Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
LEO J. REITMEYER
Leo J. Reitmeyer, formerly of Brookline, on Wednesday, June 28, 2000. Beloved husband of the late Helen Torisky; beloved Father of Frances "Fran" Welsh of Kentucky, Katherine (Tony) Mete of Mt. Lebanon and Leo D. of South Park Township; brother of Rita Treimel, Jean Reitmeyer and Ralph Reitmeyer; eight grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Friends may call at the FRANK DeBOR FUNERAL HOME, 1065 Brookline Blvd., Brookline, (412) 561-0380, Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Barbara Church in Bridgeville. Entombment will follow in Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Barbara Church.
DONALD H. ROBOSKY
Donald H. Robosky, 60, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, June 28, 2000, in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born in Forbes Road, Nov. 24, 1939, and was a son of the late John and Edna Altman Robosky. He had been self-employed for years in the flooring business and was Protestant by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters , Edna Stevenson, Betty Thompson, Audrey Elder, Gladys Bullis, Barbara Page, Mariam Sanderson, William, John, Richard and Ronald Robosky. Don is survived by his wife, Phyllis; his children, Donald H. Robosky Jr. and his wife, Joan, of Irwin, Lisa Shuey and her husband, Lou, of Derry and John Robosky and his wife, Vickie, of Greensburg; his two sisters , Margaret Semenko of Forbes Road and Linda Barrick of New York; and the following grandchildren: Donald Robosky III, Tyler Shuey, Ranae Shuey, Kassi Robosky, Jenna Robosky, Rik Edmunds and Tiffany Edmunds. Family and friends will be received at the KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME, 524 N. Main St., Greensburg, Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in the funeral home Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Edwin J. Fromm officiating. The family wishes memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 615 S. Main St., Greensburg, PA 15601.
LENORA A. (PINAZZA) RUSBARSKY
Lenora A. (Pinazza) Rusbarsky, of Akron, Ohio, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000, in her home in Ohio. She was born in Pleasant Valley, a daughter of the late Louis and Helen Farlen Pinazza, and lived in the Akron, Ohio, area for the past 35 years. Prior to retirement, she worked for Taldine Monarch in Ohio, and was a member of the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church in Akron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Rusbarsky, in 1999; and a sister, Norene Pinazza. She is survived by a daughter, Cynthia and husband, Miles Siedow, of Arizona; three brothers , Louis and wife, Marty Pinazza, of Akron, Ohio, Tony Pinazza of Trafford and Larry Pinazza of Florida; and four sisters , Dora and husband, Frank Brandt, of Ohio, Helen Caruso of Trafford, Almeda and husband, Joseph Simola, of Level Green and Lorinda Wodnick of New York. Friends will be received at the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME, 429 Duquesne Ave., Trafford, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Barbara Church, Harrison City, with Father V. Paul Fitzmaurice as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. A parish wake service will be held Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
ANDREW SPEWOCK
Andrew Spewock, 83, of Kingston, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at Latrobe Area Hospital, after a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 1, 1916, in Hamtramck, Mich., a son of the late Frank and Pearl Cherup Spewock. Andy was an enthusiastic gardener, participating in the Ligonier Country Market for many years. He retired from Vanadium Alloys Steel Co. in 1978. He was a charter member of Kingston Veterans and Sportsmen's Club, the VFW #734, Ligonier, and the 455th Bomb Group Association of Spencer, Iowa. He served in World War II as a staff sergeant with the AAF 455th Bomb Group, the 743rd Squadron in Foggia, Italy, flying 50 missions, and receiving the Air Medal with four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters and the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal with four Bronze Stars for meritorious achievement in aerial combat. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Samuel Spewock. Survived by his wife, Catherine Slusarchyk Spewock; two daughters , Tanya Spewock of Pittsburgh and Melanie Spewock and her husband, Frederic Opie, of Minneapolis, Minn.; a son, Michael Spewock and his wife, Theodosla, of Hollidaysburg; two brothers , Metro Spewock of Export and Theodore Spewock of Latrobe; and four sisters , Mary Durasky, Julia Kurela, and Helen Spewock, all of Latrobe, and Margaret Avampato of Bel Air, Md. Friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. A memorial gathering will take place at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be private. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Action For Animals, Adams Memorial Library or the Ligonier Valley Library. VFW #734, Ligonier, will hold services at 10:15 a.m. Friday in the funeral home.
WESLEY A. STIFFEY
Wesley A. Stiffey, 57, of Pitcairn, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000. Husband of Charlene (Slepsky) Stiffey; Father of Rebecca L., Timothy M. and James C. Stiffey; and brother of Jane West, Jean Kelly, Shirley Higgins, Hazel Poth, Janet Hall, Lena Warr, Alma Stipcak, Francis "Dewey" Stiffey, Wayne Stiffey and William Stiffey. Friends received Thursday and Friday 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 Saturday at 11 a.m.
EDITH LOUISE WALKER
Edith Louise Walker, of Ross Township, on Wednesday, June 28, 2000, who recently celebrated her 89th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Wilson H. Walker; and mother of Sandra Russ Brugger of Cleveland, Ohio. Friends received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME INC., 7720 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, (412) 367-3100. Funeral service Saturday, time later, in the chapel of Simons Funeral Home. Mrs. Walker was appreciated for her kind and loving nature. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
ETHEL MAE ADAMS
Ethel Mae Adams, 84, of Perryopolis, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at 4:55 p.m. in the Parish House, Perryopolis. She was born Aug. 21, 1915, in Bridgeport, Pa., a daughter of the late Michael Sr. and Lottie Rittenour Boshinsky. Ethel was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church and the St. John's Altar Society of Perryopolis. Survived by two daughters , Rosemary Shupe and husband, James, of Smithton and Betty Jean Lafko and husband, Robert Sr., of Baltimore, Md.; four grandchildren, Elaine Shupe and Ken Shupe both of Smithton, Pa., Robert Lafko of Baltimore, Md., and Brian Lafko of Felton, Pa.; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters and a brother, Annabelle Troup of Greensburg, Doris Seman of Perryopolis and Edward Boshinsky of Uniontown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve F. Adams, in 1980; and three brothers , Frank, Ernest and Mike Boshinsky. Friends received in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC., 106 E. Independence St., Perryopolis, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where prayer service will be held Friday at 10 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Perryopolis, with the Rev. Father Louis W. Cheatham as celebrant. Interment in St. John's Cemetery, Perryopolis. A wake service will be held Thursday evening at 8.
ALVEDA C. BRUNELLI
Alveda C. "Veda" Brunelli, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was a daughter of the late Antonio and Mary Margartti Lorenz. She was the former owner of the Cloverleaf Supper Club on Route 66, a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, and the Catholic daughters of the Americas, Court Seton 306. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Brunelli; and three sisters , Mildred Lorenz, Bessie Gall and Mary Louise Donghia. Surviving are a sister, Nicolena McDivitt; and a brother, William A. Lorenz and wife, Rosemary, all of Greensburg; and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg. Interment will be private. Arrangements under the direction of the CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME, 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, (724) 837-0020, www.pantalone.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society. Natale N. Pantalone, funeral director.
LYNN D. DEBONE
Lynn D. DeBone, 47, of Greensburg, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000, in the IHS Nursing Facility, Greensburg. He was born Dec. 19, 1952, in Pittsburgh, a son of Lucy Krupey DeBone of Pittsburgh and the late Louis DeBone. He was the owner of Gino's Pizza Palace (near Lynch Field) for 17 years. In addition to his Father , he was preceded in death by his grandparents. In addition to his mother , survivors include his wife, Tina Edwards DeBone of Greensburg; a daughter, Melissa DeBone, at home; the family pets, Scamper and Shaggy; a brother, Louis DeBone, of Morgantown, W.Va.; a sister-in-law, Kathy Rankin, of Bellevue; a niece, Nicole DeBone; and five nephews, Christopher, Timothy and Patrick DeBone, and Jaison and Donnie Rankin. Relatives and friends received at the CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME, 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, (724) 837-0020, www.pantalone.com, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. William Waugh officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial gifts may be made to a charity of one's choice. Natale N. Pantalone, funeral director.
BRYDA (PAINTER) JANKOVICH
Bryda (Painter) Jankovich, 64, of Monroeville, suddenly on Tuesday, June 27, 2000. A daughter of the late John and Margaret "Peg" (Bevil) Painter. Beloved wife of Milos Jankovich. Dear mother of JoAnne (Michael) Morris, Lisa (Herbert) Cohen, and Nick Jankovich. Grandmother of Joseph, Andrew, and Jennifer Morris, Joshua, Benjamin, and Rachael Cohen. Sister of Elizabeth "Liz" Painter; also nieces and nephews. Friends received at the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Order of Eastern Star service Thursday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home and Pomen Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Services will be held in the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m., followed by additional services in St. Nicholas Serbian E.O. Church Friday at noon. Mrs. Jankovich was a former nurse for the Forbes Health System and a former past matron for the Order of Eastern Star.
RUSSELL A. LANDIS
Russell A. Landis, 69, of South Greensburg, died Monday, June 26, 2000, at his home. He was born Jan. 30, 1931, in Hempfield Township, a son of the late Caleb A. and Bertryce Shick Landis. Prior to his retirement, he had been a self-employed master carpenter and cabinet maker. He was Protestant by faith. He was a member of the South Greensburg American Legion Post #981, the Baltzer Meyer Historical Society and was a life member of the Youngwood Sportsmen's Association. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Demers Landis; a son, Robert M. Landis and his wife, Susan, of Baltimore, Md.; three grandchildren, Catherine Jeanne, Michael Robert, and Patrick Francis Landis, all of Baltimore; and two brothers , Richard V. Landis of New Stanton and George W. "Wayne" Landis of Hunker. Friends were received at the BARNHART FUNERAL HOME, 505 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. ONLY. Services will be held in the funeral home Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert C. Wilson officiating. Interment will be private.
CAROLYN RUFFNER BLYSTONE BRILHART
Carolyn Ruffner Blystone Brilhart, 59, of Fourth Avenue, Scottdale, died Thursday, June 29, 2000, in Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg, where she had been a patient since June 23. She was born March 23, 1941, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Edward and Florence Loughner Ruffner. Carolyn was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Scottdale, the Women's Ministry and the church choir. She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving and devoted husband, Richard Brilhart, with whom she celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on April 8; three sons , Willard Blystone and his wife, Suzette (Golden) of Mt. Pleasant, Jeffrey Blystone of Scottdale and Paul Blystone of Scottdale; her first husband, Albert Delone Blystone of Shelocta; her stepchildren, Jody Johnson and her husband, Larry, of Mt. Pleasant and Norman Joseph Lydick of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Mark, Matthew and Brandon Johnson, Jeffery and Felcia Blystone; two sisters , Betty Peach of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Donna Mae Frendy and her husband, Alex, of Jeannette; and a special friend, Joann Danca of Scottdale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Albert Delone Blystone, in infancy; and a stepson, Aaron Richard Brilhart, who died July 6, 1987. Carolyn's family will receive friends in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 10:15 a.m. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home with her pastor, the Rev. Daniel E. Cluck, officiating. Interment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. The family suggests memorials be made to the donor's favorite charity in memory of Carolyn Brilhart.
ROSE C. BRUNO
Rose C. Bruno, 94, a resident of Latrobe since 1985, formerly of New York City, N.Y., where she had lived for 70 years, died Thursday, June 29, 2000, in Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born Feb. 26, 1906, in Bradenville, a daughter of the late Pietro and Natale (Ruggiero) Calabrese. Prior to her retirement, Rose was a children's clothing designer in the garment district of New York City for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Bruno; seven brothers , Michael, Anthony, John, Joseph, James, Daniel, and Frank Calabrese; and three sisters , Marie Primovera, Emma Bucci, and Nora Sarneso. She is survived by a loving family of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews, two great-great-great-nieces, a great-great-great-nephew; and a number of lifelong friends. Friends will be received at the HARTMAN-GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1500 Ligonier St., Latrobe, Saturday from 9 until 11:30 a.m., at which time a blessing service will be held at the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at noon in St. Rose Roman Catholic Church near Latrobe with the Rev. William P. Donahue as celebrant. Interment will be private.
