Thomas A. Armstrong, 45, of Pittsburgh, died suddenly of a heart attack due to diabetes on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Son of David J. and Phyllis Armstrong. Brother of David (Sarah) Armstrong Jr., of France, and Elaine Armstrong, of Pittsburgh. Also survived by nephews Liam and Patrick Armstrong. Tom was a great sports fan and an avid collector of sports memorabilia and autographs. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon services Thursday at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park.
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Denise L. Badanich
Munhall

Denise L. (Vavrek) Badanich, 46, of Munhall, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006. Denise was a member of the Pittsburgh Junior Slovakians and Rankin Tamburitzans and president of First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Branch 250. Beloved wife of Leonard. Daughter of Marlene and the late Edward Vavrek. Loving mother of Melina and Miranda. Sister of Diane Olsen, Doreen Vavrek and Melissa Stevens. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main St., Munhall, a member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Rita Church.
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Mildred Barefoot
Lincoln Place

Mildred (Lorencik) Barefoot, 79, of Lincoln Place, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Survived by her husband, Russell Barefoot; daughter, Robin (Terry) Steyer, of Forest Hills; sons, Russell (Elma) Barefoot, of Manns Choice, and Randy (Terri) Barefoot, of Lincoln Place; grandchildren, Russell, Christie Lynn and Wesley Barefoot, and great-grandchildren, Amanda and Tyler. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, where services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Mary Yanity officiating.
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Esther L. Beadling
Vicksburg, Mich.
Formerly of Forest Hills

Esther L. (Brougher) Beadling, 94, of Vicksburg, Mich., died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006. She was born June 26, 1911, in Swissvale to the late Alfred and Anna Brougher, married Robert E. Beadling on Sept. 4, 1935, and had 51 wonderful years of marriage until his death on April 14, 1986. Mrs. Beadling was a retired teacher in the Swissvale/Churchill Area School District and a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church, Swissvale. She moved from Forest Hills to Vicksburg in June 2004 to be near her daughter. Surviving are daughters Nancy L. (Robert) Harper, of Vicksburg, and Linda B. (William) Riggs, of Bradenton, Fla.; grandchildren Jeffrey, Douglas and Steven Harper, Gregory Glunt, Leigh Ann Harper Huller, Beth Riggs Hazuka, Terri Riggs Maginnis and Jani Riggs Steinbacher; 14 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Riverview Nursing Home, Three Rivers, Mich., for their loving care. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME INC., Shaw and Triboro avenues, Turtle Creek. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. John Lutheran Church. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Interment will be in Restland Memorial Park, Monroeville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 7327 McClure Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15218 or a charity of choice.
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Brenda Bezts
McKeesport

Brenda Bezts, 39, of McKeesport, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005. Daughter of Dorothy (Churchfield) Bezts Goldsmith and the late James Bezts. Beloved mother of Heather Bezts. Dear grandmother of Amber and Lauren LaBryer. Sister of Jimmy and Mike Bezts, Gloria Peifer, Patty and Lila Doyle and Allen and Robert Fisher. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, 412-824-4332, where services will be at 8:30.
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Zachary S. Billotte
Upper St. Clair

Zachary S. Billotte, 22, of Upper St. Clair, died unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. Zack graduated from Shady Side Academy in 2002 and was a senior political science major at Catholic University, Washington, D.C. He was an avid sports fan and co-captain of his high school baseball team, and he found his real love in discussing politics and world affairs. Beloved son of Raymond L. and Janice A. Billotte. Loving brother of Lauren and Mary Kate Billotte. Cherished grandson of James and Arlene Fitzpatrick and Donald and Lois Billotte. Also survived by many cousins, aunts and uncles and countless friends. Friends welcome from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at BEINHAUERS, 2828 Washington Road, Peters, 724-941-3211. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Louise deMarillac Church. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Please view or add a tribute at www.woodrufffamilyservices.com.
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Marianne Bogesdorfer
Whitaker

Marianne (Cieslak) Bogesdorfer, 88, of Whitaker, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006. She was a seamstress for Carlton's Men's Shop, Homestead. Daughter of the late Michael C. and Filomena Kos Cieslak. Wife of the late Michael Bogesdorfer. Mother of Robert L. Stevenson, of Florida; Michael (Linda) Bogesdorfer, of Whitaker; Margaret Louise Yeagle, of Bradford, and the late Barbara Ann Race. Sister of Josephine Atkinson, Stella Newwirth and Stanley Cieslak. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-granddaughters. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, where services will be at 11 a.m. Friday. Memorial donations may be made to St. John-Mark Lutheran Church, 10th and Ann Street, Homestead, PA 15120 or the American Cancer Society, Southwest Region, 241 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1744.
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Mary Bolkcom
Florida

Mary (Benning) Bolkcom, 77, passed into the arms of her Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, in Orlando, Fla. Mary was born Sept. 14, 1928, in Turtle Creek, where she was raised, and was an avid and loyal Steelers fan. A lifetime supporter of the Pittsburgh Opera, she worked many years chairing committees and raising funds and enjoyed playing bridge and was known to be quite competitive. Mary moved to the Orlando area in 2001 and loved her home and many friends there in Solivita. She was a loyal friend known for her elegance, good humor and caring nature and a loving and generous mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. Predeceased by her husband, Wilbur, and stepson, Thomas. Survived by son Charles "Rocky" Westerlund (Katie); stepdaughter Gerry Bolkcom; brothers Norman (Beverly) and Jim (Linda) Benning; sister Norma Andzelik (Bernie); grandchildren Erin Sanders (Nathan), Jonathan Westerlund and Bret and Jess Bolkcom; great-granddaughter Madeleine Sanders, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service celebrating Mary's life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Allegheny Cemetery, 4734 Butler St., Lawrenceville. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's memory may be made to Southwest Leadership Foundation, 2375 E. Camelback Road 360, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or the American Heart Association, 777 Penn Center Blvd. 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Arrangements by the JOBE FUNERAL HOME INC., Turtle Creek.
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Vicki L. Ceresa
Davie, Fla.

Vicki L. Heasley Ceresa, 37, of Davie, Fla., died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, in Plantation, Fla. She was born Jan. 7, 1968, in Jeannette to Earnest P. Ceresa, of Trafford, and Lydia I. Oplinger Wilson, of Jeannette. Predeceased by paternal grandparents Ernest and Florence Ceresa and maternal grandfather Kenneth Oplinger. Also survived by maternal grandmother Rachel Oplinger, of Harrison City; son Chad E. Heasley, of Trafford; brothers Anthony P. Ceresa (Dayna), of Pitcairn, and Steven T. Wilson (Lenni), of Harrison City; sister Rachel Dawn Temple, of North Dakota; mother's husband Charles Wilson; father's girlfriend Sandy Ickes, of Trafford, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial visitation will be from 2 until a 4 p.m. service Saturday in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 602 Seventh St., Trafford, 412-372-3111. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Vicki's family.
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Samuel J. Craighead
Elizabeth Township

Samuel Joseph Craighead, 67, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, in UPMC Presbyterian, Oakland. He was born Feb. 21, 1938, in McKeesport to the late Joseph and Louise McClure Craighead and also was predeceased by stepfather Lawrence Miller. Mr. Craighead was the former executive director of Intermediate Unit I, serving special education needs in Washington, Fayette and Greene counties. He graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 1956, earned his B.S. from St. Vincent College and an M. Ed. from Duquesne University and furthered his academic career at the University of Pittsburgh, where he received the Maurice J. Thomas Fellowship in educational administration. Mr. Craighead began his career as an agent with the Prudential Insurance Co. From 1962 to 1965, he taught in the Elizabeth Forward School District and then spent two years as a federal programs coordinator. He then served Fayette, Green and Washington counties as the director of regional educational planning. In 1971, after having been director of cooperative educational development for the Appalachia Educational Laboratory, Charleston, W.Va., for several years, he returned to Western Pennsylvania and began his tenure at Intermediate Unit I. Before being appointed executive director, he was the unit's specialist in federal programs and assistant executive director. Mr. Craighead was a member of the American Association of School Administrators, the American Association of Educational Service Agents, the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units, the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators, the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, Phi Delta Kappa, the Tri-State Study Council executive committee and the Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Youth Career Development and served on state and national committees developing educational policy. In the community, Mr. Craighead belong to the California and Southeastern Area Schools alliances and St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Elizabeth Township, and its parish council and was a former member of the Elizabeth Township Municipal Authority. He also was treasurer of the Whipkey Dam Cabin Owners Association for many years. Husband of 45 years of Patricia E. (Hofmeister) Craighead. Father of Joan Kilgore (Charles), of Frederick, Md.; Jennifer Wardropper (Dean) and Scott L. Craighead (Joni), of Elizabeth Township, and Timothy J. Craighead (LuAnn Hoffman), of Mill Run. Brother of Joan Mauritz (Edward), of Glassport. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 Second St., Elizabeth Borough. Mass of Christian Burial at noon Friday in St. Michael Roman Catholic Church with the Revs. Rudolph Smoley and John Rebel officiating. Burial in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fayette County Special Olympics, P.O. Box 111, Connellsville, PA 15425 or the Dorothy P. and Richard P. Simmons Center for Interstitial Lung Disease, UPMC, 200 Lothrop St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
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Debra J. Dollman
New Kensington

Debra J. "Pee Wee" Dollman, 46, of New Kensington, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. Beloved wife of Jim Dollman. Daughter of Joan Mentzer. Sister of Lori, Paula and Jean. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received from 6 until an 8 p.m. memorial service Thursday at WOLFE MEMORIAL INC. FOREST HILLS CHAPEL, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001.
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Joseph Fenchak Jr.
Rostraver Township

Joseph Fenchak Jr., 92, of Rostraver Township, on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home Inc., Charleroi.
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Patrick C. Forish
Southwest Greensburg

Patrick C. Forish, 42, of Southwest Greensburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, in Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born March 22, 1963, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of Eleanor Grace (Sweitzer) Forish, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Greensburg, and the late William Edward Forish. He had been employed by St. George Crystal of Jeannette and later by LeNatures, of Latrobe. He was Catholic by faith and a member of Grapeville Firemen's Club and the Polish Club of Jeannette. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Debora L. (Frazzini) Forish; two daughters, Tracy L. Forish and Christine M. Forish, both of Southwest Greensburg; four brothers, Eugene Forish and his wife, Carol, of Arizona, William Forish and his wife, Twila, of Florida, Joseph Forish, of California, and James Forish, of Greensburg; his mother- and father-in-law, Thomas and Janice Frazzini, of Delmont; four sisters-in-law, Lisa Frazzini, of Michigan, Michelle Frazzini, of Pittsburgh, Susan Forish, of Greensburg, and Candy Ray, of California; several nieces and great-nieces and great-nephews; and his Great Dane, "Kenny."Friends received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg. A funeral Liturgy will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel C. Mahoney officiating. Interment will follow in the Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township.
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Elizabeth A. Fullmer
Ross

Elizabeth A. (Stefanko) Fullmer, of Ross, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005. Beloved spouse of the late Robert W. Fullmer. Most loving mother of Robert Fullmer Jr. (Debra), of Ellwood City, Frank W. Fullmer (Debbie), of Rustin, Fla., and Linda Gabosch-Cusick (Jim), of Aspinwall. Also survived by seven grandchildren; beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews and their children; sister of Robert Stefanko. Elizabeth was the family matriarch who never forgot a birthday or anniversary date and was loved by many; longtime friend of Jean Grimm and the late Dorothy Toski. Elizabeth was a beautiful soul who was loved by many because she loved others so easily and effortlessly. As she requested, there will be no visitation and interment will be private. A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Teresa of Avila Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Forbes Hospice, 115 S. Neville St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, Ross.
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Wayne L. Gaffney
Scottdale

Wayne L. Gaffney, 75, of West Pittsburgh Street, Scottdale, died Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2006, at his residence. Wayne's family will greet friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Jeffrey A. Welsh, pastor of Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, Scottdale, officiating. Private committal services and interment will be held in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Tarrs. To view online obituary, sign guest registry, send condolences or to obtain directions, please visit www.kapr.com.
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Wilbur A. Gaums
West Newton

Wilbur A. Gaums, 87, of West Newton, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in Baldock Health Care Centre, North Huntingdon. Born April 19, 1918, in Sutersville, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Colier) Gaums. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel in Allenport. A World War II veteran, he served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre from July 1941 to January 1946. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in West Newton and a graduate of Sewickley High School. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Clara (Miller) Gaums; a son, Gary Gaums, of Ohio; a daughter, Betsy Gaums and her husband, John Goyer, of Colorado; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Steven Paul Gelet, of Waynesboro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ernestine "Sis" Gelet. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the J. WILLIAM McCAULEY JR. FUNERAL HOME INC., West Newton, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday with the Rev. David K. Means officiating. Interment in West Newton Cemetery. www.mccauleyfuneralhome.com
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Paul V. Goldstrom Jr.
Moon

Paul V. Goldstrom Jr., 66, of Moon, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. Mr. Goldstrom was a retired Air Force master sergeant, a Vietnam veteran, a member of the VFW and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. Son of the late Paul V. and Myrtle L. Goldstrom. Brother of Pauline Meehan, Myrtle Shoemaker and Charles, John and Eric Goldstrom. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at NEELYS, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Shaler, where services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday.
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Daniel R. Graue
Greensburg
Formerly of Rostraver Township

Daniel R. Graue, 94, of Greensburg, formerly of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in Redstone Highlands Nursing Home, Greensburg. Born in Kittanning, Aug. 4, 1911, he was the son of the late Emil and Etta Opal Graue. Dan was a 1930 graduate of Ford City High School and a few years after graduation, was elected to the Ford City, Pa., City Council. He was employed for over 25 years by Equibank and its predecessor companies. In his last position with Equibank, he served as manager of the Smithton branch office. Dan was past president of the Smithton Lions Club, a member and chairman of the Rostraver Township Sewage Authority, and served on the board of several non-profit service organizations in Westmoreland County. For many years he was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, of Belle Vernon, where he served as an elder. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Mabel (Finley) Graue; two daughters and a son-in-law, Margaret Etta and Richard Torrito, of Trumbull, Conn., and Sandra Jean Barber, of Seymour, Conn.; a son, James F. Graue, of New York, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Craig Barber, Kevin Barber, Karen Barber Pacelli and Daniel Torrito; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lavina Campbell, of Stockton, Calif. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Johnson. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Sweeney Plan/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934), where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Martin Ankrum officiating. Interment will follow in Rehoboth Cemetery, Rostraver Township. The family suggests memorial contributions to the charity of one's choice.
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Frances Hammell
Munhall

Frances (Piccioni) Hammell, 81, of Munhall, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. She was a former payroll accountant and administrative assistant at the Pittsburgher Hotel, a VITA volunteer and active in church activities and local community organizations. Beloved wife of Eugene J. Hammell. Loving mother of Eugene (Kristie) Hammell, M.D., of Peters, and Connie Hammell. Sister of Rosa Lasala, George Piccioni and the late Eve Illuminati. Cherished grandmother of Lauren, Elizabeth, Stephenie and Claire. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Therese of Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, St. Therese Court, Munhall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gertrude Barber Society for Autism, 100 Barber Place/136 East Ave., Erie, PA 16507.
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Jerry L. Hebb
Ligonier

A "Celebration of life" service for Jerry L. Hebb, 72, of Ligonier, who died Dec. 15, 2005, will be held at 11 a.m. this Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, in the Heritage United Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred C. Vanderhoof officiating. Arrangements by the J. PAUL McCRACKEN FUNERAL CHAPEL INC., Ligonier.
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Harry P. Hodges
West Leechburg

Harry P. Hodges, 86, of West Leechburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in UPMC Passavant, McCandless. He was born Aug. 7, 1919, in Pittsburgh to the late George A. and Cora M. Myers Hodges and also was predeceased by his first wife, Audrey Jean Britt Hodges, who died April 23, 1967, and his second wife, Aileen Gwen Labush Hodges, who died in September 2004. Mr. Hodges retired after 45 years as a production supervisor for the Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp., Leechburg, and was a member of Library Baptist Church. Surviving are sons David Hodges (Cindy), of Valencia, and Paul Hodges (Leora), of Lothian, Md., and five grandchildren. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 5 until 8 p.m. services Friday at the MCDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars. The Rev. Dave Havener, assistant pastor of Mars Alliance Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Allegheny Township, Westmoreland County.
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G. Ernest Illmer
Ligonier

G. Ernest "Bud" Illmer, 88, of Ligonier, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, in St. Anne Home, Greensburg. He was born Feb. 10, 1917, in Staten Island, N.Y., a son of the late Victor and Elsie Barron Illmer. Bud was raised in Somerset County by his aunt and uncle, Edgar and Lottie Pyle. He was the founder of Ligonier Auto Parts Co. in 1947. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. Bud was past president of the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce and a member and past chairman of the Ligonier Municipal Authority. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Emily Illmer Gelperin; and a daughter, Kirstan J. Burke, in 2002. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret J. "Toddy" Illmer; two daughters, Gretchen J. Jacobs and Kim I. Shaffer and her husband, John, all of Ligonier; grandchildren, Jeffrey Jacobs, of Atlanta, Ga., Jennifer Bevelacqua and husband, Robert, of Woodbridge, Va., Joanna Jacobs, of New York, N.Y., and Lindsay Shaffer, with the U.S. Army stationed in Germany; and two great-grandchildren, Jessica and Giuliana Bevelacqua, of Woodbridge, Va. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, in the chapel of SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC. & CREMATORY, Bell and East Church streets, Ligonier, with the Rev. William M. Oesterlin officiating. Interment will be in Husband Cemetery, Somerset County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ligonier Volunteer Hose Co. #1, P.O. Box 573, Ligonier, PA 15658. Elizabeth Snyder Bloom, funeral director.
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John A. Johns
Whitehall

John Abraham Johns, of Whitehall, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005. He was proud to have served in the Army Air Forces in World War II, flying B-25s for the 22nd Bomb Squadron in the China-Burma-India Theater, and was one of the earliest pilots of the P-80, the Air Force's first jet. His lifelong love was art, and he was exceptional in all media, a famed caricaturist, a staff artist for The Pittsburgh Press for 17 years and president emeritus of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. As president of the institute, he led the development of the school's curriculum and expansion nationwide and recently was awarded an honorary doctorate of art for his lifelong achievements. His gift survives him through many of his personal students and those of the institute and will continue to enrich the lives of all who enjoy their art. Beloved teacher, father, brother and friend to many and truly will be missed. Husband of the late Rachel Thomas, whom he missed dearly. Surviving are son John B. Johns, daughter Robin Rosinski, brother Joseph Johns and sister Genevieve Swick. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. services Sunday at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park.
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Elsie M. Kish
Munhall

Elsie M. (Hrifko) Kish, 81, of Munhall, was called to be reunited with her beloved husband of 63 years, "Kishy" (John), on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Elsie was very active in her church, from cleaning to working the bingo. Her many pastimes included oil painting, drawing, sewing, decorating, cooking and baking. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, bingo, Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Elsie was a very special person. She touched all of our lives in some way or another. We truly will miss her. Loving mother of JoAnne Chontos, of West Mifflin. Cherished Gram of Lori Anne (Robert M.) Jordan, of Munhall. Precious Great-Gram of Luke Robert. Sister of Anne Pillich, Helen Noroski, Rose Jordanoff and Ernie Vasil. Also survived by nieces, nephews and special friends. Also predeceased by dear daughter Marlene, father John, mother Mary Vasil, sister Margaret Mihmet and son-in-law William A. Chontos. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main St., Munhall, where a Panachida service will be at 3 p.m. Thurday. Divine Funeral Liturgy at 1 p.m. Friday in St. Elias Byzantine Catholic Church, Munhall.
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Margaret L. Kreger
Bloomfield

Margaret L. "Pinky" Kreger, 64, of Bloomfield, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005. Pinky was a No. 1 fan of Notre Dame football and Pittsburgh Penguins hockey. Pinky was a clerk for the City of Pittsburgh Courts and a 31-year employee of West Penn Hospital. Daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Kreger. Beloved friend of Alice, John and Maureen Ryan; Peter (Lisa), Michael (Bridget), Alex, Gabriell and Annabella Porco, and Louis Coles, Esq. Also survived by many dear friends from West Penn Hospital and City Court. Family and friends are invited to celebrate the memories of Pinky's life, love and friendship from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville.
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Craig M. Krepps
Elizabeth Township

Craig M. Krepps, 78, of Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in UPMC McKeesport. He was born June 2, 1927, in North Belle Vernon to the late Lewis Glen and Sidne Roberts Krepps and also was predeceased by siblings James and Lewis Krepps and Bettie Bickerton. Mr. Krepps graduated from North Belle Vernon High School and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y., served in the Merchant Marine as an engineering officer and then was on active duty in the Navy aboard the carriers USS Midway and USS Tarawa. He was a supervisor in the maintenance and utilities division of U.S. Steel's Clairton Works before retiring after 26 years of service, a building contractor in North Belle Vernon for many years and past master of the Belle Vernon Masonic lodge. Father of Craig S. Krepps and Kimberly Jarmon (Kennie), of Elizabeth Township, and Christy Jordan, of Waco, Texas. Brother of Ella Bannister, of Conway, Ark., and Dianne Stonebraker and Phillip C. Krepps, of Elizabeth Township. Also survived by six grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and nieces and nephews. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 Second St., Elizabeth Borough, where services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel with Pastor Joseph C. Koch officiating. Burial in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. The family requests donations to the Salvation Army, 821 Walnut St., McKeesport, PA 15132. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
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Mary Krowicki
Latrobe

Mrs. Mary Guskiewicz Krowicki, 95, a life long resident of Latrobe, died late Tuesday evening, Jan. 3, 2006, in Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital following a brief illness. She was born Jan. 14, 1910, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Andrew and Sophia (Gabrys) Guskiewicz. Mary was a life long and devoted member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Latrobe, and a charter member of the St. John Rosary Altar Christian Mothers. She was also a member of the Polish National Alliance and the First Catholic Slovak Union Branch #199 of Latrobe. She was a former employee of Pearce Woolen Mills, Latrobe, and also a former housemother for student nurses at the former Latrobe Area Hospital School of Nursing. Mary was also known to be an avid Steelers fan and never missed a televised game. Mary leaves to cherish her memories her loving and devoted sons, Thomas Krowicki and his wife, Patty (Carota), of Latrobe, and Joseph V. Krowicki and his wife, Nancy B. (Kapr), of Erie; four grandchildren, Thomas Krowicki Jr. and his wife, Deneen, of Latrobe, Connie Slivko and her husband, Robert, of Latrobe, Deana Lynn Krowicki, of Erie, and Brian J. Krowicki, Esq., and his wife, Maureen (Geary) Krowicki, Esq., of Pittsburgh; a great-granddaughter, Katie Slivko, of Latrobe; her brother, Joseph Guskiewicz, of Latrobe; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph V. Krowicki Sr., who died Dec. 6, 1956; three brothers, Frank, Stanley and Thomas Guskiewicz; and two sisters, Anne C. Sherbuck and Sophie A. Gebicki. Mary's family will meet friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. A blessing service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home followed by her funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Latrobe, with her pastor, the Rev. Fr. Thomas M. Lukac, as celebrant. Committal services and interment will follow in St. Vincent Cemetery, Latrobe. Members of the St. John Rosary Altar Christian Mothers will recite the rosary Thursday afternoon. A parish wake service will also be held Thursday afternoon, both in the funeral home. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Krowicki have been entrusted to the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale. To view online obituaries, sign the guest registry or send condolences, please visit www.kapr.com.
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Dr. Frank M. Lackner
Shadyside

Dr. Frank M. Lackner, of Shadyside, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. Dr. Lackner was a longtime professor of psychology at Chatham College and an active volunteer and board member at many charitable organizations. He also was a staff psychologist at Dixmont State Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Dr. Lois Sherwood Lackner. Father of Kristen Daly Lackner Marshall (James Hunter) and the late Franklin Sherwood Lackner. Grandfather of Hunter Daly, Elizabeth Sherwood "Elsie" and James Franklin "Flin."Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at MCCABE BROS. INC., 6214 Walnut St., Shadyside. Funeral and interment private. A memorial service will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Carnegie Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 4724 Baum Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or Alpha House, 435 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
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Madge L. Lindsey
Greensburg

Madge L. Hullenbaugh Lindsey, 73, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in Hempfield Township. She was born April 5, 1932, in Slickville, a daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Ashbaugh Hullenbaugh. Loving wife of 53 years to Leroy Lindsey. Mother of Mary Lindsey, of Florida, Diane (Eddie) Wilner, of Florida, Karen (John) McManus, of California, Sheila (Peter) Osselburn, of Penn Township, Leroy (Ann) Lindsey, of Delmont, Bonnie (David) Oplinger, of Hempfield Township, Ronny Lindsey, of Greensburg, Danny (Sherry) Lindsey, of Girard, Pa., and Patrick Lindsey, of Greensburg. Grandmother of Ben-Aaron Kabaci, Michael Praznik, Paul and Tony Praznik, Nicole Crusan, Lindsey Osselburn, and Jeremy Lindsey. Great-grandmother of Chase and Christian. Sister of Janet Kuzmin, of Slickville, Doris Encisco, of Saltsburg, and Arnie and Donald Hullenbaugh, of Jeannette. Also nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lindsey's family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the BASH FUNERAL HOME, 152 Abbe Place, Delmont, 724-468-8381, where the Rev. James R. Wagner will conduct a funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment will follow at Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township. For directions, visit us on the web at www.bash-niedfuneralhome.com.
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Betty M. Luppold
West Newton

Betty M. Luppold, 77, of West Newton, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in TLC Adult Care Center, West Newton. Born Feb. 4, 1928, in Cornelli Town, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Fritz and Emma (Cornell) Nightman. She was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, West Newton. Betty is survived by three children, Robert H. Luppold and wife, Lori, of West Newton, Lisa DeLucia and husband, Al, of Bethel Park, and Lynn Grushecky and husband, Brent, of West Newton; seven grandchildren, Cara, Alyssa and Kelsey Grushecky, Maria, Steven and Alexandra DeLucia, and Natalie Luppold; and a sister, Hattie Nightman, of West Newton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Luppold Jr., in 2003; two brothers, Carl and Fred Nightman; and a sister, Sylvia Nightman. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the J. WILLIAM McCAULEY JR. FUNERAL HOME INC., West Newton. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, West Newton, with Monsignor John A. Regoli as celebrant. Interment in West Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1011 Old Salem Road, Suite 207, Greensburg, PA 15601. www.mccauleyfuneralhome.com
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Bernice Lynch
Penn Hills

Bernice "Bernie" (McDonell) Lynch, 74, of Penn Hills, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Beloved wife of Harry F. Lynch. Loving mother of Pat, Mike (Gail) and Dan (Carol) and Mary Anne Lynch, Kathleen (Bill) Bellis and the late Jean Marie Lynch. Sister of Robert (Helen) McDonell and the late Lois Beede and Betty McDonell. Also survived by grandchildren. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Boniface Church, Holy Wisdom Parish.
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Anthony C. Magnelli
Sharpsburg

Anthony C. "Mag's" Magnelli, 71, of Sharpsburg, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, at UPMC St. Margaret, Pittsburgh. He was born in Pittsburgh on Oct. 29, 1934, a son of the late Giacomino "Jack" and Teresa Fair Magnelli. He served in the U.S. Army and was a judge of elections for District 1, Sharpsburg. He is survived by two sons, Jack and Anthony Magnelli; one daughter, Lisa Magnelli; four grandchildren; two sisters, Anna Marie Scinico and Jacqueline Lugara; many nieces and nephews; and friend, Rick Stokes. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Madonna of Jerusalem Catholic Church, Sharpsburg, with the Rev. Andrew Fischer officiating. Private interment in St. Mary Cemetery, O'Hara. Arrangements by the WORRELL FUNERAL HOME INC., Sharpsburg.
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William E. Marciniak Jr.
Pittsburgh

William E. Marciniak Jr., 22, of Pittsburgh, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was born April 13, 1983, the beloved son of William E. Sr. and Kathleen (Dice) Marciniak, of Pittsburgh. Bill worked as an intern engineer with HRI Inc., State College, while attending Penn State University and was a member of Alpha Fire Co. 263, State College. Also survived by loving sisters Sharon (Matt) Parson, of Shaler, and Beth Marciniak, of Pittsburgh, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 388 Center Ave., West View. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Incarnation Parish with the Rev. John Bachkay celebrating. Interment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Please pay tribute at www.schellhaasfh.com.
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Jane F. McCartney
Jefferson Hills

Jane F. McCartney, 81, of Jefferson Hills, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Beloved wife of T. Ray McCartney Jr. Loving mother of Dana (Mary) Watkins, Timothy (Linda) McCartney and Martha (Kevin) Haas. Cherished grandmother of Trevor, Lindsay, Ashley, Brittany, Patrick and Alex. Daughter of the late John and Mathilda Fink. Sister of the late Cloyd Fink, Dolores Breittinger and Vivian Cardamone. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. John of the Cross Lutheran Church, Dravosburg, where she was a member. Everyone please meet at church. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park.
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Teri L. McMaster
Gibsonia

Teri L. McMaster, 54, of Gibsonia, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006. Teri was a 1969 graduate of Avalon High School and a 1973 graduate of Mt. Union College, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She had a career in music education, was the retired organist for Bakerstown United Methodist Church and had been a 12-year employee of Achieva. Predeceased by her parents, Howard H. "Bud" and Marsha Hardie McMaster. Survived by loving sisters M. Gail Cruny (Chuck), of Washington, Pa., and Tami D. Yock (Mickey), of Canonsburg; nephew Michael C. Cruny; niece Samantha D. Yock; uncle William C. McMaster, of Los Angeles; aunts Betty Ellinger, of Gig Harbor, Wash., Olga Mikelonis, of Pittsburgh, and Lorraine Matthews, of New Kensington, and several cousins. Friends will be received from 10 until an 11 a.m. service in celebration of Teri's life Saturday in Bakerstown United Methodist Church, 5760 William Flynn Highway (Route 8), Richland. The family suggests memorials to the Caryl Gate Gluck Resource Center of Animal Friends, 2643 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
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Joseph R. Minyon
McKeesport

Joseph R. "Smokey" Minyon, 85, of Christy Park, McKeesport, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 15, 1920, in Crows Nest to the late Michael and Grace Altamara Minyon and also was predeceased by brothers Nicholas, Patsy, Caspar "Spotty," August, Albert "Mex" and Tony Minyon. Mr. Minyon was a World War II Navy veteran, a member of St. Patrick Church, Christy Park, and a retired salesman for the former Butler Gas Co. Joe also had worked for the former Kelsey-Hayes Co. and played football for McKeesport High School when they won the 1938 state championship. Surviving are his wife, Mary E. Ward Minyon; sons, Robert (Mary Ellen) Minyon, of Seabrooke, Texas, and Jaye E. (Rosemary) Campbell, of Elizabeth Township; sisters, Helen Falta, of Claridge, and Lena Soloman, of Warren, Mich.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Church with the Rev. Vincent P. Velas officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon.
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Richard N. Morris
Forest Hills

Richard N. Morris, 83, of Forest Hills, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. Beloved husband of Geraldine (Novak) Morris; brother of Harriet Morris (Charles) Dryden and the late William Warren, Robert Frederick and Loretta Morris Gerst; also several loving nieces and nephews. Richard was a corporate pilot for National Steel for 35 years with 30,000 flying miles in the air. He was a member of many masonic organizations, Valley Lodge 613 and a 32nd degree Mason, Consistory, Tall Cedars, Commandry 72, Caravan 4 and 20, Scottish Rite-Gourgas Lodge of Perfection, East Hills Royal Arch 268, and Syria Shrine. He was a World War II Navy veteran and active in the Mon Vally Luncheon Club, Aero Club of Pittsburgh, Hillcrest AARP and the South Hills Alumni Association. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME INC., corner of Shaw and Triboro avenues, Turtle Creek, 412-823-1950, where services and a presentation of military honors will be at 11 a.m. Friday. Valley Lodge services will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Private interment will be at Allegheny Cemetery.
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Frank J. Novak
North Braddock

Frank J. Novak, 86, a lifelong resident of North Braddock, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Frank was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran and a retired millwright from U.S. Steel's Edgar Thomson Plant. He was a lifetime member of the North Braddock Volunteer Fire Dept., Co. 1, with 63 years of volunteer service. Beloved husband of Marjorie (Matrosic) Novak for 62 years. Father of James F. (wife, Barbara), Dianne Yackovich (husband, Jack) and Charles N. (wife, Deborah), all of North Braddock. Grandfather of Barbara Chismar, JoAnn McVeigh, Jean Ann Matrazzo, Dana DiVincenzo, Francis and Catherine Novak and the late Anthony DiVincenzo. Great-grandfather of Adam McVeigh, Alexandra and Kyle Chismar. Frank was the last survivor of 11 children of John and Mary Novak. Friends welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave., at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Friday in St. William Church of Holy Cross Parish.
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Stanley F. Ochap
McKeesport

Stanley Francis Ochap, 86, of McKeesport, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, in Tandem Health Care, Canonsburg. He was born April 30, 1919, in McKeesport to the late Jon and Victoria Barr Ochap and was the brother of the late Mary Daczkowski, Julia Nahory, Eleanor Szuba and Michael, Anthony and Walter Ochap. Mr. Ochap was a World War II Army veteran who attained the rank of corporal in the Engineer Section Alaskan Depot and received the American and Asiatic Pacific Theater ribbons and the Good Conduct and Victory medals. He was a retired roofing foreman for Stringert Bowers Inc. and a member of St. Mary Czestochowa Parish, McKeesport; McKeesport VFW 514; the Polish Republican Club, and Roofers Local 37, of which he was an executive board member. Husband of Gladys Marie Hovanski Ochap. Father of Barbara (Anthony) Salopek, of West Mifflin; Catherine J. (James) Nicely, of Pawleys Island, S.C.; Anita (Dennis) Godula, of Port Vue; David S. (Dorothy) Ochap, of Woodstock, Ga.; Eugene F. (Denise) Ochap, of Wheeling, W.Va., and John T. (Kerry) Ochap, of McKeesport. Brother of Theresa Whitacre and Albert Ochap, of McKeesport. Also survived by 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the JAYCOX-JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME INC., 2703 O'Neil Blvd., McKeesport. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Mary Czestochowa Church with the Rev. Michael Polak officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon. www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
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Bernadette M. Petros
Monessen

Bernadette "Bunny" M. Petros, 54, of Monessen, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in her home. She was born March 22, 1951, daughter of the late Peter Petros and Kathryn "Tina" Partezana Petros, who survives. Miss Petros was the owner/operator of "Bunny's Beauty Shop" of Monessen for the past 36 years. Miss Petros was due to begin serving as the city controller of the City of Monessen next week. She was a past exulted ruler of Monessen BPOE #773, current member of Monongahela BPOE #455 and currently serving as district state vice president through the Elks. Also, Miss Petros was the president of the ladies auxiliary of the Monessen Eagles. Surviving are two sisters, Sharon Lunt and Russel Wiseman, and Mrs. Joseph (Patti) Rodgers; brother, Michael Petros and Jonny Molek; two nephews, Brian Lunt and Craig Lunt; two great-nephews, Johnathan Feick and Drew Brown; and dear friend, Anthony "Lumpy" Lombardo. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Peter Petros; nephew, Ronald Lunt; brother-in-law, Art Lunt; and grandparents, Lena and Alex Partezana. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC., a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Monongahela Elks will hold their services at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
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John Piser Jr.
Delmont

John Piser Jr., 89, of Delmont, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. He was born May 9, 1916, in Salemville, the son of the late Lukas and Annastasia Marczuk, who both died during the influenza epidemic of 1918. After their deaths, he was raised by his adoptive parents, the late John and Eva Piser. John was a retired employee of Conrail. He was a member of St. John Baptist de la Salle Church, in Delmont, and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC Camp). His hobbies included gardening, watching Steelers football and Pirates games, and he enjoyed time alone reading the newspaper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Italie "Tillie" (Borio) Piser; and a sister, Margaret Haschak. He is survived by his loving family; son, Dan and his wife, Nancy, of Export; three grandchildren, Lynn Gagnon and her husband, Dan, of Atlanta, Ga., Lori Smith and her husband, Tyler, of Denver, Colo., and Daniel Piser, of Las Vegas, Nev.; four great-grandchildren, Jack, Owen, Nathan and Ruby Gagnon; and a sister, Mary Wocosky, of Slickville. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the WOLFE-VON GEIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 5701 Lincoln Ave., Export, 724-327-1400. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in St. John Baptist de la Salle Church, Delmont, with Father James M. Goldberg as celebrant. Interment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. www.wolfe-vongeis.com
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Gabriel M. Podlucky
Waterford

Gabriel M. "Gabby" Podlucky, 63, of Waterford, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, surrounded by family in prayer, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Johnstown, the oldest son of Gabriel F. and Helen V. Prokop Podlucky. He was a graduate of Johnstown Catholic High School and attended Cambria Rowe Business College. Gabby was an entrepreneur who owned and operated the Jones Brewing Co. and NAPA Auto Parts stores in Connellsville, Confluence, Normalville, Seward and Johnstown for more than 25 years. He also held interest in other real estate projects and was a brainchild of an alternate fuel ethanol project in Clearfield County. Gabby enjoyed boating and was especially fond of the waters off the coast of southern North Carolina. Gabby was a spectacular athlete in high school and loved sports in general; he passed this passion along to his children through many years of coaching football to the youth of the Ligonier Valley. His great love was that of his grandchildren, and he shared his hobbies and interests such as gardening, billiards, games, camping under the stars and exploring nature with them. He was particularly proud to pass along his leadership qualities and other values to his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Patrick James and Eric Jon; and his granddaughter, Melissa Morgan. He is survived by his high school sweetheart of 45 years, Sandra "Sandy" Canary Podlucky; three sons, Gregory Joseph and wife, Karla Sue Boyd, of Ligonier, Gabriel Christopher and wife, Danielle Marie Harper, of Seattle, Wash., and Jonathan Edward and wife, Donna Marie DeFloria, of Greensburg, and their children, Gregory Jesse, Jordan Patrick, Jared Daniel, Madison Harper, Samantha Rae, Alex Patrick and Abbey Shae. He is also survived by a brother, Bernard Podlucky and wife (Linda Kemp); sisters, Margaret and husband (William Lichtenfels) and Kathleen and husband (Ronald Slezak); sister-in-law, Patricia Canary Perluke; brother-in-law, Gregory Canary and wife, Agnes; 12 nieces and nephews; and 11 great-nieces and -nephews. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC. & CREMATORY, Bell and East Church streets, Ligonier. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 342 W. Main St., Ligonier, with concelebrants, Msgr. William G. Charnoki, P.A., and cousins of Sandy, Msgr. Joseph R. Kiniry and Msgr. Lawrence Kiniry. Everyone please go directly to the church. Interment will be for family members only. A luncheon will follow the interment for family and friends at Holy Trinity Parish Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Trinity Scholarship Fund. Elizabeth Snyder Bloom, funeral director.
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Julia J. Prinkey
Connellsville

Julia J. Prinkey, 71, of Connellsville, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born March 8, 1934, in Mill Run, a daughter of the late Elmer and Mary Lucas Nicholson. She was a member of the Church of God, Mt. Pleasant, where she held the positions of treasurer and Sunday school teacher. Julia is survived by her loving husband, of 50 years, Chester D. Prinkey Sr.; five daughters, Regina Steffey and husband, Russell, of Mt. Pleasant, Karen Brooks and husband, Glenn, of Connellsville, Hope Hamborsky, of Connellsville, Chanel Younkin, of Leisenring, and Sherry Prinkey-Long and husband, Michael, of Georgetown, Del.; three sons, Chester Prinkey Jr. and wife, L. Geneva, of Utica, Ohio, Blane Prinkey and wife, Sue, of Connellsville, and Paul Prinkey and wife, Shelly, of Mt. Pleasant; 14 grandchildren, Richard Prinkey (whom Julia called "son"), Stephanie Younkin, Emily Hamborsky, Arizona Prinkey, Chester III, Caitlyn, Amanda and Cheyenne Prinkey, Blane Jr. and Heather Prinkey, Karana, Miranda, Ethan and Deric Prinkey; three great-grandchildren, Brian, Cameron and Morgan Prinkey; seven stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews; four brothers, Virgil Nicholson, of Mill Run, Walter Nicholson, of Virginia, Wendell Nicholson, of White, and Franklin Nicholson and wife, Jean, of Kentucky; four sisters, Rita Rule and husband, Sonny, of Normalville, Esther Nicholson, of Greensburg, Polly Sipe and husband, Blane, and Molly Sipe and husband, Ben, all of Mill Run; and one surviving aunt, Annie Lucas, of California. In addition to her parents, Julia was predeceased by three brothers, Theodore Clayton, Francis and Wilmer Nicholson; and a special sister-in-law, Jennie Nicholson, whom Julia considered a sister. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services Saturday in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, with the Rev. Richard Talbot officiating. Interment will follow in Independent Cemetery, Pennsville.
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Ralph Rauso
Morningside

Ralph Rauso, 85, of Morningside, died peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Ralph was a World War II Army veteran and an active member of his community (M.A.C.C.). Beloved husband of Yolanda "Dee" Rauso. Devoted father of Virginia "Ginny" Chiorazza, Tina M. DeReno and Ralph P. (Mary Jean), Pat A. and Louis J. (Shawnett) Rauso. Loving grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 13. Brother of Mary Fink, of San Diego, and Louis Rauso, of Clearwater, Fla. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at MCCABE BROS. INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut St., Shadyside. Funeral at 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Raphael Church.
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Susan E. Rettger
Wilkins

Susan E. Rettger, 60, of Wilkins, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006. Daughter of the late Violet and Harry C. Jr. Rettger. Sister of Harry C. Rettger III (Judy), Sharyn, Sandra, Sheila, Sigrid, Dean and Clayton (Sally). Aunt of Erik (Becky), Stephanie, Kirk (Lee), Rachel, Chad and the late Michael. No visitation. Services at 10 a.m. Thursday in the New St. Joseph Cemetery chapel, North Versailles. Memorials may be made to the Michael Rettger Memorial Foundation, 749 Harrison City Road, Level Green, PA 15085. Arrangements by WOLFE MEMORIAL INC. FOREST HILLS CHAPEL.
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John P. Roche

John P. Roche died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Marie Bryan Roche. Father of Barbara R. Fuss, of Williamsburg, Va.; Patricia R. Hoffman, of Edgewood; Nancy R. Turner, of Greeley, Colo., and the late John Gregory Roche. Also survived by eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Bede Church. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS INC., Oakland. Remembrances may be made to Central Catholic High School for the establishment of the John P. Roche Memorial Scholarship. The funds will provide tuition assistance to a Central Catholic student from Greenfield in honor of Central's first valedictorian. Send donations to the school, 4720 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
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Stanley Senchur
Finleyville

Stanley Senchur, 85, of Finleyville, died peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Stanley was an Army sergeant during World War II and a member of SNPJ Lodge 386, Library. Husband of the late Dolores "Pat" (Paff). Beloved father of the Rev. Becket Senchur, Cheryl Sholtis (Joe) and Lynne Smith (Kevin). Brother of the late Jacob and Lewis. Grandfather of Christian Sholtis, Carole Rusk and Dana, Lisa and Michael Smith. Great-grandfather of Analise Rusk. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road, South Park. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis of Assisi Church. Interment with full military honors in Jefferson Memorial Park.
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Helene Shubert
Monroeville

Helene Yarmie Shubert, 78, of Monroeville, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Edward A. Shubert. Loving mom of Marianne Shubert and her loving friend, T.M. Burke, and the late Edward J. Shubert. Dear grandmother of Meridith (John) and Edward E. (Marcia). Great-grandmother of Alex and Michael. Sister of Matilda Politski. Friends received from 11 a.m. until a noon memorial blessing service Friday in the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Nied Funeral Home is a proud member of the Good Grief Center. www.niedfuneralhome.com.
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Katherine A. Stahovic
Ross

Katherine A. Stahovic, 95, of Ross, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at Vincentian Regency Nursing Home. She was born in Bessemer on May 29, 1910, to the late George and Agnes Verbanic Omelite. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Teresa of Avila Christian Mothers. Wife of the late Stephen S. Stahovic; mother of Steven Williams, of Ross, Robert Stahovic, of Erie, Kathy Reith, of McCandless, Joseph Stahovic, of Mars, and Charles Stahovic, of Cranberry; also 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, Ross. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Teresa of Avila Church. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Shaler.
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Marie S. Stewart
Munhall

Marie S. Stewart, 95, of Munhall, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Wife of the late Eugene A. Stewart. Survived by daughters Marjarie J. Muir, of Munhall, and Virginia M. Sacca, of Pleasant Hills; four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Burial private.
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Patricia Stinger
North Braddock

Patricia Stinger, 64, of North Braddock, on Saturday, Dec. 31. Theodore J. Schleifer Jr. Funeral Home, Braddock.
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Joseph E. Stoots
Connellsville

Joseph E. Stoots, 84, of Connellsville, on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Paul G. Fink Funeral Home Inc., Connellsville.
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Ernest Takacs
McKees Rocks
Formerly of Lincoln Place

Ernest "Ernie" Takacs, 89, of McKees Rocks, formerly of Lincoln Place, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in Kindred Hospital, Oakdale. Mr. Takacs was a retired ironworker for Local 4, a World War II Marine Corps veteran, a member of Homestead Park Methodist Church and Mon Valley Leathernecks, a past member of the South China Patrol Association and past president of Homestead Park AARP Chapter 1751. He also served in the Marines from 1934 to 1938 in China and the Philippine Islands and from 1935 to 1938 aboard the USS Sacramento. Husband of the late Ruth M. (Dreer). Father of Brenda Marsico, of Coraopolis, and James D. (Chris) Takacs, of Grove, Okla. Brother of Ann Samuelson, of Swissvale. Grandfather of Debra, Darla, Tricia and Stephanie. Great-grandfather of Kristi, Samantha, Braedon, Kyley, Ivy, Morgan and Addy. Great-great-grandfather of Damian. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, where services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Rich Phipps officiating.
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Donald H. Treese
Black Lick

Donald H. Treese, 60, of Black Lick, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital. Born March 30, 1945, in Hoverhurst, Pa., he was a son of the late Harry H. and Clara Belle (Coursin) Treese. He was a member of the VFW and F.O.E., both in Blairsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters; and a stepson, Thomas McAdams. He is survived by his wife, Donna L. (Guyer) Treese, of Black Lick; two sons, Barry Treese, of Johnstown, and Arthur "Butch" McGuire, of West Lebanon, Pa.; two daughters, Diane Treese, of Johnstown, and Lisa Aukerman, of Black Lick; a stepdaughter, Debbra Patterson, of State College; several grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth Treese, of Black Lick, and Richard Treese, of Indiana, Pa.; and a sister, Donna Treese, of Indiana, Pa. Family and friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Karen Leedahl officiating. Interment in Unity Cemetery, Latrobe.
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George Vargo
Rostraver Township

George Vargo, 68, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, in Monongahela Valley Hospital, Carroll Township. He was born March 19, 1937, in Fayette City, a son of the late Andrew Sr. and the late Anna Repan Vargo. He was a member of the Perryopolis United Methodist Church. He was the former steward of over 40 years at the American Legion Post 484 in Fayette City and a former member of the Naomi Athletic Club. Surviving are his wife, Anne Randall Vargo; and two sons, George and wife, Sharon Vargo, of Washington Township, and Michael and wife, Athena Vargo, of Belle Vernon; two daughters, Louise "Cis" and husband, Ted Horrell, of Fayette City, Karen Lind, of Belle Vernon; three sisters, Agnes Strychalski, of Belle Vernon, Dolores and husband, Stephen Yelich, of Irwin, Dorothy Weitzel, of Belle Vernon; two brothers, Joseph and wife, Arlene Vargo, of Fayette City, Leonard Vargo, of Markleysburg; three sisters-in-law, Barbara Vargo, of Perryopolis, Wilma Vargo, of Wellsburg, W.Va., Catherine Vargo, of Fayette City; six grandchildren, Alison Crowson, Aimee Gillingham, Kari Horrell, Garrett Horrell, George Vargo II, Kala Vargo; three great-grandchildren, Nina Gillingham, Mia Gillingham and Paige Crowson. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Edward Vargo, Thomas Vargo, Andrew Vargo Jr. and Herb Vargo Sr.; and a sister, Mary Vargo Karelli. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. until the hour of services Saturday in the ELEY/McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC., 334 Main St., Fayette City, with Rev. Michael Long officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend, online condolences will be accepted at the funeral home website, www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com.
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Catherine Waselko
Formerly of West Mifflin

Catherine Waselko, formerly of West Mifflin, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006. Loving mother of John (Beth) and Shirley Waselko. Cherished grandmother of Jeff and Mark. Proud great-grandmother of Jonathan. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Germaine Catholic Church, Bethel Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Doris Watt-O'Connor
Longwood, Fla.
Formerly of Pittsburgh and Export

Doris (Poulton) Watt-O'Connor, 88, passed into the arms of her Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in Longwood, Fla. She was born Jan. 20, 1917, in Pittsburgh, where she was raised. Doris and her husband, Ernest O. Watt, relocated to Florida in 1978. She was a loyal friend known for her involvement in the Order of the Eastern Star as a past matron of Rosebud Chapter 441, Pittsburgh, and treasurer of the Irsen Federal Credit Union, Irwin, for 20 years. Doris was a loving and generous mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. Predeceased by husbands Ernest O. Watt, of Export, and Thomas J. O'Connor, of Pittsburgh. Survived by sons David J. Watt, of DeLand, Fla., Robert E. Watt, of Deltona, Fla., and Todd B. Watt, of Vero Beach, Fla.; daughter Cynthia L. Goembel, of Longwood; brother Arthur T. Poulton, of Cassleberry, Fla., and grandchildren Bradley R. Goembel, of Altamonte Springs, Fla., Allison L. and Hilary E. Goembel, of Longwood, Mark R., Sara A. and Mariah L. Watt, of Deltona, and Emily S. and Simon T. Watt, of Vero Beach. A memorial service celebrating Doris' life will be at 4 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of DELTONA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, Orange City, Fla. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doris' memory may be made to VITAS Hospice, 5151 Adanson St., Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32804.
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Louise M. Weber
Formerly of Stowe

Louise M. (Krulac) Weber, 86, formerly of Stowe, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Wife of the late William A. Weber. Mother of Shirley (Ronald) Langman and Conrad (Gladys), James (Diane) and William (Marlene) Weber. Sister of Joseph and William Krulac and the late Andrew Leto and Angeline Suilborski. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until noon services Saturday at MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 334 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy.
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Shirley A. Whigham
North Braddock

Shirley A. Ash Whigham, of North Braddock, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. Beloved wife of 38 years of David L. Whigham. Loving mother of Beckey A., David L. Jr. (wife Amy) and Joseph E. (girlfriend Sam) Whigham. Dear grandmother of Autumn, Cheyenne and Albert. Sister of Mary Lou, Bonnie, Franny, Mary, Rose, Danny and the late Francis Jr. Daughter of Francis and Mary Ash. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale, where services will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday. Nied Funeral Home is a proud member of the Good Grief Center. www.niedfuneralhome.com.
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Charles R. Wolfe
Grindstone

Charles R. Wolfe, 86, of Grindstone, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006. He was born Dec. 22, 1919, at Grindstone. Charles was the son of the late Orville and Katherine Hobaugh Wolfe. Charles was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army and was a POW. He was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church, Grindstone. Charles is survived by the following children: Charles R. Wolfe Jr. and wife, Lucille, of Grindstone, David D. Wolfe and wife, Marsha, of Round Hill, Va., Kathy Springer and husband, Alan, of Grindstone, Susan Blank and husband, John, of Jeannette, Nancy Biddle and husband, Kirby, of LaBelle, Pa., Mark R. Wolfe and wife, Patty, of Grindstone, Mary Alice Gates and husband, Kenny, of Grindstone; 12 grandchildren, Charles R. Wolfe III and wife, Christy, Rachel Wolfe, David Wolfe, James Blank, Kathy Todd and husband, James, Laura Blank, Nathan Biddle, Robert Biddle, David Biddle, Jacob Wolfe, Kenny Gates III, and Sarah Gates; one great-granddaughter, Katelyn Rae Gates. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Wolfe; two brothers, Harold and William Wolfe; and one granddaughter, Carrie Gates. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and until 1:30 p.m. Saturday, the time of service in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC., 106 E. Independence St., Perryopolis, with the Rev. James Myers and the Rev. H. Clifton Foster co-officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Grindstone. Graveside military rites will be accorded by posts 295, 940, 838 and 725.
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Norbert B. Zezulewicz
Formerly of Ross

Norbert B. "Zez" Zezulewicz, 77, formerly of Ross, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, in Waldorf, Md. He was born Jan 19, 1928, in Pittsburgh to the late Stephen and Selma Zezulewicz and also was predeceased by sons James and Greggory Zezulewicz. Norbert was a World War II Navy veteran and a retired technician for the RCA Co. Beloved husband of Anna (Andrzejewski) Zezulewicz. Loving father of Norbert Zezulewicz and Mary Ann Ferraro. Also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, Ross. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Teresa of Avila Church, followed by interment in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Shaler.
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Grace L. Zuzack
Latrobe

Grace L. Zuzack, 89, of Latrobe, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, in Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born Sept. 24, 1916, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late William and Hettie (Laughner) Campbell. Prior to retirement, Grace worked in medical records for Latrobe Area Hospital. She was a member of the Latrobe United Methodist Church, the Latrobe Senior Citizens and the Daughters of the American Revolution. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew F. Zuzack, in 1979; five sisters, Gertrude Overly, Bessie, Mary and Elsie Campbell, and Florence Edsall; and two brothers, Raymond and William Campbell. She is survived by four sons, William A. Zuzack and his wife, Christine, of Indiana, Pa., Kenneth P. Zuzack and his wife, Patricia, of Rising Sun, Md., James V. Zuzack and his wife, Judith, of Slippery Rock, Pa., and John S. Zuzack and his wife, Marie, of Boulder, Colo.; a brother, Charles Campbell and his wife, Dorothy, of Latrobe; nine grandchildren, Sara, Katherine, Nathan, Michael, Eric, Emily, Kari, Zachary and Jessica Zuzack; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the HARTMAN-GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1500 Ligonier St., Latrobe. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with her pastor, the Rev. Aimee W. Twigg, officiating. Interment will follow in Unity Cemetery, Unity Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association.
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Margaret E. Zuzik
Trafford

Margaret E. Zuzik, 83, of Trafford, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, after an extended stay in Select Specialty Hospital, McKeesport. She was born April 4, 1922, in Trafford to the late Michael and Mary Sorokach Zuzik, lost her parents at a young age and left school to help manage the home and take care of her siblings. By taking on this role as mother of her surviving family, she was respected and loved by friends and family for this great sacrifice. Margaret was a member of St. Regis Church, Trafford, and its Altar Rosary Society. Also predeceased by brothers John and George Zuzik and sister Helen Kudrick. Survived by sister Agnes Zuzik and brothers Albert "Bucky" and Michael Zuzik, of Trafford, and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 602 Seventh St. (Route 130), Trafford, 412-372-3111. Parting prayers will be at 9 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, followed by Funeral Mass at 9:30 in St. Regis Church with the Rev. James D. Tringhese as celebrant. Interment will follow in New St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles.
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