Obituaries by LocationGLADYS A. WINELAND DALLARA BURD
Gladys A. Wineland Dallara Burd, 84, formerly of Blairsville, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, at Indian Haven Nursing Center, Indiana, Pa. A daughter of Jessie and Ella Maude Wynn Wineland, she was born Jan. 8, 1915, in Ligonier Township. Mrs. Burd was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, and was formerly a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 895, Blairsville, since 1962. She was a seamstress for the former Fours Manufacturing, Blairsville. She is survived by three nieces and several great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Mario Dallara, in 1951; her second husband, Sylvester Burd, in 1998; an infant son, Charles Dallara, in 1951; and four sisters, Bessie Queer, Grace Flickinger, Marie Cunningham, and Ruth Hines. Mrs. Burd requested there be no public visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Presbyterian Church, 137 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA 15717, in her memory.
ANNA M. (JACOBS) GALYA
Anna M. (Jacobs) Galya, 73, of White Oak, on Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999. Wife of the late John E. Galya. Mother of Richard D. Galya and his wife, Judy, of North Braddock and Linda Navaroli and her husband, Rick, of White Oak. Grandmother of Ryan and Amy Navaroli, and Richard D. Galya Jr. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave., East Pittsburgh, (412) 824-8800. Funeral Wednesday, details later.
WILLIAM I. GILBERT SR.
William I. Gilbert Sr., of Oakmont, on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1999. Beloved husband for 53 years of Mary (Norton) Gilbert. Dear father of Jane N. Gilbert of Shadyside and William I. and his wife, Pat, of Oakmont. Brother of Thomas L. of Marshall, Texas. Grandfather of Lisa G. and Megan M. Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert received his Ph.D. from Princeton, and retired from Gulf Oil as research director. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a memorial service Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Longwood at Oakmont. Family suggests, memorials to a charity of one's choice or to the Oakmont Presbyterian Church, Fifth at Pennsylvania Avenue, Oakmont PA 15139. Arrangements by BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME INC., Oakmont.
DONNA L. (BROWN) ROUDA
Donna L. (Brown) Rouda, of Mt. Troy, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999. Beloved wife of James L. Rouda. Mother of James M. Rouda, Jeffrey P. Rouda and Susan M. Cavanaugh. Sister of William Brown Jr., Mary Ann Pribik, Sandra L. Boras and Arleeta J. Ebert. Grandma of James, Michelle, Jeffrey, Alexandria, Aaron, and Killian. Mrs. Rouda was employed by Allegheny General Hospital for 26 years. Friends received Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the PAUL STEPHENS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 600 Cedar Ave., North Side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Most Holy Name of Jesus Church. Interment Northside Catholic Cemetery.
MARGARET (JAMES) SCHMITT
Margaret (James) Schmitt, 90, of Bethel Park, on Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Schmitt Sr. Mother of Thomas J. Schmitt Jr. of Bethel Park, J. William Schmitt of Whitehall, and the late Peggy Schmitt. Grandmother of Thomas J. Schmitt III, William J. Schmitt, James P. Schmitt, and Michael J. Schmitt. Also five great-grandchildren. Sister of Eva Plush. Friends received Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 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 Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth Church at 10 a.m.
CAROLINE ENRICO STEEVES
Caroline Enrico Steeves, 91, of Blairsville, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, at Latrobe Area Hospital. A daughter of Bert and Maria Furno Enrico, she was born Dec. 6, 1908, in Madison. Mrs. Steeves lived in the Brenizer and Blairsville area since 1920. She was a member of SS. Simon and Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville. She worked as a baker for Dean's Diner, Blairsville, for 44 years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Edith) Burkley of Greensburg and Mrs. Loretta Jean Gaydosh of Latrobe; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George W. Steeves, in 1959; a son, Bert Steeves, in 1998; two brothers, Gasper Enrico and Joseph Enrico; and two sisters, Catherine Morrow and Virginia Morisi. The family will receive friends at the RICHARD L. SHOEMAKER FUNERAL HOME, 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A wake service will be held in the funeral home Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the SS. Simon and Jude R.C. Church, Blairsville, with Father Chester J. Raimer as celebrant. Interment will follow in SS. Simon and Jude Cemetery, Blairsville.
GEORGE C. BLISSMAN SR.
George C. Blissman Sr., 92, of North Versailles, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999. He was born May 18, 1907, in Mammoth, Pa., a son of the late Andrew and Anna Lesney Blissman. He was the owner of George C. Blissman Sr., CPA, East McKeesport; was a life member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Broadway United Presbyterian Church, East McKeesport. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Hannah K. Abbatoy Blissman; four children, George C. Blissman Jr. of North Versailles, H. Joan Murray of Hilton Head, S.C., Thomas J. Blissman of North Versailles and Dean S. Blissman of North Huntingdon; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph Blissman of Greensburg and John Blissman of Reading; and nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the FORGIE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with a committal service following at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery.
AUDREY M. GOUGHNOUR ECHARD
Audrey M. Goughnour Echard, 77, of Banksville, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at Integrated Health System, Greensburg. She was born Dec. 24, 1922, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Thomas J. and Lillie E. Hoffman Goughnour. She was a cashier for 36 years at Giant Eagle. Survivors include a brother, Robert A. Goughnour of Greensburg; and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Stanley Echard; a brother, Thomas H. Goughnour; and a sister, Alice Frick. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the mausoleum chapel at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, 509 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. Services will be conducted in the Cemetery chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Arrangements by BRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, 704 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh.
WILLIAM A. HORVATH
William A. Horvath, of West Mifflin, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, in Memorial Hospital, York, Pa. Born in Port Vue, Jan. 9, 1917, a son of the late Steven and Katherine Sabo Horvath. Husband of the late Ann Faye Faust Horvath. Survived by three daughters, Janet DuPier of York, Pa., Ilene Smerkol of White Oak, and Carol Hospodor of North Versailles; and a son, William D. Horvath of North Huntingdon. Also six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Steel Duquesne Works in the Water Quality Control Department, and was a self-employed appliance repairman. He was a member of the Hungarian Reformed Church in Duquesne and the Steelworkers Oldtimers Foundation. He was a veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marines. Friends will be received at the WILLIAM S. SKOVRANKO MEMORIAL HOME, Richford and Commonwealth avenues, Duquesne, Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held in the Memorial Home Thursday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Joseph Posta officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Joy Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant.
PAUL BROWN KEEFER
Paul Brown Keefer, 85, formerly of Wilmerding, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999. A son of the late Harry R. and Lillian (Brown) Keefer. Husband of the late May Evelyn (Hunter) Keefer. Beloved father of Paul R. Keefer Sr. and his wife, Lu, and Glenn Keefer. Grandfather of Barbara Fograscher, Paul R. Jr., David S., Tanya and Valarie, and the late Eric Keefer. Great-grandfather of Samantha, Brandon and Joshua Keefer, Jenna, Cassidy and the late Grace Victoria Fograscher. Brother of the late Ethel Gabriel, Harry, Albert and Glenn Keefer. Also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and until the time of the service in the funeral home Thursday at noon.
