Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Margaret Jarvis Bogatay, Nutley, N.J., Formerly of White Valley
Margaret Jarvis Bogatay, 73, of Nutley, N.J., formerly of White Valley, died Sunday, July 16, 2000, at her home. She was born Dec. 11, 1926, in Norfolk, Va., a daughter of the late Henry C. and Margaret Pierce Jarvis. Margaret was last employed as a school teacher from 1973 until 1983 at Holy Family School in Nutley. She was a member of Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia Alumni Association, D.A.V. Post 8 Auxiliary of Greater Pittsburgh, the Nutley Family Service Bureau and was a former Girl Scout leader in Nutley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Frank J. Bogatay, in 1992. Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn Redwood of Columbus, Ohio; a son, Frank J. Bogatay of White Valley; and a sister, Frances Smith of Georgia. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the EDWIN N. WOLFE FUNERAL HOME INC., Export. A Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in St. John Baptist de la Salle Church, Delmont, with Father William C. McGuirk as celebrant. Interment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont.
Anna Mae Crowley Busang, Avalon
Anna Mae Crowley Busang, of Avalon, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul F. Busang. She is survived by two daughters , Judith Millero and husband, Frank, and Joan Wersing and husband, John; one son, Paul J. Busang and wife, Jacqueline; five grandchildren, Marta, Frank, Anthony, Paul and Kristen; and one sister, Mary Mack. She is also the sister of the late John, Margaret, Helen and Joseph Crowley. There will be no visitation. All friends are invited to attend her Christian Funeral Mass in St. Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. The family respectfully suggests donations be made to the St. Vincent DuPaul Society of St. Teresa Church, 1000 Avila Ct., 15237. Arrangements are being made by T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, Ross
John J. 'Jack' Chapla Jr., North Huntingdon
John J. "Jack" Chapla Jr., 65, of North Huntingdon, on Thursday, July 20, 2000. Beloved husband of Carole (Schafer) Chapla; loving Father of Jacqueline and husband, William Elder, and Jeff Chapla; grandfather of Joel Elder; brother of Jeanne and Richard Chapla; son of the late John Sr. and Mary (Vargo) Chapla. Jack was an Army veteran. He retired from Westinghouse in 1995 as a senior nuclear service technician. Graduate of Turtle Creek High School in 1953. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JOHN L. QUINLAN FUNERAL HOME INC., 11th and Airbrake avenues, Turtle Creek. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Colman Church Saturday at 10 a.m.
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 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.
William M. Cooper Jr., Ross
William M. Cooper Jr., 83, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in Regency Vincentian, McCandless. Born March 30, 1917, in Paris, Ky., he was the son of the late William M. and Jessica Litsey Cooper Sr. Mr. Cooper was employed as a mechanical administrator in the floor maintenance equipment industry before his retirement. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Carter Cooper; two sons , William F. Cooper of Canton, Ohio, and David M. Cooper of Ross; a daughter, Sheryl A. Cooper of Ross; two brothers , Junius Cooper of Georgetown, Ky., and Robert Cooper of Paducah, Ky.; and two grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Schellhaas Funeral Home, 388 Center Ave., West View, where services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Scott McCormick, officiating. Burial will follow in Allegheny County Memorial Park, McCandless. Memorial contributions can be made to the McKnight United Methodist Church, 600 Fox Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
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 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 Wake Service will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Mary Margaret Fiore, Greensburg
Mary Margaret Fiore, 64, of Greensburg, died Monday, July 17, 2000, at home. She was born Oct. 28, 1935, in Greensburg, a daughter of Kathryn DeMaria Emerick of Greensburg and the late George Emerick. She had been employed as an inspector by Jeannette Glass. In addition to her Father , she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Fiore; and a sister, Lois Rossi. In addition to her mother , she is survived by two daughters , Anarene Fiore of Greensburg and Kathy Vernau and husband, Jack, of Harrison City; a grandson, Justin Gare; a sister, Donna Mediate and husband, Tony, of Greensburg; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were private. Memorial gifts may be made to the Rehabilitation Institute of Pittsburgh, 6301 N. Cumberland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Arrangements under the direction of the CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, (724) 837-0020, www.pantalone.com. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.
Ernest J. Gribschaw, Murrysville, Formerly of N. Huntigdon
Ernest J. Gribschaw, 78, of Murrysville, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in the Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born Oct. 16, 1921, in Glassport, the eldest son of the late John and Anna Novotniak Gribschaw. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Shuglie Gribschaw, in January, 2000; and a brother, Andrew Thomas Gribschaw. Survived by a son, Ernest J. Gribschaw Jr.; daughter-in-law, Lori Dillon Gribschaw; and grandchildren, Drew and Erin of Plum Borough. Also survived by brothers , Albert and Steve, both of Glassport, John of Sun City, Ariz., and Raymond of Houston, Texas ; and sisters , Marie Danko of Clairton, Cecelia Mayer of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Celine Christensen of Stanford, Conn. Mr. Gribschaw retired as a coke oven heater and vicing foreman from the U.S. Steel Corp. Clairton Works with 43 years service. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he served with the 132nd Army Airways Communication Squadron in the ETO. As an air-traffic controller and radio-teletype operator. Member of the VFW Post 781 Irwin. Mr. Gribschaw was a member of the St. Agnes Church of North Huntingdon and a charter member and 3rd Degree Knight of the St. Jude Council 9019 Knights of Columbus. Mr. Gribschaw was an Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff of Westmoreland County and a charter member and past assistant chief of the North Huntingdon Special Police, and the AARP Chapter 3221 of Circleville. Friends will be received at the JOSEPH F. OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 504 Oak St. Irwin, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at noon in the St. Agnes Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contributions made to McGuire Memorial Home, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton, PA 15066.
Joseph W. Haduch, Delmont
Joseph W. Haduch, 63, of Delmont, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in the Oakland VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh. He was born Feb. 19, 1937, in Arnold, a son of Anna Mackowski Haduch of Lower Burrell and the late Stanley Haduch. Prior to his retirement, he was a salesman. He was Roman Catholic by faith. In addition to his mother , he is survived by his wife, Arlene F. Halin Haduch; two children, Joseph A. Haduch of Harrison City and Kathleen Haduch of Export; and a brother, Stanley Haduch and his wife, Connie, of Lower Burrell. Mr. Haduch's family will receive friends at the JOHN L. BASH FUNERAL HOME, 152 Abbe Place, Delmont, (724) 468-8381, Friday from 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Export, Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dismas Young as celebrant. A chapel committal service will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. Should friends desire, memorial remembrances may be made in Joseph W. Haduch's name to the St. Jude Children's Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or by phone at (800) 822-6344.
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 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.
Rose Marie Johnson, Trafford
Rose Marie Johnson, 61, of Trafford, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in the Forbes Regional Health Center, Monroeville. She was born Sept. 24, 1938, in Trafford, a daughter of the late George and Rose Skedel Racki. She was a member of the Calvary Assembly Church in Irwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Johnson Sr.; and a brother, Joseph Racki. She is survived by a son, David G. Johnson of Turtle Creek; a stepson, Charles W. Johnson Jr. of Vermont; a brother, George Racki of Trafford; a sister, Evelyn Bukovac of Trafford; and a grandchild. 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 service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Denny Seler officiating. The interment will follow in the Churchill Cemetery in Wilkins Township.
Cecelia 'Betty' Kost MacKay, Shaler
Cecelia "Betty" Kost MacKay, 81, of Shaler Township, on Wednesday, July 19, 2000. Mrs. MacKay was a homemaker. She was the beloved wife of the late Leo S. MacKay; mother of Jack MacKay of Winnetka, Ill.; sister of Agnes Trump of Shaler Township and Joseph Kost of Port Huron, Mich.; grandmother of TK MacKay. She was preceded in death by her sisters , Sister Monica, Loretta and Anna Kost; and her brother, Andrew Kost. Mass of Christian Burial at All Saints Church, Etna, Saturday, July 22, at 10 a.m. Arrangements by the FRANK R. PERMAN FUNERAL HOME INC., Shaler Township.
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.
