George M. Krulick
George M. Krulick, 71, passed away at his home Nov. 20 after a 2 1/2-year battle with liver cancer. He was born in McKees Rocks, Pa., and attended Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. Mr. Krulick had been an Akron resident for 47 years. He retired from Goodyear Tire Reclaim Division with 37 years of service, where he was also active with the Goodyear basketball program in 1945 and 1946. During World War II, Mr. Krulick worked for Goodyear Aircraft. He was a member of the Fraternal Society of the Deaf, the Croatian Fraternal Union and St. Ann Lodge 29 of Pittsburgh, Pa., a former member of the Akron and Cleveland Clubs of the Deaf, and former business manager of the Akron Club of the Deaf. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dolly of Akron; son and daughter-in-law, Matt and Sue of Cuyahoga Falls; brother, Frank of McKees Rocks Pa.; brother and sister-in-law, John and Stella of Corapolis, Pa.; sister and brother-in-law, Bertha and Frank HREN; and brother, Robert, all of Cleveland. Funeral services Wednesday, 11 a.m., at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home 547 Canton Rd., Akron, Pastor David Conrad and Pastor Cynthia Ishler officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home TODAY, 6 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Christ Lutheran Church of Cuyahoga Falls, 1890 Bailey Rd.; or the Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 415 S. Main St., Columbiana 44408. Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - November 21, 1989
EDWARD C. KUCHTA
Edward C. Kuchta, 83, of 2310 S. Canal Street, Newton Falls, Oh., died December 9, 2007, in St. Joseph Health Center, Warren, Oh. Born February 17, 1924, in McKees Rocks, Pa., the son of Charlie H. and Helen KUKLAK Kuchta. Crane operator for Copperweld Steel retiring on February 28, 1987. Member St. Michael Catholic Church of the Byzantine Rite in Newton Falls, Oh. Graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1942. United States Marine Corp Veteran. Active duty during WW II and awarded the Purple Heart Medal for action in Iwo Jima in 1945. Honorably discharged on December 29, 1945. Survived by wife, Mary, whom he married
on June 7, 1947; children, Marilyn M. Kuchta Gilmore and husband, Stephen of Bexley, Oh., Robert C. Kuchta and wife, Patricia of Chagrin Falls, Oh. and Edward J. Kuchta of Seven Hills, Oh. Visitation Thursday, December 13, 2007, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the BOROWSKI MEMORIAL HOME, Newton Falls, Oh. Funeral Liturgy at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 14, 2007, at St. Michael Catholic Church of the Byzantine Rite in Newton Falls with Rev. Richard Lambert as Celebrant. Burial St. Michael's cemetery with the Newton Falls Veterans Organization Honor Guard holding a military service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests material tributes to be made in Edward's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 321, Canfield, Oh. 44406-0321.
ROBERT J. KUNDRAT
Age 55, on Saturday September 18, 2004 of Georgetown, MA, formerly of Stowe Twp., Pa. Beloved husband of the late Laura Kundrat. Son of Theresa and the late John Kundrat. Brother of John A. (Jack) and wife Betsy Ann Kundrat. Nephew of Ann Kundrat, Charles Kundrat, Myrona DUGGAN, Myron Kundrat and Mary Ann PENOVICH. Brother-in-law of Bobbi NICHOLAS and Deanne NACRELLI. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Bob was a long
time employee of U.S. Airways, Logan Airport, Mass. Friends are welcome Sunday 6-9 PM and Monday 2-9 PM at the Valerian F. Szal Funeral Home, Inc., 238 Helen Street, MCKEES ROCKS, PA. Parastas will be held Monday at 8:00 PM. Funeral Tuesday at 9:30 AM followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church at 10:00 AM.
HELEN SKRZYPCZAK KURCZEWSKI
Helen Skrzypczak Kurczewski, 89, of 304 Olivia St., McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, formerly of Erie, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998, at Mariner Health of West Hills in Coraopolis.
She was born June 26, 1908, in Lubin, Wis., daughter of the late Michael and Josephine SKOROPINSKI Skrzypczak. Mrs. Kurczewski worked for General Electric Co. in Erie as a moldmaker for 15 years. She was a housekeeper at James Parker Middle School for eight years and owned the Phillipsville Store and Tavern. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Kurczewski, in 1982; a son, Richard Kurczewski, on June 23, 1997; two brothers, Joe and Edward Skrzypczak; and two sisters, Mary PAWLOWSKI and Sophie NUNEWSKI. She is survived by one sister, Elizabeth PODSIADLY of McKees Rocks; five grandchildren, Laurie COCK, Barbara BABO, Richard Kurczewski II, John and Robert Kurczewski; and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Harry D. Glunt Funeral Home, 210 Erie St., Edinboro, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be held there Monday at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Edinboro cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2115 W. 38th St., Erie, PA 16508.
ALBERT J. SAMBOLD
Monday, November 23, 1998. HAMPTON, NH - Albert J. Sambold, 64, of 35 Milburn Ave., died Friday at the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. He was born in McKees Rocks, Pa., the son of the late Albert and Margaret (KRAUTH) Sambold. He had been a Hampton resident of the past 32 years. He had previously resided in Pennsylvania, Kansas and Nebraska. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served three tours of duty in Vietnam as a navigator. He retired in 1974. He held the rank of colonel in the Civic Air Patrol (CAP) and was in command of the New Hampshire Wing of the CAP's Northeast Reigion. He taught Aerospace Education for the Seacoast Composite of the CAP. He also owned and operated Fitts Photo. He was the scout master of the former Troop 178, BSA of Hampton, founder and past president of the R/C Aces in North Hampton, past president of the Pease Chapter of the Retired Air Force Association, and a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the Cessna Pilots Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Hampton, and was a recipient of the Points of Light Award for volunteerism. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Margie (ENGHARDT) Sambold of Hampton; one son, A. James Sambold Jr. of Hampton; two daughters, Sylvia GENTHNER of Hampton Falls and Angela Sambold of Concord; and two grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Hampton tomorrow at 10 a.m. Calling hours will be held today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Burial will be at the New Hampshire Veteran's Cemetary, Boscawen.Memorial donations can be made to the Col. Albert J. Sambold Memorial Scholarship Fund for Cadet Solo Flight, C/O Col. Dale Hardy, 3 Decatur Drive, Lee 03824.
GEORGE SAMKO
On Saturday, May 21, 2005, George, age 82, of McKees Rocks. Husband of the late Margaret; father of Dolores (Robert) Symchak, Paul (Nancy) Samko, Susan (Paul) Stultz; grandfather of Tom and Kathleen Symchak, Melanie Rothermich, Amanda Samko, Sarah and Douglas Stultz. Friends received at the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, 700 Seventh St., McKees Rocks. Blessing Service at funeral home on Tuesday at 10 am. Visitation Monday 2-4 & 7-9 pm.
CHARLES H. SAMPSON
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Charles H. Sampson, 78, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls died Nov. 1. He was born in McKees Rocks, Pa., and had been a resident of Florida since 1980. He retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber with 20 years service, and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Irene; stepdaughter, Patricia Gill of Virginia; brother, Clyde Sampson of Cuyahoga Falls; two grandchildren. Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m., at the McGowan-Reid & Santos Funeral Home, with Rev. John K. Sederwall officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment at Oakwood cemetery.
Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - November 2, 1988
ANNA KACHNYCH SANTUCCI
Anna Kachnych Santucci, 86, a lifetime resident of Moon Township, died Jan. 23, 1999 at Atrium I. She was born Nov. 4, 1912 in McKees Rocks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Santucci, and by a sister, Fay BRAMWELL. Mrs. Santucci was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Church in Coraopolis. Surviving are her son, Anthony Santucci of Moon; a sister, Mary O'HARA of McKees Rocks; her brother, John Kachnych; and a niece and a nephew. Friends were received at Anthony J. Sanvito Funeral Home in Coraopolis. Interment is in Resurrection cemetery. The Rev. Timothy Dawes officiated
WILLIAM J. SCHELIEN
William J. Schelien, 88, of Cabot died Saturday, April 17, 2004, in Lund Care Center at Concordia Home. Born April 17, 1916, in McKees Rocks, he was the son of Gottlieb and Helen LUECK SCHELIEN. He was a graduate of Stowe High School. Mr. Schelien worked as a supervisor for Jones & Laughlin Steel in the south side of Pittsburgh for 41 years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Cabot, Lutheran Laymen's League, and Aid Association for Lutherans. He was a former member of the Pittsburgh Lutheran Chorus for 50 years. Surviving are his wife, Margaret F. FOSTER Schelien; a daughter, Elizabeth "Betsy" Schelien of Seattle, Wash.; three sisters, Emma A. Schelien of Cabot and Mrs. Elsie HEINLEIN and Mrs. Hilda OSWALD, both of Coraopolis. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at
FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the Mount Calvary cemetery in Kennedy Township. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Luke Lutheran Church Building Fund, 330 Hannahstown Road, Cabot, PA 16023.
Frieda M. Schellink, 89, of Urbana, a former Palatine resident, passed away at 3:21 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. A memorial service will be held at noon Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church, 302 W. Church St., Champaign, with Dr. Rick Snyder officiating. There will be no visitation. Ford-Baier Funeral Home, Paxton is in charge of arrangements. The family will greet their friends immediately after the memorial service at the church. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at the Memory Gardens cemetery, 2501 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, with Rev. Dianne Shields officiating. Mrs. Schellink was born Sept. 10, 1919, at McKees Rocks, Pa., the daughter of Frank and Carolina Leyrer GILLY. She married
Adrian J. Schellink Oct. 4, 1947, in Chicago. She and her husband moved to Savoy and Urbana in 2005.
She is survived by her husband of Urbana; one son, Larry (Denese) Schellink of Elk Grove, Calif.; one daughter, Linda (John) HIGGINS of Mahomet; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Schellink was co-owner of Cabinet Pak Kitchens in Des Plaines and had been a legal secretary for the federal government. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign and a former member of the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights. She was a professional vocalist and also played the piano and organ. She enjoyed playing canasta. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Champaign or the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights.
IRENE A. SCHNEIDER
Irene A. Schneider, 89, of Concordia Lutheran Home, Cabot, formerly of Washington Township, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004 in Alle-Kiski Medical Center, Natrona Heights. Born Feb. 20, 1915, in McKees Rocks, she was the daughter of John and Mary YUNKER TAYLOR.
She was an elementary school teacher for the Kiski School District for 10 years and retired in 1979. She was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church in Apollo, where she was a member of the Rosary Confraternity. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, a member of the Democratic Committee and an alumni of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
She was also involved with Meals-On-Wheels and enjoyed playing cards, singing and crafts.
She is survived by three sons, George H. “Tink” Schneider and his wife, Carol, of Washington Township, John T. Schneider and his wife, Alice, of Enon Valley, and James C. Schneider and his wife, Loretta, of Wilmington, Del.; two daughters, Jane MILLER and her husband, Jon, of Saxonburg, and Lucy CERASO and her husband, Charles, of Cumming, Ga.; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Schneider, who died in 1989; three sisters, Leah SONNETT, Flavia WALLACE and Mary CONWAY; and a great-granddaughter, Rhiannon Schneider. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at CURRAN-SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME, 100 Owens View Ave., Apollo, PA 15613. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Apollo. The Rev. John T. Sweeney will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell.
CONRAD SCHUBERT
On Monday, July 31, 1901 at 3:30 am Conrad Schubert, in his 69th year. Funeral from St. Marcus Evangelical Lutheran Church, McKees Rocks, Pa. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.
