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CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES Cont. from Previous Page SCHACHT Sr. MARY BARBARA, OSF On February 20, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Clara Schacht; sister of the late Frank Schacht, Rev. Joseph L.

Schacht, Edward Schacht, and Clara Schacht. For 67 years, Sr. Mary Barbara ministered as a Sister of St. Francis in many capacities; namely, as an elementary teacher, grade school principal, director of Mt. Alvernia Day Center, business office bookkeeper, receptionist, and most importantly, prayer ministry.

Over the years, sister was known for her gentle and compassionate manner, showing an interest in the happenings around her, especially in the lives of her students and fellow co-workers. Her caring ways were very evident when she visited the sick in the health care unit, and most especially when she herself began to diminish physically. Up until the end, sister displayed a calm and patient demeanor which edified all who were responsible for her care. Visitation at the MT. ALVERNIA MOTHERHOUSE CHAPEL, 146 Hawthorne Millvale, Monday 1-7 p.m., and Tuesday 2 p.m.

until time of Funeral Mass at 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Srs. Of St. Francis Ministry, Formation or Retirement Fund, 146 Hawthorne PA 15209. Professional Services entrusted to the care of FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY, LTD.

www.dalessandroltd.com Send condolences SCHLICHT JEANNE LANG Age 87, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 21, 2015, at 2:45 a.m. at the Butler Memorial Hospital. She was born November 29, 1927, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Andrew Frederick Lang and Ottilie (Eckstein) Lang. Mrs. Schlicht was a graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in fabric science and was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority.

She began working for the Mellon Institute doing research for the Albany Felt Company, which was a producer of wool uniforms used by the Pittsburgh Pirates and other MLB teams. She married Charles Joseph "Chuck" Schlicht on September 15, 1951, and moved to Butler. Jeanne worked in Kindergarten teaching at Trinity Lutheran Church before it became part of the school system. She was instrumental in starting the pre-school program at Middlesex Presbyterian Church. Jeanne was also the bookkeeper for the Butler- Shearer Hardware Store on Main Street that she and her husband owned and operated.

Jeanne was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church, where she was actively involved in the Covenant Cupboard Ministry. She was a member of the Home Economics Club, two Bridge clubs and was a former member of the Intermediate Club. Jeanne was a 55-year volunteer at Butler Memorial Hospital, a 20-year volunteer at Butler Veterans Affairs Medical Center and was active in the American Association of University Women. She loved to play Bridge and enjoyed sewing, knitting, and world-traveling. Mrs.

Schlicht is survived by two sons, C. Andrew Schlicht of Titusville, PA and Peter F. Schlicht and his wife, Anne, of Sewickley, PA; one daughter, Lisa A. McPeak and her husband, Bart, of Federal Way, WA; four granddaughters, Audrey Jo Schlicht of Chicago, IL, Kerry Beth Schlicht of Eugene, OR, Celena V. McPeak and Chloe J.

McPeak, both of Federal Way, WA; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Joseph "Chuck" Schlicht, who passed away November 4, 2010; two sisters, Audrey Neu and Margaretha Neu; and a daughter-in-law, Tracey Jo Schlicht. Friends will be received Tuesday, February 24, 2015, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the THOMPSON MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 East North Street, Butler, PA. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at 10:30 science and was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority.

She began working for the Mellon Institute doing research for the Albany Felt Company, which was a producer of wool uniforms used by the Pittsburgh Pirates and other MLB teams. She married Charles Joseph "Chuck" Schlicht on September 15, 1951, and moved to Butler. Jeanne worked in Kindergarten teaching at Trinity Lutheran Church before it became part of the school system. She was instrumental in starting the pre-school program at Middlesex Presbyterian Church. Jeanne was also the bookkeeper for the Butler- Shearer Hardware Store on Main Street that she and her husband owned and operated.

Jeanne was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church, where she was actively involved in the Covenant Cupboard Ministry. She was a member of the Home Economics Club, two Bridge clubs and was a former member of the Intermediate Club. Jeanne was a 55-year volunteer at Butler Memorial Hospital, a 20-year volunteer at Butler Veterans Affairs Medical Center and was active in the American Association of University Women. She loved to play Bridge and enjoyed sewing, knitting, and world-traveling. Mrs.

Schlicht is survived by two sons, C. Andrew Schlicht of Titusville, PA and Peter F. Schlicht and his wife, Anne, of Sewickley, PA; one daughter, Lisa A. McPeak and her husband, Bart, of Federal Way, WA; four granddaughters, Audrey Jo Schlicht of Chicago, IL, Kerry Beth Schlicht of Eugene, OR, Celena V. McPeak and Chloe J.

McPeak, both of Federal Way, WA; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Joseph "Chuck" Schlicht, who passed away November 4, 2010; two sisters, Audrey Neu and Margaretha Neu; and a daughter-in-law, Tracey Jo Schlicht. Friends will be received Tuesday, February 24, 2015, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the THOMPSON MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 East North Street, Butler, PA. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at 10:30 a.m.

at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 East Jefferson Street Butler, PA with Reverend James Swanson officiating. Private Entombment will take place in the Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Heart Stroke Association, P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, Ohio 43216-3549. Online condolences may be given at: www.thompson-miller.com Send condolences SCHMIDT JULIA M.

(CARROZZA) Age 90, on Saturday, February 21, 2015, formerly of Baldwin Boro. Wife of the late Herman I. Schmidt; survived by her children, Nancy (Val) Kelmeckis and James (Holly) Schmidt; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister of Ronald Carrozza of Florida and John Carrozza of Pittsburgh. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Baptist Homes Foundation, 500 Providence Point Boulevard, Suite 204, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences SHAUGHNESSY MICHAEL, M.D.

Age 76, of Fox Chapel, formerly of Forest Hills, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Son of the late Murt and Margaret Shaughnessy; beloved husband of 53 years to Carol J. Shaughnessy; loving father of Maureen Block of San Rafael, CA and Michael (Amy) Shaughnessy of Baldwin; cherished grandfather of Nathaniel and Declan Block and Emma and Maeve Shaughnessy; brother of Eileen (late Pat) Connelly and the late Murt Shaughnessy; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Dr. Shaughnessy was a 1956 graduate of St.

Vincent Preparatory School and received the Hall of Fame award for his athletic and scholastic achievement. He was a 1960 graduate of St. Vincent College. He graduated in 1965 from the University of Pittsburgh Medical School. Dr.

Shaughnessy practiced at Suburban Urologic Associates at Forbes Regional Hospital, Jefferson Hospital, Braddock Hospital, Allegheny General Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. He was on the Board of Directors at Allegheny County Medical Society and the Tri-State Lithotriptic Institute, and was past President of Urologic Association of Pennsylvania. Dr. Shaughnessy was a member of the Phi Rho Sigma Medical Society and a Fourth degree Knight of Columbus, West Mifflin-Duquesne Council.

He embraced life and his profession to the fullest. Many will remember his sense of humor and how he always had a story to tell. His greatest love was spending time with family and friends. Friends received Tuesday, February SHAUGHNESSY MICHAEL, M.D. Age 76, of Fox Chapel, formerly of Forest Hills, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday, February 22, 2015.

Son of the late Murt and Margaret Shaughnessy; beloved husband of 53 years to Carol J. Shaughnessy; loving father of Maureen Block of San Rafael, CA and Michael (Amy) Shaughnessy of Baldwin; cherished grandfather of Nathaniel and Declan Block and Emma and Maeve Shaughnessy; brother of Eileen (late Pat) Connelly and the late Murt Shaughnessy; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Dr. Shaughnessy was a 1956 graduate of St. Vincent Preparatory School and received the Hall of Fame award for his athletic and scholastic achievement.

He was a 1960 graduate of St. Vincent College. He graduated in 1965 from the University of Pittsburgh Medical School. Dr. Shaughnessy practiced at Suburban Urologic Associates at Forbes Regional Hospital, Jefferson Hospital, Braddock Hospital, Allegheny General Hospital and St.

Francis Medical Center. He was on the Board of Directors at Allegheny County Medical Society and the Tri-State Lithotriptic Institute, and was past President of Urologic Association of Pennsylvania. Dr. Shaughnessy was a member of the Phi Rho Sigma Medical Society and a Fourth degree Knight of Columbus, West Mifflin-Duquesne Council. He embraced life and his profession to the fullest.

Many will remember his sense of humor and how he always had a story to tell. His greatest love was spending time with family and friends. Friends received Tuesday, February 24, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WEDDELL AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Aspinwall, where a parting prayer will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Christian Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St.

Scholastica Church, Aspinwall. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to the Salvation Army, 1060 McNeilly Pittsburgh, PA 15226 or to St. Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650. Send condolences SMITH DONNA M. Age 74, of Bethel Park, on Friday, February 20, 2015.

Beloved wife of Edward S. Smith; loving stepmother of Janet Wherthey; sister of Denise (Don) Heaton; grandmother of Nick Zimmerman, Jennifer Rorison, and Tracy Hixenbaugh; aunt of David and Thomas Heaton. Friends welcome Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., FREYVOGEL SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, (412-835-1860), 112 Fort Couch Bethel Park (Opposite Macy's South Hills Village). Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:00 a.m., St. Thomas More Church.

www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences SMOLEY WILLIAM Of Whitaker, on February 19, 2015, age 89. Beloved husband of 67 years of late Olga (Peha) Smoley; father of Dennis (Barbara) Smoley, Raymond (Diane) Smoley, and Donna (Ron) Jaworski; grandfather of Megan Smoley, Melissa (Chad) Seamon, Jonathan Smoley, Raymond Smoley, Angela Jaworski, and Emily (Greg Steinmetz) Jaworski; brother of John J. (Dolores) Smoley, Leona (late William) Hawke, Frances (late Andrew) Zatorsky, and predeceased by 5 brothers and 5 sisters. William sang in the St. Nicholas Church choir where he met his wife, was past President of St.

Nicholas Church Club, and proudly served in the Coast Guard during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. Family and friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, 3501 Main Street, Munhall, on Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with a Panachida Service held on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Homestead.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions in name may do so to St. Nicholas Orthodox SMOLLER EUGENE Age 65, unexpectedly in his Robinson Twp. home, on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Beloved father of Jennifer (Shawn) Lydon and Michelle (Joseph) Dzurenda; loving grandfather of Enzo, Wyatt, Victoria and Makenna, former spouse of Clare Smoller; brother of Douglas (Sharon) Smoller; also a nephew, David. Gene was a Vietnam veteran with the US Marine Corps and a former employee of Duquesne Light for over 30 years.

Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SCHEPNER McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 165 Noble Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Philip Catholic Church, Crafton.

Burial will be with full military honors in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Send condolences SURRATT NANCY On Thursday, February 19, 2015, Nancy Lee Surratt, 81, of North Braddock, PA, formerly of Johnstown, PA. Mother of Stephan L. Surratt, Bruce E. Surratt and Tracey L.

Harris; sister-in-law of Hattie Whitley, Marthann Surratt and Yvonne Anderson; also survived by ten grandchildren; a host of great- grandchildren, great-great- grandchildren, other family members and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, 4-8 p.m. on February 24, 2015, at Unity Baptist Church, 420 Fifth Street, Braddock, PA, where the Funeral Service will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. on February 25, 2015. Interment Restland Memorial Park.

Services of comfort entrusted to WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 808 Talbot Braddock, PA 15104, (412) 271-3880. Send condolences TRACEY ESTHER M. Of Bethel Park, on Saturday, February 21, 2015, age 93. Beloved wife for 60 years of Harry beloved mother of Lisa Fleming (Bill) and Beth Seitzinger (Rick); grandmother of Ryan (Rachael), C.J. (Karissa) and Ian.

Esther was a member of Eastern Star. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (RT 88), Library, PA where the service will be Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Woodcliffe Manor, 5347 Brightwood Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102.

Send condolences VanDEUSEN PATRICIA I. Age 74, on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Beloved wife of 40 years to Henry R. VanDeusen; loving mother of Connie, Karen, Julia and Reed. She will be deeply, lovingly missed by her many grandchildren.

Sister of Arlene Hodge and the late Lorraine Welty. Patty was an active member of Quilt Company East. She was an accomplished doll maker and shared her talents with those she loved. Friends are invited to a memorial visitation at WOLFE MEMORIAL FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, Sunday, March 1, 2015, 1-5 p.m. only.

Service and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to WAGNER MARY ANN Age 82, of Shaler on Feb. 20, 2015. Wife of Bernard J. Wagner, mother of Bernard J.

Wagner, daughter of the late Harry E. and Clementine Heinl; sister of Robert and Roland Heinl, Carol McGrady, and the late Harry Heinl. Visitation Tues. 5-8 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt.

Royal Glenshaw. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wed. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Middle Rd.

Please visit us at: www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences WILSON MARILYN MUSE On Saturday, February 21, 2015, wife of the late George C. Wilson III; mother of Dorothy "Dedee" Wilson (Tad Scheri) and the late Marguerite "Mimi" Wilson; grandmother of Walter and Elliott Scheri; sister of Albert C. Muse and the late Margaret Angevine. There will be no visitation, interment in Allegheny Cemetery will be private. A memorial service will be held in the spring and announced at a later date.

Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. www.freyvogelfuneralhome.com Send condolences ZEMA GENEVIEVE MARY Went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 21, 2015, the day of her 92nd birthday. Greeting her in Heaven are her husband, Anthony Zema; her parents, Peter and Mary Halgas; and brothers, Joseph, Ernest and Mack. Joining them all someday on streets of gold will be Genevieve's brother, Rudolph; and her daughters, Jennifer Lind (William), Toni Marie Vidra (Donald), Christina Mollica (Mauro) and Amy Zema Gregory).

Genevieve also lived a life with a heart toward her grandchildren, Billy, Amy and Matt, Mauro and Michelle, Tony and Haley, Eddy, Christopher and Michael; her great- grandchildren are Gino, Sofia, Santino, Giaona and her soon to be born namesake, Genevieve; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at MAURICE L. KNEE, LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Rd.

(across from Bank) Plum, PA 15239. A homegoing service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10 a.m., with Rev. Toni Marie Vidra, officiating. Interment will follow in Plum Creek Cemetery. Send condolences ZIFF STANLEY Age 92, of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away on February 19, 2015.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Judith; son, Harvey; daughters, Marjorie Ziff-Levine, Nancy Ziff, Suzanne Capps; daughter-in-law, Kathy Del Conte; sisters, Sylvia Landay and Janet Schindler; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Clarissa Popkin, Violet Slesinger, and Gladys Miller. Buddy was born in Pittsburgh, graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School, and was a proud and dedicated alumnus of Penn State University. He made his home in Philadelphia, working in the Sales Departments of Green Valley (apparel) and Thalheimer Brothers (metal brokers) until his retirement. He resided in Delray Beach for the past several years.

A ZIFF STANLEY Age 92, of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away on February 19, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife, Judith; son, Harvey; daughters, Marjorie Ziff-Levine, Nancy Ziff, Suzanne Capps; daughter-in-law, Kathy Del Conte; sisters, Sylvia Landay and Janet Schindler; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Clarissa Popkin, Violet Slesinger, and Gladys Miller. Buddy was born in Pittsburgh, graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School, and was a proud and dedicated alumnus of Penn State University. He made his home in Philadelphia, working in the Sales Departments of Green Valley (apparel) and Thalheimer Brothers (metal brokers) until his retirement.

He resided in Delray Beach for the past several years. A chapel service will be held on Monday, February 23, 2015, at 12:15 p.m. at Beth Israel Boynton Chapel, 11115 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, with interment in Eternal Light Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to St. Jude Hospital, Michael J.

Fox Foundation for Research, or Hospice of Palm Beach County in his memory. Send condolences ZINN BARBARA ANN On Saturday, February 21, 2015. Wife of the late Charles J. Zinn; beloved mother of Larry (Sunday) Button and Sean Zinn; grandmother of Josh, Devin and Adam; daughter of the late Benjamin and Margaret Franklin; sister of Benjamin and Lauri Franklin, Kris Denise Krzyzanowski, Kathie Krupa, Terry Loeffert and the late Donna Franklin. Friends received Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

in THOMAS J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, 2323 E. Carson where service will be held Thursday 10 a.m. Send condolences In Memoriam COLLEGE JOHNATHAN HEATH Today marks three years since we lost you. It still seems hard to believe at times.

As we try to keep busy in our daily lives and activities, our thoughts and memories of you are always present. We miss and love you so- forever and always. Much love Dad, Mom, Shannon and Lauren GENTILE NORMA MAE In loving memory of Norma Gentile on the anniversary of her passing February 23, 2014, at the Masonic Village in Sewickley, PA. Born in Lawrence County on July 10, 1930, she grew up in New Castle, PA. She became a Registered Nurse in 1950 and had a very long and successful career at Allegheny General Hospital.

She went on to earn her degree in Hospital Management and ultimately a in Public Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. We were all very proud of her and her accomplishments. She will live forever in our hearts as one of the most influential people in our lives. Missed and loved by her children and grandchildren. SMITH DONALD FRED Age 91, passed away on January 22, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy D. Smith (Cuddy); and leaves behind four children, Noriam (Gary) Stockman of Parker, CO, Dylan T. (Julia) Smith of St. Croix, USVI, Frederick P. Smith of New Haven, CT, and L.

Dawn (Gerald) Ellson of Murrysville, PA; he also leaves eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A veteran of WWII serving in the Navy in the South Pacific Theatre, where he earned two Battle Stars and other awards. Life time blood donor. He was retired from U.S. Steel (Homestead Works).

Services were private. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. Arrangements entrusted to the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC. Please view our online guestbook at: www.musmannofh.com Send condolences SMOLEY WILLIAM Of Whitaker, on February 19, 2015, age 89.

Beloved husband of 67 years of late Olga (Peha) Smoley; father of Dennis (Barbara) Smoley, Raymond (Diane) Smoley, and Donna (Ron) Jaworski; grandfather of Megan Smoley, Melissa (Chad) Seamon, Jonathan Smoley, Raymond Smoley, Angela Jaworski, and Emily (Greg Steinmetz) Jaworski; brother of John J. (Dolores) Smoley, Leona (late William) Hawke, Frances (late Andrew) Zatorsky, and predeceased by 5 brothers and 5 sisters. William sang in the St. Nicholas Church choir where he met his wife, was past President of St. Nicholas Church Club, and proudly served in the Coast Guard during WWII in the Pacific Theatre.

Family and friends will be received at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, 3501 Main Street, Munhall, on Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with a Panachida Service held on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Homestead. Those wishing to make memorial contributions in name may do so to St.

Nicholas Orthodox Church. www.swgfuneralhome.com Send condolences VanDEUSEN PATRICIA I. Age 74, on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Beloved wife of 40 years to Henry R. VanDeusen; loving mother of Connie, Karen, Julia and Reed.

She will be deeply, lovingly missed by her many grandchildren. Sister of Arlene Hodge and the late Lorraine Welty. Patty was an active member of Quilt Company East. She was an accomplished doll maker and shared her talents with those she loved. Friends are invited to a memorial visitation at WOLFE MEMORIAL FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, Sunday, March 1, 2015, 1-5 p.m.

only. Service and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to DoctorsWithoutBorders.org. Send condolences.