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PITTSBURG I T'OST-G AZF.TTF ft SUNDAY. MAY G. 2001 S-7 OBITUARIES ly Hospice, 250 Mt. Lebanon Suite 203, PA 15234 or American Parkinson's Disease, 100 Den-niston No. 444, PA 15206.

vue and a member of the Church of the Assumption, in Bellevue. Friends received Sun. 7-9pm 8. Mon. 2-4 8.

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

In lieu of flowers family suggests donations to Hands Together-Haiti Mission, PO Box 3539, Princeton, NJ 08543 or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. RICE HOWARD J. "CUTCH" Of Etna, on Saturday, May 5, 2001.

Mr. Rice was a truck driver for Brake Dunn, Inc. He was a steward and member of the DOH Club in Etna and also known for playing softball. He was the beloved son of Muriel (Brannan) Rice and the late Charles Rice; brother of Charles L. and James P.

Rice; beloved friend of Julia Kordesich, Julie, Karen and Alyssa. Celebrating Mr. Rice's life with his family at the FRANK R. PERMAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 923 Saxonburg at Rt.

8, Shal-er Twp, on Sun. 7-9pm Mon. 2-4 7-9pm. Service at the Perman Funeral Home on Tues. at 12 noon.

RIZZI THEODORE A. Age 80, on Thursday, May 3, 2001 of Castle Shannon; husband of Phyllis M. (Caltagirone); father of Theodore M. (Janice) and Jacqueline A. (James) Raber; grandfather of Michael and Jennifer Rizzi and Kimberly and Rebecca Raber; brother of Theresa Gismondi, Josephine Damaske, Albina Sawhill and the late Mildred Bellissimo.

Friends received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Saturday Sunday 2-4 7-9 pm. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10 am.

If desired family suggests contributions to family hospice, Mt. Lebanon. SEDLAK HELEN (FERCHAK) Of Munhall, on May 4, 2001, age 86; wife of the late George Ferchak and the late George Sedlak; mother of Dorothy Babbie, of West Mifflin, Helen Ehnot, of Munhall, Richard Ferchak, of West Mifflin and Bernard Ferchak, of Charlotte, NC; sister of John Klapach, of CA and the late Andrew Klapach and Vera Sh-edlock; also five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends received in SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 3501 Main Munhall (Member Selected Independent Funeral Homes) Visitation Sun.

2-4 7-9pm. Funeral Mass Mon. 12 noon St. Anne Church of St. Maximilian Colby Parish, Homestead.

SIFORD CRAIG L. Age 36, suddenly on May 4, 2001, of Gibsonia, fiance of Karan Tru- STEINER DONALD E. "DON" 52, of Carlisle, died Thurs. May 3, 2001. Husband of Carolyn E.

Stein-er; father of Francis "Frank" W. Steiner of Hanover, Amy Edwards, Angelia D. Steiner, both of Carlisle and Kristy K. Peck of Mid-dletown; step-son of Elizabeth "Chick" Steiner of Chicora; brother of Ralph and Robert Steiner, Louise Crawford and Diane Rumbaugh, all of Chicora, Aggie Gray of East Brady and Donna Sheakley of Karns City; also nine grandchildren. Services will be 10 am Mon.

at MUSSELMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES. Burial will be in Mechanicsburg Cemetery. Viewing will be from 7-9 pm Sun. from 9-10 am Mon. at the funeral home.

TIPTON HELEN (McCOY) Age 85, of Neville Island formerly of Arlington, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2001 wife of the late William C. Tipton; beloved sister of Ruth Moschak, Doris Hersh-berger and Charles McCoy. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4, 7-9 at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS 867 Fifth Ave, where Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 1 pm. TOMASELLO LENA In Hernando, FL, Lena, in her 99th year; wife of the late Salva-tore; beloved mother of Marie (Joseph) Cosentino, of Hernando, FL, Gloria (Clifford) Strenko and Eugene (Shirley) Tomasello; also survived by six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends received 12-8pm Sun.

at JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 119 S. 15th St. (S.S.).

Funeral Mon. at 9am. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Adalbert Church, Prince of Peace Parish at 10am. TURNER JEREMIAH E.

"ED" "JERRY" 75, of Harrison City, died Saturday, May 5, 2001 at the home of his daughter. Born June 4, 1925 in Pgh; son of the late Jeremiah C. and Mary S. (Hume) Turner. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a bus driver for Yough School District and was a radar mechanic for the Army National Guard.

Member of the church of the Immaculate Conception, Irwin. Veteran of World War 1 1 serving with the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Berna-dette Turner; two brothers, George and Andy Schwalm; beloved father Cont. from Page E-6 KOZLOWSKI LEONA EVE Age 89, of South Side, on Saturday, May 5, 2001.

Former National Vice President of the Polish Falcons of America, member of PFA Nests 118 S.S. 449 of Pgh. Former organist for St. Anthony RC Church, Homestead, annual planner of PFA Pilgrimages to Our Lady of Czesto-chowa Shrine, in Doylestown, PA. Studied music at Duquesne University and was a Drill Instructor for the PFA and Choreographer for their drill teams.

She also planned the national conventions for the PFA. Received Woman of the Year Award from the Polish Falcons; survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received Mon. 2-4 7-9pm in the RUSIEWICZ OF ARNOLD FUNERAL HOME, 1400 Fifth Arnold, Christian Funeral Mass, Tues. morning.

KRONER WALTER W. Age 88, of Aspinwall, on Thursday, May 3, 2001; beloved husband of Jane Richards Kromer; father of Diane Donovan and her husband Thomas A. of Hampton Dr. Megan E. Kromer and her husband Thomas N.

Lee of San Antonio, TX, Julie T. Kromer of Wilkinsburg; grandfather of Katie, Adam and Andrew Donovan; brother of Paul F. Kromer of Greensburg and the late Gertrude Dougherty. No Visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday at 4 p.m.

in the Chapel at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorials to Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, Pgh, PA 15238 or Presbyterian Medical Center, One Woodside Place, Oakmont, PA 15139. Funeral arrangements by WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, Aspinwall. LACEY HELEN Age 80, of Oakmont on May 5, 2001; beloved wife of Lee Lacey for 60 years; mother of Sue Ann Watt of CO, Dale A.

Lacey of MD, Jane E. Buie of CO, David L. Lacey of CA, Mark E. Lacey of Plum Boro and Jim W. Lacey of FL; sister of Richard L.

Bach of OH and Carole Smith of FL; also nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Helen was an organist at local churches for over 30 years. Friends can be received from 2-4 8. 7-9 pm on Monday at the THOMAS D. ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME, 378 Maryland Avenue, Oakmont.

The funeral service will be held at the Oakmont United Methodist Church on Tuesday at 11 am. Memorial contributions can be made to the Oakmont United Methodist Church. LEWIS NORMAN A. Age 64, of Bethel Park, on Saturday, May 5, 2001; beloved husband of Carol A. Lewis; loving father of Heather Lewis; brother of Jane Heyl and Joann Aubele; dear son of the late Albert and Mildred Lewis; -brother-in-law of Richard Mechen-bier; son-in-law of Charles and Betty Mechenbier; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Fu- neral arrangements by BEINHAU-ER'S. Friends welcome at BEIN-HAUER-CONNELL, 5120 West Library (412-835-7940). (Bethel Park), Mon. 2-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial, Tues.

at 10am in St. Valentine Church. Interment private. Family suggests memorial contributions to Trinity Hospice, 2020 Ard-more Suite 210, PA 15221. LIPTAK AGNES (JAMA) On May 4, 2001, of North Brad-dock; wife of the late August S.

Liptak; beloved mother of Stephen and wife Fran, Gerald, James Liptak and Lorraine (Lori) and husband Donald Downey sister of Dorothy Culligan and the late John Jama; also survived by three grandchildren, Rebecca, Candice and Stephen Liptak Jr. Friends will be received Sunday and Monday, 2-4 and 7-9pm at RONALD V. LUCAS FUNERAL HOME, corner of Bell Jones North Braddock (412) 271-1361. Divine Liturgy will be held PHILIPS W. CURRY Of Bethel Park, peacefully at home, on Friday, May 4, 2001, age 92; beloved husband for 63 years of Gladys S.

(Harrison) Philips; brother of William T. "Red" Philips and the late Zella R. Spohrer; also two nieces, one cousin and many friends. Mr. Philips was an MP with the US Army during WWI an Allegheny Co.

Police Officer who headed the Mounted Police Division and a Charter Member of both the F.O.P. Lodge 91 Allegheny Co. and the Allegheny Co. Police Assoc. Visitation 7-9pm Sun.

8 2-4 7-9pm Mon. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Rd. (Rt. 88) Library, where service will be Tues.

11am. RANKIN PHYLLIS ARCHER Age 76, died May 4, 2001 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born in Cleveland, OH and was a graduate of Miami University at Oxford Ohio where she was a Delta Gamma. Before moving to Savannah in 1988 she lived in Pittsburgh, PA and Hazlehurst, GA. She was a volunteer at Chandler Hospital, a member of The Landings Club and Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, George; a daughter, Constance Schopfer of Syracuse, NY; a son, Robert Rankin of Los Angeles, CA; also four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church at 11 am Tuesday, May 8. Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 139190, Savannah, GA 31416 or the Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 50 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411. Arrangements by FOX WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS, Hodgson Chapel, Savannah, GA.

RECKER GILBERT Sr. Formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, on April 30, 2001, loving husband of Margie Recker and the late Eleanor Recker; loving father of the late Gilbert W. Recker, loving grandfather of three; our dear brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. A memorial service will be conducted at Bellerive Forever Mausoleum Chapel (740 N. Mason Creve Co-eur MO 314-434-3933) Saturday, May 19, 2001, Arrangements provided by the CREMATION SOCIETY OF ST.

LOUIS. REESE PAUL ALLEN Age 42, of Richmond, VA, died April 11, 2001 after a courageous battle with cancer. He graduated from Penn State University for over 18 years he was an Electrical Engineer with Dominion-Virginia Power. Survivors include his wife, Frances S. Reese; his parents, Eugene and Patricia Reese; his sister, Alice Reese; brothers, Carl of San Diego and Bryan of West Chester, PA; a niece, Patricia Reese; a nephew, Bryan Reese cousins, John Reese, Traci Thompson, Maura Reese and Ian Guthrie of Re-ston, VA; aunts, Josephine Reese, Ruth L.

Craig and Delores L. Guthrie of Reston, VA; an uncle, Robert Reese. A Memorial mass will be held on May 11, 2001 at 9 am in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church, Greenridge Whitehall. REHM CAROLINE (KOWAL) Age 92, of St.

Augustine, FL, formerly of Moon Twp since 1954, on Wed May 2, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Matthew Rehm; loving mother of Matthew, Robert J. Rehm and his wife Ann; proud grandmother of Roberta, Matthew and his wife Mary Beth, Christine and her husband Scott; great-grandmother of John, Alison, Maxwell, and Clayton; sister of Mary Gelb, Steffie Temico and Martin Kowal and his wife Stephenie. Visitation Monday 8:30 am at COPELAND'S MOON 981 Brodhead Rd. Funeral Mass Monday 9:30 am at St.

Margaret Mary Church where Mrs. Rehm was a charter member and Christian Mothers. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Institute, 8235 Ohio River Blvd, PA 15202. REISDORF RUSSELL C. Age 82, of Edgeworth on May 3, 2001, at his residence; beloved husband of Mary Ellen (Subroski) Reisdorf for 28 years; beloved father of Melanie L.

Kelly and Donald C. Reisdorf brother of Marian E. Ringlestein, Ruth E. Davidson, Clyde A. Gary L.

and the late Donald Reisdorf; also six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation Sat. and Sun. 2-4 and 7-9 pm COPELANDS SEWICK-LEY-IRVINE CHAPEL, 702 Beaver St. Mass 1 p.m.

in St. James Church. Memorial Contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association, Greater Pgh. Chapter, 1323 Forbes PA 15219. RHOADS TRENT ADAM Of Canonsburg, on April 27, 2001 beloved son of Jeffrey and Colleen Rhoads; brother of Grant, Christopher, Camryn and the late Adam McCLARAN WILMA 'WILLIE' (HUNT) Of Pittsburgh Deerfield Beach, Florida, on Monday, April 30, 2001 in Delray Beach, Florida, wife of the late George J.

McClaran; mother of Lynda M. Noland of Deerfield Beach, Florida, Joanne M. Bennett of Buckhannon, WV, George J. McClaran Jr. Richard H.

McClaran, both of Pittsburgh; five dearly loved grandchildren, Lauren No-land, Cary Robert Bennett, Jayme Macy McClaran. Willie was active in Pittsburgh Symphony Sarasota Symphony Associations. Formerly a volunteer at Shadyside Hospital Auxiliary Florence Crit-tendon Home for Unwed Mothers. Longtime member of Beulah Presbyterian Church, Longue Vue Country Club, University Club 8 Duquesne Club. Private entombment.

Memorial services at Beulah Presbyterian Church, 2500 McCrady Rd. (Churchill) Pittsburgh 15235 at Wednesday, May 9 at 1 pm. Memorial remembrances may be made to the church. Arrangements by MAURICE KNEE FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg (Across from Bank) Plum. M1CKLES GRACE Peacefully on Wednesday, May 2, 2001; dearly beloved mother of Marian, Victoria, Donald and Robert Mickles; two sisters Geraldine Gar-nett and Margaret Burley; also a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitations Sunday 2-4 7-9 pm in NEW SAMUEL E. COSTON FUNERAL HOME, 427 Lincoln E. Liberty, where funeral service will be held Monday at 1 :30 pm. Interment St. Peter Cemetery.

MORRISON MARY KAY LAMBERT 68, of Lincoln Place, on May 4, 2001 Beloved wife of the late Donald beloved mother of Beth Hirsch-inger, of Carnegie and Jayne Morrison, of NJ; beloved grandmother of Katie and Jenni. Friends received Saturday 7-9 P.M., Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, 3511 Main Street, Munhall. (A selected Golden Rule Member). Mass of Christian Burial will be in St.

Therese RC Church on Monday 11:00. MUSICK RUBYE LEA On Thursday, May 3, 2001, Rubye Lea Musick of Brookhaven, MS, formerly of Pittsburgh; beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Musick; sister of James A. and Charles B. Smith, Rita Watson and Frances Allred all of Brookhaven, Helen Fowler of Waynesville, GA and Lanell Bacht-ell of TX; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Friends received at McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 5300 Penn Bloomfield on Monday from 8:30 to 10:30 am followed by graveside service St. Mary Cemetery, Penn and 45th, at 11 am. O'DONNELL MARGARET (GIBBONS) Age 80, of South Park, on May 4, 2001. Wife of the late Robert beloved mother of Robert William "Bill" O'Donnell and Donna L. Thomas; loving sister of Christina Sulzberger, Isabelle Miller and the late Ruth Chopyak, Susan Rech, Agnes Yunkun, Mary, Frank, John and Richard Gibbons; grandmother of Nancy Lee Crowder, Cindy L.

Morris and Karen O'Donnell-Mar-shall, Michele Lynn Pietropaolo; great-grandmother of Kristin Ann, Kelly Ann and Brittany Ann Morris, Ethan Joseph Marshall, Brian Michael Pietropaolo and Lee Thomas Crowder; sister-in-law of William J. "Joe" O'Donnell. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 pm Sun. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Pleasant Hills where Services will be held 1 pm Monday. PERU ELIZABETH "BETTY" On Saturday, May 5, 2001, Elizabeth "Betty" Peru, age 85, of Kennedy formerly of Coraop-olis; beloved wife of the late Charles Peru; dear mother of Dr.

C. Blaine Peru and E. Susan Peru; grandmother of Paige Peru, Karen Campbell and Brooke Whiteman; and one great-grandson; dear sister of Mary Megella, John Megella and the late Paul, Michael and Theodore Megella; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Friends welcome at the MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 334 Forest Grove Rd Kennedy Twp. (Family owned operated since 1886) Monday 2-9 pm.

Funeral Service 10 am Tuesday at the funeral home followed by Devine Liturgy in Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, McKees Rocks at 10:30 am. Parast-as Monday evening at 8 pm. PETROPOULOS STEVEN TIMOTHY Infant son of John and Tracy (Speerhas) Petropoulos of Moon Twp. on May 4, 2001; grandson of Stefanos Petropoulos of McCand-less, Judith and Ronald Konitsney of Ohioville; nephew of Georgia Petropoulos of Swissvale and Timothy and Lucy Speerhas of Moon Twp. Private graveside service will be conducted in Beaver Cemetery.

Arrangements by SCHWERHA FUNERAL HOME, Midland. WEISBERG RUTH JANET On Saturday, May 5, 2001, age 84, a resident of Canterbury Place; wife of Morris Weisberg; mother of Michael Weisberg, Nora W. Coffey, Richard A. Weisberg and the late Connie Tabb; sister of Irene Carlisle and the late Bernard Fellman; also survived by ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services at the BURTON L.

HIRSCH CHAPEL 2704 Murray Sq Hijl (opp Morrowfield Apts.) on Sunday 11 am. Interment Beth Abraham Cemetery. Visitation one-half hour prior to services am). WKITEFORD CATHERINE A. Age 90, life long resident of Penn Hills, on Thursday, May 3, 2001; beloved wife of the late James R.

Whiteford; mother of Patricia Wagner, Jo Anne Mount, Dr. John White-ford, Kathleen Whiteford and Celeste Whiteford Robertson; also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends received WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, 11735 Frank-stown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, SUNDAY ONLY 2-4 8. 7-9 PM.

Funeral Monday 11 am. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gerard Ma-iella Church 11:30 am. WILSON CHARLES H. SR.

On May 4, 2001, age 85, of Evans City; husband of the late Mary Louise (Clarkson) Wilson; father of Charles H. Wilson James T. Wilson, Diana Altfather and Cathy Riley; brother of Kenneth Wilson and Clara Winters; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Friends received at the McDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC. 238 Crowe Mars, Sunday 2-4 7 until time of service at 8:30 pm.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assoc. or the Alzheimer's Assoc. YEAGER DEBRA L. (BIGGS) On Friday, May 4, 2001, Debra L. (Biggs) Yeager, age 46, of Robinson beloved mother of William Elizabeth T.

and Jennifer A. Yeager; loving daughter of Heuland Biggs and foster daughter of Margaret and Edward Frazier; grandmother of Jazmine T. Eyerman; also survived by many brothers and sisters; sadly missed by her special companion Tony Bertram and former husband William F. Yeager, Friends welcome at MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 334 Forest Grove Kennedy Twp. (Family owned operated since 1886), Sun.

12 noon until time of Funeral Service at 6pm. 003 In Memonam SNIPE RICHARD "BABE" MAY 6, 1937-APRIL 16 2001 Happy Birthday Sadly missed by your brothers sisters. SULLIVAN MARIE BARBARA (WALZ) Formerly of Pittsburgh, died March 27, 2001, in West Jordan, UT. She was born July 8, 1908 to Fred and Lena Walz. She married Harry W.

Sullivan Sept. 12, 1927. They had four children, daughters, Alma Davis of Upper Marlboro, MD, Doris Moore Kirk of West Valley City, UT and sons, Paul James Sullivan of Pgh and Larry Sullivan of Nokomis, FL; 13 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Esther Bahn of Oakland, CA and Loretta Tschippert of Pgh. She is preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, John and Fred; two sisters, Emily and Annie; and one much-loved grandson, Larry Jr. Marie was a foster mother for 87 babies for Catholic Charities in Pgh, PA.

She also was a caretaker for children at De Paul Institute in Pgh. A memorial mass will be held on May 12, 2001 at 10am, St. Justin Church, Mt. Washington. luck; son of Carol Feris; brother of Mark Eric Siford; uncle of Jimmy, Bryan, Collin, Elle, Chad, Andrew, Madison Drew.

Friends received Saturday Sunday 2-4 7-9 pm at KING FUNERAL HOME, INC. Rte 8 at 2841 Woodland Cir, Allison Park, PA where services will be held on Monday at 11 am. SIRIANNI ALBERT On Thursday, May 3, 2001, Albert Sirianni, 86; beloved husband of Anne McCourt Sirianni of Bellevue; also survived by loving children Albert (Biff) Sirianni his wife Barbara of Houston, TX, Robert L. Sirianni his wife Kathy of Orlando, FL and M.L. Sirianni of Marina Del Ray, CA; a sister Florinda Link of Forest Hills; and grandchildren Michelle Maes, Nancy Tolbert, Robert L.

Sirianni, Jennifer Lynn Sirianni, Michael Sirianni and Colin Sirianni; preceded in death by sisters Margaret Cuda Rose Rupert and brother Victor Sirianni. Mr. Sir-anni was retired from E.W. Curry Co. where he had been the Comptroller.

During WWII, he served with the US Army. He was a graduate of Sewickley High School and had attended both Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh. Active in civic affairs, he served seventeen years on Bellevue Council including terms as Vice President and President. He served on the Executive Board of the Allegheny County Boroughs Association and as a member of the Advisory Board of the Allegheny County Police Academy. He was also active with the Bellevue-Avalon Little League and the Bellevue High School Athletic Boosters.

Friends invited Sat. 2-4 7-9 and Sunday 12-3 in the THE ORION C. PINK-ERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC. A GOLDEN RULE MEMBER FIRM. 1014 California Avenue Avalon, (North Boros).

Mass of Christian Burial on Monday morning at 9:00 in the Church of the Assumption, Bellevue where Mr. Sirianni had been a long time, active member. SMATLAK EDWARD On Friday, May 4, 2001, Edward, age 81, of Wilmerding; beloved husband of Ruth (Richey-Dzuricsko) Smatlak; step-father of Wayne Dzu-ricsko and his wife Connie (Varga) Dzuricsko, of Trafford; brother of James Smatlak, of Irwin; he is also survived by a daughter Carol (Ronald) Dennis and a grandson Ronald Dennis, and nieces and nephews; he was also preceded in death bv his parents, his first wife Olga Smatlak, and brothers, Charles, Frank and Emil Smatlak. Mr. Smatlak was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Wilmerding and he was a WWII US Army Veteran.

Family and friends will be received in ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Wilmerding, Sun. 1-4 6-9pm Mon. 9am until time of service in funeral home at 1pm, the Rev. Michael Reed officiating. Interment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.

to Edward C. of New York, Larry of Ardara, PA, Mark of Greensburg, Joyce Mary Manken of Indiana and Janice Marie Wilkie of Harrison City; grandfather of seven; and one step-grandchild; brother to Fred Gieger and Elmer Gieger, both of Pgh. Friends received at the J.F. OTT FUNERAL HOME, INC. 504 Oak I rwin Monday Tuesday 2-4 7-9 pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 10 am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Interment Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Family requests memorials to American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Pgh, PA 15205. UTTERBACK EARL T. SR.

On Thurs. May 3, 2001, Earl T. age 81, formerly of Whitaker, PA; beloved father of William F. and Earl T. Utterback Jr.

and Linda Lee Haun; also ten grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Friends received HERSHBERGER-STOVER FUNERAL HOME 170 Noble Crafton on SUN. 12-3 7-9 pm where funeral service will be Mon. at 11 am. VAGNI MARGARET (DEAK) Of Bethel Park (Coverdole), age 86, on Thursday, May 3, 2001; wife of the late Nicholas Vagni; beloved mother of Nicholas J.

and Frank Vagni; mother-in-law of Barbara Vagni, Amy Vagni and Kathleen Smith-Vagni; grandmother of Nick and Kim Vagni, Lori and Billy Gal-legor, Kristina Vagni, Anthony Vagni and the late Michael Vagni; great-grandmother of Angela and Daniel Vagni, Lindsay and Jamie Gallegor and Alec Barr. Friends received Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m at PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. 5570 Library Rd, BETHEL PARK where Services will be held on Monday 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park.

VALERIANO MATILDA "TILLIE" On Saturday, May 5, 2001, at UPMC Shadyside, Matilda "Tillie" Valeriano, age 66. She was born June 11, 1934, in Meadville, PA; daughter of the late Jan and Suzan-na Tkach; she was preceded in death by her husband Samuel P. Valeriano and an infant son; she is survived by six daughters, Gina (husband Jack Betkowski), of Ross, Suzanne (husband Dennis Kamins-ki), of Brighton Heights, Luisa (husband Daniel Plazek), of Observatory Hill, Teresa (husband Brady Young), of Fombell, PA, Mame (husband Lyle Graber), of Ben Avon Heights and Julie (husband Rodrigo Cardenas), of Bellevue; four sons, Samuel (wife Rhonda), of Lyons, CO, Christopher (wife Christine), of Bellevue, Gregory (wife Karyn), of Robinson Twp. and Michael (wife Pam), of Bellevue; also survived bv 18 grandsons, 7 granddaughters and 4 sisters. Tillie was a former part owner of A Silk Purse Consignment Store in Belle Tuesday, St.

Peter Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 10am. MAY WILLIAM F. 70, of Verona, on Thursday, May 4, 2001; father of David May, of NC, Dixie Arndt, of N. Versailles, Joseph Yeager, of Conneaueat Lake, PA, Storm Gregory, of New Kensington and Sherr-ie Yetter, of Pit-carin; also 11 grandchildren. Bill enjoyed hunting fishing.

Service private. Arrangements by ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME, Oakmont. McBURNIE HAZEL M. (PLAPPERT) On Friday, May 4, 2001, of Brentwood, residing at Baldwin Health Center at the age of 82 died after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease; beloved wife of the late Hugh Bell McBurnie; loving sister to deceased siblings Olive Kaufmann, Ann Kordas and William Plappert; mother of Kevin McBurnie and Sherry Anderson of Elma, NY; survived by two grandchildren Danielle Margolis and Ryan McBurnie; one great-grandchild Jordan Margolis. Friends received at the JOHN F.

SLATER FUNER-AL HOME, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Monday 10-11 am where Blessing Service will be held following visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to Fami and Troy Rhoads; grandson of William and Sherry Rhoads and Phyllis McCoy and the late James McCoy. Service and Interment are private. Arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Memorials may be made to Magee Womens Health Fndtn, co NICU, 300 Halket St.

PA 15213.