Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
DOMINIC L. DeGEORGE
Dominic L. DeGeorge, 74, of Penn Hills, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, at his residence. Mr. DeGeorge was a native of Struthers, Ohio; a retired electrical engineer for WQED Public Broadcasting Television in Pittsburgh; an Army veteran of World War II; and a member of I.A.T.S.E. Local 820. He is survived by his wife, Helen T. (Mikulin); a son, David DeGeorge of Columbia, Md.; a daughter, Denise Tebbets of Plum Borough; a stepson, Jacob Rodesh of Canfield, Ohio; grandchildren, Jessica, Lana and Jacob Tebbets and John, Joseph and Kathy Rodesh; a brother, Anthony of Struthers, Ohio; and a sister, Sue Orr of Arizona. He was preceded in death by a stepson, John Michael Rodesh. Friends will be received at the MAURICE L. KNEE LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Road in Plum Borough, Wednesday from 3 until 6:30 p.m., when a Liturgy of the Word service will be held. Memorial contributions are requested to the Sivitz Jewish Hospice, 903 West Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15221.
MARY (MAE) KATHERINE KEIM
Mary (Mae) Katherine Keim, 87, of Market Street, Scottdale, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in Latrobe Area Hospital. A beloved mother , grandmother and great-grandmother, she was born Jan. 10, 1913, in Valley Works, Everson, a daughter of the late William and Mary Kotecki Szwed. She was Protestant by faith. Prior to retirement, she had worked in the mailing department of the Mennonite Publishing House in Scottdale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Rosita Keim; a brother, Frank Smith; four sisters , Eleanor Smith, Helen Kostelnock, Viola Carrell Atkinson and Martha Szwed; and a grandson, Shannon Neal Redinger. Surviving are a son, I. Richard Keim and his wife, Janet (Leighty), and their daughter, Susan Alane and her fiance, Robert Gatt; a daughter, Shirley Mae Redinger and her husband, Victor E. "Sam" Redinger, their daughter, Vicki Lynn Clark and her husband, Richard D. "Rick," and their daughter, Peyton Marie; three sisters , Anastasia Herrington, Irene Zgorecki Koballa and Catherine Stempniak Barrow; numerous nieces and nephews; and many good and dear friends. 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, Chris, 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; and a brother, Thomas Andrews and wife, Betty, of Oklahoma City, Okla. Friends will be received at the C. RICHARD McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Youngwood, Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and 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.
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.
MICHAEL MIKITKA
Michael Mikitka, 75, a lifelong resident of North Braddock, on Monday, Feb. 21, 2000. He was a retired Tool & Die Tryout Maker with Fisher Body, West Mifflin. Husband of the late Dolores (Hillen) Mikitka; Father of Marilyn Wisniewski and her fiance, Dave Harris, Michael Patrick Mikitka and friend, Teresa McQuiston, and the late Margaret H. Martin; Father -in-law of James Martin; beloved grandfather of Melissa Martin and fiance, John Emery, Eddie, Jimmy and Patty Martin and Frankie Mashione and fiancee, Misty Sue Gaines; also five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers : John, Steven and Michael Dugan, and a sister, Mary. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave., East Pittsburgh. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Helen Church of Holy Cross Parish Thursday at 10 a.m.
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-grandson, Taylor Lauricia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOHN V. GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 228 N. Second St., Jeannette, beginning Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and 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.
JOHN S. SCHORK
John S. Schork, 44, of Saltsburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, in the Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born May 26, 1955, in Indiana, Pa., a son of Mack and Patricia Schork of Saltsburg. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers , Gary S. Schork and his wife, Sharon, of Jeannette, Michael J. Schork and his wife, Janet, and Brian L. Schork and his wife, Erin, both of West Newton. Also surviving are the following nieces and nephews: Brian Schork Jr., Joseph, Jaclyn, Shannon, Nicholas and Alexander Schork. When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me; I want no rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little - but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss me - but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take, and each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me - but let me go. There will be no visitation. Private interment will be held in St. Clair Cemetery. If friends desire, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the LAH Charitable Fund at Latrobe Area Hospital, 121 W. Second Ave., Latrobe, PA 15650. BARNHART FUNERAL HOME, Greensburg, is in charge of arrangements.
NORMA MARTINELLI SHANEFELTER
Norma Martinelli Shanefelter, 87, of Smock Reservoir, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in Uniontown Hospital. She was born in the Solmona Abruzzi region of Italy, Oct. 30, 1912, a daughter of the late Luigi and Rose Leopardi Martinelli. She was a member of St. Hedwig Roman Catholic Church, Smock. She is survived by four sons , David Shanefelter and his wife, Bernie, of Greensburg, Denny Shanefelter and his wife, Ruth Ann, of Smock Reservoir, Robert Shanefelter and his wife, Mary Ann, of Connecticut and Thomas Shanefelter and his wife, Carol, of Perryopolis; 10 grandchildren, David Shanefelter, Debbie Polkembo, Jennifer Palmer, Beth Shanefelter, Mark Shanefelter, Kelly Lambrick, Katrina Shanefelter, Sherry Masney, Nancy Mickey and Thomas Shanefelter; three great-grandchildren, Lara Mickey, Michelle Mickey and Cullen Masney; a brother, James Martinelli and his wife, Evelyn, of State Line; two sisters , Lena Hisnanick of Perryopolis and Geraldine Brill and her husband, Gerald, of Bethel Park; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers , Joseph, Richard, Lawrence and Anthony Martinelli. Friends will be received in the DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, Uniontown, this evening from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Family and friends will gather Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Hedwig R.C. Church, Smock, for a Mass of Christian Burial with Father John Sedlak as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Parish vigil service this evening at 7:30. The Confraternity Rosary Society will recite the rosary Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
JOHN J. SCIULLO
John J. Sciullo, 68, of Bloomfield, died suddenly on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000. Beloved husband of Constance "Connie" Sciullo. Father of Joanne Sciullo, Christine Sciullo, Linda Sciullo, Lisa Sciullo and Angela Hollihan and her husband, Sean. Mr. Sciullo was dean emeritus and a professor of law at Duquesne University School of Law. Friends will be received Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the WINTER FUNERAL HOME, 4730 Friendship Ave., Pittsburgh. Funeral Friday at 9 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the John J. Sciullo Scholarship Fund at the Duquesne University School of Law.
MARYBEL P. ZIMMERLY
Marybel P. Zimmerly, 81, of McCandless Township, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born Feb. 11, 1919, in Pittsburgh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Zimmerly; four brothers , William, Henry, David and Samuel Phillips; and two sisters , Jean McMunn and Agnes Lowndes. Mrs. Zimmerly was a member of the Beta Sigma sorority, the Memorial Park Presbyterian Church and the Ladies of Oliver, and was a former employee of Allegheny County Memorial Park. She is survived by a sister, Joan Forsyth of Marienville; and nieces and nephews, Charles Westfall, George and Coral McMunn, William Phillips, David Phillips, Joan Bergfelt, Maxine French, Joan Forsyth, Kathy Thompson, Bert McMunn and Sam Phillips. Also survived by 30 grandnieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the SIMONS FUNERAL HOME INC., 7720 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, (412) 367-3100, www.simonsfuneralhomeinc.com, Thursday from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment Allegheny County Memorial Park. The family suggests contributions to your favorite charity.
DAVID C. ANDERSON
David C. Anderson, 62, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, in the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute of Pittsburgh. He was born Dec. 20, 1937, in Tracy, Minn., a son of Mina (Bender) Anderson Rodgers of Marshall, Minn., and the late Frank Anderson. He was retired as a registered respiratory therapist for the UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was employed by Complete Home Care and Med-Max, both of Pittsburgh, and was also employed by Trombino Music Center in Westmoreland Mall. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Republican Club of North Huntingdon, McKeesport Sportsmen's Association, and a member of the Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care. In addition to his mother , he is survived by his wife of 21 years, Marcia Burchell Anderson; two daughters , Ashley Anderson at home and Mary Lysinger of New Jersey; a son, David W. Anderson of Arizona; three grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Kelling of Connecticut. Friends will be received at the JOSEPH F. OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., Fifth and Oak streets, Irwin, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Robert Walney, pastor of Prayer Time Cathedral of White Oak, officiating. Interment will take place in the Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon.
