Obituaries by LocationMETA L. PUGLIANO
Meta L. Pugliano, 74, of Wilkins Township, on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000. Beloved wife of the late John S. Pugliano; loving mother of Donna and husband, David George, of Carlsbad, Calif., Linda and husband, Jeffrey Broker, of Apollo, Joseph W. and John J. Pugliano of Turtle Creek. Devoted grandmother of Melinda George, Sean George, John G. Pugliano and Jennifer Broker. Sister of Frank Richmond, Robert Paul Richmond and Rosemary Leibrook. Sister-in-law of Rose Madonna, James Pugliano, Caroline Carvelli, Mary Biondo and Evelyn Albanese. Loved aunt to her many nephews and nieces. Friends will be received at the JOHN L. QUINLAN FUNERAL HOME INC., 11th and 975 Airbrake aves., Turtle Creek, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Colman Church Saturday 10 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Jay Nolan Center for Autism, 15501 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Suite 2000, Mission Hills, CA 91345.
MARTHA LOWES McCLURE
Martha Lowes McClure, 83, of Munhall, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000. She was the wife of the late Lawry B. McClure; mother of Elizabeth "Betsy" McClure of Ohio; and aunt of Carol and Rose Lowes. She is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall, where services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. Memorial donations to Anne Ashley United Methodist Church, 334 22nd Ave., Munhall, PA 15120.
EDWARD J. MIKRUT
Edward J. Mikrut, 79, of McKeesport, on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, at UPMC Braddock. Born Jan. 19, 1921, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mikrut. He was a retired meat cutter for Lampert's Market in McKeesport for 46 years; a member of St. Mary Czestochowa Church in McKeesport; served with the U.S. Army during World War II; and was a member of McKeesport American Legion Post #361. He is survived by his wife, Helen B. Romanek Mikrut; daughters, Linda Sherer and Dorothy Zych, both of North Huntingdon; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Stella Bitkowski of Duquesne and Helen Voss of Elizabeth Township; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the JAYCOX-JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2703 O'Neil Blvd., McKeesport. JAYCOX-JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2703 O'Neil Blvd., McKeesport. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Czestochowa Church with the Rev. F.B. Lachowicz as celebrant. Interment St. Mary's Polish Cemetery, White Oak.
JOHN L. SULLIVAN JR.
John L. Sullivan Jr., 59, of Maple Hill, Dilliner, Pa., died suddenly at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, at his home. He was born April 18, 1940, in Youngwood, the son of Ruth Peters Sullivan of Greer, S.C., and the late John Lowe Sullivan Sr. Mr. Sullivan resided in Dilliner for the past 26 years and worked at DME in Youngwood for the past 38 years. His wife, Melissa S. Bell Sullivan, whom he married on Nov. 18, 1975, survives. Also surviving are a son, John C. Sullivan, at home; a stepdaughter, Tammy Sue Walls of Morgantown, W.Va.; a grandson, Brian Christopher Judy; a sister, Patricia Goss of Greer, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the YOSKOVICH FUNERAL HOME, 300 S. Vine St., Route 88, Carmichaels, where a blessing service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John Bauer officiating. Interment will follow at Monongahela Hill Cemetery, Mapletown. Martin J. Yoskovich, funeral director.
JOSE M. CANTELLOPS, M.D.
Jose M. "Joe" Cantellops, M.D., died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, at his winter residence in Highland Beach, Fla. He and his wife, Luz Mercedes Cantero Cantellops, who survives, made their home in Whitehall, Pa. From 1955 until his retirement in 1986, he served on the senior surgical staffs of St. Margaret Memorial and St. Francis General hospitals in Pittsburgh. A highly skilled surgeon and diagnostician, Dr. Cantellops served as chief of staff at St. Margaret's for many years. Following his retirement from active practice, he began his second career as a successful artist. Born July 18, 1920, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dr. Cantellops received his primary and secondary education at the Catholic Academy in Old San Juan. He came to Pittsburgh in 1939 to continue his studies at Duquesne University, graduating in pre-med in 1942. He and his childhood sweetheart, Luz, were married on June 6, 1943 at Holy Rosary Parish in Republic, Pa. Attending the School of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, he received his medical degree in 1948. Following his internship at St. Margaret's, and residencies at the Knickerbocker Hospital and The Cornell Group in New York City (1948-53), he served in the U.S. Air Force as Chief of Surgical Services at Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, during the Korean War (1953-55). He left the military with a rank of captain. During his career as a surgeon, he served on the executive board of the Allegheny County Medical Society. In 1979, he was elected the first president of the medical staff of St. Margaret Hospital. Since retirement, he had continued as a member of the honorary emeritus staffs of both St. Margaret's and St. Francis hospitals, as well as an emeritus member of the board of governors of the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in Erie, Pa. During his years as a surgeon, his talent for drawing emerged. He would make drawings of his surgical procedures on the patients' charts for teaching purposes, winning him the Best Teacher Award for three consecutive years (1968-70) at St. Margaret's. When planning his retirement, Dr. Cantellops was encouraged by many friends to have his talent evaluated, which he did in 1985. His art teacher and critic, Mrs. Paula K. Bland, a well-known impressionistic painter, wrote in the Allegheny Community College newspaper, "My most memorable experience has been a student who came to me several years ago, a semi-retired surgeon from two Pittsburgh hospitals, who joined my class to realize his life-long desire to paint pictures. He then devoted his life to painting and had four one-man shows, winning numerous first place awards in various competitions." His teacher, as well as his contemporaries and art critics, were impressed by his approach to color, composition and the serenity of his landscapes and seascapes. During his extensive travels, he captured the breathtaking views of Puerto Rico, the eastern United States, and the Far East. He painted every day and his collection of paintings grew. He displayed these paintings periodically in the Cantellops Art Gallery, named in honor of him and his wife in 1996, at La Roche College in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. A student-dining hall also bears their name at the college. A member of the Board of Regents at La Roche since 1993 and membership chairman of the group, he often visited the college to interact with the Spanish-speaking students at the Pacem In Terris (Peace on Earth) Institute to help them learn the customs of this country and to serve as a mentor. He was of particular help to students from Puerto Rico, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The Cantellops created the Cantellops Endowment Fund in support of that program. In addition to his Best Teacher Awards, Dr. Cantellops was Past Master of his Masonic Lodge and an Illustrious 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, a member of the Royal Order of Jesters Pittsburgh Court #2, named Most Distinguished Alumnus of Duquesne University at commencement exercises in 1993, and also received a Lifetime Distinguished Service Award from St. Margaret Memorial Hospital that same year. In addition to his wife, Luz, he is survived by two brothers, Manuel of Atlanta, Ga., and Hugo of San Juan; and two sisters, Josephina Cantellops and Leila Cantellops, both of Miami, Fla.; and several nephews and nieces. A Memorial Mass was held Monday, Jan. 31, at St. Lucy Parish in Highland Beach, Fla. At noon Thursday, Feb. 10, a Mass will be celebrated in his memory in the Magdalen Chapel at La Roche College, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh. (For further information, please call 412-536-1092.) Gifts made in memory of Dr. Cantellops for the Cantellops Endowment Fund may be sent to: The Cantellops Endowment Fund, c/o La Roche College, Development Office, 9000 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
WILLIAM H. KEMP
William H. "Dub" Kemp, 70, of Davistown, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, at his home. He was born Jan. 16, 1930, in Indian Head, a son of the late William G. and Marie Adams Kemp. He was a lifelong resident of Davistown and was the owner and operator of Kemp's Garage in Davistown. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, and was the recipient of the Combat Infantryman Badge. He attended the Davistown United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary Johnson Kemp; a son, Glenn R. Kemp and his wife, Jan, of Melcroft; and a sister, Ferne Kemp of Davistown. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Robert D. and Kenneth Earl Kemp; and a sister, Sara Elizabeth Hollingsworth. Friends will be received in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 711, Melcroft, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the hour of a funeral service in the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Pasquarette officiating. A committal service and interment
will follow in the Mt. Nebo Cemetery.
EARL KETTERING
Earl "Mick" Kettering, 87, of Donegal, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born Jan. 31, 1913, in Greensburg, a son of the late William and Ella Kettering. He was retired from Latrobe Steel Co. and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy. He had attended the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Donegal. He was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Mick is survived by his wife of 63 years, Hazel Keslar Kettering; a daughter, Renee and her husband Alfred Pritts, of Normalville; a son, Earl Jr. "Bill" and his wife, Rosemary, of Connellsville; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Conrad of Greensburg. There will be no visitation. Services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Donegal, with the Rev. Donald Robson officiating. Interment will be private. The family requests no flowers, but memorials may be given to the C.&M.A. Church, Donegal, PA 15628. Arrangements by the L. BOYD SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC., Donegal. Jamie Snyder Brown, funeral director.
BRUCE A. LEE
Bruce A. Lee, 36, of McCandless Township, unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000. He was born May 5, 1963, in Delaware, Ohio. He was a graduate of Bowling Green University and an insurance executive with Martin & Nettrour Inc. Former husband of Barbara Nettrour Lee of Franklin Park. Also survived by a daughter, Jocelyn Mary Lee; a son, Alexander Alan Lee; his mother, Evelyn B. Lee of Ohio; and brothers, Richard E. Lee and Douglas A. Lee, both of Ohio. Private family viewing. Funeral services in Northmont United Presbyterian Church, McCandless, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Private interment
in Delaware, Ohio. Contributions to the North Boroughs Rotary Foundation, c/o Steven P. Benz, 7106 Cresswyck Court, Wexford, PA 15090. Arrangements by SIMONS FUNERAL HOME INC., 7720 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, (412) 367-3100, www.simonsfuneralhomeinc.com.
JEROME O. MAHER
Jerome O. Maher, 91, of Morgan Drive, Leechburg, Pa., died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, at 10:25 a.m., in the Concordia Lutheran Home in Cabot. He was born Oct. 24, 1908, in McKeesport, a son of the late William Francis and Lona (Schierer) Maher. He was a Morgan Drive resident in Leechburg for the past 60 years and was a member of Christ the King Parish in Leechburg. He graduated from Leechburg High School in 1927, from Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. degree in 1931 and from Yale University with an M.F.A degree in 1937. Mr. Maher worked in a research project at Yale for one year, then was appointed superintendent of all Civilian Conservation Corps campuses in Connecticut and served in that capacity for five years. In 1937, Mr. Maher accepted a position in the coal industry in Pennsylvania and became the president and general manager of Leechburg Mining Co. in 1953. He founded the Leechburg Supply Co. in 1956 and became the president and general manager. He also founded the Kiski Valley Industrial Realty Co., the developer of Moreland Manor. He was the first president of the Young Republican Club of Leechburg. He served on the Borough Council of Leechburg, the Western Pennsylvania Coal Operators Association and continued his interest in civic affairs throughout his lifetime. Also, he was an avid golfer. Mr. Maher and his wife, Rose, have spent the winter months at their winter home in Sebastian, Fla., since retiring in 1973. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Rose (Teaman) Maher; a son, John W. Maher of Gilpin Township; a daughter, Mrs. Matthew (Ann M.) Springman of Hugo, Okla.; three brothers, Vincent, Joseph, and William Maher; four grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Maher; and a brother, Acquintas Maher. Friends will be welcomed by his family Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at CLAWSON'S, Second at Main streets, Leechburg, where a parting prayer ceremony will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Christian Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Christ the King Parish, Second Street, Leechburg. Interment in St. Catherine Cemetery, Gilpin Township.
ALAN L. PRUS
Alan L. Prus, 51, of 3838 State St., Erie, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, following an extended illness. He was born Oct. 20, 1948, in Sewickley, a son of Alvin L. and May DeVries Prus of Sewickley. He graduated from Quaker Valley High School in Sewickley, and received his bachelor of science degree and master's in business administration from Gannon University in Erie. He worked for Eriez Magnetics, Kaiser Aluminum, and had been the plant manager for AKW (formerly Kaiser Aluminum). He was a member of the Lawrence Park Golf Club and Because You Care Animal Shelter. In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Roberta Prus; a daughter, Jennifer M. Lueck and her husband, Michael, of Lake City; a son, Adam L. Prus of Boston, Mass.; a brother, Robert D. Prus and his wife, Irma, of Sewickley; and two nephews, Jeremy Prus and Brandon Prus, both of Sewickley. Friends may call at the BURTON FUNERAL HOME, 4740 Peach St., Erie, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and are invited to services there Sunday at a time to be announced. Interment in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, Erie Unit, 2115 W. 38th St., Erie, PA 16508, or Because You Care Inc., P.O. Box 54, McKean, PA 16426.
