| will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Abel, Joanne (Murray) , ABEL JOANNE (MURRAY), received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville Thursday, Friday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Service Saturday 11am., Nancy W. Albinson Nancy Wilcox Albinson, 89, passed peacefully early in the morning on September 25, 2008 in Minneapolis surrounded by loving family members. Formerly of Coopersburg, Pa.; Los Angeles, Calif. and Detroit, Mich., Nancy is survived by her husband Don, her three sons Jon, Eric and Bruce, their wives, children and grandchildren. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Born in 1919 in Illinois and raised in Detroit, she attended Denison University and Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield… Alice Bell Crowder, civic-minded and stylish Alice L. Bell Crowder never left the house without looking great - stylish outfit, hat, makeup, the works. She was a Southern lady to the core. and friends are invited to her services Monday 2:30 P.M. at LAMBIE FUNERAL HOME, 8000 Rowland Avenue (At Rhawn Street). and friends are invited to the Church Monday after 9:30 A.M. and friends are invited to the Funeral Services on Mon. at 11 A.M. at The Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 50th and Woodland Ave. The Viewing hours are from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. Karen L. Ancona, 63, Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away Sept. 30, 2008.She was born July 27, 1945, in Reading.Karen was a graduate of Reading Senior High continuing her education receiving an associate degree with Brookdale College. She retired as editor with Craft & Needlework Age (CNA) magazine after 20 years of service. Karen will be deeply missed by her husband of 44 years, Bill; her children: Susan Obetz, Marlton, N.J.; Christopher D. (Kristine) Ancona, Jackson, N.J.; and Robin L. (Mick) McCann,… Anne R. Somers, professor of medicine ANNE RAMSAY Somers, longtime professor of medicine who specialized in long-term care, health economics, health education and geriatric care, died Sept. 24. She was 95 and was living in Pennswood Village, Newtown, but had lived for years in Haverford. BABISH –Agnes, 77, Johnstown, died Oct. 8, 2008, at home. Born Feb. 16, 1931, in Johnstown, daughter of Helen R. Babish. Preceded in death by mother and brother, William Babish. Survived by a number of cousins. Member of SS. Casimir and Emerich Catholic Church. Private services and committal at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street., Baker, Vera G. , BAKER VERA G., Age 83, of Shaler Twp., on Wednesday, October 8, 2008; loving mother of Sharon Friend, Mary Ann (Rich) Klaus, Sandy (Frank) Grande and Debbie (Joe) Schroat; survived by 4 grandchildren. Family and friends received Friday 2-4 &7-9pm at the WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., corner of Main and Ninth St., Sharpsburg. Blessing Service 10am Saturday at funeral home. Interment St. Mary of the Assumption Cemetery., received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Rabbi Irvin Brandwein officiating. Committal, Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Red Cross in memory of James R. Ballow., BAXTER –Elizabeth F. (Solmo), 69, Phoenix, Ariz., passed away July 28, 2008, in Arizona, daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Trunack) Solmo. Survived by these children: George Baxter, and wife, Pam, and Karen White, both of Phoenix, and grandchildren, Anthony Baxter and Jayme White. Also survived by brother, Joseph Solmo, Phoenix, and several other family members. Graveside committal service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John Cantius Catholic Cemetery, Fourth Street, Windber. Arrangements by… and family will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, 724-941-3211. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. at St. John Capistran Church. Interment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com. Memorial donations may be made to Marian Manor 2695 Winchester Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Becker, Charles Henry "Moe" , BECKER CHARLES HENRY "MOE", welcome at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, Pa. 724 941 3211, on Friday, from 2-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Capistran Church Saturday 11am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Marian Manor, 2695 Winchester Drive, Pgh, PA 15220. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com, Behrend, Mildred "Milly" (Conston) and friends are invited to Graveside Services Fri. 2 P.M., Montefiore Cemetery. (Sec. 13), Church Rd & Borbeck Ave. Family will return to the late residence. Contributions in her memory may be made to Hadassah.www.levinefuneral.com and friends are invited to attend her Viewing on Sunday evening from 5-7 P.M., and Monday morning from 8-9 A.M., at THE ANGELONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 501 N. Easton Road (Willow Grove, 215-659-0202). Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday morning, 10 A.M. at Saint Genevieve's Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike (Flourtown). , One E. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, PA 19607 to help defray funeral expenses. Mrs. Betty Lou Poole, 80, of 11146 Route 14, Box 193, Ralston, Pa., and a long time resident of Williamsport, died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Rose View Center, Williamsport. Mrs. » Full Story Bleil, Lucille V. Schneidmiller Mass at Holy Cross Church at 11 a.m. Burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to the Fairview Volunteer Fire Departments or Holy Cross Church. Condolences to www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME INC., 318 Wall Ave., Pitcairn, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Don Hayn officiating. Boggess, Robert T. "Rocky" , BOGGESS ROBERT T. "ROCKY", received Friday 2-8pm at the WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 318 Wall Avenue, Pitcairn, where services will be held on Saturday at 11am with the Rev. Don Hayn officiating., Booker Nathaniel Hall, dapper dresser BOOKER NATHANIEL Hall had one important reason for going to work at an early age: He needed money to maintain his stylish wardrobe. Wayne E. Brawdy, 73, of North Side, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, in Skyview Nursing Home. Born Oct. 22, 1934, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Thomas and Alberta (Campbell) Brawdy. He was the beloved husband of Betty (Flack) Brawdy, whom he married on Oct. 22, 1971; stepfather of Kathleen Primo, Mary D'Antonio and Nichlas Merante and stepgrandfather of Robert D'Antonio III. The family will welcome friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME INC., 707 East St.,… BROWN GREGORY SR., Oct. 7, 2008. Funeral Services will be held on Sat., Oct. 11, 2008, 11 A.M. at Second Pilgrim B.C., 854 N. 15th Street. Viewing 9:30 A.M. Buckingham, Paul E. , BUCKINGHAM PAUL E., will be received Friday from 2 to 4 &6 to 9pm in the JOHN B. GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA where services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday October 11, 2008. On line guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com, BUDLONG –William H., son of Burt and Jean Budlong of Windber and Indian Lake, died at his home in Philadelphia on Oct. 7, 2008. He was 47 years old. Bill graduated from Bernards High School, Bernardsville, N.J., and attended Los Angeles College, Los Angeles, Calif. He was formerly employed by McGraw-Hill, New York City. Bill was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed ice hockey, horseback riding and water and snow skiing. He is survived by his parents; his sister, Dale Mulrenan, Overland Park, Kan.; his brother,… and friends are invited to her viewing Sunday October 12th from 7 - 9 P.M. and Monday October 13th from 9 - 10 A.M. at THE BRADLEY FUNERAL HOME, Route 73 and Evesham Road, Marlton N.J. A funeral service will be held Monday 10 A.M. at the funeral home. will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS INC. 4900 Centre Ave. at Devonshire St. Funeral with Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Raphael Church, 1118 Chislett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Calcutta, Gerard , CALCUTTA GERARD, will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS INC. 4900 Centre Ave. at Devonshire St., Friday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Saturday with Mass of Christian burial in St. Raphael Church, 1118 Chislett St., Pgh., PA 15206 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Clelian Heights Apartments, 135 Clelian Hts. Lane, Greensburg, PA 15601, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME INC, 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Township, 412-364-4444. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Ross Community United Presbyterian Church, 4501 Nelson Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15214, where Marie was a longtime member with many friends and had taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Everyone please meet at the church. In lieu of flowers. memorials may be made in Marie's memory to the Ross… Ambrose J. Carey, Jr. Ambrose J. Carey Jr., 79, of Middletown entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 6, 2008 in the Harrisburg Hospital. He was born on February 1, 1929 in Jessup, PA to the late Ambrose J. Sr., and Ann A. Brennan Carey. He was a member of Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Middletown. He was a retired instrument mechanic of the New Cumberland Army Depot, an Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion Post 594, Middletown. He was preceded… and friends are invited to Funeral Services, Friday Oct. 10th, 2:30 P.M. precisely, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St. Pike, Southampton. October 5, 2008 Francis X. Carr, 92, a Mahanoy City native, died Sunday in Atlanta, Ga. Born in Mahanoy City, July 4, 1916, he was a son of the late Thomas and Marie Killian Carr. He was a graduate of Mahanoy Township High School and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by five brothers, John, Charles, James, Joseph and Thomas; a sister, Mary Dyer. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, the former Ann Robinson, Mahanoy City; a daughter, Ann Marie Stewart Factor, Atlanta; a son, Frank Jr.… Paul V. Caruso Paul V. Caruso, 53, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2008, in Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He was a retired Distribution Facilities Operator at the Defense Distribution Depot, New Cumberland, and a member of St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church. He was an officer of the Sons of the American Legion Lawnton, Post 998, and enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. He was the son of the late William V. and Mildred A. (Rusatsky) Caruso, and was preceded in… : All services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements, Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem. Send online condolences to www.connellfuneral.com. Cerone, Patricia Ann (Donahue) and friends are invited to her Viewing Sun. eve. from 7-9 P.M. in THE FUNERAL HOME OF JOHN STRETCH, 236 E. Eagle Rd, Havertown and to her Mass of Christian Burial Mon.10:30 A.M. in St. Matthias Church, 128 Bryn Mawr Ave., Bala Cynwyd PA 19004. Chaban, Donald W. , CHABAN DONALD W., , 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Arrangements provided by WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE., Charles Cutts, devoted family man CHARLES EDWARD Cutts was a family man who rejoiced in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren, and one of the great joys of his later years was watching great-granddaughter Caniyah taking her first wobbly steps. will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES LTD., Roth Chapel, 7450 Saltsburg Road at Universal Road, Penn Hills. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holiday Park United Methodist Church. : 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, Trexler Funeral Home, 1625 Highland St., Allentown. Call 5-8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. www.trexlerfuneralhome.com. Santo J. Colosimo, 74, of Oak Park, Mich., formerly of Greensburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at Cambridge North Health Care System, Mich. He was born July 12, 1934, in Greensburg, son of the late Joseph and Theresa Vinci Colosimo. He was a machine repairman for Kennametal of Oak Park, Mich. He was a member of St. James Parish and enjoyed working around his home and gardening. Prior to moving to Michigan, he was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church. He served in the Army from 1957 to 1959. In addition to… and friends are invited to Viewing Friday 7-9 P.M. and Saturday 10-11 A.M., HOLLEN FUNERAL HOME (Thomas J. Fluehr F.D.), 3160 Grant Ave. (W. of Academy Rd.) Religious Service 11 A.M. will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at MCCABE BROS. INC, FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut St., Shadyside, where funeral will commence at 9 a.m. Monday, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Raphael Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Raphael Food Bank and Social Services, Attn: Sr. Jane, 1118 Chislett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Conn, Frank P. , CONN FRANK P., received at McCABE BROS. INC, FUNERAL HOMES, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Saturday, 7-9 pm and Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm, where Funeral will commence on Monday at 9 AM, followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raphael Church at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Raphael Food Bank and Social Services, attn: Sr. Jane, 1118 Chislett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206., and friends are invited to share in Blase's Life Celebration Sunday from 7 - 9 P.M. and Monday starting 8:15 A.M. from JOHN F. GIVNISH OF ACADEMY RD., 10975 Academy Rd. Phila, PA 19154; and to participate in his Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Road. June M. Corshenhausen, 94, of Monroeville, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. Beloved wife of the late William; mother of Ginny (Bill) Lersch and the late Raymond Heh and his surviving wife, Carla Heh; also 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATION CENTER OF MONROEVILLE. Corl Family Directors, 412-372-2100, www.corlfuneralchapel.com. Corshenhausen, June M. , CORSHENHAUSEN JUNE M., Of Monroeville, on Thursday, October 9, 2008, age 94. Beloved wife of the late William; mother of Ginny (Bill) Lersh and the late Raymond Heh and his surviving wife Carla Heh; also 10 grand children and 17 great-grand children. Services and interment private. Arrangements entrusted GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL &CREMATION CENTER OF MONROEVILE. Corl Family Directors 412-372-2100, www.corlfuneralchapel.com, , friends & members of Mayfair Presby-terian Church are invited to her services Monday 10 A.M. at LAMBIE FUNERAL HOME, 8000 Rowland Ave. (At Rhawn St). Lou Crieth Lou C. Creith, 84, formerly of Allentown, passed away October 7, 2008, at his home in Laguna Woods, Calif. His family was at his side at the time of his death. He was the husband of the late Jacqueline (Triestram) Creith. Born in Trenton, Mich., he was the son of the late Lou and Fern Creith. He served in the Air Force and was a graduate from the University of Michigan. Lou was the former owner of Altech Industries and retired in 1998. Survivors: Daughters, Deborah Graves and husband Geoff… CURRAN JAMES J. SR., on Wed., October 8, 2008. Beloved husband of Sandra M. (nee Ball). Loving father of James J. Jr. (Donna), Thomas P. and Jo-Ann Sejda (Gene). Brother of Alberta Sheets, Anna Green, Joseph P. Curran and the late Carol O'Neil, Thomas Curran, Maryanne Ferrara and Eleanor Stone. Devoted grandfather of James III, Dawn, Thomas, Taylor, Joshua, Nichlas and Michael. Family, friends and Phila. Firefighters Local #22 are invited to Jim's Life Celebration Mon. after 11 A.M. and to… and friends are invited to Funeral Service Sunday, 11:30 A.M. precisely at GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St. Pike, Southampton. may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Benedict the Abbot Church, McMurray. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Everyone please meet at the church. www.deborfuneralhome.com. Czapliewicz, Martha (Winovich) Czapliewicz, Martha (Winovich) , CZAPLIEWICZ MARTHA (WINOVICH), may call at FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380 Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10am in St. Benedict the Abbot Church, McMurray. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH., www.deborfuneralhome.com, D'ACHINO MILDRED (nee Faro), Oct. 8, 2008. Beloved wife of Jules, devoted mother of James (Red Bone), Thomas (the Whale) (Lisa), Elaina Masci, Kathy (Michael) Buonasorte, Michele (James) Hemingway and the late Leory; grandmother of T.J. and Nicholas D'Achino Domenick, John D'Aurizio, Colby Hemingway, Michael and Marlena Buonasorte, Nicholas Masci and Anthony Lauria; great grandmother of Jaden and Chanel; sister of Joseph (Mary) Faro, Leroy Faro and Loretta (John) Davenport; also survived by many… Home, 459 12th Street, Erie Pa., 16503, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be at the funeral home on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 at St. Casimir Church. Entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum Chapel. To send condolences please visit www.icgerie.com Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits DalCanton, John Bruce , DalCANTON JOHN BRUCE, received at the BAGNATO FUNERAL HOME, 50 Jefferson St., Carnegie, Thursday and Friday 2-8PM. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Grace Church, Sat. 10am. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to California University of PA Baseball Organization, California, PA, Pittsburgh Pirate Alumni Charities, PNC Park, 115 Federal St., Pgh, PA 15212 or to BAT (Baseball Assistance Team) 245 Park Ave., New York, NY 10167., Daugherty, Victoria Alberico "Vickie" Mass at Our Lady of Peace RC Church, 2401 West 38th Street, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1128 State St., Ste. 301, Erie, PA 16501. To send condolences visit www.orlandofuneralhome.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits David C. Snyder, legendary Wildwood doorman, dies at 88 PHILADELPHIANS who visited Wildwood in the last 45 years had to have known - or at least seen - the man they called "the Legend." will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the E.J. RODGERS FUNERAL HOME, 140 Race St., Manor, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Jonathan P. Hardt and the Rev. Todd Neveu co-officiating. Interment in Jeannette Memorial Park. Davis, Julius Edward , DAVIS JULIUS EDWARD, Of the Hill District peacefully on Oct. 4, 2008, survived by 6 children, 15 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 1 sister, 1 brother and a host of other relatives and many friends. Home-going service Monday Oct. 13, 2008, 12 noon SPRIGGS &WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N Lang Ave., E. E., DeAngelis, Eugene Francis "Uncle U-U" and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday eve. 6-8 P.M. and Monday after 9 A.M. at THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 43 W. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10:30 A.M. at SS Philip and James Church, Exton. and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday eve 7-9 P.M. and to her Funeral on Monday morning 9:30 A.M. at THE D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF BROOMALL, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA. Funeral Mass 11 A.M., St. Alice Church. October 8, 2008 Roy W. Dengler, 76, of 76 Post Road, Ashland, passed away Wednesday morning at his residence. Born in Taylorsville, March 25, 1932, he was a son of the late Robert and Tama Wetzel Dengler. He was a 1950 graduate of Hegins Township High School. He served in the Korean Conflict as a court stenographer with the rank of sergeant in the Army. He was employed as a millwright for Bethlehem Steel, and later retried from Bechtel Corp., where he was a superintendent on turbine projects. An avid lover… will be welcome from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at 2630 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000. At the request of the family, all services are private. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 777 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. DiCola, Jean S. , DiCOLA JEAN S., , 777 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Please add or view Tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com, : Two p.m. Monday in the St. Johns Church, 1027 Church St., Fogelsville. A calling hour will begin at 1 p.m. Monday in the church. Interment will follow at Lehigh Zion Cemetery. Domenico Ruggia, a hard-worker, dies at 53 FOR YEARS, the old motorcycle rusted away in Domenico Ruggia's garage. He didn't have time to ride it and it was just about forgotten, a relic of a different time in this busy man's life. Dr. Robert A. Waite, West Philly dentist for 43 years Some of Dr. Robert A. Waite's patients in West Philadelphia just didn't have the money for expensive dental work. "If a patient had a bill for $60 and only had $5, that was what he paid," said his daughter, Roberta Lites. and friends are invited to Funeral Services Mon. 11 A.M. at Salem Baptist Church of Jenkintown, 610 Summit Ave. Viewing 9-11 A.M. Frank Dumnich, 73, of Southwest Greensburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at his home. He was born March 2, 1935, in Salemville, Pa., son of the late Stephen and Anna Diskovich Dumnich. Frank was a longtime and dedicated employee of the Pantalone Funeral Home as the "right hand man." He retired from Elliott Company as a security guard after working there for more than 20 years. Prior to working that, he also had worked for more than 20 years for Cavalier Construction. He was a member of St.… Echard-Matesic, Kristen , ECHARD-MATESIC KRISTEN, may call 2-4 &6-8 pm FRIDAY at McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks. Services are Private. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully suggests memorials be made in Kristen's memory to Teen Challenge, PO Box 98, Rehrersburg, Pa 19550., Don Enders Don Enders, age 65, of Milford, OH and formerly of Camp Hill, died Sunday in Cincinnati, OH. Don was a 1961 graduate of Camp Hill High School; attended Gettysburg College and was a quarterback on the football team. After graduating from Gettysburg, he served as a Navy Line Officer for three years. Upon earning a Master's degree from Pennsylvania State University, Don taught and coached varsity girl's softball and basketball at Willingboro (NJ) High School for ten years. He recently… Engelhardt, Marie C. (Pistorius) Engelhardt, Marie C. (Pistorius) , ENGELHARDT MARIE C. (PISTORIUS), Of South Park, peacefully at home, on Monday, October 6, 2008, age 82. Born in Carrick on October 7, 1925. Wife of the late Edward G. Engelhardt; loving mother of Mary Lynn, Shirley (Sam) Rogers, Jill Zankel, Audrey (Bob) Gallagher, Joan, Edward (Lisa) and Kenneth (Kelli); mother-in-law of the late Lenny Zankel; sister of Gladys Murphy of Brentwood, Margaret Byrne of Groveland, MA and the late Elmer and Clarence Pistorius; devoted… Home and Crematory, Inc. 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited there on Monday at 9:30 a.m. for prayers followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace R. C. Church. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the John Kanzius Cancer Fund, Palace Business Centre, 915 State St. Erie, PA 16501. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits : Memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, October 18, in Swamp Mennonite Church, Rosedale Rd, Quakertown, Pa. and friends are invited to her Funeral Service, Saturday 10 A.M. St. Francis John L. Feal, 91, of Rillton, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, in Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Township. He was born Aug. 10, 1917, in Rillton, a son of the late Peter and Anna Shamski Feal. Prior to his retirement, he was self-employed and owner of the Feal Brothers Garage in Rillton. He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church in Herminie, the VFW Post 8518 of Rillton and past commander of Manor American Legion and a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army. In addition to his parents, he was… : memorial, 3 p.m. Oct. 11, 2008 in Emmanuel U.C.C.,16th and Chew streets, Allentown. Burial, private. FILIPPONE RICHARD McCLURE, on Oct. 1, 2008 in Portland OR, formerly of Phila. Survived by 2 brothers, David and Lawrence and uncle Bernard. will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday only at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. A service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations in Erika's memory to the American Lung Association, 11676 Perry Hwy., Wexford, PA 15090 or the Arthritis Foundation, 100 West Station Square, Suite 1950, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The Nied Funeral Home is a proud member of the Good Grief Center. www.niedfuneralhome.com. Finck, Erika D. (Leonhardt) , FINCK ERIKA D. (LEONHARDT), , 100 West Station Square, Suite 1950, Pgh., PA 15219. The Nied Funeral Home is a proud member of the Good Grief Center. www.niedfuneralhome.com, Fink, Greg , FINK GREG, Age 52, of Bethel Park, on Thursday, October 9, 2008; beloved husband of Linda (Kugler) Fink; dear father of Brian and Kelsey Fink; son of Judith and the late Gerald Fink; brother of Claudia Bennett, Darla Dellana, Karin Thomas and Andrew Warren Fink also survived by 17 nieces and nephews. Greg was an active member with the YMCA Questors and YMCA Trailblazers, membership director of the Dormont/Mt. Lebanon Sportsman Club and Vice President of Direct Marketing for PNC Bank.… will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday only at WOLFE MEMORIAL INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Fisher, D. Ellen , FISHER D. ELLEN, received WOLFE MEMORIAL INC. Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001 FRIDAY ONLY , 2-4 &6-8pm where Service will be held Saturday, 10am., : Friends may call 9:15-10:15 a.m. Saturday, October 11, at St. Monicas Catholic Church, 601 First Ave., Berwyn, with a Funeral Mass to follow at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Arrangements, Alleva Funeral Home Inc., Paoli. : Noon today, Oct. 10, 2008, Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, with Rev. David C. Newhart officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until noon today. Interment in Hope Cemetery, Hecktown, will follow the services. Garritt, Catherine M. (Killoran) and friends are invited to call Monday 9-10:15 A.M. at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 1500 Marian Rd, Abington PA, followed by Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. Gary A. Hayes, Jr., 75, a resident of Williamsport, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at the Williamsport Hospital. He was born in Williamsport April 26, 1933, son of Garrison A., Sr. » Full Story and friends are invited to his Funeral Service Monday 10 A.M. at DINAN FUNERAL HOME, 1921-23 Spring Garden St., Phila., 215-563-3655. Viewing will be held Sunday evening from 7-9 P.M. and Monday morning from 8:30-9:45 A.M. will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the MCCABE FUNERAL HOME, 300 W. Third Ave., Derry. A funeral Mass will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Derry, with the Rev. Stephen C. West, as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.mccabefuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Derry. , 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Getkin, Dorothy N. , GETKIN DOROTHY N., , 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pgh, PA 15237, and friends are invited to Funeral Monday 8:30 A.M., THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 1627 WEST CHESTER PIKE (COR. OF HILLTOP RD.), WESTTOWN-WEST CHESTER and to Funeral Mass 10 A.M., Church of SS Simon and Jude, Rte 352 & West Chester Pike, Westtown-West Chester. Rita M. (Benzer) Gloff, 84, of North Side, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. She was born March 10, 1924, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Smola) Benzer. Beloved wife for 44 years of the late Arthur W. Gloff; mother of Arthur (Jean) Gloff, of Maryland, Richard Gloff, of McCandless, William Gloff, of North Side, Mark (Jennifer) Gloff, of Ross, and Elizabeth Gloff, of Spring Hill; sister of Gloria Ihnat, of Ambridge, John (Diane) Gierl, of North Side, and the late Richard Benzer; proud… Good, Helen M. (Hart) , GOOD HELEN M. (HART), will be received Friday only 2-4, 6-8pm in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave. Burial will be in CT., Thomas F. Graham Thomas F. Graham, 63, of 107 Catalpa Street, Middletown entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Tom and Donna Lou Black Graham. Mr. Graham was a retired Quality Controller at the Three Mile Island GPU and was co-owner of D&T, Engraving of Middletown. Tom was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of the American Legion Post 594 and held many offices in the American Legion, Past Commander, County… Grant H. Carpenter, 91, of Montoursville, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Hillside Assistant Living. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Sun Gazette. » Full Story received from noon until time of service at 1 p.m. Friday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., the Rabbi Irvin Brandwein. Interment, Grandview Cemetery., Home, 11883 Main Street, East Springfield, PA 16411. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits Guttshall, Martha Camblos "Pat" Guttshall, Martha Camblos "Pat" , GUTTSHALL MARTHA CAMBLOS "PAT", hip Village, 1290 Boyce Road, Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania. Donations in Pat's memory may be sent to The Congenital Heart Surgery Fund, Texas Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 300630, MC4-4483, Houston, TX 77230. Arrangements by BEINHAUERS, Peters Township, 724-941-3211. Please add or view Tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com, Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits are invited to celebrate an informal celebration of Jim's life at noon Saturday in the chapel of the KYPER FUNERAL HOME, 2702 Mt. Royal Blvd. at Mt. Royal Cemetery, Shaler Township, with the Rev. Jeffrey Potter, pastor of Parkwood Presbyterian Church, officiating. At Mr. Halliday's request, cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to lung cancer research at University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. Halliday, James A. , HALLIDAY JAMES A., Age 60, of Richland Twp., on Monday, October 6, 2008. Beloved husband of Mary (Acierno) Halliday. Father of Christopher I. Halliday and wife Christina of Philadelphia and Michelle Halliday and fiance Mark Tennett of Ross Twp. Grandfather of Mikaela and Logan Halliday. Brother of Linda Frost of CA. No Visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend an informal memorial celebration of the life of James Halliday on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 12 noon in the… may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME INC., 10418 Perry Highway, McCandless. Blessing service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Hammond, Anna Marie (Zotter) , HAMMOND ANNA MARIE (ZOTTER), may call THURSDAY 2-4 &7-9 p.m. at GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC. 10418 Perry Hwy, McCandless. Blessing Service on Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home., Harhai, Anna Mae (Kandravy) , HARHAI ANNA MAE (KANDRAVY), welcomed in the JOHN N. ELACHKO FUNERAL HOME, 3447 Dawson St., Oakland 412-682-3257 Sat. 2-4 &7-9PM and Sun. 12-4 &7-9PM Parastas Sun. 3:30PM. Funeral Divine Liturgy Mon. 10:00AM at Holy Spirit B.C. Church, Oakland., Home, 69 North Main Street, Union City, PA 16438. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. Frances M. (Ivsic) Hawkins, 85, of Pittsburgh, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. She was a member of St. Nicholas Croatian Church and then later St. Peters Roman Catholic Church, both of the North Side. She enjoyed Bingo and a friendly hand of 500. Survivors include her son, David (Murna) Hawkins, three grandchildren, Michelle, Victoria and Alan Hawkins, all of Parks Township, Vandergrift; sister, Katherine Piovesan, of West Newton; sister-in-law, Jane Ivsic, of… : 10 a.m., October 13, at Temple Shalom at Florida National Cemetery. Officiated by Spiritual Leader, Sheldon Skurow at Beyers Funeral Home in Lady Lake. will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc., West Hills, 921 Menoher Blvd., where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Tom Verner officiating. Interment, St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 436 Vine St., Johnstown, or the Presbyterian Home, 787 Goucher St., Johnstown, in Marion’s memory., Mark E. Helwig Mark E. Helwig, 82, of Harrisburg and formerly of Millersburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at Golden Living Center, Camp Hill. Born in Millersburg, he was the son of the late Frank and Dorothy (Walborn) Helwig. He was preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla J. (Peper) Helwig on February 1, 2008 and by a brother, Ralph. Mark retired from K-Mart in Harrisburg where he was a hardware manager and had also worked for Weis Markets, and the former Albert Polk Tool and Die… will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the JOHN V. GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 228 North 2nd St., Jeannette. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Church with Father Leon Hont, OSB, as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Greensburg Catholic Cemetery, Hempfield Township. Eric Shawn Hersh, 37, of Glen Allen, Va., formerly of Greensburg, passed on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Henrico Doctors Hospital-Forest in Richmond, Va. Born May 27, 1971, in Pikeville, Ky., he was the son of Mortimer Bennett "J.R." Hersh Jr. and Vicki Lynn Dobbs Hersh, of Greensburg. Eric was a 1989 graduate of Greensburg Salem High School, a 1993 graduate of Penn State University with a bachelor of science degree in biology and had pursued graduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University.… HIPP –Gertrude, 99, York, died Oct. 4, 2008, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. Born March 31, 1909, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Gilk) Guilarmed. Preceded in death by husband, Harry Hipp and son, Joseph. She is survived by children, Gloria McDaniels, Bel Air, Md.; Harry Hipp Jr., Stevens City, Va.; Donna Kime, Johnstown; Barbara Gaus, Cleveland, Ohio; and Richard Hipp, York. Also 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. At the request of the… Hodges, Robert H. , HODGES ROBERT H., will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the RUSH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Rogersville, Pa. where services and committal will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008 with Pastor Ben Williamson officiating. Interment will be private in the Bethel Cemetery, Bethel Park. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Valley Chapel U.M. Church or the Gideon Society. Military rites will be accorded at the funeral home by the American Legion Post 330,… Bertha "Birdie" (Bohinski) Hodoba, 85, of Monroeville, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. She was the wife of the late Charles Hodoba. She was a loving mother to her children, Ronald (Wanda) Hodoba, of New Alexandria, and Melinda Cuccia, of Monroeville, and the late Charles R. Hodoba. She is the sister of Helen Brown, Emil (Janet) Bohinski, both of Monroeville, and Herman Bohinski, of Elizabeth. Besides her parents, Stella Tyburski and Emil Bohinski, she was preceded in death by her brother, Edward… may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. until time of service Monday. Parastas will be at 6 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in St. Nicholas Ukranian Catholic Cemetery, Branch Township. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions to the St. Nicholas Ukranian Catholic Church Memorial Fund. Donations will be accepted at the funeral home. Home, 2926 Pine Ave. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no viewing. Burial will be in Birdsboro Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church Sunday School, 5 Brooke Manor, Birdsboro, PA 19508. Dengler Funeral Home Inc., 144 N. Spruce St., Birdsboro, is in charge of arrangements. Jeffrey A. Kurtz, age 44, of Romulus, Michigan, died Oct. 9, 2008. » Full Story John A. Johnson John A. Johnson, 91, of Upper Allen Twp., and formerly of New Cumberland, PA, died Thursday, October 9, 2008 in Messiah Village, Upper Allen Twp. He was born June 16, 1917 in Port Clinton, OH, to the late Gust and Mary (Tiari) Johnson. He was a graduate of Miami University, Ohio and earned his Masters from Bucknell University, Lewisburg; a World War II Army Veteran serving in General Patton's 3rd Army, 94th Infantry Division in Europe and played professional baseball with the Detroit… and friends are invited to the Funeral Services on Sat. at 11 A.M. at the Linconia Tabernacle Christian Center, 2460 Paris Ave., Trevose, PA. Viewing hours are from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. Joseph Mooney, archdiocesan patron JOSEPH T. MOONEY, a successful Chester County businessman who was much honored as a longtime contributor to Catholic schools and organizations in the Philadelphia Archdiocese, died Sept. 28. He was 74 and lived in Sea Isle City, N.J., but had lived for many years in Kimberton, Chester County. Kampert, Mildred "Midge" , KAMPERT MILDRED "MIDGE", welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., (Peters Twp.) 724-941-3211 on Thurs. from 2-4 &6-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Fri. at 11 am in St. Benedict the Abbot Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com, KANE DENNIS MICHAEL, 58 of Mount Laurel, NJ died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at home. Mr. Kane was born in Philadelphia, PA and lived in Atco, NJ before moving to Mount Laurel 3 years ago. He was a Manager for Verizon in Philadelphia for 31 years, retiring in 2007. Mr. Kane was an involved member of the Assumption Church in Atco. Additionally, he was active in the Waterford Township Athletic Association. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Rosemary (nee Chilinskas); sons Sean (Kelley) of Hoboken, NJ and… Samuel P. Kasparian, 76, formerly of Whitfield, passed away Oct. 6, 2008, at 1:15 p.m. in Morrison, Colo.His wife of 46 years, Olivia (Ansourian) Kasparian, died Oct. 14, 2005.Born in Dearborne, Mich., but raised in Youngstown, Ohio, he was a son of the late Ardash and Ybraxie Kasparian.Sam retired after 46 years as the distribution manager for David Crystal, Reading.He served his country honorably in the Navy during the Korean War.He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, hiking in the Rocky… Kassouf, Kathleen A. , KASSOUF KATHLEEN A., Age 57, of Pgh. on Oct. 8, 2008. Daughter of late John J. &Anna Kassouf, Jr.. Employed by FAA training dept, member Federal Aviation Union, Open Doors for Handicapped. Survivors beloved companion Victor Denson, Pgh; siblings John J. (Elizabeth), Dallas, TX, William J. (Paula), Pgh., Thomas C. Bethel Park, Phillip M. (Darla), Baldwin, Regina (Matthew) Milko, W. Mifflin; nieces &nephews. Arrangements STRIFFLER'S Of Dravosburg/W. Mifflin, 740… Louis Katz Louis Obrasky Katz, 88, of Harrisburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 in Community General Osteopathic Hospital. He was born on October 6, 1920 in Harrisburg, to the late Joseph D. and Clara (Obrasky) Katz. His wife Betty (Koons) Katz predeceased him. He was a graduate of Westminster (MD) High School, served in the U.S. Army and was a Veteran of World War II. Lou was retired from Greenberg's Clothing Stores and was an avid bowler and golfer. He was a member of Beth El Temple and… and friends are invited to THE WILLIAM R. MAY FUNERAL HOME, Easton Rd. and Keswick Ave., Glenside Sunday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. and friends are invited to her Viewing on Tuesday morning 10:00-10:45 AM followed by her Funeral Mass 11 AM at St. Callistus Church, 6700 Lansdowne Ave., Phila., PA 19151. Leona C. (Piroth) Kenny, 88, of North Side, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. Born Sept. 29, 1920, in Overbrook, she was a daughter of the late William and Marie Anna (Weber) Piroth. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kenny was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Kenny; three sisters, Marie Bock, Stella Bock and Violet Tondolo; and three brothers, William, Harvey and Roy Piroth. Sister of Robert Piroth. Also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will welcome friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at… Kenny, Leona C. (Piroth) , KENNY LEONA C. (PIROTH), received Friday 2-4 &6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Avenue in West View, where service will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Bethany Hospice, 6 Parkway Center, 875 Greentree Road, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Please pay tribute at, www.schellhaasfh.com, KESSLER –Cecilia (Golias) died in the morning hours of Oct. 9, 2008. Born Jan. 29, 1930, the tenth child of 12 children of Wendell and Mary (Pochedly) Golias of Nanty Glo. Preceded in death by parents; three brothers, Stephen, Andrew and the Rev. Msgr. John B. Golias; and three sisters, Sister Mary Rita Golias and Helene and Anne Marie. Surviving Cecilia are her husband of 52 years, Herman J. Kessler, whom she married June 9, 1956, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona; sons, Kurt J., and wife, Denise… will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Dengler Funeral Home Inc., 144 N. Spruce St., Birdsboro. Viewing will be Wednesday 9 to 10 a.m. Burial will be in Birdsboro Cemetery. Ernest L. Klinger ELIZABETHVILLE - Ernest LeRoy Klinger, 88, of North Church Street, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 9, 2008. He was born in Mifflin Twp., son of the Late Eston and Carrie (Henninger) Klinger. He was a member of Salem U.C.C., Elizabethville. He was the Founder and President of Klinger Machinery, Inc., Elizabethville. He graduated from the former Lykens Valley Vocational High School, Berrysburg and Central Penn Business School, Harrisburg and served in the U. S. Army… will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME INC., 1032 Perry Highway, Ross Township, 4l2-364-4444, where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel. Interment to follow in Union Dale Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Norma Jean Krapp's memory to the Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, 1800 West St., Homestead, PA 15120-2578. Krapp, Norma Jean , KRAPP NORMA JEAN, EDENHART BENNETT, will be received Friday from 2-4 &7-9 PM at the H. P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Highway, Ross Twp. (412- 364-4444), where funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 PM in the Chapel. Interment to follow in Union Dale Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Norma Jean Krapp's memory to the Blind &Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, 1800 West St., Homestead, PA 15120-2578., and friends are invited to call Monday from 6 to 8 P.M. and to his funeral service Monday 8 P.M. at New Apostolic Church, Nash Ave. & Krewson Terrace, Willow Grove PA 19090 where Fred was a lifelong active member. : A viewing will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday with a Panachida at 6 p.m. in Kohut Funeral Home Inc., 950 N. Front St., Allentown, 18102. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday in the funeral home. Burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Allentown. Online condolences may be made at: www.kohutfuneralhome.com. Patricia Henry Kwacz, 47, of Miami, Fla., passed away and entered into eternal life Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. She faced eight years of illness with courage and grace. Through it all, she showed compassion and generosity to her family and friends. She inspired and supported many others who, in turn, comforted her in her final days. Patty was born July 25, 1961 and grew up in Pittsburgh. She graduated from the Ellis School, Kenyon College and Duquesne University Law School. She practiced law in Pennsylvania,… Kwacz, Patricia Henry , KWACZ PATRICIA HENRY, Passed away and entered into eternal life on October 9, 2008. She faced eight years of illness with courage and grace. Through it all she showed compassion and generosity to her family and friends. She inspired and supported many others who, in turn comforted her in her final days. Patty was born on July 25, 1961 and grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from the Ellis School, Kenyon College and Duquesne University Law School. She practiced law in… LaMar B. Bowman, 84, of 1280 Palmer Hill Road, Williamsport, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at The Gatehouse. He was born September 17, 1924 in Williamsport, the son of Oliver S. » Full Story Larkin, Jean B. (Bitzer) , LARKIN JEAN B. (BITZER), Age 79, of Sharpsburg, on Wed., Oct. 8, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Edward M. Larkin; loving mother of Robert J. Young, Fred R. (Ginny) Young, Edward M. (Jan) Larkin, Jean B. (Michael) Pugliese, Carol Ann (Chuck) Green, Mary (Mike) Nicolas and Dottie (Mickey) Stelitano; grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of six; sister of Ida Johnson and the late Mary Dorst, Richard Bitzer and Dorothy Schmidt. Family and friends received Friday 2-9pm at the WORRELL… October 8, 2008 Hilda M. Laubach, 73, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday at her residence. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, July 5, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Heinrich and Johanna Schliffer Ochs. Hilda was a corrections officer at the Schuylkill County Prison until she retired in 1995. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Central PA Teamsters Union and the Pennsylvania Sheriff's Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Laubach in 1990; a brother, Willie Ochs.… Stuart Charles Law, 79, of Bowie, Md., and Mystic, Conn., died suddenly Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, while participating in the Head of the Ohio Rowing Regatta in Pittsburgh. He was born in 1929, in Milwaukee, Wis., the son of the late Stuart and Gertrude (Hoskins) Law. He was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Yale in 1950 and graduated from Yale Law School in 1953, where he earned the distinguished position as an editor for the Notes and Comments of the Yale Law Journal. He worked for General Dynamics, the… Lawrence, Ethel Katherine (Reinhart) Lawrence, Ethel Katherine (Reinhart) , LAWRENCE ETHEL KATHERINE (REINHART), Went on to be with the Lord on October 7, 2008 in Nashville, TN, at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Emma Reinhart, her sister Evelyn (Callahan) and brother Bill. Ethel graduated from South High School in Pittsburgh in 1937. She married Frank Lawrence in 1940 and they were married for 53 years before Frank's passing in 1994. Together they raised four children, Ken (Lutz, FL), Linda… Dorothy E. "Dot" (Olmer) Leighty, 89, of Ruffsdale, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in Excela Heath Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Feb. 12, 1919, in Youngwood, daughter of the late James and Lydia Heckler Olmer. She was a member of Christ Reformed Church of Ruffsdale and was a 1937 graduate of Youngwood High School. Dot enjoyed playing cards with her friends and family, and she had a special place in her heart for her beloved cat, Baby. Dorothy will be sadly missed by all… Wilma L. (Pflueger) Lersch, 86, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, in Rolling Meadows Nursing Home, Waynesburg. Born Oct. 21, 1921, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Louise (Spiegel) Pflueger. Beloved wife for 69 years of Milton V. Lersch, whom she married Nov. 8, 1939. Loving mother of Wayne W. (Patricia) Lersch, of California, Pa., Dale M. (Carol) Lersch, of Florida, Jerry E. (Diane) Lersch, of California, Pa., Robert A. (Denise Chappel) Lersch, of Brighton Heights, and… will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Rd., Chambersburg with Rev. Phillip M. Zook officiating. family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, and at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Online condolences at www.geiselfuneralhome.com., Richard R. Miller Richard R. Miller, 61, of Pen Argyl, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at his residence. Funeral… and friends invited to her Viewing, Sun. 7-9 P.M. and Mon. 8-9:30 A.M. at CARTO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2212-14 S. Broad St. Funeral Mass, Mon., at Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul Chapel, 18th and Race Streets. will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the BEATTY-RICH FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 136, Madison. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in Seven Dolors Roman Catholic Church, Yukon, with Father John Harrold as celebrant. Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery. Helen V. Malpezzi Helen V. Malpezzi, 96, of Yukon, PA passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Born May 10, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Giralamo and Virginia Bianchi Malpezzi. She retired from Elliot Company where she worked as a grinder in the machine shop. Helen was also a member of Seven Dolores Catholic Church, Yukon, PA. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Dante, Mario, and Angelo; and two sisters, Pearl and Jennie Allen. Surviving are her brother, Victor; sister-in-law, Nancy… Lawrence "Larry" Mann, 58, of Monroeville, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Forbes Hospice. He leaves his special friend, Patty Murray. He is survived by his sons, Mark, and his wife, Robin, Matthew, and his wife, Heather, and Eric Mann; daughter, Sarah Mann; and six grandchildren. He was the son of Gayle Mann and the late Raymond; and brother of Ronald and his wife, Marlene, and the late Leslie and Johnny. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Swisshelm Park Primitive Methodist… Lawrence A. "Larry" Mann, 58, of Monroeville, passed away Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Forbes Hospice after a long battle with cancer. All who knew him will sadly miss him. He was born Sept. 5, in Swissvale, son of the late Raymond and survived by his mother, Gayle Mann. He was retired from the Union Railroad after 34 years of service. He was a good friend to all who knew him, and a devoted son, brother, father and grandpap. Besides the passing of his father, Larry was preceded in the passing of his… Mann, Lawrence "Larry" , MANN LAWRENCE "LARRY", Of Monroeville. On Monday October 6, 2008, age 58, at Forbes Hospice. Leaves special friend Patty Murray. Father of sons Mark and his wife Robin, Matthew and his wife Heather, Eric Mann, and daughter Sarah Mann. 6 grandchildren. Son of Gayle Mann and the late Raymond. Brother of Ronald and his wife Marlene, and the late Leslie and Johnny. A memorial service will be held on Sunday October 12, 2008 at 2:00 pm at the Swisshelm Park Primitive… and friends are invited to his VIEWING SATURDAY AFTER 8:30 A.M. at THE MONTI-RAGO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2533-35 S. Broad St., Services 10 A.M. (at Funeral Home). will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the JOSEPH F. OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 504 Oak St., Irwin. A blessing service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, North Huntingdon. John F. Ott is assisting the family with arrangements. Robert Joseph Martin, 55, of Salem Township, passed away Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital at Greensburg. He was born Dec. 21, 1952, son of Frances Born Martin and the late Edward Martin. Robert was employed with Mine Safety Appliances as a tool maker for 33 years. Robert was known as a sports fanatic, an enthusiastic outdoorsman who would be found kayaking, biking and camping in the better parts of Western Pennsylvania, an avid book reader and an active member of St. John Baptist… MARTIN ROSE M. (nee McCloskey), age 81, of Villas, N.J. died on October 8, 2008 at her home. She was born on June 13, 1927 in Glasgow, Scotland. She came to the United States as an infant and lived most of her life in Philadelphia, PA. She worked as a Stouffer Girl at Stouffer's Restaurant at Broad and Chestnut along with her 4 sisters for many years, before meeting the love of her life "Bernie". She was a loving mother and housewife. Rose was the life of every party and had a wonderful sense… Mildred P. Masters Mildred P. Onstead Masters, 93, died on October 8, 2008, at her son's home in Camp Hill, PA. She was born on November 30, 1914 in Windber, PA, the daughter of John and Ella Kaufman Onstead and sister of brothers, George and James and sisters, Beatrice and Norma Onstead Shaffer. Mrs. Masters was a registered nurse, who graduated from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA, on August 31, 1935. She worked as a nurse from 1935, in Pittsburgh, PA, until retirement in Camp… may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorials be made in Kristen's memory to Teen Challenge, P.O. Box 98, Rehrersburg, PA 19550. H. Clark Maxwell, 72, Spinnlers Point, Tafton, formerly of Reading, died Oct. 9, 2008, at home. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Dorothy Rutecky.Born Dec. 7, 1935, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Homer and Jean (Lorimer) Maxwell. He was a retired truck driver who had worked for Bachman Pretzel, Schaeffer Brewery and A-Treat Soda Co. A Tafton resident for nine years, he had been a member of Paupack United Methodist Church for six years. Mr. Maxwell was a former Cubmaster and… McDonald, Dorothy M. , McDONALD DOROTHY M., received Friday 2:00-8:00PM at the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue, Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Bellevue, on Saturday at Noon., www.ltmillerfuneralhome.com, McDonald, Ofc. Patrick (Featured Guest Book) Officer Patrick McDonald, 30, a member of the Philadelphia Police Department's elite Highway Patrol, was gunned down Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, during a police chase in North Philadelphia. will be welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK/MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Colman Church. McDowell, Leona R. (Hughes) , MCDOWELL LEONA R. (HUGHES), welcome Sunday 2-4 &6-8 at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK/MONEORVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave., Turtle Creek 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Colman Church on Monday at 10am., will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Teresa of Avila Church. Contributions may be made to Together For Retarded Youth (TRY). Elizabeth "Betty"McKechnie Elizabeth "Betty"Spragle McKechnie, 87 of Camp Hill, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008 in Holy Spirit Hospital. Born in Berwick, PA on June 9, 1921 she was the daughter of the late Karl and Minnie (Fairchild) Spragle. She attended Drexel University and Bloomsburg State Teachers College. She was a 55 year member of the Camp Hill Presbyterian Church in Camp Hill, PA. Betty and her husband, Dr. Alex J. McKechnie, Jr. celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary… may call at the church from 9 until 10:50 a.m. Saturday. Interment with military honors will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, North Manheim Township. Dutcavich Funeral Home, Minersville, is entrusted with arrangements. Larry D. "Hank" McLean Sr., 58, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at his home. He was born Nov. 30, 1949, in Scottdale, a son of the late Francis and Elda Shirey McLean. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the Army. Hank worked for 40 years as greens superintendent at Valley Green Golf and Country Club, Greensburg. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Greensburg. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor Myers McLean. He is… and friends are invited to her Viewing Sun. 6:30-8:30 P.M. and Mon. 9:45-10:45 A.M., St. Barnabas Church, 6300 Buist Ave. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. may call from 9 a.m. until the time of a memorial celebration at 11 a.m. Saturday at the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME INC., 10418 Perry Hwy., Wexford. Mellott, Isabelle M. (Holmes) , MELLOTT ISABELLE M. (HOLMES), Age 86, of Cranberry Twp., formerly of Sewickley, on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Dear mother of Cindy Roby. FRIENDS MAY CALL SATURDAY 9AM untill time of Service at 11 am at the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC. 10418 Perry Hwy, McCandless., and friends are invited to Services, Sunday October 12th, 1 P.M. at JOSEPH LEVINE AND SON, N. Broad St. above 71st Ave. Clyde C. “Mike”Mikesell, III Clyde C. "Mike" Mikesell, 68, of South Pasadena, Calif. passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2008. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Lake Pointe Community Church, 4814 Iroquois Ave., Erie, Pa. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits MILLER –Lois Joan, 79, Emeigh, died Oct. 7, 2008, at Conemaugh Hospital, main campus. Born Jan. 30, 1929, in Emeigh, daughter of Sidney and Edith (Johns) Payne. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank J. Miller, who died Feb. 27, 2003; son, David Frank Miller; and sisters, Isabel Ashcraft, Betty Boston and Lillian Urhin. Survived by these children: Daniel J. (Helen) Miller, Northern Cambria; James M. (Barbara) Miller, Fredericksburg, Va.; and Carrie J. (John) Miller-Kolenko, Burnside; also four… Moran, Heather L. , MORAN HEATHER L., received at the BRUSCO-NAPIER FUNERAL HOME, LTD, Broadway &Shiras Ave, Beechview Fri. 1-9 p.m. Service at the Beechview United Presbyterian Church, 1621 Broadway Ave. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH SATURDAY 11 a.m. Interment in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery., and friends are invited to his Funeral Tuesday 8:30 A.M. from THE HUBERT M. McBRIDE FUNERAL HOME, 2357 E. Cumberland St. Funeral Mass 10 A.M., St. Anne Church. hip Club. Services will be private. Interment will take place at Jefferson Memorial. Arrangements by the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC. (MONROEVILLE/PLUM CHAPEL), corner of Beatty Road and 48 North, Monroeville, 412 856-4747. Morrison, George W. , MORRISON GEORGE W., hip Club. Services will be private. Interment will take place at Jefferson Memorial. Arrangements by the JOBE FUNERAL HOME &CREMATION SERVICES INC. (MONROEVILLE/PLUM CHAPEL) corner of Beatty Rd. &48 North, Monroeville (412 856-4747), Mullen, Tom "Twinkle" , MULLEN TOM "TWINKLE", of Pittsburgh, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh PA 15237. DAVID A. RITTER FUNERAL HOME, Trafford in charge of arrangements., Nagy, Homer E. , NAGY HOMER E., Age 88 of West Mifflin on Oct. 7, 2008. Homer was a retired milkman from the former Keck's Dairy and the Farm Dairy. He proudly served his country during WWII in the Coast Guard. Beloved husband of the late Jeanne E. (Wunder) Nagy; father of Kathleen Nagy-Kemp of West Mifflin, Thomas E. (Linda Heitman) Nagy of Medford, NJ and Gary R. (Deborah) Nagy of South Park; grandfather of Paul Kemp, Carolyn Kemp, Elissa, Gregory, Steven, Kaylee, Julee and Garren Nagy; brother of… Nardei, Mary Ann , NARDEI MARY ANN, Age 62, in Camby, IN, on Thursday, October 9, 2008. Daughter of the late Joseph and Matilda (Miller) Cleer; husband of Frederick G. Nardei; mother of Frederick G. Nardei Jr. of Pittsburgh, Anna Maria Newman of Hobart, IN and Victoria Riggle of Camby, IN; grandmother of Rebecca Riggle and Stefanie Shoup. Mrs. Nardei lived in Pittsburgh most of her life, she was a 1964 graduate of St. Justin's High School. She was a Real Estate Agent for Blackwood Realty in Beaver… will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 156 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg. A blessing service will be held at 10:45 a.m. Monday in the funeral home, followed by a Requiem Divine Liturgy at 11:30 a.m. in St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Greensburg, with the Rev. Regis Dusecina as celebrant. Interment will follow in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery. Parastas will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral Home.… NOVESS JACK DONALD, Oct. 8, 2008, born in Kalamazoo, MI, formerly of Grand Rapids, MI. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Ellis). Devoted father of Linda and Chris Gaddis, Donn Novess, John and Barbara Rosenau, Beth and Bruce Appelbaum. Dear brother of Joyce Youngs. Adored grandfather of Kelly, Corey, Lauren, Stephanie, Ben, Eddie and Brian; also survived by one great granddaughter. Funeral Services are private. Shiva will be observed commencing Sun. eve. at the late residence. Contributions in his memory may… received from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Ursula Church, Hampton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. Helen L. Oldt Helen L. Oldt, 86, of Frey Village, Middletown, and formerly of Lewistown, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at Hershey Medical Center. Born October 28, 1921, to the late Milo J. and Dilla (Hummel) Stetler, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Sears P. Oldt and an infant son. Also predeceasing her were siblings, Miriam M. Bechtel, Evelyn L. Kilmer, Kenneth O. Stetler, Eleanor King, Raymond Stetler, and the Reverend Francis E. Stetler. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. A… Home, 11883 Main Street, East Springfield, Pa. The family respectfully requests that memorial contributions may be made to the , P.O. Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits PAUL JOHN G., of Rosemont, on Oct. 9, 2008. Husband of Janet (nee Shelley), father of Christopher Paul (Janice), Betsy Paul Miller (Skip); also survived by 3 grandchildren and a sister Janice Arcidiacono. Memorial Service will be held on Friday Oct. 17, 2008 at 11 A.M. in the Wayne Presbyterian Church, 125 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne PA. and friends are invited to attend his Viewing Monday evening from 6-7:45 P.M. at St. Ephrem Catholic Church, 5400 Hulme-ville Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 8 P.M. will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Athanasius Church. Perry, Regina (Milka) , PERRY REGINA (MILKA), recieved Thurs. &Fri. 2-4 &7-9 p.m. at the T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy, North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Athanasius Church Sat. 10 a.m., s, 1595 West 38th Street at Greengarden Boulevard. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits Louise Phillips, nearing 90, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Clairton Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. Her daughter, Denise, was with her at the time of death. Louise was the beloved wife of Louis Phillips, who died in 2001; and the devoted mother to Louis Phillips, of San Francisco, Calif., Rosalie Phillips, of West Palm Beach, Fla., John Phillips, of Arlington, Va. and Denise Phillips Samay, also of Arlington. Louise was the grandmother of Valerie, Natalie and Vince Trochecic, Jennifer Phillips, Jessie… Phillips, Louise , PHILLIPS LOUISE, Nearing 90, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Clairton, on October 9, 2008. Her daughter, Denise, was with her at the time of death. Louise was the beloved wife of Louis Phillips, who died in 2001 and the devoted mother to Louis Phillips of San Francisco, CA, Rosalie Phillips of West Palm Beach, FL, John Phillips of Arlington, VA and Denise Phillips Samay, also of Arlington. Louise was the grandmother of Valerie, Natalie, and Vince Trocheck, Jennifer Phillips,… PIAZZA FLORENCE M. (nee Newell), 82, formerly of Lansdowne, on Oct. 9, 2008. Wife of the late Daniel. Mother of Lori (Kenneth) Peacock; also survived by her sister Dorothy Sidlowe and grandson Kenneth W. Peacock III. Memorial Service will be 11 A.M., Mon., at TOPPITZER FUNERAL HOME at Arlington, 2900 State Road, Drexel Hill PA 19026, where freiends may call after 10:30 A.M. Pivik, Corrine (DeMichiei) , PIVIK CORRINE (DeMICHIEI), are being received Sunday 2-4 and 6-9pm in STEPHEN P. DOLENCE JR. FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1519 Renton Road (Plum Boro). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday 10:30am by Rev. Peter Pilarski in St. Januarius Church. Burial Plum Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Januarius Church., will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church, followed by interment in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com. Plank, Grace M. , PLANK GRACE M., received JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, Clay Pike, North Huntingdon Sat 6-8, Sun. 2-4, 6-8. Funeral Mass Mon. 9:30am Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin., www.shirleyfuneralhome.com, Pollock, Melvin M. , POLLOCK MELVIN M., Mel Pollock, 90, beloved by family and friends, died at home Wednesday, October 8 on Yom Kippur. An avid painter, golfer (At 81, he made a hole-in-one,) gardener, cook, genealogist, story-teller, and optimist, he was well-loved for his encouragement, subtle sense of humor, and ability to keep challenging himself. He was the 1998 Post-Gazette Jefferson Award winner and the first CCAC Legendary Student. Born 1918 in Gallitzin PA, he served in the CBI Theater during… Frances D. Popovec, 90, of West Newton, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Feb. 11, 1918, in Yukon, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Rosantz) Baloh. She was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, the church's Catholic Daughters of America, Court Miriam Chapter No. 1315 and Yukon Golden Agers. She is survived by five children, Gerald Popovec and wife, Cheryl ,of Wilmington, N.C., Ilona Yenich and husband, L. Vaughn, of West Newton,… Helen Laura Premici, 83, West Lawn, passed away Oct. 8, 2008, in Reading Hospital. Her husband, Anthony T. Premici, died Feb. 20, 1991.Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Sophie (Dombrowski) Stankiewicz. She was employed 20 years by Linette Candies and later for 10 years by Luden's Inc. as a packer, retiring in 1990. Laura was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, Whitfield. She is survived by two sons, Ronald F., at home, and Anthony S., Arlington, Va.Other… and friends are invited to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. Mon., Oct. 13th at St. Judes RC Church, 402 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood. Viewings will be Sunday afternoon 4-8 P.M. and after 9 A.M. Mon. morning at THE FUNERAL MANOR, 1585 Hider Lane, Gloucester Twp. Cremation will be at Harleigh Crematory. The family requests donations be given in Junior's name to Penn Presbyterian Oncology Fund, 51 N. 39th St, Medical Arts Bldg, Suite 103A, Phila PA 19104, Attn: Theresa Bell Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Rd. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits RAMBO DONALD M. SR., Oct. 8, 2008, age 79. Husband of Alexandra (McHale) Rambo. Survived by son, Donald Jr.; daughter Anne Cordenner; 2 grandchildren; one great grandson and sister, Jean Schrack. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Assn. BASKWILL FUNERAL HOME Randolph Jaleel Yelverton, rap-music maker RANDOLPH Jaleel Yelverton was devoted to making music, and he generously used his talents to help others make their own music. October 9, 2008 Robert J. Reed Sr., 70, of 345 Valley Street, Brockton, passed away Thursday morning at his residence. Born in Philadelphia, Nov. 2, 1937, he was a son of the late Marlin and Wilma Pedron Reed. Robert was a Navy veteran, having served aboard the USS Forrestall. He was employed in the local garment industry as a presser until he retired. He was a member of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, New Philadelphia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa P. Sylvester Reed, in 2001. Surviving… will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the GAUT-BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2072 Route 130, Pleasant Unity. Panachida service will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, followed by divine liturgy to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Trauger, with the Rev. Julian Anthony as celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Clair Cemetery, Hempfield Township. Parastas service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.… and friends are invited to call Sunday 7 to 9 P.M. and Monday 9 A.M. GALZERANO FUNERAL HOME, 9304 OLD Bustleton Ave. (below Welsh Rd.). Funeral Mass Monday 10 A.M. Maternity BVM Church. Rev. Louis Geza Mesko, helped found Devon Prep The Rev. Louis Geza Mesko, a priest of the Piarist order and one of the founders of Devon Preparatory School, died Saturday at age 97. He lived at the school, where he taught Latin, Spanish and history. Virgil F. Rife Virgil Felix Rife, 74, of Dauphin, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at his residence. Born on February 3, 1934 in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late Charles and Ruth Addie Kochenour Rife. He was a self-employed laborer and a U. S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War. Virgil is survived by his sister, Constance Y. Seilhamer and her husband, Ronald R. of Dauphin and his brother, Ronald P. Rife and his wife, Reda M. of Florida and several nieces and nephews. Scriptural services will be… will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Anselm Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anselm Word of God School, 7446 McClure Ave., Swissvale, PA 15218. Riley, Madelin C. , RILEY MADELIN C., received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian burial in St. Anselm Church Saturday at 9:30 am. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anselm Word of God School, 7446 McClure Ave., Swissvale, PA 15218., Rippeon, Cheryl L. (Barron) , RIPPEON CHERYL L. (BARRON), Age 49, of Hanover, PA, on Monday, October 6, 2008. Wife of Clyde; Beloved daughter of William and Sophia Barron; Loving sister of Kathleen (Dan) Williams of Roanoke, VA, Janine Neil of Upper St. Clair and the late David; Cherished aunt of Anthony, Adam, Eric, and David Neil; Adored pet, Daisy. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, at 10:30AM in St. Louise de Marillac Church, Upper St. Clair., will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg. Prayers will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home followed by Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Bruno Catholic Church, South Greensburg. Interment will follow in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery. Visit www.bachafuneralhomeinc.com. Rosen, Eugene , ROSEN EUGENE, On Thursday, October 9, 2008; Beloved husband of Lenore. Beloved father of Carol Rosen and Connie (Kenneth) Axelson. Brother of Marilyn (Melvin) Firestone. Grandfather of Aaron and Stephen Axelson. Graveside Services and Interment will be held on Friday at 2:00 PM at Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Jewish National Fund, 5915 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Arrangements by RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., , friends and members of AA, of which she was a proud member, are invited to her Funeral Mass Sat., 10:30 A.M., St. Anne's Church, 2328 E. Lehigh Ave., Phila., PA 19125, where friends may gather after 9:30 A.M. : 11 a.m. Wednesday, Christ Lutheran Church, 1245 Hamilton St., Allentown. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th and Hamilton streets, Allentown and 10-11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Interment, private. Runzo, Ruth Good Hartman "Betty" Home, Inc,. 2502 Sassafras St. Erie, Pa. 16502 on Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union City Senior Center, 9 Third Avenue, Union City, PA 16438. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits Ryan W. McCleary, 23, of Callowhill Road, Elizabethville, and formerly of Montoursville, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2008 as a result of a motorcycle accident in Dauphin County, PA. » Full Story RZASA –Stanley J., 68, Somerset Pike, Hollsopple, died Oct. 8, 2008, at Windber Hospice. Born June 19, 1940, in Johnstown, son of Stanley A. Sr. and Josephine T. (Salony) Rzasa. Preceded in death by parents and infant daughter, Melinda Ann. Survived by Marlene, the mother of his children, Stephen, married to former Melissa Kondash, Richland; Michelle, married David Robatin, Richland; Michael, Bethel Park; and Scott, married to former Christa Stutzman, Richland; grandchildren, Malia, Benjamin and Kaitlyn… and friends are invited to call Monday 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at Mater Dolorosa Church, Paul and Ruan Sts. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. welcome from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK/MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James Street, Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350, where a funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. A panachida will be prayed on Friday evening. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Hospice, 2020 Ardmore Blvd., Suite 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Sapida, Audrey J. (Johns) , SAPIDA AUDREY J. (JOHNS), welcome Thursday 7-9 P.M.; Friday 1-4 &6-9 P.M. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK/ MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James Street, Turtle Creek. 412-823-9350 where a Funeral Service will be held Saturday at 9:30 A.M. A Panachida will be prayed on Friday evening. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Hospice, 2020 Ardmore Blvd., Suite 210, Pgh., PA 15221., Robert "Randy"Schnell Robert "Randy"Schnell, 55, of 374 Cypress Street, Middletown, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 in the Hershey Medical Center. He was the son of Dollie Thomas Schnell of Johnstown and the late Eugene Schnell, Sr. Randy was employed as a truck driver for Best Line Equipment Company, Mechanicsburg. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #410, Middletown National Rifle Association and Harley- Owner Group. Randy is survived by a son, Clint R, and wife… will be received Friday from noon until 2 p.m. at The Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richard, where a committal service will follow at Richland Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Inc., P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, Ill., 60693 in memory of Mary Ellen., Shaw, Helen M. , SHAW HELEN M., will be received at the GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME, 201 East Cunningham Street, Butler, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, at 10:00 a.m., at Holy Sepulcher Roman Catholic Church, Glade Mills. The Rev. Daniel Maurer, Pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Memorial Donations may be made to the Hospice Program of the Butler V.N.A., 154 Hindman Road, Butler, PA 16001., SHIELDS –Jack R. Sr., 76, Quemahoning Street, Boswell, died Oct. 8, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 23, 1932, in Boswell, son of Carl C. “Jeff”and Katherine E. (Kennell) Shields. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Carl J. Survived by wife of 53 years, the former Janet M. Linko; sons, Jack R. Jr., married to Lisa Stiffler, Jennerstown, and Nick R., and fiancee, Cathy Lasky, Johnstown; and three granddaughters, Jennifer, Samantha and Britteny. Brother of Evelyn, widow of Dean Reynolds,… welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave., East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Memorial donations may be made to FDNV Ambulance Fund, PO Box 220, North Versailles, 15137. Shiner, Mildred M. (Allshouse) Shiner, Mildred M. (Allshouse) , SHINER MILDRED M. (ALLSHOUSE), welcome Thursday 6-8pm; Friday 2-4 &6-8pm at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave., East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, on Saturday at 9:30am. Memorial donations may be made to FDNV Ambulance Fund, PO Box 220, North Versailles, 15137., : Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008 in Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3355 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, with the Rev. Michael J. Bodnyk and Vicar Scott R. Lee officiating. Family and friends may call 7- 8:30 p.m. Monday in the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville and 9:30- 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Interment, with military honors, will follow the service in Egypt Cemetery. Masonic service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.… will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the BEATTY-RICH FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 136, Madison. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Seven Dolors Roman Catholic Church, Yukon, with Father John Harrold as celebrant. Interment will follow in Seven Dolors Church Cemetery, South Huntingdon Township. SMITH VERONICA C., age 65, passed away Tues., Oct. 7, 2008, at her Langhorne residence. Born in Phila., she had been a resident of Langhorne for 27 years. Ronnie had been deeply loved and revered by the staff and students at Ferderbar Elementary School where she had been employed as a secretary for 10 years. She was an extremely benevolent person that gave without limit to friends, family and acquaintances. Ronnie's kind acts would take several lifetimes to repay. She was a lover of animals and friend… Sorrells, Lillian I. (Guntrum) Sorrells, Lillian I. (Guntrum) , SORRELLS LILLIAN I. (GUNTRUM), received in the WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, where a service will be held on Monday at 10AM. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM., Spinogatti, Concetta "Connie" (D'Ippolito) and friends are invited to her Viewing on Monday morning from 8:00-9:45 A.M. at the D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF BROOMALL, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Sacred Heart Church (Manoa). received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the CIESLAK & TATKO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2935 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 412-881-2300. Pomen at 7 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cathedral. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. To sign the online guestbook, please visit: www.cieslaktatko.com. , friends and fellow members of UAW (Kelsey-Hayes Plant) are invited to his viewing Monday 10 - 11 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St., Phila. Graveside Services will be held 11:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, PA. Home, 5000 Wattsburg Road, Erie. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits : 10:30 a.m. Monday, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Call 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 10 to 10:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Interment in St. Pauls Blue Church Cemetery. Thornton, Margaret "Peggy" (Clancy) Thornton, Margaret "Peggy" (Clancy) , THORNTON MARGARET "PEGGY" (CLANCY), received at McCABE BROS. INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut St., Shadyside on Thurs. &Fri. 2-4 &7-9 pm where Funeral will commence on Sat. at 9 am, followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bede Church 10 am., : A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday October 13, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Matthews Catholic Church, 200 Brodhead Ave., East Stroudsburg. There will be viewings on Sunday, October 12, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Joseph J. Pula Funeral Home, 23 North Ninth St., Stroudsburg, and on Monday, October 13, from 9:30 a.m. until time of the services at Saint Matthews Church., For the Record Survivors for Robert A. Yaich of Lorida, Fla., formerly of Coopersburg, who passed away September… and friends are invited to his Visitation and Funeral on Monday, Oct. 13th, from 9:30-10:30 A.M. in St. Timothy R.C. Church, 3001 Levick St. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Truter, Marjorie Ward , TRUTER MARJORIE WARD, Born Aug. 15, 1918, passed away October 1, 2008 quietly, with a soft smile on her face. But in life Marjorie was far from quiet always quick with a humorous comment or a gentle barb for those that took themselves too seriously. Marjorie grew up in Blossburg, a small town in northwestern Pennsylvania. She would tell the story of being elected homecoming queen of her high school and riding in a parade through town perched on the back of a new convertible. With a… TUCCI –Donald, 80, Raystown Road, Hopewell, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008. Born Feb. 10, 1928, in Windber, son of the late George and Adeline (GiJulio) Tucci. Survived by two sisters, Jo Tucci, Washington, D.C., and Flora Scarcia, Lanham, Md.; nieces, Sandy Bunch and Rebecca Bender; nephews, Christopher, Craig and Michael Scarcia; and 12 great-nieces and great-nephews. Also survived by Louise Kline, his loving caregiver of 18 years, while in her Dom care program. Mr. Tucci was of the Catholic faith.… , friends, members of Bell Telephone Pioneers and Court St. Matthew #1828 C.D. of A. are invited to attend her Viewing Monday 10-11 A.M. at JOHN F. FLUEHR AND SONS INC., 3301-15 Cottman Ave. Service of Christian Burial 11 A.M. Rite of Committal, St. Dominic Cem. No Viewing Sunday evening. Uram, Joseph M. , URAM JOSEPH M., "CIGAR JOE" "MR. JOE", received Thursday 7-9pm and Friday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the JAMES J. BARRY JR. FUNERAL HOME, INC., 608 Warrington Ave. Funeral Prayer Saturday at 9:15am with Mass of Christian Burial in St. John Vianney Church at 10am., and friends are invited to Memorial Service, Sunday 2 P.M. at Society Hill Synagogue, 418 Spruce St., Phila. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Edward A. Volkman Scholarship Fund at Howard University Medical School, 520 West St. NW, Washington DC 20059. may call from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Schlitzer-Allen-Pugh Funeral Home Inc., Sixth and West Market streets, Pottsville. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Hillside, Pottsville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the funeral home to defray funeral expenses. Online condolences can be sent to bestlifetributes.com. will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 406 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Robert Chambers officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenlick Cemetery, Bullskin Township. To sign the guest registry please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com. may call at the funeral home Tuesday morning from 8 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Branch Township. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church Memorial Fund. Donations will be accepted at the funeral home. will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Bethel AME Church, 330 W. Windsor St. Evelyn can be viewed Monday 9 to 11 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park. T.J. Baker Funeral Home Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements. and friends are invited to Marjorie's Life Celebration from 9 to 10 A.M. on Monday, October 13th at St. Norbert's Church, 50 Leopard Road, Paoli. Mass will follow at 10 A.M. October 8, 2008 Susan Wollyung, 60, of Orwigsburg, died Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street, where she was a patient for a week and a half. Born in Pottsville, Dec. 10, 1947, she was a daughter of the late George Leo and Alta Bell Minnichbach. She was the wife of James J. Wollyung Sr., to whom she was married eight years. She was a member of Faith Worship Center, Orwigsburg. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters, Alison B. D'Atillo, Orwigsburg, and Sheila… Home, 5000 Wattsburg Road, Erie, corner of East Gore Rd. and Pine Ave., Friday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to services there on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM officiated by Msgr. Dan Arnold. Burial will be in St. Gregory Cemetery, North East. Memorials may be made to the John Kanzius Cancer Research Fund, 915 State St., Erie, 16501. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits and friends are invited to Services Sunday 12 Noon, JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS (West), 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall PA. Yee, Yuen , YEE YUEN, welcome at 2630 West Liberty Ave., Dormont 412-531-4000 on Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 6-8pm where service will be held Sat. 11am. Interment Homewood Cemetery. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com, YODER –Arden L., died Oct. 7, 2008, at Good Samaritan Home, Wexford. Born June 14, 1930, in Johnstown, son of the late Kermit and Florence (Croyle) Yoder. Survived by wife of 42 years, the former Doris Kaufman and children, Richard, and wife, Kelly (Walker), Huntingtown, Md., and Sharon, and husband, Douglas Sipple, Sewickley. Also survived by grandchildren, Michelle, Rebecca, Spencer, Tyler and Ella. Brother of Janet, and husband, James Blough, Hollsopple. He was a life member of Thomas Mennonite Church… Donald P. Zangwill M.D., 80, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, of mesothelioma. In life, he was a truly committed physician with great passion about medicine and his patients, a loyal Pittsburgh sports fan, despite teams that often let him down, a frequent seeker of new adventures around the world, a believer in humility and a father of four and grandfather of three. At the end, he was in no pain and maintained his zest for events around him. In death, he will be missed by many. He was… Zangwill M.D., Donald P. , ZANGWILL DONALD P., M.D., Age 80 of Mt. Lebanon Township passed away of mesothelioma on Tuesday, October 7, 2008. In life, he was a truly committed physician with great passion about medicine and his patients; a loyal Pittsburgh sports fan - despite teams that often let him down; a frequent seeker of new adventures around the world; a believer in humility; and a father of four and grandfather of three. At the end he was in no pain and maintained his zest for events around him.… Frances L. Zebert, 76, Reading, died Oct. 7, 2008, in her residence.She was the wife of William H. Zebert.Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Luke and Catherine (Weidner) Fisher.She was a graduate of Wilson High School.She last worked as a prep cook at the Peanut Bar.She is also survived by 11 sons: Steven Zebert, West Chester; Wayne Zebert, Jacksonville, Fla.; William Zebert, Seaford, Del.; Thomas Zebert, Reading; Neil Zebert, Reading; James Zebert, Reading; Galen Zebert, West Reading; and Eric… |
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