Joseph LaPlace

November 26, 1946 – September 04, 2021

Visitation: Saturday, September 18th from 2-6PM. Devlin Funeral Home 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp.

Service: Private

Joseph A. LaPlace, Sr.

Age 74, of McCandless Twp., passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021.

Beloved husband for 41 years of Sharon (Lusky); Loving father of Joseph LaPlace, Jr. and Steven LaPlace (Melissa); Proud grandfather of Piper; Also survived by loving relatives and friends.

Joe was a proud Marine. He served his country in Vietnam with the 3rd Recon Battalion Charlie Company, where he was awarded a Purple Heart. Upon being honorably discharged,

Joe returned home and attended Carnegie Tech before starting his own roofing company. After 30 years in the roofing business, Joe “retired” by joining the Operating Engineers Local 66, where he worked for another 15 years.

Joe also found joy in volunteering with his fellow veterans. He was involved with VFW Post 2754, the Marine Corps League, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 455.

Friends will be received on Saturday, September 18th from 2-6PM at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 455, 7060 Highland Drive, Pgh, PA 15206.

Richard L. “Rich” Sanderson, Passed away Thursday, June 24^th at the age of 91.

He was predeceased by Pat, his beloved wife of 62 years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his three daughters, Cheryl (the late Steve) Pool, Diane (Stephen Martin) and Nancy (Tim) Miller.  He is also survived by his son Richard.  He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Jessica Sanderson, Tim (Shawna) Miller, Sean (Erin) Miller, Rich Miller and Stephanie (Leo Davis) Pool and great grandchildren, Shane Ford, Luke and Claire Miller and Lakeson Davis.  He will be deeply missed by his cousin and best bud, Mary Porter.

Rich was a lifelong Pittsburgher and former Marine.

After his service, he attended the University of Pittsburgh.  His career began as a teacher at Shaler High School, moving on to US Steel and then to his own PR business.  Rich was a storyteller and writer who wrote newspaper columns and books.

He was a long time member of Elfinwild United Presbyterian Church and the Marine Corps League.  Always positive and with a great sense of humor, Rich touched the lives of everyone he met.  He will be sorely missed.

Visitation will be held at Bock Funeral Home, Ltd., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, on Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

A Funeral service will be held at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, Glenshaw, on Tuesday 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, (al.org) or Gateway Hospice, 9380 McKnight Road Ste 201, Pgh, PA 15237.

Please add or view tributes at www.bockltd.com.

Obituary for Robert J Graham Jr

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

July 30, 1932 – August 20, 2020

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

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.

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 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

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 12^th 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.