Viola A. Rigo Arendas
Munhall
Viola A. ``Tootsie" Rigo Arendas, 81, of Munhall, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, in Baldock Health Care Centre, North Huntingdon. She was born July 30, 1920, in Homestead, a daughter of the late John and Mary Yuhaz Rigo. She was a former member of the Hungarian Reform Church, Munhall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Arendas; a son, William Arendas; and a brother, John Rigo. She is survived by a daughter, June Coyne and her husband, Jack, of North Huntingdon; three grandchildren, John Coyne and his wife, Sandy, Linda Telin and her husband, Jerry and Lorri Madeya and her husband, Joseph, all of North Huntingdon; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elsie Ruskay of New Jersey and Dorothy Doczy and her husband, James, of Florida; a brother, Charles Rigo and his wife, Helen, of California; a sister-in-law, Alice Rigo of State College; and nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 521 Main St., Irwin, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Alexander Jalso officiating. Interment to follow in Jefferson Memorial Park.
Albert G. Barker
Garden City, S.C.,
Formerly of West Mifflin
Albert G. Barker, 76, on Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, in Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, S.C. He was born in Duquesne on April 16, 1925, son of the late Albert E. and Janet M. (Smith) Barker. Mr. Barker was a retired metallurgical specification analyst with U.S. Steel, Duquesne Works. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during peacetime. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Duquesne, a 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus, past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council #8980 in Garden City, S.C., and past Faithful Navigator of San Miguel Assembly in South Carolina. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America, receiving both the George Meany Labor Award and the St. Joan of Arc Award. Husband of Margaret Ann (Harrigan) Barker; Father of Albert G. Barker Jr. of Liberty Boro and Susan Lynn Manning of Pittsburgh; brother of Velma ``Toots" Whitney of McKeesport, Janet Oyler of Newark, Calif., William Barker of Duquesne, Theodore Barker of Delmont, James Barker of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Dewayne ``Pete" Barker of Torrance, Calif.; grandfather of Jessica DeFrancisco, Samantha Barker, Sydney and Marisa Manning. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the A.J. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 555 Fifth St., Clairton. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, with Father Dennis Colamarino as celebrant. Burial in St. Joseph cemetery, West Mifflin.
Caroline Ruth Baughman
Mt. Pleasant
Caroline Ruth Baughman, 90, of Mt. Pleasant RD5, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, in Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. She was born July 4, 1911, in Mt. Pleasant Township, a daughter of the late James and Marie Sidehammer Yezek. She was a graduate of the former Hurst High School and worked for many years in retail sales in the Washington, D.C., area. She was a member of the Ladies Aide at Frick Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Charles Baughman; three brothers, Joseph, James and Frank Yezek; four sisters, Ann Yezek, Marie Slater, Josephine Bowman and Evelyn Shaw. She is survived by two sisters, Emma Geiger of Mt. Pleasant RD5 and Eleanor Sopko and her husband, George, of Greensburg; and a brother, Stanley Yezek of Mt. Pleasant RD5. Friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 406 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant, from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Keith Solomon officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview cemetery, Kecksburg.
Linda L. Briskey
Spring Hill
Linda L. Briskey, age 52, suddenly on Monday, Oct. 8, 2001. Daughter of the late Andrew J. and Ann Briskey. Beloved sister of Jeanne Fennell, Marian Hucko, Thomas and David Briskey. Also survived by 13 nieces and nephews. Ms. Briskey was treasurer of the Three Rivers Paddling Club and historian of the Longvue Garden Club. She was also a member of the Pittsburgh Explorer's Club. Friends may call FRIDAY 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME INC., 10418 Perry Highway, McCandless. Funeral Mass Saturday at 11 a.m. in Ss. John and Paul Church.
Helen G. Bryan
Greensburg
Helen G. Bryan, 80, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born June 22, 1921, in Indiana, Pa., a daughter of the late Samuel H. and Alice Silvis Bryan. She was a retired employee of the Old Republic Insurance Company in Greensburg and was the owner of Helen Bryan Hobby and Flower Shop. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, the Beth Circle, the Concert Hand Bell Choir and the Senior Choir of the church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Samuel Bryan; and a sister, Jane Bryan. Friends will be received at the KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME INC., 524 N. Main St., Greensburg, Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Services will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church, Saturday at 10 a.m. with Mr. Gus Keiser officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland cemetery, Indiana, Pa. Memorials should be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, So. Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg, PA 15601. Terence L. Graft, funeral director, in charge of arrangements.
Angeline Capparelli
Greensburg
Angeline Capparelli, 89, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, in Beverly Health Care, Murrysville. She was born Dec. 24, 1911, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary Magnloia Scarlett. She was formerly employed by DeLallo's kitchen in Jeannette. She was a member of Ascension Church and the Sacred Heart Society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter P. Capparelli, in 1966; a son, Peter D. Capparelli; a great-granddaughter, Laura Kocevar; two brothers, Frank and Louis Scarlett; and a sister, Mary Scarlett. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce and her husband, Larry Weimer, of Greensburg and Mary and her husband, Bob Reeger, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Harrison City; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a brother, Joseph and his wife, Irene Scarlett, of Jeannette; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton at Green streets, Greensburg, Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayers in the funeral home Saturday at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Ascension Church, Jeannette, with Monsignor Nicholas A. Mitolo as celebrant. Interment to follow in Sacred Heart cemetery, Penn Township.
William J. Donaldson Jr.
Mt. Pleasant
William J. Donaldson Jr., age 77, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, in Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Donaldson; two sons, William Donaldson and wife Christine of Mt. Pleasant, and Craig Donaldson and wife Jeanne of Hudson, Ohio; a brother, Thomas Donaldson and wife Lucille of West Mifflin; and grandchildren, Gregory, Casie, Jeffrey, Ashley, Justin and Nicole. Friends may call Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., A Golden Rule Member Firm, 3511 Main St., Munhall. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Therese of Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, Munhall, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills.
James Terrence Donohoe
Saltsburg,
Formerly of Pittsburgh
James Terrence Donohoe, 80, of Saltsburg, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, in Greensburg. He was born Feb. 16, 1921, in Scottdale, a son of the late James and Delia Kelly Donohoe. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Donohoe was employed by the University of Pittsburgh as a laboratory technician. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Coast Guard. He also had a special love for and skills in antiquities. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel Donohoe and John (Jack) Donohue; two sisters, Dorothy and Mary; a special friend, Jean Kate; and a nephew, Alex Donohue. He is survived by two sisters-in-law, Anna Donohoe and Mary Durcella Donohue; several nieces and nephews; and grand-nieces and nephews. Friends received in the FRANK R. ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME INC., 627 Smithfield St., Mt. Pleasant, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. A Blessing service will be held in the funeral home Saturday at 10 a.m. Private interment will follow in St. John's cemetery, Scottdale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wildlife Works Inc., P.O. Box 113, Youngwood, PA 15697, or Jeannette Hospital Foundation, 600 Jefferson Avenue, Jeannette, PA 15644.
Mary F. (McAdam) Dorner
Glenshaw
Mary F. (McAdam) Dorner, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, in her home. Wife of Ernest A. Dorner Sr. Daughter of the late William and Frances McAdam. Survived by one son, Drew Dorner; one daughter, Susan Dreier; six grandchildren, William E. Dorner, Elizabeth R. McClain, Jeffrey S. Dreier, Bryan A. Dorner, Meri A. Dorner and Kari A. Dorner. Friends received Friday 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. in the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Private service and interment on Saturday. Burial in Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Indiana Twp. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital or the American Cancer Society. Mary was a retired teacher in the Pittsburgh public schools. She was a member of Jephthah Chapter #73 OES, a member and past queen of Airys Temple of the daughters of the Nile, a member of the Shriners Hillbillies Clan 53 and a member of Elfinwild Presbyterian Church.
John E. Eichelman
Pittsburgh
John E. Eichelman, age 81, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, in UPMC Passavant. Born Nov. 14, 1919, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John Philip and Josephine (Ruach) Eichelman. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alice J. Eichelman. Survivors include his son, Charles J. and his wife Judith A. Hartman of Allison Park; daughter, Judith M. Tunney and her husband John of Allentown; sister, Edna Bergman of Reserve Twp.; also two grandchildren, Jennifer and John Tunney Jr. Friends received Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Ave., West View, www.schellhaasfuneralhome.com. Services will be Saturday, time later. Interment will follow in Allegheny County Memorial Park.
Samuel J. Hamilton
North Huntingdon
Samuel J. Hamilton, 76, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, in his home. He was born Oct. 3, 1925, in Irwin, a son of the late Willard and Dorothy Peters Hamilton. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as shop manager for Industrial Alloys of Penn and was formally employed by Pittsburgh Reflector of Irwin. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, North Huntingdon. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army. Sam was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer and will be remembered as being a wonderful husband and Father. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Willard and Jack Hamilton. Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Madeline Gombos Hamilton; a daughter, Jane Humlan and her husband, Michael, of North Huntingdon; three sons, Stephen and his wife, Rebecca Hamilton, of North Huntingdon, Timothy and his wife, Vicki Hamilton, of Madison, and Thomas Hamilton of Johnstown; five grandchildren, Chad, Erika, Susan, Michael and Kelsey; a brother, Ralph Hamilton of Paintertown; a sister, Dorothy Mardell of North Huntingdon; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the JOSEPH F. OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 504 Oak St., Irwin, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at lO a.m. in St. Agnes Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Immaculate Conception cemetery, North Huntingdon.
Lewis Indof
Rostraver Township
Lewis Indof Sr., 92, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, in Frick Community Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Born in Fitz Henry on March 31, 1909, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Philpot) Indof. Mr. Indof was an avid sports enthusiast. He retired from Pittsburgh Coal Company in 1973. He was a member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Smithton, the SNPJ Lodge 87 of Herminie, AARP 3174 of Sutersville, United Mine Workers of America, District 2 and the Rostraver Grange 919. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Katherine (Rechichar) Indof; three sons, Lewis T. Indof of Belle Vernon, John M. Indof of Wyano and Joseph M. Indof of West Newton; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Henry Indorf Sr., of Rostraver Township. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Stanley, Ernest, Joseph, John and Frank; three sisters, Mary Furno, Albina Lindich and Josephine Sokol. Friends will be received Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Sweeney Plan/Rostraver Township. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Monday at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. John Regoli officiating. Interment will follow in West Newton cemetery.
Mary Ann Iorio
Delmont
Mary Ann Iorio, 69, of Delmont, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, in Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Florida. She was born Sept. 4, 1932, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late John and Sarah (Smith) Wermlinger. Mary Ann was a dedicated Mom and Grandma who enjoyed cooking and charity work. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Wermlinger; and a sister, Gertrude McKee. She is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Dominic Iorio; six children, Deborah Bucciero and husband, Anthony, of Export, Yvonne Jaehne and husband, William, of Gibsonia, Dominic Iorio and wife, Janice, of Sarasota, Fla., Dr. Craig Iorio and wife, Andrea, of Park Ridge, Ill., Dr. Clark Iorio and wife, Beth, of Medina, Ohio, and Gina Iorio Higgins of Venice, Fla.; a brother, Jack Wermlinger and wife, Margie, of Plum Borough; and a number of nieces and nephews. She also will be missed by her 13 grandchildren. Family and friends received at the VAIA FUNERAL HOME INC. at Twin Valley, 463 Athena Drive, Delmont, 724-468-1177, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (for directions, go to www.VaiaFuneralHome.com.) Mary Ann's funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Export, with Father Dismas Young as celebrant. Entombment will follow in Twin Valley Chapel Mausoleum, Delmont. Kevin P. Altman, supervisor in charge of arrangements.
John William Kutshinsky
Latrobe
John William Kutshinsky, 54, of Latrobe RD5, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, in Unity Township. He was born Feb. 20, 1947, in Latrobe, a son of Albert W. Kutshinsky Sr. of Latrobe RD5 and the late Lydia Jean Todd Kutshinsky. John was a nuclear engineer, having served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Enterprise and formerly worked for Stone-Webster in Boston. He worked for the Literacy Council helping people to read and tutored at WCCC. In addition to his Father, he is survived by a sister, Karen Laurene Rhome of Bradenville; and a brother, Albert W. Kutshinsky Jr. of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews and great- nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 300 W. Third Avenue, Derry, with the Rev. David D. Wilson Jr. officiating. Interment will be private.
Bernard J. `Bernie' Leech Sr.
Wilmerding
Bernard J. ``Bernie" Leech Sr., age 90, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001. He was a son of the late James B. and Mary (Maher) Leech. Husband of the late Anna B. (Casey) Leech. Father of Nancy (Jim) O'Connell of Penn Hills, Peggy (late Gordon) Hudak of Wilmerding, Regina (Joe) Curran of Wilmerding, Mary Pat (Bernie) Cromer of Wilkinsburg, Corrinne (Paul) Estok of Monroeville, Bernie (Anita) Leech of Michigan and Michael (Nancy) Leech of Georgia. Survived by 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Brother of Edward (Lena) Leech of Florida, James (Lois) Leech of Florida, Robert (Jean) Leech of East McKeesport, and the late Francis Leech and Mary (Lawrence) Connelly. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received in the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME, INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, Friday 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday 2 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 9 p.m. Services in the funeral home Monday at 9 a.m. followed by Services in St. Jude the Apostle Church at 10 a.m. Mr. Leech was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Church of Wilmerding and a former usher and church council member. He was a life member of A.O.H. Division 17, Wilmerding, and had 61 years of service with the Wilmerding Volunteer Fire Department. He was a retired tester for the Westinghouse Air Brake Co., Wilmerding, with over 42 years of service.
Josephine M. Lombardi
Formerly of North Side
Josephine M. Lombardi, age 97, on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001. Wife of the late Victor. mother of the late Adaline Hodel and Chester Lombardi. Sister of John Anastasio, Rose Rapavi and Connie Monahan. Grandmother of John, Kathy, Victor, Laura and Jim. Great-grandmother of Shelby, Mali and Jacob. Friends received in the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where Blessing Services will be Saturday at 9 a.m. Committal Service following in North Side Catholic cemetery at 10 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Odyssey Health Care Inc., Park West One, Suite 500, Cliff Mine Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15275.
Nellie (Trbovich) Mamula
Overbrook
Nellie (Trbovich) Mamula, on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001. Wife of the late Nicholas Mamula. mother of Nicholas, Ronald and Peter Mamula. Grandmother of Melissa Mamula. Sister of Michael Trbovich, and the late Lazarus, George and Sara Mamula and Rudy Trbovich. Friends received in the CIESLAK AND TATKO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2935 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Parastas Sunday at 7 p.m. Funeral Service in Holy Trinity S.O. Cathedral Monday at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Trinity S.O. Cathedral Building Fund.
Evelyn S. (Fundis) McKeel
Las Vegas,
Formerly of Wexford
Evelyn S. (Fundis) McKeel, age 62, on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001. Beloved wife of Richard A.; mother of Hope Gonano (Eddie), Beth Bly (Chuck) and Tara Koons (Dean); sister of the late Betty Erb. Also survived by eight grandchildren, Richard, Eden, Tripp, Lauren, Nicole, Alex, Chazie and Brittany. Friends may call FRIDAY 3 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME INC., 10418 Perry Highway, McCandless. Funeral services Saturday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home.
Mary Jane Mutnansky
Ruffsdale
Mary Jane Mutnansky, 82, of Ruffsdale, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, in UPMC Presbyterian. She was born Nov. 10, 1918, in Central, a daughter of the late John and Pearl (Frinfrock) Onoffrey. She attended Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant. She enjoyed hand making quilts, many of which were entered into the Westmoreland County Fair each year earning many ribbons. Surviving are her daughter, Nancy L. Miller and husband, Willis R., of Madison; a brother, John M. Onoffrey and wife, Bertha, of LaFollette, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Jean Onoffrey of Greensburg; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael J. Mutnansky in 1981; a brother, Andrew Onoffrey; and four sisters, Elizabeth Trimbath, Dorothy Miklos, Pauline Onoffrey and Anna Losz. Friends received at the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL HOME INC., 730 W. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home Saturday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass to be celebrated at the Visitation Church. Interment will follow in Middle Presbyterian cemetery, Mt. Pleasant Township.
