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Diann Connolly Oliver<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Age 78, of Penn Hills, passed on February 21, 2024 <\/h2>\n

Beloved wife of 49 years to Walter Oliver; mom to Christine (Keith) Hunt, Keri Oliver-Hampton; grandma to 9 grandchildren; great-grandma to 3 great-grandchildren; sister to Roberta “Bobbie” (Warren) Ashton, Sylvia (Bob) Babb, Karen (Ray) Scarpino; and aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.<\/h2>\n

She was preceded in her passing by her son, Rick Cegelski; and a sister, Linda Meyer.<\/h2>\n

Diann was born in Key West Florida to Katharine and Roy Connolly. She grew up in Wilkinsburg, PA and is a graduate of Wilkinsburg High School.<\/h2>\n

Diann was a professional cake decorator at Waldorf’s Bakery in Squirrel Hill for many years. She loved to dance, and loved crafts as well, specifically knitting and cross stitch.<\/h2>\n

Diann enjoyed meeting up with friends and having fellowship over a good meal. Her and Walter enjoyed many a weekend in their RV. Diann’s greatest joy was spending time with Walter and family.  She was devout in her Christian faith and was a member of Unity Community Church, where she participated in  Bible study group, and made prayer shawls with a group of ladies there.<\/h2>\n

Friends received, Sunday, 2-5pm at Soxman Funeral Homes, Ltd.,7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road) Penn Hills,  where a prayer service will be held at 4 pm. A luncheon will be held at Unity Community Church following the conclusion of the visitation at 5 pm.<\/h2>\n

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Paul B. Jones<\/strong><\/h1>\n

November 21, 1945 – April 05, 2024<\/i><\/h2>\n

Paul B. Jones, Age 78, of Cranberry Twp, PA on April 5th, 2024. Beloved wife Helen Jones for 55 years of marriage; Loving father of Paul C., Scott P, and Derek M.; Proud grandfather of Brittany Osborne, Danika Jones, Dakota Amidon, Kaden Jones & Olivia Jones. Great-grandfather of Bala Osborne, Harper Osborne & Wrenley Amidon. Brother of Becki Haner, Richard Jones (deceased) & Demaris Rathjen (deceased). Also survived by many loving friends and family. Paul spent the majority of his career as a jeweler at his business, Paul Jones Jewelers. He served in the U.S. Army for 3 years and was a graduate of Wilkinsburg High School.
\nA \u201cCelebration\u201d of his life will be held for family and friends on June 1st (1:00 \u2013 5:00) at Freedom Crossing, 500 Franklin Blvd, Freedom, PA 15042<\/h2>\n

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Barrie Schwortz<\/p>\n

September 12,1946 – June 21,2024<\/p>\n

Please see Barrie’s complete obituary on the page under his name.<\/h2>\n

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Diann Connolly Oliver Age 78, of Penn Hills, passed on February 21, 2024  Beloved wife of 49 years to Walter Oliver; mom to Christine (Keith) Hunt, Keri Oliver-Hampton; grandma to 9 grandchildren; great-grandma to 3 great-grandchildren; sister to Roberta “Bobbie” (Warren) Ashton, Sylvia (Bob) Babb, Karen (Ray) Scarpino; and aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. 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