Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
JAMES J. DELLIGATTI
James J. Delligatti, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, May 14, 2000, in the Jeannette District Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 406 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant, and will be announced when complete.
MARIA FACCHINI
Maria Facchini, of Baldwin Borough, on Sunday, May 14, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Enrico "Henry" Facchini; mother of Olga Walther and Frances Pascuzzi; also nine grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the GRIFFITH-MORTUARY INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, Broughton-Curry-South Park Township, where blessing services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment private.
LAWRENCE C. HARR JR.
Lawrence C. Harr Jr., 70, of Latrobe (Unity Township), died Sunday, May 14, 2000, at home. He was born Oct. 25, 1929, in Unity Township, a son of the late Lawrence C. Sr. and Maude E. (Baum) Harr. Prior to retirement, he was a truck driver for Nickles Bakery, Blairsville, and previously worked at the former Sani-Dairy in Ligonier and Huffman's Dairy in Whitney. He was a member of the Bell Memorial Church, Whitney, and the Blairsville VFW. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandsons, Ryan Lawrence Harr and a baby boy Harr; his brother, Clarence W. Harr; and four sisters , Alice Allshouse, Clara Harr, Ella Mae Hoffer and Gladys Bates. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie R. (Palmer) Harr; three sons , Lawrence C. III and wife, Lorraine, of Mt. Pleasant, Jeffrey L. and wife, Kathleen, of Latrobe and Mark C. Harr and wife, Lorraine, of Mt. Pleasant; six grandchildren, Maeanne L., Douglas L. and Erik L. Harr, Kelly L. Shomo, Michelle L. Harr and Nicholas D. Mizikar; two sisters , Mildred Miedel of Wimmerton and Mrs. Bud (Mary) Snyder of Derry; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends will be received at the GAUT-BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., Pleasant Unity, Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the Bell Memorial Church, Whitney, Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John W. George officiating. Interment will follow in St. Luke's Reformed Cemetery, Unity Township.
DOROTHY COCHENOUR MARTIN
Dorothy Cochenour Martin, 79, of Greensburg, died Sunday, May 14, 2000, at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. She was born Oct. 31, 1920, in Madison, a daughter of the late Ida Pearl Trout and William Harry Cochenour. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a teller at the Greengate branch of Dollar Bank. She was a faithful member and lay leader of the Otterbein United Methodist Church and served as a Sunday school teacher of the United Builders Class. She had been heavily involved at the district and conference levels of the United Methodist Church, having been a delegate to the Annual Conference, the Registrar of the Lay Speaking School, and a district board member of Ordained Ministry. Mrs. Martin was also an election board officer for 29 years, a volunteer at the Westmoreland Regional Hospital, and a member of the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society. She formerly was the president of the Fort Allen PTA and was the first president of the Harrold Junior High School PTA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph W. Martin, on July 11, 1992; two brothers , William and Glenn Cochenour; and three sisters , Ida Landis, Ruth Herrick, and Ruby Cochenour. Mrs. Martin is survived by her loving family, three children, Linda Martin McElroy and her husband, James, of New Paris, Bedford County, Janet Martin Hepler of Kittanning and the Rev. David Ralph Martin and his wife, Karen, of Oakland, Md.; eight grandchildren, Dr. Steven McElroy and his wife, Betsy, of Philadelphia, Erin McElroy of New Paris, Laura and Nathan Hepler of Kittanning, and Ruth, John, Anna, and Timothy Martin of Oakland, Md.; and a sister, Anna C. McGuffey of Smithton. She is also survived by her devoted friend, Robert Elder of Greensburg. Dorothy Martin's life was made full, complete, and rich by the way she lived: learning, laughing, loving, and leaving a legacy through her children and grandchildren. Friends may call Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME INC., 524 N. Main St., Greensburg. Additional viewing in the funeral home Tuesday from 10 till 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11:30 a.m. at the Otterbein United Methodist Church, West Otterman Street at College Avenue, Greensburg. The Revs. Carenda Baker, Ronald Amon, and Kenneth Bossart will co-officiate. Interment will follow at St. Clair Cemetery, Hempfield Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dorothy C. Martin Memorial Fund of the Otterbein United Methodist Church, 111 College Avenue, Greensburg, PA 15601.
MABEL M. FONTANESI MENACHER
Mabel M. Fontanesi Menacher, 85, of Irwin, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in the Jeannette District Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 13, 1915, in North Huntingdon, a daughter of the late Peter and Caroline Bregenty Fontanesi. She was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception of Irwin, its Knights of St. John and its Golden Echoes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Menacher. Surviving are a daughter, Marilyn Karpac and her husband, Dennis, of North Huntingdon; a son, Richard Menacher and his wife, Pamela, of Oil City; three grandchildren, Jeff, Jason and Gina; a sister, Frances Selia of North Huntingdon; and a brother, Frank Fontanesi of Florida. Friends will be received at the JOSEPH F. OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., Fifth and Oak streets, Irwin, Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, North Huntingdon.
BEULAH M. OWENS
Beulah M. Owens, 86, of Avalon, formerly of Emsworth, died Saturday afternoon, May 13, 2000, at her Avalon residence. She had been a member of the Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church, Ohio Township. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Owens. Surviving are a son, Norman L. Phair of Kilbuck Township; a daughter, Renee Senules of Canonsburg; a sister, Velma Deffenbach of Beaver; a brother, Donald Zeiler of Wexford; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, at the Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church, Roosevelt Road, Ohio Township. Friends invited. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by McDONALD-LINN FUNERAL HOME, Avalon.
ANN CUSAMANO PORTUESI
Ann Cusamano Portuesi, 82, of Hollywood, Fla., formerly of Swissvale, on Saturday, May 13, 2000, at St. Barnabas Nursing Home in Gibsonia. Beloved wife of Leonard; mother of Giacomo "Jack" and his wife, Grace Ann (Balistreri) Portuesi, and Catherine and her husband, Bruce Bronsdon, of Harleysville, Pa., and the late Joseph; and grandmother of Anthony and Michael Portuesi, Alizabeth, Scott and Todd Bronsdon. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC., 7441 Washington Ave., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Madonna del Castello Church, Swissvale. Memorial donations may be directed to Alzheimer's research.
MICHAEL JOSEPH SCHLEGEL
Michael Joseph Schlegel, 18, of Irwin, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Ocean City, Md. He was born Oct. 9, 1981, in Jeannette, a son of Robert A. and Debbie Wilson Schlegel of Irwin. He was a junior at Hempfield High School. His hobbies included skateboarding and playing his drum. He was a member of Bare Knuckles Discussion. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Chad, at home; paternal grandmother, Clara Schlegel; and maternal grandmother, Dorothy Wilson, both of Irwin; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends will be received at the SHIRLEY-KUKICH FUNERAL HOME INC., Clay Pike, Circleville, North Huntingdon, Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Simpson officiating. Interment Immaculate Conception Cemetery.
PAULINE KOTTAR SERRO
Pauline Kottar Serro, 93, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday, May 14, 2000. Born Aug. 10, 1906, in Arona, Pa., a daughter of the late Michael Kottar and Frances Kottar. She was part-owner of the Serro's Diner. She was a member of the S.N.P.J. Lodge of Herminie, also the German Lodge of Herminie. She was the loving mother of the Rev. Richard Serro (Betty) of North Huntingdon and Louis M. Serro Jr. (Dolores) of North Huntingdon. Predeceased by her husband, Louis Serro Sr., who died in 1974, as well as two brothers , Michael Kottar and Frank Kottar; and two sisters , Jennie Pushnik and Frances Flere. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Friends will be received Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the VINCENT V. RODGERS FUNERAL HOME, 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin. Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Dr. Larry O. Toney will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Westmoreland Memorial Park, Greensburg.
AMERIGO V. VITALE
Amerigo V. Vitale, 73, of Rural Valley, formerly of Millwood, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, Kittanning. He was born April 29, 1927, in Bradenville, a son of the late Constantino and Severia Montegno Vitali. Prior to retirement, he was employed as an ironworker for the Iron Workers Union #3 of Pittsburgh. He was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Yatesboro, and loved gardening and old movies. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers , Nunzie A. and Amedio V. Vitale; and six sisters , Anna Rich, Clara and Angeline Vitale, Jane Wagner, Helen Unferdorfer and Clementine Vella. Amerigo is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Barchesky Vitale; a son, Marc Vitale and his wife, Middie, of Ohio; three daughters , Valerie Okai of Maryland, Vera and her husband, Ray Pastore, of Virginia and Linda and her husband, Philip Weimer, of Derry; 10 grandchildren, Dyana, David, Mandy, Melody, Vanessa, Ryan, Richard, Veronica, Jerome and Kellin; two great-grandchildren; three brothers , Anzelmo and John, both of Bradenville and Elio of Latrobe; three sisters , Lucy DiMinno of Pittsburgh, Ernestine Valek of Greensburg and Carolyn Diberardine of Crabtree; several nieces and nephews; and his caregivers, Frank and Linda Bleggi of Rural Valley. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the MICHAEL J. QUINLISK FUNERAL HOME INC., 548 N. Chestnut St., Derry, where a blessing service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Stephen C. West officiating. Interment will follow in Coles Cemetery, Derry. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Armstrong County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
THELMA L. (KAUFMAN) WIESMORE
Thelma L. (Kaufman) Wiesmore, 69, of Penn Hills, on Sunday, May 14, 2000. She retired after 25 years in office personnel for Wickes Furniture of Monroeville. mother of Richard E. of Plum and Wendy Szypulski of Monroeville; grandmother of Kristin Todero, Jennifer and Molly Wiesmore, Amy and Michael Szypulski; sister of the late Robert E. Kaufman. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Donna Kaufman; also three nephews and a niece, and eight great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Monroeville. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society.
JESSE C. WILTROUT
Jesse C. Wiltrout, 83, of White , died Sunday, May 14, 2000, in Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. He was born Sept. 28, 1916, in Bullskin Township, a son of the late James and Emma Dillinger Wiltrout. Jesse was a lifelong member of the Mt. Salem United Methodist Church and was a member of the United Methodist Men. He was a former student of the Stouffer School and Scottdale High School. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and was a charter member and treasurer of the Bullskin Senior Citizens. Prior to retirement, he operated the family dairy farm, and was the self-employed owner of the Jesse C. Wiltrout Tree Trimming Service. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Olive Snyder Wiltrout; three sons , Carl E. Wiltrout and wife, Doris, of Connellsville, William L. Wiltrout and wife, Jennifer, of White and Gerald R. Wiltrout and wife, Alma, of White ; four daughters , Marlene Shaffer and husband, Bill, of Mt. Pleasant, Doris Crabtree of Connellsville, Jane Ritenour and husband, Gary, of Connellsville and Linda Greenawalt and husband, Randy, of White ; 25 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; a brother, Walter G. Wiltrout and wife, Ellree, of Scottdale Star Route; a sister-in-law, Laura Wiltrout of Scottdale; and a brother-in-law, Steve Kovach of White . In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet May Wiltrout; a grandson, Daniel Jesse Crabtree; a granddaughter, Donna Wiltrout; a daughter-in-law, Retha Wiltrout; a son-in-law, Rich Crabtree; three brothers , Ernest, Presley and William Wiltrout; and three sisters , Sadie Wiltrout, Gladys Kozak and Bernetha Kovach. Friends will be received at the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL HOME INC., Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m. Additional viewing will be held in the Mt. Salem United Methodist Church Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at which time his funeral service will be held with the Rev. Paul C. Freidhof officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Salem-Stouffer Cemetery.
JERRY C. YANNIELLO
Jerry C. Yanniello, 79, of Youngwood, died Sunday, May 14, 2000, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Dec. 2, 1920, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late Joseph S. and Josephine Pollice Yanniello. He retired from Westinghouse (Powerex Inc.), Youngwood. He was a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II, a member of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Youngwood, a member and past exalted ruler of B.P.O.E. 511, Greensburg, a charter member of the sons of Italy, Mt. Pleasant, past president of the Powerex Federal Credit Union, and a former member of the Youngwood Food Bank. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Fry Yanniello; a daughter, Jayne Poydence and her husband, Denny, of Pittsburgh; and three sisters , Margaret Terlicki of Detroit, Mich., Lucy Lankey of Mt. Pleasant and Angeline Kolbasa of Farmington, Mich. He was preceded in death by two brothers , Frank and Michael Yanniello; and three sisters , Mary Kachmarik, Clara Gwizdalla and Anne Skapura. Friends will be received at the C. RICHARD McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Youngwood, Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross R.C. Church, Youngwood, with the Rev. John S. Szczesny as celebrant. Interment to follow in Twin Valley Cemetery, Delmont.
