Monday, November 10, 2008

Pennsylvania Obituaries 11/10/08

  • Abraham, Joyce

    Joyce (Rowe) Abraham, 77, of Bethel Park, formerly of Munhall, passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2008. She was the loving mother of Tracy (Randy) Evans and Mark Abraham; proud grandmother of Taylor and Riley Evans and Scott and Ryan Abraham; and daughter of the late Howard and Evelyn Rowe Olack. Joyce worked at Shop N Save in Bethel Park. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, bowling, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the JEFFERSON…

    • Afif, Noufa

      : 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, in the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th and Hamilton Sts., Allentown. Viewing will be 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Interment in Laurel Cemetery in Fullerton.

      • Alberter Sr., M. Ernestine

        ALBERTER –Sr. M. Ernestine, CDP, 99, Providence Heights, Allison Park, Pa., died Nov. 9, 2008. Born Nov. 23, 1908, in Johnstown, daughter of George and Anna (Yeager) Alberter. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Alphonse, Leo and Norbert; and sisters, Sr. M. Agnella, CDP, Sr. Mary Norbert, CDP and Gertrude (Francis) Cassidy. Last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. This year she celebrated 85 years in the convent and she taught for 62 years. She…

        • Ammaturo, Leonardo

          and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday morning, 11 A.M., Saint Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road (Phila).

          • Anderton, Mary Grace

            Anderton, Mary Grace , ANDERTON MARY GRACE, 69, formally of Boca Raton died Saturday, November 8, 2008. Mary Grace was preceded in death by her beloved husband Edward in 2006. She is the beloved mother of Kelley P. Gurvis of Southbury, CT; Robyn E. Walker of McGuire AFB, NJ; Aren Baker of Boca Raton, FL; and Edward "Ted" Anderton, Jr. of Marlton, NJ; sister of Thomas Thomas of Virginia Beach, VA and James Thomas of Munhall, PA; and cherished grandmother of Addie, Sara, Tommy, Mary Emma, and…

            • Annoni, Edith T.

              : Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday, in St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 1046 Cedar St. Call 9 a.m. until service time. Interment will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery in Whitehall. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home Inc. www.stephensfuneral.com.

              • Artist W. Frederick Morrison, was 71

                W. FREDERICK Morrison, a businessman, artist and Army veteran who was born and grew up in Media, died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 71 and lived in West Palm Beach, Fla.

                • Asturi, Bruno R.

                  Asturi, Bruno R. , ASTURI BRUNO R., received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills TUESDAY ONLY 2-8pm. Funeral Prayers Wed. 9:30am Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 10am.,

                  • Auchincloss, Mary King

                    and friends invited to graveside services Wed. Nov. 12, 2008 at St. David's Episcopal Church, 763 South Valley Forge Rd, Wayne, PA 19087 11:30 A.M.

                    • Austin Culmer, 82, local radio pioneer

                      AUSTIN W. CULMER, generally regarded as the first African-American radio talk-show host in Philadelphia and longtime public-information officer for the U.S. Postal Service, died last Thursday. He was 82 and lived in Mount Airy.

                      • Ball, David A.

                        : 11 a.m., Thursday, November 13, at First Presbyterian Church, 3231 Tilghman St., Allentown with Rev. Michael A. Drake officiating. Visitation, 10-11 a.m. in the church. Private interment at Montrose Cemetery, Montrose. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville.

                        • Barnard, Christopher

                          : 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, at the David J. Boyko Funeral Home, 855 Lehigh St., Allentown. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, in the funeral home. Rev. Alan Drake will be officiating. Final disposition will be private. Arrangements by Kevin E. Hunsicker Funeral Home Inc., Slatedale, call (484) 357-6137 for further information needed. www.hunsickerfuneralhome.com.

                          • Baumgartner, Albert W.

                            Baumgartner, Albert W. , BAUMGARTNER ALBERT W., welcome at 430 Washington Ave., 412-221-3800, Tuesday 6-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10am in Holy Child Church. Interment Holy Child Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions to the American Disabled Veterans, DAV Memorial Program, PO Box 14301, Cincinatti, OH 45250, or Holy Child Church, 212 Station St., Bridgeville, PA 15017. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com,

                            • Baysek, Joan M.

                              Joan Marie (Weis) Baysek, 83, of Reserve Township, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward L. Baysek; daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (Baumgartner) Weis; loving mother of David R. (Carol) Baysek, Mary Ann "Annie" (Ronald) Heid and Edward L. Jr. (Brenda) Baysek; dear grandmother of Gregory, Marcus (Brandy), Kristin Baysek, Jennifer, R.J. (Tracy) Heid, Barbra (Sean) Hardy and multiple grand-dogs, whom she loved dearly; great-grandmother of Brianna and Grant…

                              • Baysek, Joan Marie (Weis)

                                Baysek, Joan Marie (Weis) , BAYSEK JOAN MARIE (WEIS), Age 83, of Reserve Twp., on Sat., Nov. 8, 2008 beloved wife of the late Edward L. Baysek; daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (Baumgartner) Weis; loving mother of David R. (Carol) Baysek, Mary Ann "Annie" (Ronald) Heid and Edward L. Jr. (Brenda) Baysek; dear grandmother of Gregory, Marcus (Brandy), Kristin Baysek, Jennifer, R.J. (Tracy) Heid, Barbra (Sean) Hardy and multiple grand- dogs whom she loved dearly; great-grandmother of Brianna…

                                • Beard, Quay E.

                                  will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 N. First St., Jeannette. The Jeannette Combined Veterans will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home to hold services. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Darlene Williams and the Rev. John Logan co-officiating. Interment with military rites accorded by the Jeannette Combined Veterans will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township. In lieu of…

                                  • Beatrice E. Kneisley, 78, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Hospice of Lancaster County. Born in Lancaster,...

                                    • Beil, May S.

                                      will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Keller Funeral Homes Inc., 1018 Church St., Fogelsville, with the Rev. MaryAnn Hamm officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fogelsville Union Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, contributions to be made to the Ladies Aid of St. John's Lutheran Church, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051.

                                      • Bennis, Viola (Markley)

                                        , friends and members of Court St. Matthew CDA #1828, are invited to attend her Viewing and Funeral Wed. 8 A.M. at JOHN F. FLUEHR AND SONS INC., 3301-15 Cottman Ave. Funeral Mass St. Matthew Church (upper), 10 A.M. Rite of Committal Resurrection Cem. No Viewing Tues. eve.

                                        • Bentz, Margaret Irene (Quickel)

                                          will be succeeded by burial in Wolf's Church Cemetery. The John w. Keffer Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2114 W. Market St., is in charge of the arrangements. Margaret, an always smiling, hardworking, and grace filled individual, loved the company of her family and drew great pleasure in singing, gardening, cooking, and baking. Very little made her happier than the giggles that inevitably flowed out of those days when she made fastnachts or cookies with her husband, daughters, and granddaughters.…

                                          • Berger, Ruth M.

                                            will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. John's Lutheran Church, Hamburg, with the Rev. Willard J. Uhler Jr. officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Hamburg. A viewing will be held Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg, and Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to St. John's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 99 Church St., Hamburg, PA 19526.

                                            • Boboshko, Phillip V. "Phil"

                                              Home, Inc. East, 2607 Buffalo Rd. on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a funeral service there on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment, Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hunt of a Lifetime, 6297 Buffalo Rd, Harborcreek, Pa. 16421. To send condolences visit, www.dusckasfuneralhome.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

                                              • Bogush, Dennis M.

                                                Dennis M. Bogush, 63, Reading, died Nov. 5, 2008, at 11:20 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where he was a patient since Sept. 22.Born in Shamokin, he was a son of the late Mertro and Helen (Varano) Bogush.He was most recently employed as a machine operator for Transcontinental Mailing Service, Hamburg, last working in July 2006.He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.Bogush, who resided with his close friend, James R. Duncan, is also survived by a longtime companion, Earl David Smith, White Deer; and two…

                                                • Bonnie Miriam Master, devoted to her family

                                                  Bonnie Miriam Master was most proud of her son, whom she helped put through Temple University, where he studied production with an eye toward breaking into the movies.

                                                  • Botts Moser, Janet V. (Stahl)

                                                    Botts Moser, Janet V. (Stahl) , MILTON - Janet V. (Stahl) Botts Moser, 66, of Milton, died on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at her residence. On Oct. 21, 2005, she married Gary L. Moser, who survives. She was also the wife of the late George Botts who had died on August 10, 2000. Janet was born on April 10, 1942, in Lewisburg and was a daughter of Leona V. (Marks) of Milton and of the late James R. Stahl. She had attended the Milton and Danville schools. Janet was a former employee of Montgomery Mills, Milton…

                                                    • Boulanger, Francis P.

                                                      Francis P. Boulanger, 80, formerly of Wyomissing, died Nov. 8, 2008, in Phoebe Berks Skilled Nursing Unit.His wife, Ethel G. (Plank) Boulanger, died Feb. 17, 2004.Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Peter and Marie (Hermann) Boulanger.Francis was a 1946 graduate of Central Catholic High School.He was a machinist for Berkshire Knitting Mills for 25 years and later retired from Grafika in 1999.Francis was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, West Reading.He is survived by two sons, Peter D.,…

                                                      • Brnilovich, Marie McBride Gorr Craker

                                                        Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 until time of service there at 8:00 p.m. Private interment. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

                                                        • Brown Sr., Robert

                                                          • Bruno, Gail M.

                                                            Bruno, Gail M. , BRUNO GAIL M., are being received at the BEINHAUER-FRYER FUNERAL HOME, 430 Washington Ave., Bridgeville (412-221-3800) on Tues. 2-4 &7-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Child Church, Bridgeville on Wed. at 1 pm. Interment at St. Agatha Cemetery, South Fayette. Please view or add tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com,

                                                            • Brusco Sr., Domenic J.

                                                              Brusco Sr., Domenic J. , BRUSCO DOMENIC J., SR., will be received from 7 to 9pm Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm Sunday in the JAMES E. LINDSAY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3343 Route 130, Harrison City. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am Monday in St. Barbara Church with the Rev. Douglas Dorula as celebrant. Interment will follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Monroeville. The Young at Heart will hold services at 3pm Sunday in the funeral home.,

                                                              • Burton, Herbert Martin

                                                                Burton, Herbert Martin , BURTON HERBERT MARTIN, Born August 2, 1929 in Culpepper Co., VA, died November 6, 2008 at 1:30am suddenly after a short stay at West Penn Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Coles-Burton, sons, Reginald Wallace and Kirt Hammond, daughters, Angela Burton and Donna Smith and a host of grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Monday, November 10, 2008 4-8pm HOUSE OF LAW, Penn Hills where service will be held Tuesday, November 11 at 11am.,…

                                                                • Byers, Francis R.

                                                                  Byers, Francis R. , BYERS FRANCIS R., received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, where service will be held Wednesday 11:00am. Visitation TUESDAY ONLY 2-4 &7-9pm.,

                                                                  • Carrigan Jr., William J.

                                                                    William Joseph Carrigan Jr., 69, of Trafford, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, in his home. He was born Sept. 5, 1939, in East Pittsburgh, a son of the late William Joseph Carrigan Sr. and Anna Marie Zahorchak Carrigan. William was a retired painter. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by a brother, James Carrigan. He is survived by his daughter, Casandra Carrigan; three sisters, Donna Wells and husband, Bill, of Ohio, Carol Sharpless, of South Carolina, and Kathy Matvia, of Trafford;…

                                                                    • Carter, James H.

                                                                      James H. Carter James H. Carter, 86, of Cedar Manor, Elizabeth-town, formerly of Harrisburg, transi-tioned into eternal life on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at Comm-unity General Osteopathic Hospital. He was born in Greenville, NC, son of the late Reverend Wallace C. and Nora (McGee) Carter, was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II and retired from the Commonwealth of PA, Dept. of General Services. James leaves to celebrate his life, his son and daughter-in-law, William and Mattie Smith; his sister, Mildred…

                                                                      • Charles "Chuck" G. Gray, 53, of 914 Snyder Hill Rd., Lititz, passed away Saturday at home in the presence of his family after a...

                                                                        • Christian K. King, 87, of 5131 Amish Road, Kinzers, died unexpectedly, Friday, November 7, 2008 at his home. Born in Paradise, he was...

                                                                          • Cieri, Josephine M. "Jo" (Moffa)

                                                                            and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday eve 7-9 P.M. and to her Funeral on Wednesday morning 8:30 A.M. at the D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF BROOMALL, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall PA. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Donato Church.

                                                                            • Clemons, Gladys

                                                                              Clemons, Gladys , CLEMONS GLADYS, Age 95, of The Hill District, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2008; mother of the late Euric Robinson; survived by two loving cousins Gladys Winston and Curtis Jenkins (Florence) of Richmond, VA; two special friends Jayne King and Nellie Sumlin; a devoted guardian Janet Jullian and a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Ave., on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon.,

                                                                              • Clough, Gerald A.

                                                                                and friends are invited to his Funeral Thurs., 8:30 A.M., WACKERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 8060 Verree Rd., Fox Chase, followed by Funeral Mass 10 A.M., St. Cecilia Church.

                                                                                • Cocuzzi, Nancy

                                                                                  Cocuzzi, Nancy , COCUZZI NANCY, received at JOHN J. GMITER FUNERAL HOME LTD. 119 South 15th St., South Side, on Tues. 2-4 &6-8pm. Funeral Prayer on Wed. morning at 8am. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Stephen Church at 9am..,

                                                                                  • Colamarino, Richard

                                                                                    Colamarino, Richard , COLAMARINO RICHARD, hip Ave. Funeral Thurs. 8:30am. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30am at Immaculate Conception Church.,

                                                                                    • Coleman, Doris L.

                                                                                      : Her Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 11 in Episcopal Church of the Mediator, 1620 Turner St., Allentown, PA 18102. Interment in Sellersville Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Betty Meier Steeley Funeral Home, Sellersville.

                                                                                      • Corey, Paul George

                                                                                        COREY Paul George, age 78 of Garnet Valley, PA died on November 9, 2008. Beloved husband of Linda Meurer-Corey, devoted brother of Norma C. (W. Gilmore) Tower and Carl W. (Barbara S.) Corey, loving uncle of Kenneth G. and Donald J. Tower, Sarah S., George P., and Alexander W. Corey, also survived by a great nephew and great niece, Roger and Samantha Tower. Visitation Wednesday, 10-12 Noon at the PAGANO FUNERAL HOME, 3711 FOULK RD. BETHEL TWP., PA followed by his memorial service at 12 Noon.

                                                                                        • Correction

                                                                                          This is a photo of Austin Culmer, talk-radio pioneer, whose obituary was published in yesterday's Daily News with the wrong photograph. *

                                                                                          • Cosgrove, John "Jack" (Cossy)

                                                                                            and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Wed., 3 P.M., at Divine Mercy Church, 67th and Chester Ave. Phila. Pa.

                                                                                            • Creech, Richard A.

                                                                                              CREECH RICHARD A., passed away quietly after a lengthly illness on Nov. 6, 2008. Richard is survived by his wife, Margaret (nee Luning); one son, Dr. David M. Creech, and one daughter, Valerie A. Creech. He is also survived by one brother, Harry, and sister-in-law, Edith. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Ephraim Church, 5200 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem on Wed., Nov. 12th at 10:30 A.M.

                                                                                              • Cricks, Jane

                                                                                                Jane (Grau) Cricks, 87, of Shaler Township, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008. Jane went home to be with our Lord. Wife of the late Ernest W. Cricks; mother of Arlene (Bill) Sloan, of Butler; grandmother of Bryan DeHart, of West Deer Township, and Benjamin DeHart, of Pittsburgh; sister of Carl Grau, of Cleveland, Ohio, and the late Helen Cerra and Marguarite Black; also survived by nieces and nephews. Jane retired as home service director after 42 years from the Duquesne Light Company. There will be no visitation.…

                                                                                                • Cricks, Jane (Grau)

                                                                                                  Cricks, Jane (Grau) , CRICKS JANE (GRAU), Of Shaler Twp., age 87, on Friday, November 7, 2008. Jane went home to be with our Lord. Wife of the late Ernest W. Cricks; mother of Arlene (Bill) Sloan of Butler; grandmother of Bryan DeHart of West Deer Twp. and Benjamin DeHart of Pittsburgh; sister of Carl Grau of Cleveland, OH, and the late Helen Cerra, and Marguarite Black; also survived by nieces and nephews. Jane retired as home service director after 42 years from the Duquesne Light Company. No…

                                                                                                  • Cruz, Dennis G.

                                                                                                    , friends, Boys Scouts and employees of Kling Stubbins are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, 9:30 A.M., followed by a Funeral Mass, 11 A.M., St. Helena Church, 6161 N. 5th Street (at Godfrey Ave).

                                                                                                    • Daley, Brian J.

                                                                                                      Home, 62 South Main Street, Union City, Pa. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

                                                                                                      • David L. Gabbard, 49, of Mt. Joy, PA, passed away at his home with his family by his side, on Saturday morning after a long courageous...

                                                                                                        • Davis, Lydia E.

                                                                                                          : 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, from the Kresge Funeral Home, Route 209, Brodheadsville, with Rev. Michael Eckroth officiating. Burial will be in Plainfield Cemetery in Wind Gap. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

                                                                                                          • DeMuzio, Victor

                                                                                                            DeMuzio, Victor , DEMUZIO VICTOR, On Friday, November 7, 2008, age 76 of North Versailles, formerly of Braddock; husband of the late Gladys (Seriani) DeMuzio, and the late Maureen (O'Brien) DeMuzio. Very close companion of June Paola. Son of the late Donato &Anna (Orsini) DiMuzio; loving brother of the late Helen Trasoline, Rose Siciliano, Edith Petrarca, and Genevieve Westin; also survived by several nieces and nephews. He served in the US Army and retired from the US Steel Edgar Thompson Works. A…

                                                                                                            • DeWalt Sr., Arthur

                                                                                                              : 11 a.m. Wednesday Reichel Funeral Homes Inc., 220 Washington Park in Nazareth. Viewing 9-11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

                                                                                                              • Deemer, Anita

                                                                                                                Deemer, Anita , DEEMER ANITA, received at the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, 700 7th St., McKees Rocks. Funeral in St. Margaret Mary Church on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Visitation MONDAY ONLY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.,

                                                                                                                • DelViscio, Norma J.

                                                                                                                  and friends are invited to attend Norma's Life Celebration on Tues. from 6 to 9 P.M. and Wed. from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at JAMES F. KNOETGEN OF MORTON, 746 Kedron Ave. (Route 420), followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 2130 Franklin Ave., Morton, P.A.

                                                                                                                  • Delestienne, Emile G.

                                                                                                                    Delestienne, Emile G. , DELESTIENNE EMILE G., Age 87, of Bethel Park on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Born in North Charleroi, the son of Emile O. and Olga (Vandrome) Delestienne, Emile "Del" was preceded in death by his wife, Una Irene Day and son, E. Dale. He is survived by his daughter, Darla; daughter-in-law, Judy; sons Duane (Lisa) and Douglas (Sharon) and six grandchildren. A veteran of WWII he served in the US Army in the South Pacific and returned to begin a career with Bell Telephone…

                                                                                                                    • Devlin Jr., John S. "Jack"

                                                                                                                      Devlin Jr., John S. "Jack" , DEVLIN JOHN S. "JACK" JR., Age 80 of Cloverleaf Estates West, formerly of Crafton and Fairywood, peacefully surrrounded by family on Sunday, November 9, 2008; beloved husband of Barbara Rush Devlin. Loving father of Sandra (Richard) Pittinaro, Stephen (Deborah), Richard (Michelle), Anthony (Patricia), James (Mary), Thomas (Elaine), and the late John &David Devlin; also 18 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. Dear brother of Arthur &David…

                                                                                                                      • DiPerna, Vera L.

                                                                                                                        DiPerna, Vera L. , DiPERNA VERA L., Age 89 of Brackenridge, on Sunday, November 9, 2008; wife of the late Anthony R. DiPerna; long term companion of Miles Miller; beloved mother of Judith DiPerna (Steven Englert), Dennis DiPerna and the late Victor &Brendan DiPerna; grandmother of Dana Pillsbury, Amy Widmer and Jody DiPerna; great-grandmother of Elizabeth, Sam and Sophia; beloved sister of Josephine DiSantis; sister-in-law of Lillian Bloom; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation…

                                                                                                                        • DiSalvo, Mary E.

                                                                                                                          and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral on Thurs. Nov. 13, 2008 from 9:30 - 11 A.M. at THE JAMES A. McCAFFERTY FUNERAL HOME, 6709-11 Frankford Ave. (at Unruh Ave.), 215-624-4200. Funeral service 11 A.M. in the Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                          • Dombrosky, Shirley M.

                                                                                                                            are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at BEINHAUER-FRYER FUNERAL HOME, 430 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, PA 15017, 412-221-3800. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Grace Church. Entombment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com. Family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society Southwest Region, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

                                                                                                                            • Donatucci, Dominic L.

                                                                                                                              Donatucci, Dominic L. , DONATUCCI DOMINIC L., .,

                                                                                                                              • Doris King Yarnell, 82, of Lancaster went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 7, 2008 at Mount Joy Hospice Center. Born in Lanca...

                                                                                                                                • Dorsey, Lois E.

                                                                                                                                  Lois E. Dorsey, 78, of Monroeville, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Edward S. Dorsey; mother of Debra Ann Dorsey, Edward R. Dorsey and the late David A. Dorsey; and daughter-in-law of Ezekiel S. Dorsey. She is also survived by a great-grandson. Family and friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATION CENTER OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (one block east of Mosside Boulevard, Route 48), a…

                                                                                                                                  • Dorsey, Lois E.

                                                                                                                                    Dorsey, Lois E. , DORSEY LOIS E., Of Monroeville, on Friday, November 7, 2008, age 78. Beloved wife of Edward S. Dorsey; mother of Debra Ann Dorsey, Edward R. Dorsey, and the late David A. Dorsey; daughter-in-law of Ezekiel S. Dorsey; also survived by one great-grandson. Family and friends received at the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL &CREMATION CENTER OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (1 block East of Mosside Blvd.-Rte. 48) (A Golden Rule Member). Visitation Monday 7-9pm and Tuesday 2-4…

                                                                                                                                    • Dovalovsky, William F.

                                                                                                                                      William F. Dovalovsky, 85, of Clairton, formerly of Elrama, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, in UPMC Shadyside. He was born Dec. 11, 1922, in Elrama, son of the late John and Catherine Brindza Dovalovsky. He was a retired conductor and brakeman for Conrail in Elrama. He was a member of St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, Elrama. He was an Air Force major with the 315th Bombing Wing during World War II and was a member of the AARP, Clairton Chapter 2862. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…

                                                                                                                                      • Dovalovsky, William F.

                                                                                                                                        Dovalovsky, William F. , DOVALOVSKY WILLIAM F., received PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 Second Street, Elizabeth on Monday 2-4 andR 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday in St. Isaac Jogues Church, Elrama from 9am till time of Mass 10 am. (Everyone please meet at church) Interment to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carroll Twp., PA, wwwbekavacfuneralhome.com,

                                                                                                                                        • Dowling, John E.

                                                                                                                                          Dowling, John E. , DOWLING JOHN E., Beloved husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa. Resident of Maplewood, MN. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 7, 2008. Survived by wife Ann; children, Frank (Mary), Therese McConnell, John P., Dan (Robin), Mary, Peter (Lorena), James, Eileen (Craig) Hotchkiss, Paul (Melanie), Tom, and Edward; 23 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother Robert (Vinnie); and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial at THE CHURCH OF ST.…

                                                                                                                                          • Doyle, Joan Helen (Rutkowski)

                                                                                                                                            and friends are invited to attend Joan's Life Celebration Service from SNOVER/ GIVNISH OF CINNAMINSON, 1200 Route 130 North, from 6 to 9 P.M., on Wednesday and on Thursday, from 8:45 to 9:45 A.M., followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, 42 East Main St., Moorestown NJ.

                                                                                                                                            • Dubich, John

                                                                                                                                              Dubich, John , DUBICH JOHN, will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 Monday from 1-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Tuesday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of The Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. Due to family health concerns, please do not send flowers. If desired, the family suggests contributions to Family Hospice &Palliative Care, c/o The Center for Compassionate Care, 50 Moffett St., Pgh., PA 15243. John…

                                                                                                                                              • Eckard, Edwin D.

                                                                                                                                                SEVEN VALLEYS Edwin D. Eckard, 75, entered into rest after a lengthy illness on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 1:45 am at Manor Care Dallastown. He was the husband of Norma J. (Hoskin) Eckard, whom he married on December 27, 1958. He was born in York Twp., on October 5, 1933, and was the son of the late Clarence W. and Elizabeth A. (Hildebrand) Eckard. He was a set up man at American Chain and Cable Co. in York. Edwin was a member of AARP and he enjoyed working on cars. In addition to his wife, Norma J.…

                                                                                                                                                • Eckert, Richard R.

                                                                                                                                                  November 8, 2008 Richard R. Eckert, 88, of 214 Cold Run Road, New Ringgold, died Saturday at Reading Hospital & Medical Center, Reading. Born in Hecla, New Ringgold, he was a son of the late Norman Eckert and Martha Grube Eckert. Richard was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church, New Ringgold. He belonged to the Little Schuylkill Lions Club and New Ringgold Fire Company. Richard was a self-employed dairy farmer and was a school bus driver for Tamaqua Area School District. He is survived by his wife of 62…

                                                                                                                                                  • Ehland, Geraldine A. "Gerry"

                                                                                                                                                    Ehland, Geraldine A. "Gerry" , EHLAND GERALDINE A. "GERRY", Age 78 of Scott Township, formerly of Brookline, on Friday November 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Butch Ehland; loving mother of Leo (Deborah), James (Linda), and Richard (Lynn) Ehland; dear sister of Winnie Dee; cherished grandmother of Patrick, Sean, Maggie, Joe, Katie, Stacey, and Michael. There will be no viewing. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at 12:00 noon in Resurrection Church, Brookline.…

                                                                                                                                                    • Elizabeth Etta Wilcox

                                                                                                                                                      Elizabeth Etta Wilcox, 75, of Mansfield, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. » Full Story

                                                                                                                                                      • Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Brant

                                                                                                                                                        Elizabeth “Betty” Brant, 85, of Lawrenceville, died Sun., Nov. 9, 2008 in Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wellsboro. Calling hours: 1 to 2 p.m., Tues., Nov. » Full Story

                                                                                                                                                        • Elvin G. Himmelberger, 89, devoted husband, father, and grandfather of Denver, died Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Ephrata Com...

                                                                                                                                                          • Emanuel, Helen B.

                                                                                                                                                            Helen B. Emanuel Helen B. (Bennett) Emanuel, age 80, of Aspers, died Sunday, November 9, 2008, at Gettysburg Hospital. Mrs. Emanuel was born July 17, 1928, a daughter of the late Charles C. and Elizabeth McClay (Woods) Bennett. Before her retirement she was employed by Pa. Dept of Welfare. She is survived by her husband John "Jack"Emanuel to whom she was married for 57 years; four sons, Daniel Emanuel of Mechanicsburg, John J. Emanuel of Camp Hill, Michael Emanuel of Harrisburg, William D. Emanuel…

                                                                                                                                                            • Emma J. Casale Alberts

                                                                                                                                                              Emma Jane Casale Alberts, 84, formerly of 1610 Sycamore Road, Apt. 1, Montoursville, died November 8, 2008 at Valley View Nursing Center Montoursville. » Full Story

                                                                                                                                                              • Ernst, W. Jack

                                                                                                                                                                Ernst, W. Jack , ERNST W. JACK, &family welcomed in the JOHN N. ELACHKO FUNERAL HOME Sunday Only 2-4 &7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, 1 Grove Place.,

                                                                                                                                                                • Evermon, Mary Jane

                                                                                                                                                                  Mary Jane Evermon Mary Jane (Gillis) Evermon, 92, of Annville, passed away in her sleep Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Kindred Place. Mrs. Evermon was born in Harrisburg on January 12, 1916 to Daniel A. and Alice R. Grissinger Gillis. She was the wife of Bruce E. Evermon, who died September 12, 2000. Mary Jane and her late husband originally of Tower City, resided in the Harrisburg, Media and Hershey areas all of their lives. She was a devoted mother and is survived by her loving children, Jack Evermon and…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Farabaugh, Agnes

                                                                                                                                                                    will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Gibbons Funeral Home, Ashville, where a vigil service will be held Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Home Nursing-Hospice, 118 Ebony Road, Ebensburg, Pa. 15931 in Agnes’s memory.,

                                                                                                                                                                    • Faragalli, Dominic E. "Dom"

                                                                                                                                                                      and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday eve 7-9 P.M. and to his Funeral on Wednesday morning 8:45 A.M. at the D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF BROOMALL, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall PA. Funeral Mass 10:30 AM SS Simon and Jude Church.

                                                                                                                                                                      • Farah, Sheila (Horay)

                                                                                                                                                                        FARAH SHEILA (nee Horay). On Nov. 7, 2008, age 62. Lovingly survived by her 6 children, Diana (Ed) Lacovara, Joseph (Jen), Theresa (Ken) Seethaler, Christopher (Debby), Daniel and Nicole; her 13 grand-children, Bobby (Erika), Nick, Matt and Vince Lacovara, Megan, Zachary and Jacob Farah, Nathan and Michael Seethaler, Josh, Jaida, Jaime and Grace Farah; her 3 great grand-children, Christian, Shea-Lynn and Aira Lacovara and her brother John Horay. Her Viewing will be held Tuesday from 7 to 9 P.M., at HEALEY…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Felix Jr., Paul

                                                                                                                                                                          will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael, the Rev. Msgr. Michael A. Becker. Committal, church cemetery.,

                                                                                                                                                                          • Felosky, Willbert

                                                                                                                                                                            • Fiume, Dorothy J.

                                                                                                                                                                              will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 521 Main St., Irwin, 724-863-1200. A blessing service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home, followed by interment in Madison Union Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Folk, Patricia A.

                                                                                                                                                                                Patricia A. Folk Patricia A. Folk, age 69, of Hershey died peacefully Saturday, November 8th 2008 in her. Pat was born on January 3, 1939 in Annville, PA. She was a daughter to the late William and Florence(Peters) Hinkle. She was retired from the Hershey Country Club as a Chef. Pat was involved in speaking to high school kids about the dangers of smoking. She also volunteered her time to the Campbelltown Fire Company Auxiliary, the Hershey Medical Center and the Hershey Public Library. Pat enjoyed reading…

                                                                                                                                                                                • Fowler, Gertrude

                                                                                                                                                                                  Fowler, Gertrude , FOWLER GERTRUDE, Age 79 of Hazelwood, peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Fowler; mother of Ernest, Robert, Karen and Vernon Fowler; sister of David Jones of Cleveland, OH; she is also survived by brother-in-law Calvin Fowler; sisters-in-law Sue Jones, Martha Jones, Jenny Beauregard Jones and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm in the COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., E. Liberty. Funeral…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fratangelo, Janet

                                                                                                                                                                                    Janet (Matulja) Fratangelo, 75, of Apollo (Washington Township), passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, in Concordia, Cabot. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC., 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, 15626, 724-468-1177. A blessing service for Janet will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Monsignor William Rathgeb officiating. Interment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. To send online expressions of sympathy, or for grief…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Frey, Thomas W.

                                                                                                                                                                                      : 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 12. Viewing 9-10 a.m., in the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, 46 E. Susquehanna St., Allentown.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Garnet B. Keefer, of 250 Parkview Heights Rd., Ephrata, formerly of Lititz and Chambersburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov...

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Gerhardt, Thomas

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Getz, Janet Stein

                                                                                                                                                                                            : Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Airport Rd., Allentown. Arrangements by the Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Gilmore, Annamae (Geppert)

                                                                                                                                                                                              and friends invited to her Viewing Thursday, 7 to 9 P.M., and Friday, 9 A.M., RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 21st St. and Snyder Ave. Funeral Mass, St. Gabriel Church, 10 A.M.

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gilyard, Eric E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                GILYARD ERIC E., passed on Thursday Oct. 30, 2008. Viewing will be Wednesday Nov. 12th from 11 A.M. to 12 Noon at BAKER FUNERAL HOME, 2008 N. Broad St., Phila., Funeral Service will begin 12 Noon.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Goodin, Charles E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Goykovich, Steve

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Steve Goykovich, 98, of North Versailles, on Sunday, Nov. 9. Alfieri Funeral Home Inc., Wilmerding.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Grant, Ciera M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ciera M. Grant Ciera M. Grant, 21, of St. Arthur's Court, unexpectedly transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 as the result of a tragic auto accident. She was born in Harrisburg, daughter of Jacqueline Stanley Keys and Franklin Grant, Sr., a member of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church, where she served with the Praise Dance and Youth Fellowship Ministries and was the founder of its Young Adult Fellowship, a 2005 graduate of Susquehanna Township High School, an employee of Harrisburg…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gratzmiller, Norma Jean (Sargent)

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Gratzmiller, Norma Jean (Sargent) , GRATZMILLER NORMA JEAN (SARGENT), 84, of Brookline, on November 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Charles R. Gratzmiller; cherished mother of Gail, Robert (Sharon), and the late Richard; treasured grandmother of Michael, Richard and Robert Gratzmiller. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9pm at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Brookline where a Blessing Service shall be held Wednesday 10am. 412-343-1506, www.ballfc.com,

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gribbin, Elizabeth F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main St., Munhall. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Angels Church, Hays. www.swgfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Gribbin, Elizabeth F. (Bender)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Gribbin, Elizabeth F. (Bender) , GRIBBIN ELIZABETH F. (BENDER), received SAVOLSKIS-WASIK- GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main St., Munhall, Tuesday 2-4 &6-9pm. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10am Holy Angels Church, Hays., www.swgfuneralhome.com,

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Hamm, Joseph B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Hamm, Joseph B. , HAMM JOSEPH B., may call Monday 9:30- 10:30am at O'BRIENS,3724 California @ Cooper Aves., N.S. Funeral Mass in Risen Lord Church Monday,11am. Mr. Hamm was a lifelong parishioner of St. Leo's Church and was very active in parish activitiies. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Vincentian Regency Nursing Home.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Harris, Margaret M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              will be received from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME. 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville. Interment will be private.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Harris, Margaret M. (Stavlenich)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Harris, Margaret M. (Stavlenich) , HARRIS MARGARET M. (STAVLENICH), received WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville Monday 1-4, 7-9 p.m. Interment private.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Havrilla, Anna (Marton)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Havrilla, Anna (Marton) , HAVRILLA ANNA (MARTON), welcome Sunday, 1-4 and 6-8pm at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800. Funeral Service in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Monday at 11am.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Heard, Norman G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the HEARD FUNERAL HOME INC., 4047 Perrysville Ave., Observatory Hill. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Northmont United Presbyterian Church, 8169 Perry Highway, McCandless. Family suggests memorials to the Passavant Hospital Foundation, 9100 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Heard, Norman G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Heard, Norman G. , HEARD NORMAN G., received 2-4 and 6-8pm Sunday and Monday at the HEARD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4047 Perrysville Avenue, Observatory Hill. Service Tuesday 11am at the Northmont United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Heard was the former owner of the Heard Funeral Home, past president of the Allegheny County Funeral Directors Association where in 1987 he became an honorary life member, past professor and board member at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and past board member for Passavant…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Heasley, Baby Logan Anthony

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Heasley, Baby Logan Anthony , HEASLEY BABY LOGAN ANTHONY, On November 7, 2008; beloved son of Keith Heasley and Danielle Beaver-Heasley, of Bulger; he is survived by his grandparents, Cindy and Don Heasley, of Bridgeville, Laureta Rutkauskas, of Bulger and Mark Beaver, of Clinton; great-grandparents, Laura and Jon Rutkauskas, of Oakdale and Pat Pieczynski, of Carnegie; aunts and uncles, Ashley and Chris Heasley and Angel and Jake Beaver. Family and friends are invited to a funeral service Tuesday at 1pm…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Heckert, Beatrice M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Beatrice M. Heckert Beatrice M. Heckert, 85, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at Cedar Brook Nursing Home, Fountain Hill. Born in Marysville, she was the daughter of the late Clarence D. and Margaret E. (Friese) Adams. She was the widow of Russell N. Heckert and was also preceded in death by a sister Beula Hummel and two brothers Oscar and Luther Adams. Beatrice retired from People's Drug Store (formerly Rea and Derrick) at the Colonial Park Shopping Center and was a member of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Helen R. Hefferon, 89, formerly of Stony Run Village, Denver and Phelps, NY, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at the Denver Nursing Home...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Henninger, Ethel L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ethel L. Henninger ELIZABETHVILLE - Ethel L. Henninger, age 82, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008 at Harrisburg Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Pershing Henninger, to whom she was married 44 years. Memorial services will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home. Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Ethel L. Henninger may be made to the American Lung Association of Central PA, 6041 Linglestown…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Hilbrecht, Mary Jane

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                HILBRECHT –Mary Jane, 92, Richland Township, died Nov. 7, 2008, at Church of the Brethren Home. Born April 11, 1916, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Kelley) Diamond. Preceded in death by husband, Albert “Gus”and three brothers. Survived by these sons: Larry A., married to Patricia Ann (Sottile), Richland; Barry, married to Carol (Messler), Windber; and Rick, married to Shirley (Roberts), Geistown; eight grandchildren; and five, soon to be six, great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hilcrecht…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Himmelberger, Elvin G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Elvin G. Himmelberger, 89, devoted husband, father and grandfather, Denver, Pa., died Nov. 8, 2008, in Ephrata Community Hospital.His wife, Sara (Underwood) Himmelberger, died Nov. 11, 2000.Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Elmer and Sara (Stepp) Himmelberger.He retired in 1984 from the U.S. Postal Service at the Denver Post Office, where he was employed for 22 years.He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Denver.A veteran of World War II, he served in the Army with the 503rd Parachute…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Hoffman Jr., Robert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    : Noon, Wednesday, November 12, in Schmoyer Funeral Home, 8926 Brookdale Rd., Breinigsville. Calling hours will begin an 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment with military honors will take place at Western Salisbury Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Hohenstein, Berenice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends are invited to Viewing Wednesday 8:30 A.M. at THE NULTY FUNERAL HOME, 4292 Frankford Ave. (at Church St.) Mass of Christian Burial, St. Joachim Church, 10 A.M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Hoptak Jr., James A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        November 7, 2008 James A. Hoptak Jr., 52, of 835 Franklin St., Reading, died unexpectedly Friday while visiting at his mother's residence. Born in Reading, July 20, 1956, he was a son of Catherine Tyson Hoptak and the late James Hoptak Sr. He is survived by his mother, Minersville; two sons, Philip and Tyler Hoptak, Pottsville; two sisters, Jamie Vilcheck, Pottsville, and Jewel Flannagan, Itchica, N.Y.; a brother, Michael Hoptak, Minersville; three grandchildren. A private funeral will be held at the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Horvath, Lillian R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Hunsberger, Arthur R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Arthur R. Hunsberger Arthur R. Hunsberger, 89, of Enola, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 7, 2008. He was Past President of Teamsters Local 776; a member of Fairview Brethren in Christ Church, New Cumberland; and was a World War II Army Veteran. He was a former race car driver and an avid fan of NASCAR. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Susan and Christine, and his brother, William. Arthur is survived by his companion, Lucy M. Nicholas and puppy, Kori; seven sons, Arthur E. of Lemoyne,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Irene E. Nolt, 86, of 22 Ashlea Village, New Holland, died Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Fairmount Homes. She is survived by her husband of...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • James T. Brown, Sr., age 78, of 10 Barbara Avenue, WilIow Street, PA died on Friday evening at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. H...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • James, John A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  James, John A. , JAMES JOHN A., will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday morning at 11:00. Please send condolences to WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • John B. Mizdail, 50, of Reinholds, PA, formerly of Emmaus, PA, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Hospice of Lancaster County, ...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • John D. Lehman, 94, of 125 South Pitt Street, Manheim, died peacefully at home on Saturday, November 8, 2008. Born in Manor Township, he...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • John Doyle, bar owner, proud Irishman

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        JOHN M. DOYLE was a sentimental Irishman who could shed tears over songs like "Danny Boy" or any

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • John J. Mumma, 69, of 580 Mumma Road, Lititz went home to be with his Lord on Friday, November 7, 2008 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Med...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Jones, John B. "Jack"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          November 8, 2008 John B. "Jack" Jones, 89, of 28 East Ave., Mount Carmel, died Saturday at Saint Catherine Medical Center Fountain Springs after a lengthy illness. Born in Frackville, Sept. 24, 1919, he was a son of George J. and Martha Ball Jones. When only a few months old, his family relocated to Natalie, Mount Carmel Township, where his father, a mining engineer, assumed the duties of superintendent of the Colonial Collieries Company and the Greenough Colliery, two subsidiaries of the Madiera…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Kahn, Arthur

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends are invited to graveside services Tues. 11:30 A.M. precisely at Shalom Memorial Park (Sec. Benjamin), Pine and Byberry Rds. Shiva will be observed at the late residence.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Kamler, Dorothy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Kann, Donald Glenn

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Kann, Donald Glenn , KANN DONALD GLENN, will be received Sunday 11-8 at STATHERS FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 7400 Irvine St., Swissvale, 412-271-7030. Funeral service will be held Monday at 11 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org). Online condolences may be sent to www.stathersfuneral.com,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Karalfa, Donald

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  received from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at The Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Father Andrew Stanko. Committal, Forest Lawn Memorial Park.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Keith C. Schuyler Sr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mr. Keith C. Schuyler Sr., 89, of Berwick, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at the Berwick Hospital Center. Born in Berwick on June 10, 1919, he was a son of the late Glenn and Ethel Schuyler. » Full Story

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Kelly, Grace A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be welcomed from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave., East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, One Station Square, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1122.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Kelly, Grace A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Kelly, Grace A. , KELLY GRACE A., welcome Monday 2-4 &7-9pm at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME 700 Linden Ave., East Pittsburgh 412-824-8800 where a Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11am. Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. One Station Sq., Suite 500 Pgh., Pa. 15219-1122.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Kenny, John R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends are invited to a Viewing Tues., 9:30 A.M., followed by a Funeral Mass 11 A.M., at the Immaculate Conception Church, Chelten Ave. and Ardleigh St.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Kildea, Carol A. (Purdy)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service Thursday, 2 P.M., at LOGAN FUNERAL HOME, 698 East Lincoln Highway (cor. of Route 30 & Ship Road), Exton PA 19341, where friends may call from 1 P.M., Thursday, at the Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Kohut, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Kohut, Mary , KOHUT MARY, will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Parastas Liturgy will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral Liturgy on Wednesday morning in St. John the Baptist Ukranian Church at 10:00. Please send condolences to WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Kolakowski, Chester A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Home Inc. 2101 Ash St. on Monday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are to services there Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church at 10 a.m. Members of the Holy Trinity Ushers will meet for a prayer service at the funeral home Monday at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Church 2220 Reed St. Erie, Pa. 16503. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Kramer, Elizabeth Steadman Munson (Libby)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Home of Edinboro is in charge of arrangements. To send condolences, please visit www.vanmatrefuneralhome.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kurpeikis, Lawrence A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be received from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Stanislaus Church.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Kurpeikis, Lawrence A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Kurpeikis, Lawrence A. , KURPEIKIS LAWRENCE A., received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville, Tuesday 1-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Stanislaus Church on Wednesday 9:30am.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Kurtzhals Jr., George B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Home LLP, 845 East 38th Street. Further visitation will be held there on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 12:15 p.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Boniface Church at 1 p.m. with Rev. Raymond Hahn celebrating. Burial will follow in Mount of Olives Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Tidioute VFW Post 8803, 93 Main St Tidioute, PA 16351 or to the John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, 915 State Street, Erie, PA 16501. Condolences at www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com Sign the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Lafferty, Marilyn (Gorrell)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, Nov. 12th, from 10 to 11 A.M., at Newtown Presbyterian Church, 25 N. Chancellor St., Newtown. Services 11 A.M. under the direction of SWARTZ-GIVNISH FUNERAL HOME of NEWTOWN. Memorial contri-butions in Marilyn's memory may be made to Newtown Presbyterian Church.www.lifecelebration.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Lee, Ruth E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 521 Main St., Irwin, 724-863-1200, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday with Dr. Thomas St. Clair officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, North Huntingdon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Oak and Third streets, Irwin, PA 15642.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Leitner, Harry Arthur

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Harry Arthur Leitner Harry Arthur Leitner, 76, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday at the Hershey Medical Center. He was born in Harrisburg on January 10, 1932 to the late Arthur and Margaret (Keeney) Leitner. He was a retired police office for Susquehanna Township Police Department and a retired Deputy Sherriff for Dauphin County. Harry also worked for Novinger Inc. He was a Navy Veteran, a gold member of the Progress Fire Company, a member of the Penbrook American Legion Post 730, a life member of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Lewis E. ‘Jack’ Schuck

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Lewis E. “Jack” Schuck, 83, of 2858 Lycoming Mall Drive, Muncy, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at The Gatehouse, following a brief illness. » Full Story

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Liberto, Loretta E. "Betta Betta"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Liberto, Loretta E. "Betta Betta" , LIBERTO LORETTA E., and family will be received at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION &ALTERNATIVE SERVICES INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, Monday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 10am, St. Joseph Church, Verona.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Logston, Anna L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Luniewski, Marie Louise (Leonetti)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Luniewski, Marie Louise (Leonetti) , LUNIEWSKI MARIE LOUISE (LEONETTI), .,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Lutty, Agnes M. E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be received at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the HOWARD A. FARNSWORTH FUNERAL HOME INC., 412-381-3337. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, time to be announced, in St. John Vianney Parish. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • MacElwee, Norma G. (Laroue)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        and friends are invited to her Viewing Wed. 9:30 A.M. All Saints Episcopal Church, 9601 Frankford Ave., Phila. PA 19114 followed by her service 11 A.M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Magdalene Faison, 77, cared for the needy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          MAGDALENE FAISON was a sharp businesswoman, but she was a businesswoman with a heart. She ran a boarding home in North Philadelphia and another in Logan, and referred to her business as "my baby."

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mahalick, Cecilia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            : 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, in the ODonnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Ave., in Allentown with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Johns Church. Calling hours are 7-9 p.m. on Monday, and 8:15-9:15 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mallich Sr., Robert M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mallich Sr., Robert M. , MALLICH ROBERT M., SR., will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227, Sunday from 12-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Monday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Baptist Homes of Western PA, 489 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15234 Please send condolences to, WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Marino, Vera Frances

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Marino, Vera Frances , is being assisted by the Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, South Second and St. Louis streets, Lewisburg.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Marshall, James

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Martilik, Sophie M. (Palkon)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    , friends, and all societies of which she was member, are to invited to her Viewing and Funeral Thurs. 9 A.M. St. Josaphat Church, followed by Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Mary A. Rowles

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Mary A. Rowles, 61, of 1215 Isabella St., Williamsport, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 in the Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital. » Full Story

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mary Jo Jones

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Mary Jo Jones, 54, of Mansfield, died Sunday, November 9, 2008 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Calling hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008, Jacquelyn A. » Full Story

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Matthew Tori, ran Delco butcher shop

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          MATTHEW TORI, longtime owner of Tori's Butcher Shop at 4300 W. Township Line Road, Drexel Hill, and a man devoted to family and his religion, died Tuesday after a battle with leukemia. He was 77 and lived in Broomall.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • McAleese, John M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the CIESLAK & TATKO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2935 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 412-881-2300. Funeral prayer at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Sylvester Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Division Inc., Southwest Region, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4620. To sign the online guestbook, please visit:…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • McAleese, John M. "Jack"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              McAleese, John M. "Jack" , McALEESE JOHN M. "JACK", , Pennsylvania Division Inc., Southwest Region, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4620. To sign the online guestbook, please visit:, www.cieslaktatko.com,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • McClelland, Walter M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                McClelland, Walter M. , McCLELLAND WALTER M., will be received on Tuesday 2-4 &7-9pm in the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy, Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 10:30am in the funeral home.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • McCloskey, Agnes G. (McKeown)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass Wednesday 11 A.M. at The Alternate Worship site of Divine Mercy Parish Church, 2728 S. 73rd Street, Phila. PA. where friends may call after 10 A.M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • McCusker Sr., Ronald

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • McIlwain-McNeill, Tobathia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      McILWAIN-McNEILL TOBATHIA on November 5, 2008. Retired police officer. Mother of Erin Cunningham. Memorial Service Tuesday, Nov. 11th, 2008 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 20th and Christian Sts. Service 11 A.M. Arr. WALLER-ROBINSON GRAY F.H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • McKinney, John R. "Jack"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        McKINNEY JOHN 'JACK' R. of Abington, suddenly, Oct. 31, 2008. He was 78. Beloved husband of Pat Norris. Devoted father of Molly and Andy (Karen) McKinney. Brother of Sylvia (James) Marchetti, Joan McKinney, N. Kenneth (Carolyn) and Robert. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family requests that donations be sent to How to Save a Life, 349 Madison Ave, Suite A, Warminster PA 18974. Services and

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • McNamara, David T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          November 9, 2008 David T. McNamara, Palo Alto, died Sunday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street. James H. Evans Funeral Home Inc., Saint Clair, is in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • McNatte, Ruth Anne

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            McNATTE RUTH ANNE, on Nov. 5, 2008. Family and friends are invited to Funeral Service on Tues., Nov. 11 at Holy Cross Baptist Church, 63rd St. and Malvern Ave., Phila., PA. Viewing 9-11 A.M. Service 11 A.M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • McNutt, Donald E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              McNutt, Donald E. , McNUTT DONALD E., received Tuesday 6-8pm, Wednesday 1-3 &6-8pm, in the J&J SPRATT FUNERAL HOME, 1612 Third Ave. (Rte. 65 &18), New Brighton, where services will be held Thursday at 11am. Interment to follow in Sylvania Hills.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Migliaccio, Gloria (Ricci)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends invited to her Viewing Wednesday eve, 7 to 9 P.M., and Funeral Thursday morning, 8:30 to 9:30 A.M., at VINCENT GANGEMI FUNERAL HOME, INC., Broad and Wolf Sts. Funeral Mass, 10 A.M., St. Monica Church, 17th and Ritner Sts. Ent. New St. Mary Cemetery, Bellmawr NJ.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Miller, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Mary (Plesnick) Miller, 86, of Brenizer, on Sunday, Nov. 9. James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Blairsville.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Milligan, James Armand

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Milligan, James Armand , MILLIGAN JAMES ARMAND, received Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall (A Golden Rule Member). Mass of Christian burial will be Monday 9:30 am in St. Therese R.C. Church. Memorial donations may be made to North Catholic Alumni Association, 1400 Troy Hill Rd., Pgh., PA 15212,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Minucci, Laverne E. (Lacher)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Minucci, Laverne E. (Lacher) , MINUCCI LAVERNE E. (LACHER), received Monday 2-4 &7-9pm in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, 10am, in Holy Child Parish.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mitchell, Barbara Kauffman

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Road (corner of East Gore and Pine Ave.) on Monday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to services there on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Rev. Roy Washill. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, 2707 Interchange Road, Erie, 16506 or The , 823 Filmore Ave., Erie, 16505. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Mitesser, Mary A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Sebastian Church.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mitesser, Mary A. (Jasick)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Mitesser, Mary A. (Jasick) , MITESSER MARY A. (JASICK), received Tuesday 2-4 &7-9pm at T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sebastian Church Wednesday 10am.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mizdail, John B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              : A viewing will be held on Tuesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at Swamp Lutheran Church, 275 Swamp Church Rd., Reinholds, 17569. The funeral service will be Wednesday at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 Cedar Crest Blvd, Emmaus, 18049. A second viewing from 9-10 a.m. will precede the 10 a.m. service. Interment will be at Northwood Cemetery, Harrison & Keystone Sts, Emmaus. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home Inc., Allentown. Please share on-line condolences at www.stephensfuneral.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Morgan, Francis W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Morgan, Francis W. , MORGAN FRANCIS W., Age 88, on Nov. 7, 2008, formerly of Wilkins Twp. and New Kensington. Husband of Dorothy and the late Arlene Morgan; father of Michael (Gloria) and Blair (Fay) Morgan; son of the late Francis and Ethel Morgan; brother of Audrey Stresky, Richard, Patrick, and the late George, William, Jack and Thomas Morgan; grandfather of Carly Flynn and Will Morgan, Amanda and Maura Morgan, and Molly (Chris) Fuller. Also nieces and nephews. Mr. Morgan was a veteran of WWII and a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mosher, John B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Mosher, John B. , MOSHER JOHN B., Suddenly, on Saturday, November 8, 2008, beloved husband of 54 years to Bonnie J. Mosher; beloved father of Mark (Amy) and the late Bruce Mosher; loving grandfather of Kelly (Don) Kellett, Tyler and Karlee Mosher. He will be sadly missed by his wife, family and friends. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp where funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to New Life Church of God, 1120…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Muff, Tom C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    : Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m., and Thursday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Morello Funeral Home Inc., 3720 Nicholas St. Palmer Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the church, 4049 Hartley Ave. Palmer Twp. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine, Palmer Twp. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Murphy, Eugene F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday in the HARTMAN-GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1500 Ligonier St., Latrobe. Members of K of C Council 940 will hold services at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and the 4th Degree St. Vincent Assembly Color Corps will stand vigil from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Members of the St. Vincent Rosary Altar Society will recite the rosary at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Vincent…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Musthaler, Ralph L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Road, 724-772-8800. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Ferdinand Church.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Myers, Blair L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Blair L. Myers, 92, of Derry, on Friday, Nov. 7. Matthew X. Merlin Funeral Home Inc., Derry.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Myers, Paige A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Paige Annaleigh Myers, infant daughter of John and Amanda Howard Myers, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, in Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She was born Nov. 3, 2008, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Lester Specht Jr., Ray "Fuzzy" Howard, William B. and Ivelyn Myers, and Arthur McCartney. In addition to her parents, Paige is survived by a sister, Morghan Myers; grandparents, Ross and Leslie Ann…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Nace, William M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              to remember Mr. Nace will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at The Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 87 S. Main St., Mount Wolf. Viewing will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. The York County Veterans Honor Guard will perform full Military Honors at the graveside. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider, Heartland Hospice, 3417-C Concord Rd, York, PA 17402; or to Northeastern Senior Center, P.O. Box 386, Mount Wolf, PA…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Nancy B. (Good) Wallace, 72, of 5340 Southview Dr., New Holland, died Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Lancaster General Ho...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Nea, Timothy E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Nea, Timothy E. , NEA TIMOTHY E., received Tuesday 2-4 &6-8pm at the SZAFRANSKI- EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10am.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Nicely Jr., Ralph M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the FORGIE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083, where a funeral service will be held Thursday at a time to be announced. Entombment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon. Those wishing may contribute to Alzheimer's research.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Nocito, Rose (Cantagallo)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends are invited to her VIEWING WED. 8:45 A.M. at the Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 11th and Jackson Sts., followed by her Funeral Mass at 9:30 A.M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Noftz, Stanley J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Noftz, Stanley J. , NOFTZ STANLEY J., and family welcomed Mon. 4-9pm at the WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, corner of Main &9th Sts., Sharpsburg. Interment private.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Nora Stauffer Brubaker, of Ephrata, died on Friday, November 7, 2008 at Ephrata Manor. She was the wife of Amon Sensenig Brubake...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • O'Brion, Barbara Jean Cornell

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Home, 525 Main Street East in Girard on Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 8 p.m. in Burton’s All Faiths’Chapel with Rev. Darrell Greenawalt of the Girard and Lake City Methodist Churches officiating. Memorials may be made to the A.F.Dobler Hose & Ladder Co., 12 Mechanic Street, Girard, PA 16417, or to the charity of one’s choice. Send flowers and condolences at www.burtonfunerahome.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • O'Leary, Daniel G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              and friends are invited to his Funeral Tuesday 9:30 A.M., O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME, 640 E. Springfield Rd., Springfield, PA., and to his Viewing Monday after 6 P.M. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:30 A.M., Church of St. Joseph, Collingdale PA.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ohl, Donald E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Home, 315 N. Center St., Corry, Pa. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Oravets, Elaine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Elaine Oravets, 67, of Norvelt, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at her home. Born Sept. 30, 1941, in Norvelt, she was a daughter of the late Adolph and Catherine Korelko Oravets. She was a member of St. Florian Catholic Church, United. Following graduation from Hurst High School in 1959, Elaine was employed until her retirement as a chief clerk in the Commissioners Office of Westmoreland County. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii. Her family and friends knew her as being a very caring and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Oswald, Edward Gael

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call one hour before the services in the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rosedale UCC, 1301 Bellevue Ave., Laureldale, PA 19605. Online condolences may be recorded at www.christfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Ouellet, Louis P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ouellet, Louis P. , OUELLET LOUIS P., received Tuesday 2-4 &7-9 PM at the GRIFFITH MORTUARY, INC., 5636 Brownsville Rd., Broughton-Curry-South Park Twp. Funeral services Wednesday 11 AM at Grace Lutheran Church, South Park. Memorial contributions are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church, 6810 Hilldale Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15236.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pakman, Mildred

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        PAKMAN MILDRED, of Ewing Township, NJ. On Nov. 8, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Aaron, devoted mother of Shelley (Dr. Allan) Weisberg of Phila. and Dr. Kenneth (Bonnie) Pakman of Richboro. Cherished grand-mother and great grandmother. Services Tuesday 11 A.M. at ORLAND'S EWING MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1534 Pennington Rd., Ewing, NJ. 609-883-1400. Burial Fountain Lawn Mem. Park. Period of mourning observed at the Pakman residence in Richboro. Contri-butions to Greenwood House, 53 Walter St., Ewing, NJ 08628

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Palangio, Phyllis G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 521 Main St., Irwin, 724-863-1200, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Those wishing may contribute to Norwin Public Library, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin, PA 15642.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Palmer, Cletus E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends are invited to a memorial gathering Wed. 7-9 P.M. in the McELVARR FUNERAL HOME, 1415-17 E. Susquehanna Ave. (Girard Ave. Exit I95). Fishtown, where a service of Christian Burial will be held at 8 P.M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Parry, Gordon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              : 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, in the Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home, 2100 Linglestown Rd. Susquehanna Township with Rev. Laurie C. Roberts officiating. Burial in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery will be private at the convenience of the family. Viewing will be 2-3 p.m. on Thursday in the funeral home, with a Masonic Service beginning at 3 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Pehlman, Donald Charles

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Donald Charles “Sam” Pehlman, 66, Robeson Township, died Nov. 7, 2008, of natural causes in Reading Hospital, where he was a patient for five days.He was the husband of Sharon L. (Heffentrager) Pehlman.Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Charles Daniel and Evelyn (Maurer) Pehlman.He worked as a machinist/tool maker for 37 years at Parish Structural Products Division of Dana Corp., Reading, until retiring in 1998.Sam attended Berks Bible Church, Shillington.He served in the Army during…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Petito, Concetta

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  : 11 a.m. Wednesday November 12, at Cantelmi Funeral Home, 1311 Broadway, Fountain Hill, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30-11 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pfeil, Emily C. (Young)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends are invited to her Viewing at St. Bernard's Church, Tuesday 9 - 10:30 A.M., Funeral Mass Tues. 10:30 A.M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Pieto, Betty V.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Teresa of Avila Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pieto, Betty V. (Feist)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Pieto, Betty V. (Feist) , PIETO BETTY V. (FEIST), received Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy, North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa of Avila Church Tuesday 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers contributions to Make A Wish Foundation .,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Pinto, Joseph

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends invited to his Viewing and Funeral Tues. 8-10 A.M. at CARTO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2212-14 S. Broad St. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. at St. Paul Church.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Polen, Patricia L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Patricia L. Polen, 60, of West Mifflin, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at home, surrounded by her family. Loving wife of Vincent Polen. Proud mother of Jeff (Nicole) Polen and Chad (Stephanie Siwy) Polen. Caring sister of Kathy (Frank) Lauria, William (Julie) Krasauskas and the late Janet McBath. Daughter of William and Sarah Krasauskas. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, where a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Polen, Patricia L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Polen, Patricia L. , POLEN PATRICIA L., ., www.jeffersonmemorial.biz,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Porter, Clifford L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                November 7, 2008 Clifford L. Porter, 62, of 1719 W. Main St., Valley View, passed away unexpectedly Friday at his residence. Born in Pottsville, Oct. 10, 1946, he was a son of the late Warren L. Porter and the late Edna E. Adams Porter. He was a graduate of the former Porter Tower High School, Tower City, and the Breeden School of Welding, Allentown. He served in the Navy. He was a fabricator for Peirce Welding and Fabricating, Bethel. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson and being a grandpa. He was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Price, Virginia Constance Vogel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Price, Virginia Constance Vogel , PRICE VIRGINIA CONSTANCE VOGEL, hip Village at 3pm on Sat., Nov. 15, 2008. Interment Paden Memorial Gardens at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Virginia's name to the Paden City Library, 114 South 4th Ave., Paden City, WV 26159. Expressions of sympathy may be made online at, www.jarvisfuneralhomes.com,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Priolette, John P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be received from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg. A funeral Liturgy will begin at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas A. Federline officiating. Interment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park. www.bachafuneralhomeinc.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Rech, Nicholas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Rech, Nicholas , RECH NICHOLAS, received in the WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD, 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Service Tuesday 12 Noon in the Penn Hills Free Methodist Church, 515 Universal Road, Penn Hills. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Rectenwald, Arlene Glenn

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Home 3801 West 26th St. (at Powell Ave.) on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a prayer service there on Wednesday at 10:15am followed by a funeral service at Wayside Presbyterian Church at 11am. with Rev. James Haas officiating. Burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the March of Dimes, 1407 Peninsula Dr., Erie, PA 16505 or Great Lakes Hospice, 1700 Peach St., Erie, PA 16501 or Wayside Presbyterian Church 1208 Asbury Rd., Erie, PA 16505. A special thank you to…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Reeb Jr., John R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Township, 412-364-4444. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Downtown. Interment in Allegheny County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th St. N.W,, P.O. Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090-7180.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Reeb Jr., John Russell

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Reeb Jr., John Russell , REEB JOHN RUSSELL, JR., will be received Tuesday from 2-4 &7-9pm at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy, Ross Twp. (412-364-4444). Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 10am in the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Downtown. Interment Allegheny County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 Twenty-Fourth St., N.W., P.O. Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090-7180.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Reedy, Jacob W. "Jake"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              November 8, 2008 Jacob W. "Jake" Reedy, 70, of Folcroft, formerly of Williamstown, died unexpectedly Saturday at the Crozer Chester Medical Center, Chester. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Dimon Funeral Homes Inc., Williamstown.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Reeser, Ethel E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                will be her son-in-law, the Rev. Charles Bubb. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Praise Center, 3920 Farm Drive, York, PA 17402.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Reeser, Leslie C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  will be the Rev. Vaughn Glover from Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 880 York Haven Road, York Haven, PA 17370.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Richard W. 'Dick' Harnish, 78, of Pleasant View Drive, Strasburg, died at home on Saturday, November 8. Dick was the Owner of the fo...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Rizzardi, Mildred A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be received from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday in the JAMES E. LINDSAY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3343 Route 130, Harrison City. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday in St. Barbara Church with the Rev. Douglas Dorula as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Barbara Cemetery, Penn Township. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Barbara Food Bank, 34 Ramaley Road, Harrison City, PA 15636.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Rodolfo G. Reid, man of many talents

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        RODOLFO GREEN REID was the kind of guy who always had to be on the go. "He'd wake me up in the middle of the night and say, 'Let's go,' " said his son, Rodolfo M. Reid. "We'd be off to New York or Boston or anywhere."

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ronnie E. Fischer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ronnie E. Fischer, 50, of Williamsport, died November 2, 2008 in Westmoreland, Jamaica. Ronnie is survived by his wife, the former Cathy L. Sherwood, a stepson Shawn M. » Full Story

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Rothaus, Leonard R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Rothaus, Leonard R. , ROTHAUS LEONARD R., On Friday, November 7, 2008; Beloved husband of the late Carol Boggs Rothaus and former husband of the late Barbara Lascher Rothaus. Beloved father of Adam S. Rothaus and Matthew C. Rothaus. Brother of Ronald M. (Joan) Rothaus. Grandfather of Wyatt Noah Rothaus. Uncle of Rod H. (Samantha) Rothaus and Merryl Rothaus. Great uncle of Elijah Rothaus and Sadie Rothaus. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Wednesday at 1 PM.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ruth McNatte, Fencl Award winner

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              RUTH MCNATTE, a Philadelphia police community-relations officer whose professional qualities won her the 2003 George Fencl Award, died of cancer Tuesday morning, leaving a legacy that her superiors say will be hard to match. She was 57 and lived in West Philadelphia.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Saile, John C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SAILE JOHN C., of Phila. Pa. On Nov. 2, 2008. Beloved husband of Helen A. (nee Decker), father of John, Jr. (Darlene), Michael (Jeanne), Thomas (Donna) and James (Jane Ann), brother of Charles (Freda), grandfather of Michael, Jr., Kristen, Thomas, Jr., Kevin, Jane, John, III, and Julia. Services and interment are private at the convenience of the family.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Samulski, Helen A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Helen A. Samulski, 93, of Irwin, on Sunday, Nov. 9. Joseph W. Nickels Funeral Home Inc., Herminie.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sando, Dr. Frank A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends are invited to visitation on Tues. Nov. 11, 2008 from 6 to 8 P.M. at THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 366 W. LANCASTER AVE., WAYNE PA, 610-989-9600. Funeral Mass Wed. at 11 A.M. Church of St. Matthias, Bryn Mawr and Highland Ave., Bala Cynwyd where friends may call after 9 A.M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Saracco, Margaret E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall. Prayers will be said at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Therese of Lisieux Roman Catholic Church.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Saracco, Margaret E. (Matthews)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Saracco, Margaret E. (Matthews) , SARACCO MARGARET E. (MATTHEWS), received on Monday 7-9pm and Tuesday 2-4 &7-9pm at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall (A Selected Golden Rule Member). Mass of Christian Burial will be in St. Therese Church on Wednesday at 11am., georgeigreenfuneralhome.com,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Schatzman, Robert J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SCHATZMAN ROBERT J., on November 9, 2008, of Washington Twp. NJ. Age, 81. Husband of Phyllis (nee Buck). Father of Michael J. (Sandra) and Steven R. (Diane). Grandfather of Monique, Nicole, Brandon and Michael. Brother of Charlotte Muglie and Louise Albright. Viewing Wednesday, 9 to 11 A.M., at THE EGIZI FUNERAL HOME, 119 Ganttown Road, Turnersville NJ. Funeral Service, 11 A.M., at the Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Schieber, Anna Griffin (Gibson)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends are invited to her Funeral on Tuesday, Nov. 11th, 11 A..M. at Abington Friends Meeting, 520 Meeting House Rd., Jenkintown PA 19046, where they may call after 10 A.M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Schlager, Samuel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              and friends are invited Tuesday beginning 10:00 A.M. to PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Schmitt, Anna B. (Gratz)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Schmitt, Anna B. (Gratz) , SCHMITT ANNA B. (GRATZ), received 2-4 &6-8pm Tuesday at the OGRODNIK-HAHN FUNERAL HOME INC., 333 Butler St., Etna. Mass of Christian Burial All Saints Church Wednesday 10am, where Anna was a member of the Christian Mothers and a very active worker in the church kitchen. Family suggests memorials to Gateway Hospice or Vincentian Regency Nursing Home.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Sebek, Ruby A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ruby A. (Anderson) Sebek, 71, of Greensburg (Hempfield Township), formerly of Melcroft, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at home, with family by her side. She was born Sept. 20, 1937, in Melcroft, a daughter of the late James A. and Frances (Smith) Anderson. Ruby was a hardworking and devoted mother of five wonderful children. She also had a cleaning business for more than 40 years. She was a longtime active member of Davistown United Methodist Church, Indian Head, where she was baptized,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sebreta Jones, nurse for more than 35 years

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sebreta Jones had a choice after she finished nursing school: whether to specialize in caring for children, the sick or the elderly. She chose the elderly, and her clients benefitted from her love and compassion.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sensinger, Ethan Michael

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ethan Michael Sensinger, infant son of Benjamin M. and Jessica D. (Christman) Sensinger, Amity Township, died Nov. 7, 2008, at 3:50 a.m. in Reading Hospital.Also surviving is a brother, Ashton Sensinger, at home.Other survivors include maternal grandparents, Judy P. and Gary Piccone, Amity Township; paternal grandparents, Diane and Richard Sensinger, Souderton; and many uncles, aunts and cousins.He was predeceased by maternal great-grandparents, Oran and Mary Pearl Haltom; and paternal great-grandparents,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sensinger, Sheila E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        : Private. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik &Reinsmith Funeral Home in Allentown.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sevanick, Emil

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Home. The funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 11 at the Sheffield United Methodist Church. In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Presque Isle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, for the benefit of activities Dept., 4114 Schaper Avenue, Erie, PA 16508. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sharon L. Gonzalez

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sharon L. Gonzalez, 66, of 326 S. Market St., South Williamsport, went to be with her Lord Sunday, November 9, 2008 at the Geisinger Medical Center, with her family at her bed side. » Full Story

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Shaver, Robert S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SHAVER –Robert S., 89, Stoystown, died Nov. 9, 2008, at The Patriot. Born Jan. 23, 1919, in Stoystown, son of Robert Stuart and Hazel (Schlag) Shaver. Preceded in death by parents; his wife, the former Grace Dinning, and son-in-law, Robert C. Lohr. Survived by daughter, Penelope Lohr; granddaughter, Hillary Lohr; great-granddaughter, Meghan Cahalane; and great-grandson, William Robert Parrish, all of Pittsburgh. A graduate of Stoystown High School, he attended Susquehanna University. He was a World War II…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Shaw, John S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with a pastor from Zion Baptist Church in Brogue officiating. Burial will be in Bethel U.M. Cemetery at the convenience of the family Memorial contributions may be offered to a favorite charity.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Sheaffer Sr., Albert M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Albert M. Sheaffer, Sr. Albert M. Sheaffer, Sr., 85 of 1929 S. Geyers Church Road, Middletown entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 8, 2008 in the Hershey Medical Center. Mr. Sheaffer was a retired employee of Conrail Railroad and was a member of the Railroad Brotherhood. He was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed traveling, restoration of old cars, collecting old watches and attending flea markets. His parents, Grant S. and Mary Ayres Sheaffer preceded him in death. His loving wife of 64 years,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Shepler, Abraham

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Conemaugh Valley Marine Corp League will hold a service following the funeral service.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Shoup, Elizabeth M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      November 9, 2008 Elizabeth Marie Shoup, 67, of Aristes Road, Ringtown, passed away Sunday morning at her residence. Born in Bowmans, Nov. 16, 1940, she was a daughter of the late William and Eva Marie Rhoades Mooney. She was a graduate of Mahanoy Township High School and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Ringtown. She last worked for the Jeld-Wen Company, Ringtown. Prior to that, she worked at the former Mister Hanger Factory, Ringtown, and in the local garment industry. She also worked on…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Shrader, Robert F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Robert Fred Shrader, 82, of Norvelt, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Born April 4, 1926, in South Greensburg, he was the son of the late Alfred and Cora Smith Shrader. He was a member of South Greensburg Methodist Church and Hecla Sportsmen's Club. Prior to retirement, Robert was employed as a tool attendant by Brown Boveri of South Greensburg. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Shannon (Mary) Lowery, of Norvelt. Family and friends will be received from 2…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Simon, Sydney

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Simon, Lois E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Simon, Lois E. , SIMON LOIS E., will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 Sunday and Monday from 2-4 &7-9 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. If desired family suggests contributions to Parkinson Foundation of W. PA, 6507 Wilkens Ave., Pgh., PA 15217. Please send condolences to WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Simon, Sydney

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Simon, Sydney , SIMON SYDNEY, , 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Simpkins, Rose C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              and friends are invited to Funeral Services on Wed., Nov. 12th, 11 A.M. at CHRISTOPHER G. KENT FUNERAL HOME INC., 6506-20 Haverford Ave., Phila. PA. Viewing hours from 9-11 A.M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Simpson, Doris L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SIMPSON DORIS L., 80, of Phila. She cared for her mother, Matilda, most of her life. She is remembered for her love of family, friends and Christmas. A Tribute Service will be held Nov. 15 at 11 A.M. at Tully Mem'l Presbyterian Church, Sharon Ave. & Chester Pike.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Slater, Frances L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, (11-12-08) in the funeral home with Tim Clark, Pastor of Emmanuel Christian Church, Stoneboro, Pa., officiating. Interment: Hadley Cemetery, Hadley, Pennsylvania. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Smith, Laura R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Smith, Laura R. , NORTHUMBERLAND - Laura R. Smith, 83, of 145 Prince St., passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland. Flowers will be welcomed, but friends may make donations to the organs fund at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Third and Queen streets, Northumberland, or to the activities fund at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Smith, Ronald Anthony

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SMITH –Ronald Anthony, 45, Stoystown, died Nov. 8, 2008, in Quemahoning Township. Born Dec. 8, 1962, in Johnstown, son of Ralph and Antoinette “Becky”(Parzych) Smith. Preceded in death by infant brother, Ralph. Survived by his parents, Stoystown; sister, Deborah, married to Richard Bates, Pittsburgh; brother, Glenn, and friend, Whitney, Thomas Mills; loving companion, Barbara Knisely, with whom he resided, and her children, Michael and Madyson Knisely; and nieces and nephew, Eileen Bates and Glenn Jr…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Snell, Elizabeth Louise

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Elizabeth Louise Snell Elizabeth Louise Snell (nee Delker) passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Willow Lake Assisted Living in Willow Grove, PA. Born in Bristol, PA she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Louise Smiley Delker. She was a graduate of Bristol High School, Class of 1939 and of E. Stroudsburg State Teachers College Class of 1943 where she participated in all sports. She then entered the U.S. Navy where she was stationed at Sampson, NY to train new inductees. Upon her Honorable…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Staudt, Bryan H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Bryan H. Staudt, 75, Robesonia, died Nov. 8, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in Reading Hospital.He was the husband of Ardelle M. (Wenrich) Staudt.Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Calvin H. and Geneva P. (Heister) Staudt.He was a 1951 graduate of Wernersville High School and a 1961 graduate of Penn State.He served in the Navy during the Korean War.He was a John Deere territory manager for 25 years until retiring in 1987.He was a member of Conrad Weiser Lions Club, Cambria Lodge 278 F&AMand Ancient…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stea Jr., Pasquale

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends invited to his Viewing and Funeral Wed. 9 A.M. at Holy Spirit Church, 18th and Hartranft Sts., Phila., PA. Funeral Mass 11 A.M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Steinmiller Lutty, Agnes Marie Elizabeth

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Steinmiller Lutty, Agnes Marie Elizabeth , STEINMILLER LUTTY AGNES MARIE ELIZABETH, will be received Monday at 8:30-9:30am at the HOWARD A. FARNSWORTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., (412-381-3337). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday 10am in St. John Vianney Parish. Interment St. Michael's Cemetery.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stepansky, Dr. William

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends are invited to Funeral Services Monday, 1 P.M. precisely, at Or Shalom Cong., 835 Darby-Paoli Road, Berwyn PA.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Stewart, William J. "Bill"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and friends are invited to Bill's Life Celebration Tues. eve. from 7 to 9 P.M. and Wed. from 8:15 to 9:15 A.M. at JOHN F. GIVNISH OF ACADEMY RD., 10975 Academy Rd., Phila. followed by his Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Church of Christ the King.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stophel Sr., Donald

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Clayton Harriger officiating. Interment, EUB Cemetery, Belsano.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Suchy, Debra A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A blessing service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. Entombment in Grandview Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sutyak, Michael

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Michael Sutyak, of Pittsburgh, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008. Born Jan. 13, 1920, he was the son of the late Barbara and George Sutyak; and brother of the late Helen, George, John and Andrew Sutyak. He was a successful man, who lived well, looked for the best in others and gave the best he had. An accomplished athlete, sportsman, gardener and artist, he was one of the founding fathers of the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League (PAHL). He also served in the Coast Guard during World War II. He was the husband of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sutyak, Michael

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sutyak, Michael , SUTYAK MICHAEL, On November 8, 2008, of Pittsburgh. Born Jan. 13, 1920 to the late Barbara and George Sutyak, brother to the late Helen, George, John and Andrew Sutyak. A successful man who lived well, looked for the best in others, and gave the best he had. Accom plished athlete, sportsman, gardener, and artist. One of the founding fathers of the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League (PAHL). He also served in the United States Coast Guard during WWII. Husband to the late Madge (Haber) Sutyak.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sykes, Molly

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Molly Sykes, 82, of Smithton, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in UPMC Mercy, Uptown. She was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Smithton, a daughter of the late William and Leah Hagerman Hammers. Molly was a retired postal clerk at the Smithton Post Office, and was a member of Winnett United Methodist Church of Smithton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Sykes; and a brother, Dr. Ben Hammers. She is survived by two sons, Dean Sykes, of Clifton, Va., and Paul Sykes, of Lucernemines;…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Talvacchia, Constance M. Hanson (Lambertz)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              and friends are cordially invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday Nov. 15th at 11 A.M. at the Loyola Residence Chapel, 261 City Ave., Merion.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Taylor, Beulah W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                : Her Funeral Service will be held at noon, Thursday, November 13, in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19 South Fifth St., Perkasie, PA 18944, where family and friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Perkasie. Betty Meier Steeley Funeral Home, Sellersville., : 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 12 at Ben Salem U.C.C. Lehighton. Arrangements byRobert S. Nester Funeral Home Inc., New Ringgold.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Tomlinson, Steven R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tomlinson, Steven R. , TOMLINSON STEVEN R., received Monday 5-9pm in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333), where a funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11am. Memorials to Windhaven Christian Church, 1040 Windhaven Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15205.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Toms Jr., Arthur E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    TOMS ARTHUR E. JR., 60, Tabernacle, NJ, died Nov. 8, 2008, at Cooper Univ. Med.Ctr., Camden. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Barbara (nee Squarcetta) Toms; his daughter Christina M. Toms; his son David A. Toms; 3 brothers; and extended family and friends. Viewing on Thurs., Nov. 13, from 9 to 11 A.M. at the Church of the Holy Eucharist, 520 Medford Lakes Rd., Tabernacle. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 A.M. at the church. Arr. by THE MATHIS FUNERAL HOME OF MEDFORD, 58 N. Main St.,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Tony, Richard A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Tony, Richard A. , TONY RICHARD A., Age 78, of Bethel Park, on Sat., Nov. 8, 2008; beloved husband of 45 years of Jacqueline S. Tony; loving father of Michael, Janine Arnold and Richard (Jennifer); grandfather of Alexandra and Christine Arnold; brother of Edward (Georgeann), Elizabeth Jane (Wendell) Winkler and James (Linda); also survived by several nieces and nephews. Richard was an avid golfer, and a member of the Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch. He was a very active member of his church, St. George…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Topolsky, Dr. Harry J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        and friends are invited to graveside services Tues. 11 A.M. precisely at Roosevelt Memorial Park (Sec. M1). Shiva will be observed at the residence of David and Jody Topolsky. Contributions in his memory may be made to Hadassah, 1518 Walnut St., Phila. PA 19102

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Trees, Norma

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          received from noon until time of service at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Wilmore United Methodist Church, the Rev. Thomas Gordon officiating. Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family is being served by Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home, Portage.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Troxell, Hilda M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            November 8, 2008 Hilda M. Andreas Troxell, 87, of Andreas, died Saturday at Hometown Nursing &Rehabilitation Center, Hometown. Born in West Penn Township, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Andreas and Beulah German Andreas. A housewife, Hilda belonged to Ben Salem U.C.C., Lehighton. She was a member of the West Penn Lioness and Lehighton Eastern Star. She is survived by two daughters, Madeline E. Troxell Ruch, New Ringgold, and Jean A. Troxell Snyder, wife of Chester, Andreas; four sons, Burdell L.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Tuthill, Olive Annette (Box)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Olive Annette (Box) Tuthill Olive Annette (Box) Tuthill, 91, of Lemoyne, died Saturday, November 8, 2008, at the Carolyn Croxton Slane Residence, Susquehanna Twp. She was a former bookkeeper for the Murray Company, Honesdale; a member of Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, New Cumberland and its Women's Bible Class and United Methodist Women; a former member of the Gray Ladies of Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, and the Lemoyne Civic Club. Born on May 27, 1917, in Honesdale, she was the daughter…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Urso, Michael R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Urso, Michael R. , URSO MICHAEL R., and family welcomed Sunday 7 to 9 and Monday 12 to 9 at the WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, corner of Main &9th Sts., Sharpsburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Madonna of Jerusalem on Tuesday at 10 a.m.,

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Valentine, Anna Margaret , VALENTINE ANNA MARGARET (LeDONNE), On Saturday November 8, 2008, beloved wife of the late Albert J. Sr.; mother of Albert J. Jr. and Linda (Peter) Bozick; grandmother of Adam Bozick and Amy (Andrew) Waxman; sister of the late Vincent LeDonne and Evelyn Thornton. Visitation Monday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Funeral Mass Tuesday St. Bartholomew Church, 10 a.m.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Vaughan Sr., Raymond R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Church of the Resurrection. www.deborfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Vaughan Sr., Raymond R. "Bob"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Vaughan Sr., Raymond R. "Bob" , VAUGHAN RAYMOND R. SR. "BOB", may call at FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380, Tues. &Wed. 2-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial Thurs. at 10am in the Church of the Resurrection., www.deborfuneralhome.com,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Welby, Jacqueline

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Jacqueline Welby Jacqueline Moran Welby, 44, of Susquehanna Township, attorney for Skarlotos and Zonarich, died November 7, 2008 at the Hershey Medical Center after a brief illness. Jacqueline was the daughter of John and Rosemary Moran, Cressona, PA. She was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, Albright College and Boston University School of Law. She had previously been employed as Assistant Council for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. She served on the Board of Twin Ponds Skating Club and was a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Welby, Jacqueline M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        November 7, 2008 Jacqueline Moran Welby, 44, of Susquehanna Township, attorney for Skarlotos and Zonarich, died Friday at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, after a brief illness. Jacqueline was a daughter of John and Rosemary Moran, Cressona. She was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School, Albright College and Boston University School of Law. She had previously been employed as assistant council for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. She served on the board of Twin Ponds Skaing…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Westley, Elinor E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Bean Funeral Homes, North 16th and Rockland streets, Hampden Heights, with the Rev. Rebecca Knox officiating. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery. Friends will be received Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church Fund, 449 N. Ninth St., Reading, PA 19601. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wevurski, Helen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            : Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Wednesday, in Our Lady of Mercy, 132 S. 5th St., Easton. Call from 2:30-4 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wilczynski, Dolores Kuchcinski

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Road (corner of East Gore and Pine Ave.) on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to prayer services there on Tuesday morning at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount of Olives Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Boniface School, 9367 Wattsburg Road, Erie, 16509 or Asera Care Hospice, 1600 Peninsula Drive, Erie 16505. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Wiley, Dolores A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wiley, Dolores A. , WILEY DOLORES A., Of Moon Twp. Age 72 passed away Sat. Nov. 8, 2008. Wife of the late Donald G. Wiley. Dolores is survived by her children; David D. Wiley &his wife Brenda of Hopewell Pa. and Diane Pastorius &her husband Jeff of Summerville, SC. Sister of Peggy Kronz, Helen Nicholson, Ruth McFeely, Theresa Gallagher, Mickey, John, Bernard Jerome, Albert &Bob McGuire also 7 grandchildren; Brittan Wiley, Mike Pastorius, Garrett Wiley, Joe Pastorius, Derek Wiley, Austin Wiley…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Williams, Charles L. , WILLIAMS CHARLES L., Age 83 of Yardley, PA, died Thursday, November 6, 2008, in Frankford Hospital Philadelphia Campus. Born in Altoona, PA, Mr. Williams has been a Yardley resident since 1979, moving here from Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Williams was a Civil Engineer for U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh and was Superintendent of Construction at the Fairless Works. He was a graduate of Penn State University in Civil Engineering Class of 1950. He was a member of the Fallsington American Legion Post…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wilson, Kyle (Featured Guest Book)

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Yalch Sr., Dorothy A. and Joseph P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      are together at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 13, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 2540 Center St., Bethlehem. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. in the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden St., Bethlehem, and also on Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church, Bethlehem. Interment at the convenience of the family. Thomas J. Parambo Funeral Home, Summit Hill, is in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Yochum, Wilma M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wilma M. (Graf) Yochum, 89, of Reserve Township, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008. She was born Aug. 30, 1919, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late John and Cecelia (Fichter) Yochum. Beloved wife of the late Norbert C. Yochum. Mother of Jack (Gloria) Yochum, Kathleen Yochum, Cecilia (Richard) Horn, Frank Yochum, Thomas (Arlene) Yochum, Mary Ann (Charles) Seskey, Daniel (Pam) Yochum, Charles (Judy) Yochum, Michael (Sharon) Yochum and Teresa Yochum. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Yochum, Wilma M. (Graf)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Yochum, Wilma M. (Graf) , YOCHUM WILMA M. (GRAF), on Saturday, November 8, 2008, age 89 of Reserve Township. Beloved wife of the late Norbert C. Yochum. Mother of Jack (Gloria), Kathleen, Cecilia (Richard) Horn, Frank, Thomas (Arlene), Mary Ann (Charles) Seskey, Daniel (Pam), Charles (Judy), Michael (Sharon)&Teresa Yochum. Also survived by 18 grandchildren &7 great- grandchildren. Family will welcome friends Monday 7-9 p.m. &Tuesday 2-4 &7-9 p.m. at the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Young, Grayce M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Grayce M. Young "When I must leave you for a little while…" Grayce M. Young, 83, passed peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Colonial Park Care Center. She retired from Polyclinic Hospital as a Nurses Aid with over 28 years of dedicated service, she also attended the Open Door Church of Christ and enjoyed traveling and caring for children. Grayce leaves to celebrate her life and memory; her daughter Valarie Young, a devoted nephew, Fred Powell (Mary) and a host of nieces, nephews,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Youse, Renia J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              , Hampden Heights, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Zacharias, Wilbert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                : Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, at Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Trachsville. Interment Jerusalem Lutheran Cemetery, Trachsville. Viewing 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Don Gower Funeral Home, Gilber. Additional viewing 10 a.m., Wed., Nov. 12 at Jerusalem Lutheran Church until time of service.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Zawilla, George J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  are invited to call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Ave., Carnegie. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Ignatius Church of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. www.leohenneyfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Zawilla, George J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Zawilla, George J. , ZAWILLA GEORGE J., are invited to call from 6-9PM on Monday &1-9PM on Tuesday at the LEO J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 323 Second Avenue, Carnegie. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at St. Ignatius Church of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish at 1:00PM.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Zematis, Frank

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Frank Zematis Beloved Husband of Colleen Steenberge Zematis Frank Zematis, 57, husband of Erie native Colleen Steenberge Zematis, died on Sunday November 9, 2008 of cancer. Frank passed away at his home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, surrounded by his family, after his battle with melanoma, which originally was diagnosed in his right eye in 2006. The cancer returned earlier this year. He was loved dearly by his wife of 30 years, Colleen, and his children Craig, Caitlin and Brian as well as Ryohei Iwai. He…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Zimmaro, Adeline "Dilly" (Melchiorre)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        and friends are invited to attend her Viewing and Funeral, Tues., 10 A.M., at the Chapel of the Phila. Protestant Home (6500 Tabor Road., Phila., PA 19111) followed by her Funeral Mass, 11 A.M. Rite of Committal Our Lady of Grace Cem.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Zimmerman, Harry

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, in the funeral home, and will be followed by an 11 a.m. service in the church, 902 E. Macada Rd. Bethlehem. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Offer online condolences at www.connellfuneral.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Zimmerman, James W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            November 7, 2008 James W. Zimmerman, 26, of 201 E. Oak St., Girardville, passed away Friday morning at his residence. Born on Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Maryland, July 21, 1982, he was a son of James P. Zimmerman, Hamburg, and Jodi Neumeister Metzinger, Girardville. He attended North Schuylkill High School and was employed as an assembler for Wenco Window and Door Manufacturing, Ringtown. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Locustdale. He was preceded in death by a brother,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Zirilli, Anna G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Anna G. Zirilli Anna G. Zirilli, 95 of Hershey died peacefully on Friday at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born in Yugoslavia, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Mary Kulisch Ginter. She was preceded in death in by her husband Augustus Zirilli. Anna was a charter member of St. Magaret Mary Catholic Church and also started the church's first Girl Scout Troop. She was a retired payroll specialist from BookExpress. Surviving is her brother, Martin Ginter, Jr.; a nephew, Martin Ginter III…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Zook, Beatrice Louise Quinn

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Zook, Beatrice Louise Quinn , will provide flowers and asks that donations in Beatrice's memory be made to either the Alzheimer's Assoc., 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, or to the SPCA, 2801 Bloom Rd., Danville, PA 17821.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Obituary: Jheryl Busby / Motown Records during its heyday

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Jheryl Busby, a music executive who led a revival of Motown Records while president and chief executive of the company from 1988 to 1995, was found dead Tuesday in a hot tub at his home in Malibu,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Obituary: Rev. Joseph Bronder / Chair of music department at St. Vincent College

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The Rev. Joseph Bronder heeded two callings in his life: music and religious service. At St. Vincent College in Unity, he combined them to inspire students and parishioners.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • ObituaryNorth: Kathleen Fagley / Co-owner of Runway restaurant, chef, accountant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Butler resident Kathleen Fagley had big aspirations. Starting out in the accounting business, she worked her way to the position of master trust accountant for Mellon Bank.

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