Member of Holy Rosary RC Church, Republic

Clara Calvaresi, 87, of Republic, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008.

She was born November 4, 1920, in Dearth, a daughter of Paul and Mary Pepson Swenglish.

Mrs. Calvaresi was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church and was retired from Gallet Knitting Mill in Uniontown and Calvaresi's Hardware Store in Republic.

Surviving are her daughter, Jean DiNardo and husband Don of Brownsville; grandchildren Paul Calvaresi and wife Michelle of Jonestown, Patrick Calvaresi and wife Jodi of Hiller and Christina Ann and Mary Catherine Calvaresi; stepgrandchildren Rebecca and Samantha; great-grandchildren Nicholas, Marissa, Tyler Anne and Katelyn Marie Calvaresi; a sister, Eleanor Budinsky of Pittsburgh; and brothers Charles Swenglish of Smithfield and Paul Swenglish of Haddenville.

Deceased, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Salvatore R. (Sam) Calvaresi in 2000; a son, Salvatore P. Calvaresi (retired U.S. Army major) in 1997; sisters Anna Cunningham, Jane Cuppett, Mary Martin, Irma Macho, Pauline Kachurik and Agnes King; and brothers Mike, John and Lawrence Swenglish.

Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and until 9:30 a.m., the time of a prayer service, Saturday, August 16, in Robert T. Kish Funeral Home, 19 Legion Street, Republic, followed at 10 a.m. by a funeral Mass in Holy Rosary Church, Republic, with the Rev. Stephen Bugay as celebrant. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill. A parish wake service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

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MARY ELIZABETH CLUTTER

Enjoyed reading and studying the Bible

Mary Elizabeth Clutter, 64, of Washington, died Monday, August 11, 2008, in Washington County Health Center, Chartiers Township, following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Clutter was born October 26, 1943, in Washington, a daughter of Harold Richard and Rosie Bell Naylor Garrett.

She was a graduate of McGuffey High School and worked as a seamstress for Bobbie Brooks for several years.

Mrs. Clutter was Christian. She enjoyed reading and studying the Bible and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving are a daughter, Michelle R. Clark (Albert Wrubleski) of Washington; three brothers, Harold R. (Joan) Garrett Jr. of Valley Grove, W.Va., Robert (Gerrie) Garrett of Claysville and John (Linda) Garrett of West Finley; two sisters, Juanita (Lindsay) Main of Montgomery, Ala., and Betty (Bill) Postgate of Phoenix, Ariz.; a grandson, Brandon (Ashley Carriker) Vorhes; two great-grandchildren, Gavin Vorhes and Gracynne Vorhes; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased is a sister, Shirley Ann Garrett.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, the hour of service, in 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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ROSE KANIA DOAK

Member of Abundant Life Baptist Church

Rose Kania Doak, 88, of Washington, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008, in Washington Hospital. She had been in declining health.

She was born May 29, 1920, in Westmoreland County, a daughter of John and Mary Yarnot Kania.

Mrs. Doak worked at Union Camp for 35 years.

She was a member of Abundant Life Baptist Church in South Strabane Township, formerly Allison Avenue Baptist Church.

On August 27, 1936, she married Clarence M. "Fat" Doak, who died October 29, 1983.

Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis Ann Foringer of Washington and Patricia Davis of Weston, Ohio; five grandchildren, Dennis Foringer, Deborah Foringer, Brenda Foringer, Kirk Davis and Kent Davis; four great-grandchildren, Christopher, Tiffany, Tricia and K.J.; and two great-great-grandchildren, Alexis and Kaylee.

Deceased are three brothers, Joseph, Charles and Ed Kania; and two sisters, Ann Ohs and Jennie Jubas.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 16, with the Rev. George Garancosky officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Albert Gallatin Hospice, 275 Meadowlands Boulevard, Washington, PA 15301.

Additional information and guest book are online at www.NealFuneralHome.com.

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GERTRUDE W. DUMMER

Eighty Four homemaker enjoyed bingo

Gertrude W. Dummer, 86, of Eighty Four, Somerset Township, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008, in Donnell House, Washington.

She was born September 26, 1921, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Jacob and Minnie Langhammer Reutter.

Mrs. Dummer was a homemaker and worked at several jobs in the area throughout her lifetime, the last as a cashier at Crossroads convenience store in Eighty Four.

She was Presbyterian, a member of Order of Eastern Star in Bethel Park and was an avid bingo player.

Surviving are her son, Bruce A. Dummer of Amity; a daughter, Joyce Celli of Eighty Four; three grandchildren, Dominette Celli, Robert Dummer and Chris Miller; and four great-grandchildren, B.J., Shala, Levi and Schyler.

Deceased are her husband, Robert A. Dummer, who died in 1973; a grandson, Anthony Celli; and 10 siblings.

At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation. Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Kegel Funeral Home Inc., Tim P. Kegel, supervisor, Finleyville.

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KATHERINE EVOSEVICH GROOMS

Adoring wife, mother and grandmother

Katherine Evosevich Grooms, 84, of Carmichaels, died peacefully Wednesday, August 13, 2008, following a lengthy illness, with her loving family by her side.

She was born July 26, 1924, in Rices Landing (the village of Serbiantown), a daughter of Milich and Milica Crnkovich Evosevich.

In her younger years, Mrs. Grooms served with honor and pride as a defense worker during World War II, helping build B-29 strategic bombers at Fisher Body Plant in Cleveland, Ohio. However, the occupation that she most adored was being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

On November 12, 1949, she married William F. Grooms Sr., who died July 26, 1990.

Surviving are three sons, William F. Grooms Jr. and wife Vicky of Shinnston, W.Va., Robert P. Grooms and wife Lillian of Uniontown and Mark A. Grooms of Carmichaels; a daughter, Sandra K. Harkleroad and husband Jeffery of Carmichaels; seven grandchildren, Ruth E. Grooms, Jarod M. Jeffries, Kayla R. Jeffries, Kristopher W. Grooms, Kory K. Grooms, Teresa M. Morrow and Ryan R. Grooms; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Anna Krewasky of Rices Landing (Serbiantown), Marian Semosky of Brunswick, Ohio, Mildred Zorman of Crucible and Stella Shlosky of Nemacolin; and several loving nieces and nephews on both sides of the family.

Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, are her eldest son, Gary W. Grooms, who died March 6, 1979; two brothers, Michael Evosevich and Milan Evosevich; and two sisters, Eva Modrick Popincak and Sue Catanese.

Friends are welcomed from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Yoskovich Funeral Home (724-966-5500), Martin J. Yoskovich, funeral director, 300 South Vine Street (Route 88), Carmichaels, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 16, with the Rev. Harold O. Kelley officiating. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township. The family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice Care of Washington Hospital (Gifts to Hospice Care), 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.

For additional information and to sign the online guest book, please visit www.YoskovichFH.com.

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MARY NOVAK STEPONAK

Former dietary manager at Woodville State Hospital

Mary Novak Steponak, 92, of Schaumburg, Ill., formerly St. Cloud, Fla., and Cecil, died Sunday, August 10, 2008, in St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, Ill.

She was born December 8, 1915, in Shenandoah, a daughter of Anthony and Mary Hieloska Novak.

Prior to retirement in 1974, Mrs. Steponak was employed at Woodville State Hospital for 23 years, starting as a cook and moving up to dietary manager.

She was a member of Church of the Holy Spirit, Schaumburg, and a former member of St. Mary Parish, Cecil.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved all her grandchildren, whom she called her "dividends."

On May 16, 1934, she married Frank Steponak. They enjoyed each other for 71 years before his death in 2005.

Surviving are three daughters, Lillian (Bernard) Veres of Cecil, Mary Ann Scott of Crescent and Carol (Joseph) Dallain of Schaumburg; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Stanley (Rose) Araneicka and Walter Araneicka; sister-in-law Rose Novak; brother-in-law Steve Wasik; and many nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, are two brothers, Anthony Novak and John Araneicka; and a sister, Alice Wasik.

Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday in Coleman-Taylor Funeral Home, 3378 Millers Run Road (Route 50), Cecil, PA 15321, where prayers of transfer will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 16, followed at 9:30 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Cecil. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.

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RUTH SEALS STICKLES

Greenway Manufacturing Co. seamstress

Ruth Seals Stickles, 96, of Waynesburg, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, August 10, 2008, in Rolling Meadows Nursing Home, Waynesburg.

She was born Monday, March 18, 1912, in Jackson Township, a daughter of A.H. Seals and Zella White Seals.

Mrs. Stickles was a resident of Greene County all her life.

She was a member of First Assembly of God in Waynesburg, where she had formerly taught Sunday school.

Mrs. Stickles was a seamstress with Greenway Manufacturing Co. for 241/2 years.

Surviving are her husband, Edward W. Stickles, to whom she was married for more than 73 years; her daughter, Mary Martha Stickles, with whom she made her home; two sisters, Dorothy Taylor Williams of Washington and Martha Myrle Cipkala of North Huntingdon; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are two sisters, Hazel Davis and Marie Huffman, and two brothers, Thomas O. and J. Russell Seals.

Visitation was held Wednesday in Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc., 197 North Maiden Street, Waynesburg, Daryl L. Throckmorton, owner/director, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 14, with the Rev. Rick Ritenour and the Rev. Mike Hampton officiating. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to First Assembly of God, 4131 West Roy Furman Highway, Waynesburg, PA 15370.

For health reasons, the family asks that any flowers that might be ordered be artificial. Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.

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MIKE TOSHOK JR.

Mike Toshok Jr., 84, of Canonsburg, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in a later edition by Sollon Funeral Home Ltd., 30 East College Street, Canonsburg.

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BARBARA CATHERINE WEIR

Scenery Hill homemaker enjoyed baking, knitting

Barbara Catherine "Sis" Weir, 86, of Scenery Hill and, most recently, Presbyterian SeniorCare, Washington, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008, in Washington Hospital.

She was born September 28, 1921, in Scenery Hill, a daughter of George H. and Mary Donner Wherry.

Mrs. Weir graduated from East Washington High School and was a homemaker.

She enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting, knitting and playing bingo.

Mrs. Weir was Catholic and a member of Ladies of the Elks 776, Order of Eastern Star and Somerset Community Club.

On February 22, 1945, she married Milton J. Weir, who died October 3, 1993.

Surviving are two sons, Willis H. (Karol) Weir and M. Jay (Katherine) Weir, both of Washington; two daughters, Barbara (Robert) Humphreys of Washington and Caroline (Pete) Palovich of Cokeburg; two sisters, Ann Fidazzo of Cokeburg and Helen Zgorliski of Eighty Four; seven grandchildren, Sean, Dia, Jennifer, Jason, Bethany, Krista and Brandi; and seven great-grandchildren, Trystan, Brooke, Morgan, Griffin, Kameryn, Cole and Sammy.

Deceased are two sisters, Betty Kyle and Georgia Kotchman.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 395 East Maiden Street, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 15, with the Rev. Kenneth Schott officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian SeniorCare, 835 South Main Street, Washington, PA 15301.

Additional information and guest book are online at www.NealFuneralHome.com.

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JOSEPHINE FRANCES WIENCEK

Member of St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church

Josephine Frances Wiencek, 88, of Washington, formerly of Henderson Avenue, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008, in Southmont of Presbyterian SeniorCare, Washington.

She was born December 7, 1919, in Washington, a daughter of John and Tillie Drzazga Wiencek.

Miss Wiencek was a member of St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church.

During her life, she helped her mother and sister, Anna Wiencek, with housekeeping duties.

She enjoyed playing games like Button Button, Old Maid and War with her nieces and nephews.

Her faith was very important in her life and she loved God and her family.

Miss Wiencek enjoyed animals and loved playing bingo and participating in all the activities at the Presbyterian Home.

Surviving are two brothers, Steve Wiencek of Washington and Stanley C. (Jean) Wiencek Sr. of Washington; two sisters, Genevieve Kulmoski of Washington and Helen Koziel of Houston; six nephews, Stephen Wiencek of Washington, Michael Wiencek of Washington, John Kulmoski Jr. of Katy, Texas, William (Nancy) Koziel of Kentucky, James (Cheri) Koziel of Washington and Stanley C. (Sara) Wiencek Jr. of Washington; three nieces, Diane Wiencek of Washington, Maryann (Will) Rosena of Bloomington, Ind., and Carol Jean (Rick) Roberts of Washington; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Deceased are two brothers, John Wiencek and Francis J. Wiencek; two sisters, Adele Szolek and Anna Wiencek; a nephew, Jack S. Szolek; and a niece, Phyllis J. Glumac.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Warco-Falvo Funeral Home Inc., Wilson at East Katherine avenues, Washington, S. Timothy Warco, supervisor/director, Susan Falvo Warco, director, S. Timothy Warco II, director. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 16, in St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, Washington, with Father Thomas D. O'Neil as celebrant. Burial will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church, 320 Henderson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.

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

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CAROL S. WRIGHT

Member of Eldersville UM Church

Carol S. Wright, 67, of Hazelhurst, formerly of Weirton, W.Va., and Elderville, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008, in UPMC-Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born September 15, 1940, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of Luther L. and Ida Catherine Phillip Jones.

Mrs. Wright was a member of Eldersville United Methodist Church.

On November 17, 1962, in Winchester, Va., she married Clair E. Wright, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Charmaine "Charmie" Wright of Avella; a son, J.R. Wright of Weirton; grandchildren Mark and Cathy Ambrose; and great-grandchildren Jordan and Haleigh.

Deceased, in addition to her parents, are two brothers, Luther Jones and John Rodgers; and a sister, Elizabeth Dorsch.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Steel and Wolfe Funeral Home Inc., 3721 Main Street, Weirton, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 15, with Pastor Ken Jacobs officiating. Burial will follow in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Burgettstown.

Additional information is online at www.steelandwolfe.com.