SARAH IRENE DOYLE STULTZ
Sarah Irene Doyle Stultz, 91 of Hollywood, a 20 year resident coming from McKees Rocks, PA died Friday, June 30, 1995. Member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Survived by son, Robert Stultz of McKees Rocks, PA; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Prayer service 7:30 PM Friday at FRED HUNTER'S HOLLYWOOD MEMORIAL GARDENS HOME, 6301 Taft St., where friends may call Friday (today) 6-8. Mass 10:30 AM Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Entombment Hollywood Memorial Gardens.
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MARY SOBEK SUCHANEC
Mary Sobek Suchanec, age 95, of Wilmington, DE, passed away surrounded by her beloved family on Friday, August 17, 2007. Mary, daughter of the late John and Mary Sobek, was born in Bardejov, Czechoslovakia on January 27, 1912. Formerly a resident of McKees Rocks and Industry, PA, Mary resided in Wilmington, DE for the past 5 years. A devout Roman Catholic, Mary served as a lay minister for St. Christine's of Industry, PA. She was also the head chef at the Willows Restaurant for over 15 years. Mary's other passions included cooking pirogies for family gatherings, doing the Polka, crocheting and tending her gardens. She was the center of her family, a devoted friend, and deeply cherished by everyone she touched.
Mary's proudest moment was becoming a United States Citizen in 1955. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Stephen M. Suchanec, former Mayor of Industry, PA. She was also predeceased by her sister, Ann MEREDITH; step sister, Delores ABBOTT; brothers, John JASAK and Joseph Jasak; and her grandson, Jeffrey Suchanec. She is survived by her sisters, Rose BOND, of San Diego, CA, Helen PUTAS of Los Angeles, CA, Josephine OLUP of Pittsburgh, PA; and sister-in-law, Katherine Jasak of Pittsburgh, PA. Mary is also survived by her 4 sons, Steven and his wife, Barbara of Sarasota, FL; Raymond and his wife, Dee, of Beaver, PA, Richard and his wife, Elizabeth of Newark, DE, John and his wife, Reid, of Newark, DE; and her daughter Rosemarie GRIZZARD and her husband, John of Scottsdale, AZ. Mary's family also includes 13 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, August 21, at 10:30 am at St. Joseph on the Brandywine in Greenville. Friends may visit with the family on Monday August 20 from 5-7 pm at the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Sharpley. Burial will be in St. Mark's cemetery in McKees Rocks, PA., Thursday, August 23, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in Mary's name, to a charity of your choice.
EDWARD C. "JEEP" SULZER
On Sunday, September 12, 2004, Edward C. "Jeep" Sulzer, 83, of McKees Rocks. Beloved husband of the late Janet Waugh Sulzer; dear brother of Raymond J. Sulzer, the late Samuel L. Sulzer and Elsie Sulzer SCHELIEN; also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends received at the HERSHBERGER-STOVER INC., FUNERAL HOME 170 Noble Ave., Crafton on Tues. 2-4 & 7 pm until 8:30 pm at which time the Funeral Service will be held.
JOSEPH SULZER
On Wednesday, April 3, 1968, Joseph, of 708 Broadway, McKees Rocks; father of Mrs. Helen FEKETY, Frank Sulzer, Mrs. Marion WOLF, Mrs. Frieda SCHMIDT, George Sulzer, Mrs. Margaret SCHIMMEL; stepfather of Andy BECK; brother of Mrs. Theresa HAFFNER; also 9 grandchildren. Friends received at the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, 700 7th St., McKees Rocks. Services on Saturday in St. Marks Ev. Lutheran Church at 1:30 p.m.
JOSEPH J. SURKOSKY
Joseph J.Surkosky, 70, of Butler, died Thursday, March 10, 2005, at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 10, 1934, in McKees Rocks, he was a son of the late Andrew George and Mary Elizabeth SIKIRICA SURKOSKY. He had formerly lived in McKees Rocks, Bellevue and Penn Hills. He had worked for the former H.K. Porter Co., currently HBD Industries, for 45 years and retired as a supervisor of direct mail. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler, the Slovak Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Legion Post 980 in Penn Hills. Mr. Surkosky was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, watching football and reading. He also enjoyed spending time with and teaching his grandchildren. Surviving are his loving wife, Judith Rosalia KEAY Surkosky, whom he married
Feb. 23, 1957; three daughters and their husbands: Cynthia S. HACKETT and John F. of Verona, Sondra A. PIPES and Kurt S. of Butler, and Dr. Andrea A. YORK and Carl D. of Rochester, N.Y.; one son and his wife, Dr. Stuart J. Surkosky and Dawn L. (LONG) Surkosky of Butler; 11 grandchildren: Teale M. (HACKETT) BELL and her husband, Chad W.; Adam B. Hackett, Alyssa J. and Andrew J. Pipes; Alexandra P., Andrew J., Annaleigh R., and Alizabeth R. York; and Joshua S., Jacob J., and Jordon I. Surkosky; and one great-granddaughter, Aislynn L. Bell. Friends will be received at the GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler, from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., Butler. Interment will follow in Calvary cemetery, Butler. St. Paul's Guild and Christian Mothers will meet at 9:35 a.m. Monday at the church to recite the Rosary.
Cpl. William SWOAGER, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. SWOAGER of R. D. 1, McKees Rocks, but formerly of Imperial, stationed with the 351st Infantry Regiment at Trieste, Italy, died March 9, 1954, of severe body burns. Corporal SWOAGER was born April 5, 1931, in Imperial, and attended West Allegheny high school. He later was employed by Jones & Laughlin, Aliquippa, prior to entering the service Oct. 16, 1952. He received his basic training at Fort Knox, Ky., was a member of the tank corps, and went overseas March 27, 1953. Corporal SWOAGER is survived by his parents, a sister, Garnet; two brothers, Jon and James, all at home; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John WILSON of Enlow. The body was accompanied home by Cpl. Earl GODSHALL. Friends were received at the Weir funeral home, where military funeral services were held Saturday, April 10, under the direction of the Montour Valley VFW Post 7714, accompanied by members of Wesoloski-Hays American Legion Post 335. The rev. Raymond TOUVELL conducted the services. Burial was in Valley cemetery. Apr. 15, 1954 Obits McDonald Record-Outlook
ROMAN SZPUR
Roman Szpur, 91, of Kettering, OH passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008. He was born on November 20, 1916 in McKees Rocks, PA and raised near Lwow, Poland. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps, then joined the Air Force at Wright Field, resigning in 1963. He was an inventor, developer, and trouble shooter in laser tech, lighting systems, medical devices, and numerous other products. He held more than 40 patents. He was a loving husband to his wife and willing friend to all he met. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; stepsons, Steve GARY of CA, and Richard and wife Kristen Gary of Beavercreek, OH; and loving niece Michael NYLAN of CA. No services will be held.
FRANCIS HANEY
On Thursday Oct 17. 1940, Francis, son of Patrick of 623 Woodward Ave, West Park, brother of James, Michael, George, Charles and John Haney. Funeral from McDermott Bros., 531 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks on Monday Oct. 21. Requiem mass at St. Francis De Sales Church at 9 a.m.
KATHRYN O'NEIL HANEY
On Sunday, October 23, 1927, at 7:03p.m., Mrs. Kathryn O'Neil Haney, wife of Patrick Haney. Funeral from the family home, 623 Woodward Avenue, West Park, McKees Rocks, on Wednesday, October 26 at 8:30 a.m. Solemn requiem mass at St. Francis De Sales Church at 9 o'clock. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend. Interment in St. Mary's cemetery, McKees Rocks.
MICHAEL HANEY
Michael Haney, 77 years old, of McKees Rocks, a switchman for the Pittsburg Railways company, and known in Connellsville and community, died Friday June 2nd, 1919 of injuries suffered when he was struck by an automobile. Mr. Haney was born in Galway county, Ireland, and came to this country in 1865, settling at Steubenville, O. For a number of years he was employed by the Pennsylvania, Baltimore & Ohio and Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroads. Later he was employed by the H. C. Frick Coke company. Three sons, John Haney, Steubenville, O., William Haney, Wilkinsburg, and Patrick Haney, McKees Rocks, survive. The funeral will be from the house tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock and at 9 o'clock from St. Francis de Sales Catholic church, McKees Rocks.
MICHAEL J. HANEY
Michael J. Haney. On Thursday, Sept. 21, 1961, Michael J. Haney of George St., McKees Rocks; son of the late Patrick and Catherine O'Neil Haney; brother of James, George, Charles and John Haney. Friends received at McDermott Bros., 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. Requiem mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, on Monday, Sept. 25, at 9 a.m.
PATRICK HANEY
At the home of his son, Charles Haney, Arlington, VA., on Monday April 18, 1949, Patrick Haney, formerly of Woodward Ave., McKees Rocks; husband of the late Catherine O'Neil Haney; father of James, Michael, George, Charles and John; also 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Friends received at McDermott Bros. 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. Requiem mass at St. Francis De Sales Church on Thursday, April 21, at 9 a.m.
SOPHIE HANEY
On Sunday, Oct 1, 1967, Sophie, wife of John of 833 Island Ave, McKees Rocks.
Friends received at McDermott Bros., 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks.
Requiem mass in St. Francis De Sales Church on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 9 a.m.
ANTHONY HARRISON
Anthony "Tony" S. Harrison died on June 3, 2008, bringing his fulfilling life to a close. Most of his life was enjoyed at his home on Hickory Hill Road in Tappan, NY. He was born Anthony SPACONICH on March 12, 1916 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, changing his surname to Harrison at age 20. His father, Wassil, died as a result of injuries from a coal mining accident when Tony was five, which had a profound effect on him. To improve his life and that of his eight siblings, he engaged in life-long learning and education, and pursued interests in music, tennis, travel and fitness, all of which he passed on to his sons, Daniel and Andrew, and their offspring. Tony received a B.A. from Columbia University and a master's degree from Yeshiva University. He always encouraged his children and grandchildren to excel in school, because, "education is something no one can ever take away from you." Tony served in the US Air Force, achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and piloted cargo planes around the globe during both World War II and the Vietnam War. Throughout his life, he played the clarinet, flute and saxophone, for the pure joy it gave him and others. When not reading, learning or practicing his instruments, Tony was often playing tennis. He was especially proud of the musical and athletic achievements of his children and grandchildren. Tony was predeceased by his parents, Wassil and Anna (PETRICK) Spaconich. He is survived by two of his sisters, Shirley MALUNIS of Merchantville, NJ and Anita SAUSSER of Schuykill Haven, PA; former wife Grace (Dobson) MORTON of Deland, FL; son Daniel and wife Lynne (OUDEKERK) and children Laura and Alex Harrison of East Greenbush, NY; son Andrew and wife Joni Harrison of Ormond Beach, FL; former daughter-in-law Diana and children Mark, David, Peter and Rebecca Harrison of Concord, NH.
