra), Russell, Guy, Mary Lou, George, Paul, Vince and Diane; treasured uncle, cousin, nephew and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to Kevin Boehm Memorial Fund First National Bank, 540 North Pointe BOEHM KEVIN Age 46, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Mt. Washington, on May 12, 2012, lost his courageous battle with cancer. Beloved son of Claire (Katz) and the late Kenneth; former husband of Tammy Asterino; cherished father of Kasey, Brittany and Keeley; dear brother of Kurt (Debra), Russell, Guy, Mary Lou, George, Paul, Vince and Diane; treasured uncle, cousin, nephew and friend of many.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to Kevin Boehm Memorial Fund First National Bank, 540 North Pointe Circle, Seven Fields, PA 16046, or any First National Bank branch office. Visitation Tue. from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 600 Dunster PA. 15226.

Mass of Christian Burial Wed. at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Resurrection, 1100 Creedmoor PA 15226. 412-343-1506 or www.ballfc.com. Send condolences at BRANDON IRENE A.

On Friday, May 11, 2012, of Forest Hills. Wife of the late Albert G. Brandon mother of Albert John (Pam) Brandon; loving grandmother of Erica, Benjamin, and Jessica Brandon; sister of Edward Fassel and the late Joseph Fassel; also survived by nieces and nephews. Irene was a proud WWII Navy Veteran serving as a WAVE, and a longtime member and past president of the Forest Hills Garden Club. No public visitation.

Service at Homewood Cemetery Office Chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Everyone please meet at cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Animal Friends or the Pittsburgh Aviary. Arrangements by WOLFE MEMORIAL Forest Hills Chapel, (412) 731-5001. Send condolences at BUCKMAN JEAN S.

Age 94, of Ben Avon, on May 13, 2012. Jean S. Buckman, wife of the late Donald G. Buckman; dear mother of Gary Buckman of Ben Avon, Donald Buckman, Jr. (Theresa) and Scott Buckman (Angela), both of Knoxville, TN; sister of William Smith of Boulder City, NV; also survived by three grandchildren, Mary Jean, Christopher and Anna.

Mrs. Buckman was a member of the Neighborhood Garden Club of Ben Avon. Friends received on Monday from 6-9 p.m. at the McDONALD-LINN FUNERAL HOME, 529 California Avalon. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at Homewood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church 15202 or the Ben Avon Vol. Fire 7219 Church PA 15202. Send condolences at BUKOVAC HELEN On Saturday, May 12, 2012, Helen, age 97, formerly of Oakwood. Wife of the late Anthony beloved mother of Kathy (Gerry) Diggans and James A. (Janice) Bukovac; loving grandmother of Bryan and Brad Diggans and Julie (Dan) Cowden; and great-grandmother of Alex Cowden; sister of the late Mary Pataky, Margaret Roscheck, Elizabeth Panek and Andrew and Joseph Novak; also numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends received at the HERSHBERGER-STOYER INC. FUNERAL HOME, 170 Noble Crafton, PA 15205, (412) 921-0213 on Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service on Wed. at 11 a.m. in the Crafton United Presbyterian Church, 80 Bradford Crafton.

If desired, memorials may be made to.