| Agnes Viola Colvin Reeder passed away August 25, 2008 at Sycamore Manor Nursing Home, where she had been a resident since 2006. She is survived by her husband, Marvin C. » Full Story Alexandra Basinski, had green thumb PEOPLE LIKE Alexandra Biddle Basinski are known as "herbies." That means, simply, that they grow herbs. In Alexandra's case, she not only grew herbs, but used them in recipes and taught and wrote about them. Allen, Frances Elizabeth (Serdi) Allen, Frances Elizabeth (Serdi) , ALLEN FRANCES ELIZABETH (SERDI), Formerly of Gladden Heights, McDonald, PA, passed away on August 23, 2008 with her loving family by her side, in the Golden Living Center of South Hills. She is the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Serdi of Jefferson Borough, Clairton, PA. In her career, Frances taught elementary students in the Clairton and Chartiers Valley school districts. She was also a teacher/supervisor for the Western School in Canonsburg. In addition to… : Calling hours will be held Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. and Friday morning from 9:15-10:15 a.m. in the Morello Funeral Home Inc., 3720 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. in the church, Ninth and Lehigh streets, Easton. Entombment will be in St. Anthonys Mausoleum, Williams Township. Online condolences may be offered at: www.morellofuneralhome.com . Anthony G. Elliott, 69, of Tioga, died Monday, August 25, 2008 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born January 27, 1939 in Philadelphia. » Full Story Anthony P. Giunta Jr., South Philly shop owner THE DOCTOR made it clear: "You or the store." That diagnosis gave Anthony P. Giunta Jr. a tough choice. He had devoted his life to Giunta Brothers, the Italian kitchen-equipment store and neighborhood landmark at 11th and Christian streets since his student days. Antonelli, Margaret F. , ANTONELLI MARGARET F., received WOLFE MEMORIAL, INC., Forest Hills Chapel, 3604 Greensburg Pike, 412-731-5001 WEDNESDAY ONLY 2-4 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial St. John Fisher Church, Thursday 9am. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice., ARENA ANNUNZIO, Aug. 26, 2008. Beloved husband of Gloria (nee Lombardo), devoted father of Linda (Joe) Arena, Arlene (Fred) Girardo, Alfred (Shray) Arena, Adeline (Louie) Arena and Debbie (Chasey) Arena; also survived by 8 grand-children and 18 great grand-children, brother of Lucy Ciafardoni and Frank Arena. Viewing Friday morning after 9 A.M. in St. Paul Church, 10th and Christian Sts. Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. Bessie Mae Armstrong Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still; Try to Look beyond earth's shadows, Pray to trust our Father's Will. Bessie Mae Armstrong, 82, of North 17th Street, passed peacefully August 24th in Harrisburg Hospital. For over forty years Bessie was a Licensed Practical Nurse who loved her work and enjoyed her church activities helping other people. She was a member of the Christian Insight Ministry at the 4100 block of North 6th Street, where her services will… Cleveland Arnold, 74, of Whitehall, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Friday at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. www.jeffersonmemorial.biz . Atkins, Ronna Bazerman Gitchel Atkins, Ronna Bazerman Gitchel , ATKINS RONNA BAZERMAN GITCHEL, , 1133 South Braddock Ave., Pgh., PA 15218., Theresa A. Banashefski, 78, of Lloyds Lane, Wilkes-Barre, died Tuesday morning at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was born August 23, 1930, in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of the late Peter and Rose Decker Ellis. She attended GAR Memorial High School. Mrs. Banashefski was a member of St. George’s Maronite Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society in Wilkes-Barre. She was preceded in death by a son, John Banashefski, in 2004. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Leo Ellis; and by sisters… Irene Barbee Irene C. Barbee, 80, of Reel Street, peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Golden Living. She was born in Harrisburg, daughter of the late James and Mabel (Carter) Williams, retired from the former Polyclinic Hospital and in her leisure, was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking, listening to music, dancing and crossword puzzles. Irene leaves to celebrate her life, her daughter, Pastor Jocelyn R. Hicks of Harrisburg; her grandchildren, Chantaey, Andrea and April;… Lois Jeanne Bartko, 76, of Port Vue, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008. She was born Dec. 1, 1931, in Blairsville to the late Joseph McCartney and Mary Virginia Fairbanks Saxton, was the wife of the late John F. Bartko, who died June 6, 2007, and also was predeceased by son Robert Allen Bartko, who died Jan. 13, 1999. She is survived by daughters Tina M. Permigiani, of White Oak, and Mary Ann Bartko, of Bunola; sons Richard L. Bartko, of Georgetown, Texas, and Frank E. Bartko, of Florida; grandchildren Jessica… Batezel, Laura Dean (Phillips) BATEZEL LAURA DEAN (nee Phillips), on Aug. 24, 2008, age 84, of Georgia, formerly Moorestown NJ. Laura was a resident of Moorestown for 30 years before moving to Georgia. Wife of Walter George Batezel. Mother of Joan Owens and Dave Batezel both of Georgia, Doug Batezel of Moorestown and the late Walter George Jr.. 5 Grandchildren. Sister of Elizabeth Potter. Funeral Service Friday, 11 A.M., at The First Presbyterian Church, 101 Bridgeboro Rd., Moorestown NJ. Viewing 10 to 11 A.M. at the Church. Richard John Bechtel, 73, of Reading died of natural causes Aug. 25, 2008, in Reading Hospital.He was the husband of Patricia Kay (Lasky) Bechtel. Born in Stowe, he was a son of Marian V. (Egolf) Bechtel, Sanatoga, and the late Leonard W. Bechtel. He was employed as molding superintendent for Protocast Inc., Douglassville, from 1963 to 1990 and later as molding superintendent for East Penn Manufacturing, Lyons, from 1990 until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of Schwarzwald Lutheran Church,… Bender, Julia (Kitta) , BENDER JULIA (KITTA), will be received Wednesday only from 2 to 7 p.m. in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave., received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 3201 Dobson St., Polish Hill. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Bernot, Helen D. (Szymanski) , BERNOT HELEN D. (SZYMANSKI), received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 3201 Dobson St, Polish Hill, Wed. &Thurs. 2-4 &7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Friday at 10 a.m., Bessie E. (Phillips) Loner, 85, of Williamsport, died on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at her residence. » Full Story : private, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements, Boyko Funeral Home. John R. Black John R. Black, 83, formerly of Cocoa Avenue, Hershey, died Monday, August 25, 2008, in the Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, Palmyra. Born May 30, 1925, in the Cocoa Avenue home, he was the son of the late John R., Sr. and Lillian (Holsberg) Black. John was a former member of the Derry Presbyterian Church in Hershey and recently attended church at the Brethren Home. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Amelia L. Black of Hershey; three nieces, Linda (Black) Davis of West Chester, PA, Connie… Natalie Ann (Quinn) Blatnica, 37, of Greensburg, formerly of Clarion, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in Magee Women's Hospital after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born Dec. 28, 1970, in Wilkinsburg to Jack and Doreen Quinn, of Clarion, and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg, and a loving mother and wife. Also surviving are her husband, Scott D. Blatnica; children, Steven, Lorenzo, Kieffer and Francesca Barchetti and Helena Blatnica; brother, Jack Quinn, of Clarion;… Blickenderfer, Elizabeth McClain BLICKENDERFER ?Elizabeth (McClain), 79, Belsano, daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Shierk). Preceded in death by husband, Joseph, whom she married Aug. 19, 1950; and brother, John ?Jack?McClain. Survived by these children, Joseph and Diane (Keilman) Blickenderfer, Belsano; John and Mary Kay (McHugh), Belsano; Elizabeth Laskowski, Vinco; Patricia and Daniel Dulashaw, Mundys Corner; Judith and Timothy Younger, Nicktown; and Robert Blickenderfer, at home. Also survived by these grandchildren, Joseph… Boninfante, Christina A. (Lauletta) BONINFANTE CHRISTINA A. (nee Lauletta), age 92 of Alden PA, on August 25, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Boninfante; devoted stepmother of Laura Forlano; sister of Carmen Lauletta; aunt of Dale Lauletta. Also survived by 4 grand-children and 2 great grand-children. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, August 29, 2008, at 11 A.M., from St. Joseph Church, 500 Woodlawn Ave., Collingdale PA 19023. Visitation at the Church from 10 to 11 A.M. Mary Jane Bowman, 100, of Greensburg, formerly of New Alexandria, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, in Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Township. She was born May 12, 1908, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late John and Maude George Blank. She was also predeceased by her husband, Walter B. Bowman; and a son, Robert Sanner. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Georgie May Bennett, of New Alexandria; a son, Maurice "Marty" Blank; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several… Homes, Inc., 33 South Ave., Bradford from 11:00 a.m. to Noon at which time funeral and committal services will be held. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park. Memorials if desired may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits Brislin, Thomas Gaytons , BRISLIN THOMAS GAYTONS, Age 49 of Deephaven, accidentally passed away August 24, 2008. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Jerome Brislin. Survived by his wife of 14 years, Mary Georgens; son, Patrick; beloved dog, Jimmy; parents, John and Janet Brislin of Pittsburgh; sister, Susan Garver of Pittsburgh as well as many loving friends and extended family. Tommy attended Central Catholic High School and graduated from Duquesne University. He worked for G.E. Capital for 20… Byers, Sandra McLaughlin , BYERS SANDRA McLAUGHLIN, will be received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street Thursday 2-4 &6-8pm and Friday 10:00 AM - 12 Noon followed by a private entombment in Homewood Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday in Shadyside Presbyterian Church at 4pm immediately followed by a reception with friends and family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to one of Sandra's favorite organizations., Home, LLP, 845 East 38th St. at Pine Ave. on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and attend services there on Friday at 11a.m. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association , 823 Filmore Ave, Erie, PA 16505; or March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, 1407 Peninsula Dr., Erie, PA 16505; or the charity of ones choice. Condolences at www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the BENCE-MIHALCIK FUNERAL HOME, 965 Philadelphia St., Indiana, with a vigil service at 3:45 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church with the Rev. William Keil as celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Samuel Fremont Campbell, 79, a Moon resident for the past 43 years, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at the Masonic Village of Sewickley. He was born June 27, 1929, in Verona to the late Samuel Fremont and Clara (Fox) Campbell and also was preceded in death by infant sister Mary Ellen. Samuel, always industrious, began working during high school at a chemical plant. He worked with a substance called creosote, which gradually caused him to lose his vision. After losing his sight, he entered the state program for… Campbell, Samuel Fremont , CAMPBELL SAMUEL FREMONT, Age 79, of Moon Township, passed away on Monday, Aug. 25, 2008. Beloved husband for 54 years to Betty June (Lynch) Campbell; loving father of Samuel John (Tina) Campbell and Rebecca Lynn (Leo) Laffey; proud grandfather of Katherine Campbell and Thomas James Elchin; cherished brother of Robert Campbell and the late infant sister Mary Ellen; brother in law of Memory Campbell; also many nieces and nephews. Elder and member of Sharon Community Presbyterian… CANADA JIMMY B., of Philadelphia PA, on August 24, 2008. He was 85 years old. Father of the late Jamie Walker and the late Edward Stewart. He is survived by 4 children, Marcella Smith, Marvin C. Stewart, Daryl A. Stewart and Gary Canada; a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held privately at the convenience of the family. Arr. by CARL MILLER FUNERAL HOME-Camden and Lawnside NJ. Service on Friday at Saint Paul Episcopal Cathedral, 134 West 7th Street, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Foundation, 100 Barber Place, Erie, PA 16507. To send condolences visit www.orlandofuneralhome.com Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits CASTILLE MARIE K. (nee Nash), 83, A dedicated matriarch, died August 21, 2008 of cancer. Mrs. Castille, formerly of Miami, FL, was the wife of the late Maj. Henry Castille, mother of Justice Ronald D. (Susan), Kathryn Henley, Danielle Shaw (Richard), Robert (Kristen) Castille, Colleen Castille (Jessie Bostick), grandmother of Dr. Courtney Peterson, Brandy Radey, Steven Shaw, Cassidy and Casey Castille, great grand-mother of Magnus Peterson and E. Piper Radey, sister of George R. (Sarah) Nash, John Nash,… Challis, John (Featured Guest Book) Challis, John (Featured Guest Book) Charles A. Washington, devoted to church, dies at 85 CHARLES ARTHUR Washington was nothing if not dependable. He spent 43 years at his first job; 45 years as a leader of a weekly prayer meeting at his church, 4,775 hours as a hospital volunteer, and 58 years as a church deacon. Chopich Jr., Nicholas , CHOPICH NICHOLAS, JR., Age 52, of Pittsburgh, on Sunday, August 24, 2008 in Excela Health and Hospice Center, Jeannette, PA. Born August 27, 1955, in Greensburg, PA, a son of Nicholas Chopich, Sr. and Norma Jean Neri Chopich. Nicholas passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family and friend. He was a loving and caring son, father, brother and grandson, and was a loyal and avid Steeler and Pitt Panther fan. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Illo… Joseph P. Chorey, age 60, of Larksville, passed away Monday, August, 25, 2008, at the Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre hospital. Born in Larksville, he was a son of the late Peter and Viola Boneski Chorey. He was a graduate of Larksville High School, class of 1965, and a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Larksville. He was a two-term councilman for Larksville Borough and a referee for mini football and PIAA football for 25 years. Prior to retirement in 2000, he was a 27-year employee with the state of… Clark Jr., Thomas J. , CLARK THOMAS J., JR., To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1. A time to be born: Thomas UJ. Clark, Jr. was born August 24, 1951, in Pittsburgh, PA to the parentage of the late Thomas J. Clark Sr. and Mamie Lee Podolsky, was also preceded in death by his dad George C. Johns Sr.; A time to plant: The vines of his life were rooted in Pittsburgh, PA and Warner Robins, GA. A time to learn: He was educated in the public school system… Coccagno, Barbara A. , COCCAGNO BARBARA A., Age 70, of Baldwin Twp., on August 25, 2008. Beloved wife of Nello Coccagno; loving mother of Terri Coccagno, Jim (Lisa) Coccagno, Joe (Tiffany) Coccagno and Tony Coccagno; sister of Dennis Meyer and Ron Butchko; daughter of the late Regis and Johanna Meyer; caring grandmother of Michael, Nicole, Natalie, Lucia and Mia. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9 Thursday at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. A… : will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 29, 2008 in the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home Inc., 46 E. Susquehanna St., Allentown. Relatives and friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of services in the funeral home. Interment to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Allentown. Daerr, William R. , DAERR WILLIAM R., received SAVOLSKIS -WASIK- GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC, 3501 Main St, Munhall, Thursday 2-4 &6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Fri. 10 a.m. Holy Spirit Church, West Mifflin. William was an MP in the Army serving during the Korean Conflict &was a member of the Plumbers Local #27 &the VFW., www.swgfuneralhome.com, Kaitlyn E. Dalton Kaitlyn E. Dalton, 19, of Elizabethtown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE, due to cardiac arrest. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Robert J. and Kathy L. Dalton of Elizabethtown. Kate was a 2007 graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School, where she was involved in soccer and tennis. A caring person, she loved people, especially senior citizens, and volunteered at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. She was very… Danko, Marie (Gribschaw) , DANKO MARIE (GRIBSCHAW), Age 88, of Clairton, PA, died August 25, 2008, in Columbus, OH. She was born December 26, 1919 to John and Anna Gribschaw of Glassport, PA. Marie was the eldest of 10 children. On July 3, 1938 at St. Peter and Paul Church in Cumberland, MD, Marie married Andrew Danko, a steel worker from Clairton, PA, who not only was an avid coin collector but also crafted beautiful wooden treasures. To this union was born two wonderful daughters, Susan and Christine. As… Darrell L. "Pops" Showalter, 56, of Denver, died unexpectedly at work August 25, 2008. Born in Lancaster, a son of Howard K. Show... David E. Johnston, M.D., 55, of Westford, MA and formerly of Washington state, died on Saturday, August 23, 2008 of Multiple Sy... and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 8:30 A.M., at St. Timothy Church (Upper Church), 3001 Levick St., Phila. PA 19149. Funeral Mass to follow 10:30 A.M., and friends invited to Viewing Tues. eve 7-9 P.M. and Funeral Wed. 8 A.M. THE TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2728-30 E. Allegheny Ave...215-739-6624 (Alleg. Exit I-95, cor. Salmon St.) Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Maternity B.V.M Church and friends are invited to his Viewing and Funeral on Thursday Aug. 28th from 12:30 - 1:30 P.M. at THE JAMES A. McCAFFERTY FUNERAL HOME, 6709-11 Frankford Ave. (at Unruh Ave.), 215-624-4200. Funeral Service 1:30 P.M. in the Funeral Home. and friends are invited to call Thursday eve 7 to 9 P.M. and to the Funeral Friday 9 A.M. at GALZERANO FUNERAL HOME, 9304 OLD Bustleton Ave. (below Welsh Rd.). Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Jerome Church. DiLISI NICHOLAS J., Aug. 24, 2008. Beloved husband of Lucy (nee Formito). Devoted father of Nicholas (Bernadetta) DiLisi, Donna (Ed) Bogia and tina Curry. Grandfather of Taylor, Nicholas, Andrew, Noah and Matthew. Viewing Thursday morning after 9 A.M. from THE STOLFO FUNERAL HOME, 2536-38 S. Broad St. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. St. Monica Church, 17th and Ritner Sts. Diane Brightful, 59, creative mind and impressive saleswoman OK, SO THE inside of a toilet bowl in the process of being flushed might not be everybody's idea of a work of art. Donaldson Jr., Arthur C. "Hangman" and friends will be received by the family on Thurs. Aug. 28, 2008 9:30 AM to 11 A.M. at YARBOROUGH & ROCKE F.H., 1001 N. 63rd St., Phila . Graveside Services will be at Rolling Green Memorial Park, West Chester, PA. Ernest C. Donbach Ernest C. Donbach. 88, formerly of Susquehanna Twp., died Saturday, August 23, 2008 in Marysville. He was the son of the late William and Bertha Donbach and the widower of Anna Kaytor Donbach. He was the owner and operator of Donbach's Auto Parts, Susquehanna Twp. After retirement, he worked for Welsh's Auto Parts and NAPA Auto Parts. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Harrisburg, and was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion, Post… s will be private. William E. Little Funeral Homes, Inc., 60 S. Main St., Manchester, is in charge of arrangements. KuhnerAssociates.com DOUGHERTY IRMA T. (nee Hill), 84, of Media PA, died on August 23, 2008. Wife of the late William E. Dougherty Sr. She is survived by children, William E., Jr. (Sharon), John J. and Joanne (Steve Chang). She was the loving grandmother to 3, Shannon and Shaun Dougherty, and Kelly Chang; great grand-mother to Aspen Dougherty. and friends are invited to his Funeral on Friday at 9:30 A.M. from the CARR FUNERAL HOME, 935 S. Providence Rd. (Rt. 320), Wallingford, PA . Funeral Mass 11:30 A.M. at St. Pius X Church. Berton A. Dunn, 87, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2008. Born in Nanticoke, Pa., he was a gunnery sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. During his highly distinguished military career, he was awarded numerous commendations and decorations for his service, including the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal 6th Award and the Pistol Badge Sharpshooter. In 1959, Mr. Dunn also received a personal letter of… DUNST PHYLLIS (nee Labriola), Aug. 25, 2008. Beloved wife of Karl J. Dunst, loving mother of Mary Theresa Marzili, Joanne Young, Phyllis Corliss, Carol Hamilton, Karl Jr. and Michael Dunst, grandmother of 15, great grandmother of 8. Family and friends are invited to her Viewing Fri. 9 A.M. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and to participate in her Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Eberhart, Mark M. , EBERHART MARK M., Age 43, of Whitehall, died of complications from Diabetes on August 25, 2008. Mark is survived by a sister, Marilyn Evans, and a nephew Allen Lenard. A Private Memorial Service is being handled by JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Mark liked to bowl, was an avid fisherman and will be sadly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association., Elam F. Beiler, 22 month old infant son of Jesse Z. & Barbara Fisher Beiler of 1045 Vintage Road, Quarryville, passed away at the family... Elliott, Tyrell (Featured Guest Book) Tyrell Elliott, 5, and his mother, Dana Reynolds, 23 on Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 24 N. Adams St., York, with the Rev. Brenda Ferree officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Keith's memory may be made to the Spring Grove Area Scholarship Foundation, 100 E. College Ave., Spring Grove, PA 17362. John H. Danner Funeral Home, York, is handling the arrangements. and friends are invited to Funeral Services Wednesday, 10 A.M. precisely, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St. Pike, Southampton. Esmeralda "Laya" Figueroa Pieretti Esmeralda "Laya" Figueroa Pieretti, 102, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2008 at the Ess... and friends are invited to his Viewing THURS. eve 7 - 9 and FRIDAY morning 8 - 9 A.M. at THE PENNSYLVANIA BURIAL CO., INC., 1327-29 S. Broad St. Funeral Mass FRIDAY 9:30 A.M. Holy Spirit Church, 18th and Hartranft Sts. received Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Hindman Funeral Homes and Crematory Inc., 146 Chandler Ave., where funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m., the Rev. Donald Matolyak officiating. Entombment, Grandview Mausoleum., : In keeping with Glorias wishes, there will be no services. The Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments P.C., 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, Pa., is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com . Findlay, Marie D. (Fox) , FINDLAY MARIE D. (FOX), will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Wednesday from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of The Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to, WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM, Home, 459 E. 12th St., Erie, PA 16503, Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Services will be at the funeral home on Thursday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. To send condolences, please visit www.icgerie.com . Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. Florine Brandon Huffman, 93, had unwavering faith Because of her unwavering faith in God, Florine Brandon Huffman had one comment whenever life threw her a challenge that might have defeated a lesser spirit: "I'm all right." home.com . Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. Frederick L. LeFever, of Montoursville, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the Valley View Nursing Center. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Sun-Gazette. » Full Story will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME INC., Shaw and Triboro avenues, Turtle Creek, 412-823-1950, where services will be at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment will follow in Restland-Lincoln Memorial Park. Frederick, Lois Marie (Brown) , FREDERICK LOIS MARIE (BROWN), will be received Thursday 2-4 &7-9 PM at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME INC. corner of Shaw &Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek (412-823- 1950) where services will be held Friday, 10 AM. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial., and friends are invited to her Memorial Service Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 at 1 P.M. at the WETZEL AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 501 N. Easton Rd., Willow Grove, where friends may call after 12 Noon. www.wetzelandson.com : Funeral services will be held today, August 27 at 11 a.m. in Congregation Keneseth Isreal, 2227 Chew Street, Allentown. Shiva will be observed at the Gevirtz residence August 27, 28, 30, 31, and September 1 at 7 p.m. with Minyan at 8 p.m. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown. GIEDER RICHARD G. SR. "POP", age 77, on Aug. 25, 2008, of Boothwyn. Husband of the late Bernice Fischer Gieder (2004). Father of Richard D. Jr. (Lori), Donna Aull (Ray), Carol Ciccotelli (Tony), Nancy Cuskaden (David) and Susan Gieder. Brother of Florence Erickson, Joan, WIlliam and George Gider. Also survived by 7 grand-children and nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Friday. at 10:30 A.M., NOLAN-FIDALE FUNERAL HOME, 5980 Chichester Ave., Aston, where friends may call after 9:00 A.M. Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Road (corner of East Gore and Pine Ave.) on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and are invited to services at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3520 Perry Street, on Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Wattsburg Cemetery. The family would like to thank Bayada Nurses for the kindness and caring they showed Franklin, especially Nancy, Tracy, Jeanne, Kelly, Rachel, Anne Marie, Rob, and Lisa. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Presbyterian Church,… Jennifer (Oakes) Giovengo, 54, of Valencia, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, in the comfort of her home. She was born Oct. 28, 1953, in Pittsburgh to Dorothy Olsavsky, of Turtle Creek, and the late Raymond Oakes. Jennifer was a loving and devoted mother of three children, who always came first in her life. She worked for Giant Eagle for more than 18 years, mostly in the pharmacy of the Gibsonia store, was a volunteer with the Montessori School and a former president of the Pittsburgh chapter of LeLeche League.… Giovengo, Jennifer (Oakes) , GIOVENGO JENNIFER (OAKES), welcome Thurs. 2-4 &7-9 at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Heckert Rd, Bakerstown, Richland Twp, where services will be held Fri. 11 a.m. Jennifer was a loving and devoted mother of three children, who always came first in her life. She worked for Giant Eagle for over 18 years, mostly in the Pharmacy of the Gibsonia location. She was a volunteer with the Montessori School, a former president of the Pittsburgh chapter of La Leche League, and enjoyed… GLASSBERG ARNOLD "ARNIE", age 84, formerly of Chicago and Philadelphia, died peacefully on Aug. 26, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. Survived by his daughter, Julie (Gary) Soter, 2 grandsons Michael and Kevin. Pre-deceased by his son, Sheldon. Beloved brother of Audrey (Edward) Freedman, nieces Susan (Marc Gregg), Nancy (Howard) Cohen and grandnephews Kevin, Corey, Jesse, grandniece Rachel and dear friend of Layne Horwich. His body is being donated to the USC Research Department. Grace E. Steffy, 92, formerly of New Holland, died at Landis Homes on Sunday, August 24. Grace was the wife of the late George E. St... Grancey, Anna E. (Habetla) , GRANCEY ANNA E. (HABETLA), received 2-4 and 6-8 pm Wednesday at the HEALY-HAHN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 512 Grant Ave., Millvale. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Spirit Church Thursday, 10AM., Home, Inc., 2502 Sassafras St., is handling the arrangements. Burial will be private at Erie County Memorial Gardens. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. will be received from 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, until time of memorial funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Rochus Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles M. Amershek. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Rochus Church or Conemaugh Regional Hospice., will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the BRUSCO-FALVO FUNERAL HOME INC., 214 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary of the Mount Church. Visit www.brusco-falvo.com . Grilli, Linda Ann (Masucci) , GRILLI LINDA ANN (MASUCCI), received at the BRUSCO - FALVO FUNERAL HOME, INC. 214 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington. Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Mount Church on Thursday at 10 am. Visitations Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., www.brusco-falvo.com, and friends may gather on Friday Aug. 29, 2008 after 10:30 A.M. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 6671 Germantown Ave., Phila. PA 19119, Memorial Service 11 A.M. Committal to follow in Whitemarsh Memorial Park. and friends are invited to her Funeral Service Friday, 11 A.M., at Calvary Assembly of God, 7910 Washington Lane, Wyncote, where friends may call after 9 A.M. will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert A. Free officiating. Private interment in Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township. www.bachafuneralhomeinc.com . Hamilton, Martha A. , HAMILTON MARTHA A., Formerly of Utica, NY and most recently of Rochester, NY, passed away on August 25, 2008 at the age of 89. She was predeceased by her husband Wilson I. Hamilton, and sons Gary D. Hamilton and Charles I. Hamilton. She is survived by her children Randolph (Barb) Hamilton of Rochester, NY; Robert I. Hamilton of Rochester, NY; and Cheryl Hamilton (Kevin) McDonough of Eagan, MN; her brother Fred Aten; Daughter-in-law Sue Ellen Hamilton; Sister-in-law Nettie Prosser; and… Shirley A. Hamilton Shirley A. Hamilton, 76, died Sunday, August 24, 2008 in the Community General Osteopathic Hospital. She was a resident of the Colonial Park Care Center. She was born in Buffalo, NY on January 7, 1932 to Victor N. and Elizabeth Foreman Hamilton. She was the last of her family. She retired after 18 years from Nationwide Insurance, working as a credit analyst in Harrisburg. She was also employed as an associate cashier at Giant Foods in Hershey. She enjoyed caring for indoor plants. She… received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Mark A. Serenko Funeral Home, Portage. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church, Father Walter Moll, celebrant. Committal, St. Bartholomew Cemetery, Wilmore. Family suggests memorial donations be made to Windber Hospice or Portage Senior Citizens., Harrison, Flora B. Pallone , HARRISON FLORA B. PALLONE, Of New Kensington died Monday, August 25, 2008. Born in New Kensington to the late Patsy and Theresa Marsico Pallone, she was a 1940 graduate of New Kensington High School (Ken- Hi), and was a New Kensington resident her entire life. She was a lifelong member of Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, New Kensington. She also enjoyed working with handicapped children for over 20 years before retiring from Westmoreland Intermediate Unit # 2 in 1987. Dear… Dana Lynn Harrity, 44, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Aug.12, 2008, in Leonardtown, Md. She was born in Pittsburgh, Sept. 6, 1963, to mother, Connie Harrity, and father, Daniel Harrity. After residing in the Pittsburgh area for much of her life, and before moving to Maryland, Dana lived for several years with family and friends in the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., area, where she attended Calvary Chapel Church. Besides her parents, Dana is survived by a sister, Kelly (David and nephews); brother, Darren; aunts and… Melvin Hartzell, Jr. Melvin Hartzell Jr., 63, of 1840 New Bloomfield Road, died Monday afternoon, August 25, 2008, as a result of a farm accident at his Wheatfield Township farm. Born December 7, 1945 in New Bloomfield, he was the son of the late Melvin E. Sr. and Carrie Meyer Hartzell. Mr. Hartzell was a retired plumber with 35 years service with the McClure Company of Harrisburg. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 520, Harrisburg and was a gentleman farmer and enjoyed gardening and hunting.… : private, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Schisler Funeral Home Inc., 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main St., Munhall, where a service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Hawthorn, Beth Ann (Pogulioff) (Pohuly) Hawthorn, Beth Ann (Pogulioff) (Pohuly) , HAWTHORN BETH ANN (Pohuly) (Pogulioff), received SAVOLSKIS- WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC. 3501 Main St., Munhall, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm and Friday 2-4 and 6-9pm where funeral service will be held Saturday 11am. Beth's passion was the MDA, she was a member of the Donora Hog Chapter of Cerini Harley Davidson of Rostraver. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions suggested to the Muscular Dystrophy Association., www.swgfuneralhome.com, Joseph Heckard Joseph Heckard, 58, of Sunbury, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away Monday, August 25, 2008, in his home. He was the son of the late David S. Heckard and Betty Heckard Sipos of Mechanicsburg. He is survived by his sister, Sheryl Ann Godley; his brothers, David S. Heckard, Jr. and Barry Lee Heckard; his children; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ross "Skip"Heckard. Services will be private. HEFFER ?The Rev. Robert, 89, Greenville, died Aug. 23, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born Sept. 14, 1918, in Brooklyn, Pa., to Robert and Elsie Mae (Morris) Heffer. Preceded in death by parents; three brothers; two sisters; and son-in-law, Greg Monaghan. Survived by wife of 64 years, Mable (Morehouse) Heffer; three daughters, Judith (Dennis) Tunnecliffe, Sidman; Janice (Craig) Henkel, Winston-Salem, N.C.; and Jeanne (Richard) Glauser, Butler; six… Herbert F. "Herb" Roeting, 80, of 1976 East Mt. Hope Road, Manheim, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Pleasant View Retirem... Hiscar, Florence Ann , HISCAR FLORENCE ANN, welcome at 2828 Washington Road (Peters Twp.) 724-941-3211 on Thursday from 3-8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:30AM in St. Louise de Marillac Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com, Howard J. Schultz, 84, retired police staff inspector FUNERAL SERVICES will be held today for Howard J. Schultz, retired police staff inspector, Navy veteran of World War II and onetime Mummer. He died last Monday of cardiovascular disease at age 84. He lived in Andorra. Hrubovcak, Guy M. , HRUBOVCAK GUY M., Age 53, of Ingram, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Beloved husband and best friend of Loretta (Czopek) Hrubovcak; loving father of Autumn (Thomas) Gollob, Brandi McGinnis and Ange Greene; grandfather of Dakota Crivella and Thomas R. Gollob; dear son of Frances and the late Francis Hrubovcak; brother of William (Jackie) Hrubovcak, Patricia O'Leary and Janet (David) Aston. Guy was a U.S. Army veteran.… : A Funeral Service will be held, Thursday, August 28, at 10:15 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 East Broad St. Bethlehem followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m at Notre Dame Catholic Church 1861 Catasauqua Rd. Bethlehem. Visitation will be from 8-10:15 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Saviour Cemetery, in Bethlehem. Iacono, Stephanie J. (Wozny) , IACONO STEPHANIE J. (WOZNY), received at the BAGNATO FUNERAL HOME, 50 Jefferson St., Carnegie, Tuesday 6-8 pm, Wednesday 2-4 &6-8 pm. Funeral Mass in St. Ignatius Church of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Thursday 10 am. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Family Hospice, 50 Moffett St., Pgh, PA 15243., and friends are invited to the Memorial Service Sat. Sept. 6, 2008 at 11 A.M. in Marple Presbyterian Church, 105 N. Sproul Rd., Broomall where friends may call after 10 A.M. Memorials may be sent in his name to the church. will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church, 220 Montgomery Ave., West Pittston, to be celebrated by Father John Major, pastor. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Lake Winola. Friends may call Friday from 10 a.m. until the service at the church. Arrangements are by Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1240 St. Ann St., Scranton, PA 18504 Janice M. Smith, 81, of Mansfield, PA, passed away August 25, 2008 at the Green Home Inc., Wellsboro, PA. » Full Story Jean M. Hyde, advocate for children JEAN M. HYDE, who started at Children's Service Inc. as a field worker while still in college and worked her way up to executive director, died Sunday. She was 78 and lived in University City. and friends may call at St. Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown PA 19031, on Friday Aug. 29, 2008 at 9 A.M., Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. John Christopher "Chris" Jones John Christopher "Chris" Jones, 61, of S. Ridge Trail, Fairport, NY, died unexpectedly August 22, 2008. He and his wif... John W. Zook, 96, of Lancaster, and more recently a resident of the Manor at Willow Valley entered into rest on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at... Home, 2926 Pine Ave. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. JOHNSON RAYMOND L., August 25, 2008, age 82, of Berwyn, PA. Beloved husband of 58 years of Jeanne (nee Lyon). Loving father of Susan J. Klein (Mitchell) of Brewster, NY and James L. Johnson (Jeanne S.) of West Chester, PA. Also survived by four grandchildren, Dorothy and Rachel Klein, Colin and Davis Johnson, and one brother, Robert M. (Pamela) of Etowah, NC. A Memorial Service will be held on Thurs. September 4, 2008 at 11:00AM at the Wayne Presbyterian Church, 125 East Lancaster Ave., Wayne, PA. and friends are invited to his viewing Fri 9AM and service 10 AM at THE NULTY FUNERAL HOME, 4292 Frankford Ave. (at Church St.). received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, 412-461-6394, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Jones, Lawrence "Soddy" , JONES LAWRENCE "SODDY", received on Tuesday 7-9PM &Wednesday 2-4 &7-9PM at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall 412-461-6394 where service will be on Thursday at 11AM., Kaitlyn E. Dalton, 19, of Elizabethtown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Beebe Medical Center ... will be received from noon until the time of service at 1 p.m. Thursday at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc., West Hills, 921 Menoher Blvd. the Very Rev. Paul E. Turnbull, VF, officiating., will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the CIESLAK & TATKO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2935 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 412-881-2300. Pomen will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. F&AM John A. Brashear Lodge 743 Masonic services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cathedral. Everyone meet at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the family. To sign the online guestbook,… : graveside, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Allentown. Arrangements, J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown. and friends are invited to Tara's Life Celebration Thursday eve 7-9 P.M. and Friday morning 9:15-10:15 A.M. at the JOHN F. GIVNISH OF ACADEMY RD., 10975 Academy Rd., Phila. and to participate in her Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Church of St. Anselm. Kevin James Rohm, 52, of 1017 Race St., died Tuesday August 26, 2008 at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. » Full Story Habtemichael Kidanemariam Habtemichael Kidanemariam of Chestnut Street entered eternal life on August 22, 2008. He was born May 18, 1931 in Adi-Kuta, Eritrea, and graduated from Tegebraede Technical School, Ethiopia. He was employed by Wackenhut Security. Prede-ceased by brothers, Negasy, Tesfamariam and Okbaye and sister, Amlaset; he leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 37 years, Sara Abraha; 3 sons, Michael Brezenk of Czech Republic, Yesac Kidanemariam of Harrisburg, and Abraham Habtemichael of… : will be private. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements by the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden St., Bethlehem., Memorial services for Ann L. Kreglow, 73, of Whitehall, who died July 21, 2008, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 29, 2008 in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Burial services will follow in Arlington Memorial Park, Whitehall. Family and friends may call 10:30-11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Home, 2926 Pine Avenue, Erie, Pa. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. , friends, members of Primrose Club and K of C Regina Coeli Council #4921 are invited to his Viewing Friday eve, 6 to 9 P.M., also Saturday, 8:30 A.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), followed by his Funeral Mass 10 A.M., Saturday, St. Katherine of Siena Church. and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass, Friday August 29th, 9:30 A.M. at Immaculate Mary Home, 2990 Holme Ave., Phila. PA 19136. Memorial gifts may be made in her name to the above named Home where friends may call from 8:30 A.M. Kozlowski, Ronald F. , KOZLOWSKI RONALD F., , or a charity of choice., will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the L. BOYD SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 322 Church St., Donegal. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Stahlstown Trinity United Methodist Church with her pastor, the Rev. Audrey J. Bell, officiating. Everyone please go directly to the church. Interment will be in Stahlstown Cemetery. If one wishes, memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 166, Stahlstown, PA 15687. Jamie Snyder Brown, Funeral Director. KREDO DOROTHY (nee Mandel), on Aug. 22, 2008, age 86, of Philadelphia, PA, formerly of Oreland, PA. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Albert H. Kredo. Devoted mother of Karen Daroff. Survived by her cherished grandson Robert Rappoport and her son-in-law James Rappoport; also survived by her sister Bette Shore and brother-in-law Dr. Joseph Shore. Her sharp mind, charming anecdotes and keen wit will be missed by all. Funeral Services and Shiva calls will be observed by immediate family only. will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., Glen Lyon, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Corpus Christi Parish/St. Adalbert’s Church, Glen Lyon, with the Rev. Joseph Kutch officiating. Interment will follow in St. Adalbert’s Cemetery, Glen Lyon. Family and friends may call Thursday morning, from 9 until the time of service. Memorial contributions can be made in Alice’s name to the charity of the donor’s choice., Aaron Christopher… Ann M. (Mehelick) Kunic, 80, of Stanton Heights, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008. Loving wife of the late William E. Kunic; dear aunt of Jean (Bob) Lawton, Bill (Ellen) Kunic, Suzanne (Bob) Miklos and Mary Jo (the late Steven) Levine; loving godmother of Paul Grandziel; also survived by numerous great-nieces and -nephews. Family and friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Matthew Parish,… Kunic, Ann M. (Mehelick) , KUNIC ANN M. (MEHELICK), Age 80 of Stanton Heights on Mon. Aug. 25, 2008; loving wife of the late William E. Kunic; dear aunt of Jean (Bob) Lawton, Bill (Ellen) Kunic, Suzanne (Bob) Miklos and Mary Jo (late Steven) Levine; loving godmother of Paul Grandziel; also survived by numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville WEDNESDAY 2-4 &7-9 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Matthew Parish, St.… : will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2008 with a calling hour one hour prior to the services in Schisler Funeral Home Inc., 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton. Interment will be in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton. Lander Sr., Kenneth W. , LANDER KENNETH W., SR., On Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Rita M. (Price); father of Kenneth, Jr. (Amy), Keith (Tracy) and Karen Lander; grandfather of Kenny, Katie, Zach, Jeremy, Jacob and Joey; brother of Jerry Lander and the late Jo Anne Ward. Visitation Wednesday 1-9pm at the FINDLAY C. WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11311 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills where a Blessing Service will be held Thursday 12 noon. Interment private., Laquinta, Richard Salvatore , LAQUINTA RICHARD SALVATORE, received at the ANTHONY MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, 700 7th St., McKees Rocks. Blessing Service at the Funeral Home on Thurs. at 10 am. Visitation Wed. ONLY 2-4, 6-8., and friends are invited to Funeral Services, Thursday 10 A.M. precisely, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St. Pike, Southampton. Lessie Mae Lambert, of Ida's Soul Food WHEN ACTOR Sidney Poitier and his entourage showed up at Ida's Famous Soul Food Restaurant, in North Philadelphia, one evening, owner Lessie Mae Lambert locked the front and back doors so they could have a peaceful dining experience. Levine, Dr. Jules M. , LEVINE DR. JULES M., 72, of Santa Fe, NM, formerly of Pittsburgh and Long Island, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 24, 2008. Preceded in death by his parents Jacob &Ann Levine. Jules was a college Professor of Economics and Finance at Ohio University and Long Island University. He retired as Professor Emeritus at Long Island University. Jules is survived by his wife Sandra Young Levine, brother Richard (Joan) Levine of Hartsdale, NY, brother-in-law Fred (Judith)… Lewandowski, Dr. Anthony "Tony" LEWANDOWSKI DR. ANTHONY "TONY", on August 25, 2008, of Lafayette Hill. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Christ); father of Ann Lewandowski (Patrick Dennis), Ferne Schrider (Jeff) and Anthony J. "Chris" Lewandowski Jr. (Cindy); 8 grandchildren; brother of Sophie Cichocki, Helen Lewandowski, the late Stanley and Theresa. Funeral Mass Friday, Aug. 29th, 11 A.M., St. Mary Church, Oak and Hector Sts., Conshohocken PA 19428. Viewing Thursday eve, 7 to 9 P.M., THE LOWNES FUNERAL HOME, 659… and friends are invited to his Funeral Service Thursday, 7 P.M., at Davisville Church, 325 Street Rd., Southampton PA 18966, where friends may call from 5 to 7 P.M. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, 11 A.M., in Hillside Cemetery, Rosyln. LYNCH ?John Daniel, 55, Johnstown, died Aug. 24, 2008, at home. Born July 16, 1953, in Johnstown, son of John H. and Ann Marie (Fratrick) Lynch. Survived by parents, Johnstown; and sisters, Melissa Davidson, Johnstown; and Marsha, married to Robert Leap, Berlin. Also survived by nieces, Alicia and Alaina Davidson; and nephews, Ryan, Nathan and Jeremy Leap, and Aaron Davidson. John worked 22 years for Bethlehem Steel Corp. He got his nursing degree in 1995 and was an RN-BSN at SCI Laurel Highlands State… will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 521 Main St., Irwin, 724-863-1200, where a funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday with Dr. John B. Simpson officiating. Interment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township. Magness, Kenneth Michael , MAGNESS KENNETH MICHAEL, Of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family and friends after a short heroic battle with cancer, on Monday, August 25, 2008 at the age of 58. He leaves behind his loving and adoring wife Cheryl Hrosik Magness. Ken is also survived by his mother Lida Magness of Golden, CO, his father-in-law and mother-in-law Bernard and Helene Hrosik of West Mifflin, PA; sister, Francis Winters, of Hobbs, N.M.; sister, Charlotte Brantley, of… Maria S. Schuyler, former ICU nurse, dies at 49 MARIA SCHIAVELLO SCHUYLER, a former nurse at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital specializing in intensive care and cardiology, died Friday after a long struggle with leukemia. She was 49 and lived in Oldsmar, Fla., but formerly lived in West Philadelphia. were received Sunday evening and Monday afternoon and evening in the THOMAS M. DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, Uniontown. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday morning in St. Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church by Father Kenneth G. Zaccagnini, VF. Interment followed in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Agnes T. McCartney (nee Finn), a longtime resident of Carbon County, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the age of 93. Born in Miners Mills, Agnes was a longtime resident and leader in Carbon County, where she served for nearly 40 years as a driving force behind revitalizing the tourism industry, working in industrial development, and in workforce training. For her tenacious efforts, she was affectionately called “Mrs. Carbon County”by one local newspaper. A graduate of St. Ann’s Academy in… McClain, Ann , McCLAIN ANN, Age 54, of Coraopolis, on Monday, August 25, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Lois Manion. Warm thanks and appreciation go to her family and staff at Citizen Care Community Homes where she resided. Visitation Wednesday 5-7pm at WM. SLATER &SONS INC. Virginia Ave. and Kearsarge St. Mt. Washington where a Blessing Service will be held at 7pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Citizen Care, Inc., c/o Mary Mitchell, 8 Hattman Dr., Coraopolis, PA 15108.,… Janie W. McGahan Janie W. McGahan, 72, of Hershey, died Friday, August 22, 2008 in the M. S. Hershey Medical Center. She was born May 4, 1936 in Jacksonville, FL, a daughter of the late Charles P. and Ethel (Smith) Weathersbee. Mrs. McGahan was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was an award winning seamstress. She was a devoted Christian, previously an active member of the Francis Asbury Methodist Church in Rockville, MD, and upon moving to Hershey in the year 2000, she became a member… McGINLEY EILEEN DOROTHY, of Westmont, NJ and formerly of Collingswood, NJ, peacefully on Aug. 24, 2008, age 68 years. Beloved sister of Barbara Eife and her husband Ronald of Westmont and Donna E. Kolman of Jenkintown; 6 devoted nieces and nephews and 12 great nieces and nephews. A graduate of Little Flower High School '57, Eileen was devoted to religious retreats and bus trips. Eileen was a Medicaid specialist for the State of New Jersey, Camden Office, retiring in 2003 after 25 years of service.… Joseph Mehelchick, 83, of Grove Street, Exeter, died August 25, 2008 in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born March 17, 1925 in Wyoming, he was a son of the late George and Mary (Cieslcka) Mehelchick. He was a church member of St. Joseph’s Church, Wyoming. Joseph was retired from the United States Army, serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was most recently retired from the Wyoming Area School District. He was a member of the VFW, Wyoming; the American Legion Post 644, Swoyersville; and the… Miguelucci, Eleanor , MIGUELUCCI ELEANOR, On August 24, 2008, Eleanor, of Stowe Twp, age 90; beloved wife of the late Alfredo; mother of Edwin (Loretta), Barbara (Bruce) Tenley, and Alfred (Jeanette); grandmother of Karen Toohey, Kristen Barnett, David and Olivia Miguelucci and great grandma of Devin and Katie Toohey. Private viewing followed by funeral mass at St. John of God Parish the Church at St. Mary's, McKees Rocks, on Friday at 9:30am. Arrangements by ANTHONY MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME., MILLER GLENN W., on Aug. 24, 2008, at home in Cherry Hill, age 56. Surviving are his wife, Emily (nee Stanwood); a son, Eric of Hoboken NJ; 2 daughters, Diana of Brooklyn NY and Lindsay at home; 4 brothers, Bruce, Keith (Kim), Scott (Lori) and Wayne. Mr. Miller was a member, Sunday school teacher and Elder of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cherry Hill. Enthusiastic Little League Coach, Girls AAU Basketball Coach and coin collector. Glenn was a chemical engineer with Rohm & Haas Co., where he received 3… Mitchell, Paul W. , MITCHELL PAUL W., 88, of Upper St. Clair, died August 25, 2008. Born August 21, 1920. Son of the late Harry and Gladys (Perrine) Mitchell; loving husband of Marjorie (Prosser) Mitchell of Upper St. Clair; appreciated brother of the Rev. Maurice C. Mitchell of Los Gatos, CA and the late Virginia Carroll; devoted father of Robert (Cathy Graff) Mitchell of Denver, CO, Karen (Clay Shaw) Mitchell of York Pa., and David (Barbara Wells) Mitchell of Upper St. Clair; cherished grandfather of Seth… : Arrangements are being handled by Schisler Funeral Home Inc., 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, 18067, where the family will receive friends from 9-10 a.m. Friday, August 29, 2008. Funeral services will be in the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. Martin E. Nuscher officiating. Interment will follow services in Danielsville Union Cemetery, Lehigh Township. : private. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home Inc., Allentown. www.stephensfuneral.com . Ruth L. (Uhrin) Montedoro, 71, of Lawrenceville, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. Beloved wife of Anthony R. Montedoro; loving mother of Alicia (Paul) Connolly; devoted nana of Paul, Anthony and Julia Grace Connolly; stepmother of Ronald Montedoro; sister of John (Karen) Uhrin; cousin and best friend of Patricia A. (the late Edward) Dubis; sister-in-law of Michael (Peggy) Montedoro and Nancy (Charles) Moore; dear friend of Mary Schudy; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ruth was a… Montedoro, Ruth L. (Uhrin) , MONTEDORO RUTH L. (UHRIN), , 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205., Mori, Daryl J. , MORI DARYL J., received ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, PA 15148, (412) 824-4332, on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Barbara Church, 111 Raymaley Rd., Harrison City, PA 15636 on Thursday at 10:30 am. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment will follow in New St. Joseph's Cemetery., Morian, Marjorie C. , MORIAN MARJORIE C., 77, of Murrysville, died Sunday, August 24, 2008. She was born April 25, 1931 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late John Ash and Margaretta Berger Boyd. She was a member of the Mother of Sorrows Church, Murrysville and the American Association of University Women-Murrysville Area Branch. She is survived by 6 children, Catherine (Randy) Norman of Villa Rica, GA; Anne R. (Marty) Myers of Lake Oswego, OR; Mary E. Morian of Charlotte, NC; John A. (Lori) Morian of Jackson,… . Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. Eddie D.D. Miller from Otterbein United Methodist Church, Emigsville. Jesse's final resting place will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zeredatha Lodge No. 451, 400 Masonic Drive, York, PA 17406, c/o Thomas Kauffman. Mudrany, John J. , MUDRANY JOHN J., hip Ave. Funeral Friday 8:30am, Mass of Christian Burial 9:30am at Immaculate Conception Church. A Memorial Mass will also be held at 11am on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at St. Philips Church, Linesville., will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday in St. Teresa of Aliva Church at a time to be announced. Muehlman, Mildred E. (Wildermuth) Muehlman, Mildred E. (Wildermuth) , MUEHLMAN (GROSS) MILDRED E. (WILDERMUTH), received Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 &7-9 pm at the T. B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa of Avila Church Thursday at 10 am., Navari Sr., Richard V. , NAVARI RICHARD V. SR., and family will be received Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD./ ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Rd. (at Universal Road) Penn Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bartholomew Church in Penn Hills on Thursday at 10 AM. Interment will be in the Plum Creek Cemetery, Plum Borough., will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Blymire's U.C.C., 1009 S. Blymire Road, Dallastown, with the Rev. Curtis R. Weber officiating. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Blymire Cemetery, Dallastown. For those desiring, contributions may be made in Anna's memory to St. John's Blymire's U.C.C., 1009 S. Blymire Road, Dallastown, PA 17313. The Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, Inc., 104 W. Main St., Dallastown, is assisting the family… Niro, Joseph A. , NIRO JOSEPH A., Age 78, of Whitehall, on August 25, 2008. Husband of the late Louise (Marchetti); loving father of Tony (Margaret), Joey (Tracy) and Gina Lison; loving grandfather of Daniele, Michael, Kristi, JoJo, Kimmy, Franny, Matt and Scott; dear brother of Mary Lou DiBartola, Raymond Niro and William Niro; son of the late Pardo and Adeline Niro; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9pm Thursday at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301… Home, Girard. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Adrian Boxley, pastor of St. Paul's Baptist Church in Columbia, will officiate. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Jamere was born May 23, 1990, in York, and is survived by his mother and stepfather, Tanya L. MartinSmith and Eddie Smith of York; his father, Ronald K. Palmer of Bronx, N.Y.; three sisters, Tatyana Martin, Talia Martin, and Jalissa Smith, all of York; three stepbrothers, Dashawn Roscoe, Eddie Smith, Jr., and DiJon Smith, all of… : A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 10 a.m. in Connell Funeral Home Inc., 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Annes Catholic Church, 450 Washington Ave., Bethlehem. Visitation will be from 8-10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Send online condolences to: www.connellfuneral.com . Pattillo, Sherma , PATTILLO SHERMA, Age 77, of Homewood, peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2008. Wife of the late Burl Pattillo. Mother of Burl and Barton Pattillo. She is also survived by three grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday 4-8 pm in the COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., E. Liberty where a funeral service will be held on Friday at 1:30 pm. www.costonfuneralhome.com, Payne Jr., Fredrick Douglas , PAYNE FREDRICK DOUGLAS JR., Peacefully on Aug. 19, he leaves to mourn his loving daughter Temie Thompson, and other friends and relatives. Visitation Wed. 11am-1pm at New Light Temple Baptist Church where Services will be held at 1pm. SPRIGGS &WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 N. Lang Ave. EE., Matthew John "Matt" Peiffer, 50, of Delmont, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008. He was born April 6, 1958, in Latrobe, a son of the late Raymond and Dolores (Lauffer) Peiffer. Matt is survived by his brother, Mark Peiffer, of Export. VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC., 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, 724-468-1177, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Interment will be in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. To send online expressions of sympathy, or for grief support, please visit www.VaiaFuneralHome.com . PENROD ?Alice ?Mae,?71, Second Avenue, Beaverdale, passed away peacefully on Aug. 27, 2008, at Windber Hospice. Born Nov. 29, 1936, in Bolivar, daughter of Oliver J. and Mary Elizabeth (Garland) Sherman. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Sadie Penrose, Olive Burkett and Grace Burkett; and brother, Danny Sherman. Survived by husband, Rodger J. Penrod; children, Cynthia ?Cindy,?wife of Bruce Wilde, Summerhill; Marion Klett, Salix; and Roger Jr., Beaverdale; grandchildren, Crystal, Jamie, Shannon, Bruce… Perkowski, Marion S. Jordano Zatkiewicz Mass at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com . Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City, and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the Central City United Methodist Church., PETERSON VELNA M. (nee Compton), on August 26, 2008, age 84, of Cherry Hill, wife of the late Gilbert T. Survived by a daughter, Carolyn A. Peterson, of Cherry Hill; a son, Allen T. Peterson (Cindy), of San Diego CA; 2 grandchildren, Rebecca and Adam and a brother, Albert Compton, of Columbia TN. Mrs. Peterson's family will receive friends, Friday, after 10 A.M., at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 601 N. Kings Hwy., Cherry Hill NJ 08034. Services will follow at 11 A.M. and friends are invited to her Viewing in church Friday after 9 A.M. followed by her Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Our Lady of Ransom Church, 6700 Roosevelt Blvd. (between. Knorr and Unhruh Sts.). Home. You may send flowers and condolences at www.burtonfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits John W. Pollins III, of Greensburg, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at his home. John was born in Greensburg, Feb. 19, 1940, the son of the late John W. Pollins Jr. and Lydia Jane Ramsey Pollins. John leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Susan Elizabeth Laansma Pollins; three children, John W. Pollins IV and wife Heather Humphrey Pollins, Suzanne Louise MacLennan and husband Andrew George, and Christina Elise Shackelford and husband James Todd; and grandchildren, Kayla Anne and Megan Parry MacLennan, Ella-Mae… POSTUS ALBERT M., age 87, of Media, PA. On Aug. 24, 2008. Husband of the late Marie (nee Aylmer), father of Kathleen McAndrews (James) of Clinton Twp., MI, Marie J. Postus of Chadds Ford, PA, Suzanne J. Lacroix of Linwood, NJ; Jacquelyn P. Aman (Charles) of Upper Providence, PA; A. Michael Postus (Mary) of Springfield, PA. and Christopher Postus of Deptford, NJ. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass Fri. 11 A.M. at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 N. Providence Rd., Media,… and friends are invited to viewing Fri. 10 A.M. LAMBIE FUNERAL HOME, 8000 Rowland Ave. (at Rhawn St.) Religious Services 11 A.M. received from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson, where vigil for the deceased will be held at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Xavier Church, the Rev. George M. Gulash. Committal, church cemetery. Military graveside rite by Cresson American Legion, Sankertown V.F.W. and other local veteran organizations., will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and until a 10:30 a.m. Friday blessing service in the DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, 136 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown. Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Therese De Lisieux Parish, Uniontown, with the Rev. Kenneth G. Zaccagnini, Vf., as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. St. Macrina Cemetery. and friends are invited to Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Thurs. Aug. 28, 2008. Viewing 9 A.M. at St. Rita R.C. Church, 1164 S. Broad St. Prisant, Berthe P. , PRISANT BERTHE P., On Tuesday, August 26, 2008; Beloved wife of the late Albert L. Zimmer and Myron I. Prisant. Step-mother of Millard Prisant of NY. Sister of the late Albert Perrin. Also survived by beloved nieces Nanci Perrin and Goldye Perrin Donner, one great-niece and two great-nephews. Services at Rodef Shalom Temple, 4905 Fifth Avenue (at Morewood) on Friday at 12 Noon. Visitation one hour prior to services (11 AM - 12 Noon). Interment West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom… were held from the Cromwell-Immordino Memorial Home, Hopewell, N.J., with a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Alphonsus Church, Hopewell, N.J. Interment was held in Highland Cemetery, Hopewell, N.J. RECKLESS J. LYNDEN "LINDY" age 86; a resident of Rockledge for many years before retiring to Brittany Pointe Estates in Lansdale; beloved husband of Ilse (nee Bauerle); loving father of Gege Cahoon (John) and devoted grandfather of John N. Cahoon (Anna). Graveside services in Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, will be private. Reiger, Rosemary L. , REIGER ROSEMARY L., received Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 &7-9 PM at the SZAFRANSKI - EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Aloysius Church on Thursday at 10 am. If desired, contributions may be made to St. Aloysius Church, 3614 Mt. Troy Rd. Pgh, PA 15212., Reinerth, Gayle E. "GG" (Owston) Reinerth, Gayle E. "GG" (Owston) , REINERTH GAYLE E. "GG" (OWSTON), received Thursday, 2-9PM in WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333), where a service will be held Friday, 11AM. Family suggests memorials to 8th Avenue Place Ministry, 101 East Eighth Ave, Homestead, PA 15120, Reverend Edward J. » Full Story : graveside, 2 p.m. today, August 27, 2008 in the Cedar Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Airport Road, Allentown. Arrangements entrusted to the Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Online condolences may be made at: www.longfuneralhome.com . Pauline Rishkofski, 81, of Blytheburn, Mountain Top, passed away Monday evening at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was born in Nanticoke, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Tronsue Olshefski. She attended Nanticoke schools and was a member of St. Stanislaus Church, Nanticoke. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by brothers Frank Olshefski Jr. and John Olshefski; and by sisters Florence Grabowski and Mary Rynkiewicz. Presently surviving is her husband, Henry J.; son Henry J. Jr.,… Robert S. Breon, Sr., 81, of Antes Fort, passed away Monday, August 25, 2008 in Manor Care. He was born February 28, 1927 in Antes Fort, the son of Harry S. » Full Story Rodney M. “String†Gentzel, 51, of 1600 Bull Run Road, Loganton, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Lock Haven Hospital. » Full Story Rose, Verna G. , ROSE VERNA G., are welcome at 2630 W. Liberty Ave. Friday from 2-4pm and 7- 9 pm. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday at 10:30am at Bower Hill Community Church. Interment Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com, Roth, Steven R. , ROTH STEVEN R., Age 48, of Dacula, GA, formerly of Pittsburgh, on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Beloved husband of Marie; dear father of Stephanie, Jason and Taylor Roth; grandfather of Brandon, Zoe and Sebastian Roth; also survived by his parents, Marge and Chris Roth and brother of Bonnie, Sandy and Chris Roth. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Service Thursday 10:30 am at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. www.slaterfamilyservice.com, ROTH ?Thomas R., 61, formerly of Johnstown, peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at the home of his daughter, Robbin. He was born on Jan. 30, 1947, in Johnstown to the late James Madigan and Elizabeth Martin. Tom was the former owner of T and L Auto Sales of Johnstown. He was a member St. Patrick Catholic Church, Johnstown, and he enjoyed playing poker and antique cars. Surviving are two daughters, Robbin Roth, and her husband, Mark Reese, with whom he lived in Harrisburg,… Rydzeski, Matthew J. , RYDZESKI MATTHEW J., , 777 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 200, Pgh., PA 15235., and friends are invited to his Viewing and Funeral on Friday Aug. 29th 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. Sary Chhim, 64, of Lancaster, PA and formerly of Cambodia, died on Friday, August 22, 2008 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Home 65 South Lake St. North East on Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 and are invited to attend Prayer services on Thursday at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gregory Church at 10:30. Interment St. Gregory Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Gregory School Annual Fund 140 West Main St. North East, PA 16428. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. Arlene B. (Pratt) Schultz, 83, of Slickville, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008. She was born Aug. 13, 1925, in New Alexandria to the late Howard and Nora (Steele) Pratt and also was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy A. Schultz; daughter Leanna Curtis, son Glenn Pratt, grandsons Jeffrey Schultz and Jimmy Weimer, brothers Charles, Samuel, Howard Eugene and Lysle Pratt and sisters Theora Stanko and Thelma Seice. Arlene previously worked at Murray Manor, Murrysville, and loved doing puzzles. She is survived by… and friends are invited to her Viewing Thurs. 9 A.M. WACKERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 8060 Verree Rd., Fox Chase followed by Prayer Service 11 A.M. Self, J. P. , SELF J. P., welcome at 2828 Washington Road, Peters Twp. 724-941-3211 on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm where service will be held Thursday at 11am. Entombment Forest Lawn Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Greater Pittsburgh, 100 W. Station Square, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Please add or view tributes at, www.beinhauer.com, welcome from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at BEINHAUERS, 2828 Washington Road, Peters Township, 724-941-3211, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh, 100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com . will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Gibbons Funeral Home, Ashville, where a vigil service will be held Friday afternoon and a K of C service will be held at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Juvenile Diabetes Association, Convention Tower, Suite 1000, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 or Multiple Sclerosis Society, Allegheny District Chapter, P.O. Box 2878, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15230-2878 in Russ?memory., Martin M. Shambeda Martin M. Shambeda, 86, of Hummelstown died Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in the Harrisburg Hospital. Born November 12, 1921 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary (Sketneck) Shambeda. He retired from Bethlehem Steel and was formerly a hairdresser. He was a member of the Hummelstown V.F.W. #1687; a U. S. Marine Corps Veteran of World War II and the widower of Janice Shambeda. Surviving are his son, Steven M. Shambeda of Etters; step son, Todd Owen Dixon; brother, Joseph Shembeda… SHARMAN JAMES DAVID, on August 24, 2008, age 18, of Cherry Hill. Beloved son of Kathleen Sharman of Haddon Twp. and John Sharman of Cherry Hill; adored brother of Katherine "Kitty" Sharman, Stacey L. Sharman (William Waldron), Kristin K. Long (Scott) and Michael Andrew Sharman (Anwyn M.); and grandson of Jane Ellen and Alfred J. McNerney and Wynema C. and the late David C. Sharman. Also survived by 6 aunts and uncles, Patricia A. Mann, Lynda S. Sharman, Alice Kathleen Salamone, James Michael… SHIFMAN RITA, on August 26, 2008, Rita Shifman (nee Shames); loving wife of late Victor Shifman; awesome mother of Andee Shifman of Baltimore,MD., Harry and Gretta Shifman of New York, Cindy and Allen Schiff of Pikesville,MD.; loving sister of Phil and Samuel Shames both of Phila.,PA. and the late Hilda Voelume; dynamic grandmother of Eric, Michael, Jordan, Raven and Blitzie Schiff and Galen Brady. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900… Shoemaker, George V. (Papoutsis) George V. Shoemaker (Papoutsis) George V. Shoemaker (Papoutsis), fell asleep in the Lord Monday, August 25, 2008. George was born in Neohorion, Nafpactias (Greece) in 1936. George arrived with his parents and siblings in the United States in 1951. He attended school in Waynesboro, PA and he went into the restaurant business with his brother Nick. Together they successfully operated the famous Texas Lunch and later, George opened the John Wallace Kitchen. George and his wife, Rhea, along with their two… Home, 315 N. Center St., Corry, Pa.. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits Sister Agnes Ganse, O.L.V.N., a resident of Victory Noll, Huntington, IN, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2008. She was born on Ma... and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 9 A.M., St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave., followed by her Funeral Mass 10 A.M. SLEEK ?Clayton G. ?Jim,?85, Jerome, died Aug. 26, 2008, at Country Manor Personal Care Home. Born Dec. 12, 1922, in Hooversville, son of Homer and Amy (Ashbrook) Sleek. Preceded in death by parents; wife, the former Olive J. Bowlin; son, Gary; and sister, Janet Miller. Survived by children: Jimmy, married to the former Donna Kalp, Jones Mills; Gregg, married to the former Bonnie Miller, Jerome; Paul, married to the former Andrea Durham, Somerset; Homer, married to the former Beth Slope, Somerset; and Carol,… will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the GAUT-BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2072 Route 130, Pleasant Unity, at which time a blessing service will be held with the Rev. Peter Augustine Pierjok, O.S.B., officiating. Visit www.gaut-bachafuneralhomeinc.com . In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family. Home, 5000 Wattsburg Road (corner of Pine Ave. and East Gore Road, 1-90 Exit 29). A prayer service will be held there Friday at 9:15 a.m. followed at 10:00 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial at Mt. Calvary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Erie Vision & Blindness Resources, 2402 Cherry St., Erie, PA 16508. To send condolences, visit www.icgerie.com . Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. Rose Marie Stampfle, 77, of Shaler Township, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, in St. Barnabas Nursing Center, Richland Township. She was born Aug. 10, 1931, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of William J. and Rosealia M. (Leagle) Schmitt. She was a homemaker and a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Millvale, the Teutonia Club and the women's chorus, the Teutonia Damenchor of the North Side. She and her husband were longtime, active members of the club. Survivors include her daughter, Katherine R. (George) Jankovich,… Stampfle, Rose Marie (Schmitt) Stampfle, Rose Marie (Schmitt) , STAMPFLE ROSE MARIE (SCHMITT), received Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 6-8pm at KYPER FUNERAL HOME, 2702 Mt. Royal Blvd. at Mt. Royal Cemetery, Glenshaw. Funeral Prayer Friday morning at 9:15am followed by Funeral Service in Christ Lutheran Church, Millvale at 10am. Interment Allegheny County Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 917 Evergreen Ave., Pgh., PA 15209., will be received at First United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday by Rev. Dr. Paul B. Morris. Inurnment, South Fork Cemetery. Arrangements by Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork., Ethel M. (Fiser) Stehle, 94, passed away Monday, Aug. 25, 2008. Loving wife of the late Joseph P.; mother of Janet (Robert) Imhof, of Gibsonia; grandmother of Mark R. (Johanna), of Miami, Fla., and Brent A. Imhof, of Cusco, Peru. She was preceded in death by siblings, Harry, Walter, Mildred and Robert. Prior to moving to the North Hills area, she resided in Hazelwood. She had a love for flowers and plants and along with her mother, they co-founded the Berkley Hills Garden Club. She was a lifelong member of… Stehle, Ethel M. (Fiser) , STEHLE ETHEL M. (FISER), Age 94, passed away August 25, 2008. Loving wife of the late Joseph P.; mother of Janet (Robert) Imhof of Gibsonia; grandmother of Mark R. (Johanna) of Miami, FL, Brent A. Imhof of Cusco, Peru. Preceded in death by siblings Harry, Walter, Mildred and Robert. Prior to moving to the North Hills area she resided in Hazelwood. She had a love for flowers and plants and with her mother they co-founded the Berkley Hills Garden Club. Was a life long member of the… Stevenson III, Vanderlee , STEVENSON VANDERLEE III, Of East Liberty, unexpectedly on August 24, 2008. Beloved son of Robyn Davis and Vanderlee Stevenson, Jr.; father of Vanque L. Stevenson and Vanderlee Stevenson IV; brother of Von E., Season L., Viktor L., Vinney R.; also five other siblings; grandson of Leon "Pete" Smith and Joanne Smith; also a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation SPRIGGS &WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 720 N. Lang Ave. E.E. Thursday… STUTZMAN ?Ralph W., 76, of Friedens, died Aug. 25, 2008, at home. Born May 30, 1932, in Stonycreek Township, son of Walter and Sadie (Trent) Stutzman. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Harold and Merle Stutzman; sisters, Mae Walker, Luella Duppstadt and Bernice Lepczyk. Survived by his wife of 56 years, the former Kathleen ?Kate?Walker; children, Michael R., married to the former Barbara Miller; and Barbara, married to Daniel Halverson, all of Friedens; grandchildren, Suzy, married to William Housley;… : 7 p.m. today, Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth. Call 6 p.m. until time of services today. Burial is private. SWAIN ?Jack, 80, formerly of Conemaugh, died Aug. 24, 2008. He was the son of the late Mary Baldwin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna G. (Frye) Swain. He is survived by three sons, Jack Edward Swain, Jack ?Chief?Swain and Daniel J. Swain; three daughters, Karen, Robin and Shirley H. Lopes; and many grandchildren. My hero of life, who fought a hard battle with Alzheimers and Parkinson?s Disease for a long time, will be deeply missed. He was retired from Welch?s Food of West Field, N.Y., as a… Donald J. Swanger Donald J. Swanger, 81, of Camp Hill, died August 25, 2008 at Golden Living Center. Born August 28, 1926 in Yeagerstown, PA, he was the son of the late William and Sara Swanger. In addition to his parents, wife, Virginia Swanger preceded him in death. Donald is survived by a son, Gary and wife, Pam Swanger; daughter, Pamela and husband, David Snow; grandson, Timothy Swanger; granddaughter, Erin Snow; and great grandson, Joseph Donald Snow. He was active in the Senior Center of Mechanicsburg… and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Friday, 9 A.M., from LOGAN FUNERAL HOME, 57 S. EAGLE ROAD, HAVERTOWN PA 19083. Funeral Mass, 10 A.M., St. Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall PA 19008. Rose (Dauria) Taylor, 97, of Upper St. Clair, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. Wife of the late Theodore J.; mother of Nancy Oberholzer and Kathleen (Dave) Foley; also survived by her sister, Helen Meister; brother, John (Peg) Dauria; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at FREYVOGEL-SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 112 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park, opposite Macy's South Hills Village. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Louise de… Taylor, Rose (Dauria) , TAYLOR ROSE (DAURIA), Age 97, of Upper St. Clair, on Saturday, August 23, 2008; wife of the late Theodore J.; mother of Nancy Oberholzer and Kathleen (Dave) Foley; also survived by her sister Helen Meister, brother John (Peg) Dauria, 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 &7-9 pm FREYVOGEL - SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 112 Fort Couch Rd., Bethel Park (opp. Macy's, South Hills Village). Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Thursday St. Louise de… will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Shaler, where a service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Burial in Mt. Royal Cemetery, Shaler. Tenerovich, Edith M. (Meier) , TENEROVICH EDITH M. (MEIER), will be received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD 1500 Mount Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw. Where a funeral service will be held Friday 10:30 a.m., Theresa Dougherty, 'epitome' of a mom THE FOUNDATION of the life of Mary Theresa Dougherty was built of two sturdy elements - faith and family. Proud to be an Irish Catholic, proud of her church and proud of her family, Theresa died Friday, the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven. THOMAS ADA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. A Viewing will be held Friday, August 29, 2008, from 9 to 10:30 A.M., with the Service to follow at Greater Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 1117 W. Lehigh Ave., Phila. PA. are welcome from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Robert Bellarmine Church with the Rev. John Brennan officiating. Interment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Thomas, Agnes L. Runge , THOMAS AGNES L. RUNGE, are welcome from 1-4 and 6-9, Thursday, August 28 at the GILBERT FUNERALHOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St. Robert Bellarmine Church on Friday, August 29, 2008, at 10:00 am with Rev. John Brennan, officiating. Interment will follow at the Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills., will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the GAUT-BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2072 Route 130, Pleasant Unity, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. David J. Ackerman officiating. Interment will follow in Hillview Cemetery, Hempfield Township. www.gaut-bachafuneralhomeinc.com . and friends are invited to his Viewing and Funeral, Friday 8:30 A.M. from THE ROGERS FUNERAL HOME, 1426-30 S. 3rd St., Phila.; followed by his Funeral Mass, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 9:30 A.M. Vento, Dorothy H. (Duch) , VENTO DOROTHY H. (DUCH), received in the WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral prayers Friday 9:30AM, Mass of Christian Burial in St. Susanna Church 10AM., ., Leo Vogen , 54, of Church Street, Hanover Township, died Monday at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley., Carl Zaykoski , 69, of Fairview Drive, Nanticoke, passed away Tuesday in the Hospice Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home Inc., Nanticoke. received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home, Portage, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Chaplain Richard Yates officiating. Entombment, Forest Lawn Mausoleum., Home 65 South Lake St. North East on Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend funeral services on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Officiating Rev. Dr. Mark Hecht, Interment North East Cemetery. Memorials may be Erie Veterans Affairs Medical Center 135 East 38th St., Erie PA 16504 Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits and friends invited to Viewing Thursday eve 7 to 9 P.M., Friday 9 A.M., followed by Funeral Service 10 A.M., at THE KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave. (cor. of Livezey) Henry N. Wenger Henry N. Wenger, 89, husband of Louise Rice Wenger of Willow Valley and formerly Quarryville, entered into rest on Sunday, August 24, 2008. Born in Lebanon County, he was a son of the late Levi M. and Emma Brown Wenger. Henry graduated from Fredericksburg High School and received a B.S. degree from Penn State. He taught vocational agriculture in Northumberland County and Lebanon County. He later went into the insurance business, starting the Henry Wenger Agency in Quarryville and received… : The date and time for a celebration of Ruths life will be announced later. Arrangements by the Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden St., Bethlehem. Susan Gurka Wislocki, 89, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at The Patriot in Somerset, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 26, 1918, in Mt. Pleasant Township, a daughter of the late Frank and Rose Gurka. Susan worked during World War II as an inspector at the former Walworth Valve Co., South Greensburg, and later retired from the former Southwest Bank in Greensburg. She was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Church in Jeannette and a life member of the A&B Club… will be received from 5 p.m. until time of memorial service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork, by Father Chuck Bridges., : Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 30, at Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 1418 Main St., Hellertown. Online condolences may be sent to www.falkfuneralhomes.com . YINGLING ?Barbara J. (Lewis), 57, of Nanty Glo, passed away Aug. 24, 2008, at home. Born Dec. 6, 1950, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by father, James Lewis; husband, James Yingling; brothers, Ron, James, Pete and Joe. Survived by mother, Helen (Kowalczyk) Lewis; fiance, Thomas J. Augustine; sons, Jimbo (Tracy) and Michael (Lori); grandchildren, Brysti, Gunner, Zoe and Riley, all of Nanty Glo. Also survived by sisters, Betty Fatula, Nanty Glo; Dorothy White and Melma Maines, both of Johnstown; and numerous… Yoder, Thomas Olen , YODER THOMAS OLEN, Has passed away at the age of 79 in Bridgeville, PA where he had been living in the Country Meadows Nursing home. He was born December 19, 1929, a son of Floyd and Miriam Yoder of Robinson Township formerly of Carnegie, PA. He graduated from Carnegie High School and Carnegie Mellon University where he received a degree in Civil Engineering. Tom served two years in the US Army and spent most of his life in the Pittsburgh area working as an engineer and a registered… Leon J. Zeigler Leon J. Zeigler, 87, of Camp Hill, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Manor Care, Camp Hill. Born November 6, 1920 in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Josiah and Miriam Enck Zeigler. He was a graduate of Carlisle High School; retired from Lincoln Engineering, where he was top salesman in the country for three years; and was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of 29th Street United Methodist Church, Harrisburg; American Legion, Mechanicsburg; Mechanicsburg Men's… ZERFOSS ?L. Emogene, 72, Coleman Station Road, Friedens, died Aug. 26, 2008, at The Patriot. Born May 8, 1936, in Somerset, daughter of Harold and Lula (Stahl) Fisher. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Fred D.; sisters, Emily Fisher and Goldie Shaffer; and two infant brothers, Samuel and Wilbur. Survived by son, David, Friedens, and his friend, Denice. Sister of Richard Fisher, married to the former Janet Darr, Somerset; Nora Close, Somerset; James Fisher, married to the former Nancy Ream, Jennerstown;… Emile D. van Goidtsnoven, Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Emile D. van Goidtsnoven, Sr. 74, a resident of Camp Hill, PA, passed away August 25, 2008 while visiting his family. Mr. van Goidtsnoven was born January 23, 1934 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Emile and Hunter van Goidtsnoven. Left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Dan van Goidtsnoven and fiancee', Sue Tanea, Anthony van Goidtsnoven and fiancee', Carolyn Phillips, all of Virginia Beach; a daughter,… |
| | Obituary: Carl G. Butler / Butler County government official known for work ethic Carl G. Butler, the Butler County director of facilities who was known for friendliness and his work ethic, died Sunday at UPMC Presbyterian from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. ... |
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