Longtime resident of Fort
Lauderdale and Washington
Doris M. Andre, 86, formerly of Emporium, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in Washington County Health Center, Chartiers Township.
She was born October 29, 1921, in Emporium, a daughter of Demonte and Nellie Bunce Whiting.
On November 8, 1947, in Hollidaysburg, she married James Andre, who died in 1983.
Originally from Emporium, Mrs. Andre was a longtime resident of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Washington and retired back to Emporium for quite a few years before returning to Washington to be near her children.
She was a 1940 graduate of Emporium High School.
Surviving are a son, Charles R. Andre, and a daughter, Vonda K. Andre, both of Washington; two grandchildren, Tonya Lambrecht of Greer, S.C., and Tambi Caggiano of Cowpen, S.C.; two great-grandchildren; a stepgranddaughter; four stepgreat-grandchildren; a brother, James Whiting of St. Marys; two sisters, Rebecca Little and Mrs. Richard (Beverly) Cool, both of Emporium; and nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her husband, is a son, Richard S. Andre.
Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m., the time of service, Thursday, July 10, in Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium, with the Rev. Gary Atkinson, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Emporium, officiating. Burial will be in Sterling Run Cemetery, Cameron County. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, 1251 Waterfront Place Floor 5, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4209 or go to www.givetochildrens.org.
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Additional information was received for the obituary of MERLIN ASHMORE, published Wednesday.
Military rites will be accorded graveside by Claysville American Legion.
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MARY LOU BEPPLER
30-year Woolworth employee enjoyed gospel music
Mary Lou Beppler, 71, of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in her home.
She was born February 20, 1937, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Clyde F. and Zelma Sherman Beppler.
She lived all of her life in Canonsburg.
She was a 1955 graduate of Canonsburg High School and retired from F.W. Woolworth after 30 years of employment.
She was Protestant.
She enjoyed listening to gospel music, reading and spending time with family.
Surviving are a sister, Kathleen Leadbitter of McDonald; three nephews, Dr. Gilbert (Gina) Leadbitter of Belle Vernon, Kevin (Lisa) Leadbitter of Charleroi and Patrick (Rebecca) Leadbitter of Finleyville; a niece, Sharon Leadbitter of Pittsburgh; two great-nephews, Jacob and Isaiah Leadbitter; and five great-nieces, Jessica, Kaitlin and Gabrielle Leadbitter and Shana and Alexis Ferrante.
Deceased, in addition to her parents, is a brother, Clyde Beppler Jr.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Salandra Funeral Service Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor (724-745-8120), 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, where services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, with the Rev. Linda Mankey officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg.
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EMILY O. BRICE
Monongahela resident
formerly of New York City
Emily O. Brice, 67, of Monongahela, formerly of New York City, N.Y., died Sunday, July 6, 2008, in Canonsburg General Hospital, following a lengthy illness.
She was born December 29, 1940, in Marianna, the fourth of eight daughters of Mary and Arthur E. Brice.
She moved to New York City when she was a young adult and lived there until August 2007.
She was a very intellectual and spiritual woman who often had an abrasive yet truthful honesty and an outgoing personality. She had the most beautiful green eyes imaginable, and they changed colors according to her mood. She was a truthful and rare diamond, above all gems, and a wonderful mother, sister and a joyful person who loved all people.
Surviving are her loving daughters, Joann Felecia Elliott of New York, N.Y., and Stephanie Avis and husband Darren West of Chicago, Ill.; four sisters, Amy Burgess of Pittsburgh, Gladys Booker of Monongahela, Carol Hatcher of Chesapeake Bay, Va., and Karen Faison of Temecula, Calif.; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She also leaves behind a host of friends.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Bethel AME Church, where the Rev. Kay F. Frazier is pastor, 700 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, with Bishop Karl Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora. Arrangements have been gently placed in House of Jackson Memorial Chapel, 1324 Meldon Ave., Donora, Karl Jackson, funeral director (724-379-5420).
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ELIZABETH SAVKO BURICH
Homemaker, member of
St. Thomas RC Church
Elizabeth Savko Burich, 80, of Clarksville, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in her home.
She was born July 1, 1928, in Wendel, W.Va., a daughter of Mike and Rose Kobi Savko.
Mrs. Burich was a homemaker who had lived in the Clarksville area since 1940.
She was a member of St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church of Clarksville.
On May 31, 1947, she married James H. Burich, who died January 10, 1984.
Surviving are four children, James M. Burich and wife Mary of Waynesburg, Frank J. Burich and wife Carol of Rices Landing, Mark A. Burich of Rices Landing and Linda M. Zeglen and husband Michael of Rices Landing; six grandchildren, Tonya Burich, Crystal Adams and husband Rick, Candace Savage and husband Michael, Renee Burich, Stephanie Burich and Mateusz Zeglen; three great-grandchildren, Zachary Savage, Shelby Savage and Kyra Jo Savage; a brother, Nick Savko of Columbus, Ohio; and a sister, Mary Souch of Columbus.
Deceased are four brothers, Mike Savko Jr., Charles Savko, George Savko and Andy Savko.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor, where a blessing service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 14, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas Church, Clarksville, with the Rev. Francis Frazer as celebrant. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.behmfuneralhomes.net.
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WILLIAM A. CRAIG
William A. Craig, 85, of Unionville, Tenn., formerly of Washington, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in a later edition by William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington.
Additional information and guest book are online at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
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HELEN VIRGINIA BENEDICT FERCZAK
Retired Mayview employee
Helen Virginia Benedict Ferczak, 91, of Strabane, formerly of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008.
She was born June 29, 1917, in Hendersonville, a daughter of Charles and Anastasia Sharak Benedict.
She worked for Mayview State Hospital in dietary for many years.
Mrs. Ferczak was a member of St. Michael's Church of Canonsburg.
She was an excellent baker and enjoyed gardening, crocheting and being with her family and friends.
At 18 years of age, she was a U.S. Navy Civil Service shell inspector during World War II.
Surviving are two daughters, Helen Ann (David) Dix of Washington and Carol Ann (Albert) Cook of Strabane; a daughter-in-law, Deborah Ann Ferczak of Canonsburg; a sister, Anne Nockey of California; seven grandchildren, Eric (Patty) Dix of Washington, Victor (Sara) Dix of Canonsburg, Christopher (Melinda) Daughtery of Muse, Amy (Michael) Resavage of Imperial, Deanna Ferczak of Canonsburg, Derek (Ericka) Ferczak of Monroeville and Dena (Greg) Simms of Cecil; three great-grandchildren, Avrey Mae Ferczak, Madden Kai Ferczak and Bryn Dior Tressor; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son, Michael Robert Ferczak; two brothers, Charles and John Benedict; and a sister, Mary Picone.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Salandra Funeral Service Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, where a blessing service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 12, with a divine liturgy at 9:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Byzantine Church, Canonsburg. Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township.
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HOWARD F. JACK
Washington resident
Howard F. Jack, 85, of Washington, formerly of Peters Township, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008.
He was the beloved husband of 51 years to the late Mary Eleanor Cooper Jack; loving father of Kathy (Dave) Dinger of Summerville, Marianne (Chris) Deptola of Crestwood, Ky., and Carol (fiancé Michael) Bryant of Warsaw, Va.; cherished grandfather of Brett (fiancé Joanna), Ryan and Greg Dinger, Drew, Dana and Doug Deptola and Lauren and Holly Bryant; brother of Lois Engle; and brother-in-law of Patricia Jack of Alexandria, Va. and Jean and William Polk of Blue Bell.
Deceased are his parents, Frank and Hazel Jack; and a brother, Homer W. Jack.
Funeral arrangements by Beinhauer Funeral Home (724-941-3211). A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, July 11, in Peters Creek Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Peters Creek Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or to a charity of one's choice.
Please add tributes at www.beinhauer.com.
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JOAN F. KORBECKI KIWALLA
Former St. Michael's
Archangel Church member
Joan F. Korbecki Kiwalla, 89, of Lima, formerly of Vestaburg, died Monday, July 7, 2008, in Fair Acres Geriatric Center, following a lengthy illness.
She was born October 17, 1918, in Tower Hill, a daughter of John and Caroline Michno Korbecki.
Mrs. Kiwalla was a former member of St. Michael's Archangel Roman Catholic Church of Fredericktown and Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Parish of Philadelphia.
Her husband, Joseph William Kiwalla died March 17, 1983.
Surviving are a daughter, Carol A. Burns and husband Roger of Norwood; three grandsons, Matthew Lynch of Upper Darby and Joseph M. Burns and Anthony J. Burns, both of Norwood; three great-granddaughters, Alyssa M. Lynch, Taylor A. Lynch and Jessica L. Lynch, all of Upper Darby; a sister, Dorothy Huey of Brownsville; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Frances M. Kiwalla; a sister, Leona Gruskowski; and two brothers, Edward and Andrew Korbecki.
Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the time of prayer service, Friday, July 11, in Greenlee Funeral Home, 42 Bank Street at Crawford Road, Fredericktown, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, St. Oliver Plunkett Parish, Fredericktown, with the Rev. Paul Grunebach as celebrant. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill. The family suggests contributions be made to St. Johns Hospice for Men, 1221 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Online guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.
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ALICE VICTORIA MITCHELL
Homemaker, member
of Trinity Bible Fellowship
Alice Victoria Mitchell, 79, of Washington, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in Washington Hospital, following a lengthy illness.
She was born November 2, 1928, in Matewan, W.Va., a daughter of Marritt and Lydia Belle Payne Cook.
Mrs. Mitchell was a homemaker and member of Trinity Bible Fellowship.
On December 26, 1942, she married John Mitchell, who died December 29, 2006.
Surviving are a son, Thomas (Nancy) Mitchell; two daughters, Sandra Jean (Joe) Hello and Brenda (Nick) Cecil; two sisters, Eunice Carter and Geneva Wilkinson, both of Washington; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, Leonard Mitchell; three brothers, Auburn, Ernest and Emory Kennedy; and four sisters, Vernie Morris, Norma Jean Kuhn, June Walsh and Alma Plants.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 11, with Pastor Robert Turrill officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.
Additional information and guest book are online at www.nealfuneralhome.com.
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PATRICIA S. WILLIAMS PASTOR
RN, member of St. Benedict the Abbot Church
Patricia S. Williams Pastor, 70, of Peters Township, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008.
She was born September 11, 1937, in East Liverpool, Ohio, a daughter of Ruth Franke Williams and the late George S. Williams.
She was the beloved wife of Frank Pastor; loving mother of Kathee (Joe) Small of Peters Township, Diane Pastor of Des Moines, Iowa, and John (Anne) Pastor of Peters Township; grandmother of Dylan and Ben Small and Jack, Ryan and Andrew Pastor; and sister of George (Lucy) Williams of Concord, N.C., and James (Martha) Williams of Linside, W.Va.
Mrs. Pastor was a member of St. Benedict the Abbot Church and worked as a registered nurse.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road, Peters Township (724-941-3211). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12, in St. Benedict the Abbot Church, Peters Township (everyone to meet at the church). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made for ovarian cancer research at University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, 3471 Fifth Ave., Suite 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.
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HILARY DAWN SINE
Hilary Dawn Sine, 25, of Greensboro, formerly of Carmichaels, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 8, 2008, as the result of an automobile accident in Pine Grove, W.Va.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in a later edition by Yoskovich Funeral Home (724-966-5500), Martin J. Yoskovich, funeral director, 300 South Vine Street (Route 88), Carmichaels.
For additional information and to sign the online guest book, please visit www.YoskovichFH.com.
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HARLIN TACKETT
WWII Army veteran
Harlin Tackett, 86, of Venetia/Finleyville, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 9, 2008.
He was a very special friend and companion of Sally Keller; father of Sam, Connie and David; father figure to Christopher and Lori Keller and their children C.J. and Sara Keller; and brother of Ossi and Gusti.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in John F. Slater Funeral Home Inc. (412-881-4100), 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, where a blessing service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12. If desired, the family suggests contributions to St. Francis of Assisi, 3609 Washington Ave., Finleyville, PA 15332.
Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com.