Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
JOHN E. CLEMENS
John E. " White y" Clemens, 62, of Greensburg, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Feb. 21, 2000. Born Jan. 15, 1938, in Jeannette, he was owner/operator of Clemens Trucking in Greensburg. As his profession, he did what he loved and he loved trucking. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Helen E. (Race) Clemens; and the following children: Dwayne Clemens and his wife, Nila, Michael Clemens and his wife, Kim, Julia Sphon and her husband, Chip, Dean Clemens and his wife, Donna, Carol Stablein, Shirley Barton, Joyce Pivirotto and her husband, Gary, and Lynda Renchko and her husband, Ken. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph "Joe" Clemens and wife, Janet; a sister, Myrt Conrad and her husband, Bill; several nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins. Also his loving pet dog, "Penney." Family and friends were received at the KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME INC., 524 N. Main St., Greensburg, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and will be received Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Friday at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at the Westmoreland County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes contributions to the Westmoreland Hospice, 532 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601.
HELEN (GALINAC) GYENES
Helen (Galinac) Gyenes, 74, of Murrysville, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, in her loving home. She was born April 6, 1925, in Saltsburg, Pa., a daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna (Bedick) Galinac. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Export. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers , Joe and John Galinac. Helen is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, John Gyenes; a son, John Gyenes of Pittsburgh; three daughters , Jean Frand of Penn Township, Bonnie Christophersen and husband, Chris, of Westport, Conn., and Doreen Brammell and husband, Rob, of Hilliard, Ohio; three brothers , Lawrence Galinac of Latrobe, William Galinac of Cleveland, Ohio, and Thomas Galinac of Mayfield Heights, Ohio; two sisters , Mary Weravetz and Dorothy Roeder, both of Arizona. In addition, Helen is survived by 14 ®MDBO¯®MDNM¯loving and well-loved grandchildren, Joe, Lauren, Joshua, and Jared Frand, Brittany, Kelsey, Erik Christophersen, Robert, James, Zsuzsa and John Gyenes and Ashley, Carla and Leslie Brammell. Family and friends were received at the VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC. AT TWIN VALLEY, 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, (724) 468-1177, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 1 p.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Export, with the Rev. Dismas Young as celebrant. Interment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park. Kevin P. Altman, supervisor, in charge of arrangements.
CATHERINE STROSKO HLYVA
Catherine Strosko Hlyva, 69, of Mt. Pleasant RD6, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Jan. 10, 1931, in Armbrust, a daughter of the late Harry and Martha Polation Strosko. She was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Trauger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Sorban; and two brothers , Stephen and Joseph Strosko. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, John Hlyva; a daughter, Barbara V. Hlyva at home; two sons , David A. and Donald Hlyva, both of New Stanton; the following sisters and brothers : Mary Gilmour of Oakland, Stella Kosarek of Armbrust, Andrew Strosko of Alverton, John Strosko of Youngwood, Irene Strosko of Donegal, Martha Matenkoski of Hazelton and Theresa Louise Kimmel of New Jersey; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, Norvelt, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Panachida service in the funeral home Friday at 9:15 a.m., followed by her Divine Liturgy to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church with the Rev. Christopher R. Burke as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Trauger. A Parastas service will be held in the funeral home Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Sandra L. Hoffer, funeral director.
MARY (MAE) KATHERINE KEIM
Mary (Mae) Katherine Keim, 87, of Market Street, Scottdale, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in the Latrobe Area Hospital. Receiving of family and friends will be held Friday, Feb. 25, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, (724) 887-5300. A personalized memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Audrey J. Bell facilitating. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mary K. Keim be made to the American Cancer Society, 1-888-227-5445.
DELORES E. KUBICEK
Delores E. Andrews Kubicek, 62, of Youngwood, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, at home. She was born Jan. 10, 1938, in Norvelt, a daughter of the late Frank Mahlon and Eleanor Mitchell Andrews. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Youngwood, its choir and Women's Association, also served as financial secretary and custodian, and was a former deacon and elder. She is survived by her husband, Frank W. Kubicek of Youngwood; three daughters , Mrs. Terry (Carol) Riddle, Mrs. Wilson (Donna) Fox and Susan Kubicek and fiance, David Luce, all of Youngwood; four sons , James Kubicek and wife, Tammy, of Youngwood, Paul Kubicek and wife, Kris, of Youngwood, David Kubicek and wife, Audra, of Ruffsdale and John Kubicek of Youngwood; two sisters , Mrs. Blaine (Jean) Crise and Mrs. Gerry (Virginia) Speer, both of Norvelt; a brother, Thomas Andrews and wife, Betty, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and 10 grandchildren. Friends were received at the C. RICHARD McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Youngwood, Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and will be received Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church of Youngwood with the Rev. Dennis Hoffman officiating. Interment St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Trauger. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Youngwood, or the Westmoreland Hospice.
SUSAN E. KUBISH
Susan E. Kubish, 83, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Southwest Greensburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in UPMC Presbyterian, Oakland. She was born Sept. 18, 1916, in York Run, a daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Koval Arendas. She was a member of the Church of St. Paul, Greensburg, and its Rosary Altar Society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Kubish, on Jan. 7, 1981; five brothers , John, Joseph, Peter, Michael and Andrew; and a sister, Mary Vrable. She is survived by two daughters , Janet E. and her husband, Edward Pospisil, of Mammoth and Patricia S. and her husband, Stanley Slomberg, of Pittsburgh; a granddaughter, Paulette and her husband, Randy Sivak, of Norvelt; two great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Daniel Sivak; a brother, Steven Arendas of Greensburg; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg, beginning Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. in the Church of St. Paul, Greensburg, with the Rev. Leonard W. Stoviak as celebrant. Entombment will follow in the Greensburg Catholic Mausoleum, Hempfield Township. The Rosary Altar Society will meet at the funeral home Thursday at 3 p.m. to pray the rosary.
EVELYN E. KUNTZ
Evelyn E. Kuntz, 64, of Greensburg RD9 (Salem Township), died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in the Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Aug. 14, 1935, in Salem Township, a daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Anna Kybach Bradosky. She was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ in Delmont, a homemaker for her family, and an avid bingo player who enjoyed attending bingos throughout the Westmoreland County area. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers , Frank J. Bradosky, Mike Bradosky, and Charles "Chuck" Bradosky Sr.; and by two sisters , Katherine Fostar and Mary J. Tkach. She is survived by two sons , Edward W. Kuntz and William A. Kuntz, both at home; two brothers , John Bradosky and his wife, Valetta, of Jeannette RD2 and Andy Bradosky and his wife, Betty, of Export RD1; and two sisters , Ann Henry and her husband, John, of Jeannette RD2 and Sophia Bradosky of Greensburg RD9. Mrs. Kuntz's family will receive friends at the JOHN L. BASH FUNERAL HOME, 152 Abbe Place, Delmont, (724) 468-8381, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral home hours: Friday 2:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held in the funeral home Saturday at 11 a.m. with her minister, Pastor Peter P. Bortz, officiating. Private interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be addressed to her family at P.O. Box 182, Delmont, PA 15626.
FLORENCE M. (WISNIEWSKI) KUSZAJEWSKI
Florence M. (Wisniewski) Kuszajewski, 84, of Polish Hill, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, at UPMC St. Margaret, Aspinwall. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Kuszajewski. Beloved mother of Gloria M., Francis R. and the late Robert F. Kuszajewski. mother -in-law of Susan E. (Mroz) Kuszajewski. Grandmother of Claire J. and Ellen T. Kuszajewski. Sister of the late Pearl Sipes and Lillian Thompson. Friends will be received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 3201 Dobson St., (Polish Hill), Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
PEARL E. FERRARA LAUDADIO
Pearl E. Ferrara Laudadio, 84, of Columbia, Md., formerly of Jeannette, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, in the Lorien Nursing Home, Columbia, Md. She was born March 15, 1915, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Frank and Emma Ricci Ferrara. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Laudadio; five sisters , Isabella Ferrara, Sylvia Ferrara, Jean Rosky, Clementina Martin and Concetta Pasquarelli; and two brothers , John and Nicholas Ferrara. She is survived by her son, John F. and his wife, Michelle Laudadio, of Columbia, Md.; three grandchildren, LeeAnne, Matthew and Sarah Laudadio; a brother, Rudolph and his wife, Rose Ferrara, of Southwest Greensburg; a sister, Ann Bell of Greensburg; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg, beginning Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Saturday at 9 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of St. Paul, Greensburg. Interment will follow in the Greensburg Catholic Cemetery, Hempfield Township.
CHARLOTTE L. LOWMAN
Charlotte L. Lowman, 89, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in the Integrated Health Services of Greater Pittsburgh at Greensburg. She was born Oct. 6, 1910, in Blairsville, a daughter of the late Walter and Laura Kelly McClain. Prior to her retirement, she was an elementary school teacher in the Greensburg Salem School District, having taught at the former Seventh Ward School. She was a member of the Zion's Lutheran Church of Greensburg and was a life member of the National Education, the Pennsylvania State Education and the Westmoreland County Teachers associations and had formerly been a member of Unit 3 of the Westmoreland Regional Hospital Auxiliary and was a former Board Member of the Greensburg Teachers' Credit Union. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Leah E. Newhouse. She is survived by a son, Edward A. Lowman of Clermont, Fla. Friends will be received at the BARNHART FUNERAL HOME, 505 E. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, Friday from 9 to 11 a.m., at which time services will be held in the funeral home with the Rev. Gene R. Stuckey Sr., officiating. Entombment will follow in the Colonial Chapel Mausoleum, St. Clair Cemetery.
MAX MALIS
Max "Harpo" Malis, 65, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born May 19, 1934, in Hutchinson, a son of Margaret Bendick Malis of Rostraver Township and the late Max Malis. He was a former employee of the Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Monessen, and later worked for 30 years with the Elliott Corp. in Jeannette. He had served in the U.S. Army, and was Catholic by faith. He had been the former baseball and football coach and later general manager of the Fort Allen Volunteer Recreation Association. In addition to his Father , he was preceded in death by a brother, William Malis. In addition to his mother , he is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Caughey Malis; and children, Cheri Bobin and husband, Robert, of Donora, Terry Malis and wife, Becky, of Latrobe, Mark Malis and wife, Joyce, of Greensburg, Kimberly Hendrick and husband, Tom, of Hunker; a brother, Joseph Malis of Erie; three sisters , Annabelle Sever of Hutchinson, Rose Stubbs and Evelyn Kayda, both of Belle Vernon; and 11 grandchildren. Friends will be received at the KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME INC., 524 N. Main St., Greensburg, Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park.
RITA S. NEW
Rita S. New, 80, of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Turtle Creek, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Henry "Bill" New; a daughter, Rita A. New of Albuquerque, N.M.; two sons , James A. New and wife, Vickie, of Bosque Farms, N.M., and William A. New of Albuquerque, N.M.; grandchildren, Nathan, Sarah and Tyler New of Albuquerque, Anita and Amy New of Bosque Farms; and a sister, Agnes Heasley and husband, George, of Greensburg. Mrs. New was a member of the Holy Ghost ®MDBO¯®MDNM¯Parish, where she was active in the Rosary Altar Society. She worked as a volunteer teacher's aide at Holy Ghost Catholic School. Family and friends will be received at the VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC., 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, (724) 468-1177, Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. A blessing service will be held immediately following with Father William C. McGuirk of St. John the Baptist de la Salle Church, Delmont, officiating. Private interment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association of New Mexico, 525 San Pedro N.E., #101, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Kevin P. Altman, supervisor, in charge of arrangements.
MARY ORTUGLIO
Mary "Mary O" Ortuglio, 87, of High Park, Jeannette, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, at her residence. She was born April 14, 1912, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Gigetti Bazzan. Prior to retirement, she was employed by the former Jeannette Glass Co., and was a member of the Ascension Church of Jeannette. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Anthony F. Ortuglio Sr., in 1988; her stepfather, John Tamine Sr.; two sisters , Jennie Tibolet and Angeline Manning; and a stepbrother, John Tamine Jr. She is survived by a son, Anthony F. Ortuglio Jr.; a daughter, Mary Grace Lauricia and her husband, James, all of Jeannette; a sister, Edith Hoadwonic of Wyano; a stepsister, Julie Veronie, and a stepbrother, Stephen Tamine and wife, Ann, all of Jeannette; four grandchildren, James Lauricia Jr. and wife, Dina, Tia Lauricia, Dina Donini and husband, Sam, and Candace Ortuglio; a great-granddaughter, Taylor Lauricia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends were received at the JOHN V. GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 228 N. Second St., Jeannette, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in the Ascension Church. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hempfield Township.
