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Obituaries for October 8, 2009

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Georgia J. Katzbeck, of Crafton, died on Sept. 30.

She was the beloved wife of the late John A. Katzbeck; daughter of the late George L. and Harriett Crouch; dear aunt of Judi (Carl) Riska of Plum and Christine (Carl) Kleysteuber of Fairborn, Ohio; grand aunt of Michael Riska, Daniel Riska, Karen Karhoff and Peter Kleysteuber; great-grand aunt of Christopher Karhoff, Sarah Riska, Jonathan Karhoff, Andrew Riska, Brianna Riska, Colton Riska and Sydney Riska.

Arrangements were entrusted to Hershberger-Stover Funeral Home, Crafton.

A funeral service was held in the Crafton United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Katzbeck was a graduate of Wilson College in Chambersburg and an active member of the Wilson College Club of Pittsburgh.

She was a faithful member of Crafton United Methodist Church for 50-plus years and church secretary for 31 years.

If desired, memorial contributions can be made to the Crafton United Methodist Church or Wilson College, 1015 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201.

Rudolph "Rudy" Tomazich
Rennerdale

Rudolph "Rudy" Tomazich, 72, of Rennerdale, died on Sept. 21.

He was the son of the late Jacob and Mary Tomazich.

He is survived by his beloved Alice Riley; father of Rudy Tomazich and wife Barb, Mike Tomazich and wife Linda, Cherie Chappell and husband Norm, Glenn Tomazich and fiance Jessie Yoho, Lori Trybus and husband Jeff and the late Tim Nea and wife Nancy; cherished grandfather of Christopher, Mallory, Haley, Logan, Landon, Justin, Scott, Ashley, Kyra, Chelsi, Jake, Alex, and Abbie; brother of Angie Kubatka and the late Stush, Jake, Ralph Tomazich and Mary Potocnik.

There also are several nieces and nephews.

"In Heaven there's a big back porch with a comfortable swing just waiting for you to settle in, Rudy. It's time to turn those polkas up loud and celebrate with all those who have gone before you. You've done well, Pap, it's time to rest."

Arrangements entrusted to Wharton-Herrick Funeral Home, Imperial, where a service was held followed by entombment in Resurrection Cemetery.

Lorraine P. McFarland
Carnegie

Lorraine P. (Jena) McFarland, of Carnegie, formerly of Whitehall, died on Sept. 21.

She was wife of the late William J.; beloved mother of William "Mac" McFarland III of Springdale and Kathy (Dave) Saldutte of Bethel Park; proud grandma of David (Joelle) McFarland of Harwick, Lori (Jimmy) Christie of Lower Burrell and Officer Michael Saldutte (Pittsburgh Police Department); proudest great grandma of her six boys, Kevin, Cody, Ethan, Corey, Colby and Coulter; sister of Sr. Mary Anne Jena O.S.F., Robert Jena, Clair Binder, Donald and the late Raymond Jena; dearest friend of Peggy and Archie Rugiel.

Arrangements entrusted to Frank F. DeBor Funeral Home, Brookline.

Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Church Brookline.

Martha Carol Ward
Green Tree

Martha Carol Ward, 69, of Green Tree, died on Sept. 23.

She was the wife of Henry C. Ward; mother of Todd (Kim) Landree, Linda (Ken) Dacierno, Shari (Bob) Shumovich and Amy (Bill) Miller; sister of Mary Ann Strebel, Harry Kinzler and Tommy Kinzler; also survived by eight grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

There was no viewing.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held in SS. Simon and Jude Church, Scott Township.

Frank A. Sacco
Ingram

Frank A. Sacco, 101, of Ingram, died on Sept. 22.

He was the beloved father of F. Phillip Sacco and Gina (Ralph) Lakomy; dear grandfather of Renee (Paul) Vogel and Marsha (Joe) Molinero; great-grandfather of Alyssa and Erika Vogel and Lydia and Julian Molinero; brother of Helen Zimmerman and the late Mary Petrell, Jane Ferretti, Sr. Ann Louise Sacco, Paul A., John, Joseph F. and Anthony Sacco.

Arrangements were entrusted to Hershberger-Stover Funeral Home, Crafton.

Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Ascension, Berry St., Ingram.

Memorial contributions can be made to Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, 1251 Waterfront Place, floor 5, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Joshua T. Deichler
Sheraden

Joshua T. Deichler, 19, died Sept. 25.

He was the beloved son of Tim and Connie Deichler; dear brother of Bridgette; loving grandson of Bill and Mid Davis, and the late James and Margaret Deichler; also survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles, and cousins,

Arrangements entrusted to Hershberger-Stover Funeral Home, Crafton.

Funeral service in the Crafton United Presbyterian Church, 80 Bradford Ave.

Leonard F. Aleski
Heidelberg

Leonard F. Aleski, of Heidelberg, died on Sept. 29.

He was a son of the late John and Caroline Aleski; beloved husband of Dorothy Aleski; father of Len (Colleen) Aleski, Jack (Mercy) Aleski and Deb (the late Greg) Urbanek; brother of Gertrude (the late John) Pajak, Elizabeth Aleski and Raymond (Shirley) Aleski and the late Rose, Alfred and Sylvester Aleski; Poppa of Brendon, Ryan (Julie), Megan, Stacie, Paige Aleski and Ian and Jenner Urbanek.

Arrangements were entrusted to Szafanski-Eberlein Funeral Home, Carnegie.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Ignatius Church, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.

Lucille (Kelsey) Hrabovsky
East Carnegie

Lucille (Kelsey) Hrabovsky, 90, of East Carnegie, died on Sept. 30.

She was the wife of the late John A. Hrabovsky. She is survived by her son, John Hrabovsky; two daughters, Lucy (John) Pasqualetti and Susanne (Edward) Sweeny; grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and sister, Dorothy Stranko.

She was preceded in death by brother, William Kelsey and sister, Grace Capozzoli.

Arrangements were entrusted to Leo J. Henney Funeral Home, Carnegie.

The family suggests contributions to Animal Friends, Inc., 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

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