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This page is dedicated to fellow Knights that have gone to their eternal reward recently. Pray for their souls and their loved ones left behind.

If you know of a fellow Knight at 1400 who has passed away please notify Tom Nypaver at tomnypaver@kofc1400.com or call the Council at 412-761-6663

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Benedict L. Houy Jr.

Benedict L. Houy Jr., of Bellevue, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009. Beloved husband of Alice (Leicher) Houy; loving father of Richard A. (Maureen) Houy and the late Janet Ann Houy; brother of Agnes M. Mack; and also survived by nieces and nephews. Ben was a member of Church of the Assumption where he was an usher for more than 50 years, a member of the Knights of Columbus No. 1400, the Teamsters Local No. 249 and had been employed by Polar Water. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 460 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Church of the Assumption. Interment to follow in Allegheny Cemetery. www.ltmillerfuneralhome.com. To sign Ben's guest book go to:

www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/obituaries/?mode=view&obit_id=182530

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OSCAR H. MIHM

Age 96, of West View, on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Norma (Hein) Mihm; loving father of Alma G. (Kerry) Aquadro of Wexford, Dennis J. (Sandy) Mihm of New Castle, Norman R. (Kathy) Mihm of AZ, Barbara Link of AZ, Chris (Jim) Libonati of Marshall Twp, John Mihm of West View and the late Robert P. Mihm. He is also survived by 11 grand- children and 6 great- grandchildren. Oscar was a graduate of Robert Morris College and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 43 years. He was a long-time member of St. Athanasius Parish and served as the first Eucharistic Minister of the parish. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Bellevue Council #1400. Friends will be received on Monday from 7-9pm and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME INC., 1032 Perry Hwy, Ross Twp, 412-364-4444. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Athanasius Church on Wednesday at 10am. To sign his guest book go to:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postgazette/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=136339781

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Nicholas P. Accordino "Nick"

On Friday, October 16, 2009, Nicholas Philip "Nick" Accordino of Bellevue; beloved husband of 58 years of Mariagnes M. Accordino; loving father of Philip N. (Karen) Accordino, John J. (Anne-Marie McCartan) Accordino, Nicole M. (Ralph) Guyton, Mary Amy (Donald) Tresky and Joanne M. (Brian) Zoelle; brother of Josephine (Sam) Sorbera; loving grandaddy of Nicholas, Megan and Michael Accordino, Joseph and Mario Accordino, Steven, Rachel, Andrew and Elizabeth Guyton, Emily (David) Billing, Paul, Peter, Thomas, Mary and Anthony Tresky, Alexander, Robert, Christopher and Daniel Zoelle. Nick was a WWII Army Veteran, a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus #1400 and a retired senior engineer for General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division. Friends received on Sunday 7-9pm. and Monday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Michael Lenz in the Church of the Assumption on Tuesday at 10am.
www.ltmillerfuneralhome.com
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SIEFFERT G. MARTIN, JR. "MARTY"

On Thursday, March 26, 2009, age 76, of Observatory Hill. Former husband of the late Mary Joan Sieffert; father of Paul A., Mike A. and Mark A. Sieffert; grandfather of Christina, Crystal, Michelle, Michael Jr., Sarah and Joshua; great grandfather of Rayah; brother of Paul L. Sieffert, Marion Sterling, Raymond J. Sieffert, Virginia Grimes and the late Ann C. Ferrer. Friends received 2-8pm Sunday at the HEARD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4047 Perrysville Ave., Observatory Hill. Mass of Christian Burial Incarnation of the Lord Parish, Monday 10am. Marty worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Bellevue for over 20 years and owned the former Arco Gas Station in Bellevue. Memberships include the West View VFW Post #2754, the Knights of Columbus in Bellevue where he also managed the bowling alley and he proudly served the Army during the Korean War.
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Robert D. Binz

On Monday, February 16, 2009, age 83 of Avalon, formerly of West View. Beloved husband for 57 years of Mary E. (Madden) Binz; dear father of James (Cindy) Binz, Regina Schnelbach, Paul (Wilma) Binz, Thomas (Carole) Binz, Roberta (Michael) Papp, Jerome (Lori) Binz, Rebecca (Jeffrey) Michener, Michael Binz, Rochelle (David) Fischer & Roxanne (Thomas) Wallace; brother of Richard Binz. Also survived by 19 grandchildren. Friends received Wednesday & Thursday, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Avenue in West View. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Athanasius Church on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Binz was Past Commander of VFW Post #2754, life member of West View Vol. Fire #3 and a faithful member of the Knights of Columbus Bellevue Council 1400. He has been a member of St. Athanasius Church since 1946, as well as its Choir, Ushers & Athletic Association. VFW Post #2754 will hold a service at the funeral home Wednesday evening at 7:30p.m. which will be followed by Rosary with St. Athanasius Usher's Club at 8:00 p.m.; West View Volunteer Firemen #3 will hold a service Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus prayer service at 8:00 p.m. Please pay tribute at www.schellhaasfh.com
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William C. Weigand Sr.

William C. Weigand Sr., 81, Avalon, formerly of Altoona, died Feb. 8, 2009. He was the son of the late Aloysius and Rachel Weigand; husband of Sara Weigand of Avalon and the late Dorthea Weigand; father of William Weigand Jr. and Janice Knectal, both of Pittsburgh; brother of Donald Weigand; and grandfather of two. Long time and active member Knights of Columbus Council 1400 in Bellevue. A Mass of Christian burial was held Feb. 9 at Church of the Assumption, Bellevue, Pa. Interment will take place at St. Marys Cemetery, Altoona. Arrangements are by Lawrence T. Miller Funeral Home, Bellevue, Pa.

Emil M. Follen

On Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Southwestern Veterans Center, Emil M. Follen, age 89, of Avalon. Survived by his son, Mark R. Follen, Sr.; daughter-in-law, Michelle Follen; grandchildren, Mark R. Follen, Jr. and Mattie M. Follen; also nieces and nephews; brother of the late Raymond, Adel, Harry, Will, Albert, Bill, Steve Follen and Louise Folmer. Emil was a member of the Knights of Columbus #1400 and was an Army veteran of WWII. Friends received Monday from 2 till 9pm at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Bellevue, on Tuesday at 10am. Memorial contributions may be made to Assumption Church, 45 N. Sprague Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202, the Knights of Columbus, 450 Lincoln Ave., Pgh. PA 15202 or the Southwestern Veterans Center, Attn: Commandant, 7060 Highland Drive, Pgh, PA 15206.
www.ltmillerfuneralhome.com Council 1400 Color Guard Prayer service Monday 8/15/08 at 7:00 PM
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Alphonse "Al" Verdi

Age 90, on Sunday, September 7, 2008. Beloved husband of 60 years of Edith (Lilli). Father of Angela (David) Novak, Patty Verdi and Ronald (Cindy) Verdi. Grandfather of Brian and Lisa Verdi and Natalie Novak. Brother of John Verdi, Sadie Manzella, Tressa LoBosco and the late Antoinette and Angelo Verdi, Mary Porto and Josephine Virone. Friends received 7-9 pm TUES. and 2-9 pm WED. at the THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave. Funeral Mass in Risen Lord Church on THURS. at 10 am. He was a WW II Army Air Force Veteran, member of I.S.D.A. Amity Lodge #45, Bellevue Council 1400 Knights of Columbus and North Boros Amer. Legion Post #116.
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John F. Mastele

On Thursday, July 17, 2008. Beloved husband of Patricia (Skinner) Mastele; loving father of Frederick J. (Cheryl) Mastele of CT, Marie E. (Tom) Carr, William K. (Sharon) Mastele, John F. Mastele Jr. and Eugene A. (Sandy) Mastele; grandfather of Aaron, Christopher, Shelby, Sariah, Joshua, Jessie, William, Elizabeth, Stephanie, Evan, Jordan, Ryan, Gina, Angela and Ann Marie; brother of Mathilde Cronmiller of NY and Karl Mastele; survived also by nine great-grandchildren. John was a long time faithfull and dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1400 in Bellevue. Funeral Mass was at Incarnation of the Lord Church Monday, 10 am. July 21, 2008
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Albert "Al" Anthony Venesile (Veneziale)

Age 94, on Mon., May 5, 2008, survived by Helen, his wife of 60 years and love of his life. His most devoted daughters Marie (Richard) Wadlinger of Marshall Twp., & Florine Graham of McCandless Twp., proud grandfather of Richard Graham of Phila., PA & Andrea Graham of Bellevue, PA. Survived by his sister Francis Berardinelli of Mentor, OH, preceded by his brother of John & Fred Venesile & sister Virginia Berardinelli, also by nieces & nephews. Friends may call Thurs. 2-4, & 6-9pm at O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California at Cooper Aves., N.S. Funeral Mass was at St. Cyril of Alexandria Church. Al retired from Allis-Chalmers Mfg. in 1974. Al served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the USS Gurnard and USS Renquill, he was an usher at St. Cyril of Alexandria Church for many years and a devoted member of Knights of Columbus Bellevue Council 1400. Al was a former Ross Twp. Committee man & a tour guide for the submarine which is part of the Carnegie Science Center. Al was enjoyed by everyone he knew & met, by his gentle & pleasant manner. In lieu of flowers memorial to Vencentian-Regency, 9399 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, PA 15101.

Paul A. Sinnott

On Tuesday, July 3, 2007. Son of the late Pierce and Mary (Gant) Sinnott; Brother of the late Mary McVay, Alice and Frances Sinnott; Uncle of Richard and Robert McVay and Shirley Hoak; Friends may call Thursday 2-4 & 6-8pm at O'BRIEN'S 3724 California at Cooper Aves. NS. Funeral Mass in Incarnation Church Friday, 10:00am. Paul was a 3rd degree member of Knights Of Columbus #1400 Bellevue Council.Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

Robert E. Meier (submitted by his son Bob Meier)

I am writing to let you know of the passing of my father, Robert E Meier, age 91, of Newport Beach, CA. He passed away on April 14, 2007. Although Dad moved to California several decades ago, he remained a faithful member of the Bellevue Council. He simply could not give up his long time allegiance to the Bellevue Council. I am not sure how many years Dad belonged to the K of C, but I am now 66 years old and always
remember his being a member.

Dad was remarkably active in virtually all phases of Council affairs. My distant memory reminds me that he participated in bowling, softball (ending up as manager of the team after actively playing up to his mid-50s), golf, bingo, and was editor of the Mariner for many years. I believe that he was an officer at some point, and am sure that there are many other activities at the K of C in which he was a key figure.

Dad was born in Ekron, Kentucky, but lived most of his life in Pittsburgh, Pa where he attended Allegheny High School and served as class president for four years. He married Betty in 1939 and served in the US Navy during WWII. He and Betty lived in Avalon and had 2 children, Bob born in 1940 and Marilyn in 1943. For most of his adult life he worked for the Postal Service and after retiring, he and Betty moved to CA in 1980 to be closer to Marilyn and the grandkids, Clay and Michelle. In 2005, Bob and Betty moved to Newport Beach, Ca. Betty passed away on Feb. 1, 2006 and Dad on
April 14, 2007. They Are survived by son Bob Meier of Alexandria VA and daughter Marilyn Frenz of Costa Mesa CA. They had four grandchildren: Christine Meier, Steven Meier, Michelle Frenz, and Clayton Frenz and one great grandaughter, Lauren Meier, daughter of Steven and Sharon.

I am not sure how many of Dad's contemporaries at the Bellevue K of C are still with us, but I am sure that those who are would like to know of his passage into eternal life.

With best regards,

Bob Meier

Joe McCray

Joseph L. Makray, 84, of Bellevue, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007. Husband of the late Rita (Muchow) Makray. Loving father of Mary Ann Glancy (Bob), of Wexford; JoAnn Neuner (Jim), of Gibsonia, and Joseph C. Makray (Barbara), of Clarion. Brother of the late William, Frank and Lawrence Makray. Grandfather of Robert A. IV and Matthew Glancy, Michael and Gregory Neuner and Eric and Paul Makray. Also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. Active member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 1400, Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Alexis Church. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Father Jerome Pavlik, O.F.M. - Council 1400 Chaplain

After a long struggle and period of suffering, our beloved Chaplain Father Jerome passed to his eternal home on Sunday February 11, 2007 (the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes). Friends received 1-9pm Friday, February 16, at Mt. Assisi Convent, 934 Forest Ave., Pgh, PA 15202. Knights of Columbus Wake Service, 7pm. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, February 17, 11am, at Mt. Assisi. In lieu of flowers, donations to Holy Family Friary, 232 South Home Ave., Pgh, PA 15202. Arrangements by NOVAK FUNERAL HOME INC. To sign or view Father Jerome's Guest Book, please go to:

http://www.legacy.com/postgazette/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=86457640

For a great write-up on the life of Father Jerome please go to:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07047/762578-122.stm

James C. Faber Sr.

Age 86 of West View, on Tuesday December 12, 2006. Beloved husband of Betty J. (Thompson) Faber; loving father of Carolyn Jahn (Robert); James C. Jr. and William Faber; brother of the late Jean Falck and Madeline Hintemeyer also survived by four grandchildren and three great grandchildren; Loyal member Knights of Columbus Council 1400, Bellevue; Friends received Fri. 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Athanasius Church, Sat. 10 a.m.
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Paul Semich

On Saturday, November 25, 2006, age 85, of Avalon, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of 54 years of Mary (Wos); father of Robert (Sue Ann), Richard (Mary), Lorraine (Tim) King, Carol (Joe) DelVecchio and the late Joanne Semich; loving grandfather of Ryan, Sara and Lance; brother of Catherine Slavich, Ann Korenoski and the late John, Sam, Michael, Charles and Frank Semich and Mary Ziolkowski. Mr. Semich served as an usher at Assumption Church and was a Fourth Degree and Color Corps member of the Knights of Columbus # 1400. Friends received Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 460 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in The Church of the Assumption on Wednesday, Nov. 29th at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials be made to the Knights of Columbus #1400, 450 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15202 for donations to the Radio Rosary.
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Raymond J. Bendzin

Raymond J. Bendzin, of Ross, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006. Ray was a 30-year employee of Shenango Inc., 16 years as a superintendent; a staff sergeant in the Marine Corps, and a member of the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus Bellevue Council 1400 and the Shenango Retiree Association. Beloved husband of 54 years of Regina "Jean" (Walker) Bendzin. Loving father of Nanette M. Miller; David J. (Carol), Gary R. (Linda) and Diane M. Bendzin, and the late Beverly Ann Bendzin. Brother of the late Carl J. Bendzin. Grandfather of Scott, Mark and Julia. Great-grandfather of Teaghan. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, Ross. Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Friday November 10, 2006 at St. Sebastian Church

Joseph Palmisano

On Monday, August 28, 2006, Joseph F. Palmisano, age 65, of Brighton Heights; beloved son of Josephine L. and the late Anthony H. Palmisano; brother of August A. (Patricia) Palmisano and Mary Ann (Wade) Charlton; uncle of Lisa (David) Bargmann, Wade III, Michael and Sarah Charlton; also survived by long time friend Nancy. Joe was a member of the Knights of Columbus #1400 Bellevue, Serra International Club, The Bishop's Latin School Alumni Assoc., a volunteer counselor at St. Paul of the Cross Monastery, member of Allegheny County Counselors Assoc., and retired from Shalers School District. He received the John Cardinal Wright Founders Award for his exemplary life as a Catholic layman, educator and vocation promoter who dedicated his life to Christ, his church, family and friends. Joe unselfishly helped those around him with love and without prejudice. He will be greatly missed. Friends were received at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial held in St. Cyril of Alexandria Church, Brighton Rd.