Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Mamie V. Yancosky
Mt. Pleasant
Mamie V. Yancosky, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in Harmon House Convalescent Center, Mt. Pleasant. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at GALONE-CARUSO'S, 204 Eagle St., Mt. Pleasant. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant, with Father Michael W. Matusak as celebrant. Interment Transfiguration Parish Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society will recite the rosary Sunday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. The American Legion Auxiliary and the Slovak Club Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a service in the funeral home Monday at 2:30 p.m. The Kosciuszko Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a memorial service Monday at 6 p.m. in the funeral home.
Flora Arbore
Latrobe
Flora Arbore, 88, of Latrobe, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, in Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born March 15, 1912, in Baggaley, a daughter of the late Nick and Assunta Tinneri Carota. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Latrobe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Arbore, on Oct. 13, 1981; six brothers , Dominick, Lawrence, Julius, Michael, Arthur and Louis Carota; and a sister, Della Tempesta. Survivors include a son, John L. Arbore and his wife, Carleen, of Latrobe; two daughters , Evelyn Merkle of Michigan and Debra Evans of Greensburg; a brother, Enello Carota of Latrobe; and a sister, Clara Martino of Latrobe. Also survived by seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. Service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church with the Trinity clergy officiating. Interment Unity Cemetery, Unity Township.
Fred Berkoben
Wilmerding
Fred Berkoben, 92, of Wilmerding, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2000. He was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Domain) Berkoben. Beloved husband of 54 years of Margaret (Drylie) Berkoben. Father of Joanne (Edward) Conrad and Louise (Thomas) Luckinich; grandfather of Michelle (John O'Donnell) Conrad, Christina Conrad, Stephanie (Chad) Burleson and Maria Luckinich. Brother of Minna Hockensmith, Hilda East and the late Anne Moritz, Helen Allen, Emma Kaefer, Charles, Edward, William and Martha Berkoben. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 201 Marguerite Avenue, Wilmerding. Services at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Elizabeth Mary Bertrand
Mt. Pleasant,
Formerly of Hatboro
Elizabeth Mary Bertrand, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Hatboro, went to her eternal rest Monday, Sept. 11, 2000, at the DeWitt Personal Care Home, Connellsville. She was born Oct. 3, 1914, in Mt. Pleasant Township (Hecla), a daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Janesko Blanda. She was a member of several senior citizens groups, a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Horsham, Pa., and attended the Bridgeport Free Methodist Church. Prior to retirement, she was employed for 25 years manufacturing transistors. She is the beloved aunt of Ramona Pasko, Mary Miller, Evelyn Kuhn, Lillian King, Dorothy Kuhn, Linda King, William, Carl, Curtis, Paul, Robert and John King, and Robert Brosky; and several great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard G. Bertrand, Aug. 26, 1991; three sisters , Margaret Previty, Mary Elizabeth King and Helen Brosky; and five brothers , John, Francis, Andrew, Steve and Robert Blanda. She was the last surviving member of her family. Friends will be received in the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL HOME INC., Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m., at which time her funeral service will be held, with the Rev. Dean Griffiths officiating. Interment will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in the St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont (Bucks County).
Elizabeth R. Correll
Hempfield Township
Elizabeth R. "Betty" Correll, 62, of Hempfield Township, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, at home. She was born Jan. 16, 1938, in Ohio, the daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn Smail Sayers. She was employed as a director of HBC for Shop 'n Save. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Correll. She is survived by a daughter, Trudy A. Brinker and her husband, Jeff; a son, Robert E. Correll and his wife, Susan, all of North Huntingdon; and six grandchildren, Erica, Matt, Julie and Jeffrey Brinker and Jennifer and Robert Correll. Friends will be received at the MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 N. First St., Jeannette, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service and interment will be private.
Elizabeth L. (Farrar) Cypra
Baldwin
Elizabeth L. (Farrar) Cypra, 89, on Friday, Sept. 8, 2000 of Baldwin. Beloved mother of Glenna (Pat) Weir of Boardman, Ohio, Robert J. Farrar of Baldwin, Clement C. Cypra III of N.J., Bettie Lou Kassouf of Dallas, Texas , and the late Bonita Lea Andriso. Sister of John Gribbin of Cannonsburg, Pa., Grace Phillips of Sturgeon, Pa. and Queenie Mark of California. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Friends received from 7 to 9 Monday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood. Funeral prayer will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Church.
Eileen D. Dodson,
Formerly Eileen D. Brucker
Lehigh Acres, Fla.,
Formerly of Hampton
Eileen D. Dodson, 87, of Lehigh Acres, Fla., formerly of Hampton, died Aug. 31, 2000. Born Jan. 26, 1913 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Christine McIntyre. Survivors include her husband Conrad Dodson; two sons , Ronald B. Brucker of Gibsonia and Fred J. Brucker of Sharpsburg; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Fred J. Brucker, and a son, James J. Brucker. There will be a private memorial service. Arrangements by the NATIONAL CREMATION SOCIETY, Tampa, Fla.
Alice T. Doerfler
White hall
Alice T. Doerfler, 86, on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, of White hall. Wife of Dr. Leo Doerfler. mother of Dennis Lee Doerfler of St. Louis, Donald Lee Doerfler of Burlington, N.C., David Lee Doerfler of Latrobe, Pa. and Dr. Ann Laura Doerfler-Horn of Oyster Bay Cove, N.Y. mother -in-law of Deborah, Birean, Ann and Jack. Eleven grandchildren. Sister of Armin Turechek of Tucson, Ariz. Friends received in the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Friends are welcome together at the funeral home Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Park. If desired, family suggests contributions to Pittsburgh Vision Services, 311 Station St., Bridgeville, PA 15017.
Audrey Ruth Gilmour Errett
Greensburg
Audrey Ruth Gilmour Errett, 71, of Greensburg RD6, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000. She was a self-employed Certified Home Health Aide for 25 years, caring for the elderly, especially hospice. She was born June 22, 1929, in Penn Township, a daughter of the late Halsey Burdette and Ruth Nevada Kintigh Gilmour. She graduated from Jeannette High School in 1947. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Weddell Errett; and a brother, Deane H. Gilmour. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Homer R. Errett; three sons , Ray Wesley Errett of Erie, Richard William and his spouse, Renee DiDonato Errett, of Greensburg RD6 and Robert Wayde and his spouse, Pamella Pastore Errett, of Greensburg; two granddaughters, Juniper L. and her husband, David Bramhall, in Germany, and Hannah Jeanne Errett of Meadville; two great-grandchildren, Baily Ann and J. Michael Bramhall; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly. She was a member of Harrold Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greensburg, and previously taught Sunday school and sang alto in the choir. She was a past Royal Matron and currently Prelate of Jeannette Court #25, Order of the Amaranth; Past Worthy Matron and currently Esther of Jeannette Chapter 69, Order of the Eastern Star; and a Past High Priestess and currently Queen of Westmoreland Shrine 25, Greensburg. She also was a past president of the Thiel College Women's Club, Republican Women's Club and the Fort Allen VFD Auxiliary. She was Judge of Elections for the Middletown precinct and superintendent of the Vegetable Room at the Harrold Fair, both for over 30 years. Next to her love of family she was active with the Boy Scouts of America for over 40 years in many capacities. As a Den mother at Brush Creek and Harrolds; trainer, Pow Wows (as puppet lady), and in Boy Scouting she served as committeeman of Troop 465, District and Council Committees and Merit Badges, having counciled nearly 300 badges, mostly the Citizenship group. She worked with the religious growth programs for all faiths, was vice-president of the regional Lutheran Association of Scouters and president of the local association. Also the Subcommittee on Scouting of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, and was a recipient of the Lutheran Lamb, the Silver Beaver, and St. George awards by the Greensburg Diocese. She was "Mama Owl" as a Woodbadger, served as a Commissioner with Arrowhead, Brotherhood Order of the Arrow, and conducted the Protestant worship for the Greensburg Diocese annual Retreatoree for many years. Served on staff at two national Jamborees at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. Took training at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, and Protestant Committee of W/F Council B.S.A., and served as staff at the annual spring retreat at Jumonville. Friends will be received Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME, 201 N. First St., Jeannette. Audrey will lie in state in Harrold Zion Lutheran Church Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m., at which time service will be held with the Rev. Robert A. Free officiating. Interment will follow in Harrold Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Although she loved flowers inside and outside her home, it was her wish that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Chaplancy Fund of the Westmoreland-Fayette Council, B.S.A., or a charity of one's choice. On Wednesday, the following groups will hold services in the funeral home: O.E.S. #69 at 7 p.m., Amaranth #25 at 7:15 p.m., White Shrine at 7:30 p.m. and Scouts at 8 p.m.
Richard H. Gessinger
Penn
Richard H. Gessinger, 71, of Penn, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, in his home. He was born Jan. 24, 1929, in Pitcairn, a son of the late William H. and Violet Boyle Gessinger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Gessinger; and three brothers , Kenneth, Edward and William Gessinger. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Frances Stenson Gessinger; two daughters , Karen and husband, Harry Bussard, of Irwin and Donna and husband, Gary Kerlin, of Jeannette; two brothers , Hank Gessinger of Pitcairn and Donald Gessinger of Level Green; a sister, Anna Mae Rush of Harrison City; and six grandchildren, John, Michael and David Bussard and Jennifer, Gary and Daniel Kerlin. Visitation with family Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m., at which time a memorial service will be held in the JAMES E. LINDSAY FUNERAL HOME INC., Main Street, Harrison City, with the Rev. Dale Smith officiating. Interment will be private.
Robert F. Hoover
Hutchinson
Robert F. "Bob" Hoover, 70, of Hutchinson, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, at the Jeannette District Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 23, 1930, in Garrett, a son of the late Frank E. and Dorothy E. (Sterner) Hoover. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean conflict. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a truck driver with B&P Motor Express, Irwin, with 21 years of service. He was a member of Teamsters Local #30 and the Herminie United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Dean Hoover, in 1973. He is survived by his wife, Audrey (Yutzy) Hoover; a son, Timothy Hoover and his wife, Becky, of Greensburg; a daughter, Mrs. Nadene "Sue" and her husband, Terry Decker, of North Carolina; four grandchildren, Malia, Jessica, Tarin and Lakin. Bob also will be sadly missed by his "little buddy," Mitzy. Friends will be received at the JOSEPH W. NICKELS FUNERAL HOME INC., Herminie, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 9 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Carl Ritenour officiating. Additional visitation will be held Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m., the time of service, in the Garrett United Methodist Church with Mr. David Klink officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the Rockwood Cemetery, Somerset.
