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Oct 21 2007 PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2007 WWW.POST-GAZETTE.COM B-4 LOCAL little margin for error. But it reasons what other vehicles are doing, where situated, where it needs to go and the best route to get there. an awful lot of reasoning happening that people take for Dr. Urmson said. a robot to do it is incredibly Dr.

Tether said the competition for Tartan Racing, whose team consists of bright done he said, noting strong finishes in Grand Challenges in 2004 and 2005, which were desert endurance races. allows teams to focus their energies on a prize, and when you have people who are very bright and focused on something with a timetable, the progress they make comes at a very fast While Tartan Racing is considered a frontrunner, Dr. Tether said Boss failed to break into the top 5 in qualifying trials in August. This Urban Challenge will generate a Super Bowl atmosphere, he said, expecting tens of thousands of spectators, with concern the event near Los Angeles could turn into another Woodstock. The Urban Challenge will focus on how robotic vehicles with the Dr.

Tether said. Boss has traveled 2,000 practice miles, but the challenge is how it operates in traffic in unfamiliar locations. William Whittaker, the CMU roboticist who heads Tartan Racing, said his team began developing Boss in June 2006 and now is the at another former Air Force base in California. of the amazing developments of the year are 360-degree sensing, computer planning that strategizes to win, and the most impressive for me the software behaviors that achieve the ability to drive through Dr. Whittaker said.

no question that this is the best of and every team coming is there to not yet apparent whether any of the vehicles can meet the Urban Challenge, he said. The event allows the public to see the technology. In time, the technology will allow cars to park themselves, then return to pick up the owner. Cars also will drive themselves on interstate highways with safety and reliability far beyond what we have Dr. Whittaker said.

Dr. Urmson said anxious to see how other teams solve problems Tartan Racing has toiled over for 16 months. will be good see how our robots do and equally great to see what everyone else comes up he said. will be exciting to see all these creations running David Templeton can be reached at or 412-2631578. CMU robot SUV to compete for $2 million CMU, FROM PAGE B-1 Moss Architects and Pfaffmann Associates each designed two custom prototypes, each with two facades to choose from and two floor plans, including one with a courtyard.

The resulting prototypes meet and exceed federal energy standards and can be duplicated relatively cheaply. The local engineering firm IBA- COS helped design air-tight wall systems, tested materials for durability and formulated how many windows each design would need for maximum efficiency, said Erik Hokanson, lead designer for Pfaff- mann Associates. Facade options include cement board panels and wood siding panels. Prices will range from $184,000 to $270,000, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority will offer deferred second mortgages to buyers who earn less than $66,000 a year. Ground will be broken this fall on the first sites on North Euclid Street.

Although the costs come in above what many people can afford, the duplication of the prototypes over time is expected bring down the costs Mr. Hokanson said the impetus was bring good design to the masses with a custom house that have to be custom made each time. a 10-year period, there may be 150 of these houses in the Diana Nelson Jones can be reached at or 412-263-1626. East Liberty housing plan rewarded for good design DESIGN, FROM PAGE B-1 where Services will be held 10 am Wednesday. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park.

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 777 Penn Center Blvd. Suite 200, PA 15235. Send condolences at Cont. from Previous Page CALABRO MARIE JANET (CROATO) Age 84, of Bridgeville, on October 20, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Calabro; loving mother of the late Samuel T.

Calabro; grandmother of Allison (Gary) Cavallo and Christian Calabro; great-grandmother of Kaylyne and Britany Cavallo. Friends received Tuesday 6-9 PM in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, 10 am at Holy Child Parish. Send condolences at CARMICHAEL ELSIE NAOMI Age 86, of Pleasant Hills, after a 20 year valiant fight with cancer was called to be with her Savior, on October 21, 1007. Beloved wife of Donald; loving mother of Larry (Diane) Carmichael of Arcadia, LA, Barbara (Alain) Ginsbach of Paris, France and James (Bonnie) Carmichael of Cranberry caring grand mother of Erin (Joe) Carmichael of Williston, VT, Melissa (Joe) Carmichael of Boston, MA, Kimberly Ginsbach of Paris, France, Kendall Ginsbach of Paris, France, Jessica Patton of Granite City, IL and David Byers of Houston, TX; great-grandmother of Caleb Martin and Emily Carmichael; sister of Dean Holmes of Hickory, NC and the late Wilda Miller and James L.

Holmes. Daughter of the late L.E. and Elsie Mae Holmes. Also survived by nieces Jane Ann Day of Scott Depot, WV, Peggy Fillmore of Ona, WV and Billie Jo Garner of Glendale, WV. She was known affectionately as to the Scott Sheedy family of Birmingham, AL.

A 45 year resident of Bethel Park and a member of the Peters Creek Baptist Church in Library. The Carmichael family would like to thank 4 North Oncology at Jefferson Regional Medical Center and the Dr. Earle Group for their gracious and personal attention and care during this difficult time. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, where services will be held 10 a.m.

Thursday. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Homes of Western PA, 489 Castle Shannon Pittsburgh, PA 15234. www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences at Cont. on Next Page COVATO RAYMOND ANTHONY Age 67, on Friday, October 19, 2007, of Brentwood.

Son of the late Anthony and Angie Covato; brother of Ronald G. (Patricia) Covato; uncle of Lucia Covato Giurgi, Thessica Covato Kuster and Alexis Covato; grand uncle of Maxwell, Patrick, Gavin, Maya and Demi; nephew of Kathryn and Donald Jurs. Mr. Covato served in U.S. Army, attended Duquesne University, and was a member of Pittsburgh Musical Society.

Friends received at the OHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday morning 9:45. If desired, family suggests contributions to American Parkinsons Disease Association, 490 East North Avenue, Ste. 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at CUSHEY JOHN JR. Age 89, of Finleyville, died Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Canonsburg General Hospital. He was born November 13, 1917 in Hackett a son of John Sr. and Rebecca Lytle Cushey. Mr.

Cushey was retired as a machine operator for Consolidation Coal Company. He was a member of United Methodist Church in Venetia and the I.O.O.F. Nucleus Lodge in Gastonville. Surviving are his wife, Betty Bonner Cushey; two sons, Allen of Venetia and Gary of McDonald; a daughter Marleen Dudjak of Bethel Park; a brother, James Cushey of Florida; a sister, Betty Vigilotti of Monongahela; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Deceased are a brother, Wilbur Cushey and five sisters, Elizabeth Hatfield, Violet Wicks, Irene Brown, Dorothy Lawrence, and Shirley Yavoich.

Friends received 7-9 P.M. Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Wednesday at KEGEL FUNERAL HOME, Tim P. Kegel, Supervisor, 3560 Washington Finleyville, where services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 25, 2007.

Interment in Finleyville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia, PA 15367. Send condolences at DENK DONALD V. Age 76 on Saturday, October 20, 2007 of Baldwin Boro. Husband of 38 years to Virginia father of Brian, Mark, Michael, John the late Gary Denk.

Brother of Paul the late Margaret, Robert Raymond. Also survived by 4 grandchildren as well as many nieces nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227 on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday evening at 8:45.

WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM Send condolences at DODSON WILLIAM R. Age 78, of Plum Boro, on Saturday, October 20, 2007. Beloved husband of Dolores (Weaver) Dodson. Father of Colleen McKee (Tim Lokay) and Frank (Angela) Dodson. Grandfather of Cassie and Ryan Dodson.

Brother of Rita Kellner and Carol Szepessy. Bill was the owner of Dodson Bros. Inc. for 45 ears and an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Friends received in the WILLIAM F.

GROSS FUNERAL HOME 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd) Penn Hills, where Service will be held Wednesday 10 am. Visitation TUESDAY ONLY 2-4 7-9 pm. Send condolences at DOTSON STANLEY, SR. Age 62, of East Liberty, unexpectedly on Thursday, October 18, 2007.

Husband of Katherine Dotson; father of Stanley Dotson, Jr. (Beth), Linda Scott, Robert Rankin (Rhonda), Dorreen Allen (William), Darrin Rankin (Holly) and the late Michelle Rankin; 15 grandsons and two granddaughters; brother of Doris Jordan. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday 4-8 pm in the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Lincoln Ave. at Campania Street, E.

Liberty, where Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 1 pm. Professional Services entrusted to SAMUEL E. COSTON FUNERAL HOME, 412-661-5916. Send condolences at DRAKE MARGARETT GRAHAM Age 78, of Scott on Sunday, October 21, 2007. Beloved wife of 51 years to Roger A.

Drake; dear mother of Chrisann (Andy) Wilkes, and the late Roger G. (surviving spouse Loretta Fauth) Drake; grandmother of Isobel Wilkes and Morgan Drake. Peggy was a volunteer for Meals On Wheels and chancel choir member of Sunset Hills United Presbyterian Church. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend and loved to help others. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5-7 pm at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Sunset Hills United Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be donated in name to the Carnegie or Scott Twp. Meals on Wheels, or a charity of ones choice. www.slaterfamilyservice.com Send condolences at DUNCAN NORVAL W. 92, of East McKeesport, on Friday, October 19, 2007.

Husband of the late Doris Marie Gleeson Duncan; father of Arley M. Duncan, Judee M. (William) Conger and the late John M. Duncan; father-in-law of Selma Duncan; grandfather of David (Mary Jude) Duncan, John (Donna) Duncan, Lisa (Tim) Noca, Lori Duncan, Kelly (George) Criezis, Pam (Chris) Sproul and Will (Kelly) Conger; great grandfather of Brian, Rebecca, Emily, Clare and Nathan Duncan, Lance and Megan Duncan, Christie, Scott and Jacqueline Noca, Zoe and George Criezis, Elijah, Naomi and Lillian Conger and the late Mackenzie Noca; brother of the late Elmer W. Duncan Jr.

Visitation 7-9 pm Saturday; 2-4 7-9 pm Sunday at the FORGIE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083, where services will be held Monday, at 11 am. Contributions may be made to Linway United Presbyterian Church, 600 Greensburg N. Versailles, PA 15137 or St. Indian School, Chamberlain, SD 57326. Send condolences at FERNANDES FREDERICK Suddenly, on Saturday, October 20, 2007, age 85, formerly of Providence, RI; husband of Dorothy C.

Fernandes; father of Darlene Fernandes. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS PRIVATE. Mr. Fernandes served in the U.S. Army during WWII and he was a Purple Heart recipient.

Arrangements by the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY, Blawnox. Send condolences at FRENCH BETTY J. Betty J. French, 74, of South Park, on October 20, 2007.

Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Linda (Lonny) Pennington of Bristol, TN; Debbie Derck of Tucson, AZ; James (Kim) French of Moundsville, WV; Warren French of York, PA; Allen (Amy) French of Washington, PA; Ron French of South Park, PA. Daughter of the late Edmund and Beatrice Becker. Caring Grandmother of 13, Great Grandmother of 11. Visitation will be Monday from 2-4 7-9 pm at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 am Tuesday at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Interment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences at GRGURINA ROSE M.

87 of Penn died October 20, 2007 in her home. She was born June 20, 1920 in Turtle Creek a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Kucic. She was a member of St. Regis Church in Trafford. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Louis Grgurina in 2003; her brothers Joseph, Anthony and Frank Kucic and two sisters Mary Kucic and Sophie Torok.

She is survived by a daughter Melanie Bradley and husband David of Bronxville, NY; two grandchildren Russell and Paige Bradley; a sister Angeline Cvetan of Braddock and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 2-4 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the JAMES E. LINDSAY FUNERAL HOME, 3343 Route 130 Harrison City. A funeral mass will be celebrated 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday in St. Regis Church with Father James Tringhese as celebrant. Interment will follow in the New St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. Memorials may be made to St.

Jude Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-9929. Send condolences at GROVE ELEANOR B. Age 91, on Saturday, October 20, 2007, of Wilkinsburg. Wife of the late Luther C. Grove; mother of Dianne L.

(John) Pieper of Portsmouth, VA and Douglas R. Grove of St. Charles, MO; sister of Robert Wayne Pittman. Preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Grandmother of Beth and Lauri Predmore.

Friends received WOLFE MEMORIAL, Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, MONDAY ONLY 2-4 6-8 pm where service will be held Tuesday 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Christian Church of Wilkinsburg or Salvation Army. Send condolences at GRUMET SOFIA On Friday, October 19, 2007, of the South Side. Wife of the late Michael Grumet; mother of Lucy (Henry) Lukasik; sister of Pauline Iwasiaw; grandmother of Richard (Christy) Piatkowski, Christopher and Mark Lukasik; great- grandmother of Zachary and Evan. Friends received at the OHN J.

GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD, 119 South 15th South Side, on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Monday 7-9 pm. Funeral on Tuesday morning at 9 am. Funeral Liturgy at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church at 10 am. Parastas on Sunday evening at 7 pm.

Send condolences at HIGGINS FREDA I. 86 of Monongahela, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2007 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Higgins; devoted mother of Thomas H. Higgins (Ann); adoring grandmother to Maura Ward (Michael), Thomas F.

and Kevin C. Higgins. Member of St. Episcopal Church, Order of Eastern Star Chapter 108 and White Shrine. Friends will be received on Monday 7-9 P.M., Tuesday 2-4 7-9 p.m.

at FRYE FUNERAL HOME, 427 W. Main Street, Monongahela. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at St. Episcopal Church, 130 W.

Main Monongahela. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery. With undying love, Freda will be sorely missed by her family for her spirit, devotion, and generosity. Send condolences at HILL REVEREND VAUGHN SR. Age 91, of Penn Hills, on Saturday, October 20, 2007.

Devoted father of Ronald J. (Deborah) of Penn Hills, Michael Hill, Sr. of Malden, MA, Marcella (Marvin) Grimmitt of Penn Hills, Loretta (Kenneth) Embry of Euclid, OH; brother of Clarence (Gloria) Hill of the Hill District; 19 grandchildren; eight great grand children; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his son Vaughn V. Hill, Jr.

Friends will be received Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at the Baptist Temple Church of Homewood where services will be held Wed. 11 a.m. Arrangements of Care Entrusted to HOUSE OF LAW, 9406 Frankstown Penn Hills. www.houseoflawinc.com Send condolences at HILL WANDA L.

Age 68, formerly of the North Side, on Sunday, October 21, 2007, the daughter of the late Edward G. and Arbutus Wagner. Beloved wife of Clyde E. Hill, loving mother of Linda (Edward) Nemeth, Clyde (Debra) Hill, Jr. and Laura Hugney; sister of Shirley Bereksazi, Mabel Cavanaugh and the late Edward and Kenneth Wagner; loving grandmother of Kelly (Christopher) Sherman, Julie Hill, Shari (Sean) Hugney, Corey Hugney and Justin Hill; great grandmother of Tyler Braithwaite.

Also survived and loved by many nieces, nephews, friends and family members. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 pm at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday in S.S. Simon and Jude Church, at 10:00 am. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH ON WEDNESDAY.

www.slaterfamilyservice.com Send condolences at HUNECK ALOYS L. On Saturday, October 20, 2007, age 91, formerly of Pittsburgh. Husband of the late Inez Mary (Schwendeman) Huneck; son of the late Fred and Mary (Halter) Huneck; brother of the late Marcella Hutchko and Cleta A. Zeller; loving uncle of Gary Hutchko, Janice Zeller, Abby Givens, Holly Humphrey and Valerie Zeller. Al was employed by Eaton, Yale, Towne Co.

as a Field Service Engineer. He retired to Punta Gorda, FL in 1974 with his wife Inez. Burial Private. Send condolences at KRAJEWSKI WALTER J. Age 90, of Lawrenceville, on Sunday, October 21, 2007.

Husband of the late Helen A. (Sudetic) Krajewski; beloved father of Kathleen A. DiCesare; father-in-law of Patrick J. DiCesare, grandfather of Patrick J. (Dana) DiCesare, Damian J.

DiCesare and Jacob A. DiCesare; great-grandfather of Patrick J. DiCesare, III; brother of Sigmund Krajewski, the late Louise Krajewski and Casimira Martucci. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends received at the WALTER J.

ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Lawrenceville, TUESDAY 2-4 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Parish, St. Augustine Church, on Wednesday 11:00 a.m. Send condolences at KRAMM LOIS C. (COTTER) On Oct.

20, 2007, age 84, of Munhall. Lois was born in Homestead the daughter of the late Leo and the late Jessie (Cambell) Cotter; beloved wife of Joseph W. Kramm; cherished mother of Janet (Joseph) Ivanoff; special grandmother of Lea Ivanoff; sister of Jean Marsh and Robert Cotter. Preceded in death by her brother Jack Cotter. Friends received Monday 2-4 7-9 pm at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME 3511 Main Street, Munhall (A Selected Golden Rule Member) (412) 461-6394, where Services will be held on Tuesday at 11 am, with Rev.

Gregory Golden Officiating. Send condolences at KREUZER HERMAN W. Age 67 on Saturday, October 20, 2007 of Baldwin Township. Beloved husband of 41 years to Patricia A. (Dehn) Kreuzer; loving father of Michael J.

(Nancy) Kreuzer Kathleen K. (Jeffrey) Barone; proud grandfather of Cassandra Carson Barone; son of the late Herman C. Mildred Kreuzer. Also survived by numerous cousins. Herman served in the US Army Reserves retired from PA American Water Co.

Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road Brentwood, 15227, Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at Mass of Christian Burial in St. Winifred Church at 10:00 a.m.

If desired, family suggests contributions to American Cancer Society 320 Bilmar Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205. WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM Send condolences at KULAK WASYL On Saturday, October 20, 2007, of Jefferson Hills. Husband of the late Julia Kulak; father of Irene (Lee) Grimm and Michael (Karen) Kulak; grandfather of Nicholas, Mark, Paul, Meredith and Jordan. Friends received at the JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME, LTD, 119 South 15th South Side Monday Tuesday 2-4 7-9 p.m.

Funeral prayer on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Funeral Liturgy at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Parastas on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Mr.

Kulak was born in Striazyk, Ustryky District of Sianik of Ukraine. Send condolences at LOWERY MARY ROSALIE (SMIALEK) Age 68 of McMurray, on Saturday, October 20, 2007, following a long and difficult battle with oral cancer. She is survived by her loving and devoted family: husband, Gerald H. Lowery; daughter, Deborah Lynn Lowery and sons, Michael Gerard Lowery and Scott Patrick Lowery. Rosalie was the daughter of Andrew W.

and the late Blanche R. (Berty) Smialek; big sister of Walter A. Smialek, USAF Byron T. (Darlene) Smialek, Daniel C. Smialek, Anthony J.

(Evie) Smialek, USA Marita N. Smialek and the late Patricia A. Foley. She will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Rosalie was known for her collection of recipes.

She loved to cook and bake. Before her retirement, she worked faithfully for more than seventeen years as the Administrative Assistant at Center Presbyterian Church in McMurray. Rosalie and Gerry met as classmates in the Class of 1956 at Cecil High School. They were married on August 6, 1960 at St. Church in Lawrence.

Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Road, Peters Township, 724-941-3211, on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 AM in St. Benedict the Abbot Church. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Greater Washington County Food Bank, 1020 Route 519, Eighty Four, PA 15330 or to Meals on Wheels of Peters St. Church, 905 E. McMurray Venetia, PA 15367. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com Send condolences at LUTTY RICHARD J. 59, of West Deer on Saturday, October 20, 2007.

Son of Anna Mae (Sundo) Lutty; father of Darlene (Greg) Jones and Richard (Joan) Lutty; grandfather of Spencer, Trisha, Bethany and Richard; sister of Janet Gray and Joyce (George) Rabold. Friends received 7-9 pm Monday and 2-4 7-9 pm Tuesday at the SIWICKI YANICKO FUNERAL HOME, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer where Services will be held Wednesday at 11 am. Send condolences at MARNICH MILDRED Age 66, of Kennedy on Saturday, October 20, 2007. Wife of Rudolph Marnich; mother of Rudolph, Mark (Jennifer) and Clay Marnich; grandmother of Arianne and Brielle; sister of Lillian Geiser and William Carney. Visitation Monday 2-4 6-8 pm at the MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 334 Forest Grove Kennedy Twp.

(Family Owned and Operated Since 1886. Member of the Good Grief Center). Funeral Service on Tuesday, in Ascension Lutheran Church at 10 am. Send condolences at MAXIN ROBERT SR. Age 77, a life-long resident of Moon Township, passed away at home on Friday, October 19, 2007 surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband for 53 rs. to the late Janet J. (Landsittel) Maxin; loving father of Joyce (Jay) Trischler, Barbara Maxin, Robert M. Maxin, William Maxin, and Charlotte (Dwight) Steele; proud grandfather of Adam and Ian Trischler; cherished brother of Marge (Joseph) Curcio, Anna Gariti, Joseph Maxin, Carl (Anna Mae), Paul (Pat), George (Jean), John (Pat), Tom (Donna), Francis (Flo), Andy (Georgine) and the late Martha Maxin. U.S.

Marine Corps during Korean War. Mechanic for Gourley and Crivelli Chevrolet, foreman for Fisher Controls, retired maintenance from Duquesne Light Co. Great fan of Stock Car Racing. Visitation Sunday and Monday 2-4, 7-9 with Fraternal Moon Twp. Vol.

Fire Dept. Service Monday at 7 PM at CLASSIFIED OBITUARIES.