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EVA JAAP

Eva Jaap, 90, of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in Forbes Hospice, Pittsburgh. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition.

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MARY JANE CHEHOVIN BAILEY ASHBAUGH

Active in women's clubs

Mary Jane Chehovin Bailey Ashbaugh, 92, a resident of Upper Arlington, Ohio, for 38 years, died Monday, July 21, 2008, in Friendship Village of Dublin (Ohio).

She was born August 27, 1915, in Washington, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Krashna Chehovin.

Mrs. Ashbaugh was a member of Norwest Bells Bowling League, Norwester Women's Club since 1952, Thea Court 5 Ladies Oriental Shrine and Salvation Army Unit 7, an associate member of Women's Board of the Pilot Dog Inc., president of Arthritis Foundation Aids, Tri-Village Garden Club and Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary, past president and member of Norwester Women's Bridge Club, and a life member of Lincoln Chapter 112 Order of the Eastern Star, Washington.

Surviving are a stepson, Noel (Louise) Ashbaugh; stepgrandchildren Mark and Kurt Ashbaugh and Donna Bailey; a sister, Wilda (Robert) Morrison; a brother-in-law, Dale Campbell; five nieces; and three nephews.

Deceased, in addition to her parents, are her husbands, Walter Bailey and Raymond Ashbaugh; two brothers, Joseph and Rudolph Chehovin; a sister, Milena Campbell; and a stepson, Charles Bailey.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio. The family also will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of services with the Rev. Philip Brooks officiating, Friday, July 25, in Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio. Interment will follow at 3:30 p.m. in Washington Cemetery. Contributions may be made in her memory to Trinity United Methodist Church or Friendship Village of Dublin Memorial Fund, 6000 Riverside Drive, Dublin, OH 43017. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send online condolences to the family.

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MARCELLA SOPHIE KLEINOTAS

St. Michael Roman Catholic Church member

Marcella Sophie Kleinotas, 92, of Avella, died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in Washington County Health Center, Chartiers Township.

She was born July 17, 1916, in Colinsville, Conn., a daughter of Louis and Catherine Pencek Malinky.

Mrs. Kleinotas was employed by Drug Fair of Alexandria, Va., for 28 years, retiring in 1985. She then returned to Avella, where she was a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church. She was also a member of Women of the Moose Lodge 1262 and AARP.

On January 20, 1946, she married Joseph Kleinotas.

Surviving are two sisters, Casmeria Porfeli of Washington and Blanch Deco of Avella.

Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, are a a sister, Frances Doman; seven brothers, Thomas, Stanley, Walter, Michael, Steve and Alex Malinky and a brother who died in infancy.

Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Jerome A. Stefkovich Funeral Home Inc., 18 Campbell Street, Avella, PA 15312. There will be no visitation on Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 25, in St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, 95 Highland Avenue, Avella, with Father Pierre G. Sodini officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Avella.

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VERNA E. CRAIG

Peters Creek Presbyterian Church member

Verna E. Craig, 85, of Washington, formerly of Venetia, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in Southmont of Presbyterian SeniorCare, Washington.

She was born April 12, 1923, in Rinard Mills, Ohio, a daughter of Wilburt and Reah Luddington Rinard.

Mrs. Craig was a homemaker, family caregiver and a grandmother to many children not from her family. She enjoyed baby-sitting and baking.

She was a member of Peters Creek Presbyterian Church, past president of Peters Township Woman's Club and a member of the former Century Club of Peters Township.

She was married to Charles Denzil Craig, who died June 6, 1986.

Surviving are a son, Darell L. Craig of Wilmington, Del.; two brothers, Paul and Walter Rinard; five grandchildren, Jeffrey Gilmer and Renee M. Gilmer, Michelle L. Cortazzo, Caitlin Jones and Abby Prior; seven great-grandchildren, J.D., Ashley and Nicole Gilmer, Cortney and Kelsey Cortazzo and Natalie and Adam Jones; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are a daughter, Sharleen A. Gilmer, and a sister, Ruth Able.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., the time of services, Thursday, July 24, in Hummell and Barnhill Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington, Thomas W. Hummell, supervisor, Douglas M. Jones, funeral director. Her pastor, the Rev. Rus Howard, will officiate. Burial will follow later in Rinard Mills. Memorial contributions are suggested to Muskingham Valley Baptist Church, c/o Birdie Kroll, treasurer, 10280 State Route 260, Rinard Mills, OH 45767. Condolences may be left at www.hummellandbarnhill.com.

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SARA LEE FALVO

Sara Lee Falvo, 86, of Washington, died Monday, July 21, 2008, in Washington Hospital, following a brief illness.

She was born October 10, 1921, in West Alexander, a daughter of Talmage H. and Clara Lapping Marsh.

Mrs. Falvo attended West Washington United Methodist Church. She was a 1939 graduate of West Alexander High School and attended Penn Commercial.

Mrs. Falvo was employed in the office at O'Brien Steel Construction Co. for many years.

She loved spending time with her family, enjoyed needlework and spending the winters in Florida with her husband, until his death.

On August 5, 1943, she married Louis Falvo, who died May 21, 2002.

Surviving are a son, James L. (Donna) Falvo of Washington; four grandchildren, Lawrence R. (Rob) (Cris) Falvo of Lancaster, Ohio, Jamie L. Falvo (Benjamin) Thompson of Cary, N.C., Jason A. (Jamie) Falvo of Washington and Mark D. (Julia) Falvo of Washington; nine great-grandchildren, Haley Falvo, Gina Falvo, Cara Falvo, Tony Falvo, Walker Thompson, A.J. Falvo, Lauren Falvo, Caleb Falvo and Leah Falvo; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are a son, Lawrence R. Falvo; two brothers, Charles L. Marsh and Robert F. Marsh; and a sister, Ruth Denning.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in Warco-Falvo Funeral Home Inc., Wilson and East Katherine avenues, Washington, S. Timothy Warco, supervisor/director, Susan Falvo Warco, director, S. Timothy Warco II, director. Additional visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of service, Friday, July 25, 2008, in the funeral home, with the Rev. Harold L. Knappenberger Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to West Washington United Methodist Church, 625 Fayette Street, Washington, PA 15301.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com.

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Incorrect information appeared in the obituary of John G. "Butch" Kunsa, published Tuesday. Services will held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 24, in Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., Belle Vernon.

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ANDY NAMIT

Andy Namit, 66, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, in Canonsburg General Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in Friendship Community Church, Washington, with Pastor Rick Bruckner officiating.

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