Obituaries by LocationDoris Dee Dee, T. (Rhodes) Tomasic, age 70, of Ross Township peacefully on Thursday February 14, 2002 at her residence. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 15, 1931 the daughter of the late James and Violet (Phelps) Rhodes. Before her reitrement, Dee Dee was employed as a waitress for several restaurants including the Bellevue Tea Garden and Perkins.
Doris is the beloved companion of Edward Putch of Ross Township; most precious mother of Joseph (Donna) Tomasic Jr. of Ross Township, Donna (Joe) Leszczynski of Ross Township, Denise (Jim) Dugan of West View; loving grandmother of Joe and John Tomasic, both of Ross Township, Joe Leszczynski of Ross Township, Michael Leszczynski of Bellevue, Misty Hollinger of West View and Joni Dugan of West View; loving great grandmother of Brittany and Joey & Taylor Tomasic, Billy and Jimmy Hollinger, and Marley and Tryston Leszczynski. Also survived by eight brothers and sisters and a host of nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends SUNDAY 1-4 & 7-9 pm at the Schellhaas Funeral Home Inc., 388 Center Avenue, West View, A Pursuit of Excellence Award Firm, where a blessing services will be held on Monday at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in Holy Redeemer, North Side Catholic Cemetery, Ross Township.
Sophia (Piela) Wainauskis, age 87 of Ross Township, on Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at Vincentian Regency Nursing Home, McCandless Township. Born in Pittsburgh on October 5, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Balthazar and Maryann (Siwarski) Piela. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wainauskis was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bernard, and a daughter, Patricia (Wainauskis) Ritenour.
Sophia is survived by one sister, Helen Jackson of Brookline; a granddaughter, Mary Catherine Ritenour of Virginia; a niece, Carole Hammons of McKees Rocks and a nephew, Michael Jackson of Castle Shannon.
Friends received Friday 2-4 & 7-9 at Schellhaas Funeral Home, West View. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Athanasius Church, West View. Interment in North Side Catholic Cemetery.
Mrs. Wainauskis was a homemaker most of her life and a member of West View A.A.R.P. #2211.
Rosa Lorenc, age 89 of Ross Township, on Wednesday, February 6, 2002, in Windsor Place Nursing Home, Ross Township. Born in Austria on December 7, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Josephine (Schirgl) Steurer. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lorenc was preceded in death by her husband, Anton Lorenc.
Mrs. Lorenc is survived by nieces and nephews. Prior to her retirement, Rosa was employed in the Optical Industry.
Family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc., 388 Center Avenue in West View where services will be held on Saturday at 12:00 Noon. Pastor Robert Strobel will officiate the service at the funeral home. Interment in United Cemetery.
Mildred R. "Robbie" (Robison) Morrow, age 84 of Richland Twp., Gibsonia, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002 in Pittsburgh.
Born April 14, 1918 she was the daughter of the late Charles & Pearl (Prince) Robison.
Beloved wife for 59 years of John D. Morrow. Dear mother of Robert E. Morrow of Peidmont, South Carolina, Thomas J. Morrow of Anderson, South Carolina and Sally A. Doverspike of Adams Twp., Mars. Sister of Arel Robison of Ivydale, West Virginia, Charles Robison Jr of Strongsville, Ohio, Freda Smith of Anderson, South Carolina, and Charlotte Shafer of Kansas City, Missouri. Also 9 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Rev. Robert Robison.
Friends received Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Schellhaas Funeral Home, Ltd., 5864 Heckert Road Bakerstown. Funeral Service Saturday 11:00 a.m. Rev. Nick Protos of Gospel Fellowship Church and Rev. Ozzie Kenyon will officiate. Interment will follow in Bakerstown Cemetery.
Robbie was a 2nd Lt. Veteran of the Army Nurse Corp. of WWII. A member of the Gospel Fellowship Church in Valencia, Norwood Harrington Chapter #356 Order of the Eastern Star (North Hills), and the Melwood Chapter A.A.R.P. # 2854. If desired memorial donations may be made to her church, Gospel Fellowship Church, McFann Road Valencia PA 16059.
Louis C. Schulties, age 82 of Brookline, formerly of North Side, on Thursday, May 2, 2002 in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon. He was born in Pittsburgh on January 19, 1920, the son of the late Louis C. and Agnes (Rogers) Schulties. In addition to his parents, Mr. Schulties was preceded in death by two sisters, Rosemary Moreman and Rita Schulties.
Mr. Schulties is the beloved husband of Rose M. (Stoll) Schulties of Brookline. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc., a "Pursuit of Excellence" Award Firm. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Athanasius Church. Interment in United Cemetery.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Schulties was employed as a Steel Worker and He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Louis was a member of the Lost Chord Association.
Louis "Bud" F. Erk, age 79 of Avalon, formerly of Reserve Township, on Thursday, May 2, 2002 in UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. He was born in Pittsburgh on January 18, 1923, the son of the late Louis E. and Mary Erk.
Mr. Erk is the beloved husband of Helen D. (Martin) Erk of Avalon, loving father of Linda Bahl of Etna, Judy Krieger of Jefferson Boro, Marilyn Minnici of Beaver, PA, Cindy Maletic of Allison Park, Luann Mang of Bellevue, Terry Dailey of North Side, Louis "Buddy" Erk of Allison Park and Robert "Bobby" Erk of Finleyville, PA and brother of Marion Kaib and June Mares, both of Reserve Township. Also survived by 16 grandchildren.
Friends received on Saturday from 7-9 and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc., 388 Center Avenue in West View, a "Pursuit of Excellence" Award Firm, where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Frs. Robert Norton and Martin Conley will officiate the Service at the funeral home. Interment in North Side Catholic Cemetery.
Louis was a member of the V.F.W. #2754 in West View.
Family suggests donations to The American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4620.
Bernard J. Smith on Sunday, May 5, 2002, age 73 of West View.
Born in Louisville OH on June 24, 1928, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Kelly) Smith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his brothers Jack, Wesley, Richard, Charles, and a sister Eleanor.
Beloved husband for 47 years of Pauline A. (Bevan) Smith. Dear father of Bernard J. Smith, Jr. of Avalon, Paul E. (Wendy) Smith of Coraopolis, grandfather of Tess Smith. Brother of Margaretta Johnston of Lawrenceville, Veronica Nickel of Brighton Heights.
Family will receive friends on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc., a "Pursuit of Excellence" Award Firm. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Athanasius Church. Interment in North Side Catholic Cemetery.
Mr. Smith was a member of St. Athanasius Church since 1968, VFW Post 2754 West View, West View Fire Police, West View Borough Councilman for over 25 Years (retired December 31, 2001), Knights of Equity, Founded the Pittsburgh Catholic Football League, Former coach of several championship teams in the 50's and 60's. Retired Sales Manager for Pannier for 37 years.
Edward Paul Slomka, age 64, of Merritt Island, FL formerly of Gibsonia died on Saturday, May 11, 2002,
Born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 10, 1937, he was the son of the late Edward P. & Ann (Seamon) Slomka.
Dear father of Capt. James E. and his wife, Kristen Pasquinelli Slomka of West Point, NY and Edward Paul Slomka of Merritt Island, FL. Brother of Sandy Diegelman of PA. Also one grandchild, Connor J. Slomka of West Point, NY.
Friends received on Wednesday & Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at Schellhaas Funeral Home, Ltd., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown. "A Pursuit of Excellence Award Firm" Blessing Service Friday, May 17, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Fr. John P. Maloney of Holy Sepulcher Catholic Church will officiate. Interment will be in Allegheny County Memorial Park.
Mr. Slomka was an airline pilot for 30 years with US AIR and past Vice President of Operations. He was currently working for Lockheade-Martin in pilot training and was a US Air Force Veteran. He was a graduate of Ambry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Martin G. Lineman Sr., 44 of Richland Township, died Saturday, May 11, 2002.
He was born on April 19, 1958 in Pittsburgh, PA. and worked as a Truck Driver for Hampton Supply Company.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara L. (Mudge) Lineman; a son, Martin G. Lineman Jr. of Richland Township; his parents, George and Marylou (Barr) Lineman of Mt. Lebanon; father and mother in law, William and Alice (Waldschmidt) Mudge of North Side; two sisters, Patrice Field of Mt. Lebanon and Carol Burket of McMurray.
Visitation will be private.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the Allegheny United Church of Christ, 501 Avery Street, North Side of Pittsburgh, on Tuesday May 14, 2002, at 7:00 pm. Reverend John Bucher will officiate the service at the church.
If desired memorials may be made for young Marty's education per Barbara Lineman, c/o Schellhaas Funeral Home Ltd., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, PA 15007.
Arrangements entrusted unto the care of the Schellhaas Funeral Home Ltd. "A Pursuit of Excellence Award Firm"
Mary Jane Lee, age 60 of Richland Twp., Gibsonia died on Sunday, May 12, 2002.
Born on April 7, 1942 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Peter & Lucy (Casanova) Celender.
Beloved wife of the late Frank B. Lee who died on September 2, 2001. Dear mother of Linda Fulmer of Shaler Twp., Brenda Long of Upper St. Clair, Frank Lee Jr of Tarentum, Lisa Francic of Bradford Woods, and Joe Lee of Dormont. Sister of James Celender of Bloomfield, Anthony Celender of Fox Chapel, Josephine Celender of Lawrenceville, Eugene Celender of Allison Park, Peter Celender of Delmar, PA, and Joseph Celender of Allison Park. Loving Grandmother of Kevin Long, Scott, Eric, Christina and Brandon Fulmer, Brandon & Jessica Lee, George & Austin Francic and Aiden Fawcett. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by 2 brothers Vito & Michael Celender and 2 sisters Denise Celentano & Theresa Randazzo
Friends will be received on Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Schellhaas Funeral Home, Ltd., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown.
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:00 a.m. in St. Kilian Catholic Church. Fr. Charles Bober will officiate. Interment will follow in Riverview Memorial Park Verona, PA.
