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IRMA BARONICK
Arrangements are under the direction of Lee and Martin Funeral Home. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition.
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HAROLD DOUGLAS BURCH
Corrected information was received for the obituary of Harold Douglas Burch, published Tuesday. He was the son of the late Maude Williams Burch; a surviving son, Harold Burch II, was misidentified; and omitted was a surviving daughter, Patricia (Patty) Watson. A deceased son, Jeffrey L. Watson, and a deceased sister, Joann Howard, were misidentfied.
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MONICA S. STURGES CUNNINGHAM
Member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Monica S. Sturges Cunningham, 51, of Finleyville, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008.
She was born August 13, 1956.
Mrs. Cunningham was devoted to her family and friends.
She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Ladies Guild and parish council and active in parish activities. She also served on the St. Joan of Arc School board and was an active volunteer. Her gentle, good nature and loving spirit will be missed by all.
She was the beloved wife of Randy Cunningham; a loving mother of Erica, Mitchell and Miranda Cunningham; a devoted daughter of Gloria Sturges and the late Marcus R. Sturges; a most loved sister of Vickie Schneberger (Mike), Marcia McCreary (Gregg) and Mark and Aaron Sturges; and aunt of Patrick McCreary and Nathan, Mariah, Garrett and Samantha Sturges.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in David J. Henney Funeral Home, 6364 Library Road (Route 88), Library. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, February 8, in Finley Hall, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Finleyville. Interment will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township. In lieu of flowers, their grandmother, Gloria Sturges, 3971 Finleyville Elrama Road, Finleyville, PA 15332, has established a tuition fund for Erica, Mitchell and Miranda.
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ROBERT J. CUSHMAN
Mayview State retiree was St. Patrick Parish member
Robert J. Cushman, 75, of Houston, died Monday, February 4, 2008, in Breese Personal Care Home, Claysville.
Mr. Cushman was born May 29, 1932, in Canonsburg, a son of Andrew and Helen T. Goldbach Cushman.
He attended Chartiers High School and was a member of St. Patrick Parish.
Mr. Cushman had worked as an aide in Mayview State Hospital, retiring after 35 years.
He is survived by two brothers, Edward Cushman of Canonsburg and William (Barbara) Cushman of North Carolina; two sisters, Dorothy E. Kemis of Muse and Anna Kelvington of Meadow Lands; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two sisters, Kay Confort and Helen L. Gallo, and a brother, James Hartman.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, in McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 8, in St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg. Entombment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township.
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SAMUEL EVANS
Washington Hospital employee
Samuel Evans, 80, of Washington, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008, in Washington County Health Center, Chartiers Township.
He was born May 24, 1927, in Washington, a son of Cedar and Catherine Cole Evans.
Mr. Evans worked in the dietary department in Washington Hospital.
He once played dartball for the Slovak Club.
Mr. Evans was Greek Orthodox.
On November 26, 1961, he married Ruth Emily Johnson, who died February 21, 1989.
Surviving are a son, Robert Evans; a sister, Rita Jenkins of Washington; a grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two sons, Joseph Evans and Samuel Evans Jr.; six brothers, William R., Michael, Richard, who was killed in action during World War II, Charles, Harry and Fred Evans; and three sisters, Lillian Cecil, Nettie Charnesky and Anna Carrow.
There will be no public visitation or services. Arrangements are being handled by William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., Washington.
Additional information and a guest book are online at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
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RALPH H. FRANK
Corrected information was received for the obituary of Ralph H. Frank, published Tuesday. The Rev. Jay Losher will officiate at services.
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CHRISTOPHER A. GOFF
Resident of Bobtown
Christopher A. Goff, 32, of Bobtown, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 2, 2008, in Garards Fort.
He was born July 20, 1975, in Waynesburg, a son of Betty Morris of Bobtown and Roy R. Goff Sr.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by six brothers and sisters and their spouses, Ronald and Loretta Morris, Jamie Morris and Amber, Ernest Morris and Roy R. Goff Jr. and Lisa, all of Bobtown, Pam Goff and Jimmy of Greensboro and Rosa Goff and David of Morgantown, W.Va., and a number of loving nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11:30 a.m., the hour of services, Thursday, February 7, in Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, with Pastor Gale Cobb officiating. Private interment will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Uniontown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the family at 501 Morgantown Street, Point Marion, PA 15474.
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MARY M. GREGORY
Beloved mother and grandmother
Mary M. Gregory, 94, of Cecil, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008, in Canonsburg General Hospital.
She was born January 19, 1914, in Pottstown, a daughter of Alex and Mary Inhoff Tomor.
Mrs. Gregory had worked as a nurse's aide in Canonsburg General Hospital for more than 20 years.
She was a member of St. Patrick Parish, Canonsburg.
Her husband, Harry J. Gregory, died April 23, 1988.
Mrs. Gregory was a beloved mother and grandmother.
Surviving are a son, Richard (Joyce) Gregory of Canonsburg; a daughter, Carol (Darryl) Teyssier of Cecil; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, Harry Gregory; a brother, James Tomor; and a sister, Anne Hordies.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 7, in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Canonsburg. Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township.
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JOHN THOMAS HOLLOWOOD SR.
Scoutmaster was member of Harvey Grange 144
John Thomas (Tom) Hollowood Sr., 79, of Waynesburg, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008.
He was born Tuesday, December 11, 1928, in California, a son of Edward Elijah Hollowood and Sarah E. Quick Hollowood.
He was a member of Harvey Grange 144 of Greene County, Waynesburg Lions Club and Elks Lodge 776 in Washington.
Mr. Hollowood was also a previous scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 410 of California.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Betty J. Waychoff Hollowood; three children and five stepchildren, Tom Hollowood Jr. and wife Jenny of Eighty Four, Mark Hollowood and wife Sue of California, Kurt Hollowood of Sebastian, Fla., Eydie Baker and husband Dave of Waynesburg, Deb Ostrich and husband Ray of Jefferson, Linda Keller and husband Rick of Waynesburg, Boyd Waychoff and wife Martha of Schwenksville and Jayme Bedilion and husband Les of Waynesburg.
Also surviving are the mother of his three sons, Mary Letrick Hollowood; three grandchildren, Heath Hollowood and wife Alyson, Lindsay Hull and husband David and Mike Hollowood and special friend Tiffany Miske; 11 stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, Edwin Hollowood of Waynesburg.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are two sisters, Sylvia "Honey" Campbell and Dorothy Underwood.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and until 11 a.m., the time of services, Friday, February 8, in Mariscotti Funeral Home Inc., Anthony N. Mariscotti, supervisor, 323 Fourth Street, California, with the Rev. Jerrad Peterman and Rev. Emeritus David Lindburg officiating.
Interment will follow in Bridgeport Cemetery, Brownsville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to California Volunteer Fire Department, Post Office Box 578, California, PA 15419, or Hospice of Washington Hospital, 10 Leet Street, Washington, PA 15301.
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PAUL P. JAKUBEK
WWII veteran, lifelong Canonsburg area resident
Paul P. Jakubek, 83, of Canonsburg, died unexpectedly at 12:45 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2008, in his home.
He was born June 10, 1924, in Strabane, a son of John and Ann Kucharik Jakubek.
Mr. Jakubek lived his entire life in the Canonsburg area.
A Canonsburg High School graduate, Mr. Jakubek was a member St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church.
During World War II, he was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division, having served in the South Pacific.
Mr. Jakubek worked at Fort Pitt Bridge Works in Canonsburg until it closed.
He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Slovak Club in Canonsburg and Bears Club in Meadow Lands.
Surviving are eight nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a sister, Ann A. Smith, and brothers Andrew, John, Frank, Steve and Albert Jakubek.
Friends will be received from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday, February 7, in Salandra Funeral Service Inc., 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, Joseph P. Salandra, supervisor/owner, followed at noon by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery.
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STELLA MAHRAMAS KUSTURISS
Stella "Angel" Mahramas Kusturiss, 77, wife of attorney Michael E. Kusturiss of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008, in UPMC-Montefiore hospital, Pittsburgh.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and noon to 9 p.m. Friday in All Saint's Greek Orthodox Church, 601 West McMurray Road, North Strabane Township.
A complete obituary will appear in a later edition. Arrangements are entrusted to Sollon Funeral Home Ltd., Canonsburg.
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FRANCES LOUTSION
Homemaker, business owner active in her church
Frances Loutsion, 77, of Canonsburg, died unexpectedly Monday, February 4, 2008, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
She was born June 26, 1930, in Canonsburg, a daughter of Miltiades and Artemis Pangadakis Mantalis.
She was a longstanding member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, where she was a member of Philoptohos Society and Daughters of Penelope. She was also the choir director for many years.
On October 17, 1948, she married Steve Loutsion.
For many years, she and her husband owned and operated Steve's Superette in Canonsburg. After their retirement, they continued helping in the family's catering business, Loutsion Catering. Mrs. Loutsion was a wonderful cook and homemaker. She cherished her family and friends and will always be remembered for her faith. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Surviving are her husband, Steve Loutsion; a son, Robert Loutsion (Tina) of McMurray; a daughter, Dian Geyer (Lee) of Hickory; two brothers, George Mantalis and Gus Mantalis, both of Canonsburg; two sisters, Mary Karavolis of Canonsburg and Ann Koutavis of Jacksonville, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Ryan Loutsion and Noelle (Aaron) Gatten.
Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 601 West McMurray Road, North Strabane Township, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 7, with Father George Livanos officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg. Trisagion services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the church.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sollon Funeral Home Ltd., 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, J. David Sollon, supervisor. Visit www.sollon.com for additional information and to leave condolences.
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SALLY SUE MACKEY
Corrected information was received for the obituary of Sally Sue Mackey, published Tuesday.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m., the time of memorial services, Sunday, February 17, in Lesako Funeral Home Inc., Carmichaels, 724-966-5100, with Pastor Gary Whipkey officiating.
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HELEN AGNES MICHLIK
Formerly of Rices Landing
Helen Agnes Michlik, 93, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, formerly of Good Samaritan Society Village of Idaho Falls, died Friday, February 1, 2008.
She was born August 2, 1914, in Herrick, Ohio, a daughter of Joe and Mary Stanko Melchioris.
She spent her early years in Adena, Ohio, having graduated from Adena High School in 1933.
After graduating, she attended St. John School of Nursing in St. Louis, Mo., graduating in 1936 with a registered nursing degree.
On October 16, 1937, in St. Casimer Church, Adena, she married Michael Michlik, who died September 4, 1966.
Mrs. Michlik worked for St. John Hospital for a short time but spent most of her adult life in Rices Landing, where she was a homemaker and later worked at Crucible Elementary School.
For a few years, she lived in Upper Marlboro, Md., before moving to State College and then to Idaho Falls, with her son and daughter-in-law.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Crucible and, after moving to Idaho Falls, attended Alliance Covenant Church with her family.
Mrs. Michlik loved sewing, crocheting, baking, gardening and reading.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother with a sweet smile and gentle spirit. She devoted herself to her family and friends.
Surviving are two sons, Michael M. (Carolyn Sue) Michlik of Idaho Falls and Charles W. (Susan) Michlik of Magnolia, Texas; a brother, John Melchioris of Cadiz, Ohio; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Deceased, in addition to her parents and husband, are a son, Rudy Michlik, and eight brothers and sisters.
Friends will be received from 9:30 until 11 a.m., the time of services, Saturday, February 9, in Paul Lesako Funeral Home, Paul M. Lesako, funeral director/supervisor, 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, with the Rev. John Bauer officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg.
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JAMES R. MILLIKEN
Accomplished auto mechanic enjoyed traveling
James R. Milliken, 63, of Dilliner (Taylortown), died unexpectedly at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2008, in the emergency room of West Virginia University Hospitals Inc. (Ruby Memorial Hospital), Morgantown, W.Va.
He was born December 16, 1944, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Lorraine Patsy and Delsie Pearl Swisher Milliken, and had resided in the Waynesburg and Carmichaels areas prior to moving to Taylortown.
Mr. Milliken was a former member and deacon of First Christian Church in Waynesburg.
He was a former employee of Bell's Wholesale and Mt. Morris Tire. Prior to this, he was employed as a mechanic at the former Beabout Sunoco for more than 20 years before being injured in a propane explosion in his home, forcing his retirement in 1986.
Mr. Milliken was well known in the area as an accomplished auto mechanic who enjoyed traveling and fishing.
He was formerly married to Nancy Bird Moore of Carmichaels.
Surviving are two sons, Michael, husband of Joy Milliken of Mather, and Russell L. Milliken and his fiancée, Castil McMasters of Clarksville; a daughter, Carol Tuggle of Carmichaels; a brother, John, husband of Marsha Milliken of Waynesburg; two sisters, Alma Scott of Washington and Patricia Dasofy of Canonsburg; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He also leaves his companion of the past three years, Mary Jane Fox Phillips, and her sons, Robert and Guy Phillips, all of Taylortown.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are a brother, Dale Milliken; a sister, Janice Lattingly; and a great-grandson, Colton Pierson.
Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the time of services and committal, Friday, February 8, in Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville, with his brother, Pastor John Milliken, officiating. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Friends and family may view the obituary and send condolences and flowers at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.
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JOSEPHINE Z. POPECK
Enjoyed crocheting, Pirates baseball and bingo
Josephine Z. Popeck, 92, of Washington, died Monday, February 4, 2008, in Humbert Lane Personal Care Home, South Strabane Township.
She was born February 25, 1915, in Wyano, a daughter of John and Honoratta Osika Zastawniak.
Mrs. Popeck was a homemaker and member of St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church. At one time, she worked the meat counter in Peppino's on Wylie Avenue.
She enjoyed crocheting, Pirates baseball, bingo and spending time with her grandchildren.
In 1934, she married Charles Popeck, who died December 20, 1948.
Surviving are a son, Edward Charles (Jane D.) Popeck of Washington; a stepdaughter, Charlotte Haught of Washington; a brother, Alphonse Zastawniak of Greensburg; four grandchildren, Edward R. (Amy) Popeck, John C. Popeck, Robert D. (Margaret) Popeck and Richard D. (Fran) Popeck; two great-grandchildren, Allyson and Erin Popeck; three stepgrandchildren, Gilbert Haught, Rhonda Leech and Sharon McQuay; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Marissa Leech, Adam Leech and Matthew Haught; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Deceased are three sisters, Helen Wojtaszek, Rose Zastawniak and Catherine Popeck.
Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 7, in St. Hilary Church, with Father Thomas D. O'Neil officiating. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Washington.
Additional information and guest book are online at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
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MICHAEL C. SCHMADER
Delmont man loved the outdoors
Michael C. Schmader, 56, of Delmont, died Sunday, February 3, 2008, in his home.
He was born January 5, 1952, in Warren, a son of Lorena Lord Schmader of Warren and the late Wayne Schmader.
Mr. Schmader was employed as an electrician by AMI Doduco Inc., Export. He loved motorcycles and anything that involved the outdoors. He will be remembered as a person who was always happy and had a smile for everyone.
He will be missed terribly by his family.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his beloved wife of 34 years, Barbara Tuller Schmader; four sons, Tim Schmader and wife Kimee of Jeannette, Brian Schmader of Pittsburgh, Chris Schmader and wife Tina of Export and Daniel Schmader of Camp LeJeune, N.C.; a brother, Wayne Schmader and wife Pam of Warren; and a number of nieces and nephews. He will be missed especially by his grandchildren, Kylee and Conner.
Deceased, in addition to his father, is a sister, Sandy Lucas.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Vaia Funeral Home Inc., 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, 724-468-1177, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 7, with Pastor Steven L. Craft of First Reformed United Church of Christ, Greensburg, officiating.
To send expressions of sympathy online or for grief support or directions, visit www.VaiaFuneralHome.com.
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JOSEPH SPILAK
Enjoyed woodworking and fishing
Joseph Spilak, 85, of Canonsburg, died Monday, February 4, 2008, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born Thursday, February 1, 1923, in Canonsburg, a son of Paul and Philomena Polansky Spilak.
Mr. Spilak was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church.
He was retired, after 34 years of service, from USX Irvin Works, Metallurgical Department. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran serving in the European Theater and received a Bronze Star, Bronze Star Medal, World War II Victory Medal and Army of Occupation (Germany).
Mr. Spilak was self-reliant, enjoyed woodworking and for relaxation fished the lakes, creeks and rivers of Pennsylvania.
He is survived by a son, Joseph Spilak Jr. of West Middletown; a daughter, Peg Spilak of Canonsburg; a brother, Paul A. Spilak of Canonsburg; and nieces and nephews.
Deceased are three sisters, Mary Spilak Kelly, Pauline Spilak McNulty and Helen "Pinkie" Spilak Fisher.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sollon Funeral Home Ltd., 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, J. David Sollon, supervisor, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 8, with the Rev. Rich Jones officiating. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Canonsburg, with full military rites accorded by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 and American Legion Post 902.
Visit www.sollon.com for additional information and to leave condolences.
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MICHAEL T. STOVER SR.
1942-2008
Michael T. (Tom) Stover Sr., 65, of Langeloth, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 5, 2008, in Washington Hospital.
He was born October 11, 1942, in Tyre, a son of the late Michael and Ruth Wells Stover.
Mr. Stover was owner of the former TJ's Cards, News and Gifts in Burgettstown. He also worked security at Fort Cherry Golf Course, McDonald.
His wife, Mary Jane Baker Stover, whom he married June 10, 1961, survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Michael T. Stover Jr. and wife Bonnie of Langeloth, Jeffery L. Stover and wife Rhonda of Langeloth and John A. Stover and wife Amey of Francis Mine, and eight grandchildren, Michael T. Stover III, John Paul Stover, Ashley Stover, Jeffrey L. Stover Jr., Brianna Stover, John A. Stover Jr., Shane Stover and Kelsey Stover.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are brothers Charles Stover and Robert Stover, and a sister, Eleanor Ulrich.
Friends will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Lee and Martin Funeral Home, 73 Highland Avenue, Burgettstown, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 7, with the Rev. Dan Ekas, pastor of Burgettstown Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Florence.
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JAMES STRENNEN
Beloved retired teacher
James Strennen, 76, of Scenery Hill, died Monday, February 4, 2008, in Washington Hospital.
He was born March 20, 1931, in Sunnyside, a son of Stephen and Gladys Beadling Strennen.
Mr. Strennen had lived in the Mon Valley area all his life and made a home with his family in Scenery Hill since 1965.
A dedicated teacher for 33 years in Trinity Area School District, he started as an elementary math and science teacher. Mr. Strennen also taught in the pilot adult basic education program for Trinity for 25 years - a program that aided people in obtaining a general equivalency diploma. His devotion to educating and nurturing students always was observed by the extra care he put into the personal attention he gave everyone.
He was for 39 years the devoted husband to Joanne Greene Strennen, whom he married in 1952 in Winchester, Va. He and the family supported each other when she died of a failed heart transplant at 59. He never remarried and always carried her memory with him.
He was the loving father of six and grandfather of nine, Judith Monosky (husband Keith) of Oak Hill, Va.; Jay Strennen (wife Kathy) of Modena, N.Y.; Jody Strennen (wife Wanda and children Chad and Cory) of Scenery Hill; Joni Strennen (children Richard Pierce, Jennifer Gizoni and Douglas Schwenker) of York; James Strennen (wife Donna and children Matthew and Samantha) of Canonsburg; and Jerry Strennen (wife Lorie and children Abigail and Zachary) of McMurray. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Strennen was a surrogate father to the Robert Ashbaugh family of Belle Vernon.
He leaves behind a family that will cherish his memory forever.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Rhome's Funeral Home, 1209 Grand Boulevard, Monessen.
A faithful member and Sunday school teacher for more than 30 years, he will be remembered at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 9, in his church, Belle Vernon Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor J.E. Mitchell presiding. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to gather at the church for a luncheon following the services.
In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Mr. Strennen's sincere commitment to education, please send donations to The Homeless Children's Education Fund, HCEF, 2100 Smallman Street, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, a registered nonprofit organization that helps homeless children in Allegheny County. United Way HCEF is Contributor's Choice 963315.
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JAMES DAVID TORMA
A celebration of life service for James David Torma, 61, of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Greensboro, who died Thursday, January 10, 2008, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 9, at the Griffin residence, 150 Northwoods Drive, Morgantown, W.Va. 26508. For information, directions and to sign an online guest book, visit www.YoskovichFH.com.
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PATIENCE STUART HAYDEN WINTERBOTTOM
Enjoyed gardening and traveling
Patience Stuart Hayden Winterbottom, 95, died peacefully in her sleep, at home, Sunday, February 3, 2008.
She was born January 25, 1913, in Washington, a daughter of Rupert Hayden and Bess Hazel Stewart. Shortly after, the family moved to Dormont.
Mrs. Winterbottom was a graduate of Carnegie Mellon (when it was still Carnegie Tech) School of Library Science. While a student, she met Kenneth, who was a University of Pittsburgh graduate student at the time. She married Kenneth Marion Winterbottom August 17, 1935. After living in Melborne, Fla., during World War II, they returned to the Pittsburgh area. They were charter members of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair Township.
She loved gardening, even having her own flower garden at her daughter's after she and her husband moved into an apartment. She enjoyed traveling as much as her husband enjoyed the planning, and they traveled to the Caribbean and to Europe several times.
In the late 1950s, she was a volunteer reader at the Residence School for the Blind in Pittsburgh. In the 1960s and early 1970s, she was a substitute public school librarian for Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park, Peters Township, Keystone Oaks and Mt. Lebanon school districts.
She was an avid mall walker at South Hills Village and enjoyed being a people watcher there, enjoying a chocolate chip cookie and coffee before returning home.
She was known as "Pat the Hat," the volunteer visitor in a baseball cap and running shoes during the 1980s and 1990s at Presbyterian SeniorCare in Washington, Baptist Homes in Mt. Lebanon and Manor Care McMurray. She always said doing this was "doing her good deed for the old folks," even though most of the folks she visited were much younger than herself.
Although her name was Patience, she had little of it, except when it came to her granddaughters. She was a dedicated "Granny" and helped keep track of her granddaughters so her daughter Jill could return to school, a generous gift of herself for which her family is very grateful. If she was delighted to be a "Granny," she was ecstatic to become a "Great Granny".
Mrs. Winterbottom is survived by her daughter, Jill Stuart-Winterbottom Moncilovich; granddaughters Marion Lynn Stefansky and Martha Alana Moncilovich; and a great-grandson, Alan Peter Stefansky.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 10, in First Presbyterian Church, College and Wheeling streets, Washington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.
