Obituaries by LocationCARA MARIE SOISSON
Cara Marie Soisson, 21, of Connellsville, passed away Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in the West Virginia Medical Center, Morgantown. She was born Sept. 17, 1978, in Uniontown, a daughter of Harry W. III and Laurita Vinoverski Soisson of Connellsville. She was a graduate of Geibel High School in 1997, and was a junior at West Virginia University majoring in broadcast journalism. During her junior and senior years in high school she worked at WCVI radio station in Connellsville. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville, and while in West Virginia she attended the St. John Newman Center. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Marissa Anne Soisson at home; and her maternal grandmother, Ann Vinoverski of West Leisenring. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Harry and Nellie Soisson; and her maternal grandfather, Louis Vinoverski. Friends will be received at the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Connellsville, with the Rev. Michael Sciberras as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Connellsville. A parish vigil service will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
SAMUEL F. SCRIMA
Samuel F. Scrima, of Hollywood, Fla., formerly of Pittsburgh, suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999. Son of the late Lorenzo and Irene Scrima. Father of Samuel F. Scrima Jr. Brother of Sondra Sebastian, Larry, Dennis, Gary and John Scrima. Funeral arrangements to be announced by MAURICE L. KNEE LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 7663 Saltsburg Road, Plum, (412) 798-9740.
HAROLD E. GRAYBURN JR.
Harold E. Grayburn Jr., of Baldwin Borough, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Rauch) Grayburn. Father of Curtis Grayburn of Illinois, Kevin Grayburn of Pittsburgh, Kerry Grayburn of Georgia, Craig Grayburn of Pittsburgh, Kenneth Grayburn of North Carolina and Cory Grayburn of Colorado. Also 13 grandchildren. Friends will be received Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the GRIFFITH MORTUARY INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, Broughton-Curry-South Park Township, where services will be held Monday at 11 a.m.
SAMUEL L. GROSEL
Samuel L. Grosel, 88, formerly of Wegley, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in the Harmon House Convalescent Center, Mt. Pleasant. He was born June 9, 1911, in Penn, Pa., a son of the late Simon and Mary Grosel. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as an inspector for Westinghouse Electric of East Pittsburgh. He was a member of the St. Boniface Church of Penn. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ann T. Grosel, in July 1999. He is survived by a son, Samuel W. Grosel and his wife, Lorene, of Mt. Pleasant; and two granddaughters, Kimberly and Katie Grosel. Visitation and Funeral Mass will be private. Arrangements by the JOSEPH F. OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., Fifth and Oak, Irwin.
HENRY C. LEWANDOWSKI
Henry C. Lewandowski, of Brentwood, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura (Czapinski) Lewandowski; and a brother, Joseph Lewandowski. He is survived by three children, Nancy Kenney, Jan Poljak and Steve Lewandowski; and two grandchildren, Nathan and Luke Poljak. Mr. Lewandowski was a retired employee of Matthews International and a World War II veteran. Friends will be received at the CIESLAK & TATKO FUNERAL HOME INC., 2935 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Prayer will be recited Monday at 9:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Wendelin Church. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
IDA LOIS POE
Ida Lois Poe, 90, a lifelong resident of Clemtown Community, Philippi, W.Va., passed away Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, in Philippi. She was born Sept. 26, 1909, in Tucker County, a daughter of the late George and Dora (Reed) Ball. She was united in marriage July 22, 1933, to John Robert Poe, who preceded her in death in 1980. Surviving are three daughters, Joetta Ruth Taylor, of Mustang, Okla., Lola Virginia Taylor and husband, Clayton, of Zebulon, N.C., and Lillian L. Beeson, Ph.D., and fiance John, of North Huntingdon; two sons, Morrison Monroe "Jim" Poe and wife, Dean, of Canfield, Ohio, and Curtis Eugene Poe and wife, Betty, of Reynoldsville, W.Va.; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Poe was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. Mrs. Poe was a retired teacher's educational aide and a homemaker. She was an accomplished artist and an avid flower gardener. She attended Clemtown United Methodist Church and taught Sunday school for more than 50 years. The family will receive friends at the WRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at which time she will be moved to the Clemtown United Methodist Church to lie in state from 1 to 2 p.m., the service hour. The Rev. Robert Nichols and Frank McQuain will co-officiate. Interment will follow in Clemtown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to People's Hospice, P.O. Box 1680, Clarksburg, W.Va. 26301, or to the Clemtown United Methodist Church.
CORA N. BORRELL
Cora "Cody" N. Borrell of Grove City, formerly of Edgewood, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at Grove Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Borrell was born in Grove City to Lydell and Sara Galbraith Neyman. Mrs. Borrell taught at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf for many years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood. She was well known as an expert gardener in garden circles and belonged to the Rockledge Garden Club and the Iris Daylily Society. Her husband, Theodore Borrell, died in 1983. She was also preceded in death by a sister and five brothers. Surviving are five nephews and three nieces. Memorial services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood, 120 E. Swissvale Ave., Edgewood, Friday, Dec. 10, at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Homewood Cemetery. Memorial tributes, if desired, may be made to the Edgewood Presbyterian Church.
JOHN F. EMRESCHAK
John F. Emreschak, of South Park Township, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999. Beloved husband of Ann R. (Maranowski) Emreschak; father of Barbara A. Mieze, Brian J. Emreschak, David A. Emreschak, and Janice M. Lenard. Also survived by 10 grandchildren; a great-grandson; and nieces and nephews. Brother of Frank Emreschak, Helen Boruch, Evelyn Shimko, and the late Ann Jordan and Irene Cawley. Friends received Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the GRIFFITH MORTUARY INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, Broughton-Curry-South Park Township. Funeral Prayer Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity Church at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
JOSEPH A. KUNAK JR.
Joseph A. Kunak Jr., 76, of Park Avenue, Cresson, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, at Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona. He was born Sept. 2, 1923, in Somerset, son of the late Joseph A. Sr. and Helen Shaffer Kunak. Preceded in death by brother, Raymond. Survived by wife, the former Jean Florey, whom he married in 1948 at St. Boniface Church, Penn; children, Joseph M. of North Huntingdon, Jason P. of Scott, La., Janice D. of Penn, Joyce L. of Williamsport; Jeffrey B. of Cresson; six grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Brother of Ruth Schultz of Jeannette, Hellein Young of Greensburg, and Karl of North Hollywood, Calif. Retired in 1983 as a machinist with Conrail. Member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and American Legion Post 238, both of Cresson, and Sankertown VFW Post 7377. World War II Army veteran, having served as an aerial gunnery instructor in Normandy, North France, Rhineland, Central Europe and Air Offensive Europe. At request of deceased, no viewing or visitation. Arrangements by CHARLES H. KENNEDY FUNERAL HOME, Cresson.
JOSEPH M. NAUGHTON
Joseph M. Naughton, 79, formerly of Mt. Washington, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999. Husband of the late Mary Jane (Barr) Naughton. Beloved father of Mary M. (Samuel) Buccigrossi and Patricia A. (John) Bish. Grandfather of Kimberley, Scott and Kathleen Buccigrossi. Brother of Edward J. (Lydia) Naughton and the late Margaret. Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at WM. SLATER AND SONS INC., Virginia Avenue and Kearsarge Street, Mt. Washington. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11:30 a.m. in St. Justin Church. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of the Holy Spirit, Marian Manor, 2695 Winchester Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220.
