Dr. James Reber
orthodontist

Dr. James Reber, 84, formerly of Whitehall, died Saturday, May 3, 2008.

He was the husband of 62 happy years to Marilyn Reber; father of Richard James (Kit) and David; son of the late Alvin and Mary Reber; brother of John and the late Patricia Bashline.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Dr. Reber practiced orthodontics for 38 years and taught at the University of Pittsburgh for 20 years.

He was an accomplished pilot and avid sports fan.

Arrangements made by John F. Slater Funeral Home.

Margaret Detig

Married 56 years

Margaret (Quinn) Detig, 77, died April 30, 2008.

She will be reunited with her late husband Joseph, who she had been happily married to for more than 56 years before his passing last year.

She was the sister of Ann Malloy, Arthur Quinn and the late Elizabeth Hartman; sister-in-law of Lois Quinn, Lee Hartman and Robert Detig; aunt of Christine (Anthony) DiNizo, Lauren Malloy, Shelly (Kevin) Cox and Kerra Penn.

She also is survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews and her lifelong friends, especially Ruth Ann.

Arrangements made by the John F. Slater Funeral Home. Family suggests contributions to American Lung Assoc. of PA, 11676 Perry Hwy., Suite 2104, Wexford, PA 15090.

Delores Eberhart
Loved dancing

Delores "Dolly" Eberhart of Balwin Borough, formerly of Whitehall, died April 30, 2008, at home.

Her love of dancing led to a career teaching at Fred Astair and Arthur Murray for 14 years. Later she was employed by Computer Systems Institute and retired in 1995 from Pittsburgh Beauty Academy.

She is survived by her companion Don Rauch; her sister Willa Mae Schafer; daughter Marilyn Evans; son Mark Eberhart; grandson Allan Lenard; great-granddaughter Riley Lenard; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Lung Association, 11676 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15090.

Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.

Margaret Barker
Whitehall resident

Margaret Barker, 83, of Whitehall, died Thursday, April 24, 2008.

She was the wife of the late Kenneth Barker; mother of Kenneth Barker of San Diego and Susan (Tom) Parsons of Baldwin; sister of Joseph Sujansky, Frank (Luti) Sujansky and the late Vincent Sujansky, Frances Wassel, Charles Sujansky, Mildred Campbell, Mary Woods Luvara, Anne Young and William Sujansky.

Also survived by nieces and nephews. Arrangements by John F. Slater Funeral Home.

John McGuirk
Father of two

John McGuirk, 47, of Jefferson Hills, died May 4, 2008.

He was the father of Brianne and Brad; brother of David, Gary, Kathleen and Charlene; uncle of Gary, Matt, Elizabeth, David, Michael, Christine, Lindsay, Lauren, Dan, Jeffrey and Nicole; formerly married to Lynda McGuirk; son of the late Francis and Patricia.

Internment is in Jefferson Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions can be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1501 Reedsdale St., Suite 105, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.

Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.

Mariyln Obsince
Pittsburgh resident

Marilyn Obsince, 82, of Pittsburgh, died May 2, 2008.

She was the wife of George; mother of Thomas Finn and the late Shirley and James (Margie) Finn; sister of Shirley Jordan; also survived by nephews Andrew, Patrick and Nolan and three stepchildren.

Contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association, 100 W. Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.

Katherine Sanker
Grandmother of 12

Katherine Sanker, 89, formerly of Allentown, died Sunday, May 4, 2008.

She was the wife of the late Norman Sanker; mother of Sally Lange, Eileen Kaminsky, Norman Sanker and the late Patricia Gloeckl; mother-in-law of William Lange, James Kaminsky, Jennifer Sanker and Joseph Gloeckl; sister of Morris, Louis and Joseph Nagle; special friend of Frank Urban. Also survived by 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by John F. Slater Funeral Home. Contributions can be made to St. John Vianney Church, 823 Climax St., Pittsburgh, PA 15210.

Stanley Witt
Married 51 years

Stanley Witt Jr., 75, of Baldwin Borough, died Sunday, May 4, 2008.

He was the husband of 51 years to the late Charlotte Ann (Waters); father of Stan (Patty), Stacie (Ron) Neumeyer, Stephen (Chrissy), Marty (Tammy), Matthew (Laura), and Melissa (Matt) Imling; son of the late Stanley and Laura Witt; brother of Lois Witt and Ruth (Walter) Lapinski; grandfather of 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was a long standing member of St. Germaine Choir. Arrangements by John F. Slater Funeral Home. Contributions can be made to Forbes Hospice, 115 S. Neville St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.