Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Beatrice A. Vial
Connellsville
Beatrice A. Vial, 80, of Connellsville, went home to be with her beloved Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2000, at her home. She was born Dec. 25, 1919, in Dunbar, a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Lener Provance. She retired from Prince William Hospital in Manassas, Va., where she had lived for 50 years, until coming to Breakneck Road in Connellsville to live in 1980. She was actively involved in the East Connellsville United Methodist Church as a member. She is survived by three daughters , Irene Firestone Bendik and husband, Frank R., of Uniontown, Alma Sue McReynolds and husband, Roy, of Morristown, Tenn., and Mary Conway Sines and husband, Gregg, of Manassas, Va.; a son, Robert Vial in Virginia; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters , Vivian Schipani of Connellsville and June Neary in Florida; and a brother, Chester Allen in Tennessee. She was predeceased by her first husband, Howard Firestone; her second husband, Robert Vial; a daughter, Betty Lindauer; two sisters , Pearl Karick and Beulah Provance; and two brothers , Richard Martin and Harrison Provance. Friends will be received at the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. William Randolph officiating. Interment and committal will be held at Green Ridge Memorial Park.
Anna H. Vicker
Penn Hills
Anna H. Vicker, 82, of Penn Hills, died on Thursday, July 27, 2000. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara, and her husband Richard Ristway; two brothers , John T. "Hap" Lorence, and Joseph J. Lorence; two sisters , Rosemary Malone, and Theresa Davis; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond A. Vicker and a brother, Andrew Lorence. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday only at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road) Penn Hills. A Christian Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. John the Baptist Church. Interment will be in Plum Creek Cemetery.
Emma M. Wible
Latrobe
Emma M. Wible, 74, of Latrobe, died Thursday, July 27, 2000, in the Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born Aug. 17, 1925, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Wilbert J. and Effie J. (Dunlap) Campbell. Prior to her retirement, Emma was the owner and operator of the former Wible's Market located on Ligonier Street in Latrobe, and was a member of the Christ United Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Wible; seven brothers , William J., Clarence W., Robert W., Charles L., Walter S., Harry R. and David D. Campbell; and three sisters , Agnes M. Fink, Ethel M. Schall and Effie V. Campbell. She is survived by her son, Reuel "Skip" Wible at home; her daughter, Judith D. Jacobs of Pleasant Unity; a sister, Myrtle Marcinik of Latrobe; five grandchildren, Jill M. Zaremba, Jennifer L. Shaffer and Julie S., Cassie J. and Dakota Wible; a great-granddaughter, Aislyn Zaremba; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the HARTMAN-GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1500 Ligonier St., Latrobe, Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Wayne D. Sautter officiating. Interment will follow in Unity Cemetery, Unity Township.
Jerrol F. Custer
Pittsburgh
Jerrol F. Custer, 58, died Friday, July 28, 2000, at Forbes Regional Health Center, Monroeville. Born Dec. 13, 1941, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Mary Kukich and the late James Custer. Mr. Custer worked in security at the Pittsburgh International Airport for the past three years. Before that, he worked as an X-ray technician for UPMC at Montefiore and Presbyterian hospitals. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was a member of Unity United Presbyterian Church in Plum, the Glenshaw Lodge 793 of Free and Accepted Masons and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. Survivors include his mother from Etna; his wife, Marilyn D. Custer; two sons , Douglas W. Custer of McKeesport and James J. Custer of Plum; and a sister, Maureen Piluso of Gibsonia. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 930 Center Ave., Blawnox. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills.
Bruno Ferrari
Latrobe
Bruno Ferrari, 98, of Latrobe, died Thursday, July 27, 2000, at his home. He was born April 1, 1902, in Twilight Borough, Fayette County, a son of the late Angelo and Maria (Sichi) Ferrari. Bruno was owner and operator of the Latrobe Construction Co. and was an important part of the Latrobe community, having been involved in many civic activities. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Rose (Paul) Ferrari, in 1991; a daughter, Barbara Raimondo; five brothers ; and a sister. He is survived by his son, Bruno Ferrari Jr. and his wife, Gloria, and his daughter, Stella S. Ridilla, all of Latrobe; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. There was no public visitation. Services and interment were private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bruno Ferrari Cancer Center at Latrobe Area Hospital, West Second Avenue, Latrobe, PA 15650, or to a charity of one's choice. The HARTMAN-GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1500 Ligonier St., Latrobe, (724) 537-5575, in charge of arrangements.
James E. Ferraro
Trafford
James E. Ferraro, 77, of Trafford, died Friday, July 28, 2000, at his home. He was born Dec. 25, 1922, in Trafford, a son of the late Domenic and Domenica Iannuzzi Ferraro. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and served on the church council. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Good Time Club of Monroeville and the Trafford Lions Club, in which he held many offices. He was a retired employee of Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Patsy Ferraro; a sister, Eva Marroncelli; and a grandson, Christopher. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Isabelle Goodman Ferraro; a son, James E. Ferraro of Clairton; two daughters , Linda Snyder and her husband, Steve, of Plum Borough and Debra Reeger and her husband, Ronald, of Burlington, N.C.; a brother, Frank Ferraro of Trafford; a sister, Felice Adams of Clairton; and six grandchildren. Friends will be received at the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME, 429 Duquesne Ave., Trafford, Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Mark Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. Robert J. Seilhamer officiating. Interment will follow in the Crossroads Cemetery in Monroeville. Family requests memorials to St. Mark Lutheran Church, Fairmont Avenue, Trafford, PA 15085.
Catherine Fronzaglio
Lincoln Borough
Catherine Fronzaglio, 76, of Lincoln Borough, died Friday, July 28, 2000, in Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills Borough. She was born Nov. 6, 1923, in McKeesport, and was the daughter of the late Harry and Kate Miller, and wife of the late Kenneth D. Fronzaglio. She was a member of St. Patrick Parish. She and her late husband were the proprietors of a business in Homestead. She is survived by sons , William G. Fronzaglio of Lincoln Borough and Joseph K. Fronzaglio of West Newton; brother, William Miller of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. in the DREW J. GILBERT FUNERAL HOME INC., 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Vincent P. Velas on Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Patrick Parish. Entombment will be in Jefferson Memorial Park Mausoleum, Pleasant Hills.
Ann Ganassi
West Newton
Ann Ganassi, 85, of West Newton, died Saturday, July 29, 2000, in West Newton. Born March 27, 1915, in West Newton, she was a daughter of the late George and Helen Bobich Stulock. She was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, West Newton, and a member of the AARP, Sutersville Chapter. She is survived by her husband, Robert Ganassi; a son, Lance Ganassi of West Newton; a sister, Helen Hughes of West Newton; and a brother, Edward Stulock of Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters , Ella Fedrow and Mary Thompson. Friends will be received at the J. WILLIAM McCAULEY JR. FUNERAL HOME INC., West Newton, Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John A. Regoli officiating. Interment in West Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1011 Old Salem Road, Suite 207, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Patrick G. Garlits
Greensburg
Formerly of Jeannette
Patrick G. Garlits, 80, a resident of Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg, formerly of Jeannette, died Saturday, July 29, 2000. He was born Jan. 29, 1920, in Greensburg, a son of the late George and Catherine Britt Garlits. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the GenCorp of Jeannette, formerly General Tire Co. Patrick was a member of the Ascension Church of Jeannette, a World War II veteran, having served with the U.S. Army, and a former member of the F.O.E. #844 of Jeannette. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Lucille Tarlo Garlits, in 1997; and a brother, Francis Garlits. He is survived by a daughter, Judy Minyon and her husband, Michael, of Jeannette; a son, Patrick Garlits and his wife, Terry, of Greensburg; four grandchildren, Michelle Bertolino and husband, Michael, of Jeannette and Chrissy, Jamie and Scott Garlits of Greensburg; two great-grandchildren, Dominic Geno Bertolino and Gianna Nichole Bertolino; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN V. GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 228 N. Second St., Jeannette, beginning Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Ascension Church. Interment will follow in the Greensburg Catholic Cemetery, Hempfield Township.
Michael J. Genard
Youngwood
Michael J. Genard, 78, of Youngwood, died Saturday, July 29, 2000, at Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born July 8, 1922, in Tarrs, a son of the late Michael and Lucia LoGreco Genard. He was retired from Brown Boveri in South Greensburg. He was a member of the Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in Youngwood, the A&B Club of Youngwood. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theater. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers , Daniel and James Genard; and a sister, Mary Falcon. He is survived by his wife, Betty Pfeifer Genard; two daughters , Rebecca S. and Cheryl A. Genard, and a son, William M. Genard, all of Youngwood; two brothers , Leonard Genard of Youngwood and Frank Genard of Glendale, Ariz.; and two sisters , Antoinette Pelar of Youngwood and Margaret Fisher of Columbus, Ohio. Friends will be received at the C. RICHARD McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Youngwood, Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Youngwood, with the Rev. Father John S. Szczesny as celebrant. Interment to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Arthur J. Gibson
Penn Hills
Arthur J. Gibson, 91, of Penn Hills, died on Thursday, July 27, 2000, in Heartland Health Center, East Liberty. He is survived by cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine E. Gibson. There will be no visitation. Service will be at 11:00 a.m. today in Allegheny Cemetery Temple of Memories, 4734 Butler St., Pittsburgh. (Everyone please meet at the cemetery.) Arrangements by SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., Penn Hills.
