Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Colette Neice
married 57 years
Colette Neice, 79, of Whitehall, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008.
She was the wife of James for 57 years; mother of Pat Pyle-Blatz (Frank), Nancy Petrichko (Ron), Matthew (Joann), Mark, Luke (Patty) and John (Dereen) Neice and Norma Andrulonis; grandmother of Jenna Davis, Emily Rickman, Jason and Joshua Kicinski, Eric, Rachel, Ryan, Jimmy, Amber, Ashley, Isabella, Luke Jr., Becky, Jackie, John Jr. and Stephanie Neice and Steven and Eleni Andrulonis; great-grandmother of five.
Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
John Winter
retired draftsman
John Winter, 81, of Baldwin, died Monday, July 28, 2008.
He was born in Pittsburgh and was a retired senior draftsman for Mesta Machine Co. and General Dynamics.
Mr. Winter served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, was a member of Hamilton Presbyterian Church and a founding member of the South Baldwin Volunteer Fire Company.
He was the son of the late Gilbert and Dorothy (Moss) Winter.
He was the husband of the late Shirley (Gardner), having been married for 54 years. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Mosso and brother, Robert.
He is survived by his brother Ronald (Donna) of Plum; his sons, John Douglas of Clemmons, N.C., David (Dorothy) of Akron, Ohio and Richard (Denise) of Brentwood. He is survived by five grandchildren, Jonathan, Megan, Tamara, Melanie (Joshua) and Brooke (Joseph) and one great-grandson, Deegan.
Arrangements by John F. Slater Funeral Home.
Audrey Smith
Candy maker
Audrey Smith, 80, of Jefferson Hills, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at home. She was born July 4, 1928, in Pittsburgh and just had celebrated her 80th birthday.
Mrs. Smith was a longtime member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Whitehall, and lead tearer for the Holy Tearer bedpad-making group.
She was known to her family and friends for her homemade chocolate candy pieces at Easter and Christmas, which she shared readily, and her special jellies and jam.
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Gilbert Smith; son, Timothy (Marie) Smith, of Tampa, Fla.; daughter, Laura Chevez, of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Tyler, Brandon, Damon, Tiana, Richardo and Edwardo; brothers, sisters; nieces; nephews; extended family; Rose Marie Ankney, and all of the Talaricos near and far.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the church, 418 Maxwell Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Homes and Crematory.
Shirley Jox
Whitehall resident and married 50 years
Shirley Mae Jox, 73, of Whitehall, died Thursday, July 10, 2008.
She was married for 50 years to Robert Jox; mother of Robert Jox II, Jamie (Rob) Zacour, Michele Jox and Stephen Jox; grandmother of Elysa, Olivia, Nate and Rachel.
Arrangements handled by John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc.
If desired, family suggests contributions to Donnell House, Free Care Fund, 10 Leet St., Washington, PA 15301.
Arthur Buono
Avid bowler
Arthur Nicholas Buono, 98, widower of Thelma "Pat" nee Nelson, died at the home of his daughter, Nelda Alderson, Monday, July 14, 2008.
Formerly of Dravosburg, West Mifflin, and Sun City, Ariz., Mr. Buono was born in the Bronx, N.Y., on May 20, 1910, the son of Joseph and Matilda nee DiDinato Buono, both immigrants from L'Aquila, Abruzzi Province, Italy.
He graduated from McKeesport High School in 1928 and was a co-owner with his brothers of the Buono Bros. Monument Company in Dravosburg.
He retired in 1978 and moved to Sun City, Ariz. The Lakeview Bowling Lanes employed him for more than 20 years and he retired again at age 90. He was a past longtime active member of the Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus of McKeesport.
He was an avid bowler, gardener, dancer and card player.
In addition to Pat, his wife of 65 years, he was preceded in death by his siblings Arch (Rose) Buono; Rita (Dewey) Vallance; Robert (Jean) Buono; and one sister Lillian (Bill) Hughes, who resides in Palm Coast, Fla.
He was the father of Nelda (Bernard) Barone Alderson of Jefferson Hills; Loy Stockman of Sun City; and Miriam (Joseph) Esteppe Palmer of Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandfather of Daneen Barone Welborn, Arthur (Annmarie), Samuel (Dana) and Michael (Kathy) Barone; Joseph Stockman (Kathy), John (Cindy), Jerry (Betty), Jeffrey (Rosemary), Julie (James) Wiltman, and James Stockman and Patricia (Michael) Arrington and Mark (Kathy) Esteppe.
He also was the great-grandfather of 18 and had two great-great grandchildren, including the late Madyson Council.
He also will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends.
Arrangements made by Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.
Donald Klein
Whitehall resident
Donald Klein, 73, of Whitehall, died July 12, 2008.
He is survived by his wife Carol; sons Douglas (Diane) and D.J.; daughter Susan Klein Fine; also survived by his brother William, sister Dolores McGowan and five granddaughters.
He was a member of the First Evangelical Free Church of McKeesport.
Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home.
Jean Monti
married 62 years
Jean Monti, 84, of Baldwin Borough, died Saturday, July 12, 2008.
She was maried for 62 years to Elio Monti Sr.; mother of Camilla Monti and Elio (Mary) Monti Jr.; grandmother of Thomas, Joseph, Anthony, Dominic, Vincent, Kristin and Sonja; great-grandmother of Joseph and Monti; daughter of the late Dominic and Mary Presutti.
Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by John F. Slater Funeral Home.
Irene Tomaszewski
Baldwin resident
Irene Tomaszewski, 82, of Baldwin, died Sunday, July 13, 2008.
She was the wife of 58 years to Anthony; mother of Sandy (George) Kalberer and Joan Siebert; grandmother of Alicia, Aubrey, George, Chris, Nathan, Roy, Timothy and the late Philip; great-grandmother of Philip Joseph.
Arrangements by John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc.
Robert Schanck
Architect
Robert Schanck, 58, of Whitehall, died Monday, July 14, 2008.
He was the husband of Deborah Schanck; father of Nina (John) Ferraro of Erie, and Erin (John) Kuhns of Dormont; grandfather of Christian, Dominic, Nathan, TJ and Josie; son of Robert and the late Audrey Schanck of Arlington; brother of Barbara Baldwin, Mary Bauman, Steve Schanck and the late Audrey Staab. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Schanck was an architect with WTW Architects & Associates, as well as an avid Penn State fan.
Arrangements handled by John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc.
If desired, family suggests contributions to Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute Foundation, 100 Barber Place, Erie, PA 16507 (for children with developmental and physical disabilities).
