Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Edward Thomas "Red" Lowstetter
Connellsville
Edward Thomas "Red" Lowstetter, of Rock Ridge Road, Connellsville, retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, died Thursday evening, Aug. 10, 2000, in Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, at the age of 56. He was born in Mt. Pleasant, Oct. 25, 1943, a son of the late Howard "Hub" and Irene Thomas Lowstetter. Tom was Methodist by faith and a retired career service man serving with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam conflict with 26 years of service. He retired from his last assignment, Camp H.M. Smith, in Hawaii, where he was a resident for 11 years, as C.T.A.C.S. Senior Chief. Red was the recipient of numerous awards and decorations from his country, including six Good Conduct awards, National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. He was stationed throughout his career in many foreign countries and on numerous Fleet Carriers. He was a graduate of Southmoreland High School, Class of 1961. Red was a member of Scottdale American Legion Post 240, the Connellsville Moose and Fairview Club. He was also a current member of the Fleet Reserve Association (F.R.A.) in Hawaii. His loving wife of 38 years, Anita C. Stuart, whom he married March 17, 1962, survives Tom. He is also survived by his devoted daughters , Rachel L. Stratton and her husband, Joseph, of Marietta, Ga., and Tristine L. Lowstetter Ford of Hunker and her fiance, Michael Detone; seven grandchildren, Athena, Micah, Darian Ford, Tilar Detone, Andrew, Jennifer and Kimberley Stratton; and his brother and sisters , Kenneth Lowstetter and his wife, Barbara, of Florida, Phyllis Rathbun of Illinois, Jennie Jaram and her husband, Robert, of Ohio, and Norma Tebbs and her husband, Al, of Florida. Tom's family will receive friends in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Tom's funeral service will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. David Lee officiating. Full military honors will be accorded at the funeral home Sunday evening following the funeral service. Burial will follow at sea by the U.S. Navy with full military honors. Tom's family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the donor's favorite charity in memory of Edward Thomas Lowstetter.
Henrietta C. Mansfield
Penn Hills
Henrietta C. Mansfield, age 86, of Penn Hills, born in Pittsburgh on August 23, 1913, died on Wednesday, August 9, 2000. Wife of the late William W. Mansfield; beloved mother of Harriet Conrad (William), and William Mansfield (Margaret); sister of Harry Schrott of Florida and the late Robert, Lawrence, and William Schrott, and Betty Foster. Also survived by eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Member of Epiphany Lutheran Church of East Liberty. Friends received Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., 7450 Saltsburg Road, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15235. Service Monday at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Burial in Riverview Memorial Park, Penn Hills.
Angela A. Marak
Harmony
Formerly of Spring Hill
Angela A. Marak, 87, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000, in UPMC Passavant, McCandless. Born Nov. 14, 1912 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Theresa Retzbach Wiedor. Mrs. Marak was a homemaker. Survivors include three sons , John V. Marak of Harmony, Ronald J. Marak of West Sunbury and Roy A. Marak Sr. of Wexford; two daughters , Carol Ann Zaborowski of Avonmore and Mary Grace Chandler of Harmony; a sister, Rita Krenn of Troy Hill; 21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Marak, Jr. Friends will be received from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday in SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 388 Center Ave, West View. Christian Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in St. Athanasius Roman Catholic Church, West View. Burial will be in North Side Catholic Cemetery, Ross. Memorial donations can be made to Presbyterian Senior Care of Oakmont-Greenhouse, 215 Hulton Road, Oakmont PA 15139; or to the Alzheimer Association of Greater Pittsburgh, 1323 Forbes Ave, Suite 200, Pittsburgh PA 15219.
Rachelle J. Martin
Ross
Rachelle J. Martin, on Thursday August 10, 2000, in her third month of life, beloved infant daughter of Richard J. and Paula Burkhart Martin of Ross Township. Sister of April, Krystal, Amanda, and Samantha Martin; granddaughter of Ed and Mary Jo Newcamp of Economy, Richard Martin of North Side, John Neal of Farmington and the late Joan Neal; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends invited Sunday 12-3 and 7-9 in the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., A Golden Rule Member Firm, 1014 California Avenue, Avalon (North Boros). An Angel Mass will be offered on Monday moning at 10:00 in the Saints John and Paul Roman Catholic Church, 2586 Wexford-Bayne Road, Franklin Park. Burial will be in Christ Our Redeemer (North Side) Catholic Cemetery, Ross Twp.
John J. Olasz
West Mifflin
John J. Olasz, 82, of West Mifflin, on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000. Husband of the late Pauline (Matis). Father of Charles of Georgia, Mary Carol Gordon of Dormont, Margaret Vukela of Bethel Park and John of McCandless Township. Brother of Dorothy Weitzel of West Mifflin and the former State Representative Richard D. Olasz of West Mifflin, the late Clara Pokrywka and Leona Olasz. Also 11 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Friends received at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main St., Munhall, Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday 11 a.m. in Holy Spirit Church, West Mifflin, with Father Daniel Valentine as celebrant. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Golden Agers at Holy Spirit Church. For 45 years, he worked as a supervisor in the metallurgical labs at U.S. Steel, Homestead Works.
Nicholas "Nick" Rubis
Dawson
Nicholas "Nick" Rubis, 85, of Davis Road, Dawson, died peacefully Friday, Aug. 11, 2000, at his residence, with his loving family at his side. He was born Dec. 14, 1914, in Van Meter, a son of the late Charles and Anna Benyak Rubis. He was a life member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Jacobs Creek. Nick was a retired coal miner, having worked in the Banning Coal Mines with more than 30 years of service. He was also a dairy farmer for many years at his farm in Lower Tyrone Township. Nick was a life member of the United Mine Workers of America District 5. Nick leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife, Susan Kralik Rubis, with whom he celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on Feb. 12, 2000; the following children: Gail Klejka and her husband, Stanley, of Mt. Pleasant, David Rubis and his wife, Nancy, of Venita, Gregory Rubis of Norvelt, and Kathy Kreinbrook and her husband, Doug, of Dawson; eight grandchildren, Lisa Myers and her husband, Charles, of Tarrs, Carol Zemba and her husband, Brian, of Latrobe, Amy Klejka and her fiance, Mike Noel, of Mt. Pleasant, Amanda Rubis of Norvelt, Ashley and Chelsey Kreinbrook of Dawson, and Nick and Sarah Rubis of Venita; two great-grandsons, Eric and Evan Myers of Tarrs; and a sister, Anne Jabour of Pleasant Hills. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Huber; and a brother, Charles Rubis. Nick's family will receive friends in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Divine Liturgy will be intoned Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Jacobs Creek, with the Rev. Father Daniel M. Montville as celebrant. Interment will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery, Rostraver Township.
Michael E. Sajna Jr.
North Huntingdon
Michael E. Sajna Jr., 49, of North Huntingdon Township, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000, at home, after a two-year battle with leukemia. He was born Nov. 25, 1950, during the "Blizzard of 1950" in Mt. Pleasant, a son of Mike and Leona Rusenko Sajna of Standard Shaft. Sajna was the outdoors writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a lecturer and a contributor to numerous national magazines. In addition to his newspaper work, Sajna authored five books: "The Pennsylvania Trout and Salmon Fishing Guide"; "Buck Fever: The Deer Hunting Tradition in Pennsylvania "; "The Allegheny River: Watershed of a Nation" (with photographer Jim Schafer); "Days on the Water: The Angling Tradition in Pennsylvania "; and this spring, "Crazy Horse: The Life Behind the Legend." He had previously been employed by the Standard Observer of Irwin, the McKeesport Daily News, and the University of Pittsburgh Times. At one time, he was a frequent contributor to the Tribune-Review's Focus magazine. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1969 and California University of Pennsylvania in 1973. He was a member of the Newspaper Guild/Communications Workers of America, Trout Unlimited, Forbes Trail Chapter, The FlyFishers Club of Pittsburgh, Outdoor Writers of America, Standard Shaft Citizens Club and the Hecla Sportsmen's Club. In addition to his parents, Sajna is survived by his wife, Lisa Baxter Sajna, whom he married Sept. 17, 1999, the 50th anniversary of his parents' wedding; two stepdaughters, Lacy Thomas and Lindsay Thomas; and a goddaughter, Rebecca Cook of Irwin. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Sajna, on Aug. 6, 1976. When diagnosed with leukemia in October 1998, Sajna decided on an aggressive course of treatment with Dr. DeLynne Myers and Dr. Elizabeth McGuire of the Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. Sajna's family will never forget the dedication, professionalism and compassion shown by these two physicians and the nurses and staff of the UPMC Shadyside seventh floor. Sajna said his three proudest accomplishments were helping to raise Becky Cook for 10 years; his five books: and his deep and longstanding friendships. Friends will be received at GALONE-CARUSO'S, 204 Eagle St., Mt. Pleasant, from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at Visitation Roman Catholic Church, Mt Pleasant, with the Rev. Anthony W. Ditto as celebrant. Interment will follow in Visitation Parish Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the conservation organization of your choice.
Rose G. Santore
Bethel Park
Formerly of New Jersey
Rose G. Santore, 98, of Dorchester Apartments, Bethel Park, formerly of New Jersey, on Friday, August 11, 2000. Wife of the late Anthony Santore. mother of Richard, and his wife, Marilyn Santore. Grandmother of Richard Jr. (Sue), Gary (Debbie), and Pete (Beth) Santore, Linda (Clay) Tully, Janet (Jeff) Bumgarner, and Lisa Rose Santore. Also survived by eleven great-grandchildren. Friends may call at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, SUNDAY FROM 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Thomas More Church Monday at 11:30 a.m. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH.) In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Thomas More Church Family Life and Education Center, 126 Ft. Couch Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241.
Amelia Schramm
Valencia
Formerly of the North Side
Amelia Schramm, 97, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000, in Valencia Woods Nursing Home, Valencia. Born Nov. 8, 1902, in Germany, she was the daughter of the late William and Doreathea Wieland Klenk. Mrs. Schramm was a homemaker Survivors include a son, Charles Schramm of the North Hills; a daughter, Betty Schattauer of the North Hills; a stepson, James J. McKenzie of the North Hills; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-granchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Schramm; two sons , Jack A. Schramm and Edward J. Schramm; and a daughter, Dorothy Rupp. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 388 Center Ave., West View, where services will be at 11 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Robert Strobel of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in United Cemeteries, Ross.
Michael G. Simodejka
Toms River, N.J.
Michael G. Simodejka, 52, of Toms River, N.J., died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000, at Memorial Hospital in Burlington County, N.J. He was born in Pittsburgh, a son of George and Anna Simodejka of Aberdeen, N.C., and lived in Germany and Georgia before moving to Toms River, 24 years ago. He was a retired U.S. Army captain and had worked for the past 25 years as deputy director of logistics at Lakehurst Naval Air Base, Lakehurst, N.J. He was a member of the 1st and 75th Ranger Battalion and was a U.S. Vietnam veteran. He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Metal, the Ranger Tab, the Expert Infantryman's Badge, the Parachute Badge and the Bronze Star. Over the course of his civilian career, he received numerous commendations and awards for superior service and performance. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Patricia Beleski Simodejka; a son, Jason M. of Seattle, Wash.; a daughter, Dawn M. of Lavallette, N.J.; and a sister, Andi Chaney of Aberdeen, N.C. Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the ANDERSON AND CAMPBELL FUNERAL HOMES, 703 Main St., Toms River, N.J. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Toms River, with burial to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River.
