Ruth B. Herrle, 73, of Oakmont died Jan. 8, 2000, at UPMC St. Margaret.
Born Nov. 11, 1926, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of James and Katherine Sweeney Boyle, she was a member of St. Irenaeus Catholic Church and its Rosary Society.
Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Paul Herrle; her daughter, Kitty Jehn of Cochranton, Pa.; her sons, Jim of Garfield, Dennis of Greenville, Mich., Rich of Wexford and Bob Herrle of Forest Hills; sisters, Joan Modzelewski, Nancy Boyle and Betty Boyle; a brother, John Boyle; and 12 grandchildren.
Friends were received at Burket-Truby Funeral Home. Mass was at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church in Oakmont. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery.

Kathi A. Wingfield, 40, died Jan. 3, 2000, in Penn Hills.
Born March 15, 1959, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Miles and Patricia Remaley Humphrey of Penn Hills. She was a resident of Tigard, Ore., for 18 years.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Perry Wingfield; her children, Kelsey and Philip Wingfield; brothers, Robert and John Humphrey; sister, Cynthia Jobnes of Plum; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Holmes and Hilda Wingfield of Penn Hills.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Humphrey.
Friends were received at Burket-Truby Funeral Home. Services were held at Verona Methodist Church with the Rev. Neil Leftwich officiating. Private interment was at Plum Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the church.

Jack R. Eaton Sr., 81, formerly of Oakmont, died Feb. 17, 2000, at Bert Fish Medical Center in New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Mr. Eaton retired after 43 years in the mining industry. He was a former coal officer for Republic Steel Corp.
He began his career in 1941 at Harmar Mining Co. before joining Republic in 1958.
A fourth generation coal miner, he held several management positions including mine foreman, mine superintendent, superintendent of industrial relations, division superintendent and general superintendent.
Born in Millwood, Pa., he was a graduate of University of Miami, which he attended on football scholarship.
Mr. Eaton was a member of Pittsburgh Coal Mining Institute, Home Safety Association, Smoke Eaters, MEMA Association and life member of Masonic Order Usrona Lodge #548.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Georgia Heston Eaton.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Naomi "Betty" Eaton; sons, Jack Jr. of Oakmont and Todd Eaton of New Smyrna Beach; two sisters, Mary Lou and Martha Lee Eaton; brothers, James, Neal and Donald Eaton; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Baldwin-Hughey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A memorial service will be held in Oakmont at a later date.

Ronald W. Marney Sr., 65, of Verona died Feb. 12, 2000, at St. Margaret's Hospital.
Born in Pittsburgh, the son of Thomas and Sarah McKinney, he was a water pollution control operator for Penn Hills. Mr. Marney was a member of Universal Moose No. 298 and St. Gerard Church.
Surviving are his wife, Violet Scherder Marney; his sons, Michael, Ronald, David and Thomas Marney; his daughter, Elaine Fischer; sisters, Camilla Marney, Kathleen Peck and Charlotte Zalenski; brothers, John, Denis and Cyril Marney; and nine grandchildren.
Friends were received at Findlay C. Wylie Funeral Home. Services were at St. Gerard Church. Interment was at Plum Creek Cemetery.

Raymond E. Sullivan Sr., 63, formerly of Verona, died Feb. 15, 2000, at Aurora Manor Nursing Center.
Born April 24, 1936, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Regis and Blanche Grabowski Sullivan.
Mr. Sullivan was a retired machine operator with U.S. Gypsum Co. in Oakmont. A U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church, Verona Eagles, Moose, Verona VFW and Oakmont American Legion.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Walsh Sullivan; brother, Regis Sullivan; and sister, Dorothy Anderson.
Surviving are his children, Raymond Sullivan of Rhode Island, Ronald Sullivan of Emelton, Susan Mitas of Atlanta and Colleen Sullivan of Twinsburg, Ohio; a brother, Richard Sullivan; sisters, Marie Sullivan and Christina Morgan; and four grandchildren.
Friends were received at Burket-Truby Funeral Home. Mass was at St. Joseph Church of Verona.

Theresa M. Wolfe, 79, formerly of Hamarville, died Feb. 18, 2000.
Born in Italy, she was the daughter of Robert and Amelia Rosini Lazzari.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Wolfe.
Surviving are her daughter, Jennie Frisbie of Verona; sisters, Marie Podmilsak, Virginia Ireland and Ellen Pizoli; brothers, Frank Lazzuri and Dino Gelmini; and two granddaughters.
Arrangements were handled by Thomas D. English Funeral Home.

Vera B. Greb of Penn Hills died June 2, 2000, in Forbes Regional Hospital.
Born Nov. 23, 1914, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Arthur and Swea Peterson Swigart. She attended Riverside Community Church in Oakmont.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Greb.
Surviving are her son, Donald Greb of Penn Hills; a daughter, Sandra Lee Ferrell of Tennessee; a brother, Paul Swigart of Monroeville; a sister, Ruth Freinstein of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were made by Burket-Truby Funeral Home.
A memorial service was at Riverside Community Church with the Rev. William Ellis officiating. Private interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Riverside Community Church.

Jane Loughrey, 83, of Oakmont died May 30, 2000, at UPMC St. Margaret Memorial Hospital.
Born June 25, 1916, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Robert and Aloyse Kanary Loughrey, she was a retired employee with 45 years service with Westinghouse Corp.
Miss Loughrey was a member of St. Irenaeus Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Loughrey.
Surviving are her sisters, Aloyse Davies of Oakmont and Patricia Middleton of Shaler; a brother, Robert Loughrey of Bellevue; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends were received at Burket-Truby Funeral Home. Mass was at St. Irenaeus Church with the Rev. Paul Cwynar officiating.
Interment was at Allegheny County Memorial Park.

The Rev. Laird O'Neil Miller, 84, of Oakmont died May 26, 2000, at Westminster Place.
Born June 12, 1915, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Dr. Laird O'Neal Miller and Hettie Evelyn Shouse. He was a graduate of Washington and Jefferson College with a doctor of divinity degree.
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served in the 33rd Infantry Regiment. The Rev. Miller served as pastor and chaplain at several Presbyterian churches.
Surviving are his son, William Charles Miller; daughters, Martha Croxton and Sarah Katherine Bomholt; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ursula Elizabeth Sprau Miller; daughter, Ann Elizabeth Kline; and brothers, Robert and William Miller.
A memorial service was held at Presbyterian Senior Care. Burket-Truby Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to Ann Elizabeth Miller Kline Scholarship Foundation, Middleton Valley Bank, 24 W. Street, PO Box 75, Middleton, Md. 21769-0075.

David L. Thompson, 82, of Penn Hills died May 29, 2000, at St. Clair Hospital.
Born July 20, 1917, the son of Alfred and Effie Abernathey Thompson, he was a retired groundskeeper with Long Vue Country Club in Penn Hills. Mr. Thompson also worked at the former Walters Manufacturing. He was a member and past officer of Verona VFW Post 441.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Thompson; 11 brothers and sisters.
Surviving are his son, Frank Thompson of Upper St. Clair; and a daughter, Bonnie Rodgers of Penn Hills; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Friends were received at Burket-Truby Funeral Home. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Dr. Thomas Connelly, 74, of Oakmont died Sept. 30, 2000, at Presbyterian Senior Care.
Born Aug. 29, 1926, in Footdale, Pa., he was the son of Edward and Ethel Momeyer Connelly.
Dr. Connelly was a retired physician in the valley serving more than 40 years with Russellton Medical Group.
He received his bachelor of arts degree from Duquesne University and his doctorate from St. Louis University.
He also served with Citizens General Hospital, Allegheny Valley and UPMC St. Margaret.
Dr. Connelly was a corporal in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.
He was a member of Oakmont Rotary and Knights of Equity.
Surviving are his wife, Gloria Hyler Connelly; his stepchildren, Steven Evans, Carla Russo and Karen Merlino; sisters, Peggy Young and Sharon Eaton; and six stepgrandchildren.

Gloria Marie Galardy Innes, 56, of Oakmont died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, at her residence. obituaries
Born Aug. 10, 1944, in Pittsburgh to the late Richard and Jeannette Miceli Galardy, she was a member of Verona United Methodist Church.She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Harry "Buddy" Innes; her daughters, Kelly Cook of Springdale and Sherri Paolillo of Lower Burrell; and four grandchildren.
Friends were received at Burket-Truby Funeral Home. Services were this morning (Wednesday) with the Rev. Neil Leftwich officiating. Interment was at Lakewood Memorial Gardens in Indiana Township.

Sophie Adamski Montero, 78, of Wildwood, Fla., formerly of Verona, died Oct. 3, 2000.
Born July 18, 1922, in Renton, Pa., she was the daughter of Joseph and Rozelia Krulik Adamski. Mrs. Montero was a former secretary.
She was a member of St. Irenaeus Church. Surviving are brothers, John and Walter Adamksi; and sisters, Violet Toth and Helen Tutak.
Friends were received at Thomas D. English Funeral Home.
Interment was at Verona Cemetery.

Linda Lee Russell, 44, of Pittsburgh, died Oct. 5, 2000. She was a secretary for the Epiphany Lutheran Church of Pittsburgh.
Services were held Oct. 10, 2000, at the Epiphany Lutheran Church.
Interment was at Riverview Memorial Park.

Eleanor K. "Ellie" Wick, 72, of Verona, died Oct. 8, 2000. Formerly of Turtle Creek, she was a retired nurse from Magee-Womens Hospital, taught Sunday school and enjoyed composing her own music.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly Wick. She is survived by her sons, David and Tim Wick; sisters, Mildred McGill, Gerry Tennant, Mary Senz, Marylyn Kleinsmith and Arlene Schmidt; brother, Donald Kleinsmith; and five grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the John L. Quinlan Funeral Home Inc. in Turtle Creek, today and Thursday, Oct. 12, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. until the time of services at 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, send memorials to Holiday Park Church of Christ, 1510 Abers Creek Road, Pittsburgh PA 15239.

Charles E. Arthur, 90, of Plum Borough died Dec. 4, 2000.
Mr. Arthur owned and operated a service station in Oakmont for 47 years.
He enjoyed golf, rifle shooting and bowling.
Surviving are his wife, Grace Arthur; his son, Donald Arthur and his wife, Carole; nieces and nephews, Carol and Ralph Ritter and Dorothy and Ralph Master; a brother, George Arthur; a sister, Eva Smith; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Soxman Funeral Home in Penn Hills.
Services will be at the funeral home 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment will follow at Plum Creek Cemetery.

Mary Lou Berkowitz, 69, of Pittsburgh died Nov. 26, 2000, at St. Margaret Hospital.
Born Feb. 21, 1931, in Pittsburgh, she was a retired banquet manager with 40 years service with Pittsburgh Field Club.
Surviving are her son, Stephen Berkowitz, owner of Brr-Kees Ice Cream in Oakmont; a daughter, Mary Lou Buzzard of Florida; and a grandson, Joshua Buzzard of Florida.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Berkowitz.
Friends were received at Burket-Truby Funeral Home. Interment was at St. Augustine Cemetery.

Lawrence F. Bowman, 92, of Oakmont died Nov. 26, 2000.
Born Aug. 25, 1908, in Tunnelton, Pa., he was the son of Lawrence and Ethel Forbes Bowman.
Mr. Bowman was a retired industrial engineer for Scaife Steel Fabricating.
He was a charter member of Oakmont Elks BPOE 1668 and a past exalted ruler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Yeckley.
Surviving are his children, Beatrice Oliver of Oakmont, Lynne Basista of Kittanning and Jean Donatelli of Monroeville; and five grandchildren.
Friends were received at Thomas D. English Funeral Home. Interment was at Westmoreland County Park Cemetery, Greensburg.

Robert Horne Frazier, 59, of Oakmont died Nov. 28, 2000, in Forbes Hospice.
Born Nov. 24, 1941, in Falls River, W._Va., he was the son of John Thomas Frazier II and Hazel Horne Frazier.
Mr. Frazier was a cost analyst for Bessemer Lake Erie Railroad.
Surviving are his wife, Georgia Adams Frazier; his children, Susanna Frazier of Springdale and Georgina DeTar of Penn Hills; brothers, James, Chester and Alexander Frazier; and two grandchildren.
Friends were received at Thomas D. English Funeral Home.
Mass was at St. Irenaeus Church. Interment was at St. Michaels Cemetery.

Gilda "Honey" Green, 77, of Verona died Nov. 26, 2000.
Born Sept. 27, 1923, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of William and Lena Izzo Conte. Mrs. Green was a retired computer operator with Sears.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and its Christian Mothers.
Surviving are her son, Robert Green of Penn Hills; and sisters, Mary Gambogi, Norma Wilding and Clara Weiler.
Private arrangements were handled by Burket-Truby Funeral Home.
Mass was at St._Joseph Church. Interment was at St._Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Covenant House, 460 West 41st., New York, Pa. 10036.

Emily I. Moritz, 83, of Verona died Nov. 28, 2000, at Beverly Health Center in Oakmont.
Born Nov. 20, 1917, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of George and Emily Kydd Eiler. Mrs. Moritz was preceded in death by Edward Moritz; a daughter, Sandy Kraus; and brothers, Gilbert and George Eiler.
Friends were received at Burket-Truby Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Oakmont Pa. 15139.

Elizabeth "Betty" Neil, of Rossiter, Pa., formerly of Verona, died Nov. 27, 2000, at Punxsutawney Hospital.
Born July 4, 1903, in Latrobe, she was the daughter of Robert and Mary Kahl Schultheis. Mrs. Niel was a retired foreman in the printing and advertising industry. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Francis Roman Catholic Church in Rossiter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Niel; brothers, George, Louis, Joseph and William Schultheis; and sisters, Gertrude Ritter, Kathryn Peffer and Marie Guckert.
Friends were received at Burket-Truby Funeral Home. Mass was at St. Joseph Church. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Edna Smith, 86, of Oakmont died Nov. 27, 2000, at Presbyterian Senior Care.
Born March 31, 1914, in Bolton, England, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Jane Knowles Kirkman.
She was a member of Rosedale Methodist Church in Penn Hills.
Surviving are her daughter, Donna Rodgers of Penn Hills; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Smith.
Friends were received at Burket-Truby Funeral Home. Interment was at Mt._Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Rosedale Methodist Church, Presbyterian Medical Center of Viator Healthcare.

Zigmond J. Murcheski, 84, of Plum Borough died March 26, 2000, at LGAR in Turtle Creek. 
Born in Natrona Heights, the son of Stanley and Alice Zembruska Murcheski, he was a retired restaurant bartender. 
Surviving are his sisters, Lottie Presley of Arizona and Sally Brunsell of Indiana; and and a nephew, Paul Crowley of Plum Borough. 
Arrangements were handled by Soxman Funeral Homes. Interment was at Plum Creek Cemetery. 

Gertrude P. Sullivan, 75, of Penn Hills died on Friday, March 31, 2000, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. 
Born May 25, 1924, in Johnstown, the daughter of Jay and Ruth McColdrick McFeaters, she was a self employed dog trainer. Mrs. Sullivan was a member of Coalition for Safe Dogs and Children, German Shepherd Dog Club of Western Pennsylvania, North American Police Work Dog, Western Pennsylvania Kennel Association. 
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Sullivan. 
Surviving are her sons, Howard R. II of Penn Hills and James J. Sullivan III of Penn Hills; four daughters, Nikki Somplasky of Houston, Texas, Virginia Jones of Leechburg, Stacy Kitsko of Penn Hills and Leslie Flether of Leechburg; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. 
Friends were received at Burket-Truby Funeral Home. Services and interment were private. Memorial contributions are suggested to Coalition for Safe Children and Dogs, Animal Care and Welfare. 

Grace Hill, 90, of Plum Borough died April 29, 2000 in Beverly Manor in Monroeville. 
Born Jan. 22, 1910, in Turtle Creek, the daughter of Jacob and Wilda Cunningham Straley, she was a member of Holiday Park United Methodist Church. 
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hill. 
Surviving are her daughters, Wilda Curtis of Delmont and Mary Remaley of Louisville, Ky.; sons, Frank Hill of Murrysville and Kevin Hill of Raleigh, N.C.; a sister, Alda Minnis; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. 
Friend were received at John T. Hart Funeral Home. Interment was at Twin Valley Memorial Park. 

Emma Ruth (Nicholson) Hall, 75, of Plum, died Oct. 3, 2000. Born in Turtle Creek, she was the daughter of Ralph and Carrie Davis. 
She is survived by her husband, Wilbert J. Hall, and son, Wilbert H. Hall. 
She is also survived by one grandchild. 

Henry John Harvat, 90, of Plum Borough died Oct. 5, 2000, at Forbes Regional Hospital. 
Born July 12, 1910, in Center, he was the son of John and Frances Lauric Harvat. Mr. Harvat was a retired railroader with 40 years service with the Union Railroad. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, SNPJ of Center, USWA and SOAR. 
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Mary Roman Harvat of Unity; a daughter, Frances Piekarski of Washington Township; a son, Henry Richard Harvat of Coconut Grove, Fla.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Friends were received at Stephen P. Dolence Jr. Interment was at Plum Creek Cemetery. 

Sophie Adamski Montero, 78, of Wildwood, Fla., formerly of Verona, died Oct. 3, 2000. 
Born July 18, 1922, in Renton, Pa., she was the daughter of Joseph and Rozelia Krulik Adamski. Mrs. Montero was a former secretary. She was a member of St. Irenaeus Church. 
Surviving are brothers, John and Walter Adamksi; and sisters, Violet Toth and Helen Tutak. Friends were received at Thomas D. English Funeral Home. Interment was at Verona Cemetery. 

Linda Lee Russell, 44, of Pittsburgh, died Oct. 5, 2000. 
She was a secretary for the Epiphany Lutheran Church of Pittsburgh. 
Services were held Oct. 10, 2000, at the Epiphany Lutheran Church. Interment was at Riv-erview Memorial Park. 

Jonathan M. Westin, 46, of Plum, died Oct. 6, 2000. Obituaries 
The son of Margaret Evelyn Mills Westin and the late Henry C. Westin, he was the president of Jonathan Westin Financial Services and a member of the First Baptist Church of Monroeville. 
He also served as a Plum councilman for a brief period this spring. 
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother, Dr. Eric H. Westin. 
Friends were received at the Jobe Funeral Home, Inc. in Monroeville. 

Eleanor K. "Ellie" Wick, 72, of Verona, died Oct. 8, 2000. 
Formerly of Turtle Creek, she was a retired nurse from Magee-Womens Hospital, taught Sunday school and enjoyed composing her own music. 
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Kimberly Wick. 
She is survived by her sons, David and Tim Wick; sisters, Mildred McGill, Gerry Tennant, Mary Senz, Marylyn Kleinsmith and Arlene Schmidt; brother, Donald Kleinsmith; and five grandchildren. 
Friends will be received at the John L. Quinlan Funeral Home Inc. in Turtle Creek, today, Oct. 11, 2000, and Thursday, Oct. 12, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. until the time of services at 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home. 
In lieu of flowers, send memorials to Holiday Park Church of Christ, 1510 Abers Creek Road, Pittsburgh PA 15239.

Charles E. Arthur, 90, of Plum Borough died Dec. 4, 2000. 
Mr. Arthur owned and operated a service station in Oakmont for 47 years. He enjoyed golf, rifle shooting and bowling. obituaries 
Surviving are his wife, Grace Arthur; his son, Donald Arthur and his wife, Carole; nieces and nephews, Carol and Ralph Ritter and Dorothy and Ralph Master; a brother, George Arthur; a sister, Eva Smith; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. 
Friends will be received 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Soxman Funeral Home in Penn Hills. Services will be at the funeral home 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment will follow at Plum Creek Cemetery. 

Anna Mandak Duray, 78, of North Braddock died Dec. 1, 2000. 
Mrs. Duray was a retired employee of the former Zayre's department store. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Duray; and brothers, Michael and John Mandak; and a sister, Mary Mehalik. 
Surviving are her children, Mary Ann Strueve of North Braddock, Aggie Kwin of North Versailles, John Duray of Plum and Dorothy Duray of North Braddock; a brother, Edward Mandak; and seven grandchildren.
Friends were received at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home. Interment was at Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park. 

Ursula M. Feret, 77, of Plum died Nov. 29, 2000. 
Surviving are her sisters, Sylvia Scherger and Rose Marie Sullivan. 
Friends were received at Soxman Funeral Home. Services were at St. Bartholomew Church. Interment was at St. Augustine Cemetery. 

Paul T. Slane, 78, of Plum Borough died Nov. 27, 2000, at St. Francis Hospital. 
Born in Braddock, he was the son of Thomas and Verna Englehart Slane. Mr. Slane was a retired repair technician with D&D television repair. He was a veteran of World War II. 
Surviving are his wife, Mary O'Toole Slane; his children,_Kathy Slane McChesney, Kevin Slane, Joan Adams, Louise Slane, Terry Slane, Larry Slane and Janine Fresh.; a brother, James Slane; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. 
Friends were received at Maurice L. Knee Ltd. Funeral Home. Services were at St. Januarius Church. Interment was at Twin Valley Cemetery.

 

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