There will be more than 40 tables of crafts and vendors, and a food and gift basket auction.
The closing of Emanuel's Lutheran Church on North Fremont Avenue in Bellevue marks yet another passing of a long-established house of worship in the North Boroughs. With active membership no longer topping 50, a dramatic falling-off from nearly 600 members in the early 1960s, the congregation simply could no longer meet the expenses of maintaining the gothic-styled church that was dedicated in 1909, with additions and embellishments made throughout the century that followed.
There are no cascading waterfalls and no manicured lawns, but anyone visiting Nancy D'Angelo's Brighton Heights' garden is in for a sensory treat.
Deborah Lee Hartwick Deborah Lee Hartwick, age 57, of Avalon, died Feb. 5, 2015. Loving mother of Michael A. Hartwick and Daniel C. Hightower (Stefanie); dear sister of Louie and John Lamonde and Alvin Clark, adoring grandmother of Keyonna, Michael Jr., "DC", Dante and Danica; treasured aunt and friend of many. Memorial service Thursday, Feb. 19, at 3 p.m. in New Life Community Church, 45 N. Fremont Ave., Bellevue, PA. 15202. Arrangements by Ball Funeral Chapel, Inc.
Georgia Augustine Georgia Marie Dorben Augustine, 77, of Ross Township, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015.
James G. Weigand James "Jim" G. Weigand, 74, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Emsworth, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. He is survived by his daughters Terri Tuma and her husband Jeffrey; LaVerne Weigand and her fiance Marc Tatton; LaTawnia Kershaw and "son-in-law" Steve Shuljak; his grandchildren Bobbie, Nicholette, Casey and Benjamin; six great-grandchildren, siblings Albert Weigand and Mary Andrews, and 23 nieces and nephews.
More than 130 people attended a town hall meeting held in the Community of Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon Nov. 19. Hosted by Allegheny County Clean Air Now (ACCAN), the purpose of the meeting was to allow area residents to hear from and address representatives from the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) regarding concerns and complaints about Neville Island's Shenango Coke Works.
Kenneth Krebs Kenneth F. "Cash" Krebs of McKees Rocks, formerly of Ohio Township, died Friday, May 9, 2014. He is survived by three children, Debbie Reay and her husband Tom, Sherry Hutchison and her husband Mike and K.C. Krebs; eight grandchildren, Jaqui, Aaron, Vicki, Andrew, Rachel, Ethan, Sam and Eli; and his girlfriend, Dee Fedorka. Friends were received at McDermott Funeral Home, Kennedy Township, where services were held on Tuesday.
Patricia McGuire Patricia A. McGuire, 73, of Brighton Heights, died Thursday, May 8, 2014.
Catherine Berad Catherine L. Zdilla Berad, 95, of Zelienople, formerly of Brighton Heights and wife of the late Louis J. Berad, died Friday, May 2, 2014. She is survived by five children, Georganne Dixon of Grafton,WI, Gregory Berad and his wife Georgene of Monaca, Bernadette Berad of Cranberry Township, Catherine Berad of Stanton Heights and Dolores Nochese and her husband Steven of Fombell, PA; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ann Pasterik Zdilla; and three siblings.
Fr. Thomas Ferris Fr. Thomas B. Ferris died Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Fr. Thomas had been assigned to St. James Parish, Sewickley, St. Paul Cathedral, Pittsburgh and had spent five years with the St. James Society in missions to South America, St. Joseph Parish, Coraopolis, St. Agatha Parish, Ellwood City, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Finleyville, St. Patrick Parish, Canonsburg and St. Cyril of Alexandria Parish, Brighton Heights.
Most Pittsburghers of an age have memories of Porky Chedwick, the iconic Pittsburgh deejay who passed away last Sunday. Porky, a.k.a. the "Daddio of the Raddio," "The Platter Pushin' Papa," "The Boss Man," and "Pork the Tork" introduced teens (mostly) to music to grow up to, music to rebel to, and for Bill Dell of Brighton Heights, to music that influenced his entire life.
"Black records were not being played on the radio back then, but Porky loved the deep rhythm 'n' blues, the black sound," Dell recalled. "He completely integrated music."
Rita Favorite Rita Marie Recker Favorite, 77, of West View, formerly of Brighton Heights and wife of the late Armand Favorite, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013. She is survived by six children, Susan Favorite and her husband James Snyder, Sally Favorite, John Favorite, Michael Favorite and his wife Marlene, Paul Favorite and Kad Favorite and her husband Ted Lund; her sister, Judy Vogrin and her husband Don; seven grandchildren, Ed, Paul, Sara, Ben, Hannah, Megan and Luke; and two great-granddaughters, Alexis and Karina. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Recker and his wife Joan.
Rosalie Downs Rosalie "Rowie" Pace Downs of Brighton Heights, wife of the late James Downs, died Saturday, May 4, 2013. She is survived by five siblings, August "Ted" Pace, Jean Cej, Anthony Pace, Mary Lou Melcher and Jerry Pace; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Joseph Pace, Edward Pace, Julius Pace and William Pace and Ronnie Pace.
The Brighton Heights Citizens Federation (BHCF), which recently opened its first storefront office, will host a showing of artwork by Brighton Heights artists.
The opening reception will be on Wednesday, May 8, 6 - 9 p.m. The office/gallery is located at 3629 California Ave., Pittsburgh, just off Termon Avenue in Brighton Heights.
Featured will be acrylic figurative paintings by David Horvath including a large portrait of Gino Malkin, photos featuring scenes from the Riverview Dog Park by Kent Noble, and colorful semi-abstract paintings by Ann Heckel.
Ted Christ Ted D. Christ, 79, of Brighton Heights, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. Mr. Christ was co-owner of Christ Printing for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Seitz Christ; two children, Sandra Christ and Dale Christ and his wife Kristen; his brother, Wayne Christ; two grandchildren, Michelle and Alea Christ; and his cat, Junior. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Hilda Virginia Barbin Christ; and his sister, Sharon Whiteford.
Barbara Kull Barbara K. Kull, 71, of Brighton Heights, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013. She is survived by her brother, Dave Kull; and her cat, Jack. Visitation and burial were private. A memorial service will be held later. Donations are suggested to a favorite animal charity. Arrangements were made by the Orion C. Pinkerton Funeral Home, Avalon. Virginia Cyburt Virginia W. Miller Cyburt, 95, of Ross Township, wife of the late Henry F. Cyburt, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013.
Nan Wittler Nan Kelley Wittler, 57, of Ohio Township, formerly of Binghampton, NY and Allentown, PA, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford. Mrs. Wittler was president of her company, Hugs & Wishes, Inc., a porcelain doll company, from 1990 until 2001. She had constructed and hand-painted collectible dolls. She crocheted chemo caps and afghans and made stained glass creations. She worked as a claims specialist.