Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
J. Hobart 'Hobie' Chivers, Jr., Scott, Formerly of Mt. Lebanon
J. Hobart "Hobie" Chivers Jr., 74, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at his home in Scott. He was born December 16, 1925 in Dunkirk, New York. Mr. Chivers is survived by two daughters , Lorraine Tomacari-Fortier, and Roberta Aronson; one son, J. Hobart Chivers III; one brother, James Chivers; seven grandchildren, Esther, Andrew, Rachel, Laura, Elizabeth, Jeffrey, and Katherine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances J. Chivers, and a brother, Jack Chivers. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Mt. Lebanon. (Everyone please meet at the cemetery.) Memorial contributions may be made to the Western Pa. Conservancy, 209 4th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Mr. Chivers was a 14 year friend of Bill W.
James R. Demsey, Baldwin
James R. Demsey, of Baldwin Borough, accidentally on Monday, July 17, 2000. Beloved son of Margaret (McKnight) Demsey and the late Al E. Demsey. Brother of Karen Boggs of California, Alan (Donna) Demsey of Brookline and Brian (Doreen) Demsey of Glenshaw. Also nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the GRIFFITH MORTUARY INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, Broughton-Curry-South Park Township. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 a.m. in Nativity Church.
Peter J. Faletto Jr., Herminie
Peter J. "Pete" Faletto Jr., 85, of Herminie (Keystone), died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born July 6, 1915, in Evanstown, a son of the late Peter Sr. and Aurelia (Caserio) Faletto. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a laborer for Westinghouse, East Pittsburgh. Mr. Faletto "Pete" also helped in the day-to-day operations on the Faletto family farm. Mr. Faletto was a member of St. Edward Roman Catholic Church, Herminie, and also the C.N.A. Lodge of Tennessee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers , Charles and George Faletto; and two sisters , Terese Smith and Rose Faletto. Mr. Faletto is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen (Gusmerotti) Faletto; two sons , Paul F. and his wife, Sharon, and Peter J. III and his wife, Margo Faletto, all of Evanstown; a daughter, Aurelia M. Sabol and her husband, Dennis, of Greensburg; and four grandchildren, Nanette, Heidi, Antonio, and Bailey. Friends will be received at the JOSEPH W. NICKELS FUNERAL HOME INC., Herminie, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Edward R.C. Church, Herminie, with the Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Westmoreland Cemetery. A St. Edward Parish Rosary will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Ella Stulock Fedrow, West Newton
Ella Stulock Fedrow, 77, of West Newton, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at Mon Valley Hospital after a lingering illness. Born Dec. 8, 1922, in West Newton, she was a daughter of the late George and Helen Bobik Stulock. She was a true friend to many, a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, West Newton, and Catholic daughters of America. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 48 ½ years, Stanley Fedrow on July 8, 1992; a great-granddaughter, Rachel Ann Abbott on July 18, 1999; a sister, Mary Thompson; and special friend and cousin, Joseph Stecik. She is survived by two loving children, Jaye Ann Demczyk and her husband, Joe Jr., and Gary Fedrow and his wife, Linda, both of West Newton; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Paul Abbott and wife, Stacie, Alison Luce Fedrow, Abbey Luce Fedrow, and Roxanne Luce Fedrow; a great-grandson, Ross Alan Abbott; two sisters , Ann Ganassi and Helen Hughes, both of West Newton; and a brother, Edward Stulock of Ohio. Friends will be received at the J. WILLIAM McCAULEY JR. FUNERAL HOME INC., West Newton, Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Funeral service will be held at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in West Newton Friday at noon with the Rev. John A. Regoli as celebrant. Interment in West Newton Cemetery.
Robert Fontanesi, North Huntingdon
Robert Fontanesi, 89, of North Huntingdon, died Monday, July, 17, 2000, in the Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born May 27, 1911, in Duquesne, a son of the late Virgilio and Clotilda Vertani Fontanesi. He started out as owner of Fontanesi's Corner Grocery Store in Duquesne, and later became a self-employed carpet cleaner in the Norwin area. He was a member and Sunday school teacher of the Christian Life Church of Trafford, and prior to that, deacon and elder in the Assembly of God Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Fontanesi; and nine brothers and sisters . Surviving are his wife, Martha Wampler Fontanesi; three sons , Ronald Fontanesi and his wife, Charloette, of Coraopolis, Kenneth Fontanesi and his wife, Dianne, of Annapolis, Md., and Robert Fontanesi and his wife, Roxanne, of Greensburg; four grandchildren, Cindy Borchert, Molly Duffy, Suzanne Ross and Brent Fontanesi; and a great-granddaughter Rose Duffy. Friends received at the JOSEPH F. OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 504 Oak St., Irwin, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Gary J. Simpson, pastor of the Christian Life Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon.
George W. Hartner, White hall
George W. Hartner, 85, of White hall, on Sunday, July 16, 2000. Husband of the late Marie Blosat; beloved Father of Claire "Bill" Emery and Michael (Patty) Hartner; and brother of the late Marguerite L., Robert and Wallace Hartner. Also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Saturday at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Entombment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, or Light of Life Ministries, P.O. Box 6823, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
Gary T. 'Hoss" Hohn, Westmoreland City
Gary T. "Hoss" Hohn, 37, of Westmoreland City, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, in Jeannette District Memorial Hospital. He was born July 30, 1962, in McKeesport, a son of Blair E. Hohn of North Huntingdon and the late Aldine P. Hohn. He was previously employed by Mar-Ray Construction Co. of Penn Hills. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of the Covenant of Irwin. He was also a member of the Carpenters Union Local #142 of Pittsburgh, a member of the Italian Miners Society of Hahntown and the St. Joe Polish Club of Westmoreland City. He was a former member of the Irwin Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his Father , he is survived by his wife, Laurie Weber Hohn; three children, Gary T. Jr., Amber Hohn and Lance, all at home; three sisters , Cindy Dubich of Jeannette, Debbie Woleslagle of North Huntingdon and Sherry DeBone of Pitcairn; and three brothers , Blair E. and Keith Hohn, both of Trafford, and Steve Hohn of Florida. Friends will be received at the JOSEPH F. OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 504 Oak St., Irwin, Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. John C. Pressler, his pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Irwin Union Cemetery, North Huntingdon. The family requests no flowers. Please make donations to a favorite charity.
Esther E. Johnson, Youngwood, Formerly of Coudersport
Esther E. Johnson, 92, of Youngwood, formerly of Coudersport, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, in Hempfield Manor, Greensburg. She was born Jan. 30, 1908, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Carl G. and Gerda F. Thornblade Bowman. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hunker. She graduated from the Westmoreland Hospital Training School for Nursing Class of 1930. Survivors include her husband, Burdette O. Johnson; three sisters , Luella Glunt of Greensburg, Betty Allwine of Hummelstown and Lenore DeJaiffe of Greensburg; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Bowman; and sister, Adelia Kuhns. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the C. RICHARD McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Youngwood. Service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hunker, with the Rev. A.J. Domines officiating. Interment in St. Clair Cemetery, Greensburg. A bidding prayer will be recited Thursday at 8:45 p.m. in the funeral home.
Jeanine D. DeArmitt Jordan, Greensburg
Jeanine D. DeArmitt Jordan, 67, of Greensburg RD2, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000. She was born Sept. 6, 1932, in Youngwood, a daughter of the late Walter and Loretta Eichner DeArmitt. She was a member of the Community Church of Hecla and the Appalachian Wagon Train. She was previously employed by the Mark Lines Bus Co. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Pamela Rae Jordan. She is survived by her husband, Phillip "John" Jordan; her son, John E. Jordan of Alice, Pa.; a granddaughter, Julie Lynn Tideman of Greensburg RD2; two great-grandchildren; two brothers , Walter DeArmitt of Greensburg and Richard DeArmitt of Tarrs; and her special friend and caregiver for many years, Mrs. William (Mary Ann) Mizikar of Mammoth. Friends will be received at the JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, Norvelt, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Dale L. Porterfield officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Kecksburg. Sandra L. Hoffer, funeral director.
Deems L. Leasure, Salinas, Calif.
Deems L. Leasure, 52, of Salinas, Calif., died at home on Friday, June 16, 2000. Deems was born March 9, 1948, in Herminie, a son of the late Jacob D. and Dorothy Deems Leasure. He was a 1966 graduate of the Yough School District; served for four years in the U.S. Army (stationed for a time in Korea); and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 23 years in Salinas. He is survived by his wife, Kathe Wall Leasure of Salinas; a daughter, Tabitha Gibson Kane of St. Louis, Mo.; two sisters , Shirley Hopkin of Herminie and Arlene Mowrey of Sunbury; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday, July 22, at 1 p.m. in the Herminie United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chuck Hildbold officiating.
Pauline O. (Kasper) Martin, West Mifflin
Pauline O. (Kasper) Martin, of West Mifflin, on Tuesday, July 18, 2000. Wife of Paul. mother of Paul J. of West Mifflin, Michael S. of West Mifflin, Robert D. of Homestead, Kathleen Orr of North Huntingdon and Susan McIntosh of West Mifflin. Sister of Joseph Kasper of Munhall, John Kasper of Homestead, Frances Billec of Homestead and the late Thomas, William and Edward Kasper. Also five grandchildren. Friends received at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main St., Munhall, Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday at 10 a.m. in Resurrection Church, West Mifflin. She was a member of St. Michael Lodge 65 and Jednota Branch 11.
Timothy Joseph Mashione, Pitcairn
Timothy Joseph Mashione, 21, of Pitcairn, on Tuesday, July 18, 2000. Father of Timothy J. Mashione; son of George Mashione of Pitcairn and Sherry Russell of North Versailles; brother of Debbie Alexander of Texas and Cathy Conn of Turtle Creek; stepbrother of Valerie Elizabeth Verheyen of Pitcairn; and great-grandson of Stella Mashione. Friends received 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.
Eugene McLane, North Braddock
Eugene McLane, 77, of North Braddock, on Tuesday, July 18, 2000. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and Korea. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service with over 40 years of service, mostly at the vehicle maintenance facility on the North Side. Husband of Alice B. (Curran) McLane. Father of Maureen McDonald of South Bend, Ind., Sandra G. Culligan of North Braddock and Eileen M. Metzgar of Plum Borough. Brother of Helen Imperatore of Canonsburg and Pearl Towroski of Pittsburgh, and the late William McLean. Also eight grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave., East Pittsburgh, (412) 824-8800. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in Good Shepherd Church.
James W. Oplinger, South Greensburg
James W. Oplinger, 71, of South Greensburg, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000. He was born Sept. 25, 1928, in Arona, a son of the late John and Bessie Errett Oplinger. He was retired from Hockensmith in Penn and was a veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a member of the Roosevelt Club, Greensburg, Youngwood Sportsmen's, and American Legion Post #981, South Greensburg. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Haba) Oplinger; a son, John T. Oplinger of Sugarland, Texas ; two daughters , Mrs. James (Bonnie) Grant of Katy, Texas , and Mrs. Andrew (Elizabeth) Selembo of Crabtree; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; two brothers , Paul Oplinger of Arona and Lester Oplinger and wife, Jane, of Arona; and four sisters , Ruth Gasper of Irwin, Elsie Armstrong of Arona, Hazel Miller of Ruffsdale, and Mrs. Bert (June) Bobbs of Irwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Oplinger. Friends will be received at the C. RICHARD McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Youngwood, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Samuel L. Scheiderer officiating.
