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Frank J. Rees

Frank J. Rees

Apr 8, 2007

On Sunday, April 8, 2007; Beloved husband of the late Rita; father of Patricia(Charles) Mitchell, Michelle (Garrett) Kennedy and the late Frank; brother of Shirley Rees; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Services and Interment private.

Robert L. Brosky

Robert L. Brosky

Mar 31, 2007

On Saturday, March 31, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice M. Karnsic. Father of Valerie (Michael) Suehr and Steven (Ann) Brosky. Grandfather of Becca and Julia Suehr, Nicholas, Zachary and Tyler Brosky. Great-grandfather of Nickolai Brosky. Parastas Monday 8 PM. Funeral Service in St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church on Wednesday at 10 AM.

Renee J. Rodrigues

Renee J. Rodrigues

Mar 26, 2007

On Monday March 26, 2007.Beloved daughter of Dolores J. Marciniak. Sister of Andrea (Timothy) Kunsak and Francisco A. Rodrigues IV. Aunt of Timothy, Isabella, Anthony, and Matthew Kunsak. Also; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral Mass in St.Cyril of Alexandria Church Thursday 9:30 AM.

Alfred J. Cenkner

Alfred J. Cenkner

Mar 24, 2007

on Saturday March 24, 2007. Beloved brother of Pauline, Ann Theresa and the late John, Cecelia Bespalko and Gladys Clovicko; also nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Tuesday 9:30 AM at St. Cyril of Alexandria Church. Member of St. Gabriel Post 1365 C.W.V., St. Gabriel Athletic Club and the Slovak Civic Federation.

John Kikta

John Kikta

Mar 24, 2007

On Saturday March 24, 2007. Beloved father of Maria (Joseph) Zuback, Carmella (Jaime) Hernandez, Lucianne (Frank) Shuler, William (Lori) Simmeth, John S. (Rosella) and James A. Kikta; son of the late John M. and Mary; dear friend of Debbie Dibrell; also 10 grandchildren and one great-grand daughter. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday 12 Noon at the funeral home.

Mary (Kerelitch) Osadciw

Mary (Kerelitch) Osadciw

Mar 24, 2007

On Saturday March 24, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Mother of Kathy Steele, Barbara (Greg) Hetrick and Charles Osadciw. Sister of Kathryn Mutuzich, Andrew and William Kerelitch and the late Michael Kerelitch and Ann Alletse. Grandmother of Tony Steele, Brian Osadciw and Dana Hetrick. Great-grandmother of Brendon, Karissa and Carter Osadciw. Family suggests contributions to St. George Ukrainian...

Blanche F. ( Brooks-Butkus) Meals

Blanche F. ( Brooks-Butkus) Meals

Mar 20, 2007

In her 98th year of life, on Tyesday March 20, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Samuel H. ; mother of Samuel D. , Lawrence, David M., Karen L. Barkovich and the late Valerie Duff; grandmother of Krista and Shara Barkovich, Stephanie Pampena, Stacy and Christopher Duff, Cathy Meals and Lori Procacina. Funeral Service Friday 8:30 PM. At The Funeral...

Richard Wayne Smith Jr.

Richard Wayne Smith Jr.

Mar 18, 2007

On Sunday, March 18, 2007. Beloved #1 son of Richard, Sr. and Cindy(McCartan); dearest brother of Larissa and Hillary (Mark); grandson of Mary Jane(the late Lou) Smith and Judith (James) Sutton and the late James McCartan; beloved fiance of Angie Puhac; stepfather of Brandon; uncle of Halle and Deion McCracken and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his beloved companion...

Rose Fir

Rose Fir

Mar 12, 2007

On Monday, March 12, 2007, in New Jersey, formerly of Pittsburgh. Beloved wife of the late Nick J. Fir; mother of Kazimierz Podolak; sister of Mary Chororzy and the late Kathryn Petula, Andrew and Mike Hryckowian; also 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.Parastas Friday 8:00 PM. Funeral Service in St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church Saturday 11:00 AM.

Christine M. Stephany

Christine M. Stephany

Mar 11, 2007

On Sunday, March 11, 2007. Beloved wife of Oscar. Mother of Opal Snipes, Christine Johns, Carey Swidorsky and Joseph Berenda III. Daughter of Opal M. Shaw. Sister of John Shaw, the late James, William, Carl and Donald Shaw. Grandmother of Kassie, Craig and Isabella. Services will be held Wenesday 11 AM at the Funeral Home.Interment:Highwood Cemetery.

Kataryna Dykun

Kataryna Dykun

Mar 8, 2007

On Thursday , March 8th 2007. Beloved wife of the late Michael Dobranski. Lovingmother of Mary ( Fred ) Ventrone of Delmont PA.Grandmother of Deanna ( David ) Fenske , Fred Ventrone Jr ( Marie-Helene ) and Mike Ventrone ( Sheri ) . Great-grandmother of Kayleigh , Liliane , and Gabrielle. Sister of Eva Salo. Friends welcomed from 2-4 and...

Daniel M. Daley

Daniel M. Daley

Mar 3, 2007

Daniel M. Daley, on Saturday March 3, 2007. Beloved husband of Connie. Father of , Daniel M. ( Christine ) , and Kelli ( Gene ) Cattie; Son of Margaret and the late Francis ; Brother of Patricia ( Eugene ) Mahofski , Frank ( Sally ) , Marian Ehrin , Margaret Linhart , Jean Handlow , and Kathleen (...

Marie K. Vorobely

Marie K. Vorobely

Feb 28, 2007

Wife of Samuel; mother of John Burt and Robert Burt; sister of Richard O'Keefe and the late James O'Keefe. Several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by the Gold family who cherished her for 30 years. Sincere thanks for the loving care of the Vincentian Home and Asera Care Hospice Staff.Funeral Mass at Risen Lord Church on...

Charles W. Poloka C.P.A.

Charles W. Poloka C.P.A.

Feb 27, 2007

On Tuesday, February 27, 2007, Chuck passed away with all his family present. Chuck is survived by his wife, Jacqueline (Bealik) daughter Laura (Duane) Wesley, Cynthia Poloka, Heather (Brian) Cicco, Lauren Borkowski, five grandchildren, Tyler, Paige and Jacob Wesley and Molly and Emily Cicco as well as his brother Jack (Teresa) and nieces and nephews. Chuck was preceded in death...

Michael G. Matic

Michael G. Matic

Feb 26, 2007

Beloved husband of Michelle I., son of John E. Matic and Susan Miller; brother of John A. Matic, Ann-Reily Cope, Amy-Kate Kozak and Lindsay Fardey; also many nieces and nephews. A Blessing Service will be held following visitation.Interment to be held private. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Michael Matic Family Fund, c/o Citizens Bank, 524...

Anna Shelleby

Anna Shelleby

Feb 17, 2007

Beloved wife of the late Alexander; mother of Charles, Robert, James and the late Dennis; also 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Blessing Service will be held Tuesday 10 AM.

Edward D. Fonzi

Edward D. Fonzi

Feb 14, 2007

Beloved father of Donald; brother of Daniel Fonzi, David Lee Duff, Mary Ann Larson and Debra Buerkle; also two grandchildren. Funeral service to follow evening visitation.

Jean D. (Colford) Larkin

Jean D. (Colford) Larkin

Feb 14, 2007

86 of Wexford; beloved mother of Maureen (Sandy) Karbowski and Patty Larkin; grandmother of Melissa (Tony) Maher, Jeffrey and Meghan Karbowski; Sister of the late Margaret Wallace, Marie Sattler, Earl, Frances and Regis Colford. A Private Blessing will be held on Friday at 10 AM.The Family wishes to thank the staff at Wexford House for the care they gave Jeannie....

Mary Catherine Smay

Mary Catherine Smay

Feb 12, 2007

Beloved daughter of the late Bertha L. and Giles B. Smay; sister of the late William Smay and Bertha McNutt; also nieces and nephews.Funeral Service Friday February 16, 2007 11:30 AM at the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home.

Marie F. Vraner

Marie F. Vraner

Feb 10, 2007

Funeral Service Friday 12:45 PM at the Funeral Home.