Dec 26, 2013

Veteran loved to fly

Benjamin Arthur Bell, 79, beloved husband of 60 years of Wilma Jean Hoy Bell, passed away suddenly December 7, 2013, in his home.

He was the father of Greg (Barbara) Bell, Debra (Ed) Scarborough and David (Sandra) Bell; grandfather of Kelli (Jason) Sobota, Matthew Bell, Ami (Marcus) Robinson, Jason Bell and Jordan Bell; and great-grandfather of Jason Sobota Jr. and Mia Belle Robinson.

Mr. Bell was born in Waynesburg, a son of Judson and Mary Bell, and was the last surviving sibling of 10 children.

He was a 1952 graduate of Waynesburg High School.

Mr. Bell was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served in the 2nd Marine Air Wing. He was a lifetime member of Marine Corps League.

In 1972, the family moved from Renova to Lebanon because of a transfer of his job from Dominion Resources. He also worked at Sumitoma Sitix Silicon Inc., until his retirement in 1997.

Mr. Bell loved to fly and obtained his solo license, but because of his health, was not able to continue. He enjoyed music and every Saturday evening at 7 p.m. was reserved for watching the Lawrence Welk Show. He enjoyed sports and coached his boys in Little League Baseball and basketball. He continued to attend his grandchildren’s games whenever possible.

Mr. Bell was a member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church, where he also enjoyed working as a volunteer for the Lebanon Presbyterian Church Upward Basketball League.

He will be remembered for his carefree personality and his willingness to help others. He loved and was loved very much by his family and will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to the Marine Corps League, P.O. Box 8315, Merrifield, VA 22116-8035, or the Dayton Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Plaza, Dayton, OH 45404.

Family received friends Wednesday, December 11, with services following in Lebanon Presbyterian Church. Stine Kilburn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Stephen Michael Breese, 28, of Washington, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013, because of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd.

U.S. Army veteran

John Wilber Carroll, 80, of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Midway, died Sunday, December 22, 2013, in Hospice of the Valley, Tempe, Ariz.

He was born August 10, 1933, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late James J. and Agnes B. McCarthy Carroll.

Mr. Carroll served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955.

He worked as a loan officer for Mellon Bank for 21 years, and after retiring from there, worked 12 years for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Welfare Department, before retiring in 2000.

Mr. Carroll enjoyed cutting grass with his lawn tractor and working part-time for Avis Rental at Greater Pittsburgh Airport.

On December 12, 1959, he married Marlene B. Brockman, who survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Kelly Rossi of Scottsdale and Leann (Jeffrey) Steele of Denver, Colo.; a son, Thomas (Christa) Carroll of Midway; a brother, Roy Carroll of Green Tree; and six grandchildren, Alan Rossi, Sean and Allison Steele, Emma Smith, Rachel and Sydney Carroll.

Deceased are five brothers, Howard, Russell, Richard, Eugene and Jack Carroll, and a sister, Joyce McCarthy.

Friends will be received from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday in Nation Funeral Home Inc., 220 E. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 30, with the Rev. Cathy Peternel officiating. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township.

Memorials may be made to Center U.P. Church, Midway, PA 15060.

Condolences, photos and additional information are available at www.nationfuneralhome.com.

Carmichaels resident

Fred E. Carter, 70, of Carmichaels, died unexpectedly Monday evening, December 23, 2013, in his home.

He was born December 26, 1942, in Jefferson Township, Greene County, a son of Matilda Fox Carter of Carmichaels and the late Lloyd Leroy Carter Sr.

On April 12, 1964, he married Lavonna G. Carter, who survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Marvin (Brandy) Carter of Greensboro, Shawn Carter of Carmichaels and Chris Carter of Mt. Morris; a daughter, Cynthia (Ed) Simyak of Carmichaels; eight grandchildren, Bradley Farrar, Stevie Carter, Roberta Carter, Kohl Carter, Garrett Carter, Gabrielle Carter, Claudia Carter and Alexis Carter; three brothers, Lloyd L. Carter of Carmichaels, Floyd P. (Patti) Carter of North Carolina and Glen W. Carter of Waynesburg; a sister, Eve M. Weaver of Graysville; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased is an infant sister and a brother, Joseph D. Carter.

Family and friends are welcome from 5 to 7 p.m., the hour of service, Friday, December 27, in Yoskovich Funeral Home, 724-966-5500, Martin J. Yoskovich, funeral director, 300 South Vine Street (Route 88), Carmichaels. The Rev. P. Keith Larson will officiate. Interment will be private.

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

Enjoyed helping others

Shari Lynn Cox, 46, of Prosperity, died Wednesday, December 25, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was born July 3, 1967, in Washington County, a daughter of the late Frank Mazzacco and Karen Hopper Macioszek. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, John Macioszek.

Mrs. Cox was a 1985 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School, a homemaker and previously worked as a certified nursing assistant at Washington County Health Center.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and friends and helping others. She was a member and trustee of Meadow Lands Sportsmen’s Association.

On October 19, 1989, she married Ralph J. Cox, who survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Naomi L. Cox (Brian Breese) of Plumsock, and Chelsea K. Cox (Kory Yocum) of Washington; a sister, Rhonda Giancola; and two grandchildren, Landon and Carson.

Deceased, in addition to her father, is an uncle, William “Bill” Hopper.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of service, Monday, December 30, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Burial is private and will be held at the convenience of the family.

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

Because of an early press time, the deadline for submitting obituaries for publication Wednesday, January 1, is 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 31.

Avella resident

Anthony “Wayne” Dzikowski, 69, of Avella, formerly of Canonsburg, died suddenly Tuesday, December 24, 2013.

He was the beloved husband of Kathleen E. Dzikowski; father of John (Elana) Dzikowski; grandfather of Celena, Connie and Aleasha; son of the late Anthony J. and Helen C.; and brother of the late David (surviving spouse Donna) Dzikowski and Eleanor Buyan.

Friends will be received from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, December, 29, in Joseph M. Somma Funeral Home Inc., 5405 Steubenville Pike, Moon Run, Robinson Township. Interment will be private in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township.

Memorials can be made to Pet Search, P.O. Box 1653, Washington, PA 15301, or one’s favorite charity.

Supermarket owner enjoyed cooking

Wilma Kathryn Burke Farace, 96, of Mt. Morris, died at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, December 24, 2013, in Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.

She was born Thursday, September 27, 1917, in Blacksville, W.Va., a daughter of the late James Burke and Mamie Patterson Burke.

Mrs. Farace was a member of St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, Morgantown. She was a graduate of Blacksville High School and a member of the James T. Maxon American Legion Post 992, Mt. Morris. She always enjoyed cooking.

She and her husband owned and operated the Mt. Morris Supermarket, retiring in 1980.

Her husband, Anthony Joseph Farace, died March 2, 1983.

Surviving are a daughter, Dolores Jean (Andy) Rafus of Morgantown; a son, retired Capt. Dr. Anthony Joseph Farace Jr., of Mt. Morris, who served in the U.S. Navy; a granddaughter, Andrea Michele Rafus; a sister, Anna Ruth Moore of Blacksville; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are a sister, Aldine Burke, and a brother, Charles E. Burke.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, owner/director, 324 Mt. Morris Road, P.O. Box 478, Mount Morris, PA 15349, where there will be a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, December 28, in St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, 1 Guthrie Lane, Morgantown, W.Va., with Father John V. DiBacco Jr. as celebrant. Friends and family are asked to meet at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mt. Morris.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, 1 Guthrie Lane, Morgantown, WV 26508, or St. Ursula Food Pantry and Outreach, P.O. Box 18, Pursglove, WV 26546.

Information is available at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.

George W. Gift, of Washington, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013, in his home.

Arrangements will be announced by Hummell & Jones Funeral Home, Washington.

First United Methodist Church member

Clara Mae Grable, 92, of Fredericktown, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013, in Strabane Woods Assisted Living, Washington, where she resided the past 10 years.

She was born October 1, 1921, in Lemont Furnace, a daughter of the late Lutellis L. and Mary Butler Cummings.

Mrs. Grable was a 1939 graduate of East Beth High School.

For 30 years, she was employed by First National Bank and was a member of First United Methodist Church, Fredericktown, her entire life.

Deceased is her husband, Bruce “Whitey” Grable, who died November 19, 1999.

Mrs. Grable was the beloved mother of son, Bruce W. Grable of Watertown, N.Y., and daughter, Joyce DeConcilis (Dale) of Washington. Also surviving are four grandsons, Shawn Stagon (Mellisa), Brandon Stagon, Brent Grable (Erin) and Tyler Grable; five great-grandchildren, Gracie and Addie Stagon and Riley, Cavin and Maeve Grable.

Funeral arrangements are private and under the direction of Greenlee Funeral Home, 42 Bank Street at Crawford Road, Fredericktown. A guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.greenleefuneralhome.com.

Nurse dedicated life to family

Helen Ann Heinrichs, 84, of the Woodlands at St. Barnabas, formerly of Peters Township, died December 24, 2013, while entering St. Richard Parish for her favorite Christmas Midnight Mass.

She was born May 28, 1929, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of John J. and Edna Carmichael Weber.

Mrs. Heinrichs was a founding and longtime member of St. Benedict the Abbott Church, where she served with the Right-to-Life Committee. She was currently a member of St. Richard Church, Gibsonia.

Mrs. Heinrichs was a head nurse at St. Clair Hospital, a psychiatric nurse at the former Mayview State Hospital and a nurse at Baptist Homes. She served on the board of Washington Hospice and was a volunteer with the hospice at St. Barnabas.

She loved all animals, especially her dogs and cats. The most important aspect of her life was her family and she dedicated herself to them.

Mrs. Heinrichs was the devoted wife of 65 years of Frank W. Heinrichs; cherished mother of (John) Michael (Cynthia) Heinrichs of Scott Township, Annette (Ralph) Bolinger of Hamlin, Mary Beth Heinrichs of Pittsburgh, the late infant daughter Susan Heinrichs and Frank David (Teresa survives) Heinrichs; grandmother of Robert Heinrichs, Christopher Heinrichs, Adam Bolinger, Erica Bolinger, Laura Heinrichs, Justin Heinrichs, Frank Heinrichs, Ryan Heinrichs and Gabriel Petesch; great-grandmother of Caleb Bolinger, Gavin Majetich, Cale Heinrichs and Antonia Heinrichs; sister of the late Dr. John E. Weber and Elizabeth Weber Guy; and best friend of Nancy Anderson Wright of Friendship Village.

Funeral arrangements by Beinhauers, 724-941-3211. Friends welcome from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray PA, 15317. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, December, 28, in St. Benedict the Abbott Church, McMurray. Entombment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to your local hospice organization.

Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.

Roy Alan Huggins, 66, of Claysville, died Thursday, December 26, 2013, in Washington Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., Washington.

Enjoyed boxing, hunting and the outdoors

Ryan A. Lippert, 23, of Finleyville, died Sunday, December 22, 2013, in his home.

He was born August 27, 1990, in West Palm Beach, Fla., a son of Reed Lippert of Finleyville and the late Cheryl Gush.

Mr. Lippert was a member of Ringgold High School Class of 2008 and enjoyed boxing, hunting and the outdoors.

Surviving, in addition to his father, are his stepmother, Linda Lippert; a brother, Brady Lippert, and a stepsister, Katie Brashear, both at home; paternal grandparents, Norbert and Carol Lippert of Kissimmee, Fla.; maternal grandparents, Mike and Sandy Martinyak of Elmira, N.Y.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

There will be no public visitation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday, December 30, in Kegel Funeral Home Inc., Tim P. Kegel, supervisor, 3560 Washington Avenue, Finleyville, with the Rev. Richard Tusky of St. Francis of Assisi Church officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice.

St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church

Stephanie Zaken Teatino, 66, of Cecil Township, died Monday, December 23, 2013, in Washington Hospital.

She was born March 4, 1947, in Hendersonville, a daughter of Stephan and Julia Lazor Zaken.

Mrs. Teatino was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church in Canonsburg.

She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, sewing and spending time with her favorite dogs, Benelli, Bailey and Riley.

On November 26, 1968, in Monongahela, she married Jack M. Teatino, who died February 3, 2012.

Surviving are a daughter, Thedra (Brian) Wagner of Canonsburg; a son, Jason (Courtney) Teatino of Canonsburg; two sisters, Valeria (Michael) Kelleher of Wilton, Maine, and Bernadette (George) Haley of Lawrence: a sister-in-law, Marlane Zaken of Washington; an aunt, Eva Vadasz of Mingo Junction, Ohio; an uncle, Metropolitan Theodosius Lazor; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Deceased is a brother, Paul Terry Zaken.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Mario L. DeAngelo Funeral Home, 194 East College Street, Canonsburg, where a Parastas service will be held at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 28, in St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church, Canonsburg. Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg.

Additional information was received for the obituary of Margaret Vinansky, who died Sunday, December 22, 2013.

Surviving is a stepgrandson, Gary Roux, of Orlando, Fla.

Deceased is a stepgrandson, Richard “Ricky” Roux.

Cherished her grandchildren

Catherine Evelyn Wojcik, 80, of Burgettstown, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013, in her home.

She was born November 30, 1933, in Avella, a daughter of the late John and Mary Kiddo Chizmar.

Prior to retirement, Mrs. Wojcik was an instructor for Weirton (W.Va.) Beauty Academy.

She was a devoted wife and mother, but her two grandchildren were the light of her life. She enjoyed planting flowers, traveling, feeding deer in her yard, birdwatching and baking.

On November 21, 1953, she married John Wojcik, who survives.

Also surviving are her son, John Wojcik Jr. of McDonald; her daughters, Mary Kay (Michael) Shimko of Burgettstown and Susan Wojcik of Milford, Kan.; her grandchildren, Olivia and Michael Shimko; her sisters, Marion Brice of Sherburne, N.Y., and Margaret (Charles) Marker of Avella; her brother, John Chizmar of Washington; and many nieces and nephews.

Deceased are her brothers, David and Paul Chizmar.

At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation. Other arrangements will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are in the care of Taucher Funeral Home, Burgettstown. For further information or to leave a condolence, please visit www.taucherfuneralhome.com.