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PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2004 B-7 CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES tives and friends. Visitation Thursday 5-9pm in the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson E. Liberty with Masonic Service to begain at 7pm. Funeral Service on Friday at Ham in the Church.

Professional Services Entrusted to the NEW SAMUEL E. COSTON FUNERAL HOME, 427 Lincoln E. Liberty (412) 661-5916. Please sign the guest book Cont. from Page B-6 a.m.

Friday, May 14, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Columbus. Father Charles Cotton, Celebrant. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 6-8 p.m.

Thursday at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Columbus, Ohio, where a Prayer Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Please sign the guest took Mcknight MARY LOU (HOUSTON) Age 73, ot Penn Hills, on Tuesday, May 11, 2004. Beloved wife of Robert mother of Carol Vidanoff, Susan Derrand Linda Whelan; grandmother of Stephanie Colinear, Ryan Vidanoff, Laura Whelan and Saman-tha Derr. Friends received WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, where Service will be held Friday, 10 am.

Visitation THURSDAY ONLY, 2-4 7-9pm, lease sign the guest book McWILLIAMS FRANCES A. (MILLIARD) Peacefully, on Sunday, May 9, 2004, age 87, of Brookline, formerly of Greenfield; beloved wife of the late George N. McWilliams; loving mother of Judith G. (Lee) Herber-man. Sister of Emma Schirano, Roy Hilliard and the late Laura Spongier and Joseph Hilliard.

Survived by many nieces and nephews, including Barbara (Rege) Ward, Ed (Nancy) Spangler, Richard (Ellen) Spangler and Ron (Judy) Spangler. Special friend of Maria and Rege Mader, Delia and John Mussitsch and Peg Yalch. Fran was a lifetime member of the Squirrel Hill Christian Church. Friends will be received Tues. 7-9 pm.

and Weds, 2-4 7-9 P.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave where funeral service will be held on Thursday, 11 a.m. Fran was the first woman president of the Greenfield AARP and active with the Meals on Wheels program. In lieu of flowers the family suggests Remembrances to the Squirrel Hill Christian Church, corner of Bigelow and Gladstone Pgh.

PA 15207. Please sign the guest book PALMIER! MARIE (BELLANTE) Peacefully on May 8, 2004, Marie, 59 of Oakland. Daughter of the late Angela and Domenic; devoted mother of Gina Farkas, Joe (Diane), Vincent (Karen), Fran (Lori) and James (Angela) and the late Andrew Bellante; loving grandmother of Amanda, Krista, Gabriella, Vanessa, Brittney, Brianna, Brandon, Zachary, Brody, Madeline, Nicholas, Tessa, Isabella, Gianna, Mia and Geno; sister of Frank, Richard, Arthur and Tom Palmieri, Cathy (Charles) Taggart and Rosann (John) Williams. Will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews friends. Friends welcome JOHN N.

ELACHKO FUNERAL HOME, 3447 fin use nn TnoeHm 70 RIPLEY ELIZABETH "BETTE (PETRAGLIA) Passed away peacefully on May 8, 2004 at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of 39 years to Bob; loving mother to daughter Mary Elizabeth, son Stephen and wife Helene Gryfakis, son Robert and partner Todd Bergstrom; devoted grandmother to Domenic and special aunt to 11 nieces and nephews. Bette was raised in Mt. Washington; graduated from St. Mary of the Mount High School in 1962 and attended Point Park University.

In 1 983 she and her ami ly moved from Bethel Park to Houston, TX and then to the San Francisco Bay area, where they have lived since 1986. Daughter of Mary Cafaro Petraglia and the late Frank Petraglia. She is also survived by her dearest sister Mary Grace Lynch, brother Phillip Petraglia and sister Frances Randolph. Bette enioyed her career in industrial sales and was proud of her achievements. She loved to entertain, always welcoming many get-togethers with family and friends at home to share in food and laughter.

Our lives were full with her and we shall miss her dearly. The Ripley family invites you to a funeral Mass celebrating her life at noon on May 14th that will be held at St. Mary of the Mount Catholic Church in Mt. Washington, 403 Grandview PA 15211. 412-381-0212.

Arrangements by BRUSCO-FALVO FUNERAL HOME, INC. 214 Virginia Mt. Washington. Please sign the guest book ROBINSON MAJOR JOHN L. (U.S.A.

Retired) On Sunday, May 9, 2004, John went to his eternal rest. He was the son of the late Mary A. and William L. Robinson. Preceded in death by his first wife Mary Sullivan and brother Col.

Michael F. Robinson. Survived by his wife, Fran, brothers James A. (Jean), William B. (Betty Lee) and sister Mae R.

Con-ley (late James John was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and West Point Class of 1941. He served in the European Theatre throughout the Second World War and survived the Battle of the Bulge. John was a vital part of the Liberation of Paris. There is a plaque in the government square at Charenton La Pointe a suburb of Paris) thanking Maior Robinson for helping in their liberation. John served the occupation of Germany with the title "Mayor of He returned to the U.S.

in 1947. He served in various Army bases until his retirement in 1 952. After his retirement he went to work for the Allegheny County Health Department, retiring from there in 1980. John was active in the West Point Alumni Association, Knights of Columbus, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also was a volunteer at the Oakland VA Hospital for many years.

Friends will be received on Thursday 2-4 7-9 p.m. at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, A PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE AWARD FIRM, 460 Lincoln Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Assumption Church, Bellevue, Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will beat Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Twp.

Mariscotti, Supervisor, 323 Fourth Street, California, PA on Thursday, May 13, 2004, from 10:00 am to 11 :45 am, when a blessing service will be held followed by a 12:00 pm Mass of Christian burial in St. Thomas Aquinas Church with Fr. Mark Sker-tich officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Please sign the VENTRESCA TERESA (PITARO) "DAISY" Age 91, of Monroeville, formerly of Coraopolis, on Saturday, May 8, 2004.

Wife of the late Joseph Ventres-ca; loving mother of Vincent Ven-tresca (Mary), Eugene Ventresca (Marilyn); sister of the late Mary Laria and Fred Pitaro; sister-in-law of Maggie Pitaro; proud grandmother of great-grandmother of 14; 6 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-4 7-9pm at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS 867 Fifth Ave. Mass on Thursday at in St. Joseph'? Church. Please sign the guest book at post-gazette, com WALLER RICHARD Age 52, of Carrick, suddenly on Monday, May 10, 2004, at home in his sleep.

Son of the late Wilbur T. and Ann M. Collins Waller; twin brother of Michael Waller; brother of Thomas and James Waller, Linda Schmidt and Rosemarie Arasin; also 9 nieces and nephews; 7 great-nieces and nephews. Former employee of Forbes Avenue Vocational Rehabilitation Center. No visitation.

Committal service South Side Cemetery Chapel, Thursday, 10am. Arrangements by MATTH A A FUNERAL HOME, P.C., in Mt. Royal Memorial Park, 2702 Mt. Royal Shaler. WALSH SOPHIE M.

Of Dormont, on Saturday, May 8, 2004, wife of the late Gerald Walsh; sister of Rose Harms; also survived by nephews. Servie and interment private. Arrangements LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC. WARD RONALD H. Age 69, of Homewood, longtime resident of Youngstown, OH, unexpectedly on Monday, May 10, 2004; beloved husband of Margaret Ward; father of Tyrone, Winifred, Ronald S.

of NJ and Gail Ward of Youngstown, OH; also survived by a host of family and friends. Funeral service on Wed. at 2pm in NEW SAMUEL E. COSTON FUNERAL HOME, 427 Lincoln E. Liberty Please sign the guest book WATERS EDWARD D.

SR. Age 84, of McCandless died on Friday, May 7, 2004, in Braden-ton, FL; beloved husband of Rosemary (Ellermeyer) Waters; loving father of Edward D. Jr. (Linda), Gregory C. (Carol) and Gerald R.

(Annie), all of Moneta, VA, Gary J. (Tami) and Bradley T. (Sharon), both of Ross Twp. and Dana L. Drec-zka (Michael), of CO; brother of Catherine St.

George and Annabelle Reilly, both of FL and Dolores Steen, of Whitehall; also survived by 16 grandchildren. Ed was a 32 year employee of Duquesne Light and a WWII Navy Veteran. He was a former member and usher at St. Sebastian Church for over 35 years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

His kind and caring ways will be remembered by all those who were fortunate enough to know and love him. Visitation Tues. 8. Wed. 2-4 8.

7-9pm at T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Alexis Church, Wexford, Thurs. 12 noon.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Please sign the guest book WELLS CLARENCE JR. 72 of Penn Hills peacefully on May 9, 2004; devoted father of Ronald C. (Lashelia) Wells of Miami, FL, Clarnece R. (Courtland) Mitchell of Pgh.

and Darlene A. (Mark) Wells-Davis of Miami, FL; sister, Lois Nelson of East Hills; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Wed. 4-8 at PERCY E. LAW, JR.

FUNERAL HOMES, Center at Wallace, Wilkinsburg. Services will be held Thurs. at 2 pm at the Bethany Baptist Church, 7745 Tioga St. WILSON MARION (LINGENFELTER) Of Forest Hills, on Tuesday, May 11, 2004. Marion was a former employee of Mellon Bank and a longtime member of the Board of Directors of "The Woodwell" in Wilkinsburg.

She was an active member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Braddock where she had served as a Deacon, Elder, Treasurer and Financial Secretary. Beloved wife of Thomas Shaw Wilson for 50 years. Also survived bv three daughters, Linda Stagon (husband, David) of Monroeville, Bonnie Theiss (husband, James) of Wilkins Twp. and Beth Gardella (husband, Lee) of CT. Devoted grandmother to David and John Stagon, Jimmy and Daniel Theiss and Lee Thomas, Grace and Emily Gardella.

Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 pm and Thursday 2-4 8, 7-9 pm at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Avenue At Cable, East (412-824-8800) where Services will be held on Friday. Time later. www.laniganfuneralhome.com WWnJWII VI. I UV gUU I I ft KCUIISJ- doy, 2-4 7-9pm.

Funeral Mass Thotsooy, 10am in St. Regis Church. Please sign the guest book PETSCHE ANNA ROSE Schreiber and lifetime member of the Church of the Assumption, Bellevue. Ed graduated from Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children. A self-employed registered electrician and plumber, Ed enioyed spending time with his nieces and nephews, collecting cars and rehabilitating houses.

He was a loving and helpful brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Ed will be missed by his twin brother sister-in-law, Louis H. Christine Schreiber of Bellevue; his sister 8. brother-in-law, Marilyn David Harcum of Independence and his brother Herbert L. Schreiber of Bellevue; beloved uncle of Julie Harcum of Chicago and Michael, Daniel and Emily Harcum of Independence Twp.

He will also be missed by longtime loyal friend, Vern Miller. Friends received Tuesday, 7-9pm; Wednesday, 2-4; 7-9pm LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, A PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE AWARD FIRM, 460 Lincoln Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial Church of the Assumption, Thursday at 10am. Burial to follow in Christ Our Redeemer (North Side Catholic) Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UPCI-Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Cancer Pav. Dev. Dept, 1st floor, 5150 Centre Pgh, PA 15232. Please sign the guest book at SCHULTZ DR. GEORGE N.

Of Mt. Joy, PA, formerly of Washington, DC and Palm Beach Co. FL, on Monday, May 10, 2004. Beloved husband of 49 years to the late Grace L. (DiBitetto) Schultz; loving father of Andrea Martine; also survived by another daughter and a son, 4 grandchildren and a sister Evelyn Trotter, of San Diego, CA; in addition to his wife he is preceded in death by a sister Elaine Martin.

Dr. Schultz graduated from Georgetown College in 1941 and received his Doctorate in Medicine from Georgetown in 1944. He practiced as an OBGYN Specialist in Washington, DC for 41 years, retiring in 1985. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus where he attained the highest degree. Funeral Arrangements by BEINHAUERS, Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Road, Peters Twp.

(724) 941-3211 Wednesday A.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday 10 A.M. at St. Louise deMarillac Church. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Lancaster General Hospital, Development Office, P.O. Box 3555, Lancaster, PA 17604. Please add a tribute at www.woodrufffamilyservices.com Please sign the guest book SHEMERDIAK PETER H. "SKIP" Age 64, on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 of Baldwin Boro. Husband of Donna N.

(Ziesmer); father of Stephen (Beth) and Michael (Terri); grandfather of Haley and Tyler; brother of James (June); brother-in-law of Lana and Alexander Wispolis. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM where a blessing service will be held on Friday at 11 AM. www.iohnfslater.com Please sign the guest book STAVIS MARY E.

(HUNTER) On May 10, 2004, Mary, age 93, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Braddock; beloved mother of Minnie Roberts of Swissvale and the late James Fair; dearest sister of Roberta Bennett of Washington, D.C., Minnie Lee Sullivan of Aiken, SC and Lillie Mae Bright of North Braddock; grandmother of Draco Roberts, Janice Murphy and Jacqueline Bailey; mother-in-law of Elnora Fair; also survived by seven great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Unity Baptist Church, 1023 Talbot Braddock where the funeral service will be held Friday 1pm. Interment Restland Memorial Park. Services of Comfort entrusted to: WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 808 Talbot Braddock, (412-271-3880) Please sign the guest book at STEEDLE JOSEPH F. On Tues.

May 11, 2004, age 77, of Etna; beloved husband of 50 years to Mary A. Crail Steedle; loving father of Ronald J. Steedle, Donald F. (Susie) Steedle, Colleen A. (Eric) Sowers and Eileen M.

(Chris) Culli-son; grandfather of Kelly Craig, Sean, Tara, Bret, Kurt and Vandd Sowers, Robert, Michael, Nicholas, KaylieCullison, Gregory and Nicole Steedle; great-grandfather of Kendall and Jackson Craig; brother of Mercedes Weidner, Dolores Longer, Mary Steedle, Bernadette Poole, George Steedle, Leo Steedle and the late Madaline Weiss and Regis Steedle Sr. Friends received 2-4 7-9 pm Wed. Thurs. at HEALY-HAHN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 512 Grant Millvale.

Mass of Christian Burial Holy Spirit Church Fri. 11 am. Mr. Steedle was a WWII Navy Veteran and a member of V.F.W. Millvaie Post 118.

Family requests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. STEEL ALICE "LOUISE" D. On Sunday, May 9, 2004, age 77 of Edgewood; beloved wife of the late Ned Steel; daughter of the late Herman and Alice Diehl; sister of the late Richard Diehl; survived by two nieces and two nephews. Having been the former executive director of the American Red Cross in Lancaster, PA, and a former executive assistant for Gulf Oil, Mrs. Steel had volunteered for the Girl Scouts of America and the Pittsburgh Zoo.

She would read to the blind through Radio Information Services and teach English as a second language through the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. Mrs. Steel also supported the Edgewood Symphony. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 17th at in the Sanctuary of Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Avenue at Walnut Street, Shadyside. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends, 2643 Penn Avenue Pitts burgh, PA 15222-4621.

Arrangements by H. SAMSON, 412-621-2800. www.hsamsoninc.com Please sign the guest book at STEPANOVICH RUDOLPH Age 81, of the South Side, on May 10, 2004; brother of Daniel Stepanov-ich and the late George, Sophie and Walter Stepanovich and Ann Yovat-ich; uncle of Mary Chriss Aul, Peggy Lattner and Paul Stepanovich; also survived by great-nieces and nephews. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 pm Wed. (today) at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Pleasant Hills, where Funeral Services will be 11 am Thurs.

with full military honors. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial Contributions to the VA Hospital, Aspinwall. Please sign the guest book STOUGH HOWARD W. "BUD" JR.

Age 81 of Irwin, (West Hemp-field), on Tuesday, May 11, 2004. Husband of Roma Mellon Stough; father of Jeffrey Rodney and Kenneth H. Stough; two grandchildren, Haley and R.J.; brother of Sara Geiger and the late Zelda Brinker and Eleanor Jane Smith. Visitation Wednesday 7-9pm Thursday 2-4 7-9pm at WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 521 Main Irwin, where services will be held Friday at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to West Hempfield Presbyterian Church, 17 W.

Hempfield Irwin, PA 15642. Please sign the guest book SYLVESTER VINCENZA M. On Monday, May 10, 2004, of Whitehall. Daughter of the late Albert and Celesta (Leone) Sylvester; sister of Mary Salopek and sister-in-law of John Salopek; aunt of Richard, Jon, Patty, and Dee-Dee; great aunt of Victoria and Jackson. Also survived by numerous relatives and friends.

Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of The Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 AM.

Family suggests contributions to St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin School Fund, 5200 Greenridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. www.iohnfslater.com TAYLOR JOHN Age 85, of Monroeville on Tuesday, May 10, 2004; beloved husband of Cora Mae (Shaw) Taylor; loving father of Timothy Taylor of Monroeville, Donald Taylor of Marietta, GA, David Taylor of Penn Hills Carol Garofolo of Freehold, NJ; grandfather of Sydney Garofolo; brother of Peter Pevac of West Mifflin. John was a WWI I Navy Veteran and the Vice-President of Marketing for Gulton Industries formerly of I r-win. Friends will be received Wednesday 7-9pm Thursday 2-4 7-9pm at the NEW JOBE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, (MONROEVILLE-PLUM CHAPEL) corner of Beatty Rd and Route 48 North, Monroeville; (412) 856-4747 where services Presentation of Military Honors will be Friday, Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4620.

THARAN CHARLES A. JR. Age 80, on Monday, May 10, 2004, formerly of Shaler Past Commander of V.F.W. Post 9199; husband of the late Clara Weist Tharan; father of Debra Cicvarek and the late Susan K. Stein; brother of J.

Gordon, H. Harvey and the late William and Russell Tharan. Visitation Weds. 5-8 p.m. ONLY at NE ELY'S 2208 Mt.

Royal Glenshaw Mass of Christian Burial Thurs. 11 a.m. at All Sains Church, Etna. Please sign the guest book at post-gazette, com VAN METER LORETTA E. (RALPH) Age 88, of Monroeville, formerly of Rankin, on Monday, May 10, 2004, beloved wife of the late James Van Meter; loving mother of Ronald Van Meter and Carole Jean Filippino, both of Monroeville; sister of John Ralph of North Hills; also seven grandchildren (one deceased) and six great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received Wednesday 7-9 p.m. at the NEW JOBE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, (MONROEVILLE-PLUM CHAPEL) corner of Beatty Rd and Route 48 North, Monroeville; (412) 856-4747, where a Blessing Service will be held on Thursday, 1 p.m. Please sign VELLA LENA DALAI Dl Age 88 of California, PA died, peacefully on Monday, May 10,2004, in Haven Crest Personal Care Home, Monongahela, PA following a short illness. She was born February 17, 1916, in Granville, PA, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret Softano Dalaidi. In addition to her parents, Lena was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Vel-la on January 14, 2003.

Mrs. Vella was a retired teacher of the California Area School District and had also worked for the federal government in New Jersey. She was a graduate of California University of PA and the University of Pittsburgh. She was a member of several education associations. Lena was a life long member of St.

Thomas Aquinas Church in California, PA. Left to cherish her memory are two sisters; Amelia Filoni of California, PA and Rose Lofstead of Uniontown, PA; nephew Albert Filoni and wife, Patricia, of Mt. Lebanon, PA; great nephews, Michael Filoni and finan-cee Kate Williams of Mt. Lebanon, PA and David Filoni and wife, Anne, of Burbank, CA; also surviving are a brother-in-law, Vincent Vella and four sister-in-law, Sara Yeri, Mary Debsky, Josephine Hall and Jean Vella; and several nieces and nephews of the Vella Family. Friends will be received in the MARISCOTTI FUNERAL HOME, Aphony WINTERS RICHARD R.

Former Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary of PNC Corporation, died of natural causes on May 11, 2004 in Mt. Lebanon, PA. He was 91. Mr. Winters of Asbury Villas, who was one of the principal authors of Chapter 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, was born in Pittsburgh in 1912 and grew up in Duquesne Heights.

After graduating from South Hills High School, he received his baccalaureate degree from New York University of Pittsburgh. At N.Y.U. he was a member of Psi Upsilon fraternity. Mr. Winters joined a predecessor of PNC Bank in 1940 and remained with the bank until his retirement in 1978.

He was a member of the American Law Institute, the Society of Corporate Secretaries, the Duquesne Club, and the Junta. He was recognized as a fifty year member of the Allegheny County Bar Association. He was active in many aspects of the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Winters served for many years as Scoutmaster of Troop 193, sponsored by the Mt.

Lebanon United Presbyterian Church, where he became a member in 1945. He also served as a member of the Executive Board of the then Allegheny Council of the Boy Scouts of America, who awarded him the Silver Beaver. At the National Council level of the Boy Scouts of America, he was designated a Wood Badge Deputy Camp Chief. He also served as the Assistant Scoutmaster to "Green Bar William Hillcourt, when Brown Sea Island 2-2 was presented in the tri-state area. Mr.

Winters was a member of Lodge 45 of the Free and Accepted Masons as well as the Gorgas Lodge of Perfection. Mr. Winters was preceded in death by his parents Dr. George R. Winters and Harriet Harvey Winters and his brother Dr.

Albert H. Winters, former Chief Surgeon of the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railway and Chief of Staff at South Side Hospital, and sister Margaret M. Winters, fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects and partner in GWSM, Inc. Pittsburgh Landscape Architecture firm. Mr.

Winters is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth "Betty; two children George Ross Winters 1 1 and his wife Susan of.Fox Chapel and Betsy Winters and her husband John Lewis of Dallas, Texas; Three grandchildren Dr. (Maior) George Ross Winters III and wife Erika of Landstuhl, Germany, Kristin W. Ot-ley and husband Beniamin of Bowling Green, Ohio and Christine Lewis of Dallas, Texas and one greatgrandchild, George Ross Winters IV of Landstuhl, Germany. Private interment was at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.

A Memorial Service will be held at Mt. Lebanon United Presbyterian Church, 255 Washington Road at 2pm on Friday May 28, 2004. A reception will follow the service. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Mt. Lebanon United Presbyterian Church, or the Asbury Foundation of Asbury Heights, 700 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.

Arrangements by LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL Mt. Leoanon. Please sign the guest book at post-gaze ft.com ZAKALATA MARY CATHERINE Mary Catherine Zakalata, in her 86th year passed quietly amongst her dear friends at Kane Regional Nursing Center in Glen Hazel on Mon. evening May 10, 2004. born Oct.

3, 1918 in Pittsburgh, Mcry was the loving daughter of the late Peter Zakalata Sr and Sophia (Hentosz) Zakalata. She was the dearest sister of the late Anna Pauline (Zakalata) Domiano (Vincent) and Peter Zakalata Jr; Mary is survived by and will be deeply missed by her youngest sister and constant companion Sophia, herniece, Linda (Domiano) Spotts (Richard) and a nephew, Vincent Domiano (Pamela), all of whom she loved dearly. Also survived by her cherished great-niece and great-nephews, Vincent (Michelle), Marc (Carol), Lisa (John), Richard (Patricia), Vincent (Carlo), Nicholas (Robin) and all their children (Matthew, Josh, Daniel, Jason, Marriah, Trevor, Aaron, Cole and Noah) all of whom held a unique place in her heart. She was also the special "Chio Chia Mary to Emmy. Funeral arrangement are by MARK V.

SAUVA-GEOT FUNERAL HOME, 126 Ha-zelwood Avenue, Pgh PA 15207 (412) 421-1165. Viewing will be on May 13, 2-4 6-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be from St. Stephen Church, Hazelwood on Fri. May 14, 2004 at 10am.

Private interment. In lieu of flowers family request that donations be made to St. Stephens Roman Catholic Church, 5115 Second Ave, Pgh Pa, 15207 or to St. John Byzantine Catholic Church, 1720 Jane St, Pgh PA 15203 Please sign the guest book at post-gazette, com In Memoriam WACXZR RAY WILLIAM Gone but never forgotten. Love, wife, Gladys L.

Wacker, son, Ray William Wacker and family, Carol Kyle and Dale Wacker, and son, Glen W. Wacker. Age 88, on May 10, 2004, Anna Rose Petsche of Bellevue; wife of the late Joseph Petsche; mother of Joseph Petsche of Monroeville, Shirley Mogon of Lover, PA, Robert Petsche of Orlando, FLand Marilyn McCauley of Bellevue; grandmother of Kristine Petsche, Jennifer McKinney, Celena Dyer and Joseph Petsche; also survived by four greatgrandchildren. Friends received on Wed. 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the MCDONALD-LINN FUNERAL HOME, 529 California Avenue, Avalon.

Services will be held on 1 pm, at St. Mary's Cemetery Chapel, 4000 Mt. Troy Road, Ross Twp. Please sign the guest book at post-gazette, com POLCOYICH KEVIN ALAN Age 32, of Moon on Monday, May 10, 2004, loving son of Alex Patricia Ann (Kuech) Polcovich; best friend companion of Rebecca A. Vannatter; beloved nephew of Robert 8i Sherry Kuech, Terri 8c Harvey Hinch, Troy 8.

Becky Kuech, John and Diane Polcovich; also many cousins. Visitation Thurs. 2-4 7-9pm COPELAND'S MOON 981 Brodhead Rd where service will be on Friday at 11am. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 856 Crucible Pgh PA 15220 Please sign the guest book at post-gazette, com RICHARDS RONALD WAYNE Quietly, on May 8, 2004, beloved husband of Willie Mae Richards of Monroeville, son of the late Bruce and Helen Richards; step-father of Lissa Coates-Foster, Michael Coates, both of and Vincent Coates of Ft. Washington, MD; brother of Richard Richards of Pgh, and the late Robert Richards; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.

Friends may call Thursday, 4-8pm at WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL of POINT BREEZE, 7204 Thomas at Homewood Ave. Funeral ceremony Friday, at 11am in St. Mark AME Church, 1409 Mon--tier Wilkinsburg. Interment Restland Memorial Park. Please sign the guest book RIHN VIRGINIA A.

"GINNY" On Monday, May 10, 2004, Virginia A. "Ginny" Rihn, age 70, of Penn Hills, formerly of Morningside; beloved wife of John W. Rihn, Jr. Dear mother of John W. Rihn 1 1 1 and Lisa C.

(Albert) Rihn-Whale. Sister of Ronald C. Blackmond; grandmother of Adam, Evan, Nolan, Alexa, Brandon, Spencer, Ricky and Sa-mantha. Friends and relatives will be received at BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME, INC. 421 Allegheny Oakmont, PA 15139, Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4 7-9 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial Friday, St. Joseph Church, 10 a.m. Memorials to St. Joseph Millenium Fund, 825 Second Verona, PA 15147 or Arthritis Foundation, 100 West Station Square, Pgh. PA 15219.

Visit us at Please sign the guest book at posUKaette.com 1 if SALLEY JANE M. (BARRY) 83, of Munhall. Our Angel who returned to Heaven on May 10, 2004. The beloved wife of Edward P. and the cherished mother of Maureen Salley Pedzwater of Dormont and Pat Salley Markham of Munhall; sister of Elizabeth Barry Noel of Connellsville, Virginia Barry Mathews of Munhall, Charles of TX and Joseph of Jefferson Hills; grandmother of Meagan, Devin and Gina, and Emily Jayne; also numerous nieces and nephews.

Jane was a member of the Thompson Run AARPS 1372, also St. Therese Senior Citizens and a proud member of The Munhall Class 1939 Reunion. Friends received Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, 3511 Main Street, Munhall, (Family Owned and Operated). Mass of Christian Burial will be in St. Therese R.C.

on Friday at 11 am. Memorial donations can be made to Alopecia Areata Foundation, 125 Seventh Ste 625 Pgh, PA 15222. Please sign the guest book at SANTAGUSDO DINO P. Age 45, on May 10, 2004, son of Anna and the late Victor; brother of Anthony, Richard, Victor, Roberto, Virginia Lawrence and Linda Gilbert; also nieces and nephews. Friends received at the ROWLAND S.

COOKE FUNERAL HOME, 210 East End Ave. Thurs. from 10 am to 2 pm at which time a Blessing Service will be held. SCKLAICH MILDRED K. (KELLEHER) Of Homestead, on May 10, 2004.

She was a long-time member of the Pitt Golden Panthers. Beloved wife of the late Karl Schlaich; mother of Karl and Mark Schlaich, Mary Jo Sklencar and Peggy Lazur; also 11 grandsons and 1 granddaughter; sister of Jean Davis, niece of Ruth Pitchford, dear friend of Betty and Bill Roth and Sharon and Steve Kura. Visitation will be Tuesday Wednesday, 2-4 7-9pm at R. V. ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, INC.

315 E. 10th Homestead. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, 11am, St. Therese Church, Munhall. rvandersonfuneralhome.com Please sign the guest book SCHREISER EDWIN T.

Edwin Thomas Schreiber, of Bellevue, died peacefully at home on Monday, May 10, 2004, after a valiant struggle with cancer. Born December 17, 1947, Ed was a son of the late Frances Happ and Herbert WILSON WILBERT "WHIP" Age 67, of Penn Hills, peacefully on Sunday, May 9, 2004; beloved hus band of Helene A. Wilson; father of Elaine Pearson, Ronald Wilson (Veronica), Angela "Teek" Wilson of Los Angeles, CA, Michelle Wilson of Chicago, IL, Richard Toliver, Jr (Nadelyn) and the late Sean Wilson; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother of Dolores Allen, Marie Riley and the late Barbara McAllister; also survived by a host of otherela-.