Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
MARYANNE E. PATRICK
Maryanne E. Patrick, 64, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in the Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born June 12, 1935, in Export, a daughter of the late Lawrence G. and Anna M. Vargesko Watt. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed by GTE of Delmont, and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Greensburg. She is survived by her husband, Andrew P. Patrick; a son, Jeffrey P. and his wife, Lori Patrick, of Hollsopple; two granddaughters, Brittany Ann Patrick and Bethany Jane Patrick; and a brother, William E. and his wife, Margaret Watt, of Montgomery, Ala. Friends will be received at the BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg, Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Friday at 12:30 p.m., followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 1 p.m. in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Greensburg. Interment will follow in the Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Our Lady of Grace Building Fund, 1001 Mt. Pleasant Road, Greensburg, PA 15601.
RICHARD PAULSON
Richard Paulson, 79, of Ligonier, formerly of Bethel Park, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born July 22, 1920, in Donora, a son of the late Adam and Helen Paulson. He had been a school teacher for 30 years, having taught in the Mt. Lebanon School District. Richard was a member of St. Raymond of the Mountains Catholic Church, Donegal. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps on active duty from Oct. 1, 1943, to Jan. 13, 1946, having attained the rank of captain and had also served in the Reserves from 1946 to 1956. He was a flight leader and instructor having served in the China-Burma-India area with the 4th Combat Cargo Group and the 13th Combat Cargo Squadron. He received the following citations: World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific with three battle stars, Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin Paulson; and a sister, Alfreda Hokha. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Irene; two daughters , Cheryl and her husband, Ronald Robertson, of Ligonier, and Marianne and her husband, David Keck, of Erie; seven grandchildren, Nicki and Jessica Robertson, Tara, Dave, Michael, Ashley and Chrissy Keck; and a sister, Irene Schaefer of Pittsburgh. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the L. BOYD SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC., Church Street, Donegal. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Raymond of the Mountains Catholic Church, Donegal, with the Rev. John Harrold as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Raymond Cemetery. Jamie Snyder Brown, funeral director.
JOHN J. PETRINI
John J. "Apey" Petrini, 84, of Trafford, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born June 13, 1915, in Trafford, a son of the late Louis and Antoinette Ferrero Petrini. He was a member of St. Regis Church, Trafford; the Sub-Alpine, Turtle Creek and was inducted into the East Borough Chapter of the PA Sports Hall of Fame. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Westinghouse, East Pittsburgh, as a cement mason. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers , Lawrence, Robert and Louis Petrini; three sisters , Mary Lawrence, Rose Petrella and Elizabeth DeAngellis; and a granddaughter, Anna Marie Richardson. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mildred Bugajski Petrini; two daughters , Rosemarie Stewart of Indianapolis, Ind., and Carol Anne "Cookie" Richardson of Trafford. Also survived by three grandchildren, Jack and Doug Stewart and Russell Richardson; and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the DAVID A. RITTER FUNERAL HOME, 220 Edgewood Ave., Trafford. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Regis Church with Father James D. Tringhese as celebrant. Entombment will follow in Twin Valley Mausoleum, Delmont.
HARRY A. READSHAW JR.
Harry A. Readshaw Jr., second-generation funeral director, 84, of Carrick, on Monday, April 3, 2000. Beloved husband of Ellen Joanne Webb Readshaw. Father of Blanche Woodruff of Southern Pines, N.C., Harry A. Readshaw III and Scott L. Readshaw, both of Pittsburgh. Stepfather of Jo Ellen Boyd of Virginia and Karen Hoover of Library. Nine grandchildren. Three great-grandchildren. Brother of the late Ernest J. Readshaw and the late Elizabeth "Betty" Hall. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the family-owned and -operated READSHAW FUNERAL HOME, 1503 Brownsville Road, Carrick. Funeral service in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1628 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15210, Friday at 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Family gratefully requests memorials to the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, where Mr. Readshaw served on the church council for over 40 years. Former president of Birmingham AARP and member of White hall Lodge F&AM, Scottish Rite, PFDA, ACFDA, volunteer at UPMC South Side Hospital and over the years many community organizations.
LOUISE M. ROBBINS
Louise M. Robbins, 84, of Latrobe, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, at the Loyalhanna Care Center, Derry Township. She was born Nov. 29, 1915, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Evan and Louise Gillson Moberg. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Latrobe. She had been an employee of the former Troutman's department store, Latrobe. Also she was a member of Latrobe Junior Women's Club, Latrobe Civic Club, and had been an avid bridge player with a close group of friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a grandson, Michael Rafferty; and a sister, Ruth Gressing. Survived by her husband, Cassius R. Robbins; a son, Bruce E. Robbins and his wife, Kathleen, of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Bonnie L. Rafferty and her husband, Daniel F., of Latrobe; a brother, Dr. John Moberg of Marietta, Ohio; three sisters , Jean Frost of Indianapolis, Ind., Margaret McFeaters of Latrobe, and Carol Moberg of Pittsburgh; also survived by four grandchildren, Dan Rafferty and his wife, Shari, Lt. Tim Rafferty and his wife, Alicia, Paige Gross and her husband, Christopher, and Shanna Robbins; and two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Trent. There were no public visitations. Private services were held Tuesday in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Western Pennsylvania Chapter, 1011 Old Salem Road, Suite 108, Greensburg, PA 15601.
FRANK S. SOROSKY
Frank S. Sorosky, 72, of Moon Township, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2000, at Atrium I, Robinson Township. Beloved husband of Florence. Beloved Father of Edith "Penny" Jurchak and her husband, John, of Thurmont, Md., Frank D. Sorosky and his wife, Georgette, of Moon Township and David Sorosky of New Stanton. Also eight grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Brother of Anthony Sorosky, Sophie Rutkowski and Ann Pisony. Interment private. A memorial service will be held in St. Stephen Episcopal Church, 405 Frederick Ave., Sewickley, PA 15143, Friday, April 7, at 2 p.m. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to People Helpers/Juarez Ministry, c/o St. Stephen Church. Arrangements entrusted to STOVER FUNERAL HOME INC., McKees Rocks.
WILLIAM TOROK
William Torok, 76, of Harrison City, peacefully at home on Monday, April 3, 2000. Beloved husband of Sophie (Kucic) Torok. Loving Father of Mary Ann Grillo of Volcano, Calif., and William Torok of Grapeville. Grandfather of Amy Jo Torok, and Sarah Rose, Caitlin and Dominic Grillo. Brother of Charles Torok, and the late Joseph Torok and Mary Prosser. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JOHN L. QUINLAN FUNERAL HOME, 11th and Airbrake avenues, Turtle Creek. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Regis Church, Trafford.
ALEXANDER DRAHUSZ
Alexander "Al" Drahusz, 82, of Wilmerding, on Monday, April 3, 2000. He was a son of the late Mike and Anne (Lesek) Drahusz. Beloved husband of 53 years of Anne (Urick) Drahusz. Stepfather of Robert J. "Bob" (Annice) DePhillips. Grandfather of Dean and Michael (Kandy) DePhillips. Great-grandfather of Caroline DePhillips. Brother of John and William "Bill" Drahusz, Mary Trammell, Margaret Zidanic, Helen Petrosky and Joanne Kopko, and the late Peter Drahusz and Catherine Bilinsky. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends were received at the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, Tuesday and will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Parastas service in the funeral home Wednesday at 7 p.m. Divine Liturgy in SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Thursday at 10 a.m.
ANNEMARY FOLEY
Annemary Foley, of Murrysville, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, in the Woodhaven Care Center, Monroeville. She was born in Forest Hills, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Murtaugh Foley. She was a retired executive secretary for Westinghouse Electric, Pittsburgh. She was a member of the mother of Sorrows Church, Murrysville, and a past member of the Murrysville Women's Club. She was preceded in death by a sister, Helene M. Foley in 1986. She is survived by a sister, Mary Louise Foley of Murrysville. Visitation Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JOHN T. HART FUNERAL HOME, Murrysville. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in the mother or Sorrows Church with Father Daniel Mahoney as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Good Shepherd Cemetery, Monroeville. If desired, memorials may be made to the mother of Sorrows Church.
EVELYN (BANK) FYOCK
Evelyn (Bank) Fyock, 80, of Monroeville, formerly of Pitcairn, on Sunday, April 2, 2000. Beloved mother of Carole Thomas of Monroeville; dear sister of Edwald Bank, Theodore Bank, Eleanor Salamone, and the late Edwin, Earl, Ernest, Edgar, and Eugene Bank, Erna Stucco, Edna LaFace, and Elizabeth Jenkins. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME INC., 318 Wall Ave., Pitcairn, where services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.
OLLIE MAY GARLAND
Ollie May Garland, 89, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Greensburg, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, at her residence. She was born April 12, 1910, in Hempfield Township, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Jane Garris Klingensmith. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Greensburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Nappy" Garland, in 1985. Surviving are a daughter, Emma Jane Garland of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. There will be no public viewing. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Westmoreland County Memorial Park with the Rev. E. Allen Scanlon officiating. The KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME INC., Greensburg, is in charge of arrangements.
JAMES J. HACKETT III
James J. Hackett III, 32, of South Park, on Sunday, April 2, 2000. Son of James J. Jr. and Cheryl A. (Kehrer) Hackett. Brother of Terry J. Hackett. Grandson of Georgia H. Hackett. Nephew of Terry Davis, George and Kathy Kehrer, Georgia Hackett and Barbara and David Eaton. Cousin of George, Kevin, Davey and Niki, Mike, Danny and Luke. Visitation was Tuesday and will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Nativity Catholic Church, South Park.
BERNARD KISTNER
Bernard "Bob" Kistner, 63, of Greensburg RD11, died Monday, April 3, 2000, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born May 11, 1936, in Johnstown. Surviving are his wife, Thelma Swindell Kistner; his brothers -in-law and sisters -in-law, Terry and Ruthie Swindell of Greensburg RD11, Larry and Zani Swindell of Arizona, Sandra Menchio of Greensburg, Caroline and Wilbert Chambers of Armbrust, Patricia Bizich of Hunker, Catherine and Jeff Weis of Greensburg and Kenneth Booth of Greensburg; his mother -in-law, Catherine Clark of Greensburg; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME INC., 524 N. Main St., Greensburg, Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Clark Kerr officiating. Interment will follow in Central Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
SANDRA E. ROBINSON
Sandra E. Robinson, 44, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, at her residence. She was born Feb. 9, 1956, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late Edward Blaine Sr. and Dolores Evelyn Walker King. She was a member of the Reunion Presbyterian Church, Mt. Pleasant. Sandra was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant Area High School, Class of 1974 and attended West Chester State University. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Edward B. King in 1998; and her grandparents, Oliver and Hallie King and Nathaniel and Evelyn Walker Davis. She is survived by her husband, James K. Robinson; a daughter, Kendra E. Galley and husband, Dwight, of Jeannette; a step-daughter, Jamie Robinson of Greensburg; two sisters , Sylvia King of West Chester and Cheryl L. Taylor and husband, Kevin, of North Liberty, Iowa; five nieces, Shauna, Tiffany, Tamara, Sabrina, and Aubrey; two nephews, William and Kevin; her mother -in-law, Frances Robinson of Greensburg; two brothers -in-law, John Edward Robinson and wife, Mary, of Herndon, Va., and Timothy Robinson of Greensburg; three sisters -in-law, Diane King of Geigertown, Beverly Guest and husband, Robert, of Plainfield, N.J., and Katherine Franklin of Silver Spring, Md.; two uncles, two aunts, and numerous cousins. Friends will be received in the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL HOME INC., Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. F. Neil Galley and the Rev. Jarome Littlejohn co-officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the King-Robinson Family Trust.
