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PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE I TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2004 CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES Cont. from Page A-9 BROWN KENNETH SR. On Sunday, May 30, 2004. Beloved husband of Mary Eileen Patton Brown; father of Kenneth Kevin G. and Keith C.

Brown and Katie Ratesic; also survived by 7 grandchildren; brother of Jack (Ike), James and the late William A. Brown. Friends received at MCCABE FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut Shadyside on Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7- 9 P.M., where Funeral will commence on Thursday at 9 A.M., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. John Fisher Church at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 810 River Suite 100, Pgh.

15212. Please sign the guest book at BUCCIARELLI GERALD ANTHONY Of Butler, NJ, formerly of Brookline, suddenly on Friday, May 28, 2004, beloved son of Marie the late Anthony Bucciarelli; brother of Mary Lou Bruno Josephine Grignon; uncle of Cassi Carly Bruno Francesca. A. Grignon; Bollen. dearest may call at FRANK F.

DE BOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1065 Brookline 412-561-0380 Wednesday only 2- 4 7-9 Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 11 am in the Church of the Resurrection. Mr. Bucciarelli enioyed a long successful career in both New York LosAngeles acting on both stage screen. www.deborfuneralhome.com Please sign the guest book at BUZZARD LLOYD A.

On Saturday, May 29, 2004, Lloyd, age 87, formerly of Wilkinsburg. Lloyd was retired from the Westinghouse Airbrake in Wilmerding. He was a former security guard at WTAE Television and a retired Auxiliary Police Officer in Wilkinsburg, He had a long time association with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a Security Guard at the former Forbes Field. He volunteered at the Forbes Metro with over 4500 hours of service. He was a member for 60 years at the former Calvary Lutheran Church in Wilkinsburg, a former member of the Flutter Wheels Square Dance Group and a member of the AARP Pittsburgh East Boroughs Chapter.

He was a son of the late Oscar and Florence (Zetter) Buzzard; beloved husband of 58 years of Doris (Peach) Buzzard; dear father of Linda (David) Tobias, Larry Buzzard, Donnie (Kathy) Buzzard, Kenneth R. Buzzard and Debbie (Stanley) Lakin; grandfather of Scott, Michael and Steven Tobias, Sean (Debbie), Donnie, Bonnie Jean, and Bobby Buzzard, Ricky Helbling, Melissa and Christopher Lakin; great-grandfather of Josh and Ryan Buzzard, Lacie and Tori Tobias; brother of Florence Yates, Jean Garlow, the late Lois Cullen and Roy Buzzard. Friends received in ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Wilmerding, on Tuesday 2-4 7-9pm and Wednesday from 9am until the time of the service in the funeral home at 11am. Rev. Richard Krug officiating.

Interment Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela, PA. Please sign the guest book at CASELLA EUNICE (YOBBI) Peacefully, on Thursday, May 27, 2004; beloved mother of Justine "Tina" Camy and Keith Casella; grandmother of Kirsten and Colin Casella; loved sister of Yolanda Urquhart, Marguerite Blood, Jeanne Gentille and Alfred Casella; preceded in death by Ida Gereshenski, Louis Yobbi and Mario Cassella; great-aunt of Jenna Marie. Friends will be received on Tuesday 7-9pm and Wednesday 2-4 7-9pm in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. Thursday at with Funeral Mass in St.

Rosalia Church at 12 noon. Please sign the guest book at post gazette.com CASILE CATHERINE A. Age 78, of Aspinwall, on Monday, May 31, 2004, wife of the late Frank J. Casile; step-mother of Virginia L. (Nick) Scheid, Robert J.

(Judy) Casile Linda S. Casile; also six grandchildren 10 greatgrandchildren; sister of Virginia (Bernard) Klimek. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 7-9 pm in WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Aspinwall. Funeral Thursday 9:30 am. Funeral Mass 10 am in St.

Scholastica Church. Please sign the guest book at post CIMINO JOSEPH M. 87, of Penn Hills, died unexpectedly May 29, 2004, in Marietta, GA. His beloved wife, Mary, preceded him in death. He is survived by children, Natalie Custer, Joan, Joseph, Mark and Tim Cimino and grandchildren, Christine McWhorter, Vincenzo and Maria Cimino.

A Mass will be held on June. 2, at St. Bernadette Church, Monroeville, PA. In keeping with his love of all new life, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Save the Children, 54 Wilton Westport, CT 06880. Please sign the guest book at COOPER HELEN V.

Age 95, of McDonald, on Sunday, May 30, 2004, beloved daughter of the late Thomas Sarah Patterson Heathcote; beloved wife of the late William Cooper; beloved mother of William Charles, Robert Gary Cooper, Shirley Hohnstion, Ada Ann Moyers Jackie Lynn Cooper; beloved grandmother of 24 greatgrandmother of 16. Friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 7-9 pm at NATION FUNERAL HOME, 220 E. Lincoln McDonald where services will held Wednesday, June 2nd at 11 am. Interment will follow in Robinson Run Cemetery. Please sign the guest book at CRISANTI JOSEPH G.

Of Park Place, on Sunday, May 30, 2004. Beloved husband of Frances (Cappella); father of Mark (Tina), and Lauren Crisanti; son of Gloria and the late Vincent Crisanti; brother of Michael and the late John Crisanti. Visitation WEDNESDAY, 2-4, 7-9 at the DANIEL T. D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL Butler at 46th Lawrenceville. Funeral Mass at St.

James Church, Wilkinsburg Thursday at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Forbes Hospice. Please sign the guest book at DAVIS BARBARA A. Age 57, of on Monday, May 31, 2004, beloved daughter of Azzie Thomas the late Louis Thomas; loving mother of Timothy Davis; sister of Otis Thomas the late Lois Thomas Louis Thomas; also survived by nieces nephews. Funeral Arrangements by BEINHAUERS, Friends welcome at 2630 West Liber- ty Avenue Dormont, (412) 531-4000 Thursday, time later followed by Blessing Service, time later.

Please add a tribute at www.woodrufffamilyservices.com Please sign the guest book at DIETHORN LAWRENCE. J. Of Point Breeze, on Sunday, May Beloved husband of Debra Kimball Diethorn; brother of Eileen Brown and Nancy Gibson; also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Friends received at MCCABE FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut Shadyside, on Wednesday 2-9 P.M., where Funeral will commence on Thursday at 9 A.M., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bede Church at 10 A.M.

Please sign the guest book at DIMOND EILEEN J. (MURRAY) Age 83, of Franklin Park, on May 29, 2004, a founding member of Sts. John Paul Catholic Church, Wexford. Former longtime member of St. Alphonsus, Wexford, St.

Ursula, Allison Park and St. Catherine, Dormont; wife of the late William J. Dimond; loving mother of Patty and Pat Sullivan, of Allison Park, Bill and Bev Dimond, of Franklin Park, Kathy and Dave Groetsch, of Denver, CO, Eileen and Jim Earley, of Ross Rob and Marie Dimond, of Deerfield Beach, FL, John Dimond, of Colorado Springs, CO, Tom and Barb Dimond, of Franklin Park, Marueen Durstein, of Franklin Park and Dave and Brenda Dimond, of Greensburg; sister of Marge Nagode, of McDonald and the late Robert, Jack, Richard and Tom Murray and Gene Zinsmeister; also survived by 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; preceded in death by her parents Robert and Margaret Murray and a grandson, Christopher Groetsch. Visitation Tues. Wed.

2-4 7-9pm at the DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME of CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Twp. 724-772-8800. Mass orchestion Burial in Sts. John Paul Church, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd. (R1.910), Sewickley, PA 15143, 10am.

In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Sts. John Paul Youth Group. www. www.devlinfuneralhome.com Please sign the guest book at DONALDSON EMMA S. (NELSON) On Sunday, May 30, 2004, age 88, of Forest Hills, formerly of West Mifflin.

Retired Industrial Nurse with USS Homestead Works. Wife of the late Eugene Donaldson; mother of Barbara Jean Donaldson of Munhall and J. Kenneth (Faith) Donaldson of Sewell, NJ; sister of Ethel Light, Paul Nelson, Clair Nelson, John Nelson and the late Edward Nelson; grandmother of Rebecca Donaldson, Laura (Michael) Roedig, Melissa (Jay) Sims and David Donaldson. Friends received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, 3511 Main Street, Munhall, (Family Owned and Operated).

Funeral Services on Thursday at in Whitaker U. Methodist Church. Memorial donations to Whitaker U. Methodist Church, 124 Arkansas Whitak15120. www.georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Please sign the guest book at ENGLISH MARY D.

Of Somerset, died May 30, 2004 at her residence. Born in Beaver Falls, PA. Daughter of Benjamin and Margaret (Roman) D'Angelo; preceded in death by parents, husband Claire Henry English, Jr. who died June 6, 1984; sister Katerine Boyle. Survived by children: Mrs.

S. Robert (Nancy) Svonavec: Gregg H. English and wife Mary Ellen and Brad H. English, all of Somerset; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and sister Miss Louise D'Angelo, of Beaver Falls. She was a 1943 graduate of Beaver Falls High School.

Member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Somerset, and she had worked as an Office Manager for CH English Company and English Construction Co. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Wednesday at the HAUGER-ZEIGLER FUNERAL HOME, Somerset. with the Monsignor Samuel J.

Tomaselli Celebrant. Committal Somerset County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Somerset "In Touch" Hospice, 1590 N. Center Somerset, PA 15501, or St. Peter's Catholic Church, 433 W.

Church Somerset, PA 15501. Vigil for the deceased will be held 3:30 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Please sign the guest book at FALLON ARTHUR H. Age 81, of Cicero, NY, formerly of on Thursday, May 27, 2004; beloved husband of Alice A. (Luffe) Fallon; loving father of Michael Paul Fallon, of Annapolis, MD Michelle Sposato, of Dublin, OH; grandfather of Eric M.

Fallon Marie Sposato; brother of the late Jean Friday Patricia Ford. Art was the project manager for L.K. Cometock which constructed the Hilton Hotel in Pittsburgh, the LincolnContinental Plant in Dearborn, MI the School of Health Professions for the Univ. of Pitt. His career later on turned toward atomic plants, building the James Fitzpatrick Nuclear Plant and the Nine Mile Two Nuclear Plant.

He was loved and respected by all of his employees. grew Pittsburgh area, and was a member of the Wilkinsburg Elks Lodge He always had a passion for flying. His dream was realized on May 18, 1 1941 when he soloed in the Corp. He flew a B-24 Liberator and flew 50 missions, 7 of those over Polesti, Romania, without casualties. Friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 7-9pm at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME, corner Shaw Triboro Ave.

Turtle Creek. Mass of Christian Burial at Fisher Church 10am. Interment with Full Military Honors at Churchill Cemetery. Please sign the guest book at FEDORKA FRED Age 56, of McKees Rocks. Suddenly on Sunday, May 30, 2004.

Beloved father of Tim (Lisa); grandfather of Daniel (Diane); son of the late John Francesca Nicolas; a brother of and Julia; Companion of Lynette Minor. Friends received Wednesday 2- 4 7-9 PM at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, 238 Helen McKees Rocks. Parastas Wednesday. Funeral Thursday.

Time later. Please sign the guest book at FOSTER WILLIAM H. "BABE" On Friday, May 28, 2004, William H. "Babe" Foster, 84, of Trafford; beloved husband of Hazel Alverine (Evans) Foster; father of Connie Jane (husband-Howard) Lindbloom of Alaska, Norma Jean (husbandBill) Malone of Monroeville, William Lawrence (wife-Karen) Foster of Paintertown, brother of Charles Kelsey of St. Louis, Mina Jane Lucas of Trafford, Mildred Hope MacEvoy of Plum, sister-in-law of Betty Foster of N.

Huntingdon and the late Glenn Foster; also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. William was a WW Navy Veteran, retired from Westinghouse Electric and his own business, Foster Auto Body, also a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Friends received Wednesday from 10 am-noon at the WM. O.

PEARCE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 318 Wall Pitcairn, where Services will be held at noon with Pastor Dorothy Worth officiating. in lieu of flowers, family asks contributions be made to: AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE 420 East North Suite 206, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Please sign the guest book at GATOWSKI STEFAN Age 92, of Oakwood, on Saturday, May 29, 2004, beloved husband of Vera (Davydoff) Gatowski; dear father of Jan (Maura) Gatowski of Beverly Hills, MI Elzbieta (Brad) Hibbs of Cary, NC; grandfather of Alina Stephen Gatowski, Valentyna Alex Hibbs; brother of Josef Gatowski. Stefan was born in Koscian, Poland in 1912, was an engineering graduate of Warsaw Polytechnia University.

As a member of the Polish Air Force, he was mobilized prior to the outbreak of WWII. He evaded capture made his way through South-eastern Europe, eventually re-joining the Polish Air Force in England. He was a Major a Squadron Leader where his facility with languages engineering background were invaluable. After de-mobilization, Stefan immigrated to Canada in 1948 practiced engineering related industry. moved to Pittsburgh in 1955 where he was active in the area's steel industry until retirement afterwards as a consulting engineer.

Stefan was a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society, a Chartered Mechanical Engineer in England registered as a Professional Engineer in several states provinces in Canada. Friends received Tuesday 7- 9 pm at the SCHEPNER-MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 165 Noble Crafton. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am Wednesday in St. Philip Church, Crafton. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Moon Twp.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Kosciuszko Foundation, an American Center of Polish Culture, 15 East 65th New York, NY 10021-6501. Please sign the guest book at GORDON SHARON A. (PUTZLOCKER) On Saturday, May 30, 2004, age 62, of North Versailles. A daughter of the late Roy and Grace (Broom) Gordon; beloved mother of Robert "Bob" (Becky), Jeffrey, Stephen and Sherri Putzlocker, and Crystal (Jeffrey) grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; sister of Susan Hails, Sheldon, David and Jack Gordon and the late Sandra Lewis, Lyda Henshaw, Grace Russitano and Roy "Sonny" Gordon; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received at the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Wilmerding, 412-824- on Wednesday P.M.

Service in the Funeral Home on Thursday at 10 A.M. Please sign the guest book at GRANT LEE B. Lee B. Grant, MD, age 83, of Cranberry PA, on Thursday, May 20, 2004. Dr.

Grant was born December 2, 1920 in Detroit, MI. He was a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel awarded the Bronze Star during Korean War service. He also retired as Medical Director for PPG, Pittsburgh and Western Electric in Omaha, NE. beloved husband of Peg Durham Grant; also survived by 5 children, eleven grandchildren one great grandchild.

A Memorial Service was observed Sunday, May 23 at GLENN-KILDOO FUNERAL HOME CREMATION 130 Wisconsin Cranberry Twp. On line condolences and additional information at www. glennkildoofuneralhome.com Please sign the guest book at GREGORY FRANK C. Age 74, of Clinton, on May 30, 2004, husband of the late Nancy Strickland Gregory; father of Robert Richard Gregory Rebecca Jay Kopp the late Randell; brother of Stephen R. Gregory, Ruth E.

Rouse Annie, Loyd Lang; seven grandchildren two great children. Friends received at MOODY FUNERAL HOME, Route 30, Clinton Wed. 2-4 6-8 pm. Services private, cremation to follow. Please sign the guest book at HATCH WENDY LYNN (THOMAS) Of Bethel Park, on Saturday, May 29, 2004, age 51; beloved wife of John W.

Hatch; sister of Kim Allison Gregg of Bethel Park and J. Brooks Thomas of Long Island, NY; also many nieces and nephews. Visitation 2-4 7-9 pm Tuesday at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Rd. (Rt.

88) Library, where Service will be Wednesday 11 A.M. Contributions may be made to American Diabetes 300 Penn Center Suite 700, Pittsburgh, 15235. Please sign the guest book at HAUPL ELSIE On Sunday, May 30, 2004, Elsie, formerly of Oakmont, beloved wife of the late Walter C. Haupl; dear mother of Karin (Bradley) Jones, Karl Kris (Patricia) Kerry Haupl; sister of Harold Morelli; eight grandchildren; also greatgrandchildren. Friends relatives may call at BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME, INC.

421 Allegheny Oakmont Tuesday 7-9 pm, Wednesday 2-4 7-9 pm. Christian Funeral Mass Thursday 9:30 am St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, Oakmont. Please sign the guest book at HOLSOPPLE SARAH ALICE (McCLESTER) Age 95, of Neville Island, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2004, wife of the late Ira A. Holsopple; beloved mother of Harry Edward Holsopple wife Donna; sister of Donald McClester, L.

Keith McClester the late Cora Bernice McClester Miller Gerald McClester; also two grandchildren four great-grandchildren. Coraopolis High School graduate 1928, Sewickley Valley Hospital School of Nursing graduate 1932, member of N.I. Presbyterian Church, Jacob Ferree Society DAR, SVH Alumnae, United Church Women of Coraopolis. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 pm, Wednesday 2-4 7- 9 pm at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS 867 Fifth Ave. Funeral Service at Neville Island Presbyterian Church, Third St.

on Thursday, time later. Memorials may be made in her name to your favorite charity. Please sign the guest book at HUGHES AGNES C. (HILL) Age 69, of Mt. Washington, formerly of Esplen on Saturday, May wife of Thomas P.

Hughes; mother of Linda Sarubbi and Debra Young; grandmother of Michael Richardson, D.J. Carothers and Jeffery Sarubbi; two greatgrandchildren; also nieces and nephews. Friends may call 2-4 7-9 pm Tuesday and Wednesday at the MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 1225 Chartiers McKees Rocks (Family owned operated since 1886). Funeral Mass Thursday, St. Mary Church, 10 A.M.

Please sign the guest book at JOHNSON PHILIP EDWARD Age 85, of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, on Friday, May 28, 2004; beloved husband of Ann Marie (Ely) Johnson; loving father of Kathleen Philip Richard Anna Marie, James David M. and the late Edward G. Johnson; grandfather of Carrie Michael Jacob Joseph Matthew Timothy Sarah Ann, Kristofer Derek great-grandfather of Kayla L. and Craig brother of Thomas R.

Johnson; also survived by many nieces and nephews; son of the late Robert J. and Katherine (Davis) Johnson. Mr. Johnson was born in Jersey City, NJ, a graduate of Duquesne University in 1941; served to Captain; Ordinance Corp. 1941-1946; Senior Accountant with Scoville Wellington and Company, Philadelphia 1946- 1948; Senior Accountant with PriceWaterhouse 1948-1953; Senior VP and Treasurer Blue Cross of Western PA 1954-1985; and Treasurer and Director of Standard Property Madison Realty Jacson member of Accounting Commission, Governor's Hospital Study Commission for the Commonwealth of PA 1963-1971; Board of Director, Chairman Central Blood Bank of Pittsburgh 1964-1985; member Financial Association; American Management Association; Duquesne Alumni Association; Financial Executives Institute and Member Hospital Association.

Funeral Arrangements by BEINHAUERS, Friends welcome at 2630 West Liberty Avenue Dormont, (412) 531-4000, Wednesday 1-4 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 am St. Bernard Church. Interment North Side Catholic Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions to St.

Bernard Church Angel Fund, 311 Washington PA 15216. Please add a tribute at www.woodrufffamilyservices.com Please sign the guest book at KELLER VIRGINIA C. 89, of Colonie, formerly of Pennsylvania, died Thursday, May 27, 2004, at Eddy Ford Nursing Home, Cohoes, after a brief illness. She was the widow of B. Ray Keller, Sr.

Born and educated in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Warren J. and Eliza Steerman Corley. IN 1942 she moved to Midland, PA, where she resided until moving to Gibsonia, PA in 1959. Mrs. Keller had been a resident of Colonie since 2000.

A member of the Bakerstown, PA United Methodist Church, she was aiso a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Latham. She is survived by her daughter and sonin-law, Shirley A. and Reginald Netoskie, of Loudonwille; her brother, Alonzo Corley, of Baltimore, MD; her daughter-in-law, Judy Keller, of Marysville, TN; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, B. Ray Keller, Jr.

sisters and two brothers. Interment in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Rochester, PA, where a chapel service will be held on Wednesday at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Calvary United Methodist Church, 15 Ridge Place, Latham, NY 12110. Condolence page and directions at www.bowenfuneralhome.com. Please sign the guest book at KLOSE MARY F.

'DOLLY' Of Brookline, on Monday, May 31, 2004, wife of the late Karl; beloved mother of John Judith F. Pletcher, Michael Timothy J. the late James T. Karl J. Ill; sister of Rita Beattie; also 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at FRANK F. DE BOR FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1065 Brookline 412-561-0380 Wednesday 7-9 pm Thursday 2-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 11 am in The Church of the Resurrection. www.deb www.deborfuneralhome.com Please sign the guest book at KOSANOVICH MARK Age 49, of Finleyville, on May 30, husband of Joyce (Daugherty) Kosanovich; son of Milton and Elizabeth Kosanovich; father of Wayne and Gregg Huber; brother of Nadine Cubakovic; uncle of Dana Bell; also survived by five grandchildren.

Friends received at the CIESLAK TATKO FUNERAL 2935 Brownsville Road, Brentwood," on Mon. 7-9 pm, and Tues. 2-4 7-9 pm. Funeral on Wed. at 10 am.

Funeral Service in St. Sava S.O. Church at 11 am. Pomen on Tues. at 7:30 pm.

www.cieslakandtatkofhinc.com Please sign the guest book at KUTEN PAULINE (HORVATH) 96, of Carnegie, on Sunday, May 30, 2004; beloved wife of the Matthew Kuten; beloved mother of Donald Kuten and Virginia Bogdewoecz; beloved mother-in-law of Bernard Bogdewiecz; beloved grandmother of Denise Nicotero, Janet Diethorn, Joan Hassett and Ginny Parsons; also 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandsons. She was also preceded by five sisters. Friends are invited to call 7-9 pm Mon. and 2-4 7-9 pm Tues. at the LEO J.

HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Carnegie www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com Funeral Mass on Wednesday in St. Luke Church of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish at 9 A.M. Please sign the guest book at LECOUVRE RONALD R. 69, of Mt.

Lebanon, on Friday, May 28, 2004, in his home; father of Rory Brett M. Lecouvre and Laura L. Goodell; brother of Leonard Lecouvre, Rose Marie "Ro" Dellapina and the late Donald Lecouvre and Leona Butcher; grandfather of Brandon Lecouvre, Tanner and Elise Goodell; many nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 7-9pm at NATION FUNERAL HOME, 220 E. Lincoln McDonald.

Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10am, St. Ann R.C. Church, Bulger. Please sign the guest book at LEY PAUL F. On Saturday, May 29, 2004, Paul F.

Ley, age 92, of Avalon; beloved husband for 49 years of the late Ora Marie (Sullivan) Ley; loving father of Paul Dayton, OH, Donald of McKees Rocks, Mary of Franklin Park, Philip of Avalon and Kenneth of Las Vegas, NV; brother of Mildred A. Griffin, of Frederick, MD and the late Alice E. Boyd and John H. Ley; grandfather of Bryon, Shawn, Nicholas and Zachary. Mr.

Ley served in the U.S. Army's, 65th Infantry Division during World War I1 in Europe. He was an avid golfer and fisherman and enjoyed the company of many friends from the Emeritus Group of Assumption Church and AARP Chapter 1630. He was employed by the Port Authority of Allegheny County tor where he worked as a Claims Adjusfor 48 years. Friends received Mon.

7-9pm Tues. 2-4 7-9pm at LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, A PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE AWARD FIRM, 460 Lincoln Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in Church of the Assumption, Bellevue on Wed. at 10am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Assumption School, 35 North Jackson PA 15202. www.ltmillerfuneralhome.com Please sign the guest book at LYNCH MARIE J. (JAVORSKY) 87, of Scott on Friday, May 28, 2004; wife of the late Warren R. Lynch; mother of Shirley Musta and Audrey Turmbull; 5 grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren; sister of the late Joseph, Frank and John Javorsky and Anna Biggerstaff; aunt of Richard Biggerstaff. Friends are invited to call 2-4 7-9pm Tuesday at the LEO J.

HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Carnegie www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com. Blessing Service on Wed. at 11am. Please sign the guest book at McCRACKEN WILLIAM M. 87, of Martinsburg, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away in his sleep, late Saturday afternoon, May 29, 2004 at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring.

He was born Dec. 29, 1916 in Altoona, son of the late W.P. and Maretta (Miller) McCracken. He married Dorothy Frees Dec. 25, 1939, in Altoona.

Mr. McCracken was a member of the Mount Lebanon United Methodist Church, Pittsburgh. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad starting in 1937, where he held summer jobs until 1939, when he was hired as Special Apprentice in the New York Division. After moving to 15 various locations, and advancing at each job. In 1968 he was sent to Pittsburgh as Resident Engineer for the Penn Central Railroad.

In 1972 he started working on the Pittsburgh lake Erie Railroad as Chief Engineer until he retired in July of 1978 after 39 total years service. He was a 1934 graduate of Altoona High School and a 1938 graduate of the Pennsylvania State College, with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was an avid Penn State football fan, where he was a 25 year ticket holder, attended most bowl games including the Rose Bowl and was a proud member of the Nittany Club. Mr. McCracken was a member of the Central Lodge 544 F.

A.M., Allegheny County. Surviving are his wife of 64 years; a daughter Anne Watts (husband, DAve) of Glen Burnie, MD; a son Paul W. of South Yarmouth, Mass; four grandchildren: David Watts, Deborah Reece, Sarah McCracken and Scott McCracken; and two greatgrandchildren: Jessica Watts and Matthew Reece. Public Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel at Homewood at Martinsburg, by Pastor Charles Baughman and Pastor Gerald W.

McCuller, Jr. Interment will be made at Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations be given to the National MS Society, Southern Maryland Chapter, 10946 Beaver Dam Road, Suite Hunt Valley, MD 21030, Attn: Hopeful Wheelers. Arrangements JOHN C. BOLGER FUNERAL HOME, Martinsburg.

Please sign the guest book at McEIHINNY JUNE SMITH Age 82, of Dravosburg, formerly of Lincoln Place, on May 31, 2004. She was a member of St. Martin DePorres of McKeesport the Holy Angels Christian Mothers. Beloved wife of the late Clement beloved mother of Marie Christine Holtsford of Lincoln Place, Kathleen Corbin of Elkins, WV, Maureen McCormick of South Park, Patrick of West Mifflin Michael of SC; cherished grandmother of Kevin, Jeff, Joy, David, Brian, Diane, Josh, Eryn Kyle. Friends received on Tuesday 7-9 pm Wednesday 2-4 7-9 pm at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, 3511 Main Street, Munhall, (Family Owned and Operated).

Funeral on Thursday, time place later. www.georgeigreenfuneralhome.com Please sign the guest book at MICHEL JOSEPH E. JR. On Sunday, May 30, 2004, Joseph E. Michel age 72, formerly of McKees Rocks, husband of Catherine Patricia Sullivan; father of Kathleen Cipro of Denver, CO, Michael Besseck of Mt.

Gilead, Ohio, Patricia Smith of Bedford, PA, Janet Chiappini of Grove City, Amy Weller of Mercer, PA, Lisa Donahue of Coraopolis Susan Pogrmich of Howell, MI; 15 grandchildren; brother of James Michel of Moon Twp. Retired from Railroad where he was Yard Master in McKees Rocks, a graduate of McKees Rocks High School served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Visitation 2-4 7-9 pm Wednesday in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME, INC. 306 Bessemer Ave.

Grove City, PA. Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Thursday in the Church of the Beloved Disciple, Grove City, PA MORRELL MILDRED A. BENJAMIN Age 75, of Upper St. Clair, peacefully on Sunday, May 30, 2004, beloved wife of the late S. Joseph Morrell; loving mother of James (Karen) Morrell, Ann Morrell, Susan (Greg) Latshaw Michele Morrell; mentor muse to her grandchildren Kristin, Katherine, Gregory, Michael, Megan Douglas; sister of M.

Eileen Benjamin Higgins the late Grace M. Benjamin McDermott; also nieces nephews. Mildred graduated from Duquesne University as a Registered Nurse in 1951 received her Masters in Nursing through the University of Pittsburgh. She worked for Mayview State Hospital from 1972 1975. She was an Instructor at Washington Hospital School of Nursing from 1977 to 1982.

She then worked for St. Clair Hospital from 1982 to 1987. Mildred was a member of The National Honor Society, the Alpha Tau Delta Honorary Nursing Society, Sigma Theta Tau Honorary Nursing. Society, the American Nurses Association, PA Nursing Association, North American Nursing Diagnosis Association, Respiratory Nursing Diagnosis Association, Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists the Association of Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialists. Funeral Arrangements by BEINHAUERS, Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Road, Peters Twp.

(724) 941-3211 on Wednesday 2-4 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Louise deMarillac Church Thursday 10:30 A.M. Please add a tribute at www.woodrufffamilyservices.com Please sign the guest book at MORRIS EUGENE C. Age 78, of Finleyville, died May 30, 2004 at St.

John's Specialty Care in Mars, PA. He was born Janvary 11, 1926 in Finleyville. Beloved brother of Mary Ellen Green of Finleyville. He is survived by a host of nieces nephews. He was the last male sibling.

Deceased, in addition to his parents, are brothers Robert Henry Garland sister Lois E. Bryant. Friends will be received 2-4 7- 9 pm on Wed. at the First Baptist Church, Finleyville where funeral service will be held at 11 am Thurs. with Rev.

James Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in Hacket Hill Cemetery. Arrangements in charge of ROBERT A. WATERS FUNERAL HOME, Clairton. Please sign the guest book at Cont.

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Pages Available:
2,104,727
Years Available:
1834-2024