Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Patrick John Moore
Pittsburgh
Patrick John Moore, 29, of Pittsburgh, died Saturday, July 29, 2000. He was the husband of Heather; the step- Father of Ethan and Arin; son of Larry and Dee Moore; brother of Diane Johnston, Daniel (Pudgie) Moore and Nikki Moore; son-in-law of Dan and Mel Shatzer. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood. A funeral prayer will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Maxwell Drive, White hall.
Emma M. Altman Orr
Formerly of New Castle
Emma M. Altman Orr, 98, formerly of New Castle, died Saturday, July 29, 2000, at 9:45 a.m. She was born May 1, 1902, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Storm Altman. Wife of the late William K. Orr, who died in August of 1972. She had been an employee of Eckert's Jewelry in Jeannette and had written a column on Centennial, "Letters from Emma," about her life in Jeannette. She was a 50-year member of Jeannette Chapter #69 O.E.S., where she was a past worthy matron and was founder of the Jeannette Assembly of Rainbow #63, where she was past mother advisor. Also she attended Epworth Methodist Church in New Castle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; three half brothers , Todd, Jake, and Dick Altman; a half sister, Charlotte Walters; five brothers , James, Marion, Ted, Frank, and Martin Altman; two sisters , Molly Bellich and Marcella Bartmess; an infant son, William Orr Jr. and infant daughter, Lois Jean. Survived by her son, Mr. George A. (Ruth Ann) Orr of New Castle; three sisters , Minnie Miller of Turtle Creek, Emina Bopp of Leechburg, and Violet Ryder of Murrysville; two granddaughters; and six grandchildren. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R. CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME INC., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle, where service will be held Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Rex Wasser, of Epworth Methodist Church, officiating. Interment Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. Memorial contributions to Moraine Trails Boy Scouts of America at 830 Morton Ave., Butler, PA 16001; Epworth Methodist Church, East Washington Street, New Castle, PA 16101; or New Castle Playhouse, 202 Long Ave., New Castle, PA 16101.
George A. Phillips Jr.
Greensburg
George A. Phillips Jr., 69, of Greensburg, died Saturday, July 29, 2000, in the Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Jan. 18, 1931, in Uniontown, a son of the late George A. Sr. and Mary Dillow Phillips. Prior to retirement, he had been employed by the Braun Baking Co. of Greensburg. He was a member of the Church of the Open Door, Greensburg, the Bakery Drivers Union, Local 485, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rosella Burchett; and a brother, William Phillips. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Laughrey Phillips; three daughters , Joy Lynne Basler of Los Angeles, Calif., Donna Jean Phillips and Karen Lee Phillips, both at home; two brothers , John and his wife, Carol Phillips, and Harold and his wife, Claire Phillips, all in Texas ; five sisters , Aileen and her husband, the Rev. James Seefried, Thelma Lane, Marlene Seighman, and Doris and her husband, Karl Koncheck, all of Uniontown, and Beryl and her husband, Kent Davis, in Wisconsin; a sister-in-law, Nancy Phillips of Pittsburgh; an aunt, Ellen Humbert of Fairchance; and his mother -in-law, Edna Swaney of Uniontown; also several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg, Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Joseph P. Billingsley officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Clair Cemetery, Hempfield Township.
Carol Ann Poholsky
Plum
Carol Ann Poholsky, 60, of Plum, on Saturday, July 29, 2000. Dear mother of Michael Poholsky and his wife, Kelly, and Rick Poholsky and his wife, Nancy; daughter of Theresa Culleiton and the late William Culleiton; grandmother of David, John, Chelsea, Gordon, and Courtney Poholsky; sister of the late Billy Culleiton; and dearest friend and mate of Tom Werner. Carol Ann retired from Kaufmann's Department Store. Friends may call at GENE VAN HORN MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, Beatty Road at Route 48 North, Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Export, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Donald L. Rittenhouse
Mt. Pleasant
Donald L. Rittenhouse, 43, of Mt. Pleasant RD5 (Laurelville), passed away Friday afternoon, July 28, 2000, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Private viewing will be held at the convenience of the family. The family will receive relatives and friends Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Mennonite Church of Scottdale. A graveside committal service and inurnment will take place at the Pennsville Mennonite Cemetery on Tuesday at 10:45 a.m., followed by a reception of family and friends from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Laurelville Mennonite Church Center, Shenandoah Building. A memorial service celebrating Don's life will follow at 1:30 p.m. with Pastors Doug and Wanda Amstutz officiating. Memorials may be made to the Laurelville Mennonite Church Center, RD5, Box 145, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666, in memory of Donald E. Rittenhouse. Personalized funeral arrangements are under the direction of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, Scottdale, (724) 887-5300.
Theodore A. Rygielski
Shaler
Theodore A. Rygielski, 85, of Shaler Township, died Sunday, July 30, 2000. Mr. Rygielski was a retired mailer for the Pittsburgh Press after 44 years service. He was the beloved husband of Alma M. (Stobbe) Rygielski; Father of Carolyn Zoeller of Hampton Township and Gary E. Rygielski of Ross Township; Father -in-law of Kay Rygielski and Paul Zoeller; brother of Julia Gromek of Etna and the late Helen Pierson, Stella, John and Victor Rygielski; grandfather of Susan Hogya, Sandra and Davis Zoeller; great-grandfather of Zachary, Jacob, Benjamin and Matthew Zoeller. Friends received at the FRANK R. PERMAN FUNERAL HOME INC., 923 Saxonburg Boulevard at Route 8, Shaler Township, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Cantius Church, Sharpsburg, Wednesday, notice of time later. Family respectfully suggests donations to the American Cancer Society.
Nell V. Sanner
fomerly of Ligonier
Nell V. Sanner, 86, formerly of Ligonier RD3, died Saturday, July 29, 2000. Friends will be received Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC., AND CREMATORY, Route 982 South, Latrobe, (Youngstown), where a blessing service will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Chad Ficorilli, O.S.B. as celebrant. Interment will be in Menoher Memorial Park, Ligonier Township. Gordon O. Snyder, funeral director.
Patricia Ann Schettler
Beaver
Patricia Ann Schettler, 58, of Beaver, died Saturday, July 29, 2000, at her Beaver residence. Born July 11, 1942, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late William and Rita Coyne Wilkinson. A Catholic by faith, Mrs. Schettler was a medical lab technician, having retired from the St. Anne's Nursing home in Greensburg. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, Joseph Schettler. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Tamika Schettler of Turtle Creek; a daughter, Patricia M. Schettler of Beaver; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Donna Wilkinson of Meadville; and a sister and brother-in-law, Rita and Bill Spear of Beaver; and a granddaughter, Aja' C. Schettler. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the J.T. ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME INC., 205 College Ave., Beaver, where prayers will be offered Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Beaver with the Monsignor William M. Ogrodowski as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Beaver Cemetery, Beaver.
Margaret (Knapp) Sperling
McCandless
Margaret (Knapp) Sperling, 91, of McCandless, died Saturday, July 29, 2000. She is survived by one son, Walter J. Sperling Jr.; one daughter, Janet Notaro; two sisters , Mildred Novak, and Audery O'Rouke; two brothers , Al quin Knapp, and Clyde Knapp of Wisconsin; five grandsons, John, Chuck, and Troy Notaro, Walter Sperling III and Jarett Sperling; two granddaughters, Shelly Notaro, and Desriee Courtoy; two great-granddaughters, Emma and Megan; three great-grandsons, Tres', Tyler, and Noah. Mrs. Sperling was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Sperling Sr.; one sister, Alberta Miller; three brothers , Eugene, Norbert, and Robert Knapp. Mrs. Sperling was a funeral director. She was a member of St. Peter Parish and Christian Mothers. Friends will be received from noon until 8 p.m. Tuesday in SPERLING, INC., 408 Cedar Ave., North Side. A Christian Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, St. Peter Parish. Flowers will be accepted, but Mrs. Sperling's wish was to have memorial contributions sent to: Cardinal Wright Catholic School, 711 West Commons, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
Frank Donald Spillar
Derry
Frank Donald Spillar, 52, of Derry, died Saturday, July 29, 2000, in IHS of Greater Pittsburgh, Hempfield Township. Born Aug. 22, 1947, in Latrobe, he was a son of Ida M. Gasdek Spillar of Latrobe and the late Andrew J. Spillar. He was a member of St. Rose Church, Latrobe, and worshiped at St. James Lutheran Church, Youngstown. He was an employee of Derry Area School District and Derry Area Park and Recreation Board. He also belonged to the Kingston Veterans & Sportsmen Club, Twin Maples Hunt Club, First Ward Company 1 Firemen's Club, American Slovak Club, American Greek Club and Frontier Club. Frank was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. In addition to his Father , he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Spillar. In addition to his mother , he is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Darlene Banner Spillar; a daughter, Melissa Spillar of Latrobe; three sons , Christopher Spillar and his wife, Michelle of Bradenville, Dustin Banner and Joshua Banner, both at home; two brothers , Andrew Spillar and his wife, Connie, of Cooperstown and Joseph Spillar and his wife, Judy, of Lloydsville; two sisters , Donna Spurgeon and her husband, Clarence, of Prattsville, Ala., and Karen Clark and her husband, James, of Dallastown, Pa.; two very special grandchildren, Deyvin and Christopher of Bradenville; a sister-in-law, Patricia Spillar of Herminie; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. James Lutheran Church with the Rev. David Vonschlichten officiating. Interment in Unity Cemetery, Unity Township.
Jeffrey Scott Stanko
Greensburg
Jeffrey Scott Stanko, 33, of Greensburg, died Friday, July 28, 2000, at his home. Born July 21, 1967, in Latrobe, he was a son of Josephine A. Liberoni Stanko of Latrobe and the late Andrew J. Stanko. He had been employed by David Flamm Company, Greensburg. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. In addition to his Father , he was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Frank and Josephine Liberoni; and paternal grandparents, Andrew and Elizabeth Stanko. In addition to his mother , he is survived by a daughter, Carmella Marie Stanko of Latrobe; a brother, James A. Stanko and his wife, Sandra, of Latrobe; a sister, Lori A. Cramer of Derry; two nieces, Kaitlyn Stanko and Nicole Stanko; special friends, David King and family; and close friend, George Mitchell. Friends were received from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. Blessing service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Chad Ficorilli, O.S.B., officiating. Interment in Unity Cemetery, Unity Township.
