Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
MARY MARGARET POERSTEL CAVANAUGH
Mary Margaret Poerstel Cavanaugh, 74, of Mt. Washington , formerly of Latrobe, died Saturday, March 18, 2000. She was a retired nurse from the Allegheny County Health Department, and was an active member of St. Justin Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Cavanaugh. She is survived by six daughters , Kathleen Palmer, Margaret Fiore, Eileen Weinmann, and Anne, Maureen and Mary Cavanaugh; six sons , Patrick, Michael, Timothy, Kevin, Sean and Brian; mother -in-law of Cindy, Angela, Linda and Candace Cavanaugh, Harry Palmer, Anthony Weinmann and Carl Fiore; 19 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; four sisters ; and four brothers . Friends received Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at WM. SLATER & SONS INC., Virginia Avenue at Kearsarge Street, Mt. Washington . A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Justin Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice, 250 Mt. Lebanon Blvd., Suite 203, Pittsburgh, PA 15234, or the Society for PSP, Woodholme Medical Building, 1838 Greenetree, Suite 515, Baltimore, MD 21208.
SILVIO P. CURCI
Silvio P. Curci, 76, of Mt. Pleasant RD5, died at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2000, in the Latrobe Area Hospital. Friends received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 406 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant, Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a concelebrated Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant, with Mr. Curci's son, the Rev. Richard Curci, as principal celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Florian Cemetery, United. A parish wake service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Pius X R.C. Church, Mt. Pleasant, or to the New Millennium Fund of Mt. St. Peter R.C. Church, New Kensington.
ORLANDO RAYMOND D'ORAZIO
Orlando Raymond D'Orazio, 78, on Thursday, March 16, 2000. Beloved husband of Angeline (D'Alfonzo) D'Orazio. Loving Father of Gary D'Orazio and Joanne Bednarofsky. Father -in-law of Frank Bednarofsky. Loving grandfather of Sara Michelle and Mark Paul Bednarofsky. Brother of Orly Battiste and Ethel Yahner and the late Olga D'Orazio, Gilda Hustwit, Larry Darcy, Fred and Romey D'Orazio. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Son of the late Rosalina and Charles D'Orazio. Friends received Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES LTD., MORASCO CHAPEL, 9406 Frankstown Road (near Graham Boulevard), Penn Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maurice Church, Forest Hills, Monday at noon.
JOHN J. EMILI
John J. Emili, 76, of Greensburg RD9, died Friday, March 17, 2000, in Latrobe Area Hospital. Born Feb. 21, 1924, in Derry, he was a son of the late Nazzareno and Ida DelCastello Emili. Prior to retirement, he had been employed by the former General Tire of Greensburg. He was a professional musician for over 40 years and a member of the Quintones. He was also a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Crabtree Volunteer Fire Department, Democratic Club of Greensburg, American Legion, Latrobe, and the Greensburg Musical Society Local 339 of the American Federation of Musicians. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Hector. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters , Phyllis and Olga Emili, Beatrice Hyduke and Rita Grabiak; and a brother, Herman Emili. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Viola Schehr Emili; two sons , Jerry Emili and wife, Barbara, of Greensburg and Don Nazzareno Emili and Ana of Chicago, Ill.; a granddaughter, Jessica; three sisters , Mary Louise Ferretti and husband, John, of Greensburg RD9, Jessie Marto and husband, Robert, of Greensburg and Cecelia Antinori and husband, John, of Crabtree; a brother, Carl Emili and wife, Gladys, of Greensburg RD9; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends will be received at the CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME, 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, (724) 837-0020, www.pantalone.com, e-mail 4funeral@pantalone.com, Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Crabtree, with the Rev. Luke Policicchio, O.S.B., as celebrant. Interment with full military honors accorded by the American Legion Post 981, South Greensburg, Honor Guard will follow in Calvary Hill Cemetery, Crabtree. The Crabtree V.F.D. and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a service Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Natale N. Pantalone, funeral director.
JEAN DONNA HERHOLZ
Jean Donna Herholz, 69, of Penn, died Friday, March 17, 2000, in the Jeannette District Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 20, 1930, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Isaac and Mary Devine Barry. She was a member of the Penn Evangelical Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers , Isaac and John Barry; and two sisters , Catherine Brickell and Helen Anderson. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert Herholz; a son, Michael and his wife, Darlene, of Jeannette; three daughters , Pamela Ault and her husband, Robert, of Jeannette, Susan Huffer and her husband, Keith, of North Huntingdon and Terrie Bowman and her husband, Jeff, of Grapeville; eight grandchildren, Mike Ault, Holly Herholz, Kelly Oates, Heidi Herholz, Jeannie Bowman, John Huffer, Paul Bowman and Tyler Huffer; four great-grandchildren, Caide Ault, Makenzie Oates, Caitlin Ault and Brooke Oates; a sister, Irene Long of Jeannette; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends received at the MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 N. First St., Jeannette, Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Hans O. Andrae officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
FRANCES PEARL LEE
Frances Pearl "Quinnie" Lee, 89, the matriarch of the family, passed away peacefully on St. Patrick's Day, Friday, March 17, 2000, in Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Charleroi. She lived her Irish heritage and left a legacy of love for family and friends. God now holds her in the palm of His hand. She was born May 2, 1910, in Smithton, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ellen Irwin Quinn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Lee, on May 26, 1964; five brothers , Jim, John, Harry, Tom and Regis Quinn; and two sisters , Anna Pearl and Marg Quinn. She was a member of Mary mother of the Church of Charleroi, the CD of A, the LAOH, the Mon Valley Nurses Association and the Charleroi Senior Citizens. She was a graduate of Dunbar High School Class of 1929 and the Mercy School of Nursing of Pittsburgh in 1932. She worked as a registered nurse in the hospitals of the Mon Valley for more than 46 years. Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Ann Casey and husband, James, of Raleigh, N.C.; two sons and daughters -in-law, F. Timothy and Carol A. Lee of Jefferson Hills, Pa., and William and Mary Lou Lee of Charleroi; 10 grandchildren, Dr. Mary Frances Moody and husband, Howard, Rosemary Czejkowski and husband, Joe, Megan Casey, Jim Casey and wife, Jill, Erin Casey, Dr. Timothy Lee and wife, Dr. Kris Lee, Brennan Lee, William Lee and wife, Amy, Michele Schwerha and husband, Joe, and Michael Lee; and 10 great-grandchildren also survive. Friends will be received in the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES INC., 825 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Mary mother of the Church, Seventh Street. Interment in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
JAMES V. MACIOCE
James V. "Jim" Macioce, 80, of Pittsburgh, died Friday, March 17, 2000. A son of the late Nunziato and Antoinette (Mazzola) Macioce. Beloved husband of Evelyn (Sarnicola) Macioce and the late Catherine (Costa) Macioce. Dear Father of Janet (Mark Sr.) Fortwangler, Theresa Salerno and Carol Jean Macioce. Stepfather of the late Mary Jane Trovy. Grandfather of Joanne Hart, Mark Jr. and Jennifer Fortwangler, Tony and Larry Salerno, Jason Trovy and Edward Schell. Great-grandfather of Caleb Fortwangler, Caroline Hart, Antonette and Anthony Salerno, Courtney and Andrew. Brother of the late Joseph, Pasquale and Carmen Macioce. Also nieces and nephews. Friends received at the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. Services in the funeral home Tuesday at 9 a.m., followed by Mass in St. Jude the Apostle Church at 10 a.m. Mr. Macioce was retired from Ohio Valley Provision.
WARREN DANIEL PFOST
Warren Daniel Pfost, 75, of Monroeville, on Friday, March 17, 2000. Husband of Gloria Landis Pfost and the late Margaret Walker Pfost; Father of Corda-Lou Johnson of Reading, Pamela Joan Pfost of Houston, Texas , Lee Pfost Liermann of Hempfield Township and Roxanne Huss of Belle Vernon. Brother of Ethel Quiring of Warminster and Caryl Hunter of Winter Park, Fla. Also survived by six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 15, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. in Crossroads Presbyterian Church, Haymaker Road, Monroeville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society, 1315 W. College Ave., Suite 200, State College, PA 16801; Monroeville Rotary Club, P.O. Box 368, Monroeville, PA 15146; Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 2310 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, PA 15146; or to Springfield College, Alumni Relations, 263 Alden St., Springfield, MA 01109. Arrangements by H. SAMSON INC., Oakland.
JOSEPH PULLION SR.
Joseph "Tom" Pullion Sr., 70, of Charleroi, died Saturday, March 18, 2000, at his home. Born Dec. 13, 1929, in New Brighton, a son of the late Joseph P. and Armeda Nudo Pullion. He was a member of Mary, mother of the Church Parish, Charleroi, and was a volunteer at the Beverly Health Care Center. He was a Monessen High School graduate in 1947, and was a U.S. Marine veteran, having served during the Korean conflict. He was retired from U.S. Steel, Irvin Works. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Lewis Pullion; three sons and daughters -in-law, Joseph Thomas and Catherine of New Jersey, Shawn and Karen of Greensburg and Drew and Sue of Greensburg; a daughter, Beth Pullion at home; a brother, Frank Pullion of Monessen; six grandchildren, Christopher, Collette, Chelsea, Kelsey, Drew Jr. and Justin Pullion; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Francis and June Lewis of Fayette City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert E. Pullion. Friends received Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the LEONARD M. PAVLIC FUNERAL HOMES INC., 235 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Mary, mother of the Church Parish, Charleroi. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carroll Township. Memorials may be made to the Melenyzer Cancer Center or Mary, mother of the Church Good Angel Fund.
GRETHEL M. TRUXAL
Grethel M. Truxal, 86, of Latrobe, died Saturday, March 18, 2000, in Latrobe Area Hospital. Born June 8, 1913, in Latrobe, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Anna Murray Weatherton. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Latrobe. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a receptionist and optometric assistant by Dr. Perlmutter's office in Greensburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Truxal; and a brother, Patrick Weatherton. She is survived by a son, Earl D. Truxal and his wife, Geraldine, of Latrobe; two granddaughters, Lynne Golembiewski and Curt Dowden, and Laura Baradziej and her husband, Barry; and seven great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Trinity Lutheran clergy officiating. Interment in Unity Cemetery, Unity Township.
GEORGE ZAMISKIE
George Zamiskie, 75, of Latrobe RR9, died Saturday, March 18, 2000, in the Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born April 15, 1924, in Latrobe, a son of the late Michael and Anna (Lakotash) Zamiska. George was a 1950 graduate of Penn State University, and prior to retirement in 1985, he was a vocational teacher with the Homer Center School District in Indiana County for over 37 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church near Bradenville, a member of the Daniel P. Nolan Knights of Columbus Council 940 in Latrobe, and a member of the St. Vincent Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was also a member, past president, and current vice-president of the Mended Hearts Chapter 31 in Latrobe, an honorary member of the Homer City Kiwanis Club, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Zomisky; and a sister, Ann Dombroski. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Elizabeth A. "Libby" (Kissell) Zamiskie; a brother, Stephen Zamiskie and wife, Helen, of Latrobe RR9; four sisters , Mary Osterling and husband, Lloyd, of Latrobe RR9, Catherine Marlow and husband, Roy, of Spokane, Wash., Helen Poklembo and husband, Joseph, and Elizabeth Faith and husband, Eugene, all of Latrobe RR9; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends received at the HARTMAN-GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 1500 Ligonier St., Latrobe, Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Panachida service will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church near Bradenville with Father Joseph Borodach as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Vincent Cemetery, Latrobe. Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 940 will hold services Sunday at 7:30 p.m., and Parastas service will be held Monday at 7 p.m., both in the funeral home. Members of the Mended Hearts Chapter 31 will hold a service Monday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mended Hearts Chapter 31, or to a charity of one's choice.
ELEANOR H. ARROTT
Eleanor H. "Norrie" Arrott, 78, of Sewickley, Pa., died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, in Wooster, Ohio, following a period of declining health. A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Sewickley Thursday, March 23, at 11 a.m. The family will greet friends one ½ hour prior to services. Private interment will be at Sewickley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., Sewickley, PA 15143, or to a charity of one's choice. CUSTER FUNERAL HOME, Wooster, Ohio, in charge of arrangements.
GAY V. CARNS
Gay V. Carns, 69, of Latrobe RD5, died Monday, March 20, 2000, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born June 1, 1930, in Youngstown, Pa., a daughter of the late Roy and Cora Piper Harr. She had retired from the Edgewood Nursing Center, Youngstown, Pa., and was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church, Latrobe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a stepson, Keith A. Carns; and a sister, Nancy Harr. Survivors include her husband, James L. Carns; eight stepsons, James Carns and his wife, Marlene, of Latrobe, Greg Carns and Dennis Carns, both of Latrobe, John Scott Carns of St. Petersburg, Fla., Andre "Mick" Carns and his wife, Debbie, of Latrobe, Kevin Carns and his wife, Dawna, of Derry, Girard "Jeep" Carns and his wife, Roxanne, of Rock Island, Ill., and David Carns of Pittsburgh; two stepdaughters, Angela Marks and her husband, Dave, of Sidney, Ohio and Margaret "Peggy" Goldberg and her husband, Harry, of Youngwood; a brother, Darwin Harr and his wife, Geraldine, of Latrobe RD4 and Gladys Bates of Latrobe RD5; 12 stepgrandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. Service Thursday at 11 a.m. in Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. August B. Twigg officiating. Interment Bethel Cemetery, Cook Township.
