Obituaries by LocationNANCY J. WISSINGER
Nancy J. Wissinger, 59, of Patterson Heights, formerly of Wexford, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in The Medical Center of Beaver, Brighton Township. She was born Nov. 1, 1940, in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Thomas R. and Mary F. Kearns Martin. She was a homemaker and a member of Christ the Divine Teacher Roman Catholic Church, Chippewa Township. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Delores Martin. She is survived by her husband, Willis A. "Bud" Wissinger; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert S. and Ruth Ann Wissinger, of Warren, Ohio; a daughter and son-in-law, Laura C. and Richard Emanuel of Boardman, Ohio; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Tom and Dolly Martin of Brookline, Jack Martin of Wheeling W.Va., Jim and Linda Martin of North Huntingdon, and Bill and Sara Martin of Pittsburgh; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Jean Martin of Pittsburgh, Carol and Ray Fusaro of Valencia, and Pat Martin and Sheila Martin of Pittsburgh. Also eight grandchildren. Friends will be received Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the LUTTON CHIPPEWA FUNERAL HOME, 117 Blackhawk Road, Chippewa, where prayers will be said Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Christ the Divine Teacher R.C. Church, Chippewa, with pastor Father Harry Sangl as celebrant. Prayer vigil Monday at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Chippewa Township.
WILLIAM T. DAWSON
William T. Dawson, 74, of Pitcairn, on Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999. Husband of Myra B. (Nee) Dawson. Father of Linda Franklin of Turtle Creek, Shirley McGuire of Middleburg Heights, Ohio, William Dawson of Buffalo, N.Y., Terry Dawson of Colorado Springs, Colo., Robert Sano of Kentucky, Laura Charles of Ruffsdale, Kathy Gentry of Kentucky and Cindy Dawson of Pitcairn. Brother of Margaret Seigh of Turtle Creek, Betty Pertinaci of Turtle Creek and Ken Dawson of Natrona Heights. Also 19 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends received Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME INC., 318 Wall Ave., Pitcairn, where services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
HEIDI K. LANTZ
Heidi K. Lantz, 21, of Port Vue, suddenly on Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999. Daughter of Debra A. Markovich and Ronald F. Lantz. Stepdaughter of Stephen M. Markovich. Granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Latorre, Floyd Lantz, and the late Lorelei Lantz. Sister of Theresa M. Lantz and Michael S. Markovich. Also many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (Route 88), Library, where a blessing service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Round Hill Cemetery.
SARA L. LOTT
Sara L. Lott, 87, of Apollo, formerly of Murrysville, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999. She was born July 14, 1912, in Plum Borough, the daughter of the late George and Ethel Thompson Greer. She was a member of Christ's Lutheran Church, Murrysville, and the Murrysville Golden Age Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton E. Lott, in 1996; and three brothers, Leon, Merle and Joseph Greer. She is survived by two daughters, Grace Lucas and her husband, Fred, of Apollo and Sally Dawes and her husband, Gene, of Claremore, Okla.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JOHN T. HART FUNERAL HOME, Murrysville, where a service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Steven J. Myers and Pastor Roger L. Steiner co-officiating. Private interment
in the Hankey Church Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to Christ's Lutheran Church.
SOPHIE E. LUKATCH
Sophie E. Lukatch, 87, of Brookville, Pa., formerly of Ligonier (Wilpen), died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, at Brookville Hospital. She was born Oct. 15, 1912, in Whitney, a daughter of the late George and JoAnn Merva Smyder. Prior to her retirement, she had owned and operated the former Robinson's Garden Inn, Sophie's Place, and Lukatch Sunoco Station, all in Ligonier. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church Parish. She loved to cook and spend time out in her garden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Lukatch, in 1961; a daughter, Elizabeth Lukatch; two brothers, George and John Smyder; and two sisters, Veronica Kanezovich and Ann Ridilla. Survived by three daughters, Mrs. James V. (Mary Jane) Garofola of Crabtree, Mrs. Walter (Betty) Roadman of Latrobe RD1, and Mrs. Clifford L. (Elaine) Cramer of Ligonier; four sons, John H. Lukatch Jr. of Latrobe RD6, Kenneth E. (and wife, Gloria) Lukatch of Latrobe RD1, Donald V. (and wife, Margaret) Lukatch of Ligonier RD1, and James D. (and wife, Kathleen) Lukatch of Latrobe RD4; 20 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Loveridge of Kreamer, Pa.; and Leroy Darr, her loving companion of 38 years, and his children, Barbara Clark of Harrisburg, Richard Darr of Brookville, and Beverly Hutchison of Ligonier. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the J. PAUL McCRACKEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 144 E. Main St., Ligonier. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ligonier, with the Rev. Joseph P. Maddalena as celebrant. Interment St. Ann's Cemetery, Wilpen. Vigil for the deceased will be held Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Blessing service will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home.
GLORIANNA SANDQUIST LULEY
Glorianna Sandquist Luley, of McCandless, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999. Beloved wife of Howard G. Luley. Mother of Scott Luley of Princeton, N.J. Grandmother of Brian and Blake Luley. No visitation. Memorial service in Memorial Park Presbyterian Church, 8800 Peebles Road, Allison Park, Tuesday at 1 p.m. Reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Lung Association. Arrangements by the T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, Pittsburgh.
RUTH M. (KASTNER) RIST
Ruth M. (Kastner) Rist, 81, of Pitcairn, on Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999. Wife of C. LaRue Rist; mother of Linda R. (and husband, Robert W.) Noble of Johnstown; sister of Florence Swartz of Mt. Pleasant, Ira Kastner of Kent, Ohio, Jean Cloman of Levittown, Pa., and the late Rev. Arnold Kastner. Grandmother of John Noble of Freeport and the Rev. Richard Noble of Pittsburgh. Great-grandmother of Rachel, Stephanie, Jonathan, Christina, Nicholas, and Joshua. Friends received Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the WM. O. PEARCE FUNERAL HOME INC., 318 Wall Ave., Pitcairn. Funeral services in the First Baptist Church of Monroeville Wednesday at 11 a.m. Family requests contributions sent to the First Baptist Church of Monroeville, the American Cancer Society, or the American Diabetes Association.
ZELLA M. (WELCH) ARNOLD
Zella M. (Welch) Arnold, 81, of Weltytown, died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, at Sunnylands Retirement Home, Pleasant Unity. She was born Feb. 8, 1918, in Mt. Pleasant Township, a daughter of the late Edward H. and Emma (Honse) Welch. She was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ, Trauger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Arnold; a son, Eugene L.; two sisters, Violet and Dorothy; and a brother, Roy Welch. She was the beloved mother of William E. Arnold and wife, Phyllis, of Greensburg RD5, Mrs. Donald (Beverly) Selchan of North Huntingdon, Mrs. John (Sandra) Solo of Youngwood, Mrs. Carole Sivak of Carlisle, and Mrs. David (Joyce) DeVinney of New Alexandria; also survived by 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles Welch of Latrobe RD1; four sisters, Jane Reese of Latrobe RD1, Leona Porch of Kecksburg, Mrs. Duane (Doretha) Welty and Mrs. William (Ruth) Christie, all of Mt. Pleasant RD1; and two sisters-in-law, Ruth Reese of Mammoth and Josephine Heimann of Latrobe RD1. Friends will be received at the GAUT-BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., Pleasant Unity, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the St. Paul United Church of Christ, Trauger, Thursday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. David J. Ackerman officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Reformed Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant Township.
ANNA E. BRINKER
Anna E. Brinker, 78, of Sarasota, Fla., died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999. She was born July 17, 1921, in Jeannette, and moved from Greensburg to Florida in 1972. She was retired after 15 years as a admissions coordinator with Monsour Hospital, Jeannette, and was a member of Incarnation Catholic Church, Sarasota, Fla. Survived by her husband, Simon K. Brinker; six sons, Thomas L. Brinker of Cranberry Township, Gerald D. Brinker of Houston, Texas, Barry E. Brinker of Greensburg, Richard L. Brinker of Naugatuck, Conn., Robert S. Brinker of New Kensington, and Kevin M. Brinker of Bath, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by the WIEGAND BROTHERS-ROMAINE CHAPEL in Sarasota. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, 1750 17th St., Suite A, Sarasota, FL 34234.
RACHEL D. STOPHEL
Rachel D. Stophel, 85, of Duquesne, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999. Daughter of the late Robert and Mary Crux Delafield. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Duquesne, a past officer of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Women's Club of Duquesne. Her husband, John Spencer Stophel Jr., died in 1987. She is survived by a sister-in-law; nieces and nephews; and cousins. Friends will be received at the GREGRIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 307 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Monongahela Cemetery, North Braddock.
