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Nov 24 2007 PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2007 WWW.POST-GAZETTE.COM B-6 By Claire Noland Los Angeles Times Michael Blodgett, an actor best known for his role as Lance Rocke in the 1970 cult film the Valley of the who went on to write novels and screenplays, died on Nov. 14 at his Los Angeles home of an apparent heart attack, his ex-wife Lanetta Blodgett said. He was 68. Mr. Blodgett found early success as a television host, first in 1967 as the emcee of a beach-party pop-music program that aired on a Los Angeles TV station.

Appearing bare-chested with white duck pants and long, curly blond hair, he interacted with the teenage audience and interviewed the musical guests. The next year he switched to more serious fare with Michael Blodgett on another station. The 90-minute talk show ran Saturday nights and featured such guests as composer Henry Mancini, actresses Connie Stevens and Agnes Moorehead and comedian Pat Paulsen. By 1970, he had resumed acting on TV and in movies, including the Valley of the the X-rated film about an all-girl rock roll band that was directed by Russ Meyer and written by film critic Roger Ebert. That same year he also appeared in the Kirk Douglas western Was a Crooked and a year later starred in Velvet Mr.

Blodgett switched his focus to writing novels in the 1970s, and some of his stories were later turned into movies. He had a best-seller with the 1982 thriller and then teamed with writing partner Dennis Shryack. Mr. Blodgett and Mr. Shryack turned Mr.

and the published in 1982, into a screenplay for the 1988 Chuck Norris martial arts movie. The pair also co-wrote the screenplays for the 1989 Tom Hanks comedy and and the 1987 Burt Reyn- olds action movie On his own, Mr. Blodgett adapted his novel White for the screenplay of the 1998 action thriller set in World War II and wrote the screenplay for a 1991 mob movie. Born Sept. 26, 1939, in Minneapolis, he attended the University of Minnesota and began acting in his hometown before moving to Los Angeles.

He earned a political science degree from what is now California State University, Los Angeles. Actor in the Valley of the MICHAEL BLODGETT Sept. 20, 1939-Nov. 14, 2007 Cont. from Previous Page Cont.

on Next Page CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES rs. Family requests memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (888-227-5445) or to St. Alphonsus Church, 201 Church Road, Wexford, PA 15090. Send condolences at GABLE ANNA M. Age 42 of Sharpsburg on Wed.

Nov. 21, 2007; loving daughter of Frank and Sophia (Sundo) Gable; beloved sister of Shirley Engel (David); cherished aunt of Matthew and Philip Sundo; Friends received SUNDAY 1 pm till 9 pm at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC. corner of Main and 9th Shaprsburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Mon. at 10 am, Madonna Jerusalem Church.

Anna was a loved volunteer at Health South, Harmarville. Send condolences at GERMAINE CYNTHIA 55, of Pittsburgh, on Saturday, November 24, 2007. Daughter of Lillian Carangi Germaine of West Pittsburg, PA and the late Anthony Germaine, Jr. Survived by her 16 foster children and her many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. She was a teacher of the hearing impaired for the Pittsburgh Public Schools and interpreter for the deaf community; member of St.

Justin Parish and active in the Cursillo Movement. Visitation Monday 7-9 pm, Tuesday 2-4 7-9 pm at the ED DON DeCARBO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 941 S. Mill Street, New Castle. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 am, at St. Vincent de Paul Church, New Castle.

Memorial contributions to the Cynthia Germaine Memorial Fund, P. O. Box 61, W. Pittsburg, PA 16160. Send condolences at GLONINGER REVEREND HUGH M.

On Thursday November 22, 2007, Rev. Hugh M. Gloninger, beloved brother of Anne G. McAuley and Mary (Mimi) G. Fleury, and the late Lt.

John R. Gloninger, James Ledlie Gloninger and David Gloninger. Son of the late John R. and Catherine McMullen Gloninger. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Father Gloninger was ordained on May 26, 1956 and served as Secretary to Bishop Leonard from 1969 to 1971, during which time he served as the Diocesean Vocation Director. He served as Pastor to St. Sylvester Church from 1971 to 1989, and as Pastor of St. Paul Church (Butler) from 1989 until his retirement in 2001. Father Gloninger also served as a Diocesean Tribunal Judge, the Dean of the South Hills Deanery and the Dean of the Butler Deanery.

Friends will be received OHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS INC. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street Sunday 2-4 6-8pm. Funeral Monday, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Bishop Paul Bradley in St. Paul Cathedral Send condolences at GREEN CHARLES RICHARD Peacefully, at age 81, on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, of Baldwin, formerly of Carrick.

Devoted husband of Yvonne (Taylor) Green; loving father of Susan Green (Joe) Slowik, Richard (Stephanie) Green, Lynda Green (Mike) Scahill and David (Marsha) Green; awesome pap to grandchildren, Matthew, Andy, Rebecca and Rachel Slowik, Ashley Green and Sara Green (Nathan) DePierre, Zachary, Jordan and Taylor Scahill, Tyler and Brenna Green; brother of Harry Green. Dick served in the U.S. Army Air Corp, was a proud member of the Structural Ironworkers Local and Christ United Methodist Church. Friends will be received at the OHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Sunday from 1-9 p.m., where Funeral Services will be held Monday morning at 11:00 a.m.

If desired, family suggests contributions to Prime Time Adult Day Care, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102. WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM Send condolences at GROUDINE ESTHER GLICK On Saturday, November 24, 2007; Loving wife of the late Norman A. Groudine. Beloved mother of Judith (Howard) Finkel of Houston, TX, Mark Groudine (Cynthia Putnam) of Seattle, WA, and Beverly Groudine of Chicago, IL. Dear sister of Anna Goldblatt and Miriam Dickman both of Pittsburgh, Shirley Light of Silver Spring, MD, and the late Goldye Florman.

Beloved grandmother of Michelle Finkel (David Presser) and Eric Finkel. Beloved great-grandmother of Sia Naomi Presser. Also survived by beloved nieces nephews and many dear friends. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside, on Monday at 1:00 PM. Visitation one hour prior to services (12 noon 1 PM).

Interment Shaare Torah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Weintraub Groudine Fund of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 or a charity of the donor's choice. Send condolences at HOFSTETTER GLORIA M. (PEIFER) Age 81, of Allison Park, on Thursday, November 22, 2007. Dear friend of Vern Bailey.

Former spouse of John J. Gethen. Mother of John L. (Karen) Gethen, James E. (Liane) Gethen and Joan E.

(Al) Goncar; grandmother of Christina (Rick) Berry, Beth and Patricia Goncar, Marc and Steven Gethen, Jaime Smith and the late John M. Gethen; also six great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Sister of Paul Peifer, Patricia Graham, Evonne Betty Ann France, Darlene Gray and the late Kenneth and Eugene Peifer. No visitation. A Memorial Service will be held in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Etna on Tuesday at 12 noon.

Contributions may be made to the church. Arrangements by BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD. Glenshaw. Send condolences at JANCEL WALTER Suddenly on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, age 55. Beloved husband of Marlene; father of James (Lisa) and Michael; son of Mary Lou Skirda and the late Albert; son-in-law of Rose and the late Frank Schrello; brother of Louis, Diane Veitch, Sandra Reinhart, Cynthia Schaaf and the late twin brother Michael.

Friends received at the BRUSCO-NAPIER FUNERAL HOME, LTD. Broadway Shiras Beechview, 2-4, 7-9 Saturday, Sunday. Mass in St. Catherine of Siena Church Monday, 10 A.M. Send condolences at JORDEN SISTER ISABELLE, SC Sister Isabelle Jorden, SC, (formerly, Sister M.

Aloysius), age 87, died Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2007, at Caritas Christi, the motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity in Greensurg. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas J. and Mary (Higginbottom) Jorden, five brothers: Clyde Ralph Thomas Robert M. and Raymond Jorden and a sister, Violet (Jorden) Michel, she is survived by nieces and nephews. A native of Bridgeport, Ohio, Sister Isabelle entered the congregation of the Sisters of Charity on July 1, 1943, from Saint Anthony Parish, Bridgeport, Ohio.

She earned a degree in psychology from Seton Hill University, a nursing diploma as a registered nurse, from Pittsburgh Hospital School of Nursing and a degree in counseling and guidance from Duquesne University. Prior to her distinguished nursing career, Sister Isabelle taught students in the Greensburg and Pittsburgh diocesan schools. Sister Isabelle ministered as a nursing supervisor at the former Pittsburgh Hospital from 1948-1957, and as an instructor in the school of nursing, 1957-1958. From 1959-1965, she was assigned as a nursing supervisor at Jeannette District Memorial Hospital, now Mercy Jeannette. She served as nursing supervisor at the former Roselia Founding and Maternity Hospital from 1967-1969.

In 1969, Sister Isabelle was named assistant dean of students at Seton Hill University and then became the coordinator of health and counseling services at the university from 1970-1986. In 1981, Sister Isabelle was certified in adult primary care as a nurse practitioner by the University of Pittsburgh. She was then appointed manager and co-manager, 1986-1999, of Gilbert Straub Plaza, an apartment complex for senior citizens in South Greensburg. Sister Isabelle retired to Caritas Christi in 1999. Sister Vivien Linkhauer.

Provincial Superior of the Sisters of Charity stated, Isabelle loved being in the healing profession and was a nurse and nurse practitioner par excellence! She was always learning how to do it better and was ever ready to serve others. In retirement, her gentle spirit continued to touch many lives, bringing new life to In reflecting on her life, Sister Isabelle spoke the words of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, await Your will in certain reaching out for the things ahead, looking steadfastly Friends received Sunday and Monday at Caritas Christi, 459 Mt. Thor Road, Greensburg, PA 2-7 pm. Funeral Mass on Monday 7 pm at Chapel of the Assumption, Caritas Christi. Burial, Cemetery, Seton Hill, Greensburg, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Charity, De Paul Center, 463 Mt. Thor Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. Send condolences at KING EDWARD, SR. 80, of Connellsville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007 in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt.

Pleasant, after a long, severe illness and having received extended care for several years. Leo was born Sept. 13, 1927 in Connellsville, a son of the late Joseph R. and Jane J. Duncan King.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society. He was retired from the and CSX railroads, where he was a master machinist for 42 years. Leo graduated from Connellsville High School, where he excelled in basketball and football and was on the 1945 ball team that won its section title. Leo graduated in 1945 and attended East Kentucky University on a football scholarship. He then served in the Navy.

He was a regular member of Connellsville Elks, Moose and Eagles. Leo enjoyed all sports, but was partial to certain teams, such as the Steelers, Notre Dame, Pitt and Penn State. Leo is survived by two sons, Anthony J. King and wife Lisa of Charlotte, NC and Edward L. King Jr.

of Penn Hills; a daughter, Patricia Ann Falcone of White Oak; two grandsons, Anthony and Joseph King; a brother, Patrick H. King and wife Claira of Pittsburgh; a sister, Catherine J. Goron and husband, Raymond of Greensburg; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. In addition to his parents, Leo was predeceased by his wife, Josephine Mascia King and two brothers, Joseph R. King Jr.

and John T. King. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S.

First Street, West Side, Connellsville. A blessing service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home followed by a funeral mass at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Terry Herck as celebrant.

Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Military services will be held at graveside by members of American Legion Post 301, VFW Post 21 and American Legion Trotter Post 762. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Immaculate Conception Holy Name Society, Moose Lodge 16 F.O. Eagles 493 or B.P.O Elks Lodge 503, all of Connellsville.

Send condolences at LATTNER PAULETTE JOY On Thursday, November 22, 2007. Daughter of the late John and Shirley Schmiedlin Lattner; beloved sister of Henry J. (Marilyn) Lattner and John F. (Leslie) Lattner; survived also by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Saturday 7-9 P.M.

and Sunday 2-4 7-9 P.M. at 3724 California at Cooper NS. Funeral Service Monday, 10AM. Send condolences at LUKSIK EDWARD JR. Of Upper St.

Clair, formerly of Brookline and Deer Park, NY, peacefully, on Saturday, November 24, 2007. Beloved husband of Angela (Aiose); father of Cindi (Vince) Iuliano, Patti (Jim) Olsen, Sandy Daly, Laura Luksik, Vikki Chombok and Ed C. Luksik; son of Edward J. Luksik of Brookline; brother of Robert G. Luksik; grandfather of Lindsay, Samantha, Ryan, Jessica and Edward; nephew of Rosemarie Wilkes and Ludmilla and Bernard Luksik.

Friends may call at FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME, 1065 Brookline 412-561-0380 Monday and Tuesday 2-4 5-8 pm. Service Tuesday evening at 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice 50 Moffett St. Pittsburgh, PA 15243.

www.deborfuneralhome.com Send condolences at LUTZKO JOHN Age 74, of Mt. Lebanon, on Thursday, November 22, 2007. Beloved husband of 51 years to Annemarie (Eckstein) Lutzko. Loving father of Barbara (Don) Stoebe of the Netherlands, Kristina (Peter) Connor of Dallas, TX and Kasandra (Carlos Scott) Lutzko of Upper St. Clair.

Brother of Pauline Harvey of VA and Philip Lutzko of West Mifflin. Also survived by five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington McMurray 724-941-3211. Mon.

2pm until the time of service at 7 pm. Family requests memorial donations to Meals-On-Wheels, Dormont Senior Center, 1444 Hillsdale Suite 15, PA 15216. Please add or view tributes to www.beinhauer.com Send condolences at MALFATTI LORENZO A. Age 84, of Pittsburgh, on Friday, November 23, 2007. Beloved son of the late Ippolito and Mary Malfatti; loving brother of the late Josh Malfatti.

Lawrence is survived by a sister-in-law, many nieces nephews, cousins, numerous friends and Rose and Ida DiRicco. Lorenzo was a world renowned operatic professor who dedicated his life to the performing arts and was a mentor to his many students and friends. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2630 West Liberty Dormont 412-531-4000 Saturday 5-8pm, Sunday 2-4 and 6-8pm where service will be held Monday at 11am. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

An additional celebration of life service will be held at Shadyside Presbyterian Church at a later date. Details about service, memorial donations at www.lorenzomalfatti.org. Please view or add tributes at www.beinhauer.com Send condolences at MALONEY REV. JOHN P. 69, on Nov.

22, 2007. Born on April 4, 1938 in Pittsburgh, son of the late John P. and Catherine R. (Quinlan) Maloney. Brother of Mary Ann Husar and Daniel L.

Maloney. Nephew of Regina "Jean" Quinlan. Cousin of Mary Agnes Benson. Dear friend of Rev. William J.

Ritzert. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends welcome Sun. Mon. 1-4 7-9 at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Heckert Rd, Bakerstown, Richland Twp, 724-443-1505.

Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Sepulcher Church on Tues. at 11 am with Most Rev. Paul J. Bradley, celebrant. Interment in Mt.

Carmel Cemetery, Penn Hills. Fr. Maloney was raised in Lawrenceville, where he attended St. Mary's School on 46th St. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and St.

Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. He was ordained on May 9, 1964 by Bishop John Wright in St. Paul's Cathedral. Fr. Maloney was Parochial Vicar at Nativity of Our Lord Church, North Side, from 1964-1971, Parochial Vicar at St.

Philip Church, Crafton, from 1971-1973, Parochial Vicar at St. Kieran Church, Lawrenceville, 1973-1979, Pastor of St. Michael Church, South Side, 1979-1982, and Pastor of Holy Sepulcher Church, Glade Mills, Butler County, 1982-2004. He served on the Priest Council from 1990-2002, the College of Consultors from 1994-1998, and was instrumental in fund-raising, growing, and building the current church for Holy Sepulcher Parish. Fr.

Maloney had a remarkable ability with names and knew first hand the name of every child at each parish he served during his 43 years of priestly ministry. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice. www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences at MARRICCO MARIO Age 69, of Butler, Pennsylvania died Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 2:50 a.m. in the U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylania.

Born November 13, 1938 in Salavacava, Italy, he was the son of the late Luciano and Pasqualina Marricco. Mr. Marricco was owner of Winky's Restaurant, Jolly Roger Drive-In, and several Mister Donuts and Dunkin Donuts. He was an avid accordion player, stained glass artist, author and entrepreneur. He enjoyed showing antique aguars, as well as landscaping, gardening and traveling.

Mr. Marricco is survived by his wife, Mitzi Todorich Marricco of 46 ears; one daughter, Eleanor Christopher and her husband, James of Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania; one brother, John Marricco and his wife, Audrey, of Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania; two sisters, Vincie Piccolino and her husband, Alex, of Murrysville, Pennsylvania and Lena Piccolino and her husband, Anthony, of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania; number of nieces and nephews and a number of great nieces and nephews. Friends received at the THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania 724-287-3706 on Sunday, November 25, 2007 from 7 to 9 and Monday, November 26, 2007 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. where services will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Dennis W.

Molnar, of Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church (USA), officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, East McKeesport. Information and Private Guest Book is available at www.thompson-miller.com Send condolences at MARTELL MARY Passed away on Thanksgiving, November 22, 2007. Beloved mother of Joan Martell of Wilkinsburg; cherished aunt of Michelle Pryzbylski, Patricia Waronsky, Michael and Gregory Popko, Sam LoPresti, Pauline Dahl, Michael Kedulick, and their families. Loving wife of Joseph Martell, deceased.

She will always be remembered for her loving and caring soul and her ability to make us all laugh. Friends will be received at the A.J. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 555 Fifth Clairton, PA 15025, 412-233-5700 on Sunday from 12-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral service at St. Serbian Orthodox Church on 3rd Street in Clairton, PA on Monday at 12pm.

www.bekavacfuneralhome.com Send condolences at MARTIN ALICE MAE Age 86, of West Mifflin, on November 21, 2007, after a lengthy illness. Beloved mother of Emma Gilliard (Leroy), Woodrow Martin (Sandy) and James Martin. Also survived by her sister Dolly Mae Self of NJ and eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitations on Monday 2-8 pm TUNIE FUNERAL HOME 218 E. 11th Homestead.

Funeral Service 11 am on Tuesday at the 2nd Baptist Church, W. 12 Homestead. Interment Homestead Cemetery. Send condolences at McCLAIN KATHRYN Kathryn McClain, 95, of Urbana, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away Friday in Urbana, OH. She is survived by a daughter Suzanne Brewer of Dublin, OH, a son; David (Kathy) McClain of Las Vegas, NV, five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; three nephews; preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, David Paul McClain, and also two sisters.

Services will be held at convenience of family in the WALTER-SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, OH. Contributions may be made in memory to the Urbana United Methodist Church, 238 N. Main Street, Urbana, OH 43078 or to the Caring Kitchen 300 Miami Street, Urbana, OH 43078. Send condolences at McGUIRE SOPHIA Age 88, of Lawrenceville, on Wed. Nov.

21, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Charles Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Sophie owned and operated Beauty Salon on Butler St. for 50 years. Visitation at the FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY LTD, Butler at 46th Lawrenceville SUNDAY 2-4 7-9, where service will be held Mon.

11am. www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences at McINTOSH CHARLES M. From Passavant Retirement Center died Oct. 25, 2007. After 85 years of excellent health, his four month decline from a brain tumor was relatively pain free.

He died peacefully in his home with the support of family, friends and the Butler County VNA Hospice. He donated his whole body to MedCure for medical research. Born Sept. 23, 1921, Charles grew up in Erie County, PA, attended Mill-Creek High School, was a B26 pilot in WWII, a in Indiana, PA and a teacher in Pittsburgh for many ears. Surviving are his wife Emma, daughters Carolyn Johnston (Joe) of Pittsburgh, Meredith McIntosh of Asheville, NC and brother Emmett (Margaret) of Erie.

A memorial service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Hiland Presbyterian Church, 845 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the North Hills Food Bank. Send condolences at McLACHLAN MARJORIE MAXINE (BARNES) On Saturday, November 17, 2007, age 85, of Monroeville. Margie was retired from Sears in Penn Center.

She was member of the Union Presbyterian Church of Wilmerding, The Friendship Club of Monroeville and the Monroeville Senior Center. A daughter of the late Elmer and Grace Mae (Shew) Barnes; step daughter of the late Ruth (Lusk) Barnes; wife of the late John M. McLachlan; beloved mother of John A. McLachlan and his wife Christopher McLachlan and Grace Kissane and her husband Jack Kissane; dear grandmother of Lisa Carey and her husband David Carey, James McLachlan and his wife Susan McLachlan, Alexander McLachlan and his wife Mary Turner, David Kissane and his wife Rebecca Kissane, Kelsey McLachlan and her husband Brian Sharpe; loving great grandmother of Elisabeth, Catherine, David William III and Ava Carey, Ian, Cameron, Molly and Lyle McLachlan; sister of the late Billy (Peggy) Barnes and Betty (Joseph) Sandor. Also survived by nieces nephews.

Friends received ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Ave. Wilmerding, PA 15148 412-824-4332 on Mon. Nov. 26, 2007 from 6-9pm and Tues. Nov.

27, 2007 from 2-4 and 6-9pm. Service in funeral home on Wed. Nov. 28, 2007 at followed by service in Union Presbyterian Church at Interment Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Union Presbyterian Church, Marguerite and Frank Streets, Wilmerding, PA 15148.

Send condolences at MOREA ELINORE JUNE SCOTT Age 74, on Nov. 22, 2007 of Shaler Twp. Wife of 51 years to Frank H. Morea; mother of Frank J. Morea and wife Cheryl; grandmother of her beloved Neil; sister of Ruth Scott Riethmuller.

Service and interment were private. Memorials may be made to Shaler-North Hills Library, 1822 Mt. Royal Glenshaw, PA 15116. Arr. by Send condolences at MURPHY ELSIE On Friday, November 23, 2007, Elsie, 79, died with her family by her side.

Beloved wife of the late Edward Murphy; dear mother of Kathleen (David) Musser, Ed (Carol) Murphy and Jennifer (Chris) Stolish; sister of Anne Swider. Preceded in death by two brothers. Dear grandmother of Courtney (Adam) Yofan, Brendan Musser, Rachel and Sara Murphy, Caitlin and Noah Stolish and the late Hans Musser; great grandmother of David, Hutton, Chloe, Eli and Ronald. Friends will be received at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, 421 Allegheny Oakmont, (Member of the Good Grief Center), Sunday 7-9; Monday 2-4 7-9 pm. Graveside Blessing Service Tuesday 10:30 am Plum Creek Cemetery.

EVERYONE IS ASKED TO MEET AT THE CEMETERY. Send condolences at NATH ANNE MARIE (HADBAVNY) Age 72, of Baldwin passed away Thursday, November 22, 2007. Loving mother of Karen, Ernest, Dr. Richard (Helen), and Thomas Nath; proud grandmother of Emily, Benjamin, and Laura Nath; sister of Marge Nath, and the late Michael and Stephen Hadbavny. Anne was a dispatcher for Baldwin Boro Police and the Baldwin Historical Society.

Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Sunday at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 301 Curry Hollow Pleasant Hills, where service will be held 11:30 AM on Monday. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences at JOSEPH MICHAEL On Wednesday, November 21, 2007, Joseph Michael beloved son of Alice McBride and the late Francis Patrick brother of Maureen (Al) Gallagher, Mary Pat (Tony) Merante, Lawrence A. (Mary Ellen), James F. (Sue) and Patrick J.

godfather of Tracy also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Saturday evening 7-9pm and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9pm at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, 7720 Perry Hwy. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 10am at the Incarnation of the Lord Parish, Nativity Church. Contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Pittsburgh, PA 15212. www.simonsfuneralhome.com Send condolences at PARKER ELAINE MALAKOFF On Friday, November 23, 2007; Loving wife of Earl M.

Parker and the late Daniel E. Malakoff. Beloved mother of Jacquelyn (Don) Silverman, Sanford (Missy) Malakoff, Eric (Evalyn) Malakoff and Mark (Maryann) Malakoff. Step-mother of Sherrie Parker (Sean) Gunning and David Parker. Best friend and sister of Charlene B.

Herring and the late Nathaniel Becker. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Sunday at 11:00 AM. Visitation one hour prior to services (10-11 AM). Interment Tree of Life Memorial Park.

Contributions may be made to ALS Association, 100 W. Station Sq. Ste 550, PA 15219. Send condolences at.