Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Louis Jay Kober, a retired lawyer whose wisdom and kindness touched four generations of family and friends, died at age 97 on July 30, 2022, at his Bonita Springs, FL, home. He was born on November 25, 1924, in Irwin, PA, where he and his boyhood pals played sandlot baseball and shot marbles. He attended the University of Pennsylvania on a scholarship and served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war, he returned to the University of Pennsylvania, where he attended law school on the GI Bill. A well-respected member of the Westmoreland County, PA, Bar Association, Lou practiced law for 52 years in Greensburg and North Huntingdon, PA, at times accepting a...

Karen Hodel Andrews, 74, of Leland, NC, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Davis Nursing Home in Wilmington following a long illness. She was born on December 13, 1947, in Beckley, WV, the daughter of the late George and Muriel Coutlee Hodel. Surviving is her husband, Richard S. Andrews of Leland, NC; son, Christopher M. Minter of Raleigh, NC; daughter, Amanda M. Pistner of Washington, PA; and five grandchildren, Hayden Minter, Audrey Minter, Jackson Pistner, Caroline Pistner and Mary Kate Pistner. Married on February 2, 1993, she and Scott lived in St. Louis, MO until retiring to Leland, NC in 2007. Karen attended college at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV and Emery College in...

James Marshall Moore, age 89, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Sewickley, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 31, 2022, at Arthur B. Hodges Center. He was born on November 16, 1932, in New Castle, PA, son of the late Robert Royce Moore and Margaret McQueen Moore. He was also preceded in death by first wife, Ethel, and second wife, Norma, and his brothers, Harold and Robert. Jim served his country in the US Army National Guard and retired as Lt. Col. He always worked hard to provide for his family. Education was important to him, and he spent a good portion of his career working with publishing houses, including Bobbs-Merrill, as well as school supply companies, introducing...

Paul Joseph Mehal of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away April 30th at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, FL. Paul was born July 24, 1941 to Hedwig (Duchon) and Joseph Mehal in Natrona, Pennsylvania. Survived by Judith, his wife of 53 years, of Lake Wales, Florida, his daughter Mary Ann (Robert) Bauman and granddaughter, Aubrey Elizabeth Bauman, of Winter Haven, FL. Also survived by nephew, Michael (Shari) Mehal, great niece, Marissa Mehal and great nephew, Jacob (Tavia) Mehal of Pennsylvania. Preceded in death by his parents, sister, Marian (Joseph) Tresten, brother, Thomas (Ann) Mehal and sister, Dorothy and brother, Joseph. Paul played football for and graduated from Harbrack High School,...

Dr. John Edwards Griffith, Jr., 74, of Greenville, North Carolina, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 8, 2022 due to complications from congestive heart failure. He was born September 19, 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late John Edwards and Adelaide Tipping Griffith, Sr. John's kind, gentle and loving nature will forever be remembered. John grew up in Mt. Lebanon, PA, graduating from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1965. Following high school, he attended the University of Pittsburgh where he majored in psychology and was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. John received a DMD from the University of Pittsburgh School of...

Vincent Edward Williams, Jr., Vincent Edward Williams, Jr., a resident of Forsyth since 1974, died March 18, 2022 of complications following heart surgery. The son of Vincent Edward and Josephine McConnell Williams, he was born on December 5, 1940 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He attended Lehigh University, graduating with a B. A. in history. After a year in law school, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and was assigned to the Intelligence Corps, spending most of his time in Japan. After his military service, he became a management consultant working for a number of major corporations, such as Coca-Cola, Medtronic, and Bristol-Myers, in various parts of the globe. Many assignments were in...

Jacksonville Beach, FL- Janice Flynn Pitcairn passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 20, 2021, at 80 years of age. Born the youngest of nine children in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Adele Flynn. She grew up on Beechwood Blvd in Squirrel Hill. Janice became a homemaker in O'Hara and Indiana Townships and an avid tennis and platform tennis player at the Pittsburgh Field Club. She spent and enjoyed countless hours on the courts introducing and teaching her three sons how to play. Later in life, she relocated to Jacksonville Beach FL; owning and operating "Janelle's Collection" a custom and costume jewelry business. Janice always enjoyed...

William A Rebel (Bill) of the Villages, FL, formerly of Glenshaw, PA, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the age of 84. He was born in Pittsburgh on March 22, 1937 to the late Andy and Mary(Quigley) Rebel of Pittsburgh, PA. Bill was a loving and devoted husband, he will be remembered and missed by his wife of 63 years JoAnn(Kress)Rebel; his children, David(Jan)Rebel, Diane(Jim)Duff, Robert(Val)Rebel; his grandchildren, Amanda Rebel(Terry Welsh), Aaron Rebel, Shannon(Eric)Mastriano, Dana(Tyler)Gavin, Kirsten Lowe Rebel(Joe Rusnak); great grandchildren Riley and Everly; sisters Arlene(Jim)Appelt, Lynn Rebel; also many loving nieces, nephews and step family. Bill served our...

DALE D. HUGHES, 96, passed away peacefully and of natural causes on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his residence in Aiken, SC, where he moved from Monroeville, PA, in 2018. A native of Moline, IL, Dale was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Rydberg Hughes, parents Corbin and Inez Kirschbaum Hughes, stepmother Dorothy Bucy Hughes, and brother Harold Hughes. He was a graduate of Augustana College in Rock Island, IL and attended graduate school at the University of Illinois. Dale was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II, serving in the China Burma India Theater. Dale began his career as an accountant with U.S. Steel in 1950 at Gary Sheet and Tin. He transferred...

Jean Ann Swartz age 84 of Louisville, formerly of McKeesport, Pennsylvania took God's hand and went to the heavenly kingdom on March 27, 2021. Born July 4, 1936 in Star Junction, Pennsylvania to the late Sherman and Helen (Raudman) King of Belle Vernon, PA. Jean worked at her family's restaurant, Kings Dinette from a young age where she met her late ex-husband Art. Art had his own business where she was a secretary, bookkeeper and in addition a homemaker always taking care of her family. Later in life, she worked for the Peer Group and Marc as a telephone survey representative. Jean was a member of Central Highlands Church in Elizabeth, PA. where she was a choir director in the 70's; she...

Marianne Poellot Cowling, age 75, of Carlisle passed peacefully on Saturday, March 6th, after waging a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Canonsburg, PA, Marianne was preceded in death by her parents, Lydia and William Poellot and by brothers-in-law William C. Ritz and Floyd "Bub" Hall. Marianne is survived by her son Brian P. Cowling, his partner Lisa Bernesser and grandaughters Laurel McCollam Cowling and Lainey McCollam Cowling of Pittsburgh. She is also survived by her partner Lt. Col. Hugh Foster III (Ret.), of Carlisle as well as brother William Poellot (Linda), and nieces and nephews James Poellot (Nancy), Melinda Harkiewicz (Hugh) and Jennifer Harnetty (Brian). She is...

Marc Vito Melodini, 61, passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2021, at his home in Largo, Florida. Born in Pittsburgh on June 26, 1959, to the late Edward Melodini, Sr. and Shirley Kalfas Melodini, he was raised in Hazlewood and Brentwood, graduating from Brentwood High School. Shortly after graduating, he was severely injured in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, leaving him disabled at a young age. He enjoyed warmer climates, dining out, and was a loyal Pittsburgh fan, following the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins from his recliner in his living room or in the company of his good friends, Bill and Cindy Winczner. Family was important to him and he often spent the...

Peter Joseph Bianchi, 77, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, in Chesterfield, Indiana. He was born January 3, 1943, in Mt. Pleasant, PA to the late Peter & Frances M. (Costello) Bianchi. Peter was a veteran of the US Army having served in Vietnam. He worked as an auto mechanic most of his life. He had been incredibly involved with the GSGSL Girl's Softball League in Scottdale, PA. He had coached for several years and had been past president of the league. Peter is survived by his wife, Nancy Lou (Whetsel) Bianchi; daughters, Melissa Stasko of Belle Vernon, PA, Toni Bennett of Ellijay, GA, and Stephanie Rogers of Anderson; and grandchildren, Matthew Bianchi & Brock Stasko....

Thomas J Baker, age 93, passed away on December 10, 2020. Affectionately known to many as TJ, he was an exemplary father to his children, and a loyal and caring provider to them and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was never too far away, sharing gentle support, love and the mischievous glimmer in his eye with everyone. A model of kindness, especially to the children and elderly in his church family, Tom reached out to the needy and supported financially many organizations and charities that were dear to his heart. He found joy in gardening - and sharing the beauty of creation - with his neighborhood, faith and retirement communities. Together TJ and his wife Kathy were...

James "Jim" Edward Buzon, 73, of Summerville, SC, husband of Marion Frances Snyder Buzon, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his residence. Visitation will be from 2 o'clock until 5 o'clock in the Parlor at Parks Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, with a Prayer Service starting at 3 o'clock. Burial will be private at a later date in Beaufort National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation by visiting www.tunnel2towers.org. Jim was born March 7, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA, but has called Summerville his home for the past 12 years. He was a bus driver for Port Authority in Pittsburgh and honorably served...

Mr. Jay Arnold Linn of Lake Wylie, SC passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his family's residence. Mr. Linn was born March 3, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, to the late James Arnold and Christine Elliott Linn. He was preceded in death by his sister Betty Spickerman and brother-in-law Ivan Peters. Survivors are his daughter Jacqueline L. Linn of Cleveland, OH, sons James J. Linn and wife Amy of Lake Wylie, SC and John A. Linn and wife Debbie of Oxford MI, sisters Carole Peters of Oviedo, Fl and Christine Winship of Midlothian, IL as well as 7 grandchildren. Mr. Linn was a long-time hockey and softball coach in the Pittsburgh area as well as a hockey player and official. He also loved...

Alma F. Robinson, 93 of Canfield, died Friday evening at Windsor House of Canfield. Alma was born April 12, 1927 in Nurnberg, Germany, a daughter of the late Kurt and Christine (Huber) Schneider. She came to the United States in 1953, living in Pennsylvania and came to Canfield in 2009. She had been a sales clerk for the former Kaufman's Department Store for many years. Alma was very talented in needlework and made beautiful cross-stitch, crochet and knitted items. Her husband, Robert W. Robinson, whom she married May 26, 1953, died December 23, 2009. She leaves her daughter, Linda Robinson of Canfield and two grandsons, William (Jena) Ramirez and Michael (Krista) Ramirez, and two...

SFC Daniel "Dan" James Heggie, US Army (Ret.), 76, was called home on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He died peacefully at his home. Dan is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Marie Woodside; stepfather, Nevin Woodside; father, Samuel Stewart and daughter, Susie. He is survived by his beloved wife, Yong Hui; sons; John, Daniel Jr. (and wife Anna), Paul (and wife Carly); daughter, Kimberly (and husband Billy); nephew, Corey Allen; sisters, Carol Allen, Eleanor Schenker (and husband Kerry), and Mary Beth Pritchard; eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Dan was born September 18, 1943 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania and graduated from Penn Hills High School 1961. He...

James N. Sabol, 71, of Lewistown, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020. Born November 17, 1948, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Michael and Anne (Lagoyda) Sabol. He is survived by: a wife, Joyce (Cochenour) Sabol, whom he married June 5, 1970; three daughters and their families; and his siblings. Visit www.hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com for the full obituary.

Thomas B. Ruff, former Attraction Division President for The Biltmore Company, died on Tuesday at his home in Savannah, GA. He was 65 years old. Tom recently retired after 25 years at Biltmore, where he oversaw guest operations and the estate's hospitality functions. His expertise was instrumental in elevating Biltmore from an attraction to a destination, with the opening of The Inn on Biltmore Estate and Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate. Prior to joining Biltmore, Ruff worked as an independent hospitality consultant. A veteran of the food and beverage industry, he also held key management positions with Marriott Hotels and Resorts and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Ruff was a Certified...

Andrea Michelle Kosco, age 78, of Somerset, passed away Monday August 17, at the Patriot Manor. Born July 23, 1942 in McKeesport, to the late Andrew E. and Mary M. (Jagnjic) Kosco. Andrea is survived by her brothers George J. Kosco and Michael A. Kosco Sr. (Sally). She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. At Andrea's request there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements by MILLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY of Somerset.