Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
NORBERT H. SCHMITT
Norbert H. Schmitt, 78, of Etna, on Wednesday, June 21, 2000. Beloved husband of Anna B. (Gratz) Schmitt; brother of Francis "Frank" Schmitt, Rosalia Taylor, Ruth Gasiorowski, Marie Haas, and the late John Schmitt. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the OGRODNIK-HAHN FUNERAL HOME, 333 Butler St., Etna. Mass of Christian Burial in All Saints Church, Etna, Friday at noon. Family requests memorial contributions to Forbes Hospice, 320 E. North Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Parish vigil Thursday at 3 p.m.
DAVID E. SNYDER
David E. Snyder, 47, of Pleasant Hills, on Wednesday, June 21, 2000. Husband of Heidi K. Snyder. Father of Jeff, Charlie, and Greg. Son of Eldon and Jean Snyder of Pleasant Hills. Son-in-law of Joann and Steele Klingensmith of Birmingham, Ala., formerly of Pleasant Hills. Brother of Martha Ahrens of Spokane, Wash., George S. Snyder of East Grand Rapids, Mich., and Patrick Sego of Cocoa, Fla. Dave passed away due to complications from prostate cancer. Interment will be held privately. A memorial service will be held in the sanctuary of Pleasant Hills United Presbyterian Church Sunday, June 25, at 3 p.m. A reception for friends and relatives will follow at the church. Arrangements by JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME INC., Brentwood. Dave belonged to Pleasant Hills-Guthrie Lodge #759, F&AM. If desired, family suggests contributions to American Cancer Society/Prostate Cancer Research, 241 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or Pleasant Hills Community United Presbyterian Church, Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
GLENN T. THOMPSON
Glenn T. Thompson, 78, of Penn Hills, died Tuesday, June 20, 2000. He was a member of Lathers Union Local 33 and Carpenters Union Local 165. Beloved husband of Jenny Buckley Thompson; and Father of Kenneth G. Thompson, Nancy Kickler, Diane Thompson, and the late Janet Thompson. Brother of Arlene Steigerwald, Alma Aupperle, and the late Dale Thompson. Also survived by four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Friends will be received at the TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Services will be held at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Interment will follow in Church Hill Cemetery.
JOSEPHINE R. BEITER YURISINEC
Josephine R. Beiter Yurisinec, 84, of Irwin (Paintertown), died Wednesday, June 21, 2000, in the Forbes Regional Health Center, Monroeville. She was born June 2, 1916, in Hunker, a daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Long Beiter. She was a former employee of the produce department of Sandson's Grocery Store, Irwin. She was a member of Paintertown Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Irwin Country Club Bowling League, the Paintertown Civic Club and a former member of the Paintertown Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Yurisinec; and three brothers , Eugene, Marion and John Beiter. She is survived by three daughters , Connie Lusebrink and her husband, Melvin, and Karen Morgan and her husband, David, both of Paintertown, and Theresa Firestone and her husband, James, of North Huntingdon; a son, Peter R. Yurisinec Sr. and his wife, Lou Ann, of Harrison City; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters , Almeda Brentzel of North Huntingdon, Kate McSweiney of Paintertown and Marie Smetak of Herminie; four brothers , William Beiter of Paintertown, Richard Beiter of Adamsburg, Robert Beiter of North Huntingdon and James Beiter of Paintertown; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 521 Main St., Irwin, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Norman E. Nething officiating. Interment will follow in Irwin Union Cemetery, North Huntingdon.
RUTH DELORES (CHEW) BURNS
Ruth Delores (Chew) Burns, 72, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, June 20, 2000, at the Integrated Health Services, Greensburg facility. She was born June 22, 1927, in Herminie #2, a daughter of the late Edward L. and Myrtle (Loughner) Chew. Mrs. Burns was a homemaker. Mrs. Burns was an active member of the Middletown United Methodist Church, where she served on the Board of Elders, was a lay minister, lay leader, and Sunday school teacher, participated as a member of the church choir and also served on the Centennial Committee. Mrs. Burns was a member of the Ethel James Rebekah Lodge #515, Adamsburg, where she served as past Noble Grand. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Thomas Burns Sr., in 1989; a granddaughter, Laurie Lynn Burns, in 1994; four brothers , Robert, Edward, Dwaine and Howard Chew; and two sisters , Twyle Carroll and Lorraine Chew. Mrs. Burns is survived by a son, Wayne Thomas Burns Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Herminie; three daughters , Debbie Bard of Chambersburg, Ruthie Burns of Monroeville, and Roxanne Smith and her husband, Lawrence, of Meadville; four grandchildren, Jason, Marc, Matthew, and Justin; a brother, James Chew of Herminie #2; four sisters , Lottie McAlpin of Greensburg, Dorothy Spoonhoward of Herminie #2, Catherine "Katy" Mellinger, of Herminie, and Jane Henry of Greensburg. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received at the JOSEPH W. NICKELS FUNERAL HOME INC., Herminie, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Kenneth Bossart officiating. Interment will follow in the Westmoreland Cemetery.
BEATRICE (RUPERT) BALOG COLWELL
Beatrice (Rupert) Balog Colwell, 81, of Shaler Township, on Tuesday, June 20, 2000. She was a retired clerk for Kmart. She was the beloved wife of Robert A. Colwell. mother of Dolores Klein, Karen Jeffery, Joan Sentner, Donna Cramer and Michael Balog. Sister of Ralph Rupert. Grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 27. Preceded in death by her son, Raymond Balog; a brother, John Rupert; and sisters , Catherine Warnick and Dolores Lohman. Friends received Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the FRANK R. PERMAN FUNERAL HOME INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Route 8, Shaler Township. Parish wake service Thursday at 2:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in All Saints Church, Etna.
BEATRICE M. DONLON
Beatrice M. Donlon, 95, of Green Meadows, Unity Township, formerly of Long Island, N.Y., died Tuesday, June 20, 2000, in Green Meadows. She was born June 14, 1905, in Brooklyn, N.Y., a daughter of the late Alexander and Julia Duffy Cross. She was a member of St. Vincent Basilica, Latrobe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Donlon Sr.; three brothers ; and three sisters . Survivors include two sons , John F. Donlon and his wife, Patricia, of Greensburg RD8 and Vincent Donlon and his wife, Pamela, of Virginia Beach, Va.; and three grandchildren, Stephanie Donlon, Megan Donlon and Erin Donlon. Friends will be received Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Vincent Basilica. Interment Saturday in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y.
ELSIE MARIE FUSSENEGGER
Elsie Marie Fussenegger, of Penn Hills, on Monday, June 19, 2000. Beloved wife of Charles S. Fussenegger. Dear mother of Gail F. Fisher of McMurray, John C. of Fox Chapel, Gary R. of Monroeville and Bruce J. at home. Dear sister of Mary B. Young of White hall and the late Helen B. North. Grandmother of Denise Gailani, Julie Williams, Eric, Todd and Lindsey Fussenegger; and four great-grandchildren. Friends and relatives received at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Christian Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Verona. Family suggests memorials to Shining Arrow, P.O. Box 17287, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.
LISA M. GARBO
Lisa M. Garbo, on Monday, June 19, 2000. Beloved daughter of Elizabeth (D'Alessandro) Garbo and the late Joseph Garbo Sr. Sister of Joseph Garbo Jr. and Anita Garbo. Beloved aunt of Leigh Ann Garbo; beloved niece of Florence and William D'Alessandro. Visitation Thursday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the DANIEL T. D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME LTD., Butler at 46th streets, Lawrenceville. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Margaret of Scotland Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Magee-Womens Hospital, Attention: Breast Cancer Research Clinic, 300 Halket St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
JAY A. GEORGE
Jay A. George, 65, of Harrison Park, died Tuesday, June 20, 2000, in his home. He was born Nov. 5, 1934, in Harrison City, a son of the late John and Florence Holtzer George. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Westinghouse in Trafford and ABB in Greensburg. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Harrison City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Gionghi. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sandra Prady George; a daughter, Debbie and husband, Mark Vochinsky, of Manor; and two grandchildren, David Brammell Jr. and Amy Brammell. Friends will be received at the JAMES E. LINDSAY FUNERAL HOME INC., Main Street, Harrison City, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Marks officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Penn Township.
JOSEPH E. KUZEMCZAK
Joseph E. Kuzemczak, 73, of Latrobe, died Monday, June 19, 2000, in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born Jan. 11, 1927 in Latrobe, a son of the late Michael and Anna Rellick Kuzemczak. Prior to retirement, he had been employed at Teledyne-Vasco, Latrobe, for 38 years. He was a graduate of Derry High School, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the Derry Drum and Bugle Corps, and was a lifetime member of the Ukrainian Society, the Rod and Gun Club of Derry and the Kingston Vets and Sportsmen's Association. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Gertrude Wilson Kuzemczak in 1980. Joe is survived by his wife, Dolores I. Shrum Kuzemczak; three sons , Joseph M. and his wife, Margaret "Cookie," and Michael A. and his wife, Jennie, all of Blairsville, and Brian E. and his wife, Kathy, of Latrobe; a daughter, Deborah Kuzemczak of Derry; a stepson, Robert C. Taylor and his wife, Laurie, of Latrobe; three stepdaughters, Debra and her husband, Paul Staschak, of Florida, Mona and her husband, Paul Brant, of Ligonier and Julie and her husband, John Sessi, of Derry; eight grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; a great-grandchild; five stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters , Mrs. Tom (Betty J.) Mrozenski of Derry and Mrs. Gene (Rose Marie) Burkley of Erie; and several nieces and nephews. The family received friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the MICHAEL J. QUINLISK FUNERAL HOME INC., 548 N. Chestnut St., Derry. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Xavier Elambassery officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Derry. The VFW will conduct services Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
ANN (ZELLA) LITVAK
Ann (Zella) Litvak, of Monroeville, longtime resident of Carnegie, on Monday, June 19, 2000. Wife of the late John Litvak; mother of Patricia (Michael) Grieco and Paul (Barbara) Litvak of Virginia; sister of the late Mary, Mildred, Theresa, Rose, John and Michael; grandmother of Maria Grieco-Turkel, Andrea Grieco and John Litvak; and devoted and loving great-grandmother of Maura Anne, Kellie Lynne and Lucie Falon. Friends received at the BAGNATO FUNERAL HOME, Chartiers Boulevard, Carnegie, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Liturgy in Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Friday 10 a.m. Parastas Thursday 7:30 p.m.
MARY JANE LOCHNER
Mary Jane Lochner, 70, of Irwin, died Monday, June 19, 2000, at the Jeannette District Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 24, 1930, in Braddock, a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Klopotowski Bayko. Prior to her retirement, she was the owner of Precision Components Specialists in Adamsburg. She was an active member of The Church in Sutersville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Lochner, in 1980; and a half brother, Nick Mospan. Surviving are two sons , William S. Lochner and his wife, Lauren, of Madison and Robert B. Lochner and his wife, Natalie, of Clemson, S.C.; a daughter, Cheryl A. Hermann and her husband, Sheldon, of Noblesville, Ind.; five grandchildren; and a brother, John Bayko and his wife, Nancy, of Chambersburg, Pa. Friends received at The Church, Sutersville-Rillton Road, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in The Church Friday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Frank A. Rocco officiating. Entombment will follow in the Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum, North Huntingdon. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Church, For the Homeless, Sutersville-Rillton Road, Sutersville, PA 15083-1006. BEATTY-RICH FUNERAL HOME INC., Madison, in charge of arrangements.
SARA E. LOWEECEY
Sara E. Loweecey, 69, of Jeannette, died Thursday, June 15, 2000, in the Monsour Medical Center, Jeannette. She was born June 16, 1930, in Jeannette, the daughter of the late Habeb Phillip and Ethel E. Swank Loweecey. She worked for many years as office manager for Dr. Roy Monsour. She was a graduate of the Jeannette High School Class of 1948, and the University of Pittsburgh. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Jeannette, the Friendship Card Club and the Monsour Ladies Auxiliary, and was a former member of the Jeannette Business and Professional Women's Club. She was instrumental in the fund-raising and development of the Monsour Medical Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers , Charles and Edward Loweecey. She is survived by a brother, Paul D. Loweecey of Syracuse, N.Y.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 N. First St., Jeannette, Friday, June 23, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 24, at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Daniel R. Defassio officiating. Interment will follow in Jeannette Memorial Park, Penn Township. Memorial donations may be made to Monsour Medical Center Auxiliary, 70 Lincoln Way East, Jeannette, PA 15644, or the Jeannette Public Library, Magee Avenue and South Sixth Street, Jeannette, PA 15644.
