LARRY E. ANSELL
Larry E. Ansell, 53, of Normalville, died Wednesday,
Nov. 17, 1999, in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. He was born March
17, 1946, in Somerset County, a son of Eleanor Ritenour Ansell of Normalville
and the late Charles Ansell. In addition to his father, he was preceded
in death by a brother, William Roger Ansell. In addition to his mother,
he is survived by five brothers, John Ansell and his wife, Patty, of Indian
Head, Ronald Ansell of Pittsburgh, Carl Richard Ansell of Hyattsville,
Md., Clifford Ansell and his wife, Cindy, of Normalville and James Ansell
of Normalville; and four sisters, Sarah ``Dolly'' Mitts and her husband,
Clifford, of Stahlstown, Barbara Sherbondy and her husband, John, of Normalville,
Lillian Denny and Nancy Heidenberg, both of Hyattsville, Md. Friends will
be received in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 711, Melcroft,
Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral services
will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Joe Gray
officiating. Interment will follow in the Scullton Cemetery.
HELEN OLBRISH DABIN
Helen Olbrish Dabin, 78, of Second Street in West
Newton, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital,
Greensburg. She was born Sept. 23, 1921, in Gratztown, a daughter of the
late Walter and Sophia Olbrish. She was a member of the Holy Family Roman
Catholic Church in West Newton and the Catholic Daughters of America, Court
Miriam #1315. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her husband, Alexander Dabin; three brothers, Steve, Frank and Alex Olbrish;
and a sister, Stella Daniecki. She is survived by her son, David Dabin,
of West Newton; a daughter, Linda Boord, and her husband, Les, of Upper
St. Clair; a granddaughter, Erin Boord, of State College; a grandson, Jeff
Boord, at home; and three brothers, John Olbrish of Delmont, and Joseph
and Walter Olbrish, both of West Newton. There will be no viewing. A Funeral
Mass will be celebrated Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the Holy Family Roman Catholic
Church, West Newton, with the Rev. John Regoli as celebrant. Interment
will be in the West Newton Cemetery. Arrangements by RICHARD F. DODSON
FUNERAL HOME, West Newton.
LEONARD M. GRAFF
Leonard M. Graff, 80, of Latrobe, died Sunday,
Nov. 14, 1999, in Latrobe Area Hospital. Born March 29, 1919, in Canonsburg,
he was a son of the late Joseph John Sr. and Margaret Bonfanti Graff. He
retired from J&L Steel in Pittsburgh. He was a World War II veteran,
having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist
Church, Latrobe, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Senior Citizens of St. John's,
and Latrobe Railroad Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded
in death by his wife, Peggy Palmer Graff; five brothers, John, James, Stephen,
Samuel and Phillip Graff; and two sisters, Anna Granata and Mary Graff.
Surviving are his fiancee, Anne M. Koerbel, of Latrobe; a daughter, Mary
Eleanor Lukan, of Midway, Pa.; a brother, Thomas Graff, of West Chester,
Ill.; two sisters, Margaret ``Peggy'' Bell of Houston, Pa., and Freda Puccetti
of Toledo, Ohio; two grandchildren, Sean Lukan and Melissa Lukan, both
of Midway; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received
from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the JOHN
J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. A Funeral Mass
will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church
with the Rev. Thomas Lukac as celebrant. Interment in Unity Cemetery, Unity
Township. Military services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Saturday in the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions
be made to the St. John Building Fund.
ROBERTA STERRETT KEPPLE
Roberta Sterrett Kepple, 79, of New Alexandria,
died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in the Greensburg Nursing and Convalescent
Center. She was born July 9, 1920, in Hunker, the youngest child of the
late Robert Witmer and Sara Dugal Sterrett. She was a member of the Community
United Presbyterian Church of New Alexandria. After graduating from Greensburg
High School in 1937, she attended Indiana College. In 1942, she married
Lloyd S. Kepple, who died in 1993. Along with her parents and husband,
she also was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Abram and Charles
Sterrett, and a sister, Margaret Smith. A devoted mother, she is survived
by three daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Ray Mitchell of Annapolis,
Md., Margaret and Richard Graham of New Alexandria, and Martha and Paul
Zanotto of Crystal Lake, Ill.; two grandsons, Kevin and Adam Graham; and
several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday from 7 to
9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the P. DAVID NEWHOUSE
FUNERAL HOME, on the corner of Church and Washington streets in New Alexandria,
where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Terry J.
Carnahan, pastor of the Community United Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, New Alexandria. The family has
requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the
New Alexandria Public Library.
RONALD H. McDOWELL
Ronald H. McDowell, 56, of Manor, died Wednesday,
Nov. 17, 1999, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Dec. 6, 1942,
in Greensburg, a son of Charles and Helen Davis McDowell of Manor. He was
employed as a mechanic for Beckwith Machine in Blawnox. He was a member
of the Penn Lutheran Church and the International Union #66 of Operating
Engineers. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 34
years, Lorena Raspotnik McDowell; two sons, Ronald S. and wife, Cheryl
McDowell, of North Huntingdon and James E. McDowell of Westmoreland City;
a daughter, Heather L. McDowell, of Pitcairn; a sister, Donna Nedley, of
Harrison City; and five grandchildren, Brian, Brent, Samantha, Megan, and
Kayli McDowell. Friends will be received at the JAMES E. LINDSAY FUNERAL
HOME INC., Main Street, Harrison City, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11
a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert J. Marks officiating. Interment
will follow in Irwin Union Cemetery, Irwin.
PAUL E. PETENBRINK
Paul E. Petenbrink, 81, of North Grove Street,
Scottdale, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in Countryside Rest Home, Mt. Pleasant.
He was born March 29, 1918, in Scottdale, a son of the late Edwin and Clara
Geiger Petenbrink. He was a lifelong member of the Scottdale Church of
Christ and the community of Scottdale. He served his church as a deacon,
elder and Sunday school teacher, and was a member of the Co-Strivers Sunday
school class. Paul was a graduate from Scottdale High School with the Class
of 1937. He served with the U.S. Navy from 1936 to 1940 and the U.S. Navy
Air Force from 1941 to 1945. While in the Navy, he attended the Naval Air
Technical Training School in Chicago, Ill., and the Link Trainers School
in Pensacola, Fla. Paul retired from the U.S. Post Office on May 12, 1973,
after 32 years of service as a mail carrier for the Scottdale area. He
was a life member of the Scottdale VFW Post, Senior Citizens Group of Connellsville
and a member of Branch 84 Postal Union in Pittsburgh. Paul leaves to cherish
his memories, his loving and devoted wife, Donna J. Camlin Petenbrink,
with whom he celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on June 17, 1999;
a daughter, Karen K. Thornblade and her husband, Dr. Edward D. Thornblade,
of Scottdale; two grandchildren, Tracey Belmont and her husband, Dr. Michael
Belmont, of Philadelphia, and Dr. Carl E. Thornblade of San Antonio, Texas;
two brothers, Gilbert Petenbrink and his wife, Hazel, of Christian City,
Ga., and Ray Petenbrink and his wife, Ann, of Fairfield, Ohio; and several
nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by a son, Paul Eugene Petenbrink Jr., who died Sept. 30, 1968; and a brother,
Orlin Mankamyer. Paul's family will receive friends in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL
HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, Friday from 1 to 9 p.m. Funeral
services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with his
pastor, Bob Chambers, officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge
Memorial Park, Pennsville. The family suggests memorials be made to the
Scottdale Church of Christ, in loving memory of Paul E. Petenbrink.
MARY L. PIENCZYKOWSKI
Mary L. Pienczykowski, 79, of McKeesport, passed
away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in the Beverly Manor in Murrysville. Born
Aug. 8, 1920, in Daiseytown, Pa., the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Ignatius Luczak. Wife of the late Edward J. Survived by two daughters,
Mary Frances Hussey of North Versailles and Patty Guy of North Huntingdon
Township; four grandchildren; and a brother, Andrew Luczak, of Braddock.
She was a member of St. Mary's Church, McKeesport, and a former member
of the Christian Mothers at St. Mary's. Friends will be received at the
WILLIAM H. CRAIG FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Versailles Ave., McKeesport, from 2
to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered
Friday at noon in St. Mary's Church. Interment in St. Mary's Parish Cemetery,
White Oak.
VERONICA RISKO
Veronica ``Jean'' Risko, 73, of Smithdale, died
Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, at home. Born Dec. 11, 1925, in Smithdale, she was
a daughter of the late Nick and Helen Sherba Risko. She retired after more
than 40 years as secretary for S&U Oil Co. She was a member of St.
Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Sutersville. She is survived by three
sisters, Mary Davis of Clairton, Julia ``Jay'' DiClaudio of West Newton
and Elizabeth Albert of Washington, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers,
John, Nick and Robert Risko; and two sisters, Anna Floriani and Helen Risko.
Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the J.
WILLIAM McCAULEY JR. FUNERAL HOME INC., West Newton, where a blessing service
will be held Friday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James D. Vasil officiating.
Interment in West Newton Cemetery.
HELEN RITCHEY
Helen Ritchey, 89, of Derry, died Wednesday, Nov.
17, 1999, at Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born May 31, 1910, in Duncansville,
Pa., a daughter of the late Daniel and Minnie Helsel Beegle. She was a
member of the First United Methodist Church of Derry, the Blairsville O.E.S.
Chapter #166, and had been a past worthy matron of the Derry Chapter O.E.S.
Also, she was a member of the Golden Circle Sunday school class and a charter
member of the Derry V.F.D. Ladies Auxiliary. Besides her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence R. Ritchey, on June 26, 1987;
and a son, R. Daniel Ritchey. Survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Beverly)
Cowan, of Derry; her daughter-in-law, Helen M. ``Toosie'' Ritchey, of Whitney;
a brother, Harold Beegle, of Duncansville; a sister, Violet Diehl, of Duncansville;
seven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday from
7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the McCABE FUNERAL
HOME, 300 W. Third Ave., Derry, where services will be conducted Saturday
at 11 a.m. with her pastor, the Rev. David D. Wilson Jr., officiating.
Interment will follow in Coles Cemetery, Derry. Blairsville O.E.S. Chapter
#166 will conduct services Friday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Derry
or the Derry Borough V.F.D.
ELAINE B. ROSS
Elaine B. Ross, 72, of Youngwood, died Tuesday,
Nov. 16, 1999, at Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born
April 20, 1927, in Youngwood, a daughter of the late Paul R. and Huldah
Overdorff Baker. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Youngwood,
and was a deacon and a former secretary of the church. She was a retired
court clerk for the Westmoreland Courthouse; and a member of Presbyterian
Women's Association of Youngwood, Order of Eastern Star #281 of Greensburg,
and the Hempfield Garden Club. She is survived by her husband of 49 years,
James W. Ross; a daughter, Diane Ross Buchman and husband, Richard, of
Greensburg; a son, James F. ``J.R.'' Ross and wife, Judy, of Greensburg;
two beloved granddaughters, Allison E. Ross and Jessica R. Buchman; a brother,
Charles Baker and wife, Rosemary, of Ruffsdale; and several nieces and
nephews. Friends will be received Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
at the C. RICHARD McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Youngwood, where service
will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dennis J. Hoffman officiating.
Interment Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Greensburg. Eastern Star service
Thursday at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions to the First Presbyterian Church
Capital Fund.
DOROTHY FOLK SALKA
Dorothy Folk Salka, 63, of Bunola, Pa., passed
away Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born May
12, 1936, in Frostburg, Md., a daughter of Ruth Mason Folk of Bunola and
the late Clarence Nelson Folk. She was a member of the Clairton Sportsmen's
Club. Survived by her husband, Theodore Salka Sr.; four sons, Theodore
Salka Jr. of Bunola, Rod and James Salka, both of Bunola, and Robert Salka
of Forward Township; three sisters, Selina Peterson of Bunola, Sharon Fine
of Bunola, and Nancy Williams of Bunola; two brothers, Robert Folk and
Carl Folk Sr., both of Bunola; three grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 Second
St., Elizabeth, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Blessing will be
offered Friday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Dennis Colamarino
officiating. Interment to follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township.
CHARLES W. SKERO JR.
Charles W. Skero Jr., 91, of East Vine Street,
Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in the Harmon House, Mt. Pleasant.
He was born March 15, 1908, in Tarrs, a son of the late Charles W. (Skiera)
Skero Sr. and Josephine Pieczynski Skero. Charles was a longtime member
of Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant, and the Mt. Pleasant
community. He was a member of the Kosciuszko Club, Mt. Pleasant, and the
U.M.W.A. Charles was a coal miner for Leisenring No. 3 and Gates Mines
with a total of 25 years of service. Charles leaves to cherish his memories
his loving and devoted children, Dolores J. Komenda of Scottdale, Kenneth
F. Skero and his wife, Stella, of Newton Falls, Ohio, and Bernard P. Skero
and his wife, Mary Jo, of Sharon, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren;
two brothers, Bernard Skero of York, England, and Joseph Skero of Carson
City, Nev.; and a sister, Josephine Hribal, of Mt. Pleasant. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Cich) Cheek
Skero, who died July 17, 1975; a son, Charles Skero III; three brothers,
Alec, Edward and Frank Skero; and two sisters, Anastasia Skero and Frances
Vasbinder, who died in May of 1995. Charles' family will receive friends
in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale,
Thursday from 1 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held Friday at 9:15
a.m. in the funeral home, followed by his Funeral Mass to be celebrated
at 10 a.m. in Transfiguration R.C. Church, Mt. Pleasant, with the Rev.
Robert M. Washko as celebrant. Interment will follow in Transfiguration
R.C. Parish Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant.
GARRETT W. SWENSON
Garrett W. Swenson, 67, of Hilton Head Island,
S.C., died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at the Sterling House in Hilton Head
Island. He was born June 3, 1932, in Greensburg, and was a son of the late
Otto E. and Eloise Dawson Swenson. He moved to Hilton Head Island in 1988
from East Northport, N.Y. He was a 1962 graduate of Duquesne University
and 1969 graduate of Dickinson Law School. He was a pharmacist and attorney.
At the time of his retirement, he was senior attorney and director of Worldwide
Corporate Regulatory Affairs of American Home Products Corp. in New York.
He was a Navy/Marine Corps veteran and served as a hospitalman in the Fleet
Marine Force. He was a 3rd Degree Knight of Our Lady of Queenship Knights
of Columbus Council in Camp Hill, Pa., a 4th Degree Knight of Bishop Shannahan
K. of C. Council in Harrisburg, and past president of the Holy Name Society.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanore O'Connell Swenson; four sons, Garrett
W. Swenson Jr. of Coram, N.Y., David O. Swenson of Alpharetta, Ga., Eric
O. Swenson of Tustin Ranch, Calif., and Richard F. Swenson of Kennesaw,
Ga.; a daughter, Rebecca E. Swenson of Chestnut Hill, Mass.; two brothers,
Robert D. Swenson and Richard O. Swenson, both of Irwin; a sister, Suzanne
E. Swenson of Irwin; and three grandchildren, Timothy, Anne and Cassie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St.
Francis Catholic Church, Hilton Head Island, with the Rev. Michael McCafferty
officiating. Interment will be in the St. Francis Columbarium. The family
suggests that those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American
Heart Association, P.O. Box 23407, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925. The ISLAND
FUNERAL HOME, Hilton Head Island, S.C., is in charge of arrangements.
BENEDICT J. WUJS
Benedict J. Wujs, 74, of Rear Smithfield Street,
Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born May 5, 1925, in Scottdale, a son of the late John T. and Clara
Chiehaich Wujs. Ben was Catholic by faith and a longtime resident of the
Mt. Pleasant community. He was a retired welder for Iron Works of Kansas
City with 35 years of service. Ben was a member of the armed forces, serving
with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was a member of the
Scottdale VFW Post and the Boilermakers Union. Ben is survived by the following
brothers and sisters: Thomas Wujs and his wife, Frances, of Scottdale,
John Wujs of Scottdale, Ann Wujs of Philadelphia and Joan Wujs of Philadelphia;
and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by two sisters, Julie Wujs, who died in 1992, and Marie
Schraishuhn; and two brothers, Stanley Wujs, who died in 1996, and Steve
Wujs. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family
and are under the direction of the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W.
Pittsburgh St., Scottdale. The family suggests memorials be made to St.
John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Building Fund, Scottdale, in memory
of Benedict J. Wujs.
ROSEANN G. (HENSBERGER) ANDRIECHACK
Roseann G. (Hensberger) Andriechack, 75, of Yukon,
died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, at Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg.
She was born Jan. 27, 1924, in Yukon, a daughter of the late Andrew Sr.
and Rose (Pastor) Hensberger. Mrs. Andriechack was a homemaker. Her memberships
included Seven Dolors Roman Catholic Church, Yukon, and the Seven Dolors
Christian Mothers. Mrs. Andriechack, ``Roseann,'' is survived by her husband
of 51 years, John Andriechack; a son, Gerard J. and his wife, Cindy, of
Yukon; a granddaughter, Jennifer Rae; and a brother, Andrew R. ``Junior''
Hensberger Jr. of Yukon. Friends will be received at the JOSEPH W. NICKELS
FUNERAL HOME INC., Herminie, Tuesday from 7 to 9 and Wednesday from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m.
in Seven Dolors R.C. Church, Yukon, with Father Thomas W. Rogers as celebrant.
Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery. The Seven Dolors Christian
Mothers will meet at the funeral home Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. The Andriechack
family is accepting flowers, and also suggests memorials to the Seven Dolors
R.C. Church, Center Street, Yukon, PA 15698.
CLARA BEATTY
Clara ``Susie'' Beatty, 72, of Monroeville, on
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999. Wife of the late Edgar E. Beatty; dear mother of
Mark A. Beatty of Monroeville and Susan M. Hasten of St. Louis, Mo.; dear
grandmother of Jeremy, Cara, Katie and Lyndsey; and sister of Jean Dzendzel,
Betty Byerly, Lottie Elias, Alice Akins, Alvin Shearer and the late William
Shearer. Friends may call at GENE VAN HORN'S MONROEVILLE GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL
HOME, Beatty Road at Route 48 North, Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services at the Crossroads Presbyterian Church Friday
at 10:30 a.m.
JOSEPH D. BROWNE III
Joseph D. Browne III, of Baldwin Borough, on Monday,
Nov. 15, 1999. Beloved husband of Corinne O. (Cherry); and father of Linda
A. Paul, Brenda J. Zampini, Michael J. Browne of Dallas, Texas, Patrick
E. Browne, Thomas J. Browne of Gray, Tenn., William F. Browne, Kathleen
M. McNaughton and Joanne L. Reeves. Also survived by 16 grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, a great-niece and a great-nephew. Brother of James J.
Browne, Edward K. Browne and Mary Stone. Friends were received Tuesday
7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the GRIFFITH MORTUARY
INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, Broughton-Curry-South Park Township. Funeral
prayer Thursday at noon with Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angels Church
at 12:30 p.m. Interment private. Family requests donations to University
of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Office of Development, UPCI, 3471 Fifth
Ave., Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
WILMA L. GALL
Wilma L. Gall, 86, of Pleasant Hills, on Monday,
Nov. 15, 1999. A member of the Allegheny General Nurses Association Alumni.
Beloved sister of Esther Anderson; and aunt of Judith Maurhoff. Also survived
by many other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday
at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant
Hills, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Entombment Jefferson
Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church.
JULIA M. GOODNIGHT
Julia M. Goodnight, 89, of Jeannette, formerly
of Turtle Creek, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in the Baldock Health Care
Centre, North Huntingdon. She was born July 4, 1910, a daughter of the
late Matthew and Mary Norkus Zellonis. She was a member of the Ascension
Church of Jeannette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death
by two brothers, Joseph and John Zellonis; two sisters, Mary Kosis and
Madalyn Lockwood; and two grandsons, Kenneth and Christopher Long. She
is survived by her husband, H. Kenneth Goodnight; a daughter, Linda Woloshun
and her husband, John, of Jeannette; a son, Donald Long and his wife, Diane,
of Murrysville; four grandchildren, Terance Woloshun of Hempfield Township,
Jeremy Woloshun of Grapeville, Pamela Long of Shorewood, Wis., and Heather
Long of Murrysville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received
at the JOHN V. GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 228 N. Second St., Jeannette,
beginning Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated
Friday at 10 a.m. in the Ascension Church, Jeannette. Interment will follow
in the Braddock Catholic Cemetery, Braddock Hills.
BRUNO KMIECIAK
Bruno ``Bazz'' Kmieciak, 86, of Everson, died
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at Integrated Health Service of Greater Pittsburgh,
Greensburg. He was born Nov. 24, 1912, in Everson Valley, a son of the
late Albert, who died Nov. 14, 1950, and Sophia Rogalinski Kmieciak, who
died Dec. 13, 1917. Bazz was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic
Church, Everson, and a former member of the church choir for several years.
He was a retired welder for Uptegraff Manufacturing Co., Scottdale, with
over 35 years of service and served as shop steward for several years.
Bazz was a member and past treasurer for the F.O.E. Scottdale and former
board member for Scottdale Joint School District and Southmoreland School
District for 17 years. He was a high school sports enthusiast and member
of the Southmoreland School Board Athletic Committee. Bazz valued education,
was a lifelong learner, and enjoyed being a public servant for others.
He was a clarinetist in the award-winning Scottdale Thomas A. Lewellyn
Post American Legion Band in 1934. Bazz leaves to cherish his memories,
his loving and devoted children, a daughter, Sharyn M. Kmieciak of Everson
and Randy Kmieciak and wife, Tammy, of Everson; two grandchildren, Randi
Jo and Bradley David Kmieciak, both of Everson; a sister, Sophia ``Sarah''
Selemon of Scottdale; and number of nieces and nephews. In addition to
his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary
Elizabeth Soltis Kmieciak, who died April 6, 1992; six sisters, Clara Tager,
who died Feb. 18, 1980, Sally Johnson, who died in 1978, Josephine T. Parfitt,
who died Dec. 6, 1988, Edna and Mary Kmieciak, both in their youth, Dorothy
Siwula, who died Aug. 3, 1992; and a brother, Watson Kmieciak, who died
Nov. 26, 1982. Bazz's family received friends in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL
HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
and will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing
service will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed
by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph R.C. Church,
Everson, with the Rev. Joseph L. Sredzinski and the Rev. Dennis A. Bogusz
as concelebrants. Interment to follow in St. Joseph R.C. Parish Cemetery,
Everson. A parish wake service will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. in the funeral
home.
GARY J. SOYKA
Gary J. ``Guffey'' Soyka, 43, of Sutersville,
died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in Jeannette District Memorial Hospital, as
a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born March
7, 1956, in Greensburg, a son of John and Martha Foster Soyka of Sutersville.
He was a dog trainer and animal lover, a ``Jack of all trades and master
of most.'' He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and a 1975 graduate of Yough
High School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Jarett
Soyka-Laudadio of Jeannette; three brothers, John ``Jerry'' and wife, Barb,
of Miami Beach, Fla., Jeff of Atlanta, Ga., and Ricky and wife, Vickie,
of Monessen; and a sister, Cheryl Soyka Menser and husband, Greg, of Bovard.
Also several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, many friends,
and a loving and caring dog, Mariah. He was preceded in death by his paternal
grandparents, John and Alice Soyka and maternal grandparents, John and
Maggie Foster. Friends will be received Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the J. WILLIAM McCAULEY JR. FUNERAL HOME
INC., West Newton, where a service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with
the Rev. Darrel Evans officiating. Interment West Newton Cemetery.
V. REGINA OSTER STEVENSON
V. Regina Oster Stevenson, 80, of Mt. Pleasant,
died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
She was born Sept. 26, 1919, in Bedford County, a daughter of the late
Hugh and Florence Elliott Oster. Prior to her retirement, she was employed
as a transportation manager at the Mark Lines Bus Co. After retirement,
she worked as a volunteer for the Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. For many
years, she was an accomplished amateur bowler and also enjoyed gardening
and cross-stitching. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death
by her husband, Dale Stevenson, in 1984; and three brothers, Alvin, Hugh
and John Oster. Survived by two daughters, Cynthia Stevenson of Norvelt
and Dawn Hall of Mt. Pleasant; the light of her life, her grandson, Garrett
Hall of Lake Wylie, S.C.; and a sister, Reta Brown of Mt. Pleasant. Friends
will be received at the JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, Norvelt, Wednesday
from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 9 p.m. Her funeral service will
be held in the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Kevin Brown
officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Joy Cemetery, Star Route, Mt.
Pleasant. Sandra L. Hoffer, funeral director.
WAYNE L. WATSON
Wayne L. Watson, 77, of Jeannette, died Tuesday,
Nov. 16, 1999, in Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Township. He was born Sept.
25, 1922, in Jeannette, a son of the late Walter and Ora May King Watson.
He was previously employed by Al's Bargain Center in Jeannette. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Peterson; and
three brothers, Warren, Willis and Laird Watson. He is survived by a son,
Jason Watson of Jeannette; two brothers, Glenn Watson and his wife, Ann,
of Greensburg and Merle Watson and his wife, Doris, of Jeannette; and numerous
nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the MASON-GELDER FUNERAL
HOME INC., 201 N. First St., Jeannette, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home
with the Rev. Mark A. Wallace officiating. Interment will follow in Brush
Creek Cemetery, Hempfield Township. |
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