Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
MARTHA B. CHICARDY GABELLA
Martha B. Chicardy Gabella, of Herminie, died Thursday, May 25, 2000. Born in Coral, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Julian G. and Mary Gallo Chicardy. Mrs. Gabella was proprietor of Martha's Candy Supply Shop in Indiana, Pa., and a retired cashier of A&P Tea Co. for 37 years. Martha was a member of St. Edward Church, Herminie, where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and the Sunshine Club. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 8427, Herminie, the UMWA, Associate Sister of Charity at Seton Hill, the M.I.V.A., the Women's Catholic Business Association of Greensburg, and a Red Cross volunteer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; a sister, Margaret Palino; and two brothers , Julian J. and Edward Chicardy. Surviving are two sisters , Frances Dillion of Pittsburgh and Mary Rebovich of Homer City; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Edward's Church, Madison Road, Herminie, until the time of Mass to be celebrated at 11 a.m. with Father Lawrence L. Manchas as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Indiana, Pa. Parish rosary will be recited at 9:45 a.m. Arrangements by EDWIN N. WOLFE FUNERAL HOME INC., Export.
JOSEPHINE GIAQUINTO
Josephine "Pippy" Giaquinto, 83, of Jeannette, died Saturday, May 27, 2000, in UPMC Presbyterian, Oakland. She was born Feb. 9, 1917, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Anthony and Julia Lattanzio. She was a member of the Ascension Church of Jeannette and its Rosary Altar Society, and the Seneca Club, also of Jeannette. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters , Mary Dettorre and Louise Egnot; and two brothers , Samuel and Albert Lattanzio. She is survived by her husband, Peter A. Giaquinto; a daughter, Carol Pacek and husband, Regis, of Mansfield, Ohio; a son, Daniel Giaquinto of New Hampshire; two sisters , Ann Adams and husband, Earl, of Latrobe, and Laura Roberts of Miami, Fla.; a brother, Fred Lattanzio and wife, Fanny, of Latrobe; four grandchildren; two 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 Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Ascension Church. Entombment will follow in the Westmoreland County Memorial Park Mausoleum, Hempfield Township. The Rosary Altar Society will pray the rosary Monday at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 95 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016.
APRIL M. KUTSKA
April M. Kutska, 19, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Monessen, passed away Friday, May 26, 2000. Born May 24, 1981, April was the daughter of George E. "GiGi" and Sue Ann Kolar Kutska of Belle Vernon. A member of the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, Belle Vernon, April had graduated from Belle Vernon High School, Class of 1999, with honors. She had currently been a student at Westmoreland County Community College. April was preceded in death by her grandfather, Karl L. Kolar. Survivors include, in addition to her parents, her grandmother, Mrs. Charles (Joann I.) Moore of Alverton; stepgrandmother, Sally J. Kolar of Scottdale; paternal grandparents, John and Lorraine Kutska of Monessen; aunts and uncles, Carol and her husband, Al Waterhouse, of Coal Center, Judy and Bob Glaspey of Charleroi, Joni and Art Trayter of Ruffsdale, Vicki and Mark Altomairi of Monessen, Joan Kolar of Interlachen, Fla., and Elsa and David Howard of Interlachen, Fla.; and numerous cousins. Visitation held in the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC., A Golden Rule Funeral Home, 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen, Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Parastas service will be held in the funeral home Monday at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Father Kluchko officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery.
MICHAEL A. LAWRENCE
Michael A. Lawrence, 85, of Youngwood, formerly of Norvelt, died Friday, May 26, 2000, in Mt. Pleasant. He was born Sept. 26, 1914, in Mutual, a son of the late Michael S. and Mary Mizenko Lawrence. He retired from ITE Circuit Breaker, South Greensburg. He was a member of Holy Cross Church, Youngwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Hazuza Lawrence, and his second wife, Ruth Hranko Lawrence; a son, Gerald S. Lawrence; a brother, John Lawrence; and three sisters , Mary Kolick, Ann Bishop and Margaret Petrick. He is survived by his wife, Marie Timko Lawrence; three sons , Bernard Lawrence of Fort Myers, Fla., Michael and wife, Carol Lawrence, of Macon, Ga., and John and wife, Debra Lawrence, of Greensburg; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Marilyn) Hartman of Norvelt; a sister, Dorothy Skolak of Greensburg; 10 stepchildren, Mrs. Donald (Betty) Barnhart of Hunker, Mrs. David (Paula) Casasant of Pittsburgh, Mrs. James (Dorothy) Steffen of Virginia, James Timko and wife, Jacki, of Greensburg, Mrs. Ronald (Beverly) Smith of Perryopolis, Jerry Timko and wife, Judy, of Omaha, Neb., George Timko of Omaha, Neb., Ellamae McCusker of Seattle, Wash., Cindy Timko of Perryopolis and Mrs. William (Vickie) Naggy of Acme; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren. Friends will be received Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the C. RICHARD McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Youngwood. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, 701 Depot St., Youngwood, with Father John S. Szczesny as celebrant. Interment in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery.
LYDIA E. HILL MOUNTAN
Lydia E. Hill Mountan, 97, of North Versailles, died Friday, May 26, 2000, at Forbes Regional Health Center, Monroeville. She was born Oct. 6, 1902, in Export, a daughter of the late Odis and Letitia Cline Hill. She was a member of the VIP Travel Club, North Versailles. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Sidney J. Mountan; and two brothers , Glen and Ray Hill. She is survived by two children, William C. Winstrand of Arcade, N.Y., and Janice M. Krisantz of East McKeesport; three grandchildren, Saundra Winstrand of Buffalo, N.Y., Susan Mediate of North Versailles and Dale Krisantz of Irwin; three great-grandchildren, Keith Ciesla of Buffalo, N.Y., Mark Mediate of North Versailles and Nick Krisantz of Irwin; a sister, Ada Nevling of Florida; also nieces and nephews. Friends received at the FORGIE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Eric E. Dennis officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Adopt-A-Pet Inc. of Irwin.
ERMA JEAN ORLASKEY
Erma Jean Orlaskey, 88, formerly of Beechview, on Saturday, May 27, 2000. Wife of the late John Orlaskey. mother of Joan Pikulski. Also survived by two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters ; and a brother. No visitation. A private graveside service will be held in St. Bernard Cemetery, Indiana, Pa. Arrangements by the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME INC., Perrysville.
JOSEPH F. SKOLODA
Joseph F. Skoloda, 90, of Latrobe, died Friday, May 26, 2000, at home. He was born March 19, 1910, in Mutual, a son of the late Andrew and Mary Onofrey Skoloda. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Latrobe, and was retired from the Latrobe Die Casting Co. with 46 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers , Phillip, Edward and George Skoloda; and a sister, Helen Skoloda. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Christine A. Marnell Skoloda; two daughters , Joann Schmucker of Ligonier and Janet Richards and husband, John, of Latrobe; two sons , Francis Skoloda and wife, Joyce, of Latrobe, and Thomas Jay Skoloda and wife, Dorothy, of Latrobe; four brothers , Andrew, Emil and Michael Skoloda, all of Latrobe, and William Skoloda of Virginia; three sisters , Ann Klobuear of Cleveland, Ohio, Pauline Kemp of New Mexico and Delores Cribbs of Beatty; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. No public visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Latrobe, with the Rev. Thomas Lukac as celebrant. Interment will be private. JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe, in charge of arrangements.
LOUISE Z. BOWSER SLATES
Louise Z. Bowser Slates, 89, of Irwin, died Saturday, May 27, 2000, in Greensburg. She was born Sept. 5, 1910, in Pitcairn, a daughter of the late Archie D. and Bessie P. (Peirce) Bowser. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ, Irwin, the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 400 and the West Hempfield Senior Citizens Association. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William Bowser. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth D. Slates Sr.; a son, Kenneth D. Slates Jr. and wife, Joyce, of Hollywood, Fla.; a daughter, Nancy Gosser and husband, David, of Greensburg; five sisters , Orpha Hilty of Pitcairn, Sue Kline and Helen Brooky of Trafford, Pearl Burkette of Turtle Creek and Jean Milby of Shelocta; four grandchildren, Kenneth D. Slates III of Jeannette, John Slates of North Huntingdon, Melonie Felton of Columbus, Ohio, and Lisa Frketic of East McKeesport; and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the VINCENT V. RODGERS FUNERAL HOME, 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin, where services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Robbin R. Clouser officiating. Interment Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township. Memorials may be made to the First United Church of Christ, 400 Main St., Irwin, PA 15642.
THERESA L. THORNTON WATSON
Theresa L. Thornton Watson, 98, of North Huntingdon, died Friday, May 26, 2000. She was born Feb. 9, 1902, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late George E. and Rebecca ( White house) Thornton. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Larimer, and participated in the adult Bible class and the women's fellowship. She was a former secretary of the Consistory, a deacon of the church, and was a Sunday school teacher for 50 years. She was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for 10 years, a Red Cross volunteer during World War II, and a charter member of the AARP #4373. She was a graduate of the Norwin High School Class of 1920. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Watson, on Oct. 2, 1970; three sisters , Carolyn Cooper, Lucy Tharp and Rose Thornton; and four brothers , Samuel, George Jr., Charles T. and James Thornton. Survivors include two sons , Dale T. Watson and wife, Rose, of Fort Pierce, Fla., and Wayne A. Watson and wife, Janet, of North Huntingdon; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the VINCENT V. RODGERS FUNERAL HOME, 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in St. John's United Church of Christ, 1230 Brownstown Road, Larimer, with the Rev. Claudia I. Papenmeier officiating. Interment Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park.
THE REV. WESLEY EDWARD WEIMER
The Rev. Wesley Edward Weimer, 66, of Stahlstown RD1, went to be with his Lord Saturday, May 27, 2000. Friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Additional viewing will be held Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m., the hour of a funeral service, in the Greenwood Heights Church of God with the Rev. Evelyn Stillwagon officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Saltlick Township. military rites will be conducted at the cemetery. Donations may be made to the Greenwood Heights Church of God, Lawn Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425, in his memory.
SANDRA Q. ZARZECZNY
Sandra Q. Zarzeczny, 57, of Latrobe, died Friday, May 26, 2000, in IHS at Mountain View, Unity Township. She was born Dec. 31, 1942, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Francis and Gladys (Nair) Quinn. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the former Pelican Inc. in New Derry, where she worked for 21 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Sara Frichtel. She is survived by two daughters , Lisa Quinn of New York City and Jamie Zarzeczny at home; two sisters , Kathryn "Kie" Darazio and husband, Robert, of Latrobe, and Frances Piper and husband, Samuel, of Youngstown, Pa.; a brother, William J. Quinn of Derry; and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on a date to be announced at the HARTMAN-GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 15OO Ligonier St., Latrobe, (724) 537-5575. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
FRED ZECKER
Fred Zecker, 89, of Export, died Friday, May 26, 2000. He was born May 13, 1911, in Pristova, Slovenia, a son of Joseph and Emma Zecker. He was retired from Westinghouse Electric in 1972 as a mfg. engineer. He was a member of Export Borough Council for over 30 years, having served as president most of that time. He was the 1982 recipient of the Gateway Publications Man of the Year Award. He also served for many years as a Democratic Party Committeeman for Export Borough. He was past president of the S.N.J.P. Federation of Westmoreland County, a member of the Claridge Male Chorus, and a charter member of the Slovene Cultural Group of Western Pennsylvania . He was also a member of the S.N.P.J. Lodge #317 of Export. He was a member of the Italian American and Polish clubs of Export. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Susa Zecker, in 1989; and an infant daughter. Also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph, and sisters , Mary Jug, Rose Kenney, Elizabeth Roscher, Agnes Kenney, Emma Dallape, Sophie Gomez and Frances Rozina. Survived by two sons , Fred W. and wife, Donna, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Eugene of New Kensington. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Peter, Deanna and Kathleen. Friends and relatives received at the EDWIN N. WOLFE FUNERAL HOME INC., Export, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services private. Interment Twin Valley Memorial Park. Donations should be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
JOHN BALSIS
John Balsis, 87, of Oklahoma Borough, died Tuesday, May 30, 2000, in the West View Manor, Washington Township. Born Oct. 22, 1912, in Vandergrift, he was the son of the late August and Pauline Stonevice Balsis. He had lived in the Kiski Valley all his life. Prior to retirement, Mr. Balsis was the manager of Younghans Auto Parts in Vandergrift, with 40 years of service. After his retirement, he worked part-time at the Sowash Auto Parts in Greensburg. He also had driven bus for Edwards Lakes-to-Sea from the Apollo depot. He was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Vandergrift, the Vandergrift Lions Club, and enjoyed bowling. Survivors include a son, William of Bethel Park; a daughter, Nancy Kisner of Ibiza, Spain; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Van Scoyoc Balsis in 1998; and two sisters , Ann Martinisko and Stella Clawson. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the DUNMIRE-KERR FUNERAL HOME, A Golden Rule Member, 244 Franklin Ave., Vandergrift, where a service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Phil May officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Memorial, Lower Burrell. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vandergrift Lions Club.
