Obituaries by LocationSTELLA (ABROMITIS) CUDA
Stella (Abromitis) Cuda, 87, of the North Hills, formerly of Wilmerding and Trafford, on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000. A daughter of the late Vincent and Josephine (Shisko) Abromitis. Wife of the late William Cuda. Beloved mother of James A. and Lucille V. Cuda. Sister of Raymond Abromitis, Alberta Beltram, Dorothy Garbin, Daniel Starta and the late Irene Jefferson, Vincent, Edmund and Albert Abromitis. Aunt of David Garbin. Also other nieces and nephews. Friends received at the ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, Friday from 1 to 9 p.m. Services in the funeral home Saturday at 9 a.m., followed by Mass in St. Jude the Apostle Church at 10 a.m.
KENT C. GEYER
Kent C. Geyer, 16, of Franklin Park Borough, accidentally on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000. He is survived by his loving parents, Robert J. and Marjorie L. (Six) Geyer of Franklin Park; brothers, Kevin R. Geyer and his wife, Jennifer, of Cranberry Township and Keith J. Geyer of Franklin Park; grandparents, Eugene and Thelma Six of Franklin Park; great-grandmother, Mildred Six of Wexford; a nephew, Bradley Geyer of Cranberry; an aunt and uncle, Linda and Jim Hague; and cousins, Emily and Jeremy Hague, all of Mars. A sophomore at the North Allegheny Intermediate School, Kent was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed rock climbing, hunting, fishing, dirt biking, and jet skiing. He was also a part-time employee at the Shop & Save in Ingomar. Friends invited Friday from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 12 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME INC., A Golden Rule Member Firm, 1014 California Ave., Avalon (North Boroughs). Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10 a.m. in St. John and Paul Roman Catholic Church, 2586 Wexford-Bayne Road, Franklin Park. Burial will be in the Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ohio Township. Memorials are suggested to the Lifetime Activities Program, c/o North Allegheny High School (attention: Eric Wanner), 10375 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090.
GERTRUDE MARKISH
Gertrude Markish, of 333 Broad Ave., North Belle Vernon, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, at Mon Valley Hospital, Carroll Township. Born in Monessen, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Fannie Frketich Markish. Ms. Markish was a lifelong resident of the Mon Valley and a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. She was an employee of Western Union, where she worked as an administrative secretary until she retired in 1985. She was also a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 194, Monessen, and the Penn Sembles Tamburitzans of Versailles. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Marie Markish of Belle Vernon; two aunts, Frances Gingrich of Largo, Fla., and Jean Frketich of Palm Springs, Calif.; five cousins, Gertrude Gussey of Pittsburgh, Frank Gussey of Monroeville, Ed Kinkopf of Alliance, Ohio, Kathleen Kinkopf of Albuquerque, N.M., and Chuckie Marciniak Cook of Stow, Ohio; a nephew and his wife, Aland and Lorraine Markish, a great-nephew, Ryan Markish, and a great-niece, Erin Markish, all of Odenton, Md.; and many beloved dear friends, too numerous to mention. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Markish; an uncle, Leonard Frketich; and an aunt, Rose Frketich. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon. Prayer service will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church. Interment will take place in Grandview Cemetery.
THOMAS PATERSON
Thomas Paterson, 74, of 5175 Ferguson Road, Indiana, Pa., died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, at his residence. A son of the late Alexander and Amelia Williams Paterson, he was born July 14, 1925, in Fulton Run, Indiana County. Mr. Paterson was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church and was a lifetime member of the Meadowlands Golf Course, both of Indiana, Pa. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Fitch. He was employed by Fisher Scientific for 28 years, retiring in 1986. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Mary Morganti Paterson, whom he married April 20, 1949; six sons, Alexander of Indiana, Thomas Jr. and his wife, Sharon, of Johnstown, Philip B., Walter J. and his wife, Cathy, Joseph A. and his wife, Sherry, and Andrew S. and his wife, Amy, all of Indiana, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Melissa and Michael, Philip and Caitlin, Chelsea and Braden, and Alex; a brother, Walter of Ernest. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the BOWSER-MINICH FUNERAL HOME, Indiana, where a parish wake service will be held Friday at 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Bernard R.C. Church, Indiana, with interment
to follow in the St. Bernard Cemetery, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas Paterson Charitable Foundation, c/o S&T Bank, 43 S. Ninth St., Indiana, PA 15701.
RAYMOND M. TOBIN JR.
Raymond M. Tobin Jr., 64, of Laurel Gardens, Ross Township, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in UPMC Passavant, McCandless. Born April 11, 1935, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Mary Bradley Tobin of Ross Township and the late Raymond M. Tobin Sr. After 30 years of service, he retired in 1986 as a carpenter with Local Union 211. He was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Church, Ross Township. From 1958 to 1960, he served as a U.S. Army Specialist 4th Class in Co. D, 60th Infantry, and was a member of VFW Post 2754, West View. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 39 years, Gladys Regotti Tobin; a daughter, Teresa Johnescu of York; two sons, Thomas M. Tobin of McCandless and Daniel J. Tobin of Boston, Mass.; a sister, Marjorie Kreutzer of Ross Township; two brothers, Robert F. Tobin of St. Petersburg, Fla., and the Most Rev. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Youngstown, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Friends are being received Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. in the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME INC., 1032 Perry Highway, Ross Township. A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be in St. Teresa of Avila Church Saturday at 10 a.m. with his brother, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, bishop of the Youngstown, Ohio, Diocese. Burial will be in Northside Catholic Cemetery, Ross Township. Parish rosary service will be conducted Friday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Teresa of Avila Church, 1000 Avila Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
JESSIE B. WETZEL
Jessie B. Wetzel, 82, of Stahlstown, formerly of Latrobe, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, in the Nedrow's Personal Care Home, Stahlstown. She was born June 16, 1917, and adopted on Dec. 20, 1923, by George E. and Edna M. Bates. She graduated from Ligonier High School in the Class of 1936 and was a member of the Christ United Church of Christ, Latrobe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Jack" Wetzel, on Feb. 16, 1980; and a brother, Jack Bates. Jessie was the last surviving member of her family. She is survived by numerous cousins and friends. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC. & CREMATORY, Bell and East Church streets, Ligonier. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Tim Chappell officiating. Interment will be in Ligonier Valley Cemetery. Helen H. Snyder, funeral director.
JOSEPH H. McCLINTOCK III
Joseph H. McClintock III, 70, of Monroeville, formerly of Penn Hills and Latrobe, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in UPMC Shadyside. Son of the late Joseph H. II and Helen Carson McClintock. Husband of the late Bernice C. McClintock. Father of Daniel L. Cleary of Monroeville, Joseph Charles McClintock of Somerset and Mary Carson McClintock of Norfolk, Va. Two grandsons, Daniel Connor Cleary and Joseph Carson McClintock. Former owner and president of BERNCO Micrographics of Latrobe. Memorial services Sunday, Jan. 30, at 3 p.m. in the JOHN T. HART FUNERAL HOME, Murrysville.
PAMELA E. FINK
Pamela E. "Pam" Fink, 35, of Ross Township, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in Mercy Hospital. She is survived by her loving parents, Robert W. and Frances Sherry Fink; a brother, Robert W. Fink; her fiance, Timothy L. Zbel, all of Ross Township; and by many aunts, uncles and cousins. A 1982 graduate of North Hills High School, Pamela was a Registered Sales Assistant with the A.G. Edwards Co. in Oxford Centre. Friends invited Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m. in the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME INC., A Golden Rule Member Firm, 1014 California Ave., Avalon (North Boroughs), where a blessing service will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m. Interment in Allegheny County Memorial Park, McCandless Township. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, Centennial Building, 241 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
JAMES FRANCIS KARINSHAK
James Francis Karinshak, 62, of Morgantown, W.Va., formerly of Collier, Pa., died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, in Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. He was born Aug. 7, 1937, in Collier, a son of Mary (Balas) Karinshak of Leesburg, Va., formerly of Collier, and the late John M. Karinshak. He was a member of St. Luke Roman Catholic Church, a U.S. Navy veteran, and a former coal miner, and worked for many years as an insurance agent for the American General Insurance Co. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 40 years, Hilda M. (Embacher) Karinshak of Morgantown; three children, Teresa "Terri" Perkins and husband, Thomas, of Delmont, Linda Oblack and husband, Jeffrey, of Apollo, and James R. Karinshak and wife, Samantha, of Morgantown; four grandchildren, Stephanie Perkins, Devon and Tanner Oblack, and Patrick Obrien Karinshak; and the following brothers and sisters: Frederick Karinshak of Greencastle, Emily Van Sanford of Woodbridge, Va., Judith Karinshak of Arlington, Va., Kenneth Karinshak of Columbia, Md., Lawrence Karinshak of the state of Texas and Michael Karinshak of Leesburg, Va. He is also survived by many special nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOMES INC., 139 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday until 9:15 a.m., when a blessing service will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, Fairchance, Pa., with the Rev. Father Jude Mili, O.F.M., and the Rev. Father David Nazimek as concelebrants.
HARRY L. McCANN
Harry L. McCann, 82, of Mt. Lebanon, on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000, following a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Blanche (Wolski) McCann. Beloved father of Gregory L. and Mary McCann and Jeffrey G. and Maureen McCann. Brother of Donald M. McCann of Speers, Pa. Grandfather of Alan, Brendan and Matthew. Friends received Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 5570 Library Road, Bethel Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Bernard's Church. Family requests contributions to St. Joseph House of Hospitality, 1635 Bedford Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Mr. McCann taught English at Mt. Lebanon High School for 20 years. He also taught English and social studies in the Charleroi Area School District. Mr. McCann served as an organist in Catholic and Protestant churches in the Monongahela Valley and Pittsburgh areas. His last position was organist at Heinz Chapel playing for the Sunday noon liturgy for the Oratory Father Newman Center Masses for students of Pitt, Carnegie Mellon, and Chatham College. Mr. McCann did volunteer work at Eye and Ear and Presbyterian hospitals for 12 years. During World War II, Mr. McCann served in the U.S. Army for four years. While serving in Germany at the end of the war, Mr. McCann attended the University of Paris studying French, French history, and culture. He also studied organ at the Sorbonne in Paris.
