Nov 24, 2013

Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church member

Carl Mark Boyan, 85, of Eighty Four, died peacefully Saturday, November 23, 2013, in Consulate Health Care of North Strabane Township, with his wife and niece Catherine Obenour by his side.

He was born April 5, 1928, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Frank and Veronica Belichick Boyan.

Mr. Boyan was a member of Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church, where he was a past deacon.

He was a member of Croatian Fraternal Union and served as a past vice president of local Chapter 567 of Canonsburg.

Prior to retirement, he was self-employed and worked in the field of reproduction services in the dairy industry.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth Marie Spingola Boyan of Eighty Four; a sister-in-law, Ruth Elizabeth Boyan of Cecil; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Deceased are six brothers, Mike, Steve, George and William Boyan and Joe and Frank Buyan; and three sisters, Katie Brigich, Barb Steiner and Mary Sokac.

Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Sollon Funeral Home Ltd., 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, J. David Sollon, supervisor, Phillip L. Sollon, director. Services will be held at noon Wednesday, November 27, in the funeral home, with Pastor Eric Powell, Pigeon Creek Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg.

Please visit www.sollon.com for additional information and to view and leave condolences.

Devoted mother and grandmother

Hilda Janetta Coger Harris Cameron, 74, of Reader, W.Va., and formerly of Crucible and Waynesburg, died Saturday, November 23, 2013, in Genesis Health Care Center, Sistersville, W.Va.

Mrs. Cameron was born September 28, 1939, a daughter of the late Walter and Audrey Howard Coger.

Surviving are four children, Russell Harris of Belington, W.Va., Raymond Harris (Hien) of Webster, N.H., and Rhonda Thomas and Evelyn Matusik, both of Reader; two brothers, Robert Coger (Joanne) of Blacksville, W.Va., and Harry Coger (Wilda Jean) of Marianna; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Deceased are husbands Floyd Harris and George Cameron; two children, Rance Harris and Robin Titchnelle; four brothers, Denzil, Franklin, William and Paul Coger; a granddaughter, Janetta Ratliff; and a great-granddaughter, Mia Dawn Kuhn.

Mrs. Cameron was a member of New Apostolic Church, Crucible.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking, playing cards and working on puzzles with her family.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Lesako Funeral Home Inc., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, PA 15320, 724-966-5100, Paul M. Lesako, funeral director/supervisor, and from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of service, Wednesday, November 27, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Mike Brown officiating.

Burial will follow in Valley Bend Cemetery, Belington.

An obituary may be viewed at www.lesakofuneralhomeinc.com.

Homemaker enjoyed grandchildren, casino trips

Ruthann Foringer Coughenour, 74, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 23, 2013, in her home.

She was born August 5, 1939, in Washington, a daughter of the late Albert Merle and Catherine Sakerka Foringer.

On March 29, 1963, she married David E. Coughenour, who passed away February 21, 1997.

Mrs. Coughenour was a 1957 graduate of Trinity High School and was a homemaker.

She was a den mother for her son’s Cub Scout Troup 1138.

Mrs. Coughenour enjoyed times with her grandchildren, especially around the holidays. She always looked forward to casino trips with her friends, Janice and Judy, whether she won or not. She particularly enjoyed browsing Roger’s Flea Market vendors.

Surviving are a son, Mark David Coughenour (Deanna), and a daughter, Michelle Lynn Pittas (Kevin), both of Washington; three grandchildren, Tanner David Coughenour, Victoria Ann and Colin David Pittas; brothers Eugene Foringer and Donald Foringer; sisters Barbara Desmond and Maryellen McCloskey; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 26. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.

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

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for submitting an obituary for publication Nov. 28 is 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Enjoyed reading, dancing the polka

Margaret “Maggie” DiBacco, 98, of Avella, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2013, in Southmont of Presbyterian SeniorCare, Washington.

She was born January 21, 1915, in Monongahela, a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Suppo Fusarelli.

Mrs. DiBacco attended school in Eldersville and lived in Avella since the 1940s.

She was a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church of Avella and Cross Creek Senior Citizens.

Mrs. DiBacco loved to spend time with her family. She enjoyed cooking, reading and dancing, especially the polka.

On September 7, 1933, she married Louis DiBacco, who died March 24, 1998.

Surviving are a daughter, Marie Frank of Burgettstown; 13 grandchildren, John D. (Kim) Carter, Lisa (Eric) Paris, Barry (Janice) Frank, Dominic (Diane) Frank Jr., Valerie (Alex) Paris, Robin Virtue, Michael DiBacco Jr., Mark (Dianna) DiBacco, Melissa (Dennis) Renninger, Dorine (Charles) DiBacco, Michele (Richard) Creps, Christine (Brant) Miller and Gary (Nicole) DiBacco; 27 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, James (Mary) Fusarelli of Avella.

Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, are two sons, Michael and Louis DiBacco Jr.; a daughter, Elizabeth “Betty” Carter; a brother, John Fusarelli; and two sisters, Mary Lusakow and Susan Lis.

Friends and family will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Jerome A. Stefkovich Funeral Home Inc., 18 Campbell Street, Avella, PA 15312. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, in St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, 97 Highland Avenue, Avella, with the Rev. Robert M. Staszewski officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Michael Roman Catholic Church Building Fund, Northwest Ambulance Service or Cross Creek Senior Citizens.

Condolences can be expressed at www.stefkovichfuneralhome.com.

Clerk for Western Pennsylvania Water Co.

Edna Maude Dille, 83, of Washington, died Saturday, November 23, 2013, in her home.

She was born April 6, 1930, in Washington, a daughter of Guy and Lillian Martin.

Mrs. Dille graduated from Washington High School in 1948 and worked as a clerk for Western Pennsylvania Water Co.

She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church, Washington.

On October 20, 1950, she married Walter M. Dille, who died October 2, 2008.

Surviving are two sons, Jeffrey Allen Dille (Elizabeth) of Pittsburgh and Steven Craig Dille of Oakland, Calif. a daughter, Lisa Lynn Kohn of Claysville; six grandchildren, Michael and Paul Dille of Pittsburgh, Spencer and Gavin Dille of Oakland and Karen and Kacee Kohn of Claysville; and two nephews, Charles and Richard Meyers.

Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, with the Rev. Roger Raymond Fischer officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.

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

Visitation for Ethel Mae Fullum, who died November 14, 2013, will be held from noon to 1 p.m., the time of service, Tuesday, November 26, in the chapel of Donaldson Funeral Home P.A., 313 Talbott Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707.

Consolidation Coal Co. retiree

Frank “Ray” Kuis Sr., 92, of Dilliner, died at 12:25 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2013, in his home.

He was born November 17, 1921, in Greensboro, a son of the late Louis and Mary Valant Kuis.

Mr. Kuis resided in Greene County all of his life and worked in Civilian Conservation Corps before serving with the U.S. Navy as a pharmacist mate first class from 1942 until 1945 in the South Pacific.

He retired from Consolidation Coal Co. Humphrey No. 7 Mine and was a member of United Mine Workers of America Local 1058. In addition, Mr. Kuis was a member of SNPJ Lodge 87.

Mr. Kuis enjoyed cultivating grapes, making wine and listening to Slovenian button box music. He cherished his family, especially his grandchildren, and enjoyed vacationing in Hawaii.

On October 18, 1947, he married Virginia Cappellano, who died March 11, 2011.

Surviving are two sons, Frank Kuis Jr. and wife Deborah of Dilliner and John Joseph Kuis and wife Debra of Bobtown; four daughters, Linda Christopher and husband Joseph of Hope Mills, N.C., Karen Rae Kuis Zelko, wife of the late Dr. John Zelko, of Hilo, Hawaii, Christine Menear and husband David of Bobtown and Lisa Jackson, wife of the late Gregory Jackson, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 10 grandchildren, Richard Kuis, John Kuis, Kerissa Kuis, Lori DeVincentis, Kristin King, Julie Drummondo, Jennifer Schlueter, Ashly Menear, Sarah Jackson and Kathryn Jackson; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Fiala of Dilliner; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are two brothers, John Kuis and Joseph Kuis; and a sister, Angeline Vargo.

Family and friends are welcome from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Yoskovich Funeral Home, 724-966-5500, Martin J. Yoskovich, funeral director, 300 South Vine Street (Route 88), Carmichaels, where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 26, with the Rev. Virginia Eberhart officiating. Interment will follow Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Point Marion, with military honors accorded by Cumberland American Legion Post 400, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3491 and the U.S. Navy.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Amedisys Hospice, 2183 McClellandtown Road, Masontown, PA 15461. For additional information and to sign a guest book, please visit www.YoskovichFH.com.

U.S. Army veteran was self-employed carpenter

John Myrgo Jr., 85, of Canonsburg, died Sunday, November 24, 2013, in Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born March 11, 1928, in Canonsburg, a son of the late John and Mary Seman Myrgo.

Mr. Myrgo was a 1946 graduate of Trinity High School. He was very family-oriented, enjoying time spent with his family, and he loved his dog, Penny.

Prior to his retirement, he worked as a self-employed carpenter.

Mr. Myrgo served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Surviving are his wife, Nezzie England Myrgo; a son, John Myrgo III and wife Candice of Eighty Four; a daughter, Pamela Koscho of Finleyville; a brother, William Myrgo of Canonsburg; a sister, Eleanor Slapnik of California state; two grandchildren, Corey Koscho and Bethany Koscho; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are two brothers, Andrew Myrgo and Harry Myrgo; and three sisters, Eva Myrgo, Mary Novak and Julie Wright.

Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Sollon Funeral Home Ltd., 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, J. David Sollon, supervisor, Phillip L. Sollon, director, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, with the Rev. Stephen Parkhill officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray.

Please visit www.sollon.com for additional information and to view and leave condolences.

U.S. Army WWII veteran, General Motors retiree

Frank Pochiba, 87, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 24, 2013, in his home, with his family by his side.

He was born January 24, 1926, in Linden, North Strabane Township, a son of the late Andrew and Anna Kotvas Pochiba.

Mr. Pochiba lived most of his life in Canonsburg, where he was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church.

He served as a sergeant with the U.S. Army 32nd Cavalry during World War II in the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was an expert infantry marksman who was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal for good conduct and the Victory Medal from American Theater service.

Mr. Pochiba was presented an honorary diploma from Trinity High School along with other veterans who enlisted in the service before completing their education.

He was a founding and charter member of North Strabane Volunteer Fire Department.

Prior to his retirement, he had been employed for 36 years as a master craftsman in tool-and-die setup at General Motors Fischer Body Division.

He was a member of United Auto Workers of America and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 of Canonsburg.

Mr. Pochiba enjoyed gardening, restoring antique vehicles, hunting, fishing, building family homes and Slovenian polka dancing. He most treasured sharing his life experiences with his children and grandchildren.

On November 23, 1946, he married Irma Kern, who survives, after 67 years of marriage.

Also surviving are three children, Patricia Rubic, Barry (Rose Marie) Pochiba and Lori Pochiba (the late Benzy) Rathbone; three grandchildren, Brian (Elizabeth) Pochiba, Jessica (Giovani) Rathbone Davila and Emily Rathbone; two great-grandchildren, Seth and Mira Pochiba; two brothers, Joseph and John Pochiba; two sisters, Evelyn Gulla and Katherine Kissell; and many nieces and nephews.

Deceased are five sisters, Ann Wudkwych, Frances Sroka, Julia Gronski, Helen Sluciak and Mary Kowalski; and a brother, Andrew Pochiba.

Friends and family are welcome from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the time of departing prayers, Tuesday, November 26, in Salandra Funeral Service Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, followed at 1 p.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick Church. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township, with full military rites accorded by VFW Post 191 and American Legion Post 902 Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Worriers Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.

Services for Robert Armond “Pap” Preaux, who died Wednesday, November 20, 2013, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, November 25, in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township.

Member of Ave Maria Parish

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Eland Truchan, 77, of Bentleyville, Gibson, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 23, 2013, in the Canonsburg Hospital emergency room.

She was born August 19, 1936, in California, a daughter of Norman Ray Eland and Mary E. Sable Eland.

A graduate of Charleroi High School, Mrs. Truchan was a member of Ave Maria Parish, Bentleyville.

Surviving are her husband, John Truchan; four children, Carol Jane Kerr (Thomas) of Monongahela, James Truchan (Ronda) of Tampa, Fla., William Truchan (Sandra) of St. Mary’s and JoAnn Truchan of Imperial; grandchildren Kathleen and Patricia Kerr, Nina Trice and Anin, Benjamin and Abraham Truchan; a great-granddaughter, Raquel Buzalka; a sister, Norma J. Fava (Louis) of Bentleyville; a brother, Robert J. Eland (Deborah) of Tampa; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends are welcome from 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 prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, followed at 10:30 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial in Ave Maria Church, Bentleyville, with the Rev. Edward L. Yuhas as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carroll Township.

Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message, order flowers and share photos.

Homemaker enjoyed family, Steelers

Carmella Anna Trunzo, 87, of Canonsburg, died Saturday, November 23, 2013, in Paramount Senior Living, Peters Township.

She was born June 14, 1926, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Luigi and Anita Cassese DiRosato.

Mrs. Trunzo was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family and watching football. She was an avid Steelers fan.

Surviving are two sons, Richard Trunzo and wife Chrissy of Canonsburg and Gregory Trunzo of Canonsburg; three grandchildren, Whitney and Brooke Trunzo of Canonsburg and Richard Bedillion of Washington; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Gregory; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are her husband, Albert Trunzo; and two sisters, Mary Biers and Carrie DiRosato.

Per the request of the deceased, there will be a private service.

Arrangements are entrusted to Sollon Funeral Home Ltd., 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, J. David Sollon, supervisor, Phillip L. Sollon, director. Please visit www.sollon.com for additional information and to view and leave condolences.

Member of Liberty United Methodist Church

Doris Jean Yeager, 87, of Washington, died Sunday, November 24, 2013, in Presbyterian SeniorCare, Washington.

She was born September 27, 1926, in Washington, a daughter of Harold Frederick Sweitzer and Hazel B. Rowley Sweitzer.

Mrs. Yeager was a 1944 graduate of Washington High School. A homemaker, she also worked as a secretary for Montgomery Ward and Liberty United Methodist Church, where she was a longtime member.

On May 22, 1947, she married Raymond E. Yeager, who died May 7, 2005.

Surviving are two sons, Raymond Harold Yeager (Carolyn) of Carmel, Ind., and Ronald Edward Yeager (Sharon) of Washington; a sister, Carol (Gerald E.) Montgomery of Washington; six grandchildren, Sara Yeager, Christina (Eddie) Pelatti, Lauren (Nahum) Cook, Amanda (Derek) Wells, Jennifer Yeager and Emily (Greg) Haggy; and three great-grandchildren, Collin and Grant Cook and Arabella Pelatti.

Deceased are two sisters, Mary Dever and Betty Duskey.

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 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, with Pastor Kevin Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.

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