Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
ERNY, ROBERT E.
Age 93, of Scott Twp., on Sunday, February 3, 2008. Beloved husband of Nellie (Daschbach) Erny. Loving father of Carol (Dale) Kohser, and Janet (Brian) Lynn. Grandfather of Lindsay Kohser and Chrissy and Michael Lynn. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends welcome Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9pm at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10am at Our Lady of Grace Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243.
BERRINGER, RICHARD D.
Age 81 of Carnegie on Feb. 1, 2008, after a lenghty illness, Richard peacefully died. Husband of Norma (Werwie) Berringer and loving father of Scott R. (Tomoko) Berringer of Vancouver, WA, Lynne (Ralph) Viviano of Carnegie, Jeffrey M. (Beth) Berringer of Mt. Lebanon and Bruce J. (Cindy) Berringer of Shaler Twp. Richard's pride and joy were his four grandchildren: Brittany Bagnato, Brandon, Emily and Abby Berringer; brother of Robert (Hazel) Berringer of Plum Boro and the late Jean Mattner; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends welcome Sun. 7-9 and Mon. 2-4 & 7-9 pm at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. Blessing Service Tues. 11:30 am at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Carnegie Library, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie, PA 15106.
ANNIBALE, RICHARD JOSEPH
On Sat., Feb. 2, 2008. Beloved husband of Virginia Annibale; father of Janet Annibale, Jean (James) Roney, Joyce (Richard) Pfender, Joan (Arthur) Londino; brother of Louis Annibale and the late Andrew Annibale; grandfather of Lynne Caldwell, Scott and Carolyn Roney, Andrew, Christopher and Robert Pfender, Adrienne and Maria Londino; also survived by two great grandchildren Claire and Sean Caldwell and nieces and nephews. Friends welcome Mon. 2-4 7-9 pm WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. Funeral Mass in Guardian Angels Church Tues. 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Guardian Angels Parish.
MAGERAS, HELEN
Age 86, of Dormont, on Sunday, February 3, 2008. Beloved wife of the late George Mageras; loving mother of Nicholas (Anne) and George (Marie), all of Mt. Lebanon; adored grandmother "Yia Yia" of Christopher, Danielle, Nicholas, Ryan, Jason and Kelly Mageras; loving sister of Anne Cratsas and the late Olga Floratos, twin sister Sophie Yagulli and Jean Bowers; loving aunt to her nieces and nephews. She will be remembered for her kind heart, generous spirit and devotion to her family. Family and friends welcome Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. Trisagion Tuesday 7 PM. Funeral service Wednesday 11 AM Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church.
MAIDA, SOPHIE
Age 99, of Scott Twp., on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Wife of the late Adam Maida; beloved mother of Cardinal Adam J. Maida, Fr. Thaddeus "Ted" S. Maida and Daniel E. (Pat) Maida; loving grandmother of Timothy (Connie), Joseph (Dawn) and Robert (Kara) Maida; cherished great grandmother of Teddy, Taylor, Adam, Sophia, Emily and the late Theresa, John and Ann; beloved sister of Stella Hayla of South Hempstead, NY and the late Jenny Kowalski, Thaddeus and Zygmunt Cieslak. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Grace Church Saturday 12:30pm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Anthony School Programs, 2000 Corporate Dr., Suite 580, Wexford, PA 15090.
DONOGHUE, JAMES L.
Age 73, of Mt. Lebanon, on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 38 years of Ann (Brice) Donoghue; loving father of John (Laura) Donoghue, Ann Marie (Paul) Haring, Patrick Donoghue and the late James Donoghue; cherished grandfather of Meredith and Norah Donoghue; brother of Fr. John F. Donoghue, Margaret (late Thomas) Wickham & the late C. J. (Cecile) Donoghue; also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Jim served for 20 years as Director of The Recreation Department,Mt. Lebanon Municipality. Family and friends welcome Friday 2-4 and 7- 9 PM WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SVC., 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Vigil Service Friday 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 am. Our Lady of Grace Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Saint Vincent DePaul Society at Our Lady of Grace Church.
REITER, GEORGIANA (LASH)
Age 94, of Mt. Washington, on Sunday, December 30, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Bernard A. Reiter; daughter of the late Catherine (Alstadt) and James Henry Lash. No Visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 4, 2008, 11 am at the First Lutheran Church, Grant St., Downtown, Pittsburgh. Arrangements by WM. SLATER & SONS INC., 301 Virginia Ave. and Kearsarge Sts., Mt. Washington. Memorial contributions may be donated to the Beaver County Humane Society, P.O. Box 63, Monaca, PA 15061 or Gateway Family Hospice, 9380 McKnight Rd., Pgh. PA 15237.
JANCOSKO, RICHARD PATRICK
On Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, Richard went to be with our Lord after a sudden and unexpected illness. Age 54, a resident of Robinson Twp. He was son of the late Helen Jancosko, and brother to the late Joseph "Boopie" (surving wife Kathie) Jancosko. He is survived by his father Joseph Jancosko, step-mother Agnes Jancosko; brothers Robert Jancosko (twin), Gregory (Melissa) Jancosko and James (Julie) Jancosko; five nephews and nieces, Dr. Jason M.D., Nicole, Olivia, Nathan, A.J., and many good friends. Richard served his country in the United States Air Force, was an active member and Senior Deacon of the Tetalestai Church, Pittsburgh, owner and partner of Paparazzi Ristorante, South Side and Vice President of Sales & Marketing of TV Fanfare, Inc., Los Angeles, CA. He is a member of the Minor League Hall of Fame, Canton, OH, founder of the Pittsburgh Ironmen Football Team in 1974 and coach of many Catholic youth sports programs. Family will receive friends and relatives at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. on Wed. from 2-9PM. A Funeral Mass and Celebration of his life will be held on Thurs. 10am at St. Margaret of Scotland Church. Flowers and memorial contributions may be made to the Tetalestai Church Building Fund, PO Box 68, Oakmont, PA 15139 or the Bishop Canevin H.S., c/o Richard Jancosko Memorial Fund, 2700 Morange Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15205.
DREIFUSS, WUDI
Age 93, of Mt. Lebanon, on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 . Beloved husband of 61 years of Miriam Pinchefsky Dreifuss; loving father of Carl (Beth) Dreifuss, of Nashville, TN and Frank (Diane) Dreifuss of Mt. Lebanon; adored grandfather of Bradley, Kevin, Stephanie and Scott Dreifuss. Mr. Dreifuss served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific Theater, attaining the rank of First Lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps. He later had a career in the scrap metal industry as Vice President of Administration for Steelmet, Inc. Funeral services will be held at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp, on Thursday at 2 pm. Visitation one hour prior to services (1-2 pm). Interment at West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
WESSOLEK, DEBBIE A.
Beloved wife of David C. Wessolek; sister of Thomas Ruffennach; sister-in-law of Barbara W. Morris; also survived by nieces and nephews. Passed on Sun. Jan. 6, 2008 with the same dignity, class and grace that she displayed in life. Visitation Wed. 4-8pm at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Grace Church, Thurs. 10am. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET IN CHURCH. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Heritage Players or Seton Pioneers Youth Theater groups.
MARKOS, JULIUS (GYULA)
Age 83 of Pgh. on Tues. Jan. 1, 2008; beloved husband of 53 years of Margit J. Markos; also survived by sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Alice Devenyi and George and Marilyn Vasarhelyi-Szabo; and many nieces and nephews. Gyula graduated as a Lieutenant from the Hungarian Military Academy and was a Veteran of the Hungarian Army during WWII. He was a member of MHBK (Hungarian Veterans Assoc.) and St. Margaret of Scotland Church. He was an engineering designer with Davy McKee Corp., retiring in 1989. Private services arranged by WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SVC., 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, 310 Mansfield Ave., Pgh., 15220.
BOYD, MARY JEAN "Dee Dee" (KRESS)
Age 54, of Pgh., formerly of Wilkinsburg, on Sunday, January 13, 2008. Loving wife of Rick Boyd; beloved mother of Jessica Rachel Ohayon; step-mother of Nicole and Jeff Selleck and their baby Caitlin Selleck, step-mother of Jacob Boyd. Dee Dee was the cherished sister to Charles (Pamela) Kress Jr., Suzanne (Tony) Bywalski and Anita (Terry) Garvey and a special aunt to Kevin and Elisabeth Kress. Gozo was her special little canine companion. Dee Dee was a middle school teacher for the Pittsburgh Public Schools. She always had time and attention to devote to her students. Dee was a 1975 graduate of Indiana University of PA and she received her masters degree as a reading specialist from the University of Pittsburgh. Dee was a beautiful person who loved her life and she leaves behind a multitude of wonderful friends. She will be terribly missed by everyone who was blessed to have known her. Her beautiful smile and uplifting and gracious spirit are irreplaceable. Family and friends welcome Tuesday 2-9 PM at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 AM in St. James Church, Franklin Ave., Wilkinsburg. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET IN CHURCH. Memorial contributions may be donated in Dee's name to Reading is Fundamental at www.rif.org
WARREN, RONALD
Age 79, of Pittsburgh, on Saturday, January 12, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Sara Warren; dear father of Barbara and her husband Phillip Yarnot and Ronald and his wife Lois Warren; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; also survived by his brother John Sroka. Ron was a City of Pittsburgh Police Officer for 38 years and proudly served as a US Marine during the Korean War. Family and friends welcome Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 am in Guardian Angels Parish. Memorial contributions may be donated in Ronald's name to the American Cancer Society.
TORCASI, ANGELA (PERONI) "JULIE"
Age 87, a loving wife, caring sister, devoted mother and grandmother, and simply a beautiful person in all ways possible. Entered into eternal life with our Lord on January 17, 2008 surrounded by her adoring family. A one of a kind in compassion, generosity, thoughtfulness and the genuine capacity for truly unselfish love. Julie was endeared and admired by the many lives she touched. She was that special kind of person. Dearly missed by Frank, her loving husband of 62 years, her children Michael (Suzanne), Randall (Maureen) and Michele (Steve) Marker; her grandchildren Sean, Melanie, Julie Ann, Kristin, Elizabeth, Meaghan, David and Daniel; also survived by her sisters Adele, Theresa, Gloria and Sophie. Julie was preceded in death by her parents Domenica and Michael Peroni and her sister Florence and brothers John, Donald, Anthony and Emil. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9pm at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SVC., 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10am in St. Anne's Church. Memorial contributions may be donated in Julie's name to Baptist Homes Nursing Center, 489 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pgh., PA 15234.
