CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES

POLUSZEJKO DAVID ANTHONY Age 66, died Nov. 15, 2013. Son of the late Eleanor and Konstanty Poluszejko. Fought in the Vietnam War and later became a psychiatric social worker. Survived by his wife, Florence Poluszejko; two children, David and Julie; and family. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb STAUB RONALD G. Age 86, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013, while under the care of the St. John's Specialty Care Center in Mars. Born July 29, 1927 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Jacob and Mary ( Geyer) Staub Gunning. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. For most of his life he worked as a self-employed carpenter. A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening vegetables, and maintaining his cars. He dearly treasured his grandson, Jacob. Above all, Ron was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 62 years, Jacqueline (Hilf) Staub, of Zelienople; his son, Ronald J. Staub and his wife, Lorraine M., of Jackson Twp.; his grandson, Jacob Staub; and his brother, Richard J. Staub and his wife, Lillian. A Funeral Ceremony with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2013 at the BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 324 E. Grandview Avenue, Zelienople, with Rev. John Hoogerbrugge officiating. Ron will be laid to rest at Chartiers Cemetery in Carnegie. Ron’s family suggests that memorial contributions be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Expressions of Sympathy may be shared with Ron’s family at: www.boylanfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb STEPP MAGLENE Peacefully, on December 1, 2013. Wife of J.C. Stepp; mother of Vanessa Downs and Marcella Stepp; grandmother of Royal James-Robert Downs III; sister of Pastor Syvalla Washington (Ira Daniel); and a host of family and friends. Homegoing Service Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10 a.m. at Rapha Ministries of the Apostolic Faith Church. Arrangements entrusted to HOUSE OF LAW, INC.

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ROSE MARIE Age 93, of Harmony, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013. She is survived by her children, Carol Lynn (Frederick) Flach, Clyde W. Vandivort, and Mary Anne Vandivort; her two grandchildren, Julie ( Charles) Cassidy and John F. (Suzanne) Flach; and her four greatgrandchildren, Cole and Molly Cassidy and Haley and Ella Flach. Friends will be received on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., in Zelienople. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Zelienople. Interment will follow in the St. Gregory Catholic Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to support the Zelienople Area Public Library or to the St. Gregory Catholic School. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Rose Marie’s family at:

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VITA GUY F., Jr. Age 85, of Highland Park, on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Virginia Prete Vita; father of Silvana Niro (James); grandfather of Brittany Alexis Niro; brother of James Vita (Carmella). Guy Vita served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was employed by Sears Roebuck Company for 50 years, retiring as general manager of the Natrona Heights location. Friends received at McCABE BROS, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut St., Shadyside, on Friday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., where funeral will commence on Saturday at 9 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church at 10 a.m.

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WALKER PAUL WILLIAM 72, of Pittsburgh, on Friday, November 29, 2013. Beloved husband of Kay Ellen Walker; son of the late Hildreth Thomas and Alma Irene Texter Walker; dear father of Jeffrey Paul ( Janet) Walker, Todd Christopher Walker, Brad Jonathan ( Lynn) Walker; brother of Kathryn McKitten, Vallie Jean (Robert) Pavlik, Carole A. McDonald, Pamela Dale (Stewart) Hindman; grandfather of Jessica, Ellen, Heather, Nicholas, Alexus and Austin. He was preceded in death by siblings, Dolores Holmes and Hildreth Thomas Walker, Jr. Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2013, in Sunset Hills United Presbyterian Church, 900 Country Club Dr., Pgh., PA, 15228, with Rev. William Gracey officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the social hall. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Sunset Hills United Presbyterian Church or Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pgh., PA, 15243. Arrangements entrusted to WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, Scott Twp.

www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb WILLARD REV. JACK P. Age 79, of Richland, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. Beloved husband for 56 years of Mariolin "Mo" (Davis) Willard; loving father of James (Tricia) Willard, John ( Emily) Willard, and the late Patrick Willard; dear brother of George (Jane) Willard; brother-in-law of Thomas (Marj) Davis and P. C. ( Lynn) Davis; proud grandfather of Nadine (Paul) VanBuskirk, J. R. Willard, James Willard, and Brandon White; loving great-grandfather of Cameron, Garrett, and Addison VanBuskirk; also survived by childhood friend, James Frederick. Jack was a graduate of New Kensington High School and went on to Purdue University, where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After college, he served his country in the U.S. Army, 3rd Division, Ft. Benning, GA. After the service, he went on to a successful engineering career at Alcoa for over 20 years, at which time he followed a calling to enter the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, where he earned a Master’s of Divinity. Rev. Willard went on to serve at the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Bakerstown, PA, First Presbyterian Church of Hillsdale, Hillsdale, MI, Westmont U. P. Church, Johnstown, PA, Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, PA, and ultimately Memorial Park Presbyterian Church, Allison Park, PA. Rev. Willard loved people and ministering to members of his Church and community. He was a true shepherd, tending to his flock and devoting his life and energy to church work. Jack has many additional passions, including gardening, trees and shrubs, wine making, coin and stamp collecting, antiques, Lincoln memorabilia, reading, crossword puzzles, teaching, and singing with the Men's Gospel Singers at Memorial Park Church. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 at 3 p.m. in Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Road, Allison Park, PA 15101. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hosanna Industries, 109 Rinard Ln., Rochester, PA 15074. Arrangements by SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, Bakerstown. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

EUNICE LEE Quietly on Dec. 3, 2013. Wife of the late Theo J.; mother of Paul E. (Angel) Winters; sister of LeVirda Smith, SajieBell, Craig, and Sylvia Gordon, all of Alabama, and Homer Dennis of Pittsburgh; grandmother of PJ, Arin, and Alyssa Winters; and a host of relatives. Friends may call Sunday, December 8, 2013 from 3-6 p.m. at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF PT. BREEZE, 7204 Thomas Blvd., E. E. Funeral ceremony Monday, December 9, 2013 at 11 a. m. in Allegheny Center Alliance Church, E. Ohio St. Interment Highwood Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb YARNEVIC

HELEN T. Of Brookline, formerly of Lawrenceville, on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Beloved wife for 61 years of Thomas G.; mother of Karen ( Dietrich) Elstner; sister of Joseph Bruckner and the late Frank Bruckner, and Irma McLaughlin; grandmother of Bria Briggs, Zsoelle Pace and Desiree Passarelli; also six great-grandchildren. Friends may call at THE FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412- 561- 0380, FRIDAY ONLY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 10 a. m. in Paramount Senior Living, 240 Cedar Hill Dr., McMurray, PA 15317. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.

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YOST ALVINA M. (PETROVICH) On Tuesday, December 3, 2013, Alvina M. (Petrovich), age 97, of Whitehall Boro. Beloved wife of the late Albert W. Yost; mother of Charlene L. Sinclair and the late Albert F. Yost and Grant W. Yost; also three grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren; sister of Alfred Petrovich and the late Anna Neville, Edward Petrovich and Kathleen Glod. Alvina was a volunteer at Jefferson Hospital for 25 years. She loved her baking and needlepoint and was a devoted and active member of St. Elizabeth Church. Friends received Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, Broughton-Curry-South Park Twp. Funeral Saturday with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth Church at 1 p. m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Alvina's name to Paramount Hospice and Palliative Care, 3025 Washington Rd., Ste. 301, McMurray, PA 15317.

www.GriffithFH.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb YOUNGBLOOD MARGARET (GORHAM) On Wednesday, December 4, 2013, of Forest Hills. Wife of the late John J. Youngblood; mother of Russell Youngblood of North Carolina; grandmother of Joshua and Gabrielle Youngblood. Peg was a resident of Juniper Village. Friends may be received 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. SATURDAY MORNING ONLY at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church, 2001 Ardmore Blvd., Forest Hills, PA 15221, on Saturday morning at 10 a.m.

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ATKINSON RENEE (PROKOPEC) 10/07/1963 ~ 11/07/2013 After a long illness, Renee passed away at her new home, surrounded by her loved ones on November 7, 2013. Later on in her life, she graduated from Pitt University with the highest honors. She then attended Law School at Duquesne University and graduated and passed the Bar. Before she had a chance to practice law, she was diagnosed with cancer. I am extremely proud of all my daughter accomplished in her life and she will be greatly missed and always in my thoughts and prayers.

Love you, Mom MOELTER HERMAN 1928 ~ 2009 Greatly missed by friends,

Bill K. and Herman H. PAHOUNTIS

NICHOLAS L. Nov. 13, 1927 - Dec. 6, 2008 His nature was loving and giving, His heart was made of pure gold,

And to us who truly love him, His memory will never grow old.

With Love, Your Family WEST JEFFREY A. Dec. 8, 1956 ~ Dec. 6, 2008 You live forever in our hearts.

We love you always. Linda, Melissa, Stephanie, Jim, Jo and your sweet grandbabies, James

and Madison.