Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
MICHAEL L. HEILMAN SR.
Michael L. Heilman Sr., 31, of Uniontown, won his battle with his family at his side and went to be with God, Sunday, March 5, 2000, in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital in Oakland. He was born April 15, 1968, in Uniontown, the son of Robert L. Sr. and Dolores (Burgess) Heilman of Uniontown. Mr. Heilman was preceded in death by a son, Cody Heilman; and his grandparents. He was a security specialist for Loss Prevention Inc. in Pittsburgh, a member of the Hutchinson Sportsmen's Club in Hopwood, and a member of the St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown, and a 1987 graduate of Laurel Highlands Senior High School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife of nine years, Susan E. (Stefancik), whom he married Feb. 14, 1991; four children, Michael L. Heilman Jr., Bailee M. Heilman, Cole M. Heilman, and Max M. Heilman, all at home; a brother, Robert L. Heilman Jr. of Connellsville; a sister, Lisa DeMaiolo of Monaca, Pa.; grandmother, Ruth Kay of Uniontown; his Father - and mother -in-law, Emery and Irene Stefancik of Harrison City; and many caring aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and numerous special friends. Friends will be received in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC. AT SYLVAN HEIGHTS Cemetery, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, March 9, from 9 to 10 a.m., when a prayer service will be held followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in the St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church with the Rev. Father William J. Kiel, who was a tremendous help with Michael's battle, as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown. Parish wake service Wednesday evening at 8:30 p.m.
LILLIAN HOFFMAN
Lillian Hoffman, 90, of Greensburg, formerly of upstate New York, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, in the Woodhaven Care Center, Monroeville. She was born Sept. 29, 1909, in Claridge. She was retired from Lederle Laboratories, upstate New York. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; a sister, Tina Luzetti; and a brother, Harry Prioni. Survivors include a son, Doyle Gillespie and wife, Joan, of Greensburg; four grandchildren, Sean Gillespie and wife, Rita, of Irwin, Drew Gillespie, and Kristen Miller and husband, Timothy, all of Greensburg, and Jason Gillespie of Moon Township; six great-grandchildren, Taylor, Kalyn and Brennen Gillespie and Jade, Brooke and Bailey Miller; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends will be received at the CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME, 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, (724) 837-0020, www.pantalone.com, Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service at 12:30 p.m. Natale N. Pantalone, funeral director.
PAUL A. KMETZ
Paul A. Kmetz, 74, of Crafton (Pittsburgh), on Saturday, March 4, 2000. Beloved husband of Lois Gradler Kmetz. Dear Father of Paul A. II (Mary Catherine) and Robert Kmetz; and three grandchildren. Brother of Mary Bernard, Dorothy Wojciechowski, Catherine Kmetz, and the late Matthew, Joseph, John, Peter, and Frank Kmetz, Cecelia Bulebush and Antoinette Nalevanco. Also numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Family and friends were received Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the SCHEPNER-McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 165 Noble Ave., Crafton, (412) 921-3661. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Vincent Basilica, Latrobe. Interment St. Vincent Cemetery.
ADAM J. KRAVICE
Adam J. Kravice, 78, of Brown Street, Everson, died Sunday evening, March 5, 2000, in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville, where he was admitted Saturday. He was born in Monarch, Pa., April 10, 1921, a son of the late Adam J. Kravice Sr. and Agatha Bolda Kravice. Adam was a longtime and faithful member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Everson, and its Holy Name Society. He previously served on the church Parish Council and was a former usher. Adam was the leader of the "Music Masters," a well-known Polka band in the area with which he was active for over 20 years. He was a retired welder with 33 years of service with Gould Electronics, the former I.T.E. of South Greensburg. Adam was a 4th Degree member of the Catholic Knights of Columbus, Bishop O'Connor Assembly, Mt. Pleasant. He was an active and lifetime member of the Polish American Club of Everson, a life member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Scottdale, the Mt. Pleasant American Legion Post, the Scottdale Firemen's Club, and was a former member of the Everson Volunteer Fire Department. Adam leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Cecelia Sknerski Kravice, with whom he celebrated 55 years of marriage on April 15, 1999; his children, Adesta J. Keefer and her husband, Jim, of Pennsville, Larry E. Kravice and his wife, Barb (Meckley), of Mt. Pleasant, Karen A. Posta and her husband, Keith, of Inverness, Fla., and Mary Helen Ferrell and her husband, Michael, of Mt. Pleasant; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a sister, Mrs. Charles (Gertrude) Iannini of Aliquippa; and a very special friend and neighbor, Marty Adobato. In addition to his parents, Adam was preceded in death by five sisters , Mary Stryczek, Catherine Mosholder, Vickie Banasick, Martha Martin, and Nellie Piesecki; and a brother, Joseph Kravice. Adam's family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale. A prayer service will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by his Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph R.C. Church, Everson, with the Rev. Frank Lesniowski as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Parish Cemetery, Everson. Parish wake service Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
LOUISE BAUGHMAN KRNOSKY
Louise Baughman Krnosky, 81, of Mt. Pleasant RD1 (Norvelt), died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. She was born Nov. 21, 1918, in Pleasant Unity, the daughter of the late Daniel and Bertha Kachera Baughman. She was a member of the Transfiguration Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley, in August of 1995; and a brother, Clarence Baughman. She is survived by two children, Barbara Yanuck and her husband, Stanley, of Mt. Pleasant, and Gerald Krnosky and his wife, Irene, of Mt. Pleasant RD1 (Norvelt); three grandsons, David Yanuck of Bear Rocks, Michael Yanuck of Scottdale, and Douglas Krnosky of Greensburg; six great-grandchildren, Samantha, Jeffrey, Kristen, and Mackenzie Yanuck, and Alex and Eric Krnosky. Friends will be received at the JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, Norvelt, 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 a.m. in the Transfiguration Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert M. Washko as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Transfiguration Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. Sandra L. Hoffer, funeral director.
LOTTIE L. LOUGHNER
Lottie L. Loughner, 85, of Penn Township, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, in Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg. She was born Sept. 10, 1914, in Harrison City, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Nora Hill Bollinger. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Harrison City. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Loughner, in 1981; and two brothers , Benjamin and Herbert Bollinger. She is survived by a son, Milton J. and wife, Mary Loughner, of Penn Township; a daughter, Janet and husband, Wayne Watson, of Larimer; a brother, Daniel Bollinger of West Middlesex; five sisters , Mary Cline of Harrison City, Dolores Kebler of Export, Audrey Poole of Greensburg, Mae Stull of Donegal, and Betty Bollinger of West Middlesex; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A committal service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont, with the Rev. Donald C. Book officiating. JAMES E. LINDSAY FUNERAL HOME INC., Main Street, Harrison City, in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the First United Church of Christ, Harrison City, PA 15636.
EDNA I. (McCLOSKEY) McLAY
Edna I. (McCloskey) McLay, 73, of Clarksburg, Pa., formerly of Pitcairn, on Monday, March 6, 2000. Daughter of the late Walter and Clara (Lucas) McCloskey. Wife of John J. McLay of Clarksburg, Pa. mother of Joyce Sharman and her husband, Bill, of Los Angeles, Calif., Cynthia Simmons and her husband, Rob, of Fort Myers, Fla., F. Michael McLay and his wife, JoAnn, of Clarksburg, Pa., Timothy McLay and his special friend, Anne McCormick, of Palm Beach, Fla, Anthony McCloskey and his wife, Joanne, of Export, a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth McLay of New Kensington, and the late John J. McLay Jr. and Steven D. McLay. Sister of Tom McCloskey of Pitcairn, Mildred McCloskey of Pitcairn, Walter McCloskey of Colorado, and Grace Bardine of Port Matilda, Pa. Also nine grandchildren, Sara, John III, and Katherine McLay, Chelsea, Sean, and Lindsay Simmons, Kelley Douglas, Anthony McCloskey, and Tracey Van Why; and two great-grandchildren, Becca Van Why and Vanessa Van Why. Friends will be received Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME INC., 318 Wall Ave., Pitcairn, where services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.
ANNA REBECCA MILLER NICHOLSON
Anna Rebecca Miller Nicholson, 89, of Mt. Pleasant RD1 (Norvelt), died Monday, March 6, 2000, in IHS of Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg. She was born Feb. 24, 1911, in Calumet, a daughter of the late Logan F. and Dora Belle Hamilton Miller. Prior to retirement, she was employed by the American Heating Company, Greensburg. She was a life member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Trauger, with 34 years of perfect attendance. She also was a member of its ELCA and a retired Sunday school teacher; and a member of the Mt. Pleasant and Norvelt Senior Citizens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter; and the following brothers and sisters : Laura Lowers, Hazel Peffer, L. Francis Miller, Henrietta Miller, Elizabeth Baker Ault, William F. Miller, Robert J. Miller, Martha Miller and Dora Belle Angus; and three nephews, George Lowers and Donald and Robert Peffer. She is survived by the following nieces and nephews: Iome Peffer, Jean Anspach, Logan Lowers, Helen Bell, Lois Shaffer, Lorraine Marshall, Erna Marie Borland, Paul Miller, Carl Miller, Howard Baker, Leona Lewis, William, Wayne, Clair, Arthur and Logan Miller, John Duane Angus, and Karen Lipyance (who lovingly attended to her aunt's needs). Friends will be received at the JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, Norvelt, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer service will be held in the funeral home Thursday at noon, followed by her funeral service at 12:30 p.m. in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Kurt F. Kusserow officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Trauger. Memorials may be placed with the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, RD3, Latrobe, PA 15650. Sandra L. Hoffer, funeral director.
BARBARA JEAN ORF
Barbara Jean Orf, 63, of Punxsutawney RD4, Porter Township, Jefferson County, formerly of Derry Township, Westmoreland County, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, in her home. She was born Nov. 20, 1936, in New Alexandria, a daughter of Frances Porter McCune and the late James McCune Sr. She was the owner/operator of Orf Catering, Punxsutawney. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Congregation, Punxsutawney. In addition to her Father , she was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Henry. Survivors include her mother , Frances Porter McCune; her husband, Clarence Oliver Orf II; a daughter, Deborah L. Coley of Garfield, N.J.; three sons , Lyle R. Stein of Haverhill, Mass., Todd A. Stein of Clarksburg, Pa. and James A. Stein of State College; a sister, Ruth Sebring of Florence, Ariz.; a brother, James McCune Jr. of New Alexandria; and four grandchildren, Zachery T., Kaitlyn M., Ivy R. and Benjamin K. Stein. There will be no public viewing. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, Indiana, Pa. Arrangements in charge of the WAYNE W. PIFER FUNERAL HOME, Punxsutawney.
PHILIP L. PACELLI
Philip L. Pacelli, 79, of Jeannette, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at home. He was born Feb. 21, 1921, in Jeannette, a son of the late Antonio and Martella Crete Pacelli. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Westinghouse Electric Co., Electro-Mechanical Division in Cheswick. He was a member of the Ascension Church of Jeannette, a member and past president of the church's Holy Name Society and also past president of the Deanery. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by four brothers , James, Michael, Joseph and Edward Pacelli. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rose Williams Pacelli; two sons , Robert and William Pacelli, both of Jeannette; four sisters , Teresa Pacelli and Elizabeth Rugito, both of Jeannette, Mrs. Harry (Dolores) Baird of Florida and Antoinette Hensberger of Laurel, Md.; two brothers , Victor Pacelli of Greensburg and John Pacelli of Jeannette; five grandchildren, Donna, Paul and Diana of Lower Burrell, and Kristin and Anthony of Jeannette; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN V. GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 228 N. Second St., Jeannette, beginning 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 a.m. in the Ascension Church. Interment will follow in the West Newton Cemetery. The Holy Name Society will hold services Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
NELLIE O. OSENKOSKI PIERCE
Nellie O. Osenkoski Pierce, 89, of Irwin, died Monday, March 6, 2000, in the Presbyterian Senior Care Center, Oakmont. She was born Jan. 24, 1911, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Anthony and Pauline Golkoski Osenkoski. Prior to retirement, she was a telephone operator for the Department of the Army. She was a breeder of teacup poodles and other fine breeds of dogs. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church of Irwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lemuel "Slim" Pierce; a son, Joseph R. Jackson; a grandson, Joseph B. Jackson; and six brothers and sisters . Surviving are six grandchildren, Cheryl Jackson, Darla Paganini, Lisa Danza, John Jackson, Heather Squire and Randy Jackson; seven great- grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Jackson of North Hills; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOSEPH F. OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., Irwin, 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 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church. Interment will follow in the Resurrection Cemetery, Moon Township.
PAUL SERBANJAK
Paul "Turk" Serbanjak, 77, of Herminie (Evanstown), died Saturday, March 4, 2000, in the Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born April 19, 1922, in Evanstown, Hempfield Township, a son of the late Frank and Mary (Boltes) Serbanjak. Paul "Turk" was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, having served during World War II with the 364th Fighter Group. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a coal miner with Consolidation Coal Co., having last worked in the Hutchinson Mine. Paul "Turk" also was self-employed as owner/operator of Paul's Mobil, which included gasoline and groceries, and also was the neighborhood gathering place and official "card room." Paul "Turk" was one of the founding members of the "Little Sewickley Anglers." He was a member of the Herminie S.N.P.J. Lodge #87, and was an avid fisherman who especially enjoyed east coast fishing trips with his family and friends. He also coached boys baseball and girls softball. Paul "Turk" is survived by his wife of 50 years, Anna Rebecca (Karr) Serbanjak; sons , Paul "Turk" at home, John "Pickles" and his wife, Tammy, of Jeannette and Russell and his wife, Joni Karr, of Evanstown; daughters , Karen and husband, David Murray, of Darragh and Patty and husband, Jim Smith, of Wyano; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Frank Serbanjak and his wife, Donna, of Evanstown; a sister, Mary Sova and husband, Ed, of Keystone; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends were received Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JOSEPH W. NICKELS FUNERAL HOME INC., Herminie. Services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Kenneth Bossart officiating. Interment with military honors accorded by the South Greensburg American Legion Post #981 will follow in the Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township.
