Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
MARY O. MARIANI
Mary O. Mariani, 82, of Jeannette, died Wednesday, April 5, 2000, at her home. She was born Oct. 23, 1917, in Madison, a daughter of the late Anthony and Dominica Quilico Arbore. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Jeannette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orlando Mariani, in 1982; and a sister, Renata Bolkovac. Surviving are a son, Roger L. Mariani at home; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the JOHN V. GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 228 N. Second St., Jeannette. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hempfield Township.
ELIZABETH H. McKINSTRY
Elizabeth H. McKinstry, 99, formerly of Kiski Township, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in the Armstrong County Health Center in Kittanning. Born in Leechburg, May 3, 1900, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Keziah Horne Shepler. She lived in Kiski Township for most of her life. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church and Order of the Eastern Star, both in Apollo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, W. Earl McKinstry Sr.; a sister, Louise Hill; and two brothers , Harold and Byron Shepler. She is survived by two sons , Lewis McKinstry of Port Richey, Fla., and William Earl McKinstry of Murrysville; a sister, Josephine Shoop of Washington Township; a brother, Howard Shepler of Leechburg; four grandsons; and five great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the CURRAN-SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME INC., 100 Owens View Drive, Apollo, where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Charles Horn officiating. Interment in Riverview Cemetery, Apollo. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church, Apollo.
RENA McNULTY
Rena McNulty, of Pittsburgh, beloved wife of Michael F. McNulty, on Monday, April 3, 2000. She is survived by her husband; three daughters ; and four grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lyme Disease Foundation. Arrangements by JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC.
IDA LEE MICKENS
Ida Lee Mickens, of Pittsburgh, quietly on Tuesday, April 4, 2000. Beloved mother of Shirley Bradley of Wilkinsburg, Leatha Anderson, Reatha Levitt and Mary Mickens, all of Pittsburgh, Gloria Besley of Sarasota, Fla., Barbara Mason of Wilkinsburg, Alvin Mickens of Augusta, Ga., and Kenneth Mickens of Pittsburgh. Also survived by four sons -in-law; two daughters -in-law; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and a host of great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the WHITE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF POINT BREEZE, 7204 Thomas Blvd. at North Homewood Avenue. Funeral ceremony Saturday 1 p.m. at Bible Center Church of God in Christ. Interment Allegheny Cemetery.
HELEN V. RUSSO
Helen V. Russo, 83, of Perryopolis, died Wednesday, April 5, 2000, at 3:20 p.m., in Laurel Ridge Center, Uniontown. She was born March 9, 1917, in Perryopolis, a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Hlapala Farkas. Helen was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Altar Society, former president of the Rosary Society, St. John's Memorial Choir, Perryopolis Heritage Society, sons of Italy, and Perryopolis Senior Citizens, all of Perryopolis. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Francis X. Russo; four daughters , Mrs. Richard (Mary) Petrocci of Waldorf, Md., Ms. Frances Musar of Upper St. Clair, Mrs. Joseph (Janet) Gozdick of Derry and Mrs. Ray (Janice) Zebley of Dawson; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Anna Cavanagh of Red Bank, N.J.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and six sisters . Friends will be received in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC., 106 E. Independence St., Perryopolis, Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a prayer service will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Perryopolis, with the Rev. Father John T. Euker as celebrant. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Perryopolis. A wake service will be held Friday at 8 p.m.
EMERSON ELLSWORTH SANDERS
Emerson Ellsworth Sanders, 88, of Jeannette, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in the Monsour Medical Center, Jeannette. He was born Jan. 10, 1912, in Jeannette, a son of the late Charles and Teasdale Black Sanders. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Jeannette, and the Jeannette American Legion Post #344. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers , Robert, Donald and Charles Sanders; and two sisters , Ethel Sanders and Betty Long. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth Magrel Sanders; a son, Gary Sanders of Jeannette; a daughter, Ruth Bush and her husband, Verle, of Penn; two grandchildren; a brother, James Sanders of Greensburg; a sister, Jessie Darr of Florida; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 N. First St., Jeannette, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Friday at noon in the funeral home with the Rev. David D. Hunte officiating. Entombment with military rites will follow in the Twin Valley Memorial Park Mausoleum.
JOHN F. SAKOS
John F. "Buck" Sakos, 82, of Jeannette, died Wednesday, April 5, 2000, in Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Township. He was born June 24, 1917, in Calumet, a son of the late Andrew and Anna Barabas Sakos. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a truck driver for Teamsters Local 30. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, Jeannette, and its Holy Name Society. John was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of the F.O.E. #844, Arlington Sportsmen's Club and the Jeannette American Legion Post #344. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Joan Pontorolo Sakos; a brother, Joseph Sakos; and a sister, Catherine Haubrich. He is survived by his brother, Andrew Szakos and his wife, Emma, of Jeannette; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 N. First St., Jeannette, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Church, Jeannette. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hempfield Township. The Holy Name Society will meet in the funeral home Friday at 8:30 p.m. to pray the rosary.
ROSALIE G. (CULLETON) SCHUESSLER
Rosalie G. (Culleton) Schuessler, 81, of Uniontown, died Wednesday, April 5, 2000, in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born Nov. 27, 1918, in Phillips, Pa., a daughter of the late William J. Sr. and Zula Mary (McDowell) Culleton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry R. Schuessler, on Sept. 28, 1992; an infant son; and the following brothers and sisters : Paul Bernard Culleton, Rose Mary Culleton, William J. Culleton Jr., Frances Callahan, Margaret Race and Charles Culleton. Rosalie was a beloved mother and grandmother, a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, and was previously employed by Top Value Stamps Redemption Center of Uniontown. She is survived by four children, Harry R. Schuessler Jr. of Uniontown, Thomas R. Schuessler of Fairfax, Va., Richard Schuessler of Youngwood and Deborah Cappranica and husband, Sam, of Evans Manor, Pa.; six grandchildren, Staci, Michelle, Mark, Kaitlen, Erin and Ashley; and a sister, Mary Z. Kyle of Tower Hill #2, Pa. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and her Jack Russell terrier, Sparky. Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOMES INC., 139 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A prayer service will be held in the funeral home Saturday at a time to announced. Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church with the Rev. Father William J. Kiel as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Parish wake service Friday.
IRENE BURKE SCOTT
Irene Burke Scott, 84, of Vero Beach, Fla., formerly of Greensburg RD7, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, at Palm Garden Nursing Home, Florida. She was born April 20, 1915, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late Henry A. and Helen M. Hamerski Burke. She was a former member of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg, a member of St. Helen Church, Vero Beach, Fla., the N.A.V.P., AARP, and Senior Citizens of Vero Beach, Fla. She had been employed for many years as an interior decorator for Troutman's department store in Greensburg. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James T. Scott; two brothers , Julius and Lewis Burke; and five sisters , Lorraine Knock Hadden, Virginia Hoffman, Frances Sullivan, Helen Ryan, and Gertrude Yandora. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 2 p.m. in Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Unity Township.
MIKE A. SMAYDA
Mike A. Smayda, 70, of Herminie, died Wednesday, April 5, 2000, at the Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Sept. 22, 1929, in Hutchinson, a son of the late John and Anna (Gretz) Smayda. Mike was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II. Prior to his retirement, Mike was employed by Westinghouse, Waltz Mill, as a security officer with over 30 years of service. He also drove the "Bake Truck" on deliveries for many years with the former Oven King Bakery in Herminie. His memberships included the Herminie United Methodist Church, Madison Golden Agers, and was a life member of the Herminie VFW Post #8427. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters , Elizabeth Mismas and Anna Lisbon. Mike is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jacqueline (Kiehl) Smayda; two sons , Michael of Pittsburgh and James Smayda of Herminie; a daughter, Ms. Alice Barnett of McKeesport; two grandchildren, Raymond Barnett III and Erin Barnett; two brothers , Joseph of California and John Smayda of Las Vegas, Nev.; a sister, Mary Lux of West Newton; and number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JOSEPH W. NICKELS FUNERAL HOME INC., Herminie, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Chuck F. Hildbold Jr. officiating. Interment with full military honors accorded by the Greensburg VFW Post #33 Honor Guard will follow in the Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon. The Madison Golden Agers will meet for services Friday at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home. The Herminie VFW Post #8427 will meet for services Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
KENNETH R. STEVENS
Kenneth R. Stevens, 77, of Wilkins Township, formerly of Yukon, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born Dec. 24, 1922, a son of the late Quint Stevens and Zerma Stanard Stevens. He was the husband of the late Ida Mae Adams Stevens. Veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Father of Kevin Gully, Theodore, Terry, Timothy, Robert, Frank D. and Quint L. Stevens, Kimberly M. Wilson, with whom he resided, and Stephanie Stevens-Murtaza; a brother, Jack Bostick; and a sister, Helen Harper. Also survived by eight grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at ALDRICH FUNERAL HOMES, 431 E. Ninth Ave., Munhall, (412) 461-3400. Visitation will continue Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the First Antioch Baptist Church, 726 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, where service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment St. Clair Cemetery, Greensburg.
SOLOMON A. SUTOR
Solomon A. Sutor, 82, of Hunker, died Wednesday, April 5, 2000, at Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born in Scottdale, Jan. 30, 1918, a son of the late Ralph H. and Grace V. Enberg Sutor. He was raised in Alverton. He retired as an engineer from Conrail. He was a member of the Retired Trainmen and Engine Men Social Club. He was an active member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church of Hunker and former council member of the church. Also he was a charter life member of the Hunker Fire Department, and a member of the Hunker Lions Club and Hunker Civic's Association. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor R. Pfoutz Sutor; a daughter, Nancy Sutor Accipiter of Upper Marlboro, Md.; three sons , Barry D. Sutor and wife, Cathy, and R. Scott Sutor and wife, Marjorie, both of Hunker, and Douglas Sutor of Woodbridge, Va.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Sutor and wife, Dorothy, of Jeannette; and a sister, Mrs. Walter (Grace Marjorie) Cornelius of Tecumseh, Mich. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Curtis A. Accipiter. Friends will be received at the C. RICHARD McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Youngwood, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church of Hunker with the Rev. Hans O. Andrae officiating. Friends and family are to meet at the funeral home prior to services. Interment will follow in Scottdale Cemetery.
DONNA MARIE BUZZA
Donna Marie Buzza, 74, of Upper St. Clair, formerly of Bethel Park, on Monday, April 3, 2000. mother of Jeffrey Buzza of Pittsburgh and Richard Porter Buzza of the Florida Keys. Sister of Leanna Barclay, Gail Pfeiffer and Elvira Bost. Daughter of the late Thomas R. and Blanche (Swartz) Porter. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to World Vision International, 79 N. Industrial Park, Sewickley, PA 15143.
