Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
LAURA A. MORELLI
Laura A. Morelli, 80, of White Valley, died Monday, May 1, 2000. She was born April 22, 1920, in Export, a daughter of the late Peter and Tresa "Tracy" Arbore Morelli. Also preceded in death by a brother, Bernard Morelli. Laura was a retired employee of General Tire of Jeannette and a member of St. John Baptist de la Salle Church, Delmont. She is survived by a sister, Martha Morelli of White Valley; a nephew, Bernard and wife, Cheryl; a niece, Mrs. Thomas (Christine) Harper; and great-nieces and nephews, Mrs. Michael (Michelle) Brix, Michael and Caleb Harper, Nicole and Krista Morelli. Also survived by many cousins. Friends received at the EDWIN N. WOLFE FUNERAL HOME INC., Export, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Baptist de la Salle Church, Delmont, with Father William C. McGuirk as celebrant. Interment Grandview Cemetery, Export. Vigil service Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.
JENNIE A. PLANINSEK
Jennie A. Planinsek, 91, of Latrobe, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at her home. She was born Aug. 17, 1908, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Frank and Frances Smith Kebe. She was a member of St. Cecilia Church, Whitney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis J. Planinsek Sr., on April 1, 1997; three brothers , Louis, Edward and John Kebe; and three sisters , Mary Cvitkovic, Frances Bradish and Irma Piazza. Survivors include a son, Louis J. Planinsek Jr. and his wife, Anne, of Bel Air, Md.; three daughters , Joanna Dorko and her husband, Emil, of Bradenville RR1, Ernestine "Teena" Anania and her husband, John, of Wexford and Dr. Frances Planinsek of Longmont, Colo.; a brother, William Kebe of Greensburg; two sisters , Margaret Bell and Evangeline Saffron, both of Greensburg; six grandchildren, Suzanne Dorko, James Dorko, Carol Dorko, Kenneth Dorko, Elizabeth Goodwin and Vivian Fuchs; eight great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Kaitlyn, Austin, Luke, Paige, Ethan, Emary and Spencer; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Cecilia Church with the Rev. Chad Ficorilli, O.S.B., as celebrant. Interment will be private.
THOMAS A. ROCK
Thomas A. Rock, 68, of Hannastown, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in the Integrated Health Services at Mountain View, Unity Township. He was born March 29, 1932, in Hempfield Township, a son of the late John and Anna Kula Rock. He was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Crabtree, and the Hannastown Volunteer Fire Department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by several cousins. Friends will be received at the BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg, Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., the time of a blessing service in the funeral home with the Rev. Luke E. Policicchio, O.S.B., officiating. Private interment will follow in the Calvary Hill Cemetery, Unity Township.
EDMUND D. ROTHWELL
Edmund D. "Bud" Rothwell, 85, of North Irwin, died Sunday, April 30, 2000. Born April 26, 1915, in Cowansburg, Pa., a son of the late Edward and Mary (Shoaf) Rothwell. He graduated from Sewickley Township High School, Class of 1933. He was retired from the maintenance department at Westinghouse Electric East Pittsburgh Works and also was a self-employed building contractor for several years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Irwin and was a former administrative board member of the church. He was a former North Irwin councilman; and a member of the North Irwin Planning Commission and the North Irwin Volunteer Fire Department. Also he was a member of Shidle Lodge F&AM #601, Syria Shrine Temple of Pittsburgh and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Steel), who died in 1998; a brother, Earl Rothwell; and sisters , Eleen Leet, Edna Hall, Catherine Broker, and Elsie Luke. Survived by a son, William S. Rothwell of Irwin; a sister, Jean Tucker of Monroeville; four grandchildren, Susan Koury and husband, George, of North Huntingdon, Timothy Rothwell and wife, Traci, of North Huntingdon, Dann Rothwell and wife, Renee, of Hempfield Township, and David Rothwell of Irwin; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Friends received at the VINCENT V. RODGERS FUNERAL HOME, 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Irwin. The Rev. Frank M. Sherman will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park.
SAMUEL R. SCHRODER
Samuel R. Schroder, 67, of Manor Borough, went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 1, 2000, in Jeannette. He was born Nov. 17, 1932, in Manor, a son of the late Howard O. and Dorothy (Spackman) Schroder. He was a special freight distribution manager at Conrail for 39 years. He was a member of the Gideons International, former president of Westmoreland County Library Association, and president of the Manor Public Library. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Manor, chairperson of the Pastor Parish Relationship Committee and Sunday school teacher. He was a member of White Mountain Lodge. Also he was a trumpet player for a local group, "The Keyboards, Horn, and Jane." He was an accomplished oil painting artist and was a former member of the Norwin Art League. He devoted years to community affairs in Manor. He is survived by his wife, Loretta (Scheuerle) Schroder; a son, Jeffrey Schroder and wife, Charlene, of Manor; a daughter, Diane Brown and husband, Thomas, of Greensburg; and six grandchildren, Melissa Schroder, Amy Schroder, Christina Schroder, Joshua Schroder, Taylor Brown, and Andrew Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Howard F. Schroder; a sister, Meredith Allshouse; and a grandson, Jason Schroder. Friends received at the VINCENT V. RODGERS FUNERAL HOME, 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Manor with the Rev. Darlene Williams officiating. Interment Brush Creek Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church of Manor.
VIOLA M. (FABRYCKI) SPRINGER
Viola M. (Fabrycki) Springer, 57, of Uniontown, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at Beverly Health Care, Uniontown, after a brief courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 6, 1942, in Martin, the daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Sophie L. (Dudkiewicz) Fabrycki. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Fabrycki Jr.; and a sister, Antoinette M. Plourde, on March 25, 2000. She was manager of One-Hour Martinizing in Uniontown until her illness. She truly loved her work, and was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband and childhood sweetheart, Holbert J. Springer Sr.; her children, Holbert J. Springer Jr. and wife, Rena, of Uniontown, Holly D'Amico and husband, Matthew, of Greensburg, and her baby, Jamie Kuritz and husband, Daniel, of Uniontown; four grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Alyssa and Matthew; brothers and sisters , Loretta McManmon of Boise, Idaho, Theodore Fabrycki of Amston, Conn., John Fabrycki of Uniontown, Richard Fabrycki of Allison #2, Sylvia Burnsworth of Allison #2, Stanley Fabrycki of Hartford, Conn., and Walter Fabrycki of Hartford, Conn. Friends received in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC. AT SYLVAN HEIGHTS Cemetery, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Extension, Uniontown, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. when a blessing service will be held with the Rev. Father William J. Kiel officiating. Interment will be private in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.
CATHERINE FADROSH SWIDERSKI
Catherine Fadrosh Swiderski, 89, of Mt. Pleasant RD4, formerly of Brinkerton, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Township. She was born Sept. 10, 1910, in Passaic, N.J., a daughter of the late Ignatius and Ursula (Mokrzycki) Fadrosh. She was a member of the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Calumet. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Westinghouse, Youngwood, and previously worked for Porceliar of South Greensburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and by the following brothers and sister, John and Joseph Fadrosh and Estella Fadrosh Keifer. Survived by two sons , Charles Swiderski and his wife, Lois, of Mt. Pleasant and William Swiderski and his wife, Victoria, also of Mt. Pleasant; four grandchildren, David Swiderski and his wife, Tammy, Karen Kepple and her husband, Craig, Charles W. Swiderski, and Kathy Gilkey and her husband, Rick; four great-grandchildren, Ryan and Kayla Gilkey, and Sean and Skylar Swiderski; a sister, Mary Sistek and her husband, Charles, of Mt. Pleasant; a brother, Michael Fadrosh and his wife, Gladys, of Norvelt; and a sister-in-law, Mary Fadrosh of Mt. Pleasant. Friends received at the JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, Norvelt, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Wednesday at 9:20 a.m., followed by her Funeral Mass to be celebrated in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church at 10 a.m. with the Rev. John M. Foriska as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Calumet. A wake service will be held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home. The St. Florian Choir will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. to recite the rosary. Sandra L. Hoffer, funeral director.
WILLIAM H. WELCH
William H. Welch, 70, of Homosassa (Sugarmill Woods), Fla., formerly of Parkersburg, W.Va., died Friday, April 28, 2000, in Tampa, Fla. He was born in Greensburg, a son of Frances Welch of Sun City, Fla., and the late William H. Welch. He was director of materials management at Borg-Warner, Parkersburg, W.Va. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Crystal River, Fla., a past member of the Elks Lodge in Homosassa, the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., past president of the Citrus County Audubon Society, and co-chairman of Citrus 20/20 and the Citrus County Code Enforcement Board. In addition to his mother , he is survived by his wife, Elizabeth L. Welch; a son, Richard K. Welch of Charlotte, N.C.; two daughters , Wendy L. Welch and Linda A. Welch, both of Washington , D.C.; two sisters , Nancy Smith of Greensburg and Linda Meadows of Apollo Beach, Fla.; and loving grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church, Crystal River, Fla. WILDER-FOUNTAINS FUNERAL HOME, Homosassa Springs, Fla., in charge of arrangements.
WAYNE D. BOSSART
Wayne D. Bossart, 63, of Pleasant Unity, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Dec. 27, 1936, in Pleasant Unity, a son of the late Arch H. and Catherine C. (Myers) Bossart. Prior to retirement, he worked for Operating Engineers Local 66 of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Pleasant Unity United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers , Richard J., Carl V. and Jerry Bossart. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Miller) Bossart; two sons , Wayne A. Bossart and his friend, Kathy, and Mark E. Bossart and wife, Lorraine, all of Pleasant Unity; six grandchildren, Jeremey, Josh, Jeff, Katie, Christopher and Brian; his sister, Mrs. Ray (Isabelle) McGinnis of Youngwood; two brothers , Archie N. and wife, Elsie, of Pleasant Unity and Samuel S. and wife, Fran Bossart, of Greensburg RD2; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received at the GAUT-BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., Pleasant Unity, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Pleasant Unity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Clark R. Kerr officiating. Interment will follow in Unity Cemetery, Unity Township.
DAVIS CARLISLE BURROUGHS JR.
Davis Carlisle Burroughs Jr., 80, of Squirrel Hill, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000. Beloved husband of Margaret Donahoe Burroughs; Father of Davis C. Burroughs III of Fairfield, Conn., Jean B. Jordan of Melrose, Mass., Peter W. Burroughs of Pittsburgh, Carlin W. Fravel of Atlanta, Ga., and Clarke Weidlein of Atlanta, Ga.; brother of Richard S. Burroughs of Allentown, Pa., Nancy B. Requardt of Boca Grande, Fla., and Emily McCoy of Wilmington, Del.; also survived by six grandchildren. Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at H. SAMSON INC., 537 Neville St. (Oakland Civic Center). Funeral service Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave. Interment will be private in Easton, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michael's, Md.
FRANCES R. CIOCCA
Frances R. Ciocca, 88, formerly of Grapeville, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in the Beverly Healthcare Center in Murrysville. She was born June 21, 1911, in Italy, a daughter of the late John and Maria Felice Basile. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the former National Plastics Corp. of Jeannette, and was a member of the Ascension Church of Jeannette. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Alesandro Ciocca, in 1955; two sons , John and Alex Ciocca; two brothers , Nick and Frank Basile; and three sisters , Mary Peperato, Angeline Petrill and Ann Salvatore. She is survived by a sister, Camile Basile of Jeannette; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN V. GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 228 N. Second St., Jeannette, beginning Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with Monsignor Nicholas A. Mitolo officiating. Entombment will follow in the Twin Valley Memorial Park Mausoleum.
MARJORIE CRAIG CORRADO
Marjorie Craig Corrado, of White hall, on Tuesday, May 2, 2000. mother of Paul J. Corrado and Ann Corrado Sahaida. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Friends received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME INC., 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayer Friday morning at 10:30. Funeral services in Zion Lutheran Church at 11 a.m.
ELVA WALKER CURTIS
Elva Walker Curtis, 81, of Latrobe, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in the Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born March 12, 1919, in Windber, a daughter of the late John Henry and Mary Emma McFeely Walker. She attended the Christian Science Church of Greensburg and was a member of the F.O. Eagles of Scottdale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Curtis; a son, Dale Curtis; an infant daughter, Alice Curtis; six brothers , Bernard, Harry, Fred, George, Ralph and Charles Walker; and two sisters , Jane Swope and Ruth Cunningham. She is survived by a son, Kenneth H. Curtis and wife, Nancy, of Latrobe RD1; two daughters , Mrs. Paul (Dorothy "Jolly") Knopsnyder of Greensburg and Mrs. Charles (Jane) Klemchock of Manchester, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Mysta Klemchock Johnston, Ken Curtis, Paul and Mandy Knopsnyder, Tim Klemchock, Lanny Capo and Kristen Curtis; and a great-granddaughter, Alexis Johnston. A memorial service will be held in the LUTHER J. GRIMM FUNERAL HOME, Mt. Pleasant, Friday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. D. Keith Solomon officiating.
