Obituaries Nov. 14
Army veteran of WWII
Stanley Blostic, 86, of Cokeburg, died Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in Victoria House, Monessen.
He was born December 23, 1926, in Cokeburg, a son of the late Michael John and Eva Skavinsky Blostic.
Mr. Blostic was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. For his service, he received the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Award and World War II Victory Ribbon.
Surviving are seven brothers, Michael, William, Richard and Anthony Blostic, all of Cokeburg, Charles Blostic of Streetsboro, Edward Blostic of Scenery Hill and Leonard Blostic, TOR, of Hollidaysburg; three sisters, Eve Blostic, OSF, of Pittsburgh, Patricia Blostic, MSIC, of Parsippany, N.J., and Wanda Blostic, OCD, of Latrobe; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are two brothers, Thomas and Joseph Blostic; and four sisters, Helen Mance, Stella Stuart, Mary Geffert and Carol Lilley.
Services are private and under the direction of Greenlee Funeral Home, 619 Main Street, Bentleyville. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monongahela. A guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.
Loved animals, shopping
Dolores Rose Buck, 83, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Victory Hill, Monongahela, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013, in Nevaeh Cove, Charleroi.
She was born September 16, 1930, in Hamtramck, Mich., a daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Nosek Jankowski.
Mrs. Buck attended Christian Missionary Alliance in Fayette City, where she volunteered her time with children’s activities and enjoyed going on bus trips to Lancaster.
She spent a lot of her time working at the flower shop with her daughter, Julie, and being a caregiver to all of her family. She loved animals, shopping, cooking and baking.
Surviving are a daughter, Julie and husband Jack Issi of Belle Vernon; a brother, Stanley and wife Louise Jankowski of the state of California; three sisters, Eleanor and husband Joe Miller of Hopewell Township, Marian and husband Herbert Ballas of Meadow Lands and Shirley and husband Robert BonAnno of Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Ronald L. Buck, who died September 13, 1999; brothers John, Robert and Stanley Jankowski and twins Anthony and infant Henry Jankowski.
She leaves behind her granddog, Sammo.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 15, in Bible Alliance Church, 1300 Mt. Pleasant Road, West Newton, with Pastor Frank Todaro officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home at noon and go in procession to the church. Entombment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
The family asks memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society of Western Pennsylvania, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.
Isabella Dawn Campion, daughter of Maxwell Morgan Campion and Amanda Nicole Dawn Henderson of Sycamore, died at 4:20 a.m. Monday, November 11, 2013, in Washington Hospital.
She was born Monday, November 11, 2013, in Washington.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are maternal grandmother Velma Orndoff of Waynesburg; paternal grandmother Brenda Ely of Morgantown, W.Va.; paternal grandfather Kevin Campion of Sycamore; maternal great-grandparents James and Marie Phillips of Mt. Morris; and paternal great-grandmother Lucille Ely of Fairmont, W.Va.
Services are private and are being handled by Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, owner/director, 197 North Maiden Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Information is available at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.
Navy veteran was retired coal miner
Gerald Robert “Bob” Craig, 73, of Mt. Morris, died at 5:02 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in his home.
He was born Wednesday, February 7, 1940, a son of the late Leonard Craig and Clarice Hacker Craig.
Mr. Craig was a resident of Mt. Morris most of his life.
He was a 32nd degree Mason at Waynesburg Masonic Lodge 153 F&AM. He was a member of James T. Maxon American Legion Post 992 of Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris Sportsman Club for 43 years, Waynesburg Moose Lodge 461, Bobtown Rod and Gun Club and Bobtown Polish-American Citizens Club.
Mr. Craig was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was on the USS Intrepid during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, all-terrain vehicles and NASCAR. He also enjoyed helping others as the neighborhood mechanic.
Mr. Craig retired from Blacksville 2 Coal Mine in 1997, after working as a coal miner for more than 30 years.
On January 20, 1968, he married Barbara Ann Dively, who died February 24, 2012.
Surviving are a daughter, Sharon Cole of Mt. Morris; three sons, Douglas (Torrie) Headley of Mifflinburg, Gerald Robert Craig Jr. of Burkesville, Ky., and William Robert (Amanda) Craig of Mt. Morris; five grandchildren; a great-grandson; three sisters, Gladys Fox of Morgantown, W.Va., Margaret Nutter of Goldsboro, N.C., and Betty Smith of Mt. Morris; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a daughter, Deborah Craig, a sister and several brothers.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, owner/director, 324 Mt. Morris Road, P.O. Box 478, Mt. Morris, PA 15349, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, November 15, with the Rev. Fred Tomlinson officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mt. Morris. Graveside military rites will be accorded by James T. Maxon American Legion Post 992 of Mt. Morris.
The family requests memorials be made to Amedisys Hospice, 1368 Mall Run Road, Suite 624, Uniontown, PA 15401. Information is available at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.
Member of View Crest Church
Margaret Delores George, 75, of Eighty Four, died Monday, November 11, 2013, in Golden Living Center, Canonsburg.
She was born January 5, 1938, in Waynesburg, a daughter of Orville and Alicia Rosser Orndoff.
Mrs. George was a member of View Crest Presbyterian Church in Eighty Four.
She loved being with her family and was known as “Mum George” to all of her children’s friends.
Surviving are three sons, Steven George and wife Margaret Danielle of Fairbanks, Alaska, Daniel George and wife Catt of North Strabane Township and Timothy George of North Strabane; three daughters, Karen Lockoski of Canonsburg, Lesa Hanna and husband Jim of Charleroi and Tracy Taylor and husband Johnathan of Weymouth, Mass.; a sister, Ruth Petco; 11 grandchildren, Jessica, Heather, Jason, Shawnee, Nakita, Corey, Jessie, Isabella, Catherine, Elias and Gianna; six great-grandchildren; a niece, Pamela Petco; and two nephews, Frankie Petco and Michael Petco.
Deceased, in addition to her parents, is her husband, Benjamin George.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Sollon Funeral Home Ltd., 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, J. David Sollon, supervisor, Phillip L. Sollon, director, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 16, with the Rev. Shaun Nolan, pastor of View Crest Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in George Farm Family Cemetery. Please visit www.sollon.com for additional information and to view and leave condolences.
1921 – 2013
Doris M. Huey, 92, of Rockville, Md., formerly of Bobtown, died at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2013, in her home.
She was born August 26, 1921, in Uniontown, a daughter of the late William H. and Ada Ellen Wiltrout Huey.
Miss Huey was a 1940 graduate of Point Marion High School and attended George Washington University and Montgomery College.
She was Presbyterian.
Miss Huey worked in payroll accounting for United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Funds in Washington, D.C., from 1968 until 1995.
After retirement, she enjoyed walking and aerobic exercising.
Surviving are a friend, Herminia Cabrera, with whom she made her home, and several cousins including, Doris Bodnovich and husband Ken of Greensboro and Edward Wiltrout and wife Carolyn of Fredericktown and their families.
Deceased is a brother, Robert Huey.
Family and friends are welcome from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in Yoskovich Funeral Home, 724-966-5500, Martin J. Yoskovich, director, 300 South Vine Street, Route 88, Carmichaels, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 16, with the Rev. Bruce R. Judy officiating. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. For additional information and to sign a guest book, please visit www.YoskovichFH.com.
Kind-hearted, caring person
Virginia L. “Ginny” Kovatch Leichliter, 74, of Centerville Borough, formerly of Clarksville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in Golden Living Center, Canonsburg.
She was born February 14, 1939, in Brownsville, a daughter of the late John and Wilma Alexander Kovatch.
Mrs. Leichliter was a 1957 graduate of Perryopolis High School. Through the years, she was employed as a clerk in a drug store, a hauling company and a small local grocery store. She was a volunteer at Fredericktown Public Library.
She enjoyed collecting lighthouses and souvenir spoons, both of which she has an extensive collection.
Mrs. Leichliter will be remembered as a kind-hearted and caring person who enjoyed many things in life and loved all of her family.
Surviving are four children, Cindy Stenson of Washington, D.C., Franklin Eugene Cowger of Graniteville, S.C., William Cowger (Carla) of Centerville and Randy Cowger of Carmichaels; seven grandchildren, Cecilia, William Jr., Tyler Lee, Randi Lynn, Hanna and Brianna Cowger and Bradley Patterson; a sister, Maryann Harper (Dewey) of Nashville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Tom A. Leichliter, and infant granddaughter, Bethany Jo Cowger.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Greenlee Funeral Home, 619 Main Street, Bentleyville, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 16, with the Rev. Doug Quail officiating. Interment will be in Taylor Cemetery, Brownsville.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to JEN Fund (Joyful Exciting New Day), a local charity that aids cancer patients, 42 Black Dog Hollow Road, Clarksville, PA 15322, or National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc., 2600 Network Building, Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034. Guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.
Rock Tenn retiree
Frank F. Sinko, 69, of Monongahela, Carroll Township, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013, in UPMC-Shadyside hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born June 28, 1944, in Van Voorhis, a son of the late Baltous J. Sr. and Margaret Fisher Sinko.
Mr. Sinko retired as a tool and die maker in 1998 from Rock Tenn in Charleroi.
After graduating in 1962 from Charleroi High School, he served in the Ranger Division of the U.S. Army.
He was a member of Fayette City Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are his wife, Erin K. Murphy Sinko, whom he married in 2004; two stepdaughters, Bridget and husband Greg Leyda of Somerset Township and Leah and husband Michael Anderson of Monongahela; a stepson, Michael V. and wife Nancy Ankrom of Pleasant Hills; four stepgrandsons, Ryan Leyda, Evan and Tyler Anderson and Jackson Frank Ankrom; two brothers, Joseph and wife Lynn Sinko of Long Branch and Charlie Sinko of Monongahela; and two sisters, Mary and husband Fred Pierce of Pittsburgh and Helen Brown of Fellsburg.
Deceased are six brothers, John, Michael, Baltous “Spooks,” Edward, Paul and Tony Sinko; and a sister, Anna Sinko, who died in infancy.
Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday in Marshall Marra Funeral Home, 216 Chess Street, Monongahela, 724-258-6767, www.marshallmarrafuneralhome.com, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 16, with the Rev. Richard Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery, with the Mon Valley honor guard and firing squad conducting military honors.
Cooper Industries employee, SNPJ member
David John “Chief” Stevens, 68, of Canonsburg, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in Manor Care, McMurray, following an extended illness.
He was born June 16, 1945, in Green Bay, Wis., a son of an American Indian (Oneida) mother, the late Lois Madeline Webster Stevens.
A high school graduate, he had been employed at the former McGraw Edison Power Systems and Cooper Industries in Canonsburg. Prior to his retirement, he was a self-employed painter for many years.
Mr. Stevens was a member of SNPJ Lodge 138 of Strabane, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191, PNU, White Eagles Society and French Club, all of Canonsburg.
On February 5, 1994, he married Doris Clouston Binotto, who survives.
Also surviving are a stepson, Michael (Judy) Clouston of Valdosta, Ga.; mother-in-law Anna Clouston Borio of Burgettstown; two brothers of Green Bay; two brothers-in-law, Barry (Donna) Clouston and William Clouston, both of Avella; a cousin, Raymond F. Bosso of Marietta, Ohio; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He leaves behind his cat, Flip-Flop.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation or services. All arrangements are private and entrusted to Salandra Funeral Service Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. Donations may be made in his name to Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330. To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.
Member of Fairall Church enjoyed farming
Joseph W. Throckmorton, 96, of Waynesburg, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in Evergreen Personal Care, Waynesburg.
He was born Monday, June 25, 1917, in Waynesburg, a son of the late John D. Throckmorton and Gertrude McNurlin Throckmorton.
Mr. Throckmorton was a member of Fairall United Methodist Church.
He enjoyed farming and was a thrasher from 1938 to 1958. For several years, he was a weigh master at the Pennsylvania Livestock Auction in Waynesburg.
On May 19, 1938, he married Evelyn Hughes, who died May 23, 1991.
Surviving are two sons, Donald J. (Joanna) Throckmorton and Ronald W. Throckmorton, both of Waynesburg; four grandchildren, D. Joseph Throckmorton, John A. Throckmorton, Deborah Throckmorton and Ronald W. Throckmorton Jr.; and 10 great-grandchildren, Danielle Benson, Kayla Throckmorton, Kara Throckmorton, Alissa “Lissy” Throckmorton, Scott Throckmorton, Mark Throckmorton, Mandy Throckmorton, Meg Throckmorton, Claire Throckmorton and Anne Throckmorton.
Mr. Throckmorton was the last of his immediate family.
Deceased are a great-granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Bihun; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie R. Throckmorton; and a sister, Ruth Hoge.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, owner/director, 197 North Maiden Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, November 15, with the Rev. Ronald Geisler officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Waynesburg. Information is available at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.
U.S. Steel retiree served during WWII
Charles N. Wilhelm, 85, of Finleyville, formerly of Whitehall, died Sunday, November 10, 2013, in his home.
He was born November 22, 1927, in Pittsburgh, a son of Charles and Mary Paff Wilhelm.
Mr. Wilhelm was retired as a lab technician at the former U.S. Steel Corp., Homestead Works.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Mr. Wilhelm was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Finleyville, American Legion Post 613 in Finleyville, Finleyville Airport OX5 Aviation Club and Experimental Aircraft Association and was a former member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Whitehall.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday in Kegel Funeral Home Inc., Tim P. Kegel, supervisor, 3560 Washington Avenue, Finleyville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 16, in St. Elizabeth Church, Whitehall, with the Rev. Dale DeNinno as celebrant. Everyone please meet at the church Saturday. Interment will follow in St. Anne Cemetery, Castle Shannon. American Legion Post 613 will conduct services at 3 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Mildred Bedilion Wilson, 87, of McMurray, formerly of Graysville, died at 6:44 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in Canonsburg Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville. A complete obituary will be published in a later edition.