Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Mary Weaver Robertson
North Huntingdon Township
Mary Weaver Robertson, 101, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000, in Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield Township. She was born Jan. 12, 1899, in Hahntown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Antonia Smola Weaver. She was a member of the Irwin Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robertson; an infant son; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; four brothers , Frank, Joe, Jim and Charles Weaver; and a sister, Ida Dudle. She is survived by a son, Robert Robertson of Virginia Beach, Va.; three daughters , Mae Dias of Las Vegas, Nev., Hope Cook of Jeannette and Norma Jean Yost of North Huntingdon; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the SHIRLEY-KUKICH FUNERAL HOME INC., Clay Pike, Circleville, North Huntingdon, Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be private with Pastor Frank Sherman officiating, followed by interment in Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park.
Patricia B. Smith
Adams,
Formerly of Jupiter, Fla. and Roanoke, Va.
Patricia B. Smith, 56, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000 in St. Francis Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born May 1, 1944 in Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter of Joyce Akers Habingreither of Roanoke, Va. and the late Clifford Bruce. Mrs. Smith was a billing and collection supervisor for Children's Community Care in Wexford and attended the Allegheny Center Alliance Church. In addition to her mother , survivors include her husband, Ingle R. Smith; a daughter, Tami Cavey and her husband, William of Cranberry; her step- Father , Andy Hebingreither of Roanoke, Va.; two brothers , Lonnie Turner of Roanoke, Va., Kinnard Turner of Syracuse, N.Y.; two sisters , Shelby Sullivan of Savannah, Ga. and Brenda Figueroa of Syracuse, N.Y.; and a granddaughter, Ashley Cavey. Friends will be received from 12 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the McDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars. Services will follow at 3 p.m. in Mars Alliance Church, Rt. 228, Mars with the Rev. Rockwell Dillaman, Pastor of the Allegheny Center Alliance Church officiating. Additional visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 627 Hardy Road, Vinton, Va. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Penn Forest Church of God, Roanoke, Va. Burial will be in Roanoke, Va. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.
Frank Wrzesinski
North Braddock
Frank Wrzesinski, 76, of North Braddock, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000. He was a retired foundry worker from Specialty Steel in Braddock and Verona. Member of the Braddock Moose, American Legion Post 99, World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of Sacred Heart Church, Braddock Hills. He is survived by his brother, Robert Wrzesinski; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by five sisters , Valarie Michalak, Stella Michalak, Helen Michel, Laura Peretick and Agnes Kettering. Friends will be received and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the RONALD V. LUCAS FUNERAL HOME, corner of Bell and Jones avenues, North Braddock, (412) 271-1361. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Church. Interment will follow in Braddock Catholic Cemetery.
Mamie V. Yancosky
Mt. Pleasant
Mamie V. Yancosky, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, in Harmon House Convalescent Center, Mt. Pleasant. She was born Nov. 10, 1916, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late William Angelo and Concetta Nesta Crivella. Mamie was a member of St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant, the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society of the church, the Christian Mothers, and the Ladies Guild, of which she was a past president. She was also a member of the ladies auxiliaries of the Kosciuszko Club, Slovak Club, the sons of Italy and the Catholic daughters of America. In addition to her parents, Mamie was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Yancosky, in 1969; six brothers , William, Carmen, Anthony, John, Frank and Joseph Crivella; two sisters , Rose Vanella and Margaret Ceroni. She is survived by her loving family: children, Annie Forsythe and her husband, Dennis, of Scottdale, Joseph "Coke" Yancosky and his wife, Carol, of Mt. Pleasant, Connie Thomas and her husband, Terry, of Mt. Pleasant, Bernadette Kattera and her husband, Dave, of Mt. Pleasant and Toni Brown of Palm Coast, Fla.; grandchildren, Jim Forsythe, Sean Forsythe, Denise Adler, Steve Yancosky, Joseph Yancosky, Michael Yancosky, Jennifer Thomas, George Thomas, Terri Renee Thomas, Anthony Thomas, April Thomas, Jaclyn Kattera, Samantha Brown and Benjamin Brown; great-grandchildren, Joey Forsythe, Rachel Adler, Hannah Adler, Brook Yancosky, Jessie Yancosky, Adam Thomas and Breanna Thomas; and a sister, Helen Krzemien and her husband, John, of Mt. Pleasant. Friends will be received Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. at GALONE-CARUSO'S, 204 Eagle St., Mt. Pleasant. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Pius X R.C. Church, Mt. Pleasant, with Father Michael W. Matusak as celebrant. Interment Transfiguration Parish Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant.
Raymond H. Clark
Herminnie
Raymond H. "Pete" Clark, 40, of Herminie, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. He was born Nov. 13, 1959, in Greensburg, a son of Robert Clark and the late Elizabeth Duncan Clark. In addition to his mother , he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry R. Clark Sr. In addition to his Father , he is survived by his wife, Brenda Helman Clark; two sons , Raymond H. Jr. and Blake Q.; and a daughter, Elisha E., all at home; a brother, Frank Clark of Greensburg; three sisters , Linda Byers and her husband, Tony, Sue Gyergyo, both of Greensburg, and Brenda Sager and husband, Ron, of Mt. Pleasant; Father - and mother -in-law, Norman and Janet Helman; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no public viewing or visitation. Services will be private. The MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., Jeannette, in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth R. Correll
Hempfield Township
Elizabeth R. "Betty" Correll, 62, of Hempfield Township, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, at home. She was born Jan. 16, 1938, in Ohio, the daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn Smail Sayers. She was employed as a director of HBC for Shop 'n Save. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Correll. She is survived by a daughter, Trudy A. Brinker and her husband, Jeff; a son, Robert E. Correll and his wife, Susan, all of North Huntingdon; and six grandchildren, Erica, Matt, Julie and Jeffrey Brinker and Jennifer and Robert Correll. Friends will be received at the MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 N. First St., Jeannette, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service and interment will be private.
Elizabeth L. (Farrar) Cypra
Baldwin
Elizabeth L. (Farrar) Cypra, 89, on Friday, Sept. 8, 2000 of Baldwin. Beloved mother of Glenna (Pat) Weir of Boardman, Ohio, Robert J. Farrar of Baldwin, Clement C. Cypra III of N.J., Bettie Lou Kassouf of Dallas, Tx, and the late Bonita Lea Andriso. Sister of John Gribbin of Cannonsburg, Pa., Grace Phillips of Sturgeon, Pa., and Queenie Mark of California. 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Friends received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Monday from 7 -9 and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth Church at 10 a.m.
Alice T. Doerfler
White hall
Alice T. Doerfler, 86, on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, of White hall. Wife of Dr. Leo Doerfler. mother of Dennis Lee Doerfler of St. Louis, Donald Lee Doerfler of Burlington, N.C., David Lee Doerfler of Latrobe, Pa., and Dr. Ann Laura Doerfler- Born of Oyster Bay Cove, N.Y. mother -in-law of Deborah, Birean, Ann and Jack. Eleven grandchildren. Sister of Armin Turechek of Tucson, Arizona. Friends received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral services will be held privately. If desired, family suggests contributions to Pittsburgh Vision Services, 311 Station St., Bridgeville, Pa., 15017
Mary M. (Morse) Eckhardt
Pittsburgh
Mary M. (Morse) Eckhardt, 85, died on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000 at Lemington Care Center, Pittsburgh. Preceded in death by her husband, Roy Eckhardt; sisters Joanne Delehanty and Viola Morse; brothers Edward, Emmitt and Oran Morse; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11:00 a.m. in the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., A Golden Rule Member Firm, 1014 California Avenue, Avalon (North Boros).
Richard H. Gessinger
Penn
Richard H. Gessinger, 71, of Penn, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, in his home. He was born Jan. 24, 1929, in Pitcairn, a son of the late William H. and Violet Boyle Gessinger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Gessinger; and three brothers , Kenneth, Edward and William Gessinger. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Frances Stenson Gessinger; two daughters , Karen and husband, Harry Bussard, of Irwin and Donna and husband, Gary Kerlin, of Jeannette; two brothers , Hank Gessinger of Pitcairn and Donald Gessinger of Level Green; a sister, Anna Mae Rush of Harrison City; and six grandchildren, John, Michael and David Bussard and Jennifer, Gary and Daniel Kerlin. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the JAMES E. LINDSAY FUNERAL HOME INC., Main Street, Harrison City, with the Rev. Dale Smith officiating. Interment will be private.
Lester Paul Hammond
Green Tree
Lester Paul Hammond, 88, of Green Tree, on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000. Husband of Pierina (Pearl) Hammond. Dear friend of Patty, Karen and Alex. Member of Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church. Visitation Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEW WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Township. Funeral service Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church. Donations may be made to Forbes Hospice.
Regis D. Hegerty Sr.
Troy Hill
Regis D. Hegerty Sr., 84, of Troy Hill, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, in Mariner Health Care. Born Oct. 17, 1915, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John F. and Matilda Hegerty. Mr. Hegerty was an Army veteran of World War II and worked as a truck driver. He was a member of American Legion Post 565, Teamsters Local 249 and VFW Post 7090. Survivors include his wife Sylvia Hegerty; two daughters , Linda P. Baranowski of Pittsburgh and Diane E. Tremel of Pine; three sons , Kenneth R. Hegerty of Charleston, S.C., Timothy D. Hegerty of Worth and Regis D. Hegerty Jr. of Pittsburgh. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, 1501 Lowrie St., North Side. Christian Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Most Holy Name Roman Catholic Church, Reserve, with the Rev. David Schorr as celebrant. Burial will be in Most Holy Name Cemetery, Reserve.
