Obituary - Lawrence W. Mayer

Lawrence W. Mayer passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Lawrence W. Mayer, of Oakmont, passed away at the age of 82 following an extended illness, on Saturday, May 18, 2013.  Larry was the husband of Barbara; father of Pamela Mayer Hitchcock (Robert), Virginia (the late Michael) McCarthy and Timothy (Annie) Mayer; grandfather of Catherine McCarthy. An MIT graduate, Larry’s focus was metallurgy, something forged as a young man aspiring to help build the planes he was fascinated to see flying overhead as a teen during WWII.  His father, a Colonel in the US Army stationed in China, Europe and the US, encouraged his interest.   Both Larry and his younger brother, Jim, were educated at McDonogh, a military prep school in Baltimore.  It was here Larry learned his love of sailing and the water.  As a …

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Obituary - George A. Aivaliotis

George A. Aivaliotis passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 George A. Aivaliotis, of Verona formerly of Churchill, passed away at the age of 88.  George was the beloved husband of the late Isabella Aivaliotis; loving father of Artistotle G. (Mary) Aivaliotis and Chris G. (Dina) Aivaliotis;  dear Papou of George, Isabella, Michael, Sophia, Antoni and George Aivaliotis.  He was preceded in death by his siblings Antoni Aivaliotis, Pantelis Aivaliotis, Erini Kouvaris and Maria Tsambis.  George emigrated from Greece in 1950 to meet his wife Isabella, who was already here.  They settled in Gary, Indiana, where George worked for various industrial painting firms.  He relocated to Pittsburgh, PA in 1956 to work for the JL Manta Company.  In 1966, he took the initiative to start …

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Obituaries—Schempp & Flanagan

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Gary W. Schempp Jr. Gary W. Schempp Jr., of Plum Boro, died suddenly on Monday May 20, 2013, at the age of 28. Gary was the beloved son of Gary W. Sr. and Karen Wrucke Schempp; stepbrother of Nick and Johnny; grandson of Jean Campbell Schempp; nephew of John ( Marilyn) Wrucke, Noel Wrucke, Paul ( Jane) Schempp, Richard Schempp, and Jack ( Jeannie) Schempp; cousin of Lisa Desmarais, Mark Wrucke, Michael Wrucke, Sean Murdoch, Andrew Murdoch, Kerri Podewell, Ryan Schempp and Ian McNeil. Gary was a graduate of Plum High School, participated in Penn Hills Deck Hockey and was employed as a mechanic at Paul Schempp Automotive , Plum. Friends and relatives will be received at BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES INC., 421 …

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Obituary - Samuel L. Amodeo

Samuel L. Amodeo died Saturday, May 18, 2013.

On Saturday, May 18, 2013, Samuel L. Amodeo, of Oakmont, died at the age of 74.  Samuel was the beloved husband of Kaaren L. Amodeo; loving father of Sherry Farina (Nick), Michael Amodeo, Rosie Biondo (Peter), Kay Janflone (Tony), Jon L. Amodeo (Miriam) and Suzanne Amodeo; dear brother of Roseanne McNeil (Chuck) and the late Katherine.  Mr. Amodeo was a graduate of St. James Grade School in Wilkinsburg and Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School in Oakland, class of ’56 where he was the first 3rd baseman in CCHS history.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired as Senior Vice President of Giant Eagle supermarkets after 40 years of service, also a member of St. Irenaeus Church, Oakmont and the Oakmont Country Club where he …

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Obituary - SANDRA A. "SANDY" MANGANARO

Sandra A. “Sandy” Manganaro died Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

Sandra A. “Sandy” Manganaro, of Verona, died , at the age of 61, on Wednesday evening, May 15, 2013, after a long courageous eight year battle with cancer. Sandy was the beloved sister of Joanne Kiley and Michael Manganaro; cherished aunt of Shannon Kiley, Erik (Amie) Kiley and Anne Manganaro; great-aunt of Tyler and Morgan Kiley; loving companion of Gary Long and his son Gary, and Gary's grandson, Nick; also many nieces and nephews and cousins. Sandy will be remembered for her love of the Steelers, the beach and her kind and generous spirit. Friends and relatives will be received at BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES INC., 421 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont on Saturday from 2-4 pm and 6-9 pm.  Services and interment …

Obituary – Richard F. Miller

Richard F. Miller passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013.

Richard F. Miller, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013, at the age of 68. Richard was the beloved husband of JoAnn C. Miller; loving father of Kevin C. Miller. Funeral service and interment were held privately at St Joseph Cemetery, Verona, PA. Arrangements were entrusted to English Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 378 Maryland Avenue, Oakmont, PA, 15139. Online condolences may be made at www.english-funeral-home.com.

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Obituary - Henry R. Castelli

Henry R. Castelli died Sunday May 12, 2013.

Henry R. Castelli, of Oakmont, died Sunday May 12, 2013, at the age of 81.  He was surrounded by his family. Henry was the son of the late Domenico and Almerinda Castelli; beloved husband of 57 years to Mary Olivo Castelli; loving father of Stephen Castelli, Roseann Castelli and fiancé Ed Humeston, Elizabeth Runser, and husband Dr. Robert Runser; devoted and very proud Pap of Andrew and Cara Castelli and Samantha and Alexandra Runser.  He was the brother of Armand Castelli, wife Rita; Livia Simeone, and the late Ralph Castelli.  He will be missed by nieces, nephews, and many friends. There will be a memorial service on Sunday, May 19, at 3 Lakes Golf Club on Saltsburgh Road, Penn Hills at 1:00 pm for family and friends. In lieu of flowers…

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Obituaries—Ferrante & Hunkele

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Jane (O'Connell) Ferrante Jane (O'Connell) Ferrante, of Oakmont, died peacefully Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the age of 81, in Willows Presbyterian Senior Care, Oakmont. Jane was born January 25, 1932, in Verona, to the late Joseph and Marie Sistek O'Connell,  Jane was a member of St. lrenaeus Catholic Church, Oakmont. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Ferrante; beloved mother of Raymond (Lori) Ferrante, of Plum, Michael Ferrante, of Oakmont, John (Kristan) Ferrante, of Brackenridge, and the late David Ferrante; sister of Dorothy (Daniel) Hall, of Lady Lake, Fla., and the late Joseph and James O'Connell; dear friend and companion of the late George J. Sacco; and beloved grandmother of Raechelle, Joseph, Bryan, Justin, Allison, …

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Obituary - David L. Gibb

David L. Gibb passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013..

David L. Gibb, lifelong resident of the Rosedale section of Penn Hills, passed away in his residence on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at the age of 79. David was born in Penn Hills on November 19, 1933.  He was the son of the late David H. and Lydia (Mawhinney) Gibb; loving husband of the late Arlene K. Gibb; beloved father of Linda (Joseph) Kunkiewicz of Hillsborough, NJ; grandfather of Matthew and Hannah Kunkiewicz; dear brother of Shirley (Terrence) Morrison of Madison, Wisconsin and the late Joan Sherman.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.  Dave was a lifelong member of Rosedale United Methodist Church, where he served as the choir director.  He was the longest participant in the Oakmont Lions Club Shows, singing and participating …

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Obituary - Edward A. Rumon

Edward A. Rumon passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013.

Edward A. Rumon, of West Deer Township (formerly of Cheswick), passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 in Harmar Village, at the age of 79. Edward was born in Pittsburgh on July 27, 1933, he was the son of the late Richard and Anna (Hathazy) Rumon; beloved husband of the late Norma (Trepak) Rumon; father of Timothy (Janet) Rumon of Minnesota, Douglas (Michelle) Rumon of Alaska, and Nancy (Robert George) Rumon of Allison Park; grandfather of Kaylie, Sarah, Hannah, and Leah; brother of Kenneth (Eileen) Rumon of Delmont, David (Patricia) Rumon of Michigan, and the late Richard Rumon.  Ed worked as a photographer for Westinghouse in Cheswick.  Services and interment were private for the family only.  Memorial donations may be made to the American …

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