Hinkle
Edsel F. "Ed" Hinkle, 76, of Westmoreland Manor, formerly of North Huntingdon, died April 8, 2001, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital. 
Born May 4, 1924, in Queens, W.Va., he was the son of Hugh and Lola Cutright Hinkle. Mr. Hinkle was a retired employee of U.S. Steel Homestead Works. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Brucker Hinkle. 
Surviving are his son, John Hinkle of Mashpee, Mass.; a daughter, Terry Boudreau of East Falmouth, Mass.; six grandchildren; a brother, Glenn Hinkle; and sisters, Joan Hall, Rosemary Golden and Sharon White. 
Arrangements were handled by William Snyder Funeral Home. Interment was at Westmoreland County Memorial Park. 

Kelly 
Joseph W. Kelly Jr., 69, of Hobe Sound, Fla., formerly of North Huntingdon, died April 10, 2001. 
Born July 9, 1931, in Braddock, he was the son of Joseph and Jessie Saunders Kelly. Mr. Kelly was a retired employee of Continental Can in West Mifflin. 
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. 
Surviving are his sisters, Beatrice Crooks of Coraopolis, Sadie Ferrari of Wexford and Betty Sage of North Huntingdon; several nieces and nephews. 
Friends were received at William Snyder Funeral Home. Interment was at Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park. 

Rossi 
Samuel J. Rossi Sr., 57, of Irwin died April 14, 2001, in Monsour Medical Center in Jeannette. 
Born Jan. 23, 1944, in Braddock, he was the son of Nicholas and Mary Daquila Rossi. Mr. Rossi was a past employee at the former Volkswagen plant in New Stanton. 
He was a U.S. Navy veteran and member of VFW Post 781 of Irwin and the American Legion in Herminie. He was a member of Church of the Immaculate Conception. 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Ann Mills and Josephine Repic. 
Surviving are his son, Samuel Rossi Jr. of Irwin; daughters, Dawn Davis of Jeannette and Annette Rossi of Irwin; three grandchildren; a sister, Theresa Farkas; former wife, Patricia Miller of Greensburg; and a special brother-in-law, Art Tocco. 
Friends were received at Joseph F. Ott Funeral Home. 
Interment was at Westmoreland County Memorial Park. 

Savasta
Monica Marion Savasta, 84, of Irwin died April 15, 2001. 
Born April 26, 1916, in Hills Station, Pa., she was the daughter of William and Mary Melosky. 
Mrs. Savasta was a member of Church of the Immaculate Conception of Irwin, and its Legion of Mary and Golden Echoes. 
She was a member of VFW Auxiliary Post 781, AARP #70 and North Irwin Womens Club. 
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Savasta; children, Kathleen Ann and David Savasta; and a granddaughter, Faith Ann Savasta. 
Surviving are her daughters, Rose Huston of Missouri, Monica Nath of Virginia and Stephanie O'Shell of Pittsburgh; sons, Frank of Pittsburgh, Guy of Indiana, Pa., and Mark Savasta of Carly, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a brother, Michael Melosky; and sisters, Ann Lamp and Cecelia Kukic. 
Friends will be received 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Joseph F. Ott Funeral Home. Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Church of the Immaculate Conception. Inter-ment will follow at the church cemetery. 

Wagner
Emily P. Wagner, 71, of Murrysville died April 15, 2001. 
Born June 18, 1929, in Pitcairn, she was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Beradi Ross. Mrs. Wagner was a member of the Loyalhanna Quilting Guild. 
Surviving are her husband, Richard Wagner; her children, Stephanie Wagner of Jeannette, Daniel Ciccotelli of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Richard Wagner II of North Huntingdon; four grandchildren; sisters, Jean Rosemark and Gloria Rock; and a brother, Rinaldo Ross. 
Private arrangements were handled by the John T. Hart Funeral Home. 
Memorial contributions are suggested to American Lung Association, Wexford, Pa. 15090.

Dalke
The Rev. Donald Dalke, 77, of Irwin died Sept. 10, 2001, in Briarcliff Pavilion. 
Born Sept. 23, 1923, in North Braddock, he was the son of Herman and Minnie (Jewell) Dalke. 
Mr. Dalke was pastor of Gratztown Primitive Methodist Church and formerly served congregations including Trinity United Methodist Church and was interim pastor at United Presbyterian Church of the Covenant and West Hempfield Presbyterian Church of Irwin. He was a graduate of University of Pittsburgh and graduated magna cum laude from Drew Theological Seminary in Madison, N.J. 
He also served as an instructor at Westmoreland County Community College. 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Herman and Albert Dalke. 
Friends were received at William Snyder Funeral Home. Interment was at Monongahela Cemetery. 

Paterra
Anna DiMatteo Paterra, 93, of North Huntingdon died Sept. 11, 2001 in Jeannette District Memorial Hospital. 
Born March 31, 1908, in Donora, she was the daughter of Ralph and Mary (DiMatteo) Picardi and James DiMatteo. 
Mrs. Paterra worked at the McKeesport Tin Mill and Glassport Glass House Co. 
She was a member of the Church Of The Immaculate Conception and former member of St. Eugene's Church in Liberty Borough. 
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Paul A. Paterra, who passed away July 28, 2001. 
Surviving are sons, Falco and his wife, Edna, of McKeesport; Paul and his wife, Jean, of North Huntingdon; sisters, Ida Krunksy, Stella Bardas and Agnes Mols; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. 
Friends were received at Joseph F. Ott Funeral Home. Mass was at Church Of The Immaculate Conception. Interment was at New St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. 

Natale
Mary E. (Gambos) Natale, 96, of Irwin died Sept. 10, 2001 in Westmoreland Regional Hospital. 
Born May 12, 1905 in Irwin, she was a daughter of Steve and Mary (Marinchak) Gombos. 
Prior to her retirement, she was a coil winder for Westinghouse Electric, East Pittsburgh. She was a member of St. Agnes Church and its Confraternity of Christian Mothers, and Fairmont Hahntown VFD Auxiliary. 
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Natale; sisters, Ann Gombos, Helen Sirnic, Elizabeth Gombos, Catherine Gombos, Thresa Gombos and Margaret Gross; and brother, John Gombos. 
Surviving are brothers, Steve Gambos of North Huntingdon; and sisters, Veronica Bertozzi, Martha Garlow and Madeline Hamilton, all of North Hunting-don; and several nieces and nephews. 
Friends were received at Joseph F. Ott Funeral Home. Mass was at St. Agnes Church. 
Interment was in Westmoreland County Memorial Park. 

Mann
Glenn G. Mann, 80, of North Huntingdon died Sept. 16, 2001 at the residence of his son, Dr. John M. Mann. 
Born April 27, 1921 in McKeesport, he was a son of John F. and Mollie (Richardson) Mann. A retired Bell Telephone employee, he was a pilot with the 14th Air Force and a member of Lutheran Church of Our Savior. 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. 
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Dorothy Mann; daughter, Mrs. Kevin (Traci) O'Sullivan of Vancouver, BC; son, Dr. John M. Mann of N. Canton, Ohio; and one grandson. 
Friends will be received at the Shirley-Kukich Funeral Home, Inc. Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to9:30 a.m. Services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior with Pastor Mark Fisher officiating. Interment will be at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. 

Filtz
William J. Filtz, 78, of North Huntingdon, died Sept. 13, 2001. 
Born March 24, 1923 in North Huntingdon, he was a son of Lawrence and Margaret (Spurk) Filtz. 
Prior to his retirement, he was a boilermaker for U.S. Steel in Braddock. 
A member of the Church Of The Immaculate Conception and its former Holy Name Society, he was a World War II Army veteran. 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Regis Filtz. 
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Lea (Susin) Filtz; sons, William Filtz Jr. and his wife, Teresa, of Valdosta, Ga. and Thomas G. of North Huntingdon; daughters, Patricia Mower and her husband, William, of McKeesport, Elizabeth of Irwin, Delores Benson and her husband, Gary, of Jeannette, Carol Lichtenfels and her husband, Ken, Ann E. Novak and her husband, Michael, both of North Huntingdon; sisters, Rose Povirk of North Huntingdon and Margaret Gadagno of Waterloo, S.C.; brothers, Raymond of North Huntingdon and Lawrence of East McKeesport; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Friends were received at Joseph F. Ott Funeral Home. Mass was at Church Of The Immaculate Conception. Interment was at Immaculate Conception Ceme-tery. 
Memorials may be sent to UPMC Hospice Development Dept., Medical Arts Building, Suite 400, 3708 Fifth Ave., Pgh. Pa. 15213 or a charity of the donor's choice. 

Garcar
Frank J. Garcar, 86, of North Huntingdon died Aug. 28, 2001. 
Born July 17, 1915, in Spangler, Pa., he was the son of Frank and Mary (Serro) Garcar. He was a retired owner/operator of Garcar Heating and Air Conditioning. 
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served in the 6th Armored Division, European Theater, where he was awarded the Purple Heart. 
He was a member of American Legion Post 359 of Irwin, VFW Post 781 of Irwin, St. Agnes Church and SNPJ Lodge 87 of Herminie. He also played with the Martin Serro Trio in the late 1930s. 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John, Anthony and Leonard Garcar. 
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Angeline (Sladich) Garcar; daughter, Mary and her husband, Dr. Albert Bernath of Danville; grandsons, Michael and Joseph Bernath; and brother Martin Garcar and his wife, Elsie. 
Friends were received at Joseph Nickels Funeral Home. Mass was at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church. Interment was at Westmoreland County Memorial Park. 

Pevornik
Thomas A. Pevornik, 68, of Westmoreland City, died Sept. 10, 2001 in Westmoreland Regional Hospital. 
Born Jan. 2, 1933 in Westmoreland City, he was a son of the late Andrew and Eleanor (Maloy) Pevornik. 
He was a member of the Church Of The Immaculate Conception and St. Joe's Polish Club of Westmoreland City and former member of the Aerie 1671 of Irwin. 
Surviving is an aunt, Katherine Zavora of North Huntingdon and several cousins. 
Friends were received at the Joseph F. Ott Funeral Home. Mass was at the Church Of The Immaculate Conception. 

Vojtko
Lillian (Crystol) Vojtko, 86, of White Oak and formerly of McKeesport, died Sept. 13, 2001. 
Born Sept. 20, 1914 in Latrobe, she was the daughter of Robert G. and Jennie (O'Barto) Crystol Sr. 
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael V. Vojtko; brother, Robert G. "Pooch" Crystol; and sister, Ruby A. "Sis" McLaughlin. 
Surviving are a brother, George F. Crystol of North Versailles, and brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. 
Friends were received at Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home. Mass was at St. Angela Merici Church. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery. 

Turner
Louise V. (Tauber) Turner, 78, of North Versailles, died Sept. 13, 2001. 
Born in Stockdale, Pa., she was the daughter of Otto and Eva (DeShields) Tauber. 
She formerly owned Turners Grocery Store in McKeesport and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and East Allegheny AARP. 
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Turner Sr. 
Surviving are sons, John E. Turner Jr. of North Versailles, Marc Turner of Hempfield, Timothy Turner of North Huntingdon, and Daniel Turner of Baldwin; daughter, Deborah Turner of Trenton, N.J.; sisters, Garnet Wilson and Shirley Cortazzo; eight grandchildren and one great-great grandson. 
Friends were received at Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home. Interment was at Jefferson Memorial Park. 

Derence
Annabelle Derence, 83, of Trafford died Sept. 15, 2001. 
Born July 4, 1918 in Little Rock, Ark., she was a daughter of Oliver and Mary (Seaman) Deemer. 
She retired after 38 years as a sales clerk for Kaufmann's, Monroeville, and was a member of Free Gospel Bible Institute. 
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel S. Derence. 
Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Paul (Virginia) McGechie of Elkhart, Ind., and Dorothyann Bedard of Cleveland; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 
Friends were received at Edwin N. Wolfe Funeral Home, Inc. where the Rev. Chester H. Heath officiated at services. Interment was at the Free Gospel Bible Church cemetery. 
Memorials can be sent to the church at P.O. Box 477, Italy Road, Export, Pa. 15632.