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Remembering Jim Whittaker - August 11, 1968 - June 7th, 2016
JAMES MICHAEL WHITTAKER
August 11, 1968 - June 7, 2016
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James Michael Whittaker, 47, of Eighty Four, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016 in the West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born August 11, 1968 in Greensburg, the son of the late James and Frances Halkowitz Whittaker.
Jim was a 1987 graduate of Ringgold High School and was Catholic by faith. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation since 1992 and was a member and past president of AFSCME Local Union 2249. Jim loved being outdoors, hunting and living off the land. He was a hard worker and liked spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Miller Whittaker with whom he celebrated twenty four years of marriage on May 16, 2016; son, Garrett Whittaker and daughter, Danielle Whittaker, both at home; two sisters, Cathy Stewart and husband Andrew of Fredericksburg, Susan Palmer and husband Bill of Bernville; two nephews and two nieces, Ian and Gillian Stewart, Elizabeth Palmer and Colton Miller; father-in-law, Harry Miller of Eighty Four; brother-in-law, Harry Miller and wife Judy of Washington.
Friends will be received on Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 7-9 PM and Friday, June 10, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where a blessing service will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM with the Rev. William Terza officiating. Committal services and interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family with anticipation of commencing a scholarship in Jim’s name through the Washington County 4H Club.
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Fortune Cookies
Age can never hope to win you while your heart is young.
Accept the next proposition you hear.
To be able to look back upon one's life with satisfaction is to live twice.
Adversity is the first path to truth.
All happiness is in the mind.
An inch of time is an inch of gold.
A close friend reveals a hidden talent.
Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid.
Sing and Rejoice, fortune is smiling on you.
Not having a goal is more to be feared than not reaching one.
You are a lover of words, someday you will write a book.
You will be called in to fulfill a position of high honor and responsibility.
When the moment comes, take the last one from the left.
They'll always remember all your efforts.
When the moment comes, take the last one from the left.
You will called on to fulfill a position of high honour and responsibility.
Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
Politeness costs nothing and gains everything.
One who is too insistent on his own views, finds few to agree with him.
Everyone agrees you are the best.
Prepare yourself for a big change of events in your personal life.
People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
Pure love is a willingness to give without a thought of receiving anything in return.
You will soon meet the person you admire.
Nature, time and patience are the three great healers.
Nothing in the world is accomplished without pashion.
Action speaks nothing without the Motive.
You are a flexible person in your present situation.
Frequent conversations will fill your heart with joy.
A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not why ships are built.
Be a first rate version of yourself, not a second rate version of someone else.
In the near future, you will discover how fortunate you are.
Thinking is heavily endorsed.
You are a person of culture. Cultivate it.
Burnt bridges are hard to cross.
What is to give light must endure the burning.
You like to form new friendships and make new acquaintances.
By working hard, you get to play hard guilt-free.
Hope is the most precious treasure to a person.
You have a chance to help someone out right now in a big way.
One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have only interest.
Happiness is a state of mind.
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.
Your example will inspire others.
A huge fortune at home is not as good as money in use.
Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film.
The person closest to you is ore important than you realize.
The principle business of life is to enjoy it.
Only you can change your life. No one can do it for you.
Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.
A good friendship is often more important than a passionate romance.
Avoid compulsively making things worse.
Live out of your imagination instead of your memory.
The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.
Conquer your fears. Otherwise your fears will conquer you.
If you love something, set it free. If it returns, keep it and love it forever.
Don't give in to cynicism.
A man who trims himself to suit everybody will soon whittle himself away.
Impossible is a word only to be found in the dictionary of fools.
If you don't program yourself, life will program you.
Angels are among us; when you find them, cherish their presence everyday.
Most people, once they graduate from the School of Hard Knocks, automatically enroll.
It's a good time to finish up old tasks.
There is something seeing and there is something being seen.
It is what you haven't done that will torment you.
A pleasant surprise is in store for you.
Killing time murders opportunities.
Doubt is the beginning, not the end, of wisdom.
We are taught by every person we meet.
Today is probably a huge improvement over yesterday.
Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important.
Old dreams never die, they just get filed away.
There in not a greater pleasure than seeing your loved ones prosper.
You will always possess a charm and sense of humor that attracts others.
Treat yourself with the same dignity and respect that you give others.
Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.
Life is a verb.
All you ave is today--there is no such thing as yesterday or tomorrow.
You make people realize that there exist other beauties in the world.
One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.
Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.
It's usually better to take advice rather than give it.
The mightiest oak in the forest is just a little nut that held its ground.
You can make a new start this week, work hard and be diligent.
Your smile makes everyone realize that the world is a lovely and beautiful place.
You will be spending time outdoors, in the mountains, near water.
You never show your vulnerability, you are always self assured and confident
You do not pay the price of success, you enjoy the price of success.
Don't put off till tomorrow what can be enjoyed today.
If you look in the right places, you can find some good offerings.
A billionaire's joke is always funny.
The man who has no imagination has no wings.
The reward for having feelings is great joy.
The only people who never fail are those who never try.
Your smile makes everyone realize that the world is a lovely and beautiful place.
Imagination rules the world.
Enjoy Life! It is better to be happy than wise.
Excitement and intrigue follow you closely wherever you go!
Good luck is often with the man who doesn't include it in his plans.
If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort.
The price of greatness is responsibility.
The expert at anything was once a beginner.
Faith is knowing there is an ocean when you can only see the stream.
The work will teach you how to do it.
A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline.
Success is in starting a new project at work.
The mind is everything. What you think you become.
The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one does.
Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.
Fortune not found: Abort, Retry, Ignore?
No one can walk backward into the future.
A good way to keep healthy is to eat more Chinese food.
Prosperity makes friends and adversity tries them.
If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.
Character development is the true aim of education.
There is no end. There is no beginning. There is only the infinite passion of life.
Doubt is the beginning, not the end, of wisdom.
To effect the quality of the day is no small achievement.
Ignorance never settles a question.
Even a broken clock is right two times a day.
He deserves paradise who makes his companions laugh.
Make two grins grow where there was only a grouch before.
Success comes in cans, not in cannots.
Be sensitive, but no overly so.
We won't know the worth of water 'til the well is dry.
We must become the change we want to see.
Killing time murders opportunities.
People learn little from success, but much from failure.
A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.
Never ignore a gut feeling, but never believe that it's enough.
Be broke or be wealthy but never accept mediocrity.
Enhance your karma by being kind to everyone you encounter.
By listening, one will learn truths. By hearing, one will only learn half truths.
A cautious person leaves no stones unturned.
Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid.
People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be.
Progress always involves risk.
Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.
Education is the movement from darkness to light.
Never make the mistake of thinking that you know everything about anything.
You don't need talent to gain experience.
It's high time for one of your most promising ideas.
Life to you is a bold and dashing responsibility.
Make your life a mission, not an intermission.
Your skills will accomplish what the force of many cannot.
Those who can endure most are rewarded most.
We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't.
Cultivation to the mind is as necessary as food to the body.
Think highly of yourself, for the world takes you at your own estimate.
You aspire to great things. Start with the little ones.
One's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.
Even the smallest candle burns brighter in the dark.
Nothing is so much to be feared as fear itself.
Old age is always 20 years older than you are.
What is temporary has to be temporary. Don't let it last longer than a year.
To love and be loved is like feeling the sun from both sides.
Love is the affinity which links and draws together the elements of the world.
All things come to him who goes after them.
Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.
You can only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
Don't pass up a once-in-a-lifetime offer.
The universe does not have laws -- it has habits, and habits can be broken.
Versatility is one of your outstanding traits.
A good way to keep healthy is to eat more Chinese food.
Prosperity makes friends and adversity tries them.
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.
Answer just what your heart prompts you.
Sloth makes all things difficult industry all easy.
An ounce of gold cannot buy an ounce of time.
Your kindness and generosity will be appreciated by others.
When you're not afraid to do it wrong the first time, you'll eventually get it right
Keep your feet on the ground and your thoughts ar lofty heights.
We will not know the worth of water until the well is dry.
A small gift can bring joy to the whole family.
Be demonstrative, but do it with dignity.
It is not enough to have a good mind, the main thing is to use it well.
Cookies go stale, fortunes are forever.
The best way to navigate through life is to give up all or our controls.
The wheel of good fortune is finally turning in your direction.
The only thing we know for sure about future developments is that they will develop.
Think of the danger while things are going smoothly.
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
It is better not to speak of things you do not understand.
Traveling more often is important for your health and happiness.
You will win success in whatever you adopt.
Accept the next proposition you hear.
To be able to look back upon one's life with satisfaction is to live twice.
Adversity is the first path to truth.
All happiness is in the mind.
An inch of time is an inch of gold.
A close friend reveals a hidden talent.
Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid.
Sing and Rejoice, fortune is smiling on you.
Not having a goal is more to be feared than not reaching one.
You are a lover of words, someday you will write a book.
You will be called in to fulfill a position of high honor and responsibility.
When the moment comes, take the last one from the left.
They'll always remember all your efforts.
When the moment comes, take the last one from the left.
You will called on to fulfill a position of high honour and responsibility.
Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
Politeness costs nothing and gains everything.
One who is too insistent on his own views, finds few to agree with him.
Everyone agrees you are the best.
Prepare yourself for a big change of events in your personal life.
People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
Pure love is a willingness to give without a thought of receiving anything in return.
You will soon meet the person you admire.
Nature, time and patience are the three great healers.
Nothing in the world is accomplished without pashion.
Action speaks nothing without the Motive.
You are a flexible person in your present situation.
Frequent conversations will fill your heart with joy.
A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not why ships are built.
Be a first rate version of yourself, not a second rate version of someone else.
In the near future, you will discover how fortunate you are.
Thinking is heavily endorsed.
You are a person of culture. Cultivate it.
Burnt bridges are hard to cross.
What is to give light must endure the burning.
You like to form new friendships and make new acquaintances.
By working hard, you get to play hard guilt-free.
Hope is the most precious treasure to a person.
You have a chance to help someone out right now in a big way.
One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have only interest.
Happiness is a state of mind.
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.
Your example will inspire others.
A huge fortune at home is not as good as money in use.
Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film.
The person closest to you is ore important than you realize.
The principle business of life is to enjoy it.
Only you can change your life. No one can do it for you.
Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.
A good friendship is often more important than a passionate romance.
Avoid compulsively making things worse.
Live out of your imagination instead of your memory.
The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.
Conquer your fears. Otherwise your fears will conquer you.
If you love something, set it free. If it returns, keep it and love it forever.
Don't give in to cynicism.
A man who trims himself to suit everybody will soon whittle himself away.
Impossible is a word only to be found in the dictionary of fools.
If you don't program yourself, life will program you.
Angels are among us; when you find them, cherish their presence everyday.
Most people, once they graduate from the School of Hard Knocks, automatically enroll.
It's a good time to finish up old tasks.
There is something seeing and there is something being seen.
It is what you haven't done that will torment you.
A pleasant surprise is in store for you.
Killing time murders opportunities.
Doubt is the beginning, not the end, of wisdom.
We are taught by every person we meet.
Today is probably a huge improvement over yesterday.
Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important.
Old dreams never die, they just get filed away.
There in not a greater pleasure than seeing your loved ones prosper.
You will always possess a charm and sense of humor that attracts others.
Treat yourself with the same dignity and respect that you give others.
Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.
Life is a verb.
All you ave is today--there is no such thing as yesterday or tomorrow.
You make people realize that there exist other beauties in the world.
One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.
Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.
It's usually better to take advice rather than give it.
The mightiest oak in the forest is just a little nut that held its ground.
You can make a new start this week, work hard and be diligent.
Your smile makes everyone realize that the world is a lovely and beautiful place.
You will be spending time outdoors, in the mountains, near water.
You never show your vulnerability, you are always self assured and confident
You do not pay the price of success, you enjoy the price of success.
Don't put off till tomorrow what can be enjoyed today.
If you look in the right places, you can find some good offerings.
A billionaire's joke is always funny.
The man who has no imagination has no wings.
The reward for having feelings is great joy.
The only people who never fail are those who never try.
Your smile makes everyone realize that the world is a lovely and beautiful place.
Imagination rules the world.
Enjoy Life! It is better to be happy than wise.
Excitement and intrigue follow you closely wherever you go!
Good luck is often with the man who doesn't include it in his plans.
If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort.
The price of greatness is responsibility.
The expert at anything was once a beginner.
Faith is knowing there is an ocean when you can only see the stream.
The work will teach you how to do it.
A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline.
Success is in starting a new project at work.
The mind is everything. What you think you become.
The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one does.
Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.
Fortune not found: Abort, Retry, Ignore?
No one can walk backward into the future.
A good way to keep healthy is to eat more Chinese food.
Prosperity makes friends and adversity tries them.
If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.
Character development is the true aim of education.
There is no end. There is no beginning. There is only the infinite passion of life.
Doubt is the beginning, not the end, of wisdom.
To effect the quality of the day is no small achievement.
Ignorance never settles a question.
Even a broken clock is right two times a day.
He deserves paradise who makes his companions laugh.
Make two grins grow where there was only a grouch before.
Success comes in cans, not in cannots.
Be sensitive, but no overly so.
We won't know the worth of water 'til the well is dry.
We must become the change we want to see.
Killing time murders opportunities.
People learn little from success, but much from failure.
A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.
Never ignore a gut feeling, but never believe that it's enough.
Be broke or be wealthy but never accept mediocrity.
Enhance your karma by being kind to everyone you encounter.
By listening, one will learn truths. By hearing, one will only learn half truths.
A cautious person leaves no stones unturned.
Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid.
People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be.
Progress always involves risk.
Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.
Education is the movement from darkness to light.
Never make the mistake of thinking that you know everything about anything.
You don't need talent to gain experience.
It's high time for one of your most promising ideas.
Life to you is a bold and dashing responsibility.
Make your life a mission, not an intermission.
Your skills will accomplish what the force of many cannot.
Those who can endure most are rewarded most.
We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't.
Cultivation to the mind is as necessary as food to the body.
Think highly of yourself, for the world takes you at your own estimate.
You aspire to great things. Start with the little ones.
One's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.
Even the smallest candle burns brighter in the dark.
Nothing is so much to be feared as fear itself.
Old age is always 20 years older than you are.
What is temporary has to be temporary. Don't let it last longer than a year.
To love and be loved is like feeling the sun from both sides.
Love is the affinity which links and draws together the elements of the world.
All things come to him who goes after them.
Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.
You can only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
Don't pass up a once-in-a-lifetime offer.
The universe does not have laws -- it has habits, and habits can be broken.
Versatility is one of your outstanding traits.
A good way to keep healthy is to eat more Chinese food.
Prosperity makes friends and adversity tries them.
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.
Answer just what your heart prompts you.
Sloth makes all things difficult industry all easy.
An ounce of gold cannot buy an ounce of time.
Your kindness and generosity will be appreciated by others.
When you're not afraid to do it wrong the first time, you'll eventually get it right
Keep your feet on the ground and your thoughts ar lofty heights.
We will not know the worth of water until the well is dry.
A small gift can bring joy to the whole family.
Be demonstrative, but do it with dignity.
It is not enough to have a good mind, the main thing is to use it well.
Cookies go stale, fortunes are forever.
The best way to navigate through life is to give up all or our controls.
The wheel of good fortune is finally turning in your direction.
The only thing we know for sure about future developments is that they will develop.
Think of the danger while things are going smoothly.
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
It is better not to speak of things you do not understand.
Traveling more often is important for your health and happiness.
You will win success in whatever you adopt.
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Remembering Mary Eileen Kiggins Age 89, on July 17, 2015
KIGGINS MARY EILEEN (MEYER)Mary Eileen (Meyer) Kiggins, age 89 on July 17, 2015 of Castle Shannon, PA went
home to be with her Lord, peacefully at her home. Eileen was a faithful wife,
mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and daughter. She and her late
husband, Ralph, were co-owners of Westview Hardware in the North Hills of
Pittsburgh for many years and volunteered at Meals on Wheels. Eileen was
involved and passionate about various women's ministries in her life, and those
who knew her were touched by her love, kindness and sense of humor. Preceded in
death by her husband, Ralph C. Kiggins, and daughter, Linda Pavlot. Survived by
daughters Patricia Crumpecker (Curtis), Debra Kiggins, Kathleen Peaks (Tony),
Lori Wade, and son James Kiggins. Grandmother to Danielle Brendel, Jessica and
Jordan Pavlot, Jason, Nicolas and Harrison Peaks, Leah Koch, Anna and Evan
Crumpecker. Great grandmother to Mercy Peaks and Tyrell Koch. Sister to Vernon
Meyer, Marilyn Deemer (Rege) and the late James Meyer (Janet) and sister-in-law
to Doris Koerber. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial
service will be held in celebration of her life at the First Presbyterian Church
of Castle Shannon, 3636 Poplar Ave., Pgh, PA 15234 on Tuesday, July 21st at
11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels, 935
Pine Ave. Pgh, PA 15234.
Condolences may be given at:www.jeffersonmemorial.bizTo Patty, Debbie, Kathy, Lori and Jim,
I knew your mom (my aunt) as a wonderful person who always lit up with a smile every time I saw her. I always found her selfless and genuine. She always invited us for a visit, and we tried to stop by to see her as often as possible, although not often enough. We will always remember her fondly. I had a vision right after hearing the sad news of her passing. It was a vision in my mind of a man (my uncle, your dad), surrounded by bluebirds and his pet squirrels, preparing baskets of vegetables to hand out to those less fortunate in celebration of her arrival.
When she arrived, he saw that smile I remember, and it inspired an equally impressive smile of his own. Now they can hand out twice as many baskets once again.
We send our thoughts, wishes and prayers to all of you. We will also keep Aunt Eileen on our daily prayer list.
With love,
Mark and Paula
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Monday, August 18, 2014
Monday, August 11, 2014
Robin Williams Dead: Oscar Winning Actor and Comedian Dies From Apparent Suicide at 63
Monday, May 5, 2014
Remembering Judy Barrera - 9-5-1942 - 5-2-2014
On this day 5-5-2014, friends & family gather @ Sollan funeral home in Canonsburg, Pa for a final visit with Judy before she is laid to rest.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Remembering Caroline Massack - 11/15/1922 - 4/6/2014
Caroline Urbancic Massack, 91, of Houston passed away on April 6, 2014 following a brief illness with her family by her side at Strabane Woods. She was born on November 15, 1922 in Strabane, the daughter of the late John and Mary Kmet Urbancic. Mrs. Massack lived her entire life in Strabane and Houston. She was a member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, KSKJ St. Jerome Lodge 153 in Strabane and the Slovenian Women's Union Branch 71. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, quilting, reading, and spending time with her family at their summer cottage. She was a past employee of Canonsburg Pottery Co. On May 17, 1947 she married Victor J. Massack, who passed away on December 29, 1983. Left behind to cherish her memory are two sons, John A. (Marsha) Massack of Sterling, VA and Victor A. (Cheryl) Massack of Strabane; a sister, Jo Ann Mals of Washington; three grandchildren, John Victor Massack, Sarah Regina Massack, and Lee Ann Massack. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Urbancic and three sisters, Mary Sobrel, Agnes Mullins, and Ann Urbancic, who passed away in infancy. Friends are welcome on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 PM and Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM at Salandra Funeral Service, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra Owner/Supervisor, 304 W. Pike Street, Canonsburg. 724.745.8120 where departing prayers will begin at 9:20 AM on Thursday, April 10, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 300 Pike Street, Meadowlands with Rev. Carmen A. D'Amico as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in McMurray.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Remembering Joseph Massack - 9/24/22 - 5/21/13
We had one last visit with Uncle Joe today, then the moment arrived for him to go.
We will miss Uncle Joe and his many stories of his experiences during his service to our country and all the years that we were blessed to have him. He was a kind, considerate and generous man who never complained and aways had a smile and an interesting story to tell. He overcame many obstacles with grace and honor.
We will miss Uncle Joe and his many stories of his experiences during his service to our country and all the years that we were blessed to have him. He was a kind, considerate and generous man who never complained and aways had a smile and an interesting story to tell. He overcame many obstacles with grace and honor.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Remembering LILLIAN ESTHER DEMARCO - 4/4/32 - 11/24/12
DeMARCO
LILLIAN ESTHER (DelCARLO)
Formerly of Mount Lebanon, PA, peacefully went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was born on July 4, 1932 in Pittsburgh. She was the devoted daughter of Albert and Kateryna (Jaroma) DelCarlo. Lillian graduated from St Justin's High School where she was awarded the Top English Student of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. She attended Mount Mercy College (Carlow University) on a full scholarship, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a BS in English. An outstanding writer with excellent creative and organizational skills, she performed research and document writing at the American Institute of Research in Pittsburgh. Lillian married her college sweetheart, Albert De Marco, on June 11, 1955 after Albert returned from three years of service as a First Lieutenant in the Korean War. They settled in New Martinsville, WV, where they raised five children and became active in the church and community. Albert's work with PPG Industries took them to Akron, OH, Ponce, Puerto Rico and back to Pittsburgh. Lillian's positive attitude, adventurous spirit and resilience helped guide her family through these transitions and other challenges, including her five surgeries for brain tumors. Albert and Lillian celebrated 38 years of marriage before he passed away from ALS in 1993. Lillian was recognized for her loving heart, brilliance, beauty, creativity and dry sense of humor. Always gracious and generous, she loved spending time with her family, offering encouragement, support and confidence. Lillian will be remembered for her ready smile, her positive attitude and her devotion to family and her many friends. A dedicated and loving mother, Lillian is survived by her five children, Dr. Gina De Marco of Mount Lebanon, PA, Dr. Lisa De Marco (Dr. Leonard Goldman) of Potomac, MD, Ava De Marco (Robert Brandegee) of Pittsburgh, Anthony De Marco of Mt. Lebanon, and Dominic (Jamie) De Marco of Peters Township; and five grandchildren, Ashley De Marco, Bryan and Alexa Goldman, Katelin and Sierra Brandegee; and her brother, Carlo Del Carlo of Anaheim Hills, CA. Friends will be received at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, on Friday, November 30 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Bernard Church on Saturday, December 1 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 960 Penn Avenue, Suite 1000, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
www.laughlinfuneralhome.com
Friday, November 16, 2012
Remembering Everett Merle Koerber - 12/27/27 - 11/15/12
Koerber, Everett M., age 84, of Castle Shannon on Thursday, November 15, 2012. Husband of Doris (Kiggins) Koerber, Father of Mark (Paula) Koerber, Bruce (Jean) Koerber and Janice (Jack Hilty) Koerber; Grandfather of Bartley Jared Anderson, Natalie Koerber and Leah Koerber. No Visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, his family suggest contributions to Alzheimer's Association @ 1100 Liberty Avenue, Suite E 201 Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Arrangements entrusted to the Leo J. Henney Funeral Home, Carnegie. www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Remembering Ron Morris
Obituary: Ronald Morris / Driven entrepreneur and popular radio host
June 9, 2012 12:06 am
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Ronald Morris, a popular radio show host and lifelong entrepreneur whose drive and determination inspired others to overcome adversity, lived by two ageless philosophies during his 40-year career in business: "It's all about results," and "There are no shortcuts."
The successful businessman, host of "The American Entrepreneur Radio Program" and founding director of Duquesne University's Entrepreneurial Studies Program, died Wednesday at his home in Collier from neuro endocrine cell cancer.
Mr. Morris, 62, died from the same illness that killed Apple founder Steve Jobs, a person he greatly admired and considered a spiritual partner in fighting the rare disease. They both were diagnosed in 2004 within months of each other.
"He was very shaken up when Steve Jobs died," said his wife, Karen Morris. "He called me about 10 p.m. that night from Duquesne University, and he was really quiet and distraught. He expected Steve Jobs to live forever. As long as Steve Jobs was alive, he had a partner with this disease.
"I remember him saying 'if that tough [man] is gone, why am I still here?' "
A Pittsburgh native, Mr. Morris grew up in Beechview, Dormont and Brookline, moving 21 times during his young life due to the stormy relationship his parents had, which included them getting married and divorced from each other twice.
"He had to make new friends each time he moved to a new neighborhood school, which had to teach him resilience," Mrs. Morris said. "He had a crazy childhood."
By age 10, Mr. Morris had started a door-to-door egg sales route, which laid the groundwork for dozens of startup companies he developed as a young adult, including a software company that made him a multimillionaire before the age of 30. But that success was followed by disappointment.
Mr. Morris began gambling heavily, and in less than three years, he was broke and living in his car with his dog. He owed nearly $2 million to the Internal Revenue Service and various casinos and bookies.
It took several years, but he was always proud of the fact that he eventually did repay everyone he owed.
"He was sick over seeing all his employees lose their jobs and livelihoods and not be able to feed their families all because he wanted to gamble," Mrs. Morris said. "He never considered himself cured. He was a gambler and he wore a rubber band on his wrist as a reminder not to gamble."
After getting help through Gamblers Anonymous, he developed other successful companies, including JD Warren Inc., a New York Stock Exchange-listed company that helps insurance companies recover third-party deductibles. He sold that company in 1999 and was able to retire from the proceeds.
For the past 12 years, he has been best known for hosting "The American Entrepreneur Radio Program" on WMNY 1360-AM, which is broadcast on 15 stations to an estimated 100,000 listeners.
"He was so well-known we would go to the movie theater and if he just started talking, people would recognize his voice from the radio show," said Mrs. Morris, who added that her husband's willpower for some things was so incredible he could wake himself up whenever he wanted.
"All he had to do was say he wanted to wake up at 5 a.m. and he didn't need an alarm clock," she said.
But there was hardly much time for sleep. Mr. Morris wanted to savor every drop of life, even to the end. Six days before he died, Mr. Morris had just returned from a five-day trip he arranged for 18 people to Palm Springs, Calif.
"With Ron, there was no delineation between play and work," said Brian McMahon, a close friend and CEO of "The American Entrepreneur Radio Program." "He loved what he did, and he was always doing it.
"He was a mentor, one of my best friends and a father figure. He was this incredible presence in my life. Ron was a guy who always had to be doing something. He felt if you weren't doing something, you weren't moving the ball forward."
Despite the highs and lows of running businesses, Mr. Morris' top priority was always his family. He married his wife, Karen, at age 50 and they had a son, Jaxon, and a daughter, Lexi.
He once told Mr. McMahon: "I've started a dozen companies, some of them very successful, but if you think there is anything harder or more rewarding than raising a family, there isn't. They have been my ultimate startup."
Mr. Morris is survived by his wife, son and daughter; his mother, Thelma Morris of Mt. Lebanon; and two brothers, William of Meadville and Gary of Dormont.
The family will hold a private memorial service this weekend. Arrangements will be handled by William Slater II Funeral Home in Green Tree.
The family has announced that Mr. McMahon will help to create a fund to support entrepreneurship.
Tim Grant: tgrant@post-gazette.com or 412-263-1591.
First Published June 9, 2012 12:00 am
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Remembering Monte E. Baker
Obituaries
Information
- Name:
- Monte Baker
- Date of Death:
- Jun 5, 2012
- Category:
- Current Obituaries
“Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting Wow… … … what a ride.”
Monte Edward Baker was born August 11, 1952 in Harrisburg, PA to Barbara Jeane and Albert Baker. Monte was born and raised in Steelton Pennsylvania and graduated in 1970 from Steelton-Highspire High School. While attending Steel-High, Monte was very active in the Drama Club and acted in numerous plays and musical productions. He so loved the theater that the caption under his yearbook photo affectionately stated “all the world is a stage, right Monte?”
An accomplished thespian and musician, Monte starred in several summer stock productions at the famed Tedd’s Landing Dinner Theater in Selinsgrove, PA.
As a teenager, Monte’s first job was proudly selling Jet Magazines and he was a stock boy at the P&J’s Grocery Store on Front St. in Steelton. As an adult, he worked for the old Bell Telephone Company as a coin collector and through much training and hard work, he advanced to a management level career with AT&T completing over 20 years of service.
In the late 1990s, Monte also earned his real estate license while continuing to work in the telecommunications field at several corporations in the city. At his passing, Monte was employed by the PA State Police in Harrisburg, PA.
Throughout the years, Monte continued to fulfill his passion for music and theater and travelled frequently to New York City to attend Broadway shows and productions at Radio City Music Hall. Monte was an avid collector of all genres of music from the classical to jazz and blues. He also worked on the sound crew for several local theater groups and sang professionally for the United Church Choir in Harrisburg, PA.
Although an enthusiastic NY Giants fan, Monte’s heart was closest to his hometown Steel High Steamrollers. He recently served as the President of the Steelton Pride and Legacy Club which supports the Steel-High football team.
Monte was a devoted son to his mother, BJ Baker with whom he had a close and loving relationship throughout the years. She proudly referred to him as “Son”; he always called her “Babe”.
On Tuesday, June 5, 2012, Monte made a sudden, but peaceful transition into eternal life. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary W. and Jefferson Stevenson. He is survived by his parents Barbara J. Baker and Albert Baker (Philadelphia, PA); sisters, Stephanie J. (Gainesville, VA) and M. Angela (Washington, DC); devoted and loving companion, Janelle Hersch and her family (Summerdale, PA) and Michele Zlogar Baker (Middletown, PA) widow and friend.
Services for Monte will be Wednesday, June 13th at 11AM in the Hooper Memorial Home Inc. The viewing will be private. His final resting place will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Monte Edward Baker was born August 11, 1952 in Harrisburg, PA to Barbara Jeane and Albert Baker. Monte was born and raised in Steelton Pennsylvania and graduated in 1970 from Steelton-Highspire High School. While attending Steel-High, Monte was very active in the Drama Club and acted in numerous plays and musical productions. He so loved the theater that the caption under his yearbook photo affectionately stated “all the world is a stage, right Monte?”
An accomplished thespian and musician, Monte starred in several summer stock productions at the famed Tedd’s Landing Dinner Theater in Selinsgrove, PA.
As a teenager, Monte’s first job was proudly selling Jet Magazines and he was a stock boy at the P&J’s Grocery Store on Front St. in Steelton. As an adult, he worked for the old Bell Telephone Company as a coin collector and through much training and hard work, he advanced to a management level career with AT&T completing over 20 years of service.
In the late 1990s, Monte also earned his real estate license while continuing to work in the telecommunications field at several corporations in the city. At his passing, Monte was employed by the PA State Police in Harrisburg, PA.
Throughout the years, Monte continued to fulfill his passion for music and theater and travelled frequently to New York City to attend Broadway shows and productions at Radio City Music Hall. Monte was an avid collector of all genres of music from the classical to jazz and blues. He also worked on the sound crew for several local theater groups and sang professionally for the United Church Choir in Harrisburg, PA.
Although an enthusiastic NY Giants fan, Monte’s heart was closest to his hometown Steel High Steamrollers. He recently served as the President of the Steelton Pride and Legacy Club which supports the Steel-High football team.
Monte was a devoted son to his mother, BJ Baker with whom he had a close and loving relationship throughout the years. She proudly referred to him as “Son”; he always called her “Babe”.
On Tuesday, June 5, 2012, Monte made a sudden, but peaceful transition into eternal life. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary W. and Jefferson Stevenson. He is survived by his parents Barbara J. Baker and Albert Baker (Philadelphia, PA); sisters, Stephanie J. (Gainesville, VA) and M. Angela (Washington, DC); devoted and loving companion, Janelle Hersch and her family (Summerdale, PA) and Michele Zlogar Baker (Middletown, PA) widow and friend.
Services for Monte will be Wednesday, June 13th at 11AM in the Hooper Memorial Home Inc. The viewing will be private. His final resting place will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Five (5) lessons about the way we treat people
Five (5) lessons about the way we treat people
1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.
During my second month of college, our professor
Gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student
And had breezed through the questions until I readGave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student
The last one:
"What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?"
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the
Cleaning woman several times. She was tall,
Dark-haired and in her 50's, but how would I know her name?
I handed in my paper, leaving the last question
Blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if
the last question would count toward our quiz grade.
"Absolutely, " said the professor.. "In your careers,
You will meet many people. All are significant.. They
deserve your attention and care, even if all you do
Is smile and say "hello.."
I've never forgotten that lesson.. I also learned her
Name was Dorothy.
2. - Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American
Woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway
Trying to endure a lashing rain storm. Her car had
Broken down and she desperately needed a ride.
Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car.
A young white man stopped to help her, generally
Unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960's. The man
Took her to safety, helped her get assistance and
Put her into a taxicab.
She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his
address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a
Knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a
giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A
Special note was attached.
It read:
"Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway
The other night. The rain drenched not only my
Clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along.
Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying
Husband's' bedside just before he passed away... God
Bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving
Others."
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nat King Cole.
3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those
Who serve.
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less,
A 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and
Sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in
Front of him.
"How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked.
"Fifty cents," replied the waitress.
The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and
Studied the coins in it.
"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired.
By now more people were waiting for a table and the
Waitress was growing impatient..
"Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied.
The little boy again counted his coins.
"I'll have the plain ice cream," he said.
The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on
The table and walked away The boy finished the ice
cream, paid the cashier and left.. When the waitress
Came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the
Table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish
were two nickels and five pennies..Special note was attached.
It read:
"Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway
The other night. The rain drenched not only my
Clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along.
Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying
Husband's' bedside just before he passed away... God
Bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving
Others."
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nat King Cole.
3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those
Who serve.
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less,
A 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and
Sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in
Front of him.
"How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked.
"Fifty cents," replied the waitress.
The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and
Studied the coins in it.
"Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired.
By now more people were waiting for a table and the
Waitress was growing impatient..
"Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied.
The little boy again counted his coins.
"I'll have the plain ice cream," he said.
The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on
The table and walked away The boy finished the ice
cream, paid the cashier and left.. When the waitress
Came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the
Table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish
You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had
To have enough left to leave her a tip.
4 - Fourth Important Lesson. - The obstacle in Our Path.
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a
Roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if
Anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the
King's' wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by
And simply walked around it.. Many loudly blamed the
King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did
Anything about getting the stone out of the way.
Then a peasant came along carrying a load of
Vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the
peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the
stone to the side of the road. After much pushing
and straining, he finally succeeded. After the
peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed
a purse lying in the road where the boulder had
been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note
from the King indicating that the gold was for the
person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The
peasant learned what many of us never understand!
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve
our condition.
5 - Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts...
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a
hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who
was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only
chance of recovery appeared to be a blood
transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had
miraculously survived the same disease and had
developed the antibodies needed to combat the
illness. The doctor explained the situation to her
little brother, and asked the little boy if he would
be willing to give his blood to his sister.
I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a
deep breath and saying, "Yes I'll do it if it will save
her." As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed
next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing
the color returning to her cheek. Then his face
grew pale and his smile faded.
He looked up at the doctor and asked with a
trembling voice, "Will I start to die right away".
Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the
doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his
sister all of his blood in order to save her.
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