Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
DORA I. MCCANN ROSBOROUGH
Dora I. McCann Rosborough, 73, of Delmont, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at Monsour Medical Center, Jeannette. She was born Sept. 15, 1926, in New Alexandria, a daughter of the late Harry V. and Louella Bennett McCann. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, David Rosborough; a son-in-law, William Little; and a brother, Ben McCann. She was a homemaker and a member of the Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem, Westmoreland Shrine #18. Dora is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Odis M. Rosborough; a daughter, Donna Little of North Huntington; two sons , Ronald Rosborough and his wife, Cherie, of Hot Springs, Ark., and Raymond Rosborough and his wife, Becki, of Greensburg. She was the loving grandmother of Billy and wife, Diane Little, Ray and Renee Little, Brian and wife, Lynn Rosborough, Heather and husband, Chad Porter, Michelle and husband, William Fickle, and Meredith and Patrick Rosborough. She had six beautiful great-grandchildren: Christopher Davis, Billy, Dylan and Nika Little, Tyler Valerio and Zachery Rosborough. Three brothers and two sisters survive her, Harry McCann and wife, Mary, of Henderson, Nev., Kathryn Bates of Latrobe, Donald McCann of New Alexandria, Eleanor Miller and husband, Robert, of Seminole, Fla., and George McCann and wife, Ruth, of Latrobe. Also many nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives received at the VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC. AT TWIN VALLEY, 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, PA 15626, (724) 468-1177, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Dora's funeral service will be held in the funeral home Thursday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Gerald McCormick officiating. Interment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park. Should friends desire, memorial contributions in Dora's name may be made to the American Heart Association, 616 S. Main St., Greensburg, PA 15601-3018. Kevin P. Altman, supervisor, in charge of arrangements.
PAUL A. SANDVIG
Paul A. Sandvig, 55, of Murrysville, died Saturday, July 1, 2000. He was born May 5, 1945, in Menomonie, Wis., a son of the late Arthur and Lois Halpin Sandvig. He was previously employed by Westinghouse Energy Center, Monroeville, with 29 years of service, and was currently employed by Allegheny Power as a computer systems analyst. He is survived by his wife, Marie Checchi Sandvig; a son, Christopher of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Renee of Arlington, Va.; and a brother, Gene Sandvig of Racine, Wis. Visitation Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JOHN T. HART FUNERAL HOME, Murrysville, where a service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. with Father John Moineau officiating. If desired, memorials may be made to the Allegheny Trail Alliance, 419 College Ave., Greensburg, PA 15601.
M. FIDELIS STAIRS
M. Fidelis Stairs, 91, formerly of Greensburg, died Monday, July 3, 2000, at Edgewood Nursing Center, Youngstown, Pa. She was born Sept. 23, 1908, in New Stanton, a daughter of the late Ambrose and Mary T. (Short) Kintz. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg, and was a former member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and St. Cecilia Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Stairs; a stepson, Carl H. Stairs; four brothers , William, Clarence, Clyde, and Leonard Kintz; and a sister, Hilda Kintz. She is survived by three sons , Charles E. Buchanan and wife, Donnie, of Latrobe RD1, Francis J. Buchanan and wife, Ruth, of Beaver Falls, and James L. Buchanan and wife, Jane, of Taylors, S.C.; two daughters , Mrs. Harry (Mary Jane) Carr of Greensburg RD12 and Mrs. Ross (Lois) Campbell of North Huntingdon; a stepson, Robert Stairs and wife, Vern, of Whitney; 27 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; a brother, Louis Kintz of Gray Station; a sister, Bertha Sparber of Cortland, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Margaret Stairs of Aliquippa; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the GAUT-BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., Pleasant Unity, Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Thursday at 9:20 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in the St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Whitney, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant Township.
JACK R. WRIGHT
Jack R. Wright, 75, of McCandless, died Monday, July 3, 2000, in Manor Care Nursing Home, Ross. Born September 27, 1924 in Laurel, Miss., he was the son of the late Willie Wright and Otzie Rhee Anderson. Mr. Wright graduated from Mississippi State University in 1950. He worked as an accountant at US Steel Co. for 33 years and was a US Navy veteran of the
Korean War. He was also a member of the North Hills Community Baptist Church, Ross. Survivors include his wife, Gloria "Peggy" F. Wright; one daughter, Melanie Affinito of McCandless; one son, R. Alan Wright of McCandless; one sister, Evelyn Holcombe of Laurel, Miss.; five brothers , Harold Wright of New Orleans, La., Ellis Wright of Alamogordo, N.M., and Gerald Wright, Joseph Wright and George Wright, all of Laurel, Miss. He was also survived by two grandsons and two grand- daughters . In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, William Wright. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross. A memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 14 in North Hills Community Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Spring officiating. Private burial will be in Allegheny County Memorial Park, McCandless. Memorial contributions can be made to North Hills Community Baptist Church, 7801 Thompson Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15237.
ROBERT K. BARGER SR.
Robert K. "Bob" Barger Sr., 63, of Latrobe RD5, died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, at Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born Feb. 2, 1937, in Latrobe, a son of the late Arthur and Ethel R. Shirey Barger. Employed by Nu-Kote, Derry, and a U.S. Air Force veteran, he was a member of Kingston Veterans and Sportsmen's, White Eagles, St. Joseph's Club, Latrobe VFW, and the Lloydsville Fire Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters and two grandsons. Bob is survived by his wife, Phyllis A. Zemba Barger; children, Robert K. Barger Jr. of Latrobe, James Lee Barger and Marc A. and his wife, Tracy, of Ohio, Ronald P. Rudy and his wife, Jan, and Paul M. Rudy and his wife, Karen, of Derry, and David M. Rudy and his wife, Rhonda, of Slickville, Mrs. Jim (Deborah) Jones of Gray Station, Mrs. Dale (Sandra) Buchanan and Margaret A. Wright of Ohio, Pamela A. Miller and Mary Ann Rudy of Derry and Mrs. Timothy (Diane) Stewart of Ligonier; 24 grandchildren; a great- grandchild; brothers and sisters , George Naeger of Crabtree, Frank and Joseph Naeger of Latrobe, Regis Naeger and Mrs. Richard (Patty) Shaffer of Ligonier, Mrs. John (Mary) Pasture of North Carolina, Mrs. James (JoAnn) Milko of Beatty, Mrs. Cyril (Dorothy) Henry of Whitney, and Mrs. Dennis (Lois) Doak of Florida; also numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in the MICHAEL J. QUINLISK FUNERAL HOME INC., 548 N. Chestnut St., Derry. Parastas service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Panachida service will be held at 9:10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, followed by Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Snydertown. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Snydertown.
JEFFREY R. BIERNESSER
Jeffrey R. Biernesser, of Etna, suddenly on Sunday, July 2, 2000. Beloved son of Robert J. Biernesser of Indiana Township and Arlene (Walzer) Probst of Aspinwall. Brother of Cindy Turner of Houston, Texas , and Dennis Biernesser of Indiana Township. uncle of Bay Turner. Beloved friend of Sue Mellinger. Friends received at the FRANK R. PERMAN FUNERAL HOME INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Route 8, Shaler Township, Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Blessing services at Perman Funeral Home Thursday at noon.
ELSIE J. BILLER
Elsie J. Biller, 77, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, July 3, 2000, in the Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 406 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from noon to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant, with the Rev. Michael Matusak as celebrant. A committal service and interment will follow in the St. Pius X Cemetery. A parish wake service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home.
MARK A. BITTEL
Mark A. Bittel, 44, of Acme RD1, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at his home. Family and friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 406 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant, Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service for Mark will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Amazon Medical Project Inc., 5372 Mahocker Road, Mazomanie, WI 53560, in memory of Mark A. Bittel.
FLOYD S. BLOOM
Floyd S. Bloom, 93, of Unity Township, died Monday, July 3, 2000, in the St. Anne Home, Greensburg. He was born Sept. 20, 1906, in New Millport (Clearfield County), a son of the late Allen H. and Cornelia Tobias Bloom. He was a member of the Charter Oak United Methodist Church of Greensburg. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Alyce Ankeny Bloom; and several siblings. Prior to his retirement in 1971, he had been employed as a math teacher at the Greensburg Salem Senior High School. He was the last member of his family and is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the BARNHART FUNERAL HOME, 505 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at which time services will be held with the Rev. Dr. David A. Eversdyke officiating. Private interment will follow in the Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. Should friends desire, memorials may be placed with the St. Anne Home, 685 Angela Drive, Greensburg.
DORIS M. (PETERS) BOSSART
Doris M. (Peters) Bossart, 76, of Indio, Calif., formerly of Greensburg, died Monday, July 3, 2000, at home. She was born Oct. 15, 1923, in Greensburg, the daughter of the late John and Emma Kate (Cover) Peters. She was a member of the O.E.S. Chapter 400, Irwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne H. Bossart, in 1984; and a brother, John Peters. Survivors include two sons , Tim Bossart of Greensburg and Scott Bossart and wife, Karen, of Madison, Wis.; four daughters , Doris "Jeanne" Pitsenberger and husband, Graham, of Stanton, Va., Barbara Somers and husband, Jeffrey, of Indio, Calif., Linda Brigaman and husband, William, of Greensburg and Audrey Dell and husband, David, of Greensburg; 12 grandchildren, Todd and Paige Pitsenberger, Nathan and Jeremy Somers, Amy and Katie Brigaman, Haley, Drew and Abbey Bossart,®MDBO¯®MDNM¯ and Brad, Missy and Brian Dell; and a brother, Karl Peters of Thousand Palms, Calif. Visitation and interment will be private. There will be a public memorial service Saturday, July 8, at 3 p.m. at the Harrold Zion Lutheran Church, Hempfield Township, with the Rev. Robert Free officiating. Memorials may be made to the Eisenhower Medical Center Hospice, 42280 Beacon Hill, Suite D11, Palm Desert, CA 92211. The VINCENT V. RODGERS FUNERAL HOME, Irwin, in charge of arrangements.
LARRY S. BRIDGE
Larry S. Bridge, 37, of Morgan City, La., formerly of Latrobe, died Friday, June 30, 2000, in Louisiana . He was born Feb. 28, 1963, in Latrobe, a son of Iona M. Zeltner Bridge of Florida and the late Joseph G. Bridge. He was a former member of Sacred Heart Church, Youngstown, Pa. He was employed by the Candies Fleet of Louisiana . He served with the U.S. Marine Corps in Beirut, Lebanon, attaining the rank of lance corporal. In addition to his mother , Iona, and her close friend, Robert Ramsey, he is survived by four brothers , Joseph L. Bridge and his wife, Roberta, of Sophia, N.C., Rodney A. Bridge and his wife, Susan, of Latrobe, Timothy C. Bridge and his wife, Lisa, of Latrobe and Barry G. Bridge of Louisiana ; a sister, Sandra D. Myers and her husband, Jay, of Acme; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Ralph Tajak, O.S.B., as celebrant. Interment in Unity Cemetery, Unity Township. military services will be conducted at graveside.
KELLY A. BURTT-EDGAR
Kelly A. Burtt-Edgar, 40, of Export, died Monday, July 3, 2000, in UPMC Presbyterian, Oakland. She was born Sept. 2, 1959, in DuBois, the daughter of Robert E.S. and Aileen Anderson Burtt of Mt. Lebanon. She was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and studied at the University of Toulouse, France. She was co-owner with her husband of Play It Again Sports, Greensburg. She was a member of the Christ's Lutheran Church, Murrysville, Scandinavian Society of Western Pa., and the Clan Ramsay Association of North America. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Jeffrey L. Edgar; a son, Leif; a daughter, Greta; two brothers , Robert E. Burtt of Cranberry Township and Anders J. Burtt of Atlanta, Ga.; and a godmother, Jane B. Washburn of Delmont. Visitation Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JOHN T. HART FUNERAL HOME, Murrysville. A service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Christ's Lutheran Church, Murrysville, with Pastor Steven J. Myers officiating. Interment will follow in the Plum Creek Cemetery, Plum Borough. For those desiring, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made for an educational trust fund in the names of Leif and Greta Edgar to be developed at the PNC Financial Center.
GLADYS MARWICK CALHOUN
Gladys Marwick Calhoun, 85, of Slickville (Salem Township), died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Jan. 28, 1915, in Patton (Loyalhanna Township), a daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Buskovich Marwick. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed at the Federal Laboratories (Breeze Industries) in Tunnelton. She attended the Slickville Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years, and was a member of the Slickville Senior Citizens. She will be remembered as a loving mother , grandmother, and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Calhoun, in 1977; a daughter, Kathleen E. Hornock, in 1993; two brothers , George and Patrick Marwick; and a sister, Annis "Bonnie" Amschler. She is survived by four daughters and a son, Jean C. Tickle and her husband, Robert, of Saltsburg RD2, Joseph E. Calhoun and his wife, Norma, of Evans City, Martha M. Nezolyk and her husband, Joseph, of Slickville, Marjorie A. Wargo and her husband, James, of Clarksburg, and Doris E. Gallek and her husband, Edward, of Holmes; two sisters , Martha Calandro of Harper Woods, Mich., and Mary Gryczuk of Clune; a brother, Charles V. Marwick and his wife, Jean, of Warren, Mich.; 14 grandchildren: Sandra Anderson and her husband, William, Beverly Blatnik and her husband, Victor, Robert Tickle Jr. and his wife, Jacqueline, Jacqueline Giron and her husband, Dave, Scott Hornock and his wife, Deborah, Tracy Dovyak and her husband, Daniel, Joseph Calhoun Jr. and his wife, Christina, Stephanie Gajdzik and her husband, Michael, Marcy Nezolyk, Denise Sinclair and her husband, William, Edward Wargo and his wife, Terry, Kimberly Bayura and her husband, David, Deborah Cardenas and her husband, James, and Jeffrey Gallek and his wife, Kimberly; 20 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Calhoun's family will receive friends at the JOHN L. BASH FUNERAL HOME, 152 Abbe Place, Delmont, (724) 468-8381, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. ®MDUL¯Funeral home hours: Wednesday 7:00®MDNM¯ ®MDUL¯- 9:00 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. ®MDNM¯Services will be held in the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m. with her great-grandson, the Rev. Kirk W. Anderson, pastor of the Christ Bible Fellowship in Shelocta, officiating. A graveside service and interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery, Saltsburg.
