Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
BONNIE L. FORBES BLAKE
Bonnie L. Forbes Blake, 61, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000, in McKeesport. She was born in McKeesport and was a resident of North Irwin. Wife of James P. Blake. Arrangements by the VINCENT V. RODGERS FUNERAL HOME, 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin.
JOSEPH BLATNEY
Joseph Blatney, 89, of Rillton, died Sunday, May 14, 2000, at the Integrated Health Services of Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg facility. He was born Feb. 8, 1911, in Cambria, Wyo., a son of the late Frank and Matilda "Tillie" Copulet Blatney. Mr. Blatney was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army with the 116th Engineer Combat Battalion as a combat engineer. Prior to retirement, Mr. Blatney was employed as a coal miner with 48 years of service at the Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal Co., Hutchinson Mine. He was a member of St. Edward Roman Catholic Church, Herminie, the Rillton VFW Post 8518, where he served as a trustee for 45 years, and the Italian Miners Club, Hahntown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Louise "Lucy" (Kosik) Blatney, in November 1992; a daughter, Patrica Blatney; two brothers , John and Henry Blatney; and two sisters , Annie Evans and Tillie Bazzana. Mr. Blatney "Joe" is survived by four sons , Joseph and his wife, Isabelle, of Irwin, Robert and his wife, Elizabeth, of Greensburg, Frank and his wife, Evie, of Fullerton, Calif., and Raymond and his wife, Peggy, of Rillton; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Frank Blatney of Greensburg; a sister, Mary Jaskolski of Romulus, Mich.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOSEPH W. NICKELS FUNERAL HOME INC., Herminie, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Edward R.C. Church, Herminie, with Father Lawrence L. Manchas as celebrant. Interment with full military honors will follow in the Westmoreland County Memorial Park. A St. Edward parish wake service will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. followed by a parish rosary, both in the funeral home.
VIRGINIA VELIA (LUSETTI) BREWER
Virginia "Gina" Velia (Lusetti) Brewer, 75, died peacefully Sunday, May 14, 2000, at her home in Plano, Texas . Her kind and loving spirit will be missed by all. Gina was born Nov. 24, 1925, in Jeannette. She was preceded in death by her Father , John Lusetti; her mother , Clementina Lusetti; a brother, Walter Lusetti; and a son, Charles Brewer. She is survived by an uncle and aunt, Jim and Velia Armogida in Canton, Ohio; a sister, Rose Hansen in Simi, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Sandy Moore and Tim Thompson, daughter and son-in-law, Gina Rae and John Dewildt, and daughter, Dorothy D. "DeDe" Williams; grandchildren, Christian, Nicholas, Tina, Jesse, Matt, Charles and Rebecca; and five nieces and nephews. Gina requested no services. She wishes to be remembered for the special moments she shared with those she loved. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice or hers: American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, NY 10038
MICHAEL CHICHWAK
Michael Chichwak, 76, of Plum Borough, formerly of Greenfield, suddenly on Monday, May 15, 2000. Beloved husband of the late Mary Hayko and Josephine Chichwak. Loving Father of Michael J. Sr. and Nancy Sciarretti of Florida. Grandfather of Jamie Sciarretti and Michael J. "Chich" and Jonathan Chichwak. Beloved friend of Lois Schoming. Friends welcomed at the JOHN N. ELACHKO FUNERAL HOME, 3447 Dawson St., Oakland, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church. Parastas Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
NANCY A. McINTYRE ELLIOTT
Nancy A. McIntyre Elliott, 70, of Hunker, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2000, in the Jeannette District Memorial Hospital. Nancy was the daughter of the late Walter Roy and Bessie Irene Baughman McIntyre. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Ball, and a brother, James McIntyre. She is survived by her husband, H. Robert Elliott, with whom she would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September. Also survived by two daughters , Mrs. Judith and husband, James Ungvarsky, of South Greensburg and Joyce Elliott of Pittsburgh; two grandchildren, who meant everything to her, Jason and Julie Ungvarsky; a sister, Mrs. Henrietta and husband, Linc Fleck, of Gibsonia; and a brother, Kenneth and his wife, Jacqueline McIntyre, of Greensburg. Also survived by numerous brothers - and sisters -in-law, and nieces and nephews. Nancy is also survived by five people who, though not related, were like family to her, Jenny Brown and son, Jacob, Emily Boyle, Benjamin Kable and Joseph Smith. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church of Youngwood and an employee of Jim Just's Dry Cleaners in Youngwood and New Stanton. Friends will be received at the BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Additional visitation will be held Friday in St. Paul United Methodist Church, Youngwood, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. the time of service in the church with the Rev. David S. Jack officiating. Interment will follow in the Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont.
HERMAN J. ENDERLE JR.
Herman J. Enderle Jr., 39, of Connellsville, died suddenly Tuesday, May 16, 2000, in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. He was born June 22, 1960, in Roswell, N.M., a son of Herman J. Enderle Sr. of Connellsville and the late Martha C. Ottenberg Enderle. Herman was a resident of Connellsville for most of his life, and a graduate of Connellsville Area High School with the class of 1978. He was the head store manager for Wal-Mart in Mt. Pleasant, and the former head store manager at the Wal-Mart in West Mifflin; prior to that he worked as the assistant manager for Wal-Mart in Washington , Pa. Herman was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Roman Catholic Church in Leisenring, and was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Lions Club. Herman is survived by his loving wife, Patricia K. Orbin Enderle and his loving daughter, Rachel Enderle. In addition to his Father , he is also survived by three brothers , Joseph A. Enderle and his wife, Dee, of California, Eric T. Enderle and his wife, Leslie, of Maryland and Heath James Enderle and his wife, Dawn, of Connellsville; six sisters , Lynda Stenger and her husband, Steve, of Connellsville, Rhona Macheska and her husband, Floyd, of West Newton, Andrea Grimm and her husband, William, of Uniontown, Mary Etta Shaner and her husband, Robert, of Connellsville, Martha M. Enderle of West Newton and Heather Dawn Porterfield of Connellsville; his Father - and mother -in-law, Sylvester and Joyce Jaworski of Leisenring; and his sisters -in-law, Cheryl Ray and her husband, Jim, of Washington Pa., and Jhanna Sabatula and her husband, Rich, of Uniontown; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his mother , he was predeceased by a sister, Joy Enderle; his maternal grandparents, Frederick and Mary Etta Ottenberg; and his paternal grandparents. Friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home FOR THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY AND FRIENDS ONLY. ALL OTHER FRIENDS WHO WISH TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL MASS ARE ASKED TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE ST. VINCENT DePAUL R.C. CHURCH, LEISEIRING, for a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Peter Peretti as celebrant. A committal service and interment will follow in St. Rita Cemetery. A parish wake service will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home.
ROBERT E. FELGAR
Robert E. "Bob" Felgar, 73, of Scottdale, passed away Tuesday morning, May 16, 2000, at his residence. Bob was born March 6, 1927, in East Huntingdon Township, a son of the late Samuel Lowe and Ruth A. Gallagher Felgar. Bob was a retired shipper with U.S. Steel's Irvin Works Division, Dravosburg, where be worked for 43 years, having retired on Aug. 31, 1987. He was a faithful member of the Glenwood United Methodist Church, South Huntingdon Township, for the past 23 years and church treasurer for the past 15 years. Bob also served on the church's Board of Trustees. He was formerly affiliated with the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church for many years. Bob portrayed Santa Claus at Christmastime throughout the area for various groups and organizations. He was also a frequent visitor to area hospitals and local nursing homes, and enjoyed attending dinners held by local organizations. Bob was known for his love of children, picking berries, and for his morning stop at McDonald's. A veteran of World War II, Bob served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army's Company G, 5th Infantry Division. His service included a tour in Europe with the Occupational Forces, for which he was awarded the European Occupational Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Bob was also a life member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1007 in Scottdale. Bob is survived by his loving family: a son, Mark E. Felgar and his wife, Vicki Huffman Felgar, of Youngwood; eight sisters , Betty Keffer of Scottdale RD1, Frances Welch of Smithton RD1, Mary Catherine Keffer and husband, Bud, of Dawson RD1, Muriel Booher and husband, Gilbert, of Bullskin Township, Marjorie Coughenour and husband, Wayne, of Bullskin Township, Dorothy Johnson and husband, Stanley, of Scottdale RD1, Martha Tietze and husband, Harold, of Herminie and Edith Kelley and husband, Windell, of Smithton RD1; a brother, Jack W. Felgar and wife, Helen, of Scottdale; a sister-in-law, Anna June Lender and husband, William, of Scottdale RD2; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Martha E. Myers Felgar, on Sept. 25, 1997; a brother, Samuel Hurst Felgar, on Jan. 17, 1986; and a sister, Doris Felgar, in 1949. Family and friends will be received in the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, (724) 887-5300, email: rferg<\at>1usa.net, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Additional viewing Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of funeral services, in Glenwood United Methodist Church with his pastor, the Rev. Ralph A. Mostoller, officiating. Graveside committal services and interment will take place in Barren Run Cemetery next to his late wife. Memorials may be made to the Glenwood United Methodist Church, P.O. Box A, Tarrs, PA 15688, in memory of Robert E. Felgar.
WILLIAM E. FLOREK
William E. Florek, 54, of Irwin, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born April 5, 1946, in Penn Township, a son of the late Ignace and Mary Good Florek. He was an employee of Penn State Tool and Die, North Huntingdon, for 25 years. He was a graduate of Penn Trafford High School. He is survived by his wife, Ruth E. Davis Florek; four daughters , Kelly Koslow and her husband, Paul, and Tammi Florek, all of Wendel, Jana Florek and Amber Florek, both at home; a granddaughter, Nicole Koslow; two brothers , George Florek of Penn Township and James Florek of Jeannette; two sisters , Elsie McGearry of Greensburg and Leasia Glass of Georgia; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 521 Main St., Irwin, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Frederick B. Zikeli officiating. Interment will follow in Irwin Union Cemetery, North Huntingdon.
CONSTANCE MAZZA
Constance Mazza, of Mt. Lebanon, unexpectedly on Monday, May 15, 2000. Wife of the late Frank Mazza. mother of Rosemarie, Angela and the late Frank Wallace Mazza. Sister of Pat Guzzo of Middletown, Melvin Guzzo and Theresa DeAngelis, both of Ocala, Fla., Ernest J. Mazza of Bethel Park and the late John Guzzo. Niece of Samuel Oliver of Washington , Pa., and the late Louis and John Oliver. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Bernard Church. Mrs. Mazza was a member of ISDA Montecassino Lodge and the Catholic daughters , and formerly volunteered at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. If desired, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 10 Duff Road, Suite 304, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.
HARLAN C. MEDSGER
Harlan C. Medsger, 93, of Scottdale, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at Harmon House Convalescent Center, Mt. Pleasant. He was born Feb. 23, 1907, in Scottdale, a son of the late Albert O. and Maud Hayden Medsger. Mr. Medsger attended Valparaiso University and was an accountant for many years in Long Island, N.Y. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of Scottdale and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Loma Hansen Medsger; and six brothers , Vernon, Ralph, Herbert, Alton, Carroll and William. Survived by the following nieces and nephews, Lawrence Medsger of Uniontown, Herbert Medsger Jr. of Citrus Heights, Calif., Thomas Medsger of Los Angeles, Calif., Ralph Medsger of Santa Rosa, Calif., Carol Green of Chevy Chase, Md., Sylvia Banks of Seven Hills, Ohio, Mary Lalos of Darnestown, Md., and Melanie Barker of Brookhaven, N.Y. Friends will be received Friday from noon to 2 p.m. at MURPHY-CARUSO MEMORIAL HOME, 303 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, at which time services will be held at 2 p.m. Interment Scottdale Cemetery.
STANLEY W. SMALES
Stanley W. Smales, 70, of West Deer Township, Gibsonia, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000, in UPMC Passavant, McCandless. He was born Sept. 21, 1929, in Bairdford, the son of the late Stanley and Lucy (Dembrosky) Smales. Mr. Smales was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict and a member of the VFW, Mars. Beloved husband for 16 years of Audrey (Pike) Smales. Father of Sherril Crocker of Las Vegas, Nev., Daniel Crocker of Tarentum, Robert Crocker of Jamestown, N.Y., Mark Crocker of Ashville, N.Y., Tammy Crocker of North Carolina and Randy Crocker of Valencia. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME LTD., 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, where service will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Tim Sweet of the First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown officiating. Interment in Deer Creek Cemetery, Cheswick.
MICHAEL V. (WHEATON) WOJTON
Michael V. (Wheaton) Wojton, 87, of Baldock Health Care Centre, North Huntingdon, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000. He was born Jan. 12, 1913, in McKeesport, a son of the late John and Victoria Wojton. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a shearman by U.S. Steel, National Tube Works. He was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Wojton, in 1986; a brother, Bernard Wheaton; and two sisters , Mary Onderko and Helen Pollock. He is survived by two daughters , Mrs. Andrew (Patricia) Zurovcik and Mrs. Randy (Norma) Nestor; a brother, Joseph Wojton; two sisters , Lottie Shaffer and Frances Dawson; and two grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by the SHIRLEY-KUKICH FUNERAL HOME INC., Clay Pike, Circleville, North Huntingdon.
CHARLOTTE L. ZELLO
Charlotte L. Zello, loving wife, mother , and grandmother, 69, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born June 15, 1930, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Turney A. and Ruth C. Kessler Garland. Prior to retirement, she had been a lunch mother for the Greensburg Salem School District, and later had been employed at the Washington Beauty Supply Co., Greensburg. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral of Greensburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Duffus. She is survived by her husband, James J. Zello; a son, James J. Jr. and his wife, Diane Zello, of Westmoreland City; a daughter, Linda and her husband, Douglas Darazio, of Greensburg; four grandchildren, Kayleigh, Christopher and Samantha Zello and Vincent Darazio; a sister, Ruth Roman of Greensburg; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Friday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg. Interment will follow in the Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township.
