Obituaries by LocationAGNES B. (GAUS) KNORR
Agnes B. (Gaus) Knorr, 72, of Reserve Township, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Beloved wife of John G. Knorr Jr.; mother of John G. III of Harrisburg, Barbara Hawthorne of Shaler Township and Janet Armstrong of McCandless; sister of Elizabeth Knorr of Brookline; and two grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the ROBERT D. HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, Lowrie and Gardner streets, Troy Hill. Mass of Christian Burial in Most Holy Name Church Saturday at 10 a.m. Friends and members of Christian Mothers invited.
ANDREW DANE KRANIK, M.D.
Andrew Dane Kranik, M.D., 57, of Elizabeth Township, on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999. Son of Mary A. (Magera) Kranik of Elizabeth Township and the late Andrew Kranik. Brother of Jacqueline Kranik of Elizabeth Township and Deborah K. Smith of Belle Vernon. Also survived by two nephews, Ian Kranik Smith and Andrew Graham Smith. Dr. Kranik attended the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School), and the Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, between 1964-67, obtaining his B.S. Degree in Biology; Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C., from 1967-71, receiving his Doctor of Medicine Degree; and serving his internship in straight surgery from 1971-72 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tenn. He completed his orthopedic residency at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. He was a major in the U.S. Army from 1976-78, position Chief Department of Orthopedic Surgery, at Irwin Army Hospital-Meddac Fort Riley in Kansas. He was a member of the Allegheny County Medical Society, Pittsburgh; the Pennsylvania Medical Society, Harrisburg; the American Medical Association, Chicago, Ill.; the American College of Sports Medicine; the Fellowship and International College of Surgeons; and the Wilderness Medical Society. He was also a member of the Association of Military Surgeons, the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, the University Club, the Safari Club International, American Field Trial Association, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association, the Greek Catholic Union, a Brother of Sigma Psi (the St. Anthony Club), and the American Legion Post 0944. Visitation Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. A Parastas service will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. A burial service will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. John Chrysostom Greek Catholic Church, Saline Street, Greenfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kiski School, Saltsburg, Pa., or the American Diabetes Association.
ALLEN J. TOLMSOFF
Allen J. Tolmsoff, 62, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Silverton, Ore., on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999. A retiree of PPG Industries. Beloved husband of Mariann (Valenta) Tolmsoff; father of David and Timothy Tolmsoff, Christy Stanko, Sean and Kelly Dowd; brother of Anne Strubhar, Mary Johnston, Vera Moiseve, Pearl Sattler, Peter J. Tolmasoff, Sally Van Alstein and Stella Purcell; also survived by eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Scott Township. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
ROSE FRONZAGLIO
Rose Fronzaglio, 79, of Donora, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh. She was born Feb. 13, 1920, in Calabria, Italy, the daughter of the late Frank and Filomena Prestia. Mrs. Fronzaglio was a retired production line employee of the Corning Glass Works. She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Donora. Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Blaine Martin of Donora and Elaine and James White of Camp Hill; a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Barb Fronzaglio of Carroll Township; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Albert "Ziggy" Fronzaglio; two brothers, Vincent and Dominic Prestia; and a grandson, Christopher Charles. Friends will be received Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME, 40 Second St. Extension, Carroll Township/Donora. A blessing service will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Philip Site of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Donora, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. David J. Kriss as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
FRANK V. MOZINA
Frank V. Mozina, 92, of Plum, on Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999. Beloved husband of Antoinette (Peternel) Mozina for 68 years. Dear father of Grace Cardinale of Plum and Frank V. Mozina Jr. of Bedford, Texas. Brother of Frances Kuchna of Plum. Also six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at GENE VAN HORN'S MONROEVILLE GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, Beatty Road and Route 48 North, Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Plum, Monday at 10 a.m.
REX A. PITTENGER, M.D.
Rex A. Pittenger, M.D., of McCandless Township, on Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999. Beloved husband of Elizabeth J. Pittenger. Father of Patricia Cornelius, Margaret "Peg" Toralti, Barbara Griglak Griffith, Martha J., John D. and Richard E. Pittenger. Also survived by a brother, Robert E. Pittenger, M.D.; and nine grandchildren. THERE WILL BE NO VISITATION. A memorial service will be held Monday evening at 7:30 in Salem United Methodist Church, Wexford. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Rebos House, 5424 Second Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15207, or to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME INC., Wexford.
RALPH E. BACHA
Ralph E. Bacha, 78, of White Oak, on Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999. Born Dec. 3, 1921, in McKeesport, a son of the late Andrew and Mary Matthew Bacha. He was a retired structural engineer for Bethlehem Steel, and a memorialist and owner of Bacha Memorials in White Oak. He was a member of St. Martin de Porres Parish. Also, he was a member of the American Legion, White Oak Post 701; the Knights of Columbus, McKeesport Council #955; the Jednota; #2911 Versailles Club; and the Holy Trinity and Christy Park Seniors. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Anna T. Sorokach Bacha; and brothers, Andrew E. Bacha Jr. and Fred V. Bacha. Survived by his wife, Pauline M. Brodnansky Bacha; two sons, Ralph L. Bacha of New York and Raymond R. Bacha of Hutchinson, Pa.; and a stepson, Robert F. Durante of Trafford. Also surviving are his granddaughter; a sister-in-law, Mary A. Bunda of North Huntingdon; and nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JAYCOX-JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME INC., 2703 O'Neil Blvd., McKeesport. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Worship Site, McKeesport. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue.
MARY V. (WOZAR) GUZIK
Mary V. (Wozar) Guzik, 91, formerly of Wall and Liberty Borough, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999. Wife of the late Joseph Guzik Sr. Beloved mother of Walter J. "Sonny" (Betty), William R. "Bill" (Dorothy), and Joseph J. (Sally) Guzik. Sister of the late Barbara "Bertha" Chmieleski and Elizabeth "Betty" Betz. Also, nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four nephews. Friends received at the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass in St. Jude the Apostle Church Tuesday at 10 a.m.
AUDREY JEAN (WILLIAMS) REID
Audrey Jean (Williams) Reid, 77, of Bellevue, formerly of Fair Oaks, on Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, at UPMC-Passavant. Preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Reid; her father, Arthur Williams; her mother, Margaret Woods Stepp; and her stepfather, Jack Stepp. She is survived by loving children, Marilyn L. Dobias and her husband, Paul, of Ohio Township and John A. Reid and his wife, Marti, of McCandless; grandchildren, Paul George, Daniel Robert and Michelle Rae Dobias, all of Ohio Township, and Christian John and Amanda Elizabeth Reid of McCandless; a brother, Arthur Williams of New York; and a sister, Lucille Osbourne of Clairton. Mrs. Reid was retired from Rochester Hospital, where she had been a food service supervisor. Friends invited Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 1 p.m. at the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME INC., A Golden Rule Member Firm, 1014 California Ave., Avalon (North Boroughs). Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, McKees Rocks.
JOHN C. STEWART
John C. Stewart, 81, of Avalon, on Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999. Beloved husband of 54 years to Dolores Walliser Stewart. Also, survived by loving children, Sharon K. Schurman of McCandless, Kenneth J. Stewart and his wife, Sallie, of Hudson, Ohio, and Janet E. Stewart of Avalon; grandsons, Jason B. Stewart, Matthew R. Stewart and J. Todd Schurman; great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Allison Stewart; and his dog, Katie. Mr. Stewart was retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, having held positions in both the Department of Public Welfare and the Liquor Control Board. Earlier in his life, he had been a professional photographer in the J&L Steel Research Lab. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army Air Corps in the European Theater. He was a member and past master of Avalon Lodge #657 F&AM. Masonic services Tuesday at 7 p.m. He was a volunteer at the Bellevue site for Meals-on-Wheels and the Department of Aging. He had been a longtime member of the Mellwood United Presbyterian Church and more recently, the Greenstone United Methodist Church. Friends invited Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m. in the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME INC., A Golden Rule Member Firm, 1014 California Ave., Avalon (North Boroughs), where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. Private interment
in Mt. Royal Cemetery, Shaler Township.
