On Thursday May 24, 2018; beloved father of Kelly M. Conroy Hosack (Michael); grandfather of Jordan and Jaxxon Hosack; brother of Mary Lou Conroy (John Skufca) and Eileen M. Conroy; pre-deceased by his parents, Robert P. and Mary Louise Joyce Conroy and his sister Patricia Ann Conroy. Tom was a former Security Guard for both the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County and was a member of A.O.H. Division Nine "The Oakland Irish". Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Tuesday from 2-8PM. Funeral Wednesday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Regis Church 10AM.

On Saturday May 26, 2018 Dorothy Wysoczewski, age 86, passed away peacefully at UPMC Heritage Shadyside. Dorothy was a devoted member of St. Paul Cathedral Ladies of Charity in Oakland where she participated in many activities. She was a kind and caring person with a love of for her friends and animals. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Monday from 8:30AM until a 10AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Cathedral. Entombment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

On Tuesday May 22, 2018 Geraldine Rose Stefko Wetzel; beloved mother of Cynthia J. Hamilton (Robert) and Mary Lou Wetzel. Grandmother of Michael Hamilton (Kay) Gerry worked as an accountant for Park Corporation for the past 30+ years through May 2017. There will be a Celebration of Gerry's life held on Thursday May 24 at the University Club (123 University Place, Pgh., PA 15260) at 6PM. In recognition of Gerry's avid support for women's rights, donations may be made to the Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, P.O. Box 9024, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.

Thomas F. Dillon, age 64 of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Point Breeze, passed away suddenly on Monday May 21, 2018. Tom was the beloved youngest son of the late James J. and Grace M. Dillon. He is survived by brothers James (Shirley), Michael (Liz Boyle), John (Sandy) and the late Joseph and Patrick Dillon. Tom was a graduate of Central Catholic High School (1971) and Edinboro University of PA (1975). He worked for Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus as a Trainmaster, Blue Unit, for ten years, then became Manager of Rail Operations for the remainder of his 30+ year career. Tom loved his job and considered the people he worked with his second family. He enjoyed telling circus stories and people loved hearing them. At Tom's retirement party in 2016, Roy Fullgrapp, Tom's long-time friend and supervisor, proudly remarked "if Tom were an athlete, his number would be retired". That says it all about Tom's work ethic and ability. He cherished his childhood and college friends and enjoyed travelling with them. Tom will be deeply missed by his beloved brothers, family and friends. Friends will be received John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8PM. Funeral Friday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Bede Church 1PM. Remembrances in Tom's honor may be made to Circus and Traveling Shows Retirement Project Inc., P.O. Box 15121 Sarasota, FL 34277.

Leona Scrivo, age 89, passed away on Thursday May 17, 2018. Born and raised in Beaver Falls, PA, she graduated from Beaver Falls High School and Garfield Business Institute, then moved to Pittsburgh after her mother's death in 1962 as she had been commuting to her position at Mobil Oil Company on the North Side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elvira (Ruffo) and Sam Scrivo, Sr., sisters Jessie Scrivo Young, Dorothy Scrivo Patterson and Rose Scrivo Hodgson, and brother Sam Scrivo, Jr. Leona is survived by her beloved niece; Eve Young Paquet and her husband Mike Paquet, her sister Mafalda Alvey and dear nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, kind and caring cousins, and many wonderful friends. A woman of deep faith who counted her blessings every day, she was an active member of St. Paul Cathedral. Over the years she served as a Eucharistic Minister; former member of the Choir for 18 years under the direction of Paul Koch, James Noakes and Don Fellows; Liturgical Team, Welcome and Information Team, Cathedral Docent, and Ambassador at Diocesan Events. She was also a past volunteer at The Pittsburgh Oratory, and a past Eucharistic Minister at Shadyside Hospital. Leona had an interesting and fulfilling career in the business world for many years as Executive Secretary to several CEO's, and spent 13 years with the Pittsburgh Board of Education as Chief Executive Secretary to former Superintendents Dr. Richard Wallace and Mrs. Louise Brennen. She was also a past member of The Pittsburgh Chapter of Executive Women International for 10 years. Her love for travel took her to 29 countries (her favorite being Italy), and her love for music encouraged her to learn four instruments. She was also a member of The Carnegie Library, The Pittsburgh Symphony, and the Carnegie and Frick Museums. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Sunday from 1-6PM. Funeral Monday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10AM. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Beaver Falls, PA. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Paul Cathedral, 108 N. Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213; The Pittsburgh oratory, 4450 Bayard Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or EWTN, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, Alabama, 35210.

John A. Johnston

 A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they will never sit in.

John A. (Jack) Johnston of Lawrenceville, 73, is taking his ultimate road trip. He died at home on May 6, 2018. Jack (Jaxon Development) was a real estate developer and consultant committed to the concept of neighborhood. He was especially proud of his contributions to the award-winning Fox Way Commons on the South Side, Allegheny Landing on the North Shore, and Hatfield + Home in Lawrenceville. Jack was a graduate of Shady Side Academy, Colgate University, and Wharton School of Business. He was devoted to skiing, fly fishing, travel, Coca Cola, and leaving the world a better place.Jack is survived by his wife Kit Ayars, daughter Katie Johnston (Joe) Finlayson, grandchildren Riley and Lila-Jane Finlayson, sister Janet (Don) Folajtar, and nieces Natalie Folajtar and Emilie Trice (Colin) Swaysland. Others who will miss him dearly include Josh Lowe and Jordan, Molly, and Jesse Lowe. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John "Doc" Johnston and Lila Jane "Phoebe" Hughes Johnston, by his sister Nancy Johnston Trice, and by his beloved buddy and road trip partner Mac. Jack and his family extend thanks to the LVAD team at UMPC Heart-Vascular Institute and to Katie and Heather of Family Hospice for their care and expertise. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.(freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street, on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 2-5PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider planting a tree in Jack's memory or donating to Tree Pittsburgh. 

Kathleen Shaver

On Friday, May 4, 2018, Kathleen Shaver, surrounded by her family, peacefully passed into eternal life. She was the beloved wife of the late James A. Shaver, M.D.; mother of James A. Shaver, Jr., M.D. (Leigh Anne), Ellen E. Albers (Ken), and John J. Shaver; grandmother of James, Oscar, Henry and Bridget Shaver, and Timmy, Auggie, and Ingrid Albers; daughter of Elizabeth M. Rice and the late Joseph J. Rice; sister of  Joseph J. Rice, Jr. (Linda), John M. Rice (Mona), and the late Paul A. Rice. Kathleen was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in Clarion, PA and St. Vincent's Nursing School in Erie PA. She worked as a nurse at Montifiore Hospital in Bronx, NY and Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was engaged to the love of her life, James, on Valentine's Day, 1967. Their 43 year marriage was filled with the joy of family, friends, and their shared faith. She was active in the American Heart Association, the St. Bede's Choir, and the Linden Garden Club. Kathleen also devoted her time to serving as a Eucharistic Minister at Presbyterian and Montefiore Hospitals of Pittsburgh and preparing  meals for Miriam's Kitchen. She treasured her time spent traveling the world with her late husband, Jim, loved family vacations at the beach, and was a devoted Pitt football fan. Above all, Kathleen adored her children and grandchildren - who are her lasting legacy. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Sunday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Monday, Mass of Christian, Burial St. Bede Church 11:00am. freyvogelfuneralhome.com.

Alison Casey Taglianetti

On Friday, April 27th, 2018, Alison Casey Taglianetti; beloved mother of  Patrick, Andrew,  Jonathan, Louis, and  Corey Taglianetti. Daughter of Walter and Jane Casey (Florida). Sister of Wendy Bowen (Rhode Island)  and Michael Casey (Rhode Island). Aunt of Matt and Michael Bowen.  Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.(www.freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire on Wednesday, 12 - 3 p.m. and 4 - 8 p.m.

Age 68, peacefully on Sunday, April 22, of Point Breeze. Born in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Beloved husband of Linda Murton (Pattyn); loving father of Thomas and wife Rabia Slimani of Pittsburgh, Crawford (Alicia) of O'Hara, Michael of Aspinwall, John Paul (Diana) of Providence, RI, Margaret and partner Michael Burton of New York City, NY, Susan of Pittsburgh and James of Los Angeles, CA. Loving "Grumpy Bear" to Chase, Mercer, Kennedy, Madeline, and Sylvie. Brother to Anne (Pasqual) Cortese of State College, Mary Miller of Denver, CO, Robert (Laureen) Murton of Hampton, Michael Murton of Pittsburgh, Patricia Murton of Naples, FL, Arthur Murton and wife Laurie Dicker of McLean, VA, Carolyn (John) McKeating of Gibsonia, Susan Adkins of Pittsburgh, and Laura Murton and husband, Christopher O'Hara of Bellevue, WA. Much loved uncle to Nicholas Cortese, Anne and Margaret Miller, Heather Murton, Sarah, Christopher and Stephen Mercer, Olivia and Caroline Murton, Emily, Philip, Joseph, Peter, Maria, John and Claire McKeating, Jesse and Meghan Adkins, Aidan, Ryan, Thomas, and Lucy O'Hara. Preceded in death by his parents, Crawford B. Jr. and Lucille (Schwoeffermann) Murton, brother-in-law William S. Adkins, and nephew Daniel McKeating. In addition to being loved by his family, Crawford was a friend to many, who enjoyed his camaraderie and often sage advice.

As president of One Eight Seven, Inc., a company founded by his father in 1973, Crawford, along with his two brothers, Robert and Michael, serviced the North American steel industry by providing innovative basic refractory materials, to the integrated, mini mill, and foundry markets. Although he was passionate about his work, he considered his family his greatest achievement. He will be missed by most and not soon forgotten by all.

Do not stand by my grave and cry for I am not there. I did not die.

Onward and Upward Murt!

Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., 4900 Centre Avenue, at Devonshire Street on Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8. A private memorial will be held at a later date. 

William I. Swoope, IV

On Saturday, April 14, 2018, William I. Swoope, IV, beloved husband of Jean M. Swoope; father of Sofia Swoope and William Swoope, V; son of William I. Swoope, III and Carol Swoope; brother of Timothy M. Swoope (Carol J.); uncle of Nicole Cameron (Zach) and Corinne Swoope, and Timothy M. Swoope, Jr.; uncle of Martine Gallardo; brother - in - law of Laura Abinader (Jonathan); son - in - law of Christina Grice. A 1985 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, William "Bill Jr." and his father, "Bill Sr." have long been known as "The Bills" of The Coffee Tree Roasters. Opened in July 1993, The CTR, under the ownership of Bill Jr. and Bill Sr., has become a neighborhood landmark in the City of Pittsburgh. Bill's true passions in life were his wife and children, his family, his many friends, and great coffee. He was a rare, kind soul, that was loved by many, and will be missed by all who crossed his path. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc., 4900 Centre Avenue, at Devonshire Street, on Tuesday 2 - 4 and 6 - 9 p. m. Funeral Wednesday in the Homewood Cemetery Chapel at 11 a. m. Interment will be private.

Charles H. Dunigan

On Friday, April 6, 2018 at age 94. Beloved son of the late Charles H. and Ellen McTighe Dunigan; brother of the late Rita Ann Dunigan; dear friend of the late Elizabeth J. Shamaa. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street, on Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul Cathedral at 10 a.m. Interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at 1:30 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Central Catholic High School.

Angela C. Gouzoulis 

On Monday, April 12, 2018, beloved wife of the late Christos E. Gouzoulis; mother of Nicholas C. Gouzoulis (Martha), Demetra Kontoulis (Takis) and Sia Karagiannis (John); sister of James Gianaris (Mary), Peter Gianaris (Dorothy), and the late George and Paul Gianaris; grandmother of Angela Tevis, Nichole Knisely, James Kampetis, Kristen Kampetis and Penny Lappas, also survived by four great grandchildren, many cousins, nieces and nephews in the US and Greece. Originally from the beautiful village of Georgoitsi in Sparta, Greece she survived the German occupation of Greece during World War II, the Greek Civil War and subsequent famine that struck the country. Her resilience and resourcefulness brought her and her family to the United States in 1951 building a new life in Washington D.C., moving to Pittsburgh shortly after where she would spend her remaining years. She quickly assimilated to America establishing herself as a hard-working seamstress.  She was as an active member of the St. Nicholas Cathedral church community for 63 years. Angela lived independently in her home until the age of 96  She spent many summers visiting her homeland, never forgetting those she left behind years ago. She was well known for her stunning garden, where she was the happiest among her vegetables and flowers. She was an avid cook and baker and distributed her baked goods by the box-full to neighbors and friends. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Wednesday 2-8pm with Trisagion Service at 7pm. Funeral Thursday, in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 12 Noon. Remembrances may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com). 

Michael  I.  Frangoulis,  Jr.

Holly Ann Bauer Dreibhold 

On  Friday, March 30, 2018, Holly Ann Bauer Dreibhold. Beloved wife of William D. Dreibhold; sister of Sandy Joyce, Rochelle Gostomski (Michael), Raymond Bauer (Joan) and Chris Bauer; daughter of the late Raymond and Shirley Bauer; sister in law of Robert Dreibhold, Jude Bloom and Kathleen Bucci Dreibhold. Freinds will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Monday 2-4 and 6-8PM. Funeral Tuesday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10AM.

James McNamara

James “Mac” Joseph McNamara, 77, of LaPlata, MD passed away on March 9, 2018 at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Born on May 6, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late James J. McNamara, Sr. and the late Agnes (Joyce) McNamara, Mac is also predeceased by his brother, Patrick McNamara.  He is survived by his son, James J. McNamara, III (Marina); daughter, Bridget McNamara; brothers, Steve McNamara (Linda) and John McNamara (Antoinette); companion Sabrina Givens; two nieces; two nephews and 3 grandchildren. Mac was employed as a police officer (47 years) with the  Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department.  He loved being a police officer and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and taking long drives.  Visitation and a Mass of Christian Burial were held in LaPlata, Maryland. An interment service will be held in the Chapel of Calvary Cemetery on Thursday March 22, 2018 at 1:00pm. Remembrances may be made in Mac’s memory to HEROES, Inc. 1200 29th St. N.W. Washington, DC 20007. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons. Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com).

James M. Donahue 

On Thursday, March 8, 2018, at age 80, beloved husband of Nancy N. Donahue; father of Deborah L. Donahue, Michael J. Donahue (Tricia) , Anne Donahue McCourt (Jim), Mark E. Donahue (Jean-Marc Padova); grandfather of Caroline and Molly Donahue, Katherine, Michael and Jack McCourt; brother of Edward T. Donahue (Connie) and Eugene J. Donahue (Mary Lou); brother-in-law of Ted Noethling, III (Diane). Jimmy was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, class of 1955, and then attended the University of Pittsburgh on a track scholarship, where he was the president of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, and graduated in 1960. He was a Vice President of Mellon Bank, a Pitt Varsity Letterman of Distinction and past President of the Pitt Varsity Letterman Club and the Oakland Rotary. Jimmy was a longtime member of the Pittsburgh Athletic Association where he served on the Board of Directors for more than 35 years and as a past President of the  PAA.  A member of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Jimmy was also the head of the University of Pittsburgh football "Chain Crew" for over 40 years, a former Captain in the US Army and devoted usher at St. Paul Cathedral. Remembrances may be made to Central Catholic High School.  Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Sunday 1-5pm. Funeral Monday, Mass of Christian Burial St. Paul Cathedral 10:00am. At the request of the family, everyone please gather at Church. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)  

Barbara Wagner Fredette

Barbara Wagner Fredette died peacefully on March 6, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was an Emeritus Associate Professor of Elementary Education at the University of Pittsburgh, where she influenced generations of arts educators. Among other professional recognitions, she received the Pennsylvania Art Education Association Outstanding Art Educator award. Barbara’s father, Lawrence A. Wagner, was a pioneering pilot for Pan American Airlines in South America, where she was born in Lima, Peru on December 5, 1933. After her father’s death in a plane crash in 1934, Barbara and her mother, Anne, returned to the United States. Barbara’s artistic talent was nurtured by her devoted mother and eventually led to her attending Chatham University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1954 she married John W. Fredette, Jr. After the death of her husband in 1957, Barbara balanced being a mother of two young sons with pursuing her graduate education. She did so with the active support of her extended family and especially, her mother and her father-in-law, John W. Fredette, MD. Barbara obtained her doctorate in 1969. Barbara was an exceptionally talented photographer and later in life created a greeting card business using her extensive library of flower pictures. She was an avid traveler and was particularly proud of achieving her goal of snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef. Barbara loved being at the ocean, especially her time spent in the 1960s and 70s with her sons and their cousins on Martha’s Vineyard and in later years with her sons and grandchildren on Topsail Island. In retirement Barbara enjoyed water aerobics at the P.A.A. and her book club. She was also an active member of the Christ Child Society, which provides winter coats for children in need. Barbara was predeceased by her grandson, Benjamin Lawrence Fredette and her daughter-in-law, Aimee Chesler Fredette. She is survived by her sons John W. Fredette, III (partner William Douglas) and Lawrence F. Fredette, her beloved grandchildren Alyssa I. Fredette and Eric W. Fredette, nieces Sheila Sennott and Eilisa S. McDonnell, and nephew Sean F. Sennott, along with many cousins. . Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Friday, 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Saturday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Aimee Chesler Fredette Memorial Fund. Checks should be made to the University of Pittsburgh and in the memo directed to the “Aimee Chesler Fredette Memorial Fund” and sent to: University of Pittsburgh, School of Education, 5801 Posvar Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

Thomas A. Glasgow 

Age 91, long term resident of Medford Lakes, NJ passed away on March 5, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh, PA. In his final days he was attended by immediate family members, his wife of 60 years, Doris Glasgow, and his eldest son, Thomas W. Glasgow, daughter-in-law, Dr. Mary Ellen Glasgow and his youngest son, Sean W. Glasgow. Thomas and his wife Doris have resided in Pittsburgh for the last 4 years with son Tom and his wife Mary Ellen. Son Sean and his wife Maria Osherova reside in London, England. Also survived my many loving nieces and nephews. Born 1926 in Philadelphia, he was the son of William and Josephine Glasgow. Thomas Anderson had spent a long career in the service of his nation in WWII, Korea and the Vietnam conflicts and then as an Educator.  His 21-year naval career started in 1943 seeing action in the Pacific Theatre and continued his career from there in Electronics and as a Naval Aviator. He met and married his wife Doris in 1957 at the height of the Cold War when flying Anti-Submarine Warfare Operations stationed at Quonset Point, Rhode Island. He continued in Naval Air Service including training pilots at Pensacola Naval Air Station and Carrier operations until his retirement as a Lieutenant Commander in 1964. Mr. Glasgow was honored by the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum for his exemplary service. Upon retirement from the service, he earned a Master's Degree in Education from Rutgers University thus launching a second career in Education both at the Vocational level and within the Defense Sector. Within his wider and local community, he was a Freemason and a dedicated member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Medford, NJ, where he was a lay minister. Services will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1 Hartford Rd., Medford, NJ 08055, 609-654-2963 on Saturday April 21, 2018 with visitation from 10 A.M. until a Memorial service at 11 A.M. Arr. By JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. 

Edith A. "Edie" Diamond 

Of Pittsburgh, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018. Beloved wife of 70 years of Dr. Edward J. Diamond Jr., mother of Dr. Edward J. Diamond III (Patrice) of Itasca, Illinois and Kenneth J. Diamond (Elizabeth) of Mercer Island, Washington. Grandmother of Jennifer, Laura, Steven, and Michael. Great-grandmother of Shoshana. Daughter of the late Benjamin and Rae Ash and sister of the late Richard Ash.  Edie was born in Philadelphia and graduated from Smith College in 1946. She loved her family and friends and always remembered their birthdays and anniversaries. She was an avid golfer, swimmer, bridge player, and antique collector. At her request, remembrances in her memory may be made to The Chest Foundation, Glenview, Illinois. Friends are invited to join the family on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at The Pittsburgh Golf Club, 5280 Northumberland St, in remembrance of Edie’s life. Services and internment private. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.

Emily Falvo Febbraro

On Monday, February 26, 2018, Emily Falvo Febbraro; Beloved wife of the late Vincent M. Febbraro. Dear mother of Linda M. Febbraro Mazur. Mother-in-law of James E. Mazur. Daughter of the late Achille and Rosalba Falvo. Sister of the late Mary Falvo, Ernest Falvo, M.D., Alfred Falvo, Lillian LaBella, Fredrick Falvo and Gloria McAteer. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Febbraro's family thanks the ladies from Catholic Hospice & Comfort Keepers for their loving and gentle care. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street Wednesday 1-7PM.  Funeral Thursday, March 1,  Mrs. Febbraro's 95th birthday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10AM. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to St. Paul Cathedral, 108 N. Dithridge Street Pgh., PA 15213. 

Catherine Baine Coleman

Cathy Coleman, a retired attorney in Pittsburgh, passed away on February 22 at age 87.  Born in Chicago, Illinois, the eldest of five children of Robert Parnell Baine and Catherine Maloney, she grew up in an Irish family that included one uncle who was the judge in the famous Leopold and Loeb trial, and another who was Democratic state chair during the Daley era.  A product of the Catholic school system, she attended St. Ignatius School (Chicago), Sacred Heart Academy (Louisville, KY), Xavier High School (St. Louis, MO) and Webster College (Webster Groves, MO).  Cathy would have wanted to recognize and thank Baine family friend, the late Fr. Chester Bolling, who helped her through some very difficult times in high school, and who was there for her at many of life's important moments (teaching her to drive with Fr. Joe, co-celebrating her marriage ceremony, and making annual road trips from Louisville to Pittsburgh to visit her and her young family).  Cathy’s father, a Georgetown law school graduate, strongly discouraged her from pursuing her dream of becoming a lawyer, so Cathy entered the advertising industry upon graduating from college.  While working as a copywriter for a St. Louis ad agency, a friend set her up on a blind date with Don Coleman, a fourth year medical student at St. Louis University.  On their first date they went to see “Singin’ in the Rain,” which featured main characters Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) and Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds), which they took as kismet. Cathy and Don would go on to share 59 years of marriage. They moved to Pittsburgh in 1959 for Don’s medical residency in Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. Cathy raised two children, Mary Kate and Sean, both now attorneys, while leading or being active in a host of community organizations, including AAUW and the Allegheny County Medical Society Auxiliary.  Her children couldn’t have asked for a better, more loving and supportive mother.  They recall her as the kind of mom who hand-made Christmas gifts for their teachers at St. Joseph’s Elementary School in Verona, who threw fantastic themed birthday parties for them when they were kids, who took gift baskets of food to new neighbors on move-in day, and who, despite fearing driving in the snow, drove her two kids to Tam O’Shanter art classes at Carnegie Museum for eight winters in a row. When Cathy’s children were older, they and Don encouraged her to pursue her dream of going to law school.  She did so in 1983, entering the University of Pittsburgh School of Law at age 50 (becoming the first mother-son student combination when her son followed her there two years later). After graduating from law school, Cathy began a career in family law with her dear friend Carol McCarthy. Carol and Cathy founded the family law firm McCarthy & Coleman; now known as McCarthy McDonald Schulberg & Joy, it is one of Pittsburgh’s preeminent family law firms.  As an attorney, Cathy was active in the Women in the Law Committee of the Bar Association, the Family Law section, as well as Bar Association initiatives to promote networking opportunities for women attorneys.  She had a special affinity and sensitivity for children at the center of custody disputes.  She is preceded in death by her husband Don, her sister Patricia Lorsbach, and her brother Robert P. Baine, Jr.  She leaves behind her two children, her beloved granddog Roisin, her younger brothers Larry (St. Louis) and Dick (Philadelphia), and 29 nephews and nieces, all of whom loved and will miss her dearly. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Sunday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Monday, Mass of Christian Burial St. Paul Cathedral, 10:00 A.M.  In lieu of flowers, her children request that donations be made to Neighborhood Legal Services Association or KidsVoice. freyvogelfuneralhome.com

Clara Thiessen Reiter 

Age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2018.  She is survived by her husband of 54 years, James E. Reiter, and daughters Constance Reiter-Kreps (Douglas) and Nancy Wise ( Dr. Bart Wise)  of Lexington MA, and four grandchildren, Duncan and Abby Kreps and Tucker and Tessa Wise.  She is also survived by two sisters, Julia Celebiler (Dr. Mehmet Celebiler) of Istanbul and Lucy Rawson (Dr. Ian Rawson) and many loving nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, and cousins.  She was preceded in death  by her parents, Dr. Gilbert and Lucile Laun Thiessen and her sister Dr. Doris T. Penman of Los Angeles. Clara graduated from Penn State University and earned a Masters Degree in Biochemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. She owned with her husband and operated the Three Rivers Academy, an alternative high school in Pittsburgh.  She worked in biochemistry laboratories at Pitt / UPMC for 15 years until her retirement. As a scientist and educator she was a woman ahead of her time who influenced many young people.  Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Wednesday from 3PM until a Memorial Service at 5PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation at Parkinson.org.

James G. Holland, Ph.D

James G. Holland, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, died on January 16, 2018.   He leaves behind his beloved wife of 40 years, Dr. Pamela Meadowcroft, children, Dr. Jonathan Holland (Malgorzata Mosiek), Julia Holland Flynn (Timothy), and Dr. Katherine Holland Bouley (Michael), Patricia Holland Smith, James Holland and grandchildren, Thomas and Anne Bouley. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Friday February 2, 2018 from 5-8 PM and will continue on Saturday February 3, 2018 in the University Club of Pittsburgh from 11AM until a Memorial Service at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Western PA Conservancy, 800 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 with the Benjamin T. Holland Memorial Fund in the memo field of the check or call 412-586-2340.

Rita DeMajistre

Rita DeMajistre, age 96, died on Friday January 19, 2018 at Juniper Village in Forest Hills. She resided for many years at University Square 2 in Oakland, where she had an array of cherished friends. Rita was the mother of loving children, Robert of Lewes, Delaware and of Fertilia, Sardinia, Italy, Suzanne M. Rini of Pittsburgh and the late Michael and David DeMajistre, who preceded her in death, as did her husband, Michael R. DeMajistre. She will be missed and remembered by her 6 grandchildren; Robert and John Eric DeMajistre, Allison DeMajistre, Angela Hay, Matthew and Carlos McClintock and Monica Zubik aa well as her 10 great grandchildren. Born in 1921on All Saints Day to Josephine and Matthew Barone, Rita was raised in Lawrenceville. She trained to become a legal stenographer. In later life, she was a legal secretary for Dickie, McCamey & Chilote, and at American Arbitration. Rita also very much enjoyed volunteering at the Pittsburgh Diocesan Archives. An avid reader, Rita especially valued the riches of Carnegie Library of Oakland. Her acumen as a wordsmith who daily solved the word puzzles in the Post-Gazette was admired by family and friends. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Monday from 2-8P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial for the repose of Rita's soul will be held at St. Paul Cathedral on Tuesday at 10A.M. Donations will be appreciatively sent to one of Rita's favorite charities, the Salesian Missionaries of Don Bosco, 2 LeFevre Lane, New Rochelle, NY 10801-5710.

Patrick Joseph Coyne

Patrick Joseph Coyne, 90, of Point Breeze, originally of Leam, Maam Cross, Co. Galway, Ireland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 18, 2018. Loving husband of the late Margaret (Burke) Coyne; Devoted father of Mary (Michael) DiBello, Barbara Coyne, Patrick Coyne Jr., Jean Coyne (Robert Laird), and the late Theresa Coyne Jones and John Coyne. Wonderful Grandfather to Erin McBride-Lovas (Mark Lovas), Michael (Phoebe), Jonathan, and Christina DiBello, Katharine Jones, and Margaret and Sarah Laird. Proud Great-Grandfather of Jackson and George Lovas. Son of the late William and Mary Coyne of Ireland; Brother of Bridget McQuinn, Sarah O’Toole, Bartley Coyne, Barbara Molloy, the late Mamie Sullivan, the late John Coyne, and the late Liam Coyne, all of Ireland. Pat emigrated from Ireland in 1948, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was an entrepreneur who found his life-long success in his investment in rental properties. Pat will be remembered always for his dedication to his family. He was caring, generous, and good natured. The family of Patrick Coyne would like to thank the Sivitz Hospice. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Sunday from 2-6PM. Funeral Monday, Mass of Christian Burial St. Bede Church 10AM.

Mark M. Diulus 

On Thursday, January 18, 2018. Beloved father of Danielle N. and Albert J. Diulus; husband of Diane L. Diulus; brother of Julia Emes (Jack); uncle of Alexandra and Adam Emes; son of the late Ida and Albert A. Diulus; also survived by many loving, aunts, uncles and cousins. Mark recently opened Alida's  restaurant in Lawrenceville which was names after his late parents and was the owner of Mark Diulus Electric for over 32 years. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8PM. Funeral Wednesday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10AM.

Marilyn Pfohl Donnelly  

On Sunday, January 7, 2018, age 88, of Pittsburgh, from complications of vascular dementia. Loving wife of  the late Thomas Joseph Donnelly; beloved mother of T. Christopher Donnelly (wife Carolyn Bitetti) of Belmont, Massachusetts, Elizabeth Anne Donnelly (husband Phillip Pulaski) of Belmont, Massachusetts, Heather Annaloro (husband Charles Annaloro) of Longboat Key, Florida, Michael Donnelly (wife Peggy Finnegan) of Wexford, Pennsylvania, and Megan Donnelly (husband Michael Comeau) of Rye, New Hampshire; devoted grandmother to thirteen grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Thomas J. Donnelly, son Peter Donnelly, daughter Daria Donnelly (husband Steven Weissburg), brother John Leo Pfohl, Jr., brother Donald Evrard Pfohl, sister Betty Anne Pfohl, mother Elizabeth Evrard Pfohl, and father John Leo Pfohl. Generous leader and supporter of numerous Catholic and community institutions including International Poetry Forum, Advisory Council; Pittsburgh Public Theater, Board of Directors; Pittsburgh Center for the Arts; WQED; St. Anthony’s School for Exceptional Children; Katharine Dean Tillotson School; Beginning with Books; Carnegie Museum of Art, Women’s Committee; Weston Jesuit School of Theology, Advisory Board; Chimbote Foundation, Board of Directors; and Carlow University, founding member of Madwomen in the Attic. Honoree, The Marilyn P. Donnelly Distinguished Writer-in-Residence Program Endowment, established by her late husband via a gift to the MFA Program at Carlow University.  Editor, Carnegie Institute of Technology News Service (1951-1952). Published poet (Coda: Autumn House Press, 2010; Benediction of Love: Madbooks, 2009; select poems in The Christian Science Monitor, The Wall Street Journal, The Cape Codder, and Sojourner). “Miss Toast of the Town,” 1951. Carlow College Woman of Spirit honoree, 1995. Along with her husband, recipient of an Elsie Award, presented by WQED Multimedia and community leader and philanthropist Elsie Hillman, 1996; Arthritis Foundation of Western Pennsylvania honorees, 1999; and recipients of the Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities’ highest honor, the Charles Carroll Award in Catholic Philanthropy, 2005. Graduate of Ursuline Academy, Pennsylvania College For Women (B.A. English, 1951) and one-and-a-half years toward a Master of Fine Arts degree at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, the University of Iowa. An avid reader, writer, and friend to many. Family and friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC, 4900 Centre Avenue of Devonshire Street (412-621-1665/freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Friday, January 12, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Sacred Heart Parish, 310 Shady Avenue, on Saturday, January 13 at 10 a.m. with interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Carlow University, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 

Jane Banning Katselas 

On Tuesday January 2, 2018, Jane Banning Katselas. Born in Connellsville PA, Jane, graduated from high school, attended Fairfax Hall in Virginia and studied painting and design at Parsons School of Design in New York, the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and Carnegie Tech, where, in 1950 she met by accident her husband-to-be architect Tasso Katselas on the last day of school. She became his harshest critic while they worked closely together in those early years. When Tasso was working out of their home, Jane was draftsman, renderer and bookkeeper. Later, during the design of the new Pittsburgh International Airport, she scoffed at the layout and number of restroom facilities and insisted on their increase in the final design. Jane was an active painter and muralist, with work on her husband's buildings at East Hills School and the North Side Community Campus. She was involved in a variety of civic and social groups. She designed the poster for the first Three Rivers Arts Festival, and ran the Family Foundation with grants to help foster educational improvements and growth at the Propel School, The Woodlands, St. Vincent and others. She is survived by her husband and daughters Dana Katselas of Ossining, NY, Lisa Katselas of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, and granddaughter Drew McCarron, sister Mary Ann Opperman of Princeton, NJ, and cousin Bill Sechler of Connellsville. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Tuesday January 9, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8pm.  Funeral and interment will be private. Remembrances may be made to The Woodlands School, United Way,  St. Vincent, and Point Park University. 

James William Hull 

 James William Hull – “Fox” to his friends, was born on December 6, 1928 at Suburban General Hospital, Bellevue, PA to the late Pearl Craver and Edward Hull.  He passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 - he was 89 years old.  He was preceded in death by his favorite girl Kathleen (Kat) Hull (2009) with whom he had shared 58½ years of marriage and his beloved daughter, Kathy Elaine Hull (1983). He is survived by his four (4) daughters - Billie F. Watkins, Sharon M. Hull, Cynthia L. Bruce (Terrance), Keisha N. Durham.  He was Brother to Charles Hull, Thomas Hull, Barbara Ann Cooper, Doris Hull-Kelly and the late Edward Hull, Jr. and Connie Christmas as well as Brother-in-Law and Uncle to a host of nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by and Pap to five (5) grandchildren - Toya L. Watkins, G. Jourdan W. Martin, TerraLyn Paolino (James), Christopher L.J. Bruce, Shannyn A. Giesey (Sam), and ten (10) great-grandchildren Kierre A.J. Durham, Taylor E. Allen, Tierra Durham, Dallas J. Paolino, Kennedi R. Paolino, Hunter L. Paolino, Mason E. Giesey, Jayden C. Bruce, Maxwell X. Giesey and Jackson A. Bruce. Fox was a dedicated husband, father, brother and friend and all that knew and loved him will miss him greatly. Friends will be received on Monday, January 8, 2018 at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)  4900 Centre Avenue-at Devonshire Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15213 from 11:00am to 1:00pm with a brief service immediately following at 1:00pm.  A private family internment will be held at Homewood Cemetery.

Mary Madelyn “MM” Gannon Castner

Mary Madelyn “MM” Gannon Castner, age 92, died peacefully on December 29, 2017 at Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont, PA. From her birth in Pittsburgh, on March 20, 1925 to her death she nourished her family and friends with love and faith. She was born in Squirrel Hill to Edward J.I. Gannon and Mary Dunn Gannon and was the oldest of three children. After graduating from St Philomena’s parochial school and Sacred Heart High School, MM attended the Margaret Morrison Carnegie College of the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) in Pittsburgh. MM was graduated in 1947 with a BS degree. While at Margaret Morrison, she helped to found the Beta Nu Chapter of Delta Gamma Fraternity in 1944. MM married Robert J. Castner on November 27, 1947. MM and Bob had ten children, which kept MM busy organizing school and after-school activities with the skills of an air traffic controller. MM had the gift of treating everyone as special and unique. She was a Cub Scout den mother and a leader in the Mother’s Guilds at St. Philomena and Central Catholic. Once her children left the nest, MM shared her energy and warm personality by volunteering as a docent at Clayton, the Pittsburgh home of Henry Clay Frick, as well as at the Carnegie Museum of Art. MM loved to travel, organizing many vacation trips involving drives across the US or to the beach with her entire family and, later, with Bob or with friends. She especially enjoyed sharing stories of her trips to Ireland, Italy and Australia. Left to honor MM and remember her love are MM’s ten children, Robert J. Castner, Jr. (Kathleen), Edward R. Castner (Nancy), William M. Castner, Michael F. Castner (Ann), Madelyn F. Castner, Lawrence V. Castner (Priscilla), John C. Castner (Jane), James G. Castner (Kelly), Mark J. Castner (Sondra), and Jeanne “Bitsy” Davis (John); twenty grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward J. I. Gannon, Jr.; and many nieces and nephews. MM was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and sister Jeanne Gannon Alvin. MM will be remembered as a bright, shining light in the various organizations and churches she served. The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com). Funeral Friday January 5, 2018, Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bede Church, 509 South Dallas Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA at 11:00AM. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in MM’s name to the Clayton Conservation Project at the Frick Art & Historical Center. 

Commander Ronald Freeman

Ronald B. Freeman of Pittsburgh died peacefully in his home from complications of leukemia in the early morning hours of December 27, 2017 with his children by his side.  For 81 years, Ron led an adventure-filled life, marked by a distinguished career in law enforcement, academia, and the military.  A beloved father, an accomplished artist, a natural comedian, and a local celebrity of sorts, Ron was a humble man with an incredible reach. Born on May 1, 1936 to Paul and Dorothy (Snyder) Freeman, Ron grew up in Clearfield County, PA, enjoying rural life as part of a hard-working family that included Ron’s older sister Judy and younger brother Jerry.  When a fellow coal miner was killed during an accident, Ron’s father relocated the family to Baltimore, MD in search of safer employment.  Ron’s parents eventually settled in Pittsburgh, where he joined them after serving with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Easy going by nature, Ron was gifted in making genuine connections with people from all walks of life.  This included everyone from U.S. Presidents and famous actors to the pharmacy workers in his local grocery store who visited him during his most recent stay in the hospital.  Ron provided true compassion and comfort to crime victims and their families, an ability that is likely rooted in the personal loss of his brother who was tragically killed in a car accident at the age of 25. Ron had a deep well of compassion for others, often seeing the humanity in enemy soldiers and even the most hardened of criminals when others might not.  Ron excelled at the art of interrogation, finding that making human connections with suspects was more humane and productive than other techniques. Ron balanced the demanding field of police work by pursuing artistic endeavors.  Though he won awards for both sculpting and painting, Ron’s true passion was woodworking.  Most of all, he enjoyed using the lathe to make his signature pieces, which included candle holders and vases. Ever the country boy, Ron loved animals, especially the wild groundhogs, deer, foxes, and birds that he fed regularly in his backyard.  Ron was especially captivated by the dolphins that swim in the Calibogue Sound off Hilton Head Island, an annual vacation spot for the past forty years. Despite numerous professional pursuits and achievements, Ron is best remembered for his never-ending sense of humor and well-received practical jokes.  Ron could easily capture an audience on the sidewalk, at dinner, in a classroom, or on a crime scene; telling stories as if he and his audience were reliving them together in real time. Ron is survived by his partner of 11 years Evie Levine of Pittsburgh; daughter Anne Shonnard, son-in-law Doug, and grandchildren C.J. and Jonnie of Northern, VA; daughter Kara Miller, son-in-law Bill, grandchildren Nina and Michael Zinobile, and their father Tom Zinobile of Pittsburgh; daughter Amy Freeman, daughter-in-law Brianna Enriquez, and grandchildren Benjamin and Kate Freeman of Seattle, WA; son Ron Paul Freeman, daughter-in-law Amy, and grandchildren Nicholas and Dessa of Pittsburgh; mother of his children Rosemary Freeman of Seattle, WA; sister Judy Jowanowitch of Mahaffey, PA; nephew Steve Kensinger of Wilkins Township, PA; and grandniece/godchild Ena Marion of Bellevue, PA.  Ron is also survived by Dennis Logan of Pittsburgh, Richard McDonald of Cecil Township, and Brian Kohlhepp of Ross Township, who Ron and his family refer to collectively as Ron’s other sons. Friends will be received from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com). Funeral Tuesday in Heinz Memorial Chapel at 11 a.m., followed by a reception at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral.  A private burial will take place in Mahaffey, PA. Ron’s family and friends are working with Duquesne University to set up an endowed scholarship in Ron's name. In lieu of flowers, tax-deductible donations may be made to the Ronald Freeman Forensic Scholarship, and sent to the attention of Jim Miller, University Advancement; Duquesne University; 600 Forbes Avenue; Pittsburgh, PA 15282.

David Paul Connolly, MD 

Age 81, passed away at his home in Sarasota, FL on December 13, 2017.  He was born October 1, 1936 in Pittsburgh, the second child to the late J. Wray Connolly and Pauline Rock Connolly.  David is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Joeanne “Cooky” Connolly; a son, David (Erin); four daughters, Colleen (Jeffrey) Smith, Meghan (Gregory) Hanes, Cara (Seth) Carpien and Anne (William) Menke; and 13 grandchildren who loved him dearly.  To his grandchildren he was known by many names:  as “Gumpa” to Conor and Reilly Smith; as “Man” to Mia and Arlo Hanes, Addison, Jacob, Caitlin and Quinn Carpien, and Caroline, Emma and Grace Menke; and for some reason, he was known as “Al” to William “Finn” and Georgina “Georgie” Connolly. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law: Mary Glynn McAraw and Denise (Bernard) McGinley as well as many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a sister, Patricia (Edwin) Gaus and was preceded in death by his brother John W. “J” (Shirley) Connolly.  He graduated from the Saint Vincent Preparatory School and went on to John Carroll University and then the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University of Chicago.  After medical school he served with the United States Air Force as a flight surgeon, serving in Vietnam and Okinawa.  This was followed by an Internship at Akron General, a Residency at Mercy Hospital and a fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Hospital in New York City.  After returning to Pittsburgh, David began a medical practice which flourished for more than 30 years, culminating with his service as the Chief of Surgery at St. Margaret Memorial Hospital in Aspinwall. David was a member of the Pittsburgh Field Club, and The Oaks Club in Sarasota, FL.  Throughout his life, he maintained many interests.  Most notably, he was an avid private pilot who owned several airplanes, and an expert shooter, participating in skeet, trap and sporting clays.  He was an ardent Steeler fan, making every effort to see the games wherever he was located.   In retirement, he enjoyed playing golf, travelling the world with his loving wife, reading copious books and doing a daily crossword puzzle.  He was most content, however, when he was spending time with family at his home in Florida, or shoehorned into a tiny beach house in Stone Harbor, NJ with his wife, children and their families.  He will be missed by the hordes of close friends that he so easily made throughout his life, including his “extended family” in Stone Harbor. Friends will be received from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday December 20, 2017 at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL  SONS, INC. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (412) 621-1665.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, December 21, 2017, in St. Mary’s Church, 2510 Middle Rd., Glenshaw, PA 15116.  A Celebration of Life will also be held in January for his many friends in Sarasota, FL.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Margaret Hospital Foundation or the American Heart Association.   

Anthony J. Pokora 

On Sunday, December 3, 2017, age 61 of Brighton Heights formally of the Southside. Son of the late Honorable Harry and Wanda Pokora; loving father to Robert, Angelica, and Francheska Pokora; dear brother to Deborah Pokora Schrager (David) and Harry Pokora (Renée), and Larry Pokora (Virgina); caring Uncle to Valerie and Bob Rose, Dan Mackey, Morgan, Chris, Katie and Julia Pokora and many loving cousins. Tony was active for many years in city politics until June of 2017. During his career he served in the City of Pittsburgh Controller's Office, as a member of former Mayor Ravenstahl's financial staff, and as a member of Allegheny County Controller Chelsey Wagner's financial staff. When he wasn't working he could be found at one of his children's activities, at a political fundraiser, hunting and fishing, or at his church. Tony had a great, spiritual love for our Lord and his many friends and family, he will truly be missed by all. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Sunday December 17, 2017 from 2-8pm. Funeral Monday, December 18, 2017, Mass of Christian Burial St. Sebastian Church at 10:00 AM.

Pete C. Paras

On Saturday, December 9, 2017, Pete C. Paras, age 80. Beloved husband of Jane K. Paras. Father of William L. Paras (Cindy), Constance P. Wong (Walter). Grandfather of Alexis Paras. Brother of John Paras and Van Paras and the late Bessie Patsilivas. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8pm with the Trisagion Service at 7pm. Funeral Thursday in the Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church (Oakmont) at 11am.

Frances L. Cerrone

On Sunday December 3, 2017 at age 85, beloved wife of Dominick E. Cerrone; mother of Frank Cerrone (Cynthia), Mary Cerrone (Kevin Wagstaff), Paula Cerrone (Scott Stern), Catherine Fratto (Raymond), and Dominick Cerrone (Olivier Thiry); grandmother of Anna and Peter Wagstaff, John, Joseph and Julia Stern, and Mia, Nicola and Nina Fratto. Frances was much cherished for her love of family, her humility, selflessness and her strong faith in God. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Tuesday 5-8pm. Funeral Wednesday, Mass of Christian Burial St. Bede Church 10:00am. Remembrances may be made to St. Bede Church 509 S. Dallas Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15208.

Patricia Gillard Bush

On Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of 57 years to John W. Bush who predeceased her. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Pat is survived by cousins; Jean Shafer Barnes of Orlando, FL, Betty Jo Ehlert of Jupiter, FL, James H. Gillard of Alexandria, VA and sister in law June M. Bush of Seminole, FL. There will be no visitation. Funeral and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the University of Pittsburgh School of Arts and Sciences, the Salvation Army, WQED of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 

Francis “Frank” A. Muracca 

Just shy of his 99^th birthday, Frank was called to heaven quietly and peacefully on Saturday, November 25.  He enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends bearing a smile. He is survived by his daughter, Michele Clemens, and son, Fran Muracca (Cristina Silva). He cherished his grandchildren, Michael, Eric, Christopher and Alexandra.  He is also survived by his sister, Dolores Warwick (Jack), and numerous nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by his sisters, Mary Matiyak (Andrew) and Phyllis Maiorana (Jerry). Frank was born and raised in Rankin, Pennsylvania.  He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1940 and its Law School in 1942, completing his law degree in two years. Frank entered the Army as an enlisted man in November 1942 and was commissioned a second lieutenant on November 17, 1943, two days after being admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar.  His tour of duty was confined to the European Theater in the Seine Section (Paris) and later in the Delta Base Section (Marseilles). Frank attended the University of Paris where he studied Japanese as he prepared to enter World War II. He was discharged from the Army as a Captain.

He was in private legal practice and served as an Arbitrator well into his 80s.  In 2003, Frank was honored by the Allegheny County Bar Association for his sixty years of practice of law. He was a life long member of Churchill Country Club and an avid card player. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Monday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Tuesday, Mass of Christian Burial, Time Later. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Frank’s memory to The Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation (Pediatric Asthma Center) or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.

James R. "Squeege" Diulus 

On Saturday November 18, 2017, beloved husband of Edye Scott Diulus; father of Lisa Diulus Bird (John) and Scott V. Diulus (Marie); grandfather of Deanna and Andrew Bird and Domenic and Vincent Diulus; brother of Guy "Bud" Diulus (Helen), Edward Diulus, and William Diulus (Marian); brother-in-law of Anna Mae Quinn; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jim was born and raised in Panther Hollow into a large and loving family, a longtime Pitt fan, his pride and joy was his family, especially his loving grandchildren. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Wednesday, Mass of Christian Burial St. Paul Cathedral 10:00am. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

Ursula E. Kelly, S.S.N.D. 

Peacefully died on Sunday November 5, 2017 at the Vincentian Home in the North Hills surrounded by caring staff and family. Sister Ursula was the daughter of the late John W. Kelly and Elizabeth O'Toole Kelly. She is survived by her two sisters; Sister Kathleen Kelly, S.S.N.D. and Sister Elizabeth Maries Kelly, S.S.N.D. The family members that have preceded Sister Ursula in death are; Regina, Father John W,. Kelly, C.S.s.R., Martin and Gerard. Sister Ursula received her education at Saint Philomena in Squirrel Hill, Holy Angels Academy in Fort Lee, NJ and Duquesne University. Her ministry of teaching began in Baltimore at Saint Joseph Monastery in September 1958 until the call came from Pittsburgh in 1963 to teach at Most Holy Name School in Troy Hill. Then she was asked to go to St. Joseph's in Verona as Principal and teacher. Sister's next assignment was to become Consultant for her order on the East Coast. In 1974, Auxiliary Bishop John McDowell asked Sister to begin a certification program for religious education personal which she directed until retirement in 2009 and worked as a consultant for the Catholic School Catechesis. Sister wrote many articles for the Pittsburgh Catholic as well as Guidelines for Religious Education on all levels. Sister Ursula was a faith-filled woman that tried to live for 62 years of her religious vows in all ways - she full filled all aspects. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Saturday and Sunday from 12 - 4pm. Funeral Monday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10am. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks ALL donations be made to the retirement fund of School Sisters of Notre Dame, 6401 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21212 or Vincentian Home 111 Perrymont Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237. A special thank you to all staff for services and care done in loving, prayerful manner for the Kelly Family.

Bernard McKenna 

Bernard McKenna, 84, of Towson MD, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully the evening of  Friday November 3, 2017 surrounded in the warmth and love of his wife and children at Stella Maris Hospice, Timonium MD.  Bernard was born in Pittsburgh’s West End to William & Elizabeth “Stack” McKenna on May 17, 1933.  He attended St. James High School in Pittsburgh’s West End.  On October 24, 1959 he married Carol Ann Valentine, his wife of 58 years.  He graduated from the university of hard knocks and had many jobs through out his life, retiring from Equitable Gas. Of his many work stories, he spoke most fondly of his time at Isaly’s, where he met the loves of his life, chipped ham and Carol Valentine.  He served as Pack leader of Cub Scouts Pack 169 at St. Mary’s of the Assumption, Glenshaw.  He was very involved in his church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister & Usher. Bernard is preceded in death by his parents William & Elizabeth (Stack) and brothers Maurice and William. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Carol Ann (Valentine), daughters Colleen married to Michael Canary, Tampa FL, Shannon married to Melissa Ferguson, Canton OH, sons Sean, Pittsburgh, Matthew married to Patrick Kubovcik, Towson, MD, Russell Graham, Alexandria VA, and sisters Elizabeth Jean and Marie Eileen, both from Pittsburgh.  He was the proud grandfather of Seanna McKenna, Julian Canary, Cody Ferguson, and Meghan, Blair & Colin Graham and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Thursday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Maurice Church (2001 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221) at 11:30A.M. EVERYONE PLEASE GATHER AT CHURCH. Interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies will be private.  Please make any memorial contributions to the, East End Animal Resource Center 6926 Hamilton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15208. 

Roger W. Hendrix 

A memorial service will be held in Heinz Chapel at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 10, 2017 for Distinguished Professor Roger Hendrix, who passed away on August 15, 2017 at the age of 74. A reception will immediately follow. Please join family, friends and colleagues from around the world in Celebration of Dr. Hendrix's long and notable career, his dedication to science, and his many accomplishments which have always shined a bright, positive light on our university. Dr. Hendrix joined the University of Pittsburgh in 1973, being tenured in the Department of Biological Sciences in 1978, promoted to Full Professor in 1986, and Distinguished Professor in 2009. The focus of Dr. Hendrix's work has been on the structure, assembly and evolution of bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacterial cells. His development of methods for studying viral assembly paved the way for detailed biochemical and structural analyses of this process, and his studies of bacteriophages genomics opened the field of viral diversity and evolution. These scientific contributions were recognized by Roger's election as a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, as a recipient of the National Academy of Sciences Prize for Excellence in Scientific Reviewing, and by winning the Chancellor's Distinguished Research Award. He was also a keen musician with mastery of many instruments including the clarinet. He was a regular contributor to the University of Pittsburgh Orchestra and a member of the woodwind section for over 30 years. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.

Lynn Hardie Burgan

On October 27th Lynn Hardie Burgan died peacefully. Wife of the late Sterling I. Burgan, mother of  Hardie F. Burgan (Allison) and Blythe Burgan Davis (George): grandmother of Alexandra M. Davis and Andrew R. Davis.  Mrs. Burgan attended the Ellis School, Winchester Thurston and graduated from Ogontz Junior College. Mrs. Burgan was presented at The Cinderella Ball: member of The Linden Garden Club and The Junior League. Her family is grateful for the loving care of the staff at Rebecca Residence where her memorial service will be held @11:00, November 4th, 3746 Cedar Ridge Road, Allison Park, PA 15101. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 116 Browns Hill Road, Valencia, PA 16059. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.

Virginia Louise (Wright) Schatz         

Peacefully, on September 22, 2017 at the venerable age of 96. She was born in Philadelphia on February 21, 1921, the second eldest of five children to Helen Frances Davis and George Forest Wright. After attending Albright College for one year, she enrolled in the School of Music at Carnegie Institute of Technology, from which she graduated in 1943. It was there that she met her husband, Edward R. Schatz, who also received his degrees from the Institute and became a member of the faculty, and then later served in the administration of Carnegie Mellon University until his death in 1996. Upon graduation, Virginia went overseas during WWII with the Red Cross, after which she returned to Pittsburgh to marry and teach music in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. In 1959, she began a long association with the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, teaching music and movement, and incorporating the practice of Dalcroze Eurhythmics into deaf education. An accomplished pianist and soprano, she also taught piano privately, and sung in and led junior choirs at Edgewood and Shadyside Presbyterian churches throughout her professional career. Virginia was an enthusiastic promoter of all things "Pittsburgh", and a particularly generous supporter of many Pittsburgh institutions and charities, including Carnegie Mellon University, the Phipps Conservatory, the Carnegie Museums, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Shadyside Presbyterian Church, and the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, among many others. She is survived by her daughter, Eleanor S. Magyar (David) of Edgewood, her son George E. Schatz (Cathryn L. Goodwin) of Princeton, NJ, her two granddaughters, Rebecca Magyar (Tom Pfister) of London, UK, with a great grandchild on the way, Rachel G. Schatz of New York, NY, and two siblings, Helen Carol Irvine in Visala, CA and Pat Scipio in Lake Forest, CA. There will be no visitation and interment next to her beloved husband in Johnstown, PA is private. Remembrances in her name may be made to the Edward R. and Virginia W. Schatz Fund for Scholars at Carnegie Mellon University, to the Phipps Conservatory, or a charity of choice. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfunerlahome.com)

Gussie Johnson, Ph.D 

On Wednesday, September 13, 2017, beloved husband of Elveta L. Johnson; father of Stephanie Rose (Tony Rose), Adrena Johnson, Doreen Smith and Ellyce Johnson; brother of Gertha Grinage, Elda Murray, Archie Johnson and deceased brothers and sisters; also survived by twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theatre of Operations, Dr. Johnson was an educator with the Pittsburgh Public Schools, starting his career as a math and science teacher before moving to administration. He was a middle school Principal until his retirement after 40 years with the district. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Monday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Tuesday in Shadyside Presbyterian Church at 11AM.  

Shirlee Louise Iadicicco 

Shirlee Louise Iadicicco…wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and now great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5th.  She was 87 years young.  She would always say ”Age is just a number, and mine’s unlisted!”  And as most of her girlfriends would agree, they all thought she was younger, not 10 years their senior. She meets, my dad Tony, my brother Bruce, her parents and 3 siblings in heaven, leaving behind, me, her daughter Lisa Iadicicco, granddaughters, Kirstie and Kylie Iadicicco, great granddaughter Lily daughter-in-law Bridget Iadicicco and grand pup Codi, plus her beloved brother Dr. Douglass Bruce, and dearest sisters Loree Chicoye and Julie Davis, plus many nieces and nephews, that have kindly kept my mom in their prayers over the years. My mom sold everything from Avon door to door to electric scissors at Sears to fragrances at Kaufmann’s but mostly she was a successful real estate agent, helping to facilitate home ownership for many, including me.  She was an amazing dancer, which we all did with regularity, loved to entertain, and win at the black jack table. Her life was full of life, which she lived with vision, conviction and joy.  The most positive person I knew based on her own life’s trajectory. Family and friends welcome on Sunday, September 10th from 12-3pm at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com).  Celebration of Life services will be held Monday, September 11th, at Shadyside Presbyterian Church,  11AM, with interment at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, all officiated by Reverend Lynn Portz.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in my mom’s name can be made to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of National Pancreas Foundation www.pancreasfoundation.org – please note Western PA in comment box.  Checks can be sent to The National Pancreas Foundation c/o Thomas Birsic 614 Victoria Lane Wexford, PA 15090.

Dolores Wilson Smith-Barber

Of Thornburg, PA, aged 90, died on August 25, 2017, after a brief illness. She was born in Camden Hill, PA in 1927 to Edgar and Opel Wilson. She graduated from McKeesport High School and earned a degree from Auburn University. In 1951 she married J. Leonard (Jack) Smith, an attorney at Reed Smith. She was mother of two children, John, and Lynne. Dolores taught yoga, served as Thornburg librarian and helped run the Thornburg Community Association. After Jack died in 1987, Dolores devoted her time to volunteering with various organizations. She worked as a class room assistant with autistic children at D.T. Watson Institute for thirty years and served on the Institute's Board of Directors. She volunteered for twenty-five years at Pittsburgh Opera with Tito Capobionco and served on the Opera Board for many years. Because Jack was cared for by Family Hospice and Palliative Care, she served on that board and volunteered for many years. Additionally, she served on the committee for restoration of the Carnegie, Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall. She won the Athena Award for outstanding volunteer work in 1999. In 2003 she married John C. Barber, MD and they traveled the world together and enjoyed theater, symphony and opera. Dolores belonged to many clubs including the Chartiers Country Club, Allegheny Country Club, the Duquesne Club, the Sewickley Little Garden Club, and the Twentieth Century Club. She  also belonged to numerous luncheon clubs and enjoyed ballroom dancing at charity galas and balls. Dolores was a generous philanthropist to many organizations including the opera, ballet, local theater groups and the Pittsburgh Symphony. She was a mentor to many young professional women, including opera singer Marianne Cornetti and physician Vonda Wright. Dolores derived great joy being "DeeDee" to her two grandsons, John and Jim and spent many hours taking them to brunch on Saturday mornings, visiting museums, and swimming at the country club. She sent them both on trips to Europe on People to People tours during their high school years. Dolores was preceded in death by her brother William "Bull" Wilson and is survived her sister Betty Jean Budday; she is also survived by her husband John C. Barber, MD; son John L. Smith, III and wife Jane Donaldson Smith, daughter Lynne Smith Feyk and husband Perry; grandsons John R. Smith and James E. Smith; stepson Scott C. Barber; and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Monday August 28, 2017 from 6-8pm and Tuesday August 29 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A memorial service will be held at Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, at 2pm on Thursday September 7, 2017. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: D.T. Watson Institute in Sewickley, PA; Pittsburgh Opera or Family Hospice and Palliative Care.

Ann Woolfolk Austin 

On Wednesday, August 23, 2017, Ann Woolfolk Austin, beloved wife of the late James S. Austin, Jr, dear mother to Peter S. Austin (Heather), James D. Austin, and Elizabeth Austin Holden (Michael); Nan to her grandchildren:  William C. Austin, Natalie L. Austin, Noah H. Davis, Emma C. Davis, Aaron R. Davis, Austin C. Holden and Alexander S. Holden; and Aunt Ann to many nieces and nephews.  Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Anna Childs Woolfolk and Arthur Peter Woolfolk, and her brother, Thomas Howe Woolfolk.   Ann took great pride in her role as mother and grandmother, and was the center of the family - hosting family dinners, leading beach vacations, and pursuing adventures with grandchildren. The last 20 years of her life were dedicated to exploring the world with family and friends, especially more remote and less developed countries, as evidenced by an extensive collection of trip mementos. Ann’s love of life and zeal to learn was complemented by a diverse network of friends, young and old. Prior to her retirement, Ann was Director of Development for The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh. She was a well-respected and accomplished professional within the Pittsburgh fundraising and foundation community, and was honored by the Pittsburgh chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals with a lifetime achievement award. Ann was a prior board of trustees member and board chair/President of The Ellis School and The Children’s Institute (formerly the Home for Crippled Children and the Rehabilitation Institute of Pittsburgh). Other board activities included, The FISA Foundation, Staunton Farm Foundation, and The Neighborhood Academy. She was a lifelong parishioner and member of the Vestry of Calvary Episcopal Church. Ann was a knowledgeable and talented gardener, and an active member of the Garden Club of Allegheny County. Ann also enjoyed the arts and supported The Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Symphony, Dance Council, and Broadway series to name a few.

Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Ave at Devonshire Street on Thursday August 31, from 4pm - 7pm.  A service of celebration of the life of Ann Woolfolk Austin will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church on Friday, September 1, at 11am.  Please gather at the church as a private burial service will be held prior at Homewood Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests contribution be made in memory of Ann W. Austin to The Ellis School, 6425 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206; Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206; or to an organization of your choice.

John S. Kennerdell, M.D.

John S. Kennerdell, M.D. passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the age of 82. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Kennerdell and his 2 children; Nancy Kennerdell Lawrence and Jeffrey Kennerdell. He is the son of the late Frederick Kennerdell and Myrtle Shirk Kennerdell of Tarentum and brother of Edward Kennerdell, M.D. and Margaret "Peggy" Kennerdell George. Dr. Kennerdell was Chairman of the Department of Opthalmology at Allegheny General Hospital before his retirement. A memorial service will be held at the Magovern Conference Center at Allegheny General Hospital at 4:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com). 

Mary G. Kapourelos Christulides  

Mary Christulides, born in Chester, PA on January 23, 1921 to George and Anastasia Kapourelos, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2017.  She was the mother to Elpi Altum and the late Father George Christulides.  Mary was one of nine children, four girls and five boys.  She graduated from Chester High School and worked in the family restaurant during World War II.  During that time, she had the honor of meeting the late Martin Luther King, Jr. and the late Archbishop Makarios, who later became the president of Cyprus.   In 1953, Mary married Euripides (Rip) Christulides, a Cypriot, and had their two children.  Mary and Rip celebrated 64 years together this summer. During their marriage, they lived in Philadelphia, Portland, Atlanta and then Pittsburgh, where they raised their children and lived for fifty years.  While in Pittsburgh, Mary worked in the library of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf for eighteen years before she retired.  Mary was a devout Greek Orthodox and devoted her time to the Church. She taught Sunday School for 25 years and worked the Greek food festivals at the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Pittsburgh. She is also known as "Mrs. C" to campers from her many summers at Camp Nazareth.  Mary showed love abundantly and always left you with quite a story.  Her constant joy and pride was being “Yiayia” to her three grandchildren, Mary, Thespina and Christopher.  She will always be remembered and loved for her great kindness. She spent the last years of her life in Medford, New Jersey, with her daughter and son-in-law.   She is survived by her husband, Deacon Euripides Christulides; her daughter, Elpi Altum and husband, David; her daughter-in-law, Lia Christulides; her brother, James Kapourelos; and her grandchildren, Mary Ellison and husband John Ellison, Thespina Christulides, and Christopher Altum. Family and friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Friday August 11, 2017  from 2-4pm and 6-8pm, with Trisagion Service at 7pm.  Visitation will continue on Saturday August 12, 2017 in Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 10am immediately followed by an 11am Funeral Service. Eonia E Mnimi, May her memory be eternal.    

Lorraine P. Levy

On Saturday, July 15, 2017, at age 81. Beloved wife of the late Eugene D. Levy; mother of Anna Lepsch (Robert) and Ella Davis (Donald); grandmother of Christopher and Cassandra Lepsch and Candace and Acacia Davis; sister of Marilyn Matta, Dolores Bedford, Dorothy Lindholm and Gary Paul; sister-in-law of Edward Levy; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8pm and continuing in St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 304 Morewood Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213, on Thursday from 9am until a service at 10am. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Braddock Carnegie Library (braddockcarnegielibrary.org) or the Fiber Arts Guild of Pittsburgh (fiberartspgh.org).

Catherine M. Muldowney

Formerly of Soho and Mt. Washington, Catherine died peacefully in her sleep at Baldwin Health Center on Thursday July 13, 2017 at age 92. Beloved Daughter of the late William F. and Julia Doyle Muldowney; sister of the late Margaret J. "Margie' and Helen G. "Dee Dee" Muldowney; life long friend of the Metz family. Catherine was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, a member of the Daughters of Erin and the Ladies Auxiliary of the AOH. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Friday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Saturday, Mass of Christian Burial St. Paul Cathedral 10:00am. 

John "Jack" F. Griffin

Very Peacefully with his family at his side on Friday June 30, 2017, Jack, 83, of Squirrel Hill and formerly, Pleasant Hills; husband of the late Alice M. Griffin; father of Greg (Evelyn) Griffin, Chris (Karen) Griffin, Brett Griffin and Maria (Tom) Wise; grandfather of Amanda (Dan) Bartlett, Alicia (Chuck) Dyer, Garret (Ele) Griffin, Brittany (Nathan) Parks, Blake (Ashley) Wise and Lauren Wise; great-grandfather of Thomas, Henry and Oliver Dyer and Aidan Bartlett and Leona and Miriam Parks; son of the late William J. and Florence M. Griffin; brother of the late William Griffin, late Charles Griffin, late Robert Griffin, Marylou Bollman, and Thomas (Flo) Griffin; also survived by nieces and nephews. Jack was an Army Veteran and over thirty-year employee of Bell of Pennsylvania - AT&T. Friends received Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street, www.freyvogelfuneralhome.com. A service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday July 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM. Interment Private. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Jack’s memory to Saint Bede Roman Catholic Church, 509 S Dallas Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208.

John “Keefe” Ellis, Jr.

On June 24, 2017, John “Keefe” Ellis, Jr., son of John “Jack” Ellis, Sr. and Rose Bearer Ellis, passed away at the age of 61 surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Stacy (Hughes), adoring children Emily, Jake, Caroline and Patrick; brother Dr. Peter Ellis; sister Constance Heppenstall (Mark); nieces Mary Heppenstall, Melissa, Sarah, Monica and Michelle Bundy; nephews Kyle and Charlie Heppenstall, Andrew, Peter and Thad Ellis, and numerous cousins. Keefe graduated from Shady Side Academy in 1974, The University of Virginia in 1978 and The University of Pittsburgh Business School in 1981.  Keefe was generous in all aspects of his life, devoting himself to the Children’s Institute Board for 15 years, the Shady Side Academy Board for 12 years, also serving on the Board of St. Vincent De Marillac and working tirelessly for St. Bede Church and school in his 61 years as a parishioner. He was fortunate to have worked with his father at Ellis Real Estate for 30 years, merging into Langholz Wilson Ellis in 2005, and eventually into Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis in 2014.  Keefe celebrated life everyday and shared his kind heart, quick wit and infectious personality with everyone he encountered and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.  Friends will be received on Tuesday June 27, 2017 from 3pm-7pm at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com). Funeral Wednesday, June 28, 2017, Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bede Parish at 10am.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Shady Side Academy Science Building Fund or St Bede School Stem Lab Fund.

Wallace Wendell Smith, Jr. 

On Sunday, June 11, 2017, Wallace Wendell Smith, Jr., beloved husband of Patricia O. Smith, also survived by his children by his late wife Mary E. Smith: Pamela Stodolsky (late Frank), Wallace W. Smith III (Ladan), Sarah K. Smith (Robert Davidson), Steuart G. Smith (Dana), and his grandchildren: Sarah S. Rennie (Eric), Frank Stodolsky, Christian S. Smith (Emily), Patrick E. Smith, Iain S. Smith (Kelsey), Nathan K. Smith, Alexander K. Smith, and Matthew K. Smith, and two great-grandchildren Hailey E. Gibbs and Henry W. Smith. Also surviving Mr. Smith are his step-children Anne B. Hulley (David), Emily B. Naunheim (David), and Robert L. Becker III, eight step-grandchildren, and 10 step-great-grandchildren. Mr. Smith served in the paratroops in WWII with his twin brother, Kennedy C. M. Smith who died in action. Mr. Smith was employed by US Steel but his true passion was the refinishing of antique American furniture, also researching and studying the history of antique bird prints and Chinese Export porcelain. He also derived years of pleasure by listening to Classical WQED-FM, especially the Jim Cunningham morning show. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Ave. at Devonshire St. on Wednesday, June 21, from 4 pm - 6 pm. A service in celebration of the life of Wallace Wendell Smith, Jr. will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church on Thursday, June 22, at 11 am. EVERYONE PLEASE GATHER AT CHURCH. A private burial service will follow at Allegheny Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests contributions to Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 or to WQED-FM, 4802 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 

Sophia T. Haretos 

On Thursday, June 15, 2017, Beloved wife of the late Theodore J. Haretos; mother of John T. Haretos, M.D., Theodore A. Haretos and the late Ellen M. Haretos; daughter of the late Marigo and Andreas Tranos; sister of the late Georgia Nikolakakos and Penelope Tranos; Sophia immigrated to the United States in 1949 and was a devoted mother and spouse who had strong religious convictions, was devoted to her Church and a woman of strong moral character. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Sunday 1-5pm with Trisagion Service at 4pm. Funeral Monday in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 11am. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. 

Father John Kelly, C.Ss.R.

January 11, 1924—May 22, 2017

Father Kelly entered the Redemptorist order at the age of fourteen.  He was ordained a priest on June 17, 1951.  Beginning with his assignment to the missions in Puerto Rico, he ministered among the Spanish speaking Christians.  He was assigned to St. Mary Seminary in North East, Pennsylvania to work with the Hispanic students.  Later he became the Director of Migrant Ministry in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia and served as Pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes, Seaford, Maryland, St. Christopher Church, Kent Island, Maryland.  He was assigned as Pastor at Immaculate Conception Church, Bronx, New York, St. Boniface, Philadelphia and St. Philomena, Pittsburgh.  In addition to his parochial ministry, Father Kelly conducted many missions. For many years, beginning with Father Crowley’s pastorate, Father John Kelly has assisted with Mass at Holy Angels Parish.  Following the closure of St. Philomena Parish in Squirrel Hill, Father Kelly remained in Pittsburgh at the family home with his sisters, Regina, Sr. Kathleen, Sr. Elizabeth, and Sr. Ursula. In addition to his sister Regina, Father Kelly was predeceased by his two brothers, Martin and Gerard. 

Friends will be received on Tuesday, May 30th and Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com).  Funeral Thursday, June 1, 2017, Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Cathedral, 108 N. Dithridge Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made for Mass Cards or to benefit Migrant Ministry.

A heartfelt thank you to the caregivers and medical staff at the Vincentian Home for their loving care. 

Jan Nemec, M.D.

Dr. Jan Nemec (54), MD of Pittsburgh unexpectedly passed away on May 8, 2017.  He is survived by his daughter Katerina (Sydney, Australia), son Jakub (Minneapolis, Minnesota), his mother Dr. Marcela Nemcova (Prague, Czech Republic), and a legion of colleagues, devoted patients and friends. He also leaves behind his chocolate Labrador, and long time companion, Med. Dr. Nemec was a dedicated physician, an intellectual, a champion of social justice and a loving father.  An Associate Professor of Medicine at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, Dr. Nemec was an internationally recognized expert in the subspecialty of Electrophysiology in Cardiology.  Beloved by his patients for the careful and dedicated clinical care he delivered, Dr. Nemec remained active and recognized for his research throughout his career.  He was especially focused on inherited disorders of the heart rhythm and channel mutations.

Dr. Nemec was born in Prague, of then communist Czechoslovakia on November 7, 1962. He obtained his medical degree from the Charles University School of Medicine in the Czech Republic.  After completing his medical residency in the District Hospital in the Czech Republic, he came to the United States to complete another residency in internal medicine, fellowship in cardiology and Electrophysiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.  He was recruited to UPMC in 2006 where he embarked on a very productive career as an academic physician.  In addition to his research and clinical care, Dr. Nemec was a dedicated teacher and was awarded Edward I Curtiss Memorial Teaching Award in 2007.  Alarmed by the injustices he witnessed and experienced as a child and young adult in a communist state, Dr. Nemec remained dedicated to the cause of social justice throughout his adult life.  He donated countless hours during his vacations and personal wealth to serve the most underserved populations throughout the world in their fight against poverty, disease and war.

Jan will be dearly missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and patients.

 Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street, Pittsburgh PA (412-621-1665) on Monday May 15, 2017 from 3-5PM and followed by a memorial service at 5:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Doctors Without Borders in honor of Dr. Jan Nemec.   http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/

John F. “Jack” Donahue

A funeral mass is scheduled for May 20 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Naples, Florida.

In Pittsburgh, visitation will be held at Freyvogel Funeral Home, 4900 Centre Ave., on May 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial mass will be celebrated May 24 at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland with Cardinal Donald Wuerl and Bishop David Zubik.

John F. Donahue

July 28, 1924-May 11, 2017

After John F. (Jack) Donahue had filmed a video for the 50^th anniversary of Federated Investors in 2005, the cameras kept rolling and he offered these comments about his Catholic faith that he lived and emphasized to his family and friends throughout his lifetime.

“It’s what the Bible teaches you,” the West Point graduate said.  “If you believe your goal in life is to get to heaven, then anything you do in life needs to take you to that goal.  It’s like a heat-seeking missile that rejects anything outside the target.  And the target is to align your work with your eternal salvation.  If you do that, it is a joyful experience.”

Mr. Donahue, 92, of Pittsburgh and Naples, Fla., and founder of Federated, died at his home in Naples yesterday after living a colorful and adventurous life as an entrepreneur, chief executive officer and philanthropist.  But it was his strong Catholic faith and principles that guided his life. 

In fact, as part of his golden wedding anniversary celebration with his wife, Rhodora, he provided the family members in attendance an important remembrance, Thoughts for a Lifetime, which reflected his beliefs.  The concluding words serve as a constant reminder for his family of 13 children, 84 grandchildren and 109 great grandchildren:

“Seek Heaven as your primary goal in life.  Seek to know the will of God.  Pray so that you keep your faith.  Receive the Eucharist as often as possible.  Love one another.”

Known for his behind-the-scenes generosity, most of Mr. Donahue’s contributions were without recognition to the Donahue family or Federated.  But to help inspire his grandchildren and great grandchildren to live generously, Mr. Donahue more recently allowed donations to be associated with the family name, such as the John F. Donahue School of Business at Duquesne University and the Donahue Tower at the Naples Community Hospital in Florida, as well as contributions to Pittsburgh Central Catholic and Oakland Catholic high schools and the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Thoughtful spending, generosity and stewardship were emphasized to the Donahue children as youngest daughter Rebecca Foxhoven of Naples, Fla., recalls.

“As children, we created a written budget and showed Dad how our allowance would be spent so we wouldn’t be frivolous,” she said.  “But more importantly he emphasized generosity and being good stewards.  He told us to use our time, talent and treasure for God’s people because it’s not our money, but the Lord’s.”

J. Christopher (Chris) Donahue, CEO of the investment company founded by his father, recalled his dad’s philosophy on donating time, talent and treasure to Catholic education,  charitable causes supported by employees and efforts to improve government at the local and national level. 

“Dad was very generous and would always say yes to just about anyone, especially those who had ideas to improve Catholic education.  He also believed in a patriotic duty to God and country, and a big part of that duty was being active in the political process to make our government the best it could be.”

Tom Donahue, chief financial officer at Federated, unexpectedly learned of his dad’s big-heartedness at a Duquesne University meeting.

“During a discussion with one of the Spiritan priests, his voice cracked and he paused for a moment to regain his composure.   Father then told me how inspired he was by my dad, who anonymously paid the tuition for many students over the past 50 years.  Dad had a big heart and didn’t care about publicity or the limelight.  Only about doing what was right and living life accordingly.”

After West Point, Mr. Donahue became a pilot in the Army Air Corps and learned to fly the multi-engine B-29 bomber.  He flew air lifts into Berlin after World War II and progressed to become the No. 1 Pilot in the Strategic Air Command.  However in those days Army promotions were based not only on ability but also on a slotting system connected to a graduation date from the Academy.  As a result, he left the Army in 1950 and returned to his native Pittsburgh to begin selling mutual funds across the kitchen table.  He believed passionately that the entire country would turn to funds as the investment vehicle of choice because they offered professional money management for everyday people. 

Mr. Donahue had job offers in New York and other cities but settling in Pittsburgh was his only choice.  The Donahue family had lived in Pittsburgh for six generations, and Mr. Donahue always came back whenever he had time off from the service.  He loved the city’s rich history and cultural traditions and watched the city transition from manufacturing to a service economy focused on education, health care and finance.

In 1955, he and Central Catholic grads Richard B. Fisher and Thomas R. Donnelly started Federated to create an investment management firm in Pittsburgh that would support their growing families.  The early years were difficult, but in the 1960s, they raised $100 million in assets in tax-free exchange funds, enabling them to advance toward their goals. 

The late 1970s brought a new and innovative product to Federated, the money market mutual fund, which led to fast and enormous growth.  Thanks to money funds and Mr. Donahue’s leadership, Federated by the early 1980s had grown to become the second-largest mutual fund company in the country as it focused sales efforts on bank trust departments using mutual funds to manage their cash assets. Today, Federated manages more than $360 billion in equity, fixed-income and cash products for investors in the U.S., Canada, Latin American, Great Britain, Ireland, Germany and Asia.

In creating Federated, Mr. Donahue emphasized that employees should enjoy coming to work, paint their own picture (but stay on the canvas) and always do the right thing in the right way.  These and similar philosophies also were emphasized at home with his children as eldest daughter Katherine Freyvogel, the company’s first external female sales professional, remembers. 

“Dad inspired you with his actions, his humor and his positive outlook on life.  He taught all 13 of his children that all things are possible, and he gave us the tools to be successful.  Not just an education, but an approach to life that emphasized proper values and morality.”

Tom Donahue summed it up by saying, “Dad would not allow the family to use the words ‘I can’t’.  We had to say ‘I think I can’.  And we were always supposed to go ‘up the mountain.’ ”

On running a business with honesty and integrity, Chris Donahue recalls his dad saying, “In the end, I have to face God.  I’d rather do that having done what I believed to be the right things no matter what.”

Cardinal Donald Wuerl, who served as Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, knew firsthand of Mr. Donahue’s generosity and commitment to Catholic education and values when he served in Pittsburgh. Mr. Donahue created the Golden Apple awards first in Pittsburgh and now nationally to honor the best Catholic school teachers and was instrumental in founding the Extra Mile Education Foundation to provide Catholic education for inner-city children.

“Members of the Donahue family have done tremendous work to support the Catholic faith and education over the years,” Cardinal Wuerl said.  “They are quiet and effective models of service and charity who don’t seek recognition for their good works as they embody the gospel values of Jesus Christ.”

In 2006, Federated published the history of the company that highlighted Mr.  Donahue’s decades of leadership and contained a message from President George H. W. Bush.

“Jack Donahue is a true Point of Light.  I wish everyone in the country could know, as I do, of his leadership in many worthwhile causes.  He believes there can be no definition of a successful life unless it includes service to others.”

Mr. Donahue, the son of the late Margaretta Bailey and John Hanley Donahue, is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Rhodora Jacob Donahue and their 13 children, Katherine (Thomas Jr.) Freyvogel, J. Christopher (Ann) Donahue, Maribeth (Richard) Donley, Rhodora (Dick) Barton, Patricia (James) Dolan, William (Janet) Donahue, Theresa (Alfonso) D’Orazio, Thomas (Frances) Donahue, Susan (Ronald) Petnuch, Carol (Patrick) Moore, Maureen (James) Murphy, Rebecca (Craig) Foxhoven, Gregory (Kimberly) Donahue, 84 grandchildren, 109 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as his sisters Katherine Kirby and Margaretta Garman.  He was preceded in death by his sisters, Marion Rush and Gladys Ostrowski.

Mr. Donahue was raised in the Stanton Heights area of Pittsburgh and graduated from Saint Raphael’s Elementary School and Central Catholic High School.  A member of the “Greatest Generation,” Mr. Donahue served five years with the Strategic Air Command as a B-29 pilot after graduating from West Point after the end of World War II.

Friends will be received at St. Ann Catholic Church at 475 9^th Ave. South, Naples, FL 34102 on Thursday May 18 and Friday, May 19, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place in Naples on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church.  In Pittsburgh, friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Tuesday May 23, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland. Cardinal Donald Wuerl and Bishop David Zubik will celebrate the liturgy.  In Pittsburgh, friends will be received in the social hall of St. Paul Cathedral following the memorial Mass.

With heartfelt appreciation, the Donahue family thanks caregivers in Naples, Ligonier and Pittsburgh who have assisted Mr. Donahue, as well as friends and colleagues from Federated for their well wishes, prayers and assistance.

Remembrances may be made to Central Catholic High School and the Little Sisters of the Poor.

ROBERT BRENNAN EGAN  

(1931 - 2017)

Age 86, of Gulf Stream, FL and formerly of Fox Chapel, PA, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, January 10, 2017, in the company of his wife Barbara and family. He was born on January 4, 1931, son of Judge John P. and Luceille Murray Egan of Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, and subsequently received a BA from Yale College and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. He served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army. In 1956, he married the former Ann Ames Midwood of Nayatt Point, Rhode Island with whom he had four children. Bob began his professional career with Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation. Over the next 28 years, he was promoted through increasingly challenging sales and marketing roles, culminating in his elevation to Group President of the Metals and Metal Products Group of Allegheny International. In 1985, Bob and an investor group acquired Alloys Rods Corporation, a specialty welding products manufacturer. As Chairman and CEO of Alloy Rods, he significantly increased sales and profitability by developing innovative products and opening production facilities in Asia and Europe. He sold Alloy Rods in 1989 to The ESAB Group. Bob served on numerous corporate boards, including Titanium Metals Corporation of America, Rob Roy Industries and Elliott Turbomachinery. He loved golf - the competition, the traditions and the lifelong friendships developed through the game. Bob always worked on "his game" and rarely shied away from offering swing advice to anyone who asked. He was particularly proud of his numerous club championship titles, as well as his 1992 victory in the Western Pennsylvania Senior Amateur Championship. Bob served as President of the Fox Chapel Golf Club and President of the Pennsylvania Golf Association. He was a longtime member of the United States Seniors' Golf Association and a regular competitor on the Pennsylvania team of the Lesley Cup. Bob also gave back to the community, especially to organizations providing drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. He was particularly committed to the mission of Gateway Rehab serving as a long-term board member and then Chairman of the Board from 1990 to 1995. He also served as a Trustee of Shady Side Hospital for many years. While in Florida, he supported Wayside House in Delray Beach, FL. Bob also served as an Adjunct Professor of Industrial Marketing at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University for several years. Most of all, Bob will be remembered for his love of family, friends and life. He never lost his passion for getting the most out of each day, celebrating time spent with his numerous grandchildren, extended family and lifelong friends. He loved to meet new people, enthusiastically sharing his energy and sense of humor. Bob happily imparted his pearls of wisdom and life advice to his grandchildren, who affectionately called him "Bubs." He is survived by his wife, Barbara Forrester Egan, who brought him great joy and happiness in his later life. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ann Midwood Egan, to whom he was married 55 years. He is also survived by his children, Robert B. Egan, Jr., of Oakland, CA, Emily E. Thomas of Wilmette, IL, George M. Egan of Jacksonville, FL, and Sarah E. Hebert of South Berwick, ME; daughters-in-law, Kimberly W. Egan and Anne T. Egan; sons-in-law, Douglas P. Thomas and Edward A. Hebert; and 11 grandchildren; a brother, J. Murray Egan and wife Lisa of Pittsburgh PA; and sister, Susanne E. Humphrey of Wellesley, MA.  The family suggests remembrances to Gateway Rehab, 311 Rouser Road, Moon Township, PA 15108 www.gatewayrehab.org. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, May 24th at 10:00 AM at St. Scholastica Church, 309 Brilliant Ave, Pittsburgh, PA in celebration of his wonderful life. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC.
(freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

Sophie Kalaras

On Monday, April 24, 2017, beloved wife of the late Stavros Kalaras; sister of the late Jean Dakis (George); aunt of Nicholas Dakis (Linda); great aunt of James, Melissa and Gina Dakis. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Sunday 12 Noon until 4pm. Funeral Monday in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 10:00am.

Ryan Anthony Zoschg

On April 29, 2017, Ryan Anthony Zoschg passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, following an 11-year battle with brain cancer.   Ryan was born April 30, 1973, and grew up in Emporium, PA, graduating from Cameron County High School in 1991.  He studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, graduating in 1995.  He began working at Vocollect Inc in 1996 and was employed there his entire career.  During his time at Vocollect Ryan was granted over 10 patents and was instrumental in the development of their speech-recognition computers.  His talents and passion for innovation helped grow that small Pittsburgh-based startup into an industry-leading company with products used by over 500,000 people worldwide.  In 2002 he met the love of his life Melissa Hopbell, who he married and with whom he had two beautiful children, daughter Zoey and son Matthew.  In 2006 Ryan and his family moved to the Indiana Township/Fox Chapel area of Pittsburgh, where he applied his engineering mind to painstakingly renovating their home.  He was a member of Saint Joseph’s Parish in O’Hara Township.   He leaves behind his wife Melissa, and his children Zoey and Matthew, both at home; his parents Matthew and Nancy Zoschg of Emporium, PA; his brother and sister-in-law Eric and April Zoschg and their sons Jordan and Mason of Raleigh, NC; his sister and brother-in-law Megan and Tom Canniere and their daughter (Ryan’s God-daughter) Josephine of Kinnelon, NJ; his parents-in-law Philip and Shirley Hopbell of Wilkins Township, PA; his sister-in-law Kimberly Hopbell Metzger and her daughter Savannah of Baltimore, MD; and his sister-in-law Kelly Cervi and her sons Karsen and Kameron of Jeannette, PA. His intelligence, stubbornness, love for mischief, kind heart, and infectious smile will be intensely missed by all of those who knew him.  Friends will be received on Sunday April 30 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.  (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)  4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday May 1 at 10 AM at Saint Joseph’s Parish in O’Hara Township (EVERYONE PLEASE GATHER AT CHURCH).  He will be interred at St. Mark’s Cemetery in Emporium, PA.   In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the "Ryan Zoschg Children College Fund" at Citizen's & Northern Bank, 135 E. 4th Street, Emporium, PA 15834. 

Coi Van Nguyen

April 18, 2017

Mary Louise Ende

On Friday April 21, 2017, at age 87, beloved daughter of the late Katherine and Carl Ende; sister of the late Katherine Ende Evans (Richard), also survived by her adoring nieces and nephews, Patricia Evans Snyder (Allen), Barbara Evans Hauke (Steve), Tom Evans (Sue), Craig Evans (Denise) and Susan Evans Critelli (Gary); as well as many grand nieces and nephews and great grand nieces and nephews and her best friends, Martha Malinzak and Patrick O'Neill. Mary Lou earned her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Duquesne University, a Masters Degree in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh and taught pediatrics in the Nursing School of Duquesne University. During her long nursing career, she worked in pediatrics at Children's Hospital, in the South Hills Health System and as a visiting nurse for Allegheny County. She was a longtime member of St. Paul Cathedral where she volunteered in TV Ministry, and was a volunteer for many community organizations including Meals on Wheels. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Sunday 2-4pm. Funeral Monday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 11:00am.  

Claire Kathryn Geraghty

On April 18, 2017, age 25, of Point Breeze. Beloved daughter of Andrea Ocepek Geraghty; adored and loving sister of Ryan, Jack, and Maggie; daughter of the late Guy Geraghty and step-daughter of Kate; granddaughter of Charles and the late Wilma Ocepek of Claridge, PA; and the late Edward and Esther Geraghty of Middletown, NY. Claire was the beloved niece of Renee Ocepek Parsley and Jesse Parsley, Thomas Ocepek and Louise Snyder-Ocepek, John and Margaret Ocepek, Karl Ocepek and Marcy Hessinger, and the late Mark Ocepek. Also survived by cousins Sarah and Morgan Parsley; Erin, David, and Mary Ocepek; and Anton and Marc Ocepek. Claire was a graduate of Oakland Catholic and Chatham University. She was an athlete, scholar, volunteer, and leader. Although Claire struggled with addiction, she was never defined by it. She was compassionate, curious, energetic, and was building a wonderful, rewarding life. Claire had a relentless will to succeed, approaching all of life’s challenges with determination and enthusiasm. Claire was a kind, loving, and generous daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin, and friend and will be remembered forever for her beautiful spirit and her irresistible smile. She brought out the best in others, putting everyone at ease.  Claire is deeply loved and will be sorely missed by all those whose lives she touched. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Friday, April 21 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate her life will be held at St. Bede Church, 509 S. Dallas Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, on Saturday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chatham University, Office of University Advancement, Beatty House, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 (online at https://give.evertrue.com/chatham), or P.O.W.E.R, 7501 Penn Avenue, Suite 8, Pittsburgh, PA 15208.

Gerald Goldstein, Ph.D. 

Renowned neuropsychologist, Gerald Goldstein, who was known for his substantive research and service contributions to the field of neuropsychology, died Saturday, April 8, 2017. He was 85 years old.

Dr. Goldstein earned a PhD degree from the University of Kansas in Clinical Psychology. He was employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs since 1962, and had appointments at the Menninger Foundation, the University of Kansas, and the University of Pittsburgh. He was  Senior Research Career Scientist at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Professor of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Goldstein was probably best known for his seminal research contributions to the neuropsychology of alcoholism and schizophrenia, and neuropsychological rehabilitation. He was also recognized a leader, serving as President of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, International Neuropsychological Society, and Division of Clinical Neuropsychology (40) of the American Psychological Association.  Dr. Goldstein was a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychopathological Association. Dr. Goldstein was married to Carolyn H. Shelly, until her passing in 1988. He is survived by his sister, Sandra Gardos, his nieces, Danielle Gardos and Alicia Gardos-Crumlich, and his nephew, Eric Gardos.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at the Homewood Cemetery Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donation should be sent to the Veterans Research Foundation of Pittsburgh, PA. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

Mary Louise Conn

On Monday, April 17, 2017, beloved wife of the former light heavyweight boxing World Champion, the late Billy Conn. A life long resident of Squirrel Hill, Mary Louise is survived by her children, Timothy D. Conn (Veronica), William Conn, Jr. and Michael G. Conn (Mary) and pre-deceased by her daughter Suzanne Robison (late Michael);  daughter of the late Nora and James L. "Greenfield Jimmy" Smith; sister of Nora O'Mara (late William), Thomas Smith (Carol) and the late James Smith, Jr. (Helen); grandmother of Ryan Conn, Milena Conn Stewart, Heather Mahon, Kelly Robison and Michael Robison, Jr., Meghan Balzan, Mac Conn and Will Conn, also survived by 10 great grandchildren. Mary Louise was a graduate of Our Lady of Mercy Academy, attended Rosemont College, and was a former Miss Ocean City, New Jersey. A beautiful person on both the inside and out, she was the subject of Frank DeFord's highly acclaimed 1985 Sports Illustrated story, "The Boxer and The Blonde." Mary Louise was known for her warm and outgoing personality, who revolved her life around her family and friends and especially loved summering in Ocean City. The Conn family is forever grateful for the care Mary Louise received at the Little Sisters of the Poor. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Wednesday 7-9p.m. and Thursday 7-9p.m. Funeral Friday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Bede Church 11a.m. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Little Sisters of the Poor.

Rosemarie R. Battaglia 

On Monday April 3, 2017 beloved wife of the late Frederick Battaglia; daughter of the late  Raymond and Josephine Catalano; sister of the late Eugene J. Catalano and Emily Jones; survived by her nephews Norman and Michael Catalano. There will be no visitation. Funeral Wednesday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Maria Goretti Parish, Friendship Campus at 10am. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.

Sheila Wells Rathke

August 9, 1943 to March 23, 2017 

Sheila Wells Rathke, a daughter, a sister, a mother, a grandmother, a partner, a world traveler, an accomplished photographer, a lover of the arts and a remarkable business leader, died on Thursday, March 23, in Pittsburgh of the rare lung disease mesothelioma. 

During her more than seven decades on the earth, Sheila touched thousands of lives with her quick wit, keen intelligence and can-do spirit. She was among the first generation of women to excel in the previously male-dominated world of communications, advertising, strategic planning and business management. She was a world traveler and an adventurer who visited more than 50 countries on five continents, most recently to Italy with her daughter Erinn and granddaughter Julia. For her two other grandchildren, Jenna and Dominic, she has arranged, upon their 16th birthday, similar travel adventures.

Sheila liked to have fun. She and her long-time companion Edward J. Abes were known among friends for their annual 4th of July and New Year's Eve parties. It is difficult to imagine a more engaging travel or dinner companion than Sheila. 

Though she was born in Columbia, S.C., Sheila spent most of her life in Pittsburgh, from her childhood years in North Versailles to her adult years in Squirrel Hill and the North Hills, and the last 16 in Pittsburgh's South Side with Ed. Career moves in her middle-adult years took her to Toronto and New York City, but she returned to Pittsburgh in 2001 for new work challenges and to be closer to her daughter, new granddaughter and many friends and relatives in the area. A 1961 graduate of Westinghouse Memorial High School, she earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1977. She worked her way through college as a secretary in the steel mills of Pittsburgh, where she contracted this insidious disease. Much later, she spent the final 11 years of her career, from 2001 to 2012 at the University of Pittsburgh, serving as the university's first-ever Assistant Provost for Strategic and Program Development. During this period, she served as a trusted advisor to the university's senior management. She created strategic plans for nearly every school within the university, implemented the launch of new research centers and helped position Pitt as a center of research excellence. The impact of programs that she developed and helped implement is being felt to this day.  

In the early 1970s, she was appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp as a student representative to the Board of Trustees of the University of Pittsburgh. In 1991, she was named a distinguished alumna, and in 2000, she was named a Legacy Laureate of the university. Armed with ambition, confidence and a quick mind, she rose to prominence in Pittsburgh's business community during the 1980s and '90s as an executive of the global public relations firm Burson-Marsteller. She was an executive vice president of the firm and General Manager of its Pittsburgh office. In 1994, she was recruited to lead Burson-Marsteller's Canadian operations headquartered in Toronto. Three years later, with the emergence of the internet, she accepted another demanding job as one of the senior executives charged with developing the new internet marketing practice for the global marketing and communications firm Young & Rubicam Worldwide.  

Throughout her career, she championed and guided hundreds of young women and men in their careers. She lent her expertise to many nonprofit organizations, including, in Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Public Service Fund, Quantum Theater, Robert Morris University and Pittsburgh Historical Society, and, in New York, the New York Philharmonic and A Better Chance. Sheila is preceded in death by her parents Betty McLaughlin Wells and Walter Wells. She is survived by Edward J. Abes, her long-time companion and prominent Pittsburgh attorney, her loving daughter Erinn Pierotti, her brother Cary Wells (Linda), three grandchildren, Julia, Jenna and Dominic (the loves of her life), her aunt Geraldine "Butchie" Lemak, special cousin Bonnie Weber, many other cherished cousins, and thousands of friends and admirers worldwide. 

She also maintained close ties with Fred and Susy Rathke and the entire Rathke family from her prior marriage. She will be sadly missed by Ed's son Eric Abes and wife Robin, and the Cincinnati Abes family. 

The family would like to acknowledge the kindness and care provided by Katie Sarakon and Jody Esser of Bridges Hospice. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Sunday from 1-4 and 6-8Pm. Funeral Monday in Heinz Chapel at 10am. Contributions may be made to two of Sheila's favorite charities, Quantum Theater and City of Asylum, both based in Pittsburgh.

Thomas E. Starzl, M.D., Ph.D 

Age 90, born in Le Mars, Iowa to Rome and Anna Laura Starzl on March 11, 1926 and passed away on March 4, 2017 in Pittsburgh. Dr. Starzl is the beloved husband of 36 years of Joy Starzl; father of  Timothy Starzl (Bimla) and the late Rebecca Starzl and Thomas F. Starzl; grandfather of Ravi Starzl (Natalie);  cousin of Bob Starzel (Mary Beth); son-in-law of Ollie Conger; brother-in law of Carlos Conger (Glenda) and Julie Jackson (Terry); uncle of Karla Conger, Dena Rees (Larry), Leandra LeBlanc (Quincy), Alex Dietrich (Michael) and Nolan Jackson (Luciana) and brother of Marnie Starzl; in passing he joins his parents and his siblings, John Starzl and Nancy Starzl. There will be no visitation. A memorial service, which is open to the public, will be held at Heinz Memorial Chapel on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 1:00pm. The family requests that no flowers be sent, and that memorial donations may be made to the Pittsburgh Foundation for the Thomas E. Starzl Fund, 5 PPG Place, Suite 250 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (pittsburghfoundation.org). Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

Thomas V. English

March 2, 2017

Mrs. Mercy Sounderarajah passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on February 2, 2017 in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was a nurturing wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Born in Sri Lanka, Mercy courageously emigrated to the United States in the 1970’s with her husband, the late Dr. Kandan Sounderarajah to pursue the stability and freedoms a life in America provides. Mercy’s professional talents were extensive and ranged widely from nursing to catering to becoming a master seamstress.  Indeed, in Pittsburgh in the 1990’s, her bridal headpieces were the most highly sought-after by fashionable brides as she freelanced out of several of the the most upscale bridal boutiques in the city. As her thousands of friends and family all over the world will attest, Mercy was one of the most generous people they knew.  No possession was too dear that she would not gladly donate it to someone in need.  She had a keen sense of humor, and made any social gathering more convivial because of her presence. Mercy had a life-long unwavering Christian faith, and was a vital member of every church to which she belonged.  She was a member and staunch supporter of the Asian-Indian Christian Church of Pittsburgh (AICCP) for the last 17 years of her life.  AICCP brought her much personal joy in her twilight years. Mercy was deeply loved and is survived by her daughters Dr. Juliet Jegasothy (the late Dr. Brian V. Jegasothy) and Dr. Rose P. Draviam, her son-in-law Mr. Godfrey Draviam, her grandchildren Dr. S. Manjula Jegasothy (Stephen Hooper), Mr. S. Manoj Jegasothy, Esq. (Michele Puig-Antich Jegasothy, Esq.), Rajika Emily Reed (Christopher Reed), and Dr. Romesh Draviam (Gaya Draviam).  Mercy’s loving great-grandchildren are:  Catalina Jegasothy, Gabriela Jegasothy, Zia Reed, Eshan Reed and Adrian Draviam. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel  Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 3:30-5:30PM, followed by a memorial service in Mercy’s honor at the Asian-Indian Christian Church of Pittsburgh (1630 Greentree Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15220) Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 6:30PM.  Remebrances may be made in Mercy’s honor can be sent to:  AICCP, 1630 Greentree Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15220.

Robert Brennan Egan 

Robert Brennan Egan, 86, of Gulf Stream, FL and formerly of Fox Chapel, PA, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, January 10, 2017 in the company of his wife Barbara and family. He was born on January 4, 1931, son of Judge John P. and Luceille Murray Egan of Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, and subsequently received a BA from Yale College and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.  He served as a 1^st Lieutenant in the United States Army. In 1956, he married the former Ann Ames Midwood of Nayatt Point, Rhode Island with whom he had four children.  

Bob began his professional career with Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation.  Over the next 28 years he was promoted through increasingly challenging sales and marketing roles, culminating in his elevation to Group President of the Metals and Metal Products Group of Allegheny International.  In 1985, Bob and an investor group acquired Alloys Rods Corporation, a specialty welding products manufacturer.  As Chairman and CEO of Alloy Rods, he significantly increased sales and profitability by developing innovative products and opening production facilities in Asia and Europe.  He sold Alloy Rods in 1989 to The ESAB Group.  Bob served on numerous corporate boards, including Titanium Metals Corporation of America, Rob Roy Industries and Elliott Turbomachinery. 

He loved golf – the competition, the traditions and the lifelong friendships developed through the game. Bob always worked on “his game” and rarely shied away from offering swing advice to anyone who asked.  He was particularly proud of his numerous club championship titles, as well as his 1992 victory in the Western Pennsylvania Senior Amateur Championship. Bob served as President of the Fox Chapel Golf Club and President of the Pennsylvania Golf Association. He was a long-time member of the United States Seniors’ Golf Association and a regular competitor on the Pennsylvania team of the Lesley Cup.    

Bob also gave back to the community, especially to organizations providing drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. He was particularly committed to the mission of Gateway Rehab serving as a long-term board member and then Chairman of the Board from 1990 to 1995.  He also served as a Trustee of Shady Side Hospital for many years.  While in Florida, he supported Wayside House in Delray Beach, FL.  Bob also served as an Adjunct Professor of Industrial Marketing at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University for several years.

Most of all, Bob will be remembered for his love of family, friends and life.  He never lost his passion for getting the most out of each day, celebrating time spent with his numerous grandchildren, extended family and lifelong friends. He loved to meet new people, enthusiastically sharing his energy and sense of humor.  Bob happily imparted his pearls of wisdom and life advice to his grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Bubs.”

He is survived by his wife Barbara Forrester Egan, who brought him great joy and happiness in his later life. He is predeceased by his first wife Ann Midwood Egan, to whom he was married 55 years.  He is also survived by his children, Robert B. Egan, Jr., of Oakland CA; Emily E. Thomas of Wilmette, IL; George M. Egan of Jacksonville, FL; and Sarah E. Hebert of South Berwick, ME; daughters-in-law Kimberly W. Egan and Anne T. Egan; sons-in-law Douglas P. Thomas and Edward A. Hebert; and eleven grandchildren.

The family suggests remembrances to Gateway Rehab, 311 Rouser Road, Moon Township, PA 15108 www.gatewayrehab.org.  A service will be held this spring in Pittsburgh in celebration of his wonderful life. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.

Peacefully, and surrounded by her family, Maxine Niehoff, 81, passed away on Friday January 13, 2017. Maxine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Niehoff. She is survived by her children, Judge Jill Rangos (John), Janet Laughlin (Brett), Jack Horner (Meg); and her stepchildren, Michael Niehoff, M.D. (Betsy), Fred Niehoff (Kris) and Nancy Niehoff. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, Virginia (Paul), John, Nick, Tyler, Elaina, Fergus, Griffin, Kate (Fred), Tessa, Stacey and Abbie. Maxine was a trained ballerina, whose love of dance defined her. Performance discipline translated naturally to professional discipline, and she eventually joined the family real estate business and later became a commercial appraiser for Chambers Development Co. An active member of the Republican Committee of Allegheny County, Maxine served for many years as Judge of Elections in Churchill Borough. In retirement, she enjoyed Pitt Football tailgates, cooking, sewing and—despite vision impairment—watercolor painting. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Sunday, January 15, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. only,  and Monday, January 16, 2017 from 9-10 a.m., with a service immediately following in the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests helping families whose kids love dance by donating to “Ken & Jean Dance Studio,” 906 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles, Pa. 15137.

On Tuesday December 20, 2016 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, beloved son of the late John and Catherine O'Toole; brother of Kathleen Martin (Al) and the late Patrick O'Toole (late Mary Ann); also survived by three nieces, three nephews and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Ordained in 1967 and retiring in 2005, Father O'Toole served the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh in many capacities as the former Secretary to Bishop Vincent M. Leonard, Chaplain to the Knights of Columbus, Director of the Vocation Office, Administrator and Pastor of St. Mary of Mercy Parish, Administrator of St. John Capistran Parish,  and also served for periods of time at St. Susanna Parish, St. Joan of Arc Parish, St. Luke Parish, and Sacred Heart Parish. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Wednesday December 28 from 6-8pm and Thursday December 29, 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Friday, December 30, 2016, Mass of Christian Burial St. Paul Cathedral, 10:00am. Remembrances may be made to the "Red Door" at St. Mary of Mercy Parish, 202 Stanwix Street PGH, PA 15222.

On Thursday December 15, 2016. Known as Kay, Katie or Kinka by her beloved family and devoted friends. Daughter of the late Katherine Reilly Reid and B. Meredith Reid of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A graduate of Eden Hall, Convent at the Sacred Heart, Torresdale, PA. Received her B.A. Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA and her Masters Degree, University of Pittsburgh. She was a Communicant at St. Paul Cathedral, where she was also a member of the choir. A member also of the Associated Alumnae of the Scared Heart, and a former member of the Junior League of Pittsburgh.

She was a former member of the American Red Cross Hospital at Walson Army Hospital in NJ and a former teacher both in Hollister, California and Pittsburgh Public School and a lay member of the Order of St. Francis. She is survived by her sister Camilla Reid Kuhn Quinn and husband William A. Quinn of Mountainside, NJ, and brothers Ambrose B. Reid II of Falls Church, VA and Patrick Meredith Reid of Grand Residence, Pittsburgh. She was predeceased by her sister Patti Reid of San Francisco and is also survived by her cousin and caregiver Nancy Vilsack Barna and husband Pat of Oakmont, Suzanne Vilsack Gero of Los Angeles, CA, Mary Pat Reilly Benson and husband Honorable Kenneth Benson of Mount Lebanon, PA, Carol and Thomas F. Reid, Pittsburgh; Her nieces Lucy Hopkins Kuhn of New York City, and Emma Kuhn Halik (Danny) of Ramsey, NJ. Nephews Mark D. Kuhn, M.D. (Jean) of Yardley, PA. Thomas B. Reid (Micky) of Florida, A. Kirk Reid (Lori) of Falls Church, VA, and 10 grand nieces and nephews. In addition two former sister-in-law’s, Rebecca C. Reid of The Villages, Florida, and Rozanne Reid of Jacksonville, FL. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Sunday 1-4pm. Funeral Monday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made in her memory to St. Paul Cathedral or UPMC Seneca Place.

Otto Harry Gruner III 

Otto Harry Gruner III, 89, died peacefully December 9^th with his wife Nancy and daughter, Alexandra at his bedside. A resident of Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania since 1962, Harry had moved to Longwood Retirement Community in Oakmont, Pennsylvania in 2011 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Born July 27, 1927, he was the son of Otto Harry Gruner, Jr. and Harriet Coffin of Cedarhurst, Long Island, New York. Harry graduated from Phillips Academy Andover in 1946 and from Yale University in 1950. He majored in U.S. history and played tennis, soccer, hockey, rugby and court ball.  While at Yale he was in the naval officers training program, afterwards serving as a lieutenant, junior grade, with his final posting in the Engineering Department of the “Coral Sea”, one of the Midway class aircraft carriers, then the largest in the U.S. Navy. Following his tour in the Navy he entered a sales training program at Manning, Maxwell and Moore, manufacturer of material handling equipment located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Subsequently, he and George Follansbee co-founded Follansbee & Gruner, Inc. where he was President until his retirement in 1998.  Chief among his volunteer activities was his 20-year service as chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee on the board of the Western Pennsylvania Hospital, one of the few regional hospitals that survived the period with an independent board. He was a volunteer with the Fox Chapel Fire Department and Chairman of the Fox Chapel Golf Club Greens Committee for many years. Harry was a gifted and enthusiastic fisherman, hunter and athlete who played multiple games on multiple teams in multiple venues. He spent parts of many summers on Fishers Island, NY in contented pursuit of bluefish, striped bass, flounder, fluke and golf balls. He once claimed that he really only answered the phone in hopes it would be someone inviting him to go fishing. Which he would do anywhere, but most happily for Atlantic salmon in Quebec, Iceland or the River Tweed. He was a gentleman, “old school” in the best way, approachable and appreciated by folks from all walks of life. Most memorably, Harry was funny, blessed with a gentle, wry sense of humor that endeared him to everyone he met and will be terribly missed. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Evans Gruner, his children, Dr. Sam Evans Gruner(Leslie Goss), Harry Siegfried Gruner(Rebecca Henry), Alexandra Coffin Gruner(David Riley) and seven grandchildren, William E., Harry B., Angus G., Ellory G., George C., Emma D. and Charles H. His beloved younger sister Harriet Gruner Ross Rockefeller (Sue) predeceased him on Christmas morning, 2014. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 on Saturday, January 7^th at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the West Penn Hospital Foundation, 4818 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.

On Tuesday December 6, 2016, beloved wife of Donald T. Casey, Jr.; sister of John H. Evans; sister in law of Carol Casey (late Tim), Mary Ellen Bodnar (Steve), Michael Casey (Ruth), Kevin Casey (Elaine); also survived by many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews; daughter of the late Jean Evans. Darlene was a librarian with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh working at various branches throughout her 42 year career and was a graduate and former basketball player at St. Paul Cathedral High School. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street Wednesday 6-8pm and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Friday Mass of Christian Burial, St. Mary of Mercy Church (Downtown) 10am. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society at WPAHumane.com

Margaret McGinley Conley

Peggy, as she was known to family and friends, died on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the age of 101. She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence J. Conley and loving mother of Dr. Thomas Conley and his wife Marylyn, Judith Stafford, widow of John, and James Conley. She is survived by nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, her youngest sister Bernadette Plantes, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Mary Hyland McGinley, her oldest son, Joseph, and her sisters Catherine McGovern and Veronica Devlin. A gracious, faith-filled woman, a tireless volunteer, especially to the Meals on Wheels program, and a role model to family and friends, Peggy will be greatly missed. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Sunday December 11 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Scholastica Church in Aspinwall on Monday, December 12 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in her honor to her alma mater Carlow University, 3333 Fifth Avenue, 15213, or to Marian Manor Skilled Nursing Home, 2695 Winchester Drive, 15220, where she received excellent and compassionate care for many years.

Mayvis Wageman Baumann

On Monday December 5, 2016, Mayvis Wageman Baumann, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Dwight M. Baumann. Mother of Susan Wittrock (Gary), Stephen D. Baumann (Lisa) and Sandra Sullivan. Grandmother of Jacob and Jonah Wittrock, Scotty Baumann and Julius and Jamal Sullivan. Great grandmother of Shiloh Wittrock. Sister of the late Laverne Giedt. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday December 10 in the Bellefield Presbyterian Church, 1pm. Interment will be private. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

At age 62, a life-long resident of Panther Hollow in the Oakland neighborhood passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016. He is the beloved son of the late Carl and Irma Scenna Giampolo and is survived by his son Gary Scalise (Lorraine), grandchildren Alexis and Dante, brother Carlino, and sister Carol Speck (Regis). He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who loved Gary. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Duquesne University. Throughout his life, he worked for various corporations and was a self-employed entrepreneur in construction and home remodeling. He was an active participant in the community and a member of St. Paul Cathedral and the Ryan Catholic Newman Center. His quick wit and colorful array of different hats brought laughter and joy to friends and acquaintances. Throughout his life, he was a very generous giver of his time and talents to others. He loved spending most of his free time with family and friends, driving to Seven Springs, and selling antiques at flea markets. His generosity extended beyond death when many of his vital organs were donated to CORE (Center for Organ Recovery and Education). Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8p.m. at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com). Funeral Friday, Mass of Christian Burial St. Paul Cathedral 10 a.m. Remembrances in Gary's name may be made to Central Catholic High School. 

Jerry passed peacefully, on Sunday, November 27, 2016, after a lengthy illness.  He was the father of Catherine Houston (Robert), Thomas Potts (Linda) and Alice Potts; brother of Larry Potts (Celeste); and, grandfather of Lillie and Paul Houston, Michael Potts, and Emily and Betsy Goldemen.  Jerry was born on April 10, 1933 and raised in Franklin, NC and was a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and the Advanced Management Program, Harvard Business School. Upon discharge from his service in the United States Army, Jerry began his career at Vulcan Inc., Latrobe, PA for 28 years where he held a variety of leadership positions.  He then worked for Teledyne, Inc. and retired from Woodings-Verona Tool Works, Verona PA.   Jerry was an avid skier and encouraged many to take up the sport join in the fun. During his retirement years, Jerry volunteered through his church and traveled to impoverished areas and places affected by natural disasters.  Jerry also served as a volunteer with Forbes Hospice.  Jerry had many interests, which including, traveling, reading, biking, cooking, and supporting the arts.  Jerry was a true gentleman and respected, loved and admired by all who knew him. Jerry is survived by Conrad Bricker, his partner of 25 years. Many thanks go to Charlene Presken, Jerry’s personal care giver for the last four years and everyone at Asbury Heights for the loving care during the last three and a half years of Jerry’s life. Friends will be received on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Shadyside Presbyterian Church beginning at 12:30 pm in the Sharp Atrium, followed by a memorial service beginning at 2 pm in the sanctuary. Remembrances may be made to Asbury Heights, 700 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243; Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15232; or, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.  Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

Formerly of Fox Chapel, died on Wed., Nov. 23^rd 2016 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of 63 years to Robert L. Schneider; mother of Robert L. Schneider, Jr., Susan Taylor (Joseph), Mary Lee Schneider (Edward Flam), and predeceased by son William Michael. Grandmother to Stephen Taylor, Emily Wilkinson (Joshua), Maureen Taylor, Adam Flam, and Lauren Schneider. Great grandmother to Hunter Wilkinson, Liesl Wilkinson, and Konrad Wilkinson. Daughter of the late John Feeney and Mary (Kirby) Feeney. Predeceased by brother Jack Feeney (Eleanor Schano), sister Nancy Feeney Kuhn, and brother Daniel K. Feeney (Paula). Friends will be received at  John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Friday, December 2^nd from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Saturday December 3rd, Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bede Church, 509 S. Dallas Avenue, at 11 a.m. Private interment at Calvary Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, remembrances be made to the Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation at 3339 Ward St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213, Attn. Jean Nelson.

Richard Dexter Baker, Jr.

On Monday November 21, 2016, beloved husband of 65 years of Anne Eisaman Baker; father of Richard Dexter Baker, III of Islamorada, FL, Meg Baker Ownbey (Tom) of Atlanta, GA and the late Susan Dunstan Baker; grandfather of Morgan Stiles Ownbey (Caitlyn) and Porter Akins Ownbey. Mr. Baker was a 1943 graduate of Shady Side Academy and was appointed to the United States Merchant Marine Academy where he spent a year in the North Atlantic and graduated in 1946 as an Ensign USNR and Third Officer of the Maritime Service. Upon his discharge, he continued his education at Williams College. Following graduation from Williams in 1949, he went to work for the Pittsburgh Coke and Chemical Co. that later merged with Shenango, Inc. He retired in 1986 as Manager of Coke, Iron and By-Product sales. He was a member of the American Iron & Steel Institute, American Coke and Chemicals Institute, American Foundrymen's Society and Director of Lockhart Iron & Steel Co. Mr. Baker was an active member of Shadyside Presbyterian Church since 1938, serving the church as Deacon, Elder, Trustee and Church Treasurer. Friends will be received on Saturday December 3, 2016 one hour prior to a 2pm Memorial Service in Shadyside Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Verland Foundation, 212 Iris Road, Sewickley, PA 15143, Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, PGH, PA 15232 or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

Yvonne Bohatch Maher, M.D. 

Dr. Yvonne Bohatch Maher, 66, of Fox Chapel passed away November 2, 2016 at home surrounded by family.  She was born on February 8, 1950 in Akron, OH to the late Andrew J. and Helen I. Bohatch. Yvonne was the valedictorian of the class of 1968 of Villa Maria High School in Villa Maria, PA.  She began her professional training and long association with Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., by earning a B.S. in Biology in 1972 and a M.D. in 1976.  She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Georgetown in 1979 prior to moving to Pittsburgh and joining the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Yvonne pursued additional training in Cardiology, completing her fellowship in 1989 at Allegheny General Hospital.  She was a founding partner of the Pennsylvania Heart Group, where she practiced cardiology at both St. Francis and Allegheny General Hospitals until her retirement in 2014. Yvonne led a life of service to others including her patients, favorite charitable organizations, and as a member of both the Board of Regents and Board of Directors of Georgetown University. It was to her family, however, that she directed the full measure of her love and dedication.  She was married on August 18, 1973 at St. Paul’s Parish in Salem, OH and is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Dr. Thomas D. Maher, Jr. and loving children Timothy J. Maher (Lauren) of Annapolis, MD, Andrew C. Maher (Jamie) of Wexford, PA, Dr. Katherine A. Maher (David Benchener) of Alexandria, VA, Dr. Michael H. Maher (Meghan) of Pittsburgh, PA, and Thomas D. Maher, III of Fox Chapel, PA.   Yvonne is also survived by her sisters Colette B. Mehle (Roger) of Washington, D.C., and Therese B. Gaus of San Francisco, CA, brother-in-law Dr. John C. Maher, Sr. (Mary Ellen) of Pittsburgh PA, and stepbrothers D. Colby Vincent of Douglas, GA and J. Scott Vincent of Tampa, FL.  She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law William Gaus, parents-in-law Thomas D. Maher Sr. and Frances N. Maher of Pittsburgh, and stepfather Donald L. Vincent of Salem, OH.  Yvonne was the proud grandmother of Lillian, Charles, Lucy, Robert, Joseph, and Patrick. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Saturday 2-4pm and Sunday 1-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Monday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Scholastica Church at 10am. (Everyone please gather at church)  Remembrances may be made to The Little Sisters of the Poor at 1028 Benton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

Ruth Donnelly Egler

On Thursday, November 3, 2016, beloved wife of the late Frederick N. Egler, Esq.; beloved mother of Frederick N. Egler, Jr. (Kathleen Buechel), Mary Jo Egler, Anne L. Egler, Ruth Egler Hiatt (Ronald Hiatt), John C. Egler, Margaret M. Egler, William D. Egler, Peter J. Egler, Frances L. Egler, Thomas E. Egler (Margaret Webb Egler) and Rachel A. Egler, M.D.; beloved grandmother of eleven grandchildren; sister of the late Thomas J. Donnelly and William R. Donnelly; sister-in-law of Marilyn P. Donnelly; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Monday and Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Wednesday, Mass of Christian Burial St. Paul Cathedral 10:00am. Remembrances may be made to Oakland Catholic High School.

Donald Kyle McQuade of Mt. Lebanon, PA passed away peacefully with a family dog by his side on October 28, 2016 at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his parents James H. and Anna Kyle McQuade, brother, William McQuade, sister, Nancy Deely, brother, James McQuade and daughter Kyle Shaffer. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Gene Louise McQuade of Mt. Lebanon, PA, daughter Kevin McQuade Helmick, granddaughters Jennifer McGlincy and Sarah Shaffer, grandsons Jason Shaffer and Garner Helmick and four great-grandchildren: Kyle Moreira, Tyler Moreira, Pippa McGlincy and Skylar Helmick. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 21, 1924, he lived a long, rich life filled with devotion to his city, work, country, faith and all animals, but especially man’s best friend. Don spoke fondly of his mischief at Central Catholic High School and proudly of the University of Pittsburgh ’48 where he met his wife, Gene and earned a B.S in Petroleum Engineering. He left his thumbprint on the city of Pittsburgh through construction projects completed by his family’s company, James H. McQuade & Sons and later as an engineer for Mobil Oil Co. Don spent every Sunday morning walking to mass at St. Bernards Catholic Parish in Mt. Lebanon and worshiped the Steelers in the afternoon. His immense faith in God saw him through his time as a Prisoner of War in Germany during World War II for which he served as Flight Officer and Bombardier for the United Stated Army Air Force ’45. And though his professional and military accomplishments were many and great, Don would want to be remembered for his kind heart, quick wit and undying adoration for all animals and specifically dogs to which he lovingly referred as his favorite “people.” His family hopes all of his favorite “people” were there to greet him in heaven. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Wednesday, a graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery at 12Noon. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be made in his name to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd. PGH, PA 15237 (www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org)

 Lawrence D. Ellis, M.D.

On Friday, October 14, 2016, beloved husband of Jacqueline C. Ellis; father of Thomas D. Ellis (Phyllis), Holly E. Eisenbrandt (Peter), Jerome M. Ellis (Heather) and the late Mary Christine Ellis; also survived by nineteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; brother of the late Edwin F. Ellis, Robert S. Ellis, Jr. Elizabeth Jane Ellis, Joanne Gray, and John K. Ellis. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Sunday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Monday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Leukemia& Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or online at donate.lls.org.

Bernadette Sullivan Butler
 

On Monday October 10, 2016 at age 88, beloved wife of the late John B. "Jack" Butler; father of Maureen Butler (Robert Maier), John Patrick Butler, Michael William Butler (Shari), Bernadette Hobart (Tom), Kathleen M. Butler (Michael Ruffolo), Kevin Aidan Butler (Diane), Timothy J. Butler (Alison) and Mariann Butler; daughter of the late Beatrice and William Sullivan; sister of the late Helen Ward and William Sullivan; also survived by 15 grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Friday, Mass of Christian Burial, Sacred Heart Church 11am. 

Jody Lange

On Friday, September 16, 2016 at age 65, beloved wife of Thomas W. Conrad; mother of Madeleine and Charles Lange; step-mother of Anne and Jane Conrad; sister of Frank Coshey Smith, MD; also survived by many cousins and friends. Jody was a Managing Director, Chief Creative Officer at Burson-Marsteller, where she worked for the past 21 years and formed countless cherished relationships with her colleagues. She held a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Advertising from Penn State University and, at 53, earned a Master's in Communications Planning and Information Design from Carnegie Mellon University. She also taught marketing classes at Duquesne University and CMU, where she was awarded a Certificate of Teaching Excellence. An oft-recipient and judge of the American Advertising Federation's prestigious ADDY Awards, Jody was inducted into the Pittsburgh Advertising Federation Hall of Fame in 2012 in recognition of her work on accounts for Coca Cola, Stouffer's, Iron City and many others. In addition to these accomplishments, Jody was an adept flea marketer, knitting enthusiast, devoted fiction bookworm, gin connoisseur, Rolling Stones fanatic, yin ("as opposed to yang," she'd say) yoga practitioner, water aerobics ace and die-hard Democrat. But more than anything, Jody was a master of words -- written, spoken and even sung (she was an excellent jingle-writer) -- and she and only she would be able to find the right ones to describe just how loved she is and how missed she'll be. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Thursday September 22, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8pm. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday September 24, 2016 in Calvary Episcopal Church at 1:00pm.

Barbara Lee Owens Stamy

On Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at age 90, long-time Fox Chapel resident Barbara Stamy died peacefully at Longwood at Oakmont.  Beloved wife for 50 years of the late Lloyd Franklin Stamy, she was also predeceased by her parents, Jonathan Lee Owens and Ruth Loucié Hogan Owens, as well as a younger sister, Shirley Ruth Owens Triplett (Mrs. William W. Triplett, Jr.).  A devoted and loving mother to Lloyd Franklin Stamy, Jr. (Mary Margaret) of Fox Chapel, Stephen Reese Stamy of Shadyside, Cynthia Scott Stamy of London, England, and Susan Blythe Stamy Peterson of Charleston, South Carolina, Barbara is also survived by three cherished grandchildren – Caroline MacLauchlin Stamy, Hayden Grace Stamy and Jonathan Patton Stamy.

A Regent Square native, Barbara was valedictorian of the 1943 class at Wilkinsburg High School.  Awarded a Senatorial full academic scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh, she majored in English and Psychology, earning her bachelor’s degree in three years by attending both the University of Wisconsin and the School of Music at Carnegie-Mellon University during the summers to study drama and music.  Many years later, in 1972, she also earned a master’s degree in Child Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. An adventuresome world traveler and voracious reader, Barbara was passionate about life and virtually everyone she met, and through song – many others she hadn’t.  Conveying her love of people and life through music was a half century-long endeavor, as her professional singing career spanned six decades – from the mid 1940s through the early 1990s.  She was presented by The Pittsburgh Concert Society and appeared in Civic Light Opera and Pittsburgh Playhouse productions.  Beyond appearing as soloist in several oratorio and cantata performances with Pittsburgh area choirs and orchestras, Mrs. Stamy also sang at various houses of worship, including the Shadyside Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir, as the soprano soloist at the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Shadyside, alto soloist at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, and the contralto in the solo quartet at Temple Sinai. Although recognized later in her career for singing classical and sacred repertoire, the former Barbara Lee Owens is often remembered as a songstress of Broadway show tunes and for her live weekly radio program on KDKA during the late 1940s entitled Songs You Love to Hear.  It was music of that genre which propelled her into the national spotlight.  In 1947, at age 21, Barbara won the Wilkens Amateur Hour and was signed by the Breakfast Cheer Coffee Company, sponsor of the Songs You Love to Hear program that was broadcast live every Monday evening from KDKA Radio’s Studio A.  Because of the station’s dominant signal (50,000 clear channel watts), the show could be heard east of the Mississippi and from New England to Florida.  Moreover, because the majority of other AM stations had to sign-off at night, KDKA was a beacon of evening family entertainment prior to television.  Barbara leaves behind a musical legacy from that golden age of radio.  Master broadcast discs from the show survived for more than 60 years, and digitized tracks from those recordings were recently released as a six-album collection of CDs that are available through her website at http://www.barbaraleeowens.com/ or by download from iTunes, Amazon and other digital retailers. Friends will be received Friday, September 16th from 6-8 p.m. at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street, Shadyside, and a Memorial Service celebrating Barbara’s life will be held at the Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, on Saturday, September 17th at 11 a.m. followed by a reception.  Memorial gifts may be made to the church, earmarked for its Music Ministry.

On September 4, 2016, of Oakland, loving stepmother, sister, aunt and friend, preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Ned Maxwell. Beloved sister of Rosalie Kochenbach (Richard) and Robert Whitfield.  Stepmother to Glenn Maxwell (Kathe), Ned Maxwell (Jill), and Calvin Maxwell (Chris).  Aunt of Robbie Whitfield, Wendy Whitfield, Carrie Kochenbach, and Kate Kochenbach (Glenn). She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A longtime member of Third Presbyterian Church, Shadyside, and a dedicated volunteer and philanthropist, Jean will be remembered for the grace and style, beauty and joy she brought to everything she did.  Jean gave so generously of her time to countless church and volunteer activities. She will live on in the hearts and minds of all who were touched by her loving presence. There will be no visitation, details of a memorial service at Third Presbyterian Church will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Third Presbyterian Church, 5701 Fifth Avenue PGH, PA 15232. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

HELEN XEZONES HUTCHINGS

Helen Hutchings, age 91 passed away on August 27, 2016. Wife of the late Imri J. Hutchings, Beloved Sister of Sappho Vailakis and George Mattis (Cleo), and Aunt to their children: Katherine Tsamasiros, George Vailakis (Carol), Sophia Vailakis-De Virgilio (Leonard), Peter Matgouranis (Renee), Maria Herrmann (William), Marileni Sarikakis (Tracy) and Great Aunt to their children. She was dearly loved and will be missed by many. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, she had a long career in Microbiology with The H.J Heinz Company and many years as a highly regarded teacher at A.W. Beattie Career Center. Friend and supporter of many, avid traveler, Helen was passionate of her Greek heritage and of all things Pittsburgh. Friends will be received on Tuesday August 30, 2016 from 9am until a 10am Funeral Service at the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland, followed by burial at Allegheny County Memorial Park, Allison Park. In lieu of flowers her family is requesting that donations be made in Helen’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association online at http://www.alz.org/ or by mailing your donation to 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com).

Pasquale "Pat" Ionadi 

On Monday August 22, 2016, after a long illness and surrounded by his family, Pasquale "Pat" went home with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Margarita Ziccarelli Ionadi; daughter Rose Imbarlina (Marco) and son Patrick Ionadi (Constance) and preceded in death by his beloved son Phillip. He is survived by his seven grandchildren; Maria Ballantine (Bradley), Joseph Imbarlina (Cindy), Marguerite Finch (Jeffrey), Rose Anselmino (Mathew), Patrick, Richard and Antonio Ionadi and his twelve great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Phillip and Rosa Ionadi, brother Paul Ionadi and sister Virginia Costa. His is also survived by his sisters Concetta DeGaetano, Rose Asturi ( Augustino), brother Anthony Ionadi (Marlene) and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Ionadi traveled as a baby with his parents to live in Maierato, Italy and at the age of thirteen he returned to America. Mr. Ionadi had the tenacity and business sense to start Pat R. Ionadi Corporation in 1972, which functioned as a prominent concrete company that helped build iconic Pittsburgh landmarks, such as the Pittsburgh Convention Center, PNC Park, Pitt Convocation Center, the Mon Incline and many Giant Eagles. Additionally, he was an entrepreneur and owner of the former Tiffany's Restaurant which later became Phillip's in the Webster Hall in Oakland. During his retirement years he enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his family. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Wednesday 1-04 and 6-8pm. Funeral Thursday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Raphael Church (1154 Chislett Street) 10am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Alzheimer's Association or Forbes Hospice.

Marjorie Doyle Conboy 

On Monday August 15 , 2016 , age 90, beloved wife of the late Joseph T. Conboy for 67 years; Father of Connie Conboy (Robert Yakulis, M.D.), Daniel J. Conboy (Laurie), Brian J. Conboy (Mary Michel Conboy), Kevin J. Conboy (Coleen); grandfather of Brendan and Kathleen Yakulis, Sean and Katie Conboy, Casey Conboy Sister of Joseph Doyle (Eleanor), Mary Jane Bentz (Ron) and the late James C. Doyle (late Eleanor). Mrs. Conboy was the vice president of Conboy Specialty Company, a family owned Pittsburgh Business, She served the needy of the community as a  director of numerous food pantries.  Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Wednesday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10am.

Joseph T. Conboy

On Thursday August 11, 2016 beloved husband of Marjorie (Doyle) Conboy for 67 years; Father of Connie Conboy (Robert Yakulis, M.D.), Daniel J. Conboy (Laurie), Brian J. Conboy (Mary Michel Conboy), Kevin J. Conboy (Coleen); grandfather of Brendan and Kathleen Yakulis, Sean and Katie Conboy, Casey Conboy; brother of Jerry Conboy (Pat), Anne Hannigan (late Gord) and the late Mary Theresa Crusan (late Robert), Paul Conboy (Denny), Bernadette Hartsock (late James) and Vincent Conboy (Margaret); also survived by many nieces and nephews. A native Pittsburgher, Joe was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Navy having served aboard P.T. Boat 549 in Squadron RON 28 seeing action in numerous battles in Asiatic Pacific Theatre during WWII. In 1948 he founded Conboy Specialty Company, an ongoing Pittsburgh family business. Joe was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Tuesday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 11am. Remembrances may be made to P.T. Boats, Inc. P.O. Box 38070 Germantown, TN 38183 (Specify P.T. Boat Museum). 

Lillian Gramatikos Kefalos 

On Sunday, August 14, 2016 Lillian Gramatikos Kefalos passed away. Beloved wife of the late John Kefalos; mother of George Kefalos, Tina Kefalos and Kirana Kefalos; also survived by four grandchildren. Lillian was born in Monessen on March 20, 1928 to Markos and Anna Gramatikos. She was a an artist, jeweler, sculptor, dress designer and a lover of all things beautiful. A renaissance woman, her humor, creativity, warmth, and love will be missed. She will be held in our hearts until we meet again. Friends will be received on Wednesday in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral from 10am until an 11am  Funeral Service. Interment in Homewood Cemetery. in lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Building Fund. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

Sarah Theresa Corcoran (Joyce) 

Of Point Breeze, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. She was born in County Galway, Ireland.  Beloved wife of the late Peter J. Corcoran, loving mother of Eileen Coughlin (Michael), Noreen Corcoran (John McCluskey), Chrissie Karle (Jerry), and Peter Corcoran (Andrea) of Oakland, California. Loving, spoiling, adoring and proud Mamó of Liam and Shea Coughlin, and Róisín Karle. Sister of John Joyce (Boston), Kathleen Page (New Hampshire), Annie Coyne (Ireland), Nellie McDonagh (Ireland), and the late Peggy Joyce, Bridget Joyce, Nora Joyce, Martin Joyce, Barbara Nee and Mary Kilmartin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.   Sarah was a devoted member and Eucharistic Minister of St. Bede Parish and President and Charter Member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers since 1984.  She was very proud of her lifetime membership to the Pioneers Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart,  Fr. Peyton’s Family Rosary Crusade, and the All-Ireland Athletic Club.  Sarah was also a retired employee of the University of Pittsburgh.  Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Sunday 2-5pm and Monday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Tuesday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Bede Church 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Bede Church, 509 S. Dallas Avenue Pgh., PA 15208. 

Richard J. Kress 

On Wednesday August 3, 2016, Richard J. Kress. Beloved husband of Annette J. Kress. Father of Marisa Parrish (Chris) and Courtney McGrory (Ramsey). Brother of Francis Kress, Kathleen Hessenthaler and Donald Kress. Grandfather of Bryce and Peyton Parrish and Anna, John and Riley McGrory. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Mr. Kress was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1958, and Duquesne University, Class of 1962. Mr. Kress worked for many years at Kress Shirts on Bryant Street in Highland Park. He was a lifelong member of the American Fraternal Union, having served as president for many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, SNPJ, KSKJ and ISDA.  He was an avid golfer and Pittsburgh Sports fan. Friends will be received John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Friday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Saturday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Joseph Church (Verona) 10am. At the request of the family, everyone please meet at church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of choice.

At the age 90, shortly before his 91^st birthday, Fletcher Osterle of Squirrel Hill passed away peacefully on July 22, 2016. Fletcher is survived by his wife of 57 years Jean Petersen Osterle; brother Reverend Paul V. Osterle, S.J. of Grand Coteau, Louisiana; daughter Anne Osterle Goggin; son John Peter Osterle; daughter-in-law Laura Blair Osterle; son-in-law David Goggin; and grandchildren Mark Fletcher Goggin, Sarah Anne Osterle, and Thomas Blair Osterle. Fletcher was preceded in death by his brother Reverend William H. Osterle, S.J. of Scranton, PA and his grandson Charles Oliver Goggin. Fletcher attended Central Catholic High School and graduated in 1943.  After winning a full scholarship, he received his B.S. in 1946, M.S. in 1949, and D.Sc. in 1952 from the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie-Mellon University). His professional career spanned 49 years from 1946 to 1995. He rose through the ranks of Assistant Professor to the Theodore Ahrens Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie-Mellon University where he taught continuously except for sabbaticals at Delft University in Holland in 1958 and Oxford University in the United Kingdom in 1971. He served as chairman of the nuclear science and engineering division at Carnegie-Mellon University for seven years and was the acting head of the Mechanical Engineering department for two years. His research was in the general fields of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics; specifically on problems in hydrodynamic lubrication, bio-thermodynamics, solar energy, and power generation systems. Fletcher published over 100 technical papers and advised or co-advised over 34 doctoral students in Mechanical Engineering. He was a member of several professional societies and received the Walter D. Hodson Award from the American Society of Lubrication Engineers in 1956, the Carnegie-Mellon University Alumni Merit Award in 1989, and was named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 1993. Fletcher was deeply loved by his family including his three grandchildren Mark, Sarah, and Thomas. Internment and service will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to your favorite charity.  Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com).

Patricia Ann Reavis

On Saturday July 9, 2016, at age 79, survived by her beloved husband, James Russell Reavis, her son, Reed Reavis, his wife Sarah Law-Reavis and their son, Laurence Law-Reavis. Preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Barbara Grdich Smith and her siblings, Joseph and John E. Smith, Mary Kissel Shelton, Pauline T. and Helen M. Smith, Kathryn Fannerella and Roseann Dean. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. For many years, Patricia was a Registered Nurse with Mercy, Children's and Shadyside Hospitals and had a second career as a Medical Librarian at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital. She served as a longtime volunteer at WQED and the Allegheny County Courthouse and was a member of St. Paul Cathedral parish. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Wednesday 2-6pm. Funeral Thursday, Mass of Christian Burial St. Paul Cathedral 10:00am. Interment will be private. Remembrances may be made to St. Paul Cathedral 108 N. Dithridge St. PGH, PA 15213. 

Margaret Dolores "Peg" Holl


Passed away peacefully on June 24, 2016 in Pittsburgh, PA. Little Peggy Donovan was born on April 2, 1932, in San Francisco, the daughter of first generation Irish immigrant parents, the late Catherine and Michael Donovan. She was a woman of great faith, a witty sense of humor and deep love for family and friends. She attended schools of Notre Dame de Namur. Peg married her high school sweetheart in 1951 and together raised their family in the City. Life’s journey brought her to Denver, Co and Pittsburgh, PA though her heart was always left in San Francisco. Wherever life took her, Peg made countless lifelong friends and was always eager for a good game of bridge. Peg was a founding member of the Christ Child Society in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was an auxiliary member of St. Elizabeth’s Infant Hospital and Little Sisters of the Poor in San Francisco. Peg is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Richard L. Holl; loving children Rick Holl (Paula), Kate Sullivan (John) and Eileen Holl; adored Grandma Darling to John Sullivan (Caroline), Brent Sullivan (Kristin), Mary Kate Kamka (Kyle), Claire Sullivan, Megan Holl and Emily Holl and cherished Little Grandma to Johnny Sullivan, Kate Sullivan, Avery Sullivan, Francis Kamka and Keegan Sullivan. In addition to her parents, her son, Bryan Holl and siblings Timothy Donovan, Mary Mugnolo and Lawrence Donovan preceded her in death. She is survived by many loving in- laws, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Peg’s life will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at 4:00p.m. at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, 29 Rockaway Avenue, San Francisco, CA. Friends can visit at 3:00p.m.
In addition, a Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 4:00pm at St. Scholastica Catholic Church, 309 Brilliant Avenue, Aspinwall, PA.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington Street, Suite 200, Wellesley Hills, MA, 02481 or www.curealz.org. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (www.freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

Bruce Urton Hill, Jr.

On Tuesday June 21, 2016, beloved husband of Jacquelyn Wilson Hill; father of Bruce Urton Hill, III (Julie), Robert Douglas Hill (Christina), Virginia Susanne Gierl (Steve) and Nancy Hill Beluk (George); grandfather of Morgan, Taylor and Brady Hill, Justin, Robert, Cassidy and Molly Gierl, Andrew and Daniel Beluk; great- grandfather of Gabriel Blake Gierl; brother of the late John T. Hill and Gertrude Boslett. A graduate of Shady Side Academy and Lehigh University with a B.S in Mechanical Engineering, Bruce was chairman of Realty Growth Corporation, a merger of the three oldest real estate companies in Pittsburgh. As such, they were responsible for purchasing the Old Stone House and Blazing Star Prairie for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and the Mary Flynn Lawrence estate (Hartwood Acres) for Allegheny County. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Friday 4-7pm. Funeral Saturday, Mass of Christian Burial St. Joseph's Church (Dorseyville Road) at 10:30am.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Shannon Wilson Charitable Fund at the Pittsburgh Foundation, One PPG Place, PGH, PA 15222, the Salvation Army, 424 Third Ave. PGH, PA 15219 or a charity of your choice.  

Gail Kirkpatrick Lesoon

On Monday June 13, 2016, beloved wife of Edward J. Lesoon, Jr.; mother of Courtney Louise Lesoon, Jonathan Alexander Lesoon, Leslie Ann Lesoon, Stephne Lesoon Bernacki (Anthony), Andrea Lesoon-Rice (Brent), Edward John Lesoon III (fiancée Lee Ann Kline) and Alexis Maria Martino; grandmother of Natalie Wood (deceased), Nicole, Rachel, Samantha and Olivia Bernacki, Samuel, Skylar, Kathryn and Boden Rice; sister of Kathy Beattie (Charles), Terry Kirkpatrick (Lucia) and Aaron Kirkpatrick; also survived by nieces and nephews. Daughter of the late Christine and John Kirkpatrick. Gail was raised in Level Green, PA and was the owner of L'Image Hair Styling in East Liberty for 20 years. She then earned her Bachelor's and Masters Degrees, followed by her Clinical Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Pittsburgh. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 6-8pm with Trisagion Prayers at 7pm on Friday. Visitation will continue on Saturday at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral 3400 Dawson Street Pgh., PA 15213 from 10am until an 11am Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to DePaul School for Hearing and Speech at depaulhearingandspeech.org.

N. Bruce Browne

Age 80, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Monday May 30, 2016 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Anne Day Browne, the love of his life, dearest father of Deborah B. Walrath (James), devoted grandfather of Nick, Liza and Kate Walrath, loving brother of Jania Ashby, and uncle of April Schatte and Scott Stevenson. Bruce was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Norwell and Pauline Browne. He graduated from Shayside Academy (1953) and Duke University (1957-Pi Kappa Alpha), later receiving his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. "Buzz" was proud to have served 3 1/2 years in the U.S. Navy, as an Air Intelligence Officer for Attack Squadron 153-the "Blue Tail Flies"- on Aircraft Carrier USS Hancock, in the Far East. For many years he owned Bruce Browne Oldsmobile, later becoming Bruce Browne Toyota, in McKeesport. After twenty years, he sold his business and launched a new career as a financial advisor, spending the last 20 years with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. as Vice President-Investments, retiring at the age of 79. He served 20 years on the Board of Directors at the Pace School, many of those years as Treasurer and Chairman of the Board. An avid Pirates fan, he pitched at both Shadyside and Duke. He was a long time parishioner of Calvary Episcopal Church as well as a long time member of the Duquesne Club and Fox Chapel Golf Club. Among other interests, he had a love of writing and continued to publish anecdotes and poems throughout his life. He loved to travel the world with his wife, particularly enjoying many trips to Africa and Italy. Family vacations at the beach and national parks and attending his grandchildren's sporting events were his fondest memories. To know Bruce was to love him; he was the kindest man in the world. He approached every day with optimism, compassion, and a great sense of humor. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street Thursday 2-4 and 6-8pm. A funeral service will be on Friday in Calvary Episcopal Church (310 Shady Avenue Pgh.,PA 15206) at 1pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Animal Friends. 

Mario DePasquale

On Friday May 27, 2016,  Mario DePasquale, age 92. Beloved husband of the late Teresa DeIuliis DePasquale. Father of Maria, Severino "Sevey" (Roya), Paul (Elizabeth), John (Nevenka) and the late Joseph DePasquale. Grandfather of Bart, Philip and Celestine DePasquale, Christopher and  Daniel McGee, Marko, Carmen, Luka and Shahin DePasquale. Great grandfather of Gino and Anthony DePasquale. Brother of Susan Hlister (Bernard), Peter DePasquale (Maria), Carmella Coyne and the late Fred DePasquale (Norina). Also survived by his in-laws Fiora Pollice and Carol DeIuliis. Mr. DePasquale was born in Gamberale, Italy and came to the U.S. with his mother as the oldest child in his family in 1933, and joined his father,  settling in Panther Hollow (Oakland). Mario served his country in WWII in the European Theatre of Operations, most notably in the Battle of the Bulge. With his family, established in 1948, Joseph DePasquale & Sons Construction. In 1971 formed M. DePasquale Inc. with a general emphasis on civil infrastructure in the Greater Pittsburgh area, his primary clients were PWSA, Port Authority of Allegheny County and Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh. He was a member of St. Paul Cathedral where he served as an usher, and a lifelong member of the Jewish Community Center (JCC). Mario was a good friend to everyone and spent his life helping others. Friends will be received John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Wednesday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10am. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Avenue, Pgh., PA 15212.

Catherine Henes Petrou

On Monday, May 2^nd 2016 Catherine Henes Petrou, beloved wife of the late
Nicholas V. Petrou, mother of Basil Petrou, Arthur Petrou, Stacia Polemis, Grandmother of Marissa Petrou, Phillip Petrou and Katerina Polemis. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Monday, May 23^rd, 2-4 and 6-8pm with the Trisagion Service at 6:30pm.  The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 24th at11am in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 419 S Dithridge St, Pittsburgh, and the interment will take place thereafter at Homewood Cemetery, 1599 S. Dallas Ave, Pittsburgh.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, for the attention of the Nicholas Petrou Memorial Fund.

Ellen Frances Rodgers O’Donnell

 88, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, April 29, 2016. A lifetime resident and enthusiast for Pittsburgh’s rich history, arts and neighborhoods, Mrs. O'Donnell spent parts of her childhood in Squirrel Hill and in Mt. Lebanon, where her father and partner were the original developers of the Cedarhurst Manor neighborhood. A lifelong Catholic, Mrs. O'Donnell attended St. Bernard Elementary School, before moving on to complete high school at St. Joseph Academy in Greensburg. She then attended  Seton Hill College from which  she graduated in 1949. For the next several years, Mrs. O'Donnell held positions at Kaufmann's in a management training position and then as a statistical clerk at H.J. Heinz.  She married returned WWII veteran and Pittsburgh native, Patrick Michael O’Donnell in August 1950. With her husband, she enjoyed 65 years of marriage, living first in the southwestern neighborhoods of Crafton and Carnegie and for the last 21 years of her life in Shadyside. The O’Donnell's were the proud parents of three children, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mrs. O’Donnell was a great fan of both the Pittsburgh Symphony and Opera, attending the seasons of both companies for decades and until the end of her life. In addition, she was a lifelong patron of the theater world in Pittsburgh, taking advantage of the rich offerings of University of Pittsburgh  and Carnegie Mellon theaters. She particularly loved the choral and organ musical programs at so many of Pittsburgh’s beautiful churches. She was a member of several Pittsburgh clubs. In addition to the Seton Hill Alumnae Association, she was also a proud member of the 20th Century Club, the Pittsburgh Athletic Association and Chartiers Country Club. She was a congregant at St. Paul’s Cathedral. An avid gardener, Mrs. O’Donnell’s homes were always known for the care and beauty of their seasonal displays. She also enjoyed a life of extensive learning. Mrs. O’Donnell for many years was a regular face around the Carnegie Library in Oakland, where she would be researching some new topic of interest. She was endlessly curious and devoted to continued learning and to the encouragement of her children’s and grandchildren’s academic pursuits. She also volunteered with the Pittsburgh  Council  for International Visitor (PCIV). Through this collaboration between Pitt and the United States Information Service, she and her husband entertained scores of international visitors to Pittsburgh, offering a warm welcome to their home city and engendering mutual understanding and friendship among people from diverse backgrounds. Mrs. O’Donnell was fortunate to have traveled the world extensively and she enjoyed studying languages including, French, German, Italian and even Japanese. Mrs. O’Donnell leaves behind a devoted family who will cherish their memories of her warmth, generosity, intelligence and wit. To be a member of her family or a guest in her home was to enjoy a kind of gracious hospitality that harkened from the beautiful era of her childhood and that of her parents and relatives. Surviving Mrs. O’Donnell are her beloved husband Patrick, daughter Maura Kelly (S. John Kelly) of Hillsborough New Jersey, son Patrick O’Donnell ( Kim O'Neill) of Washington DC, and another daughter, Frances Anderton ( Keith Anderton), currently of Bangkok Thailand; as well as grandchildren Michael (Amy), Patrick and Raymond Kelly; Ellen, Alexandra and Liam Anderton; and great grandsons, Charles, Henry and Alfred Kelly. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Wednesday 24- and 5-7pm. Funeral Thursday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10:00am.

William James "Jim" Aiken, Jr.

William James (Jim) Aiken passed away peacefully in his sleep at The Masonic Village, Sewickley, PA on Thursday April 14^th at the age of 95. Born on December 4, 1920 in Braddock, PA, he was the youngest child of the late William James Aiken Sr and Mary Gertrude Little Aiken. Preceded in death by his wife ,  Jean Risser Aiken, his sister, Elizabeth Aiken Shinabarger ,  brother Richard Little Aiken and nephews Charlie Aiken and Bill Aiken. Jim was the last of a particularly long line of Aiken’s in Pittsburgh, stemming from Scots Irish settlers in the early 1840’s. He is survived by his nephews, Richard D. "Rick" Aiken (Hollywood, FL), Bruce A. Aiken (Flagstaff, AZ), Robert S. "Robbie" Aiken (Alexandria, VA) and Gregory Risser Slonaker (Princeton Junction, NJ), Susan Slonaker Buenger (Cincinnati, OH) and  David Charles Slonaker (Woodland Hills, CA),  as well as 6 grand nephews and nieces and 4 great-grand nephews and nieces. After attending Edgewood High School , he entered Allegheny College in 1939, graduating in 1942 with a BA in Business Admin/Pre-Law. He was a proud member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He joined the Army Air Corps right out of college in 1942. He was stationed at Hickam Air Base in Honolulu, Hawaii for the duration of World War II, as a clerk, rising to the rank of Corporal. He loved Hawaii and spoke of this love for many years to come, even mentioning that if he could find a way he would move back there. Post WWII, he entered the University Of Pittsburgh Law School where he obtained his law degree in 1948. Sadly his father, also an Attorney, died the same year. Jim stepped in and took over his fathers practice.  Over the following decades he rebuilt the practice into his own where he remained for the duration of his career. He married Jean Risser, the love of his life, in 1951. They were married for 61 years. Jean was the Head Librarian and the Dean of Women at the University of Pittsburgh. Jim was a long time member of the University Club in downtown Pittsburgh and a life supporter of the Republican National Committee. He was appointed Town Squire of Edgewood Borough, Pittsburgh and served from 1960 through 1968. As a member of Globetrotters Club, London, England, Jim was an avid world traveler. He and his wife, Jean, visited over 200 countries. They were both lovers of art, history and culture. Their home was filled with books, music and art. He also loved sports and his hometown. The Steelers, the Pirates and Pitt football were important to him. Being present at Forbes Field in the right field bleachers for game seven of the 1960 World Series, he loved recounting how “everything just shook..” after Mazeroski’s homer. Jim will be remembered as a kind, responsible man with a great intellect and a dry sense of humor, always with a twinkle in his eye. There will be a graveside service on Monday in Homewood Cemetery at 11a.m. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.

Daniel Stearns Russell

Daniel Stearns Russell passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at his home in Pittsburgh. He was 78 years old. Originally from Frankfort, N.Y., Daniel graduated from Hamilton College in 1959 with a BA in Philosophy. He earned his MA (1961) and PhD (1968) in French Literature from New York University. As professor and longtime chair (1984-1996) of the Department of French & Italian at the University of Pittsburgh, Daniel Russell taught courses in French language, literature, and culture from 1968 until his retirement in 2005. His research focused on the Renaissance genres of the emblem and device, with particular emphasis on their relationship to early modern culture. He published numerous articles and books on these topics, including The Emblem and Device in France (1985) and Emblematic Structures in Renaissance French Culture (1995). In 1986, he co-founded the journal Emblematica and served for many years as one of its editors. He received numerous awards including a Guggenheim Fellowship and a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship. In addition to his academic achievements he was a warm person and a mentor to family, friends, students and colleagues. He loved good food, fine wines, old books, classical music and bluegrass. An accomplished cook who appreciated a well-written recipe, he was famous among his friends for his Niçoise salad. He is survived by his wife Lila Penchansky; daughter Allison Russell; son Nicolas Russell; and granddaughter Amalia Navarro. A memorial service will be held at Heinz Memorial Chapel on the University of Pittsburgh campus at 11:00 a.m. on May 20, 2016. Remembrances may be made in his name to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com), Pittsburgh, PA.

Norbert C. Doemling

On Tuesday April 5, 2016. Norbert C. Doemling, died in the hope of the Resurrection. Beloved husband of JoAnn Lauth Doemling. Father of David N. Doemling, Nancy Monfredo (Scott) and Gregory P. Doemling (Erin). Grandfather of Alyssa, Zachary and Elliot Monfredo. Brother of Barbara Doerfler (the late Bill), Eugene Doemling (Gina), and the late Joseph Doemling, Audrey Spak (the late Michael Spak). Also survived by his sister in law Mary Lou Doemling, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Thursday 3-7pm. Funeral Friday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 11am.

Peacefully in his sleep on Thursday March 10, 2016, beloved son of the late Helen M. and John L. Taylor; brother of Mary Lou Stillwagon (John) and Georgia Killcrece (Tom) and the late Helen Rose Smith and John L. Taylor, Jr.; also survived by nieces and nephews and pre-deceased by one nephew. Steve retired after more than 30 years of service from the city of Pittsburgh. There will be no visitation, funeral and interment will be private. Remembrances may be made to the Western Pennsylvania Division of the Salvation Army (www.wpa.salvationarmy.org)  Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.

Charles J. Bonavita

Suddenly on Sunday March 6, 2016; beloved son of the late Emil and Margaret Holleran Bonavita; brother of the late Emil Bonavita, Jr. (Marie); uncle of  E.J., III, James and Michael Bonavita; also survived by four great nieces and nephews. A proud Irishman, Charles was a retired Professional Engineer, had a passion for helping others through community volunteer work, and was a former member of the St. Paul Cathedral Choir. He was the founder of the Allegheny River Rowing Club, an award winning rowing coach and enjoyed spending his free time hunting, riding horses and socializing with his cousins and friends. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Friday

2-4 & 6-8pm. Funeral Saturday, Mass of Christian Burial St. Paul Cathedral 10:00am.

Stamatis C. "Sam" Lardas

On Wednesday March 2, 2016, at age 89, beloved husband of 67 years of Argie Lardas; father of Christina Hudale (Rudy), Carol Mavrophilipos (Stellios) and Dina Jocuns (Jerome); brother of Katie Kefalos (George); also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A native Pittsburgher, Sam was a graduate of Schenley High School, Duff's Business Institute and a U.S. Navy combat veteran of WWII, having served on Okinawa in the Pacific Theatre. He was the former owner of the Aresnal Beer Distributor in Lawrenceville, Sam's Bar in Bloomfield and eventually retired from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Sam was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral and former commander of American Legion Post 595. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Thursday from 2-8pm with Trisagion Service at 7pm. Funeral Friday in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 11:00am. Remembrances may be made to the Pan Icarian Foundation, 749 E. Railroad Ave. Verona, PA 15147.

On Sunday February 14, 2016, at age 51, beloved husband of Larry Konter; son of Barbara Shaffer Geary and the late Paul W. Shaffer; brother of Douglas Shaffer, Staci Preston and Michael Geary; uncle of Ava and Levi Preston and also survived by many special cousins, aunts and uncles. William was a server at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association and an agent with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Wednesday at 10:00am followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00am.

Rose Bearer Ellis

Rose Bearer Ellis, age 87, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Friday February  2016.  Beloved wife of the late John K. Ellis Sr, mother of J. Keefe Ellis Jr,(Stacy), Peter Ellis, M.D. and Connie Heppenstall, (Mark), sister of Grace Rhody of Patton, PA, Helen Hahn of Carson City, NV, the late Mary Mullen, Mildred Robine, Nelda Carl, Winifred Leap, Joseph Bearer and John Bearer.  Rose is also survived by ten grandchildren, Emily, Jake, Caroline, and Patrick Ellis; Andrew, Peter and Thad Ellis; and Mary, Kyle and Charlie Heppenstall, as well as many nieces and nephews. Rose graduated from the nurses training program at Mercy Hospital in 1948 where she worked as a pediatric nurse until she met her beloved husband of 51 years John K. (Jack) Ellis whom she married in 1954.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to all that knew her.  A member of the St. Bede Parish in Point Breeze for 60 years, she sang in the church choir and was a devoted attendee of the 7:00 am daily mass.   In addition to her involvement with and devotion to St. Bede, Rose volunteered for many years at the Vintage Senior Center in Highland Park. She will be sorely missed but forever remembered for her beautiful smile, piercing blue eyes, kind words and gentle heart. There will be no visitation. Funeral Monday, February 15, 2016, Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Bede Church at 10:00am.  In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Bede Parish, 509 S. Dallas Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

On Monday February 8, 2016, of Wilkinsburg and Conneaut Lake, wife of the late John W. "Red" Huber, Sr.; mother of her beloved son, John W. "Jay" Huber, Jr. (Erin) and her "second son" Joe Langan; also survived by her grandsons Derek and Evan, foster daughters Pixie and  Maureen; her sisters in law, Mary Agnes Spellman and Etheldreda Huber, and many dear nieces and nephews. Marion was a wonderfully caring person who was a devoted wife, mother, caregiver and friend, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Thursday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Friday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. James Church (Wilkinsburg) 10am. Remembrances may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank at pittsburghfoodbank.org or The Sisters of Charity at Seton Hill at scsh.org.

On Friday, February 5, 2016, Vincent M. Febbraro, age 92. Husband of Emily Falvo Febbraro. Father of Linda Febbraro Mazur. Father in law of James E. Mazur.  Brother of Angeline Cafazzo and the late Josephine Cavalieri, Grace Gallippi, Anthony Febbraro, Virginia DeNitto and Rose Visco. Also survived and loved by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Febbraro was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and received a Purple Heart for wounds received in action during the Italian Campaign. He owned and operated the Vincent M. Febbraro Funeral Home on Meadow Street in East Liberty for 42 years until his retirement. He was a loyal member of the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, and a lifelong member of St. Paul Cathedral where he served for many years as an usher.  The Febbraro family wishes to thank all the staff of Canterbury Place for the kind and compassionate care Mr. Febbraro received during his stay. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Tuesday 2-7pm. Funeral Wednesday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Paul Cathedral 10am. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Paul Cathedral.

John W. Bush

Shadyside

Donna Wolfe Gordon of Shadyside, passed away on Thursday February 4, 2016 after a long illness. Donna was the beloved wife of Gordon Gordon for 53 years; loving mother of Tracey (Tom) Reading, Courtney Wissinger and Paige Gordon; devoted grandmother “Bobbie” of Blake and Spencer Reading and Gordon and Andrew Wissinger; and beloved daughter of the late Aldona “Bunny” Wolfe and Stanley Wolfe. After graduation from Sacred Heart High School, she was a legal secretary for a number of years. Once her daughters were grown, she worked at Carnegie Mellon University for 20 years. She was a past volunteer for Shadyside Hospital and St. Margaret’s Memorial Hospital. Her passions were gardening, reading biographies and the stock market. She was a member of The Pittsburgh Golf Club. Friends will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Monday, February 8 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm. Funeral services and interment will be private. private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI), UPCI/UPMC Cancer Center Development, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 and should be designated for lung cancer or lymphoma research; or Allegheny Health Network, Hospice and Palliative Care, 4818 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 for use in the inpatient care unit.

Sally Kennedy Fownes 

On Monday, February 1, 2016, beloved wife of 58 years of the late John Townsend Fownes; mother of Margo Kennedy Fownes (Mario Jojola), Luella Fownes Jamison (Doug), John Townsend Fownes, Jr. (Barb), and Henry Clay Fownes, III (Tracy); sister of George Chalfant Kennedy, Jr. (Gala); beloved Nana of Maxwell and Emily, Denise and Douglas, Samantha and Alexandra, and Benjamin and Sarah. Mrs. Fownes was a lifelong member of Shadyside Presbyterian Church, having served as a Deacon and Elder. She devoted many years to volunteer work with Children's Home, Garfield Girls, The Junior League, The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh, and St. Margaret's Hospital, Women's Association of the Pittsburgh Symphony and as  a board member of the Cinderella Ball. Friends will be received in the Parlor of Shadyside Presbyterian Church Friday at 9Am until  a Memorial Service at 11 AM In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Place, PGH., PA 15232. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc.

Carrie “Honey Girl” (Rorison) Marasco

Age 86, of Amelia Island, FL, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA passed away at her home on Thursday evening, January 28, 2016 with her family present. Beloved wife for 62 years of Joseph A. Marasco, Jr., MD.  Loving mother of Kay (D’Arcy) Kennedy of Yulee, Beth (William) Ivins of Pittsburgh, Kurt (Caroline Pittari) Marasco of Amelia Island, and Amy Marasco of Amelia Island. Grandmother of Christopher, Sarah, and Ashton. Sister of Al (Mary Ann) Rorison, Miriam Devey, Mayme Rorison and Margaret Vulakovich.  She was known as Aunt Honey to numerous nieces and nephews. Carrie was predeceased by siblings Harry “Pete” Rorison, Anna Mae Heinrich, William “Rip” Rorison, Edward Rorison and Charlotte O’Mahony. Daughter of the late William George and Mayme Ashton Rorison, Carrie graduated from Schenley High School in 1947. She met her future husband, Joseph A. Marasco, Jr., while working with the local Methodist Youth Fellowship. They enjoyed time together at Jumonville, a United Methodist camp. She worked as a secretary at various businesses including PPG, Goodwill Industries and the American Institute for Research, and as a legal secretary for various law firms in Pittsburgh, enabling her husband to attend medical school, and in Philadelphia during his service in the Navy. Carrie was Joe’s Sweetheart of Sigma Chi and enjoyed a lifelong friendship with the families of his fraternity brothers. After the children were born, she spent many years keeping a home worthy of a house tour, and lovingly raising her family. She volunteered for various organizations including Faith United Methodist Church in Fox Chapel and the Women’s Auxiliaries of the Allegheny County Medical Society, St. Francis Hospital, and Pittsburgh Opera. Carrie loved music, particularly hymns, and had a lovely voice, which she lent to a number of choirs, weddings, and musical productions. Generous and giving, she was an avid gift-giver, always finding just the right item for each recipient. She was a great fan of the Pittsburgh Sports teams.  The Marasco’s purchased a home on Amelia Island, FL in 1983 and became full time residents in 2000. Soon after, they became actively involved with the ministry of the Amelia Plantation Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Faith United Methodist Church in Fox Chapel with Pastor Tom Parkinson, officiating. Burial will be private, prior to the service, at Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA. 

Family and friends are welcome to a reception following the service at Atria’s on Freeport Road in Fox Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Faith United Methodist Church, 261 W. Chapel Ridge Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 or the Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road, Amelia Island, FL  32034. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (www.freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

Ethelind Appleton Giltinan Eddy

July 6, 1929- January 16, 2016

Ethelind A. Eddy, 86, of Verona PA, died peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2016 of natural causes. Linda, as she was known, was a tireless force behind gardening, public gardens and education through her volunteer and board work with the The Garden Club of Allegheny County, The Phipps Conservatory, and The Pittsburgh Garden Center. One project was the outdoor garden at Phipps Conservatory. Linda helped to transform this garden from an ignored and deteriorating public space to being recognized as one of the jewels of this city. Her energy, humor and strong organizational skills were central to any project or program she with which she was involved. Mrs. Eddy was born in Charleston WV on July 6, 1929 to David M. Giltinan and Elsie Q. Smith. She attended Smith College, Northampton, MA in 1951 with BA in English. Following her marriage to Tom Eddy, she moved to Pittsburgh. Linda embraced Pittsburgh with gusto, charmed by the town and people.  Linda focused on her family from her children, through to the many levels of aunts, uncles and cousins that that stemmed from her southern roots. Linda was known for her dry wit, bright personality and distinct laugh she shared with friends. Mrs. Eddy was predeceased by her husband, Thomas P. Eddy. She is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Q. Cassetti (Robert) of Trumansburg, NY ; son, Thomas P. Eddy (Jennifer) of Ipswich, MA;  daughter Louisa Blair DeVan (Michael) of Charleston  WV;  and son, David A. Eddy (Kristin) of Phoenixville, PA. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Katherine Cassetti, Alexander Cassetti, Gibbs Eddy, Dale Eddy, Eliza Eddy, Caroline Eddy and Sarah Eddy. Friends and family will be received at Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Saturday, February 6 at 10 a.m., one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service at the church. A private internment will be at Allegheny Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Phipps Conservatory, One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

Susan L. Patterson

Susan Lee Patterson, 63, died on Sunday January 17, 2016 of Glioblastoma. Beloved daughter of the late William and Betty Patterson and beloved adopted daughter of the late Pierce Butler Carlisle Burgwin, Jr. and Elizabeth Feeley Burgwin; sister of William S. Patterson (Marlene), Michael J. Patterson (Dianne), Elizabeth A. Burgwin, Marion A. Burgwin and the late Margaret B. and Pierce Butler Carlisle Burgwin, III; beloved aunt of Ryan M. Patterson (Lee Anne Pontis) and Kelly N. Hough (Brandon); niece of Kathy Gorski and Marcia Murray; also survived by many cousins and friends. There will be no visitation, a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Remembrances may be made to the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) c/o Development Office, attention: Dr. Nduka Amankulor UPMC Cancer Pavillion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Avenue PGH, PA 15232, or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com). 

On Tuesday January 12, 2016 Iole Lombardozzi D'Achille, beloved wife of the late Corradino D'Achille. Mother of Addolorata "Dolores" Salvatore (Giovanni) and Adolfo D'Achille (Carol). Grandmother of Corrado Salvatore (Bethany), John Salvatore (Sarah), Steven D'Achille (the late Alexis), Natalie Price (Aaron), the late Michael D'Achille, and Christie Taggart (Ross). Great grandmother of  Corrado and Caterina Salvatore, Giovanni Salvatore, Luca and Michael Price, and Adriana D'Achille. Sister of Angelo Lombardozzi (Italy) and Ilde D'Amico (Australia) and the late Tullia D'Achille. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street on Friday 2-4 and 6-9pm. Funeral Saturday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Maria Goretti Church (Friendship Campus) 10am.

Surrounded by his family, just as he would have wanted, Joseph Andrew Massaro, Jr. died peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 30, 2016 at the age of 79 after a heroic battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Joe was born on January 14, 1936 and raised on Larimer Avenue in East Liberty.  He was the second son of Mary (Insogna) and Joseph A. Massaro, Sr.  He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1953 where he played quarterback on the football team.  He went on to St. Francis University where he continued playing quarterback for two years and then transferred to the University of Pittsburgh where he earned a civil engineering degree in 1957.  In 1967, he founded Massaro Corporation, one of the region’s largest and most respected construction companies. Joe was passionate about his Catholic faith and guided by the strong belief that along with great success comes the great responsibility to give back to the community.   He took tremendous pride in serving on the boards of directors of La Roche College, Central Catholic High School, Riverview School District, The Pittsburgh Opera and St. Anthony School for Exceptional Children.   While serving as president of the St. Anthony Board, he led the effort to “mainstream” children with developmental disabilities by including them in the classroom with their peers.  He was also a generous supporter of many charitable and non-profit organizations including The Homeless Children’s Education Fund, The Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, The University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Oakland Catholic High School, Little Sisters of the Poor and St. Vincent College.  Although he was the recipient of many awards recognizing his commitment to the community including the NAIOP Lifetime Achievement award, the University of Pittsburgh Distinguished Alumni award, the Jewish National Fund Tree of Life award and the LA Roche Ad Lucem award, he was most proud of his induction into the Central Catholic High School Hall of Fame. Despite all of his success, he never forgot where he came from or what was most important in life – the love of his family.  He is deeply mourned by his devoted and loving wife of 55 years, Carol (Coleman) Massaro and preceded in death by his parents, Mary & Joseph A. Massaro and his brothers, Eugene (Gene) and Gerard (Gerry) Massaro.  His four children were his most cherished accomplishments:  Linda, Joe III (Alina), David (Luci) and Steven “Gooch” (Stephanie).  He serves as a constant role model and will always be remembered and loved as “Grandpa” by his 15 grandchildren:  Steven Studnicky, Alex (Studnicky) Gardella (Chris), Sofia Massaro, Olivia Massaro, Carolyn Cost, Marta Massaro, Josie Cost, Isabella Massaro, Meredith Massaro, Charlie Massaro, Elizabeth Massaro, Lily Massaro, Joseph A. Massaro, Ava Massaro and Charlotte Massaro. Joe was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in January 2010.  He confronted the disease with the same passion, humility and pride that has always defined him.  In response to the disease, his wife Carol established the Joseph A. Massaro Alzheimer’s Research Fund through the Pittsburgh Foundation in September 2013. To continue his strong commitment to the community he lived in and loved, the aim of the fund is to support Pittsburgh based researchers seeking a cure for Alzheimer’s. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, January 3^rd from 1PM-7PM at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc., 4900 Centre Avenue and Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com).  Funeral Monday, January 4th, a Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated by the Most Reverend Bishop David A. Zubik at 9:30 AM at St. Paul Cathedral, 108 North Dithridge Street, Pittsburgh, PA.  A reception will be held immediately following Mass at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association (PAA), 4215 5^th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA.  A private entombment will follow the Mass for immediate family only. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you kindly consider a donation to the Joseph A. Massaro Alzheimer’s Fund through the pittsburghfoundation.org.

Constance Ruth Nelson-Wise

Constance "Connie" Ruth Nelson-Wise, age 67, passed from this life with her sister by her side on December 29, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Connie was born June 12, 1948 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Eric and Ruth (Hax) Nelson. She was a 1966 graduate of Jackson Memorial High School. She received her BA in music education from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, and her masters in social work from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Mark Wise. After receiving her BA, Connie taught music for a year in Jackson, Ohio. She then moved to Detroit, MI where she spent several years doing parish work for the Lutheran Church before deciding to pursue a MA in social work. Connie began her career as a social worker at Henry Ford Hospital and then at Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe. she relocated to Pittsburgh, PA in the mid 1980's where she continued her social work career at Magee Women's Hospital until her retirement in 2013. It is in Pittsburgh where she met her husband, with whom she spent many happy years until his passing in 2004. Connie had a passion for travel and never turned down an opportunity to experience new places with family and friends. Another passion was music and she especially loved attending the Pittsburgh Symphony, Bach choral concerts, Broadway shows, and jazz performances. Growing up Connie was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Massillon and more recently was a member of The Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross in Pittsburgh. Connie is survived by her sister, Jennifer Nelson-Maurer and brother-in-law Craig Maurer, and beloved cousin Ted Hax as well as many dedicated and close friends who had also been by her side throughout her illness. Connie will be remembered by those who knew her for the diversity of her friends, her accepting attitude, her loving and gentle ways, her generosity and the grace with which she handled her illness. Oh, and of course, there were her "Porch Parties" which were legendary. The family would like to thank all her friends and care-givers for their love and support during the time of her illness. They would also like to express sincere appreciation to the staff at Presbyterian and Montefiore Hospitals and Concordia of South Hills, for their professional care and kind attention.  Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street, Pittsburgh, PA on Sunday January 3 from 1-4PM and Monday January 4 from 10-11AM in The Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross (7507 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208) followed by the Funeral Service at 11AM. Interment in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to  The Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross, 7507 Kelly St., Pgh, PA 15208 or "Feeding the Spirit" (soup kitchen) 611 Southwest Avenue, Greensburg, PA 15601 or the Pittsburgh Symphony Inc. 600 Penn Avenue, Pgh., PA 15222.

Virginia Jane Simpson Scully

On Friday December 11, 2015 at age 88, beloved wife of Joseph J. Scully; mother of Joseph J. Scully, Jr. (Carol), Mary Kathleen Scully, Christopher K. Scully (Cheryl Marino) and Virginia L. Apple (Dennis); grandmother of Joseph J.,III and MacArthur F. Scully and Scott D. Apple (Jennifer); great-grandmother of Brenner R. Scully, Shyan L., Vincent J., and Jackson J. Apple; daughter of the late Frank and Mary Cunningham Simpson; sister-in-law of Sister Jane C. Scully, R.S.M. Ginnie was a woman of extraordinary character, class, conviction and courage. Her friends treasured her dearly. Her family loved her even more beyond words.  Remembrances may be made to the Animal Rescue League, 6620 Hamilton Avenue PGH, PA 15206 in memory of Virginia's beloved puppies, Schnitzel and Scooby Doo Scully. Funeral and interment will be private. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com)

Kathleen Manley Welsh 

Kathleen Manley Welsh, surrounded by her children – whom she called her “gems” – died peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2015.  She was a woman of incredible spirit, grace and goodness; everyone who knew her understood this about her. She is now reunited, after 22 years, with her beloved late husband Thomas Welsh. Born in Philadelphia on June 9, 1928 , she was the devoted daughter of the late John J. and Blanche Kent Manley and sister of the late John J. Manley Jr. Kathleen met Tom at the New Jersey shore, where she spent summers with her family.  After graduation from Manhattanville College, they married in Philadelphia on November 29, 1950, a few days after Pittsburgh’s “Big Snow.”  With no trace of snow in Philadelphia and delays in the groom’s arrival from Pittsburgh, Kathleen wondered whether he was backing out.  He was not – and they had 43 wonderful years together with six children and all the joy that comes with it. Kathleen adopted Pittsburgh as her home and was actively involved in a large Welsh – Friday family, her community and St. Scholastica Parish.  She had many friends, and continued her 50-year tradition of her bridge club even until this year. She was a member of the Duquesne University School of Music Advisory Board, a volunteer at Bethlehem Haven Women’s Shelter, volunteer at Magee Women’s Hospital, Eucharistic Minister at St. Margaret’s Hospital and 25-year supporter of Girls Hope.  She taught her children well to be involved and always give back. Kathleen is survived by many loving family members.  She will be missed deeply by her six children: Katie Welsh McSorley and her husband David P. McSorley, Ann Welsh Slavish and her husband Timothy M. Slavish, Thomas H. Welsh, Jr. and his wife Joanne Steele Welsh, Patsy Welsh Ford and her husband Stephen P. Ford, Rosie Welsh  -- all in Pittsburgh – and John Manley Welsh and his wife Cynthia Ferranto of Washington, DC.  She is also survived by nine grandchildren and their spouses: Timothy Slavish, Jr. and his wife Stephanie Coccia Slavish, Kathleen Slavish, Julie Slavish, Peter Slavish, Thomas H. Welsh III, Caroline Ford Regan and her husband Sean Regan, Erin Ford Gallagher and her husband Patrick Gallagher, Molly Ford and Michael Welsh Ferranto.  We cannot forget Lily, her loving and devoted beagle of 10 years. Kathleen instilled in her family the importance of being a strong unit, and there was nothing that delighted her more than being with them – for a simple evening at home, for holiday traditions and for special travels they had together. Friends will be received at JOHN A FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com), on Monday, December 14, 2 PM until 7 PM.  Funeral Tuesday December 15,  Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM at St. Scholastica Church in Aspinwall.  Remembrances may be made to St. Scholastica Church, the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University or Girls Hope of Pittsburgh.

David P. Casasent, Ph.D.

Passed away peacefully on November 13. A man of extraordinary talents and abilities, Chris was cherished by his family and countless friends. His generosity and kindness seemed limitless and so much of his energy and time was both directed at helping others and in dedication to the community. He was preceded in death by his father, George Copetas, mother, Bessie, and siblings, George, Jack and Georgia. He is survived by his brother, John Copetas (Joanne); sister, Penny Kachulis (Paul); his nieces and nephews, whom he treated as if they were his own children (Kathy, Harry, Dani, George, George, Beth and Jim); and eight great nieces and nephews. A graduate of Peabody High School and the University of Pittsburgh, Chris excelled academically, graduating with honors, and athletically, playing football. He was very proud of his military service in the US Air Force. While stationed in Germany, he was a Security and Police Specialist, an All-Air Force football All Star and combat judo finalist. Honorably discharged as a Major, he also was a long time Reservist, a member of the W. PA Air Force Reserve Assoc. and the American Legion. He earned his law degree from Duquesne University. He was a past President of that School's Alumni Association and was the first recipient of its Meritorious Service Award. Initially he was in private practice as a partner in the firm of Kachulis, Copetas, Adams and Hillen. For over 25 years he served as the First Assistant District Attorney for Allegheny County, where he became well known throughout the legal community, supervising for years the Investigative Branch. He was also Vice Chairman of the Urban Redevelopment Authority for 9 years. Later he was counsel with the firms- Lazzaro Law Center and Ciao, Torisky and O'Connor. He also was very proud of his Greek heritage, a life time member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral and many Hellenic organizations, including the American Hellenic Education Association. His love, wit and sense of humor will be dearly missed by all those who had the good fortune to have him in their lives. Friends will be received at John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) on Tuesday, 6-8pm and Wednesday, 2-4 & 6-8pm with Trisagion Service (Time later). Funeral Thursday, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 11:00am. Remembrances may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 419 S. Dithridge St. PGH, PA 15213.

On Sunday November 8, 2015 George M. McManus. Beloved husband of the late Lucy M. McManus. Father of Elizabeth Bailey (John). Grandfather of Zachary, Ian and John Bailey. Brother of  Alma Ryan, Alice Richardson, Betty Goodman and the late Laurence McManus, Mary Weiser, Howard McManus, Alice Richardson,  and Florence Martinelli. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. George received his Bachelor and Master's degree from Wayne University and was a Senior Metallurgist at the University of Pittsburgh until his retirement in 2000.  He will always be remembered as a devoted husband and father. Friends will be received John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com) 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street, Pittsburgh, PA on Friday 6-8p.m.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Margaret Quish Durkin passed away on Saturday, October 31, at home surrounded by family.  Born 8/7/31 to Irish immigrants in Chicago, 'Peg' grew up in Sterling, Illinois. A University of Illinois graduate (’53), she worked as a social worker for the Red Cross and the Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago until her marriage to James A. Durkin in 1959.  While raising her children in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, she worked on a master’s degree in child development at Wayne State University and taught elementary school.  Later in life, she started an antiques business named the “Duntryleague Shop” in honor of her Irish homestead.  Through frequent family visits, Peg maintained close ties with her many Quish cousins in Ireland.  In retirement, she and Jim divided their time between Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Sarasota, Florida.  She is preceded in death by her sister Irene Lodge and brothers Thomas and Martin Quish.  Survivors include her husband Jim and children Tom Durkin (Laura), Erin Durkin, and Carey Treado (Patrick).She was a much beloved Peggi/ Little Poppi / Monkee to her grandchildren--Kelsy, Grace, Jack, Katherine, Jackson, James, Conor, and Josie.  Peg was loved by many for her quick laugh, kind words, and Shakespeare quotes: sleep, perchance to dream… for in that sleep what dreams may come. There will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015, at St. Bede Church in Pittsburgh at 10:00am.  Memorial contributions are welcome with the Detroit chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Arrangements by John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com).