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PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1997 THE REGION 'jjearings are sought on reforms "UUbC A Plum man with a heart condition, risked his life to save his neighbors. Deceased hero's eflbrt to save others honored r. Kt. m. 1 1 tm D-12 COUNTY FROM PAGE D-l 1 vaV 3f aw Members of the local delegation to the summit, Bernita Brooks-Griggs, center, and Amy Hart, right, along with Warren Williams of the Boys' Girls' Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, meet children at the United Way's daycare center, Downtown, after yesterday's send-off.

Volunteers want youth to be served mn --)'t itiin who offered his own reform legislation, and Reps. Frank Der- mody of Oakniont, who chairs the House delegation, Donald Walko of the North Side and Tom Michlovic of North. Braddock. -'Kepublican Sen. Melissa Hart of McCandless, who sponsored the bill passed by the Senate Urban Affairs and- Affairs Committee, thinks the eight-member charter-' drafting committee her legislation would form could hold public hearings with no need before that.

Murray said yesterday that he could -support public hearings, but that' if the reforms didn't get onto the ballot until next year, it would candidates little time to decide whether they wanted to run for county executive or council or mount a campaign. He said ComPAC 21 held public meetings and that Democratic Commissioner Mike Dawida sought citizen opinion last year on a proposal creating a county manager's post. The Democrats challenged the wl council districts Hart's bill would Bodack said they would be twice the size of a state House district and four times that of any other Pennsylvania county council district, with each council member representing about 121,000 people. -TJje number of districts, too, may also make it extremely diffi- cult if not impossible, to guarantee a-eontiguous and compact district to "'Assure the African-American community a direct voice," he said. 1 nci'fle.

also questioned the new tax powers. Last week, the-Senate committee rejected an afihefldment by Sen. Jay Costa "D'Fprest Hills, to ensure that county caps on property taxes remained in effect. political wrangling threatens r'lhereforms, Murray is to meet tomorrow with Hart, Bodack, Costa aricT other senators to seek common ground to push the initiative. By Timothy McNulty Post-Gazette Staff Writer A Plum man with a heart condition who saved his neighbors from their burning home last year was posthumously awarded a Carnegie Medal for heroism yesterday.

In January 1996, Paul Condron was sleeping when an explosion jolted his brick ranch house in Plum's Holiday Park neighborhood and woke him. The 55-year-old credit manager, who retired because of heart problems, looked out his window and saw the house next door blown apart and burning. Natural gas had built up within the house and exploded, leaving Condron's neighbors Tom Ford, 81, and Anne Ford, 68, immobilized inside. Condron went into the living room through a blown-out picture window and saved Tom Ford, then went back into the house to look for Ford's wife. He heard Her calling from the kitchen.

1 Condron knocked down a storm door and the back' door of the burning house. He found Anne Ford trapped under a burning roof truss, and pulled her from the home, which was reduced to its foundation within an hour. The explosion had blown off the Ford's garage door and, scattered debris across the neighborhood. Anne Ford died from her burns 1 1 days later. Tom Ford and Condron were treated for their burns and recovered.

A few hours after the rescue last year, Condron told the. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that he felt angina pains, but "in situations like this this, you don't think twice about them." On March 7, Condron died at age 56. Walter F. RutkowsW, executive dation for Children program to insure children of working parents who cannot afford health insurance. In the past 12 years, about 10,000 Western Pennsylvania children have received coverage, and another 10,000 will be insured by the end of the century.

The program began locally when the collapse of the steel industry resulted in thousands of layoffs. Since then, it has become a national model for uninsured youths and has been duplicated in two dozen states. Taco Bell and the Boys' Girls' Clubs of Allegheny County will expand the national TEEN-Supreme into the Pittsburgh market. The program provides teens a safe haven with caring adults. "This is an opportunity to do something positive not only for this region but for this country," said former Steelers running back War- ren Williams, the physical education director for the Boys' Girls' Clubs of Western Pennsylvania.

Lazarus Department Stores, a division of Federated Department Stores, is bringing its national "Earning for Learning" program to OBITUARIES Tuny iyePosl-Gaiieue the Pittsburgh market. The program provides grants to accredited public and primary schools at which Federated employees and their families volunteer. "We are delighted that so many local companies have made new and expanded commitments to vol-unteensm in our city," said Amy Hart of the United Way of Allegheny County, leader of the regionaldele-gation to the summit. In addition to Hart, those going to the summit include: Bernita Brooks-Griggs, assistant U.S. attorney and convener of the Pittsburgh Youth Crime Prevention Council; Evan Frazier, director of community relations for Eat'n Park Restaurants; William Meyer, president of the United Way of Allegheny County; Scott Izzo, program officer of the Richard King Mellon Foundation; William Winston, director of student development for the Manchester Craftsman's Guild; Diane Bucco, executive director of One-to-One Allegheny County; James Allen, youth policy manager for the mayor's office; and students Rakia Floyd and Candy Suthacek.

SPERANZA MICHAEL Of Espyville, formerly of Arlington area, Wed. Apr. 23, 1997, Michael Speranza; beloved husband of Ann T. Malone Speranza; father of Michael, Gino, Dominka, William Welsh, Gary Welsh, Kathleen Hurst and JoAnn Tornow; brother of Josephine Nelson and Michalena Tet-zlaw; also survived by 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Friends received HOWARD A FARNSWORTH F.

425 Brownsville Mt. Oliver. Blessing Service 10 a.m. Friday. Visitation with family 2-9 p.m.

Thursday. STAMOOLIS MARY O. On Tuesday, April 22, 1997; Mary O. Stamoolis; beloved wife-of the late Orestus P. Stamoolis; mother of Peter O.

and Gus H. Stamoolis; grandmother of Maria Kara Holla-baugh, Peter M. Stamoolis and Christina Catherine A. and Constance P. Stamoolis; great-grandmother of Zarad and Morgan Hollabaugh; also survived by sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews in USA and Greece.

Friends will be received at JOHN A FREYVOGEL SONS, 4900 Centre at Devonshire Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. and Friday 2-4 and 6-9 P.M. Funeral, Saturday, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 10:30 A.M. Trisagion Service Friday 6 P.M.

Remembrances to St. Nicholas Cathedral Building Fund. STOCKE ANGELA Of Sharpsburg, on Tuesday, April 22, 1997; wife of the late Henry surviving are cousins and friends. Friends received Thursday, 12 noon to 9pm at the WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, corner of Main and 9th Sts Sharpsburg. Funeral Mass Friday, 10am, in St.

Mary Church. SUCHKO PAUL Age 75, of West Newton, on April 22, 1997. Former-owner of Suchko Gas 8c Oil. Past Representative of 58th State Legislative Dist. 8c former Westmoreland Co.

Register of Wills. Husband of the late Helen Kassy Suchko; father of Linda Ulander, Paula Kubler, Paul M. Suchko Christopher Suchko; grandfather of Lauren Ulander Alexanna Kubler; brother of Mary Coccagna, Nicholas, John Andrew Suchko, the late Ann Mamrak, Michael, George 8c Charles Suchko. Visitation at McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME, West Newton, Wednesday 7-9 Thursday 2-4 8c 7-9 pm. Prayer service Friday 10 am.

in the funeral home followed by a Divine Liturgy in St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Herminie. Interment West Newton Cemetery. Paul Condron director of the Hero Fund, said the board members, most of whom are from Pittsburgh, did not know Condron had died when they decided to honor him. Rutkowski said Condron's family will receive his bronze medal and a $2,500 grant.

Condron was one of 17.eople from around the United StateS and Canada to receive the awards, which are given to those who risk their lives to save others. The Hero Fund, started by Andrew Carnegie in 1904 after, two men died while rescuing suryivors of a horrific mine explosiqn in Harwick, has given out $22.3 million in awards to 8,097 medal winders over the years. Condron is the second area resident to win in the past year. Raej monda Freeman, 35, of the North' Side, was given a Carnegie Medal in June for throwing her body ovena 1 wounded young woman during a gunfight in Northview Heights. 327 Cub Scouts.

Friends received Wednesday Thursday' 2-4 7-9 pm. at STEPHENS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Henney Funeral Services, 600 Cedar Pgh. Mass of Christian Burial 'will be celebrated on Friday St. Nicholas Church, N.S. 1 5 WOOD WALTER PRESTON Of Green Tree age 82 on Wed.

April 23, 1997; husband of the late Isabel Reynolds Wood; beloved father of Peter and Robert Wood; brother of Mary Fulwiler; brother-in-law of Alice Rebecca Arbrey; also four grandchildren. Arrang. by William Slater II Funeral Service 997 Greentree Rd. Private internment at Kittanning Cemetery. Mr.

Wood was a retired patent attorney for US Steel for 35 years. ZIMMERMAN FRANK On Sunday, April 13, 1997, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Frank Zimmerman; beloved husband of the late Judy Anderson Zimmerman and the late Genevieve Kumar. Zimmerman; father of Francis J. Zimmerman; stepfather of Nancy Anderson Luttner.

There will be a memorial service at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, 4900 Centre Ave. at Devonshire on Friday, April 25, 1997, at 4 p.m. 003 In Memorlam ROY PHILIP F. JR.

Born 3-5-64, died 4-24-95. On the second anniversary of your death, we continue to grieve, but we must remember: Life is eternal and Love is immortal Death is a Gateway, an entrance, a portal, into a life that no man can envision. For God has greater perspective and vision. We gain strength in believing: there is happiness knowing that our hearts will always be a place where we can hold you and keep you with us eternally. Mom Dad, Michael, Bill, Cali, Michael and Yiayia.

ZAMBRANO EUGENE D. 4241 903-8695' In remembrance of your 9nth. -birthday, he loved his Virg sq rnuch. Remember Most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was It known that anyone who fled to thy protection, employed thy help, and fought thy Intercession, was eft unaided Inspired with this confidence, I fly Jnto-thee, Virgin of virgins, my motherl. To thee I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.

mother of the word Incarnated! Despise not my petition, but, In thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. Mary, Queen of Peace, prav-for us His loving wife Virginia. By Robert Dvorchak Post-Gazette Staff Writer The local delegation that will attend the Presidents' Summit for America's Future next week in Philadelphia got a send-off boost yesterday from corporate and nonprofit sponsors who are expanding programs for children and teens. Ten community leaders from Western Pennsylvania will be attending the three-day summit chaired by Colin Powell, retired Army general and past chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Also taking part will be President Clinton and three ex-presidents George Bush, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter and celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey and Tony Bennett. The goal is to mobilize corporate America and a citizen army of volunteers to bring caring adults into the lives of those in the younger generation who may lack a grownup to turn to. Among the programs announced yesterday were: Highmark Blue CrossBlue Shield is expanding its Caring Foun G.C. Murphy Co. and a member of Masonic Lodge 808, Pleasant Hills; loving husband of Elsie; loving father of Philip W.

Jr. of Knoxville, TN, Scott R. of Detroit, Ml and the late Mark S. Rogers; brother of Charles R. Rogers of Pitcairn; grandfather of Jennifer and Jodi.

Visitation will be from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL F. H. 301 Curry Hollow Pleasant Hills where services will be held 11 a.m. Fri.

Contributions may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 220 8th McKeesport, 15132 or Holy Angels Catholic Church, 408 Baldwin Hayes 15207. RUSSELL GEORGE F. Formerly of Glenshaw, on Monday, April 21, 1997, husband of Jean Ritter Russell; father of George F. Russell Jr.

8 Nancy McCollum; brother of Henry Russell; also survived by four grandchildren. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 7-9 pm. at BOCK FUNERAL HOME LTD, 1500 Mt. Royal Glenshaw where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 am. SAMUELS JACK B.

On April 23, 1997, in FL; beloved husband of Ann the late Dora Samuels; beloved father of Melvin H. Samuels of Pgh Morris R. Samuels of FL; preceded in death by brothers 8 sisters; grandfather of Sheri Dawes Mark Samuels; great-grandfather of Rachel Jessica Samuels; also survived by nieces nephews. Graveside services 8 interment will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Shaare Torah Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to: Beth Shalom Congregation, 5915 Beacon St, PA 15217. Arrangements by: RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. SASSANO JOHN J. Age 87, of McCandless, on April 21, 1997, husband of the late Katherine Diana Sassano; beloved father of Grace R. Tomichek and her husband Walter; beloved brother of Mary Corrao and the late i Connie, Salvatore, Alex (Pie), Catherine Troiano, Antonette Man-ganiello, Rachel Corvello, Margaret Ranallo and Cora' DeGregorio; grandfather of Marian Prelosky, David Tomichek and Audrey An-zelone; great-grandfather of Nicole and Jessica; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Friends received Wed. Thurs. 2-4 7-9 p.m. at the T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy, North Hills.

Mass of Christian Burial in St. Alexis Church, Fri. 10 a.m. SCHLEICHER DOROTHY P. (CYBACH) Of Perrytown Place, on Wed.

April 23, 1997; wife of the late Walter H. Schleicher mother of Barbara Hebda; sister of Eveyln Kaminsky, and the late twin sister Lauretta Glinka'; also nieces and nephews. Friends received Thurs. 79 pm, and Fri. 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

P1 BRANDT FUNERAL HOME from Page D-11 r' PASEKOFF i. BEULAH (SIMON) Mon. April 21, 1997; beloved -wife of the late Harold J. Pasekoff; beloved mother of Ellen and -Richard Grinberg, Bonnie and John Lee and Deanna Pasekoff all of sister of the late Edith S. Symons, Dr.

Joseph R. Simon and O. Robert Simon; devoted grandmother of Bryan pnd Edye Grinberg, Samantha Levey, Hayley and Emma Pasekoff. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL 5509 Centre Ave, Shadyside on Thurs. at ZU.tTr; Visitation one hour prior (1-2 p.m.)' Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery.

Contributions may be to charity of donors choice. RAWLINS BERTHA it On Tuesday, April 22, 1997, Bertha, of Kennedy Twp; sister of Jean Obed and Joseph Murawski of CA and the late Helen Tumpa; also by nieces and nephews. Friends received at the ANTHONY FUNERAL 700 7th McKees Rocks, Joegjnriing 10am Thurs. until Mass-. jn St.

Malachy Church at noon. RAYNOVICH -p CATHERINE (DeCORT) Baldwin Boro, on April 23, 1997; wife of Louis Raynovich; mother of Shirley, Edward Donald DeCort the late Lorraine Hornak Gertrude Gibbons; also "survived by 19 grand 15 great grand two great-great grandchildren. Friends received CIESLAK TAT KO FUNERAL HOME, INC, Brownsville Rd, Brentwood, on Thursday Friday 2-4 7-9 p.m. Fpnepal Saturday 10:15 a.m. Mass ofChristian Burial St Wendelin Vuiurfh, 11:00 a.m.

Memorial con-Mributions may be made to 3 Rivers Family. Hospice, 3025 Jacks Run Rpr, White Oak, PA 15131. 1 REIZENSTEIM 1 RUTH DAY "TUrwTues. April 22, 1997, Ruth Day Reiejistein, 91, of Avalon. Preced- ed indeath by her parents Samuel ahdJftinnie McDonald Reizenstein.

She i survived by her beloved Reizenstein of Avalon and Toostns Norma O'Connell of Ohio "'Twft, Becky Helt and Helen Blacken, both of Bellevue, Jean Marshall, Shirley Zimmerman and hjelefi Terry, all of Ml. Ms a member of Greenstone Lfnitd Methodist Church and was -active in the North Boros Women's Women's Auxiliary of Suburban General Hospital and the 2736. Friends invited on Thurs. from 2-4 7-9 p.m. in the C.

PINKERTON FUNER-AL HOME, A Golden Rule 1032 Perry Hwy, Perrysville. Mass of Christian Burial, St, Teresa of Avila Church, Sat. at 10 am. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. SERRAPERE ROSE MARY (CALHOUN) On Apr.

23, 1997, Rose Mary, age 67, formerly of Wilmer-ding; wife of the late Nicholas Ser-rapere; beloved mother of Cornelius and Thomas Hines, Angelica King, Antoinette Warren and Nico-letta Marasco; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister of Lillian Cillo, Ben and Bud Calhoun. Friends received ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, INC, 201 Marguerite Wilmerding, Thurs. 8 Fri. 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday til time of service at 12 noon.

SESKEY EARL L. Beloved husband of Maryellin Byrnes Seskey, on Tues. April 22, 1997; father of Jack Seskey and his wife, Karen of Washington PA, and Janet Seskey; grandfather of Kelli Gregus and Amy Creen of Washington PA; great-grandfather of Mathew Gregus; brother of George D. Seskey of VA, June S. Seskey, and the late Elmer Seskey, Raymond Seskey and Ruth Kalish.

Friends may call Thurs. 2-4 and 7-9 pm at O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California at Cooper Aves. N. S. Funeral Service Fri.

10 am. Family suggests Memorial Contributions to: Hospice Program, CO Horizon Hospital System, 110 North Main St. Greenville, PA. 16125. SLAYPOH BERTHA (SHAFFRON) On April 22, 1997, Bertha, 85, of S.S.

wife of the late August, dear mother of Dolores Szalla and Frank A. Slaypoh; also survived by four grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Friends received Friday only 2-4 8 7-9 p.m. at JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME INC.

119 South 15th St. S.S. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m. Mass of Christian burial in St. Peter Chapel, Prince of Peace Parish, 10 a.m.

SOMERMAN IRVING R. On April 23, 1997; beloved husband of the late Ethel Somer-man; beloved father of Rose (Posy) Jack Brill of Pgh; brother of the late Albert Somerman, Anna Ober-nauer, Esther Wheeler Rose Somerman; grandfather of Randi Brill of Chicago, IL, Barry Penny Brill of Pgh; great-grandfather of Eric David, Andrew Michael; also survived by nieces 8 nephews. Services at the RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, 5509 Centre Ave, Shadyside on Friday at 2:30 p.m. Visitation 1 hour prior. p.m.).

Interment Shaare Torah Cemetery. Contributions may be made to: The Jewish Community Center, 5738 Forbes PA 15217 or Riverview Center for Jewish Seniors, 4724 Brownshill PA 15217. SZKABARA PARAS KA Widow of Simon on Tues, April 22, 1997; beloved mother of Ann Geiger, Steve M. Szkabara, Kathryn M. Palmer, and the late John Szkabara; survived also by 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Friends may call Thurs. Fri. 2-4 and 7-9 pm at O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California at Cooper Aves. N.S. Funeral Litergy in St.

George Ukrainian Catholic Church, Sat. 10 am. Parastas, Fri. 8:30 pm. WARE SARAH E.

Peacefully on April 22, 1997; beloved wife of George W. Ware who preceded her in death; loving mother of George E. and Mory P. Ware; sister of Hazel Bond of CA, Henrietta Crawford of Pgh; 12 grandchildren, 2 greatgrandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Thurs.

7-9 pm Fri. 2-4 7-9 pm at SPRIGGS WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 North Lang E.E. Funeral Service Sat. 11 am. Deliverance Baptist Church, Swissvale Ross Wilkinsburg.

Interment Allegh-ney Cemetery. Fraternal Services Fri. 7:30 pm. WEISBERG MATTHEW On April 22, 1997; husband of Marian Linton Weisberg; father of Linda Sperling of Leesburg, VA, Susan Propper of Denver, CO; brother of Emma Rosen, Eve Slutsky, Morris Weisberg, all of grandfather of Ryan Seth Propper. Services at the BURTON HIRSCH CHAPEL, 2704 Murray Sq.

Hill (Opp. Morrowfield Apts) on Fri. at 1 p.m. Private interment Beth Abraham Cemetery, Visitation one hour prior to services. Family suggests contributions to American Cancer Society, WHETSELL ERMA MARIE On Weds.

April 23, 1997, of N. Fayette long time member Union Presbyterian Church, Robinson wife of the late Morris O. Whetsell; mother of the late Mar-lene Whetsell. Friends received at Union Presbyterian Church, Sat. 10 am.

prior to an 11 a.m. funeral service. Arrangements by JOSEPH M. SOMMA FUNERAL Robinson Twp. Memorials to Union Presbyterian Church, 6165 $teuben-vilePike, McKees Rocks.

15136. WOJCIECHOWSKI EUGENE P. Of North Side, age 45, on Monday April 21, 1997, beloved husband of Roberta Brozewicz; father of Christopher Benjamin D. Kimberly S. Woiciechowski; son of khnrnnrai tL thp Inte Henrv B.

Woiciechowski; brother of Michael Stephen P. 8c Ktcnara n. wniriprhowski: also surviving sev eral nieces 8c nephews. Mr. Woiciechowski was an active member of St.

Nicholas Church, N.S., Parish Council where he taught third fourth grade CCD! He was also active with Rogerscapa mia-die School Den Leader lof Pack Member Firm, 1014 California "AValon (North Boros), where funeral services will be held on Fri. ROGERS PHILIP W. 68, of Jefferson Boro, on uARtil 22, 1997; was a retired vice-president of Human Resources for.