Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
MARY LOUISE ANDREWS
Mary Louise "Mandy" Andrews, 72, of Elizabeth Township, died Wednesday, March 29, 2000. Born Nov. 29, 1927, in Glassport, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Mae Passaro Sebastian. Wife of William N. Andrews. mother of Anita Kovalsky of Monroeville and Deborah L. Andrews of Reston, Va. Grandmother of Karen and Kristen Kovalsky. Sister of Odessa Petro and Joyce Dudik, both of North Huntingdon, Rose Gouker of Liberty Borough and Joe Sebastian of Clairton; also nieces and nephews. Friends received at the DANIEL F. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 4504 Walnut St., Versailles Borough, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Church, Elizabeth Township. Burial in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township.
RUTH A. BODNER
Ruth A. Bodner, 73, of Latrobe, died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at her home. She was born Jan. 22, 1927, in Youngstown, Pa., a daughter of the late August and Britta Nylin Lundquist. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Youngstown, Pa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Bodner; and a sister, Rose Balko. She is survived by two sons , Jack E. Bodner at home and Charles M. Bodner and his wife, Jacqueline, of Latrobe; a daughter, Kristine A. Moschetto and her husband, Richard, of Falls Church, Va.; a brother, Paul E. Lundquist of Laughlintown; a sister, Britta G. Black of Laughlintown; a granddaughter, Abigail; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. Ralph Tajak, O.S.B., as celebrant. Interment in Unity Cemetery, Unity Township.
DANIELLE A. CARFAGNA
Danielle A. Carfagna, 21, of Grove City, Ohio, formerly of Saltsburg, died Sunday, March 26, 2000, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Ohio. She was born June 18, 1978, in Latrobe, a daughter of Karen A. Kelly. She had lived in Saltsburg most of her life. She was a delivery person for R.P.S. in Ohio and also employed by Decision One as a computer technician. She was a graduate of Saltsburg High School, Class of 1997, and DeVry Institute of Technology, Columbus, Ohio, in 1999. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Angel Carfagna, in 1998; and her grandfather, John E. Kelly. Survived by her mother , Karen A. Kelly of Greensburg; her stepfather, Douglas Sieczkowski of Saltsburg; two sisters , Dana A. Hopkins of Saltsburg and Chelsie L. Carfagna of Greensburg; her grandmother, Lorraine Kelly of Saltsburg; her stepgrandfather, Harry Sieczkowski and stepgrandmother, Joyce Sieczkowski of Venice, Fla.; several aunts and uncles; and two nephews. Friends will be received Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the CURRAN FUNERAL HOME, 701 Salt St. in Saltsburg. Services will be held in the funeral home Saturday at noon with Father Gregory Flohr officiating.
THERESA MARIE LUCZKI CRAMER
Theresa Marie Luczki Cramer, 38, of Liberty Street, Scottdale, East Huntingdon Township (Thornwood), died early Wednesday morning, March 29, 2000, at her residence. Theresa's family will receive friends in the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Saturday at 9:30 a.m., followed by her Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Everson, with the Rev. Dennis A. Bogusz as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph R.C. Parish Cemetery, Everson. A parish wake service will be held Friday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
WILLIAM B. ETTENGER
William B. Ettenger, 90, of Riverwoods Drive, Exeter, N.H., died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at his home, after a period of failing health. He was born June 15, 1909, in Bristol, Pa., a son of the late William B. and Elizabeth (Crawford) Ettenger. He had resided in Exeter, N.H., since 1995, and was a former resident of Pittsburgh from 1959-1995. He graduated high school in Philadelphia, received his bachelor's degree in theology from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Ill., and received his master's degree in Divinity from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He served as Presbyterian minister for 35 years collectively in Cambridge, N.Y., Altoona, Pa., Oil City, Pa., and retiring from Point Breeze Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. He also served after his retirement as visitation minister at the First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Irene (Halenda) Ettenger of Exeter, N.H.; two daughters , Susan Leonardos and Nancy Herzog, both of Portsmouth, N.H.; and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, ME-NH-VT Affiliate, 20 Merrimack St., Suite 1, Manchester, NH 03101-2244. Arrangements by BREWITT FUNERAL HOME, Exeter, N.H.
FRANCES ZALAC FISHER
Frances Zalac Fisher, 79, of Latrobe RD2, died Tuesday, March 28, 2000, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Aug. 8, 1920, in South Greensburg, a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Zalac. She was a retired employee of the Westinghouse plant in Youngwood and was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Latrobe and the Senior Citizens Groups in New Alexandria and at St. John's Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters , Mary and Genny; and brother, Millie. Surviving are her husband, Foster W. Fisher; a sister, Ann Curry of Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME INC., 524 N. Main St., Greensburg, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Services will be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Saturday. Entombment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park.
LYNN L. FREEMAN
Lynn L. Freeman, 87, of Greensburg, formerly of Latrobe, died Tuesday, March 28, 2000, in IHS of Greater Pittsburgh at Greensburg. He was born July 3, 1912, in Mutual, a son of the late William A. and Sarah M. Patton Freeman. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Kennametal Co., Latrobe. Lynn was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army, and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a member of Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greensburg, Loyalhanna Lodge #275, F&AM, the Latrobe 515 Veterans Home Association, and the American Legion Post 515 of Latrobe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ethel Kemerer Freeman; his second wife, Dorothy "Betty" Bossart Freeman; and the following brothers and sisters : William and Edward Freeman, Ruth Ackerman, Jane Weldon, Eleanor and Thomas Freeman. Surviving are two sisters , Virginia L. Baker of Mt. Pleasant RD1 and Laurabelle F. Lavish of Trauger; his special and loyal companion, Buffy; four stepchildren, William E. Bossart of Hillside, Pa., Donna L. Morgan of Pittsburgh, Ruth Jeannine Furlong of Odenton, Md., and Charles E. Bossart of Pittsburgh; eight stepgrandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Friends were received at the JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, Norvelt, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gene R. Stuckey Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Unity Cemetery, Unity Township. If you so desire, memorial contributions may be placed with Action For Animals, RD2, Derry, PA 15627. Sandra L. Hoffer, funeral director.
MATTHEW JASEK
Matthew Jasek, of West Mifflin, died Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at his home. He was born Feb. 11, 1906, in Duquesne, a son of the late Joseph and Maria Zahradnik Jasek. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Papan Jasek; two daughters , Justina Kopay of Upper St. Clair and Virginia Jasek of West Mifflin; also three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Steel, Duquesne Works, General Maintenance Department. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin, and the Osadny Lodge. Friends received at the WILLIAM S. SKOVRANKO MEMORIAL HOME, Richford and Commonwealth avenues, Duquesne, Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Blessing services at the memorial home Saturday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church with the Rev. Edward Bunchek as celebrant. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
HARRY I. JOHNSTON
Harry I. Johnston, 86, of Nokesville, Va., formerly of Ligonier, died Thursday, March 30, 2000, in Oak Springs Nursing Center, Warrenton, Va. He was born June 18, 1913, in Fairfield Township, a son of the late Isaac and Louise Murphy Johnston. Harry was a member of the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church. He retired from the University of Maryland in 1972, after serving 12 years as a carpenter. Prior to that, Harry and Arthur Bell ran a construction business in Ligonier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth E. West Johnston, who died in 1996; three brothers , Clarence, Merle and Joe Johnston; and three sisters , May Johnston, Rosetta Fritz and Mary Weimer. He is survived by a son, Glenn E. "Gus" (and wife, Eileen) Johnston of Vandergrift; a daughter, Mrs. William C. (Wilda) Yingling of Nokesville, Va.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the J. PAUL McCRACKEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 144 E. Main St., Ligonier, where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jim Tomb officiating. Interment in Fort Palmer Cemetery, Bolivar.
DAVID L.G. LOCKE, M.D.
David L.G. Locke, M.D., 83, of Munhall, died Wednesday, March 29, 2000. Graduate of Geneva College, Beaver Falls, and University of Pittsburgh Medical School. Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Medicine at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Medical doctor with J&L Steel Co. for seven years; Medical Director of Duquesne Light for 19 years. Doctor for West Mifflin Area School District from 1970 to 1996, and had a medical practice in the Homestead and Munhall area from 1952 to 1998. Member of Masonic Lodge F&AM #582. Army veteran of World War II. Husband of the late Lois (Hayball) Locke. Father of Leisel Lengyel and Jeannette L. Wellman, both of Munhall. Brother of James Locke. Grandfather of Elizabeth Lengyel. Friends received Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, where services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. Donations may be made to Homestead United Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Ann streets, Homestead, PA 15120. Masonic services Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
THOMAS H. MALLOY
Thomas H. Malloy, 82, of Bethel Park, peacefully at home Tuesday, March 28, 2000. Beloved husband for 56 years of Alice M. (Huggins); Father of Mary Anne Kelton of Bethel Park, Michael T. and his wife, Patricia D., of Bethel Park and Margaret A. of Meadville. Brother of Marie Cicci of Finleyville, Charles Donald Malloy of Media, Therese Morris of Monongahela and the late Francis. Grandfather of Thomas and Caroline Kelton, Brian, Timothy and Kathryn Malloy. Mr. Malloy retired as a traffic manager from Weirton Steel in 1979, after 25 years of service. Tom was an active member of St. Valentine Church, where he served on many committees. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, spending time with his grandchildren, and was affectionately known as "The mayor of Smith Drive." Visitation 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (Route 88), Library. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 9:30 a.m. in St. Valentine Church. Contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Valentine Church, 2710 Ohio St., Bethel Park, PA 15102. MARGARET REGOTTI MARCELLINO
Margaret Regotti Marcellino, 78, of Shadyside, died Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at Heritage Shadyside Nursing Home. She was born April 17, 1921, in Smithton, a daughter of the late Christ and Louise Barbara Regotti. She was formerly employed with the Pittsburgh National Bank. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Marcellino; and two sisters , Lucile and Philomane Regotti. Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at the L.L. BARTHELS FUNERAL HOME INC., Second Street, Smithton, with the Rev. Dr. Robert Pittavino officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Penn Hills Township.
MICHAEL A. MASSARI
Michael A. Massari, 88, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Jan. 28, 1912, in Armbrust, Pa., a son of the late Francesco and Maria Libra Zappone Massari. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Greensburg. He was retired from the Walworth Valve Co. in South Greensburg. Also he was a member of the L.O.O.M. #1151 and Hilltop Club, both of Greensburg, the Roosevelt Club of Hempfield Township, a social member of the AMVETS in Greensburg, and a life member of the Eagles, formerly in Greensburg. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve V. Testa Massari, in 1998; a son, Robert L. Massari; a grandson, Charles A. Pegg II; stepfather, Libro Testa; two brothers , Bert and John Massari; and a sister, Mary Hopkins. Survived by two sons , Michael and his wife, Mary Theresa "Terri" Massari, of Mt. Pleasant and Ronald Massari of Greensburg; two daughters , Mary Ellen Cherubini of South Greensburg and Patricia Smith of Greensburg; nine grandchildren, Leann Myers, Jackie Greece, Luann Eckels, James Cherubini, Renee ®MDBO¯®MDNM¯Gumbita, Michael Pegg, Michael Massari, Melissa Massari, and Jenna Massari; four great-grandchildren, Jamie, Tony, and Nicholas Greece, and Vincent Cherubini; a brother, Patsy and his wife, Eleanor Testa, of Greensburg; four sisters , Ann Mullen of California, Lucy and her husband, Michael Nalevanko, of Southwest Greensburg, Angeline Croushore of Erie, and Jean Ramsey of Greensburg; and several nieces and nephews. Friends received at the BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and 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 Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church, Greensburg. Interment will follow in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery, Hempfield Township.
RICHARD A. McCUNE
Richard A. McCune, 78, of Latrobe, formerly of McKeesport, Ligonier and Greensburg, died Monday, March 27, 2000. He was born Dec. 28, 1921, in McKeesport, a son of the late Arthur and Louisa Carothers McCune. Prior to his retirement, he was the vice president of the Potter-McCune Co. in McKeesport. He was a 1941 graduate of Kiskiminetas Springs School, now Kiski School, in Saltsburg. He attended the University of Virginia. Dick was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of the Maplewood United Presbyterian Church of Greensburg, Youghiogheny Lodge No. 583 F&AM, the A.A.S.R. Valley of Pittsburgh, Syria Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., the B.P.O.E. of Latrobe and the American Legion Post 701 in White Oak. He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Wampler McCune; two sons , Richard A. McCune II and his wife, Ren, of Meadville and William A. McCune and his wife, Margaret, of Jeannette; and three grandchildren, Richard A. McCune III of Meadville and Alexis and Bridgett McCune, both of Jeannette. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Maplewood United Presbyterian Church, Greensburg, with the Rev. Stephen LaSor officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service. Should friends desire, memorials may be placed with either the Kiski School, 1888 Brett Lane, Saltsburg, PA 15681, or with the Maplewood United Presbyterian Church, 108 Woodland Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. BARNHART FUNERAL HOME, Greensburg, is in charge of arrangements.
