| Betty (Boch) Kemerer, age 85, of Gibsonia, on Sunday October
21, 2001; wife of the late Raymond "Lou" Kemerer; mother of Russell R.,
Rodney T., and Chris F.; also survived by grandchildren Craig, Jeffrey,
Julie, Laura and Adam. Born in Paintertown, PA, she grew up in Irwin and
was the valedictorian of the Norwin High School Class of 1934, and a graduate
of Seton Hill College. A resident of Gibsonia since 1960, she was a founding
member of the Friends of the Richland Public Library. As a teacher and
avid lifelong reader, memorial contributions are suggested to the Northern
Tier Regional Library, Richland Center, 4015 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA
15044. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday October 27 at 12 noon at
St. Richard Church, Gibsonia, PA. Arrangements by SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME,
LTD. Bakerstown.
Dorothy M. (Austen) Collier, age 89, of Richland Twp., Gibsonia, on
Tuesday October 23, 2001. Born on February 15, 1912 in Gibsonia she was
the daughter of the late Clyde S. and Alta (Miller) Austen. Beloved wife
of the late D. LeRoy Collier and dear sister of Donald C. Austen of Richland
Twp. Gibsonia. Dearly loved by many relatives and friends. Friends received
Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, LTD.
Bakerstown where the service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday. Rev.
Dr. Darcy Hawk will officiate. Interment will follow in Lakewood Memorial
Gardens. Mrs. Collier was a member of the Gibsonia Presbyterian Church,
the O.E.S. Chapter 356 Norwood Harrington and a retired life member of
the Independent Telephone Pioneer Assoc. If desired, memorial donations
may be made to the charity of your choice.
William V. Unitas, age 68, of Richland Twp., Gibsonia died on Thursday,
October 25, 2001. Born in the Brookline area of Pittsburgh on September
29, 1933 he was the son of the late William V. & Helen (Ninos) Unitas.
Beloved husband of Kathryn (Harris) Unitas. Dear father of Gordon J. Unitas
of Pittsburgh, PA, Julia Unitas Giba of Upper St. Clair, PA, Keith W. Unitas
of Gibsonia, PA, Michele Unitas Carney of Denver, CO., Dr. Ralph J. LaNeve
of Nashville, TN, David M. LaNeve of Brea, CA., Linda LaNeve Fleming of
Mars, PA, Daniel M. LaNeve of Durham, NC, Dr. Matthew D. LaNeve of Gibsonia,
PA, and Major Christopher C. LaNeve of Lorton, VA. Brother of Joseph C.
Unitas of McMurray, PA and Martha Simmen of Pittsburgh, PA. Also 21 Grandchildren.
Friends received Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 at Schellhaas Funeral Home
Ltd. 5864 Heckert Road Bakerstown PA 15007. Mass of Christian Burial at
10:30 a.m. in St. Richard Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 30, 2001.
Fr. Ken Oldenski will officiate. Interment in Holy Savior Cemetery. Mr.
Unitas was the retired Educational Coordinator of the Western Pennsylvania
Carpenters District Council and Past President of the W. PA. Carpenters
District Council, a member of St. Richard Catholic Church, Past President
of Local Union 211, Past President of Rich-Mar Rotary, and a Sergeant in
the Marine Corps. If desired memorial Donations may be made to St. Richard
Church Parish Fund 3841 Dickey Rd Gibsonia, PA 15044 or Contact Pittsburgh
PO BOX 111294 Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Harold E. "Bunk" Korn, age 74, of Middlesex Twp. Valencia died on Tuesday,
November 27, 2001 at his residence. Born on February 7, 1927 in Fairview
Twp., Butler County he was the son of the late Warren and Jennie (Rankin)
Korn. Beloved husband for 29 years of Dee (Patten) Korn. Dear father of
Michael Korn of Butler, Thomas Korn of North East, Melissa Nelson of Mars,
Jennie Korn of Butler, Galen McManus of Gibsonia, David McManus of Butler,
also 9 Grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. In addition to his parents
and former wife Rita Korn he was preceded in death by two half brothers,
Jim and Jack Hindman and two sisters Genevieve Michael and Eleanor Duesphol
Friends Received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME LTD.
5864 Heckert Rd. Bakerstown where services will be held on Friday at 12:30
PM with Pastor Paul Cope of Mars Alliance Church officiating. Interment
in Bear Creek Cemetery in Petrolia. Mr. Korn was a member of the American
Legion Butler Post 117, Mars VFW Memorial Association, and Saxonburg Fire
Co., He was a US Navy WWII Veteran and retired from Koppers Co in Monroeville
and Butler Auto Auction in Cranberry.
Oliver J. "SOX" Price, age 84, of Richland Twp., Gibsonia. Born on May
19, 1917 in Renfrew, PA, he was the son of the late Oliver A. & Ada
(Stinson) Price. Beloved husband of Barbara ( Walker) Price. Dear father
of Oliver J. Price of California, Patricia Price of Richland Twp., Susan
Thompson of Alexandria, Va, Jack Price of Richland Twp., Jeff Price of
Marietta, Ohio, Dennis Price of Mars and Donna Lauff of Richland Twp. Also
8 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. Dear friend to WuWu. Friends
received Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME
LTD 5864 Heckert Road Bakerstown, Pa Funeral Service Saturday 11:00 a.m.
in The First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown. Rev. Dr. David L. McDonald,
Pastor, will officiate. Interment private. "SOX" was a graduate of Penn
Twp. High School and Grove City College. He served in WWII as Air Force
1st Lieutenant where he was chosen to a select group of servicemen to attend
logistical training at Harvard and was awarded the Bronze Service Star.
In 1950 he and his wife, Martha, built and established Bakerstown Golf
Course, renamed Pittsburgh North Golf Club in 1969. Sox was a member of
the PGA, PGO (Pennsylvania Golf Course Owners), and the Etna Elks. In lieu
of flowers, contributions can be made to the Richland Volunteer Fire Department
5857 Meridian Road Gibsonia, PA 15044.
Hazel E. (Aire) Thomas, age 94 of Perrytown Place, formerly of North
Side, on Saturday, December 1, 2001at her residence. Born in Pittsburgh,
she was the beloved wife of the late John M. Thomas. Dear Mother of Faith
L. Helbling of Ross Township and John M. (Sally) Thomas of Glenshaw. Grandmother
of Faith Ann Skryp, Jennifer Ann Winter, Amanda E. Thomas and the late
Ralph Helbling. Great-grandmother of Amy and John Skryp and Abbey and Mallory
Helbling. Sister of Joyce Miller of Bloomfield. Friends received Tuesday
1-9 p.m. at Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc., 388 Center Avenue in West View.
Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa of Avila Church on Wednesday at
10:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Mt. Royal Cemetery.
Anna Uffelmann Cyphers, age 101, of Daytona Beach, FL, formerly of Mars
and Neville Island died on Monday, December 3, 2001. Born in McDonald,
PA on October 29, 1900, she was the daughter of the late John J. &
Josephine (Cruden) Johmen. Wife of the late Peter Uffelmann and Bernard
Cyphers. Loving Mother of Grace Mihalyi of Valencia, Mary Rutkowski of
Daytona, FL and Harold Uffelmann of Ocean Side, California. Also 14 grandchildren,
22 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. In addition to
her husbands and parents she was preceded in death by one sister Josephine
Krenn. Friends received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL
HOME Ltd 5864 Heckert Road Bakerstown. Mass of Christian Burial Friday
11:00 a.m. in Holy Sepulcher Catholic Church. (Rosary will be prayed 1/2
hour before mass) Fr. John P. Maloney will officiate. Interment in Sylvania
Hills Memorial Park, Rochester, PA.
Cecelia "Dot" Swartz of West View on Friday, December 7, 2001 in UPMC
Passavant Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh on August, 23, 1919, she was loving
daughter of the late Frank and Cecelia (Haffner) Reichel and the beloved
wife of the late William E. Swartz. She is survived by her son, Ronald
Swartz of Ross Twp.; a sister, Sarah Munsch of Florida and two grandchildren,
William and Ronald Swartz Jr, both of Ross Township. Family will receive
friends MONDAY 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Schellhaas Funeral Home Inc., 388
Center Avenue, West View. Private services will held at the convenience
of the family on Tuesday. Interment will follow in Holy Redeemer, North
Side Catholic Cemetery, Ross Township. Dot retired last year with 30 years
of service as a school guard for the Boro of West View. If desired memorials
may be made in Dot's name to a charity of your choice.
Ewald C. Menn Jr., age 94, of Millvale, on Monday December 10, 2001
in St. Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh. Born in Aspinwall, PA on November
30, 1907, the loving son of the late Ewald C., Sr. and Mary (Bauer) Menn,
and beloved husband of the late Alberta E. (Rothert) Menn. Mr. Menn is
survived by one daughter, Erma Linda Lenz of Spring Hill; one sister, Wilma
Wheeler of Indiana; and five grandchildren, Charles and Caryn Lenz, and
Carol, Scott, and Chalene McGinty. Also survived by 4 Great Grandchildren.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Menn was the Manager of a Liquor Store.
Mildred R. "Robbie" (Robison) Morrow, age 84 of Richland Twp., Gibsonia,
died Wednesday, May 1, 2002 in Pittsburgh.
Born April 14, 1918 she was the daughter of the late Charles &
Pearl (Prince) Robison.
Beloved wife for 59 years of John D. Morrow. Dear mother of Robert
E. Morrow of Peidmont, South Carolina, Thomas J. Morrow of Anderson, South
Carolina and Sally A. Doverspike of Adams Twp., Mars. Sister of Arel Robison
of Ivydale, West Virginia, Charles Robison Jr of Strongsville, Ohio, Freda
Smith of Anderson, South Carolina, and Charlotte Shafer of Kansas City,
Missouri. Also 9 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In addition to
her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Rev. Robert Robison.
Friends received Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Schellhaas
Funeral Home, Ltd., 5864 Heckert Road Bakerstown. Funeral Service Saturday
11:00 a.m. Rev. Nick Protos of Gospel Fellowship Church and Rev. Ozzie
Kenyon will officiate. Interment will follow in Bakerstown Cemetery.
Robbie was a 2nd Lt. Veteran of the Army Nurse Corp. of WWII. A member
of the Gospel Fellowship Church in Valencia, Norwood Harrington Chapter
#356 Order of the Eastern Star (North Hills), and the Melwood Chapter A.A.R.P.
# 2854. If desired memorial donations may be made to her church, Gospel
Fellowship Church, McFann Road Valencia PA 16059.
Louis C. Schulties, age 82 of Brookline, formerly of North Side, on
Thursday, May 2, 2002 in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon. He was born in
Pittsburgh on January 19, 1920, the son of the late Louis C. and Agnes
(Rogers) Schulties. In addition to his parents, Mr. Schulties was preceded
in death by two sisters, Rosemary Moreman and Rita Schulties.
Mr. Schulties is the beloved husband of Rose M. (Stoll) Schulties of
Brookline. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. at Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc., a "Pursuit of Excellence" Award
Firm, www.schellhaasfh.com. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10:00
a.m. in St. Athanasius Church. Interment in United Cemetery.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Schulties was employed as a Steel Worker
and He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Louis was
a member of the Lost Chord Association.
Louis "Bud" F. Erk, age 79 of Avalon, formerly of Reserve Township,
on Thursday, May 2, 2002 in UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township.
He was born in Pittsburgh on January 18, 1923, the son of the late Louis
E. and Mary Erk.
Mr. Erk is the beloved husband of Helen D. (Martin) Erk of Avalon,
loving father of Linda Bahl of Etna, Judy Krieger of Jefferson Boro, Marilyn
Minnici of Beaver, PA, Cindy Maletic of Allison Park, Luann Mang of Bellevue,
Terry Dailey of North Side, Louis "Buddy" Erk of Allison Park and Robert
"Bobby" Erk of Finleyville, PA and brother of Marion Kaib and June Mares,
both of Reserve Township. Also survived by 16 grandchildren.
Friends received on Saturday from 7-9 and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
at Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc., 388 Center Avenue in West View, a "Pursuit
of Excellence" Award Firm, www.schellhaasfh.com, where a Blessing Service
will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Frs. Robert Norton and Martin Conley
will officiate the Service at the funeral home. Interment in North Side
Catholic Cemetery.
Louis was a member of the V.F.W. #2754 in West View.
Family suggests donations to The American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar
Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4620.
Bernard J. Smith on Sunday May 5, 2002, age 73 of West View.
Born in Louisville OH on June 24, 1928, he was the son of the late
John and Mary (Kelly) Smith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was
preceded in death by his brothers Jack, Wesley, Richard, Charles, and a
sister Eleanor.
Beloved husband for 47 years of Pauline A. (Bevan) Smith. Dear father
of Bernard J. Smith, Jr. of Avalon, Paul E. (Wendy) Smith of Coraopolis,
grandfather of Tess Smith. Brother of Margaretta Johnston of Lawrenceville,
Veronica Nickel of Brighton Heights.
Family will receive friends on Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. at Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc., a "Pursuit of Excellence" Award
Firm, www.schellhaasfh.com. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 10:00
a.m. in St. Athanasius Church. Interment in North Side Catholic Cemetery.
Mr. Smith was a member of St. Athanasius Church since 1968, VFW Post
2754 West View, West View Fire Police, West View Borough Councilman for
over 25 Years (retired December 31, 2001), Knights of Equity, Founded the
Pittsburgh Catholic Football League, Former coach of several championship
teams in the 50's and 60's. Retired Sales Manager for Pannier for 37 years.
Edward Paul Slomka, age 64, of Merritt Island, FL formerly of Gibsonia
died on Saturday, May 11, 2002,
Born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 10, 1937, he was the son of the late
Edward P. & Ann (Seamon) Slomka.
Dear father of Capt. James E. and his wife, Kristen Pasquinelli Slomka
of West Point, NY and Edward Paul Slomka of Merritt Island, FL. Brother
of Sandy Diegelman of PA. Also one grandchild, Connor J. Slomka of West
Point, NY.
Friends received on Wednesday & Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at Schellhaas
Funeral Home, Ltd., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown. "A Pursuit of Excellence
Award Firm" Blessing Service Friday, May 17, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Fr. John
P. Maloney of Holy Sepulcher Catholic Church will officiate. Interment
will be in Allegheny County Memorial Park.
Mr. Slomka was an airline pilot for 30 years with US AIR and past Vice
President of Operations. He was currently working for Lockheade-Martin
in pilot training and was a US Air Force Veteran. He was a graduate of
Ambry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Martin G. Lineman Sr., 44 of Richland Township, died Saturday, May 11,
2002.
He was born on April 19, 1958 in Pittsburgh, PA. and worked as a Truck
Driver for Hampton Supply Company.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara L. (Mudge) Lineman; a son, Martin G.
Lineman Jr. of Richland Township; his parents, George and Marylou (Barr)
Lineman of Mt. Lebanon; father and mother in law, William and Alice (Waldschmidt)
Mudge of North Side; two sisters, Patrice Field of Mt. Lebanon and Carol
Burket of McMurray.
Visitation will be private.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the Allegheny United
Church of Christ, 501 Avery Street, North Side of Pittsburgh, on Tuesday
May 14, 2002, at 7:00 pm. Reverend John Bucher will officiate the service
at the church.
If desired memorials may be made for young Marty's education per Barbara
Lineman, c/o Schellhaas Funeral Home Ltd., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown,
PA 15007.
Arrangements entrusted unto the care of the Schellhaas Funeral Home
Ltd. "A Pursuit of Excellence Award Firm", www.schellhaasfh.com
Mary Jane Lee, age 60 of Richland Twp., Gibsonia died on Sunday, May
12, 2002.
Born on April 7, 1942 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late
Peter & Lucy (Casanova) Celender.
Beloved wife of the late Frank B. Lee who died on September 2, 2001.
Dear mother of Linda Fulmer of Shaler Twp., Brenda Long of Upper St. Clair,
Frank Lee Jr of Tarentum, Lisa Francic of Bradford Woods, and Joe Lee of
Dormont. Sister of James Celender of Bloomfield, Anthony Celender of Fox
Chapel, Josephine Celender of Lawrenceville, Eugene Celender of Allison
Park, Peter Celender of Delmar, PA, and Joseph Celender of Allison Park.
Loving Grandmother of Kevin Long, Scott, Eric, Christina and Brandon Fulmer,
Brandon & Jessica Lee, George & Austin Francic and Aiden Fawcett.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by 2 brothers
Vito & Michael Celender and 2 sisters Denise Celentano & Theresa
Randazzo
Friends will be received on Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the
Schellhaas Funeral Home, Ltd., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown.
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:00 a.m. in St. Kilian Catholic
Church. Fr. Charles Bober will officiate. Interment will follow in Riverview
Memorial Park Verona, PA.
Robert "Fat Bob" Lee Richard Jr., age 60 of North Side, on Sunday, May
26, 2002 at Surburban General Hospital.
Born on October 31, 1941 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late
Robert and Elsie Marie (Watkins) Richard.
Loving father to seven children. Also surviving are five brothers and
sisters, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Robert worked as an Automobile Salesman.
Family will receive friends Wednesday, 2-9 p.m. at the Schellhaas Funeral
Home, Inc., 707 East Street, a "Pursuit of Excellence" Award Firm, www.schellhaasfh.com.
Services remaining private.
Helen Q. Fusca, age 86, of West Lake, Ohio formerly of Bakerstown died
on Monday, June 3, 2002.
Born on January 30, 1915 in Bakerstown, PA, she was the daughter of
the late Frank & Alma (Schott) Poff.
Dear mother of Debra and her husband Bob Lyons of West Lake, Ohio.
Also four grandchildren, John & Kenneth Fusca both of CA., and Melissa
& Bethany Lyons both of Ohio. Also 1 great grandson James Fusca of
CA
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,
John Fusca in 1980, two children, Dick and Joyce Fusca and two sisters,
Elsie Fritz and Eula Poff.
Friends will be received Wednesday, June 5, 2002 from 12:30 p.m. until
time of service at 3:00 p.m. at the Schellhaas Funeral Home, Ltd., 5864
Heckert Road, Bakerstown, a "Pursuit of Excellence" award firm, www.schellhaasfh.com.
Rev. Dr. David McDonald of the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown
will officiate. Interment will be private in Bakerstown Cemetery.
If desired memorial donations may be made to her church, the First
Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown Rt 8 Bakerstown, Pa 15007.
Stella E. Leindecker, age 78 of West View, on Tuesday, June 4, 2002
in Windsor Place. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 4, 1924, the daughter
of the late Carl and Clara (Kuehn) Finkbeiner. In addition to her parents,
Mrs. Leindecker was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward J.
Leindecker, Jr.; two sisters, Anna and Dorothy and one brother, Otto.
Mrs. Leindecker is survived by one brother, Carl Finkbeiner, Jr. of
Brookline. Also, many nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at
Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc., 388 Center Avenue in West View, a "Pursuit
of Excellence" Award Firm, www.schellhaasfh.com, where services will be
held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Lisa A. Ubbelohde will officiate the
service at the funeral home. Interment in Allegheny County Memorial Park.
Mrs. Leindecker worked at William G. Johnston Printing Company for
over 40 years as a Binderer. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church
as well as a member of Binding Local Union #24.
Elvera M. Spindler, age 96 of Ross Township, on Tuesday, June 4, 2002
in Suburban General Hospital in Bellevue. She was born in Pittsburgh on
June 1, 1906, the daughter of the late Albert and Mathilda (Suck) Hildenbrand.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Spindler was preceded in death by her
husband, Maurice.
Mrs. Spindler is survived by two daughters, Lois Manipole of Guys Mills,
PA and Myrna Hanna of Cranberry Township. Also, 5 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren. Elvera was a homemaker most of her life.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at
Schellhaas Funeral Home, Inc., 388 Center Avenue in West View, a "Pursuit
of Excellence" Award Firm, www.schellhaasfh.com, where services will be
held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Rich Noble of North Hills Alliance
Church will officiate the service at the funeral home. Interment in Allegheny
County Memorial Park. |
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