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1 GOry a a a a a a a a a PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE I SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1998 D-7 othy Riesmeyer, Jean Bigler, Nancy Scott, and Linda Nichols; sister of Katie O'Brien; also six grand and two great-grandchildren. Friends received at McDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC. 238 Crowe Mars on Sunday 2-9 PM. Service Monday at 10:30 AM. Memorials may be made to Quality EMS, 222 Brickyard Mars, PA 16046.

NOVOGRADAC CAROL (LUNZ) OBITUARIES from Page D-6 KRALY IRENE CIRBUS on Friday, December 18, 1998, of Forestville, MD, formerly of Rankin; beloved wife of the late Edward; mother of Susan Vanhorenbeck, Rita Parsons both of MD, Kathleen Brooks of SC, Edward Kraly of Alliquipa and Kenneth Kraly of, Braddock; sister of Vincent, Frank and Paul Cirbus; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Friends received Mon. 2-4 7-9 PM. at JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOME 107 Fourth Rankin.

Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM. in the Word of God Parish-St. Barnabus Church, Swissvale. LANSEL HOWARD W. On Friday, December 18, 1998, Howard W.

Lansel; husband of Florence Mikelones Lansel of Ross brother of Meryl Lansel; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Sunday at theH.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Perry Highway, Perrysville where services will be held on Monday at 11 AM. Mr.

Lansel was a member of the 8th Air Force during WW and was stationed in England. LEONARD SR. JOSEPH F. "JOE" On Saturday, December 19, 1998, Joe, age 76 of Monroeville; son of the late Constantine and Mary Agnes (Moyer) Leonard; beloved husband of 56 years to Mary A. (Ciao) Leonard; dear father of John R.

(Michele) Leonard LTC US Joseph F. (Trish) Leonard Jr. and the late Gregory Leonard; grandfather of Lawrence Paul, Clayton, Mary, Katie, Morgan, John Jr. Ashley and Alexander Leonard: brother of Velma Mrdienovich, Ruth Bacco, Isabelle LaRue, Rose Uchnar, Theresa Rawson, Mary Alma Sullivan, Edward, Clair, Carl and the late Martin Leonard; also several nieces and nephews. Friends received ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Wilmerding, Monday Noon-9 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Mass in St. Jude the Apostle Church on Wednesday at 12 noon. LEWIS JUNE MARIE On Friday, December 18, 1998, June Marie Lewis, formerly of Perrytown Place, Ross mother of Marcia Goyke, Cathy Norchi, Charles D. and James A. Lewis; sister of Ernest Herr of NC and William Herr of VA; also survived by eight grandchildren.

Friends received Sunday 7-9 PM. and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 7720 Perry Hwy. Mass of Christian Burial in St.

Teresa Church on Tuesday at 10 AM. LONICK WALTER G. 79, of Atlasburg, on Thursday, December 17, 1998 in AGH; son of the late Charles and Anna Ostroski Lonick; husband of Josephine Baic Lonick: father of Gregg of Slovan, Dean of Lowell, MI, Robert of Slovan, Richard of McMurray, Marsha Buyny of Moon brother of Anthony Lonick of Ocala, FL, Shirley Capozzoli of Weirton, WV and Laura Robb of VA; grandfather of Saundra Jo, Elizabeth Anne, Amanda Sue, Joseph Dean-Walter, Nichole Lynn, Bryanna Jo Lonick and Krysten Buyny. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Sunday at the HAYDEN-TAUCHER FUNERAL HOME, 23 Erie Mine Burgettestown.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM, Monday, December 21st at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Burgettestown with the Rev. Richard J. Tusky as celebrant. Interment in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery where full military rites will be conducted. LYNCH BERNARD J.

SR. 85, On Thurs. Dec. 17, 1998, of Baldwin Boro. Husband of the late Regina E.

Lynch. Father of Caroline Wright, Patricia Barone, Marie Willard, Bernard Norma Los, Marlene Saxe, Edward Edith Lynch. Also survived by 18 grandchildren; three great grandchildren. And loving friend Lois Carrico. Friends received at the JOHN F.

SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Brownsville Road, 2-4 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Mon. morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Albert The Great Church at 10 a.m.

MALLEY UnO JOHN F. SR. "PUDDY" Age 94, of Lebanon, PA, formerly of Sharpsburg, on Saturday, December 19, 1998; husband of the late Anna (Matasich); beloved father of Ella Lavia, Kathleen Jessen, and John Malley, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; brother of Ralph Malley, Grace Pflumm and the late Regis and Edward Malley; also surviving are nieces and nephews. Mr. Malley was a retired police officer for the Boro of Sharpsburg, was a lifetime member of the F.O.P., a life member of the Sharpsburg Knights of Columbus.

Friends received TUESDAY from 12 noon to 9 PM. at the WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, Corner of Main and Ninth Sts. Sharpsburg. Funeral Mass Wed. at 10 AM.

in Madonna of Jerusalem Church. Parish Vigil, Tues. at 2 PM. MANG GERALDINE M. (KNOBLOCH) On Saturday, December 19, Geraldine M.

(Knobloch) Mang, 67, of O'Hara formerly Bellevue; wife of the late Alfred Mang; beloved mother of Debra Bernesser, Christine Primrose, Alice Thompson of CA, Ron and Arthur Mang; sister of the late Arthur Knobloch; also survived by nine grandchildren. Friends received Sun. 7-9 PM. and Mon. 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, A PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE AWARD FIRM, 460 Lincoln Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of the Assumption, Tues. 11:30 AM. Mrs.

Mang was an employee of Goodwill Industries. MARKOVICS J. Age 74; of Hampton died on Thursday, Dec. 17, 1998; husband of Catherine M. (Kelleher) Markovics; step-father of Karen Baker, Fran Kerr, Kenneth Hutzler, and William Hutzler; brother of Ann Bentley and Margaret Cwiklinski.

Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998 from 2-4 7-9 PM at KING FUNERAL HOME, INC. Rte 8 at 2841 Woodland Cir, Allison Park, PA. FUneral Mass will be 9:30 am in St. Catherine of Sweden R.C.

Church, Wildwood, PA. MADAMS THOMAS A. On Saturday, December 19, 1998, age 56, of East McKeesport; son of the late William and Cecelia McAdams; father of Mike, Marina, Mark and Martin McAdams; brother of William J. and James F. and Mary Ann Bussy; grandfather of Zach; also nieces and a nephew.

Friends received Sunday 7-9 PM. and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. at JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOME 433 Greensburg Rt. 30, East McKesport.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tues. at 10 A AM. at St. Robert Bellarmine, East McKeesport. McCALL, S.C.

SISTER M. AGNITA Age 94, died at Jeanette District Memorial Hospital, Saturday, December 19, 1998. Preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Margaret (Fullerton) McCall; five sisters, Isabelle, Anne, Mary, Margaret and Sister Mary Jude McCall, S.C.; five brothers, Harry, Frank, Peter, Thomas and Joseph; also survived by nieces and nephews. Sister M. Agnita ministered to children as an elementary school teacher, primarily in the Pittsburgh area, for 56 years.

Friends received Sunday, December 20 21, 1998, 1-7 p.m. in Doran Hall, Mt. Thor Rd. (accessible from Rt. 130 only), Greensburg, PA.

Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, December 21, 1998, at 7 p.m. in Queen of Peace Chapel, Doran Hall. Burial in Sisters' Cemetery, Seton Hill, Greensburg, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Charity, DePaul Center, Mt. Thor Greensburg, PA 15601.

MEIER MARY L. (MARGARET) Of Brookline, on Wednesday December 16, 1998. Wife of the late Herman beloved mother of Elizabeth Heigl of Ingram, and the late Gustave A. and Herman C. Meier; also ten grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren.

Friends may call at FRANK F. DE BOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1065 Brookline 561-0380, Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service Monday at 11 a.m. in St.

Mark Lutheran Church, Brookline. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Mark Church, Glenarm Avenue and Brookline PA 15226. MILLER J. WARD On Saturday, December 19, 1998, age 57, of Greenfield; beloved husband of the late Mary Lou (Kettler); father of John Ward, Patrick and Kevin Miller; son of Alice (Ward) and the late Henry Miller; brother of Paul, Marilyn Donald and Dennis Miller; also survived by six grandchildren.

Friends will be received in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. Funeral Tuesday at 11:30 AM. with funeral Mass in St. Rosalia Church at 12 noon.

Visitation with the family Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. MOORE JAMES W. Of Mt. Oliver on Dec. 15, 1998; James W.

Moore; beloved husband of Enid Heron Moore; father of James R. Moore and Glennis L. Rozeck; brother of Jane Moore of Carrick; Earl of Florida and Thomas Moore of NJ; also survived by 2 grandchildren. Private Funeral Services Mon. Dec.

21, 1998 at 2 pm. Everyone please meet Birmingham Cemetery, Carrick. Donations will gratefully be recieved for the Salvation Army. MORGANO CHARLES J. On Dec.

19, 1998, age 99; husband of the late Anna R. Morgano; beloved father of Vincent Morgano of FL, Anna Hollis, Josephine Walker and Caroline Giancola of NV; brother of Jennie DiCecco and the late Samuel Joseph Morgano, and Anna Tantanella; also survived by eight grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Visiting hours Sun. 7- 9 p.m. and Mon.

2-4 7-9 p.m. WM. SLATER SONS, INC. Virginia Ave. and Kearsage Mt.

Washington. Funeral Mass Tues. at 10 a.m. in St. Pamphilus Church.

NICHOLS SARAH E. Suddenly on Friday, December 1998, 18, 1998, age 82, of Mars, formerly of age McCandless wife of the late. of Harry W. Nichols; mother of Dor- SCATTAREGIA WILLIAM V. Of Mt.

Lebanon, on Saturday, December 19, 1998; beloved husband of Geneva Scattaregia; father of Amy, Cecile, Bill, Tom, Mary Lynn and the late Minette; brother of Pete Angelo Joseph R. and the late Frank A. and Mary F. Scattaregia; also survived by 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the LAUGHLIN FUNERAL HOME, 222 Washington Mt.

Lebanon SUNDAY 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Bernard Church, Mon. at 10 AM. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum.

Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 300 6th Ste. 260-M, PA 15222 or St. Bernards Angel Fund, 311 Washington PA 15228. On December 17, 1998, of Troy Hill, in her 59th year, beloved wife of John Novogradac; daughter of Mrs. Anna Lunz; mother of Robert Michaels, Sandra Fafata, Patricia Blum; stepmother of Jay and Wayne Novogradac and Cheryl Frick, Paula Novogradac and Dottie Stieger; sister of Kathy Turner; grandmother of Alexandria Blum and Jonathan Blum; also one niece, Tracey Turner.

Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-4 7- 9 p.m. at the OSCAR MILLER FUNERAL HOME, Troy Hill. Funeral Mass, St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Monday, 11 a.m. Member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post Memorials to St.

Michael Church. PFEFFER RICHARD A. On Saturday, December 19, 1998, of Millvale; survived by his wife, Elizabeth Brown Pfeffer; daughter, Linda Cupka; son-in-law, Edward Cupka; sister, Eileen Fisher; grandchildren, Brian, Jessica and Joshua. Mr. Pfeffer was predeceased by his parents, Richard Elizabeth Koelsch Pfeffer, and a sister, Elizabeth Spisak.

Member of Holy Spirit Parish, Ushers Club, U.F.C.I. Local 23 and VFW Post 118. Friends will be received Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at SPERLING FUNERAL HOME, 123 North Millvale. Funeral Mass on Wednesday in Holy Spirit Church at 10 a.m.

RETTINGER HERBERT P. 76 of McKees Rocks on Thursday, December 17, 1998. Beloved companion of Leona Mahoney. Brother of Mildred Perenic, Howard, Wilbert, Harry and the late Lawrence, Edward and Leonard Rettinger. Brother in law of Frances Rettinger.

Uncle of Larry T. Rettinger, Patricia Hofmeier and Duane Derwanik. Friends were invited to call Friday at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL 323 Second Carnegie. Blessing Service was held on Saturday.

RITTENHOUSE GERALDINE L. (ADKINS) Age 50, on Thursday, December 17, 1998, of South Park. Wife of Edward L. Rittenhouse; mother of Jon Place and Tonya Gatalski; stepmother of Denise Anthony and Edward Rittenhouse, daughter of Adele and the late Boyd Adkins; sister of Rosemarie Dunn, and James E. Adkins; grandmother of Christopher and Joshua.

Friends received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Friday 7-9 and Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 AM. RIVERS DR. RICKEY LEE Age 33, of Carrollton, GA, passed away Saturday morning, December 19, 1998, at his residence. Dr.

Rivers was born January 25, 1965, in Carroll County, son of Damon Earl Rivers and Mary Joell Fauraud Rivers. He was a member of Whitesburg Christian Church, and was employed as a Biophysicist in the Kidney (Renal) Division at the University of Pittsburgh. He graduated from West Georgia College, the Medical University of South Carolina, and did graduate work at the University of Indianapolis the University of Pittsburgh. Survivors include his parents, Damon Brenda Rivers of Carrollton, and Mary Joell Rivers of Angoulene, France; maternal grandmother, Odette Fauraud of Angoulene, France; two sisters, Sabrina Hicks of Carrollton and Kim Butler of Lithia Springs, GA; four brothers, Jerry Rivers of Douglasville, GA, Neal Whitlock of Bowdon, GA, Steve Whitlock of Villa Rica, GA, and Norman Whitlock of Bowdon; also surviving is one niece and six nephews. Dr.

Rivers was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Emmett Ruth Rivers and maternal grandfather, EtMond Fauraud. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. from MARTIN HIGHTOWER HERITAGE CHAPEL, with minister Caryl Strange officiating and music rendered by Miss Angie Knight. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: James Rivers, Gary Rivers, Floyd Rivers, Nelson Collins, Nathan Collins and Keith Rivers. Interment will follow in the New Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery.

Those desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to Peachtree Hospice, 3600 Dekalb Technology Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30340. Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton has charge of the arrangements. ROBINSON GARY T. Age 54, of Scott on Wednesday, December 16, 1998; father of Christopher Robinson; brother of Betty Sorrentino and Carole Schinn; beloved son of the late E.P. (Pete) and Iva Lou.

Friends may call at LAUGHLIN FUNERAL HOME, 222 Washington Mt. Lebanon, SUNDAY from 2 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Graveside service on Monday at 1 p.m.

in Mt. Marris Cemetery, Weston, WV. St. Clair. Private interment Mt.

St. Macrina, Uniontown, PA. A memorial service will be held Sunday, 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs.

Soroka was a graduate of Kent State University with a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education; she actively competed in various local sporting events, including tennis, paddle tennis and various Pittsburgh road races. She was active in the Upper St. Clair community, including pastpresident of the Upper St. Clair Junior Womens Club; a member of St.

Gregory Byzantine Catholic Church, Upper St. Clair Womens Club and many other Pittsburgh organizations. Elaine was also widely recognized in the Real Estate profession, winning numerous awards, during her 10 year career with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, including the Sales Leader in the Upper St. Clair Office for the past five years. In lieu of flowers donations in the memory of Elaine Soroka can be made to Sisters of St.

Basil, Mt. St. Macrina, 500 West Main Box 878, Uniontown, PA 15401 Attention Sr. Ruth Plante. SROKA FRANK S.

Age 70, suddenly on Saturday, December 19, 1998; husband of Ruth E. Boeltz Sroka; father of Frank S. Ill, Gary F. and Diane C. UNITED STATES Scherer; brother of POSTAL Paul Sroka, Jack Sroka, Martha Kuzmovich, Dolores Kearnz, Anna Johnston, Marie Gallagher and the late Genevieve Repasky and Harry Sroka; pappy of Frank Brandi, Chelsea, Kristen, Nicole and Lindsey.

Visitation Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. at BORON FUNERAL HOME, 1719 Brownsville Road Relatives and friends invited to attend his funeral Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Liturgy in St. Basil Church at 10 AM. STEELE WILLIAM On December 11, 1998, William (Bill) age 76 of Harrisburg, PA formerly of Pittsburgh.

He is survived by his daughter Martha of Boston, sons Dr. Timothy of CA and Bradley of Boston; his mother Hildur of Whitehall, brother Jim of Monroeville, Paul of Staunton, VA. Memorial Services Saturday December 19th in Harrisburg, PA. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund. STERGIOS VIRGINIA E.

(GILBREATH) Age 91, of Hampton died on Friday, December 18, 1998. She is the mother of Jeanne C. (Cantwell) Pleva and William James Cantwell; grandmother of eight. Preceded in death by her husbands, Clifford E. Cantwell and James Stergios; also her son, Dale Cantwell.

A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, January 2, 1999, at 2 p.m. in Regency Hall Nursing Home. Arrangements by KING FUNERAL HOME, INC. Rte 8 at 2841 Woodland Cir, Allison Park, PA. Family requests contributions be directed to: Regency Hall Nursing Home, 9399 Babcock Allison Park, PA 15101.

SZOSTAK HELEN (BOCK) Of Forest Hills, on Friday, December 18, 1998, she was a member and volunteer with the Forest Hills Senior Citizens Center; wife of the late Matthew C. Szostak; mother of Matthew J. of Penn Hills, Barb Scarpelli of Monroeville, Richard C. (Sandy) of Level Green and Robert of Mamont; sister of Joseph Bock and Andrew Bock, both of Monroeville; grandmother of eight; greatgrandmother of seven. Friends may call 7-9 p.m.

Saturday and 2-4 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Avenue At Cable, East (412-824-8800). Mass of Christian burial in St. Maurice Church, Monday, 10 a.m.

TESTA FLORENCE MAY 74, of Pittsburgh, on Friday, December 18, 1998; daughter of the late Pearl (Courson) and Angelo; sister of Laura Rose (Liski) Butts and Arthur Testa; also survived by four nieces and three nephews. Private interment at Headrick's Cemetery in Conemaugh, PA. Arrangements by MAURICE. THOMAS MABLE B. On Thursday, December 17, 1998, Mable age 99, formerly of McKees Rocks; wife of the late Norris D.

Jeff" Thomas; beloved mother of Janet Havern, Claire Sutton, Irma Zwikl, Glenna Taylor and the late Florence Thomas; also 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Friends received at STOVER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 534 Island Avenue, McKees Rocks SUNDAY 3 and 7-9 PM. where funeral service will be Mon. at 11 AM.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Senior Care St. Joseph's, 5324 Penn 15224. UNGERMAN MADELINE E. (WEBER) Age 80, of Troy Hill, on Friday, December 18, 1998; beloved wife the late John Ungerman; father of Geraldine Puharic and Maxine Pusateri; sister of Margaret Duermeyer and Anna Mae Beeson and the late Fr. Theodore Weber, Edward and Norbert Weber; survived by 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Friends received 2-9 PM. Monday at the ROBERT D. HUGHES FUNERAL HOME Lowrie Gardner Troy Hill. Mass of Christian Burial in Most Holy Name Church, Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Friends and members of Christian Mothers invited.

WARD BALLARD E. On Dec. 18, 1998 of Dravosburg; husband of Diana Ward; son of the late B. Ernest and Alice Ward. Brother of Lucy Eads.

Funeral Services will be held on Dec. 23, at 3:30 pm at St. John's of the Cross Lutheran Church in Dravosburg. Arrangements by" the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME WATTERSON VIVIAN Of Monroeville on Dec.

18, 1998; age 71; beloved husband of Dolores father of Carol Koebler, Debbie Beighey and the late Gary and Charles Schantz; 2 grandchildren; brother of Dorothy Campini and Ray Schantz and the late Jackie Shannon; son of the late Charles and Nettie. Service Officer of the American Legion of Monroeville, Deputy Commander of District of the American Legion 40 8, Vorture Locale 1607 also VFW of Plum. Friends received at GENE H. CORL FUNERAL CENTER OF MONROEVILLE. 4335 Northern Pike (1 block east of Mosside Blvd.Route 48).

Visitation 7-9 Sat. 2-4 7-9 Sun. where Services will be held Mon. 10:30 am. Corl Family Directors (412) 372-2100 SCHMITT PHILIP J.

SCHANTZ EDWARD C. Age 85, of Reserve on Wed. Dec. 16, 1998; beloved husband Meryl (Elmeier) Schmitt; father of Betty Lou Burke, Phyllis Gramc, Philip R. Schmitt, Elaine Melodia, Sharon Lepore; brother of Betty McAndrews; survived by 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.

Friends received 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday Sunday ROBERT D. HUGHES FUNERAL HOME Lowrie Gardner Troy Hill. Mass of Christian Burial in Most Holy Name Church Monday 10 a.m. Friends members of National Assoc.

of Letter Carriers invited. SCHRAMM ERWIN G. Of Phoenix AZ, formerly of the North Hills, on Dec. 16, 1998; husband of Beverly Kerr Schramm; father of Patty Gerber and Darlene Joyce; grandfather of Jim, Kimberly and Timothy Joyce and Kelley and Jeff Gerber; stepfather of Mrs. Robert (Terri) Goodwald and Mark Kerr, stepgrandfather of Tracie Ostoffie and Mark Kerr, brother of Miriam Moat and the late Erna Bentz.

Friends will be received Sat. 7-9 and Sun. 2-4 7-9 PM at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Mt. Royal Glenshaw. Service in the Ascension Lutheran Church, Peebles McCandless, on Monday at 11 AM.

SCIGLIANO EUGENE C. On Thursday, December 17, 1998, age 60, of West View; beloved husband of Janice (Barnhart); father of Kelly and Jerry Kitterly Tracy and James Iliff; grandfather of lan and Chloe Iliff; brother of Rocko Scigliano, Marie Sperduto and Gilda DiVencenzo. Preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Rose. No visitation. Interment private.

Family suggests donations to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 555 Grant Suite 425, Pgh, PA 15219. Arrangements by SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, West View. SMITH FLORENCE (HOCKENBERGER) On Fri. Dec. 4, 1998, of Hallandale, FL, Mrs.

Smith was born in Pgh, and was Worthy Matron, Hollywood FI Chapter 150 Order of Eastern Star in 1966. She is survived by Husband Bob Smith and two sons James Bradford Smith; one brother Edward Hockenberger, and three sisters Shirley Schmitt, Doris Lynch and Dorothy Lucas. Arrangements were held in Hallandale, FL Dec. 7. SMITH JACK T.

"SHORTY" Of Lincoln Place, on December 18, 1998; beloved husband of Rosie M. Smith for 48 years; beloved father of Jack T. Smith and his wife Deborah of West Mifflin; beloved grandfather of Bronson and Ryan Smith; beloved brother of Rosie Bruce of VA and Margaret Bradley of Lincoln Place. Friends received on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, 3511 Main Street, Munhall.

(A selected Golden Rule Member), where services will be on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Mr. Smith was a member of the Pittsburgh Elks SOROKA ELAINE M. Age 55, of Upper St. Clair, on December 17, 1998, beloved wife of Thomas F.

Soroka; loving mother of Gregory T. Soroka of Chicago, IL; sister of George Tomko of New York; daughter of the late Peter and Victoria Tomko; daughter-inlaw of John Soroka of Cleveland, OH and the late Anne Soroka; sister-inlaw of Ronald and his wife Joanna Soroka and John Soroka. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS BY BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Road, Peters Township, 724-941-3211 Sunday 2-4 7-9 p.m. Service Monday 10 a.m.

at St. Gregory Byzantine Catholic Church, 2005 Mohawk Upper On Friday, Dec. 18, 1998, of Oakmont, PA, while in Tampa, FL; beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Watterson; mother of Robert Shaffer of Los Angeles, CA, Earl J. Shaffer of Tampa, FL, Pauline Rae Leffingwell of Boseman, MT, Thomas A.

Watterson Ill of Miami, FL, Rev. Susan Jean Watterson of Redlodge, MT; sister of Evelyn Pagani of East McKeesport and Margaret. Brown. of Royal Palm Beach, FL; also. eight grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

Friends 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday; December 28, 1998, at the THOMAS D. ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME, 378 Maryland Oakmont, and the Funeral will be on Tuesday, December 29, at 11 a.m. in the Oakmont United Methodist Church, Fifth at Maryland Oakmont. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

WILSON ELEANOR R. On Friday, December. 18, 1998, of, Elizabeth, formerly of Brentwood; daughter of the late Freda S. and Raymond C. Wilson; she is also survived by two cousins, Mrs.

Eileen Bolsinger and Miss Laura Kolb. Miss Wilson was a 39-year employee of Etna Life and Casualty. Friends received at the JOHN I F. SLATERFUNERAL HOME, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Tues-.

day at 2 p.m. WYNN KATHY (MALLORY) She left to mourn her beloved husband of 25 years, William Wynn a beautiful daughter, Charmaine Wynn, 21, of East Hills and a son, William Wynn 111, 11, of Monroeville; she also has a granddaughter Donmique, her mother, -Vera Mallory-Giles, stepfather. Walker Giles, of an uncle Charles Mallory of Stone Mountain, GA; an aunt, Vivian Brownlee of Harrisburg; a brother, Henry Mallory, two sisters, Lorlita Mallory Nevels, I Debra Mallory-Burke, all of father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Wynn of Penn also brothers-in-law and sisters-inlaw; nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends too many to mention.

If you knew Kathy, you would have known that she was the most beautiful person, you could ever have had the pleasure of know-, ing. She's gone now but we will never forget the love she has given so many people in her lifetime. So long for now, your family. Services are private. YAWORSKY VERDA (FINLEY) 74 On Thurs, Dec.

17, 1998 Verda (Finley) Yaworsky, of Pitcairn; wife of the Nicholas X. Yaworsky; sister of the late James Finley; sister-in-law of Margaret Finley of Squirrel Hill; niece of James and Dolores O'Kain of Levelgreen; also. survived by several nieces and nephews and cousins. Verda was a 50 year member and Past Commander of Pitcairn American. Le-, gion Post 256 and held several other: offices.

Also member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Legion. Verda was a Pitcairn Council Woman from 1974-1978, a member of Center Avenue United Methodist Church, Pitcairn, and was active with Meals on Wheels and other community activities. Friends received Sunday 2-, 4 7-9 pm at the Wm O. Pearce Funeral Home 318 Wall Avenue, Pitcairn. Funeral Services will be held in the Center Avenue United Methodist Church, Pitcairn, Monday at 11 AM with the Reverend F.

Robert James, D. Min. officating. ZANG WILLIAM F. On Friday, December 18, 1998, of Salisbury, MD; husband of Sarah M.

Zang; father of V. Keith Zang; father-in-law of Angelique Zang; brother of Alice Zang and the late John W. Albert, Letitia ki and Maude Logan; also survived by several nieces and nephews. F0- neral arrangements were private. Arrangements by the THOMAS M.

SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, Blawnox 003 In GREEN IOLA B. We miss you! With good memories you will last forever. Lovingly, your children grandchildren. LENNER, JR. JOHN "PINKY" One year ago today, you're not here.

In our hearts you are always there. Loved sadly missed by "mom" Helen, "step-father" Charles, "sister" Carol, Marc Jason. WALTHOUR ELVIS (E.J.). 1976 1994. You were 18 years old when they took your life.

We keep watching the door thinking you and your brother will walk in. Your room remains untouched waiting for you. Wishing this was all a dream. We love you and miss you. Love, your family..

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