Obituaries by LocationNELL MARIE MYERS
Nell Marie Myers, 91, of Elsee Drive, Orlando, Fla., died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999. She was born in Jeannette, and moved to Florida in 1949. She was Protestant by faith. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford L. Myers. She is survived by two daughters, Duella M. Ray of Orlando, Fla., and Patricia N. Copeland of North Huntingdon; a son, Clifford L. Myers of Leesburg, Fla.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements are under the direction of the BALDWIN-FAIRCHILD FUNERAL HOME-CONWAY CHAPEL, 1413 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, Fla.
EDNA J. WEIDMAN
Edna J. Weidman, 62, of Bethel Park, on Monday, Nov. 29, 1999. Beloved wife for 40 years of James P. Weidman. Mother of James P. Jr. of Clairton, Joseph C. of Lake Forest, Calif., Rob J. of Franklin Park, Greg E. of Plum, and Joyce A. of Bethel Park. Sister of James Jones, Mary Orlo, and John Jones. Also six grandchildren. Friends will be received Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (Route 88), Library. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Valentine Church. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, or to the American Diabetes Association.
JAMES W. BANDI
James W. Bandi, 71, of West Mifflin, on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999. Beloved husband of Connie Bandi. Loving father of James J., John B., Larry M., Kevin J. and Dan G. Brother of Robert, Richard, Thomas, Barb, Theresa, Bernadette, Viola, Virginia, and the late John and Sue. Son of the late John and Viola. Also survived by many loving grandchildren, Erin, Jimmy, Beth, Johnny, Pete, Mara, Ashley, Matthew, Emily, and Dana Le. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, Pleasant Hills. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
RUSSELL W. GELOSH
Russell W. Gelosh, 76, of Monroeville, formerly of Scottdale and Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, in AUH-Forbes Regional Medical Center, Monroeville. He was born May 2, 1923, in West Overton, a son of the late George Adam and Ruth Marie Wheeler Gelosh. Mr. Gelosh worked for U.S. Steel Corp. prior to his retirement. He was also a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps., Dental Division. He was a member of the Calvin United Presbyterian Church of Scottdale. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret L. Chalender Gelosh; his loving daughter, Deborah Slusser and her husband, Dennis, of Monroeville; and his loving granddaughter, Carolyn Slusser. No public hours of visitation. Private interment
will be held at the convenience of the family. The Rev. John R. Morrow will officiate private services. The family suggests contributions should be made to: The Memorial Fund at Calvin U.P. Church, 311 Mulberry St., Scottdale, PA 15683. Arrangements by MURPHY-CARUSO MEMORIAL HOME, Scottdale.
ORA GRACE (LINDSAY) HORVATH
Ora Grace "Betty" (Lindsay) Horvath, 79, of Uniontown, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born June 9, 1920, in Uniontown, a daughter of the late Franklin and Myrtle (Bittner) Lindsay. Mrs. Horvath was a retired registered nurse and instructor of obstetrics at the Uniontown Hospital School of Nursing for over 35 years. She was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church of Uniontown and the Eastern Star. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the HAKY FUNERAL HOMES INC., 139 W. Fayette St., Uniontown.
DOROTHY RAMUCHAK
Dorothy Ramuchak, of Brentwood, on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999. Daughter of the late Caroline Ramuchak. Sister of the late Mary Franzen, Charles and Joseph Ramuchak. Aunt of Carol Marasco and Joseph (Kathy) Ramuchak. Great-aunt of Joe, Melissa and Christine. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME INC., 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayer Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester's Church at 10 a.m. If desired, the family suggests contributions to St. Sylvester's Church.
HELEN SEAMAN BELAVIC
Helen Seaman Belavic, of Rankin, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, at UPMC Braddock. She was a longtime volunteer at UPMC Braddock. Wife for 60 years of Charles W. Belavic Sr. Mother of Charles W. Belavic Jr. (Nora) of Edgewood, Mary Lou Zezza of West Mifflin, Rita Harrell (Jim) of Greenville, S.C., and Ruth Galvin (Gary) of Downingtown, Pa. Mother-in-law of Ronald Zezza of Rankin. Also, 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Rita Burke and Edna Malus, and the late Dorothy Dachofsky; and a brother, Joseph Pillar. Friends received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOME, 107 Fourth Ave., Rankin. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 a.m. in Word of God Parish, Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Rankin. Interment Braddock Catholic Cemetery.
GEORGE A. MITCHELL
George A. "Mitch" Mitchell, 78, of Overbrook, on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999. He was a U.S. Army veteran, past commander of VFW Post 1810, a member of the American Legion Post 712, and a member of the Library Sportsmen's Club. Husband of the late Olive R. (Braden) Mitchell. Father of Corinne E. McKinney, Gay R. Mitchell, and the late George A. Jr. Son of the late William H. Sr. and Corinne (Farmin) Mitchell. Brother of the late Thomas and William H. Jr. "Grandpap" to Ubu and Jenna. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, where services will be held Saturday, time later. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
MEGAN ASHLEE ASHBAUGH KOONTZ
Megan Ashlee Ashbaugh Koontz, 7, of Smithton RD, (Fitz Henry), died at her home, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 7, 1992, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of Michelle Ashbaugh of Smithton RD (Fitz Henry) and Mark Koontz of West Newton. Megan was preceded in death by her great-uncle, Roger Gath; and three great-grandfathers, William Henry Ashbaugh, Harold Gath, and Glen Curran. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Mike and Shirley Ashbaugh; three great-grandmothers, Mary Ashbaugh, Mary Curran, and Virginia Gath; two uncles, Mickey Ashbaugh and Harold Ashbaugh; an aunt, Chrisy Way and a cousin Rebecca Way. Family and friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the L.L. BARTHELS FUNERAL HOME INC., Second Street, Smithton. Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Herman Frohnhofer officiating. Interment will be in the Olive Branch Cemetery.
IRENE M. MASKREY
Irene M. Maskrey, 87, of Orchard Park, N.Y., formerly of Stoneboro, Pa., Ellwood City, Pa., and Pittsburgh, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in Buffalo, N.Y. She was born May 16, 1912, in New Castle, to Ira and Birdie (Bollinger) Perry. She was married to the late Harley C. Maskrey. She is survived by a son, Robert and daughter-in-law, Maureen Maskrey, of Aurora, N.Y.; a son, Fred and daughter-in-law, Judy Maskrey, of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren, Eric, Ellen, and Brian Maskrey; and a great-grandchild, Samantha Paltrineri. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and three brothers. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m. in ALEXANDER FUNERAL HOME, 1154 Walnut St., Stoneboro, PA 16153, with the Rev. Ron Swartwood, of the Emmanuel Christian Church, Stoneboro, officiating. Interment will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake. Viewing hours will be Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home.
