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Olga K. Baggus
Active member of Zion United Methodist Church
Olga K. Baggus, 84, of ManorCare Health Services, McMurray, formerly of Claysville, died Saturday, May 16, 2009.
She was born February 6, 1925, in Oakdale, a daughter of Anthony and Katherine Yanashik Kogut.
Mrs. Baggus was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Claysville, where she participated in the Ladies Missionary Society and choir and was a very active worker for the benefit of the church.
A 1943 graduate of Carnegie High School, she was employed as a nurse’s aide at Western State, Woodville and Mayview hospitals.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
In 1956, she married Edward James Baggus Sr., who died August 22, 1990.
Surviving are two daughters, April (Kenny) Georgetti of Avella and Traci Miller of Laurel, Md.; a son, Michael E. (Brenda) Baggus Sr. of Claysville; four grandchildren, Jason Keenan, Jennifer Conner, Michael Baggus Jr. and Brennan Baggus; and three great-grandchildren, Ian, Sierra and Aiden.
She had two brothers and six sisters.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Michael H. Heinrich Funeral Home, 219 Main Street, Claysville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 21. Interment will follow in Claysville Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Olga Baggus, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633. A guest book is online at www.heinrichfuneralhome.com.
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Lorene M. Christy
20-year Pa. Dept. of Public Welfare case worker
Lorene M. Christy, 60, of Monongahela, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, in her home.
She was born November 23, 1948, in New York, N.Y., a daughter of Jack Berry, who survives and resides in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and the late Edith Pye Berry.
For 20 years, she worked as a case worker for Pennsylvania Dept. of Public Welfare throughout the Washington County area.
A 1967 graduate of Northeast High School in Fort Lauderdale, she was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Monongahela and enjoyed spending time reading and caring for her cats, Yoda, Abby, Smooch and Stewart Little.
Surviving, in addition to her father, are her husband, William Christy, whom she married December 3, 1994; a son, Joseph D. Ring and daughter-in-law Dawn Davis of Monongahela; a brother, Steven Berry of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Darrian Wyandt, Chance and Braidy Ring; her husband’s children, Christopher Christy of Warrenton, Va., Tricia Celaschi and husband Ron of Belle Vernon and Haverly Ramaci and husband Jon of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and their children, Benjamin Ramaci, Gabrielle and Dominic Celaschi.
Deceased, in addition to her mother, is a brother, John Berry.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30, in St. Anthony Catholic Church, 225 Park Avenue, Monongahela with Father Joseph Feltz as celebrant. Interment will follow at a later date in Jefferson Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330.
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Margery G. Copenhaver
Former Dilliner and Carmichaels resident
Margery G. Copenhaver, 88, of Flat Rock, Mich., former longtime resident of Dilliner and Carmichaels, passed away quietly Friday, May 15, 2009, in Michigan.
She was born February 17, 1921, in Waynesburg, a daughter of Leonard and Gertrude Donham Garrison.
A member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church in Dilliner, she was retired from the former Bi-Lo Grocery Store in Point Marion, where she was a manager for many years.
She was a 1939 graduate of Point Marion High School, liked to sew and was an avid reader. She had spent the last several years in Michigan, enjoying time with her family and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are a son, Baird Kim Copenhaver and wife Michael Anne of Rockwood, Mich.; three grandchildren, Catrice Copenhaver, Mrs. Joseph (Corrie) Barron and Mrs. Douglas (Pili) Grafton; and two great-grandchildren, Avery Claire and Alex Michael Barron.
Deceased is her husband, Joseph Emory Copenhaver, who died July 18, 1969.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and until 11 a.m., the hour of services, Wednesday, May 20, in Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, with the Rev. Kenneth Haines officiating. Interment follows in Monongahela Hill Cemetery, Greensboro. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure or the charity of one’s choice.
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Ruth Ann Davidson
Brockway Glass employee, Lone Pine Church member
Ruth Ann Davidson, 69, of Washington, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Washington Hospital.
She was born July 12, 1939, in Amwell Township, a daughter of Harry and Nellie Mae Reeves Crile.
Mrs. Davidson was a graduate of Trinity High School and worked as a selector/packer at Brockway Glass for 27 years.
She enjoyed gardening, playing softball and bowling.
Mrs. Davidson was a member of Lone Pine Christian Church.
On June 16, 1962, she married Harry W. Davidson, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Kelly (Greg) Steranko of Houston, Texas; a brother, Paul Crile, and two sisters, Dorothy Jean Conkle and Mary Jane Crile, all of Washington; and three grandchildren, Chelsey, Joshua and Nickolas.
Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, with the Rev. Gary Schneider officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Washington Hospital, 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301. Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
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Corrected information was received for the obituary of George Fleeher, published Sunday.
Surviving are 12 grandchildren, Dennis Jr., Brandy, Ronald, Jeremy, Traci, Erica, Leslie and Tommy Fleeher, Carrie Neal, Adam and Ashley Ferragonio and Chrissy Baker.
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Robert L. Iddings Sr.
42-year Bethlehem Mines employee, UMWA member
Robert L. “Dusty” Iddings Sr., 80, of Marianna, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, in UPMC-Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born June 6, 1928, in Marianna, a son of William and Marie Kelly Iddings.
Mr. Iddings attended Marianna schools and worked in Bethlehem Mines Corp. Mine 58 in Marianna for more than 42 years.
He was a member of United Mine Workers of America 2874, American Legion Post 744 of Marianna, Marianna Lyceum, Marianna Borough Council and Marianna Field and Stream Club.
Mr. Iddings enjoyed golf, bowling, hunting and fishing and played on the Marianna baseball team for many years.
On December 20, 1982, he married Thelma E. Higdon Serenta.
Surviving are a daughter, Anna Marie (Paul) Lemmon of Marianna and children Bettina, Angela and Dominic; a son, Robert L. (Cynthia) Iddings of Cocoa, Fla., and children Christopher, Kristin, Melissa, Brittney and Nicholas; a son, William Anthony Iddings of Titusville, Fla., and children, Stephen and Anthony; three stepchildren, Arthur Serenta III and children Arthur IV and Laura, Patricia (Michael) Milan and children Michael II and Tiffany, and Victoria Serenta Browning (Mickle) and children Callie, Kevin and Chance; six great-grandchildren, Anthony, Lexus, Natalia, Devin, Hunter and Rocco; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Anastasia, Brandon and Sophie; three brothers, George Iddings of Marianna, Wray Iddings of Washington and James “Jim Bo” Kelly of Caycus, Calif.; four sisters, Cindy Fetsko of Marianna, Kay Monica of Marianna, Myrtle Mathews of Zelienople and Audrey Knestrick of California; and his first wife, Anna Rossi Iddings of Florida.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are four brothers, Clifford, Wilbur, William and Eugene Iddings; and two sisters, Betty Dector and Marge Fallow.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Wednesday in Nichol Funeral Home, 1728 Main Street, Marianna, PA 15345.
Services will follow at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, in Marianna United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Markley officiating.
Interment will follow in Horn Cemetery, Marianna.
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Betty Forte Lambert
Member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Betty Forte Lambert, 66, of Bentleyville, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, in HCR ManorCare Health Services, McMurray.
She was born January 23, 1943, in Charleroi, a daughter of Mildred I. Haywood Forte of Ellsworth and the late Carmine F. Forte Sr.
Mrs. Lambert was a graduate of Ellsworth High School.
For several years, she was the tax collector for Bentleyville Borough and Bentworth School District and worked for the former Sheetz in Bentleyville.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Charleroi and the former Caramel Festival Committee.
Her husband, Harry R. (Pete) Lambert, died August 2, 2008.
Surviving, in addition to her mother, are a son, David R. Lambert and fiancee Amy Moser of Ellsworth; a daughter and son-in-law, Danielle Renee and Joe Rusnak of Bentleyville; four grandchildren, David and Margaret Lambert and Joshua and Rylee Rusnak; a brother, Carmine “Sonny” Forte (Sandra) of Bentleyville; two sisters, Nadine Finn (Joe) of Mt. Joy and Lois Bertocci of Bentleyville; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville (724-239-2255), where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, with Father William Ilgenfritz officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Creek Cemetery, Charleroi. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home Inc. For those unable to attend, condolences may be sent at www.thompson-marodi.com.
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Steve Malyuk
Well-known local gunsmith
Steve Malyuk, 88, of Finleyville, passed away Saturday morning, May 16, 2009, in Monongahela Valley Hospital.
He was born January 30, 1921, in Masontown, a son of John and Eva Mnahoncak Malyuk.
Mr. Malyuk graduated from Monongahela High School, Class of 1938, and from Pennsylvania Gunsmith School, North Side, Pittsburgh. He was a well-known local gunsmith.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in Europe and the South Pacific.
He worked as a welding instructor for U.S. Steel, retiring after 42 years of service.
Mr. Malyuk was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Monongahela, where he and his wife, the former Mary Krasnik, were married. On May 24, they would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.
He was a member of Mingo Hunt Club and served as its president for more than 50 years. He was an avid hunter and had hunted on numerous Western trips, in British Columbia and Botswana, Africa, as well as traveling extensively, having visited Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hawaii, Europe and South Africa.
Mr. Malyuk and his wife were blessed with two children.
Survivng are a daughter, Linda and husband Phil of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a son, Steven Malyuk and Casey Cole of Peters Township; two stepgranddaughters, Nicole and Alexis Fabian; and his sister, Mary Belic of Monongahela.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, children, extended family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, deceased are two brothers, Michael Malyuk and John Malyuk, who died in infancy, and a sister, Ann Holman.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A blessing service will be held at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, in the funeral home followed by services at 9:30 a.m. in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Sixth and Marne streets, Monongahela, with the Rev. Edward Pehanich as celebrant. Committal services and interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery with full military honors accorded graveside by Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad. There will be a Panachida service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 314 Sixth Street, Monongahela, PA 15063.
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Jean Piktel
Homemaker enjoyed the outdoors, time with family
Jean Piktel, 85, of Brownsville (Centerville Borough), passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009, at home with her loving family by her side.
Mrs. Piktel was born July 2, 1923, in Granville, a daughter of Lucia and Augusta Polidori.
On September 2, 1946, she married Joseph Piktel Sr., who passed away October 2, 1996.
She was a homemaker, who always kept busy. She enjoyed being outside and working in her garden. Above all else, she cherished spending time with her family. Everything she did was done with her family, from walking the beach at the family vacation spot in Ocean City, to her very first plane ride with her daughter, Gloria, even to spending the day at Kennywood and riding roller coasters. For all of these experiences, she was surrounded by those she loved. She also enjoyed going fishing down at the river with her husband. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, whose sense of humor will never be forgotten.
Mrs. Piktel attended St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Brownsville.
Surviving are a daughter, Gloria Coffey of Brownsville; a son, William Piktel Sr. and wife Becky of Daisytown; three granddaughters, Ashley Coffey, Lindsey Coffey and Rachael Piktel Roberts; four grandsons, Robert Piktel, Brian Piktel, William Piktel Jr. and Joey Piktel; and three great-grandchildren, Peyton, Dominick and Jacob.
Deceased, in addition to her parents and husband, are a son, Joseph Piktel Jr.; and two brothers, Madeo Polidori, who was her twin, and Reo Polidori.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Coal Center. An online guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.
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Nancy Gibson Plants
Military wife enjoyed family, flowers, cooking
Nancy Gibson Plants of McMurray died Friday, May 15, 2009, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
She was born in West Alexander, a daughter of J. Emmett and Adda Moore Gibson.
Surviving are her husband, Donald N. Plants; a son, Donald G. (Barbara) Plants; and a brother, John William Gibson.
Mrs. Plants was a military wife who loved animals, flowers, cooking, her family and her country.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 to 11 a.m., the time of services, Wednesday, May 20, in Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road, Peters Township, 724-941-3211. Interment will be held at a later date in Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Please add or view tributes at www.BeinhauerFamilyServices.com.
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Julia D. Russell
Active St. Agnes Church member was homemaker
Julia D. Russell, 84, of Richeyville, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, in her home.
She was born November 25, 1924, in Daisytown, a daughter of Valentine and Anna Kabatko Mihalik.
Mrs. Russell was a 1942 graduate of California High School and had been a homemaker.
A lifelong member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church of Richeyville, she was active in St. Agnes Ladies Guild and Catholic Daughters of America Court 1919, of which she was a former grand regent.
Surviving are two daughters, Bernice (Bernie) Russell of Fort Myers, Fla., and Patty Scatena and husband Jim of Ludington, Mich.; a son, Bernie Russell of Washington; two sisters, Mary Gaydosh of Uniontown and Anne Malik of Bentleyville; two brothers, George Mihalik of Warren, Ohio, and Albert Mihalik of Youngstown, Ohio; four grandchildren, Juli (Ryan) McGuire, Jim (Valerie) Scatena, Jesse Russell and Emma Grace Russell; four great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Russell was the heart of her family and loved being a mother and grandmother. She was happiest when her family was all together and she was cooking for them with love. She was rich with family and friends and will be sadly and greatly missed.
Deceased, in addition to her parents, is her husband, Bernard Russell, who died September 11, 1982.
Friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday in John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where prayers will be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Richeyville, with the Rev. John Forbidussi as celebrant. Interment will be in Beallsville Cemetery. The St. Agnes Ladies Guild and Catholic Daughters of America will recite the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. An online guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.
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Margaret J. Shimshick
Margaret J. Shimshick, 85, of Strabane, died Saturday, May 16, 2009.
Arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342, 724-745-2350. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition.
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Anita Luise Gerdes Stanko
Washington resident worked at Hazel Atlas
Anita Luise Gerdes Stanko, 80, of Washington, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Washington County Health Center, Chartiers Township.
She was born August 21, 1928, in Ostmoorsee, Germany, a daughter of Gustav and Minna Hadeler Gerdes.
Mrs. Stanko worked at Hazel Atlas as a selector-packer, at JCPenney in security and at Marianne Shop.
On August 21, 1954, she married John J. Stanko, who survives.
Also surviving are a sister-in-law, a nephew and several nieces.
She was the last of her immediate family.
Deceased are a sister and two brothers.
There will be no public viewing or services. Private burial will be held in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township. William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., Washington, is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and guest book are online at www.nealfuneralhome.com.
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Norine Mae Brown Malesky Ulrich
Brackenridge resident
Norine Mae Brown Malesky Ulrich, 79, passed peacefully, surrounded by family members, Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Highland Genesis Personal Care Home, Brackenridge.
Surviving are her loving husband, Carl Ulrich; children James L. (Carol) Malesky, MaryAnn (John) Massoud, Gerald L. Malesky, Susan L. (David) Hickey, Rose A. (Dan) McConomy, Duane A. (Chrissy) Ulrich and Carol D. (Frank) Sicilia; three brothers; six sisters; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are her parents, Sarah Eouchenour Brown and Wilfred Bert Brown; first husband Henry G. Malesky; a brother, Wilford Brown; and an infant daughter, Renee Malesky.
Per her wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Interment will be handled by Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, Monaca.
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Olga K. Baggus, 84, of ManorCare Health Services, McMurray, formerly of Claysville, died Saturday, May 16, 2009.
She was born February 6, 1925, in Oakdale, a daughter of Anthony and Katherine Yanashik Kogut.
Mrs. Baggus was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Claysville, where she participated in the Ladies Missionary Society and choir and was a very active worker for the benefit of the church.
A 1943 graduate of Carnegie High School, she was employed as a nurse’s aide at Western State, Woodville and Mayview hospitals.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
In 1956, she married Edward James Baggus Sr., who died August 22, 1990.
Surviving are two daughters, April (Kenny) Georgetti of Avella and Traci Miller of Laurel, Md.; a son, Michael E. (Brenda) Baggus Sr. of Claysville; four grandchildren, Jason Keenan, Jennifer Conner, Michael Baggus Jr. and Brennan Baggus; and three great-grandchildren, Ian, Sierra and Aiden.
She had two brothers and six sisters.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Michael H. Heinrich Funeral Home, 219 Main Street, Claysville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 21. Interment will follow in Claysville Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Olga Baggus, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633. A guest book is online at www.heinrichfuneralhome.com.
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Lorene M. Christy
20-year Pa. Dept. of Public Welfare case worker
Lorene M. Christy, 60, of Monongahela, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, in her home.
She was born November 23, 1948, in New York, N.Y., a daughter of Jack Berry, who survives and resides in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and the late Edith Pye Berry.
For 20 years, she worked as a case worker for Pennsylvania Dept. of Public Welfare throughout the Washington County area.
A 1967 graduate of Northeast High School in Fort Lauderdale, she was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Monongahela and enjoyed spending time reading and caring for her cats, Yoda, Abby, Smooch and Stewart Little.
Surviving, in addition to her father, are her husband, William Christy, whom she married December 3, 1994; a son, Joseph D. Ring and daughter-in-law Dawn Davis of Monongahela; a brother, Steven Berry of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Darrian Wyandt, Chance and Braidy Ring; her husband’s children, Christopher Christy of Warrenton, Va., Tricia Celaschi and husband Ron of Belle Vernon and Haverly Ramaci and husband Jon of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and their children, Benjamin Ramaci, Gabrielle and Dominic Celaschi.
Deceased, in addition to her mother, is a brother, John Berry.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30, in St. Anthony Catholic Church, 225 Park Avenue, Monongahela with Father Joseph Feltz as celebrant. Interment will follow at a later date in Jefferson Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330.
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Margery G. Copenhaver
Former Dilliner and Carmichaels resident
Margery G. Copenhaver, 88, of Flat Rock, Mich., former longtime resident of Dilliner and Carmichaels, passed away quietly Friday, May 15, 2009, in Michigan.
She was born February 17, 1921, in Waynesburg, a daughter of Leonard and Gertrude Donham Garrison.
A member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church in Dilliner, she was retired from the former Bi-Lo Grocery Store in Point Marion, where she was a manager for many years.
She was a 1939 graduate of Point Marion High School, liked to sew and was an avid reader. She had spent the last several years in Michigan, enjoying time with her family and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are a son, Baird Kim Copenhaver and wife Michael Anne of Rockwood, Mich.; three grandchildren, Catrice Copenhaver, Mrs. Joseph (Corrie) Barron and Mrs. Douglas (Pili) Grafton; and two great-grandchildren, Avery Claire and Alex Michael Barron.
Deceased is her husband, Joseph Emory Copenhaver, who died July 18, 1969.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and until 11 a.m., the hour of services, Wednesday, May 20, in Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, with the Rev. Kenneth Haines officiating. Interment follows in Monongahela Hill Cemetery, Greensboro. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure or the charity of one’s choice.
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Ruth Ann Davidson
Brockway Glass employee, Lone Pine Church member
Ruth Ann Davidson, 69, of Washington, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Washington Hospital.
She was born July 12, 1939, in Amwell Township, a daughter of Harry and Nellie Mae Reeves Crile.
Mrs. Davidson was a graduate of Trinity High School and worked as a selector/packer at Brockway Glass for 27 years.
She enjoyed gardening, playing softball and bowling.
Mrs. Davidson was a member of Lone Pine Christian Church.
On June 16, 1962, she married Harry W. Davidson, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Kelly (Greg) Steranko of Houston, Texas; a brother, Paul Crile, and two sisters, Dorothy Jean Conkle and Mary Jane Crile, all of Washington; and three grandchildren, Chelsey, Joshua and Nickolas.
Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, with the Rev. Gary Schneider officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Washington Hospital, 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301. Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
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Corrected information was received for the obituary of George Fleeher, published Sunday.
Surviving are 12 grandchildren, Dennis Jr., Brandy, Ronald, Jeremy, Traci, Erica, Leslie and Tommy Fleeher, Carrie Neal, Adam and Ashley Ferragonio and Chrissy Baker.
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Robert L. Iddings Sr.
42-year Bethlehem Mines employee, UMWA member
Robert L. “Dusty” Iddings Sr., 80, of Marianna, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, in UPMC-Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born June 6, 1928, in Marianna, a son of William and Marie Kelly Iddings.
Mr. Iddings attended Marianna schools and worked in Bethlehem Mines Corp. Mine 58 in Marianna for more than 42 years.
He was a member of United Mine Workers of America 2874, American Legion Post 744 of Marianna, Marianna Lyceum, Marianna Borough Council and Marianna Field and Stream Club.
Mr. Iddings enjoyed golf, bowling, hunting and fishing and played on the Marianna baseball team for many years.
On December 20, 1982, he married Thelma E. Higdon Serenta.
Surviving are a daughter, Anna Marie (Paul) Lemmon of Marianna and children Bettina, Angela and Dominic; a son, Robert L. (Cynthia) Iddings of Cocoa, Fla., and children Christopher, Kristin, Melissa, Brittney and Nicholas; a son, William Anthony Iddings of Titusville, Fla., and children, Stephen and Anthony; three stepchildren, Arthur Serenta III and children Arthur IV and Laura, Patricia (Michael) Milan and children Michael II and Tiffany, and Victoria Serenta Browning (Mickle) and children Callie, Kevin and Chance; six great-grandchildren, Anthony, Lexus, Natalia, Devin, Hunter and Rocco; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Anastasia, Brandon and Sophie; three brothers, George Iddings of Marianna, Wray Iddings of Washington and James “Jim Bo” Kelly of Caycus, Calif.; four sisters, Cindy Fetsko of Marianna, Kay Monica of Marianna, Myrtle Mathews of Zelienople and Audrey Knestrick of California; and his first wife, Anna Rossi Iddings of Florida.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are four brothers, Clifford, Wilbur, William and Eugene Iddings; and two sisters, Betty Dector and Marge Fallow.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Wednesday in Nichol Funeral Home, 1728 Main Street, Marianna, PA 15345.
Services will follow at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, in Marianna United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Markley officiating.
Interment will follow in Horn Cemetery, Marianna.
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Betty Forte Lambert
Member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Betty Forte Lambert, 66, of Bentleyville, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, in HCR ManorCare Health Services, McMurray.
She was born January 23, 1943, in Charleroi, a daughter of Mildred I. Haywood Forte of Ellsworth and the late Carmine F. Forte Sr.
Mrs. Lambert was a graduate of Ellsworth High School.
For several years, she was the tax collector for Bentleyville Borough and Bentworth School District and worked for the former Sheetz in Bentleyville.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Charleroi and the former Caramel Festival Committee.
Her husband, Harry R. (Pete) Lambert, died August 2, 2008.
Surviving, in addition to her mother, are a son, David R. Lambert and fiancee Amy Moser of Ellsworth; a daughter and son-in-law, Danielle Renee and Joe Rusnak of Bentleyville; four grandchildren, David and Margaret Lambert and Joshua and Rylee Rusnak; a brother, Carmine “Sonny” Forte (Sandra) of Bentleyville; two sisters, Nadine Finn (Joe) of Mt. Joy and Lois Bertocci of Bentleyville; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville (724-239-2255), where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, with Father William Ilgenfritz officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Creek Cemetery, Charleroi. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home Inc. For those unable to attend, condolences may be sent at www.thompson-marodi.com.
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Steve Malyuk
Well-known local gunsmith
Steve Malyuk, 88, of Finleyville, passed away Saturday morning, May 16, 2009, in Monongahela Valley Hospital.
He was born January 30, 1921, in Masontown, a son of John and Eva Mnahoncak Malyuk.
Mr. Malyuk graduated from Monongahela High School, Class of 1938, and from Pennsylvania Gunsmith School, North Side, Pittsburgh. He was a well-known local gunsmith.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in Europe and the South Pacific.
He worked as a welding instructor for U.S. Steel, retiring after 42 years of service.
Mr. Malyuk was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Monongahela, where he and his wife, the former Mary Krasnik, were married. On May 24, they would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.
He was a member of Mingo Hunt Club and served as its president for more than 50 years. He was an avid hunter and had hunted on numerous Western trips, in British Columbia and Botswana, Africa, as well as traveling extensively, having visited Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hawaii, Europe and South Africa.
Mr. Malyuk and his wife were blessed with two children.
Survivng are a daughter, Linda and husband Phil of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a son, Steven Malyuk and Casey Cole of Peters Township; two stepgranddaughters, Nicole and Alexis Fabian; and his sister, Mary Belic of Monongahela.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, children, extended family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, deceased are two brothers, Michael Malyuk and John Malyuk, who died in infancy, and a sister, Ann Holman.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A blessing service will be held at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, in the funeral home followed by services at 9:30 a.m. in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Sixth and Marne streets, Monongahela, with the Rev. Edward Pehanich as celebrant. Committal services and interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery with full military honors accorded graveside by Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad. There will be a Panachida service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 314 Sixth Street, Monongahela, PA 15063.
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Jean Piktel
Homemaker enjoyed the outdoors, time with family
Jean Piktel, 85, of Brownsville (Centerville Borough), passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009, at home with her loving family by her side.
Mrs. Piktel was born July 2, 1923, in Granville, a daughter of Lucia and Augusta Polidori.
On September 2, 1946, she married Joseph Piktel Sr., who passed away October 2, 1996.
She was a homemaker, who always kept busy. She enjoyed being outside and working in her garden. Above all else, she cherished spending time with her family. Everything she did was done with her family, from walking the beach at the family vacation spot in Ocean City, to her very first plane ride with her daughter, Gloria, even to spending the day at Kennywood and riding roller coasters. For all of these experiences, she was surrounded by those she loved. She also enjoyed going fishing down at the river with her husband. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, whose sense of humor will never be forgotten.
Mrs. Piktel attended St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Brownsville.
Surviving are a daughter, Gloria Coffey of Brownsville; a son, William Piktel Sr. and wife Becky of Daisytown; three granddaughters, Ashley Coffey, Lindsey Coffey and Rachael Piktel Roberts; four grandsons, Robert Piktel, Brian Piktel, William Piktel Jr. and Joey Piktel; and three great-grandchildren, Peyton, Dominick and Jacob.
Deceased, in addition to her parents and husband, are a son, Joseph Piktel Jr.; and two brothers, Madeo Polidori, who was her twin, and Reo Polidori.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Coal Center. An online guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.
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Nancy Gibson Plants
Military wife enjoyed family, flowers, cooking
Nancy Gibson Plants of McMurray died Friday, May 15, 2009, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
She was born in West Alexander, a daughter of J. Emmett and Adda Moore Gibson.
Surviving are her husband, Donald N. Plants; a son, Donald G. (Barbara) Plants; and a brother, John William Gibson.
Mrs. Plants was a military wife who loved animals, flowers, cooking, her family and her country.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 to 11 a.m., the time of services, Wednesday, May 20, in Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road, Peters Township, 724-941-3211. Interment will be held at a later date in Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Please add or view tributes at www.BeinhauerFamilyServices.com.
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Julia D. Russell
Active St. Agnes Church member was homemaker
Julia D. Russell, 84, of Richeyville, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, in her home.
She was born November 25, 1924, in Daisytown, a daughter of Valentine and Anna Kabatko Mihalik.
Mrs. Russell was a 1942 graduate of California High School and had been a homemaker.
A lifelong member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church of Richeyville, she was active in St. Agnes Ladies Guild and Catholic Daughters of America Court 1919, of which she was a former grand regent.
Surviving are two daughters, Bernice (Bernie) Russell of Fort Myers, Fla., and Patty Scatena and husband Jim of Ludington, Mich.; a son, Bernie Russell of Washington; two sisters, Mary Gaydosh of Uniontown and Anne Malik of Bentleyville; two brothers, George Mihalik of Warren, Ohio, and Albert Mihalik of Youngstown, Ohio; four grandchildren, Juli (Ryan) McGuire, Jim (Valerie) Scatena, Jesse Russell and Emma Grace Russell; four great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Russell was the heart of her family and loved being a mother and grandmother. She was happiest when her family was all together and she was cooking for them with love. She was rich with family and friends and will be sadly and greatly missed.
Deceased, in addition to her parents, is her husband, Bernard Russell, who died September 11, 1982.
Friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday in John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where prayers will be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Richeyville, with the Rev. John Forbidussi as celebrant. Interment will be in Beallsville Cemetery. The St. Agnes Ladies Guild and Catholic Daughters of America will recite the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. An online guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.
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Margaret J. Shimshick
Margaret J. Shimshick, 85, of Strabane, died Saturday, May 16, 2009.
Arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342, 724-745-2350. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition.
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Anita Luise Gerdes Stanko
Washington resident worked at Hazel Atlas
Anita Luise Gerdes Stanko, 80, of Washington, died Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Washington County Health Center, Chartiers Township.
She was born August 21, 1928, in Ostmoorsee, Germany, a daughter of Gustav and Minna Hadeler Gerdes.
Mrs. Stanko worked at Hazel Atlas as a selector-packer, at JCPenney in security and at Marianne Shop.
On August 21, 1954, she married John J. Stanko, who survives.
Also surviving are a sister-in-law, a nephew and several nieces.
She was the last of her immediate family.
Deceased are a sister and two brothers.
There will be no public viewing or services. Private burial will be held in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township. William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., Washington, is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and guest book are online at www.nealfuneralhome.com.
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Norine Mae Brown Malesky Ulrich
Brackenridge resident
Norine Mae Brown Malesky Ulrich, 79, passed peacefully, surrounded by family members, Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Highland Genesis Personal Care Home, Brackenridge.
Surviving are her loving husband, Carl Ulrich; children James L. (Carol) Malesky, MaryAnn (John) Massoud, Gerald L. Malesky, Susan L. (David) Hickey, Rose A. (Dan) McConomy, Duane A. (Chrissy) Ulrich and Carol D. (Frank) Sicilia; three brothers; six sisters; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are her parents, Sarah Eouchenour Brown and Wilfred Bert Brown; first husband Henry G. Malesky; a brother, Wilford Brown; and an infant daughter, Renee Malesky.
Per her wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Interment will be handled by Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, Monaca.
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The larger font is nice unless your the first listed, then you have a large ad written over your obit!!! Can't someone fix the format w/ a simple word-wrap??
