Graczyk, Irene L. , GRACZYK IRENE L., received Thursday 1-9pm at HOWARD A. FARNSWORTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 425 Brownsville Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Funeral Service on Friday at 11am at the Funeral Home., Gravenstreter, Susan J. , GRAVENSTRETER SUSAN J., received Friday 2-4 &6-8 at PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday 10 AM at St. Germaine Church. In lieu of flowers family request memorial to Girl Scouts of Western PA 606 Liberty Ave. Pgh., PA 15222, www.henneyfuneralhome.com, Robert E. Griswold Robert Edward Griswold, 76, of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, died September 11, 2008, at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, New Hampshire. He was born May 27, 1932. He received his Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and taught chemistry at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA, before becoming a clinical chemist at Polyclinic Medical Center in Harrisburg. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Laura Maverick Griswold; his son, William Maverick Griswold; his daughter, Ann… Gunther Charles Holpp, 84, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008, at Willow Valley Arbor View. Born May 1, 1924, ... will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Leibensperger Funeral Homes Inc., Hamburg (off street parking in rear), with Pastor Lawrence E. Richard officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park. A viewing will be Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home with Rebekah lodge services at 8 p.m. Hageman Jr., George William "Sonny" , HAGEMAN GEORGE WILLIAM, JR. "SONNY", will be recieved at the RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 328 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 on Friday from 10 to 11am where a service will be held at 11am. Mr. Hageman was a 1951 graduate of the Western Pa. School for the Deaf and a 30 year employee of Stouffers Restaurant., Halagich, Doris E. (Cameron) , HALAGICH DORIS E. (CAMERON), may call Thurs. 2-4 and 6-8 pm at O'BRIEN'S, 3724 California at Cooper Aves. N.S. Funeral Mass in Risen Lord Church Fri., 10 am., , friends and residents of Gloria Dei Estates are invited to his Viewing Friday 9 A.M., and Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at Holy , West Reading.He was the husband of Joanne E. (Neely) Harwick. Born in Lehigh County, he was a son of the late William and Charlotte (Weinhold) Harwick. He was employed by several local factories until retiring. He was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, where he was a eucharistic minister and altar server. He was also a member of the altar and rosary society and the Legion of Mary. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He is also survived by a sister, Jacqueline Meitzler. A Mass of… and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass, 10:30 A.M. Friday Sept. 19th at the Cathedral Bacilica of SS. Peter and Paul (main Church), 18th and The Parkway, Viewing will be held in Church from 9 to 10:15 A.M. and friends invited to greet his family in Assumption BVM Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville PA 19053, at 9:30 A.M. Service to begin at 10:30 A.M. Henry H. Martin, 77, of 1394 Hammon Ave., Ephrata, died Monday, September 15, 2008 at Lancaster General Hospital. : private. Arrangements by Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown. Bernice E. Higley The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want Bernice E. Higley, 95, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008, at her home. She was born August 7, 1913, in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late John and Fannie Altland. Bernice was a former employee of the Patriot News Co. in the 1930's and early 1940's and thereafter was a housewife. She also served as a Democratic Judge of Elections in Susquehanna Twp., Dauphin County. Bernice is survived by one son, Ronald M. Higley of… HOLCOMB EDWARD E. HOLCOMB, 93, of Kennett Square and formerly of Oreland, died September 13, 2008. Widower of Doris. Survived by sons, David, Brian, Jeffrey; grandchildren, Lisa Corsetti, Lindsay Rehm, Tracy Holcomb, and Jennifer Marks; great-grandchildren, Hunter Cardiff Rehm and Lukas Oscar Rehm; and sister, Alice Evans (Jack). A private family ceremony will be held in Plains PA. Arr. by FOUNDS F. H., Holpp SC, Sister Rose Clare , HOLPP SISTER ROSE CLARE, SC, received Wednesday and Thursday, Caritas Christi, 2-7 p.m., 459 Mt. Thor Road, Greensburg, PA. Funeral Mass Thursday 7:00 p.m., Chapel of the Assumption, Caritas Christi. Burial Sisters' Cemetery, Seton Hill, Greensburg, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Charity, De Paul Center, 463 Mt. Thor Road, Greensburg, PA 15601., will be received from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in Caritas Christi, 459 Mt. Thor Road, Greensburg. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of the Assumption, Caritas Christi. Burial in Sisters' Cemetery, Seton Hill, Greensburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Charity, DePaul Center, 463 Mt. Thor Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. HOMER JOAN H. "ANN" (nee Hepburn), on Sept. 15, 2008, of Lafayette Hill. Wife of the late Robert S.P. Homer; mother of Robert L. (Gale) and David H. Homer (Pam); 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. sister of Lewis Hepburn. Funeral Service Thursday, Sept. 18th, 10 A.M., at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Lafayette Hill. Viewing 9 to 10 a.M. at Church. HOOVER GERALDINE D. (nee Willetts), age 87 years died peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2008. She was the devoted wife of the late John R. Hoover for 48 years. She was born in Turtle Creek PA, to Thomas and Nina (nee Coddington) Willetts on January 22, 1921. She grew up in Western PA, Maryland and W. Virginia. She attended Fort Hill High School in Cumberland MD. Upon graduation, she moved to Baltimore MD, and worked for the Bendix Radio Corp., where she met her husband. They married on July 22, 1948, and… Howland, Eulah (Smith) , HOWLAND EULAH (SMITH), Age 81, of Sherwood Oaks Retirement Center, on Sat. Sept. 13, 2008. Wife of the late Bernard Union Howland, M.D., Mother of Henry Richard Howland of Pittsburgh; preceeded in death by her parents Dempsey Franklin Smith, M.D., and Joie Faulkner Smith and sisters Opal and Edna Smith. A memorial service will be held at later date in Portsmouth, OH. Arrangements entrusted to H. SAMSON, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp. 412-621-2800., Hughes, John Kirk , HUGHES JOHN KIRK, Of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on September 14, 2008 at the age of 95 after a short illness. Kirk was a graduate of Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA. He devoted over 40 years of his life to the profession of optometry, a business started by his father, John Hughes, in 1908. John Hughes Associates recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Before retiring to Florida in 1978, Kirk was a well respected business man and an active Rotarian.… Imam W.D. Mohammed, who rejected the black separatist teachings of his father, Nation of Islam founder Elijah Muhammad, and led thousands of followers to mainstream Sunni Islam, died yesterday near Chicago. and friends invited to her Viewing Friday, 9:30 to 10:15 A.M., in St. Cecilia Church, 535 Rhawn St. Funeral Mass, 10:30 A.M. Jackson, Ruth I. , JACKSON RUTH I., received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at MAURICE L. KNEE, LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Rd. (across from S&T Bank) Plum. Services for family and friends on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at Unity Church. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment Plum Creek Cemetery., JANSURE ?Raymond, 87, Hastings, died Sept. 13, 2008, at Bon Secours Hospital, Altoona. All services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Easly Funeral Home, Hastings., . Irwin Funeral Home, Spring Grove, is cordinating the arrangements. Thomas was born on March 30, 1932, in Alum Bank, Bedford County, son of the late Walter W. and Margaret M. (Reed) Jones. Mr. Jones was a retired truck driver. Tom was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and served with the 40th Infantry Division. He was a member of Faith United Church of Christ in York. He was a member of the VFW Post 4440 in Schellsburg. He graduated with the Bedford High School Class of 1950. Tom was a… Joseph H. Aument, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center. Kathleen Bowes Smith passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Landis Homes, where she had resided for 2-1/2 years. She... will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Hope Community Church, 31 Lobachsville Road, Fleetwood, with the Rev. Gary Blosser officiating. Burial will be in Topton Union Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Topton. Online condolences may be recorded at www.ludwickfh.com. Home, 315 N. Center Street, Corry, PA. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. welcome from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC. (MONROEVILLE/PLUM CHAPEL), corner of Route 48 North and Beatty Road, Monroeville, 412-856-4747. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Muslim Community Service of Greater Pittsburgh MCCGD, 233 Seaman Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146. Interment will follow in Homewood Cemetery. Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute, 100 Barber Place, Erie, PA 16507 or to a Charity of One’s Choice. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits Lillian C. Klauss, 74, of Gibsonia, West Deer Township, formerly of Shaler Township, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, in the comfort of her home. She was born Dec. 11, 1933, in Rochester, daughter of the late Camillo and Mary (Fausti) Polzot. Beloved wife for 52 years of Paul R. Klauss, whom she married April 21, 1956; loving mother of Paula K. Smith, of Gibsonia, Kristen L. (Dan) Klingenberg, of Gibsonia, and Karen K. (Steve) Harris, of Virginia; sister of Don Polzot, of Conway; proud grandmother of Randy… Klauss, Lillian C. (Polzot) , KLAUSS LILLIAN C. (POLZOT), welcome Thurs. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Heckert Rd, Bakerstown, Richland Twp. Funeral Mass Thurs. at 12:00 p.m. in St. Victor Church. Donations to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245. www.schellhaasfh.com., received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Easly Funeral Home, Hastings. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Hastings. Interment, church cemetery., Kniess, Carol V. (Wuycheck) , KNIESS CAROL V. (WUYCHECK), welcome Wed. 2-4 &7-9 in the SOLLON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 30 E. College St., Canonsburg, 724-746-1000 where funeral service will be held Thurs. 11am. Family requests memorials to the American Parkinson Disease Assoc., 490 E. North Ave., Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15212., Koller, John A. , KOLLER JOHN A., received Wednesday 2-4 &7-9 at PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park where funeral services will be held Thursday 10 AM. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Moon Twp. In lieu of flowers family requests memorial to Habitat for Humanity 121 Habitat St. Americus, GA 31709-3498 or www.habitatforhumanity.com., www.henneyfuneralhome.com, will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 N. First St., Jeannette. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Armstrong officiating. Entombment with military rites accorded by the Jeannette Combined Veterans will follow in Twin Valley Mausoleum, Delmont. The Jeannette Combined Veterans will hold services at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. To send online condolences, visit… and friends are invited to call Saturday 10 - 11 A.M. St. Dominic Church, 8500 Frankford Ave., Funeral Mass Saturday 11 A.M. Kosinski, Dorothy Jean McCann "Doji" , KOSINSKI DOROTHY JEAN McCANN "DOJI", 57, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away September 10, 2008. Born March 10, 1951 she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy McCann. Doji will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who devoted much of herself to the care of her family and children. She earned a Bachelor's Degree of Child Development from Pennsylvania State University. Survivors include six children, Michael Kosinski, Autumn… Kourkoulis, Nick K. , KOURKOULIS NICK K., Age 78, of Duquesne Heights, on Sun., Sept. 14, 2008. He is survived by his children: Theodora Scassera, Myra Kourkoulis and Charles Kourkoulis; four grandchildren: Nicole, Karmin, Alexandra &Nicholas; his friend, Dorothy Ignelzi &her children, Carl &Maria Spanos. Private Services by WM. SLATER &SONS, INC. Mt. Washington, 412-381-3345., www.slaterfamilyservice.com, will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the JOHN V. GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 228 North 2nd St., Jeannette. The Sacred Heart Rosary Altar Society will pray the Rosary at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Sacred Heart Church with Father John M. Foriska as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hempfield Township. will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at SPERLING FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, 123 North Ave., Millvale. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in Holy Spirit Parish. www.sperlingfuneral.com . Kuntz, Lillian "Dolly" , KUNTZ LILLIAN "DOLLY", will be received on Thursday 2-4 &6-8 PM at SPERLING FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES, 123 Noble Ave., Millvale. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Holy Spirit Parish, Millvale, Friday at 10AM, www.sperlingfuneral.com, Home 701 East Avenue Erie Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. where a prayer service will be conducted Thursday morning at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christina Burial at St. Ann Church at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2008 at Out Door Country Club, 1157 Detwiler Drive, York. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York is in charge of arrangements. Born June 2, 1926 in Shippensburg, a daughter to the late John A. Shaeffer, Sr. and the late Mary (Mellott) Shaeffer; she managed the Christian Science Reading Room and had previously worked for PA Department of Motor Vehicles. Evelyn would also spend countless "hand-on" hours overseeing the daily… received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME OF CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Road, 724-772-8800. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Ferdinand Church. Contributions may be made to St. Ferdinand Church's Building Fund. Langol Jr., George , LANGOL DR. GEORGE, JR., will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4101, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227, Wednesday from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angels Church, Hays at 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Children's Institute, 1405 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Please send condolences to… Robert E. Latsha, Sr. Robert Eugene (Bob) Latsha, Sr., 68, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2008 at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Harrisburg on January 1, 1940, a son of Ernest E. Latsha and the late Steena L. (Hepner) Latsha. Bob was the Vice-President of Ernest E. Latsha, Inc., for 40 years until his retirement in 2001. He served in the U.S. Army Engineer Corps from 1957 and was honorably discharged in 1965. Bob was an active member of the American Legion Post #1001;… 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, in the Schantz Funeral Home Inc., 250 Main St., Emmaus followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Anns Catholic Church, 415 South 6th St., Emmaus. Viewing Friday 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 to 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com . : Come celebrate 87 teaching years 8:30-10 a.m. Thursday, at Daley Life Celebration Studio, 1518 Kings Hwy., Swedesboro, N.J. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. St. Margarets Church, Woodbury Hts., N.J. Burial in Eglington Cemetery. Letzkus, Elizabeth E. "Bid" , LETZKUS ELIZABETH E. "BID", On Monday, September 15, 2008, Elizabeth "Bid", 86, of Mt. Oliver. Loving sister of Thomas Letzkus; dear aunt of Timothy Letzkus. There will be no viewing. If desired, memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Assn. Arrangements by the HOWARD A. FARNSWORTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-381-3337, Linke Jr., Arthur William , LINKE ARTHUR WILLIAM, JR., Age 63, on Sunday, September 14, 2008, of Spring Garden. Husband of the late Barbara Ann Linke; loving father of Barbara (Daniel) Ruslen, Debra Wieloch, Conrad (Noreen) Wieloch, Jr., Thomas Wieloch, Donna (Ronnie Weber), Clara (Deric) Fenk and Patricia (Michael Thiel) Sauter; grandfather of Lynne (Joe) Truong, Robert (Leiane) Juskowich, Alycia Siters, Shawna Wieloch, Conrad III (Sara), Dana (Ben) Siters, Jeramey Wieloch, Joseph Heastings III, George… Linke, Walter A. , LINKE WALTER A., received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at MAURICE L. KNEE, LTD FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Rd. (Across from S&T Bank) Plum. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 12 o'clock. St. John the Baptist Church. Interment with military honors at Plum Creek Cemetery., : A memorial service will take place at noon Saturday, September 20 in St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, 835 Third Street, Whitehall, with the Rev. Martha Sipe officiating. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville. Mass will take place on Friday, September 19 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 7275 Ashworth Rd. in West Des Moines, with a luncheon to follow in the parish hall of the church. Memorial donations may be made to Connection CafĂ©, serving the hungry and homeless downtown Des Moines, to the attention of Rob Hoover, 606 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits MARTHA DOLORES Smith was a woman of many talents, among which was the ability to do a mean bop. "She would be the first one up to dance," said her daughter Olivia Randolph-Lyons. "Dancing was part of her personality. She would dance wherever there was music. MAHLER ?Freda L., 92, of Wellsboro, formerly of Friedens, died Sept. 14, 2008, at Broad Acres Nursing Home, Wellsboro. Born Nov. 3, 1915, in Davidsville, the daughter of Ammon and Hettie (Kaufman) Wingard. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John; brothers, John, Paul and Orie Wingard; and sisters, Minnie Miller and Eva Wagner. Survived by children: Robert Mahler, Somerset; Caroline Mahler, Margate, Fla.; Larry Mahler, Brentwood, Tenn.; Linda Duppstadt, Tennessee; Katherine, married to Kim Metzgar,… Robert R. Malinoski Robert R. Malinoski of Camp Hill, passed away at Golden Living West on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. He was born in Ashland, PA on January 3, 1924, the son of the late John and Dee Pulaski Malinoski. He attended schools in Shamokin, PA, New York City (now the site of Lincoln Center) and special courses at the American University in Washington, DC. He entered the U.S. Army, assigned to the Army Air Corps, and was a trained radio operator on B29's and saw more than 30 combat missions in… Marchetti, Alice Rose , MARCHETTI ALICE ROSE, will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227, Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Homestead. Please send condolences to, WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM, Marcin, Philip Felix , MARCIN PHILIP FELIX, 94, of Washington, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008, in his residence at Hawthorne Woods. He was born November 12, 1913, in Shamokin, a son of Matthew and Frances Sharolis Marcin. Mr. Marcin was very mechanical and worked in the plastics industry for more than 40 years. He enjoyed gardening and growing pumpkins and gourds, and one of his favorite hobbies was making pet rocks for everyone he knew. Mr. Marcin was a member of St. David's Episcopal Church. His… Martini, Catherine M. , MARTINI CATHERINE M., On Monday, September 15, 2008, Catherine M., 90, of West Deer Twp. Beloved mother of William (Carmela) Martini, Tom and Michelle Chambers, John Chambers, Wilbert (Lynn) Chambers, Charles (Carole) Chambers and Angela (Dom) Juliano; 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; sister of Ernest Jordan. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at ADAM SIEMIANOWSKI FUNERAL HOME, Starr Rd., Russellton. Service Friday 10 am., Mazzocca, Pasquale A. , MAZZOCCA PASQUALE A., received Wednesday 1-9pm at GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall (A Selected Golden Rule Member). Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 12 noon in Holy Angels Church, Hays., georgeigreenfuneralhome.com, and friends are invited to a viewing Friday 9:30 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. at Blessed Virgin Mary Church, MacDade Blvd and Main St., Darby, PA 19023. and friends are invited to call Sat. 9 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031. McDermott, William T. , McDERMOTT WILLIAM T., 86, of West Deer Township, PA, died on Tues. Sept. 16, 2008 in Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA. William was a WWII veteran with the US Army. He is survived by his sons, Timothy (Carol) McDermott and Brian (Kathy) McDermott; sisters, Rosemary Martin of Moon Twp. PA and Aimee P. McDermott; brothers, Phil McDermott and George H. McDermott; also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores L. McDermott and his… Catharine McDonough, 97, Reading, passed away Sept. 12, 2008, of natural causes in Reading Hospital. Born in Shamokin, she was a daughter of the late William and Judith (Tobias) McDonough. She was employed more than 45 years as a legal secretary by Darlington Hoopes Attorneys, retiring in 1975. She was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Reading. Catharine's main interests were classical and chamber music and the opera. Surviving are a brother, William J. McDonough, Bowie Md.; his children:… Martin H. McGuffin Martin Hoelle McGuffin, 83, died peacefully at home on September 10, 2008. Martin, the son of James and Marie (Hoelle) McGuffin, was born and raised in Hagerstown, MD. Prior to graduating high school, he joined the Army Air Corps and fought in the China Burma India Campaign as a B-24 Ball Turret Gunner. He rose to the rank of Master Sergeant. Shortly after returning from World War II, his lifelong career in Trucking began at Accelerated Transport - Pony Express in Hagerstown. As a young… McKee, Elizabeth (Murphy) , McKEE ELIZABETH (MURPHY), Peacefully, on Saturday, September 13, 2008, in the presence of her daughter, she went home to be with the Lord at age 91 while a patient in the Heritage Shadyside Rehab Center. She was born on October 27, 1916, in Hopehull, AL. Daughter of the late James and Simphronia Poole Murphy; beloved wife of the late Nelson McKee Sr.; mother of Sarah L. McKinney and the late Nelson McKee Jr.; sister of the late Georgia McCain Cobbin, Janie Murphy, Ada Cobbin,… and friends are invited to call on Thurs. eve. from 7 P.M. McFADDEN FUNERAL HOME, 7 Springfield Road, Aldan PA and on Fri. from 8:30 A.M. till Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Holy Spirit Church, Sharon Ave. and School St., Sharon Hill. will be private with the Rev. Norman E. Dresher officiating. Contributions may be made to Frieden's Lutheran Church, 9727 Red Road, Stony Run, PA 19529. Arrangements by Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown. Online condolences may be recorded at www.ludwickfh.com. Mecklenburg, Barbara G. , MECKLENBURG BARBARA G., ., September 13, 2008 Henry Medina, 66, of Loxahatchee, Fla., formerly of Mahanoy City and Locust Valley, died Saturday at home. Born in Havana, Cuba, July 27, 1942, he was a son of the late Enrique and Rosaria Cabra Medina. He attended school in Cuba. He became a United States citizen and served in the Army in the 1960s. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 40 years, Chris Mendinsky Medina, on Feb. 27, 2008. Surviving are a daughter, Erika Sauls, and her spouse, Louis; granddaughters, Shey- enne and… Mehalic, Margaret "Margie" (Dudash) , MEHALIC MARGARET (DUDASH) "MARGIE", are welcome on Wednesday 2-8pm at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen Street, McKees Rocks. Parastas Wednesday 7:00pm. Funeral Thursday 10:00am followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church at 10:30am., Concetta A. Mesich, 81, of Bovard, died on her birthday, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, under the care of Jeannette Hospice. She was born in 1927, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Falo DeMonte. Concetta was a great mother, an avid gardener, and a wonderful cook. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, George "Moose" Mesich; three sons, George A., Victor J. and Theodore C. Mesich; an infant daughter, Louise Mesich; five brothers; and a sister. She is… METZGER JANET ELIZABETH "BETTY" (nee Spear), on Sept. 7, 2008. age 93. of Newtown Square, formerly of West Chester. Wife of the late Donald R. Metzger, mother of Susan L. Heaver, Richard B. Metzger, Peter B. Metzger and Cynthia L. Ewing; also survived by her 4 grand-children and great grand-daughter. Memorial Service Mon. Sept. 29, 2008 1 P.M. in White Horse Village Auditorium, 535 Gradyville Rd., Newtown Square. : Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2008 in St. Peters Catholic Church, Fifth and Coplay streets, Coplay with the Rev. Msgr. William E. Handges as celebrant. Her viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the church foyer. Interment will follow in St. Peters Cemetery, Whitehall. Arrangements by the Gilbert Funeral Home. Miller, Dorothy A. , MILLER DOROTHY A., will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227, Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Albert the Great Church at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to, WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM, Irene E. Miller, 97, of Jeannette, peacefully departed this life on Sunday morning, Sept. 14, 2008. Irene was born July 14, 1911, a daughter of the late C.W. and Minnie Fox Miller. She was the sister of the late Agnes Amalong. She is survived by sister, Naomi Miller, of Santa Rosa, Calif.; and brother, Alfred Miller (LaVerne), of Jeannette. Aunt "Rene" was loved by nephews, Russell (Betsy) Amalong, of Phoenixville, Ronald Amalong, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Jeff Miller, of Pittsburgh; and… : A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September, 20, at St. Annes Catholic Church, 450 Washington Ave., Bethlehem,. Calling period will be held in the church from 9-10 AM. Arrangements Connell Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences www.connellfuneral.com . Miskovich, James H. , MISKOVICH JAMES H., 53, of Homestead, on September 14, 2008. Son of the late Julius and Margaret (Ferry) Miskovich; beloved brother of Rose (Michael) Moravec, Lorraine Wargo, Julius C. Miskovich and the late Jack Miskovich and Eileen Fetchkan. Former spouse of Mary Kurtz; also nieces and nephews. Blessing service at 2pm Friday followed by visitation from 2-4 &7-9pm in R.V. ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 315 East Tenth Ave., Homestead, PA., Home, 5000 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, corner of East Gore Rd. and Pine Ave., Thursday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and are invited to prayer services there on Friday morning at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Rosary Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Pulmonary Trust Fund, 3580 Peach St., # 103-B, Erie, PA 16508. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. and friends are invited to THE FUNERAL HOME OF JOHN STRETCH, E. Eagle and St. Denis Rds., Havertown , Friday, 7 to 9 P.M., Saturday, after 9:30 A.M., followed by Liturgy of the Word in the Funeral Home at 10:30 A.M. Jonna F. Moyer Jonna F. (Taft) Moyer, 45, of Camp Hill, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. Jonna was a graduate of the Newport High School and was employed by EDS of Camp Hill as a Business Analyst. She is survived by two daughters, Amanda Moyer and Randi Garcia; her mother, Joann Polaski; six sisters, Melanie Campbell, Tara Hostler, Dannielle Chekkel, Holly Heller, Liza Taft, and Erin Miller; one brother, Casey Taft; five in-laws, Gary Campbell, Terry Heller,… Mrazovich, Emil N. , MRAZOVICH EMIL N., On Tuesday, September 9, 2008, of Forest Hills. Beloved husband of 58 years to Barbara (Kovacic) Mrazovich. Loving father of Gary and his wife Chris of East Pittsburgh, Thomas of Forest Hills, Joanne Cosgrove and her husband Wayne of Churchill and Emil M. and his wife Sally of FL. Loving grandfather of Carly and Matthew Mrazovich and Kara and Kevin Cosgrove. Brother of Anne Piatek, Edward Maris and his wife Madonna and the late John Mrazovich. Brother-in-law of Alice… August 24, 2008 Lawrence J. Murphy, 93, of Water Street, Mahanoy Plane, passed away at Broad Mountain Nursing Home, Frackville, Aug. 24.? and friends are invited to gather Thursday, 9 A.M., St. John Cantius Church (Thompson St. and Orthodox Sts). Funeral Mass will begin 10 A.M. June 7, 1916 - Sept. 16, 2008Retired detective, chief of homicide Walter A. Nawoczenski, 92, Reading, passed away Sept. 16, 2008, in Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Mary (Mezyk) Nawoczenski, who died in February 2006. Walter A. Nawoczenski, the third of four children, was born in Reading, a son of the late John and Victoria Nawoczenski. He was a graduate of St. Mary's Catholic School and Reading Evening Standard High School. He attended Oklahoma State University and Michigan State University,… , friends and members of The Legion of Mary and Pro-Life are invited to his Viewing Sun. 7 - 9 P.M. and Mon. 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the family's home at 23 Nancy Circle in Reading PA 19606. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 A.M. at St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 4975 Boyertown Pike (Rte. 562) Reading PA 19606, phone 610-779-4090. and friends invited to attend her Viewing Friday, 9 A.M., St. Bernard Church, Cottage St. and Bleigh Ave., followed by her Funeral Mass, 10 A.M. Rite of Committal William Penn Cem. No Viewing Thursday eve. Mass Cards would be appreciated. O'DONOGHUE E. COLTON SR., age 91, of Moorestown, NJ, on September 13, 2008. Colton was a successful businessman, devoted to his family and his God, with a deep conviction of giving back to the community. He was co-owner of Holley Associates, a manufacturing firm located in Moorestown, which he sold to American Greetings Corporation in 1975. Since then he was a partner in Gardner-O'Donoghue, a manu-facturing representative for merchandising displays. His outside activities were numerous. He was… and friends are invited to Viewing Sat. 9 A.M. at Holy Pastorak, Erna A. , PASTORAK ERNA A., Age 87, of Collier Twp., on Mon., Sept. 15, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Charles M. Pastorak; loving mother of Karl F. (Mary Ellen) Pastorak; sister of Kurt Schreiber and the late Alleen Armani, Fred and Harry Schreiber; also survived by three grandchildren, Amy, Brian and Adam (Linda) Pastorak and one great-granddaughter, Temmy Pastorak. NO VISITATION. Funeral Service Thurs. 10:30 am St. John Lutheran Church, Washington Ave., Carnegie. Memorial Contributions, if… : A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Trinity Episcopal Church. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Pearson Funeral Home, 1901 Linden St., Bethlehem. Patulski Sr., Mathew F. , PATULSKI MATHEW F., SR., Age 85, Sept. 15, 2008, formerly of O'Hara Twp.; husband of the late Joanne M.; father of Mathew F. Patulski Jr. and Mark P. Patulski. Visitation Thurs. 2-4 &7-9 p.m. at NEELYS, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Blessing Service Fri. 10:00 a.m. Memorials suggested to the Animal Rescue League, 6620 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206., Annetta L. Paul Annetta Louise Paul, 101, of Gettysburg, formerly of Everett and Camp Hill, died Sunday, September 14, 2008. Memorial services will be held Saturday, at 11 a.m., at the Everett United Methodist Church, 221 East Main Street, Everett. There will be a luncheon immediately following the service at the church. Interment in Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn, NY, will be at the convenience of the family. Pauline R. "Polly" Charles, 86, of Brethren Village, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 1... will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the VINCENT V. RODGERS FUNERAL HOME, 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Darlene Williams officiating. Interment will be private. WHEN PEARL Johnson walked into the Mount Airy Church of God in Christ in 1976, she knew she was home. and friends are invited to her Viewing on Friday, September 19, 2008, St. Laurence Church, 8245 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby PA, from 10 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday eve 7 - 9 P.M. and Friday morning beginning at 8 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) . A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10 A.M. at St. Peter the Apostle Church at 5th and Girard Ave., followed by Graveside Military Service at Magnolia Cemetery. and friends are invited to Eleanor's Life Celebration Friday 10 - 11 A.M. at SPENCER T. VIDEON OF DREXEL HILL, Garrett Rd. at Shadeland Ave. 1-800-GIVNISH followed by her Funeral Service at 11 A.M. Polasko Sr., Edward , POLASKO EDWARD, SR., Of Braddock Hills, on Monday, September 15, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Valerie; dear father of Edward (Barbara) Polasko, Jr., Lynn (Greg) Lesko and Judy (Thomas) Zubal; loving grandfather of Nathan, Bryan, Mark and Cynthia; brother of Elmer Polasko and the late Anne Carnegie, Mary Polasko, Evelyn DeSpirito, Florence Lowes, John Polasko and Michael Polasko. Family and friends received at the ROBERT P. KARISH FUNERAL HOME, Brinton Rd. and 4th Street, Braddock… PRELETZ CHARLES J. "CHUCK", 42, husband of Kelly A. (Rissling) of Collegeville, passed away on Sept. 15, 2008, after a long battle with blood cancer. Surviving with his wife and parents is son Chalie, daughter Maggie, and siblings. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Sept. 20, 2008 10 A.M. at St. Eleanor Church, 647 Locust St., Collegeville. Burial in Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick, PA. Friends may call Friday 7 -8:30 P.M. and on Sat. from 8 to 9 A.M. at CATAGNUS FUNERAL HOME… Prosky, Jesse D. , PROSKY JESSE D., received Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw where service will be held on Friday, 11am. Jesse was the owner of Key Lincoln Mercury for 40 years., PUGLIANO CAROLINE, Sept. 15, 2008. Beloved sister of Antonio, Dominic and Rita Hawes. Viewing Friday morning after 9 A.M. from THE STOLFO FUNERAL HOME, 2536-38 S. Broad St. Services at 11 A.M. Joyce E. Rehrig, 87, of Export, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008. She was born Sept. 22, 1920, in Nescopeck, a daughter of the late Earl and Alice Cooper Campbell. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Murrysville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl E. Rehrig, in 2007. Joyce is survived by two sons, Paul A. (Molly Britt) Rehrig, of Evergreen, Colo., and Scott D. Rehrig, of Denver, Colo.; a granddaughter, Katie; a grandson, 2nd Lt. Kyle C. Rehrig; and two sisters, Gladys Murray and… Reid, Barbara Rudy , REID BARBARA RUDY, Age 92, passed away July 15, 2008 in Redlands, California after a long illness, She was born in Rankin, Pennsylvania on March 21, 1916 and lived in Pittsburgh until 2001. She was 6th of 10 children born to Andrew Rudy who migrated from Slovakia in 1903 and Mary Furman who came from Slovakia in 1902. They met and married in Rankin, PA in 1903. She was proud of her Slovak heritage and was active in the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association until moving to California.… Reifer, Irwin "Pee Wee" , REIFER IRWIN "PEE WEE", On Monday, September 15, 2008; Beloved husband of Eleanor S. Reifer. Beloved father of Karen (LaVerne Conley) Reifer of Pittsburgh and Jay (Barbara Villa) Reifer of Hollywood, FL and Pittsburgh. Beloved brother of Morton (Ruth) Reifer of Rancho Mirage, CA and the late Gillie Reifer, Louis Reifer, Anne Chernew and Clara Bronner. Beloved grandfather of Jennifer Benkovitz of NC, Samuel Benkovitz, Zachary Benkovitz, Jed Reifer, and Sean and… will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the MCDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia. Please meet at the church. The Rev. Gary Weston will officiate. Burial will be in Allegheny County Memorial Park, McCandless Township. Memorials may be made to the Mars Home for Youth, Route 228, Mars, PA 16046. Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com . David L. Roble, 21, of Latrobe, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, in UPMC Presbyterian, Oakland. Born March 24, 1987, in Latrobe, he was a son of Laura E. Patterson, of New Alexandria, and Eugene R. Roble and his wife, Tammie, of Derry Township. David was a former employee of Classic Industries, Latrobe. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul E. Roble Sr. and Virginia R. Roble. In addition to his parents, David is survived by his fiancee, Amanda Marcinko, of Latrobe; his daughter, Jayde… Martha Alice Rogers Ms. Martha A. Rogers, 80, a resident of Big Pine Key, FL, passed away peacefully at her home, with her beloved daughter and friends by her side, Sunday night, September 14, 2008. Ms. Rogers was a native of Gainesville, FL, daughter of the late Reuel Vance and Nellie Brown Robinson. She resided most of her life in the Florida Keys, where in the the 1960's, she owned and operated the Stopover Bar in Cudjoe Key. She was a very loving mother to her daughter, Andrea… Mass at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 629 Hess Ave., at Noon with the Reverend James T. O’Hara celebrant. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the organization or charity of one’s choice. Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home, Beaverdale, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael?s Catholic Church, St. Michael, the Rev. Msgr. Michael Becker, celebrant. Committal, St. Joseph Cemetery, Beaverdale. Military graveside rites by members of Beaverdale American Legion., James Rucco, 88, formerly of Colony Park and Flying Hills, passed away Sept. 15, 2008, in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center.His wife, Shirley P. (Yoder) Rucco, died Dec. 29, 2004. Born in Pittston, Luzerne County, he was a son of the late Margaret (Bone) Rucco-Lyons and Michael Rucco. James was a 1938 graduate of Pittston High School. He was an Army veteran of World War II. James was employed 31 years by the Pennsylvania State Police department as a corporal, head of records and identification, retiring Dec.… : Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Decker Funeral Home, 216 York Road, Warminster. Friends will be received Thursday morning after 10 a.m. until time of services in the funeral home. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth. : A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 18, at at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 East Broad St. Bethlehem. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be at Nisky Hill Cemetery, in Bethlehem. SAM DOWLING, cane in hand, walked off the stage of the overheated Dunbar School auditorium last Thursday night to try to calm an angry, agitated crowd. Service at 8 p.m. conducted by Audrey McLaughlin, Chaplain at Great Lakes Hospice. Memorial contributions may be designated to the Family through the funeral home. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com . Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits Santucci, Aquilia (D'Achille) , SANTUCCI AQUILIA (D'ACHILLE), hip Ave. Funeral Friday 8:30am. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30am at St. Joseph Church, Bloomfield., welcomed from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at BEINHAUER-FRYER FUNERAL HOME, 430 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, 412-221-3800. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Anne Catholic Church, Castle Shannon. Interment with military honors will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church by Pastor Paula Berger. Interment, Dunmyer Cemetery. The family would like to thank the employees, residents and Joan McDowell for the special care given Helen while at St. Jude?s Haven. The family requests memorial donations be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in memory of Helen., Esther Lorraine Savage, 59, Lancaster, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sept. 12, 2008, in her home.She was born Nov. 10, 1948, to James and Edna Mae Good, Ephrata. She grew up at Oley Mennonite Church, in Oley. After graduating from Eastern Mennonite College, she went on to obtain a nursing degree and later a master's degree in linguistics. She served as a nurse, as a teacher of Spanish, and later of linguistics at the university level. She felt God's call on her life to serve her Lord in… Schaffer, Ines , SCHAFFER INES, On Monday, September 15, 2008; Beloved wife of Juan Schaffer. Beloved mother of Alejandro A. (Beth) Schaffer. Grandmother of Daniel Edwin Schaffer. Ines was a teacher in Uruguay for 10 years and here in Pittsburgh with the public schools and Winchester Thurston for 17 years. She volunteered for UPMC as an interpreter and also the Pittsburgh Center for International Visitors. She was a refugee from the Holocaust and immigrated to Uruguay in 1939 and then to Pittsburgh in 1968.… and friends are invited to share in Ronald's Life Celebration service at 11 A.M. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at the MAUGER/GIVNISH INC. FUNERAL HOME, 24 Monument Ave., Malvern PA. . Friends may call from 10-11 at the F.H. will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Dengler Funeral Home Inc., 144 N. Spruce St., Birdsboro. There will be no viewing. Burial will be in Birdsboro Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605 or to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. William R. Schmieding William R. Schmieding, 55, died Thursday, September 11th, at his home in Mechanicsburg, PA. Born November 19, 1952 in Houston, TX, to William (deceased) and Pat Schmieding, Bill was raised in Oklahoma City, OK. He received a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Tulsa, and completed coursework toward a Master's degree in music. William moved to Harrisburg, where he held the position of Director of Operations, Artistic Administration, and Orchestra Personnel… Schneider, Ralph F. , SCHNEIDER RALPH F., , 700 5th Ave, Fl 4, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or Country Meadows of South Hills, 3570 Washington Pike Bridgeville, PA 15017., Please add or view Tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com, : Memorial Service at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Stephens Funeral Home Inc., 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. Call 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Please share online condolences at www.stephensfuneral.com . may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME INC., 10418 Perry Hwy., McCandless. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Alphonsus Church. If desired, the family suggests memorials to Kevin's House, 782 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14263, (Roswell Park Cancer Center Family Respite). Schuster, David M. , SCHUSTER DAVID M., are invited to a Memorial Service in St. John Lutheran Church, Beaver St. Mars, PA on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at 11:00 AM. The family will greet friends following the service. Memorials may be given to the family for the children's education. Mr. Schuster owned V.O. George Group in Pgh. Arrangements are under the direction of the McDONALD- AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, INC. 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com., will be Saturday at 3 p.m. in Mount Zion Church of God and Christ, Reading. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. www.kuhnfuneralhome.com Michael "Mickey" Slebodnik, born Nov. 16, 1968, was killed in combat flying an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter for the Army in Afghanistan on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008. Mike graduated from Richland High School in 1987. He joined the delayed entry military program at age 17 and entered the Army after graduation. He was in Desert Storm and later served four tours of duty in Iraq. He was deployed to Afghanistan in January 2008 and was due home in October for R&R.Mike loved God, his family, the Army and his… Slebodnik, Michael "Mickey" , SLEBODNIK MICHAEL "MICKEY", Born November 16th 1968 was killed in combat flying a OH-58 Kiowa helicopter for the U.S. Army in Afghanistan on September 11th 2008. Mike graduated from Richland High School in 1987. He joined the delayed entry military program at age 17 and entered the Army after graduation. He was in Desert Storm and later served four tours of duty in Iraq. He was deployed to Afghanistan in January 2008 and was due home in October for R&R.… will be received from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork, where vigil for the deceased will be held Thursday afternoon. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael, the Rev. Msgr. Michael A. Becker. Committal, St. Michael Cemetery. Military graveside service by St. Michael American Legion Post 551., Smallhoover, Lois J. , SMALLHOOVER LOIS J., Age 80, of South Fayette, on Monday, September 15, 2008. Beloved wife of James; dear mother of James A. (Susan) Smallhoover, Sharon A. (Dennis) Hrvatin and Donna L. (Roger) D'Alessandro; grandmother of Amy &James J. Smallhoover, Dennis Jr., Michael, Jason and Lauren Hrvatin and Brian &Christina Loy; also survived by three great grandchildren. Lois retired in 1989 as an accountant for the original David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Visitation… Snyder, Paul F. , SNYDER PAUL F., received 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Tuesday and Wednesday at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington Ave., Swissvale (412-271-0345). Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 10 am at Madonna del Castello Church, Swissvale. The Nied Funeral Home is a member of the Good Grief Center, Pittsburgh, PA., Roy F. Snyder, 84, formerly of New Bloomfield, died Sept. 15, 2008.He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, the former Lois Zubler, Spring Mills. Born Feb. 25, 1924, in Oley, he was a son of the late Grover and Elizabeth (Feick) Snyder. He graduated from the Oley Valley Consolidated School System in 1942; Pennsylvania State University in 1948 with a degree in dairy husbandry; and Michigan State University with a master's degree in extension services in 1959. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942… : Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Saturday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 243 Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton, 18071. Call 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton. Interment, parishs New Cemetery, Stoney Ridge Road, Palmerton. Arrangements, Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton. : A celebration of life will be Saturday, Sept. 27th at 11 AM at the Palm Schwenkfelder Church, Palm. Friends may call 10 to 11 a.m. The Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pennsburg is in charge of local arrangements. On-line condolences may be made at www.falkfuneralhomes.com . Robert J. Speicher, 78, of Hampton Township, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. Husband of Beverly. Father of Nancy (Tom) Lane, Eleanor (Douglas) Swope, Beverly (Ray) Groom and Sharon, Robert J. Jr., James B. (Debbie) and Donald J. (Gayle) Speicher; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at NEELY'S, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Ursula Church. Spudich, Clara (Del Cimmuto) , SPUDICH CLARA (DEL CIMMUTO), hip Ave. Funeral Thursday 8:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church,, Inc., 1501 N. 11th St., Reading, is in charge of arrangements. September 13, 2008 Rick D. Stine, 61, of Greensboro, died Saturday at Moses Cone Hospital. Rick was a native of Pine Grove, a Vietnam veteran and a lifetime Penn State fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl "Corky" Stine. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Emma Hancock Stine, originally from Newtown; his mother, Sevilla Stine, Pine Grove; daughters, Denise "Dace" Lee and her husband, Alfred, McLeansville, and Angie Murray and her husband, John, Greensboro; a son, Eric Stine,… will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Zion Moselem Lutheran Church, Moselem Church Road, Kutztown. Burial will be in Moselem Church Cemetery. A viewing will be Thursday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Mae A. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 117 W. Main St., Fleetwood and Friday 10 a.m. to time of service in the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to JT's Tribe, a relay for life team whose aims are to help local families. Please mail to JT's Tribes, c/o Tara Stitzel, 14 Adam Road, Kutztown, PA 19530. YORK Shannon M. Stoner, 29, died Sunday, September 14, 2008, at 3:30 p.m., at his resi dence. He was the husband of Lee Ann (Miller) Stoner with whom he celebrated their 7th wedding anniversary on July 29, 2008. There will be no viewing. Following cremation with Workinger-Semmel F.H. & Crematorium, Inc., 849 E. Market St., York, there will be a visitation from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church, 150 Jefferson Ave., York. A Memorial Service of Triumph will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the… James M. Story, Ph.D., 58, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, in the ER of the University of Michigan Hospital, with his loving family at his side, after a courageous nine-year battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma. He was born May 27, 1950, in Muskegon, Mich., the son of Thomas and Lorania (Frick) Story. He was a scholar and athlete, graduating in 1968 from Freeland High School in Michigan with many awards and scholarships. Dr. Story attended Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Mich., where he graduated… Mildred Rose "Millie" Stough, 74, of Latrobe, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at home. She was born Feb. 16, 1934, in Saltsburg, the daughter of the late Wilma Murphy. Millie was a longtime member of Tree of Life Assembly of God Church in Latrobe. She also was the operator at Ricky's Classic Pizza. In addition to her mother, Millie was predeceased by her husband, Charles Albert Stough Sr.; one brother, Jimmy; and one sister, Mary. Millie is survived by her two sons, Ricky Allen Stough and wife,… Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road. , West Reading.He was the husband of Mary L. (Haviland) Strunk, West Reading. They were married for 64 years. Mr. Strunk was born in Reading on Sept. 6, 1926, a son of the late James I. and Leona (Heilman) Strunk. He was a maintenance superintendent at Greenfield Gardens for 14 years, retiring in 1990. He served in the Marine Corps in World War II. In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by two daughters, Mary L., wife of Steve Ferrara, Reading, and Patti Strunk, Reading; and three sons: Barry L.… received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main St., Munhall. Funeral Mass Wednesday, time later, in St. Therese Church. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. www.swgfuneralhome.com . received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria, where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Pastor Laura McCombie officiating. Interment, North Barnesboro Cemetery., and friends are invited to Memorial Service to be officiated in American Sign Language Friday, 6 P.M., Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 6820 Ardleigh St. O'NEILL-BOYLE, 215-739-6655 THURSTON FRANKLIN JAMES JR., died Sept. 12, 2008. Funeral Services will be held Friday Sept. 19th at 10 A.M., Viewing will be 9 A.M. at Bethel Deliverance Church, 2929 W. Cheltenham Ave. Marie I. Tortorice, 81, of Clairton, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at home. She was born Aug. 27, 1927, Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Carmine and Etta (Rossi) Cifonelli. She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton. She was a 1945 graduate of Clairton High School. She was current president of the Women's Guild of the church, where she was also a Eucharistic minister and a former pastoral council member. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Daniel Keffer… August 8, 2008 A memorial service for Russell E. Troutman, 84, husband of Shirley Jean Moyer Troutman, formerly of Tower City, who died Aug. 8 in Winston-Salem, N.C., will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Minnig-Berger Funeral Home, Tremont. The Rev. Maureen Duffy-Guy will officiate. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Tremont. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 6 W. Main St., Tremont. Russell Eugene Troutman Russell Eugene Troutman, 84, of 2245 Sedgemont Drive, Winston-Salem, NC, formerly of Tower City, died Friday August 8, 2008 in Winston-Salem. He was born in Pittman, December 24, 1923, a son of the late Ira Carlos and Clara Erdman Troutman. He was retired from the former AMP, Inc.; a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Tower City; was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict; and was a member of the Consistory of Masons in Harrisburg and the Masonic Hall in… and friends are invited to attend his Viewing and Funeral Friday after 9 A.M. from THE ALDWORTH FUNERAL HOME, Decatur and Charles Sts., followed by Christian Burial Services 10:30 A.M. Margarette E. Bean Vaccaro, 86, Derry Township, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born Aug. 13, 1922, in Derry Township, the daughter of the late John J. and Ethel A. Rose Simms Bean. Margarette was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Latrobe and enjoyed cooking and gardening. In addition to her parents, Margarette was predeceased by her four spouses, Boyd McNutt, George Burt, James McKillip and John Vaccaro; one son, Boyd Allen McNutt; one granddaughter,… will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the McDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Kilian Roman Catholic Church, Mars, with the Rev. Charles Bober, pastor, officiating. Entombment will be in the Mausoleum at Butler County Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053. Directions and condolences available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com . and friends are invited to Funeral Mass, Saturday 10:30 A.M. Church of SS. Simon and Jude, Route 352 & West Chester Pike, Westtown, where friends may call after 10 A.M. Volovic, Robert C. , VOLOVIC ROBERT C., welcome Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave., East Pgh. (412-824-8800).Mass of Christian Burial in St. John Fisher Church, Churchill, on Thursday at 11am., and friends are invited to his Viewing on Friday, September 19, 2008, 11 A.M. to 12 Noon, (Irving and Naomi's wedding anniversary date) at THE LEROY P. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME, 441 White Horse Pike, Atco NJ, 856-767-0539. Funeral Services will begin at 12 Noon. Mary A. Weldon, 67, of Greensburg, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in UPMC Presbyterian, Oakland. She was born Oct. 12, 1940, in Roff, Okla., a daughter of the late Lydie Floyd and Vera Baker Floyd. She was a resident of Greensburg for the past five years. She had been a supervisor for Anchorage, Ala., Postal Service. She was a lifelong member of the Moose Lodge. She was devoted to her family. She is survived by her husband, Harvey E. Weldon, of Greensburg; three sons, Floyd H. Weldon, of Los Angeles, Calif.,… and friends are invited to attend his Viewing on Friday evening from 7 to 9 P.M., and Saturday morning, from 9 to 10:15 A.M., at ANGELONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 501 N. Easton Road (Willow Grove PA, 215-659-0202). A Prayer Service will be held on Saturday morning at 11 A.M., at Saint David's Church, 316 N. Easton Road (Willow Grove). Emily A. Wiegand DUNCANNON- Emily A. Wiegand, 77, formerly of Market Street, Duncannon, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 in Kinkora Pythian Home, where she had been a resident. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 27th at 2 p.m., in the Halifax Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 60 S River Road, with Elder Mason Grunden presiding. Donations in Emily's memory may be made to John Wiegand, c/o The First National Bank of Marysville, Duncannon Branch, 55 Main Street, Duncannon, PA… Home. Burial will be in the Girard Cemetery with full military honors. To send condolences visit edderfuneralhome.com Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits , friends and members of Loudenslager American Legion Post 366 are invited to his Funeral Service Thurs., 11 A.M., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1015 Cottman Avenue, Phila. PA 19111, where friends may call Thurs. after 9 A.M. David K. Wingrove, 85, of Connellsville (Bullskin Township), passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at his home, while surrounded by his loving family. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Joseph Wingrove Jr. officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in Normalville Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted at… Home and Crematory, Inc. 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited there on Friday for the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Erie County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Erie Regional Cancer Center, 2500 West 12th. St. Erie, PA 16505. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. : 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Bachman, Kulik &Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday. Entombment will be in Grandview Mausoleum. WISOR ?Ruth P., 75, Johnstown, died Sept. 14, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Jan. 30, 1933, in Johnstown, daughter of Thelma (Milliner) Brown. Preceded in death by husband, Jack E.; sister, Nancy Wainwright; and a grandson, Tommy Wisor. Survived by these children: Patricia, wife of Harris Carroll, Virginia; Judy, wife of Jack Lepley, Bedford, Pa.; Jack Jr., and wife, Paula, and Carrie, wife of Joseph Mulkey, both of Johnstown; also 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two… Work, Dr. Jane Allen , WORK DR. JANE ALLEN, hip Village of South Hills. Funeral arrangements are by the J. BRADLEY MCGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 111 W. Falls St., New Castle, PA., Vivian Wright Vivian L. Wright, 83, of Kelker Street, peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Friday, September 12, 2008 in the peace and love of her home with her family at her side. She was born in Trenton, NJ, daughter of the late Henry and Ethel (Graham) Johnson. Vivian retired from Capitol Rent-A-Tux and Harrisburg School District, was a former member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, in the community was Treasurer of Lottsville and in her leisure, enjoyed sewing, decorating and spending time with her… welcomed 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the JOHN N. ELACHKO FUNERAL HOME, 3447 Dawson St., Oakland, 412-682-3257. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Regis Church. Yesionek, Lucy (Ross) , YESIONEK LUCY (ROSS), welcomed at the JOHN N. ELACHKO FUNERAL HOME, 3447 Dawson St., 412-682-3257 Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 &7-9 pm. Funeral Mass Thursday 9:30 am at St. Regis Church., Yochim, Herman R. , YOCHIM HERMAN R., received 7-9pm Tues. and 2-4 and 7-9 Wed. at THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME INC., 3552 California Ave at Davis Ave., where a service of Christian Burial will be held in Brighton Hts. Lutheran Church Thurs. 11am. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Brighton Hts. Lutheran Church, 3830 California Ave., Pgh.,15212., Yon, Lydia (Mamaeff) , YON LYDIA (MAMAEFF), 78 of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Bethel Park and Homestead went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 15, 2008. Preceeded in death by her husband Ellwood Yon; her son-in-law Victor Sullivan and her brother Anatole Mamaeff. Beloved Mother of Martha Sullivan and Wayne (Michele) Yon. Loving grandmother of Heather (Matt) Trainor, Ryan (Becky) Sullivan and Justin Yon. Great Grandmother of Hailey, Dylan, Nicholas, Delaney and Killian. Visitation Tue… , Muhlenberg Township, where she was a resident since May 28. She was married to Boyd Oliver Young, who died in 1991. Ruth was born in Laureldale, a daughter of the late Charles William Weisser and Daisy Rebecca (Witmer) Weisser. She was employed 45 years as a 5th Avenue candy packer at Luden's Inc., Reading, retiring in 1987. Ruth was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale. Surviving is a son, Boyd Allen, husband of Phyllis Elaine (Shugar) Young, Muhlenberg Township. Other survivors include… Martha Kosanovich Yourcheck, 94, of Leesburg, Fla., formerly of Trafford, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, in Lake Harris Health Center, Leesburg. Martha was born July 20, 1914, in the South Side, daughter of the late Stephen and Mildred Stepanovich Kosanovich. Martha was a homemaker, civic and community leader, volunteer and a life long resident of Trafford. She was a 1933 graduate of Trafford High School and a member of St. Regis Church. Over the years, she was an active member of the former Trafford… Yourcheck, Martha Kosanovich , YOURCHECK MARTHA KOSANOVICH, received in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 702 7th St. (Rt. 130), Trafford 412-372-3111 on Thurs. from 2-4 &7-9 PM. Parting prayers will be at 9AM Fri. in the funeral home followed by a mass at 9:30 AM in St. Regis Church, Trafford. Interment will follow in the Grandview Cemetery, N. Versailles. In lieu of flowers memorials to Alzheimer's Disease Research, 15825 Shady Grove Rd., Suite 140, Rockville MD, 20850., |
Frederick J. Weinhold, a popular restaurateur in Bethel Park, died Saturday from complications related to Alzheimer's disease. He was 69. Paul Joseph Crisanti worked as a child alongside his father when peddlers were the produce wholesaler's middlemen. ... |
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