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Robert J Graham ~Farewell and Semper Fi ~

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Obituary for Robert J Graham JrRobert Graham

On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Robert J. Graham, Jr., of Pittsburgh peacefully passed away at the age of 85 in his home surrounded by family. Beloved husband of 52 years to Anna Marie (Namisnak) Graham; loving father of Joanna Frances (Edward J.) Konieczka and Monica Margaret Graham; cherished grandfather of Nathaniel Robert and Zachary Edward Konieczka; brother of Mary (Paul) Waronsky; also, uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by several siblings. Robert was a Sergeant in the US Marine Corp during the Korean War, a member of the Marine Corp League, Three Rivers Leatherneck Detachment 310, former chaplain of the West View VFW Post 2754 and the Observatory American Legion Post 81, and long time member of the Allegheny Elks Lodge, B.P.O.E. 339, Cedar Avenue. Family and friends will be received Sunday, 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00 pm at the Lawrence T. Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue (face masks required). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Church, 154 Orchard Avenue, Emsworth. (All family and friends please meet at the church, face masks required).

Visitation

NOV 8. 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EST)
Lawrence T. Miller Funeral Home
460 Lincoln Ave
Bellevue, PA 15202

 

NOV 8. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EST)
Lawrence T. Miller Funeral Home
460 Lincoln Ave
Bellevue, PA 15202

 

Mass

NOV 9. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (EST)
Sacred Heart Church
154 Orchard Avenue
Emsworth, PA 15202

2020 Holiday Service Project

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The Detachment is continuing to support the same Holiday Service Project that we have done since 2006. It will be modified slightly due to the pandemic restrictions. Last year the Detachment collected monetary contributions and toys & gifts for several deserving organizations. Janet used the donations to purchase additional toys & gifts. A carload of items went to North Hills Community Outreach. Items were also distributed to Genesis of Pittsburgh in Bellevue. They were extremely thankful for our generosity. This year the need will be greater than ever due to the effects on the economy caused by the pandemic. Because of the pandemic we will not be collecting items for VA Hospital patients this year.

We are going to begin the collections in October so that the items can be given to the organizations by mid-November.

WHAT:

  • Toys, gift items, especially needed are items for boys & teenagers; any Steelers items (shirts in large sizes); gift cards; even small toys & items less than $5 are greatly appreciated. Do not wrap the items.
  • Holiday gift-wrap & gift bags, ribbon & tape are also needed.
  • Monetary donations will be used to purchase toys & gifts & gift cards.

WHEN:

  • Toy & Gift items and Donations will be collected at the October Detachment meeting or can be sent to Janet at the address below.

HOW:

  • Bring your items or donations to the October Detachment meeting and give them to Karl Wilzer for Janet Lindner. Items can also be dropped off at Janet’s home. She will see that they are distributed to the organizations listed above.
  • Contributions by check can be sent to Janet Lindner, 930 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. If possible, make the checks out to Janet Lindner to simplify the process. (All monies are accounted for and a report is prepared for the Detachment).

Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide to this worthwhile project.

Project Coordinator Janet Lindner

Service Project Flyer

Ronald Keith Shorts ~Farewell and Semper Fi ~

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July 30, 1932 – August 20, 2020

Age 88, on Thursday, August 20, 2020 of West Mifflin, formerly of Brookline.Ronald Keith Shorts

Beloved husband of 36 years to Mary Lou Shorts; loving father of Deborah McGill, Ronald Keith (Amy) Shorts, Jr., Kathleen Moore, Beth Dugan, Donald Shorts and Daniel (Zoey) Shorts; stepfather of Frank Mundy and Daniel (Julia) Mundy; Popeye of Leigh Ann, Cody, Colton, Kasey, Max, Kyle, Jesse, Daniel, Brendan, Zackary, Ryan, Morgan, Connor and the late Patrick and Eric.

Also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.

Ronald served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.

He had a long career in the industrial and power industries. Ron will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Visitation and services will be held privately. Interment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors.

Arrangements entrusted to the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227.

2020 Dept. of PA Service Rifle Match

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2020 Dept. of PA Service Rifle Match

Millvale Sportsmen’s Club

Rife MatchThe 2020 Department of PA District 10 Service Rifle Match will be held on September 5th or 6th (Weather Delay date) 2020.

The location will be Millvale Sportsmen’s Club

170 Sunny Hill Road

Wexford, PA 15090

Match is sponsored by Ohio Valley Detachment and the match will be run by the Millvale Range Directors.

This is an All Service Rifle Match to include 03’s, M1 Garands,

M1A’s, M14’s and AR15’s fired at a range of 200 yards.

4X scopes are allowed but must shoot as an open class. There will be no open class teams for scopes, only individual shooters. Shooters may only shoot in one class not both. All shooters are required to wear safety glasses and ear protection. All shooters will be reuired to pull targets in the “butts” unless they have a handicap.

Firing Positions

3 sighters

10 Offhand

15 sitting or Kneeling

15 prone

 

We will begin to accept applications after July 15th.

Please make up your teams and individual shooters and submit along with the Hold Harmless forms for each shooter.

Cost of match will be $30.00 per shooter Make check out to

Ohio Valley Marines Det. 882 and mail to

654 Charette Place

Sewickley, PA 15143

For questions contact:

Mike Shaffer –  Chairman

724-601-3890

mshaffer777@gmail.com

Hero’s 4 Hannah

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HEROES 4 HANNAH – Golf Scramble  September 21, 2020

On June 15th, 2020 Chris and Amanda Pyles received news that no parent should ever hear. 

Their sweet 2-year-old, Hannah Joy, was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma which is a rare form of pediatric cancer. 

HannahIf you’ve ever interacted with Hannah it was easy to see that something wasn’t right, this spunky little girl has kept the family on their toes since she was born. 

Through faith and the help of the amazing staff at Children’s hospital Amanda, Chris and family are helping Hannah fight her way through this battle. 

All proceeds form the “Heroes 4 Hannah” Golf Tournament will be given directly to the Pyles family to help support them through this incredibly difficult time. 

We ask for your most generous support. 

For more information about Hannah and her family, go to the “About” Tab.  

Hero’s 4 Hannah Golf Event

Tournament Information:
When: Monday, September 21st
Where: Birdsfoot Golf Club – Freeport, PA
Time: 8:30am (check-in) – 10:00am (start)

Cost:
$100 – Single Entry
$400 – Foursome

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Format:

“Captain’s Choice” 4-Person Scramble

What’s Included:

Free Greens Fee Voucher for all Golfers!

Gift Bag for each Golfer

Range Balls

Hot Dog and Drink at Turn

Skill Prizes and Raffle!

Post Round Dinner

Mulligan and Gimmick Sales

 

Special Thanks to Monte Cello’s for providing food for the event!

Dinner Tickets ($25) now available for those non-golfers who’d like to support the event!

 

 

 

ROBERT J. ABBOTT ~Farewell and Semper Fi ~

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October 27, 1929 – July 15, 2020

Of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, after reaching the age of 90 years old.

Bob was one of nine siblings, born on October 27, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Samuel and Catherine Abbate, later changed to Abbott.
As a very young man he had to learn how to work hard and to take on whatever job was available to support himself and his family.
In 1952, he married the love of his life, Alice Stolar. They had four children together, Robert (Stacey), Dino (Julia), Belinda Waters (Dave), and Melissa. Bob was also blessed with having 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was an early entrepreneur and ran his own “small business”, where he specialized in beautifully designed and crafted ornamental iron.

Bob Abbott

Bob also was a dedicated City of Pittsburgh Firefighter for 38 years. His hard work and dedication for the job allowed him to climb the ranks to Fire Captain.
He retired in 1992, and made it his passion to serve and help others. Bob and his wife, Alice, volunteered for nearly 60 years with the Catholic War Vets.
He also worked together with Local No. 1 Fire as a clown, “Bobby Blaze”, to help raise money for children with special needs.

In addition, he was the president of Sharing and Caring, an organization that helps injured and disabled veterans.
Bob organized and ran their yearly golf outing and veteran boat ride on the Gateway Clipper Fleet for over 15 years.
He was a member of Dallas Lodge No. 231 F. & A.M. He not only served others, he also served our country as a Marine in the Korean War.
Bob was a strong, proud and good man. He is loved and will be missed by many.

Friends welcome SUNDAY 2-8 p.m., at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220.
Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 a.m., MONDAY, in S.S. Simon & Jude Church.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we are following the PA/CDC guidelines on the use of facial masks and social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the Christopher Conway Firefighter Fund at https://www.gofundme.com/f/fire-fighter-christopher-conway-memorial-fund

www.slaterfuneral.com

Published on July 17, 2020

Farewell and Semper Fi ~ Dr. John M. McFadden

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Dr. John M. McFadden, 73, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann J. (Ohl), who passed January 25, 2018. Born December 2, 1946 in Allentown, he was the son of the late John R. and Emma R. (Gotzi) McFadden. John honorably served our country as a U.S. Navy Corpsman attached to the Marines during Vietnam. John earned his bachelor’s degree from Moravian College and continued to Pennsylvania College of Podiatry, where he earned his medical doctorate. He worked as a podiatrist for 35 years. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4714 and Catholic War Veterans Post 454 where he was the current 1st Vice Commander and past State Department 2nd Vice Commander. John also was a member of Knights of Columbus.

Survivors: daughters, Mary Ellen, wife of Michael Talmadge and Dr. Patricia Ann McFadden, wife of Dave Hill; sons, John Lloyd and wife, Kristen, and Daniel Michael and wife, Megan; 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 12th at 10:30 a.m. in Queenship of Mary Church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton. Burial will follow with military honors at Laurel Cemetery, Whitehall Pennsylvania.

Coast Guard sets Francis Scott Key buoy in Baltimore

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Daniel Oyefusi of the Baltimore Sun reported that Coast Guard set Francis Scott Key buoy in Baltimore for 40th year, commemorating birthplace of national anthem on June 15th.

“Our crew is proud to carry on this annual Coast Guard tradition in commissioning the Francis Scott Key Memorial Buoy,” Lt. Justin Strassfield, commanding officer of the James Rankin, said in a news release. “The operation allows us to reflect on the distinctly American spirit of resiliency.”

Francis Scott Key memorial buoy on the Patapsco River marks the approximate location where he wrote the national anthem.

Youtube Francis Scott Key Buoy

Youtube link:  Video setting the Francis Scott Key Buoy

 

Farewell and Semper Fi ~ Bob Timet

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ROBERT “BOB” A. TIMET

Passed away on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020.

Cherished husband of Nancy Timet; beloved son of the late Anthony J. and Sophie Timet; loving brother of Katherine Wilson; loving father of Valerie Hofmeister (Jeff), and Anthony J. Timet (Dr. Jane Belak); grandfather of Adam and Sean Hofmeister, Chloe, and Katherine Timet.

Bob was employed by Boilermaker’s Local Union #154.

He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

He was an active member of the Marine Corp League Leather Neck Detachment 310 and volunteered his time with the VA Hospital in Oakland.

Bob enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, cooking his favorite Italian meals, and making Italian sandwiches for every occasion.

He will be sorely missed and made such an impact on so many lives.

Semper Fi.

Funeral Mass and interment at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies will be private.

Arrangements by LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., BELLEVUE.

(Please visit Bob’s Life Tributes page at www.ltmillerfuneralhome.com)

In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions be made to Three Rivers Leatherneck Detachment 310, Marine Corps League, Inc., P.O. Box 15433, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Ceremony to be held on Friday, March 27th.

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Vietnam War Commeration

The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration honors all United States veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location.  Across the Nation, a generation of warriors and their families are being publicly thanked and honored for their service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War. 

 

The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies will hold a Vietnam War Veteran Commemoration Ceremony on Friday, March 27, 2020 at 9:00am.  We would like to publicly thank and honor all those who served during the Vietnam War.  The ceremony will be held at the assembly area across from the Public Information Center. 

 

If you served on active duty any time between November 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975, you are eligible to be presented with an official Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. This “lasting memento of the Nation’s thanks” is now proudly worn by more than 2 million previously unheralded patriots!

 

If you or someone you know served during the Vietnam War and was not recognized, please pass this information to them so we can thank them for their service.