ANGELINE (LOCKART) RICCARDI
On Monday, June 25, 2001, Angeline, of Stowe Twp., sister of the late Leonard "Nanny" Riccardi, Rose ROSETO, Tessie LITTERINI and Joseph Riccardi; aunt of Margaret Roseto, Margaret CAPUTO, Leda MUSMANNO, Jean PIRRO, Joan COLBERT, and Beverly Ann SPINE. Friends received ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, 700 Seventh St., McKees Rocks. Funeral mass in St. John of God Parish, Mother of Sorrows Church, on Thursday, at 10am. Visitations WEDNESDAY ONLY from 2-4 and 7-9pm
JOHN M. ROTH
Spanish-American War Vet
Funeral services for John Martin Roth, an engineer for the Montour Railroad for the past 23 years, were held yesterday at 8:30 p.m. from the Clever and Stover funeral home, 534 Island Avenue, McKees Rocks. Burial will be today at 2 p.m. at the Crown Hill cemetery, Prospect, Pa. Mr. Roth who died Friday at his home, 506 Marwood Avenue, McKees Rocks, had been a resident of that district for the past 42 years. He was a member of the Mr. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church; Chartiers Valley Lodge No. 747, F.&A.M.; the Captain A. E. Hunt No. 1 Chapter of the Spanish-American War Veterans and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers. Mr. Roth is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha SHAFFER Roth; two sons, Samuel and Willam, both of Stowe township, and a sister, Mrs. Eva RIDDLE of Youngstown, Ohio.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Nov 6, 1944
FRANCIS J. RUDZIK
Francis J. Rudzik, 67, 4831 Saxon Drive, New Smyrna Beach, died Wednesday. Born in McKees Rocks, Pa., he moved to New Smyrna Beach from Orlando in 1972. He was former manager of Surfside Condominiums. He was a member of the Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a 4th Degree member of the Monsignor Bishop Council 2112, a member of the Knights of Columbus, Orlando, and Elks Lodge 1557, New Smyrna Beach. Survivors: wife, Ann; sons, Frank, Titusville, Greg, Tallahassee; daughters, Barbara, Monica, both of Chicago; brothers, Joseph, George, Edward, all of Pittsburgh; sisters, Ann, Mary, both of McKees Rocks, Vern KMEC, Margaret WALLACE, Theresa LINK, all of Pittsburgh; five grandchildren. Settle-Wilder Chapel, New Smyrna Beach. Orlando Sentinel, The (FL) - May 11, 1990
ROCCO "ROCKY" CERSOSIMO
On August 28, 2006, age 75, of Stowe Twp. Beloved husband of Geraldine (ZENESKI) Cersosimo. Beloved father of Kathy (Glenn) PUTAS and Rocky (Lisa) Cersosimo. Son of the late Michelina and Leonardo Cersosimo; beloved grandfather of Amy and Brian Putas and Rocky, Anthony, Vincent and Nico Cersosimo; brother of Dom (Betty) Cersosimo, Lenny (Mary) Cersosimo and the late Angie, Toni, Vicky, Joe and Andy; brother-in-law of Chuck SENDEK and Enis Cersosimo. Friends received Thurs. and Fri. 2-4 and 6-8 pm in ANTHONY J. SANVITO INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1650 Broadway, McKees Rocks (Stowe Twp.) family owned and operated since 1936. Prayers in funeral home Saturday, 9 am. Mass of Christian Burial St. John of God Parish, Church at St. Mary's, 9:30 am.
ANTHONY JOHN CHESKI
Anthony John Cheski, 81, 920 W. New York Ave., DeLand, died Monday. Born in McKees Rock, Pa., he moved to DeLand in 1984. He was a retired machinist in the steel industry and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, DeLand. There are no known survivors. Allen- Summerhill Funeral Home, DeLand. Orlando Sentinel, The (FL) - May 13, 1987
MARGARET SULZER CHMIEL
On Monday, June 11, 1984, Margaret of Stowe Twp; wife of the late Edward; mother of Richard; sister of Frank and George Sulzer, Helen FEKETY, Marion WOLF and Frieda SCHMIDT. Friends received at Anthony M. Musmanno Funeral Home, 700 7th St., McKees Rocks, Funeral Service Wed. 10 a.m. Visitations 2-4 & 7-9.
PVT. HOWARD COCHENOUR
Solemn requiem high mass for Pvt. Howard G. Cochenour, 19, son of Mrs. Stella WALSH Cochenour of 807 Liberty St., McKees Rocks, and of the late Howard Cochenour, will be sung at 9 a.m. Nov. 29, in St. Frances De Sales Church, McKees Rocks. Pvt. Cochenour, killed in action in France, Sept. 27, was first reported missing. He attended Stowe High School and before entering the service June 17, 1943, he was employed by the Hankey Baking Co., McKees Rocks. Pvt. Cochenour had been serving overseas since November, 1943, going first to North Africa, and then to Italy, where he was wounded twice and was awarded the Purple Heart, the Oak Leaf Cluster and a Good Conduct Bar. He took part in the invasion of Southern France. Besides his mother, Pvt. Cochenour is survived by two sisters, the Misses Jean and Dolores Cochenour; and his grandmothers, Mrs. Catherine Walsh, 50 Highland Ave., McKees Rocks, and Mrs. Laura Cochenour of 1012 Dorham St., McKees Rocks.
ALIA R. (Di PIETRANTONIO) COLOSIMO
Age 76 of Sewickley, formerly of McKees Rocks, on Tues. Jan. 20, 2004; beloved wife of the late Anthony Joseph Colosimo; loving mother of Dr. Vincent (Linda) Colosimo of CA, Anthony J. Colosimo, Christine (Vincent) LoBIANCO, Joseph (Lynda) Colosimo and John (Shelley) Colosimo of CA; dear grandmother of Heidi GREENING, Anthony Joseph Colosimo, Dominic Colosimo and Sofia Christina Colosimo; great-grandmother of Emma Greening and Colin Greening; sister of Emma MANCINI, Annie PIRRO and the late John Di Pietrantonio. Friends may call 2-9 pm Thurs. at MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks (Family owned & operated since 1886). Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Fri., at St. John of God Parish, St. Marys Church. Entombment Calvary cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Assoc.
ANTHONY JOSEPH COLOSIMO
Age 79, of Sewickley, formerly of McKees Rocks, on Fri., Feb., 15, 2002; beloved husband of Alia (Di Pietrantonio) Colosimo; loving father of Dr. Vincent (Lynda) Colosimo of CA, Anthony J. Colosimo, Christine (Vincent) LoBianco, Joseph (Linda) Colosimo & John (Shelley) Colosimo; dear grandfather of Heidi Greening, Anthony Joseph Colosimo, Dominic Colosimo & Sofia Christina Colosimo; great grandfather of Emma Greening & Colin Greening. Friends may call 2-4 & 7-9 pm Tuesday at MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks (Family owned & operated since 1886). NO VISITATION WEDNESDAY. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am THURSDAY, at St John of God Parish, St Marys Church. Entombment Calvary Cem.
ANTHONY "Tony" JOSEPH COLOSIMO
At his home on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, age 50 of Sewickley, formerly of McKees Rocks; beloved son of the late Alia (DiPietrantonio) and Anthony Colosimo; loving brother of Dr. Vincent (Lynda) Colosimo of CA, Christine (Vincent) LoBianco of Phoenix, Joseph (Linda) Colosimo of Sewickley, and John (Shelley) Colosimo of CA; uncle to A.J. & Dominic Colosimo, Heidi (Jeremy) Greening, and Sofia Colosimo; great-uncle to Emma and Colin Greening. Mr. Colosimo was a member of Rotary and Sewickley Chamber of Commerce. He also owned and operated the Anthony J. Colosimo Nationwide Insurance Agency in Sewickley. Friends will be received Saturday 6-8pm and Sunday 2-4 & 6-8pm at the RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME INC., 328 Beaver St,. Sewickley, PA 15143. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10am. in St. John and Paul Roman Catholic Church, Wexford-Bayne Rd., Wexford,PA Entombment in Calvary cemetery.
JAMES D. CONDELUCI
Age 45, of Surfside Beach, SC, formerly of McKees Rocks, suddenly on Wednesday, December 27, 2000, husband of Rebecca; father of Jamie Lynn; son of Sara OCCORSO Condeluci & the late Roland Condeluci; brother of Ronald Condeluci; also survived by two nieces & many aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Memorial Mass on Saturday, January 6 at 2 pm at Mother of Sorrows Worship Site, St. John of God Parish
SARA N. CONDELUCI
On Wednesday, August 8, 2001, Sara N., of Stowe Twp. Wife of the late Roland Condeluci; mother of Ronald (Marilyn) Condeluci and the late James Condeluci; sister of Babe MUSCORIEL of Buffalo, NY, Mary CROOKS and the late Angelo OCCORSO; grandmother of Rachel, Jamie, and Christina Condeluci. Friends received at the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, 700 Seventh St., McKees Rocks. Funeral Mass in St. John of God Parish, Mother of Sorrows Church on Sat. at 10 am. Visitations FRIDAY ONLY 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
SINBAD CONDELUCI
On Thursday, April 29, 2004, Sinbad, age 87, of Stowe Twp.; husband of Jane D. WOZNICZAK Condeluci; father of Janice (Joe) UHLER, Cathryn (Vince) SANGRICCO, Dr. S. Allen (Liz) Condeluci and David A. (Annette) Condeluci; brother of Samuel V. and William Condeluci, Betty STRACCIA, Natalie LAURIA and the late Mary CATANZARITE, Frank and Roland Condeluci and Jeanette SPISAK; also 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Friends received ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, 700 Seventh St., McKees Rocks. Funeral Mass in St. John of God Parish, Mother of Sorrows Church, on Mon. 10 am. Visitation SUNDAY ONLY 1-4 & 7-9 pm.
JOHN M. CRAMER
John M. "Jack" Cramer, 79, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Tuesday, February 21, 2006, at Country Meadows of York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 950 W. Market St., York, with a visitation from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the church. His pastor, the Rev. Thomas R. Hoke, will be officiating. The Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York, is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Cramer was born in Stowe Twp., near Pittsburgh, on February 19, 1927, a son of the late Carl L. and Olive M. (MERSCHER) Cramer. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in York and was an avid golfer. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mr. Cramer leaves a brother, Robert L. Cramer of McKees Rocks, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 950 W. Market St., York, PA 17404. York Daily Record (PA)
GLADYS WHOLEY CURRAN
GLADYS WHOLEY CURRAN, wife of Mark Cooney Curran of Pittsburgh, Pa., formerly of Chicago; mother of Mark Jr.; daughter of Frances C. Wholey; sister of Frances GLEASON, Gwen ROBOSSON, Robert, and Mark Wholey, M. D. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m., from late residence, 225 Greydon avenue, McKees Rocks, Pa., to St. Francis de Sales church. Chicago Tribune (IL) - June 15, 1963
THELMA VAVREK CYPHER
Thelma Vavrek Cypher, of Country Club Drive, died Sunday, March 2, 2008 in the Brunswick Community Hospital. Mrs. Cypher was born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, to the late Andrew and Mary Miskanin Vavrek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Segada; and three brothers, Andrew, Luke, and Carl Vavrek. She was an executive secretary for Pittsburgh Coke & Chemical Company and also The Hillman Company. She was a member of the Brierwood Ladies Golf Association. Surviving are her husband, of 39 years, William "Bill" Cypher Sr.; one brother, David Vavrek of Lake Worth, Fla.; two stepsons, William Cypher Jr. and Kenneth Cypher, both of Pittsburgh; and was well loved by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted 9 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2008 in the St. Brendan's Catholic Church. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Resurrection Catholic cemetery, Pittsburgh.
