Nov 8, 2013

1949 – 2013

Dorothy Baker, 63, of Nemacolin, died Monday, November 4, 2013, in Southwest Regional Medical Center, Waynesburg.

She was born December 23, 1949, in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline Babella Slezak.

Her husband, Ernest Arthur Baker, is deceased.

Surviving are three children, Begene Bahl and husband Derek of Harrisburg, Christine Baker and fiancé Eric Palmer of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Ernest Baker of Carmichaels; a grandson, Dawson Ball; and three sisters, Rosemarie Slezak, Marlene Quesenberry and husband James and Annette Slezak.

She was a graduate of West Mifflin High School (North) and Waynesburg College in 1998. She was working on her master’s degree in education at Waynesburg University.

Mrs. Baker worked as a substitute teacher.

She was a member of St. Hugh Roman Catholic Church in Carmichaels.

Mrs. Baker enjoyed singing, reading, writing poems and cooking.

Friends will be received from 1 to 2 p.m., the time of service, Friday, November 8, in Lesako Funeral Home Inc., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, PA 15320, 724-966-5100, Paul M. Lesako, director/supervisor, with the Rev. John Bauer officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in Highland Cemetery, California. www.lesakofuneralhome.com

Loved by many

Arlene Christine Boeh, 68, of Cape Coral, Fla., passed away peacefully Thursday, October 31, 2013, in Hope Hospice, with her sisters at her bedside.

She was a cherished daughter of Ruth A. Boeh of Washington and the late Norbert H. Boeh; loving sister of Rena C. Tatka of Venetia and Edmona Harper of Lexington Park, Md.; and dear aunt of Timothy Tatka, Tracy Petrovich, Jesse Harper and the late Christine Harper.

Some of her favorite activities were singing, doing arts and crafts, shopping, eating out, dressing up, going to church and attending New Beginnings.

Miss Boeh was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

A service celebrating her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 9, in Hillsview Chapel, Presbyterian SeniorCare Campus, 835 South Main Street, Washington, with Pastor Gary Gibson officiating. Lunch will be served immediately following the service.

Memorial donations may be made to Special Olympics Pennsylvania, P.O. Box 3010, Norristown, PA 19404-3010.

A memorial service for Frank Carson, who died October 22, 2013, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 9, in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray. Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors Inc.

Enjoyed playing guitar

Charles “Leroy” Danley, 52, of Canonsburg, formerly of Washington, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013, in The Greenery Specialty Care, North Strabane Township.

He was born August 20, 1961, in Guam, a son of the late Paul L. and Mary T. Carr Danley.

Mr. Danley was a member of the former Allison Avenue Baptist Church.

He enjoyed Johnny Cash music and playing his guitar and was very interested in trains.

Surviving are three brothers, Dana V. Danley, John P. Danley and Thomas W. Danley, all of Washington, and two nephews, Dana V. Danley Jr. and Jeremy Danley.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 9, with the Rev. George Garancosky officiating. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray.

Memorial donations may be made to National Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 750, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.

Member of Avery Church served in Army

Paul E. Kuhn, 89, of Washington, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013, following a lengthy illness.

He was born January 31, 1924, in Canonsburg, a son of Clyde and Berdie May Bayles Kuhn.

Mr. Kuhn was a member of Avery United Methodist Church in Washington.

He was employed by West Penn Power Co. for 42 years, as a lead lineman.

Mr. Kuhn served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was formerly a member of American Legion Post 175.

His activities included baseball, in his younger days, hunting, for which he owned hunting dogs, and dartball. He enjoyed eating cookies and meeting his friends at the mall.

On August 14, 1967, in Mars, he married Norma Rowell Phillips, who survives.

Also surviving are a granddaughter, Brianne (John) Corrins of Washington and her children, Makayla and Riley Corrins; a sister-in-law, Alice Kuhn of Washington; and many nieces and nephews.

Deceased are a stepdaughter, Lori E. Phillips; a brother, Clyde Sherman Kuhn; and three sisters, Harriet Doak, Ann Kuhn and Hazel B. Henderson.

Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday in Hummell and Jones Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington, Thomas W. Hummell, supervisor, Douglas M. Jones, director, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 9, with the Rev. Ruth Simmons officiating. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to a charity of one’s choice. Messages of condolence may be left at www.hummellandjones.com.

N.H. man served in Army Air Forces

Robert R. Masquelier, 91, of Milford, N.H., died Thursday, October 31, 2013, in The Elms Care and Rehabilitation Center, Milford.

He was born May 13, 1922, in McDonald, a son of Frank J. and Esther M. Jiannino Masquelier.

Mr. Masquelier made his home in Milford for the past 10 years and formerly lived in Berlin, Md., and Silver Spring, Md., for more than 30 years and Reading for many years.

Prior to his retirement in 1984, he had been employed as a senior claims representative for CNA Insurance Co. for 25 years.

Mr. Masquelier was a member of Milford United Methodist Church.

He was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and was discharged in 1944 with the rank of first lieutenant.

Deceased is a brother, Frank Masquelier.

Mr. Masquelier was a loving husband and a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Surviving are his wife, Esther Cole Masquelier of Milford; a daughter, Connie Page of Nashua, N.H.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Wayne Masquelier of North Fort Myers, Fla.; two sisters, Shirley Roberts of Erie and Donna Bennett of McDonald; and many nieces and nephews.

Services are private. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Milford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gateways for Seniors, Gateways Community Services, 144 Canal Street, Nashua, NH 03064 or Milford United Methodist Church, 327 North River Road, Milford, NH 03055. Arrangements are in care of Smith and Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.smith-heald.com.

Gifted musician

David E. Olson, 69, of Rostraver Township, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013.

He was born August 16, 1944, in Monongahela, a son of the late C. Theodore and Aurora C. “Ora” Rousseau Olson.

Mr. Olson, originally from Rostraver Township, lived in both Bridgeville and in Washington, before moving back to his childhood home in 1994.

He studied art at Penn State University, graduating in 1966. He earned a master’s of art education from Penn State in 1968.

Mr. Olson taught at a number of educational institutions in Western Pennsylvania, including the Greater Pittsburgh Guild for the Blind, Washington & Jefferson College, Waynesburg University, California University of Pennsylvania and Touchstone Center for Crafts.

He was member of Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh and Watercolor Society.

In addition to his artistic talents, he was also a gifted musician. He played several different instruments, including the Scottish bagpipes, trombone, guitar, fiddle, flute and other wind instruments. Of these, he was best known for playing the bagpipes. He was a charter member of the Macdonald Bagpipe Band, which was formed in Pittsburgh in 1964. He also played the trombone in the wind ensemble at Washington & Jefferson College, Mon Valley Community Band and several Veterans of Foreign Wars bands.

Mr. Olson will be greatly missed by his large extended family and his many friends in the art and music communities in Western Pennsylvania.

Surviving are a son, Alan D. Olson of Carnegie; a brother, Richard A. Olson of Phoenix, Ariz.; and a sister, O. Diane Sommerville of Richfield Springs, N.Y.

Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 724-929-5300, 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon, www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 9, with the Rev. Susan Rothenberg officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sixth Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, 1688 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.

Corrected information was received for the obituary of Harry A. Rasel, published Wednesday.

Surviving is a sister, Mary Lou Mazutis.

Licensed pilot served in Marine Corps

Peter D. Strolis of Waynesboro, Va., formerly of Peters Township, passed away peacefully Friday, October 25, 2013, in his home, after a 17-month battle with lung cancer.

He was born March 4, 1933, in Cortland, N.Y., a son of the late Peter and Mildred Caldwell Strolis.

Mr. Strolis served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He was a licensed pilot and spent his career as an electrical engineer in the international field. He retired in 1993 from Westinghouse Electric Corp. in Pittsburgh.

After his retirement, he bought a recreational vehicle and took two trips a year, traveling the United States and Canada for the next 19 years with his wife, Carole, who survives.

A memorial reception with a light lunch buffet will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, November 15, in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Memorial Parlor, 2040 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241. The memorial parlor is located north of the sanctuary in the north entrance of the church.

Memorial donations may be made to Tribute Program, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Family and friends may share their condolences at www.charltonandgroomefuneralhome.com.

Formerly of Eighty Four

Joseph Vanicheck, 90, formerly of Eighty Four, Somerset Township, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013, in Washington County Health Center, Chartiers Township.

Private services are in care of Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, Bentleyville.