Obituaries Nov. 10
Retired Beth-Center teacher
Josephine A. Retucci Bane, 93, of Millsboro, died Friday, November 8, 2013, in Southwest Regional Medical Center, Waynesburg.
She was born February 6, 1920, in Chattaroy, W.Va., a daughter of the late Michael and Angelina Belligheri Retucci.
Mrs. Bane lived most of her life in the Fredericktown and Millsboro area. She was a graduate of East Bethlehem High School and received her teaching degree from California State Teachers College.
She taught elementary education for many years in Bethlehem-Center School District, from where she retired in 1986.
On July 28, 1951, in St. Michael Church in Fredericktown, she married William J. Bane, who died December 15, 1996.
Mrs. Bane was a member of St. Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church and Public School Employees’ Retirement System.
She derived great pleasure from cooking, gardening and canning.
Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Bane was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Deceased, in addition to her parents and husband, are two brothers, Andrew Retucci and Joseph Retucci Sr.; and a sister, Mary Rinelli.
Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Frank Burkus Funeral Home, 26 Mill Street, Millsboro, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 11. Entombment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township.
Mary C. Binder, 93, of Greensburg, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013.
Arrangements are incomplete and are entrusted to Salandra Funeral Service Inc., 724-745-8120. A full obituary will appear in later edition.
Dr. James K. Clements, 62, of South Strabane Township, died Saturday, November 9, 2013.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Hummell and Jones Funeral Home Inc., Washington.
Part owner, manager of Eighty Four Livestock Auction
Clair E. Kearns, 79, of Bentleyville, Somerset Township, died Friday evening, November 8, 2013, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born October 29, 1934, in Carroll Township, a son of Dewey Ray and Clara Eliza Williams Kearns.
A self-employed farmer, Mr. Kearns was part owner and manager of Eighty Four Livestock Auction.
For 50 years, he was an auctioneer of automobiles, estates and livestock, retiring in 2003.
Mr. Kearns was a member of First Baptist Church in Bentleyville.
Surviving are a sister, Edith E. Riggle (Donald) of Bentleyville; several nieces and nephews; and companion Betty McIntire of Bentleyville.
Deceased are his wife, Martha Jane McNary Kearns, and brothers Russell W., Wilber H. and Harry F. Kearns.
Friends are welcome from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, 724-239-2255, where a service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, with Pastor Shirley Edgar officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Creek Cemetery, Fallowfield Township.
Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message, order flowers and share photos.
Central Assembly of God member
Jennie Levkulich, 91, of Cecil, died Saturday, November 9, 2013, in Manor Care, McMurray.
She was born July 12, 1922, in Cecil, a daughter of the late Edward and Candita Dantry Monaco.
Mrs. Levkulich was a member of Central Assembly of God, Chartiers Township, and Cecil American Legion Auxiliary.
She enjoyed cooking and baking, playing games, listening to music and traveling.
Mrs. Levkulich worked as a unit secretary for St. Clair Hospital, retiring in 1977.
Surviving are a daughter, Kristan (David) Garboski-Gump of Houston; five sons, Michael (Donna) Levkulich of Cecil, John (Kathy) Levkulich of Houston, James (Debbie) Levkulich of Red Lion, David (Beth) Levkulich of Cecil and Edward (Karen) Levkulich of Hampshire, Ill.; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Deceased, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Michael Levkulich; two brothers, Edward “Butch” and Feno Monaco; and four sisters, Marcy Monaco, Sue Behling, Biviana Behling and Leona Bistarkey.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services, 3378 Millers Run Road, Route 50, Cecil, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, with Pastor Don O’Hare officiating. Interment will follow in Venice Cemetery.
The family suggests contributions be made to Washington City Mission, 84 West Wheeling Street, Washington, PA 15301.
Monongahela carpenter was avid fisherman
Stephen D. Rapp, 61, of Monongahela, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2013, with his wife by his side.
He was born in Newark, N.J., a son of the late Howard and Nancy Rapp.
He was the beloved husband of Andrea Mikush Rapp; loving father of Heather Rapp and Matthew Rapp; dear brother of Valerie (Fred) Erausquin; and cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Rapp was a proud member of Carpenters Local 84 and was an avid fisherman in his spare time.
At the families’ request, all services will be private.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, 724-260-5546. Please view and sign the family’s guest book at www.cremationfuneralcare.com.
Accomplished artist and photographer
Gary Wayne Seaman, 60, of Washington, died October 29, 2013, in his home.
He was born July 27, 1953, in Washington, a son of the late John and Betty Hart Seaman.
Mr. Seaman attended Washington High School and was Presbyterian.
He was an architectural draftsman, who worked both domestically and internationally.
Mr. Seaman was an accomplished artist and photographer who enjoyed woodworking and making furniture.
Surviving are three sons, Jason, Adam and Dylan Seaman; a daughter, Jessica Seaman; two sisters, Sherry Varner and Linda Stimpson; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Deceased is a brother, Thomas Seaman.
Memorial services were private and held at the convenience of the family. Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.