Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Charles Peter Schaefer,
Sinking Spring
Charles Peter Schaefer, of Sinking Spring, Pa., died Friday, July 21, 2000, at home. He was born in Greensburg, a son of Peter and Cecelia Schaefer. He is survived by his wife, Edna Schaefer; a sister, Dorothy Bednar of Greensburg; and two brothers , Robert Schaefer of Warren and William Schaefer of California.
Mary Ann Slivoskey,
Hostetter
Mary Ann Slivoskey, 63, of Hostetter, died Thursday, July 27, 2000, at Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born April 27, 1937, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Vid and Mary Wolk Markovich. She was a member of St. Cecilia Church, Whitney, and Croation Lodge #279. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by an infant son and two infant daughters ; a sister, Marcella Markovich; and three brothers , Anthony, Emil, and Francis Markovich. Survived by her husband, John J. Slivoskey; two daughters , Maureen Moore and her husband, William, of Greensburg and Corinne Daughenbaugh and her husband, Brian, of Greensburg; four brothers , John Markovich and his wife, Anne, of Latrobe, George Markovich of Latrobe, James Markovich and his wife, Nancy, of Latrobe, and Richard Markovich and his wife, Elaine, of Latrobe; three sisters , Margaret Haas and her husband, Francis, of Whitney, Veronica Palicka and her husband, John, of Irwin, and Dolores Markovich of Whitney; a granddaughter, Kaitlynn Daughenbaugh; two sisters -in-law, Virginia Markovich of Laughlintown and Dorothy Bender of Latrobe; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Cecilia Church with the Rev. Chad Ficorilli, O.S.B., as celebrant. Interment St. Vincent Cemetery, Unity Township.
Paul F. Smith,
Swissvale
Paul F. "Fred" Smith, 72, of Swissvale, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, in the Shadyside Hospital in Shadyside. Mr. Smith was born March 18, 1928, in West Liberty, Ohio, to the late John F. and Gertrude Smith. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary N. Forgione Smith. Loving Father of Paul (Linda) of Braddock Hills, Doug (Barbara) of North Huntingdon, James (Faith) of Forest Hills, Beverly Attinger (Mark) of North Huntingdon and Joseph (Stacie) of Los Angeles, Calif. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Longtime employee of Wards Baking Co. and Nickle's Bakery. Also Mr. Smith was a member of the Madonna del Castello Church in Swissvale. Friends received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. A Mass will be celebrated in the Madonna del Castello Church, Swissvale, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Interment in the Braddock Catholic Cemetery, Braddock Hills.
Helen P. Srembo,
Jeannette
Helen P. Srembo, 77, of Jeannette, died Thursday, July 27, 2000, at home. She was born Aug. 14, 1922, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Edward and Flora Ferguson Ickes. Prior to retirement, she was employed at the Soup and Sandwich in Greengate Mall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Srembo; five sisters ; and four brothers . She is survived by her son, Ronald Ickes and his fiancee, Kerry, of Westmoreland City; a granddaughter, Rhonda Logan and her husband, Kevin, of Monroeville; a grandson, Daniel Ickes and his fiancee, Ashley Kifer, of Jeannette; numerous nieces and nephews, including Beverly Pensera of Kent, Ohio, and Butch McElroy of Pensacola, Fla.; and an adopted nephew, Dennis Raffinsperger of Greensburg. Friends will be received in the MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 N. First St., Jeannette, 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 with the Rev. Craig T. Hess officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Penn Township.
Charles R. Stahl,
Latrobe
Charles R. Stahl, 71, of Latrobe, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, in the Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born Sept. 19, 1928, in Latrobe, a son of the late Carl H. and Constance (McLaughlin) Stahl. Prior to his retirement in 1990, he was employed by Vanadium in Latrobe with 30 years of service. Charles was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Navy, a member of the American Legion Post 515, the VFW Post 3414, the AMVETS, and the First Ward Firemen's Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Carl D. Stahl, on Jan. 2, 2000; two brothers , Carl U. Stahl and James L. Stahl; and two sisters , Jean Bennett and Helen Mikesell. He is survived by a brother, Robert Stahl and his wife, Dorothy, of Ellwood City; his former wife, Dorothy E. Stahl of Latrobe; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the HARTMAN-GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1500 Ligonier St., Latrobe, 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 chapel with the Rev. Donald Graff officiating. Interment will follow in Unity Cemetery, Unity Township. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. military services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Laura Gazze Stingl,
Vienna Austria,
formerly of Jeannette
Fighting a battle against cancer that required spirit and determination, a sense of humor, biting wit, boldness, acceptance, and a charming loving heart for her family, the late Laura Gazze Stingl, 50, of Vienna, Austria, formerly of Jeannette, died from the complications of cancer on Wednesday, June 7, 2000, following a bone marrow transplant in Leipzig, Germany. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Georg Stingl of Vienna, Austria. Laura was the daughter of the late George and Inez Vezzetti Gazze of Jeannette. She graduated from Jeannette High School in 1967 and from Trinity College in Washington , D.C., in 1971. She was formerly employed by the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., where she met her husband and later moved to Austria. Prior to her death, she was employed as a research scientist at the IMP. Laura is survived by her family: her beloved aunt and uncle, John and Laura Ciotti of Greensburg, Dr. Kathleen Catalano of Greensburg, Drs. Martin and Charlotte Gallagher of Greensburg, Drs. Louis III and Elizabeth Catalano of New York, Dr. Jamea Catalano and her husband, Frederick McKee Campbell II, of Rosemont, Pa., and Todd Gallagher of Greensburg. She is also survived by her Father - and mother -in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Kurt Stingl of Brunn, Austria. There will be no public viewing. Everyone is to go directly to the Ascension Church in Jeannette, where friends will be received by the family Saturday, July 29, at 10:15 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Jeannette. In lieu of flowers, friends may send memorial contributions to the Laura Gazze Stingl Scholarship Fund for science students at Jeannette Senior High School, c/o Karen Smith, 91 Lincoln Way East, Jeannette, PA 15644. KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME INC., Greensburg, in charge of arrangements.
Joseph Stephen Taylor Jr.,
Edgeworth
Joseph Stephen Taylor Jr., of Edgeworth, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Rusty) McClain Taylor; three daughters , Becky Taylor Gallagher and husband, Michael, of Baden, Kathleen Jean Taylor of Edgeworth and Charlotte Taylor Fleig of Sewickley; one son, Joseph S. Taylor III and wife, Linda M., of Moon; one sister, Charlotte Taylor Rehler of Indiana; one brother, Carl R. Taylor of Washington State; six grandchildren, Michael, Shana, Bradley, A.J., Ashley and Josef; three step-grandchildren, Tricia, Beth and Jacquelyn. Mr. Taylor is also survived by his Father -in-law, Elmer R. McClain, and his personal friend, Leona Cook. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister, Robert and James Taylor and Ruth Brylinsky. He was the president and owner of the Taylor All Star Dairy Co. Inc. and the Stop and Go Food Stores as well as the Tri Point Ice Cream Co. He was a partner and on the board of the Titusville Dairy. He participated in numerous trade associations including the Pennsylvania Association of Milk Dealers and the All Star Dairy Association. He was a graduate of Ambridge High School and attended college at Penn State. His memberships included the Doric Lodge #630 F.& A.M. of Sewickley, the Syria Shrine of Pittsburgh, the Shannopin Country Club, the Ambridge Country Club where he treasured a "hole-in-one" in 1987. He was named to the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame. He was a former officer in the Ambridge Rotary. He also had a membership to the Edgeworth Club in Sewickley. Mr. Taylor and his family were members of the Christ Church at Grove Farm in Mt. Nebo. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME, 328 Beaver St., Sewickley. A funeral service will be at 12 noon on Saturday in Church Christ at Grove Farm, Mt. Nebo. Friends are invited to go directly to the church. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Ronald McDonald House, Pittsburgh or to the Christ Church at Grove Farm.
Alberta Lillian Utz,
North Side
Alberta Lillian Utz, 82, died Thursday, July 27, 2000 in UPMC Passavant, McCandless. Born Oct. 16, 1917, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Catherine Haisch Baumbach. Mrs. Utz was a retired garment worker in the laundry industry. Survivers include a daughter, Cheryl M. Utz of Virginia Beach, Va.; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Utz, and two sons , Albert M. Utz and Charles W. Utz. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 388 Center Ave., West View, where services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Robert Strobel of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Spring Hill.
James Robert Adams Sr.
Penn Hills
James Robert Adams Sr., 75, of Penn Hills, on Thursday, July 27, 2000. Husband of Susan L. (Sakey) Adams; Father of James R. Adams Jr. of Pitcairn, Daniel W. Adams of Pitcairn, Debora Williams of Apollo and Linda Vangenewitt of Cranberry. Also survived by five grandchildren. Friends will be received Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME INC., 318 Wall Ave., Pitcairn, where services will be at 11 a.m. Monday.
Michael Bihon
Greensburg
Michael Bihon, 75, of Greensburg, died Thursday, July 27, 2000, in the Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg. He was born Nov. 27, 1924, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Andrew and Mary Kushner Bihon. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a foreman with the former Teledyne of Forbes Road. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Forbes Road and a former member of its parish council. He was also a member of the Forbes Road Volunteer Fire Department and the VFW Post No. 33 and the DAV, both of Greensburg. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, John Bihon, and two sisters , Mary Bihon Lappek and Anna Bihon Dohey. He is survived by a sister, Julia Bihon Puskar of Greensburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the BARNHART FUNERAL HOME, 505 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Forbes Road, with the Rev. Anthony Burlas, O.S.B., as celebrant. Interment with military honors accorded by the Honor Guard of VFW Post No. 33 will follow in the Calvary Hill Cemetery, Unity Township. Members of Forbes Road Volunteer Fire Department will meet at the funeral home Sunday at 7:30 p.m. to pay their respects.
