Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
WILLIAM J. MYERS
{em}William J. Myers, 79, of Box 136, Acosta (Somerset County), formerly of Westmoreland County, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at Somerset Hospital. He was born May 4, 1921, in Kecksburg. He is survived by his former wife, Elva Jean (Sheppard) Myers; five children, James "Ted" of Columbia, Md., Denver of Arona, Sandra and Rebecca, both of Greensburg, and Leslie of Alabama; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; longtime friend, Libby Fleegle of Acosta; sisters , Mary Andrews, Gerrie, married to Lee Haines, Joan Bair and Olive Shaffer; a brother-in-law, Tom Hribal; and a special nephew, Jay Shaffer. He was preceded in death by his Father , James S. Myers, and his mother , Nettie O. Zufall Myers, several sisters and a brother. Member of Jenner Rod & Gun Club and Pittsburgh Chapter of 11th Armor Division Association. Army veteran of World War II. Former employee of PPG Industries, Greensburg. Friends received 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Saturday at the HOFFMAN FUNERAL HOME, 227 Allegheny St., Boswell. The Rev. Gregory Stauffer will be officiating. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Stoystown.
FRANCIS J. NEMETH
Francis J. "Frank" Nemeth, 50, of South Greensburg, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in the Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Sept. 5, 1949, in Mt. Pleasant Township, a son of the late Peter and Margaret Treszi Nemeth. He was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Greensburg. Frank had been employed by the former Schneider Consulting Engineers of Bridgeville. He was a graduate of St. Vincent College and a member of the Alumni Association and the St. Vincent Fire Department. He was also a member of the St. Bruno P.T.G. of South Greensburg and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8452 of Youngwood, the Hecla Sportsmen's Club, the Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club and the First Catholic Slovak Union (Jednota). Among Frank's other interests were baseball and music. He is survived by his wife, Linda Uhring Nemeth; a daughter, Carlese Nemeth at home; a brother, John Nemeth and wife, Joanne, of Greensburg and Sykesville; three sisters , Mary Zultanky and husband, Ed, of Jeannette, Barbara Getz and husband, Gerard, of West Mifflin and Monica Vaughn and husband, Roger, of Los Angeles, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the BARNHART FUNERAL HOME, 505 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Parastas service will be held in the funeral home Friday at 7 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Saturday at 9 a.m., followed by a Requiem Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. in St. Nicholas Byzantine Church, Greensburg. Interment will follow in the Visitation Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant Township. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, donations in Frank's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
MARY L. OSTROHA
Mary L. Ostroha, 75, of Beaver, formerly of Tarrs and McKees Rocks, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in the Medical Center, Beaver County. Born Nov. 14, 1924, in McKees Rocks, a daughter of the late Felix and Mariana Angotti Fittante. Predeceased by her husband, Rudolph Carl Ostroha, in 1988; three brothers , Frank, Michael, and Anthony Fittante; and a sister, Angeline Mersing. Surviving are a son, Steve Ostroha of Harrisburg; two daughters , Christine Bobiak and Thresa Young, both of Beaver; five grandchildren; two brothers , Joseph Fittante of New Waterford, Ohio, and Louis Fittante of McKees Rocks; and two sisters , Lucy Krupinski of Oceanside, Calif., and Rose Liba of McKees Rocks. Friends will be received Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the TODD FUNERAL HOME, 340 Third St., Beaver. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. in the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Beaver.
INA JEAN QUEER
Ina Jean Queer, 77, of Mt. Pleasant RD1 (Norvelt), died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born July 21, 1922, in Carpentertown, a daughter of the late John and Catherine Brenner Hunter. She was a member of the Bridgeport United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women, the Bridgeport 50 Plus Group, a Sunday school teacher, and a member of the administrative council. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Queer Sr., on Sept. 15, 1992; four brothers , Robert, John, William and Chris Hunter; and a sister, Nellie McShane. She is survived by four sons , Paul Queer and his wife, Ruth "Dolly," of Kecksburg, William Queer and his wife, Donna, of Ligonier, Larry Queer and his wife, Jonna, of Laurelville and Timothy Scott and his wife, Kim, of Norvelt; two sisters , Kathryn Metz and Mary Trimmer, both of Mt. Pleasant; nine grandchildren, Jeff and Jim Queer, Joe Ostrosky, Bill Evans, Tiffany and Jennifer Ryan, Nancy Marconi and Katey and Tim Scott; and four great-grandchildren, Kayla Queer, Brittany Clawson and J.J. and Kelsey Marconi. Friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 406 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at a time to be announced. Interment will follow in the Greenlick Cemetery, Bullskin Township.
DONALD N. ZELTNER SR.
Donald N. Zeltner Sr., 70, of Latrobe, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born Feb. 26, 1930, in Latrobe, a son of the late Harry E. and Anna B. (McVay) Zeltner. Prior to retirement, he was a painter with the Painters Union Local. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict, having served with the U.S. Army. He was a member of Unity Township American Legion Post #982 in Pipetown and the F.O.E. #01188 of Latrobe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers , Clair and Bill Zeltner. He is survived by four children, Donnie Zeltner Jr. of Latrobe, Vicki Ruffner and husband, Dale, of Latrobe, Trudy Horwat and husband, Rich, of Stahlstown and Doug Zeltner and wife, Annette, of Latrobe; seven grandchildren; two brothers , Raymond of Latrobe and Harold of California; and a sister, Iona Bridge of Florida. Friends will be received Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the GAUT-BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., Pleasant Unity, where funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. David P. von Schlichten officiating. military services and interment will follow in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Unity Township.
ROBERT W. ALBRIGHT
Robert W. Albright, 87, of Connellsville, passed away Monday, May 8, 2000, at Mt. Macrina Manor in Uniontown. Friends received Wednesday at the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, where a prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Scottdale. Interment will be in Scottdale Cemetery.
FRANCES (MITRO) BENYAK
Frances (Mitro) Benyak, 62, of Hempfield Township, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Jeannette. She was born Aug. 5, 1937, in Braddock, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Marinak) Mitro. She was a vice president at Benyak Tool & Die Corp. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin, and a former member of the Christian Mothers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Thomas M.A. Benyak Jr.; and a sister, Mary Anne (Mitro) Harris. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Benyak Sr.; a son, David Benyak and wife, Cheryl, of Irwin; two daughters , Lorraine Lerch and husband, Mark, of Greensburg and Patricia Benyak of Pitcairn; a sister, Eleanore (Mitro) Schaffer of White Oak; four grandchildren, Shannon Lerch, Kylie Lerch, Bree Benyak and Britt Benyak; and several nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the VINCENT V. RODGERS FUNERAL HOME, 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin. Interment Braddock (All Saints Catholic) Cemetery.
MILDRED A. CECCONELLO
Mildred A. Cecconello, 83, of Herminie, died Monday, May 8, 2000, at the Integrated Health Services of Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg. She was born Sept. 12, 1916, in Herminie, a daughter of the late John and Mari Zalacheck Beddick. Mrs. Cecconello was a homemaker and was a member of St. Edward Roman Catholic Church, Herminie, and a life member of the Herminie S.N.P.J. Lodge #87. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William E., in January 1980; two sons , John "Johnny," in December 1978, and Richard, in October 1996; also brothers , Louis, John, Joseph and Frank Beddick; and sisters , Rose Padjen and Sophie Sage. Mrs. Cecconello is survived by three daughters , Mildred Gillespie, living at home, Barbara and her husband, Larry Nemec, of West Newton, and Patricia and her husband, Larry Raczkowski, of Greensburg; a son, William "Billy" Cecconello and his wife, Carol, of Jeannette; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters , Mary Cantini of Herminie and Elizabeth Highberger and her husband, Paul, of Herminie-Madison Road; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received at the JOSEPH W. NICKELS FUNERAL HOME INC., Herminie, Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with Father Lawrence L. Manchas officiating. Interment will follow in the Westmoreland County Memorial Park.
ALBERTHA H. COLEMAN
Albertha H. Coleman, of Greensburg, died Monday, May 8, 2000, at IHS at Mountain View, Greensburg. She was born in White Plains, N.Y., a daughter of the late John Henry and Agnes Branch Hedley. She was a graduate of White Plains High School and had worked for the Malcolm Parry family in New York for 22 years. For many years, she was a communicant of Grace Episcopal Church in White Plains. She had been living in Greensburg since 1960 and was an active member of the Christ Episcopal Church, where she served on the Altar Guild and worked the salad bars. She also had been a volunteer at the YWCA Thrift Shop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Henry Coleman; a brother, John Loyd Hedley; and two sisters , Leola Hedley and Dorothy Hedley. Surviving are three nieces, Leola Bryant, Naomi Gillard and Constance Farmer, and a nephew, James John Gibbs, all of New York. Relatives and friends received at the CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME, 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, (724) 837-0020, www.pantalone.com, Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services in Christ Episcopal Church, Greensburg, Thursday, May 11, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Lawrence Knotts officiating. Please meet at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. Entombment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Greensburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christ Episcopal Church, 122 N. Maple Ave., Greensburg. Natale N. Pantalone, funeral director.
THOMAS W. COWAN
Thomas W. Cowan, 79, of Pennsville (Bullskin Township), died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at his home. Friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Larry R. Hellein officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. military rites will be conducted at the cemetery by the Connellsville VFW, the Connellsville American Legion and Trotter American Legion Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Albert Gallatin Hospice, 20 Highland Park Drive, Uniontown PA 15401, or the First Baptist Church, 301 S. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville PA 15425, in Tom's memory.
ELIZABETH M. FRENCHIK
Elizabeth M. "Poochie & Porkie" Frenchik, 77, of Latrobe, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Oct. 31, 1922, in Youngstown, Pa., a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Hutira Rusnock. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, Youngstown, Pa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Frenchik, on Jan. 14, 1989; three brothers , Steve, Michael E. and Joseph E. Rusnock; and a sister, Julia A. Batsa. Survivors include two brothers , Andrew Rusnock of Latrobe RD4 and Frank Rusnock of Youngstown, Pa. Also survived by several loving sisters -in-law, numerous loving nieces and nephews, and many close friends. Friends received Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and 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 2 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Chad Ficorilli, O.S.B., as celebrant. Interment in Unity Cemetery, Unity Township. A parish rosary will be recited at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
WILLIAM H. HANKINS
William H. Hankins, 85, of Bullskin Township, Fayette County, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2000. Friends will be received at the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, Thursday from 2 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Doug Burns officiating. Entombment will take place at Green Ridge Memorial Park. The Bullskin Township Lions Club will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
MARJORIE L. KEYS
Marjorie L. Keys, 69, of Latrobe RD5, died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born Sept. 6, 1930, in Derry Township, a daughter of the late Lucy Agnes Moore Anderson. She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Derry. Marjorie is survived by her husband, James H. Keys; two sons , James K. and his wife, Paula, of Derry and Jeff A. and his wife, Sherri, of Latrobe; two daughters , Karen L. Keys of Lexington, Ohio, and Donna L. Lunn and her husband, Matt, of Derry; five brothers , Dean and Carl Anderson of Derry, Kenneth Anderson of Georgia, Larry Thomas of Hempfield and Robert Anderson of Blairsville; three sisters , Mrs. Robert (Frances) Johnson of Kingston, Mrs. Jack (Evelyn) Gray of Latrobe and Mrs. Rev. Richard (Nancy) Henderson of Hermitage; five grandchildren, Jennifer Palmer, Barbara Keys, James P. Keys, Rachel Lunn and Noah S. Keys; also numerous nieces and nephews. Family received friends Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the MICHAEL J. QUINLISK FUNERAL HOME INC., 548 N. Chestnut St., Derry. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Church. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Derry.
