Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Gail Sinnamond Swettlen
Southwest Greensburg
Gail Sinnamond Swettlen, 43, of Southwest Greensburg, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2000, at her residence. She was born Nov. 25, 1956, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late James and Marian Hamm Lawton. She is survived by her four children, Jessica Sinnamond, James Swettlen, Karli Swettlen and Matthew Swettlen, all of Greensburg. There will be no public viewing. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Abundant Life Assembly of God, West Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, with the Rev. Frank Lewis and the Rev. Margaret Hackey co-officiating. Interment in St. Clair Cemetery. KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME INC., Greensburg, in charge of arrangements.
Louise J. (Patterson) Ulery
Elyria, Ohio
Louise J. (Patterson) Ulery, 88, of Elyria, Ohio, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000, at North Ridge Health Center in North Ridgeville, Ohio, following a long illness. She was born in Latrobe, Jan. 9, 1912. She lived in Elyria for the past five years moving there from Lakewood, Ohio. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lakewood, Ohio. She was a graduate of Latrobe High School. She is survived by two daughters , Patricia Woodman and Eleanor Kibort, both of Elyria, Ohio; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A., in 1988; and her parents, Thomas and Blanche Patterson. Friends may call at the REICHLIN-ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 327 Cleveland St., Elyria, Ohio, Friday, Sept. 8, from 1 p.m. until the time of services at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. The visiting chaplain, Yvonne Matus, of the First United Methodist Church, Elyria, Ohio, will officiate. Burial will be at Lakewood Park Cemetery, Lakewood, Ohio.
Charlotte C. Yocham
West View
Charlotte C. Yocham, 65, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000. Beloved mother of Ricky and Kandie Yocham, George and Wanda Yocham, Inez and Jerry Phillips, Nancy McKenna, Charlene and William Fox, Tina and James Harris and the late Karen Yocham; sister of Alice Aiello, Raymond Bowman, Elsie Giglio, Wilmer "Hank" Bowman, John "Nick" Bowman, Susan Wetzel, Bernie Bowman, Howard Bowman and the late Esther Carridino. Also survived by 23 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by all. Preceded in death by her parents, Catherine (Golden) and John Bowman. Friends received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 460 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue, where services will be at 11 a.m. Friday. Burial to follow in Mt. Royal Cemetery, Glenshaw.
Gertrude W. Zwibel
Greensburg
Gertrude W. Zwibel, 91, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000, at her home. She was born April 27, 1909, in Latvia, Russia, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Pearl Weiner. She and her late husband, Howard Zwibel, were the owners of the Howard Jewelry Store in Greensburg. She was a member of Temple Emanuel Israel, Greensburg. She is survived by her son, Dr. Howard Zwibel of Coral Gables, Fla.; a daughter, Brenda Zwibel of Marlton, N.J.; two grandchildren, Jonathan Zwibel of Miami Beach, Fla., and Amy Zwibel of Denver, Colo.; and a sister, Rose Levinson of Asheville, N.C. Private funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 3, at the Temple Emanuel Israel Cemetery. Alvin P. Oskin Jr., funeral director, was in charge of the arrangements for the COSHEY-NICHOLSON FUNERAL HOME INC., Greensburg.
Roy T. Albert Sr.
Greensburg
Roy T. Albert Sr., 69, of Greensburg, died after a brief illness at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital of Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000. He was born Feb. 6, 1931, in Southwest Greensburg, a son of the late Joseph and Minerva Albert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Marlene (Marchioni) Albert; his sister, Ruth (Albert) Solomon; and his brother, James Albert. He was the beloved Father of two sons , Roy T. Albert Jr. and his wife, Debra (Aston) Albert, and Thomas J. Albert and his wife, Sharon (Lynne) Albert; loving grandfather of Thomas J. Albert Jr. "T.J.," Noah Albert, Kristen L. Albert, and Nathan Albert; and great-grandfather of Autumn Albert, all of Greensburg. Devoted brother of LaVerne Albert-Brockett of Latrobe; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Albert worked at the former PPG Plant in South Greensburg where he became actively involved in Union activities. After serving as the local Union president, he became the Region III Director and Legislative director of the Aluminum, Brick and Glass Workers International Union. More recently, he became the assistant to the president of the United Steelworkers of America International Union and a vice president of the AFL-CIO. He will be sorely missed not only by those whose lives he had touched but also by those in the future who will benefit from his 40 years of involvement with the labor movement. He was actively involved in politics and could often be found on the podium with local, state and national leaders. He was a guest at White House dinners and was often called upon to discuss national labor relations. He was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, South Greensburg, the Westmoreland Labor Council, the Knights of Columbus Council 1480 of Greensburg, and previously served on the Executive Board of Monsour Medical Center, Jeannette. Friends will be received at the BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg, beginning Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Monday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Bruno Catholic Church, South Greensburg, with the Rev. Blane L. Resko, O.S.B., as celebrant. Entombment will follow in the Twin Valley Mausoleum, Delmont.
Donald V. Caldarelli Sr.
Ohio Township
Donald V. Caldarelli Sr., 69, of Ohio Township, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Sprung) Caldarelli; loving Father of Donald V. Caldarelli Jr. and Dana M. Caldarelli; brother of the late Betty Mecoli. Mr. Caldarelli was a transportation consultant in the Greater Pittsburgh area for the past 40 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed his affiliation with the "Golfaholics." Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the LAWRENCE T. MILLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 460 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Church, Emsworth. Burial will follow in Allegheny County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, 148 Monastery Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
Joseph A. Catone
Formerly of Swissvale
Joseph A. Catone, formerly of Swissvale, on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000. Mr. Catone was born July 20, 1926, in Swissvale, to the late Gaetano and Giovannia Catone. He was the beloved husband of 46 years to Patricia Triffanoff Catone. Loving Father of Deborah Catone Thorpe of North Huntingdon, Gina Catone of Edgewood, Joseph Catone of Hempfield, and Mark Catone of Blawnox. Grandfather of Corey, Joshua, Ryan, Tara, and Gino. Brother of Conchetta Mladjan and Rose M. Catone. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Mass of Christian Burial in the Madonna del Castello Church Monday at 9:30 a.m. Interment in Braddock Catholic Cemetery, Braddock Hills.
Michael A. Coco
Deerfield Beach, Fla.,
Formerly of Fox Chapel and O'Hara Township
Michael A. Coco, 86, a resident of Deerfield Beach, Fla., for 25 years, formerly of Fox Chapel and O'Hara Township, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000, while vacationing with family in Lancaster, Pa. Born Nov. 30, 1913, in Windber, he was a son of the late Sam and Lena Cammarata Coca. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Josephine C. Coco. The founder and former chairman/CEO of Coco Bros. Inc., Mr. Coca was widely known and respected as a leader in the western Pennsylvania construction industry. He was a board member and served on the National Legislative Committee of the Associated General Contractors of America. A past president of the Pittsburgh Builders Exchange, he was a member of the board of directors of the Master Builders Association of Western Pennsylvania . Mr. Coco also served as chairman of the Western Pennsylvania Legislative Council of Construction Employers and as chairman of the Construction Advancement Program Legislative Committee. He was a member of the Greater Pittsburgh Board of Realtors. A longtime member of the Aspinwall-Fox Chapel Area Kiwanis Club, Mr. Coco served as Pennsylvania District Governor in 1968, heading more than 230 clubs throughout the commonwealth during the district's "Golden Anniversary" year. A charter member of Churchill Valley Country Club, Pittsburgh, he recently served as adviser to the board of directors of Hillsboro Pines Golf Club, Deerfield Beach, and was instrumental in forming the club's charter. Mr. Coco was also an arbitrator for NASD. He was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Deerfield Beach, Fla., and a former member of St. Edward Roman Catholic Church, Blawnox. In addition to his wife, Mr. Coco is survived by three daughters , Margaret M. Maguire of Delran, N.J., Patricia A. Latshaw, wife of Ward P. Latshaw III, of Lancaster and Janice C. Groft, wife of Randy L. Groft, of Lititz. Mr. Coca was preceded in death by two daughters , Lena Baleno, wife of the late Angelo Baleno, and Dolores McGreevy, wife of Daniel J. McGreevy. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by three brothers , Samuel Coco, Angelo Coco and John F. Coco, all of Pittsburgh, and a sister, Mary Mastromatteo, also of Pittsburgh, and the late Carmel, Joseph and Paul Coco. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. FRIDAY ONLY at the THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 930 Center Ave., Blawnox, where prayers will be said Saturday morning at 9:30, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Edward Church, Blawnox, at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Pittsburgh. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604.
Catherine Ann D'Antoni
Long Beach, Calif.
Formerly of Jeannette
Catherine Ann D'Antoni, 80, of Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Jeannette, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000, in Long Beach, Calif. She was born Dec. 29, 1919, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Orynich. Prior to her latest illness, she lived in Del Mar, Calif., for 20 years. While in Jeannette, she managed the Merchandise Mart where many friends would come to socialize. All her life she was a gracious caregiver for anyone in need. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph P. D'Antoni. She is survived by two sons , Vincent D'Antoni and his wife, Nancy, of Long Beach, Calif., and Paul D'Antoni of Syracuse, N.Y.; a daughter, Teresa Polacastro of Royal Palm, Fla.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Paul Orynich of Greensburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 N. First St., Jeannette, Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Church. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hempfield Township.
Erma C. Davis
Hunker
Erma C. Davis, 91, of Hunker RD1, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000, at Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Oct. 15, 1908, in Akersville, Pa., a daughter of the late Rev. Benjamin A. and Virgie Hixson DuVall. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth F. Davis, in 1997; a daughter, Bethelda Davis, in 1960; and two brothers , Dale and Hoover DuVall. She is survived by five children, Mrs. Victor (Maridell) Detwiler of Hunker, Mrs. Robert (Marden) Ankney of Latrobe, the Rev. Meredith Davis of Macungie, Pa., Jane Davis of Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. William (Faith) Zierdt of Orange City, Fla.; seven grandchildren; four stepgranddaughters; nine great-grandchildren; and three brothers , Harold DuVall and wife, Maxine, of Columbiana, Ohio, Nile DuVall and wife, Alice, of Ozark, Ark., and Dean DuVall and wife, Doris, of New Waterford, Ohio. She was active in many ministries with the Armbrust Wesleyan Church. She organized the Women's Auxiliary in the 1950s and was the oldest member of the church. Friends were received at the C. RICHARD McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Youngwood, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Additional viewing at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Armbrust Wesleyan Church with the service to follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Joe Payne and the Rev. Byron Eisaman co-officiating. Interment to follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Trauger. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Armbrust Wesleyan Church.
