Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Bernice Jean Jones Davis
Norvelt
Bernice Jean Jones Davis, 87, of Norvelt, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000, at home. She was born March 28, 1913, in Mutual, a daughter of the late Alvy and Emma Lisbon Jones. She was a member of the Pleasant Unity Methodist Church and the Norvelt Senior Citizens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Davis; an infant sister, Hettie; two sisters , Bessie Sherrow and Freda Verneau; and three brothers , Clyde, Donald and David Jones. Surviving are her three children, Kathy Milyak and husband, Robert, of Greensburg RD7, Ray Davis of Norvelt and Wayne Davis and wife, Margo, of Lincoln Heights; two grandchildren, Paula Aiello and husband, Fred, and Robert Milyak Jr. and wife, Kim; and four great-grandchildren, Kerrick Scott, Ryan, Nicky and Tony Aiello. Friends will be received at the JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, Norvelt, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Clark R. Kerr officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Unity Methodist Cemetery. Sandra L. Hoffer, funeral director.
Frank S. DiBernardo
Swissvale
Frank S. DiBernardo, of Swissvale, residing in Penn Township, suddenly, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000. Mr. DiBernardo was born Feb. 19, 1925, in Pittsburgh, to the late John and Eva DiBernardo. He is the former husband of Jacqueline Lee. Loving Father of John DiBernardo and his wife, Sharon, Diane Anderson and her husband, Philip, and Christine Tappe and her husband, Charles III, all of Penn Township. Grandfather of Philip Jr., Jonathan, Paul, Sara, David, Zack, C.J., Tristan and Jacob. Brother of Maria Rosetti, Jack DiBernardo, Sister Joan of Arc "Peggy," and William DiBernardo, and the late James and Carl DiBarnardo. Frank was born and raised in Swissvale, and was educated at the University of Miami, Florida. He pursued a career as a civil engineer for U.S. Steel. Mr. DiBernardo was a Marine Corps veteran serving as a corporal in the Third Division Amphibious Tanks in World War II. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY ONLY IN the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Anselm Church. Interment in Braddock Catholic Cemetery, Braddock Hills. The family requests memorials to the American Lung Association.
Joseph DiRocco
McKeesport,
Formerly of Munhall
Joseph DiRocco, of McKeesport, formerly of Munhall, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000. Beloved husband of Virginia (DeMeo) DiRocco. Father of Anthony and wife, Mary Jo, of Munhall, Charles and wife, Cathy, of North Huntingdon, Eugene and wife, Jacqueline, of Atlanta, Ga., and Barbara and husband, Charles Banks, of Atlanta, Ga. Brother of Anthony of South Carolina, Elvira Abramowitz of Levittown, and the late Ann Kovacs. Grandfather of Charles Jr., Dominic, Michael, Jessica and Joseph. Mr. DiRocco was a retired car inspector with the B&O Railroad and a former bus driver for the West Mifflin school district; a veteran of the U.S. Navy/World War II, and a member of the American Legion Post 361, McKeesport and the G.B.U., Duquesne. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main St., Munhall. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick Church, McKeesport. Entombment Jefferson Mausoleum, Pleasant Hills.
Donald William Dombrow Jr.
Sarasota, Fla.
Formerly of Jeannette and Franklin
Donald William "Bill" Dombrow Jr., 38, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Jeannette and Franklin, Pa., died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000, in Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 13, 1961, in Jeannette, a son of Donald William Sr. and Bertha L. Link Dombrow of Fairfield Glade, Tenn. He was a U.S. Army veteran with nine years of service. He was a technician with his artistry in marble. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, August and Edith Dombrow; and his maternal grandparents, James Gordon and Bertha Ballinger Link. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two children, August and Rachel Dombrow of Franklin, Pa.; two sisters , Susan Potts and her husband, Joseph, of Penn Township and Rebecca Troup and her husband, Daniel, of Greensburg; and a number of nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts. Friends will be received at the LAWRENCE J. McCLURE FUNERAL HOME, 112 N. Second St., Jeannette, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be in the funeral home chapel Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dennis Macaleer officiating. Interment will follow in Brush Creek Cemetery.
Mary M. Drabisin
North Braddock
Mary M. Drabisin, 87, died on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000. She was a member and past president of the Christian Mothers of Holy Cross Parish. She was secretary of the Catholic Slovak Ladies Union Branch 433. Wife of John M. Drabisin Sr.; mother of Geraldine Moore, and husband Robert, of Irwin, and John Drabisin Jr., and wife Patricia, of North Huntingdon; sister of Eleanor McCloskey of Colo., Magdeline Bianco of North Braddock, the late Leonard Banas and the late William Banas. Survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave., East Pittsburgh. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Helen Church of Holy Cross Parish.
A. Donald Dugan Jr.
Rochester, N.Y.
A. Donald "Duge" Dugan Jr., of Rochester, N.Y., on Monday, Sept. 18, 2000. Husband of Jeanne Lane Dugan. Father of Kathryn (John) Powell of Pittsburgh, Mary (Glenn) Colliss, Mark (Shelly) Dugan, A. Donald III "Ad" (Carol) Dugan, and Joseph (Lisa) Dugan of Pittsburgh. Beloved grandfather of Emily, Caroline and Sam Colliss, Maggie and Michael Dugan, Trevor and Gavin Smith, Ariana, Erin and Ela Dugan, Joey, and Ben and Jonathan Donald "Jack" Dugan. As his wife and children know, he was a gentleman of great integrity, loyalty, honor and truth. He was significant to all who had the good fortune to know him as a man for all seasons. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the ANTHONY FUNERAL CHAPEL INC., 2305 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618, (716) 244-0770. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Louis Church, 60 S. Main St., Pittsford, N.Y. Interment in White Haven Cemetery. Those wishing to honor his life may choose the sisters of St. Joseph, 4141 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618; the sisters of Mercy, 1437 Blossom Road, Rochester, NY 14610; the Visiting Nurse Service Hospice, 2180 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580; or a charity of choice.
Donna Lea Groppe
Scottdale
Donna Lea Groppe, 61, of Fountain Mills Road, Scottdale, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, Sept. 17, 2000, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. 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. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Paul B. Morris, facilitating. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society, (800) 227-2345, in memory of Donna Lea Groppe.
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.
William H. Manson
Sewickley
William H. Manson, of Sewickley, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, in his home. Mr. Manson had 43 years of service with Columbia Gas, served in the Air National Guard for six years, was a camp ranger at Camp Anawana and Camp Semiconn and volunteered for the Boy Scouts of America for 20 years. He received the Silver Beaver Award and two conservation awards. He was the beloved husband of Deloris Walls Manson; brother of Gerald Manson of Portersville and Robert Manson of Bell Acres; Father of Sharian Hadricky of McCandless, Beverly Lydick of Wexford, Brenda Hepner of Sewickley, Sandy Kuny of North Carolina, William H. Manson of Sewickley, James Manson of Rhode Island, Mark Manson of Thoenixville and Lisa Sarver of Crescent; Father -in-law of David J. Kuny Sr. and Paul Weber; and dear friend of Otus and Lori Townsand of Ohio. Survivors also include 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miles and Opal Manson; a twin sister, Shirley Rugani; and two sons -in-law, Dr. F. Scott Lydick and Ronald C. Hepner. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the home of the family, 122 Hamilton Drive, Hawthorne Acres, Sewickley. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the William Manson Epogen Memorial Fund, Sewickley Medical Oncology and Hematology, 701 Broad St., Suite 424, Sewickley, PA 15143 in care of Marmee Maylone. Arrangements are by COPELAND'S SEWICKLEY-IRVINE CHAPEL.
Sarah M. Messner
West Nerwton
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 at the J. WILLIAM McCAULEY JR. FUNERAL HOME INC., West Newton, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with funeral services to be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment in West Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the West Newton United Presbyterian Church.
Thomas Lee Miller
Jeannette
Thomas Lee Miller, infant son of Christine Miller of Jeannette, died at birth on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. In addition to his mother , he is survived by a brother, Devin Thomas Miller at home; maternal grandmother, Kate McCaffrey of Jeannette; maternal grandfather, Larry Miller Sr. of Greensburg; and two uncles, Larry Miller Jr. and wife, Jamee, of Jeannette, and James Miller and wife, Kristen, of Florida. Arrangements by KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME INC., Greensburg.
