PAPUGA JOHN P. Age 84, born May 5, 1929, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2014 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was the 11th of 12 children born to George and Mary (Janitor) Papuga of Jane Street, Southside. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Kay Saunders Papuga; his daughter, Linda Lee (Trevor) Hershey; and grandchildren, Jack, Samuel, and Ellie Hershey. He was preceded in death by his son, John Papuga, II; he is also survived by two sisters, Matilda Larson and Parthenia Papuga; one brother-in-law, James C. Stavros; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are siblings, Mary Bennet, Martha Stavros, Emory, George, and Joseph Papuga, Elizabeth Rodgers, Hildegarde Papuga, Clara McDonnell, and Margo Papuga. He was a graduate of South High School and Rice University. Serving nine years in the U.S. Navy, John was honorably discharged, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. After serving in the Navy, he graduated from University of Pittsburgh Law School. John was a partner with the law firm Tucker Arensburg and practiced law for 50 years. An active member of Stewart Avenue Lutheran Church, John served in various capacities as a food pantry worker, church council member, and Sunday School teacher. An avid scholar, gardener, history buff, and athlete, he participated in baseball, basketball, football, skiing, softball, swimming, and long distance bike riding, completing three TOSRVs. As a master cruciverbalist, he completed the New York Times Crossword Puzzle in INK almost daily. John's humor, compassion, and generosity will be remembered and missed by all. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood, 15227, Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 10 until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15234 or Stewart Avenue Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 2810 Brownsville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb