Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
James Calvin McDowell
Connellsville
James Calvin McDowell, 82, of Connellsville, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000, in the Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. He was born in Connellsville, July 14, 1918, and resided in Connellsville during his entire lifetime. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles Widdup McDowell and Etta Minerd McDowell, in 1971 and 1947, respectively. He was married Sept. 17, 1940, to Marie Hawkins, a daughter of the late Henry and Martha Jane Showman Hawkins. He was widowed on April 17, 1993. Jim retired from the railroad in 1980, at which time he was commuting to his job as foreman in Akron, Ohio. Between weekends, he lived in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, with his youngest sister, Marjorie May McDowell Beighley, who died in July 1986. He was also predeceased by his older brother, Raymond Arnold McDowell, and his younger sister, Anna June McDowell McClain, both in 1978. J.C. enjoyed his extended family, and spent much of his free time visiting with friends and families of his children and nieces and nephews. His oldest son, Charles Henry McDowell, lives in Champion. His second son, Robert Arnold McDowell, lives on Franklin Avenue in Connellsville with his wife, Shirley Louise Harford McDowell. Jim's two grandchildren are the children of Bob and Shirley. His oldest grandchild, Eric Lee McDowell, lives in Rome, Ga., with his wife, Jackie, and their three children, Kyle, Kara and Ashley. His granddaughter, Debora Ann McDowell Martz, lives in Sanford, N.C., with her husband, Rob, and two children, Sean and Nichole. James served in the National Guard from 1935 to 1942. He was also a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church, King Solomon's Lodge #346 F&AM, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Uniontown, the Comas Club of Connellsville, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles #493 of Connellsville. He was also a life member of the South Connellsville Rod and Gun Club, and a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, and Ducks Unlimited. Friends and relatives of James McDowell will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. His funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Elmer Reamer officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville, near his wife and parents. King Solomon's Lodge #346 F&AM will conduct a service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Charles J. McHugh
Sebastian, Fla.,
Formerly of White hall
Charles J. McHugh, 67, of Sebastian, Fla., formerly of White hall, died Sunday, July 30, 2000. He was the husband of Marlene Worman McHugh; Father of Deborah Cantwell of Greentown, Ind., Barbara McHugh of Sebastian, Fla. and Charles McHugh Jr. of Baldwin; grandfather of Christine and Elizabeth Cantwell, and Russell and Jeremy McHugh. Mr. McHugh was the youngest of nine children and is survived by his brothers and sister, Robert McHugh of Johnstown, Pa, Harold McHugh of Salem, Ohio, Margaret Davidson of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and Donald McHugh of Bethel Park. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood. A funeral prayer will be at 9:15 a.m. Friday. A Christian Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Friday in St. Sylvester Roman Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to: Office of Development for UPCI, Attention: Mesothelioma Research, 3471 Fifth Ave., Suite 802, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Estella R. McMahon
Ross,
Formerly of North Side
Estella (Betty) R. Zacharias McMahon, 77, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000 in Forbes Hospice. Born Nov. 14, 1922 in the Mount Washington section of Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Earl B. and Helen E. Vey Zacharias. Mrs. McMahon worked as a retail sales clerk. She was a member of Chapter of O.E.S. No. 526; Pittsburgh Observatory A.A.R.P. No. 1435; Central Allegheny A.A.R.P. No. 3556; and the Our Lady Queen of Peace Christian Mothers. Survivors include her close friend, John Manny Shiring of Ross; a niece, Jane Zacharias; two nephews, Thomas J. Zacharias of Ohio and William J. Zacharias of Utah; and two great nieces. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William J. Zacharias. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, West View. Christian Funeral Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Friday in Our Lady Queen of Peace Worship Site, St. Peter Parish. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
ChinYu Mong
Franklin Park
ChinYu Mong, 84, of Franklin Park, died Saturday, July 29, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Hsu-Shun Mong; one daughter, Susan Tu, of Franklin Park; six grandchildren. Visitation will be private. Services at 2 p.m. Thursday in SIMONS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 7720 Perry Highway, Ross. Memorial contributions may be made to: the Pittsburgh Chinese Church, 4101 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15214.
Emma Grace Mull
Latrobe
Emma Grace Mull, 88, of Latrobe, died Monday, July 31, 2000, in Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born April 21, 1912, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late William A. and Sarah B. (Allshouse) Mull. Emma was a life member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Latrobe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters . She is survived by two brothers , Raymond A. Mull of Parma, Ohio, and Robert W. Mull of Florida; two sisters , Leila Shirey of Chicago, Ill., and Gladys Stelef of Wellsville, Ohio; a number of nieces and nephews, including her nephew, George Eugene Mull and his wife, Josephine, of Derry; and her good friend, Santa Rhome of Greensburg. Friends will be received at the HARTMAN-GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1500 Ligonier St., Latrobe, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Latrobe, with the church pastors officiating. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. Interment will follow in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Youngstown.
Thelma L. Hoffman Mulvehill
Level Green
Thelma L. Hoffman Mulvehill, 91, of Level Green, died Sunday, July 30, 2000, at Forbes Regional Health Center, Monroeville. She was born April 1, 1909, in Snowshoe, a daughter of the late John and Martha Campbell Hoffman. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Tyrone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Mulvehill, in 1995; two brothers , Orace and Fredrick Hoffman; and a sister, Bertha Forcey. She is survived by a sister, Percilla Swayne of Tyrone. There will be no public visitation. Interment private. The DAVID A. RITTER FUNERAL HOME, Trafford, in charge of arrangements.
Richard Cowan Sanner
Southwest Greensburg
Richard Cowan Sanner, 85, of Southwest Greensburg, died Sunday, July 30, 2000, at the Integrated Health Services of Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg. He was born June 20, 1915, in Greensburg, a son of the late Samuel S. and Minnie Wentzel Sanner. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed by the Peoples Natural Gas Co. in Pittsburgh for 41 years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. He was a very active member of the Greensburg Church of the Brethren, where he had served as Sunday school superintendent, a Sunday school teacher and sang in the church choir. Richard was also a volunteer with the Tri-City Meals-on-Wheels and also at the Westmoreland Manor. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Louise Blystone Sanner; a daughter, Carol Sanner Hart of Greensburg; two grandsons, Jason Hart and his wife, Sharon, and Eric Hart, all of Atlanta, Ga.; five sisters , Evelyn Wineman of Youngwood, Mary Smith of New Stanton RD1, Janet Gongaware of Youngwood, Helen Thomas of Greensburg, and Blanche Chatlos of Hunker RD1; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the BARNHART FUNERAL HOME, 505 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in the funeral home Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. William A. Waugh officiating. Interment will follow in the Westmoreland County Memorial Park.
Mary R. Mandela Stecki
Braddock
Mary R. Mandela Stecki, of Braddock, on Monday, July 31, 2000. Former director of PRCUA, current financial secretary of Society 479 Ladies of St. Hedwig and a member of Society 678 St. Stanislaus Kostki. Beloved wife of the late Julian Stecki. mother of Celestine Grskovich, Geraldine Sable, and Natalie Stecki. Sister of Joseph Mandela and Dorothy Phillips, and the late Jane Kupiec, Theodore, Archie, Alios "Shorty" Mandela; also survived by five grandchildren, Juliane Castaneda, Sean Grskovich, Christopher, Timothy, and Michael Sable. Friends will be received Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from noon to 9 p.m. at the RONALD V. LUCAS FUNERAL HOME, corner of Bell and Jones avenues, North Braddock, (412) 271-1361. Mass of Christian Burial Friday in Holy Cross Parish, St. William's Church, at 10 a.m.
Cecelia Catherine Miskinis Szolek
Everson
Cecelia Catherine Miskinis Szolek, a longtime resident of Everson, died Monday, July 31, 2000, in the Harmon House, Mt. Pleasant, at the age of 83 years. Cecelia's family will receive friends in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by her Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph R.C. Church, Everson. Interment will follow in St. Joseph R.C. Parish Cemetery, Everson. Members of St. Joseph Holy Rosary Society will recite the rosary Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Parish wake service will be held Wednesday in the funeral home. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary and Everson Volunteer Fire Department will hold a memorial service Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Carmine Trunzo
Swissvale
Carmine "Babe" Trunzo, of Swissvale, on Monday, July 31, 2000. Beloved husband of Jean. Father of Carmine, Richard, and Camille Hood. Son of Mary and the late Carl Trunzo. Grandfather of David, Dean, Gregory, Anthony and Vincent. Friends received at the ROBERT P. KARISH FUNERAL HOME, Brinton Road and Fourth Street, Braddock Hills, (412) 271-3430, Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Madonna del Castello Church Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Beatrice Vidal Urbach
North Huntingdon
Beatrice Vidal Urbach, 88, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000. She was born Feb. 16, 1912, in Heidelberg, a daughter of the late Emil and Clara Linsley Vidal. She was a member of the Penn Hebron Garden Club of Penn Hills and was an avid bridge player. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Herman G. "Mike" Urbach; a daughter, Patricia Caughey and her husband, Roger, of North Huntingdon; a granddaughter, Wendy Milne and her husband, Scott; also her beloved pet dog, Pandee. There will be no viewing. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 521 Main St., Irwin, with the Rev. Frank M. Sherman officiating. Those wishing may contribute to Three Rivers Hospice, 3029 Jacks Run Road, White Oak, PA 15131.
