Obituaries by LocationGeorge Nama
West Mifflin
George Nama, 88, of West Mifflin, on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001. Mr. Nama was a retired employee of Mesta Machine Co. and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Husband of the late Anna Thomas Nama. Father of George A. Nama of New York and the late Donald E. Nama. Also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, A Golden Rule Member Firm, 3511 Main St., Munhall, where service will be Friday at 11 a.m.
Madeline M. Pascasio
Mt. Lebanon
Madeline M. Pascasio, 89, on Monday, Oct. 8, 2001. Daughter of the late Anthony and Filomena (Di Pippa) Pascasio. Sister of Lucy and Anne Pascasio, and the late Rosemarie McDaniel, Catherine Miller, Anthony Pascasio Jr. and Edgar Pascasio. Also survived by her beloved sister-in-law, Mary Tom Pascasio. Loving aunt of Anthony and Gloria Pascasio, Judy Pascasio Cain, Jim and Trish Pascasio, Regis and Jeannie Miller, Kathleen Miller, Richard and Carole Miller, Bob and Vicki Pascasio, Ed and Jarita Pascasio and Janet Pascasio. Also survived by 17 great-nieces and -nephews, and 11 great-great-nieces and -nephews, all of whom she loved dearly. Madeline was a graduate of Frick Teachers Training School and the University of Pittsburgh. She had both a masters of arts and doctorate of education from the University of Pittsburgh. She was with the Pittsburgh Public Schools from 1934 to 1972. Madeline taught at Hays School for one year and then at Banksville School. She was vice principal at Prospect School and principal at Forbes School and then Sunnyside School. She ended her career as director of education, responsible for curriculum and instruction from kindergarten through 12th grade, in Area II of the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Madeline was a member of Phi Delta Gamma, AAUW, Pi Lambda Theta, Delta Kappa Gamma and the College Club of Pittsburgh. She was a member of St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church, where she was a Eucharistic minister until August of this year. Friends may call at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, THURSDAY 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Bernard Church Friday at 10 a.m. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to St. Bernard Church (School Endowment Fund), 311 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216, or to the University of Pittsburgh (Pascasio Learning Resource Center), School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 411 Forbes Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.
Foster R. Rizzuto
Blairsville
Foster R. Rizzuto, 83, of Blairsville, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, in Edgewood Nursing Home, Latrobe. He was born Sept. 14, 1918, in Monessen, a son of the late Frank and Spinetta (Donette) Rizzuto. Mr. Rizzuto was an accomplished musician, having played saxophone and clarinet with many area bands, including the Greensburg Seniors Band. He attended St. Vincent College, where he was band master at the prep school. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the 116th Infantry Band and ETO Headquarters Band. He had worked for Blairsville National Bank and Homer City State Bank. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Rizzuto. He is survived by his wife, Rita (Charlton) Rizzuto of Blairsville; a daughter, Patricia Smith and husband Herman of Pittsburgh; a son, Robert Rizzuto of Pittsburgh; two grandsons, Jarrett and Benjamin Smith of Pittsburgh; a sister, Lola Vordenberg of Cincinatti, Ohio; and a brother, Frank Rizzuto of Monessen. Visitation Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the JAMES F. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, Blairsville, where a funeral service will be Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. John Barker officiating. Interment to follow in Blairsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the National Parkinson's Foundation Inc., 1501 Northwest Ninth Avenue, Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136.
Charles J. Sachs Jr.
Indiana Township
Charles J. Sachs Jr., on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001. Mr. Sachs was a member of the Etna VFW. He was the beloved husband of Arlene Scott; father of Kathy Klein of Glenshaw, Kim (Mick) Capriani of State College, Pa., and Charles (Fran) Sachs of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; brother of Sis Theis of McKeesport, Carmen Sachs of Penn Hills and Morry Sachs of Pittsburgh; grandfather of Chuck Sachs, Autumn Klein and Matthew and Kelli Sachs. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Celebrating Mr. Sachs life with his family in the FRANK R. PERMAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Route 8, Shaler, on Tuesday and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Assumption Church Thursday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m. Parish wake service Wednesday at 8 p.m. The family respectfully suggests donations be made to the American Heart Association, 10 Duff Road, Suite 304, Pittsburgh, PA 15235-3207.
Anna Schmidt
North Side
Anna Schmidt, age 88, on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, in UPMC Passavant.
She was born July 7, 1913, in Arona Boro, Westmoreland County, the daughter of the late John Gruno and Anna Kostraba.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph W. Devlin and Frank Schmidt; two sisters, Mary Klein and Linda Rosner; and two brothers, John and Michael Gruno.
Survivors include her beloved son, Joseph W. Devlin Jr. of New Sewickley; two sisters, Dolores Jenkins and Helen Schuler, both of Moon Twp.; also two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Friends received Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Wisdom Parish, St. Boniface Worship Site Friday at 10 a.m.
Jacquelyn (Haushalter) Spine
Kennedy Township
Jacquelyn (Haushalter) Spine, age 63, suddenly on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001.
She was born in Stowe Twp. on Nov. 27, 1937.
Beloved wife of Richard C. Spine; loving mother of Richard C. (Kelly) Spine Jr., Kathleen A. (Tom) Forse, Daniel (Hanson) Spine and Maureen A. (Joseph) Anistranski; grandmother of Joey, Jarrett, Emily, John, Tommy, Maura and Jenny; dear sister of Phyllis Lamberger, Joan Schawolder and Ronald T. Haushalter.
Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in the MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy Twp. (Family owned and operated since 1886).
Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Malachy Church.
Interment in Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorials be directed to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 555 Grant Street, Suite 425, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Ruth Sweitzer
LaGrange, Texas
Formerly of Houston
Ruth Sweitzer, 78, of LaGrange, Texas, formerly of Houston, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001.
She is survived by her husband, Clayton; a son, Paul of College Station, Texas; a daughter, Amy of LaGrange; and five grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church, LaGrange.
Interment Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Forest Park Westheimer, Houston, Texas.
Arrangements entrusted to the SERGEANT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, LaGrange, Texas, 979-968-9595.
Helen (Griffith) Wright
Helen (Griffith) Wright, on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001.
Beloved wife of the late Dr. George J. Wright Jr.
Mother of Dr. George J. Wright III of Bangor, Maine, and Dr. David G. Wright of Pittsburgh.
Sister of the late Evan Griffith.
Grandmother of David Wright and wife Lisa, Nikki Wright, George Wright IV, Timothy Wright, Stewart Wright and Anne Wright. Friends received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., 4900 Centre Ave. at Devonshire Street (Oakland), Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral Wednesday in Calvary Episcopal Church at 9 a.m.
Interment private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy or the Iron City Fishing Club Endowment.
Jeanne H. (Muth) Murphy
North Side
Jeanne H. (Muth) Murphy, on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001.
Wife of the late Richard W. Murphy. Beloved mother of Timothy R., Richard A. and Lawrence E. Murphy.
Sister of Louis Muth, Thomas and Edward Gordon.
Also survived by five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call Wednesday 2 to 8 p.m. in O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California Ave., Pittsburgh (North Side).
Blessing Service Thursday at noon.
Mrs. Murphy was a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh's North Side.
