Donis C. Naylor
Donis C. Naylor, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001. Beloved mother of Joanne (Stephen) Lindsey. Sister of Barbara Legnine, Marian Youngblood, Darlene Salsgiver, Jack, the late Carl and Norman Kirschbaum. Donis was a volunteer at West Penn Hospital for many years. Visitation Thursday and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the DANIEL T. D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME LTD., Butler at 46th streets, Lawrenceville, where Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m.
Margaret T. (Durante) Novak
Wall
Margaret T. (Durante) Novak, 74, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001. Daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Fichera) Durante. Beloved wife of Edward Novak. Dear mother of Terry F. Novak of North Versailles, Edward F. (Linda) Novak of Herminie, Patricia L. (Eric) Schmeltz of Wall and Allan M. Novak of North Versailles. Grandmother of Michele (Jeffrey) Kral, Terry M., Edward F. (Denise) and Brian (Kristen) Novak, Kim (Bruce) Huber, Kayla Novak, Kristen, Jessica and the late Eric Michael Schmeltz. Great-grandmother of Amanda and Alexis Novak and Rachel and Jakob Huber. Sister of Robert (the late Marie) Durante, Rose (Steve) Chomanics and Mary (Joseph) Welsh. Stepdaughter of Pauline Bacha. Sister-in-law of Henry Novak. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received in the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services in the funeral home Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Jude the Apostle Church at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wall Volunteer Fire Department, 413 Wall Avenue, Wall, PA 15148.
Patricia O'Donnell
Mars
Patricia O'Donnell, 54, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001. Born June 17, 1947, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Frederick K. and Elizabeth (George) Woodard of Baden. Mrs. O'Donnell was a member of Ss. John and Paul Roman Catholic Church. She was a registered nurse and enjoyed her family. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Manus O'Donnell, whom she married Jan. 31, 1970; daughter, Mrs. Kurt (Sally) Martin of Mars; sons, Tim N. O'Donnell of Evans City and Kevin M. O'Donnell of Mars.; sister, Mrs. Larry (Kimberly) Bridge of New Jersey; brother, Frederick K. Woodard Jr. of Pittsburgh; and two grandchildren. Friends received 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the GLENN-KILDOO CRANBERRY CHAPEL, 130 Wisconsin Ave., Cranberry Twp. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday in Ss. John and Paul Roman Catholic Church, 2586 Wexford Bayne Road. Interment in Holy Savior cemetery, Pine-Richland Twp.
Mary Jane Panek
North Versailles
Mary Jane Panek, 78, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, in UPMC Shadyside. Born Nov. 10, 1922, in Fayette City, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Frank and Pauline Coates Korch, and sister of the late Charles Korch. Mrs. Panek was a former co-owner of Lawrence the Florist in McKeesport and was formerly employed at G.C. Murphy Co. and Gimbels. She was a member of St. Mary Czestochowa Parish in McKeesport, the McKeesport American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Polish National Union of America. She was also a former den mother of Cub Scout Pack #146 in Green Valley. She is survived by her husband, Julian W. Panek; daughter, Joanne Dorazio of White Oak; sons, Ronald F. Panek of McKeesport and Julian J. Panek of Brunswick, Ga.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Stella Solvay and Helen Mushalko, both of McKeesport; brother, Joseph Korch of North Versailles; nieces and nephews. Friends received Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the JAYCOX-JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2703 O'Neil Blvd. at Fawcett Avenue, McKeesport. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Czestochowa Church, McKeesport, with the Rev. F.B. Lachowicz as celebrant. Interment in St. Mary's Polish cemetery, White Oak.
Margaret G. Geci Rayman
North Versailles
Margaret G. Geci Rayman, 82, of North Versailles, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, in the LGAR Home, Turtle Creek. She was born June 21, 1919, in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Andrew and Sophia Mayerski Geci. Margaret was a retired employee of Gimbels Department Store, a member of the V.I.P. Senior Citizens and V.I.P. Travel Club, both of North Versailles. She was a member of the East Allegheny AARP and an avid bowler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Rayman; three brothers, Andrew, Michael and John Geci; and a sister, Ann Turkovic. She is survived by a daughter, Karen Hilty of Irwin; three grandchildren, Sherri Sawders and husband, Daryl, of East McKeesport, Richard Hilty of Grapeville and Jeffrey Hilty of North Versailles; two great-great grandchildren, Brianne and Jeremy Sawders; a sister, Mary Maha of McKeesport; a brother, Edward Geci of McKeesport; a sister-in-law, Ella Geci of McKeesport; and nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the FORGIE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Eric Dennis officiating. Interment to follow in Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park.
Bernadette E. `Bernie' (Ralph) Rico
Penn Township
Bernadette E. ``Bernie" (Ralph) Rico, 72, on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001. Beloved wife of John J. Rico Sr.; loving mother of Darlene ``Candy" Berklich and husband Robert, Deborah H. Craig and husband Alan, and John J. Rico Jr. Also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Sister of William T. Ralph III, Katherine Hulick and Darlene Hunter. Friends received Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the JOHN L. QUINLAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11th and Airbrake avenues, Turtle Creek. Services in Christian Life Church, Trafford, Monday at 10 a.m.
Richard A. Roberts
Ligonier
Richard A. ``Dick" Roberts, 85, of Ligonier, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born July 22, 1916, in Crabtree, a son of the late Anthony and Angela Leone Roberts. Prior to retirement, he had owned the Darlingion Inn for 45 years and was employed as a driving examiner for the Pennsylvania State Police in Greensburg for 18 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church of Ligonier, the Holy Name Society and a former usher of the church. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Edward Roberts; two sisters, Evelyn Rega and Genevieve Benevento. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elizabeth ``Betty" Corna Roberts; three sons, Francis and his wife, Carol Evans Roberts, Richard Roberts Jr. and his wife, Karen, all of Pittsburgh and the Rev. Edward Roberts of Ligonier; twin granddaughters, Dierdre and Delaney Roberts; and three brothers, Eugene of Sacramento, Calif., Joseph of Ocala, Fla., and Alvin of Tampa, Fla. Family will receive friends at the SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC. & CREMATORY, Ligonier, Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A vigil service for the deceased will be held Sunday at 8 p.m. Blessing service will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church, with his son, the Rev. Edward Roberts and the Rev. Joseph P. Maddalena as co-celebrants. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Holy Trinity School or Capital Campaign Fund, 342 W. Main St., Ligonier, PA 15658 or to a charity of one's choice. Elizabeth Snyder Bloom, funeral director.
Hazel H. Rugg
Scottdale
Hazel H. (Felgar) Rugg, of Scottdale, passed away early Wednesday morning, Oct. 10, 2001, in her home. Hazel was born in East Huntingdon Township, the only child of the late Ray F. and Annie Rose Hays Felgar. She married Wilbur C. Rugg July 27, 1974. Hazel was a longtime resident of the Scottdale area and a former sales clerk with Morris' Clothing Store in Scottdale for 15 years. Years ago she was affiliated with the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and attended East Huntingdon High School. Hazel also enjoyed bird watching. Hazel is survived by her loving family, her husband of 27 years, Wilbur C. Rugg; three stepdaughters, Bonnie Sandusky and husband, William, of Scottdale, Jeanne Anderson and husband, Dean, of Scottdale, and Donna Bieniek and husband, Rick, of Little Summit (Dunbar); seven grandchildren, Tyler Anderson, Addie Anderson, Hayley Anderson, Ivy Bieniek, Gretel Bieniek, Conrad Sandusky and Sadie Sandusky; and one great-grandson, Ryley Anderson. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her grandparents who raised her, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Felgar. Family and 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 ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, 724-887-5300 or email:fergfh@a1usa.net. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Dr. James P. Cordell and the Rev. David A. Bell co-officiating. Private interment will be held in Green Ridge Memorial Park. Family suggests memorials to the Salvation Army Disaster Relief, 120 W. 14th St., New York, N.Y. 10011, in memory of Hazel H. Rugg. Love Lasts Forever!
Gloria H. Runco
Upper St. Clair,
Formerly of Wheeling, W.Va.
Gloria H. Runco, age 77, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001. Wife of the late Joseph G.; beloved mother of Clinton, Pamela, J. Mark, Timothy and Jamie; grandmother of Thomas, John, Dominic, Jessica, Rebecca and Rachel. Also survived by a sister, Mary C. Meighen. Visitation Friday, Oct. 12, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at FREYVOGEL-SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 112 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park. Funeral Mass Saturday, Oct. 13, at 11:30 a.m. in St. Thomas More Church. Interment in Calvary cemetery.
Zigmund J. Rydeski
Munhall
Zigmund J. Rydeski, 87, on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001. Mr. Rydeski was a retired machinist with USX Homestead Works and was an Army veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of Helen (Shuba) Rydeski; brother of Cecelia, Matthew and Jules Rydeski. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Stella Pope. Friends received Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, A Golden Rule Member Firm, 3511 Main St., Munhall. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, St. Anthony Church on Friday at 1 p.m. Entombment in Calvary cemetery.
Margaret C. Sonnik
Margaret C. Sonnik, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Harold Sr. mother of Rosemary Sonnik, June Michel, Harold Jr., Ruthann Peters, George, John, William, Helen (David) Belsterling and Kathryn (David) Pugliese. Grandmother of 18; great-grandmother of 16; great-great-grandmother of one. Sister of Mathilda Henn, Francis Ford, and the late William, Harold and Catherine Ford. Visitation Thursday and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the DANIEL T. D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME LTD., Butler at 46th streets, Lawrenceville, where Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m.
John P. Spina
Whitehall
John P. Spina, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001. Beloved husband of Anita Barone Spina. Loving Father of John Paul (Andrea), F. Christopher (Nancy) and Gregory A. (Jacquelyn). Beloved ``Pup" of Cassandra, Gabrielle, Alexis, Briana and Jessica. Beloved brother of Helen Siclare, Rudolph Spina and the late Eugene ``Gino" Spina. Mr. Spina was a veteran of World War II and an attorney for over 50 years in the Pittsburgh area. Friends received in the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4201 Brownsville, Road, Brentwood, Thursday and Friday 2 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayer Saturday at 11:15 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angels Church at noon. If desired, family suggests contributions to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 North Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110.
Jeanne Sprague
Reynoldsville, Jefferson County
Jeanne Sprague, age 44, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, as a result of a construction site accident on Route 60 in Beaver County. She was born July 16, 1957, in DuBois, Clearfield County, daughter of Belva (Munn) (Hixon) Silvis (Mrs. David J.) of St. Marys and the late George Alfred Hixon Sr. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Sprague; children, Steve Ghezzi of Penfield, Pa., and Suzanne Ghezzi of Reynoldsville; brothers, George A. Hixon Jr. of DuBois and Albert Bruce Hixon of Penfield. A 1975 graduate of DuBois High School, Mrs. Sprague was a highway construction carpenter and Protestant by faith. Visitation Friday 2 to 4 and 7 until time of service at 8 p.m. in the RALPH M. GEER FUNERAL HOME, Penfield, with the Rev. Robert Dornan officiating. Interment in Lake Lawn Memorial Park, Reynoldsville.
Earl C. Stover
Export
Earl C. ``Smokey" Stover, 66, of Export, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001. He was born Sept. 25, 1935, in Sardis, a son of the late Simon P. and Viola Patterson Stover. Smokey was a retired employee of National Aluminum of Murrysville. He was a member of the Italian American Club of Export and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Scarton Stover; three children, Victor Stover of Hershey, Pa., Sherry L. Stover of Export and Danny C. Stover and his wife, Connie, of Leechburg; a brother, Dr. Gary L. Stover and his wife, Debi, of Apollo; a sister, Doris ``Toots" McCormick of Murrysville; four grandchildren, Kathleen, Dustin, Evan and Travis Stover; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Services and interment were private. Family suggests memorial contributions to the World War II Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 76074, Washington, DC 20090-6074. Arrangements by EDWIN N. WOLFE FUNERAL HOME INC., Export.
Guerrino J. `Red' Tarallo
Fairfax, Va.,
Formerly of Coraopolis
Guerrino J. ``Red" Tarallo, 86, on Monday, Oct. 8, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Margaretta ``Sally" Brush; beloved Father of Barry Tarallo of Florida and Mark Tarallo of Virginia; beloved brother of Martha Berkey, Della Chieski and Josephine Carl, all of Coraopolis, Louis Tarallo of Idaho and Mario Tarallo of Pittsburgh; beloved grandfather of Brian, Michael, Emily and Andrew ``A.J." Red was a lieutenant colonel with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and worked with the Department of Defense until his retirement. Friends received in the ANTHONY J. SANVITO, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1316 Fourth Ave., Coraopolis (Family owned and operated since 1936), Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the funeral home Saturday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, Coraopolis, at 10 a.m. Interment in Resurrection cemetery, Moon Twp.
Harold L. Vough
Scottdale
Harold L. Vough, 92, of Scottdale, passed away Wednesday evening, Oct. 10, 2001, in his home with his family at his bedside. Harold was born in Connellsville, Aug. 15, 1909, a son of the late Lewis Knopsnyder and Alice Bell Vough. Harold married the former Gladys Inez Worrell on April 15, 1936. Harold retired as lead lineman for West Penn Power Company on Sept. 1, 1971. He had previously been employed at Duke Power Company and the Davey Tree Company. Harold was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Scottdale and was educated in the Connellsville school system. A 32nd degree mason, Harold was a member of the Marion Masonic Lodge 562 of Scottdale. He enjoyed the sport of hunting and the outdoors. Harold is survived by his loving family: his wife of 65 years, Gladys Inez Worrell Vough; his son, Lewis Warren Vough and his friend, Mary Jo Barnes, of Austin, Texas; his daughter, Evelyn Alice (Vough) Stanley and her husband, Jeff, of Williamsburg, Va.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two nieces. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by a brother, Warren Vough. Family and friends will be received Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, 724-887-5300/email:fergfh@a1usa.net. A parting prayer will be held at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, followed by funeral services at 1:30 p.m. in the Trinity United Methodist Church, Scottdale, with the Rev. Dr. Paul B. Morris officiating. Graveside committal service and interment will follow in the Pennsville Mennonite cemetery, Upper Tyrone Township. Love Lasts Forever!
Elizabeth Wargo
Warren Center,
Formerly of North Braddock
Elizabeth Wargo, 87, of Warren Center RR1, formerly of North Braddock, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, Oct. 9, 2001, in the Skilled Nursing Unit of Towanda Memorial Hospital. Elizabeth was born Oct. 28, 1913, in brothers Valley, a daughter of the late John and Annie Czecsehovszki Semach. She enjoyed baking and cooking for family gatherings and treasured the time spent with her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Wargo, on Aug. 7, 1995; her four sisters, Mary Toth, Vera Babich, Barbara McPeak and Anna Pentack. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, William and Marlene Wargo of North Huntingdon, John and Sheila Wargo of Old Bridge, N.J., Robert and Brenda Wargo of Warren Center and George and Vickie Wargo of Endicott, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, William and Pam Wargo, Brian and Monika Wargo, Darrin and Sonya Steele, Darcy and Joe Vrabel, Jennifer and Bob Mattocks, Wade Wargo and Wendy Wargo; four great-grandchildren, Bailey Wargo, Logan and Reigan Steele and Justin and Nicholas Joe Vrabel; and several nieces and nephews. Burial be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the family plot in Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park cemetery, North Huntingdon. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to their local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association in loving memory of Elizabeth ``Betty" Wargo.
Bonnie E. (Brisbane) Webb
Formerly of Philadelphia
Bonnie E. (Brisbane) Webb, age 77, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001. Widow of Robert L. Webb; beloved mother of Pamela Lenart, Bonnie Hill and the late Cindy Webb; sister of the late Beverly Popovich, Victor and Richard Brisbane. Also survived by nine grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Ss. John and Paul Church. The family suggests memorial contributions to Ss. John and Paul Church, 2586 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143. Arrangements by GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME INC.
James W. Wood
Greensburg,
Formerly of Donora
James W. Wood, 78, of Greensburg, formerly of Donora, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Sept. 16, 1923, in Donora, a son of the late David and Margaret Neill Wood. Mr. Wood was a graduate of Donora High School, class of 1942 and the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Wood was a pharmaceutical salesman for Dow Chemical for 37 years and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg, the Greensburg Moose, American Legion Post 981, F&AM Lodge 759 Pleasant Hills-Guthrie, Scottish Rite Lodge Council Chapter Valley of Pittsburgh, Syria Temple, AMVETS Post 88 and VFW Post 33. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in Europe for two years. He is survived by his wife, Doris Brackett Wood of Greensburg; a son, Christopher J. Wood and wife, Patty, of Greensburg; a sister, Ann Chadwick of Donora; and several nieces and nephews. Friends welcomed Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, where service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Mr. Martin R. Ankrum officiating. Entombment in St. Clair cemetery, Greensburg.
Martha (Marovich) Yaksich
Las Vegas,
Formerly of Pittsburgh
Martha (Marovich) Yaksich, born in Wheeling, W.Va., of Las Vegas, formerly of Pittsburgh, on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Rudy ``Dodgers" Yaksich. Dear mother of Rudy Yaksich of Port Clinton, Ohio. Grandmother of Heather, Lani and Sonya Yaksich. Great-grandmother of Brian. Sister of Sarah Sijacki and Jim Marovich, both of California. Friends received in the CIESLAK AND TATKO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2935 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Parastas Friday at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Services in Holy Trinity S.O. Cathedral Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity S.O. Cathedral Building Fund.
