Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Albert L. Hilger
West View
Albert L. Hilger, 98, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2000, in Windsor Place Nursing Home, Ross. Born Oct. 11, 1901 in Beaver, he was the son of the late Michael and Maryann Roziewicz Hilger. Mr. Hilger was a retired sign painter for Joseph Horne Co. Survivors include two sons , Milton A. Hilger of Baltimore and Albert L. Hilger of New Haven, Conn.; a daughter, JoEllen Duckett of West View; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandson.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Bronakoski Hilger; a son, William J. Hilger; and a sister, Sabina Walsh. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, Ross. Christian Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Teresa of Avila Church, Ross. Burial will be in Economy Cemetery, Ambridge.
Marvin John Kabo
West Mifflin
Marvin John Kabo, 66, died on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000. He was manager of Facilities Engineering and Operation Energy Systems Basic Unit of Westinghouse Electric. He was a member and past president of American Institute of Plant Engineers, Pittsburgh Chapter 7 and a certified plant engineer. He was a real estate agent for Northwood Realty. He was a former captain of the U.S. Army, and a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He graduated of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, with a BASE Degree. He was the son of Margaret (Novacek) Kabo and the late John Patrick Kabo; husband of Patricia Ann (Novak) Kabo of West Mifflin; Father of Sharon Bich of West Mifflin, Jean Bujdos of Munhall and John Kabo of Heath, Ohio; brother of Jacqueline Zugar, Barbara Roussel, Dr. Robert Kabo, Gerald Kabo and James Kabo; and grandfather of Andrew Bich, Amanda Bich, Katie Bujdos and Tyler Kabo. Friends were received Sunday and Monday in GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Resurrection Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin.
Anna Lois Kellams
Hampton
Anna Lois Kellams, 87, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000 in UPMC Passavant, McCandless. Born Jan. 8, 1913, in French Lick, Ind., to the late William F. and Stella Blanche Campbell Robbins. Mrs. Kellams graduated from French Lick High School in Indiana. She was a homemaker and worked for the Hampton Township Schools as a cafeteria worker for 13 years. Mrs. Kellams was a member of the Hampton Township Presbyterian Church and was a former children's Sunday school teacher and a former deacon at the church. Survivors include a son, Dr. Samuel Kellams of Charlottesville, S.C.; three daughters , Sue Gittings of Taylors, S.C., Freda Mitchem of Chevy Chase, Md., and Carol Clark of Richland; three brothers , Robert Robbins, Jack Robbins and Arthur Robbins, all of Indiana; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred L. Kellams; and three brothers , Woodrow Robbins, Carl Robbins and Paul Robbins. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in HERBERT R. KING JR. FUNERAL HOME, Route 8 at 2841 Woodland Circle, Hampton. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Hampton Presbyterian Church, East Hardies Road, Hampton, with the Rev. Bob Breed officiating. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery, Hampton. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Anna L. Kellams to Hampton Presbyterian Church, East Hardies Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044.
Stella Klein
Albion, N.Y.,
Formerly of Gibsonia
Stella Klein, 93, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, in Orleans County Nursing Home, Albion, N.Y. Born April 14, 1907 in Poland, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sophie Staniszewska Lignowski. She was the beloved wife of the late Elmer P. Klein and the mother of Louis Szymanski and his wife, Judith, of New York. Three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Heckert Road, Richland. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gibsonia, with the Rev. Joel A. Benson officiating. Burial will be in Allegheny County Memorial Park, McCandless. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Agnes L. Kuchar
West Newton
Agnes L. Kuchar, 77, of West Newton, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, at her home. She was born July 9, 1923, in Gratztown, a daughter of the late George and Mary Farmer Perry. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John Kuchar Jr.; two daughters , Darla Smarra and husband, Dennis, and Pamla Bryner and husband, James, all of West Newton; four grandchildren, Dennis Smarra Jr., of Arizona, Eric Bryner of Pittsburgh, Darcy Szymkiewicz of West Newton and Tammy Bryner of Belle Vernon; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers , Raymond of Lowber and Russell of Gratztown; and a sister, Dorothy Zurawski of West Newton. There will be no visitation or funeral services. Arrangements were by the J. WILLIAM McCAULEY JR. FUNERAL HOME INC., West Newton. Family suggests memorials be made to the Westmoreland Hospice, 532 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601.
Sarah M. Messner
West Newton
Sarah M. Messner, 91, of West Newton, died Monday, Sept. 18, 2000, in the Jeannette District Memorial Hospital, Jeannette, Pa. She was born Oct. 3, 1908 in Softia, Syria, a daughter of the late Mike and Anna Hanna Dave. She was a member of the West Newton United Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Noland Messner, in 1956; two brothers , Samuel and Charles Dave; and a sister, Catherine Leasure. She is survived by two sons , Melvin Messner of Herminie and Thomas Messner of Ariz.; a daughter, Dorothy Come of McKeesport; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters , Helen Gara of West Newton and Anne Jordan of Youngwood; and two brothers , Phil Dave of West Newton and John Dave of Pittsburgh. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the J. WILLIAM McCAULEY JR. FUNERAL HOME INC., West Newton. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will be in West Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the West Newton United Presbyterian Church.
Kenneth B. Mullen
Munhall
Kenneth B. Mullen, 93, of Munhall, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000. He was the husband of the late Margaret Ann Mullen; Father of Mary Lou Walker of Somerset, Arlene Lusnak of Munhall, Kenneth W. Mullen of Mercer and Ronald Mullen of Butler; brother of Oliver Mullen of McKeesport and the late James Mullen and Lee Mullen. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Rev. Forrest Walker, pastor, officiating.
Mildred Hughes Oswald
Hampton
Mildred Hughes Oswald, 77, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, in UPMC Passavant, McCandless. Born on March 18, 1923 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of late Sam and Matilda Hughes. Mrs. Oswald was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, William Oswald; a daughter, Joan Siford of Hampton; a son, William Oswald of Pleasantville; a brother; Jack Hughes of Green Tree; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Manganaro. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the HERBERT R. KING JR. FUNERAL HOME, Route 8 at 2841 Woodland Circle, Hampton. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Catherine of Sweden Roman Catholic Church, Hampton, with the Rev. Regis Farmer as celebrant. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery, Hampton.
G. Thomas Picard
Oakwood
G. Thomas Picard, 78, of Oakwood, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, following a brief illness. Beloved husband of Mildred A.; brother of the late Leo J. Jr.; loving uncle of Barbara Getty and Patti Figorski; great-uncle of Jason and Jillian Figorski and Grant Getty. He retired from U.S. Steel after 35 years of service and was a member of the Crafton Lodge #653 F&AM. No visitation. Interment is private. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by BEINHAUERS, Dormont, (412) 531-4000. Woodruff Family Services, L.L.P.
Phyllis E. Porter
Scottdale
Phyllis E. Porter, 60, of Scottdale RD1, passed away Monday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2000, at her home. Phyllis was born Aug. 8, 1940, in Charleroi, a daughter of Leeander and Betty Owens Barnes of Fayette City. She married James W. Porter on March 19, 1960. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, caring for her home and family. She was a graduate of Belle Vernon High School. Phyllis is survived by her loving family: her parents, Leeander and Betty Barnes; her husband of 40 years, James W. Porter; her six children, James "Jimmy" Porter and wife, Linda, of Smithton, Beverly Porter of Scottdale, Kenny Porter and wife, Shawnda, of Scottdale, Barbara Cavanaugh and husband, Richard, of Acme, and Bonnie Porter and Billy Porter, both of Scottdale; three grandchildren, Chrissy, Ashley and Meagan; a brother, Lee Barnes and wife, Sharon, of Conn.; and two nieces. Family and friends will be received at the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, (724) 887-5300, email: rferg<\at>a1usa.net, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Neil Stevens of the Everson Evangelical Church officiating. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to the family of Phyllis E. Porter, P.O. Box 635, Scottdale, PA 15683.
Helen D. (Kmetz) Powlick
Columbus, Ohio,
Formerly of Pittsburgh
Helen D. (Kmetz) Powlick, 87, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Pittsburgh, on Monday, Sept. 18, 2000. Wife of the late John J. Powlick. mother of Leonard Powlick of Columbus, Ohio, Bernadette Mendrula of Pittsburgh and Raymond J. Powlick of Tampa, Fla. Sister of the late Anna Tortorice, Marie Myers of Monessen, Verna Stevens, Irene Trevis, Sophie Kavlick and Paul Kmetz. Also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY ONLY in the EDWARD P. KANAI FUNERAL HOME, 500 Greenfield Ave., Pittsburgh. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, with a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Regis Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
